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VIENNA - The UN nuclear watchdog believes unspecified activities may be taking place at Irans Parchin military facility that make its request to visit the site more urgent, Western diplomats said on Wednesday.
It was unclear what kind of activities the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suspected, or whether it thought Iran might be trying to clean the site or conceal something ahead of a possible visit. Diplomats said the agency was monitoring the site via satellite images.
One diplomat present at a closed-door briefing for IAEA member states in Vienna on Wednesday at which the disclosure was made quoted IAEA chief inspector Herman Nackaerts as saying there "may be some ongoing activities at Parchin which add urgency to why we want to go".
According to another diplomat at the briefing, Nackaerts said the agency had also received information about the issue from a member state, without giving details. Nackaerts was reportedly asked by one of the diplomats present whether Iran might be trying to clean the Parchin site.
"I think some of the reports we have heard about possible sanitation of the site (are) very concerning," said a third, Western diplomat. "It is very clear that Iran doesn't want the agency to go to Parchin because it has something to hide."
The IAEA was not immediately available for comment.
In Iran, a senior official said it was up to Iran's military to decide if U.N. inspectors would be allowed to visit Parchin.
The official IRNA news agency quoted Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation, as saying that IAEA inspectors could in theory visit Parchin "whenever they want".
But it then quoted him as saying: "Whether or not IAEA inspectors can visit Parchin will be a decision for the country's military officials".
He said his own organisation was under no obligation "to show them anywhere they ask to visit in the country".
The IAEA asked to visit Parchin, a military complex southeast of Tehran, after issuing a report in November that suggested Iran was pursuing military nuclear technology, an allegation it denies. The report helped trigger the latest round of U.S. and EU sanctions on Iran.
Despite talks with Nackaerts's team in January and February, Iran has not agreed to the request.
The report said the IAEA had information that Iran had built a large containment chamber at Parchin to conduct high-explosives tests.
Suspicions about activities at the Parchin complex date back to at least 2004, when a prominent nuclear expert said satellite images showed it might be a site for research and testing relevant to nuclear weapons.
U.N. inspectors did in fact visit Parchin in 2005. But they did not see the place where the IAEA now believes the explosives chamber was built.
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An estimated 600,000 blue-collar Indian workers in the Emigration Clearance Required category are expected to benefit from the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) pension and insurance scheme.
The Indian government has increased its subsidy to the co-contributory pension scheme launched for the overseas Indian workers, Khaleej Times has learnt.
In the UAE, an estimated 600,000 blue-collar Indian workers in the Emigration Clearance Required category are expected to benefit from the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) pension and insurance scheme. The male subscribers to the scheme now stand to benefit from double the amount of government contribution, Indian officials associated with the project have confirmed.
As per the scheme, the government will contribute Rs1,000 per annum for male subscribers who save between Rs1,000 and Rs12,000 per year.
This contribution, which comes from the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, has now been complemented with another Rs1,000 from the Pension Fund Regulation and Development Authority (PFRDA) by including MGPSY under PFRDA's Swavalamban Yojana pension scheme.
Women subscribers, who were already given an additional contribution of Rs1,000 from the ministry, would also be eligible for receiving the PDRFA subsidy.
In addition to this, the ministry had announced a contribution of Rs900 towards return and resettlement of the workers who save Rs4,000 or more per year.
Hence, the government contribution now stands at Rs2,900 for male subscribers and Rs3,900 for female subscribers.
The scheme also provides free life insurance coverage while working outside India.
The early subscribers in the UAE will be the first to benefit from the scheme as its overseas launch was held here in October last year.
The service providers in the UAE were notified about the increase in the subsidy by the end of February. However, it has not been officially announced due to procedural delays and the Model Code of Conduct which came in place for the upcoming general elections in India although the decision to increase the subsidy was taken much before the code became effective, officials said.
The objective of the scheme is to encourage and enable overseas Indian workers by giving co-contribution to save for their return and resettlement in India, save for their pension and obtain complimentary life insurance cover during the period of overseas employment. Workers who have an Emigration Clearance Required (ECR) stamp on their passports are eligible to join the scheme.
Though the scheme was launched in the UAE, hardly a few hundreds have signed up so far. The Indian diplomatic missions and service providers have been trying to promote it by creating more awareness about the scheme. Awareness programmes have so far focused on labour accommodations and the Indian Workers' Resource Centre. The increase in subsidy is expected to attract more subscribers.
"It is definitely good news for the subscribers. We hope more people would join now," said Sanjay Joshi, senior manager, marketing and retailing at Bank of Baroda, one of the eight service providers for the scheme appointed by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.
Though there are eight authorised service providers, not all of them are active in the UAE, hampering widespread accessibility of the service to workers. To tackle this challenge, one of the service providers, Alankit Assignments Limited, has tied up with the UAE Exchange to offer the service in the UAE.
"We have started accepting applications for the pension scheme. Now, it is easier for workers to subscribe to the scheme as they can walk in to any of our 133 branches across the UAE and apply," said Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO — Global Operations, UAE Exchange.
"Our staff will also be now involved in awareness programmes. They will be in a better position to convince the workers about the benefits of the scheme when they come over for sending money home and also they will spread the word in labour accommodations as part of the campaign," Shetty said.
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Who Is Jake Pavelka's New Girlfriend, Ashley Ann Vickers?
Easy come, easy go. The flower that was Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi's romance has wilted and died, but new love has sprung up in its place — the burgeoning passion between Jake Pavelka and Ashley Ann Vickers.
On Tuesday, November 14, we reported that Jake was enjoying a leisurely stroll on Hawaiian sands with Sweet Home Alabama belle Ashley Ann. So who is the mysterious, comely new woman in Jake's life?
According to more than a few of you: The girl is bad news. We haven't watched CMT's Sweet Home Alabama (which is some sort of reality show, we think), so we can't say that to be true with any degree of certainty. We can say this, though: Girlfriend has a saucy little website set up for herself!
Ashley Ann's site shares a wealth of knowledge, including her measurements (so skinny!), how to get a signed (practically topless!) poster, her acting resume (which features a film co-starring Luke Perry!), and so.much.more. Motivational speaking is near and dear to Ash's heart, so we'll impart upon you one of her most touching messages: ""If you can dream it, you can achieve it."
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Five things I learned at the Wine Bloggers Conference
By Jessica Yadegaran
Monday, July 27th, 2009 at 5:28 pm in Corkheads.
What a wonderful and energizing weekend I spent with my colleagues from the wine blogosphere. It was truly a mix. The second annual Wine Bloggers Conference united winemakers, writers, journalists, marketers and Web 2.0 geeks. We converged on Snoop's town (Sonoma) to answer that age-old (2004) question: Why do I blog about fermented grape juice?
The answers, for me, will no doubt reveal themselves in the form of blog posts, Tweets, and stories in the coming months. But here are the things I learned that you absolutely need to know:
1. Able Grape, Doug Cook's wine information search engine, now pulls from 41,000 Web sites. That's 20 million pages of wine 411. Google who? Cook swears that 9 times out of 10, Able Grape will do a better job.
2. Thea of Luscious Lushes is just as fun and sassy as her blog. If you don't read her, you should. She is knowledgable, passionate, super friendly and best of all, doesn't take this wine biz too seriously.
3. Gargiulo Vineyards in Oakville is making serious wines, mostly small production Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The property's beauty blows Tuscany out of the water and the crew running the winery is beyond hospitable. Make an appointment and visit. You won't be sorry.
4. Everything I needed to learn about Twitter I learned in junior high. It is totally not important how many Twitter followers you have. Rather, what matters is how meaningful those interactions are. But, follow me on Twitter anyway.
5. Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington state is the single largest producer of Riesling in the world. Yes, bigger than any German or New York wineries. I think in its past life my palate lived in Walla Walla Valley because these wines speak to me. Good thing the 2010 conference will be there so I can bring you all the news on the state's truly sophisticated and natural approach to winemaking. Get ready for austere Rieslings, silky Merlots, and seductive Syrahs.
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The First Year Experience (FYE) program has been developed to help Northeastern University's first year students' transition into this new and exciting chapter of their lives – college life. The Department of Residential Life is dedicated to working with NU students to help them build strong community living environments that support personal development and academic success while providing opportunities to learn outside of the classroom through the Living Learning Community program.
The foundation for the FYE program is held by four pillars: Personal Development, Academic Success, Experiential Learning and Community Development. These pillars are the guiding principles of the programs and resources specific to the needs of first year students. These pillars will help students navigate the university, their freshman year living away from home and life in a new environment.


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Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor; add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 202 calories, 14.3 g fat (1.3 g saturated fat), 42.4 mg cholesterol, 17.0 g carbs, 3.3 g dietary fiber, 5.5 g total sugars, 13.7 g net carbs, 2.5 g protein
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Duvdevan (Hebrew: דובדבן; lit. cherry) is an elite special forces unit within the Israel Defense Forces, directly subordinate to the West Bank Division. Duvdevan are particularly noted for conducting undercover operations against militants in urban areas. During these operations, Duvdevan soldiers typically drive modified civilian vehicles and wear Arab civilian clothes as a disguise.[1]
Duvdevan is one of the most prestigious units of the IDF, and thus recruitment to it is highly desirable among pre-recruitment age youths in Israel.
The Duvdevan unit motto: (Hebrew: כִּי בְתַחְבֻּלוֹת, תַּעֲשֶׂה-לְּךָ מִלְחָמָה.) "For by clever deception thou shalt wage war."
The unit is actually recognized with only a unit identity number and Duvdevan is simply the nickname given to the unit. The commando units of the IDF are known as the katzefet, or "whipped cream" in English, of the combat forces. In Duvdevan's short 20 year history it has stood above and beyond the traditional special units of the IDF and was thus nicknamed. The unit is unique in several ways: it is the only IDF unit (not including police units) that has no war time mission, just day-to-day hit and run operations. The unit, unlike other SF units, can operate in more than one place at once, and can operate independently. This means providing its own intelligence, backup, rescue, medical teams, extraction, snipers, demolitions, etc… The unit can perform high-risk arrests, raids, targeted killing, kidnappings and a range of other urban warfare operations.
The unit falls under the command of the Judea and Samaria division (West Bank Division) of the IDF. This means the unit is under an area command, not a manpower or brigade command like most other Israeli Army units. This allows the unit to operate anywhere in the country and nowhere specific, unlike other special units that are attached to brigades, like Egoz to the Golani Brigade, Maglan to the Paratroopers Brigade, or Oketz and Lotar to the Adam army base. Only Duvdevan and Sayeret Matkal are authorized to wear their uniforms without identifying shoulder tabs. The unit is most similar to the Yamam and Yamas-Iosh police units.
The unit underwent some major changes around 2002. They are as follows:
- The unit's basic training was relocated to the paratrooper's base. It used to be held independently at the Adam base along with Rescue Unit 669 and Oketz. When 2 men died in training the basic training was delegated to the infantry. Basic training is 7 months and is done with the Tzanchanim.
- Special units within Duvdevan were opened but remained classified.
- The unit's base was relocated and newly built. It now stands alone and independently – most IDF units have their base within a larger base.
The unit prides itself on being the spearhead of Israeli counter terror operations. In 2002 the unit was awarded as such by the prime minister for having the most significant effect on the war on terror. The Duvdevan unit is regarded as one of the world's most successful counter-terror units.


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Downtown Disney Explored
Soft Openings continue
You probably would not know it from my last two columns, but the World of Disney Store was not the only thing to open this week in Downtown Disney. Several other shops and restaurants have been holding quiet "soft openings" all week, trying to get the bugs worked out before the Grand Opening Celebrations on the 12th. We've had a chance to dine at almost all of the open restaurants, and visit all of the shops. There's a lot to tell you about!
The big name restaurant reviewers avoid rating a new establishment until they've been open for at least 6 months. Since we're all just educated amateurs, we'll simply tell you as new restaurants open, and give you an idea of what you can expect from the menu and ambiance. Look for reader reviews in the summer, once the restaurants have had some time to tweak their operations. In the meantime, here are some initial impressions from the MousePlanet staffers who have experienced the new eateries.
The Brennan family has opened the Jazz Kitchen, which is comprised of three distinct service areas. For a quick bite, you can stop by the cafe. On Monday and Tuesday, the cafe was hosting a "burn in" soft opening. Most of the menu was available, served in sample sized portions. Best of all, it was free! They closed Wednesday and Thursday to make some adjustments, and should be opening today or tomorrow. This is what my husband Tony had to say about his meal.
Jazz Kitchen offered samples of items from their cafŽ menu, focused on some traditional Cajun foods. We enjoyed Andouille sausage, spicy shrimp Poâ Boys, and absolutely wonderful beignets. The food presents a nice Cajun flavor without overpowering heat often associated with Cajun recipes.
The menus for their casual and fine dinning restaurants offer some unique glimpses of this under appreciated culinary discipline (ok, so Emeril is helping develop demand for Cajun food, but it is still nascent.) Their menu represents what Disneylandâs New Orleans Square ought to serve. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Jazz Kitchen opening in Downtown Disney, given just how well it overshadows the New Orleans Square restaurants.
The lower patio offers a casual dining option, while the upper Jazz Balcony is a more formal setting. The patio and balcony should be open for normal service today. Reservations are required for the balcony. I'm looking forward to trying some of the items I saw on the main menu - and of course getting more of the terrific beignets!
The Patina Group, headed by chef Joachim Splichal, has opened Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the complex, while the bar is in the center of the Downtown Disney Plaza. The bar is not quite ready, but the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Again, my husband has a few comments about Catal
Catal is part of the Patina group of restaurants and it shows. By far the most elegant restaurant, it is surprisingly informal. It will cater well to the mixed crowds of tourists and locals who want to enjoy a higher level of service and quieter atmosphere.
In true Southern California style, you are sure to find guests dressed in everything from Mickey shirt and shorts to more formal tie and coat. Evening wear is certainly not out of place here. The main dining room is located on the second floor with exterior balconies overlooking the outdoor Uva bar and the main thoroughfare of Downtown Disney. Tables located next to the sealed gas fireplace feature loveseat seating and wonderfully comfortable armchairs.
Using Mediterranean cuisine as its focus, it offers an intriguing menu. The chef obviously takes pride in the presentation of the meal with creative combinations and displays. While a childrenâs menu is offered, I know I would personally be hesitant to bring kids here, especially of the younger variety. This type of leisurely dining will likely be difficult for them to sit still through, especially with Mickeyâs house being just a few steps away.
I really enjoyed the food here. I ordered the Endive and Roquefort salad, even though I generally avoid endive. I wanted to compare it to the Romaine and Stilton salad served at 5 Crowns, and report back to Adrienne Krock (MousePlanet's "Parenting in the Parks" columnist), who is avoiding blue cheeses during her pregnancy. I liked this salad, and I think she'll find it worth the wait. Everyone in our party was happy with their food. If you like dark chocolate, order the Opera Cake for dessert.
When the Uva bar opens, you will be able to stop by for Tapas and a glass of wine, and sit in the outdoor bar area, under the giant wine glass topiaries. Once the bougainvilleas grow into their frames, this is going to be a visual focal point for the entire area.
La Brea Bakery: Having never been to the La Brea Bakery or the Campanile Restaurant in Los Angeles, I had no idea what to expect from this branch. It sits right next to the World of Disney store, just steps away from the Tram unloading area. Each morning, 250 guests arrive every 3 minutes right outside their door. Based on this, and the name, I was expecting some variation of the Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street.
I was half right. There are two sections of this restaurant. The "Grab and Go" side features traditional bakery fare: pastries, sandwiches, and a coffee bar menu. David Lane, a frequent MousePlanet photo contributor, says that this is also the place to get absolutely decadent Hot Cocoa. Seating is available outside the restaurant for the self service side.
The full service cafe offers a selection of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees. A friend of mine had eaten at the restaurant during the Cast Member previews, and had told me that the menu was impossible to decipher, filled with strange words and foods. As this came from a somewhat... conservative eater, I wasn't surprised that he had found the menu a little exotic. I was not prepared to be stumped myself. He was correct: Never have so many questions been asked just to order lunch. Confused, I settled on the grilled cheese sandwich, while my partner- in- photography tried the stew.
The sandwich was wonderful, all toasted and melted, with fries and a salad. David said the stew was wonderful as well. I'm going to have to try that next time. There is a full wine list. You have a choice of patio seating, or counter seating at the bar.
We ate at the Rainforest Cafe on it's opening day. If you have been to one of their other locations recently, you won't find anything terribly new here. They are serving the new menu which other branches have been phasing in over the last few months.
The general consensus of our dining group was that this restaurant is what would happen if Imagineering had an unlimited budget to build a restaurant at the Jungle Cruise. If your children loved Adventureland, this is where you want to take them for lunch. Tony chimes in with his thoughts:
Many of the ăThemeä restaurants have suffered over the past several
year: The Hard Rock CafŽ and Planet Hollywood being prime examples.
The reason for their difficulties can be summed up simply: poor food.
My only experience with a Planet Hollywood was with a $12 hamburger
that compared poorly to a 99˘ Big Mac from McDonalds. Needless to say,
I never went back.
A few of the stores within Downtown Disney have opened, and more are opening each day. There is a mix of stores you have at your local mall, and stores that you've never seen before. Something Silver gets my vote for the prettiest exterior, as well as my thanks for locating on the shady side of the walk. If they got the full sun that the shops across the way deal with, people would be blinded by the sunlight bouncing off of their mosaic.
This is not the usual cheap- silver- necklace store you'll find at the mall. You'll find a well priced assortment of rings, necklaces, watches and earrings. A number of designers are featured, as are different styles of silver work. There definitely are some Hopi inspired pieces, but you'll also see semi-precious stones and even some gold accents. I found a great Silver and Amber three piece ring for $29 - very reasonable.
Hoypoloi bills itself as "An eclectic location showcasing a wide
variety of one-of-a-kind gifts made by artists from throughout the world."
OK. I call it the place I almost went broke at in Florida, come to haunt
me in California. If you like Art Glass, or the Martin Lawrence Gallery
look, you'll love this shop. I spent a good 10 minutes drooling over a
water / rock garden table last night. I can't describe it, and I couldn't
fit in in the house, but I want it. I believe this is the third location
of this shop, with the one at Downtown Disney in Florida and a Miami location
being the other two.
Illuminations is familiar to most people, as they are in many of the
higher-end malls. They sell candles and decorative candle holders, incense,
aromatherapy items and home accessories. The shop adds quite a bit of
fragrance to Downtown Disney, even from several stores away.
Tin Pan Alley and Starabilias are owned by the same people, and share a few items in common. Tin Pan Alley focuses on all-metal items, including a huge selection of magnets. They also have novelty items like calendars, pens, and assorted souvenirs.
Starabilias is the place for original restored antiques and signed pieces memorabilia. A copy of the Peter Pan Sheet Music, signed by Walt Disney, is available here for $6000. Most of the signed items are custom matted and framed. The Peter Pan music is framed in a custom mat with an image of Peter Pan. You will find a large selection of nostalgic gift and novelty items, including Betty Boop and I Love Lucy sections. There are a ton of miniature keychain games here. One of our group bought a tiny MouseTrap game. (Uh oh - another source of Miniature Toys for me.... Hide the credit card.)
The ESPN Zone opened Wednesday, with the National Championships. I didn't get a chance to eat here - the wait was already 45 minutes long, just an hour after they opened. ESPN Zone is divided into three sections: The Studio Grill restaurant, the Screening Room and the Sports Area. An adjacent Studio Store offers ESPN merchandise and souvenirs. I'm going to wait for a more Sports-Minded individual to more fully describe the features of the Zone. All I can reliably report is that it is LOUD.
The official Grand Opening of Downtown Disney is next Friday, after a "Celebrity Studded Party, benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and hosted by Sylvester Stallone" Thursday night.
Oh, are you looking for an excuse to visit Downtown Disney and the World of Disney Store next week? How about ordering tickets to the DCA Sneak Preview Event? You can spend the morning wandering Downtown Disney, and then attend the event in the evening. Tickets are still available - call 866-247-1203 to order.
Because the original invitations probably got buried in your stack of Christmas cards, Disneyland is handing out a flyer about this event at Disneyana and the Gallery. It lists more of the specifics of the event, including a slightly better description of the Scavenger Hunt and the Prizes to be earned.
Thoughts, questions, or comments? Contact Adrienne here.
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Your graph of death risk against alcohol consumption (27 November, p 86) intrigued me. The graph shows that people who drink no units of wine per day have a lower risk of death than those who drink no units of beer per day.
When I next go out for a night on the town but need to remain sober, I must remember that I should not drink wine rather than not drinking beer, thereby increasing my chances of a long and happy retirement.
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If you dig into the contents of the Dropbox application, you can make a quick tweak to rid yourself of Dropbox's overindulgent green check marks.
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These three apps will help you preserve receipts so they don't fade away by the time you need them.
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Stop, collaborate and listen: 3M's universal iOS app lets you capture a wall of sticky notes, organize them and share them with your collaborators.
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Northwestern administration completes NCAA Division II applicationJune 1, 2012
Decision to be rendered in July
ALVA, Okla. - After months of preparation and hard work, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University administration and department of athletics have completed and submitted its application to become a member of the NCAA Division II.
The 721-page document was received at the NCAA national office on May 30th, ahead of the June 1st deadline.
Between now and July, the NCAA Division II Membership Committee will review all applications and make a decision on which schools will be offered provisional membership into the historic association.
The application is the university's second attempt to gain membership after the first try was not accepted last July. Despite being denied last July, Northwestern Athletic Director Andy Carter believes the application is very strong and is optimistic about its acceptance.
"Since last July's notification that we fell short in our quest to become a Division II member of the NCAA, our leadership has done everything possible to put the university in the best position for a successful outcome this year," Carter said. "This is truly a team effort led by our President, Dr. Janet Cunningham. Her vision and unwavering desire has led the way. I am confident that we have done our due diligence and that the NCAA Membership Committee has received our best effort. Now, it is up to them to decide our fate."
Upon acceptance, Northwestern will be placed on a three-year probationary period making the Rangers ineligible for NCAA postseason play and regular season conference championships.
Despite the probationary period, the Northwestern administration believes the move to Division II is in the best interest of the student-athletes, coaches and the university.
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The hopeful leap into the NCAA is parlayed with a jump into the Great American Conference for the 2012-13 school year. The move will renew rivalries with other Oklahoma directional schools like Southeastern Oklahoma State, Southwestern Oklahoma State and East Central.
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Quaint and funky guesthouse located on the Chao Phraya River - just a short water-taxi ride away from Bangkok's famous Khaosan Road - simple, decorative double and triple occupancy rooms - hot showers - A/C - wonderful restaurant with a welcoming "Buddha Lounge" vibe, serving a variety of Thai and western fare - laundry service available - local souvenirs and clothing for sale in the store - internet cafe - WiFi available - 7/11, pharmacy, local food and flower market and banks within a two minute walk.
Activities: Orientation, visit the night market, the Grand Palace, get a massage at the famous Wat Pho, take the overnight train to Chiang Mai
Accommodation: International Women's Partnership for Peace and Justice A lovingly built adobe home in a small rural Thai village - simple, but comfortable double and triple occupancy rooms - hot showers - delicious, healthy vegetarian meals - picturesque views from the classroom - laundry service available - local handicrafts and items for sale in the store.
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Friendly guesthouse located in the heart of the Old City - simple double occupancy rooms - hot showers - laundry service available - pool - WiFi available.
Activities: Orientation, a 30-hour Thai Yoga Massage course (details below), a day of volunteering with rescued elephants at the Elephant nature Park, an optional excursion to the world renowned craft centers.
This journey will officially begin at 12:00 noon on January 12th at the Shanti Lodge in Bangkok, and will end at 9:00 AM on January 31th at the Manee House in Chiang Mai. Participants are encouraged to arrive in Bangkok on or before January 11th.
Getting to Bangkok, Thailand: Please make your own travel arrangements to Bangkok's Suvarnabumi Airport (BKK). It is wise to plan on arriving a day before our journey together begins so that you have time to adjust to the time difference. This is the best time, and therefore, most popular time to visit Thailand, so please reserve your flight early. We suggest looking for deals on the following websites:
Getting to the Shanti Lodge: From the Suvarnabumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK), we suggest that you follow the signs to the Public Taxi stand (downstairs) and give them a copy of a map which can be printed from the Shanti Lodge website: http://www.shantilodge.com/ A taxi ride from Suvarnabumi Airport to the Shanti Lodge should take between 45-60 minutes, and with tolls, should cost under 500 Baht ($15). Transfers to/from the airport are NOT included in the package price.
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Returning to Bangkok: Experience has shown that by the end of our journey together, participants have come to LOVE Thailand and feel quite comfortable navigating it on their own; so not surprisingly, they don't want to leave. We recommend that if you have the opportunity to build a few extra days or weeks into your itinerary, DO IT! But if you must return to Bangkok right away, you have many options:
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I know I should be getting ready for the Gumbally Rally tomorrow and sleeping, but I had to get this trip report in before we headed off on another adventure.
Yes, we have had some really awesome adventures and are totally aware that we're incredibly lucky. On Saturday April 27th, we were invited to experience Club 1901 at Disney California Adventure Park.
But first, here's how we spent our day around the park.
I love this photo of the four of us on the trolley.
Justin was a great conductor. Lookout for that wall! But seriously, we chatted with him while we waited for the trolley to be ready to depart. When I told him my idea for the photo above, he was quick to jump out and take it for us.
I might try this view another time when the sun isn't directly behind us.
Once the trolley ride was over, we arrived at the start of Buena Vista street, which happens to be close to Guest Services. We got some information on a few guided tours, including a Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour that takes you into a few interesting places, including Walt's apartment on Main Street.
While we were there, we also filled out a compliment card for Justin, our Trolley Conductor. Whenever someone stands out, it's always important to recognize them and make sure their managers know their work is appreciated.
While waiting for our special event, we hopped on the Little Mermaid.
The great part is that there is hardly a line here anymore and it's pretty much a walk-on ride.
The Fluke is the Duke of Soul. Yeah!
Flotsam and Jetsam beckoning us to go and see Ursula.
At over 7.5 feet tall, she's quite the imposing figure.
I've been trying to get this shot for a little while. There's always been a problem with it being too dark, blurry, out of focus, etc. This one is better, but I'll still try to improve on it in the future.
King Triton is absolutely ripped, but what are those huge caterpillars where his eyebrows should be.
We're happy to see that Soarin' Over California is back after a brief closure.
Can you believe Ruston hadn't ridden Tow Mater's Junkyard Jamboree? We made sure to remedy that today.
Next, we headed into a seldom visited land (for us at least). It's A Bug's Land, and there's Flik!
Ruston found a "Luigi's Flying Tire Honorary Flight Instructor" sticker just laying around, and decided to modify his shirt with it and strike a dramatic pose.
When is the last time you've rode Heimlich's Chew Chew train? It's been years for us.
Ruston decided the seat belts looked like Fruit Roll-ups
Hmm. A very tough decision. Brussels Sprouts or Candy Valley. Definitely Candy Valley and we were treated to the tasty scent of Animal Cookies.
There was one more ride we decided to brave. Flik's Flyers.
And it's a spinning ride, so that means a few members of our group won't ride. Poor Theresa and Ruston get motion sick. But Ruston decided to give it a try just this once.
While you're spinning, it gives you an interesting look at the Tower of Terror.
There's Theresa just hanging out on the bench. After the ride, Ruston decided he doesn't ever need to do that one again. Aww, it must be terrible to get motion sick.
And then, it was 5pm and time to head over to 1901.
For those who don't know, Club 1901 is a very exclusive club inside California Adventure, similar to Club 33 inside Disneyland, but only Platinum and Executive members of Club 33 are allowed to go into 1901.
Unlike Club 33 though, members can not make reservations for others to visit 1901. At 1901, the member must be with you when you enter.
And this is what's greeting you behind those double doors! There are two different cast members at the desk. Shirley is from Disney Guest Services and has worked as a VIP tour guide in both parks. She has worked the desk of 1901 since it opened. Brittany is the Club 33 representative at the 1901 Lounge.
The front desk of 1901. You can enter on the lounge on either the left or the right of the desk.
After we entered, we set down our bags and were taken on a short tour of the club by Brittany. I'll share some of her comments as I go through some of my pictures.
After our tour, we sat down to chat with the members who made this all happen. To start, we ordered drinks. I decided to try a Rose soda. After a few sips though, I was done. I don't particularly like the flavor or roses I guess. Scent yes, flavor no. It was what I imagine drinking perfume would be like.
Here the bartender is mixing one of their signature cocktails. The ice sphere was interesting to see being created.
We then spent the next 2 hours, chatting with the members, and sharing our stories of some of our favorite Disney adventures. We were able to see the Club 33 access card. This card not only allows you to get into the club, it also acts as a Premiere passport that gets you into Disneyland and Disney World in Florida. Another nice perk of the card: 6 immediate use fast passes for any ride in the park with fast pass!
They also showed us the Club 33 Mickey ears that had just come back in stock at the club. Pretty cool!
Those 2 hours chatting passed way too quickly, and by 7pm they had to head off to dinner reservations at Carthay Circle. But, luckily for us, we were allowed to stay in Club 1901 to order dinner and explore. Time to break out the camera! I tried to do my best to get photos without people in them. I don't want to upset anyone for thinking I'm trying to take their photo. The club is divided into two different lounges. We'll start with a 360 view of the bar lounge. This lounge is located directly behind the welcome desk Once you click below hit the "F" button to go full screen and see it even bigger.
Looking at the bar inside Club 1901. On either side of the bar are chairs dedicated to Walt and his wife Lillian, and Roy and his wife Edna. The chair currently dedicated to Edna was previously dedicated to Ub Iwerks, the animator who along with Walt Disney brought Mickey Mouse to life. Ub was the animator who produced all the drawings for Steamboat Willie.
Above the bar are the numbers 1901. The club was named 1901 because that's the year Walt Disney was born.
Of course we had to pose for a group picture at the bar.
Jacob and Ruston.
And me and Theresa.
Caricatures of Disney's Nine Old Men by animator Mel Shaw. Mel Shaw was one of the animators on the Walt Disney classic Bambi. The last film he worked on was The Lion King.
Here's a closer look at the cart used to make cocktails right beside your table.
If you enter to the right side of the front desk, you'll find yourself in a hallway with this tribute to a young Walt Disney. The Time Magazine cover is from the December 27, 1937 issue and shows Walt posing with 7 porcelain dwarfs. While these aren't the dwarfs in the photo above, they're from the same period.
On the opposite end of this hallway close to the door, Walt occasionally makes an appearance. Every 5 minutes or so, Walt will either walk by the hallway.
Or you'll see his profile as he looks around the club and then rubs his chin.
The second lounge looks pretty comfy. Here's a 360 view of it.
I like that most of the photos on the wall show Walt is his very early years.
A close-up of a few of the different items inside the lounge.
Including a Mickey Mouse doily.
And an Inter-office Communication directing the animators to no longer draw belly-buttons on the characters.
On the left is a very young Walt Disney on his first birthday. On the right is Ruston's grandmother Rhoda. Check out the chair they're both sitting in. Maybe they used the same photo studio!
Here is a model of the Gulfstream II that Walt had on his desk. For pictures of the original, stay tuned to an upcoming post of our visit to the Treasures of Walt Disney Archives exhibit at the Reagan Library.
We were told that these Minnie and Mickey dolls were created by fans and given to Disney before official merchandise was created, thus Minnie with a white skirt and red polka dots instead of vice-versa.
A newspaper clipping the Snow White showing at the Carthay Circle theater. On the left is a clipping about Fantasia.
Not knowing if we'd ever get this opportunity again, of course we wanted to order dinner here. I know it's the same food as the Carthay Circle lounge, but still, we had to get something while we were here.
Since there's four of us, we got to order and sample a little bit of everything.
After reading about all the different options on the DisneyFoodBlog, we chose the Twice Cooked Beef Tacos, Spicy Chicken Roll, Duck Confit Sliders, then off the kids menu we got the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Mini Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry.
Out of all of them, I enjoyed the Duck Sliders and Mini Hot Dogs the most.
The four of us enjoying dinner in the bar lounge.
If you looked at the 360 photo above, you've already seen this wall. This is what is immediately behind the welcome desk. On it, there are photos from Walt's early life. On the far right of the wall is a digital display showing Walt and at the top is Mickey with his back turned. Every so often, Mickey turns around and does a little dance, and then before you can blink, he's finished and turns back around.
Now that's an interesting lamp.
Caricatures of the production staff of the Silly Symphonies and Walt Disney.
There was one more special treat the club member had arranged for us to experience; a viewing of the World of Color from the VIP section! We've seen the show quite a few times, but it's always from the front section. This is the first time we've watched from the back and been able to see the entire show without turning our heads.
With the night complete, we stopped by the front of the club to take a couple more photos.
And we happened to run into someone we've met before! JP!
She was one of the members of The Sound of Color at Minnie's Moonlit Madness.
Making a funny face at the camera.
So in all, we had a totally amazing time. A huge thanks to the Club 33 member for the invitation to join them for drinks. Thank You!


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PBS NewsHour | Shields, Brooks on 'High Bar' for Obama's Jobs Speech, Funding Disaster Relief | PBS (#10146)
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the bleak August jobs report, what President Obama needs to say in... 12:41
Washington Week | September 2, 2011 | PBS (#5110)
Full Program: August unemployment, Obama's job speech, disaster funding and GOP fundraising. 24:17
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Faith-based Disaster Relief | PBS (#1501)
Many religious groups are helping those hurt by Irene. 02:07
PBS NewsHour | News Wrap: Northeast Slogs Through Floods, Wreckage of Hurricane Irene | PBS (#10145)
In other news Thursday, thousands of people spent another day slogging through the floods and wreckage of Hurricane Irene. And the long, slow job of cleaning up gathered momentum, up and down... 03:34
PBS NewsHour | Impact Irene: White River Jct. and Hartford, VT | PBS (#10145)
New Hampshire Public Radio reporter Elaine Grant reports from White River Jct. and Hartford Vermont on the flooding damage and how residents and businesses are fairing in the wake of Hurricane Irene. 02:12
PBS NewsHour | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | PBS (#10144)
Full Program: Floodwaters Still Wreak Havoc in Northeast as Costs Mount 54:09
PBS NewsHour | Flood Waters Still Wreak Havoc in Northeast as Costs Mount | PBS (#10144)
More New Jersey residents evacuated their homes on Wednesday as flood waters from Hurricane Irene continued to ravage parts of the northeast. Jeffrey Brown reports on the rescue, recovery and... 02:55
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The PBS NewsHour continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues.
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WASHINGTON WEEK, PBS' longest-running public affairs series, features Washington's top journalists analyzing the week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans. Gwen Ifill hosts.


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AUGI members worldwide write articles, papers, tutorials all the time. Here we host that material on our site in a manner that allows readers to find what they are interested in. We have sections in a number of areas, some related to products and others management and organizational issues.
Management Articles
Poll: What data have you gathered for your end of year review?In this month's survey, Melanie shares with AUGI members a very helpful technical approach for handling year end reviews.
AUGI Poll Update - Who Oversees YOUR Business?In this month's survey, AUGI Community members chime in on who really controls the management of technical documents - with surprising results!
(SMART)x Game ChangersA series of articles paired with author James Salmon's webinar series. The focus is on the value of IPD, BIM, and lean processes.
Who Owns the BIM?A published "BIM Guidelines" issued by the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) both enlightens and puzzles. Author Martijn de Riet attempts to sort it out.
How to Structure a BIM TeamAuthor William "Bill" Campbell on how to make the best use of personnel to form a cohesive, efficient BIM team.
Homepage Poll: Which social media services do you use?Board Member Melanie Perry shares the results of the November 2012 AUGI poll: which social media services do you use. (hint: Facebook was a popular choice!)
Retaining TalentAuthor Walt Sparling presents a methodology that will help you find and retain employees long term for your company.
Employing the Right Hiring PracticesCurt Moreno examines CAD hiring practices - in a perfect world, and then in the real world.
The Salary Survey is coming!The 11th Annual Salary Survey is almost here! Board Member Melanie Perry brings you a few resources you can use to prove your value to your own (or a prospective) company.
CAD Employee Hiring 101Author Walt Sparling dives deep into CAD employee hiring - from the initial interview to the new hire's first day on the job.


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GOTHAM CITY famously relies on a bat signal to call for help. Now we know that a Cuban flower does too.
The rainforest vine Marcgravia evenia grows an unusual bowl-shaped leaf above each ring of flowers and nectaries. The plant's other leaves are much flatter.
Ralph Simon of the University of Ulm, Germany, suspected the bowl-leaf is an adaptation to draw pollinating bats, which use echolocation to navigate the forest. So he played sounds at the plant and analysed the resulting echoes.
Ordinary leaves produced a strong echo when face-on to the sound source, but the signal strength dropped - and its acoustic signature changed - as the source shifted position in front of the leaf. The signal from a bowl-leaf, however, retained its strength and character wherever the sound source was ...
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Visualizing distribution of Sexual Offenders/Predators in Marion County, Florida, USA
This is a visualization of the number of known Sexual Offenders/Predators by zip code in Marion County, Florida. A darker shade means a higher number of known Sexual Offenders/Predators. Click on a region or select the ZIP code from the list given below the map, to display the list of known offenders under the map. The data for this visualization was obtained from the website of the Florida Dept of Law Enforcement on Jun 22 2013; I wrote a ruby script to download data for every zip code in Marion county. All the code can be found on github: https://github.com/gautamc/marion-d3


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On View: Hollow Head of a Crocodile
In the Old Kingdom (circa 2670–2195 B.C.) silver was more valuable than gold, but this grad...
Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Hiroshige's 118 woodblock landscape and genre scenes of mid-nineteenth-century Tokyo, is one of the greatest achievements of Japanese art.
On View: Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Ngulu)
The Kota once used reliquary guardian figures (mbulu ngulu) to protect and demarcate the revered bones of family ancestors. The bones were p...
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New York (PRWEB) July 03, 2014
Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, Dermatologist and Director of the Skin and Laser Center at New York - Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, says there is no such thing as a safe tan, any tan is a result of DNA damage.
Dr. Gmyrek recommends the following guidelines to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun:
New York-Presbyterian Hospital:
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, based in New York City, is the nation's largest not-for-profit, non-sectarian hospital, with 2,353 beds. The Hospital has nearly 2 million inpatient and outpatient visits in a year, including more than 220,000 visits to its emergency departments — more than any other area hospital.
New York-Presbyterian provides state-of-the-art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine at five major centers: New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division. One of the most comprehensive health care institutions in the world, the Hospital is committed to excellence in patient care, research, education and community service.
New York-Presbyterian is the #1 hospital in the New York metropolitan area and is consistently ranked among the best academic medical institutions in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report. The Hospital has academic affiliations with two of the nation's leading medical colleges: Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. For more information, visit http://www.nyp.org.


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Virginia published a successful series of mathematical adventure picture books (The Warlord's Series). And, her inspirational romances are published by Goat Mountain Books in Wishon under the pen name of Rebecca Abby. Her newest book, Loving Sunny is from her series "French Creek Mysteries."
An unlikely couple is embroiled in the investigation of the death of a neighboring rancher. A pastor's daughter, Sunny English, has loved Caleb Wilder, a Mono-Chuckchansi bronc rider, since their childhood in the Sierra foothills. But, Caleb knows he's not the man for her. He doesn't believe in her daddy's Christianity and he can't wait to get out of French Creek. Caleb makes his first mistake by offering Sunny a friendly kiss. His own reaction to the kiss surprises both him and her.
He makes his second mistake when he refuses to ignore the signs that a neighboring rancher has been murdered by his own son. Caleb doubts he can hang around long enough to catch a killer without messing up Sunny's life, or his own.
Many popular stories of mystery and romance are set in the Navaho, Lakota and Arapaho countries. Virginia places her novel in the homeland of California's Mono & Chuckchansi.
The event will be held in the library's new Community Room at 49044 Civic Circle Drive on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.
If you have any questions about this special event, please call the library at 559-683-4838.


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YIELD: Serves 2
Heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Cook duck, skin side down, until skin is dark brown and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Turn duck over and cook to desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Pour off drippings from skillet. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and gherkins and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add stock and honey and boil until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in all peppercorns and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and whisk until sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice duck crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Fan duck slices on plates. Spoon peppercorn sauce over and serve.


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T-Sketch, the light-up write-on t-shirt
You can let your message or artwork shine on literally with the T-Sketch tee from trade site Thumbs Up.
The "ingenious" new T-sketch features new tech that means whatever you write or draw on it will be converted into an
illuminated message or design.
So, anything drawn on the wipe-clean panel activates a glowing light beneath so that it lights up.
The flashing sequence can be changed to suit your preference from a gentle glow right through to a pulsing strobe, presumably to be based on how urgent your message is.
Available in both kids and adult sizes, the tee is powered by two AAA batteries and will be available in orders of 12 or more for £30 each from the end of April.