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Biodiversity Concepts WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY? Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. For any kind of animal or plant – each individual is not exactly the same as any other; nor are species or ecosystems. Biodiversity is generally described at three levels: genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. All life forms that make up biodiversity, including humans, are ultimately connected to all other life forms, and to their physical environment.1 No one living element of any ecosystem can survive independent of the others. Connections among living and non-living elements keep the environment functioning and healthy. Because biodiversity represents the interconnectedness of all things, the effects of some causes can be surprising. Human impact on the environment, therefore, directly or indirectly affects the function of other living things, and, by extension, ourselves. BIODIVERSITY HAS LIMITS Physical environments, even healthy ones, can support just so many of any species, including people, indefinitely. This maximum number is termed the carrying capacity for that environment (e.g. # of individuals/ha or km2). The carrying capacity for any species changes as the numbers and actions of other life forms, and environmental conditions, change. Species can cause changes in environmental conditions, and vice versa, leading to changes in carrying capacity for themselves and for other species. 1 Concepts in bold are considered overarching. Final Draft 1 2009.09.03 Another way to express limits and carrying capacity is through the term ecological footprint. An ecological footprint is the amount of productive land and water required to maintain the current lifestyle of a particular individual, and is almost always applied to humans (e.g. # of ha/individual). Over the short term, these limits can be exceeded by a population or species, including people, a condition often termed overshoot. Overshoot, in the short term, often degrades the associated environment; in the long term, it causes a sharp, considerable decline in a population or species, or even its elimination from that environment. BIODIVERSITY HAS VALUE Biodiversity has evolutionary, ecological, economic, social, cultural, and intrinsic values. Biodiversity is nature's insurance policy – the more variety there is now, the more there can be in the future, and the greater the chances of adapting to major changes in environmental conditions. Biologically diverse ecosystems offer a variety of natural products, including medical ingredients that enhance human health and standard of living. Biodiversity provides ecosystem services: water purification; clean air, fertile soil, climate regulation, flood control, as well as pest regulation and disease resistance, essentially for the cost of letting natural systems function. Sustaining biodiversity has economic benefits: world ecosystem services reliant on biodiversity are valued at 33 trillion dollars per annum while the total of all economic goods and services are valued at 18 trillion per annum. Biological diversity is key to long term ecosystem sustainability (e.g. 75% of cash crops rely on a variety of insects and other organisms for pollination; a biologically diverse agricultural ecosystem provides stability, nutrients to the soil and natural pest resistance). Biodiversity is key in sustaining the natural beauty of National and Provincial Parks and green spaces for recreational use and heritage preservation. Final Draft 2 2009.09.03 Biologically diverse ecosystems maintain a stable environment capable of providing a high quality of life. Healthy, stable, diverse environments are able to respond to change more efficiently than degraded or simple systems. BIODIVERSITY IS IN TROUBLE There is growing scientific concern about the major, rapid decline in biodiversity around the world. The extinction of each additional species and the loss of variation within species brings the irreversible loss of unique genetic diversity. the scientific community has linked human activity to the accelerated rate of recent and current extinctions. Biodiversity is declining because of: Habitat loss Invasive species Pollution Population Growth Over-consumption (Unsustainable use) Climate change Signs of biodiversity loss in Ontario: more than 70 of Ontario's wild species are endangered more than 70% of southern Ontario's wetlands are gone; the loss of wetlands is seen as eroding the protection of our drinking water and leading to further species losses. climate change is significantly affecting some northern Ontario species. Increase of at risk species. Human cultural diversity and biodiversity are linked. Intact indigenous cultures living traditional lifestyles require an intact, functioning ecosystem, and are threatened by the loss of biodiversity and attendant ecosystem goods and services. Human impacts on biodiversity have been accelerating as population growth and consumption rates have increased. If the dominant public demand is less expense and more convenience, that is what industry will supply -- often to the detriment of environmental Final Draft 3 2009.09.03 interests. In short, it is the average consumer that dictates industrial actions that may lead to loss of biodiversity. The same principle discussed above for industry applies also to agriculture. The consumer wants cheap fresh food. The farmer delivers. Loss of species may mean loss of important but as yet unknown resources for humans. CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY Loss of habitat due to climate change is the leading threat to global biodiversity. Ecosystems fluctuate around a state of equilibrium. In the long run, however, ecosystems and their components always change when climate changes. Climate change and Biodiversity represent a reciprocal issue: Climate change degrades biodiversity. Stable, biodiverse environments are more capable of adapting to climatic shifts. Stable, biodiverse environments are more capable of mitigating the production of GHC's (e.g. carbon sequestration by forests, bogs) and thus climate change. Reduction in sources of climate change (excessive fossil fuel use, etc.) will help conserve biodiversity. Enhancement/conservation of biodiversity (forest conservation, reduced chemical pollution and other factors not directly related to climate change) will minimize impacts of climate change. We may have to help some species adapt to changes in climate. Climate change resulting from, among other things, unsustainable use of fossil fuels results in loss of biodiversity: Temperature increase makes certain environments uninhabitable to previously indigenous species. Loss of indigenous species allows introduced species to flourish, thus increasing the loss of other indigenous species. Final Draft 4 2009.09.03 Changing composition of environments and loss of species directly effects ecosystem services. SOCIETY'S ROLE IN SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." "Conserving biodiversity is not necessarily about preserving everything currently in existence. It is more a question of walking lightly on the Earth." All Canadians depend on biodiversity and have a responsibility to contribute to biodiversity conservation and to use biological resources in a sustainable manner. Government, non governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions and individuals use a variety of means to protect plants and animals. o Preservation of local natural areas (woods, old fields, wetlands, etc) allows the plants and animals that depend on these areas to continue to live. o Restoration of habitat that has been lost (school yard naturalization, naturalized gardening, and removal of invasive species) can increase the number of different species found in an area. o Development and institution of recovery plans for species at risk. o Zoos and botanical gardens and other facilities can participate in captive breeding with the intent of re- introducing the species when habitat problems have been solved through processes such as ecological restoration. Individual and community contributions to biodiversity conservation and steps towards sustainable living do make a difference: ie) informed consumer choices. Canadians must claim ownership of their choices and the resultant environmental effects. Identifying a personal connection to biodiversity and what its loss means on a personal level is more likely to motivate behaviour change than not doing so. Final Draft 5 2009.09.03
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Thank you for taking a peek and please do not leave without contacting me. This is one of three awesome properties that I own in this community, If booked, I can accommodate you at any other condo. We get thousands of visitors and try to give vacationers the best rate. Beautifully appointed and furnished two bedroom two masterbath condo on the first floor. Located two exits south of Disney World off I-4 at exit 58. Conveniently located in a gated community near all the Orlando and Disney attractions.
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The condominium is located on the ground level (no stairs to climb) with curb side parking. Features two separate bedroom suites with plush queen bed in one and plush queen bed in the second. And also has a comfortable queen size sofa sleeper in the living room. Condo can accommodate six people comfortably. (We provide a pac n play for toddlers and folding cot. Brand new state of the art kitchen with stainless steel appliances: s/s refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave. Gorgeous granite countertops throughout and stunning travertine floors. Laundry room right off the kitchen with washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. All the amenities at your fingertips. Has Internet, WiFi, 42' HdTV with 200 cable channels in living room and TV in master bedroom.
Furnished and decorated in a light and airy style, with fresh linens and bedding. There are restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We offer a huge swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball court, fitness gym and basketball court. Great Club House to gather with friends and family. Your Condo has a private patio overlooking conservation pond where you can have your morning coffee or simply watch the sunset. Has BBQ and comfortable sitting area. Totally private. It is fully alarmed so you can feel safe leaving your valuables while you enjoy sunny Florida.
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I purchased this condominium because it is in a very quaint, friendly and safe community. Not to mention, it is centrally located near all Orlando attractions.
I totally renovated this Condo in a fashion and style where I would live, given the opportunity. It is immaculately clean and beautifully appointed. The complex has all the amenities that I can enjoy without ever having to leave the development. There is a tennis court, volleyball court, a full size gym, swimming pool, and basketball court. And the management office is always available and accommodating. I love it and always look forward to spending time here whenever i get the opportunity.
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Great location. Very clean. Very spacious. Close to Disney. Very quiet. Worth the price! Way better than a hotel. All the amenities you have at home plus more. Would stay here again and again!
This was our first experience staying in a vacation property. The property was self contained, in a quiet secure neighborhood with ample parking. Two bedrooms and bathrooms was adequate for a family of 4. Disney Parks and Islands of adventure were at comfortable driving distance. Publix -grocery store, Papa John's, Subway, CVS pharmacy are nearby.
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The day we arrived it was my birthday. To my suprise there was a bottle of wine on the counter. How perfect seeing that when we arrived no grocery stores were open. It was way too late. We loved the condo-very clean, well decorated. THe pool was also very nice and clean. It was the perfect distance away from lots of crowds Just outside of "disney" people. We enjoyed it very much Evie called to see if everything was good. We even got to meet her. What a sweetheart!! Thanks for a very enjoyable get away!!
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio
Tuesday, 31st May 2005 by James Turnbull
Another Theme Park in Texas is Six Flags Fiesta Texas which has a pool shaped like… Texas! Genius.
Thanks: Klobetime & Freddie
Tuesday, 31st May 2005 by James Turnbull
Another Theme Park in Texas is Six Flags Fiesta Texas which has a pool shaped like… Texas! Genius.
Thanks: Klobetime & Freddie
Has anyone ever been to Six Flags and had to park way in the back? The parking lots are like a mile long 0_o .
pansy. Besides if you go on a thursday at 9:00 am in the winter like the 5 families in this shot yer guaranteed a spot.
Well Aaron, considering the park isn't open in the winter, I'm sure you would indeed be guaranteed a spot.
I'm trying to figure out why the parking lot is empty. My first thought was that the picture was taken very early in the morning, but if that were the case it's unlikely that the parking lots at the nearby university campus would be as full as they appear. Hearing that the park is closed in the winter seems to be the answer – but are the trees in San Antonio leafed out in winter, as the trees in this picture are?
I've been there eight years ago while studying in the US as an exchange student for a year in FHS. But I still can remember every ride and every corner in Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It was fun. It is fun.
Anybody noticed the reflections of the clouds in the pool?
I don't think that is a reflection. I think Texas gets deeper the farther "north" you go in the pool.
To answer your question Peter, yes. Alot of trees in the south do not loose their leaves. Or to correct myself, do loose them, but stay green the entire winter.
Here in San Antonio it stays fairly warm most of the year, a typical year has only about 10-15 days below freezing. So quite a few of the trees stay green year round, while others drop their leaves at the first sign of a cool breeze. And yes, the texas pool gets deeper the further "north" you go.
If you're curious, that campus across the freeway (loop 1604) is UTSA (University of Texas, San Antonio) and if you follow Loop 1604 west, you should eventually be able to see Sea World also (depending on how far out you're zoomed)
It's not labeled on the map, but I take it that this / Google Earth is Sea World?
Yep. You found it. Sea World San Antonio.
What's odd is, when you look at in in GoogleEarth or GoogleLocal, you can only tell where the Scream (tallest ride in the park- one of those drop ones) is based on it's massive shadow trails. Kind of neat, actually.
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Saskatchewan shoppers aiming to cash in on deep discounts at Target have one week to do it. The only Target location in Regina at 355 Albert St. N in the Northgate Mall will be closing its doors on Thursday.
Energy stocks helped pull the Toronto stock market lower Thursday as oversupply concerns pushed down crude oil prices.
That severance package might have to last you a while if you're among the thousands of Canadians affected by the spate of recent job cuts.
Bargain hunters who expected to unearth major deals at their local Target stores on Thursday, the first day of its liquidation sale, were sure to be disappointed once they got a look at the prices.
A small crowd of bargain hunters huddled outside of the Target store at the Northgate Mall on Thursday morning, hoping to cash in on the first day of the liquidation sale that is expected to last several months. While the store announced savings of up to 30 per cent, many shoppers expressed disappointment that the discounts weren't higher.
Chill, everyone. The rapid closure of two major retailers in Regina, coincidentally just around the time oil prices tanked, doesn't mean there's a link between them.
Sadly, Target Canada's $5-billion adventure is now over. The company had enjoyed significant attention and the quasi-admiration of the country's public for more than two years. As many Canadian retailing incumbents celebrate the closing of over 130 Target stores nationwide, some wonder what's next for the retail industry in Canada - and not just in food.
The Toronto stock market closed lower Thursday as energy shares and oil prices retreated and investors sold off transportation giant Bombardier Inc. amid a big writedown.
That disturbance in the retail world Canadians heard Thursday was the equivalent of 15 regional malls closing at once.
Regina's only Target store at the Northgate Mall will be closing along with the other Canadian stores, including two in Saskatoon.
Regina's only Target store at the Northgate Mall will be closing along with the other Canadian stores, including two in Saskatoon. The American retailer said Thursday its subsidiary Target Canada has filed for creditor protection.
Last June, Amy Gordinier-Regan was sitting in a conference room in Target Corp.'s headquarters in Minneapolis, meeting with the company's buyers.
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Mt. Etna. If you recall, in the last set of pictures, the residents of Zafferana were all bundled up. We'll be going up to about 9000 feet and it will get cold. Bundle up! Scarfs and hats are required in November (maybe even gloves). But, for one day, do you really want to pack those items? Or maybe, don't take them and tell some really good stories about chattering in the Mediterranean on Sicily!
When the missus and I got married in 1985, we decided that cruising would be a good way to travel. We cruised on our honeymoon and this long cruise is our 20th. (I cruised prior to meeting the missus.)
We did not have an agenda when we began, we just wanted to get away from our busy work schedules. Some interesting things have happened through the years. One item is the number of places our cruising have taken us. I tried to count all the ports and got myself confused. Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, French Polynesia and now Africa and Europe.
What we did not count on was the number of volcanoes that we have been to see. Mauna Kea and Haleakala in Hawaii; a drive in volcano (with no name that I can find) in St. Lucia; and Mt. Teide and Mt. Etna on this cruise. They are so different from each other. I am amazed at the differences.
This photo shows some of the lava from Mt. Etna in the foreground and the peak in back.
Etna (used a lot in crossword puzzles) is an active stratovolcano that is surpassed in height only by Mt. Teide (Canary Islands) in the Europe-Africa plate.
In a state of almost constant eruption (it had erupted the day prior to our arrival!) the lava flows are amazing to see.
As you look at this picture, you can see how it flowed and did all kinds of things, but missed all those trees. Or, it flowed there a long time ago and the trees came later and other lava came later still.
Ah, you are wondering what it really looks like.
This photo shows the lava (the big chunk in the center) and ash surrounding it. The ash from Etna is not like the ash from a fire pit, but a a shaped piece from deep within the volcano. It is not powdery, but it does have shape (and very little weight). However, the lava is dense and, although it almost appears to be like the ash, it is heavy.
Whenever Etna has a significant eruption, airplanes are diverted. This is dangerous stuff. I picked up several pieces and brought them home. If you want to see them, let me know. Come on over.
To sets of poles at the top. One for skiers (yep, they ski this here volcano) and one for gondolas to take visitors to the top. We did not go up any higher. Not really a great photo, you need to look close. And, yes, that is the peak (or it was when we were there - it changes a lot).
Darn it, is was cold and windy. This was in November, I shutter to think what it might be like in January.
Etna, like Teide in the Canary Islands, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evidently there a many places on planet Earth that would like to be declared with that honor, but miss out. Etna is one that made in 2013.
Look carefully.
OK? See how small those folks are at the rim of Crater Silvestri?
This is amazing! This dates from an eruption in 1892 that lasted 173 days! And, it 'walked' about 7 miles.
I don't really know how to describe this place. You gotta go there. Put it on your 'bucket list' (if you have one)!
Of the 3000+ photos I took, I have several that are favorites. If you have been reading for the past several weeks, one was the kids on the steps of the old city hall in Gran Canaria.
This one is another. Spend a moment looking at this photo and think about what happened here.
Unless you ask for more, this is the last one.
I have done lots and lots of research. I cannot determine the type/name of this shrub/tree that I saw growing on the side of Etna. It almost looks like curly willow, but I cannot confirm it.
If you know, let me know!
Jim, I have enjoyed your photos and comments on every post. I know that has been a lot of work for you. I would be downright thrilled to see anything else you have to show us. I especially enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful doors that you showed us earlier. Thank you so much for letting me see so many things that I will never get to see in real life.
Not very many doors in the upcoming segments. Lots of church stuff though.
Thank you for the compliments. We cruised to Hawaii and Mexico in February/March of this year. However, I just have not organized those photos.
This photo is lava that worked its way around a building (without destroying it). Someone added the red thing there.
Jim, I have really enjoyed your travels, glad you shared them with us.
Interesting that you picked up a piece of lava and brought it home.
We picked up a piece of lava in Hawaii.
There were signs warning us not to pick up the lava, or Pele would get mad, but....hmmm.
Sure enough, all kinds of bad things started to happen, not even Ku (the god of war)could help. So DH sent the lava back to Hawaii via the us post office.
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An accident on the outskirts of Hughson Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of Turlock Police Chief Rob Jackson's eldest son.
You won't find beds in the three bedrooms of Randy Koga's Ceres home.
Name of business: Classic Colors
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Turlock dairies are making some of the best cheese products in the world - and they've got the awards to prove it.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) - The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in modern California history, fire officials said Sunday as clouds and higher humidity helped crews further contain the biggest blaze in the United States this year.
Traveling on Labor Day weekend? Expect some traffic.
Welding work sparked a fire Thursday that caused significant damage to a Turlock home and displaced a family of three.
When Jose and Carolina Alfaro decided to expand their family in 2006 and give their son Jose a new brother or sister, it should have been a happy time in their lives.
When I decided on the Paleo diet - no grains, dairy, refined sugar, salt, or refined oils - for my 30-day "Get Fit, Stay Fit" challenge, I knew it would be hard. I knew taking away all breads and dairy from my meals would create cravings I'd have to battle. What I didn't expect was my heroin-like withdrawal from cheese.
In a perfect world, we could eat as much food as we want to and not gain an ounce of fat. But in the real world, we have to work our butts off to moderate our food intake and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A lighthouse is a tower-like structure built to steer mariners, in dense fog or dark nights, away from cliffs, land and shorelines, coral reefs and other potentially hazardous areas. Not unlike a church helping families through the treacherous waters of today's culture.
A fire that originated in an attic left a Turlock home in ruins.
Name of business: Bliss Photography
A total of four accidents in and around Turlock over the last several days have resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
Table 26 will be opening its doors on Sunday and to say the new restaurant has transformed the former Sweet River Bar and Grill location would be an understatement.
Name of Business: Merafuentes Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido A Lee Brothers Academy
Dyeing eggs around Easter time is a tradition that is cherished by many families, but especially by the Gemperle family.
In an effort to avert more catastrophic water supply issues in the next year the California State Water Resources Control Board approved emergency measures on Tuesday to plan for the rough months ahead as the state enters into its fourth consecutive drought year.
In an effort to continue protecting threatened salmon and steelhead populations in three Sacramento River tributaries, the State Water Resources Control Board voted on Tuesday to re-adopt 2014 emergency regulation that will continue the curtailment of water diversions if minimum flows necessary for both species are not met.
In a county that boasted an agricultural commodity value of $3.7 billion in 2013 alone, it is almost too easy to understand why the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors took action to proclaim today as a celebration for National Agriculture Day throughout the county.
The staff at We Care in Turlock is hoping people might be in need of some retail therapy today.
The Stanislaus Business Alliance conducted 198 surveys in 2014 and this year plans to administer 300.
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The small plastic lines or tubes that carry the hot coolant to the radiator may become brittle and break. Coolant can leak out and cause the engine to overheat.
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Jaguar X-Type Lines That Carry Hot Coolant to Radiator May Break and Cause Overheating
Jaguar X-Type Problem
Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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First, the reservior plastic end cracked so I put on a new one & it was great, for about 2 wks.. Now, I have a leak from one of the hoses near the battery but lower. I'm taking it to someone this wk, I'm a woman, not a mechanic! Hoping for the best without spending an arm & a leg.
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Exact problem. Car over heated. Due to the lines. Mechanic has had me car for 3 weeks b/c It was hard finding lines. Just bought my car January 24. 400 worth of work
theroonz, 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 58,000 miRookie
I thought it was the water pump but when I got it diagnosed he said it was a plastic line that was leaking and causing it to over heat. He said that no dealer or parts store carry the part but he could get one on ebay for $238.00 and then there would be the labor. I had to decline and still need it fixed. Can anyone tell me where I can get this part and the name of it. Since it seems like such a common problem.
Thanks Mike
Visitor, 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 120,000 mi
radiator went,then started leaking from reservoir,then top radiator hose broke,then thermostat went.
Visitor, 2006 Jaguar X-Type, 72,481 mi
Coolent pump was leaking causing the engine to over heat . I got it fixed 470$ . I was driving at around 75 miles and the car accelerated and went 110 i had my foot on the breakes pulling the emergency handle. I finally got the car to stop. Turned the car off and didnt wanna start after an hour of being on i95 . my car turned on and worked perfectly. Then after only 92,miles my transmission blew out ! My car moves like if its on nutrual and makes loud noises when i change gears .the car doesint move. Ive contacted corprate , i cant afford this. Its my first car im only 19 . I dont know what to do
Mimi F, 2007 Jaguar X-Type, 71,200 miRookie
Two months after having coolant reservoir replaced for leaking, I noticed coolant leaking again....now I'm told the hose is leaking and needs to be replaced.
sunnyla310, 2005 Jaguar X-Type, 45,000 miRookie
coolant plastic container tube melt leak and disconnected from itself. had to replaced 2yrs ago.
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Tom Mendelsohn is The Independent's online student editor. It's a cliché, but he truly does believe that children are our future.
Thursday 11 March 2010
The future is incontestably digital: the internet is changing the way we do all sorts of things, from shopping to working to running our social lives. Education, though, has so far largely remained anchored in the old world – but even this is beginning to change.
Universities are fast becoming receptive to the new horizons and opportunities the internet offers. Of course, distance learning is an established concept, but modern online learning is a far cry from old-style correspondence courses.
Flexibility and collaboration are the key advantages to the new style of online learning, according to Alan Southern, the director of postgraduate studies at the University of Liverpool's management school. Classes are small and based around web forums. Students are given some reading or research, and can interact with their instructors and peers in evolving discussion threads. One-to-one access to tutors is readily available, and the beauty of the system means that classes do not have to happen in real time.
Discussions will be open for days at a time, meaning that students can ask their questions when their time zones and work schedules allow. It's all done on a low-tech platform for people with slower internet connections.
"We are playing to the strengths of the technology – the real time aspect doesn't add anything online," says Southern. "In this format, a student can go away and do some more reading or have a harder think about the subject before coming back and rejoining the discussion.
"We've avoided transferring what we think as the 'classroom on campus' experience into the online environment, so you won't see conventional-style lectures taking place."
Online learners are a different crowd from on-campus students. They're generally older and probably in full-time work, and either can't spare the money or the time to complete a traditional course. Many have decide that a degree is the best way to advance a career, but that it isn't practical to leave their job to study for one.
Unsurprisingly, the Open University, the heavyweight champion of distance learning, is also embracing the brave new digital world. "Most of our courses now have an online component," explains Niall Sclater, OU's director of learning innovation, who favours a hybrid approach to online learning.
"There are pros and cons to all technologies," he says. "To do away with traditional methods does not work – but you do have to use new techniques for what they're good for. Distance students can feel isolated, so the internet helps them connect to each other in a way that wasn't possible when they were using bits of paper sent out to them."It's more efficient from our point of view, too. Students are submitting their assignments electronically, and the marking is done electronically. There's not a lot of point in using the mail any more."
The OU is taking a much higher-tech attitude with its content than many, and is using all sorts of media, like wikis, videos, audio, animations and virtual whiteboards. It also holds scheduled learning activities, when a class logs on at the same time to use video- and audio-conferencing and collaborative applications. It is even pioneering lectures held in the online world Second Life.
"One of the things we're doing is trying to make all our student-facing systems mobile friendly," says Sclater. "Smart phones are going to be huge. They can take small chunks of learning – reading, podcasts or quizzes – wherever they are."
Peter Crookes spent nine years on and off studying for an open degree in science, maths and computing with the OU. His job as a meteorologist keeps him travelling, and he was only able to get the degree he needed to move his career to the next level by flexible online study.
"I couldn't have taken these courses in any other way," he says. "When you're in work, you just don't have the time to dedicate yourself to a full-time degree. With the OU, I could fit the degree around my life. Sometimes I had a lot of time on my hands at work, and I just went online and studied.
"My degree is opening doors for me. I can go for better jobs in the met office; it's really improving my career."
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Letter: Rail outpost.
I AM writing regarding yet another rail link being closed in the Merseyside area while Manchester's rail links improve and expand.
It was recently reported that the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) didn't think that pounds 5m investment was justified for improving and restoring links from south Liverpool via Runcorn and the Halton spur railway line to Chester and North Wales, citing that there was an adequate link via the Wirral line to Chester.
Firstly, it seems ludicrous to have to travel from south Liverpool into the city centre, taking at least 15 minutes by train and then traverse the Wirral line southwards to Chester (another 35-40 minutes, not taking into account waiting for a connection and the 30-minute frequency) giving a journey time of at least an hour to travel to a destination no more than 20 miles away.
The same journey from the South Liverpool Parkway interchange would take no more than 15-20 minutes, with a stop at Runcorn for connections to London trains and justify an improvement in services in the City line, which presently has only hourly stopping trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street.
Secondly, it would be advantageous for John Lennon Airport as Chester and North Wales passengers would need one direct train to the interchange and a short hop to the airport terminal.
Thirdly, it seems ludicrous as we approach the Capital of Culture year in 2008 that Liverpool, the unofficial ``capital'' of North Wales, has no direct rail link.
Liverpool, for reasons best known to SRA and the Manchester-based First North West rail company, is being shunted into the sidings and being treated as the Cinderella city with regards to rail transport.
I should strongly urge Merseytravel, local MPs and other interested parties and people with the influence to fight these latest proposals before we become a third-rate rail outpost.
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Internist, Surgical Specialist, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Guild Wars 2 is one of the most accessible MMOs ever made. Eschewing the Holy Trinity of class builds, you can basically pick any character you want and still fulfill a role in any group. Everyone can heal, and everyone can contribute in some way.
As a result of that design however, a lot of opportunities for advanced tactics fell by the wayside, and the endgame was too simplistic to keep everyone interested. Can the upcoming Heart of Thorns expansion rectify that problem?
I had some time to talk to lead designer Colin Johanson and figure out just that.view full story + comments
Guild Wars 2 is an ambitious project. While ArenaNet's initial offering of Guild Wars was more of a social dungeon crawler than an MMO (the company called it a CORPG, or competitive online role-playing game), the sequel was a bonafide massive experience.
The kicker? ArenaNet was still able to cut out the subscription fee, effectively making Guild Wars 2 buy-to-play and allowing players to return at any time.
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Guild Wars 2 is a pretty great MMO. It's buy-to-play, which means you have to purchase the initial package first, then there's no subscription fees or nasty progression-hindering microtransactions. You buy the game, and it feels like a full game.
Over the past few years though I feel like I've done everything that interests me personally, so I'm glad that developer ArenaNet just announced the expansion Heart of Thorns, that will be playable at PAX East this year. It will take place in a jungle-heavy realm, and will allow players to earn new skills, as well as access new "Specializations" that entail cool new abilities like hang gliding.
The main draw is the brand new storyline, which will have players go up against the elder dragon Mordremoth. New maps, another competitive mode, Guild Halls, and extra world events will also await.
Oh, and the base game is $10 temporarily.view full story + comments
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Trial accounts can be opened ahead of time, so I'd suggest you go take care of that now to maximize your time. Note: there are some restrictions placed on trial players.
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If my fondness of the game despite an inability to enjoy essentially all other MMORPGs is any indication, this will be worth taking a look at even if you aren't usually into these types of online experiences. Guild Wars 2 has done quite well for itself, with ArenaNet claiming it to be the fastest-selling Western MMO thanks to three million sales in its first nine months.
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Asked whether Turkey would bring its diplomatic representation down to the level of charge d'affaires if it did not recieve an adequate response, Gul said: "We will make an evaluation after consultations with the ambassador."
The row comes ahead of a planned visit by Ehud Barak, the Israeli defence minister, to Turkey on Sunday.
'Inadequate' apology
On Tuesday, Turkey demanded "an explanation and apology" over the incident, which Celikkol described as a "mise en scene," saying he was led to believe he had been invited for introductory talks and not a protest.
"We expect an explanation and apologies from Israeli authorities for the attitude against our Tel Aviv ambassador ... and the way this attitude was reflected," the Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement.
"We call on the Israeli foreign ministry, whose behaviour and attitude towards our Tel Aviv Ambassador did not comply with diplomacy, to obey courtesy rules."
In response, Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said: "The foreign ministry's protest to the Turkish ambassador was just in its essence but should have been conveyed in an acceptable diplomatic manner."
Ayalon said: "In the future, I will clarify my position in diplomatically acceptable ways."
But an unnamed Turkish foreign ministry official told Turkey's Anatolia news agency that the Israeli statements were "inadequate".
The series that sparked the latest row between the two countries was a Turkish television drama, called The Valley of the Wolves, which Israel says depicts Israeli security forces as kidnapping children and shooting old men.
That followed a drama aired on Turkish state television last October that appeared to portray Israeli soldiers shooting a Palestinian baby at close range.
Israeli displeasure
Ayalon had summoned Celikkol on Monday to express Israel's displeasure over The Valley of the Wolves.
In a subsequent interview to Israel's Army Radio, Ayalon said: "In terms of the diplomatic tactics available, this was the minimum that was warranted given the repeated provocations by political and other players in Turkey."
An official Netanyahu's office said he had known that Celikkol was being summoned, but that he had been unaware of the manner in which the meeting would be held.
Speaking during a visit to Cyprus on Wednesday, Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's foreign minister, said his country had no desire to fall out with Turkey but urged Ankara to show reciprocal "respect".
"You know regarding Turkey maybe it's time to clarify our position - we are not interested in confronting or arguing with Turkey," Lieberman said.
"We have had good relations with Turkey for many years and we respect the Turkish state and people.
"But that is exactly what we expect in return from them - to treat us with dignity and respect," he said.
The minister urged "direct dialogue even if we don't see eye to eye on some issues".
"I think this is the best way and I hope we can come back to the normal relations between the two countries," he said.
Source: Agencies
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Reading the John Updike stories: 'Dear Alexandros'
I'm reading and commenting on a story from The Library of America's recently published 'John Updike: The Collected Stories' each Wednesday until I finish the collection or give up.
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Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Okay, I am surprised that this product has moved me to contribute a review. The shade match -caramel 400, combo oily- is not "excellent" but works almost-very well for summer and the coverage is good. Most importantly, however, is that this product "gets the job done" without streaking, melting away, or changing color on me. I can hit the right level of sheer vs. opacity *and* this foundation goes the distance on days when I know I have reason to leave a/c for the great 100-degree outdoors, sweat included. In other words, I would reach for this as the best choice if I were scheduled to run a marathon. In all seriousness, this product must work for me on some "real" level because I keep using it. I would buy this again, partly because I like the idea that I have a rescue if I'm traveling and have to make do with whatever I can get my hands on over the next three hours. The other part to my recommendation is that I lasts very well (especially if set with MUFE HD powder. And that's the end of the story...).
UPDATE: (2012) This foundation has stayed w me thru cold rainy days, hot rainy days, and intense sun across 6 countries this summer. Still like MUFE and PhotoReady, but this ColorStay wears and travels phenomenally well.
This has become my every-day foundation. I mix caramel with golden caramel (not a complicated process; if I'm in a hurry, I just dot some of each in area and use fingers to blend). This stuff takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'. Am increasing rank on packaging because, after a year of travel, I am more forgiving about a screw-top. Pumps are better for hygiene but less forgiving to my toiletry bag. The beauty world sorely needs a delivery system that serves hygiene and travel needs - is anyone working on this?
Am tempted to drop overall rank for one and a half reasons. The deeper shades, including those that match my skin, do not have *any* spf at all - WHAT is up with that? The half-reason is this: when it comes to cotton blouses/shirts, this stuff is indelible. I got specks on my cotton broadcloth shirts. Immediately I applied TideToGo instant spot remover (works on water-based foundation), rinsed in cold/hot, laundered, the whole thing. This stuff DOES NOT come out. I count this as a half-reason mainly because I'm just sad about my blouses and realize that one can hardly condemn a foundation named COLORSTAY for its effect on fabrics while applauding the foundation named COLORSTAY for lasting all day. I just need to be more careful, but want to pass on the warning anyway.
on 8/2/2010 11:05:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I too read several reviews on this foundation before I purchased it. I have to say I was somewhat disappointed in this product. It is a little hard to apply because it dries rather quickly, and if you don't get the right shade it tends to look cakey/orange. It does provide full coverage, and the price is good. It leaves a matte finish, and will easily stay on all day.
As for the packaging, it's just "ok", I would prefer a pump of some kind.
Overall, this is a decent foundation, and it may even be great if I knew how to apply it better.
on 8/2/2010 9:00:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Blue
I think this could be a little heavy for some people, but it gives really good coverage and I found I didn't need alot of product. I also found that it blends really well with the Avon Foundation Brush (not my favorite brush, but its the only one I had on holiday with me at the time).
It's still not my favorite foundation, but if you were looking for a long lasting foundation that gives good coverage, I think this one's great.
on 8/2/2010 6:22:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I went and bought this when I saw the good reviews on MUA. Initially I was not that impressed and I guess I felt like it was too cakey, but the next time I tried it I used a regular ol
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on 8/2/2010 4:49:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Dark, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have never bought liquid foundation before though I have went to sephora and mac and they tried some on me, I actually never bought some because one they are too expensive and two I always was a mineral makeup person. I have VERY OILY skin so I got revlon colorstay in 400 caramel for normal to oily skin. First off it was a perfect match! And all I can say is that I love this foundation. It goes on smoothly under my loreal magic perfecting base! It really gives me a natural finish and is very buildable. I also have acne so it does cover all my discoloration! I love it and just wish like every other person and their mamas if it had a pump! The price is also amazing!
on 8/1/2010 9:34:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I've used this as a foundation on my entire face for full coverage when I am going out at night. I feel that it's way too heavy especially for summer. Therefore, I just use this as something to conceal scars and acne that is hard to cover up. I use a patting motion with a foundation brush from essence of beauty and it literally takes 10 seconds. After that, I use MAC's mineralized skin finish natural on my whole face and it looks just as good. I find that this method doesn't make me oily. I have worn this for about 8 hours or even more, and it still looks really good! I definitely have no complaints. One lippie off because it's a full coverage heavy duty foundation if used on the whole face and I don't like the packaging.
on 8/1/2010 8:53:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
This is for the Oily/Combo formulation.
Initially, I did not like this foundation. I picked it up in the color Ivory. Although the color was the correct level of pigmentation, the undertone looked terrible. I am fair skinned (NC 20ish) and can appear quite pink especially because I'm acne prone, but the Ivory color had wayyyy too much of a salmony-pink undertone in it. It made my skin color look unnaturally peach colored, like the Crayola skin tone colored crayons. I finally got around to returning it and picked up Buff instead. This shade has about the same level of pigmentation (maybe a tiny bit more) but the undertone is much more beige-y and neutral, which seems to work much better for my skin. The Oily-Combo formulation does seem a bit darker than the Normal-Dry, so when I use that one I mix about 1/3 of Sand Beige with 2/3 of Buff to get the right shade.
After finally getting the correct color, I found myself having difficultly applying correctly, but I knew to expect this based on other reviews. After a couple of tries, I figured out how to apply correctly. I use a cosmetic sponge that has been dampened with water and then rung out. I pour a little foundation onto some foil and work quickly in small sections at a time. Short sweeping and stippling motions seem to work best. I also find that my concealer looks the most natural and is the most effective when applied OVER the foundation rather than underneath.
The end result is lovely. It is hard to find a foundation of this caliber at an affordable price. Now that I have the correct color and have learned to apply this foundation, I find myself reaching for it on a regular basis. It lasts all day and controls oil. It covers all of my acne scars while never looking cakey or accentuating dry patches of skin. It leaves a natural finish that is neither dewy nor matte, which I love. I also like that this foundation seems to help my blush and eye makeup last longer. This is HG for me but I'd still like it if it were a bit easier to apply, if it had a pump bottle, and if it controlled oil a tiny bit better, but I'll still keep repurchasing!!
EDIT: These days I use the Normal-Dry version. It is quite different but not that I use a retinol product my skin is too sensitive to handle all of the alcohol in the Oily-Combo formulation. Now that my skin is less oily and more wrinkled from aging a few years (I'm nearly 26 now) I need just a tad bit moisture. The Normal-Dry is still a superb product, although it can look a little powdery at times. It's very soothing and I'd definitely recommend it for sensitive skin if you want a heavy coverage and a long wearing foundation.
on 8/1/2010 1:13:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Green
I read rav reviews on this product and thought I'd give it a try. I was really skeptical about buying a liquid foundation since I have been using mineral makeup the majority of the time since I got into makeup but I really like this product. It has medium to heavy coverage, so it's best not to wear if you don't want people to know you are wearing makeup. I have extremely oily acne-prone skin so I was looking for something that would help with oil control while not breaking me out. This product stayed on my face all day, I repeat ALL day. This is the first ever foundation that I have tried that does it. I exfoliate my skin after I wear this because it's extremely hard to get off. This breaks out my skin so badly though, so I only use it on a PRN basis. If you have sensitive skin, I wouldn't recommend this. AND The makeup is somewhat difficult to apply, which is why I gave it 3 lips. Even with a wedge or sponge it seems to dry too quickly - so I just use my hands and wash them off when I'm finished. Also, you have to be really careful with the color selection. I use early tan and it fits my skin alright, but I know if I got any darker it would make my skin look very sickly. Don't be afraid to try this while you're at the store because I think it looks so much darker in the bottle and on your hand than it does on your face.
on 8/1/2010 1:21:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I keep coming back to this foundation as a good staple on days that I need heavier coverage. It can look too heavy and mask-like unless I apply it with a damp sponge, which gives a more natural look. Although it has a pretty good color selection, I find it difficult to find a shade that's yellow enough for my complexion, the closest is Golden Beige, so that's what I'm using now, sometimes mixing with Buff for when I'm more pale. I also like how it comes with the options of Combo/Oily which I use in the summer, and Normal/Dry, which I use in the winter. And the SPF is a plus.
on 8/1/2010 12:38:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I use the spf 15 foundation version and it provides good coverage. I took a lippie off because the bottle does not have a pump.
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