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Abandoned Old Barn
A little like this blog. Well-loved but mostly forgotten.
A little like this blog. Well-loved but mostly forgotten.
I wrote kind of a long post. It was about how great Flickr used to be, and lots other internet nostalgia — Consumating, Upcoming, stuff that just isn't like it used to be. It made me sound like an old fogey. Feel like an old fogey. And really, all I wanted to say was that Upload all to-be-uploaded Flickr photos was on my 2012 New Year's resolutions. I also included a half-apology about posting a New Year's resolution in February. All in all, fairly self-passive-aggressive.
So instead I wrote this. It's about how I think it will be good to just have all my photo backlog uploaded safe, public, and forever. How I can use my DSLR again without such a burden of responsibility. It's about getting my life a little more sorted. And not being such a nostalgia freak, even when the territory get pretty darn nostalgic. Short and sweet.
Alright, yes, I know I'm a little late. I know that I'm so late that there's probably no chance of getting something on this list because there's not enough time to have it shipped from Siberia. But oh well. I'll list them anyway, and if I get one thing listed I'll be surprised and pleased. Just like a real Christmas!
I like small musical instruments, unusual hats (size x-large or large), interesting vinyl records from the 50s and 60s, any sort of animal artwork, toy dinosaurs (and other prehistoric creatures), and cool sunglasses.
Why do I want one of these? They go 'boing boing boyoyoy-wee-ooo-yoing'. I love tiny fun instruments in general. Awhile ago I got a Schylling brand Jew's Harp and it didn't work. At all. Sadface.
One made near the Altai mountains would be awesome. In the words of an ethnologist "the Altai region has perfected this ideophone as far as is humanly possible". One from anywhere in Siberia would be ok, too. But location isn't that important; just thought I'd mention.
A real cordless drill
Look at this one. It has a real battery, different speeds, you don't need a chuck to tighten it, and there's a neat little flashlight that comes on when you use it. This isn't pictured, but it also clicks into place when it's tightened enough.
Just like Pete Goldie's.
Feather comforter, brown (or other non-white color), size: Queen
We've needed a new one for awhile. At this point, our ratty old comforter has more material outside than it does inside. We've determined that having bed linens in white is the fastest way to get them stained, which is why non-white.
Just a Microphone Stand
We do a radio show. Sometimes we record from home, but it's really difficult because we don't have one of these. Simpler would be better. Not too heavy. Just, you know, a mic stand.
An Orange Public M8 from Public Bicycles
Yeah, let's be serious, I don't really expect anyone to get me a $1000 bicycle. But my old bike is a P.O.S. and borrowing my mom's Huffy is getting old.
I like the Mixte frame of this, and I appreciate the number of gears. I really appreciate that it's advertised as "suitable for all cities, even for the hills of San Francisco." And, of course… I love the color.
Not to say that if there were a similar one on sale in a different color that I'd be at all disappointed.
A Pair of Socks with Sharks on them that are Eating my Feet
Thanks Lauren!
Well, hm. This is sort of embarrassing. Did any of you read that post I made back in November, about my upcoming website redesign? I was so excited. So eager. So naïve.
So… if you hadn't noticed by now, it's been awhile since then. Most elements of my design were actually implemented; others were forgotten as life went on (as it tends to). So I've decided that good enough is good enough — as usual. I seem to be growing more practical and less apologetic in my old age. At least as far as apologizing for personal web designs done in my free time as a hobby, skill-building exercise, and meditation on imperfectness.
Anyways. This is the New Stuff:
And this is the Broken Stuff:
Comment below and let me know what you think!
Religiously, I tune and tweak. I intuit and poke. A new Glot design is in the works.
Since November. Drew it on the 20th, here it is:
There's nothing wrong with it yet. It's still in that wonderful stage where nothing is broken, per se, just not gotten-to yet. But why do it in the first place?
Well, it's exquisite process of brain-development and creative excercise and human development. I set out to learn things sometimes, then I learn them. This time it was CSS3 and HTML5 and some Javascript. Hopefully, maybe, possibly, that pays off some day.
Very little is started, but one interesting thing I'm adding is more pictures. Below is an image from my WeHeartIt feed, which will automatically be displayed in the sidebar (just like this!):
Nifty, huh? Back to work.
You know how I salute people sometimes? I do it because it's as an easy, well-understood respect gesture. It's simple and effective. I've been doing it for years, ever since my ill-fated job as a door-to-door salesman in Australia. Well, Australia is different from either Bulgaria or Serbia where people are rather distrustful of the military. So when I was there this September my saluting trick didn't work so well, but I kept doing it. Out of habit.
But I have other bad habits. One of them is putting a lot of work into an interesting creative project for a month and then forgetting about it. But that's more of a personality flaw and not the message I'm here to get across.
Similar to my habit of saluting even when I know it's stupid, I call people sir and ma'am. Why? Because it's formal and therefore I can subvert it. See, cause I don't have a real job in business or customer service, or something. So it's ironic when I say it informally… right? Unfortunately, it's also stupid.
Which is why when I was working the door at Bad Movie Night on Sunday and used ma'am, I was informed by an annoyed and emphatic miss that it should only be used for married women. Sorry, miss, and semantic distinction acknowledged. So with the next chance I get to fix it I did — by using "sir" instead. This also happened to be rather stupid because the next person was female, which, you know, I knew. Needless to say, this didn't go over well either. Neither, I think, did my haphazard explanation of the problematic semantics behind "miss" and "ma'am." Although happy to correct the error, I think next time I need to focus more on the apologizing and less on the confusing grammar. If the lady in question ever finds herself reading this, here it is more eloquently: I'm sorry to have klutzed my way into gender confusion; I can see how I might present myself like a clueless schmuck, and maybe I am, but either way I hope it won't upset you in future. Sorry for the megillah and also for the Yiddish.
I could just change my habit to avoid gender-based titles entirely, and that's what I'm considering. Seems perfectly sensible, all things considered. I just need something more fun than "the party of the second part."
Hear ye hear ye,
let it be know that Robert John La Londe-Berg is officially changing his name to Orin Robertjohn Zebest, that he is getting married to Lynae Ariadne Zebest, and that it's happening tomorrow. It's an ocassion which requires marking and here it is marked. Many readers will be coming, many will not, yet it's worth thanking each and every one of you. Thanks, and wish me best for the future. It's been a long time coming.
Background: I sent this letter to Constantin Films, creators of the film "Downfall" (a.k.a. "Der Untergang") after a string of DMCA takedowns on April 20th, 2010, directed at many popular "Hitler Finds Out…" parodies. The videos were written about in the New York Times and even the director has said that he likes the videos. It's unclear what made them act now when there are literally thousands of parodies and the meme is firmly established in Internet culture.
I wish to address your company regarding its recent DMCA takedown notices of "Downfall" parody videos on YouTube.
First of all, I want to say that there is a paper-thin legal justification for these acts and you should be ashamed for censoring free expression. These videos clearly come under U.S. copyright's Fair Use provisions. It does not matter if the original film was made in Germany, or that the content used does indeed belong to you, the fact that they parody the original film means they are 100% protected in the United States. You filed takedowns through the American DMCA system and you've abused that system.
Second of all, this is an impossibly bad business decision. The great majority of these videos show the same exact clip of the film, and in no way discourage people from seeing the rest of the film. Quite the opposite — it should be obvious to any marketer that these videos were a vast resource of free advertising that strongly contributed to the interest in the film. Destroying that advertising, and angering legions of people at the same time, is preposterously stupid.
Lastly, and perhaps most important, there are unfortunate symbolic consequences. I must assume — since legal and business motivations are unlikely — that your lamentable decision was based on personal sensibilities. Certainly I might understand how a German company could be sensitive about clips making light of Hitler. However, not everyone shares your apparent feeling that portrayals of Hitler should be sacrosanct in seriousness. There are many who feel that videos like the ones you've had removed rob Hitler of some lingering symbolic power, and, further, that returning that power is most certainly an awful idea. I think you would agree that April 20th, Hitler's birthday, was a very regrettable day for many of these takedowns to occur.
I have referred many YouTube parody posters to a video by EFF chairman Brad Templeton, and informed them that they can rightfully dispute such DMCA requests. I will be asking others not to buy or rent any films made or distributed by your company. I will also likely encourage or help people download "Der Untergang" for free if they ever wish to see it.
I urge you to reconsider your recent actions and, further, to make amends to these legitimate creators. If I were you, I would apologize privately after retracting all claims against parodies. A press release would be more expedient, but would attract more attention than I'm sure you want. Regardless of how you choose to act, please understand this — people are upset with your actions, and their concerns should be addressed.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Everyone needs an icon these days. I'm sure that you probably have a digital camera, that you could probably take a picture of yourself and crop it into a square and upload it. Sure. But it probably won't look good small, it may not be very recognizable, and it could even be boring. Pictures of things you like can be a better idea, but no one should need to hide behind pretty flowers because they're afraid of how the light will cast their face (unless that's the mystique, I suppose). I've always favored showing my face — there's something open and honest to it, and it always seemed simpler anyways. So I figured out a way to show my face in an identifiable, personal, stylish, not-boring way. This is my method using Photoshop CS4, but the principles are the same in any image-editing program.
It's easy and fun to play with the outline and experiment with all the different things you can do. You'll discover there are all sorts of cool things one can put on a face. To conclude, here's a collection of what you can create with this technique:


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Experimenting with editors for some years now. (mostly building maps for multiplayer). Well to be honest my first editor was "sim city" (I know its a game). Advancing I released a campaign and multiplayer levels for "sudden strike RW" (I'm afraid these resources are lost). Next map I released was for warcraft 3 (if you are interested I'll look it up and upload it here). Finally I created my first mod, simply because I made multiplayer-maps for BK2 and found out that the reinforcements are controlled by the game. So I started my first mod.
a map for BK2
a bit unballanced and key points are hard to repair, but can be fun to play!

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Pet Naturals of Vermont Breath Bites Dog Chews, 1.15-oz bag, 21-count
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Put a fresh spin on doggie breath & fecal odor! BREATH BITES combines specific factors that help to improve fecal quality, clean the blood, reduce the frequency of flatulence, and freshen breath. What makes chicken liver flavored BREATH BITES unique is the inclusion of the Champex brand Champignon Mushroom which has been extensively studied for its ability to suppress odor causing chemicals in the intestines. These tasty chicken liver flavored chews are suitable for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages.
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- Spirulina is a very good source of chlorophyll, a biomolecule that helps clean the body of toxins with a beneficial deodorizing effect
- Parsley is an excellent source of chlorophyll
- Champignon Mushroom Extract (ChampexTM brand) has been studied extensively for its ability to reduce odors and improve intestinal conditions. It has been shown to stop foul breath at the source in the intestines. ChampexTM attacks foul breath and body odors where they originate, supporting and maintaining a clean condition within the intestines by suppressing the generation of foul chemicals
- Yucca Schidigera Extract has been shown to reduce the intensity of fecal odor in dogs by either altering the production or decreasing availability of hydrogen sulfide
- Cinnamon Powder supports a healthy bacterial balance in the mouth
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Brewers yeast, canola oil, chicken liver flavor, citric acid, glycerin, mixed tocopherols, proprietary blend (maltodextrin, sodium alginate, and calcium sulfate), propionic acid, rosemary extract, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin, vegetable oil
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 12 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by conniemarieD Better Dog Breath Thelma, our 3 year old Chihuahua came to us last spring with godawful dog breath. Her previous owner said she had always been that way. Since she is only 8 1/2 lbs., I started her out on 1/3 of a chew daily. That improved her breath somewhat, but now we are up to 1/2 of a chew and her breath has improved dramatically! Still not pristine, but I can tolerate having her near my face now without gagging. Don't know if her stomach will tolerate a full chew, but there has been such an improvement that I might try it. I definitely recommend this product. December 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MELNELYNN Breath-buster! When I first opened the bag, I was leery on how well this product would work. It sure did not smell like it would improve breath! Boy, was I wrong! This had a major improvement on my dog's breath! He loves his "treats" and I love how I can now tolerate his face beingnear mine! Now it just needs to come in a bigger bag! March 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by TomJ Gas B Gone We have a Pug and a Boston Terrier with nasty gas. These have greatly reduced the smell. We give half to each dog and they work great. February 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Georgia1 Breath bites Three or my four dogs love them. I am always looking for something to help keep teeth clean. February 17, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Alan Could be good for bigger dogs I tried this on my 10lb chihuahua and it seemed to bother her stomach. The instructions say 1 chew per 50lbs of dog. I think it's too strong for her. Wish they made a small dog version, I would try it. Should be helpful on bigger dogs. February 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Csimone1 No More Doggie Bad Breath I absolutely love these treats they remove doggie bad breath and she loves them… I've tried other treats and I finally have a Winner. June 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by catygirl excellent! My Stella loves these! It has made a difference not only in her breath, but those offending toots of hers don't smell as bad either! January 24, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by mm12 too small The package size too small for the price. Dog liked them, but I didn't notice any benefits. December 15, 2013


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This position serves as a Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer (FAFMO) with responsibility for assisting the FFMO to provide leadership and program direction for the unit's fire and aviation management programs. Responsible to assist with coordinating the development of short and long-range fire management programs, fire management activities on the unit, and integrating the units fire management program with other disciplines.
This position is being concurrently announced under USDA Demonstration Project procedures (open to US Citizens) under announcement number OCR14-301-FAFMO(H)-11/12DP. Current or former Federal employees and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to this Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement.
This is a continuously open vacancy announcement for one or more locations throughout the Forest Service. The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual unit's needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants will be notified via e-mail reminding them to re-certify their application every 60 days.
This position has been identified under the Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. FS-FPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications to be considered eligible for this position. For further information: http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov/standard/electronicver/electronic.htm
- Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
- Must meet FS-FPM qualifications.
- Secondary firefighter retirement covered position.
- Position requires a Work Capacity Test (WCT).
- Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
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EU finance ministers took a key step Tuesday towards a 'Banking Union,' the new regulatory framework meant to prevent any repeat of the financial meltdown which plunged Europe into crisis.
Ministerial approval of the Single Supervisory Mechanism, "the first pillar of Banking Union ... is a momentous step," EU Financial Markets Commissioner Michel Barnier said.
It is "the start of a new era for the supervision of Eurozone banks," Barnier said.
The SSM, 13 months in the making, will come into force in one year's time, in accordance with EU practice.
It was originally supposed to start early next year but the timetable slipped amid sharp differences over its precise role and especially over how it would relate to non-euro EU countries.
Non-euro Britain led the doubters given concerns over London's future as one of the world's most important financial markets.
Britain, in part reflecting London's global role, is home to the European Banking Authority, which is supposed to draft the rules for all banks in the EU while the SSM is to be run by the Frankfurt-based European Central Bank.
To ensure that the 17 eurozone members do not out-vote the 11 non-euro members also grouped in the EBA, London got agreement in December that there would have to be a "double majority" in both camps for any action.
This understanding, which offers Britain a virtual veto, was confirmed again in talks this week, clearing the way for the SSM.
"The UK continues to support Banking Union and welcomes today's final agreement," a British statement said.
As well as helping stabilise the euro, it also crucially "puts in place strong protection for those member states not taking part," it added.
---- Next steps to Banking Union ----
The SSM agreed Tuesday is to be complemented by a Single Resolution Mechanism to close failing banks and a deposit guarantee regime to protect savers.
Combined, this will provide a unified regulatory framework intended to prevent taxpayers from paying for disastrously expensive bank bailouts which led to years of austerity and recession in the eurozone.
The resolution mechanism however is proving even more controversial than the SSM.
While Barnier said he hoped to get political agreement on resolution by year-end, many member states including powerhouse Germany are reluctant to cede control of their banks and are concerned about the scheme's expense.
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble was notably restrained.
"We have made a step forward by deciding -- probably -- the legal basis for the SSM," Schaeuble said.
"Now we have to make sure to decide on the other legal issues as soon as possible," he said.
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Dutch finance minister and head of the group of 17 eurozone finance ministers, said "some countries are still debating about the legal base (of the SRM) so I have to convince them or find another solution."
As the debate twists and turns, an immediate practical issue concerns "backstop arrangements" to pay for potential bank closures until the SRM begins its work, most likely in several years.
One option being discussed is to tap the European Stability Mechanism, the 500-billion-euro eurozone bailout fund which has been used to help Spanish banks.
However, it is unclear how this would work in practice and especially if a member state seeking such ESM help would also have to accept tough economic policy conditions as in the full debt bailouts accorded Greece, Cyprus, Ireland and Portugal.
Sweden's Anders Borg said ministers "first and foremost must clarify backstops" before the ECB completes tough asset tests on the banks next year to pave the way for the SSM to begin its work.
The stress tests, which are supposed to be much tougher than previous reviews, should give a clear indication of whether European lenders need fresh capital.
If they do, new rules agreed at the height of the eurozone debt crisis require governments to progressively 'bail-in' private creditors and uninsured larger depositors.
If that is not enough, then state aid is the next option while the bailout fund is also another possibility.
"Many challenges lie ahead but I am confident that (Banking Union) will succeed," Barnier said.


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Phoenix Rising by queenofeaglesWatch
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My entry for the mythical creatures T-shirt contest, a rising phoenix.
Voting starts the 25th of July 2012, thank you if you vote for me. (The only thing you have to do is click: I want this. You can still vote on others too, so don't be afraid to vote.)
Voting starts the 25th of July 2012, thank you if you vote for me. (The only thing you have to do is click: I want this. You can still vote on others too, so don't be afraid to vote.)
Dang! Spectacular design!
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Gorgeous detailing
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I really like the detail on the feathers.
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Beautiful and ...voted!!
At first glance, it looks like a moth, which is a pretty cool effect. Was that intentional or just how it worked out?
Thanks for the comment! hehe, no, I did not intend to make it look like a moth, only that it is a bit v-shaped and symmetrical. But I can see a moth in it now you've mentioned it
This is spectacular! No, that's just not enough, really.
I wish you luck. Check mine and see if you like it.
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Voted. Pretty nice, love the details. How was this created ? Program etc ?
Thanks for the vote! I first made a pencil sketch and scanned it, so I could finish it into photoshop (elements 5.0 version... hehe, a bit old XD) I could only use 5 colours, that was part of the competition rules, so I used the darkest colour of red to draw over the lines from the pencil sketch and the other four to colour the rest of the pic and create highlights. It was a process of trial and error, because I always blend colours (and create many different colours that way) and that was not possible now, 5 colours is so few :S but it turned out pretty well, I think
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Zhang, 13, at the time, finished runner-up at the junior level, which is not a bad considering Tara Lipinski finished second as a junior to Sydne Vogel in 1995. (We all know how Lipinski's career turned out.)
Even though Zhang and 2007 U.S. junior champion Mirai Nagasu competed early in the week, they became a hot topic of conversation. Their performances were so extraordinary that they were featured in the television broadcast, a spot usually reserved only for senior skaters.
"There's our future rivalry," U.S. Figure Skating President Ron Hershberger said back then. "They are what our future needs to be."
Zhang, now a worldly 15, has done a lot of growing up since then.
Read all about the maturation of Caroline Zhang in the January issue of SKATING.
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More than 300 figure skaters from around the United States ventured to Lake Placid, N.Y., Dec. 8-13 to brave the single-digit temperatures and compete at the 2009 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships in search of a title or medal.
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This pecan bar recipe won first place at a cookie contest held where I work. These rich bars really capture the flavor of pecan pie. —Emma Manning, Crossett, Arkansas
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
- In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
- Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.
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This course focuses on domestic environmental law and, in particular, on federal law rather than state law. The diverse and technical nature of modern environmental law is such that, in practice, lawyers often specialize in very narrow areas. Nevertheless, the same or similar moral, scientific, and policy arguments familiar to one area of the law are found in many of the others and similar regulatory approaches have been adopted or proposed for adoption to deal with very different types of environmental hazards. This course will focus its attention on the Clean Air and Water Acts, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and wetland protection, with passing coverage of various federal public land management statutes. We will explore the basic regulatory and non-regulatory approaches currently in place, including market-based systems to achieve better environmental quality, as well as proposals for changes to those approaches. The course will also examine current developments in environmental law, including proposed regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act and recently adopted rules defining federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. While administrative law is obviously relevant to much of environmental law given the fact that it is agencies which make and administer the law involved, the course will offer students an overview of administrative law principles which will be sufficient background for the purposes of this course.
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19 FLRA No. 42 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency and NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FIELD LABOR LOCALS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO Union Case No. 0-AR-894 DECISION This case is before the Authority on exceptions to the award of Arbitrator David Goodman filed by the Agency pursuant to section 7122(a) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute and Part 2425 of the Authority's Rules and Regulations. The grievance in this case alleged that the Agency violated the parties' collective bargaining agreement by denying the requests of the grievants for hazardous duty pay. The claims of the grievants arose out of their inspection of an explosives plant which manufacturers pentaerythrital tetranitrate (PETN), a high explosive, in their capacity as industrial hygienists. In resolving the dispute presented for arbitration, the Arbitrator examined the legislative history and the provisions of the Hazardous Duty Pay Act, 5 U.S.C. 5545, and the implementing regulations, 5 C.F.R. 550.901 et seq., Appendix A to 5 CFR 550 (Schedule of Pay Differentials Authorized for Irregular to Intermittent Hazardous Duty), and Appendix E (Background Information on Appendix A to Part 550) of FPM Supplement 990-2. He noted that the Act imposes two requirements that must be met for an award of hazard differential pay: (1) the hazardous duty assigned to and performed by the employee must be irregular or intermittent duty which is not usually involved in carrying out the duties of the employee's position; and (2) the hazardous duty has not been taken into account in establishing the grade classification of the employee's position. As to the first requirement, the Arbitrator found that since this was the grievants' first inspection of an explosives plant in several years each of employment and since there was no evidence to show any other industrial hygienist in the grievants' Region had inspected an explosives facility, there was no dispute that inspection of the facility was not performed with sufficient regularity to exclude the inspection from the coverage of the Act. The Arbitrator concluded that the inspection was, in the words of the Act, "irregular or intermittent." The Arbitrator then addressed whether the inspection presented an unusual physical hardship or hazard. The Arbitrator found that PETN qualifies as an unstable and highly sensitive explosive under Appendix A. Further in that regard, the Arbitrator found, contrary to the Agency's argument, that the duties enumerated in Appendix E are not exhaustive and that inspection of the facility where PETN is manufactured constituted performance of a hazardous duty as defined in 5 C.F.R. 550.902(d), i.e., "a duty performed under circumstances in which an accident could result in serious injury or death. . . . " Accordingly, the Arbitrator concluded that the inspection satisfied the first requirement for entitlement to hazard differential pay. In determining whether the inspection satisfied the second requirement, the Arbitrator framed the issue as whether the unusual hazard present in the inspection of the facility was an element in fixing the grade of the grievants' positions. The Agency argued before the Arbitrator that assuming an unusual hazard was present, the grievants were not entitled to hazard differential pay because the various factors utilized in the classification of the positions included sufficient consideration of the hazards faced in the inspection of an explosives manufacturing facility. In resolving this issue, the Arbitrator considered the relevant factors in the grievants' position description and focused on the work environment factor which was argued to encompass the disputed hazard. In rejecting the Agency's argument that the work environment factor encompassed the disputed hazard, the Arbitrator concluded that while potential hazards to be faced by an industrial hygienist are considered in the classification, at the grievants' level the envisioned hazards are those in which protective equipment or clothing would prove adequate if a mishap occurred during an inspection and not inspections of hazardous situations involving explosives and incendiary materials, particularly since an inspection involving such materials is specifically enumerated as a factor in the classification of the next higher grade industrial hygienist. The Arbitrator concluded that an inspection of this type had not been taken into account in establishing the grievants' grade classifications. Accordingly, the Arbitrator found that the Agency had violated the parties' collective bargaining agreement by its refusal to pay the grievants hazardous duty pay and, as his award, sustained the grievance and ordered the grievants to be paid hazardous duty pay for their inspection of the explosives facility. In its exceptions, the Agency contends that the award is contrary to law, rule and regulation. Specifically, the Agency contends the award is contrary to the Hazardous Duty Pay Act and its implementing regulations as cited above, and the Classification Act, 5 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 5 C.F.R. 511 et seq. In support of its exceptions, the Agency reiterates many of the arguments made before the Arbitrator. The Agency argues that it appropriately considered the degree of hazard involved in performance of the disputed duties in classifying the grievants' positions and, therefore, that the hazard pay differential does not apply. The Agency further argues that the Arbitrator failed to consider certain classification standards which took into account the hazards faced by the grievants and instead found only the work environment factor to be relevant. The Agency also asserts that the Arbitrator erred when he did not accept the testimony of an expert witness that the grievants' positions were classified with full consideration under the Hazardous Duty Pay Act for their potential exposure. Upon careful consideration of the Agency's arguments and the record in this case, the Authority concludes that the Agency has failed to establish that the award is in any manner contrary to law, rule or regulation. Thus, the Authority finds, contrary to the Agency's contention, that the Arbitrator correctly recognized and applied the statutory and regulatory requirements for an award of hazard pay differential. In this regard, as previously stated, the Arbitrator considered the relevant factors of the grievants' position descriptions and found the work environment factor to encompass the degree of potential exposure. Based on his examination of the grievants' position descriptions as well as the position description of the next higher level, and consideration of the testimony of the witnesses before him, the Arbitrator found as a matter of fact that the hazard faced by the grievants in their inspection of the explosives facility was not considered in classifying the grade of their positions. A


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|This paper uses hospital separation abstracts to assess trends in acute care hospital utilization in British Columbia over the first 18 years of publicly funded health insurance in the province. Between 1969 and fiscal year 1987-88, the overall separation rate decreased by 16%, accompanied by a 23% decrease in average length of stay. For the elderly, the separation rate increased by 14% and three quarter of this increase was for surgical procedures, mostly new high-technology procedures. For the nonelderly, separation rates decreased by 25%. Lengths of stay decreased in both age groups. Over the last two decades overall separation rates in British Columbia were higher than or equal to separation rates in the United States, and lengths of stay were consistently higher in British Columbia. Since access to hospitals by the elderly is similar in the two countries, lower hospital costs in Canada result from factors other than lower overall hospital utilization or decreased access for the elderly.
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Acute care hospital utilization under Canadian national health insurance: the British Columbia experience from 1969 to 1988
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Short Course International Postgraduate Course Plant Breeding
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The next international postgraduat course Plant Breeding starts in January 2012.
The international plant breeding sector is facing the challenge to guarantee sufficient supply of academically trained plant breeders for the coming decennia. The number of graduates with a specialization in plant breeding has decreased in the last decennia. High potentials with a degree in (other) life sciences have been welcomed in the breeding industry. Consequently, there is a high demand for additional academic training. The International Postgraduate Course Plant Breeding now enables professional plant breeders and researchers to upgrade their knowledge in parallel with their current career. It is aimed to add academic knowledge to the professional experience of plant breeders worldwide.
The course consists of 6 sessions of 1 week in the period January 2010 until October 2011. In between sessions, participants are expected to perform self-study and work on specific assignments. After completing the course, participants will receive a certificate.
Following on the International Postgraduate Course Plant Breeding it is possible to continue with the MSc Plant Sciences, specialization Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources. Based on successful completion of the postgraduate course, exemptions for parts of the MSc-curriculum can be granted on an individual basis.
The development of this course was made possible by the Technological Top Institute Green Genetics. The mission of TTI GG is strengthening the knowledge base of the Dutch plant breeding and propagation industry. Through closer cooperation with research and education institutions, the sector seeks to improve the knowledge infrastructure and promote capacity building.
The expertise group Wageningen UR Plant Breeding is a cooperation between the Laboratory of Plant Breeding and the group Biodiversity and Breeding of Plant Research International. Wageningen UR Plant Breeding is involved in education, research and consultation in the field of plant breeding in the broadest sense.
The next international postgraduat course Plant Breeding starts in January 2012.
Wageningen, The Netherlands, 6 sessions in 2010 and 2011
Session 1 January 18 - 22, 2010
Theme: Plant breeding and selection I: basic principles and simple traits
Special case: Plant breeding all over the world, with reports made by participants
Theme: Plant breeding and selection II: more complex methods and quantitative traits
Special case: Molecular markers: application in working lecture using software programmes.
Theme: Breeding for Resistance and Quality
Special case: breeding for abiotic stress resistance.
Theme: Genotype x Environment Interactions: including genomics and metabolomics
Special case: Data handling and hands on training
Theme: Biotechnology, including seed technology and GMO´s
Special case: Intellectual property rights incl. variety protection and breeders rights
Final session: Integrating all knowledge to set up and assess a breeding programme
Group assignment with case studies in different crops
Leading instructor is Prof.dr. Richard Visser of Wageningen UR Plant Breeding. Specific subjects will be taught by staff of Wageningen UR Plant Breeding and other chair groups of Wageningen University and Research Center
This course is intended for people with a Bachelor or Master degree, who are working in the field of plant breeding and who need more theoretical background on plant breeding.
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"Islamists are people who know God well and whatever their program or agenda, they will surely do the right thing," said Giza voter Mohammed Rida, a retired company manager.
Some worry that the competition between Islamist parties will lead to too much focus on religious issues at the expense of more pressing . Some analysts say the Salafis will pull the Muslim Brotherhood in a more conservative direction by forcing discussions of Islamic law.
Many polling stations drew lines with hundreds of people early Wednesday. Voters marked paper ballots and dipped their fingers in purple ink to prevent double voting.
Some of those worried about the growing clout of Islamists turned out to support the liberals.
"I was worried about all their statements about sex segregation, tourism and beaches," said Giza voter Omniya Fikry, referring to statements by some Islamist politicians that they will seek to ban alcohol and skimpy beachwear. Continued unrest since Mubarak's ouster has harmed tourism, a critical income generator, and some analysts are now warning the economy is near collapse.
"Tourism has already been battered and their statements are making it worse," Fikry said.
Liberal parties performed poorly in the first round, with the liberal Egyptian Bloc coming in a distant third with nine percent.
For round two, liberals have vowed to beef up their presence near voting stations to ensure that Islamist parties are not violating the legal ban on campaigning on election days.
The election commission has said that this time it will monitor polling stations for violations.
Final results for 150 seats from the first round have been announced. The second round, which ends Tuesday, will decide 180 seats in the 498-seat People's Assembly, the parliament's lower house.
The second round runs for two days through Thursday. The final stage is Jan. 3-4. Rounds are divided up by province, with nine of the 27 provinces voting in each round.
It remains unclear what powers the new parliament, expected to be seated in March, will have.
In theory, it is supposed to form a 100-member assembly to write a new constitution. But the military council that has ruled since Mubarak's fall says the parliament will not be representative of all of Egypt, and should not have sole power over the drafting of the constitution. Last week, the military appointed a 30-member council to oversee the process.
The Muslim Brotherhood has refused to participate in the council and is pushing for a stronger role for parliament.
Since taking power, the military has sought to protect and expand its special place in the Egyptian state, saying at one point that it would choose four-fifths of the members of the constitutional committee. It is also trying to protect its budget from oversight by a civilian body.
Nearly 19 million of Egypt's 50 million eligible voters can participate in the second round.
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Results with Rituxan
Rituxan, in combination with glucocorticoids, is the only FDA-approved induction therapy for adults with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA). Talk with your doctor to see if Rituxan may be right for you.
Rituxan, in combination with glucocorticoids, can help put GPA and MPA into complete remission*
The Rituximab in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (RAVE) trial was conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Immune Tolerance Network with support from Genentech and Biogen Idec. The goal of the trial was to see if Rituxan in combination with glucocorticoids worked as well as cyclophosphamide in bringing on complete remission at 6 months in adults with GPA and MPA.
The RAVE trial showed that 64% of people taking Rituxan and glucocorticoids achieved complete remission at 6 months compared with 53% of patients taking cyclophosphamide (control group). Also, 38% of people in the Rituxan group maintained complete remission at 18 months following the single course of Rituxan compared with 31% of those taking cyclophosphamide. The study also showed that there were no major differences between the overall side effects of Rituxan and cyclophosphamide followed by azathioprine. Talk to your doctor to learn more about these results and if Rituxan may be right for you.
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Rituxan can cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:
- Infusion reactions—infusion reactions are the most common side effect of Rituxan treatment. Serious infusion reactions can happen during your infusion or within 24 hours after your infusion
- Severe skin and mouth reactions—painful sores or ulcers on your skin, lips, or in your mouth; blisters; peeling skin; rash; or small, pus-filled blisters
- Return of hepatitis B virus (HBV)—if you previously had hepatitis B, Rituxan can cause the disease to become an active infection again, even if you are not showing any symptoms
- PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy)—a rare but serious brain infection caused by the JC virus
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Ka awa Loa Plantation GuesthouseUnited StatesHawaiiCaptain Cook
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Ka'awa Loa Plantation is a Bed and Breakfast and start-up coffee farm located directly above Kealakekua Bay in the heart of Coffee Country on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Translation of relative in Spanish:
- pariente (masculine or feminine)friends and relatives
pariente, (-ta) (masculine, feminine)
familiar (masculine)parientes or familiares y amigosa close o near/distant relativeun pariente or un familiar cercano/lejano
- 1 1.1 (comparative) we must consider the relative merits of both systemsdebemos comparar los pros y los contras de ambos sistemas1.2 (not absolute) with relative safetycon relativa seguridadit's all relative, everything's relativetodo es relativoExample sentences1.3 (Meteorology, Physics, Technology)
Example sentences1.4relative to
- The distinction between absolute and relative gaps becomes important when comparisons are made over time.
- We computed the absolute and relative risks to evaluate the impact of the time of birth on the risk of infant and early neonatal mortality and early neonatal mortality related to asphyxia.
- For example, since the supply of natural scenery is fixed it is relative rather than absolute wealth and income that counts.
(in relation to) en relación con
- However, relative cost effectiveness is considered the most important criterion.
- Most plants contain several pigments, whose relative proportions may vary considerably, producing colours which differ noticeably from each other.
- In much of the early work (and a good deal of the later), the relative proportions of the collaged source material were left largely unchanged.
con relación a(compared to) en comparación contheir positions relative to each othersus posiciones relativas
- 2 (relevant) [formal] (predicative) to be relative
tosomethingconcernir aalgo [formal]Example sentences
- The war prompted the navy to assign relative rank to nurses on 1 July 1942.
- In all of the above cases the question of relative rank was irrelevant to the question of a legal marriage, but both parties did admit a disparity.
- The change was likely made to avoid confusion over relative rank in NATO forces.
- 3 3.1 (Linguistics)(pronoun)a relative clause
relativouna (oración) subordinada relativa or de relativoExample sentences
Example sentences3.2 (Music)
- The other personal relative pronoun, who, doesn't seem to be affected nearly as much.
- Secondly, the relative pronoun has an antecedent in the poem, albeit divided from it by a colon.
- A contrast of personal and non-personal is also found with the relative pronouns who/whom versus which.
Example sentences
- In addition, accusative case on who does not typically survive when the word is shunted to the beginning of an interrogative or relative clause.
- Sentences in which the grammatical role of a noun phrase is the same in the main clause and the relative clause seem to be easier to process.
- Well, toward the end of the third clause within this tripartite relative clause we find the following sequence of words.
- This piece will give the teacher a chance to review parallel and relative major/minor keys along with primary chord progressions.
- The key of the second group is usually the dominant for movements in the major and the relative major for movements in the minor, though other keys may be used.
- The premise is that the major key always prevails and all minor keys should be sung in terms of the relative major.
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Ringeet Vally Ropeway of Darjeeling
The rope way was started in 1968 by the forest development department and comprised only a single car which ran one way. Later, it was upgraded to 16 cars and went to and fro. From an elevation of 2,134 m (7,001 ft) in Darjeeling's North Point (Singamari), this bicable ropeway descended to 244 m (801 ft) at Singla on the banks of the Ramman river, which with Little Rangeet river, meets the Great Rangeet. Stopping at Tukver, Burnesbeg and Singla tea estates, it took 45 minutes to reach Singla Bazar, 8 km away. The rope way passed over dense forests, mountain ridges, water falls, flowing rivers, green valleys and tea gardens.
The Great Rangeet flows from the glacial elevation of Kabru, in the lower regions of the Kanchenjunga, meeting first the Ramman and then the Little Rangeet further down. Singla offers is a fascinating view of the lovely valleys of these two streams. The Little Rangeet flows across the lush green Bijanbari valley. While the Little Rangeet is overflowing with trout, the valley has wildlife, flowers and butterflies.
The passenger rope way was operated as a joint venture of the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation and the Conveyor and Rope way Services Private Ltd. It had been revamped in 1988.
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Himalayan Mounteneering Institute
This is a must visit place while in Darjeeling. Situated near Darjeeling Zoo,this is one of the most visited spot in Darjeeling. This institute was created by the late Tenzing Norgay. He was a Sherpa who climbed the Mount Everest on 29th of may 1953 with Sir Edmund Hillary. All the equipments used in that climb are still a highlight in that institute.
They also impart training by highly qualified climbers on Rock Climbing ( I did that too!), mountain climbing, trekking but their main specialty is climbing very high and difficult mountains.
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
The Observatory Hill or The Mall
Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Magnificent views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal. Two important arteries of the town, Nehru Road and Bhanubhakta Sarani, meet at Chowrasta.
Chowrasta and The Mall around Observatory Hill are the main centres of tourist attraction in Darjeeling. They spread on hill slopes at an altitude of 2,134 metres (7,000 feet). In clear weather, one can see Mount Kanchenjungha and twelve other peaks, all above 20,000 feet.The view is clear during October to November. At other times of the year, it is a matter of luck, with clouds engulfing the entire area and some portions of the view available at opportune moments.
In spite of the high tourist flow, The Mall is the cleanest area in Darjeeling. Apart from the mountain views, tourists flock to the Chowrasta for pony rides (mostly by children) and collecting souvenirs. There are benches for tourists to sit and enjoy the "show". Vehicles are not allowed in The Mall, except for a small stretch near Raj Bhavan and Windamere Hotel.
The place if full of locals and tourists as well throughout the day. There are several family owned shops here since British days selling Tea, Souvenir, paintings or handicrafts. You may buy Darjeeling souvenirs from mone of these shops.
- Eco-Tourism
- Family Travel
The Mahakal Temple
Just up the Mall the temple of Mahakal ( Lord Shiva) is very sacred place for the locals and tourists as well. This place is visited by many throughout the day! We sat here on the New Year's Eve of 2001 ( 1st January). We also offered our prayers to Lord Shiva.
Rising abruptly from Chowrasta is the hilltop. Situated atop is the ancient temple of Mahakal, a form of Lord Shiva. There is a cave sacred to worshipers in the temple. In Sanskrit, the word "Durjay Ling", means "Shiva of invincible prowess, who rules the Himalayas." There is a suggestion that the name Darjeeling could have emanated from this name. The place where the Mahakal Temple stands was once occupied by the Buddhist monastery. It is still a place of great sanctity for the Bhutias. Bells ring in the midst of fluttering flags, which are used to pray in the shrine. Monkeys are seen in plenty at the Observatory Hill.
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
Darjeeling Zoo.
A zoo was established on August 14, 1958 in the Birch Hill neighbourhood of Darjeeling under the Department of Education of the Government of West Bengal with a goal to study and preserve Himalayan fauna. Its first Director and founder was Dilip Kumar Dey. Mr. Dey, who belonged to the Indian Forest Service was on deputation to the Department of Education for the express purpose of establishing a high-altitude zoological Park specializing mainly in Himalayan flora and fauna. The Park's prized possessions were a pair of Siberian (Ussuri) tigers presented to the Government of India by Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschev in 1960. Over the years famous names in the world of Conservation have been attracted to and have visited the HZP. The zoo now contains endangered animals like snow leopards, red pandas, gorals (mountain goat), Siberian tigers and a variety of endangered birds. However, there has been concern regarding the fact that the Himalayan animals may face a threat due to rising temperatures in the hilly area.
It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and has successful captive breeding programs for the Snow leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and the Red panda.
- Eco-Tourism
- Family Travel
St.Andrew's Church, Darjeeling.
This is an English Church and a burial ground for the small community of Darjeeling Christians. It was started in 1840 by then British East India company as the final resting home for their officers and soldiers.
One of the most famous graves here ,belongs to an extraordinary Hungarian, Alexander Csoma de Koros, a philologist who mastered the Tibetan language, compiled a dictionary of it and went on to serve as the librarian of Calcutta's Asiatic Society. In 1842, he died in Darjeeling en route to Lhasa.
Every year a high ranking Hungarian official travels to Darjeeling to lay wreathe on his grave along with Indian Government.
One tier up, a white pillar marks the final resting place of George William Aylmer Lloyd, who died in Darjeeling in 1865 at the age of 76. It too is well kept although if anyone has come to pay their respects recently, they've left behind no indication of it.
This place is must visit for nostalgic tourists!
- Eco-Tourism
- Family Travel
Ghoom Monastry at Ghoom.
After visiting Ghoom Rail Loop, please walk down to Ghoom Monastry. It is said Buddha's eyes are made of very large size Diamond. The Monk in the picture also confirmed this fact.
Ghum Monastery or Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of the Sampten Choling Monastery or Yiga Choeling Monastery located at Ghum at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India.
The monastery follows the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. There is a 15-feet high statue of "Maitreya Buddha" (Coming Buddha) in the monastery. It contains images of Buddha's disciples, Chenrezi and Chongapa.
It was built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso and is the largest of the three monasteries in Ghum.
Amongst the Buddhist texts available are the Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist canon, running into 108 volumes. The monks fly prayer flags in the Tibetan tradition
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
Breathtaking Beauty of Darjeeling
If you are in Darjeeling by any chance, please treat this queen of hills with great respect. Please try to visit all the corners of the city, you shall find all the corners of the city not only beautiful but extraordinarily breathtakingly beautiful! Please give a full day just to appreciate the beauty of the nature and to love the nature!
- Family Travel
- Jungle and Rain Forest
- Eco-Tourism
Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center
This was one of my 2 favorite places/experiences in Darjeeling.
Thousands of Tibetan refugees - including the Dalai Lama - settled in Darjeeling after the Chinese invasion. The center was established in 1959 which gave the refugees the opportunity to continue practicing (or learning) their skills (woodwork, carpet weaving, etc.) and provided a sales outlet.
The complex today, consists of an orphange, school, clinic, home for the elderly, the crafts workshops and showroom, and a gompa (Buddhist temple), and there are over 750 people living there.
We spent time walking around the center and visiting the workshops. The people were so friendly, especially the children, who were absolutely delightful. I spent time photographing two little children (I just fell in love with them!) while Sandy played basketball with some older kids.
We made some purchases in the showroom (a beautiful wallhanging, among other things). The prices are similar to stores outside of the center but all of the money goes back into the Tibetan community (one of the reasons I wanted to visit in the first place) as the center is self-funded.
The center also takes donations and has opportunities for volunteers (teachers, medical staff, childcare and geriatric workers). Those interested in volunteering should contact the head office at the center or call 91 354 225 5938.
The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Only the stores are open on Sunday.
I would not miss an opportunity to visit the center while in Darjeeling!
See my Darjeeling travelogues for additional photos from the center.
Darjeeling Gymkhana Club.
Darjeeling Gymkhana Club Ltd. was established in the year 1909 and occupies an important place in the tourism map of Darjeeling,"Queen of Hills." One of the most well equipped Clubs of the region with facilities of Indoor and Outdoor games, it is prominently located above the Mall Road next to Raj Bhawan. At present, it has a membership strength of around 400 permanent members and 49 special members (mainly 1st Class Gazetted Officers).
The club also offers temporary membership to the tourists.
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
Yiga Chholing Monastery
The Yiga Chholing Monastery, also known as Ghoom Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in the area. It sits at an altitude of almost 7,500 feet a few kilometers from Darjeeling. It was established sometime between 1850 and 1875.
It is a Yellow-hat Buddhist Monastery - a school of Buddhism founded by Tibetan religious leader and philosopher, Tsongkhapa - although its most influential figure is the Dalai Lama.
The inside is colorful - reds, yellows, blues - and ornate. A photograph of the Dalai Lama is prominently displayed. It houses Buddist scriptures and the 15 foot high sacred statue of Maitreya Buddha (Future Buddha).
There were also musical instruments used during prayer services, dozens of monk's cloth covered prayer books and a table full of candles. Feel free to light a candle. Take time to take in all the fine details - it was fascinating. Don't miss the prayer wheel out front (as you recite a prayer you turn the wheel and it is supposed to bring purification).
You'll need to find someone to ask permission to enter and you may take photos. A donation is customary.
See my Darjeeling travelogues for additional photos of the monastery.
Himalayan Mountain Railway
Visiting Darjeeling? The first thing comes in mind to board in the Toy Train, now an Unesco Heritage Site. I have boarded this Toy train at least 20 times since childhood. The first time I traveled with my father from Siliguri to Darjeeling in 1973 perhaps, since then several time. Many Indian movies were also shot with this train, the most famous being Aradhana and Jhuk Gaya Asman in 1969! Those were the glory days!
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, nicknamed the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling in West Bengal, run by the Indian Railways.
It was built between 1879 and 1881 and is about 86 kilometres (53 mi) long. The elevation level is from about 100 m (328 ft) at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 metres (7,218 ft) at Darjeeling. Four modern diesel locomotives handle most of the scheduled services: however the daily Kurseong-Darjeeling return service and the daily tourist trains from Darjeeling to Ghum (India's highest railway station) are handled by vintage British-built B Class steam locomotives.Since 1999 the train has been a World Heritage Site as listed by UNESCO.
- Historical Travel
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
Himalayan Mountain Railway Darjeeling-Ghoom
There are several services for the local people, which now runs on Diesel Engine. But there is special service for the tourists, which starts at 2.00 PM and takes you from Darjeeling to Ghoom at 8000+ feet to Gorkha Memorial and back. it takes Rs.200/- per person. But the journey is guaranteed to give you the feeling of Raj days as the train is run by British Built Steam engine.
- Family Travel
- Eco-Tourism
Padmaja Naidu Zoo
The zoo was actually established to conserve and preserve Himalayan fauna. I had read that Padmaja Naidu Zoo had a breeding program for snow leopards and this was my reason for wanting to visit the zoo. Sadly, the program was inactive when we visited and we only saw one very unhappy snow leopard. The program was unsuccessful due to the disturbance of visitors and the leopards were moved. However the zoo is a well-known center for captive breeding of other endangered species and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
I was very disappointed with the animal enclosures. The cages were too small - and the large cats especially - paced aimlessly. I found it to be a little distressing and surprising for a zoo that has the types of programs that this one does.
The setting was very green, peaceful and clean(!) and there were some wonderful animals including Tibetan wolves, red pandas, Himalyan bears, and other rare alpine animals. India's only Siberian tigers are here as well. The wolves were very playful and the red pandas were very cute.
If in Darjeeling, it's worth a stop to see some animals that you might not otherwise see. Hopefully the snow leopards will be back.
See my Darjeeling travelogues for additional zoo photos.
The zoo is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance fee is Rs 100, with an additional small charge for cameras.
Japanese Temple
Also known as the Nipponjan Myohoji Buddhist Temple, the Japanese Temple is located near the Peace Pagoda. The temple, built in 1972, was designed in traditional Japanese architectural style by Dr. M. Okha. The inside is not very large but it is very colorful with several smallish statues of Buddha, flowers, and a large prayer book.
The philosophy of the temple is peace and spirituality. And you definitely feel that both inside the temple and outside where it is beautifully situated with a spectacular view of Mount Kanchenjunga and the Darjeeling city line.
Spend some time enjoying the garden and the view before heading to the Peace Pagoda.
The temple is open from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You may enter and take photographs except fduring prayertime. Shoes must be removed and left outside.
See my Darjeeling travelogues for additional photos of the temple.
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