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- "Please stop! I'd rather be back with the chatterbox engines!"
- — Murdoch to the sheep
|Peace and Quiet
Michael Angelis
|Air date
October 28th,
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Peace and Quiet is the seventeenth episode of the seventh season.
Sir Topham Hatt brings in a big engine named Murdoch to help with the heavy workload. Murdoch is annoyed by Harvey and Salty's chatter and is relieved when he gets to take a goods train through the countryside. But he gets no happiness there when he is stopped by some sheep on the line. After Toby brings a farmer to shoo away the sheep, Murdoch appreciates the resulting quiet. When he returns to the sheds, he happily listens to one of Salty's tales.
- Thomas
- Henry
- Harvey
- Murdoch
- Salty
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Toby (does not speak)
- Farmer Trotter (not named; does not speak)
- Percy (cameo)
- Duck (cameo)
- Douglas (cameo)
- Emily (cameo)
- Arthur (cameo)
- Cranky (cameo)
- Gordon (deleted scene)
- Donald (deleted scene)
- Clarabel (deleted scene)
- Cyril the Fogman (deleted scene cameo)
- Brendam Docks
- Sodor Shipping Company
- Knapford Sheds
- The Coaling Plant
- Henry's Tunnel
- Suddery Castle
- Tidmouth Harbour (stock footage)
- Wellsworth (deleted scene)
- The Cement Works (deleted scene)
- Stock footage from Fish is used.
- In a still picture, Arthur is not in the shed next to Harvey, Salty, and Murdoch.
- A faceless Bulstrode model can be seen in the second scene of the episode.
- In a deleted scene at Wellsworth, something white can be seen behind the station.
- This episode might have been filmed around the same time as Gordon and Spencer as in a deleted scene, Gordon, Clarabel, and Cyril are at Wellsworth in the same positions as they were in the aforementioned episode.
- Salty says, "Have you worked Marseille?" Marseille is a city in southern France known for its large harbour.
- This episode marks the last appearance of Duck until the twelfth season, excluding a stock footage cameo in Not So Hasty Puddings.
- Michael Brandon's narration of this episode has been broadcasted on television, but has not yet to be commissioned for a DVD.
- When Murdoch puffs into the coaling plant, Duck is shunting trucks. In the next scene, Duck is on another line and Percy has disappeared.
- After Murdoch passes Percy and Duck, he has the train he pulls the next day.
- When Murdoch is about to depart from Brendam, his eyes look strange.
- The narrator says "The farmer and his dog went to work", but the farmer has two dogs.
- When Murdoch tells Harvey and Salty off, Harvey does not have a face.
- For a brief second in the final shot, Murdoch's eyes do move in alingment with eachother.
- The number of the few black sheep amongst the flock keeps changing.
- When Murdoch returns the shed in the last scene Emily is there too, but in the last two shots she has disappeared.
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|The Calm After A Storm
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|Peace and Quiet
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When City Councilman John Crawford insisted Monday that political considerations didn't influence his efforts to eliminate collective bargaining for city employees, he wasn't kidding: Although City Council's Republican majority achieved most of its policy objectives, the process was so clumsy and heavy-handed that county GOP Chairman Steve Shine is wisely trying to minimize any political backlash.
And partisan ideology is hardly confined to Republicans, despite recent party-line votes that eliminated bargaining for non-public safety workers and the requirement to join a union for firefighters and police officers. It's worth remembering that collective bargaining didn't exist for city workers before council approved it in 1974.
That vote was 8-1 – with all eight Democrats voting for their principles after as little debate and compromise as the current 6-3 Republican majority displayed when supporting theirs.
Eight years later, when city officials asked the Chicago-based Fantus Co. to assess how Fort Wayne could boost its struggling economy, the consultants determined that labor unrest and the perception of union dominance had "damaged the city's reputation with respect to locating new industry."
But before you conclude that voters reacted to the party-line imposition of collective bargaining and the weak economy of the early 1980s by replacing council's Democratic majority with Republicans – or expect a similar seismic shift next year – the city's premier political expert cautions:
Not so fast.
"Annexation played a role (in the GOP's council ascendency)," said Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at IPFW. When the city consumed Republican-heavy areas such as Pine Valley, Aboite Township and others, it not only added to the ranks of GOP voters but resulted in new council districts. The 1st District, for example, was once reliably Democratic but today is represented by Republican Tom Smith.
Although Downs expects unions and their supporters to be politically active next year, Democrats will unseat Republicans only if they can attract good candidates. "If there's a chance they can achieve a 5-4 majority and are ready to work hard, there are some folks who could be (competitive) candidates," he said. Some Republicans' longevity on council could also hurt them, Downs said.
Despite complaints that council Republicans rammed their reforms through with little study or debate, Downs said any changes to collective bargaining would have been controversial because of the issue's nature and the two parties' differing philosophies.
But if the Republicans had offered an alternative at the same time they eliminated bargaining – alternatives outlined by Shine in a letter to council members last week – the rhetoric might have been less heated, Downs said.
Perhaps. But the truth is that many union members, accurately or not, believe their economic security depends upon their ability to bargain collectively. It may seem odd to see Shine suggest the creation of an independent grievance board and other mechanisms to replace the process council just eliminated, but he understands that people will not vote for a party they hold responsible for their own hardships, real or imagined.
Freed of the requirement to pay union dues, hundreds of city workers now have more money in their pockets. But they'll vote Republican only if they can be convinced that will continue past the next election.
The undeniable fact is that, when Fort Wayne was far more heavily unionized than it is today, its residents earned well above the national average. That is no longer the case. But it is equally true that unions are indeed widely viewed as an impediment to economic development. And as Crawford has pointed out, union membership in the United States has fallen from about 35 percent in 1955 to 11 percent today – with just 6.7 percent of the private sector organized compared to 35 percent in the public sector.
One need not belong to a union to be a "working" person or to be treated fairly in the workplace. Nor can unions overcome dramatically shifting economic and market forces. But, where Fort Wayne city government is concerned, unions were not widely perceived as a problem before council made them an issue – first on economic grounds, then as a matter of philosophy.
An election is the perfect way to settle the debate, at least for a while. You can bet the pro-union side will be ready. Crawford, R-at large, can be applauded for not acting politically, but Shine and the rest of his party don't have that luxury.

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I thought this recipe was very good. I was trying to duplicate something that I had found in Europe, and this came very close. A few changes: I wasn't sure how much 5 oz of cookies was, so I used about 2 c. crumbled (finger sandwich butter cookies from this site). Also, decrease the cocoa by 1-2 T. You really do have to beat the egg/sugar mixture for 10-15 min. Lastly, roll the whole log in sugar to coat before freezing. Yum!
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Interpretive Handbook
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AGXT Gene, Full Gene Analysis
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a hereditary disorder of glyoxylate metabolism caused by deficiency of alanine:glyoxylate-aminotransferase (AGT), a hepatic enzyme that converts glyoxylate to glycine. Absence of AGT activity results in conversion of glyoxylate to oxalate, which is not capable of being degraded. Therefore, excess oxalate is excreted in the urine, causing kidney stones (urolithiasis), nephrocalcinosis, and kidney failure. As kidney function declines, blood levels of oxalate increase markedly, and oxalate combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate deposits in the kidney, eyes, heart, bones, and other organs, resulting in systemic disease. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), a cofactor of AGT, is effective in reducing urine oxalate excretion in some PH1 patients.
Presenting symptoms of PH1 include nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, or end-stage kidney disease with or without a history of urolithiasis. Age of symptom onset is variable; however, most individuals present in childhood or adolescence with symptoms related to kidney stones. In some infants with a more severe phenotype, kidney failure may be the initial presenting feature. Less frequently, affected individuals present in adulthood with recurrent kidney stones or kidney failure. End-stage kidney disease is most often seen in the third decade of life, but can occur at any age.
The exact prevalence and incidence of PH1 are not known, but prevalence rates of 1 to 3 per million population and incidences of 0.1 per million/year have been estimated from population surveys.
Biochemical testing is indicated in patients with possible primary hyperoxaluria. Measurement of urinary oxalate in a timed, 24-hour urine collection is strongly preferred, with correction to adult body surface area in pediatric patients (HYOX / Hyperoxaluria Panel, Urine; OXU / Oxalate, 24 Hour, Urine). In very young children (incapable of performing a timed collection), random urine oxalate to creatinine ratios may be used for determination of oxalate excretion. In patients with reduced kidney function, POXA / Oxalate, Plasma is also recommended. Urinary excretion of oxalate of >1.0 mmol/1.73 m(2)/24 hours is strongly suggestive of, but not diagnostic for, this disorder, as there are other forms of inherited (type 2 and non-PH1/PH2) hyperoxaluria and secondary hyperoxaluria that may result in similarly elevated urine oxalate excretion rates. An elevated urine glycolate in the presence of hyperoxaluria is suggestive of PH1. Caution is warranted in interpretation of urine oxalate excretion in patients with reduced kidney function as urine oxalate concentrations may be lower due to reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The plasma oxalate concentration may also be helpful in supporting the diagnosis in patients with reduced kidney function, with values >50 micromol/L highly suggestive of PH1 when GFR is <20 mL/min/1.73 m(2). Historically, the diagnosis of PH1 was confirmed by AGT enzyme analysis performed on liver biopsy; however, this has been replaced by molecular testing, which forms the basis of confirmatory or carrier testing in most cases.
PH1 is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the AGXT gene, which encodes the enzyme AGT. Several common AGXT mutations have been identified including c.33dupC, p.Gly170Arg (c.508G->A), and p.Ile244Thr (c.731T->C). These mutations account for at least 1 of the 2 affected alleles in approximately 70% of individuals with PH1. Direct sequencing of the AGXT gene is predicted to identify 99% of alleles in individuals who are known by enzyme analysis to be affected with PH1.
While age of onset and severity of disease is variable and not necessarily predictable by genotype, a correlation between pyridoxine responsiveness and homozygosity for the p.Gly170Arg mutation has been observed. (Note: testing for the p.Gly170Arg mutation only is available by ordering AGXT / Alanine:Glyoxylate Aminotransferase [AGXT] Mutation Analysis [G170R], Blood). Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a known cofactor of AGT and is effective in reducing urine oxalate excretion in some PH1 patients treated with pharmacologic doses. Individuals with 2 copies of the p.Gly170Arg mutation have been shown to normalize their urine oxalate when treated with pharmacologic doses of pyridoxine and those with a single copy of the mutation show reduction in urine oxalate. This is valuable because not all patients have been shown to be responsive to pyridoxine, and strategies that help to identify the individuals most likely to benefit from such targeted therapies are desirable.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirming a diagnosis of primary hyperoxaluria type 1
Carrier testing for individuals with a family history of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 in the absence of known mutations in the family
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
An interpretative report will indicate if results are diagnostic for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (2 mutations identified), if the patient is a carrier for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (1 mutation identified), or if no mutations are identified.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
A small percentage of individuals who are carriers or have a diagnosis of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) may have a mutation that is not identified by this method (eg, promoter mutations). The absence of a mutation, therefore, does not eliminate the possibility of positive carrier status or the diagnosis of PH1 disease. For carrier testing, it is important to first document the presence of a PH1-gene mutation in an affected family member.
In some cases, DNA alterations of undetermined significance may be identified.
In addition to disease-related probes, this test utilizes probes localized to other chromosomal regions as internal controls. In certain circumstances, these control probes may detect other diseases or conditions for which this test was not specifically intended. Results of the control probes are not normally reported. However, in cases where clinically relevant information is identified, the ordering physician will be informed of the result and provided with recommendations for any appropriate follow-up testing.
Rare polymorphisms exist that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results. If results obtained do not match the clinical findings, additional testing should be considered.
A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call Mayo Medical Laboratories for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and other laboratory data. Errors in our interpretation of results may occur if information given is inaccurate or incomplete.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Milliner DS: The primary hyperoxalurias: an algorithm for diagnosis. Am J Nephrol 2005;25(2):154-160
2. Monico CG, Rossetti S, Olson JB, Milliner DS: Pyridoxine effect in type I primary hyperoxaluria is associated with the most common mutant allele. Kidney Int 2005;67(5):1704-1709
3. Monico CG, Rossetti S, Schwanz HA, et al: Comprehensive mutation screening in 55 probands with type 1 primary hyperoxaluria shows feasibility of a gene-based diagnosis. J Am Soc Nephrol 2007;18:1905-1914
4. Rumsby G, Williams E, Coulter-Mackie M: Evaluation of mutation screening as a first line test for the diagnosis of the primary hyperoxalurias. Kidney Int 2004;66(3):959-963
5. Williams EL, Acquaviva C, Amoroso, A, et al: Primary hyperoxaluria type I: update and additional mutation analysis of the AGXT gene. Hum Mutat 2009;30:910-917
6. Williams E, Rumsby G: Selected exonic sequencing of the AGXT gene provides a genetic diagnosis in 50% of patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1. Clin Chem 2007;53(7):1216-1221
7. Communique April 2007: Laboratory and Molecular Diagnosis of Primary Hyperoxaluria and Oxalosis


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A CAR ended up in a ditch trapping an elderly man inside.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident at around 1.30pm on Thursday after the vehicle came off the road on Sunderland Hill in Ravensden.
Three fire crews and one special unit attended the scene.
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Yemen Central Bank May Lower Interest Rate to Boost Lending
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Yemen may lower its benchmark interest rate of about 20 percent to boost lending in the Arab nation, which ousted its President last year, central bank Governor Mohamed Awad Bin Humam says.
"We will go about it progressively," Bin Humam said in Kuwait City today. "Maybe it should be reduced to stimulate lending."
The nation, which received $500 million from Qatar to fund development, still needs $3 billion in foreign aid to fund projects over the next three years, in addition to the $6.4 billion in pledges it got in Riyadh in September, Bin Humam said. The U.S. has more than doubled its aid to Yemen this year to $345 million, said Rajiv Shah, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Yemen's economy shrank 10.5 percent last year, according to the International Monetary Fund, more than anywhere in the world bar Libya, where a civil war halted oil output. Crude production in Yemen also slowed, with repeated attacks on the Marib oil pipeline, and the country suffered regular power shortages as its budget plunged into deficit. Yemen's consumer price index declined 3.5 percent this year, Bin Humam said.
The nation, which raised 50 billion riyals ($233 million) from the sale of sukuk in April, has no plans to issue more Islamic bonds, Bin Humam said.
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- Pets still require 25% of the experience that a player would at the same level. Players now require less experience to level between levels 20 and 60, and so our pets also require less experience during those levels.
- Pets still do not get any share of the experience when their owner completes a quest. (I didn't expect they would, but it was worth checking.)
- As on live, pets do not get experience when they kill something that is grey to the hunter.
- The experience that pets get per kill does not appear to have changed.
Mania has also discovered some interesting details about the relationship between the pet's level and your own level when it is gaining experience. If you're a hunter leveling a lower-level pet, head on over to her post and check it out.


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Every weekend, visitors from all over Indonesia swarm to Bandung, a city often referred to as the Paris of Java and known for its rich culinary tradition and diverse fashion industry.
But last weekend, Bandung had something more to offer than the usual fare — the Trademark Market at the Paris Van Java Mall.
Trademark spread out over two floors and offered high-quality, locally made clothing, as well as food and live music.
This was the third time Trademark was held in Bandung. The first took place in February last year, and the second in November.
Even bumper-to-bumper traffic on Jalan Sukajadi, the main street where the mall is located, could not stop the many shopaholics who made their way to visit Trademark. Over the course of the event, more than 50,000 people came to shop, eat and have a good time.
On the first day, however, Trademark was only open to invited guests. Trademark director Saira Naisar said that this was due to the high demand.
"We invited 2,000 selected guests because we saw during our last event that the goods always sell rapidly," she explained. "Every tenant has loyal customers, so we want to give them the opportunity to have the privilege of choosing and buying first."
Diza Rahman of Nordhen Basic, a men's fashion label, was taking part in Trademark for the third time because he said he liked the atmosphere of the event.
"It's very exciting, and we put a lot of effort into getting feedback from our customers," he explained. "They come to us, have a chat, ask [for] what they need and I get advice, even criticism, in person."
He added that having a stall at Trademark was quite profitable.
"With this four-day sale, we can earn the same amount as a one-month sale in our store," Diza said.
Anarima Savitri of Jazz the Way You Are, an online fashion outlet for jazz lovers, said the most important thing about Trademark for her was the ability to gain more exposure for the brand.
"Our brand is still new on the market, we have been up and running for just more than six months," she said.
"Trademark gives us the chance to introduce our brand to a broader audience."
Aulia Fitrisari, a stylist and fashion blogger, was one of the many shoppers in the crowd looking for hidden treasures.
"The prices here are very affordable and, of course, it is much more fun to actually buy stuff than just window shop," she said while flirting with the idea of buying a pair of brown shoes.
"Maybe for the next Trademark, the organizers need to expand the space and put more air conditioning here," Aulia said.
Despite the heat and the crowds, the atmosphere of Trademark was very relaxed, as friends bumped into each other, tenants interacted with their customers, and groups of people simply enjoyed an afternoon snack or listened to live music.
Trademark was founded by four people with different backgrounds: Saira Naisar, a fashion designer who graduated from Lasalle College Singapore, Irsan Ahsen Servia, who studied engineering, and Farhan Servia and Rehana Weqar, who both studied management and business.
They were all similarly concerned about the country's fashion development and believed that it was necessary to help the many small creative businesses make the leap from homemade to professional.
"This city is known for its fashion industry and its uniqueness, and we give young, talented designers and creative entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their work," said Editha, Trademark's promotion and media manager. "And it's not restricted to people from Bandung, we also invite people from Jakarta and Yogyakarta to promote their brands."
Visitors who came during the last day of the event were the most lucky, as many brands offered heavy discounts.
What true shopaholic could resist a such a sweet deal?
For more information about upcoming events, visit trademarkevent.com, trademarkevent.tumblr.com or follow @trademark_bdg on Twitter.


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Planning and packing for your summer vacation
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See the national parks this summer
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Summer Vacation Planning
Spring is here and summer is not far off. Have you started to make plans for your vacation?
Why I love cruising
When I was a small child, my parents would take me to the island of Catalina, located just 26 miles from the mainland of California across from Long Beach.
California delights
There is something special about Northern California. It is as different from Southern California as day and night. I suggest flying into San Francisco, renting an automobile, then "cruising" the area at your own pace.
It's time to visit Branson
Branson, Mo. is known today as the Live Entertainment Capital of the World. Featured are more than 100 different shows in 52 theaters, ranging from intimate 50-seat venues to 4,000-seat palaces
Great Atlantic passenger ships of the past
Since I was a young boy I have always been interested in passenger ships.
Travel bargains, interesting places
Tim Leffel, author of the "The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune," states that when there is trouble in an area, tourists tend to stay away from an entire region.
Traveling Australia
Australia is the only country that is itself, a whole continent. Famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, fantastic beaches, deserts and the "outback" Its leading cities are: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Traveling New Zealand
Some travelers avoid visiting New Zealand and Australia because they feel it is simply too far from home.
Family-friendly travel ideas
Perhaps one could say the family that travels together stays together. Summer is the preferred time because of the school holidays and the weather is usually better than other times of the year.
Some Travel Ideas
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Down on the farm
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Some favorite cruises of the past
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Expedition vacations
Part 2
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Expedition vacations
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A Palm Springs Break
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Going Around-The-World
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What happens in Vegas is fun
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Remembering early television
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Exciting cruises
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An unexpected experience
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Christmas shopping in Europe
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Adventures and Expeditions
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The worst job I ever had!
Occupations throughout my life have, for the most part, been very enjoyable.
Special Vacations
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My First Tour
When I was 19 and had finished my first year at the University of Southern California my parents allowed me to take a two-and-a-half month student tour of Europe.
Magical Mammoth Lakes
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Escape to the Islands
What do you look for when considering the perfect vacation islands? Some think of great beaches, others just want a superior get-away while some desire tropical weather, quiet, and plenty of sun.
Tall Ship, small ship cruising
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Riding trains a lifelong passion
I grew up in Los Angeles at a time when the streamliners were coming into service with the various railroads.
a Driving tour through California
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Vacations you'll enjoy
Some time ago I became aware of a tour operator who uses imagination and uniqueness in their planning. At the end of this column I'll give you their name and contact information.
My passion for ships
Beginning when I was probably 5 years old, my parents would take me to the Los Angeles Harbor to board the S.S. Catalina for a two-and-a-half hour sail to the island of Santa Catalina located 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles.
Colorado, a vacation dream
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Wonderful Portland
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Travel bumps
Much of what I am about to share in today's article occurred when I was a tour manager for a leading tour company in the late 1960s.
Outdoor adventures await the summer traveler
The weather is improving and perhaps you are already thinking of where to get out and experience the great outdoors. Of course, there are many choices and today I will outline a few locations you might consider.
A few years ago we decided to take a cruise up the Amazon River in Brazil. Being the largest river in the world, we thought we should experience some of it.
A surprise adventure
In the 1990s I was set to give a speech in Washington, D.C. for a company with which I was employed.
Driving Through England
England is one of the few countries I will drive in besides the United States. At least I can read the signs.
A visit to the holy land
Many years ago I was on an around-the-world tour that worked its way from Los Angeles west through the Orient, Middle East, into Israel, Egypt and Greece before returning to Los Angeles. By the time we were to fly into Israel I was so tired of travel and flying that I almost wished that we weren't going to Israel. However, as the aircraft approached the shores of Israel to land at Tel Aviv airport, I began thinking of my Sunday School days and the Holy Land. By the time I had deplaned I was anxiously looking forward to visiting the places I had studied in the Bible. You will too.
Young radio days
When I was in my early youth I entertained the neighbor children with plays, talent shows and whatever else seemed of show value.
River Cruising
River cruising may be the best way for many to travel through some of the world's most interesting places. It is convenient and comfortable and certainly much easier than traveling by car, train or motor coach. It lets you get in-depth exposure to the cultures and history of each area. Many travelers have discovered the ease of river cruising making it the fastest growing segment of the travel industry.


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Puppies For Sale on Side of Street
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My pal snapped this picture to share these "Pomeranian/Chihuahua mixes" for sale outside a local shop. Am I the only one that doubts that breed combo made these puppies? But anyway, he mentioned that he felt lucky I wasn't with him because they definitely didn't look old enough to be away from their mother and he knew I'd give the people an earful for all of the above.On the one hand, at least the dogs weren't immediately abandoned at a shelter but, on the other, who's to say the owners didn't plan to make money off of this "unexpected pairing" either now . . . or in the future. The whole situation doesn't sit right with me, but share what concerns you have about this scenario in the comments below.
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missy1632 4 years
Thankfully I have never seen a puppy street vendor in Australia... if I did, there would be trouble... I would not be able to leave until those puppies were taken away from the 'seller'... puppies have a relatively good chance of being adopted at pet shelters and most places have a mandatory neutering as part of the adoption process. And at least then the money 'made' is being put back into the shelter.
Hotlegs-Runner 4 years
AAAARrrrggghh! this makes me really sad and angry at the same time. I would've given him a mouthful if I saw him selling these poor puppies on the street!
leeluvfashion 4 years
Situations like that shown and stories of them causes my blood to boil and heart to break. Poor little dogs being sold too young and most likely from a mill/irresponsible breeder. I probably would have stopped, checked on the pups, asked the seller questions and probably end up giving a local shelter/animal rescue a call. A rescue group would have most likely worked with this scenario in a kinder, safer way. The entire designer dog BS is awful and the poor animals pay a price. Shelter animals are the best way and you can both save a life and find one that suits your lifestyle.
4 years
This is wrong on so many levels!! First of all, either she is an irresponsible breeder or she has personal pets who are not neutered. Further, she is selling the female dogs for more money. She clearly expects that whoever buys the female will once again breed her irresponsibly and continue this dreadful cycle. This is exactly the reason why we have so many homeless pets in this country. The reason why dogs and cats are getting "gassed" in enormous numbers! Stupid woman, she's lucky I didn't see this, because I would have certainly given her a piece of my mind!
weffie 4 years
Ah, such common sense is relieving... I spent a good portion of last night arguing with my boyfriend that his sister's idea to buy a beagle-bosty mix from a puppy dealer (like, this woman seriously buys and sells dogs just like used cars) she found online wasn't the brightest. He was defending the whole idea and even started to defend buying puppy mill dogs from pet stores, claiming it "doesn't make a difference"... I can see this issue being the demise of our relationship before long, my blood is still boiling over his ignorance :(
4 years
this whole "designer dog" thing just irks me. I was a veterinary technician for 13 years & have seen people pay upwards of $1000 for a MUTT!!! Go to the shelter & adopt a dog that really needs a home! I wish people would realize that one breed, mixed with another breed is a mutt, just a mutt.
creedy218 4 years
hate things like this...i am a fan of shelters/rescues and it just breaks my heart to hear stories like this.
celebritycatwalk 4 years
This type of issue hurts our hearts. The direct result of "backyard breeding", this is why our shelters our filled with dogs/cats. The street is absolutely no place to buy or sell puppies regardless of their breed.
snarkypants 4 years
(oops, i would also spell unnecessary right)
snarkypants 4 years
first, i would cross out the uneccesary apostrophe. i also doubt that they are pom/chi mixes. and while i don't agree with selling them on the street, maybe the shelters in the area are full? i know that our local shelter can no longer take abandoned animals, just strays.
Spiderlove 4 years
*** my chi was a quarter of the size of the brown one peeking inside the box... not the tiny multi colored one on the right..lol
Spiderlove 4 years
If they truly WERE chi/pom mixes, they look old enough to be away from mom, but I HIGHLY doubt they are. They certainly dont seem to have the characteristics of EITHER breed. (I have a Chi and have friends with Poms) My chi was about a quarter of that size when I got him at 13 weeks old. Regardless, the street isn't the place to sell a puppy. (and I'm not even gonna start on the "puppy's" vs "puppies" thing...lol). I think a shelter would have found BETTER homes for these pups, at least they screen people somewhat and ensure the animals are spayed or neutered. These people wanted to make some $$$.
kismekate 4 years
Yah, this makes me really sad. There are much better ways to go about putting these dogs in a good home. I'm sure they would have no problem. And you're right - they do not look old enough to be away from Mom.


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Brass Hat Goes For Louisville Handicap Repeat
One of these days 9-year-old Brass Hat will show signs of slowing down. It might be later this year, it could be in 2011, or maybe, it won't be until he is in his teens.
When that time comes, Buff Bradley, who trains the remarkable homebred gelding for his father, Fred Bradley, will be the first to know.
"We're not going to run him if he slows down and can't compete at a high level," said Buff Bradley. "We've had him his whole life, so we will know when that times comes. But right now, he's still doing very well. You would never think he was a 9-year-old. He loves his job. His attitude is still the same. And his legs seem great. He just keeps on truckin'."
On May 22, Brass Hat will defend his title in the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT). The 1 1/2-mile turf race, the feature on Churchill Downs' 10-race program, drew a field of 11 and the headliners are both veteran fan favorites. Brass Hat won the race a year ago to record his first stakes victory on turf, and Silverfoot, who is now 10, won the event three consecutive years from 2004-06.
Though Brass Hat has not won since last year's Louisville Handicap, the son of Prized has hit the board in four of his five starts, including a runner-up last out in the Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland when he closed very well in the late stages under Calvin Borel.
This will be Brass Hat's third start of the season and judging by what Bradley has seen in the mornings, he is expecting a big performance.
"Since we brought him back to Churchill it seems like he's got an extra bounce in his step," Bradley said. "He's usually pretty calm, but he looks a little more lively."
The bay horse, who last month was honored during "Brass Hat Day" in Frankfort, Ky., the city he was born and raised in, has produced a 9-7-4 record from 35 starts with earnings of over $2 million. He is a five-time graded stakes winner, his biggest score coming in the 2006 Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park. For the last two years, Bradley has raced him mostly on turf.
"We thought with the pace being slower (in turf races), it would help him finish stronger," Bradley said. "And when they write those races, they are usually at longer distances. The one thing about this horse is that he can run all day."
Bradley said Borel has been named to ride, but he has Tony Farina waiting in the wings in case he can't go. Borel has been hampered by an eye injury that he suffered last Sunday and has been taken off mounts May 20.
Chrysalis Stables' Silverfoot is winless in both starts this year, finishing off the board in the Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) in February and an allowance race at Keeneland April 9. The gelded son of With Approval last hit the winner's circle at Arlington Park in July, 2009 when taking the Tin Man Stakes by a neck.
All three of Silverfoot's Louisville Handicap wins came by narrow margins. He was fifth in the event in 2008. A winner of 11 of 39 starts for earnings of $948,365, Silverfoot has scored five times in graded stakes company. Corey Lanerie will ride for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Other notable starters are Telling, winner of the grade I Sword Dancer Invitational last year, and Bearpath, who won the Pan American (gr. III) at Gulfstream in March.
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Shutting down a reluctant iPod
What to do when you need to turn your iPod off while it thinks you don't.
From time to time, some iPods display an unwillingness to cooperate with their owners. Otherwise smoothly working devices will suddenly just not allow their owners to shut them down by pressing the pause button for several seconds. Here is what you need to do so that your iPod will once again shut down when you need it to.
Solution #1: Check the lock
In some cases, the solution is as simple as sliding the lock to and fro, and after that, the iPod will gladly shut down.
Solution #2: Reboot the iPod
Technically speaking, what we refer to as "shutting down" the iPod is closer to hibernating. So, to get the device to shut down normally again, try rebooting the iPod by doing the following:
1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off again.
2. Take the headphones out of your iPod.
3. Hold down the Menu and Select buttons for 6-10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
The chances are high your iPod will be shutting down normally again after the reboot.
Solution#3: Update the iPod's firmware
Updating the software that controls how your iPod works normally keeps your music files intact, but if would be safest to back up all of your music before following this procedure. In order to update the iPod's software, you need to:
1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
2. Connect your iPod to your computer and power source.
3. If iTunes finds update for your device's firmware, it will prompt you to update it.
Note that you need to update your iPod using a Windows computer if your iPod is formatted for the PC. If it is formatted for a Mac, just use a Mac; otherwise, you will need to reformat the iPod.
Solution #4: Restore your iPod
When the iPod is misbehaving, restoring it might be a good idea. Restoring the iPod is different from updating its software. During this procedure, your device is formatted, your user settings are erased, and the factory settings are restored. Again, before restoring, make sure you have backed up all of your files.
You can restore your iPod using iTunes. The Apple Support site has a detailed description on how to restore iPods of different models using iTunes.
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Quadzilla at SEO Black Hat ran an interesting seo experiment on click distance and how it affects ranking. In case you don't know, click distance is the number of clicks it takes to get to a page on your site from the home page. While it certainly isn't the most scientific experiment you'll ever see I think the results make sense and I've noticed similar things on my own site.
The experiment was a simple one. All the categories were removed from the sidebar on the blog and replaced with a link to every single post instead. The change meant the click distance was one for every page on the site. The Google Sitemap was also removed. Since there were many other things going on with the site at the same time this can't really be considered scientific, but like I said I do believe the findings.
While Yahoo, MSN, and Ask search traffic remained essentially unchanged referrals from Google were up over 70%. As Quadzilla mentions he did capitalize on a few highly searched phrases during the month and did launch what is undoubtedly an already popular forum I think the results do indicate a preference in shorter click paths to get to content from your home page.
When I first designed and developed this site I had a list of every link at that time in left side navigation. Other than all the blog posts here you can get to every page of the site from the home page. Something I'll probably change in a future redesign, but as I write this it's still true. While I can't boast the traffic of SEO Black Hat, I did notice from the outset that PR propagated very quickly through this site. All pages outside of the blog have generally had the same page rank which doesn't always happen with sites even extremely popular and trusted sites.
Lowering click distance is also one of the reasons for adding a sitemap that's linked from your home page. I'm not referring to a Google Sitemap, but the kind you create on your own for your site. The reason has generally been for spidering and indexing issues, but it's interesting to think it could help with rank as well. I also find it rather interesting that reducing click distance also seemed to reduce the pages in the supplemental index on the SEO Black Hat site.
Though I can't find the reference to it at the moment I believe Yahoo has always recommended keeping sites structure less than three levels deep. It surprises me a little that Quadzilla didn't see greater improvement in Yahoo traffic given the Yahoo recommendation. You would think click distance would be important to them. Of course it's possible October will see that increase in traffic.
Another observation I've made about this site is that some of the posts here performed well for me in Google for a few months and recently seem to have dropped off the results pages. The traffic was nothing to brag about, but it was nice for me. The phrases that would lead to the search referrals were long tail and somewhat less than competitive. If anything over the months I've built a few links to them and would assume the rank of each post would increase, instead of falling off. Now it makes me wonder if the reason could be that as I've written more posts they've been pushed further away from the home page and consequently have a greater click distance. It might make an interesting experiment for me to provide a more direct link from the blog home page, or just add them to the sitemap and see if the traffic from those posts comes back.
Quadzilla's experiment while far from definitive is interesting and given some observations from this site I do believe the results to be mostly true. I'll have to try my own experiment with click distance and see if the results back up those of the seo experiment at SEO Black Hat.
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Body recovered from Guadalupe River
By Ana Ley : September 10, 2012 : Updated: September 10, 2012 3:50pm
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Previous report: Man missing in Guadalupe River near Seguin
A dive team this morning recovered the body of a man who went missing in the Guadalupe River on Sunday evening.
Game Warden Kevin Frazier said Rogelio Rodriguez was found about 9:30 a.m. near FM 1117, where he was believed to have gone under.
Rodriguez, who was just days shy of his 35th birthday, was tubing on the river with family when a relative got caught in a whirlpool, said Guadalupe County sheriff's investigator Zachary McBride.
One after another, four relatives tried to rescue the person but became caught in the current, McBride said.
He said Rodriguez, who was wearing jeans and a shirt, was the last one to go in. Relatives said they saw him slip under the water, and he never resurfaced.
Emergency responders rescued everyone else, but couldn't find Rodriguez.
Officials searched the area with a boat until sundown before calling off the search for the night. The search resumed this morning at 8.
Frazier said search crews had difficulty maneuvering the boat Sunday night because of heavy foliage.


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Pro Bono
- What is pro bono work?
The ABA has defined pro bono as legal services provided without fee or expectation of fee to persons of limited means or non-profit, governmental, civic, community, or religious organizations in matters designed primarily to address the needs of persons with limited means. The ABA encourages attorneys to render at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services per year (WSBA encourages 30 hours per year), and contribute financially to organizations that provide legal services to indigent persons.
- I will be working at a private law firm this summer / after law school. How can I continue to engage in public interest work in our community?
Congratulations! Understanding the many ways that public interest work can benefit you and your professional life significantly increases the likelihood that you will have a long and fulfilling legal career. Many attorneys have said that the pro bono work they do is the most rewarding aspect of their professional lives. Some firms have structured pro bono involvement plans, so that is a great first place to look for pro bono opportunities. Other firms prefer that their attorneys work on issues they are passionate about as individuals. If that is the case, Advocate Resource Center is a great pro bono opportunity clearinghouse for Washington State. By selecting the geographic location and substantive area of law that you would like to work in, you can get a listing of organizations that have current pro bono opportunities. If you are looking for pro bono opportunities outside of Washington State, probono.net has the same search format as Advocate Resource Center. Additionally, contacting the local bar association can yield information about formal pro bono programs in the area.
- How can I evaluate a private law firm's commitment to pro bono work?
Assessing a firm's commitment to pro bono work is critical to understanding the firm culture and the value it places on social justice. While law firm websites often note pro bono activities of attorneys, it is sometimes difficult to assess the overall firm commitment and your ability to do pro bono work as a young associate. It is helpful to look at the firm's NALP form to glean information about hours dedicated to pro bono by both associates and partners. The more people that you talk to that are familiar with the firm's pro bono program, the richer your understanding will be about the work your firm engages in. For more information about assessing a firm's commitment to pro bono, please see our pro bono page.


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"This mild Malaysian green curry is delicious served over Thai rice! If a blender is not used, chop ingredients finely and simmer for longer."
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4 slices
fresh ginger root
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1/4 cup
2 stalks
lemon grass, chopped
onions, sliced
3 tablespoons
olive oil
1 dash
crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons
curry powder
2 1/2 cups
cubed firm tofu
1 (14 ounce) can
coconut milk
14 fluid ounces
medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons
1 tablespoon
white sugar
This is a great, easy recipe! Cut open the lemongrass and add the innermost layer to the paste in the food processor. Then, just chop up the tough outer segments into 1-2 inch pieces and throw them in, you can pick them out before serving. Here are my changes, but the recipe as written is certainly not bland and it IS advertised as a mild curry, so it's understood that if you want a spicier dish, kick it up a notch! My additions: I added 1-2 cups of organic pumpkin, but it could be any winter squash. This is a great boost to the color & nutrition of the dish. I increased the cashews to 1/2 cup and added 1 more garlic clove. I used agave instead of sugar, and sauteed the potato & pumpkin first in the oil, curry powder & spice blend. Maybe 10 minutes to bring out the flavor and partially cook the veggies. Then I added everything else, but I cut the coconut milk down to 1/2 can (not my favorite)and increased the water. I also added 1/2 an organic apple, diced, at this point (I used Fuji but it could be any red apple) for a little sweet and balance. Don't leave out the water! This is the most important part! Your curry needs liquid in which to simmer! I even topped off the water a few times, making sure to keep the veggies covered until fully cooked. I also added the juice of a fresh squeezed lime at the end to round out the flavors. Yum!
man, they weren't kidding when they say "mild." the amount of water it calls for totally drowns the flavor out. i ended up adding more curry, sugar, salt, two serrano peppers and about half a cup of peanut butter to compensate. still, though much improved, it did not have the bold flavor i was looking for. if i do try this again, i'll use two cans of coconut milk, no water, and double up on the spices.
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While it smells delicious, unfortunately we found this recipe very bland and unspectacular. I think adding the water takes a good deal of flavor out. Also, be warned that if you use a blender, many of the ingredients don't get blended well since they are too small for the blender to catch- I'd recommend a food processor if you have one.
Surprisingly spicy. May want to tone down if you aren't comfortable with really spicy foods. Even with the spice, it was very good. As always, I baked the tofu first. I like tofu a little crispy.
After reading the reviews of others, I made some changes. To spice it up, I added a dash (or two) of cayenne, and reduced by half the amount of water. I also skipped the white sugar completely. Lastly, I thought it needed some colour and some crunch, so I threw in some raw snow peas in the simmering stage. This is a good dish, and I'll probably make it now and then.
Delicious! Lots of flavor. I used garbanzo beans instead of the potatoes. I will definitely make this again.
We found this recipe to be very flavorful! The one problem I had with it was that the lemongrass never softened. I don't know if I didn't grind it in the food processor long enough or if I didn't simmer it long enough. (I simmered it for an extra 10 minutes.) The next time I make this, I will use only the softest parts of the lemongrass stalks. Also, we used 4 potatoes instead of 2 and only 8 fl. oz of water. It all wouldn't fit in my pan!
I would probably make this again, but without the tofu. I also found that there was too much water, so I boiled it longer and even added a little flour near the end to help it thick more. I used a curry paste from a jar - this added a great deal of flavor and was more authentic than just "plain" curry powder would have been. I did not use the lemongrass. Enjoyed the flavor very much. It was the texture of the tofu that I did not care for.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Mild Coconut Tofu Curry
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 700
** Calories from Fat: 443
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NASA Releases Book About Psychology of Human Spaceflight
WASHINGTON -- NASA's History Program Office is releasing a new book that examines the different psychological factors that affect astronauts during space travel, especially long-duration missions.
The book, "Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective," is a collection of essays from leading space psychologists. They place their recent research in historical context by looking at changes in space missions and psychosocial science over the past 50 years. What makes up the "right stuff" for astronauts has changed as the early space race gave way to international cooperation. Different coping skills and sensibilities are now necessary to communicate across cultural boundaries and deal with interpersonal conflicts.
"The essays give a comprehensive overview of this complex subject, providing novel insights for behavioral researchers and historians alike," NASA's Chief Historian Bill Barry said. "The data is important as we work to send astronauts to Mars, which will mean longer missions without real-time communication with family and friends leading to increased potential psychosocial stresses."
The book's editor, Douglas A. Vakoch, is a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He also is a manager at the SETI Institute.
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Gage's engagement in the program began two years ago during a defining moment marked by tragedy.
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In addition, Gage is a student ambassador for the Second Wind Fund which supports youth at-risk for suicide.
With other students, Gage has put together two fundraisers raising several thousand dollars. Money from those fundraisers helps provide suicide-prevention resources for students who are in crisis.
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Parishes with Slums in Makadara Deanery
St. Mary's Mukuru kwa Njenga
The parish is run by the Holy Ghost Fathers.
Parish priest: Fr. Pat O'Toole - Holy Ghost Fathers
Resident priests: Fr. Alfred Mattei - Holy Ghost Fathers and Fr. Dida - Holy Ghost Fathers
and Fr. John Lange, MaryKnoll Father.
The Parish Church is St. Mary's at Mukuru kwa Njenga.
There are 4 centres or Outstations, each one with a Church: St. Jude at Mukuru kwa Reuben; St. Bakita at Mukuru kwa Njenga; St. Joseph at Mukuru kwa Sinai; St. Monica at Mukuru Lunga-Lunga)
There is a new small center at Changombe (accross the Mombasa Road in Masailand with one small christian community.
Each Center is organized as a parish with the same structures as the parish has. The five Church committees come together in the Parish committee with the Pastoral Team.
Number of Small Christian Communities: 55
The Little Sisters of St. Joseph do Pastoral work in the Mukuru kwa Njenga. Other religious men and women help in different tasks in the parish.
Situation of the parish
St. Mary's parish is situated in the industrial area between the Lunga Lunga Road; Enterprise Road; Airport North Road; Mombasa Road. There are a number of slums in the parish: Mukuru kwa Lunga-Lunga; Mukuru kwa Sinai; Mukuru kwa Reuben; Mukuru kwa Njenga and Mukuru North. There are also a number of states for middle class people and flats for more modest people. The slums have grown during in the last 10 years. As an example Mukuru kwa Njenga has doubled its population, calculated actually at 80,000 people. Reuben has about 30,000 and Lunga Lunga about 50,000. The total population of the parish is nearly half a million persons.
The slums in these area provide most of the workers in this part of the Industrial area.
As all the other Nairobi slums, there are no municipal services: no collection of garbage; lack of infrastructures: roads, water, sanitation... As a result garbage is deposited on streets and when it rains there is stagnant water. The rivers are also pulluted.
The four main roads surrounding the parish that most people have to cross to go to work, cause a number of accidents.
There is a lot of poverty and many abortions among women and girls.
In 1995 the actual parish priest Fr. Pat O'Toole arrived at the place to start a new parish, which started officially in 1996.
The small christian communities (scc) are the strength of the parish. They meet once or twice a week to pray together, read the Word of God, share together their christian life and their problems. They identify the needs of the poor, the sick and those who need assistance. There are different services in each scc: liturgy (preparation of the Parish or Center Liturgies); choirs; care of the sick; catechism; orphans, etc. Regularly the Eucharist is celebrated in the scc (jumuiyas) in the slums.
Every three years the leaders of the scc and of the Centers are chosen. Among the leaders of the scc there are quite a number of women. Each scc sends a representative to the different committees of the Centre or outstation.
The Centres
Each Center has the same structures as the parish does. There is a Justice and Peace Committee that looks after issues of injustices; one or more choirs; catechists and Christian formation for the sacraments; youth groups; women and men's groups; Liturgy committees; and care of the sick and a Development committee and a Church Committee.
In order to create a better knowledge of the different centers, the meetings rotate, and take place in all the Centres. For instance this year the Confirmation for the whole parish took place at Lunga Lunga. The choirs and youth groups also move and go from one to the other Centres.
The Development Committee of the developmental needs of the Church and of the neighbourhood. The Church committee takes care of the finances, the maintenance and the expansion of the buildings, when necessary.
Social Ministry
The parish has a Social worker that collaborates with Fr. John Lange (Maryknoll). They visit the sick and the needy in the different sectors of the parish. The sick receive help for their diet. Each day of the week they visit a different sector, and on Mondays and Tuesdays they remain at the office to serve those who come looking for help. They also help some needy families with school fees for their children.
There us aksi a counselling service for those who need it.
There is a program for the protection of single mothers who are very vulnerable.
Health services
There is a Health Centre at Mukuru. The Loretto Sisters (BVMA) are incharge of the medical, where a doctor comes daily.
The Medical Missionary of Mary has a good clinic in Mukuru kwa Njenga, dealing with preventive medicine and HIV and AIDs. The aim is to educate the people to prevent sickness and to care for a good health.
The Mercy Sisters have a mobile clinic in Reuben.
A "Voluntary Counselling and Testing" (VCT) center and a Health clinic is to be open soon at Mukuru North (St. Bakhita) in containers.
The youth
There are very active groups of youth in all the Centers. Two students from the Salesians come every week-end to each center to take care of the youth. They organize retreat, prayer, adoration, discussion, games, etc.
The deanery has a youth chaplain who organizes formation for the youth. They have their own fund for this formation.
There are also groups of Junior youth and of children. One of the sisters takes care of them and of the groups of girls.
There is also the group of Altar boys (about 60) while the girls have the groups of Children of Mary.
Education and Schools
There are 6 primary schools recognized in the parish, with approximately 1,200 children per school. Each Parish Centre has one school and kwa Njenga has two.
The Mercy sisters are in charge of some of these schools and they run the Mukuru Promotion Centre in South B.
The Catholic Teachers Association takes care of the on-going formation of the teachers. The REAP trains them.
Water and Sanitation
There are very few toilets in most of the slums. Fr. John Lange has helped to build a number of them. They charge a very small fee, so as to maintain them cleam.
Saturdays is "cleaning the village" day. They cut the grass, and try to maintain the slum a bit clean. On the main streets, often the merchants are the ones to clean the street in front of their kiosks.
Development Committee
They buy houses with the money they collect and rent them as an income generating project to have funds for the running of the centers and the parish.
Human Formation
Seminars and pastoral training is organized regularly. The LUMKO teaching is used for the training of the leaders and of the scc.


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