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"Everything about my Quest was amazing. The minute I arrived, I became immersed in everything... From the people who took me in as though I were family, to the overwhelming historical culture that was everywhere. Even though I was American, I became one of them and am eternally grateful to everyone who made my experience possible -- especially United Planet."
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"I went to Ghana not knowing what to expect. Almost instantly, I noticed how friendly and welcoming the people were. It was amazing to see how happy the children were to get their shirts mended and new buttons put on. I don't think anything will ever come close to how it made me feel when I saw that big smile and heard the whispers of thank you."
--Aimee Dillion, Ghana
"My time in Tanzania was everything I hoped it would be. The people were amazing and the children and teachers I worked with are unforgettable. At first, I was overwhelmed by the language and hustle and bustle of the city. But after only a few days, and with the help of my phenomenal host family, I felt as though I belonged there. The only thing I didn't like about Tanzania was having to leave!"
--Kaitlin Durant, Tanzania
"Traveling to Ghana was an amazing experience. Volunteering in the hospital was a great way for me to learn how another culture and hospital works. I have so much respect for all of Ghana's doctors and nurses who care for patients with as much passion as those in the United States, but with limited resources. Everyone I met was extremely welcoming and patient. I can't wait to go back and see the beautiful country and people again!
--Danielle Lafond, Ghana
" My work experience was remarkable! Although I was only there a short period of the kids' lives, I could really tell that it made a world of difference. It gave the kids more support, more confidence, and it helped them to learn a lot about other people, countries, and cultures too.The most challenging part was probably leaving. After being with the kids for so 3 months we were beginning to get into a routine and I could really identify the progress that the kids made."
-- Angelica Mack, South Africa
"It was the people I met along the way that made my experience. The school staff was amazing, and our host family was very welcoming. I can't say enough about the people! I am a teacher by profession and it was great to see how another country's education system works. I have gained valuable experience that will help me in my teaching here in Canada. We also went on various weekend trips, which helped us relax after a long work week."
--Caitlin Dollimore, Tanzania
"United Planet's in-country coordinator, Akos, was the most helpful contact to have in the country while volunteering. She went above and beyond to help us volunteers 24/7. My time in Ghana was one of the most challenging but rewarding times. I developed so many lifelong relationships and I learned more than I thought imaginable when I signed up for this unique experience."
-- Brittany Gibler, Ghana
"The Quest to Tanzania was amazing. Despite the Muhimbili hospital being full of some very sick kids the atmosphere was amazing. There were some great teachers who kept the children interested and happy through a mixture of songs, dances and activities. Even math and english classes brought a smile to these children's faces. It was a chance for them to escape the medical world of the crowded wards upstairs."
--Emily Deacon,Tanzania
"I visited Nepal to teach children in a local orphanage. I was impressed by the level of local commitment and local organization in a third world, poverty stricken country. I enjoyed working with the staff, who were very friendly and cooperative. The children were obviously well cared for and healthy and fun to be around. My host family could not have been nicer and I felt that we became friends even though I only knew them for a short time."
-- James Dibdin, Nepal
" The cave hike was very fun, the dip in the waterfall pool was refreshing, but most of all, teaching the children was probably my favorite part of the day. The kids are wonderful, sweet and rather thoughtful. They're good kids."
-- Tian Nie, China
"I fell in love with the eager, bright, brilliant boys I taught in the slum; I left all fear behind when I repelled down the Rajmachi fort while trekking in the rain; I visited some of India's holiest places and was awestruck by all that I found around me.It was the most eye-opening experience of my entire life. I saw things and did things that will stay with me forever. The way that I see the world and make decisions has been completely altered."
-- Victoria Gan, India
"Saying goodbye was probably the hardest part! I experienced so many new things and feel like I've grown as a person. I've learned to appreciate what I have and how to endure through difficult situations. Teaching English to the kids taught ME that I enjoy leading a class, and that public speaking isn't scary. Being in a rural community for an extended period of time was a completely new experience, but I would not trade that fresh mountain air and water for anything."
--Samantha Huey, China
"United Planet has helped me connect more with my Chinese roots and led me to mature in my own life by introducing me to students with whom I've forged connections that transcended age and background."
-- Michelle Cheng, China
"The China Summer program might be the most unforgettable experience in my life. "
-- Jiamin Liiang, China
"I loved meeting the people in the village. We summed up our experience with the age old saying of "It takes a village to raise a child". This is definitely what is happening there... It is like one big family and it was so hard to leave "my family" behind as I headed back home. I will forever remember those people as grandparents, brothers, sisters, and friends. "
--Lindsey Toma, Romania
"My 8 weeks there were at times confusing and frustrating, and beautiful and satisfying. I began to learn a language I knew next to nothing about, I became friends with people who'd grown up in a completely different environment than me, and by the end there were two brothers, 2 and 3 years old, that called me Nana.They ran to the door and smiled every time I walked into their house. I felt very welcome in the community of Valea Screzii. I loved the food, LOVED it, and often ate lunch with the wonderful family in Casa Americana. There were so many people, adults and children, who made me feel at home in a place 6,000 miles from the city I've lived in my whole life. "
-- Olivia Slusher, Romania
"Romania was a country I gave my summer to, without knowing anything about it, but I ended up falling in love with the people, the land and the culture. I was instantly thrown into the lifestyle of fast cars, horse carts, potatoes and bright eyed children. This experience was one of laughter and tears and hard work, but I plan on going back as soon as possible.Far removed from my day to day life in New York City, I could focus on others and leave every worry behind. The clarity, perspective, and maturity I gained over my one week stint is noticeable by others and by, most importantly, me. "
--Katie Ehrman, Romania
"I pursued this opportunity because I wanted to do some exploring in between college semesters. However, it turned into more of a personal journey through which I gained perspective on my own life as I experienced and learned about the lives of the people at the orphanage. It was impossible not to appreciate the strength of human spirit and perseverance at this place where everyone has a difficult story to tell. I sincerely hope I made a small difference in the lives of the people I met in Romania, but I know for sure they made a profound impact on me."
--Kelsey, Romania
"During the 10 days that I was working, I met a lot of amazing people. Even though I didn't know any Spanish, the locals there still included me. I had so much fun and it was really rewarding. I'd love to go back to do it all over again!"
-- Edith Ma, Chile
"Working with kids in Quito was amazingly rewarding and the employees at Villa Ticca care so much for them. It was an incredible experience. In the Galapagos cutting down invasive species with machetes was hard work but also fun. Living on a farm is difficult but a great experience...My host family was absolutely amazing and the project taught me so much. I am so happy I went there and have that experience in my life!"
-- Kylie Wyse, Ecuador
"I was a volunteer in Clinca San Juan de Dios, working with the disabled children who are hospitalized. The most enjoyable part was the complete Spanish immersion, both with my host and family and project. I was able to apply what I learned in my Spanish classes as soon I left. Leaving was honestly the most challenging part of my Quest experience. I grew so attached to the place, the people, and my project that it was very difficult to return back home. However, it definitely made me feel ready to go on another United Planet Quest soon!"
--Claire Ransom, Peru
"I made some great friends and fantastic memories. I loved all the travel I did, and it was cool to see the world from a different perspective. Working at the school was a great experience and I really liked the kids. Everyone made sure I was ok at all times and I felt safe. I look forward to take another quest with United Planet in the future!"
-- William Colby Ferro, Peru
"I really suggest youngsters do projects like this to see more of the world, to be more thankful to the things you've already take for granted, and to have a open-heart. I look forward to my next volunteer project, hope to share my experience with others, and wish these projects can not only help the locals, and influence me!"
-- Yi-Ju Chen, Costa Rica
"My host family was fantastic. I stayed with a single lady who spoke a little English. She was lovely and spent time with me on the weekends. I also had Spanish lessons each day at the language institute which I loved!"
-- Rebecca Lamont, Chile
"Overall it was an amazing and eye-opening experience that has changed my perspectives on social responsibility and intercultural exchange."
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GENEVA (AP) - The director-general of the World Trade Organization says negotiators have failed to craft the first global trade deal in more than a decade, which could have given the world economy a $1 trillion boost.
Roberto Azevedo says diplomats from the WTO's 159 members tried hard but "cannot cross the finish line here in Geneva" ahead of a summit where ministers were to have signed the deal in Bali, Indonesia, next week.
Azevedo told reporters Tuesday that without a deal the organization's credibility will suffer, because it will only be viewed as a trade court and no longer as a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements.
He says negotiators in the past few days became deadlocked over the details.
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November 27, 2014
New details about the investigation into Valley Investments.
Sources close to the case tell 11 News there may be as many as 200 victims with up to $30 million invested.
We first told you about the investigation in May.
Grand Junction Attorney Kirk Rider has been appointed by the state to collect and give back money and land to those investors.
And now, since looking at financial statements, he believes Phillip Lochmiller and Valley Investments were running a Ponzi Scheme.
The case is still under investigation by the FBI and the Colorado Division of Securities has already filed a lawsuit saying Lochmiller and his company have committed fraud.
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Oregon City School District to Refinance Facilities Bond
Oregon City, Oregon–January 15, 2013–Oregon City School District today announced that it would refinance a facilities bond from 2004.
On Monday, January 14th Oregon City School Board members voted unanimously to authorize the district to refinance the bond and benefit from historically low interest rates.
"I want to pause and congratulate the school district and acknowledge the savings that will be brought to taxpayers," said Chris Storey, School Board Vice Chair.
UpFront Newsletter Winter 2012
Download the UpFront Newsletter (PDF) which includes:
- Message from the Superintendent: State of the Schools: Strong and Future Focused
- Oregon City Pioneers Modern Kindergarten
- For Alan Rempel, Learning is a Chemical Reaction
- School Board Sets Lofty Goals for Students, District
- Family Focus Forum; Better Parenting, Happier Families
- Talented and Gifted Fair Inspires
- Oregon City High School, District, Test Scores Soar
- Oregon City Schools Ace New Reporting Requirements
- Future Focus Gives Freshmen Good Start
- Oregon City Community Education
- School Directory and Calendar
NOTE: The bar graph on the 6th page representing writing assessment for 4th and 7th grade is for the 2007-2008 school year. The 11th grade assessment numbers are for 2012 as stated in the title of the graph.
View Community Education classes online, with online registration!
Eagle Scout Project Results in Gaffney Lane Outdoor Improvements
At Gaffney Lane Elementary there is a heavily used trail path to school that would often get very muddy and wet. When Ryan Kozak, Oregon City High School student, heard about the trail and students arriving to school with wet and muddy feet, a community project idea was born. Ryan, a long time Boy Scout, has been involved in many community projects, but helping to improve the Gaffney Lane grounds would be his opportunity to take the lead.
He enlisted the help of fellow scouts and others from the community for his Eagle Scout project to improve the Gaffney Lane grounds. "It wasn't easy to put this project together, but well worth the time. I believe it serves a need in the community and will be used and appreciated for years to come," said Ryan. Under his leadership the trail path was greatly improved and a new park bench was added.
"Ryan and his troop did a great job on the path and bench. He provided a valuable and much appreciated service to Gaffney Lane and our community," said John Olson, Gaffney Lane Principal.
Lynn Elliot Awarded Educator of the Year by World Affairs Council of Oregon
The World Affairs Council of Oregon selected Lynn Elliot of Jennings Lodge Elementary as their second annual K-12 Global Educator of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding teachers who take the initiative to incorporate global studies into their classroom.
Years ago, Lynn took a class at PSU that involved a trip to the Multicultural Resource Center where she met Karen Ettinger and learned about multicultural boxes that contained lesson plans, information and artifacts about a particular country. At first, Lynn was just excited about how she could use these materials and concepts in her own classroom, but then a bigger idea came to mind—Why not create a multicultural night to make global awareness a school-wide event?
School Board Initiates Strategic Land Purchase
The Oregon City School Board voted 5-2 to initiate the purchase of a 10.543 acre property located near Glen Oak Road because of its long term strategic value to the district. The property is adjacent to Oregon City High School, Clackamas Community College and an undeveloped city park.
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35th Anniversary Colloquium
A Retrospective and a Way Forward: LGBT Rights and Activism at HLS and Beyond
October 18, 2013
The 35th Anniversary Colloquium, co-hosted with JLG, celebrated 35 years of an LGBTQ student group at HLS. Events included a conversation by alumni from the '80s, '90s, and '00s to discuss the changing experience of LGBTQ activism at HLS, including the founder of COGLI (Lambda's predecessor organization) panels; discussions by leading experts from across the country on where the LGBTQ rights movement has come and what it still has left to do; and dinner with a keynote address by Roberta Kaplan, counsel for Edie Windsor in the landmark case Windsor v. United States, in which the US Supreme Court held § 3 of DOMA unconstitutional.
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- Martha Minow (moderator), Dean and Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
- Prof. Jose Gomez, '81, Professor, Evergreen University
- Prof. Bradley Sears, '95, Director, Williams Institute at UCLA Law
- Amanda Goad, '05, ACLU LGBT & AIDS Project
- Prof. Jeannie Suk, Harvard Law School (moderator)
- James Esseks, Director, ACLU LGBT & AIDS Project
- Paul Smith, Partner, Jenner & Block (argued Lawrence v. Texas)
- Prof. Laurence Tribe, Harvard Law School (argued Bowers v. Hardwick)
- Janson Wu, GLAD (moderator)
- Prof. Jennifer Levi, GLAD, Director, Transgender Rights Project
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- Pat Brady, former Chairperson, the Illinois Republican Party, consulted for the ACLU on marriage equality in IL
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Law enforcement will be out in full force for the upcoming holiday weekend. Several agencies will looking for dangerous and drunk drivers.
The Florida Highway Patrol is increasing patrols from Friday morning and to midnight Monday. There will be a statewide traffic enforcement initiative focusing on violations for speed, failure to buckle up, and driving under the influence.
It's part of a national program aimed at reducing the number of traffic crashes during holiday weekends.
All uniformed FHP personnel, including people regularly assigned to administrative duties, will participate in the patrols. FHP Auxiliary and Reserve troopers will volunteer as well.
The Fort Myers Police Department will also be utilizing additional officers to patrol City streets looking for impaired drivers. The saturation patrol will take place this weekend beginning on Friday, July 2, 2010. The focus of the enhanced patrol is to:
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)-- The Grand Junction Rockies have arrived, and they are ready to start their season. Mini-camp will begin on June 11th to help them prepare for their 76 games.
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You can meet the Rockies at the Ale House "Meet and Greet" event Wednesday, June 13th at 6:30 PM. They will also be opening up an exhibition game vs. the Greely Greys on June 14th at 6:00 PM.
Opening day for the Rockies in the 2012 Pioneer League season is scheduled for June 18th at Ogden.
The home-opener at Suplizio Field is June 23rd at 7:05 PM. Gates open at 5:35.
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There are nearly 20,000 KFCs worldwide but success isn't guaranteed. Here are 12 that kicked the bucket when the financial chickens came home to roost.
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Miguel Cabrera shines in new Chrysler commercial
Updated On: Oct 14 2013 02:45:29 PM EDT
Miguel Cabrera is no longer just hitting home runs on the field, but also off the field, in the form of a powerful Chrysler commercial.
The Tigers star is front and center in the new ad -- which will air during the ALCS, NLCS and the World Series.
The commercial shows Miggy working to achieve "greatness," along with other little league baseball players.
"No matter where we come from, or when we begin, the road to greatness is the same for everyone," the ad says. "No rest stops, no fast lanes and definitely no shortcuts."
"It's a road paved with hardship … and crafted by hard work. That is how true greatness is made. Whether you're working to become the game's greatest player or working to make the world's greatest cars, to us, that's the only road worth taking."
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Photos and Description of this 3 bedroom holiday home in Sanary-sur-Mer - La Bernarde
large living-room, three rooms, two bath-rooms, very nice view on sea and hill
Within the area of the town of Sanary-sur-Mer, holiday house (new) in the countryside of the hills of Sanary within a family property of the size of 10 Acres.
Gorgeous view at the Mediterranean Sea and the hills, all comfort, very peaceful area in the midst of olive trees. Access by fastened country track suitable for motor vehicles.
In 2010 the four star award granted by the prefecture has been renewed.
The holiday house was build in 2005 on the family property which is been bought in 1930 and 10 Acres have been inherited by the owners.
The house is completely isolated has no direct neighbour and the surroundings have been kept very natural.
We live in another house at the same hill a few terrace fields above.
We enjoy welcoming vacationers and share with them the unbelievable beauty, silence and authenticity of the region.
The holiday house has been built in upscale construction with all comfort and it is very pleasant to live here. The adjustment of the house is to the south and every room has a gorgeous view.
On the terrace, 3 mulberry plane trees spend a very fresh shadow and the house itself is very well isolated.
In former times on the property wine and flowers were produced and today the owners produce olive oil.
In spring, February-March, the mimosas and the almond trees give magnificent landscape portraits with the narcissus and anemones that blossom on the hills.
Surroundings, beach access and Sanary centre: The house has a view to the Mediterranean Sea, the Sanary town, the Sicié Cape, and the Six Fours Fort from the hill of our property (pine trees, olive trees and almond trees etc.)
There is no direct neighbour and a lot of space.
Great tranquillity without being isolated. We are separated from the motorway by a hill, therefore there is no visual or sound pollution.
The beaches and the Sanary centre are 3 km away.
You access the beaches without passing through the centre and avoid traffic.
There is a supermarket 1.5 km away from the house; the access is also possible without passing through the town centre.
Rate: We ask the vacationers for the house cleaning at departure 90 Euros.
- Suitability:
- Low Allergen Environment
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
About Vuillemin Marie-Claire et Pierre.
The owners which are retired had been working before in the industry sector. They live since 1994 on the hill. The holiday house was build in 2005 and is located 150 metres beneath the house where we are living.
Vuillemin Marie-Claire et Pierre. purchased this house in 2005
Why Vuillemin Marie-Claire et Pierre. chose Sanary-sur-Mer
The whole hill is in family property which has been bought in 1930. We enjoy welcoming vacationers and share with them the unbelievable beauty of the region. The holiday house is luxuriously furnished with an astonishing attention to detail. You'll feel directly at home.
What makes this house unique
The gorgeous beauty of the region and the location, the silence and the magnificent view and the wonderful terrace with its view to the Mediterranean Sea.


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Good design and colors, but the quality of this set doesn't match the price. Fabric looks cheap. This product is below my expectation. I saw the same design at *** and it was *** less in price.
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It was soft but it was so masculine in person than the picture showed. I didn't keep it-- not pretty enough when on the bed.
This item is not just great for the price, it looks high class. Our old comforter used to have us freezing in the winter months and needing to add extra blankets. But this comforter feels light-weight but is surprisingly very warm. The comforter also made our room look like a luxury hotel room.
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Volunteers needed for Monterey Stand Down event
Published On: Jul 03 2014 04:44:21 AM CDT
Volunteers are needed for the 2014 Stand Down event in Seaside. Participants will help set up a tent city on the Former Fort Ord, where homeless veterans can get information about different services.
400 veterans are expected this year's event, which runs from August 1-3. Volunteers are needed for July 30th and 31st.
To find out more information, and sign up to volunteer, visit http://www.montereystanddown.org/.
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The nearest major airport is Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB / KLWB). This airport has domestic flights from Lewisburg, West Virginia and is 16 miles from the center of Clintonville, WV.
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Northwest Everett Neighborhood
November Meeting - Thursday, November 20th
2014 Holiday Party - Sat. Dec. 6th, 7-10 pm, Greenside Grill at the Legion Golf Course.
Read more about it in the Nov. Newsletter.
The Halloween Contest Winners:
Best Daytime Decorated: 1701 Rucker Debbie & Travis Danforth
Lot's of great choices this year. Some past winners did a great job, we appreciate the folks who always go all out but we have to give the others a chance to win.
We chose the theme Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins (taking a hint from the Riverside Neighborhood) but found that looking at all the choices we think the theme should have been spiders, Spiders, SPIDERS! ;-)
Sign up for Nextdoor! See what your neighbors are talking about. Private website just for our neighborhood! Go to the website
Did you miss the September meeting with Rich Anderson and Judy Tuohy? See article from the Tribune.
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 6th - Annual Holiday Party
Sewer Project "M" is going to begin…finally.
Backflow Valves and Downspout Disconnection
NW Neighborhood Meetings / 3rd Thurs @ EvCC, Whitehorse Hall, Rm 105
Did you miss the September meeting with Rich Anderson and Judy Tuohy? See article from the Tribune.
Oct 16th - Planning Department - Allan Giffen, Director - Comprehensive Plan: Continuing information and feed back from neighborhood concerning growth in our neighborhood.
Nov 20th - Sustainability Presentation - Molly Beeman is the Resource Conservation Manager for Everett Community College.
Legion Memorial Park Tree Update
9-28-14: Ecology is working with the city to put a plan together for park cleanup in late summer 2015, after this year's planned work was delayed. As part of a revised plan, city officials will ask for community feedback on options for cleanup. The effort will include public meetings and presentations at community gatherings this fall and winter.
Sampling crews will be in the park at 145 Alverson Blvd. for up to two weeks. The park and ballfields will be open during that time. However, the public is asked not to move flags or markers used during sampling.
Ecology will use the sampling information to put together a report that summarizes findings and outlines possible steps that could be taken to safeguard any items of cultural significance to tribes. The report will be shared with area tribes before park cleanup starts.
Area residents interested in Everett Smelter cleanup work can call the local information line at 425-446-1024 to speak with an Ecology staff member. More information about the park project also is available on Ecology's website.
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Tiny Box Company Limited generally only sells to trade and therefore all our prices are net and exclude VAT. VAT at a rate of 20% will be added at checkout stage.
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We have introduced a Next Working Day courier service. All order MUST be placed BEFORE 1pm the working day before (excludes orders placed on weekends and bank holidays). If your order is placed after 1pm, it will be despatched the next working day for delivery the following working day. We do not deliver on weekends or bank holidays. If there is any issues with your order resulting in us being unable to despatch for Next Working Day you will be informed by telephone in the first instance and then by email if we are unable to reach you or leave a message. Unfortunatly the Next Working Day service is not applicable to Highlands, Islands, Isle of Wight, Northern Island, Isle Of Man, Isle of Scilly, Channel Islands and other remote parts of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Please contact us if you are unsure.
During the busy Christmas period (Start of November to the end of December), we are unable to guarantee next day delivery on orders or samples.
Tiny Box Company will endeavour to despatch goods that are in stock that day for all orders received before 3pm, but this is NOT guaranteed and delivery times may vary, should you require your goods urgently, please select the Next Working Day Courier and order before 1pm.
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When ordering, please ensure you put a company name where applicable. The courier company goes on company names more than building numbers, especially if you are located in a building with lots of companies.
Where items are sent standard delivery, the Royal Mail Tracked service is used. Therefore please allow 3-10 working days delivery time.
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— KotoriOne of CLAMP's longest-running manga (stalled at 18 volumes out of a planned 21 since 2003, with a few further chapters making a "Volume 19" never published in a tankoubon), X is the story of Kamui Shirou - a boy destined to save the world... or destroy it. He is drawing the Dragons of Heaven, who are attempting to preserve the world as it is, and the Dragons of Earth, who wish to eliminate humanity's taint, to Tokyo. Guided by Hinoto, a dreamseer (yumemi), the Dragons of Heaven attempt to preserve the seven barrier structures situated around Tokyo. Kamui must decide if the world is even worth saving, and then choose sides... But what of the dreamseer's prophecy that there is another Kamui?Note about the title: The true title of this series is simply X. The manga was retitled as X/1999 for release in America by Viz to prevent confusion with an American comic book series also named X.note The 1999 portion comes from the year the story takes place.There are actually two separate animated versions of X: the 1996 movie, which is a great deal of action and way too much information compressed into an hour and a half, and the 2001 television series, which at 24 episodes had more time to actually develop the plot and featured a very different ending. Both are missing elements from the most recent manga chapters, suggesting yet a third very different ending.The characters of Subaru, Seishirou and Hokuto originated from another CLAMP manga, Tokyo Babylon. Although it is sometimes referred to as such, Tokyo Babylon is not a Prequel, since the series predates X and the stories are independent. It is, however, helpful to know the plot of Tokyo Babylon before reading their subplot."Forever Love" by X Japan (which also used to go only by X before they hit it big outside Asian market) was written as a theme song for this anime, and is the ending theme for The Movie.Not to be confused with the 4X Space Simulator series X, the Nintendo tank game X, a reploid, or with the '80s L.A. punk band X
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Valentine's DayLine breaks: Val¦en|tine's Day
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Definition of Valentine's Day in English:
14 February, a day when it is traditional to send a card, often anonymously, to a person one is romantically involved with or attracted to: I want to be with the woman I love on Valentine's Day [as modifier]: she exchanged Valentine's Day cards with her boyfriend
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- Valentine's Day is now less than a week away.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After Gov. Rick Scott rejected $2.4 billion in federal funding for an Orlando-to-Tampa high-speed rail line last week, rail backers fought for a plan to save the deal by diverting the money to some other entity, such as a group of cities or a regional planning group, Bradenton.com reports.The Governor says he would review a plan that mitigates financial risk to the state. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has given the advocates until Friday to come up with something or he'll send the money to other states. For the full story, click here.
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Paul J. WatsonNovember 22,2012Paul J. Watson
SHAFTSBURY Paul J. Watson, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at his residence, from heart disease.
Born in Bennington, Sept. 29, 1936, he was the son of Raymond O. and Jennie (Nash) Watson.
He was a 1955 graduate of Bennington High School.
Mr. Watson married Marie H. Hendricks in Bennington March 3, 1956; she died in 1994. He later married Joyce (Hawks) Watson June 10, 1997.
For 40 years, he was employed in quality control at Bijur in Bennington until retiring in 1998.
He was a 23-gallon blood donor and enjoyed camping, traveling, motorcycling and working with wood.
Survivors include his wife and a son, Michael Watson, both of Shaftsbury; a daughter, Paula Ryan of St. Paul, Minn.; two stepchildren, Scott Cummings of White Creek, N.Y., and Curt Cummings of Bennington; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Watson was predeceased by a brother, Harold Watson.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, where friends may call from 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial will be in Center Shaftsbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Heart Association or Second Chance Animal Shelter, in care of Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
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Home sales are on the rise in the Charlottesville area, according to a housing market report released by Nest Realty Friday. Numbers show home prices have gone up, but so have sales. Home sales are up one percent over this time last year.
A few key takeaways from the report show some positive signs. Sales levels in Albemarle County reached a five-year high. The City of Charlottesville saw a slight year-over-year drop in total sales this quarter, homes spent less time on the market and median prices are rising.
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In addition to their obvious importance for nesting and/or migratory waterfowl, wetland habitats provide key winter cover for upland birds These Pheasants Forever chapters conserved the most wetland acres in 2013.
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The Where's of Winter Cover
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
The old joke is the first thing that stops the prairie wind in the Dakotas is Minnesota. Don't believe it? Just ask a pheasant.
As a follow up to the recent and excellent Pheasant Blog post Winter Cover Basics by Jesse Beckers, Pheasants Forever Regional Wildlife Biologist in North Dakota, it's interesting to look at where thermal, commonly called "winter" cover, is most needed by pheasants.
As illustrated in the figure, save for South Dakota, half of North Dakota, eastern Montana and northeast Wyoming, a lack of quality nesting cover is the "limiting factor" for pheasant populations; in the aforementioned states, not enough quality winter cover is what tends to prohibit pheasant populations. Simply put, blizzards in those states can bury pheasants alive, literally, before they have a chance to reproduce. In the rest of the country, pheasants could always use more places (grasslands) to reproduce.
This doesn't mean nesting cover isn't a consideration for the Dakotas, or that winter cover isn't important outside the dark green shaded area. Quite the contrary, in fact, as both are important pheasant habitat components anywhere in pheasant country; it's the overall need in each selected region that's distinct.
It's also interesting to note that two of the top pheasant producing states – South Dakota and North Dakota – are places where winter cover deficiencies can be detrimental to pheasants. That's a testament to the ring-necked pheasant's hardiness and powers of proliferation. Get enough birds through those brutal winters, give them ample amounts of grass to nest in and they'll multiply. And that's no joke.
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How to read in 2013January 01,2013Come what may in the next 12 months, 2013 has this much going for it: It's a year without a midterm election, and a year that's as far removed as possible from the next presidential race. This means that for a blessed 365 days you can be a well-informed and responsible American citizen without reading every single article on Politico, without hitting refresh every 30 seconds on your polling-average site of choice, without channel-hopping between Chris Matthews' hyperventilating and Dick Morris' promises of an inevitable Republican landslide.
So use the year wisely, faithful reader. For a little while, at least, let gridlock take care of itself, shake yourself free of the toils of partisanship, and let your mind rove more widely and freely than the onslaught of 2014 and 2016 coverage will allow.
Here are three steps that might make such roving particularly fruitful. First, consider taking out a subscription to a magazine whose politics you don't share. I'm using the word "subscription" advisedly: It may sound fusty in the age of blogs and tweets and online hopscotching, but reading the entirety of a magazine, whether in print or on your tablet, is a better way to reckon with the ideas that its contributors espouse than just reading the most-read or most-emailed articles on its website, or the occasional inflammatory column that all your ideological compatriots happen to be attacking.
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Start on the non-Republican right, maybe, with the libertarians at Reason magazine, the social conservatives at First Things and Public Discourse, the eclectic dissidents who staff The American Conservative. Then head for the neo-Marxist reaches of the Internet, where publications like Jacobin and The New Inquiry offer a constant reminder of how much room there is to the left of the current Democratic Party.
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If these exercises work, they'll make 2013 a year that unsettles your mind a little — subjecting the views you take for granted to real scrutiny, changing the filters through which you view the battles between Team R and Team D, reminding you that more things are possible in heaven and earth than are dreamed of by John Boehner and Harry Reid.
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