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The politics of business or the business of politics – you'll explore both using Taiwan and its $403 billion credit to the U.S. as a case study with CIEE. You'll also examine the evolving field of communications and new media, deepen your understanding of Taiwanese culture, and improve your Mandarin language skills. Don't forget to make time for fun as there are countless options, from trying tai chi in a park to channeling your inner rock star at a karaoke club.
Study abroad in Taiwan and you'll:
We want as many students as possible to benefit from studying abroad. That's why CIEE awards more than $5 million every year – more than any other international educational organization – to make study abroad affordable.
Applicants to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
$2,500 toward program costs. To recognize high academic achievement, CIEE offers a limited number of merit scholarships to our strongest students. These awards are based on students' academic records, and on the submission of a personal essay describing to us how their CIEE program will impact their college experience and future career plans.
The GAIN Grant helps cover airfare costs to and from CIEE program locations for students who demonstrate high financial need. GAIN Grants are available for short-term (January and summer), semester and year-long CIEE programs.
Applicants for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship can apply for the CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant, which provides both program cost support and support for airfare. Students will have to provide proof of having applied to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, upon request.
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.Apply now
Enroll directly at National Chengchi University's College of Communication, taking advantage of incredible facilities and a comprehensive curriculum. Study advertising theories, digital media creation, modern art appreciation, or public relations strategy in the Department of Communications. Take advantage of darkrooms and a digital reporting and editing lab while studying news photography and news media editing. Explore broadcast journalism in the Radio and TV Production Center, or get creative in the college's computer animation studio.
Join in birthday celebration rituals for Confucius during the fall semester or experience the "Crazy Mazu" festival, a weeklong folk religious celebration, in the spring. Class-related field trips to places like the Palace Museum and a tea plantation provide a glimpse into local culture. And a three-day excursion to Sun Moon Lake, Tarago Gorge, or Tainan will have you interacting with locals to gain a new perspective on the country and its history. You'll also take part in exciting volunteering opportunities, and meet with many locals and expatriates, including journalists, diplomats, business leaders and educators, to gain a broader perspective on living and working in Taiwan.
Step out of the classroom and into the professional field. The IMICS internship program offers you real- world experience leading Taiwanese and international media and communications companies. Past students have interned at companies such as ICRT, The Taipei Times, The China Post, Central News Agency, Reuters, and Bloomberg.
We want to make sure you get the most out of your experience when you study abroad with CIEE, which is why we offer the most inclusions in our fees.
The program fee includes:
This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.
Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.
* non-refundable
** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.
* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
** academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break
Total credit for the semester is 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours and for the academic year, 30 semester/45 quarter hours.
Chinese language courses have 90 contact hours and 6 semester/9 quarter hours. Host university content courses have 45 contact hours and 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
A full course load is four to five courses for the semester, and eight to ten courses for the academic year. Study abroad students with superior level Chinese language skills take five content courses in Chinese or English from the host university curriculum. Students who have completed fewer than eight semesters of previous college-level Mandarin Chinese, or its equivalent, may take one Chinese language course and/or three to five content courses in English. The Chinese language course is required for students with no previous college-level coursework or demonstrated proficiency in the language.
Taipei is the vibrant political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China). Though not a top tourist destination in Asia, it has a dizzying number of places to explore, starting with a trip to the top of one of the tallest buildings in the world, Taipei 101. Night markets offer an affordable taste of many cuisines, ancient temples provide a look into the past, and hot springs offer relaxation in the middle of the bustle. Taipei's popular music, film, and television are widely influential throughout East Asia.
Yu-Ling (Christie) Chang, Ph.D., earned her B.A. in foreign languages and literature from National Taiwan University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Hawaii, specializing in second language acquisition, literacy, and pedagogy. She wrote her dissertation on heritage language teaching in Chinese language schools in Hawaii. She has taught undergraduate linguistics courses, as well as English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese as second languages. Before joining CIEE, Dr. Chang held the positions of Principal and Academic Dean at a prominent local Chinese Language School in Hawaii. She has native knowledge of Mandarin and Taiwanese, sensitivity to cultural differences, and an ability to bridge these differences. Dr. Chang also served as President of Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women and is founder of its branch in Taiwan.
As the first successful democracy among Chinese speaking communities, Taiwan has much to offer to the world. In addition to preserving the essence of traditional Chinese culture, Taiwan is also taking a leading role in the global IT industry. Taiwanese business leaders are located in every corner of the world, and the island itself is developing into a diversified, modern, and global village that embraces various ethnic groups from across the globe. As one of Taiwan's most prestigious universities, National Chengchi University has produced many outstanding diplomats, journalists, business executives, government officials and scholars, and boasts a comprehensive curriculum from which students choose courses that fit their learning needs. Our Resident Staff is ready to welcome, support, and help maximize your study abroad experience on this beautiful island. Join us and you'll be happy you did!
— Christie Chang, Resident Director
April Wang earned her B.A. in Chinese literature from National Changhua University of Education and M.A. in teaching Chinese as a second language from National Chengchi University, familiar with Taiwanese and Chinese culture. She organizes group excursions and activities for students, as well as facilitates daily office operations and individual student travel in Taiwan.
Established in 1927, National Chengchi University (NCCU) is one of Taiwan's top educational institutions and is renowned for its social sciences and liberal arts colleges. Its business school is highly ranked and double accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, and considered one of the best in Asia. Many of Taiwan's top government officials are alumni of National Chengchi University. The university enrolls 9,000 undergraduates and is located eight miles from Taipei. Its green and tranquil campus is situated along the banks of a river and at the foot of a scenic mountain, making it an ideal place to study. The surrounding neighborhood, which caters to the local student population, is lined with restaurants and cafés.
Housing is included in the study abroad program fee and CIEE students have the following housing options in Taipei:
On-Campus Dorm with Taiwanese or International Roommate
The male and female dorms are located on the NCCU campus and are about a 10-minute walk from the CIEE Study Center. They have a common lobby with 24-hour security and laundry facilities. There is a TV and student study lounge on every floor, as well as vending machines and bathrooms on each floor. Students have direct Ethernet connection to the internet from their individual rooms. Meals are not included in this housing option and are the responsibility of the student. There are on-campus cafeterias and restaurants, as well as a wide choice of restaurants right outside the main campus gate.
Homestay (limited number available)
Taiwanese host families are located within 30-90 minutes from campus by walking or public transportation. Students have their own room in the host family apartment and share the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Depending on different family situations, students may be invited to family meals, but should budget for their own meals. Chinese family members speak Chinese most of the time. Students are invited to most family meals, but should budget for their own lunches, some weekend meals, and most meals during group field trips and individual travel.
As housing options have limited availability, students indicate their preferences in their application materials and should be notified of their assignments just prior to their departure for Taipei. Additional details about each housing option are provided in the pre-departure reference materials and during the online pre-departure orientation.
Housing for academic year students in the period between the fall and spring semesters is not included in the academic- year fee. Therefore, academic year students will be responsible for finding and paying for their accommodation between semesters, although CIEE resident staff can help identify local options. This applies to students living with host families as well, who may need to switch to other accommodations during the break between semesters.
You'll begin your study abroad experience in Taipei even before leaving home by participating in a CIEE online pre-departure orientation. The resident director meets with students online and shares information about the program and site, highlighting issues that alumni have said are important, and giving you time to ask questions. The online orientation allows you to connect with others in the group, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish. CIEE's aim for the pre-departure orientation is simple: to help you understand more about the program and identify your goals.
A one-week mandatory orientation conducted on the university campus at the beginning of the program includes a language placement exam; visits in and around Taipei; an in-depth introduction to the city, culture, and academic program; and practical information about living in Taiwan. Ongoing support is provided by CIEE staff on an individual and group basis throughout the program.
You are encouraged to bring a wireless-enabled laptop, and can access email at National Chengchi University and many Internet cafés near the University.
During orientation and throughout the semester, several trips are planned to temples, mountains, tea plantations, porcelain workshops, and museums around northern Taiwan. Many field trips include Cultural Ambassadors who participate with you and lead excursions designed to help facilitate both cultural exploration and intercultural exchange between peers.
You are invited to meet with locals and expatriates, including journalists, diplomats, educators, and business people, to gain a broader perspective on living and working in Taiwan. Past speakers have included educators, NGO leaders, a disc jockey, and, once, the President of Taiwan.
Taiwan boasts a political environment and culture in which nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and non- governmental organizations (NGOs) abound, and the city of Taipei is at the heart of this flourishing "civil society." You are encouraged to volunteer in their community in order to better understand this unique aspect of Taiwan, and to contribute to the communities in which you study.
In the past, students have volunteered at diverse community organizations in the civic sector, including such local organizations as:
In addition, you may participate on sports teams and in numerous student clubs on campus.
Cultural Ambassadors are local students from the university who serve as peer language partners for you, and lend their insightful perspectives on local Taiwanese culture and life. They are an integral and valuable part of the program, and an indispensable part of your experience in Taiwan, often forming friendships that last beyond the program.
CIEE plans various group meals for you with your language teachers, Cultural Ambassadors, and the resident staff in Taiwan to encourage you to utilize your Chinese in an informal setting. Those attending the optional meals are required to speak only Chinese with their teachers and peers.
Established in 1993, the CIEE Study Center in Taipei provides students the unique opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese language using traditional characters and the latest teaching pedagogies. The Communications, Business, and Political Economy program began in spring, 2012, and is designed to support students interested in taking content courses either in Chinese or English with Taiwanese undergraduate or graduate students at the host university. Superior Chinese language students may take content courses taught in Chinese or English, and beginning, intermediate, and advanced Chinese language students may take a Chinese language course at the appropriate level and/or content courses taught in English.
Students of any Chinese language ability, including those with no background in Chinese language, directly enroll at the host university and select from more than 40 content courses taught in English from one or more of six colleges and 14 departments, in addition to two graduate programs. Some graduate courses are open to CIEE study abroad students. Students with superior Chinese language skills can also select from hundreds of courses taught in Chinese across nine colleges and 29 departments. Host university content courses are held Monday through Friday, depending on the selected schedule of classes.
The academic culture of the host university varies by department and school. While study abroad students are placed in a designated college and department for registration purposes, students are eligible to enroll in most classes in any college and department. Classroom size can range from 20 to 200 students, depending on the course. Teaching styles and requirements vary from course to course, and syllabi for some courses may not be available prior to enrollment. As such students are expected to be both proactive and diligent in terms of meeting the requirements of each course.
Chinese language courses meet for two hours, three times a week. The language classes are small, and students are encouraged to participate actively. All language courses are taught using the traditional (zhengtizi) Chinese characters and the Hanyu Pinyin Romanization system, which is also commonly used in mainland China, although students have the option to learn the Zhuyin Fuhao (Bopomofo) system as well.
The university calendar consists of first (fall) and second (spring) semesters. Academic-year students attend both terms. Although extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute to the students' overall experience in Taiwan, attendance in class is paramount. Any extended travel should take place before or after the program, or during holidays.
Participants take content courses with matriculated Taiwanese undergraduate or graduate students and other international students. Chinese language courses are for CIEE students only.
Most National Chengchi University courses are graded on the basis of a mid-term and final exam, occasionally quizzes, homework, and in-class participation, depending on the instructor. All grades at NCCU are calculated on a percentage basis and converted to U.S. letter grade equivalents. Letter grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D, and F are assigned for all courses. Note that university transcripts are not typically released until the following semester.
Students with permission from the resident director and their home institution advisor prior to the start of the program may undertake an organizational internship for credit. See the courses section for more detail.
As students gain competency in Chinese, resident staff encourages them to use their language skills in everyday settings. This fosters a learning community that contributes to both Chinese language proficiency and understanding of Taiwanese society.
Mandarin Chinese
Chinese language courses are taught by teaching professionals from the Chinese Language Center at National Chengchi University in coordination with the CIEE resident director, who also serves as an adjunct faculty member and graduate student advisor at the Chinese Language Center. The content courses are taught by Chinese and international faculty from the host university.
Learn more about the CIEE Greater China Initiative for Study Abroad at www.ciee.org/studychina
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
To view the most recent syllabi for courses taught by CIEE at our Study Centers, visit our syllabi site.
Chinese Language—Novice
This course is designed for students with no previous background in the language. It focuses on basic listening and speaking skills, and introduces students to reading and writing in the Chinese language. This course helps students build a firm foundation in Chinese language and develop confidence using Chinese language in authentic situations in Taiwan. Contact hours: 90. Credit: 6 semester / 9 quarter hours.
Chinese Language—Beginning
This course is designed for students who have completed two semesters of Chinese. Students strengthen their basic skills in all four areas of Chinese language learning, particularly aural comprehension and speaking skills. This course helps students develop communicative skills and function confidently in everyday situations. Contact hours: 90. Credit: 6 semester / 9 quarter hours.
Chinese Language—Intermediate
This course is designed for students who have completed four semesters of Chinese. Students improve their Chinese language proficiency in all four areas through interactive methods that help build communication skills in different speech contexts. Students also further their reading and writing skills through various activities and assignments. Contact hours: 90. Credit: 6 semester / 9 quarter hours.
Chinese Language—Advanced
This course is designed for students who have completed six semesters of Chinese. Students further their proficiency in all four skills by learning to use Chinese language in more formal contexts, including professional environments. Newspaper articles, film clips, and other multimedia are used. A public oral presentation and written report, both in Chinese, is required as the final project for this course. Contact hours: 90. Credit: 6 semester / 9 quarter hours.
These courses require pre-approval from the resident director and the home institution advisor prior to the start of the semester.
Directed Independent Research
CIEE supports qualified students who wish to pursue an academically rigorous independent research project while in Taipei. Interested students must submit a research proposal including a clearly defined research topic, explanation of research plans, description of preparation in the planned area of study, list of resources, tentative outline of a final paper, and suggested schedule of progress. Students complete a total of 135 hours of research and meet regularly with an academic advisor to complete an academically rigorous, ethically sound, and culturally appropriate research project and final paper. Approval for participation in Directed Independent Research must be obtained from the resident director and the student's home institution prior to the start of the semester. In Taipei, students may pursue independent research in anthropology, art history, history, international relations, political economy, politics and religious studies. Contact hours: 45. Credit: 3 semester / 4.5 quarter hours.
Organizational Internship
Students may choose a company or nongovernmental organization with which to work for the semester. The student, the host internship provider, and the CIEE resident director sign a contract describing the internship, its goals, student responsibilities, and working hours. Students record their experiences in a journal, which is evaluated weekly, and complete a research paper that describes what they have learned during their experience at the organization. Pre-approval must be obtained from the CIEE resident director and the home institution advisor prior to the start of the semester. Contact hours: 135 work placement hours. Credit: 3 semester / 4.5 quarter hours.
NCCU courses vary from semester to semester. Some courses have prerequisites and enrollment caps. Priority enrollment, especially for required and over-enrolled courses, may be given to matriculated students in the department. Course instructors have the final decision regarding who is eligible to enroll. As such, international students need to be flexible in their course choice. Students are encouraged to contact their study abroad advisor at their home institution for approval prior to enrollment.
University Courses—in English
Below is a list of typical courses taught in English at NCCU. For a complete list of all current undergraduate and graduate level courses taught in English, including course prerequisites and some syllabi, go to http://moltke.cc.nccu.edu.tw/qrycourse/qryEngSub.jsp. Students majoring in communications may be interested in taking coursework in the International Master's Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS). Students with significant previous coursework in Asian studies may be interested in the International Master's Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IMAS). Undergraduate CIEE students may enroll in a graduate level course in one of these two programs. A sampling of courses to both of these unique graduate-level programs are listed below.
Department of Accounting
Fundamental Accounting
Department of Business Administration
Global Leadership
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Department of Finance
Financial Management
Department of International Business
Fixed Income Securities: Analytics and Derivatives
Department of Management Information Systems
Management Science
New Media Technology Applications
Department of Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Management
Department of Statistics
Department of English
Bible and Literature
English Literature: Restoration and the Eighteenth Century
English Literature: The Romantic Period
European Literature
History of English Language
Introduction to Anglo-American Philosophy
Introduction to Psycholinguistics
Introduction to Semantics
TESOL Practicum
Western Literature: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Department of Diplomacy
International Law
International Relations
Department of Law
International Corporate Governance
International Intellectual Property
International Law Practice
Department of History
Early American Republic: 1787–1848
World History: World War II and After
Department of Economics
International Finance
Money and Finance
Department of Political Science
Political Science
Department of Public Finance
Public Finance
General Education Courses in Humanities
American Sports History
Art in Taiwan
Multiculturalism and Modern Citizen on Campus
International Master's Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IMAS)
Chinese Philosophy and Religion
The Culture of China's Minority
Economic Development of Taiwan
Financial System and Financial Reform of Mainland China
International Law and Diplomacy
International Relations of Taiwan
International Status of Mainland China
National Development Policy in the Asia‐Pacific Region
Political Development of Taiwan
Research Methods in China Studies
Social Development of Mainland China
Social Development of Taiwan
Spatial Development of Mainland China
International Master's Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS)
Comparative Media Systems
Cross-Cultural Communication
Development and Culture in a Global Context
Mainland China Communication Studies
Media and Globalization
National Images and International Communication
New Media and Global Networks
University Courses—in Chinese
For a complete list of departments and programs at NCCU, go to http://www.nccu.edu.tw/english/academics/.
Department of Accounting
Business Valuation and Valuation Standards
International Financial Reporting Standards and Related Implementation of Best Practices
Laws and Regulations of Securities
Department of Business Administration
Business Ethics
Business Policy
Management Science
Modern Japanese Management
Organizational Behavior
Department of Finance
Financial Institution Management
Industry Analysis
Portfolio Managements
Department of International Business
Financial Economics
International Economic and Trade Law
International Financial Management
Senior Research Seminar in International Trade and Investment
Special Topics on International Business Management
Department of Management Information System
E-Commerce Strategy
Management Science
New Media Technology Applications
Production and Marketing Information System
System Analysis and Design
Department of Money and Banking
Financial Business Ethics
Financial Innovation and Computation
Foreign Exchange Operation
Introduction to China Financial Market
Seminar on the Operation of Bank Insurance
Department of Risk Management and Insurance
Financial Holding Company Regulation and Risk Management
Financial Marketing
Risk Management
Department of Statistics
Financial Derivatives
Multivariate Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Department of Advertising
Advertising Theories
Creative Strategy and Planning
Digital Media Creation
Modern Art Appreciation
Public Affairs Reporting and Public Relations Writing
Public Relations Strategy and Planning
Department of Journalism
Communication Psychology
Design and Production of International Communication Internship
News Media Editing- Network News
News Photography
Seminar on Cross-Cultural Communication
Specialized Reporting and Writing Studies of Reportage
Department of Radio and Television
Art and Social Practice
Organizational Communicating
Practicum for Audio/Video Production and Management
Seminar on Basic Television and Film Directing
Seminar on Cinema and Politics
Seminar on Script Adaptation
Department of Education
Campus Narratives: From Creative Imagination to Innovative Practice
Performing Arts
Theory and Design of Learning Sciences
Strategic Brand Management
Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Human Geography of the Middle East
International Affairs of the Arab Countries
Politics-Economic Relations in the Middle East
Study on the Ethnic Conflict in the Middle East
Department of Korean Language and Culture
Economics and Trade of Korea
Introduction to Korean Literature
Korean Arts and Life
Department of Diplomacy
Conflict Management
Diplomatic History of China
International Political Economy
International Relations
International Security
Study of Mainland China
College of Law
Department of Law
Business Mergers and Acquisitions Law
International Intellectual Property
Introduction to Labor Law and Social Welfare Law
Law and Information
Legal Ethics
Public International Law
Department of Chinese Literature
Buddhism of the Sui and Tang Dynasties
Classical Canons of the Han Dynasty
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Historical Chinese Phonology
Historical Chinese Script
I-Ching (The Great Changes)
Mandarin and Chinese Grammar
Readings of Selected Modern Chinese Prose
Selected Readings of the Hua-Pen
Department of History
Diplomatic History of Republican China
History of Popular Culture in Modern Taiwan
Special Topics on Archives and History in Republican China
Special Topics on Literati, Local Society, and Country in Imperial China
Special Topics on Modern Art and Modernism
Department of Philosophy
Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom
History of Chinese Philosophy: Philosophy of the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties
Hsuen Tze's Philosophy
Department of Computer Science
Contemporary Cryptography
Database Systems
Electronic Circuits
Java Programming
Social Cloud Computing
Social Network and Applications
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Applications of Mathematics Software
Derivatives Markets
Financial Mathematics
Department of Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Human Learning and Cognition
Psychological Testing
Statistics for Psychology and Education
Theory and Technique of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Department of Economics
Economics of Uncertainty and Information
History of Economic Thought
Industrial Economics
International Finance
Study of Chinese Economics
Department of Ethnology
Design and Formation of Museum Exhibition
Ethnography of Taiwan
Indigenous Social Work
Languages of Taiwan Aborigines-Amis
Languages of Taiwan Aborigines-Seediq
Perspective of Ethnology and Anthropology in Taiwan and Japan
World Ethnography
Department of Land Economics
City Transportation Planning
Housing Problems and Policies
Introduction to Land Resources
Introduction to Real Estate
Real Estate Management
Department of Political Science
Comparative Government and Politics
Economic Transition and Social Development in China
Introduction to Political Philosophy
Mainland China Government and Politics
Political Development
Political Public Relations
Department of Public Administration
Conflict Management: Ethics and Negotiation
Non-Profit Organization Management
Performance Management
Sociology of Media
Department of Public Finance
Cost Benefit Analysis
Economic Issues of the Indigenous People
Financial Analysis in Green Energy
Theory and Practice of Property Taxation
Department of Sociology
Indigenous Social Work
Mapping Taiwan's Pop-Music as Digital Archive
Sociology of Media
The Studies on Taiwan Society
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I had another bad dream. I was at the office and a delivery guy shows up. He hands me a box. I wasn't expecting anything. I signed for the box and I set it aside for a little while. Then I thought I heard something coming from the box. I went over to the box and listened for a minute. The box seemed to be crying. I decided I should open the box. I went over and picked up a box opener and gently started opening the box. The contents of the box became louder. Turns out there was a baby in the box. I was mortified. I took the baby out and she was okay.
I started thinking of who she might belong to. I decided to call the mental institutions in the city. (not sure why, keep in mind I am dreaming) The 1st mental institution I called said there was a patient that was saying she mailed a baby, but they thought it was just her having a hallucination. I went to the mental institution with my girlfriend and started looking for the lady who said she had shipped a baby. We ended up getting lost and I also lost my girlfriend in one of the rooms. Each room came across had some poor soul in pain. I kept looking until I stumbled across a large room with a desk. A lady came out of a side room into the large room and I told her the situation with the baby and the mother at the institution. The lady was the administrator of the building. She knew of the mother and the baby, but she thought it was just the patient having a dream. She said because of the lady's condition she needs to get rid of her anxieties so she gets rid of things, but she didn't think she would get rid of her baby. I told her I had the baby and I was trying to find the mother. The administrator gave me address to the lady with the missing baby. I finally found my girlfriend and we set off to find the mother.
I went over to the mother's house. The house was thrashed. It was literally falling apart. I went up to the front door and an old lady greeted me. She was rude and asked me what I wanted. I told her about the baby and the old lady didn't seem like she cared at all. I said I would take it to the police if I didn't hear from the mother. At that point the lady became irate and told me to get off the property. Her redneck son came out from around the side of the house and just stood there with his shotgun. The daughter came running out and asked where the baby was. I really didn't want to, but I handed the baby over. I went back home and called the authorities and told them the story and they said they would send someone over.
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SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria accused Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah on Tuesday of carrying out a bomb attack on a bus in the Black Sea city of Burgas that killed five Israeli tourists last year.
The conclusions of the Bulgarian investigation, citing a clear connection to an attack on European Union soil, might open the way for the EU to join the United States in branding the Iranian-backed Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
Three people were involved in the attack, two of whom had genuine passports from Australia and Canada, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov told reporters after Sofia's national security council discussed the investigation.
"There is data showing the financing and connection between Hezbollah and the two suspects," Tsvetanov said.
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Israel blamed the attack in Burgas, which killed five Israeli tourists, their Bulgarian driver and the bomber, on Iran and Hezbollah, a powerful Shi'ite Islamist militia that is part of the Lebanese government and waged a brief war with Israel in 2006.
Iran has denied responsibility and accused arch-enemy Israel of plotting and carrying out the bus bombing last July.
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He's a fun guy, laid back. He keeps it real with you. Off the field, he's like a father figure.
On OU game on 07:
I was in that game. I was a freshman and kinda got baptized. Sam Bradford and Malcolm Kelly did a good job. I was the victim on one of those (big plays). Those guys really introduced me to NCAA football.
On bouncing back from that:
That's the past. Going against Sam Bradford was great but we'll get a second chance this time to change the outcome. We have a lot of depth now. We didn't have much depth back then. Now we do across the board so we should match up pretty well against those guys.
On the two QB situation:
Landry Jones and Sam Bradford, they're about the same thing. Bradford's a Heisman winner but Jones will be a Heisman winner before he leaves. He's a great passer with a great O-Line in front of him.
On the Va Tech game:
We should have played better, had a lot of missed tackles and missed assignments. We gotta move forward because we got a big game against Oklahoma.
On Randy Phillips:
He's a huge part of our defense, the heart of our defense. Not having him would be a huge loss but we have other guys like Jo Nicolas, Jared Campbell, Vaughn Telemaque, and Ray Ray Armstrong. JoJo and Vaughn can call the signals so we don't have a dropoff.
On the home field advantage Saturday:
Our fans were tremendous for the Georgia Tech game. I know they'll be out there rocking the stadium again so it'll be a good atmosphere for us.
On Ray Ray Armstrong:
He's coming along real well. When he first got here, he was like a raw talent. Now he's out there making checks. Before he leaves here I see him being a Thorpe Award winner. He has to overcome the guys in front of him first. Every time he gets in he makes plays. He got in and forced a fumble. We saw what he can do. He's a tremendous athlete -- 6-4, 235 pounds, and running like a 4.4. He has all the athletic ability in the world.
On Leonard Hankerson's improvement:
If I can cover him in practice, I can cover anyone in the ACC. He's averaging like 25 yards per catch and really turning the corner. If it's 4th and 25, he'll come up with the ball. In practice, he's on the jug machine for like 15 minutes. If Hank drops one in practice, people are like 'what's going on with Hank?' His hands from his freshman and sophomore years till now are way different.


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MEN who have unprotected oral sex with other men have been urged to use condoms and get regular blood tests after a dramatic rise in rates of sexually transmitted diseases.
Sexual health experts say the rate of gonorrhoea and syphilis among men have not been so high since the early 1980s. A new generation of young gay men have heeded the safe sex message but are unaware of the dangers of unprotected oral sex.
Figures in the recent Victorian Infectious Diseases Bulletin revealed there have been 405 notified cases of gonorrhoea in the first quarter of 2006, 11 per cent up from the previous quarter and 54 per cent more than this time last year when 260 cases were recorded. Nearly 90 per cent of cases this year were among men aged between 17 and 70.
Rates of syphilis are also on the increase, with men accounting for 90 per cent of the 112 cases recorded between January and March this year - up from 23 cases at the same time last year. If left untreated gonorrhoea can cause sterility, and syphilis can lead to serious medical conditions, including cardiovascular and neurological complications.
Professor Christopher Fairley, director of the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, said 40 per cent of cases of syphilis he sees are transmitted through oral sex. "For gonorrhoea and syphilis the real problem is they increase the chances of HIV transmission," he said. "So if you're infected with syphilis, which gives you an ulcer, or gonorrhoea and you have inflammation, if you then have sex with someone with HIV you're substantially more likely to acquire HIV."
A separate study at the University of NSW shows 10 per cent of gay men under the age of 25 in Sydney are becoming infected with the herpes type 1 virus. The virus, usually associated with cold sores on the mouth, has morphed and is becoming more common around the genitals.
Professor Fairley advised men to use condoms until forming a regular relationship and both parties are tested.
The Victorian Health Department is working on a new strategy to fight sexually transmitted infections. It will be revealed in the coming months.
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Most families in the celebrity world would be content with the filing of a divorce to be enough for them publicity wise. You get the attention and the followup stories. Each side is heard from which adds to the general publicity and if the divorce is high profile enough it can last a few days. Well, Khloe Kardashian is filing for divorce and all the Kardashian cameras will be there to record it for the season finale of the upcoming season. This has been such an exercise in crap that they have dragged out way beyond when it was reality just to make sure they could milk the process for another season of shows.
Meanwhile, Bruce Jenner is having his Adam's Apple shaved down but not because he wants to be a woman. He is also growing his hair out and wearing it in a pony tail and had all his body hair removed for the same reason. Yeah,no one knows what that reason is either but I can give a real big guess. The guy wants to be a woman. I just want you to guess what you think his new female name will be. I'm pretty sure he is going to go with a K and pretty sure he is going to need his own reality show. The things Kris has people do to keep the family famous.


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Virtual prototyping from need to pre-construction
Drogemuller, Robin (2008) Virtual prototyping from need to pre-construction. In Brandon, Peter & Kocaturk, Tuba (Eds.) Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement. Blackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd, Carlton, Vic, pp. 113-130.
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The most important decisions about a building or structure are made during the early stages of design when the least amount of detailed information is available. Analysis tools that can help designers assess the implications of their decisions across a range of important parameters are needed. These should all be capable of operating from a single shared representation of the project. Once these initial decisions are made, designers need to be able to track the results as the building design becomes more comprehensive. This allows deviations to be identified, and then either corrected or the earlier decisions reconsidered. This process needs to continue until the building design is completed and then fed into the building usage and management phase of the facility's life. This chapter provides a vision of how such systems will operate in the future and examines the current state of integrated, whole-life cycle analysis systems. This allows areas where gaps exist to be identified.
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" Brand: Tommee Tippee / Type: Toilet Trainers / Potty Seats "
I came across this item when my little girl was potty training. She did really well at home but it was trickier when we were out as often the toilets were too big for her and resulted in her falling down! Obviously this is never a good thing and can knock a girls confidence when she is trying to free herself of nappies.
The product is simply a toilet seat which you place on top of a standard toilet seat and it reduces the size of the hole so your little ones bottom fits perfectly and they don't have to cling on to avoid falling.
The seat folds down into quarters and the pops into a clear thick plastic bag. When folded it only measures a few inches square so can be easily slipped into a handbag or your buggy.
The seat is thick plastic so very durable and provides a sturdy seat for your little one. With it being plastic it also means you can keep it clean and ensure your little ones botty is not subjected to some of the rather grim public toilets which we come across.
My little girl used this seat first time and never complained about using it.
These retail around £10 and can be readily found online or in local Mothercares.
I definitely recommend this to anyone who is potty training and finds themselves away from the comfort of their own toilet.
Last summer, when my then 2 year old was potty training, it came to my attention that she was a bit small for sitting on big toilets when we went out. I lost count of the number of times she fell down the loo! I had remembered seeing a folding seat in a magazine and found it in Blooming Marvellous, but after a few failed attempts to order it from the net, I ended up going to the Tesco website and getting it for £7.99 plus £3 packing. I recently saw the seat in John Lewis but didn't notice the price. The seat is called a toodle Loo seat! My package arrived 3 days later while I was on holiday and it appeared to have disappeared until my mother in law announced that she had a parcel for me! My A5 sized enveloped contained a plastic bag, sort of like what some toys come in now, with a handle which would make it easy to carry. I took the folded seat out of the bag and unfolded it! Then came the test of trying out the loo with it! The seat comes in 4 parts which fold up in different ways but easily that my 2 year old could do it! It was white and made from a very hard plastic! On the top of the seat was a little ridge which was where the bun would sit! The seat did not fit well on to any toilet and eventually I mastered being able to lift my daughter onto the seat, so she could do the loo without the seat moving out of position. She complained at first of it being hard and sore, but we have a soft toilet seat at home so I think she wasn't used to the hard plastic! I found the seat to be off a hard durable plastic and was easily wiped clean if there were any little mishaps! In theory the seat is a fab idea but in practice a child may find it uncomfortable. It doesn't sit in the actual main toilet seat like most big seats do, but for being out and about, it does help a child feel more cofident
about using a different toilet and prevents them falling down the big toilet! The fact that the seat folds easily and fits in it's own little bag which makes it easy to hide in a rucksack or large bag is very convenient! It's very light so you don't even notice that you are carrying it!
Who can live without a Toodle-loo travel fold up toilet seat? This product is brilliant! It's transported folded up into one quarter of it's opened out size. Once opened out you pop it on top of a normal toilet seat and your toddler doesn't have to hold onto the sides to stop him/herself falling in! It covers the standard toilet opening and makes it safe, clean and secure. It's invaluable for public toilets. For Mums on the go it fits neatly into a small bag, and comes with it's own plastic storage pouch. It's the best £6.99 I've spent on kids products!
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West Seattle Thriftway Holiday Taste is presenting more than 50 vendors
The annual Holiday Taste event at West Seattle Thriftway is back Nov. 7 from 4 to 7pm and will present more than 50 vendors throughout the store.
Everything from specialty cheeses, meats, to a full Rib Roasts and Turkey Breasts in the meat department will be available for a FREE tasting to anyone who attends.
Michele Grasso, speaking on behalf the store said, " We wanted to present what we can do for the holidays and this is the biggest event yet."
In addition to all the food tasting, a wine tasting will be taking place as well and shoppers can save 10% off any purchase of $20 or more during the event.
The store is located at 4201 S.W. Morgan Street.
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Divinity II: DKS - Demo, Patch, US Release News
by Dhruin, 2010-12-23 23:13:15
A playable demo is now available for the Dragon Knight Saga on both the PC and X360 (the X360 version is Europe only, presumably because of publisher rights). I've been enjoying the heck out of this, so worth a look if you haven't already got it.
Patch 2 for both DKS and Flames of Vengeance has also been released, primarily fixing the "black screen" issue.
...and Lar comments on the forums that they are just about to sign contracts for the US:
Actually, the contracts for the US are about to be signed and the process for submitting it to Microsoft USA has started I think an announcement will be made beginning of next year on when the game will be released in the US.
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New Hydro-Quebec Price To Be Lower Than Current Contract
(Host) Vermont utilities say that when a new contract begins with Hydro-Quebec next year, they'll be paying less for power than they are under the existing contract.
Central Vermont Public Service and Green Mountain Power reached an agreement with the Quebec power company last year to supply about a third of the state's electricity needs.
CVPS President Bob Young says the utility currently pays about 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour for Canadian power:
(Young) "And we're going to replace it with a new contract that in 2012 whose starting price will be about 5.8 cents, so you could say certainly from a pricing standpoint, you've replaced an old contract with something that's potentially better."
(Host) Young says the contract includes a price-smoothing mechanism to keep prices stable. The prices are adjusted annually. And Young says the formula for how the price is changed over time will not be made public.
(Young) Those pricing mechanisms sort of represent trade secrets for us, and our view is that if you release some of that stuff then it makes it harder for us to negotiate new contracts.
(Host) The utilities have asked the state's Public Service Board to approve the contract. Those hearings begin next week.


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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
Red Sox fans don't recognize the guy wearing Josh Beckett's number 19 jersey these days. So far this year, he hasn't resembled the pitcher who saved the Sox's season when they were down 3-1 to Cleveland in the 2007 ALCS. This isn't the guy we look forward to watching when his turn in the rotation comes up every week. And, we're hoping, this Josh Beckett isn't the guy the Red Sox just agreed to pay $68 million just before he started pitching like he belongs on the bench.
One big worry is that all the hard-work, high pitch counts, and dominance on the mound was just an effort to earn that four-year extension he was given as the season opened. Previous accounts of players deciding to cruise through the season and collect their giant pay-checks (did someone say Manny?) have made Boston fans a little paranoid about the effort their teams' players are putting out. Beckett's season, so far, has been making some worry that he has cashed in and has lost that sense of urgency that might have been bringing out his dominance.
The numbers themselves don't deserve $68 million: 1-1 with a 7.46 ERA and 16 walks after seven starts. We were disappointed in the way he pitched on opening night. Beckett had three walks, gave up five earned runs and had only one strikeout in four and two-thirds innings on opening night against the Yankees, of all teams. But we let it slide when a late-game comeback bailed him out. We were annoyed when he needed the ancient Jason Varitek to start in place of Victor Martinez's big bat because Beckett, for some reason, seemed lost without 'Tek. But we relaxed when the veteran catcher remembered how to hit homeruns, and justified the change when we noticed the embarrassing number of steals Martinez was letting up from behind the plate.
But now it's May, and the Sox's number one starter recently let the Yankees run wild in Fenway again, giving up nine earned runs in five and a third innings while allowing another three walks. Since then, Beckett's next scheduled start has been pushed back from Wednesday against Toronto, in which Tim Wakefield got the loss. The big price tag on the so-far unproductive Josh Beckett has a lot of people in Boston biting their nails.
But don't count him out this early in the season. Beckett has struggled in a few starts, including the back-to-back beatings he received from Texas and Toronto, namely the eight runs the Blue Jays racked up on him in three innings. But at the same time he has also shown some bright spots that have been overshadowed by his faults this year.
On April 16th Beckett had eight K's in a seven inning shut-out against the Rays, currently regarded as one of the best teams in the league. In his second start he got his first win, holding the lowly Royals to three runs in seven innings. And, just one start before his most recent dismantling by the Yankees, he had a six strikeout game in Baltimore in which he held the O's to only two runs and zero walks in seven innings.
Even in the most recent embarrassment of a Yankee game he showed flashes of his old self. He matched his season-high eight strikeouts in the five and a third innings he pitched before he got shelled. And, even though he got the loss, his personal catcher Jason Varitek pointed out to the Boston Globe that, before the 6th inning, "there were periods of that game where I've never seen him throw the ball so good, and that's a good sign.''
So, should we be panicking yet?
Ask the Detroit Tigers, who watched their ace and a 2009 American League Cy Young contender struggle to open this season. Justin Verlander spent most of April letting his team down, going 1-2 in his first four starts with a 6.95 ERA with nine walks and only 19 strikeouts. After that, he went 2-1 with 23 strikeouts and only seven walks in just three starts, bringing his ERA down to a reasonable 4.50.
Or look to see if the Chicago White Sox panicked over Jake Peavy's slow start to 2010. The White Sox gave up four pitching prospects last year to acquire the 2007 NL Cy Young award winner, agreeing to take up his 2010 salary of $15 million that goes up to $17 million by 2012. He showed no signs of hope in April, going 0-2 with only 22 K's, 20 walks, and an ERA of 7.85. Since then, he has gone 2-0 with 17 strikeouts and only one walk in just two starts in the month of May.
The reason these two comeback stories give hope to the return of the Josh Beckett we know and love is that all three pitchers had similar control problems. Verlander started the season with nine walks in four starts; Peavy with 20 walks in his first five; and Beckett with 16 in his first seven. Verlander and Peavy, just like Beckett, have histories of a dominant presence with high pitch counts and commanding control. A good sign for Sox fans is that both of them have been able to return to their usual form after having equally miserable starts to their seasons. Who's to say that Beckett can't do the same? Varitek believes so, considering he told the Boston Globe that he believes he can help get him out of his slump. The catcher showed some optimism on the situation when, talking about the few positive signs he saw in Beckett's performance against the Yankees, he said that "it's more encouraging to me because it's there." The catcher has secret plans to get Beckett back in shape, telling Globe reporters: "I have some behind-the-scenes ideas that I won't display.''
And, as far as the contract that the Red Sox agreed to with their ace, a month and a half into a new contract is way too early to regret paying a player with Beckett's capabilities. The same could be said about regretting the total of $103.11 million spent on Daisuke Matsuzaka, half of which was paid just to be able to discuss the so-far undeserved $52 million contract they eventually gave to a guy who never pitched in the United States. And Epstein didn't seem to show any early regret for dishing out a 4-year, $36 million deal to allow Julio Lugo to commit 51 errors in a little more than two seasons with the team.
So maybe there's still hope for the guy. Maybe the delayed starts are a good sign. If Varitek claims he has found the problem, the extra days off could be put toward fixing it. My prediction: he will take a little time off, if even for just one start, and once he completes just one dominant outing he will find his stride again.
But if we're still having this conversation in a month, then we should really be worried. For now though, there is still hope that we will see the real Josh Beckett back on the mound, and hopefully we'll be glad we paid him to be there.
Tags: Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jake Peavy, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Verlander, Red Sox, Victor Martinez
Nice article, I think Beckett will eventually come out of this funk. He had a rough start last year, and came out with 17 wins. So I don't think he's going to join that list of busts.


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Blood drive scheduled
August 15, 2013 10:50 AM
BLAIRSVILLE — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1488 will hold an American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the social room of the lodge, 272 Old William Penn Highway, Blairsville.
The auxiliary will provide snacks and refreshments.
For more information, contact Ladies Auxiliary President Sharon Graff at (724) 840-4417.


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Top Teachers: Blair Flynn
By Tom Lappas, Henrico Citizen Editor 02/18/11
Parents of students in Blair Flynn's second-grade class at Nuckols Farm Elementary don't have to wonder what their children are doing during class – they just need to check their e-mail inbox.
There, they'll often find updates and photos of their kids that Flynn has snapped through the Photo Booth program on her laptop and e-mailed to their parents.
"It's one of my favorite things that I do," Flynn said. "Parents will call me and say 'That just makes my day. I might be at work, having a bad day, and then I see my child smiling and having fun.'"
Flynn prides herself on teaching in a way that produces results for each child, regardless of his or her learning style. During a recent lesson about magnets, she gave each of her 26 students two pipe cleaners, a piece of string, a piece of paper and other items and told them to produce something to reflect the lesson.
"Everyone came up with something different," Flynn said.
One of her nominators cited Flynn's ability to make the most of challenging situations.
"She had a boy who loved math but resisted practicing reading (a weaker skill for him)," the woman wrote. "She motivated him by giving him a stopwatch and graph paper so he could measure his time reading and graph his progress.
"She used his strength to address a weakness."
Teaching was in the cards for Flynn from an early age. Her mother and stepmother were teachers, and she recalled playing "school" regularly as a child. When she moved to Virginia after three years as a teacher in South Carolina, she encouraged her second-grade students there to write her to stay in touch. One girl did so all the way through middle school.
Recently, Flynn received a Facebook friend request from the girl – now in graduate school, studying to be a teacher. Her motivation was Flynn – now a 17-year teaching veteran – who said learning of her own impact was a powerful and humbling realization.
Teaching second-graders gives Flynn many reasons to look forward to arriving at school each day.
"It's a great age," she said. "It's just fun. There are a lot of hands-on things you can do. They're so enthusiastic, and you see a lot of growth in them during the year."
Now in her seventh year at Nuckols Farm, Flynn can't see herself anywhere else.
"I call it my happy place. This school – I'll be here until they're ready to send me to teacher heaven."
Henrico School Board selects redistricting Option E
Citizen Staff Reports 06/23/2017 EducationGeneral News
JUNE 23, 10:30 A.M. – The Henrico County School Board Thursday concluded its latest redistricting process by selecting a plan for middle school redistricting that will impact a number of students in the western and northern parts of the county, as well as a few in Eastern Henrico.
The process sought to reduce overcrowding at Hungary Creek Middle School, create room at Wilder Middle School for a gifted academy and address the poverty level disparity among some middle schools. It will impact about 775 students, according to school system officials. > Read more.
'Senior Cool Care' program to help older adults in Metro Richmond
Citizen Staff Reports 06/22/2017 FeaturesGeneral News
For the 27th year, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is helping older adults combat summer heat through a program now called "Senior Cool Care" (formerly the Fan Care program) that provides fan and air conditioning units for eligible senior citizens.
The program is available to low-income older adults age 60 and older who reside in the City of Richmond and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. > Read more.
Cyclist killed in crash was 52-year-old man
Citizen Staff Reports 06/22/2017 General NewsPublic Safety
Henrico Police have named the victim killed June 21 when the bicycle he was riding collided with a truck on Mechanicsville Turnpike near I-64 in Eastern Henrico.
Fifty-two year-old Ray J. Freeman, of Richmond, died at a local hospital after being struck. The truck that hit him was traveling south on Mechanicsville Turnpike. > Read more.
Fifty-two year-old Ray J. Freeman, of Richmond, died at a local hospital after being struck. The truck that hit him was traveling south on Mechanicsville Turnpike. > Read more.
Henrico man sentenced to 10 years in prison for dealing heroin
Citizen Staff Reports 06/22/2017 General NewsPublic Safety
A Henrico man was sentenced June 20 to 10 years in prison for distribution of heroin.
Arlando Harris, 35, pleaded guilty on Dec. 29, 2016. According to the statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, Henrico Police executed a search warrant at Harris' mother's residence in Henrico on March 16, 2016. > Read more.
Arlando Harris, 35, pleaded guilty on Dec. 29, 2016. According to the statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, Henrico Police executed a search warrant at Harris' mother's residence in Henrico on March 16, 2016. > Read more.
Glen Allen HS student earns playwriting residency
By Ashlee Korlach, Special to the Citizen 06/20/2017 EducationGeneral News
A play written by a Glen Allen High School junior was selected, along with seven others, to be performed professionally this summer through a nationally acclaimed Virginia high school playwriting program.
47B, a play written by 16-year-old Glen Allen High school student Dominique Dowling, was chosen by New Voices for the Theater, a playwriting competition sponsored by the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, from a pool of more than 150 plays by high school students in the state. > Read more.
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CalendarThe Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation will host the Virginia Ride for Kids at 11 a.m. The family-friendly loop ride begins at Richmond International Raceway and travels through Henrico County. Any make or model of street legal motorcycle is welcome. There will be activities for non-riders as well, including a bike show, food, vendors, speakers and activities for the whole family. The Virginia Ride for Kids is one of 30 PBTF-hosted motorcycle rides taking place this year. Now in its 15th year, the Virginia Ride for Kids has raised more than $1.1 million to help the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fund childhood brain tumor research and life-changing family support programs. Admission is free but a minimum donation of $40 per motorcycle is encouraged. For details, visit http://www.rideforkids.org. Full text


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#1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis examines the local civil rights movement and the city's leading role in advancing the cause of racial justice. From ground-level activism to groundbreaking court rulings, St. Louis has been front and center in contesting racial inequities. #1 in Civil Rights uncovers a history that's compelling and complex, but that all too often has been overlooked in the telling and retelling of the larger national narrative. That narrative includes four precedent-setting Supreme Court civil rights cases that originated in St. Louis—possibly the most to ever reach the High Court from one source. It also includes events and battles that had significant and lasting impact.
Admission to this exhibition is FREE.
Organized by the Missouri History Museum.
Gwen Moore, curator of urban landscape and community identity, discusses the development of the exhibition #1 in Civil Rights.
While in the #1 in Civil Rights gallery, you'll likely encounter an MHM ACTivist. The ACTivists portray a selection of characters who tell the story of the African American freedom struggle in St. Louis. These staff members will answer questions following performances, either as the characters they're portraying or as modern-day museum interpreters. ACTivists will be in the exhibition whenever it's open, other than for short breaks of 30 minutes or less.
Please note: You may be asked to participate with the ACTivists. Please join in as you're comfortable. It's also fine to just watch.
Are you a teacher interested in bringing an ACTivist to your classroom? Click here to learn more about this exciting FREE opportunity.
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The Well-Equipped Garage: Tips and Tricks for a Versatile Space
Transform your garage with a little planning, some smart design choices, and our expert guidance.
|Tips From the Masters
|Our garage gurus share their collective wisdom.
Don Sherman
Car and Driver Technical Director
Two decades ago, I built my dream garage as a spacer under my home office. Since then, a dozen car, bike, and tractor restoration projects ranging from a Honda 50 motorcycle to a finned Cadillac convertible have motored through these premises. Here's what I learned:
Thermostat-controlled heat is essential for a comfortable winter working environment. (My man space is in Michigan.)
Box the air compressor to muffle its noise. Mount a wind-up hose reel near the door to inflate tires in the driveway.
A steel I-beam built into the ceiling is ideal for hoisting engines and car bodies.
If codes permit, install a floor drain to facilitate clean-up. Anchors sunk into the floor are handy for installing suspension springs.
Welders, blast cabinets, and paint booths deserve dedicated space to avoid contaminating other areas in the garage.
Roy Berendsohn
Popular Mechanics Senior Home Editor
Every shop needs a bench. To gauge the bench height that's correct for you, stand with your arms at your side and raise the palm of one hand so that it is parallel to the floor. The height from your palm to the floor is approximately the right height for the top of a woodworking bench. Benches for mechanical work are at least several inches higher, maybe waist height or a little more.
Everyone needs at least two vises. One is a standard machinist's vise and the other is a woodworking vise. Both are uniquely well suited to their operations.
Debris management is key: Don't keep more scrap than is necessary. "I was holding onto every piece of scrap wood, but I never had exactly the right size or shape," recalls PM associate editor David Agrell, a cabinetmaker and carpenter. Be decisive, and throw out unusable scrap, such as plywood and pressure-treated wood, but bag hardwood and softwood scraps for firewood. Also, no decent shop is without a stout, professional-grade shop vacuum, push broom, bench broom, and large dustpan.
Contributing PM editor Joe Truini takes full advantage of the sturdy, simple, and versatile nature of bike hooks, which can be used in floor joists or wall studs to hang everything imaginable, from air hoses and extension cords to tool belts.
Larry Webster
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Floor space is always at a premium in my shop, especially now that I share the garage with three kids and their collection of Big Wheels, bikes, and scooters. For me, wading through this clutter has the potential to kill the joy of tinkering, so I'm always looking for new ways to organize.
Overhead space is rarely maximized because it's hardest to access, but that's easy to fix. I built shelves that go along the length of the garage and are about two feet down from the ceiling. Thanks to heavy-duty steel brackets that are secured to the wall studs, these shelves support heavy, rarely accessed items such as snow tires and my welder.
Some self discipline is always required to get rid of the things that are rarely used. Everyone has their own preferences, but I use the three-year rule: Anything not touched in that time period gets pitched. Also, nearly all of my workbenches and tool boxes are on wheels so I can move things around according to project requirements.
No organization system is perfect, so be adaptable. I usually reorganize every year or two to make sure I have a clear "work triangle" between the tools, the workbenches, and the car. The payoff is clear: The fewer hurdles you face before you get working, the more likely you are to enjoy the therapeutic effects of doing it yourself.


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The lifestyle of kid's today is drastically different than it was 20 years ago. The days of endless wiffle ball games and bike rides have taken a back seat to texting and television. Childhood obesity has increased by four times over the past forty years and statistics show that 70% of our youth that are overweight now will be obese as adults. Our Youth Fitness center offers a variety of programs to combat this challenge as well as provide a fun and stimulating environment to help your child develop a lifetime of healthy habits.
Children aged 8-15 may choose to work out at our Kids Gym located adjacent to the main club. Children 12 and over may work out in the main fitness center provided that they take junior fitness training and work out with a parent present. Our Kids Gym has open gym time and structured classes, as well as sport performance training. We have lots of options!
If your child does express interest in working with a trainer, you might wonder what a trainer can do for your child. A good trainer can help your child find enjoyable activities while being taught the proper way to exercise for their age and goals. A trainer can also teach your child how to lift weights, resulting in more strength, protection from injuries, and higher self confidence. A trainer can help determine what your child's capabilities are and teach your child how to exercise safely and effectively, and most importantly, establish good habits for a lifetime of fitness.
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text: Olympics 2012: A beginner's guide to beach volleyball Ahead of tonight's women's final, a run-through of the rules and some of those enigmatic hand signals... Comments Written By Johnny Acton 3:04 PM, 08 August 2012 The beach volleyball competition brings a touch of southern California to Horse Guards Parade. But there's more to the sport than the spectacle of toned bodies in swimwear. It is a highly athletic and absorbingly tactical sport. Matches are the best of five sets, the first four to 21 points and the final one (if required) to 15. As in the indoor version, points can only be scored by the team serving - if they lose a rally, service passes to their opponents. But there are two rather than six athletes per team, and the court is covered in sand to a leg-sapping depth of 40cm. Johnny Acton The signals are crucial in volleyball. Here's how to decipher them... "I'll block spike shots (opponents' hits over the net) from the from the left side and from the right side 'on the line' (towards the outside of the net)" "I intend to block spikes from either side of the court" "I'll block attempted spikes from the right side of the court; if they come from the left I'll pull back from the net" The women's bronze medal match is tonight at 7pm, with the gold medal match following at 9pm on BBC3 and BBC Olympics 2 Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email


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"I don't think the Chief Minister should be making these statements without any basis," Chidambaram told reporters in Delhi when asked about Patnaik's critical remarks. In Bhubaneswar, Patnaik said he does not want to get into any exchange of words with the Home Minister and that his first concern was the release of the two Italians who were abducted by Maoists on Mar 14.
The Home Minister said that the Odisha Chief Minister had not sought any help from the Centre. "If he has actually said that, I am very disappointed. The Chief Minister spoke to me on Sunday, I offered him every help. He did not ask me for anything. He said I am just keeping you informed," Chidambaram said.
"I am really not here to banter words with Mr Chidambaram. The hostage crisis is a very, very serious matter not only for Odisha but for the entire country," Patnaik told reporters. Chidambaram said the Home Secretary had told him yesterday and today that he had spoken to the Odisha Chief Secretary twice and Director General of Police once to offer them any kind of help.
"But no specific request for help has been made until I left my office a few minutes ago," Chidambaram said. Paolo Bosusco, a 54-year-old tourist guide, and Claudio Colangelo, a 61-year-old tourist from Rome, were abducted on Wednesday last while trekking in the tribal-dominated Kandhamal district, in the first case of foreigners being kidnapped by left wing extremists.
The Maoists holding the Italians have issued a list of 13 demands which includes a ban on tourists visiting tribal areas, the end of the government's anti-rebel operations and the release of jailed Maoist leaders.


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Excuse # 1 Road washed out!
This excuse works well in virtually every part of the country, more so in rugged or mountainous terrain. The conversation sounds something like this: "Hey honey, its me. Can you hear me? You are not going to believe what I just witnessed. I was driving out of this steep canyon when the road ahead of me slid down to the creek. If I had been 100 yards further ahead I may have been killed, my heart is still racing from the experience! I talked to the Forest Ranger and he assures me the road crew will have the road fixed in two to three days? The back way out? Yes, I asked about that, the Ranger said it was 90 miles over extremely rough 4 wheel drive roads. I doubt if our 2 wheel drive truck would make it!" Assure her youll be fine spending the night in the truck. This excuse will easily grant you 2-3 additional days of hunting, as well as laying the groundwork for a new 4x4 truck come next hunting season.
Excuse # 2 Broken down vehicle.
This excuse requires a little malice aforethought. While traveling to your hunting destination call home and complain about the truck not running quite right. Assure the little woman that is probably the fuel and not to worry. In order to gain the maximum amount of days from this excuse, plan on being home on Saturday. Call late Friday night and explain that a fellow hunter has towed you into town and the mechanic claims the electronic spark advance modulator has failed. It will be Monday before he can order a new one and by all likelihood youll be home by the end of the week. The good news, the mechanic remembers receiving a recall flyer for this particular problem and the parts are supplied free from the factory. There is a modest installation charge however. Shell be relieved you are safe and the electronic spark advance modulator wont overdraw the checking account. Good for 4-5 days of additional hunting.
Excuse # 3 Missing hunter.
Every year hunters get lost in the woods. This year is no exception!
Once youve found the bedding grounds for the Old Mossy Horned Buck youll need an extra few days to plot his demise. Heres how to gain those badly needed couple of days.
Call home and explain to her that a young hunter has been reported missing and youve been asked by Search & Rescue to stay a few extra days to help in the search for the missing boy. The terrain is very rough and they need all the able bodied men they can find. This will appeal to her maternal instincts and cement her vision of you as a hero. Warning! Do not use this excuse if you are out of shape and cannot see your feet when you are standing. She wont buy the able bodied man routine!
Excuse #4 Sick hunting partner.
Again a little forethought is in order. Call home on the second day of the hunt and describe the wonderful hunting partner youve met at the service station while getting gas. Hes invited you to hunt with him on some private ground his uncle owns. Assure her hes not a serial killer out on parole (no, his name is not Corona or Berkowitz) and youll be fine in his company. Towards the end of your allotted time call home and tell her your hunting partner has fallen extremely ill (possible food poisoning, or better yet giardia) and youll need a few extra days to make sure he is well and fit enough to travel home. This is an easy 2 day excuse.
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dgoudy said
PT247 saidWould you mind telling me how you got this fixed? Thanks.
Fixed Many thanks – thought it was going to be one of those days!
He followed the instructions in the reply / answer immediately under his first post. Unzip and then follow included instructions as the zip contains many things not just the theme.
Yes I followed that whole thread and the solution was not there. I'm using a different them (Vertigo) but thought the solution would be similar. After I unzipped the downloaded file, there is a helpfile.html with no instructions to address my issue. All it says is to "submit a ticket if you are having trouble installing the theme".The article here: http://support.envato.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/269/0/my-wordpress-theme-isnt-working-what-should-i-do
...was of no help either as the solution to upload "just the unzipped folder" to WordPress did not work.
I submitted a ticket and will await an answer (hopefully) soon.
I don't see any WordPress themes named Vertigo, only site templates.
Are you sure the product you purchased was a WordPress theme?
I just realized that it isn't. Disregard comments. Thanks.


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Ten bodies dug up and a skull found in a bucket in the basement.
Anthony Sowell: 11 Victims Found so far in Case of Cleveland Rapist-Killer
Another example of why our government should never release serious sex offenders bank into normal society.
Either keep them in prison for life or set up an island for them (with no women and children on it).
Accused killer's neighbours smelt bodies | World Breaking News | News.com.au
Accused killer's neighbours smelt bodies
From correspondents in Cleveland
Agence France-Presse
November 05, 2009 05:13am
NEIGHBOURS of alleged US serial killer Anthony Sowell had apparently complained about a foul smell for years, but many believed it was coming from a sausage shop next door.
The 50-year-old convicted rapist was arraigned overnight on a string of murder charges as investigators examined the gruesome remains of up to 11 bodies unearthed at his home in Cleveland, Ohio.
Local councilman Zack Reed said he would push for an independent investigation into why complaints about the smell didn't lead to an earlier discovery.
"Residents are mad and they have every right to be mad," he said.
Mr Reed said his office called the public health department about two and a half years ago after a neighbour reported the smell. He wondered whether an earlier detection could have prevented some of the murders.
"I know darned well that our health department should have been able to tell the difference between the smell of a dead body and the smell of dead meat," he said.
At the arraignment hearing, defence lawyers argued unsuccessfully that Sowell should be granted bail as he had a heart condition that required him to wear a pacemaker and had other undisclosed medical problems.
Prosecutors were adamant the alleged serial killer, who has already served a 15-year stint behind bars for a 1989 rape, should be kept under lock and key.


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Posted by Jennifer Belissent on November 12, 2010
Forrester's Smart City Tweet Jam was a great success. On Tuesday morning/afternoon/evening, smart city followers around the globe participated in an hour of intense tweeting on smart cities. We touched on a range of issues from the definitions of a "city" and a "smart city" and the evolution toward the goal of becoming smart to the challenges city leaders face and the business models that enable adoption of technology-based solutions. We ended with a contrarian view that "smart cities" might just be a fade. But that was quickly refuted with reminders of the growing challenges faced by cities and the imperative of facing these challenges in a sustainable manner.
One hour, 62 Twitterers, and 389 tweets later we were exhausted – at least I was. But we were pleased to have aired and shared our opinions about the challenges, the potential solutions to those challenges, and the paths and business models that will make those solutions possible in the short-run, and hopefully sustainable in the longer term. Below are some excerpts from the conversation. But there were many interesting points of view and contributions to the discussion. I've included here a visual representation of the key words and topics discussed during the Tweet Jam, created using ManyEyes. For the more stats and the full transcript, check out #smartcityjam.
Posted by Jennifer Belissent on November 11, 2010
Ready, set, go. Earlier this week IBM announced their Smart City Challenge – a competition for cities to help investigate and launch smart city initiatives. IBM will award $50 million worth of technology and services to help 100 municipalities across the globe. The city has to articulate a plan with several strategic issues it would like to address and demonstrate a track record of successful problem solving, a commitment to the use of technology and willingness to provide access to city leaders. Hmmm...this sounds exactly like IBM's existing target market.
The challenge for IBM is to demonstrate that this program is incremental to IBM's existing activities with cities and local governments. This program really is an opportunity to extend smart city activities – both from a philanthropy perspective and from a business development perspective. (I'm acknowledging that there can be business development in philanthropy.) Will cities that have not yet embarked on a smart city initiative or program now consider applying for funding and assistance in starting down that path?
One way to ensure a broader, and incremental, audience is to get the word out – and, actually evangelize to cities that have not already understood the benefits of technology as a means of addressing their critical pain points. Many of these are perhaps smaller cities, which leads me to another recommendation.


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Join us at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls NY as we celebrate the harvest season. Kick up your heels and dance to the sounds of old fashioned country fiddlin' with music by Barn Floor Groovers and Miller's Wheel. We'll be featuring local arts, crafts and food vendors showcasing and sampling their finest wares.
Enjoy lip-smacking Chicken & Pork BBQ, a farm market of local seasonal produce, local honey & maple products, baked goods, hand-popped kettle corn, home-made fudge and of course wine!
There'll be plenty of fun for the kids including a petting zoo, craft activities and games. You can also pick your favorite pumpkins to decorate for the fall season. Admission is free but there will be a fee for food and wine by the glass.
For more information about the event, call Montezuma Winery at (315) 568-8190. Visit our website at www.montezumawinery.com.


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Kale Insurance様は99designsで ロゴ デザインコンペを開催しました。
Kale Insurance
We are a local Insurance agency that provides insurance for small businesses and families. We insure Homes, Automobiles, Life, Health, Business General Liability, Workers Compensation and many other products. Kale is my last name and I have been in business for 9 years and am wanting a sharp looking logo for my business. I would prefer a royal blue or a little lighter blue color in my logo. Other than color I do not have any ideas to start you off with. Good Luck!
Families from the 30's to the 60"s
Small Business with 50 and fewer employees
My main goal is to have my business's name "Kale Insurance" in the logo. I would also prefer a color blue that is a shade lighter than royal blue. Other than that I have no other requirements.


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drain back up
I had second bathroom rennovated with new shower (but where old one was) that abuts old bathroom with shower and tub. New shower was tested for drainage and leaks and appeared fine. After eight showers in new bathroom, drains in both backed up. Liquid plumber and plunging have brought up hair and what looks like soil but water stays in both drains. No other drains in house are affected. Any clues?
If the drainlines are galvanized steel, it may be some dried up remains and is now breaking free. While the plumbing was not being used during renovations, the pipe probably dried out and anything that was stuck to the insides of it have now dropped into the lines causing the clog. As far as water remaining in the drain, are you looking directly into the drains? What you may be seeing is water in the traps and it belongs there. You may want to have the drains snaked or try an enzyme drain cleaner such as Draincare by Zep. Enzyme cleaners cling to and eat organic clogs such as hair. Caustic drain cleaners eat a small hole and go to the main drain, leaving a partial clog to start the whole thing over again. Good luck.
I would try running a snake down farther to free a clog.
You can use a bucket auger or a hand spinner or whatever you want to call it...
Here is a link. You can get these at a local hardware store.
Read the directions or do a search online for proper technique. If this doesn't work, then call a plumber or professional drain cleaner.
Note: Be sure to tell them you have used Liquid Plumber in the drain! This stuff damages equipment and can cause severe burns. I'm sure you don't want them getting hurt trying to fix your drain.
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Just before calling it a night, the panel voted in a variety of add-backs. The add-backs fund some items which had been previously cut from the original budget proposal.
The largest was eight million dollars for the University of Maine System and Maine's Community Colleges, to help students pay for tuition costs.
Another 200-thousand will go towards a digital library system.
And, more than seven million dollars will be distributed to long term care facilities, domestic violence prevention, and disaster relief for the flooding victims of this spring's patriot's day storm.
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China hails brotherly Africa relations after 'racist' ad outcry
BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Africa are "good brothers" and China respects all people regardless of race, the government said on Monday after a detergent maker apologized for an advert showing a black man bundled into a washing machine that many called racist.
In the television advertisement for Qiaobi laundry detergent, a black man wolf-whistles at a Chinese woman, who beckons him over. She then stuffs a packet of detergent in his mouth and shoves him head-first into a washing machine.
A moment later, the woman opens the lid and a fair-skinned Asian man pops out.
State media reported the ad had first appeared in April but went viral after being posted on YouTube last week, where it racked up millions of views within a few days. Some Chinese and foreign internet users condemned it as racist.
"We express our sincere apologies and sincerely hope that the many internet users and the media will not read too much into this," Shanghai Leishang Cosmetics, the company that owns the Qiaobi brand, said in a statement at the weekend.
The company deleted an online version of the ad in response to the outcry, the state-backed Global Times reported, citing an interview with the firm. However, versions of it could still be seen on Chinese and foreign video platforms, including YouTube, on Monday.
A company representative declined further comment on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the ad was an isolated commercial act that had not prompted any diplomatic complaints and hoped people would not hype it up.
"Everyone can see that we are consistent in equality toward, and mutually respect, all countries, no matter their ethnicity or race. In fact, we are good brothers with African countries," Hua told a daily news briefing. Continued...


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The Red Devils succumbed to a double from Charlie Adam and the Scottish manager thinks his players should have converted their performance into goals
Saturday's reversal at the Britannia Stadium was United's eighth Premier League loss this season as a Charlie Adam double either side of Robin van Persie's brief equalizer handed Stoke the points.
After Stoke's first league win over United since 1984, Moyes bemoaned the fact his players failed to make the most of the possession they enjoyed in and around the penalty area.
"I thought the performance was really good. I thought we played well," Moyes told reporters. "We had bad luck, we really did.
"It was our own downfall that we didn't score our chances. We must have got to the byline eight, nine, 10 times but we never pulled the ball back or never picked someone out in the box so it's our own undoing.
"We created numerous opportunities, we played well, but we didn't pick anyone out around the box. We lose to a free kick from 30 yards with a wicked deflection and a worldy.
"I thought we were the better team. They get a goal, we get back in it, I thought we were the team more likely.
"We only have ourselves to blame. The amount of opportunities we had today we should've won the game out of sight. It was a good performance, we just couldn't take those chances."
Van Persie, Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney all started together for the first time and, despite failing to win, the United manager with pleased with their performances.
"I thought they all played well today," Moyes added. "Robin played well and got us a goal, Juan Mata played well, Wayne played well. We just couldn't get the second or third goals which were required to get something out of the game."