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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday it would stop granting work permits to domestic workers from Indonesia and the Philippines, following hiring conditions imposed by the Asian countries.
The ministry of labour said it would "stop issuing work visas to bring domestic workers from Indonesia and the Philippines, effective from Saturday" due to "the terms of recruitment announced by the two countries," according to a statement carried by state news agency SPA.
"The ministry's decision coincides with its great efforts to open new channels to bring domestic workers from other sources," said the statement in English quoting the ministry's spokesman Hattab bin Saleh al-Anzi.
Last week Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denounced the beheading in Saudi Arabia of an Indonesian maid and accused Riyadh of breaking the "norms and manners" of international relations.
His comments signaled Indonesia's growing anger over the treatment of its manual laborers in the Gulf countries, after a spate of cases of abuse and killings.
Ruyati binti Sapubi, 54, was beheaded on June 18 after she was convicted of killing her Saudi employer, prompting Indonesia to recall its ambassador in Saudi Arabia for "consultations."
Indonesia also announced a moratorium on sending migrant workers to Saudi Arabia, where hundreds of thousands of Indonesians toil as maids and laborers.
Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have also clashed over the working conditions of Filipina domestic workers in the oil-rich kingdom.
Earlier this year the Philippines asked Saudi Arabia to guarantee higher pay for Filipina housemaids but the request was turned down.
The Philippines demanded $400 in monthly wages for for housemaids but Saudi authorities offered a base monthly salary of $210, Filipino labor official Carlos Cao had told AFP in Manila in May.
Manila had also demanded proof that that Saudi households employing Filipina housemaids would pay and provide humane working conditions.
Rights groups say millions of mostly Asian domestic workers are regularly exposed to physical and financial abuse in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states due to poor or absent labor laws.
Iraqi Widows Marry to Feed Kids
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By Afif Sarhan, Uruknet
BAGHDAD – Haifa Ahmed Mua'alim, 32, is going to tie the knot in a couple of weeks.
She is marrying a man recommended by her sister-in-law to help feed her two orphan children of a previous marriage.
The young woman lost her husband, the love of her life, two years ago to the violence that has been plaguing her country since the 2003 US invasion.
"When he died I decided never to marry again. We had a stable and lovely relation," she recalled tearfully.
For the past two years Haifa has been struggling to feed her kids, spending every penny they once had.
But without work or help from any one, she is accepting to remarry at the advice of her deceased husband's sister.
"I'm being forced to change my mind in exchange for a better life for my sons."
Haifa only saw the future husband once and never spoke with him, insisting it's a marriage of convenience for both of them.
"My sister-in-law told me that he also lost his wife and he is a good man who carries four children in his baggage," she said.
"Maybe it is too precipitated and latter on, I might regret, however, it is better to take care of six children than see your two sons hungry and unable to go to school," Haifa reasoned.
"I'm glad to find someone willing to take care of them but being happy is another issue that I prefer to keep for my own."
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs estimates there are nearly two million widows and five times kids living without fathers in the country.
"Widows are a serious case in Iraq. Our ministry is trying to help but the lack of proper budget is seriously affecting our work," said a senior officer, requesting anonymity for not being allowed to speak to the press.
"More widows will be added to this group and to help them the parliament should focus on their problem, create enough conditions for them to work and feed their children."
Haifa represents a new trend in Iraq which is encouraged by religious leaders who have been advising single and widower men to marry widows as a way to help them.
"Those women are victims of the violence in our country," Sheikh Abdul-Kareem Rafel, a religious leader at Sadr City, told IOL.
"The government isn't offering them enough help to raise their kids alone and advising Iraqis to marry them is a nice way to prevent millions of kids from being raised without a father and prevent women from becoming prostitutes to support them."
Rana Lattif, a local woman activist, opposes such second marriage arrangements.
"Instead of encouraging women to remarry, we have to force the government to help them, offer stable living conditions and open job places as the majority became widows because of the unfair war in the country," she told IOL.
"Of course there are women who prefer to be in such unacceptable situation but they are few and the majority is marrying again because it was the only choice found," she contends.
"If the government takes responsibility towards them, I'm sure this number would decrease impressively."
Sara al-Azza, a member of a charity that has nearly 1,200 widows registered with more than half willing to remarry, disagrees.
"We cannot keep waiting for the government to take an action," she told IOL.
"The women come to us after deciding to remarry and what we do is just look for men who have a good background, true good intentions and are able to support her family," she explains.
"No one is forced to marry but we have made many arrangements with the both sides happy to start a new life together.
"Since we started working on this issue, we never had a complaint from any of the parties. It is a serious matter and we are happy to help."
Rhim Abdel-Rassoul Rabia'a, a 41-yrea-old mother of three who lost her husband three years in a Baghdad bomb attack, is waiting for a second husband.
"After years of looking for a job, I got desperate and that's why I started looking for a second marriage even though that was the last thing I would like to do," she told IOL.
"I was told that women over 40 take more time to find a husband but this is my only hope. I just want a man to look after me and my kids, even if I marry without love."
Rhim says when she was a young girl she dreamed of a life of happiness, studying and working to become someone important in life.
"I know that none of my dreams can come true but at least I can help my kids become able to support themselves without the need to remarry for that."


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It's come to this. A 37-year-old quarterback will start a game for a team with a one-game lead in the race for a wild card spot in the AFC. Godspeed, Charlie.
NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala cited a source close to the Steelers who told her that Batch will start when Pittsburgh visits Cleveland in Week 12. The ancient elder statesmen of NFL backups who's been in the league since the forward pass was deemed legal, Batch started a game last year when Ben Roethlisberger went down, and he looked pretty OK, completing 15 of his 22 attempts for 208 yards and an interception.
That's pretty much what you should expect from a backup quarterback of Batch's age who's only started seven games since 2001: soul-crushing adequateness. The Steelers are also reportedly set to workout Plaxico Burress tomorrow with Antonio Brown and Jerricho Cotchery injured. This means we live in a world where Batch could complete a pass to Burress in a meaningful NFL game. If anyone needs me I'll be in my bunker.
The move to Batch was necessitated by Leftwich's shoulder injury last night that began when he stumbled his way into the end zone on his 31-yard rushing score, and getting crunched late in the game by Paul Kruger didn't help matters. Batch is the backup to the backup with Roethlisberger likely still out for a few weeks. Nerve damage isn't for everyone.
For your fantasy ills, downgrade every Steelers offensive player for the foreseeable future until Roethlisberger returns, as Batch's ability to connect deep with Mike Wallace might not exist. And while there will surely be a heavy lean on the running game that could boost the production of Rashard Mendenhall and to a lesser extent Jonathan Dwyer, they'll both be relying on Batch to keep eight defenders out of the box. That won't end well.

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or is it not a good idea at all? I thought if I bought a 42' or 48' wide remnant from Farmtek that I might be able to cut it in half along the length (can't find any long enough to just use that the width of my hoophouse - need more than 22ft) and then seam it, so say a 10ft length could be cut in half to give me two 21-24ft x 10ft pieces that I could then use to cover 20ft long hoophouse, not including end walls. A couple of such remnants could cover the 35-40ft or so I'd like to get up this year, but would result in 3 seams running over the arch. Or am I better off saving my $ to buy a longer length when I get the house(s) built, even if the remnant is 50% off the per-ft price? I think eventually I'd want 60-75ft, since I have hoops from 135ft tunnel that were placed 3ft apart, haven't quite figured location yet, so might have 2 tunnels side by side or even 2 tunnels in 1 location and another smaller one somewhere else (like near my house), even though I know that will cost more for lumber. I just don't have a level spot 135 long (except in my backyard and I don't think DH will let me put a long HT there, I might get away with a 14x20 greenhouse though). |
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I wouldn't do it. You can by greenhouse patching tape, they sell it through Farmtek and most other greenhouse suppliers. If this was an endwall, or a portion of the endwall, maybe. But I wouldn't want to trust my whole growing structure to tape. The tape works well for holes and rips, but probably not for a whole building. Just my opinion based from my 7 years of experience with greenhouse plastic and high tunnels. Jay |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Wed, May 1, 13 at 14:30
I agree with Jay, get the complete piece versus pieces. Yes, you can use packing tape (wide) for temporary repairs, but they will be temporary. Try to tape both sides and make sure that the tape is completely pressed on. I've used the packing tape for repairs, but noticed that they will not hold up to the humidity within the greenhouse. I need to buy some actual greenhouse repair tape, but haven't got around to it. It's not too expensive and any tape will help prevent a small tear becoming a major tear. Marla |
- Posted by Cole_Robbie none (My Page) on Wed, May 1, 13 at 17:08
Tape won't work by itself , but you can overlap the plastic a little and attach each piece with wiggle wire or those clamps that snap over pipe. Then you could tape down the excess to try to get rain water to run off. The tape will stay, but it won't hold under stress, which is why you need additional clamps or wiggle wire. |
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Tape is ONLY for repairs, don't try to use it to attach 2 pieces. We have different pieces, but are attached together by attaching to boards, but they aren't where ANY wind can get to the joint. |
the best way to save money on greenhouse film is to find a local source and avoid the shipping cost. |
Thanks all - still looking at the game bird netting, thought I could get some film at the same time but looks like I should just wait until I figure out how long the house is going to be. I know a couple of nursery owners, I'll ask them where they buy their film. |
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Gracing London with their presence to begin their first ever UK tour, the highly acclaimed dance company and ambassadors for the African-American cultural experience, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, hit the stage of Sadler's Wells like a thunderbolt.
Opening with Love Stories as the first of two programmes, the gorgeous Clifton Brown teases the audience by walking through rehearsal steps before throwing himself fully into the dance, luxuriating in the movements choreographed by artistic director Judith Jamison.
The company's dancing is joyful, with bursts of excitement and fits of control - they strut, pose and wiggle on the edges of the dance floor as duetting couples take centrestage, where they flirt using salsa steps, samba rhythms, club dancing and hip hop/street styles. Their energy is explosive and their passion for the movement insatiable. There is hardly room on the stage to contian Dwana Adiaha Smallwood's rhythmic brilliance, or Abdur Rahim Jackson's funky moves.
Ulysses Dove's Vespers takes a more serious tone. A percussive drum score, black dresses and ordered chairs set a sombre scene for a moving exploration of the control and manipulation, freedom and order of religion.
Next comes Solo - a movement monologue for three men set to Bach's glorious Violin Suite, choreographed by Hans van Manen. Clifton Brown, Glenn Allen Sims and Matthew Rushing inject humour and sass into their lyrical solos, incorporating tiny tinges of jazz, Broadway and cheeky engagement with the audience.
To capture the roots of the company, both programmes round up with the classic Revelations, choreographed by the master himself, Alvin Ailey. A small shining light is carried across the stage on occasion to lets us know that Ailey's spirit still prevails. With soul-stirring gospel music and Texan memories of joy, hope and grief, it is a rip-roaring finale. Be warned - stay in your seats for a last encore treat and also know that you will be singing "Rocka My Soul" for days to come.
The second programme packs another feisty punch - you can't beat a bit of Stevie Wonder for an opener. All credit to the company that even in David Parson's Shining Star, when they are hamming it up in white silken shirts, flashing disco lights and dancing to classic eighties pop band Earth, Wind and Fire, they manage to get it totally right.
They polish off street moves with a balletic flourish of the wrist and ease from pure lyrical contemporary movement to high energy lindy hop. They show off their fierce strength with Dunham and Graham contractions, before attacking philly-bop and hip hop street moves with overpowering energy. In anything they do, the enjoyment and love of the movement is electrifying.
Parson's Caught is surely the high point of both programmes, with company (and audience) favourite Clifton Brown again taking the solo role. The piece is a genius fusion of strobe lighting and powerful jumps - we see photographic snippets of Brown in action as he seems to defy gravity, flying around the stage, the light catching him only when he is in mid-air.
Judith Jamison's Reminiscin' is a longer narrative piece set in a bar with a bluesy/jazz feel to it. There are more tender duets and flared tempers over partner choices, much in the same vein as Love Stories.
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Rooster Teeth Productions has put together a short tongue-in-cheek video trailer based upon the theory that Siri has become self aware and decides it no longer wants to be your personal assistant. Instead it turns against the human race and decides to go on a killing spree avenging all those lame things you asked it to do in the past.
The video is called *Siri: The Holiday Horror Movie" and is based on a group of friends who all receive an iPhone 4S for Christmas. The joy is short lived as one by one Siri oversees their timely demise. It is a very well put together trailer; but beware it does include a little blood!
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Siri: The Holiday Horror Movie
Then there's this one:http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6648229/siri-argument
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It's hard to believe but this Monday, July 20 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. It was on July 20, 1969 that Apollo 11 landed on the lunar surface and Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. NASA recently unveiled reburbished video of the historic event. Only about 40 per cent of the work has been completed, but it has already been praised for the crispness of the finished film. The restoration project used four video sources: original CBS News broadcasts; kinescopes from the National Archives; a video from Australia that received the transmission of the original moon video; and camera shots looking at a TV monitor. Photo courtesy of Electric Library.


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Why Using an AED on Any Unconscious Person Makes Sense
It was recently reported that the family who lost their husband and father on a country club grounds is suing the club owners for his death.
One of the reasons is that the club staff did not use their automated external defibrillator (AED), thinking that the victim had a "weak pulse".
I had an article published in a local newspaper on this matter some time back, about the difficulty of healthcare workers not able to judge well the presence of a pulse in a cardiac arrest victim, let alone a layperson rescuer.
It seems that the public does not really understand the usefulness of using an AED on an unconscious person ( regardless on the rescuer's perception of whether the victim has a pulse or not ).
The real value of an AED in your workplace or home, is that it is a heart monitor first, life-saving device second.
It does not matter what the reason is for the person to become unconscious. If the heart is in ventricular fibrillation ( the only proven time when the person can be saved ), the AED will tell you to press the button to give a shock. Otherwise, the the victim is already clinically dead or is still alive, in which situations the AED will disable the shock button and will not allow you to shock the victim.
We already have 2 events experience by our clients.
In this event, the victim was saved successfully and went back to his normal life and work ( as described by his sister about a year later ).
In this event, the victim was already clinically dead when the AED was applied.
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Straddie Kingfisher Tours began over 14 years ago because Dave and his wife Margaret have such a passion for the Island. They just wanted to show this Island Paradise to the world in an eco friendly, informative and sustainable way. Being part of the Island community since 1966 they can offer you that local knowledge and give you that personal touch.
... moreYou get to see the wonderful scenic vantage points on Straddie to observe all the dolphins, turtles, manta rays and the Humpback Whales from June to November each year.
Morning tea and their famous barbecue on the beach for lunch has been included for you to enjoy.
You will get to look for koalas and kangaroos as you travel around this Island Paradise and may see many of the 253 different varieties of birds that inhabit the Island.
This tour is conducted at a leisurley pace so you can unwind and really get the feeling of "Straddie" time!
You will have a camera full of memories and a smile to suit.
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Children are welcome, but all children must occupy their own seat. Please inform the operator of any special dietary requirements (such as vegetarian, vegan or diabetic).
There is restricted access for guests with a disability - please ask for further details.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s they must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date they receive information in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows: 7 days prior to tour date - 10 per cent of the tour price. 48 hours prior to tour date - 50 per cent of the tour price. Less than 48 hours or no show - no refund.
General Comments
No drinking or smoking allowed whilst in the vehicle. Tour is not suitable for children under nine months of age.
How To Get There
Depending on the type of tour or activity you choose you will either be picked up or you make your own way to North Stradbroke Island.
All details will be given on booking.
Pick up time is at 7:15 - 7:30 am outside your Hotel/accommodation in Brisbane or Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. They then drive to Cleveland for the trip across Moreton Bay to Dunwich.
Arriving in Dunwich, travel to Brown Lake for swimming, photographs and commentary. They have the morning at Ti tree Brown Lake. Then drive through the Blue Lake National Park to Main Beach stopping on beach for photos and "Pippy" digging.
Heading to Point Lookout's North Gorge, they hope to see dolphins, turtles and manta rays. From June to November, spot Humpback whales from this stunning vantage point. Then drive onto Flinders Beach for their famous "Aussie" barbecue on the beach for lunch (sausages, salad, coleslaw, beetroot, pineapple and a fruit drink). At lunchtime you can take more photos, swim, enjoy beach games or just simply relax.
After the barbecue lunch they drive to Amity Point where they meet the friendly koalas. Then drive back into Dunwich for the return to Cleveland at 2:50 pm. Arrival back at your Hotel is at 4.15pm.
Tour Departs From
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$195.00 | $195.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Children: Children are welcome but must occupy own seat.
They will give you the opportunity to explore the beauty of North Stradbroke Island in an Eco friendly and environmentally sustainable way! Visit all the hidden spots not readily accessible from a normal car. The Full Day Eco Tour comes with everything supplied! Swim freshwater lakes. Enjoy Aussie damper for morning tea, including their famous barbecue on the beach for lunch! Let Dave show you this Island Paradise in style. Unforgettable!
Tour Departs From
From | To | Inclusions |
$80.00 | $80.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Children: Yes, however each child must occupy their own seat. Please advise if a vegetarian meal or an alternative meal is required.
Disabled: Limited access but please ask when booking. Please advise if a vegetarian meal or an alternative meal is required.
Your family or group will need to catch the 08.55 am Water Taxi from Cleveland to Dunwich and there Barefoot Dave will meet you as you step ashore at 9.20am.
They then travel through Dunwich (looking for koalas) to Main Beach where they stop for a Cuppa and some "Aussie Damper" for morning tea (looking for whales and eating).
Travelling further north along Main Beach now with the whales that they have spotted, they arrive at the North Gorge. Here is free time to do the complete North Gorge walk. This is the most Easterly Point in Queensland and very popular for its beautiful blue scenic outlook. They also can see dolphins,turtles, manta rays and sharks can be seen from this vantage point.
Lunch is provided at the Captain Cook's seat just in front of a grassy hill with a great view. Food you can carry around like egg and lettuce sandwiches or ham and salad rolls, cake, fruit plus a drink. After lunch more Whale Watching until 2.00pm then they drive back to Dunwich for your return at 2.25pm.
Tour Departs From
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$70.00 | $70.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Children: Each child must occupy his/her own seat.
This tour give you a glimpse of the best vantage spots on the Island. More for the time conscience people. You will be picked from your Island accommodation (or water taxi terminal in Dunwich if you are coming from Cleveland).
You drive the full circle of the Northern section of the Island to get to know first hand all the best vantage points. This includes the beaches and bush tracks.
During their drive around they'll stop off for a "Cuppa" and some "Aussie Damper" at an ideal location or when they're thirsty or hungry.
Drive through the Blue Lake National Park to Main Beach stop on Main beach for photos and "Wildlife Watching".
From June to November they can spot the majestic Humpback Whales from this beach. Then to Point Lookout for a toilet stop and then onto Flinders Beach. They drive along the beach to Amity Point where they have a couple of resident Koalas to photograph.
They look at and talk about the history at Amity and then head back to your Island accommodation or water taxi terminal in Dunwich about three to three and a half hours later.
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From | To | Inclusions |
$35.00 | $60.00 | Adult Per Unit |
Children: A child's age is between 3 and 13 Years old.
Disabled: Limited but please ask at time of bookiing.
They will take you to the Straddie Desert to experience the thrill of sand boarding.
Straddie Desert session times ar either 10am to 11.45am or 12pm to 1.45pm. You can choose the session to suit you - either before lunch or after lunch. Or they can tailor the times to suit your group! Just ask them!
For each session in the desert they start off on the smaller slopes in order to get your technique correct and then build up to the "A" grade slopes and then to the extremely fast monster slope!
Tour Departs From
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$35.00 | $35.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Children: Yes
Suggested itineraries include:
"Adventure Amity" will take you kayaking around the Amity Point area called the Spit to a "Hidden" Creek amongst the Mangroves which is full of fish, turtles and stingrays, so always be on the lookout not only below but above as many species of birds habitate these mangroves as well. This is a lovely area where there is a chance to see the beautiful starfish in abundance and paddle around some of the bigger boats that are mored out in the channel. After experiencing plenty of Natures Little Wonders you can go for cool off swim around the rock wall at Amity Point South of the jetty.
"Adventure Myora" will take you from the foreshores of the One Mile area in Dunwich around to the beautiful Myora Channel and paddle past the many mored boats there and continue to paddle to a ship wreck which you can explore and watch the Bream and other coloured fish dart in and around this wreck as they swim for shelter.
Always be on the lookout for big Turtles, Stingrays, Dolphins and Dugongs as they also frequent these waters all the way up to Amity Point and beyond.
Tour Departs From
From | To | Inclusions |
$45.00 | $160.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Children: Yes
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The local unit of US computer giant IBM has filed a libel suit against a Philippine government agency after being accused of selling it faulty software, court records showed Friday.
IBM Philippines filed against the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) after an advertising campaign in which it claimed the US giant had sold it faulty software.
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The computer firm is demanding 205 million pesos (4.33 million US dollars) in damages and legal expenses.
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GSIS filed a civil suit against IBM Philippines on Wednesday and its US parent over the alleged failure of its software system, demanding more than 100 million pesos in damages and litigation expenses.
GSIS officials also said they had filed suits against the president of Questonix Corp., the firm contracted to install the IBM database management software.


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At Strong4Life, created by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, our doctors, nutritionists and wellness experts create fun, easy ways to help your kids eat, move and live healthier. From picky eaters to passionate gamers, we have a slew of simple tips by experts who understand, because we're parents, too.
As a not-for-profit organization, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta relies on the generous financial and volunteer support of our community. Your donations directly impact the lives of each family served by Children's and support many initiatives such as clinical excellence, research, teaching, wellness and charity care.
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Email/Letter Writing Campaign Walkers may want to send an email or mail a letter like one of the samples below to their friends, family and associates to ask them to support the the patients and families here at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This is a great way to ask for donations in addition to your face-to-face and phone call requests. Critical elements of a fundraising letter are key to making it successful. Your letter should be your own expression and style. Make sure it is one page long; anything longer and your prospective donor may skim through it. Below are essential elements of a fundraising letter: Introduction Indicate your purpose for writing the letter. Make it as personal as possible and be sure to include a brief description of your running program. Request Share your fundraising goal. Do not write as though you are required to raise "X" amount of money, but this is your goal, your commitment. Do not ask as if you are begging "I hope you give something", ask them to give generously, as much as they can. Remember, you are giving a lot to train and raise money for a worthy cause. Do not be ashamed to ask others to understand your commitment and effort and to help your cause. If you are willing to give as much of yourself to raise funds for something you believe in, they can surely make a tax deductible contribution to a great cause in your honor. Make sure you include the specific difference their contribution will make to the cause. Contributors want to have the satisfaction of knowing they are making a difference. The more contributors feel they are making a difference, the more they are likely to give. Request they send their contribution by a specific date so you are able to gauge your goal leve. Suggest they send their donation within 2-3 weeks of receiving your letter. Make sure they understand they can still contribute after that date, but you need to have they contribution prior to the event. Suggested Giving Levels We recommend giving your donors suggested giving levels. If you don't put your overall goal into your letter, donors may not know how much you want to raise, and they will need the suggested giving level to gauge what size donation they think is appropriate. Be creative and come up with a minimum to donate per mile you run or tell them if they donate a certain amount you will write their name on your T-shirt when you run. Have fun with this! Be prepared to send a reminder A lot of people will get your letter and say, "What a neat idea. Sure I'll help out," and then they set the letter down - only to forget about it. The best way to send a reminder is to give updates to let prospective donors know how your training is going or how your fundraising is going or if you have a personal story about your child or friends child - let them know how that child is doing. Let them know that fundraising is going well, but you still have a bit farther to go. Ask them nicely if they would consider making a donation in honor of your training or your child or friends child. We have seen reminder letters that have been more successful than original letters for bringing in the donations.
Make sure the contributors understand the proper way to donate. Include the following: - Have them go to your personal web page to contribute by credit card online. This is the quickest and easiest method. - If sending you a check please have the check made payable to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Include where and when to send the contribution. Have all contributions sent to you personally. - You may include a sef addressed, stamped envelope for them to send the contribution. - All contributions are 100% tax deductible. Any contribution over $250 will receive a letter from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for tax purposes. Closing Share something personal that expresses your appreciation of them and their support. Tips for Your Mailing List They key to a successful letter writing campaign is to start early and send enough letters. As mentioned earlier, created a list of everyone you know. Open your checkbook or online banking and identify places where you spend money. Additionally, ask these individuals and companies to support you:
- Doctors - Dentists - Accountant - Lawyers - Bankers - Mortgage Broker - Cleaner's - Travel Agent - Children's friends parents - Co-workers - Hair stylist / barber - Landlord - Chiropractor - Real Estate Agent - Insurance Agent
Send a thank you note It is really nice to receive a note that says that your donation was important, not to mention that your donors probably want to know how you did. A good thank-you note will set you up well for the next event you do with us!
Sample Letters - Please note that the letters below are samples and are specific to families who have children with cancer or families that can't pay for services. Change the information to fit your personal story or needs. Feel free to learn more about Children's different service lines or what makes Children's special and add it to your story. To personalize these letters, highlight the document (click and drag your mouse over the entire letter), and then press Ctrl+C. Open a new Word document (or other word processor software), go to the Edit menu and choose Paste. SAMPLE LETTER 1 [Date] Dear Family and Friends:
All of us know and love a child. What many of us don't know - thankfully - is what it's like to love a child with cancer. Whether it's your own child, your niece or your best friend's son, the sudden impact of a cancer diagnosis is frightening.
I want to help keep parents from ever having to face that awful day and diagnosis. This year, I am involved with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and have registered to participate in the Kids II Strong Legs Run on November 3, 2012 and raise funds to benefit children and their families at Children's. It is my hope to help them find a cure for pediatric cancer. The Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a mecca of hope for children with cancer. Twenty years ago, a child diagnosed with cancer, such as leukemia, only had a 20% chande of surviving. Today, thanks to research and advancements at places like the Aflac Cancer Center, a child has an 80% chance of being cured of leukemia. The challenge is to raise that percentage to 100% - and there is not time to waste. The Aflac Cancer Center is one of the leading pediatric cancer centers in the country with top-rated physicians, researchers and clinical care teams dedicated to helping children like 3 year old Mitchell Odenthal, one of the children I will honor by participating in this event. Mitchell's parents will always remember the day they found out their seemingly healthy son had a tumor the size of a grapefruit growing on one of his kidneys. Suddenly, Mitchell's carefree world blurred into a whirlwind of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Then, after several long months of care at the Aflac Cancer Center, Mitchell was declared cancer-free. His parents could finally breathe a huge sigh of relief. I am asking that you sponsor me for [dollar amount] or however much you are comfortable giving. Your donation will help other children like Mitchell. I am willing to run, but I need your support to win the real race - finding a cure for cancer. Visit my personal web page [link this text] to donate online with a credit card. Or you can write a check payable to "Children's Healthcare of Atlanta" and return it to me. Your generous contribution is 100% tax deductible. Thank you for your support. Together, we will find a cure. Sincerely,
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Dear Family and Friends: I am writing you to ask a special favor that I truly believe will help save lives. On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will hold its 28th annual Kids II Strong Legs Run at Turner Field. The run/walk is a healthy, fun, family event. It promotes exercise and as part of a healthy lifestyle and raises funds for the Child Care fund at Children's. This fund ensures that no child is turned away for the healthcare they need based solely on their parents inability to pay. There are more than 2.5 million children living in Georgia, making ours the eigth largest pediatric population inthe country. During the next several years, that number is expected to continue to increase. As one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country, Children's strives to care for patients from throughout the state and beyond our borders. In 2011, Children's provided $100 million in unreimbursed care to patients. "Unreimbursed care" at Children's involves patient care for which they do not receive full payment. These umreimbursed costs include indigent and charity care; unreimbursed Medicaid, PeachCare and Medicare costs, including patients assigned to Medicaide Care Management Organizations. This breaks down to 44% of these children are enrolled in Medicaid or PeachCare and 13% are uninsured. Most of the people on Medicaid today are people we know - our family, neighbors and friends. Unemployment is reaching its highest level since 1993 and these numbers for uninsured children will get higher. Children who experience short spells of time without health insurance (one to four months) are more likely to experience delays in needed healthcare than those who are insured year round. Children with brief periods of uninsurance are less likely to get needed care but also less likely to have a regular source of care. The consequences are even worse for children experiencing longer periods without insurance. They are less likely to receive preventive care (well-child visits and flu shots) or visit the doctor during the year and are more likely to experience delays in receiving needed medical care and prescriptions than those with continuous coverage.
My personal goal is to raise [dollar amount]. Your support will help. Your donation of $500, $250, $100, $50 will help me reach my goal and most importantly will help the patients and their families at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
I will contact you next week to discuss this request unless I hear from you first. I hope you will strongly consider supporting me in this effort. Thank you for your support and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.


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Hi All,
I was wondering if the complete forum for Descent 1st edition is completely gone, including everything ever explained for all its expansions?
The only thing i can find back is at " http://www.fantasyfl...eidm=19#descent ", but that only includes the rulebooks and a part of some FAQ's. 3 weeks back i purchased SoB and (ofcourse) i have a LOT of questions, which now appear unanswerable…
So i'm hoping that al those years of Q and A's is not lost but stored somewhere else; who can help?


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BCR Publishing's 14th annual Receivables Finance International Convention will take place in Warsaw, Poland on the 1-2 April under the theme 'Disruptive Innovation: Reshaping Factoring & Supply Chain Finance'. RFIx is Europe's largest and most well-established event on factoring and supply chain finance and this year's event is expected to be the biggest yet.
The Convention will include not only senior level speakers from factoring and supply chain finance providers but also representatives from SMEs and large corporates too with high level speakers from commercial giants like Siemens, Roche, Whirlpool and others. Whirlpool will be participating in a unique pre-Convention 'On-Boarding Master Class' with ING Commercial Finance. Qualifying corporate attendees (treasuers, Cfos, heads of purcahing and procurement) attend for free.
On speaking about this year's theme Michael Bickers, Managing Director of BCR Publishing said 'There is a new global environment being established in factoring, supply chain finance and receivables finance where the physical, financial and technological processes in supply chains are merging and creating a very powerful basis for providing working capital solutions to SMEs and large corporate buyers. The resultant solutions which are both innovative and disruptive are rapidly taking shape and will prove to be highly efficient arrangements in creating liquidity in future working capital structures. As such they offer huge opportunities for banks, independent factors and platform providers'.
The RFIx event also offers significant networking opportunities including a pre-Convention Welcome Reception on 31st March hosted by HPD Software, Networking Cocktail Reception hosted by Squire Sanders and Dinner hosted by Codix.
Apart from the Convention, Warsaw offers many attractions and has enjoyed one of the fastest growing economies of recent years. With its lively bars, international restaurants, many parks, old town square, top quality hotels and friendly people that the New York Times described as 'exceedingly fashion conscious', Warsaw is a city of plenty to do, see and be seen!
Receivables Finance International 2014, 1-2 April, The Sheraton Hotel, Warsaw, Poland. To see the full Programme and register go to: www.rfixwarsaw.com


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A catheter was inserted into an artery in your groin or your arm. Then it was carefully guided up to your heart. Once it reached your heart, the catheter was placed into 2 different arteries that deliver blood to your heart. Then contrast dye was injected. The dye allowed your doctor to see any areas in your coronary arteries that were blocked.
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Davidson CJ, Bonow RO. Cardiac catheterization. In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 19.
Vandvik PO, Lincoff AM, Gore JM, Gutterman DD, Sonnenberg FA, Alonso-Coello P, et al. Primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest. 2012 Feb;141(2 Suppl):e637S-68S.
Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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While traveling to Hatteras Island from the north you will first cross over the Oregon Inlet bridge on Rt. 12 and then enter the Pea Island US Fish and Wildlife Sanctuary. Peaceful Rodanthe will be the first Hatteras Island village at the north end of the island. Although these three villages are each separate, it will be difficult to tell when you leave one and enter the next. One thing that can be said for sure though is that all three of our little villages have always been outdoor enthusiast friendly and they are as peaceful and quiet as you will find anywhere. Whether you prefer fishing, surfing, beachcombing, jogging, kiteboarding, shell hunting, sunbathing or just plain sitting on your lounge chair sipping a drink and relaxing, this is a place that you can do it.
Our Village Names: This area of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo were three distinct early settlements once referred to as the Chicamacomico Banks. Believe it or not, this area was heavily wooded and these three small settlements were separated by creeks and bridges only. As of 1850 the census reported the area with 37 families with a total of only 205 people living in the area.
The villages of Rodanthe and Waves were the more closely knit of the trio. The original name for Rodanthe was actually North Chicamacomico and Waves was called simply South Chicamacomico. At that time Salvo was originally referred to as Clarks and sometimes Clarksville. Although the three villages were close knit, Clarks functioned more independently then its northern neighbors.
Rodanthe: In 1874 the US Post Office refused to use many of the long Indian names that were common for Outer Banks villages. No one is sure why North Rodanthe was chosen but it is theorized that it is named after a non-native flower Rodantha. Some of the other names Rodanthe has gone by in early years are Big Kinnakeet, Chichinock-Cominock, Chicky, Midgett Town, Northern Woods and even Northard Woods.
Waves: First named South Chicamacomico and then South Rodanthe, villagers accepted the name Waves P.O. which was proposed by local postmaster Anna Midgette with an eye toward tourism in 1939. Villagers wanted to keep P.O. in the name to show their strong reluctance of changing the name and giving up the original Chicamacomico designation. Soundside mariners often referred to Waves simply as the (hump in the middle).
Salvo: Salvo was originally named Clarks or Clarksville and received its village name very strangely indeed. A Union ship's commander passing the Island asked his crew what was the name of the village that he was seeing. While looking at his chart, the crewman said that he could not see any name. The commander ordered, "Give it a salvo anyway." (salvo = a simultaneous cannon firing). The crewman then logged "salvo" on the chart which was noted and used on future charts and actually stuck as the official Union name.
As might be expected, the Chicamacomico Banks had many historical ties to the Manteo and Wanchese areas. Also, despite the reputation of being people from a very isolated area, the locals from this area were actually well traveled because of the area's close connections with the US Coast Guard and their relocations all up and down the east coast. In many decades of the mid-twentieth century, Rodanthe was the northernmost stop of the Manteo-Hatteras Bus Line using sand roads. This bus line helped familiarize the southern Hatteras Island villagers with their northern neighbors.
Rodanthe had the distinction of having the areas only man made refuge for boats in the region. In 1936 the US Coast Guard built a channel and T-shaped harbor named the Blackmar Gut built for the US Chicamacomico Coast Guard Station. Today, nearly all remnants of the earlier villages have all but disappeared along with much of the original natural landscape. Visitors will be interested that there was once a wetland area called Aunt Phoebe's Marsh in the current area now covered with a theme park, waterslide, go-cart tracks and campgrounds.
I am often asked to provide a list of things that I might consider to be basic travel preparations. One of the things that many visitors are always concerned about is exactly what our area has available in case of medical emergencies. Rest assured that Hatteras Island has exceptional medical attention always available. Please visit this page for a listing of medical and dental facilities that are currently available.
Whether you agree or disagree with the politics involved, Hatteras Island is deeply embroiled in some serious issues for its survival. Along with the fuel and housing crunch that all American's are currently feeling, the local businesses and citizens have been forced to take an active roll in defending North Carolina's previously free and open beaches which have always been the basis of the local economy. To hear our local's point of view please visit Island Free Press and also watch this eye opening [video].
Interesting Statistics: As of the 2007, the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo area is listed as having a population of 1734. The median home cost was a whopping $750K. The per capita income is listed as $23,800 and the per household income is listed as $48,000. Of course these statistics are very misleading after the economic crash of 2008.
"Lone Woman on the Boat" by local author Melba Milak
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Not much on Thenet about holiday kitchen cabinets, so I thought I would post what I have learned from my recent purchase.
Generally, good quality but certainly not any better than what you can get at a big box store for less. My biggest disappointment was the holiday website stated that series of cabinets I purchased would be constructed with 3/4" PLYWOOD. What arrived was constructed with 3/4" chip wood. A big difference in material when I consider the price I paid. I think it is important that customers know this and ask for clarification before purchasing. Chipwood or medium density fiber board is not plywood. There are minor issues with warped doors and knicks from shipping. I will post how well they handle warranty issues when I can. |
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I just looked at their website. It seems that they have a line (RWH Full Access) that is said to be plywood, and another line with a similar name (RWH Estate Full Access) that is industrial board (i.e., particleboard). Is there any chance they messed up your order between the two lines? |
Must be! An issue I need to take up with the seller. Contract says RWH. Never the less, future prospects should be advised to ask for clarification. I would have assumed the estate to be there best. Thanks for pointing this out. |
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Annapolis sailboat show matches record attendance
Posted onOrganizers of the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis say this year's event matched, if not exceeded, last year's record attendance.
Early estimates show 50,000 people visited the Oct. 9-13 show. About 500 exhibitors were on hand, as well as a dozen or so lenders.
Ed Hartman, CEO of United States Yacht Shows, said it's evidence the economy will eventually turn toward better times. "We look forward to a bigger and better 40th [annual] Sailboat Show in 2009," he said.
The U.S. Powerboat Show begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
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Eleanor Clift discusses women in Washington
Political reporter, television pundit, and author Eleanor Clift gave a talk on the history of women in politics to a nearly full auditorium at CSUN Tuesday.
In "Women in Washington: From the Past to the Present," Clift offered a history lesson on the suffrage movement and her observations about the current election and political climate.
Clift highlighted Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony as suffrage movement's pioneers and their dogged persistence in winning women the right to vote.
Moving forward in time, Clift said the mid-twentieth century representation of people in the popular show "Mad Men" is not far from accurate.
"When many of us of the female persuasion got started in our careers it was a very different atmosphere than today. People smoked and drank at will – the 'three-martini lunch' was a real phenomenon," Clift said.
"Women who were highly educated at that time were frustrated. The first rumbles of discontent happened in the 60s," she added.
CSUN sociology professor Helen Dosik has been following Eleanor Clift for decades.
"She's articulate and well researched on political topics. She represents an era when women were really fighting for equality," Dosik said.
Clift, who has covered every presidential election since 1976, described how she started as a secretary at Newsweek Magazine and eventually became a reporter, covering Jimmy Carter's election.
"That's how I got to Washington," Clift said. "I like to call it my Cinderella story."
"My real life is really at Newsweek Magazine," Clift said. "I've been there nearly my whole life. I got there because of what I call the contemporary women's movement."
Clift said there are several reasons women have not been as engaged as men in politics.
"In part it's because women have so many alternatives. Politics is an arena where you have to stand up and could fail publicly, which women are less inclined to do. Women are not asked as much (to enter the political arena) and they seem to need that encouragement more (than men)," she added.
Segueing into the upcoming election, Clift said, "We've had political commentators making us believe all candidates, like Bachmann and Cain, had a chance," adding that Romney has probably always been the only viable candidate.
"I think Romney looks like a president, and looks matter," Clift said. "But Romney is part of the 1 percent at a time when 99 percent are feeling arrested. People don't resent wealth—we've elected plenty of wealthy presidents. Romney's challenge is to get voters to believe that he is going to represent their wishes," she added.
Although Clift believes it will be a close election between Obama and Romney, she is betting on Obama.
"Both these men are hostage to outside events. Two things are going to be critical—unemployment, and the debates," Clift said.
Clift strongly encouraged the audience to vote.
"In other countries in this world people would crawl over broken glass to vote" she said, adding that voting is a freedom taken for granted in this country.
Michelle Elmer, CSUN sociology student and treasurer of CSUN Young Democrats enjoyed Clift's talk.
"I thought it was an interesting take on the subject. I appreciated her insight on the current election and that she remained neutral."
Clift believes that the status of women is improving and America will see a female president this century.
"Things have changed. Women have really achieved equal status in public life. Hillary Clinton probably still has another race in her."
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text: Ok so a bunch of people i know say that there is such thing as some kind of an "Ultimate Fast Pass" that lets you join the fast pass line on any ride, any time you want and its reusable up to as many times as you want for 70$ per person. However when checking into it, nothing was found on the disney website or anything. Is this a reality or just a dream? If reality, how the heck do i get some?! lol.