text:
Valuations for rating & taxing
In accordance with the provisions of the Valuation of Land Act 1978 (the Act) the Valuer-General is required to maintain valuation rolls of rateable and taxable land throughout Western Australia. These rolls are periodically provided to rating and taxing authorities.
To help you better understand valuations made for rating and taxing and the importance of the date of valuation (DOV), here is a list of frequently asked questions.
What are rating and taxing valuations?
The Valuer-General is required to maintain valuations of all rateable land in Western Australia for rating and taxing purposes. Valuations are the basis of allocation of various rates and taxes including local government rates, land tax, metropolitan region improvement tax (MRIT), the fire and emergency services levy, residential sewerage rates, some drainage charges and the biosecurity levy of agricultural and grazing land.
Your local council rates are assessed on either gross rental values (GRVs) or unimproved values (UVs), whereas land tax and MRIT is assessed on UV only. These values are determined on a periodic basis in what is known as a General Valuation, commonly called a revaluation.
Every property within your local area that is subject to general valuation is required to be valued as at a date set by the Valuer-General and this is referred to as the Date of Valuation (DOV). Rating valuations are therefore assessed at a "snapshot in time" meaning that all properties in your local area are valued based on market levels at the same date. This ensures consistency and a degree of fairness in the allocation of rates.
How are my rates calculated?
Each year your council determines its revenue target, which includes the amount to be collected from rates. A rate in the dollar to be applied to the value (typically GRV for urban land and UV for rural land) is struck by dividing the rate collection by the total amount of the valuations on the valuation roll. Some councils use both GRV and UV meaning separate rate collection targets and different rates in the dollar are set for each. Your rate assessment is calculated by multiplying the value of your property by this rate in the dollar.
Other charges may also appear on your rate notice such as levies and waste management charges. These are determined by your local council and are not based on the valuation.
Example - GRV
Greg's property has a GRV of $26,000 which equates to $500 per week.
Greg's local council in which the property is located has set a rate in the dollar of five cents.
Greg's rates notice would be:
GRV of $26,000 x five cents = $1,300 in rates plus other council levies and charges.
Please note: GRVs remain fixed for periods of three to five years, however the rate in the dollar set by the council may change each year depending on its budget.
Gross Rental Values
What is a GRV?
For most properties the GRV is the gross annual rental value of rateable land.
The primary definition of GRV under the Act is as follows:
"GRV means the gross annual rental that the land might reasonably be expected to realise if let on a tenancy from year to year upon condition that the landlord was liable for all rates, taxes and other charges thereon and the insurance and other outgoings necessary to maintain the value of the land".
A GRV is determined on the basis that the rental includes outgoings such as rates and other property expenses.
Unlike residential property, most commercial rentals are negotiated net of outgoings, so these need to be added to the net rental to equate to the statutory definition. Where property rental payments are subject to GST, they represent a tax payable by the property owner as part of the rent and are included in the GRV.
Where an annual rental cannot reasonably be determined, the GRV becomes the assessed value. Assessed value is defined in the VLA as a percentage applying to the capital value of land within a particular class.
Residential land for which a rental value cannot be determined is valued on the basis of three per cent of its total capital value. Assessed value of land designated for other uses is set at five per cent of its total capital value.
How is the GRV determined?
All GRVs within your local council are assessed at the same date of valuation. Rental evidence is collected at that date and used to determine the fair rental value for each property. The rental value for a house will be influenced by factors such as age, construction, size, car shelters, pools and location. By analysing property rents against their individual attributes and characteristics it is possible to assess a valuation for all properties, whether they are rented or not.
While land used for residential purposes is valued on its rental value, land used for other purposes having a relatively low rental value in comparison to its capital value may be valued on a percentage of its capital value as if it were vacant land.
What is the Date of Valuation (DOV) for my property?
The date of valuation for your property will vary depending on on which local government the property is located in. Every property within your local area is valued at a date set by the Valuer-General and this is referred to as the Date of Valuation (DOV). Rating valuations are therefore assessed at a "snapshot in time" reflecting the property market for your local area at the same date. The Date of Valuation (DOV) table shows the GRV based date of valuation for every local authority in Western Australia.
What if the market changes between general valuations?
GRVs are currently assessed every three years in the Perth Metropolitan Region and every three to five years in country areas. It is unusual for property markets to remain constant and despite any changes to the property market which may occur in between general valuations, GRVs remain fixed until the next general valuation.
What if I think the GRV is too high?
You can object to the GRV subject to meeting the requirements outlined below.
- Your written objection is sent within 60 days of the rates notice being issued.
- You provide grounds and supporting reasons which might include:
- rental evidence at or around the date of valuation which show the GRV of your property to be too high.
- examples which show your GRV is significantly higher than similar properties within your local area.
Please note: Objecting to the GRV because you consider your rates notice or the increase in rates is too high are not valid reasons and the objection will not be accepted.
GRV valuation methodology
A database of rental evidence is assembled from information obtained from a variety of sources. From this, a schedule of properties within the local government which are rented within a set period around the date of valuation is prepared. The rented properties are inspected and the rents analysed (for example deductions for any furniture included in the letting).
Unsuitable lettings, such as those between related parties, are discarded so that the final list is acceptable as the basis for the determination of fair gross rentals as illustrated by actual market dealings.
From the analysis of actual rentals the fair gross rental of each property is established, after making allowances for any special features or detriments.
The GRV is expressed as an annual amount. A GRV of $26,000 represents a weekly rental of $500.
Who do I contact to obtain more information about my GRV?
You can contact the customer care team on +61 (0)8 9273 7373.
Unimproved Values
What is an Unimproved Value (UV)?
UV is defined in the Valuation of Land Act 1978 and in some cases is based on a statutory formula. UVs are determined each year for all land within the State and come into force on 30 June as at the date of valuation (DOV) of the 1 August in the preceding year.
As a broad guide the following applies:
Within a townsite
For land situated within a townsite the UV is the site value of the land. In general, this means the value of the land as if it were vacant with no improvements except merged improvements. Merged improvements relate to improvements such as removal of rocks, clearing, retaining, levelling, draining and filling.
Outside a townsite
The UV of land outside a townsite is valued as if it had no improvements. In this case the land is valued as though it remains in its original, natural state, although any land degradation is taken into account as are any services or amenities which add value.
For land used for cropping or grazing, if the UV of broad hectare land cannot reasonably be determined on similar undeveloped broad hectare comparable sales, it is calculated as a percentage of the value of the land as if it had been developed to a fair district standard but not including buildings. Where it applies, this percentage is prescribed by regulation by the Valuer-General from year to year and is currently set at 50 per cent.
There are certain exceptions to the above where the Valuation of Land Act 1978 provides that the UV is based on a statutory formula, for example a fixed rate per hectare or a multiple of the annual rent.
These exceptions include mining tenements, leases under the Land Administration Act 1997 for the purpose of grazing, leases under agreement acts, and land held under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984.
Strata titles
Section 62(1) of the Strata Titles Act 1985 provides that for UV the Valuer-General must value the whole of the land subject to a strata plan as a single parcel in single ownership. The rating and taxing authority is required to apportion the value in proportion to the unit entitlement, which is shown on the registered strata plan.
Section 62A(2) of the Strata Titles Act 1985 provides that each lot in a survey-strata scheme shall be valued as a separate parcel of land.
UV valuation methodology
UVs determined on the basis of the capital value of an estate in fee simple are derived from reference to the land market at the date of valuation. All sales relevant to the predetermined date of valuation are investigated and where considered necessary, the parties interviewed.
Unsuitable sales, including sales between related parties or those with special circumstances are discarded. By this process, fair and reasonable criteria are established for the fixing of values.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
A Lancaster man was arrested this week in what has become the sheriff's office's fifth meth bust so far this year.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Lancaster News, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
|ZIP Code:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
>A couple of years ago Joe Halinar started a continuing series on
>genetics. He did 8 installments so far.
One of these days I will continue with the series! I promise. The
only problem is, I'm not sure just when. I got tied down in some
other work and then I lost the train of thought I was working on.
Finding time to do much of anything extra can be a problem.
I was down at Charlie Purtymun's place yesterday looking at hostas,
and I think I might add some lessions on selection theory specifically
geared towards hostas, but it won't be any time soon. There are some
really impressive hostas on the market, and then there is some you
wonder how they ever escaped from the compost pile.
Joe Halinar
To sign-off this list, send email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the
message text UNSUBSCRIBE HOSTA-OPEN


text:
Before you read this story there are a couple of things I must say
1. Thank you to my Beta Reader, Mysteriesunveiled
2. I got some of the idea for this story from Phoenix Fanatic. But I had wanted to do a story like this for a long time.
3. If you have a better title tell me
4. I am not sure if I will continue this story, but I leave that up for you guys to decide.
5. Enjoy!!!
Dear Bacon,
Why, Diary, am I calling you Bacon? Well, I can't really call you Bob or Phil.
That would just be weird. But bacon can be any gender I make it. I could make you a boy or a girl. So you see, Bacon is a very meaningful name. I think I might name my first kid Bacon. That is if I ever live that long, find someone I like, and get married. Seeing as there is a low chance of that happening, I will stick to writing in you, Bacon.
Now, how am I writing this if I'm blind? Being the oh-so-nice "brother" he is, Fang got me a computer for Christmas that reads out the words
as you type. However, it doesn't know how to say cuss words. I am truly bummed. But I quickly got over it due to what happened today. Shall I
tell you, Bacon?
I think I shall.
O' Dark Thirty in the Morning
I was having a wonderful dream about naked women surrounding me. Oddly enough I was clothed. We were just about to go to my room when a pillow hit me in the face. That woke me from my dream in a heart beat. I'm not talking a soft throw, no,
I mean a full out I-am-trying-to-kill-you throw. I immediately went into my
fighting mode. Seeing as I was half asleep and on the top of a bunk bed this
didn't turn out so well, and I landed on the floor. Luckily, I had a soft landing.
"Get the hell off me!" Fang shouted. I snickered at him.
"You shouldn't be cussing with little ones around," I said and rolled over to the side and got up. I heard Fang slowly stand up and start to walk out of the room. Before he was at the door way, he grumbled "Make breakfast." He then left like the winged emo he was. I rushed to the doorway and yelled down the stairs.
"That's what it was all about?" I said, laughing my head off. I took a breath of air. "You hit me with a pillow and cussed to get me up to make breakfast?"
Now I couldn't talk. I rolled on the floor laughing.
"Iggy, get your lazy butt down here or I'll destroy all your bombs" Max said.
I smiled but walked down the stairs, talking as I went.
"Well Max, seeing as bombs are supposed to be destroyed, I don't have anything to lose." I said as I walked into the kitchen. She growled. I quickly made some eggs and shoved them at the flock. All I got was a thank you before forks were scraped against plates. I started thinking about naked women again and trying to finish my dream when I heard footsteps close to me and whirled around in my chair.
"Hey, Iggy" Gazzy said.
"Hi Gazzy. Are we still making that bomb in the backyard today?" I whispered so Max wouldn't hear. Apparently she has instincts or something, because she did and was at our side in a flash.
"What bomb?" she growled. I snickered.
"Oh it's just a little one, Max. It won't do too much damage!" I heard Gazzy
say. You could hear the smile through his voice.
"Okay, if it's such a little one, then let's have everyone watch it get blown up," Max said with a triumphant voice.
Startled, I said, "I don't think that's such a good idea," all the noises in the kitchen had stopped while Max and I argued.
"It's just..." I didn't have a good excuse so I shut my mouth again.
Max smiled, "That's what I thought". I heard her footsteps recede and a door slammed. I groaned.
"Ugh. Come on, Gazzy. Let's go make that bomb." I walked out the door to the back yard and heard Gazzy following me. It was a warm day, and I unfolded my wings a little. We got to work, and in a half an hour we were finished with the coolest bomb ever.
"I'll go get the others," I told Gazzy. "And don't blow it up yet!" I said as I ran in the house. The only problem with running when you are blind is you can't hear as much stuff so you don't know when you're about to run into a...
"Wall!" I groaned as I fell on the floor. I heard laughing and looked up. Of course I only saw blackness.
"Are you okay, Iggy?" It was Ella. I blushed, jumped up quickly, and swayed a little from the fall.
"Yeah, I'm fine," we stood there in awkward silence for a little while. "Um, the bomb's ready. I was just going to get everybody."
"Oh, okay. I can go tell everyone so you don't run into any more walls," I heard her laugh and run up the stairs. Brilliant, Iggy. I walked outside and heard everyone talking.
I cleared my throat.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Awesome Bomb!! AKA, AB!" I heard some snickering, but I pressed on. "Drum roll please!" I heard some one hitting the plastic table that's on the porch. I quickly lit the bomb and ran to where everyone else was.
Before I shouted one, I heard Gazzy say something, "Wait, something's wrong".
I was trying to figure out what was wrong when I heard Gazzy yell, "Everyone hit the deck!" I dove to the floor right as the bomb went off. The explosion was so great that I was thrown against someone. Then I felt a weird prick in my back and a pair of rough hands grabbed me. What's happening? I felt my energy draining from me and then I closed my eyes.
I woke up in the back of a truck. From all the bounces and bumps, I figured we were on a dirt road.
"Where am I?" I asked but only got a kick in the stomach. My wrists and legs were tied with thick ropes.
"Shut up!" said a rough voice. I tried not to panic and felt around for everyone else. They were here and awake.
"Iggy, is that you?" Nudge whispered so the big guy wouldn't kick her.
"Yeah, we need to get out of here," I said and shifted my weight to my back. I heard Max whisper in a breath. "I have a plan."
A few minutes later, I heard Max shouting, "Ow! My knee!"
The big guy got up. "What?" he said and walked toward Max.
She gasped, "The rope is too tight! My knee! It's getting crushed and cutting off the circulation! They'll have to amputate it!" Now, obviously her act was fake, but the big guy didn't know that, and he wasn't the brightest crayon in the box.
"Fine, I'll untie them," he bent down and quickly untied her ropes.
She sighed. "Thanks, but can I stand a little and get the blood flowing again?" Max asked. He grunted, which Max took for a yes and stood. After this, I heard fists punching someone, a few hard kicks, and then a sickening crack. I heard Max panting, and knew she had gotten the guy.
"Is he dead?" I heard Nudge squeak out.
"I don't know. But we're going to be if we don't get out soon." Max came over to me and untied my knots on my wrists and legs. "Help the others," I nodded and went to Nudge. In a matter of minutes, everyone was free. We opened the truck door. Ella was kidnapped too, so Fang and I grabbed her and jumped out of the moving truck. If that wasn't an adrenaline rush I don't know what is. She's was a little heavy, but we managed to fly home quickly.
When we were all there, we ran inside.
"Everyone pack up. We need to get out of here" Max said. We all nodded and hurried to our rooms. Itex will know where we are. It sucks that we'll have to leave but I've been on the run before. I threw some clothes, my laptop, and my ipod into a backpack and headed down stairs. In matter of minutes, we were packed and in the family room.
"I called a cab, which will be here in 5 minutes." I nodded and we sat down.
Ella was sitting next to me, which made me blush. That is until she jumped up, startling me.
"Wait! What about my mom? She's at work. How do you think she's going to react if we're gone?" Well, we didn't think about that.
"Let's call her" Max said simply, and then went into the kitchen to get the phone.
She came back and handed it to Ella. I heard Ella dial her mom's work phone. After a couple of silent moments, Ella's mom picked up.
"Hi, Mom. Something happened to the flock and me today." I couldn't hear the other end of the conversation, but I could tell by the way Ella had to keep saying "We're fine" that her mom was freaking out. Ella hung up after awhile.
"She says that there's a hotel in town not far from here that we can stay at"
We all loaded into the cab when it got to the house and started off.
We arrived at the hotel about an hour or so later. We got three rooms. After we had unpacked a little, we went down to the buffet that they had. It was delicious. I asked if we could go to the pool.
"And why do you want to go to the pool?" Max asked. I rolled my eyes like it was obvious.
"For the pool bunnies, of course!" Well, that didn't seem to go over well with Max.
Later, I turned on my laptop and plugged in some head phones and started to write this journal entry.
There you have it Bacon, my weird and awful day. Now we are on the run again. We will have to keep moving. To where? I have no clue. All I know is that Itex has come back and wants us. The only thing that is bothering me is why they
want Ella.
Good night, Bacon.
Like I said before, I don't know if I will continue this story. If you want me to just tell me. Thanks!
It would be very nice if you clicked that button at the bottom.


text:
- Home
Industries & Topics
- Banking & Financial Services
- Career & Workplace
- Commercial Real Estate
- Education
- Energy
- Food & Lifestyle
- Government & Regulations
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Media & Marketing
- Philanthropy & Nonprofits
- Professional Services
- Residential Real Estate
- Retailing
- Sports Business
- Technology
- Transportation
- Travel & Tourism
- News
- Lists & Awards
- People & Companies
- Events
- More...
Denver City Guide
Hotels Great For Business Stays
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
650 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202
1,100 rooms
Average daily price range: $149-$200
This convention center hotel set sales records for the Hyatt chain when it opened in 2005. It features all of the flourishes you'd expect from a new luxury hotel, including a marbled-floored lobby, opulent meeting rooms and a interior details worthy of the finer hotels of London. Most rooms offer stunning skyline and mountain views.
Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa
500 Interlocken Blvd.
Erie, CO 80201
Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa
390 rooms, 12 suites
Average price range: $139-$249 daily
For those doing business in the high-tech corridor in northwest suburban Denver, the Omni offers plenty of after-hours refuge. Amenities include a 27-hole championship golf course, a full service spa and fitness center. But even if you're too tired at the end of the day for rigorous physical activity, the Flatiron rock formations provide a pleasant scenic backdrop to enjoy as you recline in back into your bed.
The Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
500 rooms
Average daily price range: $250-$1,000+
The second-oldest hotel in Denver, the Brown has hosted U.S. presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush. The "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, Queen Marie of Romania and The Beatles also have spent a few nights with grand old lady of Denver hospitality. Featuring six critically acclaimed restaurants, a full-service spa, flower shop and an a long-standing tradition for afternoon tea, the hotel positively radiates historical ambiance.
The Inverness Hotel
200 Inverness Drive West,
Englewood CO 80112
302 rooms, 18 suites
Average daily price range: $149-$249
A luxury resort hotel in south suburban Denver's technology epicenter, the Inverness features five distinct dining opttions and a championship golf course. Nearby jogging and walking trails ensure that you'll enjoy the scenic Rocky Mountains during your stay.
The Marriott City Center
1701 California St.
Denver CO 80202
601 rooms, 14 suites
Average daily price range: $139-$259
Located in the heart of Downtown Denver, the Marriott is within walking distance of Lower Downtown -- with its lively bars and restaurants -- and the city's busiest business center. The hotel features 24 conference rooms with a grand total of 25,000 square feet of meeting space. As with most of Denver's large hotels, the west-facing views are spectacular.
Sponsored by
People on the Move
M.E. Group
Teach For America - Colorado Regional Board
Holland & Knight
Small Giants
Live Urban Real Estate


text:
We help clients find untapped potential in their business
through developing a stronger online presence.
Devise | Design | Develop
Before any project we take a step back to review your goals and assess if this is is the right step for you and your company. Together, we make a project plan and ensure we have captured all your requirements.
We will go through your project making wireframes and design mock-ups before we proceed with coding. This step may take several revisions but it is important to capture the vision of our clients. Your total satisfaction is what we strive for.
After all that work planning and designing this is where the rubber truly hits the road. We get cranking to build you your ideal website. We have a very diverse skill-set in web development, you will be thoroughly impressed with what our web developers are able to do.
We have taken some time this summer off. At the moment we are only accepting change requests and
projects from current clients while we take a little time to recharge and revamp.
For inquiries please send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
The Pixel Architect © 2016


text:
Loony's Festive Specials
We know you're calendar is probably bursting at the seams with spectacular festive special offers this month, but you'd be bonkers not to squeeze in a cheeky trip to Loony Bingo too! You can take your pick from Loony's £200,000 worth of December Specials, featuring Santa's £2,500 Stash, Loony's Advent Calendar and the dazzling New Year's Jackpot!
December Specials
Loony Bingo is overflowing with wacky and festive delights this December, and you can scoop up to £200,000 worth of prizes! So make sure you cruise through Loony's holiday specials, including instant daily prizes, juicy jackpots, the £2,016 MEGA New Year's Jackpot party and more!
Santa's Stash
Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, you can still have a second chance and scoop up to £2,500 every day from 10pm from Santa's Stash of cash! If your lucky enough to become a 1TG or 2TG player, you can win £100 each! There are plenty of chances to stack your cash, so make sure you get your daily tickets and have a blast playing your daily bingo fix!
Advent Calendar
Just in case your advent calendar is making you pop with daily chocolate delights, you can head to Loony Bingo for a daily dose of FREE spins, DOUBLE coins, special jackpots, FREE bonuses and more! Just remember to check the Loony Calendar so you don't miss out!
New Year's Jackpot
If you're ready for a crazy blowout New Year, then make sure you dress to impress and hit Loony Bingo's New Year's Day party on 1st January from 11pm! With tickets as low as 1p, you can start the New Year in style with up to £2,016 in your pocket!
Merry Christmas!


text:
user functions
Current Ithaca College community members may contribute stories and comments as well as view additional topics by logging in.
related links
Submit your research paper to the Ithaca College Journal of Race, Culture, Gender and Ethnicity
Contributed by Tracey Casseus on 01/28/2010
The editorial board for the IC Journal are currently looking for papers based on race, culture, gender and/or ethnicity to be apart of this years Spring 2010 edition. The purpose of the journal is to raise awareness and to promote discussions about various issues and complexities of race, culture, gender, and ethnicity and the impacts on our community, whether that may be here at Ithaca College or throughout the world. These papers can range in length but must be at least 6 pages. The deadline is February 19th.
This is a great opportunity to get students' work out and published to the public since you can find the Ithaca College Journal of Race, Culture, Gender and Ethnicity in the Library of Congress. If you would like to submit a paper the deadline is February 19th and can be emailed to email@example.com.
Also if you would like to be part of the Journal's editorial board feel free to contact email@example.com. If you know anyone who may be interested please spread the word.
Read more . . . (82 words)
Outdoor Recreation Equipment Office-Spring 2010 Semester Hours
Contributed by Kathy Farley on 01/28/2010
Need Gear? XC-Skis, Snowshoes, Winter Camping Equipment? OREC opens Thursday, January 28th!
Read more . . . (48 words)
Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowships
Contributed by Lynda Walters on 01/28/2010
Contributed on behalf of Leslie W. Lewis, Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences
The School of Humanities and Sciences and the Provost's office will be co-sponsoring a pilot program that will offer two Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowships to graduate students in one of four fields within the Humanities and Sciences: art history, anthropology, sociology, speech communication.
Read more . . . (223 words)
Go to Italy this summer!
Contributed by Rachel Gould on 01/28/2010
Spend three weeks this summer in Siena, a beautiful medieval hill town in the heart of Tuscany. Italy: Language & Culture is a three-week, three-credit course which combines conversational Italian practice wtih a cultural tour of Siena and other historically important Italian cities. The program runs from May 25-June 16, 2010.
Read more . . . (159 words)
Join the Art History Society!
Contributed by Laura Sacchi on 01/28/2010
Our first meeting will be on Monday, February 1st @ 6:00 p.m. in the first floor (art history department) of the Gannett Center. Just follow the hallway to end and we will meet in the lounge.
Read more . . . (194 words)
Delay in Processing Room Reservations
Contributed by Kimberly Wojtanik on 01/28/2010
As everyone returns to campus, many people begin planning for upcoming events.
Thank you for your patients.
Speech Communication Undergraduate and Professor Publish in National Journal
Contributed by Laurie Arliss on 01/28/2010
Kaleigh Mrowka (Class of 2010) and Professor Danette Johnson co-authored a journal article that has been accepted for publication in Communication Education, a blind-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association. The article title is "Generative Learning, Quizzing, and Cognitive Learning: An Experimental Study in the Communication Classroom." It reports on an empirical study of classroom interaction conducted by the authors.
Read more . . . (70 words)
Sustainability Presentation: "The Economics of Sustainable Development" on Wednesday, February 3 at 4:00PM
Contributed by Marian Brown on 01/27/2010
Sir Partha Dasgupta will discuss "The Economics of Sustainable Development" on Wednesday, February 3rd at 4:00PM in the Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise Room 103. Dasgupta has been named an A. D. White Professor-at-large at Cornell University.
Read more . . . (128 words)
Sustainability Presentation: "Ecology, Design, and Agriculture" on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00PM
Contributed by Marian Brown on 01/27/2010
Dave Jacke of Dynamics Ecological Design, author of "Edible Forest Gardens", will present a discussion of "Ecology, Design, and Agriculture: A Synthesis" on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00PM in the Center for Natural Sciences Room 112.
Read more . . . (213 words)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble seeks Alto voice, guitar, and piano
Contributed by Lauri Robinson-Keegan on 01/27/2010
The IC Vocal Jazz Ensemble is auditioning one alto slot for Spring 2010.
Read more . . . (152 words)
The Series! From BOC starts Friday! Dan Deacon Still on Sale!
Contributed by Reece Lazarus on 01/27/2010
The first show of The Series is THIS FRIDAY featuring:
Caution Children!
Dan Deacon is coming up fast! Get yer Valentine's Day plans all set with Deacon tix!
President Rochon to visit RHA Assembly on Monday, 2/1/2010
Contributed by Ronald M. Trunzo on 01/27/2010
Start off the semester right with a visit from President Rochon!
Read more . . . (92 words)
Pool closed this weekend
Contributed by Nate Brisley on 01/27/2010
Read more . . . (55 words)
Optical Scanning Procedures
Contributed by Lisa Efing-Guida on 01/27/2010
Information Technology Services would like to remind all instructors to review the optical scanning procedures to ensure tests and evaluations are processed and returned in a timely manner and with minimal interruption. Please visit our website, www.ithaca.edu/its/services/scan for a comprehensive overview of optical scanning.
Read more . . . (73 words)
Faculty Staff Meal Plan
Contributed by Julie Whitten on 01/27/2010
As an Ithaca College Employee take advantage of the Faculty Staff Meal Plan.
Read more . . . (378 words)
Wellness Clinic Now Accepting New Members
Contributed by Judy Mauk on 01/27/2010
Now that the holidays are over, let the Wellness Clinic help you to keep those New Year's resolutions!
Mary Ellen Zuckerman Named School of Business Dean
Contributed by David Maley on 01/27/2010
An experienced administrator and educator has been selected as dean of the Ithaca College School of Business. Mary Ellen Zuckerman, currently a Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Business at SUNY Geneseo, will begin her new position on July 1.
Read more . . . (466 words)
Re-examining Tell en-Nasbeh: Ancient capital of Judah
Contributed by Scott Stull on 01/27/2010
Tuesday February 2 at 7:30 pm, the monthly meeting of the Finger Lakes Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association.
Read more . . . (225 words)
Senior Athletic Training Major Kassie Garfield Wins Regional Quiz Bowl Competition
Contributed by Courtney Gray on 01/27/2010
Senior Athletic Training major Kassie Garfield represented Ithaca College in the student quiz bowl held at the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Symposium in Boston, MA. Kassie rallied from 6th place to steal the 1st place trophy and was named the District 2 champion. She is now qualified to represent Ithaca College in the national competition held this summer at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Symposium in Philadelphia, PA.
Four Athletic Training students awarded scholarships at Eastern Athletic Trainers' Symposium
Contributed by Courtney Gray on 01/27/2010
Junior Jacqueline Harpham and seniors Caitlin McFadden and Carolyn Dartt were all recipients of New York state student scholarships that were awarded at the state meeting during the EATA conference.
stay informedMake Intercom your home page
recent stories
News and Notices
Arts and Performances
Learning Opportunities
News for Faculty
News for Staff
News for Students
HR News
Comings and Goings
© Copyright Ithaca College. All rights reserved; unauthorized use prohibited. All material on this server is produced by our community but, except for designated pages, is neither approved nor verified by Ithaca College.


text:
The United States military has launched what it describes as its biggest operation against al-Qa'ida and the Taliban.
The US military said yesterday that about 2,000 of the 11,500 US-led troops in the country were taking part in "Operation Avalanche" across eastern and southern Afghanistan. Taliban and al-Qa'ida Islamic militants have recently regained strength and carried out a series of attacks on foreign troops and aid workers.
The American assault is aimed at killing or capturing militants to make the area safe for aid and reconstruction work. But the timing could not be worse. The credibility of US military suffered a serious blow at the weekend when warplanes bombed a village, killing nine children and one man.
Seven boys and two girls, the eldest aged 12, died when an A-10 Warthog plane peppered a field with 30mm high-explosive rounds. Lt-Col Bryan Hilferty, a US military spokesman, said the strike was meant to kill a "known terrorist". But, he said: "When we got there, we found the bodies of nine children and one adult man."
In the village of Hutala, nestled in the mountains of the Hindu Kush 150 miles west of Kabul, local people say the children who died were playing with marbles in the shade of a tree. A boy was collecting water from the well for his mother.
The first American warplane appeared from behind a hill, firing a succession of rockets and bullets.
By the time the second A-10 Warthog had unleashed its weaponry, nine children and one man were dead.
The next day the villagers were still huddled around a heap of children's hats and shoes, ripped by shrapnel. Marbles were scattered across the ground, by the patches of dried blood. Picking up a dusty hat, Sarwar Khan said: "This is all that remains of one of my boys." His two sons and one of his nephews, were killed.
The US military in Afghanistan says it was acting on extensive intelligence, gathered over a long period of time. The target was Mullah Wazir, a former member of the Taliban, described by the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, as a "financier, facilitator, and organiser of terrorist attacks". Local people say he is a businessman who imports motorcycles from Iran.
The Americans insist they killed their intended target, but people in the village say Mullah Wazir left 10 days ago, after another raid near by. Just 30 metres from where the children died stands Mullah Wazir's house. It remains intact: even the windows are unbroken.
A 25-year-old man, Abdul Muhammad, was killed in the attack, but the villagers deny he was involved in terrorism. His mother said he had just returned home after three years digging wells in Iran. He was due to marry in five days.
On Sunday evening, the American army was still in the village. The clean-up operation was efficient, but that was little consolation for Abdul Muhammad's mother. No one had been to see her, she said, and she had been given no explanation for her son's death.
Many questions remain unanswered. What was the extensive intelligence the Americans say they had gathered, over a number of weeks? How could the planes have so clearly missed their target?
The village, set among jagged mountains, in a remote area of the Pashtun heartland, will never be the same again, but the pain this attack has caused is being felt across the country, particularly by other Pashtuns. The majority ethnic group is already deeply disenchanted with the new political dispensation in Afghanistan and with the interim government's perceived closeness to the United States.
Events like this only outrage the population further, arguably driving yet more young men into the hands of the militants.
"We do make mistakes," Lt-Col Hilferty said. "War is an inexact art, there is a fog and a friction in war, but we will continue to do the best we can to help them."
But the American protestations fell on deaf ears. Sadokhan Ambarkhil, the deputy governor of Paktika, one of the most dangerous provinces for the coalition troops and their Afghan allies, said: "Every innocent who is killed has brothers, uncles, sisters and nephews - and behind them the tribe. If 10 people are killed, how many people are saddened?"
The warplane attack was also criticised outside Afghanistan. Kofi Annan, the UN secretary general, said he was "profoundly saddened" by the children's deaths and called for a thorough investigation. "The fight against terrorism cannot be won at the expense of innocent lives," Fred Eckhard, Mr Annan's spokesman, said in New York.Reuse content


text:
(to settle a class)
e.g. starter or plenary
In short bursts(clips), contrast to traditional full video or film, more targetted - educationally relevant
because it is a medium students are immersed within
good for visual learners
alternative to group presentations
relatively rare for this to be artiuculated, some disagreement with this statement
personalised learning
for cultural experience and exposure
to simplify difficult text
as an antidote to passivity
sometimes assumes other uses are passive (i.e. just watching)
encourage communication and dialogue in class
context important
linked to clear learning objectives


text:
Attempted Car Jacking at Arden Fair Mall
The Sacramento Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in an attempted carjacking.
Last Thursday, a woman was walking to her car near the Arden Fair parking lot. The suspect walked up behind her, pointed a gun at her back and demanded her keys. The woman screamed, scaring off the suspect.
He's described as white male in his 20's with a thin build and short dark hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert at 443-HELP.


text:
Maker's Nation is no more! Check out Academy of Handmade instead.
Find your people the old-fashioned way.
Better your business the 21st-century way.
The Nation is Calling
You're a workhorse of the creative economy. You're independent, energized, boundary-breaking, and gifted, and you want to make a living doing what you love. That also means you're a small business owner. But does that mean you know exactly how to run your business? We can help.
Get Out of the House
Running a creative business by yourself is intense, especially when guided by your passions. Let us dig you out of your inbox and coax you out of your studio. We're a community of makers just like you, and we want you to succeed. Join us to learn valuable skills and build your support network.
Now Recruiting
We've kicked things off in Portland with a great line-up of educational workshops and unique programs, but we can't do it without you. Join the nation by becoming an nnual member, a digital citizen, or give to the cause to help us get rolling and build a tight-knit community. Are you in?
We arm creative entrepreneurs with the business education and community network they need to thrive in the creative economy.
education. activity. resource. community.
Welcome to the Nation.


text:
As a gap-year student, I find it insulting to be labelled as a posh public schoolboy gallivanting around the world on my parents' credit card (Are these the new colonialists, G2, August 18). Last year, I travelled to Latin America, where I worked on construction projects and taught in a primary school for two months, which included a week's professional training. But nobody who does a gap year claims to have saved the world. Of course, there is personal gain - I had a fantastic time - but I know I made a valued contribution to the people I worked for and with. Even those who decide just to travel are contributing by generating employment and stimulating a country's economy. Next month I start university knowing I have benefited from my gap year and confident that others have too.
Jobe Bayliss
Bingham, Nottinghamshire
As a 19-year-old with three A-grade A-levels and who is finishing my gap year, Friday's Guardian was somewhat disheartening (Are these the new colonialists; Record passes revive calls for a review ). I recently finished a five-month stint in a primary school in Tanzania. During our time, we set up extra-curricular activities such as one-to-one reading, football, an art club and a choir. I don't deny the experience has been enjoyable - you get back as much as you put in and it was very rewarding. But to say volunteers think they can "save the world", or that their main motivation is to improve their CVs, is patronising.
Nearly all of our group of 23 (only one not from a state school) worked hard both at school and in full-time jobs for months to be able to afford to go. The danger of such criticism is that many young people may just not make the effort with their work or think about volunteering. With my dumbed-down A-levels and new-colonialist gap year, as your article asked: "What's the point?".
Ellen Satchell
Folkestone, Kent
Your view is fortunately not shared by the hundreds of Raleigh International volunteers from diverse backgrounds who apply to our UK and overseas programmes. Our commitment to the development of young people from all walks of life is shown by our Motive 8 programme for young people not in education, employment or training, who derive huge benefit from the opportunity to volunteer overseas. We are building on this pledge by offering further overseas placements to young people who are referred from other voluntary and public sector organisations. We while we are not a development charity, we work in partnership with charities, NGOs, and governments in host countries to ensure our projects meet real human and environmental needs.
Janice Miller
Raleigh International


text:
Here are seven of the top Bible verses about Esther. Esther 2:17 "The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti." After Queen Vashti was kicked off the throne for refusing to obey King Ahasuerus' command, he began searching for another queen. After a time, Esther passed before him and it wouldn't only be the king that she found favor in, but "Esthe … [Read more...]
Top 7 Bible Verses About Esther
Why Doesn't The Book Of Esther Mention God By Name?
Why doesn't the Book of Esther ever mention God by name?Silence of God? The silence of God doesn't mean the absence of God and so it is in the Book of Esther, where God's never mentioned by name, but He is inferred in the book because the Jews fasted over their impending extermination and why would they fast if there was no God to fast before? When Mordecai discovered a plot to kill all of the Jews, he informed Queen Esther, who herself was a Jew, and told her that all the Jews were to be wi … [Read more...]
A Sunday School Lesson On Esther
Here is a Sunday school lesson on Esther. Queen Vashti Demise Esther 2:17 "The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti." After Queen Vashti's demise by refusing to obey King Ahasuerus' command, the king decided to choose for himself a new queen and "So when the king's order and his edict were proclaimed, and when many young women were gathered i … [Read more...]
Esther Bible Story: Lesson, Summary and Study
The Book of Esther is different from all other books in the Old Testament. What is different about it? What does it have that we might learn from today?Who Was Esther? In Esther 2:5-7a it says that"there was a Jew in Susa the citadel whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, son of Shimei, son of Kish, a Benjaminite, who had been carried away from Jerusalem among the captives carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away. He was b … [Read more...]
7 Of My Favorite Women in the Bible
Let me tell you about 7 of my favorite women in the Bible. You may have different favorites for special reason and so we may not agree on these. These 7 women stand out for different reasons. We could include so many more women of faith in the Bible and you may favor different ones than I have listed here, but see why these 7 women of the Bible are my favorites.Mary, Mother of Jesus This woman was about the most humble and submissive servants of God mentioned in the Bible. Mary was … [Read more...]


text:
Grammy award-winning American musician Pharrell Williams will face a protest by thousands of Palestinian supporters at a concert in Cape Town on Monday, organisers of the demonstration said.
Members of pro-Palestinian group Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) are campaigning against the singer's partnership with major South African retail group Woolworths, over its imports from Israel.
The South African branch of the BDS movement vowed to hold "the largest protest any artist would have faced since the end of apartheid" at Pharrell's concert at Cape Town's Grand West Casino.


text: Pacsun | Men's Graphic tees for $5.70 + Extra 15% off Sale + Free* Shipping See Deal About this Deal Apply code EXTRA15 Free shipping on $50+ Flag this deal Edit deal What's the matter? Choose a reason Dead deal Duplicate Bad link Spam Inaccurate No value Alive again Comments (2) iowahawkeyes Jan 24, 2013 Pac sun always has insane deals. I'm definitely checking this one out.. I have bought sweet stuff from them in the past. Reply Cancel supercouponingmo Jan 23, 2013 This is a great deal! Thanks for posting! Reply Cancel Load More Comments


text:
ED Magedson – Founder
Ripoff Report
Deconstructing the East/West Binary.Internet USA
Deconstructing the East/West Binary. This literary piece is an offense to islamic people parramatta Internet
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
Got this dribble of a book, don't read it's a scam.In the scholarship dedicated to legal transplants, the binary East/West permeates the images and understanding of the ways in which Islamic legal rules travel, penetrate, and get received by the West in a comparative law dialogue.
Differences are thus being assigned between the legal regimes of the East and the West, two entities considered as sharply divided.This chapter seeks to understand the politics of transnational Islamic family law in Canada, the United States, France, and Germany, through the migration of one particular Islamic legal institution: Mahr, "the gift which the bridegroom has to give to the bride when the contract of marriage is made and which becomes the property of the wife."
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 08/19/2014 08:25 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/deconstructing-the-eastwest-binary/internet/deconstructing-the-eastwest-binary-this-literary-piece-is-an-offense-to-islamic-people-1170931. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report. READ: Foreign websites steal our content
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Deconstructing the East/West Binary.
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
A critical component of your BMW's high pressure fuel injection system, fits N73 powered BMW's from 9/2006
High pressure fuel pumps are tasked with turning the line pressure from your in tank fuel pump into significantly higher pressure. The theory behind a direct injection fuel system is it allows for better atomization of the fuel inside the combustion chamber which allows for a more efficient burn. To atomize fuel, the fuel must be injected under very high pressures.
A failing high pressure fuel pump can cause your BMW to enter limp mode unexpectedly which can be dangerous. If your BMW's high pressure fuel system is having issues it is most likely due to the high pressure fuel pump.
Fits These Cars:
- 2007 BMW 760Li Direct Injection High Pressure Fuel Pump
From 9/2006
- 2008 BMW 760Li Direct Injection High Pressure Fuel Pump
BMW High Pressure Pump - Genuine BMW 13517560364
- Brand:
- Genuine BMW
- Part:
- Direct Injection High Pressure Fuel Pump
- OE Numbers:
- 13517560364, 13510420870
- 266720
- Guaranteed to Fit, Guaranteed for Life We guarantee the fit and quality of our parts for life. If it doesn't meet your expectations send it back for a replacement or refund. Learn more
- Fitment Verified This product application guide has been tested to ensure it will accurately fit the cars outlined in our fitment guide.
- Shop With Confidence We respect your privacy; we always keep your information confidential.
- What If I Need to Return This Item? Not a problem! If you are not happy with your purchase, we will gladly help you exchange or return your items, provided you follow the guidelines outlined in our Returns Policy.


text:
"They say travel broadens the mind, so I went over the falls in a barrel," boomed Thomas Dolby on his 1992 album Astronauts and Heretics. While that might be putting a rather extreme twist on the old proverb, the idea that the new experiences, flavours and friends that we pick up while travelling can set the mind in motion is hardly a new one.
Think where Richard Branson would be without his hot air balloon or Ellen MacArthur without a sail overhead. Without the space to think, away from the tyranny of the computer or the well-meaning anxieties of friends, it's unlikely many of us would come up with an original thought.
Of course there are other reasons to travel. There's nothing more life-affirming than watching whales swim off-shore or taking your first fork of proper paella after you've arrived in Spain. But, whether you're seeking to split the atom or you just want to write a better tune than Robbie, the truth is that setting out on a trip is one of the best ways of finding inspiration. Stuck for where to start? Here are six journeys that have moved some of Europe's most creative minds.
INSPIRED BY: The Book
SPAIN: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
FOLLOWING IN ITS FOOTSTEPS: Miguel de Cervantes' classic 17th-century novel traces the adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza across the plains of Spain, south of Madrid, starting enigmatically from "some village in La Mancha".
Four hundred years on from the book's first publication, picking up its hero's trail has just got easier thanks to a collection of Don Quixote driving itineraries the Spanish tourist board has put together to mark the anniversary. Running from Toledo to Atienza, the trail takes in almost 1500km, though it is handily broken down into 10 bite-size sections for those who don't want to do the whole thing in one go – more detailed descriptions of driving itineraries along the "Ruta de Don Quijote" can be found at www.donquijotedelamancha2005.com.
The most direct way to get to the region by car from the UK is to take the ferry from Plymouth to Santander, in northern Spain, and drive the 400 or so miles to La Mancha from there. The crossing takes just over 20 hours and current return fares start from around £360 for two passengers and a car (08703 665333; www.brittany-ferries.co.uk).
ON THE ROAD: From the wooden-sailed windmills that stand above the town of Consuegra to the Venta del Quijote, a 16th-century inn in Puerto Lapice, and from Villanueva de los Infantes (recently identified by local scholars as Don Quixote's "real" hometown) to pretty El Toboso, mentioned in the novel as the home of the fragrant Dulcinea, there are plenty of sights to stop off at and explore along the way.
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: Historic Almagro makes a sensible base for the tour, with two characterful accommodation options. One is a 16th-century convent turned four-star Parador. Double rooms here start from €100 (£68) (00 34 926 860 100; www.parador.es). Or, for a more boutique feel, try the four-star restaurant with rooms, La Casa Del Rector. Doubles here start from €85 (£67) (00 34 926 261 259; www.lacasadelrector.com).
INSPIRED BY: The Music
NORWAY: Röyksopp
FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS: The band that put Norwegian pop back on the map (though A-Ha will always have a place in our hearts), some might say it's not surprising that Röyksopp came up with such great tunes. What else did they have to do growing up in Tromso, a small city inside the Arctic Circle? Actually, there's more than you might imagine. Especially at this time of year when the darkening skies mean it's one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights. To get there, take the ferry from Newcastle to Bergen. Fares start at around £260 return for a car and two passengers, including cabin accommodation, and the crossing takes around 25 hours (0870 143 9669; www.fjordline.co.uk). From here it's a straight but epic journey north, 1130 miles up the E16 and E6 motorways, to Tromso – which should give plenty of scope for inspiration.
ON THE ROAD: If you were to do the drive in one go it would take you around 27 (albeit very scenic) hours. But that would be rushing past some of this Scandinavian country's most dramatic scenery. Instead, take a slower approach, detouring for sights such as the dramatic Geirangerfjord, south of Trondheim, slowing to enter the Arctic Circle (and visit the Svartisen glacier) just north of Mo-i-Rana, or crossing over to the Lofoten and Vesteralen islands further up. For more details on these and other attractions, contact Innovation Norway (020-7389 8800; www.visitnorway.com).
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: For a modern take on an ancient tradition, book into a converted fisherman's cabin in the Lofotens. Some of the cosiest are at Skjaerbrygga, in Outer Stamsund. Dating from 1845 and set right on the quayside, the interiors have been recently modernised and, if you don't fancy cooking, there's also a bar and restaurant on site. Rates start from NOK750 (£68) per night (00 47 7605 4600; www.skjaerbrygga.no). Up in Tromso, the ship-shaped Clarion Hotel Bryggen, right on the harbour, is the city's newest and grooviest hotel, with doubles from NOK1,090 (£100) (00 47 7778 1100; www.choice.no).
INSPIRED BY: The Chef
NORFOLK, EAST ANGLIA: Jamie Oliver
FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS: Norfolk may be Delia Smith territory but, when Jamie Oliver isn't cooking his way through Italy, the nations' favourite chef is often found in this scenic stretch of the country. Over the past few years he's been spotted everywhere from the chi-chi delis of Burnham Market to the deck of a motor cruiser, pootling through the Broads. Which is good news if you don't want to go as far as the Med to pick up some local flavour.
East Anglia may be famous for its boating opportunities but it's also great foodie territory. For a quick trip, work up an appetite with a walk along Holkham Bay and then graze your way east on the A149 stopping off for mussels at Stiffkey, lobsters and shrimps at Sheringham, and crabs at Cromer (pictured) along the way. If you think it'll take more than a morning for inspiration to strike, the East of England Tourist Board's Discovery Tours include a four-day foodthemed drive, Taste of the East, which starts in Norwich, heads out to Great Yarmouth on the A47 and then follows the coast south on the A12 through Norfolk and Suffolk to Leigh-on-Sea.
ON THE ROAD: For more information on the Discovery Tour, which focuses on recognisable names like the Colman's mustard shop in Norwich and Wilkin & Sons jam factory in Tiptree, contact the East of England Tourist Board (0870 225 4800;
www.visiteastofengland.com). If it's smaller scale producers you're after, visit
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: Byfords B&B in Holt is attached to a restaurant and deli and has doubles from £130 (01263 711 400; www.byfords.org.uk). Another good option for gourmands (and film stars – Hugh Grant checked in recently) is the Norfolk Mead Hotel, further south in Coltishall. Stylish doubles here start from £86 (01603 737 531; www.norfolkmead.co.uk). Or, there's Morston Hall near Blakeney, a foodie hotspot that's a favourite with Delia Smith. Rates start from £110 per person (01263 741 041; www.morstonhall.com).
INSPIRED BY: The Poet
WALES: Dylan Thomas
FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS: Wales' greatest literary figure may have lived variously in London and America but his roots were planted firmly in west Wales and the region provided his greatest inspiration. To follow the Dylan Thomas trail, start in Swansea, his birthplace, and drive out to explore the beaches of the Gower Peninsula. From there, head north west on the A48 and A40 to Laugharne where the picturesque Boathouse (pictured) sits above the Taf estuary. Itwas the poet's home for most of his later years – and where he wrote Under Milk Wood. Next, continue round the coast, largely along the A40, to Pembrokeshire. Past the pint-sized city of St Davids is Fishguard, where the 1972 film of Under Milk Wood starring Richard Burton, was shot. From here, carry on north on the A487 to finish up at New Quay. The poet lived and wrote in this small seaside town and some argue that New Quay was the inspiration for the fictional Llareggub.
ON THE ROAD: The Boathouse in Laugharne is now a popular heritage centre. As well as Dylan Thomas memorabilia it also houses a bookshop, tea room and viewing platform (01994 427 420; www.dylanthomasboathouse.com). The poet's grave also lies in the village churchyard. Dedicated fans should also make time to visit the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea's marina. This holds a permanent exhibition on the poet (01792 463 980; www.dylanthomas.org).
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: Hurst House, outside Laugharne, is famously partowned by the actor Neil Morrissey. The rooms here (from £85 a double) have created quite a buzz (01994 427 417; www.hurst-house.co.uk). For more low-key but equally comfortable accommodation, locals in-the-know head to Gower golf club. You don't have to be a golfer (or a member) to stay and rates for its four-star rooms start from £60, B&B (01792 872 480; www.gowergolf.co.uk).
INSPIRED BY: The Film
SCOTLAND: Whisky Galore directed by Alexander Mackendrick
FOLLOWING IN ITS FOOTSTEPS: The 1949 film was based on an earlier novel by Compton "Monarch of the Glen" Mackenzie, and is just as iconic as the book. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick and filmed on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, the story was based on a real-life incident, when a cargo ship foundered off nearby Eriskay with thousands of bottles of whisky aboard.
The best way to see the Caribbean-like water and white sand beaches of this low-lying string of islands off the west coast of Scotland is by driving from Barra to Butt, a meandering 130 mile drive and two ferry crossings (four if you count the ones from the mainland) from Barra in the south to the Butt of Lewis (pictured) in the north.
Fortunately the local ferry company, Caledonian MacBrayne, has made the journey easier by covering the route in its "hopscotch" rover fares. The one you'll need, number eight, starts in Oban, takes in the two interisland crossings and finishes up back on the mainland at Ullapool. Fares for a car and two passengers on this route currently start at £216 (08705 650 000; www.calmac.co.uk).
CHECKING OUT: There's nothing like a blast of icy air to get the mind whirring – or a kite soaring. If you're craving adventure, stop off at the Western Isles Kite Company in Lewis and try your hand at powerkiting, kite buggying, kite land boarding or kite surfing (01851 672771; www.extremehebrides.co.uk).
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: It's worth breaking your journey on Harris just to stay at Scarista House. This long-established small fourstar hotel is set right by a beach and has stylish doubles from £150 per night (01859 550 238; www.scaristahouse.com).
Further south, the Orasay Inn on South Uist isn't going to win any design awards but it's friendly, cosy and serves excellent food. Doubles here start from a reasonable £72 (01870 610 298).
INSPIRED BY: The Painting
FRANCE: Café Terrace at Night by Van Gogh
ITS FOOTSTEPS: In 1888 the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh fled Paris for Provence. Over the next 15 months, while living in Arles (pictured), he produced over 200 paintings, many of which are believed to be his best – including The Café Terrace at Night. The classic way to follow suit would be to take the Shuttle from Folkestone to Calais (fares for the 35 minute journey start from around £100 per car: 08705 353535; www.eurotunnel.com) and then drive the infamous Autoroute Du Soleil down through France, along the A6 and A7 motorways.
It's not the most scenic of routes but, at this time of year, it's almost certainly the fastest way to cover the 640 mile journey from Calais to Arles. And, once you've reached your destination, you can follow Van Gogh and seek inspiration in the neighbouring Camargue delta. Of the local sea, the artist wrote "it is difficult to know if it is green or purple, or if it is blue for, a second later, the change in reflection has lent it a pinkish or greyish tinge". Judge for yourself by driving leisurely along the D570 from Arles to Saintes- Maries-de-la-Mer.
ON THE ROAD: In Arles, stop off to follow the Van Gogh walking tour, a series of 10 sites related to the artist and marked by panels representing his works. These include the Trinquetaille bridge, the Rhône River quay, the Place Lamartine, the Rue Mireille, the Espace Van Gogh and the Place du Forum, where the Impressionist artist painted the Café Terrace at Night. For more details, contact the local tourist office (00 33 490 184 120; www.tourisme.ville-arles.fr).
THE PERFECT PITSTOP: Set in Arles' historic Roquette district, the small but chic Hôtel Particulier opened just three years ago. Its seven individually designed bedrooms start from €159 (£108) and it also has a pool and spa (00 33 490 525 140; www.hotel-particuler.com). A cheaper, but still characterful, option is the nearby Hôtel Calendal, which has doubles from €79 (£53) (00 33 490 961 189; www.lecalendal.com).


text:
Fetal pain is not something often mentioned when people are discussing abortion. Yet, the truth is, the preborn baby does feel pain and wants to avoid it. Today's commentary focuses on what the preborn baby goes through as he faces the end of his life.
In the state of
The subject of fetal pain, and the manner in which political operatives within the pro-life movement have handled it, have always been a source of interest and sorrow for me. Now is the perfect time to examine the so-called "fetal pain" proposition from a perspective that is not often discussed—the perspective of the preborn child.
First of all, this human being who is growing within his mother does feel pain. We have known this since the early days of the pro-life movement when Bernard N. Nathanson, M.D., created the video, The Silent Scream, in 1984. The film is a chilling presentation of how gruesome and heinous the act of abortion truly is.
The narration by Dr. Nathanson is so matter-of-fact and clinical that one is shocked into realizing immediately that this man—who was an abortionist and oversaw the killing of thousands—is now telling the world the truth. The video shows a 12-week-old preborn child, seen via ultrasound, who does all he physically can to escape the needle that is destined to kill him.
The gut wrenching truth presented in this video was applauded by then President Ronald Reagan who hosted a showing at the White House. Reagan was grateful for Dr. Nathanson's effort to finally show the world the truth about what abortion does to the child.
Writer Fitz Barringer described Nathanson's video this way,
As the suction device enters the womb, for instance, the child, clearly in fear for his life, begins to move violently away from the instrument. After watching the horrific image for several seconds, Nathanson remarks, "There is no question; this child senses the most mortal threat imaginable."
When the suction device begins to tear the child apart, Nathanson pauses the video and points to the child's open mouth. "Now we can discern the chilling 'silent scream' on the face of this child, who is now facing eminent extinction," he says.
Today, by contrast,
So what happened to those eight weeks between what we knew in 1984 and what today is the state law in
This statement represents the crux of the problem. It occurs to me that pro-life strategists have already moved the line from the 12 weeks established by Dr. Nathanson to 20 weeks, and are now arguing that some sort of a "line of demarcation" is a goal. Not so!
Pro-life people have worked in the trenches for more than thirty-five years to achieve an end to the killing, not a "line of demarcation" that allegedly intimidates the pro-aborts. They must be laughing in their beer at this!
Preborn babies are human beings regardless of their age, regardless of their nerve endings, regardless of lines of demarcation. If the pro-life movement could unite behind the simple truth that a preborn baby is a baby from the beginning of his biological development, everyone could stop all the posturing and get to work.
What these babies need is total protection, not phony victories that establish lines beyond which people may not be killed—unless, of course, they are anesthetized first.
Listen to their cries, their screams, and imagine their tears. How can we not do everything within our power to save each and every one of them?


text:
The Twist
I'd been tossing all night. The guilt was swallowing me whole, I couldn't close my eyes for the picture of Hannah behind my eyelids; silently blaming me.
As I woke, it was 2 in the morning. Jake was standing in the corner of my room, or I thought it was. Then I was sitting in the middle of the road, a car was racing towards me, it drove right into me. I could feel the pain burning, radiating from me. The life draining from me. Then I was staring down at me, my lifeless body, covered in blood. A deamon standing over my body. Suddenly I fell, finding myself in my bed and looking confusingly around saw Jake. "It's your fault" He whispered "You and you alone." I froze, please, just be a bad dream. His face morphed into that of Hannah. Her eyes pleading, a tear dripped from her nose. The tears increased as she extended her hand to me, choking. And suddenly, the tears became blood, creating ribbons of red in her hair and scarring her pale complexion. I struggled to breathe, and jerked upright in bed, my head swimming.


text:
Eighteen month old crushed under bakery truck in Nindavur
An 18 month old infant has passed away after being crushed under a truck delivering mobile bakery goods, in Nindavur.
The accident had occurred when the mother of infant along with the infant had arrived at the bakery to purchase goods.
The infant was later admitted to the Nindavur Hospital, where he had later passed away, due to the injuries sustained during the accident.
The lorry driver has been arrested, and further investigation has begun, under the guidance of the Nindavur police department.
(under the courtesy of adaderana news web)
Latest News
Over 1.5 million smoke 11 cigarettes daily in Sri Lanka
A total of 1.5 million people in Sri Lanka smoke 11 million cigarettes daily. The percentage of smokers above
Navy in full swing to remove debris clogged in Pitabeddara bridge
Navy personnel are currently engaged in a mission for the removal of debris clogged in Pitabeddara bridge, Mat
FCID is hindering relief effortsMP Udaya Gammanpila stated that FCID intervention has made the distribution of aid ineffective.He further a
Over 574,000 people affected by the severe weatherOver 574,000 people from 154.000 families have been affected by the severe rains and strong winds, however the
Cyclonic storm 'Mora' is moving away from the islandThe Cyclonic storm 'MORA' in the east central Bay of Bengal is moving away from the island and expected to mak
Cyclonic storm "Mora" is moving away from the island - Met.Dept.The Cyclonic storm "MORA" in the east central Bay of Bengal is moving away from the island and expected to mak
Severe weather- all schools in 8 districts to be closed until FridayDue to the prevailing weather condition, all schools in eight districts that affected with floods will be clos
Recent Post
Politicians should provide help in person - Thewapperuma
Former President Mahinda Rajapakse has made a request to the public to help put with the relief effort, disreg
SLN initiates special op to clear garbage trapped under Pitabeddara Bridge
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has commenced an operation to clear the garbage trapped under the Pitabeddara Bridge
Lorry - car collision kills two women in Galle road
Bentotal Police said that a lorry- car collision at Kahabiliadda, Robolgoda in Galle road killed two women ear
Death toll from floods and landslides exceeds 160
Death toll from landslides and floods due to heavy rains has risen to more than 160 today.Hundred and four i
Landslide warning for 7 districts remains in effect
With the prevailing weather condition is expected to continue, the National Building Research Organisation say
INS Shardul carrying relief supplies arrives in Colombo
Another Indian ship, the INS Shardul, arrived at the Colombo harbour yesterday (28), carrying relief supplies
N Korea fires Scud missile into sea, its third test in three weeks
North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile, the third apparently successful test in as many weeks.
Power supply takes hit from floods - 300,000 in the dark
Over 250,000 have been deprived of electricity due to power failures and disconnections caused by the torrenti
O. Level app. deadline extended till 15 June
Steps will be taken to issue new certificates of examinations destroyed in the floods, Commissioner-General of
Traffic mobility hindered by flooding of roads
Traffic mobility has been severely affected in various regions by the torrential rainfall.Following is the l


text:
guys and virginity-boyfriend dayMature
Chapter 2
Today is boyfriend day. I had still not broken the news to him about our big plan. I knew I was going to miss him once I leave, that's why I was stalling. But I also knew, I had to go, this was our calling however stupid this might sound, but we knew it in our hearts. We needed to do it.
"So when are you leaving?" Rushab asked, more calmly than I could even imagine.
What!!! I thought. This is the reaction I get when I tell the love of my life I am leaving for 3 months. Where are the tears I imagined? I even carried tissues.
"Hmm yeah, so you ok with the whole thing?" ok wait, anger building
"Yeah why wouldn't I be babe, you need to do this for yourself, I will miss you like crazy but I get it, I might even come down and visit you if work permits"
I looked at his smiling face and thought about the perfect way to kill him right now, I would have scremt if I dint have that small embarrassment problem. But what the hell!! Is he having an affair?
"Are you having an affair?" anger was pouring out of my sweat pores
Rushab looked at me all funny and then finally when he realized I was serious he said "no"
"I get a NO after spending a year with you"
"Would you have been pleased if you would have heard a yes?"
I could see Rushab was trying not to laugh at me and that ass managed to look confused at the same time. I was fuming. Call 100.
"well Rush darling, if you are having an affair I can accept the fact that you are all calm about my leaving, but if u are not having an affair I am not going to accept that you aren't crying and begging me to stay" smiling very sweetly at him, but my eyes shooting daggers.
"I am being supportive about you leaving honey, I love you, not now or ever can I even think of having an affair, I have still not looked beyond your lovable heels, I got the whole of you left"
Nah I am not buying it. 5 whole minutes and I hadn't said a word, for the first time this whole evening I saw Rush looking worried. Wow if only he could have managed this expression before, we would have been having that teary parting I had imagined. He ruined it.
"Ok I think you are pissed"
Pissed! The biggest under-statement of the century.
"You want a chocolate brownie?"
Oh man he knew my weakness, but I wouldn't give in. if I give in now what stories am I going to tell my children or my grandchildren, that my boyfriend dint even shed a tear when I was leaving him for 3 months to go and stay on a land full of hunks. Hell I got a reputation to uphold. Browne won't work. No way! Nada! Zip
10 minutes later I was relishing that brownie but I still hadn't uttered a word. Boy I was starting to worry myself now. I couldn't see a tear forming up but I dint want to ruin the last of our days fighting, guilt trip would be better, ok here goes.
"well Rush baby" I could see he was shocked that I had spoken, my voice sounded so beautiful to my ears "there is no point in fighting, I cant control your reactions, I was so very sad of leaving you I thought that I might get the same reaction from you, the fact that I dint, it shocked me but now as you can see I am over it, brownie helped so I am going to be as mature about it as you are"
Wow I sounded good mature, I should try it more often.
And that's when I felt it, forming in my eyes, a freaking genuine tear. I can shock myself sometimes eh.
"aww don't cry baby, I love you, 3 months will pass and you will be back, it doesn't matter where in the world we are, it's the fact that our love exists, that's going to keep us together. It's a hold, deeper than anything"
It was then I looked up at him, that was the moment to remember, I forgot where we were, who was looking, I kissed him, the way I had never kissed him before and I knew what I felt for him was true, truer than the holy water, and that's when it dawned to me, I can cross the threshold of pain, I will take my chances, I will loose my virginity with this guy only and today before I leave.
He started to remove my heels
"No leave it"
He burst out laughing "you want to do it with your heels on"
"Yeah why not, I am trying something new for the first time, let my heels also enjoy the experience"
Rush chuckled, man I am going to miss that sound. Ok time to stop talking to myself.
"Alright sweetheart, whatever you say"
"Are you sure you know what to do, I mean you lost touch with reality once you met me" I asked him sarcastically
"I wouldn't disappoint if that's what you are asking"
Ok well he dint disappoint me, that was a given. But boy was I right about the hurt. So at least I lost my virginity, I felt like a different women already. Lying in his arms felt perfect, I looked over at him, shyly at first, and then looked. He was snoring!!
He woke up with a pillow hitting his face
"But babe I only slept of for 10 minutes"
"10 minutes, I was awake and looking at you for more than 45 minutes" I am boiling at the moment. Cook him.
"You blow everything out of proportion"
"Oh I dint hear you complaining an hour back your shameless freak" boy I was loud
"Oh god you are sick"
"Yeah sick enough to have slept with you, and lost my precious virginity" looking away I started concentrating on the love birds out side his window, at least one of us is having a lovable time.
"So what I slept of, I was tired babe, which is a direct complement to you" playfully Rushab tried to come nearer.
He is so cute when he does that, I had to remind myself, I am pissed!
"I don't see it as a complement, more like an insult"
"Are you hungry?"
Good question, I was starving. God my tummy never supports me during my fights, well can't ignore my hunger pangs, mechanism comes first.
While I was feeding my tummy, I heard my phone singing. Rush was sweet enough to get it for me, he was looking out for my soreness. I know. He's lovable.
I flipped my phone open, I loved doing it, makes me feel important in a very twisted way somehow.
"Ok so we are booked for next month" Jewels said, evidently excited
"So long?"
"Yeah well be happy, I got us cheap tickets"
"Fine, good going Jewels. I will see you when I see you then"
"And when's that?"
"I don't know Jewels, I am in the middle of something here, let me call you back"
"Middle of what?"
Jewels was never good at getting the hint.
"Eating" and I shut the phone.
I dint want to share my secret as of now with anyone, thou I am not lying, cause right now I am eating, its what I did before and what I will be doing after which counts. Smiling wickedly to myself.
"Want to share the joke?" Rushab asked interested
"Oh you will know very soon what I was smiling about, patience is a virtue"
Coming around me Rushab put his arms around me, god I loved it when he does that.
"So what was Jewel saying?"
"Nothing, we got our tickets for next month"
"Have you gotten everything settled there?"
"Nope not a thing, we are hoping to get jobs at the clubs on the beach"
"Are you sure you want to do that?"
I could hear the displeasure in his voice, I turned around to face him
"And why wouldn't I be sure?" don't get angry I reminded myself, I have exhausted my limit.
"Don't you think it's a little low grade?"
"Rushab how dare you insult work, work pays, pay is money, money is not supposed to be insulted"
"I am not insulting money love, I am insulting the job"
"Dint you hear the connection, you can't insult, period" I think I got place for another fight, my tummy seems to be agreeing with me, full and satisfied.
"I think its degrading to be working as a waitress, I don't want my girlfriend to be a waitress for god sakes"
"Well no one will no I am Mr. Rushabs girlfriend out there, you don't have to worry that pretty little head of yours"
"Suit yourself, when you get lewd remarks thrown at you, don't come crying to me"
"I know how to take care of myself, thank you very much"
Saying this as gracefully as I could manage, I walked out of the room. Grace under pressure, mark's the person's character, and I happen to be very big on the character issue.
I reached my flat, very tired but still angry. Oh just what I needed, Jewels lunging around the hall
"Hey I thought you were going to be late?"
"Yeah even I thought that, but guess what" I started to move away
"What, what, what, tell me?"
"Oh god Jewels get the statement" I dint want to take out my frustration on her, but she can be so dense at times
"What statement?" Jewels said looking all confused
Dense at times!!!! Forget it, she's dense, she's made up of dense particles, it's all running in her head and her body survives on being DENSE.
Hearing my irritated tone Ruby walks in the room, what's the point in eavesdropping right?
"Give it a rest Jewels, cant you see Fruits is covered in frustration"
Ok I take back what I said, the only sane girl is Ruby, I could have kissed her right now, the fear of her striking me held me back. She has this weird thing if she's hugged or even kissed on the cheek. Yeah that will pollute her right, geez weird!!
"Thanks Rubes, and while you are at the Good Samaritan syndrome, can you please make me a sandwich?" I asked her, stretching my luck, because you see, Ruby doesn't make anything that she can't eat herself, stay away from the temptation.
"Oh I would have loved to, but I got a date with my feet" all smiling.
Oh wow she's so funny, I thought sarcastically. When I am lazy, everything will have to wait, that includes my hunger as well, something I learnt the hard way.
Where are you I thought to myself, all sad
And no I am not asking about Rushab, he could be inside the garbage can for all I care, I am sad about my scarf, which I love so much, I couldn't find it, its always in my purse. Why cant something I put in my purse, stay in my purse. How difficult is it for not to get lost? Should I send out a search party NOW, or wait for 24 hours, isn't that the procedure? I wish I had paid more attention when I was being taught the basic working of the police station. Where is HELP when I need it, I am so vulnerable at times.
After a while of getting depressed, saying sorry to my scarf, I heard a knock on my door. Wow that's weird. We have an "open door policy". If it's close, open it.
"Who's it?" I asked a little scared. If someone has come to rob me will they be nice enough to knock? I wish I had my scarf this very moment. I would have felt safe.
"Open up, and stop sulking" I heard a mans voice speak, a little muffed up
Ok so how did this voice know that I am sulking, is it in the news already?
"How do u know I am sulking?" if the voice knew the door is not latched, he would come in, so I should keep the voice talking, and call for help. I am not taking chances with a strange voice.
"I know you babe, now stop asking questions, I want to see you, and give you something as well, something that will cheer you up so much that you will end up sitting on my lap"
Will I be sitting on his lap before or after he kills me? Should I ask him this question? No I thought to myself that would give my game plan away. So I treaded my path very carefully, quietly getting down from the bed, I started to search for my cell. Where is this god forsaken cell when you need it?
"What's taking you so long? You don't have to get ready on my account" the voice sounded a little smiley now, and a little familiar.
"Just open the door, its never latched" I think that was Ruby or it might even be Appy's voice from the other end. You can't even make out the voices behind closed doors. Were they all on my death plan? Did they plan this whole thing? But why would they do that? I asked myself a little sad.
"Oh thanks Rubes"
Ok the voice is coming in, I need to hide. I looked around frantically. And this was the very moment the door opened. Did I want to meet my killer's eyes? Wait, if I look a little tempting, he might not want to kill me. Time to get the hair right.
"What are you doing?" the voice seemed a little amused.
Rushab, the voice is Rushabs. I thought all excited, and spun around and launched myself in his arms. I am alive.
"If I knew you would have been this happy to see me, I would have come earlier" Rush said, clearly happy with my response cause I am sure he was thought, coming here is his death guarantee.
"Oh you don't know how happy I am Rush" still not willing to let him go
I had a brush with my near death experience, I wasn't willing to let go of my knight in shinning armor. I know I am exaggerating. Cause He is without a doubt the reason that I am in this condition in the first place.
After being sure I felt safe, I was willing to let go. Ok time for a little anger, I can't show him that I am needy.
"You scared me" I said, lightly punching him on the chest. Ooo nice.
"I?? How?" Rushab asked sounding confused.
I told him the whole story, at the end of it, he was practically rolling with laughter. I am glad I can have that effect on him.
"Geez, talk about being over imaginative when not needed" Rush said, still clearly amused.
"Ok now tell me, how come you here?" I wanted to change the topic, ASAP.
"I bought you something" said Rush fetching something from the bag, which I noticed for the first time he was carrying.
He took out something that looked so familiar that I squealed with delight. He was right I was sitting on his lap holding my beloved scarf.


text:
KEVIN MIRALLAS will hope to shoot Everton into Europe after signing for the
club last night.
The Belgium striker, 24, has joined from Olympiakos on a four-year deal after
the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
Mirallas, who will wear the No 11 shirt, said: "I'm happy because Everton is a
big club and for me it's a good opportunity.
"I've known Everton have been following me for a while and after talking with
the manager I decided coming to Everton was the best opportunity for me.
"This is a great club with great fans and one that has the ability to win a
lot of games in the Premier League. That's why I came."
He scored 20 goals in Greece last season, having previously played in France
for St Etienne and Lille, and has netted five times in 28 appearances for
his country.
His signing was completed too late to feature in tonight's Premier League
opener with Manchester United — but the Toffees will want to get off to a
flying start as they bid to qualify for Europe.
David Moyes' side finished seventh last season but their Euro hopes were all
but scuppered by their usual poor early form.
Striker Victor Anichebe said: "We always finish the season strong so if we can
start well this year then you never know.
"We're looking to start better than we have done. I don't think we should
expect anything, just play and then we'll see where we are. But we should be
up there."
Video: Cahill shows Everton what they're missing


text:
"For a democracy to function correctly, we need as many citizens as possible to at least have an understanding of the scientific method."- Brian Cox (English Particle Physicist)
Hooks Book Events Calendar
The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies
March 6 2014
Private Event
Make sure to read The New York Times article about this book!
About the Authors - Andrew McAfee studies how digital technologies are changing business, the economy, and society. He's written a couple books on the subject, including Enterprise 2.0: New Collaborative Tools for Your Organization's Toughest Challenges. He blogs, tweets, and writes for publications including Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Wall St. Journal, and The New York Times. He's talked about his work at TED, on 60 Minutes, and in front of lots of smaller audiences. He was educated at Harvard and MIT, where he is the associate director of the Center for Digital Business.
Erik Brynjolfsson is the Director of the MIT Center for Digital Business, a Professor at the MIT Sloan School, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research on the interaction among information technologies, strategy, productivity and employment has been recognized with 10 Best Paper prizes and five patents. Professor Brynjolfsson is a director or advisor for several technology-intensive firms and lectures worldwide on technology and strategy. His books include Race Against the Machine: How the Digital Revolution is Accelerating Innovation, Driving Productivity and Irreversibly Transforming Employment and the Economy, co-authored with Andrew McAfee. He received AB and SM degrees from Harvard and a PhD from MIT.
About the Book - The future of business, work, and the economy in a digital world.
In recent years, computers have learned to diagnose diseases, drive cars, write clean prose, and win at Jeopardy!. Advances like these have created unprecedented economic bounty, but in their wake median income has stagnated and the share of the population with jobs has fallen. MIT's Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee reveal the technological forces driving this reinvention of our economy and chart a path toward future prosperity.


text:
Khushi Kapoor Wiki and BiographyKhushi Kapoor was born on November 5, 2000 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is the younger daughter of Bollywood Diva Sridevi and Boney Kapoor. Sridevi got married to Boney Kapoor in 1996. The couple has two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi. Khushi was brought up into a filmy family with mother being an actress and father is the producer.
Personal ProfileBirth Name : Khushi Kapoor
Date of Birth : November 5, 2000
Age : 15 years
Mother : Sridevi
Father : Boney Kapoor
Sister : Jhanvi Kapoor
Latest NewsAs per the latest reports, Khushi Kapoor and Aaliyah Kashyap were roped in by designer Babita Malkani as the face of her new campaign. They are Malkani's new brand ambassadors. Babita's daughter Manika is also part of their group, and hence the connection.
Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim KhanIbrahim Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan, took to Instagram to share a picture with two of his best friends. One of them is Khushi Kapoor, the second daughter of actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor and the other is Aaliya Kashyap, daughter of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.
Khushi Kapoor and SrideviKhushi and Jhanvi are taking lessons and tips about acting, dancing and all those things which need in a Light-Camera-Action career. Sridevi is providing coaching of acting and dance to her daughters. Pretty Khushi has been spotted with her mother at many occasions.
Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi KapoorBoth Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi Kapoor are very close to their mother. The lovely sisters are seen at every party and functions with their mother and father. Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi Kapoor both share a special bond with each other. Khushi being the younger is much more mischievous.
FamilyKhushi Kapoor was born with a silver spoon. Her mother Sridevi is a famous Indian actress who has worked in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and a few Kannada films. Her Father Boney Kapoor is an Indian film producer and director who has produced many blockbuster movies. She is also the neice of actor Anil Kapoor.
Grandparents : Surinder Kapoor, Nirmal Kapoor, Rajeswari Yanger, Ayyapan Yanger
Step-Brother : Arjun Kapoor
Step-Sister : Anshula Kapoor
Uncles : Uncles: Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Satish Yanger
Cousins : Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor


text:
You are currently using an unsupported web browser.
We support the latest versions of these browsers:
If you have any problems while attempting to download a browser, you should contact your organization's system administrator.
For any questions related to Cvent, feel free to contact our Customer Care team.
Northstar Ratings are powered by Northstar Travel Media and are based on objective and unbiased evaluations from experienced editors that individually analyze, research, and evaluate hotels. Hotels and suppliers are not required to pay any fees or pay for memberships to have their property rated.
Northstar Ratings are powered by Northstar Travel Media. Please email email@example.com if you have any questions or comments regarding the rating of an individual property.
Featuring an opulent facade, modern interior design and impeccable personal service this is truly a place where tradition meets modernity. Check into the Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prague and enjoy quiet guest rooms with wooden floors and air conditioning. Whether you're in the city to relax or ...
You must be logged in to view contact information for this supplier. Sign up for a free Cvent account today.
Nominated as: 2010 Czech Republic's Leading Hotel
Image provided by Leonardo


text:
This is something that falls both under the category Silly and Important. I'm not even sure it's silly enough to fall under the category of a silly post of the week, but with a name like 'Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables,' I'll say it qualifies.
I recently saw a video about a French supermarket, Intermarche, who wanted to do something to combat food waste.
Did you know that grocery stores throw out up to 40% of fruits and vegetables simply because they are ugly? I had no idea, but I, too, look over the fruits and vegetables and squeeze and examine as if I actually know what I am doing. I search through the tomatoes and the peaches to find the prettiest one, as if my fruit bowl at home needs to rival a French Provencal painting. Little did I know that my finicky fruit and vegetable habits are part of such tremendous waste.
So, thank goodness for Intermarche for setting me straight. They set out to prove that ugly fruits and vegetables taste just as yummy as their more beautiful counterparts. They dedicated a whole aisle to the deformed produce and sold them at a 30% discount. They also started a line of prepared foods made out of the two-legged carrots or bulgey eggplant. This way people can take home a bowl of ugly tomato soup and taste for themselves how delicious it is before buying the lumpy things themselves.
An estimated 90,000 tons of produce in the U.K. goes to landfill sites annually, all because customers associate 'ugly' with 'defective.' I don't know what 40% of the US grocery store produce equals in tons, but I'd guess it's a lot more than that. The same is true for all westernized countries. The amount of fruits and vegetables that are thrown out world-wide simply because they aren't visually acceptable to consumers is astounding.
It is even more egregious when you factor in the fact that there are areas in the U.S. that are called "food desserts" because there is so little access to good healthy food. How many people are there in this country (or any country) who live in low-income neighborhoods that don't have access to fresh produce? When you also factor into that the fact that a head of broccoli in America costs more than a full meal at McDonald's, that blows my mind.
So, my not-so-silly ending to my kinda-silly post for the week is this:
The ugly fruit movement should join forces with the Food Justice movement and design programs to take the less than perfect looking – but still just as tasty and nutritious – produce to lower-income neighborhoods and sell them for a discounted price. And we should all stop being so prissy about our food.


text:
OMG, what a ride! We took Re-Mission 2 on the road to Las Vegas and got our game on, Stupid Cancer style. HopeLab was a sponsor of the OMG 2013 Stupid Cancer Summit, and it was great fun sharing the games with the more than 550 young adult cancer survivors who participated.
Watch this clip to see what OMG 2013 attendees had to say about Re-Mission 2:
As you can see, people at the event were courageous and open, ready to connect and share their thoughts on Re-Mission 2 and their experiences fighting cancer. For me, listening to their stories was a powerful reminder of the preciousness of life and human resilience. And it was rewarding to hear folks say over and over again: "I wish I had these games when I was going through my treatment!"
Some people we met were new to the Re-Mission games concept, but many members of the Stupid Cancer community were no strangers to the original Re-Mission game released by HopeLab in 2006. My colleagues also got to re-connect with some of the young adults who helped create theRe-Mission 2 games while they undergoing cancer treatment. There was a lot of conversation and gameplay as people had fun catching up!
The OMG 2013 Stupid Cancer Summit was one of the most meaningful conferences that I've ever experienced. Special thanks to the founder of Stupid Cancer, Matthew Zachary, and his team for creating such a personal, real, joyful and life-inspiring experience for all of us fortunate enough to be involved.
The event both inspired us in our work to get Re-Mission 2 to young people fighting cancer and served as a powerful reminder for all of us to appreciate life and to get busy living!


text:
Outdoor Research Flurry Gloves - Kids' - $10.83
Great for fall hiking, Outdoor Research Flurry gloves keep your child's fingers warm while allowing excellent dexterity for gripping. Alpin-wool(TM) Plus construction offers the natural warmth of wool blended with nylon for added durability. Soft fleece lining wicks away moisture and enhances warmth. MotionWrap(TM) palm construction minimizes seams to reduce bulk and increase comfort. Silicone finger tabs enhance grip in dry and wet conditions. - $10.83


text:
We have not yet reviewed this particular year. You can sign up to receive email updates any time we learn anything new on the MINI Paceman.
- 2013 Toyota RAV4
- 2013 Honda CR-V
Similar Cars
2013 MINI Paceman
Looking for other models of the MINI Paceman?Read reviews & get prices
Compare the 2013 MINI Paceman against the competitionCompare All Cars


text:
Drowning Sound
Chattering voices whispering shouts until the noise becomes an incessant drone that can no longer be ignored. It starts to drown your thoughts and they too shriek in turn. Their cries rise and falter as they are absorbed by the waves of sound. You cannot hear the screams emanating from between your lips over the constant beat from a thousand drumming thoughts. Then it stops and all that breaks the silence so complete you cannot think is your racing heart followed by heavy breath.