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Importing Goods to Canada for a Charity or Non Profit Organization
Under Tariff item 9815.00.00 donations are Customs duty free if they are either:
1. Clothing and books donated to any charitable organization in Canada by residents or
2. Any goods donated by non residents to a religious, charitable, or educational institution in Canada.
Keep in mind though that in order for the exemption to be applied a Customs Officer must be satisfied that the clothing and books are being imported for charitable reasons.
An institution that is a recipient of a donation from a non resident does not need to be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency; however, again, a Customs Officer must be" satisfied as to the bona fides of the religious, charitable, or educational institution."
If the Officer is not satisfied as to the bona fides of a particular institution, the importer must pay all duties and taxes assessed as per the Customs Tariff and Excise Tax Act, if any, and then request a refund where applicable on Form B2 (adjustment request form) with supporting documentation to the local regional customs office.
Under Tariff 9815.00.00 goods may also qualify for relief from GST/HST under one of the following three provisions:
1. Section 1 of Schedule VII of the Excise Tax Act – to be used to relieve GST/HST for goods not subject to excise duties.
2. Section 4 of Schedule VII of the Excise Tax Act and
3. The Charitable Goods Remissions Order.
Tariff 98.15 is identified in Section 1 of Schedule VII among other goods that are non-taxable for GST/HST.
Section 4 of Schedule VII identifies donated goods imported by a charity or public institution in Canada as non taxable for the purposes of GST/HST.
* To qualify for Section 4, the recipient must meet the definition in subsection 123(1) of the Excise Tax Act as follows:
Charity– "means a registered charity or registered Canadian amateur athletic association within the meaning assigned to those expressions by subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act, but does not include a public institution"
Public Institution– "means a registered charity (within the meaning assigned by subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act) that is a school authority, a public college, a university, a hospital authority or a local authority determined under paragraph (b) of the definition "municipality" to be a municipality"
So how does subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act define a registered charity?
It says a registered charity is:
"(a) a charitable organization, private foundation or public foundation, within the meanings assigned by subsection 149.1(1), that is resident in Canada and was either created or established in Canada, or
(b) a branch, section, parish, congregation or other division of an organization or foundation described in paragraph (a), that is resident in Canada and was either created or established in Canada and that receives donations on its own behalf,
that has applied to the Minister in the prescribed form for registration and that is at that time registered as a charitable organization, private foundation or public foundation."
And subsection 149.1(1) defines:
Charitable Foundation – as "a corporation or trust that is constituted and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, no part if the income of which is payable to, or is otherwise available for, the personal benefit of any proprietor, member, shareholder, trustee or settlor thereof, and that is not a charitable organization;"
Charitable Organization – as "an organization, whether or not incorporated,
(a) all the resources of which are devoted to charitable activities carried on by the organization itself,
(b) no part of the income of which is payable to , or is otherwise available for, the personal benefit of any proprietor, member, shareholder, trustee, officers or officials at arm's length, and
(c) more than 50% of the directors, trustees, officers or like officials of which deal with each other and with each of the other directors, trustees, officers or officials at arm's length, and
(d) where it has been designated as a private foundation or public foundation pursuant to subsection (6.3) of this section or subsection 110(8.1) or (8.2) of the Income Tax Act, chapter 148 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1952, or has applied after February 15, 1984 for registration under paragraph 110(8)(c) of that Act or under the definition "registered charity" in subsection 248(1), not more that 50% of the capital of which has been contributed or otherwise paid into the organization by one person or members of a group of persons who do not deal with each other at arm's length and, for the purpose of this paragraph, a reference to any person or to members of a group does not include a reference to Her Majesty in right of Canada or any province, a municipality, another registered charity that is not a private foundation, or any club, society or association described in paragraph 149(1)(l);"
Hopefully you are not completely overwhelmed at all the legal jargon…and lastly
Charitable Goods Remissions Order
To benefit from the charitable goods remission order, the recipient does not need to be a registered charity and is not subject to all taxes payable under Division III or Part IX, and under any section of the Excise Tax Act, and is not subject to the customs duties applicable under Section 21 of the Customs Tariff on imported goods donated by a non resident of Canada to a religious, charitable or educational institution in Canada.
In order to use Tariff item 9815.00.00 on goods, commercial importers must complete Form B3 using the applicable GST code in Field 35. The GST code will be either:
"51" for Section 1 of Schedule VII
"54" for Section 4 of Schedule VII
and to receive the benefits of the charitable remissions order Field 26 (for Special Authority) should read "97-2037".
In summary, the key points to understand is that
1. In order to receive the exemption of tariff 9815.00.00 at the time of importation you will have to satisfy the customs officer that your organization or group qualifies.
2. If , they are not satisfied and you end up having to pay the duty and tax then you can get this money back by completing form B2 and providing supporting documentation after the fact.
3. The legislation has clear definitions of what type of organizations qualify so make sure that you do before claiming this exemption.
4. Completing form B3 at the time of importation accurately with correct GST code and special authority code if applicable is key for commercial importers who qualify to receive any exemptions they are entitled to.
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UCF Arena to Host Women's World Championship Qualifier
Bill Kauffman
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 22, 2009) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce University of Central Florida and UCF Arena, located in Orlando, Fla., as its host site for NORCECA's FIVB Women's World Championship Pool G qualification tournament set for July 6-8.
The U.S. Women's National Team is currently ranked second in the world by FIVB and captured the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Although the Team USA roster has not been determined at this time for the qualifier event, a handful of 2008 Olympians are likely to compete for the Americans as they attempt to qualify for the 2010 FIVB World Championship held Oct. 29 to Nov. 14 in various cities throughout Japan.
Pool G is a four-team, round-robin event played over three consecutive days at UCF Arena. Along with the U.S. Women's National Team, Costa Rica and two teams yet to advance will comprise the four-team pool. The pool winner will advance to the 2010 FIVB World Championship next fall.
Match times will be 5 p.m. ET and 7:30 p.m. ET, with the United States playing the second match each day. In addition to the matches, Team USA and UCF volleyball coaching staffs will hold a pre-match clinic involving chalk talk and skills demonstration.
Ticket prices are $12 for general admission day pass or $16 for general admission day pass along with pre-match clinic. A general admission tournament pass for all six matches plus the pre-match clinics can be purchased for $43. Premium seating, including reserved center court club seats, pre-match clinic, access to Black and Gold Club, dinner buffet and post-event meet-and-greet with Team USA, costs $40 for a day pass and $100 for the tournament pass of all six matches.
"University of Central Florida and UCF Arena are proud to serve as the host location for this world-class event involving the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team," said Global Spectrum's Lexie Boone, General Manager of UCF Arena. "This tournament is a great opportunity to showcase our community to high-level volleyball, as well as being part of a World Championship title run."
Match tickets can be purchased through the UCF Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (407) 839-3900 or online at www.ucfarena.com. Discounted team and group packages are available by contacting Stan Macko at (407) 823-6062 or at email@example.com.
Based on rankings, the U.S. and Costa Rica advanced directly to the third round NORCECA Pool G of FIVB World Championship qualification. The winner of NORCECA Pool D and the second-place finisher in NORCECA Pool C will round out Pool G field. Pool D, hosted by Barbados June 10-14, includes Barbados, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Haiti and St. Lucia. Pool C, hosted by Trinidad & Tobago June 2-6, consists of Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Suriname and Netherlands Antilles.
For the full qualification schedule and early round results, visit the FIVB Web site at click here.


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The sponsor of a bill that would regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois said there still is time to pass the measure this spring, even though it was delayed in a House committee Thursday while industry and unions negotiate hiring requirements in a last-minute amendment.
Drafted with the help of environmental and industry groups and lauded by Gov. Pat Quinn as a job creator, the bill was expected to be voted out of the House Revenue & Finance Committee on Thursday. But the vote was delayed after Rep. John Bradley, the Marion Democrat who helped broker the compromise bill and heads the committee, introduced an amendment that would require energy companies to hire a state-licensed water well driller.
Ed Maher, spokesman for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, said the amendment would create jobs, but also would help ensure that drinking-water aquifers aren't contaminated during hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," a process that uses high-pressure mixtures of water, sand or gravel and chemicals to crack rock formations and release oil and natural gas.
The amendment would allow companies to hire any Illinois-licensed water well driller for the first three years. But after that, the contractors would have to go through a licensing process that includes extensive training, Maher said.
Illinois Oil and Gas Association officials said the amendment, as proposed, is unacceptable. Energy companies long have drilled in Illinois without such requirements, and water pollution issues already were addressed in the proposed regulations, said Brad Richards, the association's executive vice president.
"No offense to the (licensed water well drillers), but what are they going to bring to the oil well-drilling process?" Richards said. "I would prefer a moratorium," to the amendment.
Senate and House bills that would impose a two-year moratorium on fracking also did not get votes in their respective committees.
Lawmakers and industry officials already have worked out fees and extraction, or "severance," taxes that drillers would pay the state, contained in an earlier amendment.
Although the new amendment came as a surprise to the bill's supporters, many said the effort to pass it and begin fracking this year is not over.
"I think we'll get there," said Illinois Petroleum Council Executive Director Jim Watson, adding that the delay gives all sides "a couple of weeks' cooling off process."
Bradley said the amendment was meant to ensure local workers were hired for jobs, and to ensure that fracking is done safely.
"It's a big bill. It's got a lot of pieces," Bradley said. "We want to make sure we get it right ... to protect our communities, and make sure that the industry is properly regulated, that the fee schedule and the financial structure of the tax is proper and that we are actually creating jobs here locally."
Page 2 of 2 - Although bills technically were supposed to move out of committee this week, Bradley said lawmakers will "figure out a way to get it moving ... we've got time."
Webber reported from Chicago.
The bill is House Bill 2615.
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Santa Maria-Style BBQ Tri-Tip
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 beef tri-tip, preferably with some fat on one side (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cups red oak chips, soaked in water for at least 2 hours, such as Susy Q's Brand
- Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish, recipe follows
- Tomato Relish, recipe follows
- Grilled French Bread, recipe follows
- Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish:
- 8 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 poblano chile, finely diced
- 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
- 2 cans pinquito or pinto beans, drained, rinsed and drained again
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, for garnishing
- Tomato Relish:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste with some salt
- 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, finely diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- Grilled French Bread:
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise
- Olive or canola oil, for brushing
- Handful fresh parsley leaves, for garnishing
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated garlic, salt and pepper together and rub all over and into the meat. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect medium-high heat. Add the chips about 30 minutes before grilling the beef.
Setthe tri-tip over direct heat, fat-side up, and sear until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Flip over and sear other side.
Move the tri-tip over the indirect-heat area, cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F, 20 to 30 minutes.
Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes. Slice the meat across the grain. Serve with Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish, Tomato Relish and Grilled French Bread.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
Add the poblano and onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and bacon and cook until warmed through. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put into a serving bowl and top with cilantro or parsley leaves.
Preheat the grill for high direct heat.
Toss the tomatoes with the canola oil, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a grill basket. Grill, tossing once or twice, until charred on all sides. Remove the tomatoes to another bowl. Add the parsley or cilantro, olive oil, garlic paste, chiles and onions. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Mash the butter, garlic and some salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle.
Brush the cut side of the bread lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread, cut-side down, until golden brown. Flip over and continue cooking for 30 seconds longer. Remove from the grill, slather with the garlic butter and cut each half into 4 pieces. Put the pieces on a platter and scatter parsley leaves over the top.
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
Pairs Well With
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich, intense red wine
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|The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
|Rating: 5.6/10 (25,699 votes)
Director: N/A
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Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jason Sudeikis
Runtime: 22 min
Rated: TV-14
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 01 Sep 2009
|Plot: This FOX animated comedy is a spin-off of the much-loved series Family Guy. The series features the adventures of Peter Griffin's neighbor Cleveland Brown. Many years ago, Cleveland made a promise to his old high school sweetheart, Donna. Cleveland, along with Cleveland Junior, move to Stoolbend, VA to start a new life with Donna and her two children.
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Mackenzie Scout Water Bottles
- Overview
From pretty butterflies to slithering snakes, these durable water bottles are designed with fun artwork to keep kids hydrated in style. The eco-friendly containers feature a flip-up drinking straw.
- Crafted of food-grade stainless steel in our exclusive prints and fun colors; no liner needed.
- Cap is made of polypropylene.
- Features a flip-up drinking straw.
- BPA- and lead- free.
- For best results, pack upright with cap screwed tightly on and the straw flipped down.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 2.75" diameter, 9" high
- Capacity: 13 fluid ounces
- Hand washing recommended.
- Wash with warm water and mild detergent before first use and for regular cleaning.
- Not for use with hot beverages.
- Shipping & Return Info
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At Pottery Barn Kids, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment; upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage. We will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
If your return for Merchandise Credit Cards is greater than $10,000, we will issue $10,000 in Merchandise Credit Cards to you that day, and then mail additional Merchandise Credit Card(s) for the amount in excess of $10,000 to you.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price that ends in $0.99.
For returns of items purchased from your Pottery Barn Kids registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later.
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chris wrote:Can I borrow "scrumptulecent"? I'm working on a new tea article and it would fit perfectly.
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Ferlinghetti once said
We can never truly achieve greatness in writing without "constantly risking absurdity."
However, he does go on to say that the great one (who he, of course, calls the poet) "must perforce perceive taut truth before the taking of each stance."
Ah, poets.
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Can you imagine doing a 3+ hour club ride, after doing a 20+ min swim in our blistering cold ocean, and then following up with a 10K run, with sun, wind, and rain. I can't and yet I witnessed a group of extraordinary folks from across the US and the world go out there and do it for the XTerra in Wilder Ranch. A big shout out to our local MBOSC folks for competing. Kathy won for her age group. Rebecca, Reema and Rodger also competed.
The winning time was in the 2:15 range, the last athlete came in at the 5 hour, 15 minute range. Her name was Libby. She manages a bike shop in Florida. She came in on Thursday, stayed with a neighbor of Kathy Franks', and is flying out this morning. This was Libby's 50th Xterra, and approximately 150 tri-athlon. She is no Conrad (the caveman) Stolz, but she definitely has a lot of the same qualities that has made him a 4 time champion. I was equally inspired by both. Congratulations Libby!
A special thanks to those who volunteered.
Sebastien Praly for organizing MBOSC volunteers and being the primary contact with XTerra.
Mark Davidson and Daryl Breuninger for hanging out there in cold, wind, and occasional rain. They got first class seats watching the pro's fly by at Mach speed, and hanging out there to the end helping XTerra cleaning up and breaking camp.
Matt Ammann and John Caletti. They Swept the two loops, picked up after the racers, and provide fantastic muddy support.
John and Anya for helping XTerra with the cleanup of the signs, and very patiently sweeping the last runner.
Tim Grimes, Andrea Lee, Jon Lukas, Magdalena Parker for providing support on the mountain.
Dwight Howard, Paige Anderson, Jill Hilldge, Sharron Turner, Richard Seiter, Pricilla and her kids for getting out on the bluff trail and supporting the running section.
We have a bunch of others we also helped out very early in the morning on West Cliff Dr, Kristin Kirkendall, Jeff Smith.
Thanks to Roger Kern for his help on the course design and the MBOSC Saturday morning crew for marking the course before the event.
We have some who after their initial posts, came over to the main area and continued to support the event (Tim and Andrea, Mark, Daryl).
Thanks to Specialized, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and Wilder Ranch State Park for your support if this event.
Special thanks to Jen Karno for bringing XTerra to Santa Cruz.
Special thanks to XTerra Dave Nicholas and his crew for coming to Santa Cruz.
What's the big deal? We got a race in Wilder Ranch (last time was in 94). We showed the City of Santa Cruz, once again that we are serious about our sport, fun, and pastime. That there is a source of revenue for the City and our State Parks with Mountain Biking. And that if the City and State Parks need our support as Mountain Bikers, they can get it.


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Graduate Minter Opts to Enter NFL Draft
Published: January 03, 2013, 06:05 PM (CT)
Updated: January 04, 2013, 11:11 AM (CT)
by Michael Bonnette (@LSUBonnette), Sr. Assoc. Athletic Director/SID
Minter, a native of Suwanee, Ga., just finished one of the most productive seasons for a Tiger defender in school history, racking up 130 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and four quarterback hurries. His 130 tackles in 2012 rank as the fifth-highest total in school history, while the 15.0 tackles for loss ties for ninth in LSU history.
Minter earned first team All-America honors from Sports Illustrated in 2012 and was one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the top linebacker in college football. Minter, who was named LSU's most valuable player in 2012, was also a first team All-Southeastern Conference selection and was twice named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
Minter had a breakout game against Florida, recording 20 tackles, including a school-record 17 solo stops. The 20 tackles rank as the second-most in a single-game in LSU history.
Minter followed that with another outstanding effort against Texas A&M with 12 tackles, one sack, an interception and two quarterback hurries as the Tigers shut down eventual Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel in the 24-19 LSU win. Minter led an LSU defense against Texas A&M that held Manziel to a season-low 27 yards rushing. The Tigers also forced Manziel to throw three interceptions and held him without a passing or rushing touchdown for the only time all year.
Minter was named National Defensive Player of the Week by three organizations for his performance against the Aggies.
Minter capped his career with another outstanding effort, registering 19 tackles and earning defensive MVP honors in LSU's 25-24 setback to Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
Minter finished his LSU career with 206 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He played in 38 games, starting 24 times.


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Jill Hasty McNew combines her passion for children, teaching, and dance as the owner of Jill's Studio of Dance in Huntsville, Alabama.
McNew opened the studio's doors in 1995 to 75 students eager to learn tap, jazz, and ballet. Today, Jill's Studio of Dance teaches more than 500 aspiring dancers. While many of the studio's alumni have achieved national success on stage and on screen, McNew feels called to do more than just teach little dancers how to execute a perfect plieÌ.
"I consider the studio my mission field," McNew says. "My number one goal is to help each child I teach to know Him better. Today's culture steers children and teenagers so far off the right path. They are used to settling. I want them to seek after God's best for their life. I promise them that His best will be far greater than anything this world has to offer.
"God has given us the great joy of seeing lives change at our studio," McNew continues. "In the 16 years we've been in business, I've seen many students and parents come to know Christ. To see students develop a relationship with Christ and then find their security in Him is so rewarding."
The studio bears Jill's name, but it's a family affair. Jill is the lead instructor and choreographer; her husband, Brian, manages the business end of the operation; and the couple's daughters, Sara Laine and Lakin, are student dancers.
"My husband played basketball and knew nothing about the dance world," McNew says. "When I approached him with the idea of opening a dance studio, Brian asked me if I was willing to make sacrifices in order to make it happen. I told him yes, and he said, 'Then I'll help you.' As our business manager, Brian is a big reason for our success. I am incredibly grateful for all he sacrifices so that I can do what I love."
In 2008, Jill McNew was honored as National Teacher of the Year by the prestigious Company Dance faculty. Another career highlight was appearing alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift in a dance scene and music video from Hannah Montana: The Movie, a role McNew says made her "quite popular with my daughters' friends."
McNew has fond memories of performing in musicals at Mississippi College, and is still proud of the three national cheerleading championships she and her fellow varsity cheerleaders brought home to Clinton. But when she thinks of her time at MC, it's the life lessons she learned that stand out to McNew the most.
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JV's Hostel
We have the best location in downtown Taipei!!
We're located next to Taipei 101 (the tallest building in the world) and inside the biggest night market in Taipei (Tonghua night market).
There are famous bars and clubs nearby and it's a convenient to walk to the metro station and bus stop. Get ready to experience authentic Taiwanese culture!
Our hostel has two buildings located next to each other. Before you book, please read the descriptions of the different places.
Hostel: In this building, we provide mixed dorm rooms and private rooms. None of the rooms has a bathroom inside - bathrooms are shared. There is a big common area where you can hang out with friends.
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Payment is due at arrival in cash only, please. We have a 3 days ahead cancellation policy. Late cancellations and no-show shall be charged the equivalent of the first night accommodation fee.
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- 24th Dec 2015-29th Dec 2015: Cancel 14Days prior arrival 1Night charge, 5Days charge 100%, No show 100% charge.
- 30th Dec 2015-2nd Jan 2016: No Refundable, No show 100% charge.
- 6th Feb-13rd Feb: Cancel 14Days prior arrival 1Night charge, 5Days charge 100%, No show 100% charge.
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Because we're located next the night market (very convenient, but probably will be confusing the first time you get here) so please don't follow just the address - just follow the directions below!! They'll help you to find the way easily.
Here is our address in Chinese, so if you could, please print it out in case you need to ask local people to find the location: 台北市通化街39巷50弄57號2樓(從通化街101巷巷口走進來1分鐘,我們就在刺青店樓上)
**By Metro:
Our hostel is 5 minutes by walk from XINYI ANHE Metro station(Red line) and 10 minutes by walk from Liuzhangli Metro Station(Brown Line).
From XINYIANHE Metro station,
get out from XINYI ANHE Metro station Exit #3, then turn right in the intersection of Xinyi Rd. and Tonghua St., and walk along Tonghua St. When you see this corner (FAR EASTONE mobile shop), this is Lane 101 Tonghua St., turn left into it. Walk on the Lane 101 for about 1 minute, you will see the Tattoo Shop on the ground floor, we are on the top. Press the buzzer next to the silver door on your left.
From Liuzhangli MRT station,
cross the round-about intersection to Leli Rd. After you begin walking on the Leli Rd., take a right turn on Tonghua Street.
Walk on Tonghua St. until you arrive Tonghua St. Lane 101 (There is a FAR EASTONE mobile shop in the Tonghua St. Lane 101 corner), and then turn right. We are in the first building on the left after the first intersection. The first floor is a tattoo parlor. When you arrive, just press the buzzer and we'll let you in.
**By Airbus ( From Taoyuan Airport)
Take Airbus No. 1960 (No.4 of bus Counter ) (NT145 per person) to Far Eastern Plaza Hotel (遠東飯店).
When you're dropped off at Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, you will be on Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd. Facing the road and with your back to the hotel, turn right and walk about two minutes on Dunhua S. Rd.
After passing a parking lot on your right, take a right at the first intersection. When you turn right, you will see a 21st Century sign. Continue walking even after the sidewalk stops.
After walking past two traffic light intersections, at the 3rd traffic light intersection there is a Family Mart convenience store on your left. Turn left onto Tonghua Street.
Turn right on Tonghua St. Lane 101 (There is a FAR EASTONE mobile shop in the Tonghua St. Lane 101 corner). After the first intersection, we are in the first building on your left, right above a tattoo parlor on the first floor. When you arrive, press the buzzer, and we'll let you in. (Tonghua St. Lane 101 is before Linjiang St. (the night market street), so if you have passed Linjiang St., you have gone too far.)
**By taxi:
Ask the driver to drop you at the corner of Tonghua St. Lane 101 (通化街101巷巷口). There is a FAR EASTONE mobile shop in the Tonghua St. Lane 101 corner. Walk into the Tonghua St. Lane 101; we're in the first building on the left after the first intersection. The first floor is a tattoo parlor. When you arrive, just press the buzzer and we'll let you in.
(From Taoyuan Airport to Taipei downtown will cost you NT1300 by taxi)
Located Near
We're located next to Taipei 101 and inside the famous night market in Taipei (Tonghua night market). There are famous bars and clubs nearby.
We are 5 minutes by walk from XINYI ANHE Metro station(Red line) and 10 minutes by walk from LIUZHANGLI Metro station(Brown line)
Scenic spots nearby:
Taipei 101
Linjiang St. (Tonghua) night market
Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Xinyi New Life Square
Elephant mountain
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall


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Skip to comments.US Navy to order unique aircraft in Saratov, Russia (UFO-shaped)
Posted on 04/23/2004 5:39:17 PM PDT by Shermy
SARATOV - The US Navy Department intends to subsidize the development of an advanced Russian aircraft, which will eventually be extinguishing forest fires on US territory. This UFO-shaped flying machine is currently being designed by the Saratov aviation concern.
The Saratov aircraft enterprise, which is located in Russia's Volga region, started assembling UFO-shaped flying machines in the 1990s; however, this R&D project was then moth-balled because of financial snags.
Many aircraft companies all over the world did their best to design similar flying machines. However, Saratov's aircraft designers managed to come with some unusual engineering solutions, also building a flying-saucer mock-up.
Designers managed to overcome vibration being caused by turbulence flows, after opting for the flying-saucer concept; this problem was also solved with the help of some other know-how. This flying machine is called the EKIP (Russian acronym, Ecology and Progress).
Moreover, the hovercraft's special coating enhances lift by 40 percent (with the help of turbulence flows). Consequently, the EKIP's payload accounts for only 40-45 percent of its mass; meanwhile the relevant aircraft ratio is 20-25 percent.
The EKIP boasts some other unique specifications; for example, it can transport 100-ton loads over several thousand km at 500-700 kph and at 8-13-km altitudes. This unique hovercraft can skim along at 160 kph just above the surface.
Many foreign companies had repeatedly suggested establishing a joint venture together with the Saratov factory in the late 1990s; however, the US naval-aviation research center alone offered acceptable terms, the Saratovskiye Vesti newspaper writes.
Specific contract terms were not disclosed. According to the aircraft factory's general director Alexander Yermishin, Russia will retain EKIP copyright. The market will be divided, after batch production gets underway, with the United States paying dividends to Russia for every EKIP aircraft, Yermishin added.
First of all, the US side needs the EKIP remotely piloted aircraft for fighting fires and coping with natural calamities, Yermishin said in conclusion.
Did it look like this? (the one at the museum, that is)
Moreover, the hovercraft's special coating enhances lift by 40 percent (with the help of turbulence flows). Consequently, the EKIP's payload accounts for only 40-45 percent of its mass; meanwhile the relevant aircraft ratio is 20-25 percent.The structural/engine weight and the fuel weight of the craft are overhead, and this basically claims that that weight is very low for the cargo capacity. Looks to me like a claim of a very high lift-to-drag ratio, combined with a high structural efficiency.
The EKIP boasts some other unique specifications; for example, it can transport 100-ton loads over several thousand km at 500-700 kph and at 8-13-km altitudes. This unique hovercraft can skim along at 160 kph just above the surface.
And as such, an enormously valuable characteristic. Unless of course it can only be made out of mockingbird tongues . . .
But none of those chest-bursting aliens from the ALIEN movie, please.
That has probably (ya think, maybe?) had some influence on my outlook..
Be that as it may, I am a "believer", confident that there is life on other planets.. ( but, not as we know it, Jim..)
While I have seen some "UFO's" in my lifetime, I am still unsure whether I could confidently class any as an alien craft..
I have seen meteors, (and a "bolide", which exploded, seperating into several pieces) and "lights" at night, both near earth and apparently in orbit.. some I was able to identify, some not..
I have also seen some very interesting optical effects, including mirages, and double suns.(actually could see a double shadow on the ground.)
It is my considered opinion that some people can see what others cannot..
I have spoken to people in two instances, that related UFO sightings, and said that while some in the group were able to see the object, others saw, heard, felt nothing, try as they might..
Are such objects a matter of perception? Are some genetically inclined to see them and others not? Or are they among those that are "allowed" to see? Even stranger, is there something in some people's makeup that "protects" them, refusing to allow them to acknowledge the existance of something that they simply are not prepared to comprehend or accept as a reality?
If we are in fact recieving visitors from another world, I would love to see it, and meet them in my lifetime..
I remain open to the idea, although I have never personally seen anything that I would consider proof..
Maybe I couldn't see it even if it were right in front of me.. don't know..
I hope that will change someday. (without all those nasty kidnappings, medical exams, metal probes in various orifices, etc.. )
Thanks for relating your story.
HA!HA!...I'll have fries w/ mine, Please......
Best post I've read on a cylinder. Thanks.
One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes. :)
"To Serve Man"
I think it's a good site, too.
How high off the ground was yours? Mine was about 8 or 10 stories up, and because it was so huge, I saw it quite clearly.
An IMAX theater with wings!!!
I'm glad I was lucky enough to see it, and even happier that it didn't make me into a UFO nut!
Are you on our ping list? Do you want to be?
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Excellent sighting report.
I was trying to execute the 'end of the open interstate detour, but it was my impression that it arose from approximately 1000 yards away and ascended as it went over my choking-engine car. It seemed approximately two or three football fields in length and one in width; it filled my sunroof opening but not my windshield.
It kinda looks like my waffle machine.
Sure. I'm surprised this thread is still active.
I've seen some cylinder photos on the net, but they are always way short, basically the minimum definition of a cylindrical object.
Were you freaked out, or unusually serene about the encounter?
Thanks. Interesting craft.
Interesting collaboration.
Reminds me of the contention that WWII, the cold war . . . etc. etc. etc. were all distractions from the globalists hiding UFO technologies AND hiding their manipulations toward a tyrannical globalist government.
Still, I hate seeing my beloved US NAVY being in cahoots with the Ruskies.
But, it's an interesting craft. I hope we get some good out of it.
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Challenge Alaska has been working on the 25th Anniversary edition of the Sadler's Alaska Challenge since 2007, and the world's longest wheelchair and handcycle race will showcase a brand new race course, as well as the biggest and most accomplished field the event has ever seen.
What began 25 years ago as a couple of friends pushing their everyday wheelchairs for every brutal mile between Fairbanks and Anchorage has evolved in to one of the most unique - and prestigious sporting events in the World. Sadler's Alaska Challenge is the only handcycling and wheelchair racing competition anywhere that is run in a timed, stage race format, which is why it is known as "the Tour de France" of wheelchair sports. So it's no surprise that this year's event will feature no less than four gold medalists from the Paralympic Games in Beijing. "This is the only race all year where I can really feel like a professional cyclist...there's no way I'd miss it!" said former winner Ernst Van Dyk, fresh off his medal haul in China where he won a Gold in handcycling and a bronze in the wheelchair marathon. Van Dyk will battle American Oz Sanchez, who traded wins with the South African when he trounced the field in the handcycle time trial in Beijing. If that showdown isn't enough for you, the record 39-racer field has plenty of European flair this year, including the unbeatable veteran, Heinz Frei of Switzerland (who won double gold in China), and the invincible Andrea Eskau, yet another owner of the most coveted "bling bling" from the Paralympic Games. Pair that with 10 other European entrants, two-time wheelchair category winner Paul Nunnari of Australia, a slate of top Americans, and 8 Alaskan racers (the most ever!), and you get the race of the century.
There is another star of this year's race however, one that promises to get more attention than any racer: the race course itself. For the first time, organizers have ventured off of the Parks Highway, and have designed a more coastal route. The race will start in Seward on July 20th, and travel north as the participants see new towns like Hope, Girdwood, and Whittier. From Whittier, athletes and crews will travel by the Alaska Marine Highway system to Cordova where they will race one stage, and transport again to Valdez, where the most epic battles in the 25 year history of the race will begin. Participants will tackle the weather and elevation of Thompson pass before two transitional stages on the Richardson and Glenn Highways, and a final stage up Hatcher's Pass for the first-ever mountain top finish of the race. "There's no doubt that this race will be absolutely spectacular...and harrowing!" say race co-directors Heather Plucinski, and Ian Lawless. "We got the green light from Dave Cavitt at Sadler's to really think outside the box for the 25th Anniversary, and we've succeeded in delivering an event that has the entire Paralympic sport community buzzing."
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"Just hang on to Colt and give him the 3rd string spot until one team in the league loses a QB in camp/preseason/regular season. Then swoop down like a loan shark and pick-up a 4th rounder from some team that is obviously desperate. Mike Brown did it to the Raiders, with higher stakes of course but you get the idea."
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- U.S. Men's Head Volleyball Coach Hugh McCutcheon recently spent five days in Beijing as part of a U.S. Olympic Committee delegation to check out the venues and find out what life will be like at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
"I think the facilities are almost all completed. It all seems very impressive," said McCutcheon, who last visited the city in 2005. "We looked at venues and the athlete village. It also gave us a chance to meet with the USOC and finalize logistics with them."
Volleyball will be played in both the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium and the Capital Indoor Stadium.
"Both volleyball stadiums will be nice places to play," McCutcheon said.
For more, visit the official web site of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at
Overseas Update: The Montenegrin volleyball club Budvanska Rivijera Budva, which features U.S. libero Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.), defeated the Russian club of Fakel Novy Urengoi, which includes U.S. middle blocker Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.), to take third place in the CEV Cup on March 24 in Rome. The final score was 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 29-27. Roma Volley of Italy defeated Belgium's Noliko Maaseik to win the CEV Cup. I
n the Challenge Cup final four, played in Rzeszow, Poland, France's Stade Poitevin Poitiers, which includes U.S. setter Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.), defeated Poland's Asseco Resovia SSA Rzeszow (27-25, 25-21, 38-36) for third place. In the final, Italy's Pallavolo Modena beat Lokomotiv-Izumrud Ekaterinburg from Russia. Dinamo-Tattransgaz Kazan, the Russian League team that U.S. Men's Team members Lloy Ball (Woodburn, Ind.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) both play for, will play Poland's PGE Skra Belchatow in the semifinals of the Indesit European Champions League. The final rounds will be played in Belchatow, Poland on March 29-30. The winner of that match will play the winner of the match between two Italian teams: Copra Piacenza and Sisley Treviso.
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RehabFIT Medical Fitness has introduced a new Bariatric Support Group. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Speare Memorial at Boulder Point. !03 Boulder Point Drive is located off Tenney Mountain Highway in Plymouth.
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The recent growth of tech start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa is starting to create a buzz.
And what's not to be excited about? Tech companies created in Africa, by Africans, to address local and global problems have untold potential to change the world. After judging a recent Global Innovations in Science and Technology boot camp in West Africa, venture capitalist Scott Hartley said, "Providing guidance for the top one percent of innovators likely improves the lives of the 99 percent."
Personal computer usage in Africa is exceptionally low at two percent and Internet penetration is only about 14 percent. However, with indications that tech start-ups, tech hubs, and Internet usage across the continentare rapidly growing, the prospect for growth in the technology sector is significant.
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Gaps in the market make it challenging for the tech ecosystem to develop. Across much of sub-Saharan Africa, people struggle to access the technological conveniences -- broadband Internet, reliable power supply, Internet availability. In many African countries, governments are still working to reform regulations and policies to make it easier for investors to reach entrepreneurs.
Additionally, the tech sector in Africa is considered high risk. Everyone speaks of the same example of success (read: M-Pesa), but investors are hungry for additional examples of risk paying off.
To top that off, the tech space is, by its very nature, less tangible to investors compared with brick and mortar businesses that sell traditional goods and services. While a risk-taking culture has long developed in tech hot spots such as Silicon Valley, investors in sub-Saharan Africa tend to be more conservative and risk-adverse.
To close the gap between investors who are ready to invest but can't identify start-ups with viable businesses and the entrepreneurs who are ready to scale up but can't access financing, USAID partnered with Microsoft, Nokia, DEMO, and the State Department to launch the first-ever DEMO Africa. DEMO Africa, held in Nairobi on October 24-26, featured 40 of the most innovative entrepreneurs from across Africa who launched their products to a group of world-class investors, businesses, and media.
Through DEMO Africa, USAID is attracting, rather than replacing, private sector financing for economic development in low-income countries. Entrepreneurs creating tech start-ups don't need access to traditional aid, they need access to financing to grow. And to free up financing, we need to sensitize investors -- venture capital funds, banks, and nontraditional financial institutions -- to the tech sector. We need to create an appetite for investors to start investing.
Turning a great idea into a viable and profitable business model is difficult, but DEMO Africa is helping move Africa's start-up tech sector closer to ignition.
Robert A. in the U.S.A. writes:
Thank you! Precious, friends....Former U. N. Ambassado.
Ruben C. in North Carolina writes:
Two very significant issues also impede development in Africa: corruption and illicit activities, and tenuous political and security situations. Without addressing these issues at the forefront of conversation with potential investors many will be caught off-guard and unprepared for this type of risk. I'm not saying these risks aren't unsurmountable, but there sure are added levels of scrutiny not readily addressed in this article.
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Stephanie, this post brings to light some very important issues pertaining to the growth of sub-Saharan Africa and the low rates of financial inclusion in the region. One of the ways OPIC has supported expanded financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa is by providing finance and political risk insurance for investments made by the Access Africa Fund, which has invested in some of the smaller microfinance institutions in countries like Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda, enabling these institutions to reach more small entrepreneurs. MicroVest Capital Management, which manages Access Africa, recently spoke about the need for expanded financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa and the ways it it is making a difference. I think you'd really enjoy the post. opic.gov/blog/opic-in-action/expanding-access-to-banking-and-credit-in-sub-saharan-africa


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The Volunteer State Community College "Science and Math Expo" was created to get k-12 school kids excited about science, with dozens of displays, demonstrations and hands-on fun, all put together by Vol State students and faculty. The Expo is designed for kids from kindergarten through middle school and hundreds of students attend each year. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to tag along and take part in the fun. Many popular activities return each year, such as the egg drop contest and science discovery room. Kids can watch as balloons are flash frozen, or view germs under a microscope. Each Expo also has a specific theme and many of the activities are part of that theme. That leads to exciting demonstrations such as rocket launching and making 'slime' in the chemistry lab. The Science and Math Expo is always free and open to everyone.
The 15th annual Vol State "Science and Math Expo" will be held on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The theme will be "The Human Element". It will take place in and around the Wallace Building on the Vol State campus at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
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WASHINGTON — President Obama welcomed France's Francois Hollande to the White House on Tuesday, marking the first time that the French have been honored with a state visit in nearly 20 years.
In remarks at a formal welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn, Obama reflected on the long ties between the U.S. and France, dating back to the American and French revolutions.
"It's no exaggeration that we stand here because of each other," said Obama, who took a moment in his remarks to recognize two U.S. World War II veterans who fought at Normandy who attended the ceremony. "We owe our freedom to each other."
While the U.S.-Franco relationship was strained over George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq, France has proven to be one of the United States' closest partners on national security matters over the last five years.
The two countries have helped lead the way in reaching an interim agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program through the P5+1 and have worked closely to end the three-year-old civil war in Syria. Even before Hollande began his presidency last year, the Obama administration coordinated closely with the French on Afghanistan and Libya.
France has also played a key role in dealing with security challenges in combating the rise of Islamic militants in places such as Mali and the Central African Republic, with airlift and other logistical support coming from the United States.
"Mr. President, like generations before us, we now have the task to not simply preserve our enduring alliance, but to make it new for our time," Obama said. "To our French friends, I say let's do even more together for the security that our citizens deserve, for the prosperity that they seek, and for the dignity of people around the world who seek what we declared two centuries ago — those unalienable rights, those sacred rights of men."
Poor polling numbers in France and problems with his love life loomed over Hollande as he arrived in the U.S. for the three-day visit, which started with a tour of Thomas Jefferson's estate at Monticello in Virginia on Monday and will conclude Wednesday with a side trip to San Francisco to meet tech executives.
Last month, Hollande announced that he has split with companion and France's first lady, Valérie Trierweiler. The split followed reports that Hollande had been having an affair with actress Julie Gayet.
In his remarks, Hollande focused on the challenges that lay ahead for the United States and France, including combating terrorism, removing chemical weapons in Syria, and reversing the scourge of global warming and climate change.
"Today we stand united and we have built a model of friendship, a friendship that is the best recipe for a better world," Hollande said.
Hollande, who is scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery, said that he would honor several American World War II veterans who helped liberate France from Nazi Germany with his country's medal of distinction. He will also present the award to the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington.
"I wish to demonstrate the fact that France will never forgot the spirit of sacrifice shown by these American soldiers, nameless heroes who left their homes to liberate my country and Europe," said Hollande, who invited Obama to come to France this summer to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing.
Obama and Hollande were scheduled to hold meetings at the White House on Tuesday morning before a noon joint news conference.
Hollande will be honored with a luncheon at the State Department, and then honored on Tuesday night with state dinner at the White House.


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Today we have Lisa Vanderpump (of Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules) on her way in to castmate Brandi Glanville's book party for Drinking & Tweeting (aka the story of my life) in Beverly Hills. Her blindingly beautiful (almost literally) bag is none other than the Valentino Glam Lock Large Shoulder Bag. We were excited to see these pics, because we've never seen this Valentino bag in such a mondo size. You might have to have Lisa Vanderpump-esque connections to get your hands on this one, but a small version with a different crystal design can be obtained at Neiman Marcus for $2895.
Have you been watching and enjoying Lisa's RHOBH spin-off? I've only been seeing the really awful clips that Joel McHale and Whitney Cummings make fun of on E! Is the rest of the show more redeemable?


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Man carjacked by drug dealer trying to buy pot
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane police said they are looking for a dealer who carjacked a man during a drug deal Tuesday morning.
According to police, a man met up with the drug dealer at Maple Avenue and Everett Street just before 4 a.m. Tuesday to buy marijuana.
The drug dealer got into the man's car, pulled out a gun and told the man to get out of his car. The suspect then got into the driver's seat and took off.
The victim ran to a neighbor's house on the 5300 block of North Maple Avenue to call police.
According to police, the stolen car is a 2005 gray Kia Spectra. The suspect is a man in his 20s.


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Prestonpandemonium III will take place on Saturday 31st May 2008 – 12.00– 3.00 p.m. at The Prestoungrange Gothenburg (a.k.a. "The Goth"), 227-229 High Street, Prestonpans, EH32 9BE (26 bus).
The Micro Mart in a Microbrewery has all sorts of comics for all sorts of people – vintage American and British comics and the latest Marvels and DCs; underground and small press comics; Civil War, the Ultimates and 52; European comics and manga; graphic novels and zines.
Several traders and artists have already confirmed for this year.
If you want to be involved in any way: sell your collection; send us a message of support; run a workshop; do some signings; sell your own work; create something specially for PPIII -- as long as you don't expect to be paid and don't make any diva demands -- you're in…
Scotland's Smallest Small Press event takes part during the annual 3 Harbours Arts Festival http://www.3harbours.com which attracts several thousand visitors.
Admission is free.
We don't make any profit - how could we? We are indie publisher friendly and don't mind mates sharing a table but be quick 'cos tables are going fast and it is a small venue.
Further info http://www.prestonpandemonium.com


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Delicate and Soft Crop with Coloured Highlights
This short hairstyle looks very glam. The hair is straight with a fringe that sweeps to the side at the forehead. The hair is styled down at the ears which has been flicked out at the ends.This model has her hair cut short.The hair colouring is blonde with a touch of highlights.
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Topic: Date.strptime in rails 3.0.x
I would like to convert a date in another format.
In my controller I get the date in dd/mm/yyyy format and I need to convert it in the yyyy/mm/dd format before to store it into the db.
I found a way to convert dates through the Date.strtime method butin rails 3.0.9 it isn't available.
How can I do that?
Is there another way to convert dates format?
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Education Isn't Sustainable In Its Current Form
Music teachers, both locally and across the country, are caught between a rock and a hard place.
Study after study demonstrates the importance of music education in the development of children, including higher test scores, more creative students, better language development and an improved ability to see how things fit together. Given those benefits, it makes perfect sense that exposure to music education declined to 37 percent of students, according to a survey in a 2011 National Endowment for the Arts study.
In New York state, ever-tightening budget constraints and the demands placed upon school administrators by the Common Core State Standards mean music education is taking a back seat when school budgets are put together each year. A cursory look at area school budgets shows Southwestern cutting a full-time elementary school music teacher as part of its 2013-14 budget while Cassadaga Valley Elementary School is cutting 1.5 positions. And Jamestown, you will remember, recently eliminated its Suzuki Strings program.
John Cross, a Cassadaga Valley music teacher, said Monday the Cassadaga Valley school board "needed an intervention" so they would understand the seriousness of cutting music. Parents and music supporters are approaching the situation the wrong way. It's not as if school administrators don't see the value in music education. It's a decision driven by economics and state standards, not disregard for the value of music education. It is easy to allow budget debates to devolve into an "us versus them" argument, but it does no one any good. Music teachers and school administrators aren't enemies. In fact, for the good of music education, they need to get friendly, and soon.
Music education – and education in general – isn't sustainable in its current form. Just look at Cross, who told school board members he has helped pay for NYSMMA trips for students and purchased more than 60 instruments for the music program, all out of his own pocket because there wasn't money in the school's budget. For all their value, the cost in staff and equipment is likely prohibitive for the type of music education schools used to provide.
For as much as arts education can help develop well-rounded children, state education standards will never value music and art education the same way it values math, science, history and language. It's a reality of the new education framework – though perhaps it's a reality that should be re-examined. The academic benefits of music education have been shown to be wide-reaching.
We know music education is a worthy endeavor. We know music education should continue. We don't know the form in which is should continue.
Rather than fight for the old norms, music teachers and school administrators must find a new approach that provides an acceptable level of exposure to the arts at a cost that fits within districts' budgets and the educational restraints determined by the state. Administrators and music educators must work together to find a system that works. There is no perfect solution – but those who find a palatable middle ground will truly be making beautiful music.


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From the small amount of Japanese I have heard, it seems that all words ending with an 'u' do not really get the 'u' spoken. I was reminded that recently from a live video of the band Shibusa Shirazu where the singer shouts the name of the band several times to the public: "Shibusa Shiraz". Could be that the ending 'u' is such softly spoken that we do not hear it, or it is simply not pronounced in day-to-day use.
So, would then the word 'kyusu' be actually pronounced: 'kyuss' as in 'kee-ooss' ?


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Today, more than 6,000 alumni from 45 countries in every region of the world are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program and paying tribute to the program's founders: the late Senator Ted Kennedy and Senator Richard Lugar. Their vision in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks in the United States was to build bridges between Americans and young people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Now in its tenth year, that's exactly what American and international students are doing through the YES and YES Abroad programs.
The YES program provides scholarships to almost 900 young people (ages 15-18) a year from countries with significant Muslim populations to experience a year in the United States living with an American host family, attending high schools, and becoming involved in American communities. Students undergo an extremely competitive and rigorous, merit-based application process. During their stay, students engage with their American communities, share their cultures, develop leadership skills, and learn about American society, spirit, and values. Approximately 65 American high school students have the same experience in select YES countries.
The facts are impressive. More than 10,000 American families in 2,400 U.S. towns in every state and Washington D.C. have been involved in hosting and supporting YES students. This year alone, 547 high schools are hosting YES students. YES students have completed over 340,000 hours of community service, while almost 250 YES students this year alone earned certificates for performing over 100 hours of volunteer service in their U.S. host communities. The volunteer spirit does not stop when the students return home from their exchange. Alumni are acting on what they learned on their YES exchange and making a difference in their communities and in our world by serving as mentors to and tutoring children, teaching English, promoting environmental conservation awareness, starting libraries, adopting grandparents, setting up basic literacy and computer centers, and starring in a top-rated local reality TV series.
Always innovating, YES launched ECA's first Youth TechCamps in Washington D.C., Bangladesh, and Pakistan and trained almost 100 YES alumni in effective ways to use social media and mobile technologies to encourage civic responsibility and action. YES TechCamp alumni in Pakistan inspire youth around the world to unite in dialogue around global causes @Youth Voices International.
Senator Lugar was right when he said, "I have no doubt...that these students are destined to take on many more leadership opportunities and...in their homelands will offer significant service to people and this will be a celebration of the YES program." Empowered by the YES program and supported by their biggest fans -- host families, host schools, host communities, peers, and program staff -- YES students represent diplomacy at its best.
Join us in celebrating! Use #KLYES10 and follow @yesprogramnews or www.facebook.com/YouthExchangeAndStudy.


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|Wilson Rush Pro Women's Shoe Scores
|Arch Support
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|Toe Durability
The best performing shoe that we have playtested from Wilson so far, the Rush Pro offers amazing cushioning, comfort, stability and durability in a great looking package. With a built in tongue and plush, pillow-like cushioning, the Rush Pro fits snug to the foot, providing a true-to-size fit that is hard to beat. With a six-month sole warranty, we challenge you to wear these shoes out on the court. Our team of playtesters enjoyed their time in the Rush Pros and found this shoe to be low to the ground, fast and comfortable on court. Although it lacked slightly in the area of breathability, everything else about this shoe was top notch and scored high in our playtest.
The Wilson Rush Pro is nothing short of being one of the most comfortable performance tennis shoes on the market. Karly found this shoe so plush that she joked that they could easily be mistaken for slippers. "The feel is unbelievably soft and the fit is so snug, almost glove-like. I love how much cushioning is provided throughout the shoe, especially the insoles." The only discomfort she found came from having a wider foot. "I just wish the toe-box fit a little bit wider, as the snug fit put a lot of pressure on the outside of my forefoot. But even with that pressure, I thought these shoes raised the bar for comfort."
When it came to comfort, Michelle raved about the pillowing this shoe provided right out of the box. "These shoes were so plush to wear, it was like walking on clouds when I first put them on. I had heard great things about the cushioning before ever wearing them and was happy they lived up to my expectations. The insoles are very comfortable and cushioned throughout the length of the foot. I didn't have any issues with rubbing or poking. I did find that after a couple weeks of wear the cushioning seemed to wear down a bit and they didn't feel as plush as they did in the beginning of my playtest, but that is to be expected."
Brittany found herself needing a short break-in period with this shoe. After an hour on the court the uppers loosened up enough to make the shoe feel even better. She said, "When I first started playing with this shoe I liked how the cushioning molded to my feet. I didn't feel like I was sitting on top of the cushioning. I will have to say that towards the end of the playtest I was noticing that there wasn't as much shock absorption in the heel."
Carol sang the praises of the comfort these Wilson shoes offered. She said, "This was an extremely comfortable shoe that had great cushioning for the whole foot. I really liked the foam insole that provided added comfort to my feet." With a more narrow foot, Carol had the opposite issue to what Karly experienced, explaining, "My toes had a little too much wiggle room for my liking and rubbed around a bit. It wasn't really uncomfortable, but it's a trait in a shoe that I like to minimize."
With the weather starting to get warmer, the ventilation of these shoes became more of a factor for Brittany. "I thought the ventilation was average. I definitely felt my feet warming up while I was playing and would need to take my shoes off after when I finished playing. More specifically, I felt the ventilation was slightly lacking in the forefoot."
"I didn't find these shoes to be super ventilated, but it didn't bother me too much when I was playing," stated Michelle. "I did, however, want to get these off pretty much as soon I walked off the court. They remained hot and slightly snug when I got off the court as well."
The uppers of these shoes don't feature very much mesh or perforations, which translated into warm shoes for Karly. She offered, "They were one hot pair of shoes to play in, especially the front of the shoe where it's almost entirely rubber. Towards the end of my hit I was usually eager to take them off because of how warm they felt and how drenched my socks were. Ventilation was the area that could've used the most improvement."
With an opposing opinion on the breathability of these shoes, Carol said, "My feet had great breathability in this shoe. I never felt overheated and I never had the urge to take the shoes off immediately after playing."
The arch offered a universal fit for our team. Carol found the arch to be a little on the lower side in this shoe, which was comfortable for her. "I'd say the arch in these shoes were just right for my feet."
Karly found the arches to be lower than most tennis shoes, but also didn't have any problems, saying, "I think the foam insoles really helped with the support since they were so cushiony and molded to my feet. I usually don't have issues with arch support, and there was no exception here."
Brittany has a medium arch, and she said, "I very rarely have a problem with the arch support, and this shoe continued that tradition. I felt my arch was fully supported and the arch was hitting the right place at the right height. I was very happy in the arch support department."
The arch support was neither too high or too low for Michelle. She offered, "Because of the tighter fit this shoe offers my foot was supported in all areas, including my arch. No complaints."
The stability and support the Wilson Rush Pro offers is another stand-out feature our playtest team found in this shoe. Brittany said, "This is one of the few shoes I have playtested in a while that really held my foot in place. I have a narrow width foot and did not experience any slipping or sliding in this shoe. While this might not be a positive for everyone, I also absolutely loved the slightly narrower toe box. My foot felt fully supported in this shoe. One thing I did notice was the ankle collar would flare out when I took a step, which made my ankle feel less stable. However, the low to the ground feel more than made up for this and I was never worried about rolling an ankle."
Carol thought the support and stability were great with this shoe and found them to provide a lot of support to her side to side movements. She said, "My ankles felt secure for all quick movements around the court. My toes had a little too much wiggle room for my liking, but that didn't impair my movement on the court."
"The very first time I put these shoes on I was a little worried that they were going to be too snug and would take a while to break-in," commented Michelle. "But, I was wrong. The sock-like fit just helped support my foot and kept me feeling secure and snug in the shoe, without being too tight. I enjoy a bit of a tighter fitting shoe, and this shoe was just that. I didn't have to tie the laces super tight to feel the support, it was built in. I really felt stable moving around in these shoes, and I think the support and cushioning were the stand-out features of this shoe."
Rolling an ankle never crossed Karly's mind with these stable shoes. She said, "The snug fit really helped give my feet a secure, locked-in feeling. I never experienced the least bit of sliding around within the shoes and felt extremely comfortable making quick movements when changing directions. I have nothing but high marks for the Rush Pros when it comes to stability."
Our playtest team tried to wear down the soles of the Wilson Rush Pros by spending hours on the court. Backed by a six-month guarantee, the outsoles of these shoes held up amazingly after weeks of play. "If you were to take a look at the soles of my shoes you'd probably think I was lying when I said I've played in them for over 20 hours," said Karly. "The wear is minuscule. The outsoles have experienced very little smoothing and look like they won't experience significant wear for at least another 20 hours. I was more than pleased with the durability of these shoes."
Michelle kept waiting to find wear on her shoes after 20+ hours of play, but they held up really well for her. "The tread is different than other shoes I've playtested, and they really proved themselves. With the six-month guarantee, it's a win-win situation. There is slight wear in the toe area, which is normal for me, but I'm impressed with the way the outsole looks."
Brittany chimed in, "When I initially looked at the new outsole I wasn't sure how it would hold up. I was impressed with how the outsole was holding up after the month-long playtest. I tend to do the most damage under my big toe, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it was holding up. A bonus for this shoe is the fact that these shoes come with a six-month outsole durability guarantee."
Carol agreed with the group, saying the Rush Pros were, "Extremely durable. The bottom of the shoe still looks brand new."
Our toe dragger, Brittany, is known to cause a lot of damage to her shoes if the bumper isn't thick enough. Luckily, this shoe held up to her punishment. She said, "I will say though that the blue toe bumper got pretty dirty, but that didn't affect its performance whatsoever."
Agreeing with Brittany was Karly, who is known to drag her toe as well. She said, "With the solid coverage around the forefoot, the outstanding toe durability came as no surprise. The entire toe-box is protected so well that wearing through any part of it is going to be one tough task. After all the time I put into these shoes I have yet to see any kind of wear in that area. The toe guard on this shoe was designed to last."
The one negative that Carol found with the Rush Pro was the traction. Her least favorite aspect of the shoe, she said, "I did slide around a bit from side to side, which I don't like to do. Even with my sliding, the shoe's support and stability made me confident in my movements."
Brittany disagreed with Carol. She enjoyed the feel and traction from these shoes, noting, "One of the biggest things I noticed with this shoe was how low to the ground my foot was. I really felt like I was connected with the court and felt very comfortable moving around. The outsole gripped the court surprisingly well, and I had complete confidence in my movement, especially when going side to side on the baseline."
"To be honest, I was a little leery at first with how the traction was going to hold up due to the new zonal tread pattern, but was I in for a treat," said Karly. "The traction performed way above my expectations. I found great grip on the court so I didn't experience any slipping, yet there was also a good amount of give, so I never felt stuck. Traction loss was minimal through out the playtest, which was a huge plus for me."
Traction was a bit of a mixed experience for Michelle, who found this shoe to be missing that "grip" feel that some other performance shoes have. "There was no hesitation or issues with movement, but I I would have enjoyed a little more grip from the tread of the shoe. Changing directions was easy, and because the fit was so good my foot and shoe really felt like one. There was no slipping or extra movement within the shoe."
Because it's a more durable shoe with added cushioning, the Rush Pro was bound to be slightly heavy. Michelle said, "The weight didn't bother me when I was on the court at all. The shoe never felt bulky to me either, which happens sometimes with heavier shoes. They didn't feel as quick as some other shoes I've been playtesting, but they did the trick."
Carol thought that the Rush Pro was fairly light, considering the structure of the shoe and the level of support. She said, "I really felt as if I was gliding around the court in this shoe. It never weighed me down."
Brittany was in agreement, saying, "I thought this shoe felt and played a lot lighter than its actual weight. Being a fan of lighter weight shoes, I was surprised with how much I liked the weight of the Rush Pro. I felt very speedy on the court and was even able to get to a couple more drop shots than usual. I think the low to the ground feel contributed to how fast this shoe felt on court."
Finding the ideal weight in the Rush Pros was Karly, who said, "They were heavy enough to offer great stability and support, yet they were light enough to not hinder my movements. The thick padding and extra protection around the toe-box make them look like a bulkier shoe, but I didn't think they felt bulky at all while playing in them. It was the perfect amount of weight to offer great stability and durability without feeling too heavy."
Michelle � "I enjoyed the fit and cushioning of these shoes. I also adore the cosmetics and look of the Wilson Rush Pro. The bright blue was fun to wear, and I enjoyed matching my outfits with them."
Carol � "I think this is a great Wilson shoe, and I really liked the light weight feel and high support level. The cushioning was great and I felt really low to the court, which I love. I think the design is sharp and looks like a player's shoe. My feet never felt tired or overheated."
Brittany � "I loved the low to the ground feel and how it kept my foot in place when I was moving around."
Karly � "The cushioning, stability and weight were the perfect mix."
Michelle � "The ventilation wasn't great, and I often changed out of my shoes right after getting off the court. Also, there were some interesting wear marks on the top of my toe box."
Carol � "Only two things I didn't like: the wiggle room for my toes and the traction. I adjusted on both counts, but prefer to have a snugger fit around the toe box and a shoe that grabs the court a bit more during side to side movements."
Brittany � "There was nothing major that I disliked, but I would have liked a little bit more shock absorption, ventilation, and a tighter ankle collar."
Karly � "The lack of ventilation and slightly narrow toe-box was a bit of an annoyance."
Michelle � "Weight and durability wise, these are comparable to the Gel Res 5s that we just playtested. These definitely lack in ventilation compared to those, but I like the fit of the Rush Pros a bit better. I think these are also comparable to the Babolat Propulses."
Carol � "I really liked this shoe and was completely comfortable in it. I still prefer the Asics Gel Resolution 5, because I felt it really molded to my foot vs. me adjusting to the shoe. I was pleasantly surprised with this new Wilson Rush Pro, and I would definitely play in it."
Brittany � "This is definitely the highest performing shoe Wilson has produced in a while. It had similar characteristics to the Prince Rebel 2 and the adidas adiZero Tempaia II, but with a narrower fit, especially in the toe box."
Karly � "The combination of the slipper-fit feel, support and weight reminds me of the Barricade 7s. An exceptionally cushioned shoe that offers great stability without slowing me down on the court."
Playtester Foot Types:
Michelle - Medium width, High arch
Carol - Medium width, Medium arch
Brittany - Narrow width, Medium arch
Karly - Medium width, Medium-low arch
Review date: May 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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