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As a working mother in Hong Kong, the most common reaction to any reference to parenthood I've encountered is, "But, how do you manage?"
Indeed, how do most working women, whose path to motherhood was likely paved with a dilemma over exercising a reproductive choice while not jeopardizing professional aspirations?
And, the dilemma is particularly poignant in Hong Kong where the labor force participation rate for never married women was 71 percent in 2015 while that for currently married women stood at 48.7 percent, as per the 2016 government census report.
The dichotomy is particularly emphatic considering the labor force participation rate for women trended upwards from 48.9 percent in 1986 to 54.8 percent in 2015. And, especially saddening considering women had the highest labor force participation rate for the age group of 25-29 in 2015. Given that the median age at marriage for women was 29.3 years in 2015 and median age at first childbirth for the same year was 31.4 years, it would not be out of place to infer that marital and maternal responsibilities compel many women to exit the workforce, perhaps never to return.
This blow to the workforce is something that Hong Kong can't take lightly. Its population is getting grayer and its fertility rate has been plummeting for the past 33 years. In fact, the city's total fertility rate has been consistently below the replacement rate of 2100. The Census and Statistics Department explains, "replacement level refers to the number of children 1,000 women need to produce for a population to replace itself." For Hong Kong, according to the World Bank, the rate in 2014 was 1.23 births per woman.
Delving beyond statistics, it is not difficult to understand why Hong Kong women are reluctant to start a family. The major deterrents certainly are prohibitive housing prices — the highest in the world — and the ever-contracting size of living space. The government recognizes this and has been steadfastly taking policy initiatives to boost housing supply, especially for younger residents and those belonging to the lower income group. But this may pay off only in the long term.
Hong Kong urgently needs some near-term measures to persuade skilled women to return to the workforce. As a working mother, I know the most persuasive argument would be adequate maternity benefits.
Currently, eligible working women in the SAR are entitled to 10 weeks of maternity leave at four-fifths of their pay. How adequate is that? The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to six months of age and sustained breastfeeding until the child is 2 years old or beyond. According to results of a UNICEF survey in Hong Kong, 86 percent of mothers who gave birth in 2014 had started breastfeeding after being discharged from hospital. However, only 24 percent of babies born in 2014 were breastfed at six months while solid food was introduced. How fair is that to the baby and to the mother?
The International Labour Organization (ILO), which acknowledges that two-thirds of working hours around the world are worked by women because of their combined roles in the workplace, in the family and in society, advocates a minimum 14-week maternity leave. This is something the Chinese mainland and Japan offer to working mothers. India recently expanded paid maternity leave to 26 weeks, up from 12. In Canada and Norway, it's 50 weeks and 44 weeks, respectively.
For new mothers living in one of the world's most expensive cities, perhaps what riles more than inadequate maternity leave is the lack of full pay. The discriminatory pay sends out a clear message that Hong Kong women must be put at a financial disadvantage if they choose to exercise their reproductive choice. For "Asia's World City", how antediluvian is that?
According to news reports, ILO data puts the Chinese mainland at the forefront of global trends when it comes to offering full wages to new mothers. Shouldn't Hong Kong take some inspiration from this? Perhaps amending the law to enhance maternity benefits is the best gift the government can give to women on the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
And, maybe, with the city's first woman leader at the helm, it will do this soon.
The writer is web editor, in charge of www.chinadailyasia.com.


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Sally Thorne
The Hating Game
William Morrow Books / August 9, 2016 / $14.99 print, $9.99 digital
The enemies-to-lovers trope makes The Hating Game by first-time author Sally Thorne a fun-filled romp complete with anger, misunderstanding, tension, and moments of tenderness.
When two struggling publishing companies merge, the CEOs insist on keeping their executive assistants. Depending on how the wind blows, these two young professionals couldn't be more alike or more different. But that's what makes this story so fun. Add in a little competition for a new position of COO that the company is creating, and we see the magic of hating and love.
From Polar Opposites...
Though Lucy Hutton may only be five feet tall, she's a feisty one with a personality several feet taller than her physical stature. She's all sunshine and rainbows and wants to make everyone happy. A people pleaser at heart, she sometimes lets people take advantage of her. This could not frustrate Joshua Templeman more. He's a whopping six foot four and relishes in intimidation. Unlike his accommodating counterpart, he could give a rat's ass about what people think. Saving the company and then making it thrive are his only priorities. He's neat, she's messy. He's all about numbers, she's all about the people. Really, everything about this couple screams mismatch because Josh is Lucy's nemesis.
I don't like big guys. They're too much like horses. They could trample you if you got underfoot. He is auditing my appearance with the same narrowed eyes that I am. I wonder what the top of my head looks like. I'm sure he only fornicates with Amazons. Our stares clash and maybe comparing them to an ink stain was a tad too harsh. Those eyes are wasted on him.
To two peas in a pod.
But perhaps when we take a closer look, Lucy and Josh are more alike than they'd like to admit. They both can't stay away from this game they're playing, where they hate on each other, each outdoing the other with the digs and jabs. That, and they're both stubborn to the core, refusing to budge on their competition of hate. Yet, it's plain to see that underneath the hate is an intense magnetic attraction for one another. That despite their antagonistic relationship lies a love, understanding, and connection that ascends past the vitriol.
He tips his head back and laughs at the tiny stars visible through the clouds. His amazing, exhilarating laugh is even better than I remembered. Every atom in my body trembles with the need for more. The space between us is vibrating with energy.
"You can smile." It's all I can say.
His smile is worth a thousand of anyone else's. I need a photograph. I need something to hold on to. I need this entire bizarre planet to stop spinning so I can freeze this moment in time. What a disaster.
"So giving you my address was the only thing I needed to do to find you out here? Maybe I should have given it to you on our first day."
"What, so you could run me over with your car?"
As Lucy and Josh spend more time together outside of their office, we see how this relationship has hope. I want to keep reading so I can continue witnessing both of their transformations. From enemies to frenemies, to friends, to lovers. It's a ride filled with sarcasm and smack-downs that slowly becomes sprinkled with frosting.
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Tanya is a fanatic of all things romance, dabbles in Happily Ever Afters under the pen name of Lily Kay, and teaches sociology part-time. You can follow her on twitter @tamushamu, @AuthorLilyKay, or on facebook.com/Authorlilykay.

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The musical icon known as Prince passed away on April 21st 2016 at the age of 57. Prince Rogers Nelson died intestate (without a Will) at his home at Paisley Park in Minnesota. The estimated $150 million dollar fortune left behind by the mogul is now currently up in the air, as Minnesota inheritance laws will determine who the fortunate recipient will be.
Initially valued at $300 million, Prince's fortunes have dwindled away over the years, possibly due as some would suggest, to a lack of high-powered attorneys and a constant rotation of financial advisers to look after his affairs.


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While numerous celebrities in the past few days have been online "tagged" into a forced donation to Houston flooding relief charities, Coldplay did Jennifer Lopez, and The Rock, and Jay Z and Kevin Hart cash one better. They wrote a country song. read more
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Gay Beethoven and the couple or three other guys he pretends are part of Coldplay will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2016. While football demo skews heavily male, the halftime show reaches fifty million women cleaning up nacho crumbs while their... read more
Gwyneth Paltrow is officially divorced from her ex-husband Chris Martin. You can new age label this shit all you want, when a couple hens with tons of dough call it quits, there's a ton of legal work to get through. Also, less importantly, less died today. RIP True Love.... read more
Every five to ten years, Bono and Gay Beethoven and Bob Geldof and whoever's hot in the British pop music scene spend another few hours re-recording the exact same fucking song to cure the latest African hardship. It started thirty years ago with Band Aid's Do They Know... read more
It's time to spin the roulette wheel of Chris Martin beards. I'm not suggesting that Chris Martin is gay, merely that a decade of having to beg Gwyneth Paltrow for a handshake and a compliment made him realize he had a low fence and it was time to hop over. Martin and... read more
Jennifer Lawrence offered up some heinous details of her relationship with Chris Martin in Vanity Fair, like how she mostly gets off on reality TV and farting these days: "Isn't boring so much better than passion?... I would just rather have somebody that has the same... read more
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Park City is famous for its enticing selection of fine dining establishments. What was once a sleepy mountain town is now a world-class resort mecca. Budget restaurants are hard to find, but reasonably priced options do exist to serve the ski bum population.
El Chubasco
This small restaurant in a strip mall in Prospector Square draws locals and visitors alike for the authentic Mexican dishes as well as the salsa bar, with at least ten salsas varying from mild to very hot. Here, you order at the counter, and they quickly bring your meal to the table. The enchiladas are a favorite, as is the creamy chipotle salsa.
Fat Kid Pizza
Locals know it as the best pizza in Park City. This extra thin, New York style pizza comes in a variety of creative styles from The Godfather (mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes) to the Eddie Would Go (Italian sausage and pineapple). Order a pizza for delivery for $20, or you can get it by the slice at the Sidecar Bar for about $4.
Technically it's a bar, or as they say in Utah "a private club for members". On Tuesday, it's locals' night, where you can get $3 garlic burgers and fish bowls of draft beer. It's one of the few true dive bars in Park City. Look down the bar and you'll see a lot of goggle tans, proof that most visitors here are Park City locals.
Davanza's Pizza
Another great pizza place in town, this restaurant is popular with families visiting Park City. They serve pizza with a thick layer of cheese and lots of toppings. It's not all pizza, though. There's something for everyone, from burgers to sandwiches to salads to tacos.
Main Street Deli
In the middle of some of Park City's most expensive restaurants sits this unassuming little deli. They serve not only the typical deli foods – hearty soups in bread bowls, meatball sandwiches, bagels – but also café favorites like smoothies and breakfast burritos. It's a great place to stop for a bite while you're strolling Main Street in Park City.
Nick's Greek Café
Removed from the activity of Main Street is Nick's Greek Café, situated in a strip mall near the Park City liquor store. Here you'll find authentic Greek favorites such as pastitsio, dolmades, and of course gyros. It's not as fast as Burger King, but the Greek owner will more than likely stop by your table to chat.


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- Square Feet: 1,300 sqft
- Year Built: 1979
- Neighborhood: LONGBOAT TERRACE
- Status: Active
SEASONAL BEACHSIDE VACATION RENTAL AVAILABLE 2017. Gorgeous Gulf views in this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the popular Longboat Terrace community. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gulf from the large screened lanai. Kitchen is well-outfitted and includes washer/dryer in unit. The kitchen and second bedroom have been expanded with a breakfast nook off the kitchen. Flat screen TVS, FREE WiFi Internet access and cable TV. Master bedroom has king bed, master bath en-suite with tub/shower and walk-in closet. Guest bedroom has twin beds with walk-in shower in guest bath off hallway.
This beautifully well-maintained beachside community has on-site maintenance, heated pool, clubhouse with library and kitchen for get-togethers and fitness center. Located mid-island and directly across from the Centre Shops of Longboat Key with restaurants, shopping, bank, the educational center and UPS store.
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Half time blast did the trick, says Davis
Steve Davis praised his Westdene 1st side after they came back from the dead to claim a precious point against Oakhill Lions.
The Manchester students had raced into a two-goal lead thanks to efforts by Robert Selwyn and Dan Cohen.
The visitors hit back after the break through Saul Cohen and an Adam Herman wonder strike to salvage a draw.
Boss Davis is now hoping his side can build on their latest performance when they take on Republic of Mancunia on Sunday.
"We weren't good enough in the first half and Oakhill made a really fast start," he said.
"But I got stuck into them at half time and I'm delighted with the result in the end.
"We've been on a bad run recently so this was a very important result for us and will give us a boost ahead of next week's game against Republic."
Hyde Park Rovers boss Philip Braham reckons his men are on target for league title glory following their 2-1 win at Haroldeans.
Bobby Abrams was on target against his former club while David Cohen's solo strike gave the men from Leeds all three points.
"It was a tough game," said Braham. "We played well though and we've now won five out of five which is a great achievement. We're playing really well, we've sorted out our discipline and it's looking good.
"We really believe we can go all the way this year."
Manchester Maccabi 3rd sit just three points off the lead following their 5-3 win over Republic of Mancunia.
Josh Hayes grabbed a hat-trick for the visitors with Phil End and Adam Stevens also hitting the target. James Haffner, Darren Loofe and Mike Gastwirth scored for Republic who drop to fourth.
Jonny Tenzer scored twice as league leaders South Manchester Sports Club 2nd condemned basement boys Crumpsall to a seventh consecutive defeat.
Tenzer stole the show for Neil Collins' men with Si Mattison, Dave Stewart and Nick Ingram also on the scoresheet in a 5-0 romp.
Daniel Klapish (2) and Gabi Silver helped Westdene 2nd claim their first win of the season after overcoming Sporting JLGB 3-2. Rafi Bloom and Josh Taylor were on target for Sporting.
Simon Falk (Hyde Park)
Sam Grant (Hyde Parkl)
Phil End (Manchester Maccabi 3rd)
Jonny Tenzer (South Manch. SC 2nd)
Gabi Silver (Westdene 2nd)
Adam Herman (Westdene 1st)
Jonny Kennedy-Behrens (Westdene 1st)
Bobby Abrams (Hyde Park)
David Cohen (Hyde Park)
Josh Hayes (Manchester Maccabi 3rd – JC STAR MAN)
Daniel Klapish (Westdene 2nd)
Manager: Philip Braham (Hyde Park)
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Needs Clearing House, Mothers for Others team up for diaper drive in Greenwich
GREENWICH - Two Greenwich nonprofit groups teamed up Saturday to collect diapers for mothers in need.
Phil Brous, of the Needs Clearing House, says a group called Mothers for Others contacted him recently to pitch in with their spring diaper drive. Brous, whose group helps individuals and charities, is asking the public to donate baby wipes, clothing and especially diapers.
News 12 was told that donations can be dropped off at the Second Congregational Church on Putnam Avenue in Greenwich
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Ironwatch Magazine Issue 47 Available
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Jul 4th, 2016
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It's a long, holiday weekend here in the States. While you're waiting for your burgers to finish on the grill and the fireworks to start, it's good to flip through the pages of a gaming magazine. Oh, look. Here's a new issue of Ironwatch for you.
This issue features a story of how the Varangur came into power in Wessenland, tips for running your own tournament, a campaign system for Kings of War, the third installment of Deadzone: The Cleansing and the hapless Enforcer Rylor Ing, and much more. Download your copy now. It's free, after all.


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Bungy Jumping
Bungy Jumping
Nepal is the best destination for thrilling, adventurous and excitement activities and we discover this package. This is the short day trip to Bungy Jumping in Nepal. If you have enough time then you can plan ahead. The ultimate thrill of a Bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. It is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. It is located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. It mishap-proof. The Bungee Bridge happens to be the only privately owned bridge in Nepal. It has been specially designed for bungee jumping with a 4x-safety factor and has a loading factor of 41,500 kg or 4.5 tons according to Swiss measurements. The agency takes safety very seriously.
This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones. Over 6000 meters of steel wire is used to build the longest suspension bridge in Nepal. The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross this river gorge. It is Nepal Ultimate Rush. Enjoy the sizzling adventure. The beautiful location, thrilling, adrenaline charged white-water, and the ability to stay in the luxurious Last Resort make this one of our favorite rivers. Regular kayak clinics are available on the lower river sections and there is no better place to experience the thrill and gratification of learning to kayak in the Himalayas. Luxurious safari tents, are set in lush gardens for peaceful stay spaciously set in lush gardens, ensure you a quiet and peaceful stay in an exotic setting.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Meeting at airport upon arrival by Plan Holidays Personnel. We will pick up from airport and then escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. During the driving of half an hour, enjoy the heart-stopping views along the Kathmandu city. After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area, overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Bungy Jump (525 ft/160m/3 hours and 100 km outside Kathmandu)
Drive to Last Resort [Ultimate Bungy Spot]. After arrival briefing and preparing for Bungy and after the jump rest and overnight at Last Resort. Enjoy the sizzling adventure. The Last Resort is located on top of a gorge close to the Tibetan border. The grounds of the resort are meticulously landscaped. Luxurious safari tents, are set in lush gardens for peaceful stay spaciously set in lush gardens, ensure you a quiet and peaceful stay in an exotic setting.
Day 03: Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. This is the short day trip to Bungy in Nepal. If you have enough time then you can plan ahead.
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- Surface Transportation (Kathmandu-Bungee Jumping place-Kathmandu).
- Lunch in The last Resort.
- Short training guiding
- Bungee Jumping charge
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Mercury Gets A New Face…..Again by Jim Burt (9/1/2004)
Will the new mid-size Milan be the cure for the brand's incognito status?
Ford's Mercury division on Monday debuted a series of Internet films around a central theme, "Meet The Lucky Ones." There is only scant connection to Mercury vehicles, at least in the first of four sets of films, but that's okay whether dealers get the value of the effort or not.
From Yahoo.com and Mercury's own Web site, people are directed to //www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog, which takes them to the Mercury Web site where they are greeted with information about a sweepstakes that will award a new Mercury Mariner. That winner, of course, will be a "lucky one." And that is really the only connection to Mercury vehicles, save a Mariner being incidentally placed in one of the ten films. No kidding.
The opening introductory teaser film is a bit off-putting. It's artsy and confusing, backed up by a droning, but not unpleasant, original soundtrack. The teaser film, which can be skipped in order to go to the ten films, introduces ten characters whose lives are intertwined, though each gets his or her own film, which can be clicked on after the intro film screen goes away. In the coming four weeks, a new set of films will be introduced. I recommend watching the films in order.
Alice is introduced, for example, against the image of a shaking vibrating washing machine that is out of balance, spewing water over its brim onto the floor. Each film lasts about 30 seconds, and is narrated by the voice of a young adolescent boy. Alice runs into the frame at the end to shut the washer off, while the narrator explains that Alice and Frank are out of balance. "That's what happens when one person does all the dancing. It may be time to dance with somebody else." Alan is a man waiting in a dentist's office for his appointment as he pages through examples of newly capped and whitened teeth of other patients of the dentist's. The voiceover: "…If Alan is going to find a way out of this place…if he is going to find a woman to help him…he'll need a new smile." Eight more character introductions follow. Taken together, the films have a Robert Altman quality. Think of his film Nashville. To describe each one here would do the films a disservice. It's worth watching at the Web site.
Mercury, through ad agency Wunderman Detroit, went to creator Kirt Gunn who reeled in top-drawer indie film talent: Director, Derek Cianfrance - 2003 Sundance Film Festival Award Winner for Best Cinematography, Quattro Noza; Executive Producers Jon Kamen and Greg Schultz of @radical media - Producer of the 2004 Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature, Fog of War and of Fade to Black; Writer, Ed Herbstman - Da Ali G Show, Creative Consultants, Mother New York, and Musical Composer, Stephin Merritt - The Magnetic Fields.
The project, which doesn't hit the consumer over the head with a sales message, is very unlike Ford Motor Co., and especially unlike Mercury, a brand mired in confusion and disarray for three decades. What good are Net films? Smart marketers are finding that Net films, if done well, can engage customers and potential customers in ways that TV, print, and radio can't. Consumers are exterminating TV ads, which have to pack tedious sales information into a 30-second format, via TiVo or the simple remote. When Net films are good, people seek them out, stay engaged (for more than five minutes in this case), tell their friends and even forward the link and information. BMW's net films, considered the standard, easily reached more than 65 million people.
You have heard of "Appointment TV"? Consider Mercury's //www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog "Appointment Advertising" as the stories roll out in the next few weeks. This could be the first real example of Ford achieving "pull" advertising in my memory. That means consumers actually seek out the ads, which completely blur the lines between advertising and compelling content, instead of having the usual ad-gruel flung at them in their living rooms or in the airport lounge.
It is ironic that Jaguar, a British sister brand of Mercury and handled by the same ad agency as Mercury, Young & Rubicam (Wunderman is a unit of Y&R), launched a completely forgettable Net film effort just last month. Whereas Jaguar should be supported by an artier, cooler set of films than Mercury, it could and should be argued, it is not the case. The Jag films are no more than vignettes of people whose dreary lives are transformed into an anime animated world after seeing a Jaguar. The series of films, viewable at //www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog, were less interesting than most TV ads. But from Mercury (who'd have thought?) comes a series of films that may challenge BMW films as the new standard in the genre.
A Mercury ad that promotes the sweepstakes and the films is placed this week over the "In the News" summary on Yahoo.com on the day before Election Day and on Election Day. That takes care of traffic. What the films try to do is start to change the perception of Mercury as a brand hardly worth caring about, especially among car shoppers under age 40. "The project will be backed by a significant online campaign aimed at generating millions of impressions and driving traffic to the 'Meet The Lucky Ones' site," said John Fitzpatrick, Lincoln Mercury general marketing manager. "We have dedicated nearly 25 percent of the New Doors Opened [Mercury's recently launched campaign theme] total marketing communications budget to digital and customer relationship events, which is a substantial commitment when compared to prior launches."


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noun, plural iconographies.
symbolic representation, especially the conventional meanings attached to an image or images.
subject matter in the visual arts, especially with reference to the conventions regarding the treatment of a subject in artistic representation.
the study or analysis of subject matter and its meaning in the visual arts; iconology.
a representation or a group of representations of a person, place, or thing, as a portrait or a collection of portraits.
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a collection of pictures of a particular subject, such as Christ
the representation of the subjects of icons or portraits, esp on coins
1620s, from Medieval Latin iconographia, from Greek eikonographia "sketch, description," from eikon (see icon) + -graphia (see -graphy). Related: Iconographic.
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[ahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee] /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi/ noun 1. the historical analysis and interpretive study of symbols or images and their contextual significance; iconography. 2. the study of icons or symbolic representations. /ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlədʒɪ/ noun 1. the study or field of art history concerning icons 2. icons collectively 3. the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons
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G0-T0 is a droid who appears in The Sith Lords. Built to oversee and aid in the planetary reconstruction of the planet Telos, its programming included two directives: produce options to rebuild the Republic and follow all the laws of the Republic. Finding these in conflict, G0-T0 chose to follow the first directive.
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Towards More Effective Assessment Systems in Literacy: Lessons from Malawi
By Susanna Oh, Global Literacy Intern
Large-scale assessments of literacy
While measuring competencies in literacy has been a common practice for decades, it gained international prioritization with the Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) campaign for universal primary education. As discussed in last year's EPDC Policy Brief, a range of external literacy assessments have been developed to identify gains in the global campaign against illiteracy. Each of these assessments serves a different purpose and offers a different lens for understanding literacy. However, while results from these assessments can provide a snapshot of regional or country-level literacy achievements, they provide little support to teaching and learning at the classroom level.
Towards a more effective assessment system
As the post-2015 agenda clearly focuses on quality learning, greater attention must be given to assessments that can boost quality at the classroom level. An effective assessment system will therefore focus not only on national examinations and large-scale national assessments, but also on assessments that improve teaching and learning on a daily basis. Such regular assessments are called continuous assessments (CA) and include both formative and summative assessments. CA allows both teachers and students to understand student progress throughout primary school—not just at the end of primary school when it is too late to respond. By implementing continuous classroom assessments that improve student learning incrementally over the course of the school year, teachers and students can adjust their practices to increase learning and demonstrate greater success in large-scale assessments and national examinations.
Table 1. An effective assessment system will include a range of assessments that can be used to boost learning
The success of the continuous assessment approach is most aptly demonstrated in Finland's educational model, which builds teachers' expertise in applying student-centered classroom assessments instead of large-scale, standardized testing. Even though it focuses on classroom-level assessments, Finland continues to outperform other countries in international testing such as PISA.
These practices in continuous assessment are now spreading across the Global South. The following case study on Malawi is one good example of the effectiveness of CA in this context.
A Case Study of Malawi
Figure 1. Map of Malawi
Malawi is a small, dense country located in southern Africa, land-locked between Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. The country ranks amongst the poorest in the world at 174 out of 187 countries with a gross national income per capita of only $750. With 80 percent of the 16 million residents living in rural areas, there have been inevitable difficulties in reaching the educational needs of the many vulnerable children across the country. While Malawi has reached a net enrollment rate of 83 percent in the primary grades, the system continues to be characterized by ongoing deficiencies. This includes a high teacher-to-pupil ratio, as high as 184:1 in some Standard 1 classrooms, insufficient teaching resources and unsanitary learning conditions. This learning environment illustrates not only the country's economic challenges but also reflects an educational system that has lacked the necessary infrastructure to support student learning.
Recent efforts to reform their assessment policies, however, has been a step forward in setting standards for improved teaching and learning. Between 1964 and 2004, Malawi did not have any clear national policies regulating educational assessments, except for national examinations.[i] Internal efficiency of the educational system was therefore based largely on examination results and educational indicators such as enrollment, dropout and survival rates, pupil-to-teacher and pupil-to-textbook ratios to inform decisions made by the Ministry. In 2007, Malawi participated in the SACMEQ assessment, which revealed that 37 percent of Grade 6 students read below the lowest performance benchmark (level 3 – basic reading) and 60 percent tested below this benchmark in mathematics (level 3 – basic numeracy).
Additionally, according to USAID's baseline EGRA in the country, approximately 77 percent of Standard 2 students could not read a single letter name and 42 percent of Standard 4 students could not read a single syllable, despite Chichewa being a syllabically-driven language. Building on these preliminary findings, efforts have been taken to establish policies for school-level assessments that will advance rather than simply measure learning.
Recognizing the need for improved classroom practice, USAID/Malawi funded a feasibility study as a part of the Improving Educational Quality Project (IEQ) in partnership with the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE). The study was conducted in third grade classrooms across 21 schools in the Ntdeau district to evaluate the effectiveness of CA. These results were compared to a control group in the neighboring district of Balaka.
The CA model incorporated the development of curriculum-based assessments in English, Math and Chichewa with specific performance-based tasks for six stages of progress. After determining each student's initial stage, students could advance throughout the year upon demonstrating mastery of the CA tasks designated for their current level. This progress was carefully monitored by teachers through ongoing assessments by using 'happy faces' on a classroom Rainbow Progress Chart, which would later be used to report results to parents and to the community. Teachers' positive reinforcements and encouragement during the assessment process not only reduced student anxiety, but also empowered students to recognize their own achievements and monitor their progress with their teachers. Further, as teachers became more aware of their students' strengths and weaknesses, they were able to adjust their instruction through remediation and enrichment to support their students' learning. The final program assessment, prepared by the IEQ team, demonstrated striking gains compared to the control group at the end of the intervention, particularly in English literacy. The test group, for example, improved by 54 percentage points in letter and sound identification compared to a gain of 19 percentage points in the control group as shown in the figure below.
Despite the challenges of Malawi's resource-constrained environment, the successes of the study helped to legitimize the efficacy of CA in difficult classroom contexts, resulting in further testing in the Malawi Break Through to Literacy (MBTL) and Literacy Across Curriculum (LAC) interventions. Its continued success warranted the inclusion of CA as a vital component of the national curriculum reform efforts in Malawi's Primary Curriculum Assessment Reform (PCAR). This new curriculum now validates the process of gathering reliable evidence of student learning using a variety of tools such as scoring rubrics, tests, checklists and portfolios. Teachers are trained and expected to record and report student progress as well as develop curriculum-based activities to evaluate learning.
As we celebrate International Literacy Day, let us not only consider the gains that have been made but also critical next steps that can be taken to ensure that the right to quality learning in literacy is provided for all. A continuous assessment system is one critical next step.
[i] Chulu, B. W. (2013). Institutionalisation of assessment capacity in developing nations: the case of Malawi. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 20(4), 407-423.


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And so here endeth the inaugural Six Nations Championship - bigger and better, and with a bite in the final chunk. What better way could there be to spend a few winter and spring weekends at the start of every year?
Given events at Murrayfield, one of the main talking points has again become whether Northern Hemisphere rugby is not still the poor relation of its Southern Hemisphere cousin. Well quite frankly my dear, as Rhett Butler would say, I don't give a damn. Let's savour what we've got…Scotland's victory was as compelling a sporting occasion as you could hope to see. In terms of quality it may have been well short of the top drawer, and the weather did indeed reduce England's cutting thrust but if you were watching on television, did you at any stage of the match contemplate going for a walk, or putting the kettle on.
You sat transfixed by the passion play in front of you, with a bit of venom and bile at the start, and a victory for hearts, souls and Scottish minds at the end.
You could hear them in deepest New South Wales laughing their socks off at the weather, the turn-overs and some of the abject kicking, but how much more engrossing was Murrayfield on Sunday than your average Super 12 match. They may have established the Tri Nations down-under to try to re-create what we've enjoyed for a century or more up here in the frozen north, but they know, and we should never lose sight of, the fact that this tournament, especially with Italy's inclusion, is the envy of the rugby world. Which brings us back yet again to one of the most crucial aspects of the long-running and incredible tedious row that is bedevilling the game at the moment - the structured season.
The Six Nations is a wonderful soap-opera that runs for two months and provides a focal point for the rugby world at large, and more importantly, those not spiritually attached to the sport. It is a thread that runs through the winter months - in much the same way that National Hunt racing builds to its Cheltenham crescendo. In a week when the two Tetley Bitter semi-finals, played on the same day on the same ground, are having trouble selling 22,000 tickets between them, it is incontrovertible evidence that the sport is led from the international arena downwards, and not vice-versa.
The future financial well being of the game, its profile and public perception, is secured on occasions such as those provided at Lansdowne Road and Murrayfield and not at the Majedski Stadium or The Stoop. So let's hear no more about the tail wagging the dog, and the need for the clubs to have a neat and tidy season dictating that the Six Nations gets banished to April and May because it can't be fitted in anywhere else. The timetable for the internationals should be inviolate. Everything else should fit round them. For the fans, for the media interest, but most of all, for the game.
But despite all that, one small complaint. Yes, the atmosphere at Murrayfield was special, and the pyrotechnics before the start set the tone for the rest of the afternoon. But it was a Sunday. A dreary and dreech Sunday in Edinburgh. Everyone had to go to work the next day. If you were Scottish and wanted to celebrate, you couldn't to excess. If you were English, and wanted to mourn, you couldn't cry into your lager late into the evening. You were heading for the airport and straight home.
So if the individual countries and the BBC can sort it out for the future, so that three games are played back-to-back on a Saturday, kicking off at 1.30, 3.30 and 5.30, then we'll all be happy. We'll still have the best rugby tournament in the world. We can all have a great time on a Saturday night, and the Australians will still take side-swipes at the whole thing while wishing it was theirs. They've got to wait nearly four years to defend that. Only 10 months to go till we start again.
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lkatkins Posts: 1Hello,
I am a new Lexus SUV owner. I recently purchased a 2002 RX300 and was very pleased with the entire process and feel I got a very good deal. However, the one item that's missing is the NAV. What I wanted to know was: 1. Would it be advantageous to purchase the NAV and, 2. What is a "ball park" total cost figure including installation?
Thank you in advance and, I think I will never drive anything less :-)
I don't know if this is available to be dealer-installed, check with the parts dept. at your Lexus dealer. The "NV" navigation system option, factory installed, has an invoice of $1,980 and MSRP of $2,350 for the 2006 RX330; for the 2007 RX350, invoice is $2,225 and MSRP $2,650.
sandeep4 Posts: 1I hear a rattling sound coming out of the engine / air conditioner. I think it must be some belt. Any ideas. It comes on for a few seconds then goes away..more predominant while idling.
avery1 Posts: 373My RX has a growling rattling sound coming from the dash/ac area and I've been told it is problably a motor for one of the gates or fans controlling airflow. I have been living with it for a number of months because they say they have to take out the dash to fix it and it will be expensive.
mylexus1 Posts: 1Can anybody from Houston, TX recommend where I can take my RX300 - 2000 for a little fender bender repair before my hubby notices it?
dick1 Posts: 21Go buy a new car!
rick53 Posts: 1I need to replace the tires on my 2002 RX 300. Not sure which ones to get - one store quoted my a Michelin for $200+/tire...not sure though is these are necessary or even if Michelin is a good SUV tire. Thoughts and experiences from others? Thanks.
My '99 RX300 sat a few weeks at a time while I was not driving after some surgery. I kept the battery up, but now I have a sluggish driver's door lock solenoid. I sprayed lube in the RR door latch, and it was cured and seems fine for months now, but the LF (driver's) solenoid is sluggish, although the lock works correctly when latched manually or with the key. This is a recurrence of a problem the car had about August of 1998 when it was new and under warrantee, and I was dealing with a dealer whose many fixes on one of the first RX's were merely cosmetic, although this one lasted longer than the other repairs they made.
I have the door panel mostly apart with the intention to either clean or lube the actuator and components, or just replace the solenoid if needed. However, I have not yet been able to remove the interior panel.
I removed the wood switch panel and the screw behind (with some work!) but the interior panel seems to be hung up at the inside door handle.
I removed the screw behind the interior handle holding the plastic backing trim piece, and knowing prior Toyotas, I am assuming that plastic piece needs to be removed so the door handle can pass through the panel when it is removed from the door. I just haven't been able to find how to remove it without damaging anything. I tried prying it up with nylon spatulas so I wouldn't damage anything, but it's not budging.
Is there another clip holding the panel at the inside door handle (or trim piece)?
Does the trim piece behind the door handle need to be removed from the panel to allow the handle to pass through? If so, can you say how?
Any and all suggestions and/or details are appreciated!
I hope this helps to alleviate some mystery because I think others have come across this problem. With the help of a very kind fellow Edmunds member who went out of his way and was prepared with a repair manual when I should have been, I was able to find the hidden snaps and catches. Also, I'm adding some information that wasn't included to save some frustration. I want to share this information in case someone else wants to have a go at it because I found out that the sluggish power drivers door lock solenoid is common part to need replacing in the otherwise fairly reliable car.
The guy at the Lexus parts counter admits the driver's door power lock solenoid fails at a higher than usual rate as the RX ages; he said they went through six of these just last week, and the customer waiting behind me in line said his 2001 RX had the same problem, so he's just been locking the car manually. I guess no one ever got stranded because the power door lock didn't go on it's own, but I like everything to work right, so I wanted to fix it.
You have to buy and replace the entire latch (lock assy 6904048020). The solenoid also contains the light switches & a window switch that's operated by the key from the outside, however Lexus does not sell the solenoid (power door lock actuator motor) separately. The list price is over $300! The parts guy was really understanding that I had another dealer already replace this item once and it failed again (however that was 8 years ago), and that I only wanted the solenoid which is not how it's sold, so he offered 15% off to shut me up. Needing the part, I thanked him and took him up on it.
To remove the door panel, start with the window up and disconnect the battery because the lock solenoid will activate the window when the lock rod is moved, and that's when your hands/tools are in there. Besides the obvious screws at the bottom and upholstery pins, you need to remove the inside door handle "bezel" by removing the screw, pushing the tabs in at the top and bottom of the corners nearest the lock button and prying it out and toward the rear (it has a slotted clip behind it). That's what was really holding things up for me. Then remove the wood switch panel by carefully prying upwards at the very top with a cloth covered screwdriver, unplug and remove. Remove the screw from behind the panel. Then remove the courtesy light by pushing the screwdriver between the panel and the light on either side, so you can unplug and remove it. At this point the door panel can be unclipped, tilted up, removed, cleaned, and set aside.
After the panel is out of the way, to replace the lock/solenoid assy, remove the inside handle (it's self-explanatory), and disconnect it from the cables. Warm the mastic slightly, and peel back the plastic barrier. Remove the bolt at the bottom of the window track nearest the lock. The track will move freely, and you can hang it up on the side-impact beam. Now the slightly awkward part: Remove the two rods that go from the lock cylinder and the exterior handle down to the latch (lock assy). You unclip the plastic clips at the top, swing them sideways, and pull the rod out of the hole for each one. Unscrew the lock using a #30 Torx bit, swing it sideways so you can unplug the two connectors, and remove the whole assy, including the two cables that go to the interior lock and handle, and two rods that go up to the lock cylinder and exterior handle. Now you are ready to replace it with a new one!
Yeah! Now everything works like a new Lexus should. Thanks again Pete, and best luck on the new RX350. :shades: I hope it's just as trouble-free, except they improved the lock solenoids.
bigjatt Posts: 5I just purchased a 1999 RX300 and have a hitch receiver installed. I need to wire the trailer lights etc via the pigtail on the trailer. The trailer has two break/tail lights and four little side "orange lights". I know the RX does not have a buiilt in harness to tap into. Could some one direct me to a source for the parts and wiring instructions to connect a trailer to the 1999 RX 300. I am pretty handy with electiral and mechanical work so would like to do it my self. Thanks in advance
I posted complete instructions on this way back on 9/4/99 but it seems that it is no longer archived! I have a hard copy and since it was rather lengthy it would be easier if I just sent you a pdf. Email me with your eMail address and I'll be glad to send it to you.
tidester Posts: 10,059...but it seems that it is no longer archived!
It's still archived but our archives are temporarily offline. They will return when some system performance issues are resolved.
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licuanan Posts: 1Bought a 2001 Rx300 with a Nav. have 57K miles. wife's car. Nav working very well. Had to change battery. April 2006. Nav started to wonder, I would reset (Dealer calls it Recalibrate and to do it for $80.00.)still wonders. Went to a dealer about the problem. Was told problem was the DVD paid $387.00plus $57.00 to take 2000 Dvd and insert new CD. Then was charged for recalribrating. Did not work. was told that it is the antenna had to be changed.$188.00 plus tax. Did not have in parts. Next day tech said that he had to do a diagnosis, cost $300.00 plus parts. I ask how much, they said they would given me a price after, may be $400.plus parts. So,here I have a Nav no direction.
I wonder if someone can guide me. When turn off motor and restart, I will be 35 miles away from where sit. I reset and it is okay. Then it would change and I notice that the compass would change direction, from North to south. and I am 40 miles away again. What can be the problem? Thank you.
Has anyone ever had a problem with the windows on their RX 300? Mine is a 2001 and I had to have the drivers side motor replaced! Naturally this happened after my warranty was up! Joanzie
Too many toll stations..??
Or maybe McD drive throughs...
lynch130 Posts: 1I have a 2000 RX300 with 130K miles...always maintained well....engine check light came on and the dealer wanted $150.00 just to run the diagnostic....I told him to forget it since the problem could be poor gas, a loose gas cap or something else very minor...anyone know where you can get the diagnotic read other than lexus itself?
I have e-z pass and never go to Mc donald's I guess I got a bad window Lexus. They did give me a brake on the repair as they said it should not have happened.
At that mileage I would guess that you need a new oxygen sensor or two.
Remove and clean Mass Air Flow (MAF) Meter located on top of air cleaner, worked for me! Very simple procedure, search for further info, this has been discussed previously.
sen8 Posts: 1Does anyone know what I can use to clean the roof and side panels of my RX 330 (interior)?
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nvbanker Posts: 7,285Auto Zone will analyze it for you free.
Hi Pete,
I too, have been working on this little project. I've been hoping the archives would come up by now so I didn't bug you again, but now I need to do something soon.
My '99 RX came with the standard "towing package" but that doesn't include the wiring. Thanks for any help you can offer!
enjeti Posts: 12I have the same problem as well with our 2001 RX, but it's the front passenger side. Dealer always said that they could not duplicate the problem and finally last week I was able to prove it to him that there is a problem with it. They are replacing the motor next week.
The dealer replaced my motor also, since it was out of warranty they only charged me labor to install. Actually it is still not right with the new motor but works. When the window is down half way and you click the button to go up it now goes down and then up, but I am not going back as ling as it does go up eventually! I thought I was the only one that got a bad motor! Thanks for posting!
jrdowney Posts: 96Hello to my fellow RX fans. I was in D.C. last week and AC in my 2003 RX was working fine. Parked the car for a two-hour meeting. Got in and started for the drive home (another two hours) and suddenly had no AC, just lots of HOT air! Checked relevant fuses but all were ok. The vehicle goes into the dealer tomorrow for check/repair. Should be under warranty since I only have 35k miles. Not too happy to have this happen give the age and presumed quality of the vehicle. Any ideas? My guess is a compressor failure.
erik_h Posts: 77I have an early '99 and live in Richmond, VA with the original AC, no problems, I would say this failure is unusual. It could be a number of things including a leak in the system, compressor failure, etc... Don't feel bad, it should be repaired under warranty and you should get many more trouble free years from the AC.
grace5 Posts: 1I've been looking/test-driving both the '02 RX 300 and the '02 Volvo V70. Love the feel of the Lexus and the style of the Volvo. Any comments/concerns/advice from owners of either vehicle would be greatly appreciated.
At one time I was looking at the V70. I thought it was a great car, handled great and all. The V70 is a much longer, lower car. The RX sits upright and fits in tighter spaces. The Lexus service is fantastic at the right dealer (careful) but expensive. Find a local Toyota dealer you are happy with and save a bundle for non-warrantee stuff. My local Toyota dealer treats me great.
I bought my '99 RX (first year) because of the predicted reliability of the RX compared to the V70. The RX has a few common quirks, but if you are careful when buying used, it's a pretty safe bet.
Watch for an RX that has not been used for a lot of urban idling... There are transmission and sludge issues on abused or poorly maintained vehicles. Look for these signs:
Check maintainence records. Check for pink transmission fluid. Even if the vehicle didn't/will not tow: was it equipped with a factory "tow prep-package" including the transmission and heavy-duty radiator cooling (and perhaps not hitch? (if so, great!) You can tell either from the original window sticker if it's available, or for 2 wheel-drive models you can look inside the vent in the front bumper below the passenger side headlight with a flashlight. Behind the white plastic windshield washer tank, you should be able to see a small radiator with small hoses plumbed to the large radiator. That would be the auxiliary transmission cooler. That's what you are looking for. I think all 4WD had a trans cooler, anyway. Also, look at the brake pedal for a lot of previous "city" driving wear as an indicator. Parking lot door dings to tell a story? Did the back seat get a lot of "soccer-mom/dad" use? A vehicle with lots of highway miles in good condition may be preferable to a low mileage city used stop-and-go car.
Make sure all the "All Auto" power windows work. Make sure all power door locks work well... the power actuator for the driver's door lock gets old when the vehicle has sat for a while, and then needs to be replaced. It's not as expensive as a Volvo, but it's not cheap, either.
These are pretty generic to any used car, but in particular common to the RX.
I hope this gives you some helpful hints. Both are nice cars, but now you have some info to go on so hopefully you get a car that will last for years (like we do).
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Las Vegas Optic
A member of the Highlands University Vatos Rugby club was killed and four others were injured in a single vehicle rollover on Interstate 25 just east of Santa Fe Saturday evening.
The accident resulted in a portion of I-25 being closed for more than six hours as the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office investigated the accident.
It occurred at 7:14 p.m. on northbound Interstate 25 near the Lamy exit.
A familiar face is now heading the West Las Vegas School District.
During a school board meeting on Thursday evening, the board unanimously approved Gene Parson as superintendent for the district.
He had been the district associate superintendent.
He replaces Ruben Cordova who submitted his 30-day resignation letter late last month. Parson's appointment will run through June 30 at the salary of $95,000. Cordova was making $100,000 a year. Cordova served as district superintendent since May 2010.
PECOS — Less than three years ago the Pecos Independent School District earned the dubious distinction of having two of its three schools on a list of the state's worst performing schools.
District officials said that was their turning point.
In February 2010, Pecos Middle as well at the district's high school were named 12th and 24th respectively in a list of the 35 worst performing schools throughout the state. The ranking was publicized in an Albuquerque Journal article.
By Susan Montoya Bryan
The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE — A state senator and a coalition of rural residents from northern New Mexico are fighting a decision by the Santa Fe National Forest to allow four-wheelers and other backcountry vehicles on Glorieta Mesa, an area where Hispanics have been ranching and collecting firewood and pinon for centuries.
They say the plan, which was years in the making and is now the subject of more than 20 appeals, is racially biased and threatens their culture and tradition.
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Las Vegas First Entrepreneurial Networking program and Highlands Foundation are kicking off an entrepreneurship forum. The first evening forum will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Thursday in the El Fidel lobby. Complimentary tapas will be served. Call Valerie Hayden at 454-1205.
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 15-20 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 44. East wind 10-15 mph, becoming light after midnight.
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 10-15 mph in the morning. Clear at night, with a low around 47.
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CommissionJunction lets me download up to 200 at a time from multiple companies. I use some regular expressions to import them into my database and then manage them myself. It makes things go a lot faster.
Unfortunately, it seems that you can only view five banners at a time on Shareasale. If there is no way to do this on Shareasale's website, I'll probably end up writing some automated script that downloads them. I'd rather not do that so any suggestions someone has would be greatly appreciated.
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So you want to try your hand at home improvement, eh? Do you know anything about this Derby kitchens endeavor? Do you know about all of the different kinds of flood damage Melbourne jobs and equipment that you can use? If these questions raise more questions than you can answer, try looking at the tips below.
If you are low on cash, but need to remodel your kitchen cabinetry, a great way to save money is by ditching cabinets altogether. Set up some nice shelving on the wall with canisters to store your items and use baskets to store larger groceries you may need. This creates a really neat shabby chic look that looks great in old colonial homes.
The kitchen is usually the room that sells the place. Take a look around and see if there are any inexpensive things you can do to your kitchen to make it look recently update. Get rid of that wallpaper or add hardware to your cabinets. Do whatever is simple and quick, but effective. You will be able to mention the update in you listing and buyers like seeing that.
Take your trash out at least once a day. Don't let your trash pile in the kitchen because it attracts flies and ants as well as mold. Make sure that you don't let your trash take over your kitchen and set aside three minutes a day when you throw it out.
Locate the studs in the wall prior to beginning to hang your new cabinets in your kitchen. Using a finishing nail to mark each stud is going to save you the time of missing the stud and having to put multiple holes in the cabinets trying to find the stud to hang them on.
Install new cabinets in the kitchen by first drawing a benchmark horizontally around the kitchen's perimeter. Use this line as a point of reference when measuring for the installation of the base cabinets and wall cabinets. Start at the high point of the floor and draw your benchmark line.
Add a subtle new look to your kitchen or bathroom cabinets by replacing old knobs, drawer pulls, handles and hinges with new, modern hardware. These small changes can give your cabinetry a major face lift without the need to wield a paintbrush, and you can use the new hardware to accent the materials of other fixtures in the room, such as faucets or appliances.
When thinking about value in doing a home improvement, kitchens and baths are always a good bet. Home improvements are always a safe bet, but if you have a few thousand to spend, spend it on your kitchen or bathrooms because they are the areas that new home buyers are generally most interested in.
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ok, so I just invented a shot over the weekend that I think will be the hit of the summer, or at least, a staple in my house. its a combination of flavors and tastes, and I know the name doesn't even make sense (schlagen means "to hit" or "to beat" in german) and they don't even speak german in denmark so its a bastardized name, but at least it sorta rhymes (long 'ahh' in both words).
but anyway:
1. do a salt rim for a 2 once shot glass (lemon juice in a shallow plate, kosher salt in another)
2. without spilling on the salt, fill the glass 1/3 full with cold ouzo (or other licorice/anise flavored liquor); use a shaker
3. fill almost to the top with tonic water
4. bottoms up!
the tonic neutralizes the ouzo, and the salt combines with the ouzo to simulate the taste of salt licorice, and basically, the shot tastes ike you just ate a piece of danish salt licorice. now, I personally don't like the flavor of it since its so intense, but as a shot, its perfect; clean, refreshing, and of course, adjust the liquor to tonic ratio as you please (1:1 is fine as well).
so enjoy ya'll. and, I'd love to hear any thoughts, if anyone is brave enough to try it.


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US ELECTIONS: Donald Trump furious at FBI's decision to axe Clinton investigation
DONALD Trump blasted the FBI for axing its investigation into Hillary Clinton as America went to the polls today to elect a new president.
The outspoken Republican hit out as latest figures showed the race for the White House was on a knife edge.
As the campaign entered its final hours, billionaire Trump trailed his Democrat rival by just four points.
It came as Trump blasted the FBI for dropping its investigation into Clinton's latest email probe.
Director James Comey pitched the presidential race into turmoil when he announced a new probe into her handling of classified material when she was Secretary of State from 2009-13.
"Hillary Clinton is guilty. She knows it, the FBI knows it. The people know it"Donald Trump
But on Sunday he said the investigation was being dropped and she had done nothing wrong.
Trump yesterday called on the American people to "deliver justice" in the polls, and claimed his White House rival was being protected by a "rigged" system.
He said: "You can't review 650,000 emails in eight days, folks, you can't do it.
"Hillary Clinton is guilty. She knows it, the FBI knows it. The people know it.
"It is now up to the American people to deliver justice at the ballot box."
Last night, CBS and ABC News polls had Clinton ahead in a wafer-thin lead of 47 points to 43, with Bloomberg showing her up 46-43.
Yesterday, the candidates continued their whistle-stop tours of battleground states in a last-ditch push for votes.
Trump must win most of the dozen key states to win the presidency.
In states where early voting is allowed, nearly 42million Americans have already cast ballots.
An estimated 126m voters took part in the 2012 White House election.
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Cassandra Young, Bradon Reilly, Teala Sirois, Alexandre Goddard, Anthony Duguay, Josh Bond, Jason Dezan, Lisandre Bujold, Florence Cloutier-Patte, Naran Laflamme, Mike Amyot, Mike Walsh, Jerome Cloutier, Pierre-Yves Lemieux and Catherine Plante-Rodrigue.
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Cafe Titanic: An Old Montreal Gem
Type of Cuisine: Sandwiches/Subs, Brunch
Where did you have it: 445, St Pierre, corner Récollets, Montreal, QC, H2Y 2M8
How much?: Around $20 for soup, sandwich, drink and coffee, including taxes.
Rate it 1 to 10 : 9 out a possible 10
Lazy, rainy Mondays in the service industry, when the rest of the world is hating the first day of work, are there to catch up on sleep, house chores and friends. So this week, I was meeting a buddy for lunch in Old Montreal. I don't really roam in that area of Montreal during the day so I didn't really know where to go.
Luckily for me, he lives in the area and suggested I try out Cafe Titanic. What sold me was that his mom had liked it. If an immigrant parent likes something in a restaurant then you know it's good. For those who don't know, most immigrants believe in the supremacy of home cooking and are extremely critical when it comes to restaurant food.
Esthetically speaking, the restaurant was super cozy and very detailed oriented, very pleasant to the eye. The service was extremely helpful knowing that it was my first time there. It was a cafeteria-style ordering which was brought to your table once prepped. My friend and I ordered the soup, a tortellini and mushroom with what seemed to be a beef/soy sauce broth. We also shared two sandwiches, a cold roast beef one and a warm BBQ chicken one. The sandwiches were full of flavors, topped with fresh buns and big enough to hold you for a full day.
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Nony1: 5:48pm On Dec 03, 2016
Please i need a cheap fairly used UK HP laptop with the spec.:4gb ram, 750gbhdd, core15, good battery.
If available in Lagos kindly let me know.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Techvillz(m): 1:52pm On Dec 19, 2016
Linux users can now download Linux Mint, I have written a post exclusive on several Linux Distro, Just visit my blog at www.techvillz.com. Feel free to ask me any question regarding Linux or any distro
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by stynhaq(m): 6:54pm On Dec 26, 2016
I believe at some point it would fail, regardless of the hardware available because VBox does not yet support Nested Virtualization
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Craigston: 10:11pm On Dec 26, 2016
stynhaq:I might try that someday, maybe after I upgrade my hardware.
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Gargoylesmiles(m): 8:49pm On Dec 27, 2016
You will have to enter computer village and search for this spec.Its pretty tough to get exactly what you want tho, so I will advice you prioritize the key specs like processor and RAM, then you can settle for or upgrade other specs.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Gargoylesmiles(m): 8:53pm On Dec 27, 2016
I am a KDE fan so i have the Linux MInt 18 KDE currently running KDE Neon (User Editon).
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Dsdada: 10:54pm On Dec 27, 2016
I just installed Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS distro on my Windows 10 OS Dell Inspiron Machine (upgraded from Windows 8.1 OS). My intention was to dual boot and be able to choose either Windows or Ubuntu at startup. I have been able to achieve my goal, albeit with some challenges:
1. I am unable to boot into Windows OS except I use the boot menu by pressing F12 at startup and use the Windows boot manager. If I don't do this, I'll automatically boot into Ubuntu. Pointers: I had to disable UEFI and use Legacy to be able to boot from USB to install Ubuntu. So Windows is set to boot from UEFI and Ubuntu from Legacy.
2. My battery reads "charging 0%" and as soon as the power source goes off, the laptop goes off too. I have tried recalibrating the battery, re-installing the battery driver and updating the driver, all to no avail.
My questions:
A. How do I get to be able to choose the OS to boot from without using the boot menu? What do I need to do to make Ubuntu boot mode to change to UEFI (I understand that both OSes must be set to boot same way. I erroneously installed Ubuntu using Legacy instead of UEFI).
B. What else can I do to get my battery back?
Thank you in advance.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by jaeyikeh(m): 1:46pm On Dec 30, 2016
Try disabling legacy boot
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Dsdada: 7:42pm On Dec 30, 2016
That will make my machine boot automatically to Windows. I need a repair that will enable me to be able to choose the OS I want without having to use the boot menu in F12 or F2
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by 4llerbuntu(m): 9:35am On Dec 31, 2016
It's obvious the answer is to reinstall Ubuntu in UEFI.....
Wipe the Ubuntu partition in Windows. Reclaim the space. Make sure Windows is working fine as a sole boot in UEFI
Then try Install Ubuntu in UEFI
PS: u need to disable fast startup and properly shutdown windows before installing Ubuntu...
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Dsdada: 9:18pm On Dec 31, 2016
@4llerbuntu, thank you for your insight. I'll look into that. Any help for my unyielding battery?
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by stynhaq(m): 11:58am On Jan 02
I used this for my OpenSuSe Leap 42 sometime late 2015 and it's still working.
It should work for Ubuntu
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by stynhaq(m): 12:00pm On Jan 02
I can't remember the exact package name, but there is a battery Management package for Ubuntu that solves this.
Just Google Power Management for Ubuntu
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by pcguru1(m): 1:05pm On Jan 02
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by stynhaq(m): 5:24pm On Jan 02
Yes. Tlp.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Fulaman198(m): 6:43pm On Jan 02
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Toughluv(m): 8:17pm On Jan 16
I am having issues running a Debian Server 8.6.0 on my newly installed Virtual Box 5.1.12-1124, but I keep getting the error message Attached .Kindly help look into this Thanks in anticipation
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by purplekayc(m): 4:32pm On Jan 20
Guys am in a fix !!!
I recently installed NTFS 3g to help mount an additional drive I wanted to add To my PC
Since then my OS refused to boot
It gives an output like this each time I turn it on
"Well com e to emergency mode"
After logging in type "journancl -xb"
To view system logs
"Systemctl reboot " to reboot
"Systemctl default " to try again
To boot into default mode
Give root pass word for maintenance
(Or press control -D to continue)
Need info on what to do next
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Craigston: 7:56pm On Jan 20
purplekayc:Try a manual fsck on all related partitions. Did your PC go off without a proper shutdown?
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by purplekayc(m): 11:37pm On Jan 20
Craigston:no it didn't
I noticed it started behaving like this after I used the software
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Craigston: 1:15am On Jan 21
purplekayc:Give root password for maintenance, unmount your root and home partitions. Then type in 'fsck /dev/sda1', 'fsck /dev/sda3', replacing sda1 and sda3 with the partition labels for your corresponding partitions. This process will attempt to correct filesystem errors. If you are prompted to accept an action, just enter 'y'.
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by purplekayc(m): 10:06pm On Jan 22
Craigston:still not working
I keep imputing my login and password but does accept
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Craigston: 12:07am On Jan 23
purplekayc:Can we get descriptive error reports and screenshots?
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by 4llerbuntu(m): 5:33am On Jan 23
Just to be clear, what OS is this? NTFS 3G comes installed on Ubuntu by default so why did you install?
And is it a dual boot?
If it is a dual boot, boot windows, turn off fast startup.
Then open elevated CMD and use this to shut down.
shutdown /s /t 5
Ideally you should use a live USB or CD to run fsck /dev/sd* on all partitions on the hard drive.
For the windows ntfs partitions use sudo ntfsfix /dev/sda*
* = drive number.
Check drive partitions with
Sudo - i
fdisk -l
Try booting Ubuntu again and this time do systemctl default if there's still error.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by purplekayc(m): 10:06am On Jan 23
4llerbuntu:its Debian
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by purplekayc(m): 10:09am On Jan 23
Craigston:can't make screenshots
Can't login
Am @ the Unix /kernel interface
Maybe I would use my phone later
And I did a systemctl and I got this
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Nobody: 7:22pm On Jan 31
Guys, I just moved to elementary os this afternoon..
Freaking lightweight and works. It's based on Ubuntu anyways.
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|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Craigston: 8:48pm On Jan 31
Jregz:Xubuntu feels lightweight too. I really need better power management and battery life.
|Re: Ubuntu Linux by Nobody: 3:15am On Feb 01
Edit - I saw kubuntu instead of Xubuntu
Old - - I don't like KDE a tiny bit.
NEW - oh Xubuntu is lightweight too but I can't trade good ui for anything else.
A friend told me MATE desktop is pretty lightweight though.
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Review for Toyota of Puyallup
Lacey W. on 01/16/2013
"Disappointed Long Time Customer"
I have serviced both of my Toyota vehicles here for years. The last couple of services (excluding oil changes) have been terrible. My most recent experience is still in progress after almost 2 months. I initially brought my vehicle in early December for a couple recalls. They serviced according and I had my SUV back in the time they promised. A couple days later I attempted the power window switch to roll down my window and the switch was sticking. With no issues in the past, this was one of the recalls that they completed...oil the power window switch. How could oiling a switch cause it to lock in place now? I called and scheduled another appointment. During this visit my car sat for over 6 hours until I finally called to get an update. I was told that my car had been ready and that no work was done as they needed to order new part. This would take a few extra days due to the holidays. Why did this take all day and me to call to get this info?! The service rep assisted in scheduling another appointment for a couple weeks out as he expected the part to be there by then. My 3rd appointment date came and I dropped off my car at the scheduled time. About an hour later I received a call that the part never came in and my car was ready to be picked up. Furious, I asked why I was never contacted! The service rep explained that the part was now on back-order and it was unknown when the park would make it to the store. She sympathized with my experience and ensured that someone would call when the part came in. Fast forward to today...I called Toyota of Puyallup to get an update and guess what? ...the part was in stock! This has been a very frustrating experience as I've spend most of my Saturdays in December and January carless and upset. I lose confidence in Toyota of Puyallup each time I go to them for special services.
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Mini Reunion Trip 1
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I arranged a reunion with about ten of my old College friends who have not seen each other for many years, then when I joined facebook I traced most of them over two years, Since that we all still keep in touch, but I never found my best friend before I had arranged this first Reunion. She was still lost to me. All my other college friends always text or chatted by phone, the idea of a reunion was suggested and now we plan to make this in Singapore, of the 10 people that were asked only 3 could make the trip. So now we have just a "Mini" Reunion, but all 3 of us agreed we would go for 3 days. So I got to work on the internet and booked all the return tickets, I am luck to find promo tickets by Air Asia. The choice of hotel was to be made later when we arrive in Singapore, that way we can agree on our hotel together.
It was arranged that we are all to meet at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, on the day that we are due to flight to Singapore, because we live in difference cities in Indonesia...I was first here at Soekarno, so I could meet and greet my friends... when this happened we all hug together lots, with much love, laughter and plenty of chatting :) talking about everything from college etc. We are so happy to be together again...Now it's time to save all this chatter for Singapore and go and check in, then continue to immigration before waiting at the boarding our gate, it's not long before we are presenting our boarding passes to get on the aircraft for our Singapore Mini Reunion to start properly.
On Arrival in Singapore, one of my friend asked me, Is it possible for us all to go Malaysia from here? We talked about this as we leave the Airport and we decide to change our trip, also because we haven't booked a hotel in Singapore and we are just the three of us...we can do as we like. It was lucky I didn't book the hotel in Singapore . I said of my friends "I never tried go to Malaysia before by bus from here" but we can try...Ok then!..but if wrong I hope you understand.
Our trip in Singapore not much to do because my friends just want to do shopping and more shopping, so I just took them to Orchard Road Area where there are many shopping centres, then we went by train to Merlion city which took 30 mins, here we look around the nice area with big buildings etc.