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- See the famous Japanese snow monkeys up close
- Explore Shibu Onsen historical village and Shiga Kogen ski resort
- Indulge in onsen (hot springs) at Shibu Onsen
- Take a ski lift to the mountain top and enjoy incredible views
- Try some popular Japanese dishes for lunch (vegetarian options available)
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation fee from Nagano to the Snow Monkey Park and between activities/attractions included
- Snow Monkey Park entrance fee and ski lift ride included
What's Included
What's excluded
Bullet train tickets.
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Historical villages, indulgent hot springs and cute snow monkeys - what more could you want? This tour is full of beautiful Japanese greenery, springs and slopes, and is a great way to see some of the most impressive nature and mountain views in Japan!
See snow monkeys in Yudanaka, hot springs in Shibu Onsen and gorgeous mountain scenery at Shiga Kogen! Get ready to explore spectacular Japan!
Your day starts at 8:45 am. Meet your guide at Nagano station and from there it's time to head to Jigokudani Monkey Park! There you'll be able to watch these furry creatures frolic and play in the water. Japanese Macaques are famous for their habit of bathing in the hot springs during the winter and your guide will be able to tell you all about these interesting animals.
After watching the monkeys for a while, it's time to head to a nearby restaurant for a Japanese feast.
After lunch, you'll head to Shiga Kogen, the biggest and one of the most famous ski resorts in Japan! The 1998 Winter Olympics were held here and there are thousands of stunning ski slopes and mountain ranges. You'll be able to experience all the incredible scenery from new heights with a ski lift ride up one of the highest mountains in the area. At the top, you'll be treated to 360-degree panoramic views of the entire mountain surrounds! Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll also be able to see different types of flowers at the peak.
After your mountain experience, it's time to head to Shibu Onsen, a village with a 1300 year history. Wend your way through the narrow streets and explore the many souvenir and local delicacy shops. There's also 9 public onsen to be found! Your guide will also take you past some of the main attractions like temples, shrines, and more, on your way back to Yudanaka Station. From there, you'll catch the train back to Nagano Station.
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EPA's Environmental Quality Index Supports Public Health
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the buildings around us all play a part in our overall wellbeing. A look at the broader environmental context can help researchers better understand health outcomes and how they relate to cumulative environmental exposures.
EPA researchers created the Environmental Quality Index (EQI) to do just that. The index pulls data from five domains: air, water, land, built, and sociodemographic environments to provide a county-by-county snapshot of overall environmental quality across the entire U.S. This data can then be used to highlight associations between environmental quality and a given health concern.
"The EQI was created to assess how overall environmental conditions or a multi-pollutant domain like 'air quality' might be connected to adverse health outcomes," explains Danelle Lobdell, Ph.D., an EPA epidemiologist leading the EQI research.
Interactions between the environment and public health are often complex. For example, people are exposed to lead via drinking water, contaminated soils, old household paint, and air pollution. By expanding research beyond singular routes of exposure and pollutants, the EQI helps provide a clearer picture of the relationship between the environment and our health.
For the Society for Epidemiologic Research conference in Seattle this June, Lobdell and colleagues are expecting to present a series of abstracts linking environmental quality to lung cancer survival, uncontrolled diabetes among the elderly, and cardiovascular hospitalizations. Their findings show a consistent relationship between poor air quality and poor health outcomes.
"We hope that these and other findings can improve understanding and provide motivation for action around health concerns," explains Lobdell. "If, for example, a community is seeing increased rates of diabetes, then the results we are finding from the EQI and health analyses may provide insights to explore possible interventions by reducing environmental exposures to in turn reduce adverse health outcomes."
Similarly, state public health agencies could use the EQI's county level data to provide targeted support to address health concerns that are tied to environmental quality. Lobdell and colleagues recognize that the underlying EQI data has utility beyond just health outcomes. Ecologists, economists, and other researchers can use EQI data to address various questions relating to environmental quality. To support this scientific exploration, EPA has made the EQI and its many variables open and accessible to the public. You can learn more about the EQI and download data at: http://go.usa.gov/x9hg9
The EQI team is keeping busy. In the past few years, two studies have been published linking health concerns (mortality and preterm birth) to environmental quality. The preterm birth study, which looked at how different environmental domains might interact with each other to affect preterm birth rates, was the first of its kind. Papers on cancer incidence, life expectancy, asthma, and a follow-up study on mortality are in the works. Lobdell and colleagues are also in the process of updating the EQI with more recent data, which will provide a look at environmental quality through time.
Lastly, the team is exploring the possibility of developing new census-tract level EQIs with local and regional coverage. This work could highlight health disparities tied to environmental conditions at a finer scale—helping prioritize support for those communities that need it most.
"We like the versatility of the EQI," says Lobdell, "and we hope that it can increase our knowledge of cumulative exposures and ultimately help improve public health and wellbeing."
Learn More
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EQI map layers
Sources and References
Grabich, S.C. et al. (2016). Additive Interaction between Heterogeneous Environmental Quality Domains (Air, Water, Land, Sociodemographic, and Built Environment) on Preterm Birth. Frontiers in Public Health, 4. DOI: 10:3389/fpubh.2016.00232
Jian, Y. et al. (2016). The Associations between Environmental Quality and Mortality in the Contiguous United States, 2000-2005. Environmental Health Perspectives. DOI: 10.1289/EHP119
Lobdell, D. et al. (2014). Environmental Quality Index - Overview Report. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-14/305. Available at: https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_report.cfm?dirEntryId=316570
Messer, L.C., Jagai, J.S., Rappazzo, K.M., & Lobdell, D.T. (2014). Construction of an environmental quality index for public health research. Environmental Health, 13(1):39. DOI: 10.1186/1476-069X-13-39

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8 March 2014, Writing Ideas - Writing Science Fiction, part 217 Extrapolating Military Technology, yet more Food Tactical Costs
Announcement: There is action on my new novels. The publisher renamed the series--they are still working on the name. I provided suggestions as did one of my prepub readers. Now the individual books will be given single names: Leora, Leila, Russia, Lumiere', China, Sveta, and Klava--at least these are some of the suggestions. They are also working on a single theme for the covers. I'll keep you updated.
Introduction: I wrote the novel Aksinya: Enchantment and the Daemon. This was my 21st novel and through this blog, I gave you the entire novel in installments that included commentary on the writing. In the commentary, in addition to other general information on writing, I explained, how the novel was constructed, the metaphors and symbols in it, the writing techniques and tricks I used, and the way I built the scenes. You can look back through this blog and read the entire novel beginning with http://www.pilotlion.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-novel-part-3-girl-and-demon.html.
I'm using this novel as an example of how I produce, market, and eventually (we hope) get a novel published. I'll keep you informed along the way.
The four plus one basic rules I employ when writing:
1. Don't confuse your readers.
2. Entertain your readers.
3. Ground your readers in the writing.
4. Don't show (or tell) everything.
5. Immerse yourself in the world of your writing.
I am writing about the extrapolation of science and technology to be able to write science fiction. I made the point that it is almost meaningless to try to fully extrapolate a universe (world) that is 10,000 years in the future (and maybe 1,000 years in the future) without applying some cultural and technological shaping.
By shaping the cultures of your science fiction universe, you can shape the science and technology that is extrapolated. Here is how I culturally shaped the universe of The Chronicles of the Dragon and the Fox to make the 10,000 year extrapolation work.
The major areas in warfare technology are:
1. Software
2. Weapons
Heavy Weapons
3. Countermeasures
4. Defense
5. Communications
6. Robots
7. Vehicles
8. Environments (personal equipment)
9. Costs
10. Morale (discipline)
Tactical costs are food, fuel, ammo, and replacements. The logistic of food in warfare is the logistics of survival and success. Troops without proper nutrition, will not fight for you, and there is always the possibility they might lose intentionally to get food. Insurrection in an army is an ugly thing and is almost always brought on by lack of food and lack of discipline (morale if you like).
As we moved from the ancient era to the era of Western civilization (most areas of the world never transitioned from an absolute starvation culture with Pantheonic Paganism). The reason religion is a key concept in this is meat. Until you move to a religion, like Christianity, Judaism, or Islam that separates sacrifice from eating meat, you really can't progress out of starvation agriculture. The Legions marched on wheat, they could not fight against a logistically powerful army that was fueled by meat and grain. Meat gives energy, fat, purpose, and makes men willing to lay down their lives. Meat is also the building block of mental and physical power. An army feed on meat and grain is an army or great power. That is why the Christian and the Islamic cultures were so well matched in the crusades, but the Aztecs and Mayans were not. It is one of the reasons why Kublai Kan and Genis Kan were able to defeat the feudal starvation agricultural cultures of Europe in the middle ages.
Meat in armies also cause problems especially prior to the invention of the can. The reason is that although, you can bring the flocks and herds along with you, you have to feed them and then slaughter them--and it takes a lot of meat to feed an army of any size.
More tomorrow.
Also remember, I'm trying to show you and give you examples of how to write a science fiction theme statement and turn it into a plot.
For more information, you can visit my author site http://www.ldalford.com/, and my individual novel websites:


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The Managing Director will provide dynamic, energetic leadership to the department and maintain responsibility for department level planning and execution of innovative, strategic initiatives designed to improve overall departmental performance and grow managed asset base.
- Enlist, enlighten, energize and empower teams. Impart a shared vision, enhanced through developing a department mission, shared goals and providing associates with fulfilling career experiences. Provide leadership and direction to others in the department and company regarding technical aspects of property management. Develop and implement formalized training to achieve department objectives. Mentor associates with succession planning in mind.
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I am looking for someone from Mexico to help with a research project about the different Exchange rates (FX) offered by Mexican banks. The project requires a minimum effort and it will offer a very good payment. The research is planning to run 3 times a year. Every time will be for a one week (5 working day), you don't have to do anything with that. More details will be available later.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) announced that, as part of its 2011-12 strategic and financial "25/25 Plan," the company has decided to sell all of its Fayetteville Shale assets, as well as its equity investments in Frac Tech Holdings, LLC and Chaparral Energy, Inc. If these sales are completed, Chesapeake anticipates that the combined pre-tax proceeds could exceed $5.0 billion. In the Fayetteville Shale, the company is the second-largest producer of natural gas with current net production of approximately 415 million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent production per day and owns approximately 487,000 net acres of leasehold. Chesapeake owns 25.8% of Frac Tech and 20.0% of Chaparral. In light of Chesapeake's plan to reduce its long-term debt by 25% in 2011-12, the company plans to use the net proceeds from these sales and its previously announced Niobrara joint venture to retire approximately $2.0 - $3.0 billion of its shorter-dated senior notes and to also reduce borrowings under its revolving bank credit facility. The amount of senior notes retired will depend in part on Chesapeake's ability to acquire its senior notes in the market or through tender offers.
Aubrey K. McClendon, Chesapeake's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We have received strong positive feedback from a number of our investors with respect to the announcement of our 25/25 Plan in early January and last week's announcement of our $1.3 billion Niobrara joint venture with an affiliate of CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO; SEHK:0883). We believe the three proposed asset sales announced today and the Niobrara joint venture are all likely to be completed in the first half of 2011 and will provide us with strong momentum into the second half of 2011 as we move forward in executing our plan."
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. They include our plan to sell certain assets and to apply the anticipated sale proceeds to reduce debt. Actual results could differ materially as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties and such divestitures may not occur in the time period projected or at all. See "Risks Related to Our Business" in our Prospectus Supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2010 for a discussion of risk factors that affect our business and could affect our planned asset sales. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update this information.
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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, has raised US$450mn in its debut Eurobond which was oversubscribed
The global offering is a five-year unsecured note (144A/RegS) listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The bond matures in April 2024 and was issued with a coupon pricing of 9.5 per cent with interest payable semi-annually in arrears.
The proceeds will be used for ETI's general corporate purposes and to refinance existing Holdco obligations.
Investor interest was global including the UK, the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Ade Ayeyemi, group CEO of ETI, stated, "This is another first for Ecobank and I'm very excited at the prospects for the Group as we continue the second phase of our five-year 'Roadmap to leadership' strategy. Our efforts toward greater operational and capital efficiency are paying off, and this offer is another example of the measures we are taking to strengthen our institution and deliver value for all of our stakeholders."
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Just want to take a moment today to give thanks to my 21 active followers as well as all the other readers of my blog. I just started using WordPress in late September 2011 and already have nearly 900 views. I should have all my historical blog entries from other sites consolidated here in the next few weeks. I hope everyone was a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
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In 1934 Goose #6 was built from the body of a Buick sedan and a Buick engine. She runs on two trucks, the rear one is powered. Most of the parts used to build #6 came from Goose #1 which had just been scrapped. Number 6 replaced the steam-powered work trains on the railroad, she never saw regular passenger service.
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ISO 22000 for CAFES AND RESTAURANTS. DEVELOPMENT OF HACCP SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION.
We implement the HACCP system professionally in the optimal time.
We issue an accredited body certificate ISO 22000.
The main stages of the "big way":
- Diagnostic audit of the features of the catering establishment before the introduction of HACCP.
- Report with recommendations;
- Development of documentation in accordance with the current requirements of the Laws of Ukraine;
- Development of HACCP system taking into account important critical control points;
- Training in the principles of the HACCP system;
- Preparation of internal auditors;
- Assistance in the independent conduct of internal audits;
- Certification of the HACCP system in the accredited CB.
- The estimated duration of the project is 1.5-2.5 months.
- Compliance with the requirements of safety and quality.
- Reducing the risk of poisoning and diseases obtained after consumption of products.
- Increase your reputation and image of enterprise.
- HACCP system meets the requirements of the legislation of Ukraine.
- Real evidence of quality and safety.
- The staff is aware of the requirements for food safety and the production process in general.
- Availability of up-to-date documentation for staff.
- Optimization of production business processes.
- Increase profitability of the enterprise.
- Real evidence of quality and safety.
- Staff will be aware of the requirements for food safety and production process.
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The ISO 22000 standard is intended for the certification of food safety management systems of organizations participating in the food chain, processing or producing:
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text: Angelina Stewart is a beautiful, bold, independent woman hiding a terrible secret. After returning home from a sea voyage, she is touted as a hero for saving her family's ship and crew from a band of ruthless pirates, but Angelina feels like such a fraud. At the same time her psychic abilities are becoming more pronounced she attempts to unravel the mystery of London's gruesome murders before she becomes the killer's next victim. Captain Jude Deveraux is leading a double life as well. He and his band of French privateer's steal, rob and plunder unsuspecting ships that have the misfortune of wandering into their domain. Awarded a title by the King of France for bravery during battle, The Duke of Bayonne, A.K.A. Pirate Captain, Jude Deveraux, takes what he wants from the world as he and best friend, Honore live each day as if it were their last. That is until the day Jude discovers that the only thing he truly wants is to capture the untamed heart of fiery tempered, Angelina, for his own.


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Coimbatore is the second largest city of TamilNadu and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasent climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise. Coimbatore is also well-known for its exclusive super-speciality hospitals.
Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. It is situated at a distance of 2 hour journey from Coimbatore. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 metres. Ootys lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the patient to their fast recovery.
Kumarakom an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals. Situated on the Vembanad Lake(Kerela), in this small water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes that will take you into the heart of the scenic lake.
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. It is called the Garden City for it's delicate blossoms and greenery that impart a unique beauty to this lovely city. The weather is the city's best feature, with pleasant summers and bearable winters. Nandidurga is 60 kms north of Bangalore is the summer resort called Nandi Hills. Also known as Nandidurga, it was one of the summer retreats. Today of course, it's a hot favourite among Bangaloreans who find this an ideal get-away for weekends.


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In recent years, solar energy has become quite popular. The harm done to the Earth by humans has spurred a greater interest in environmentally friendly energy production. Keep reading for solar power ideas you can use at home and maybe even work.
The efficiency of solar panels depends on their density. Denser panels may cost you more, but they will also give you more power. Compare a variety of panel densities prior to making a purchase decision.
You don't have to go overboard when adding solar power set-ups. The first step is to replace outdoor lighting with solar options. They will charge during the day and provide plenty of light throughout the night.
Once your solar panel system produces energy, it's crucial you discover how to properly store all this energy. Get yourself a battery that can keep large amounts of power stored over time. You may also think about selling any extra energy to the electric company so that you're able to draw power from them still.
If you are going to rent a solar energy system rather than purchasing it, be sure the contract you sign allows you to transfer the lease. If you do not choose this option, you might have to keep paying for a solar energy system you are not using. Having the option to transfer the lease will give the new homeowners a beneficial system, and remove your obligation to pay for it.
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Think carefully about whether solar power is a good choice for you. There are several things to keep in mind. If your home is in the middle of nowhere and you are unable to hook up to utility grids, you may benefit from solar energy. In addition, if you have enough money saved up to pay for a solar energy system, you will save a lot of money on your utility bills, and soon, your investment will pay for itself.
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MAASTRICHT. There are enough jobs in the Euregion for the higher educated, but more than half of the alumni are unaware of that. On average, 80 per cent of them have left the region five years after graduation.
This is one of the conclusions from a survey by ROA (Research Centre for Education and the labour Market) into students' motives for leaving and settling down. The city of Maastricht wants to change that. They are thinking of organising an event after graduation. Working title: the Outcome.
In the ROA report, students indicate that a job is an important reason for them to move. They feel that they are unable to find a job in Maastricht and the surrounding areas. Or they fear that in the case of work just across the border, there will be linguistic and cultural barriers.
City council members also wonder about the jobs on offer, it appeared on Tuesday when the report was discussed during an information round by the council in the Tapijn barracks. Can we fulfil those promises, Kitty Nuyts from the Liberale Partij Maastricht wondered? Certainly, said alderman Bert Jongen (D66) from Studentenstad'. "Large businesses in the region indicate time and again how great their need is for higher educated personnel."
Another reason for students to stay is a social network – friends, family or a partner in the area. The quality of life and the openness of the population also play a role. These are matters that the city council has been working on for some time, among others through projects within the framework of 'Studentenstad'.
For example, there is the Housing Helpdesk – affordable housing is also important for those who have recently graduated – where international students can go for advice and help on renting in Maastricht. The plan is to expand this Helpdesk and also focus on expats.
Other projects, such as Match, which brings residents and students together in voluntary work, or Citydeal, in which students and employees from the university go into neighbourhoods to set up a local research agenda together with residents, focus more on integration between students and other citizens.
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The sights of Whetstone, old and new
Whetstone is an area in the London Borough of Barnett, in the north of London. It is near to another called Totteridge, and the two are joined commonly, to form 'Totteridge and Whetstone'. The area is potentially named after a stone used to sharpen blades, which there is supposedly still a chunk of outside a pub on the main street. However, the stone does not necessarily resemble a whetstone, and could well have been a simple horse mount from the past. The region is known to be the 63rd richest area in Britain, though not because of normal residential income. There is a road called Totteridge Lane which is home to various extremely wealthy residents. Historically, the area may have been home to Soviet spies in the Second World War, and was certainly a broadcast base for their news. Perhaps less likely is the idea that Winston Churchill met the Nazi leader Rudolph Hess in 'Tower House' in Whetstone. The area is served by the Northern line via Totteridge and Whetstone station.


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I missed your last post at the time, so am very sorry to hear your troubles. Having ME, This kind of experience is quite familiar to me and I know how frustrating it feels. I congratulate you on taking the positive from the situation - the book will be the best it can be, made in its own time rather than to a deadline. This is always a comfort to me, and Inhope it will be to you too. Take care!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for the sympathy.I feel a bit of a fraud. This was entirely self inflicted - I should have slowed down when it first started aching rather than taking painkillers and trying to ignore it. But an enforced month off giving me time to think through how to finish this properly rather than just diving in and working it out as I go may actually end in a better book.Delete
Jac, your last post didn't get sent to my reading list for some unknown reason so I am playing catch up here. So sorry to hear about your back troubles. I moan with a little bit of sciatica but your pain sounds full of immobility and anguish. It must be disappointing not to proceed with your plans but I love the positivity. Good for you. I'm a great believer in fate and taking the best out of things (even sciatica!) Hope you are soon feeling much better and agree you should not be picking up heavy rollers and leaning across print tables or rolling plates through presses!!! Take care.ReplyDelete


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Jenifa's diaries is no doubt one of the most hilarious comedy series that have rocked Nigeria. The love for the series has made it contagious and viral amongst everyone.
Funke Akindele plays Jenifa while Folarin Falana (FalzTheBahdGuy) plays Sege in this superb comedy series.
Both of them received the prestigious headies awards in comedy early this year. The star actress shared this artwork on her Instagram today!
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Emirates President Sir Tim Clark says demand for first class remains strong
Emirates airline unveiled a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class-inspired interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including new 40-square feet first class private suites.
The new first class cabins on Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are 84 inches long, with sliding doors that reach up to six feet and nine inches high, with floor to ceiling windows and a 32-inch high-definition screen.
Additionally, private suites in the middle of the cabin come equipped with "virtual windows" which project the view from outside in real-time, offering guests a view that Emirates president Sir Tim Clark said "looks better" than it would looking through the naked eye.
Speaking to reporters at the Dubai Airshow, Clark said the refurbished interiors are the beginning of a new relationship between Emirates and Mercedes Benz.
"I've personally always been a fan of automative and the way they have managed to use space in a manner that simply continues to excel and excite the consumers," he said.
"Some of the design cues we took were on the seat, on the lighting and on the leather."
The refurbished aircraft are backed by a new ad campaign featuring Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson, whom Clark called "impactful" and "an authority in automotive presentation."
Clark noted that despite a global downturn, demand for first class remains "very strong" on Emirates flights.
"There is a view that many carriers are pursuing what they can see as the response to the demise of first class by coming up with some better business class products, premium class products," he said. "[But] it's something that is core to what we do. First class remains core to Emirates does."
While the refurbished 777 aircraft will initially operates on Emirates routes to Brussels and Geneva, Clark said that their use would expand significantly in the future.
"As we get more, they will appear on quite a few long haul operations, for instance Chicago, possibly Brisbane, possibly Perth," he said.
"We'd love to get them around the route network as best we can to publicise what we're doing."
Eventually, the refurbished first class cabins will be "ubiquitous" on Emirates aircraft.
Emirates also announced that business class seats on the new 777 aircraft are also being modified, and are inspired by the interior of a modern sports car, while economy class seats will have full leather headrests and flexible side panels that can be adjusted vertically.
Clark added that similar modifications to Emirates A380 aircraft are "a work in progress".
Emirates is the world's largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft, with 165 777s in the fleet and another 164 on order, including the latest generation Boeing 777x.


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And have my share of problems and issues.
But it didn't scare you, the way I thought it would,
And for that alone, I admire you.
You tell me I am perfect, even when I am not,
And that you are with me, no matter the issues.
Accepting me for whatever I am,
And for that alone I respect you.
You raise me up when I feel low,
Willing me to live, and not let go.
You remind me to see the goodness in life,
And for this alone I thank you.
You hold my hands, in every step of my way,
Smiling and laughing, life feels easy with you.
You care for the people I care about,
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You consider me most important, crowning me as your number one,
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It's pretty obvious, based on their own body of work, that Foo Fighters will be still rocking out decades from now, a bunch of old dudes jamming everywhere from the local senior center to whatever space-aged arenas host our sports teams.
Thursday morning (June 1) we get a glimpse into this future with a surprise new Foo Fighters single and video for "Run". The rocket-charged single is a jolt of energy from the Foos, and the Dave Grohl-directed video shows a bunch of older folk in a nursing home throwing down like they did in their youth.
There's even some proper Bad Grandpa headlock action.
It's unclear whether this new guitar-rock jam is part of a new album, a stand-alone single, or maybe a foreshadowing of some more Sonic Highways goodness, but as Foo Fighters spend the summer playing festivals and touring Europe, we do know there will be some freshness to the set lists. Even if it makes the old people rumble.
Foo Fighters 2017 Live Dates:
June 16: Reykjavik, IC @ Secret Solstice Festival
June 19: Helsinki, FI @ Rock the Beach
June 21: Riga, LV @ Lucavsala Island
June 24: Pilton, UK @ Glastonbury Music Festival
June 26: Budapest, HR @ Budapest Arena
June 27: Prague, CZ @ O2 Arena
June 29: Gdynia, PL @ Open'er Festival
June 30: Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Festival
July 02: Werchter, BE @ Rock Werchter
July 03: Paris, FR @ AccorHotels Arena
July 06: Madrid, ES @ Mad Cool Festival
July 07: Lisbon, PT @ NOS Alive Festival
August 19: Osaka, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
August 20: Tokyo, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
August 22: Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Soccer Field
August 24: Bangkok, TH @ Challenger Hall Arena
August 26: Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
September 10: Berlin, DE @ Lollapalooza Berlin


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Two Week Notice: Knicks Games Canceled
When David Stern stepped onto the sidewalk in front of a posh Upper East Side hotel on Monday night and announced the first two weeks of the NBA season have been canceled, it immediately slashed the first seven games from the Knicks' schedule.
Gone is the season opener, Nov. 2 before a national television audience on ESPN, in the sparkling, newly-renovated -- wait, make that "transformed" -- lower bowl of Madison Square Garden, against the renewed rival Miami Heat and their star-studded triumverate. The season series between the Knicks and Heat could have an added competitive edge: Winner Take Paul. As in free agent-to-be Chris. But with a hard cap system (or a soft cap with a hard shell), the Heat may be dealing with another Chris next summer: Who wants Bosh?
Gone also is the only visit of the season by one of the league's newest superstars, Kevin Durant, when the Oklahoma City Thunder were scheduled to come to New York on Nov. 8. So much for hounding him with questions about becoming a Knick in 2016. But good news Knicks fans: if the lockout isn't over by then, he instantly becomes a free agent!
And, yes, gone is one home-away-from-home game for the Knicks, Nov. 9 in the always friendly confines of Philips Arena in Atlanta. It is always fun when the Knicks come to town and the crowd chants "De-FENSE!" when the Hawks have the ball. I think Josh Smith is afflicted most by this on the free throw line, because whenever it occurs, he gets a curious case of jock itch and makes sure all of the Atlanta fans wearing orange-and-blue are aware of it.
[Joe Johnson, of course, doesn't care about it because, quite frankly, Joe Johnson doesn't care about anything with $125 million in his pocket. Would you?]
Out of the seven lost games, only three were at the Garden (the third was a Saturday night special against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 12, when Donnie Walsh could have made a return and rooted openly for both teams). Season ticket holders were mailed letters from the team with instructions on refunds for those lost games, with options to bank their investment, with interest, for 2012 playoff games or 2012-13 season tickets, or getting their money back, with interest....and a great deal of disinterest, which should be a concern for everyone.
In the unlikely event that a deal is struck over the next week or so, the league could attempt to avoid the logistical nightmare of re-scheduling an entire 82-game season and stick to the schedule in its current form and sprinkle in the lost seven games during breaks in the schedule or at the end of the season. This would be a nightmare scenario for the Knicks.
As it stands right now, if schedule is left intact, the season would open in Carmelo Anthony's old neighborhood, against the Nuggets, on Nov. 16. Excuse Melo if he's not emotional, since it seems all of his ex-teammates are playing in China and can't come back. Even one of the main pieces the Knicks traded for him, Wilson Chandler, bolted the Rockies for the Great Wall. Still, you know George Karl believes he can win with his son Coby, two ballboys, team mascot Rocky and GM Masai Ujiri (who, you should know, had a solid career in Europe).
For the Knicks, that would be the first of six straight road games to start the season, with a stop in Kobewood against the Lakers the very next night. In fact, there are three back-to-backs in that six game spread. It is about this time we'll be writing about the need for a center, because Ronny Turiaf's cranky knee will start howling like Jerome James at the dinner bell.
So, really, fans, you're not missing much. A brutal schedule to start the season for a team that is still relatively new to each other with little to no time to prepare only means a bad start and a built-in excuse for Mike D'Antoni. At this point, you don't want a deal to happen quickly because you want the league to avoid even considering the idea of picking up the current schedule as it is.
And once that is scrapped, you will enjoy reading the outrage that the NBA planned it this way. They purposely torched the start of the season once they saw what the schedule-maker did to the Knicks. When you're attempting a comeback from the PR-nightmare that is a work stoppage, you need your No. 1 market to generate instant energy.
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Posted by: Mary Marr on Feb 27, 2012
In an all too common news report these days we learned five students were shot and three killed in an apparent gun incident in Chardon, OH this week.
CEN calls on the Christian community to pray for Christians, churches, and first responders in Chardon, OH today, including their Governor who himself asked for prayer for the whole state and to pray for its own biblical readiness.
Chardon HS, unlike churches seldom with emergency plans in place, had physically and functionally practiced drills for these types of incidents. Most students, in fact, thought this was just another drill until they heard gunshots and screams. During practice drills they had been instructed to go to the nearest classroom, shut off the lights, lock the door and not use their cell phones only for text messaging to ask for help, which they did during this real incident. Students had practiced what they should do to get to a room of safety, protect from intrusion, and then to work with local first responders by not interfering with communications. They had learned that talking on the cell phones would interfere with efforts for their own safety. These students complied and may have saved lives by responding according to the school emergency operations plan. Everyone appeared to follow instructions including the parents when picking up their kids from school, they followed the sheriff in terms of orderly going in and out of the crime scene.
There is another tragedy which may not be reported that is happening alongside this one. Unlike the schools, many businesses, and other critical infrastructure many churches in the broader private sector of our community have not learned these basic lessons of personal safety for the times in which we live.
Yes, we will learn once again how social media played a role in emergency response. As we have seen in many recent incidents the social media has had its own pluses and minus grades in incidents like these. On the one hand, text messages reported the incident quickly which may have spared lives, and informed many on the outside of the school how to help, as well as to informed parents of their child's safety to respond. On the other hand, some of the messages were not accurate giving false information on the identification of the shooter for example, way before verification by law enforcement. Over time, the accuracy of tweets and the volume will produce an accurate report of the incident helpful to the investigation but not before going through the entire response to recovery process. Communication does not stand alone in the emergency response process. It requires professionals, volunteers, and the faith community to respond in together.
But there is another form of communications which is not getting viral attention. And that is the churches own level of readiness. Churches can take a page out of the Chardon HS incident in that they too are not exempt from lone wolf type incidents. They are soft targets when it comes to these incidents. Yet, most churches today to not have any emergency plan in place and few do practice drills to protect their congregants in order to spare lives.
ReadyChurch was designed to help churches become ready to respond, just like the students at Chardon HS. Emergencies can occur with or without notice, as in this incident today, yet both mandate a biblical response. There is more to responding to any incident, whether large or small, from a purely physical point of view. With each emergency everyone involved is affected in some way spiritually, emotionally, mentally as well as physically. The church is uniquely positioned to respond to the spiritual, yet often neglects the other legs of the response table.
ReadyChurch helps the church learn the basics of a total biblical response to emergencies of all kinds. Thankfully, the Chardon HS will have little regret physically because they are ready. The church can help now spiritually and emotionally for the community to recover.
Let us pray for our churches to become ready to biblically respond in Chardon, OH as well as worldwide as our society becomes more and more fragile having moved further and further away from God. ReadyChurch
Let us pray for Christians to learn how to become biblically ready to respond. ReadyChristian
Let us pray for the survivors of the Chardon, OH school, that God may use this to draw them closer to Him, to each other, and to Glorify Our Savior. There were Christian young people involved, may they speak boldly and lovingly of their ability to stand strong in this crisis. (I Peter 3:15)
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Heads up, this is a personal opinion. This is a personal opinion of a Garth Brooks fan. Most importantly this is a personal opinion of a ticket holding Garth Brooks fan who is right now trying to control a blinding temper. Anyone who follows me on Twitter may have seen my analogy of this situation as resembling a child being given thousands of free sweets, but refusing them because his mother tells him he has to bin the wrappers himself. Sadly, I feel this analogy is completely accurate to the shambolic handling of the Garth Brooks debacle, which has now ended in the definite cancellation of the five gigs in Croke Park.
Blame for this situation has bounced about like a ricocheting bullet, and is yet to fall finally upon anyone. First it was the residents, who are now mostly exonerated due to the revelation of fraudulent claims. Then it went to Peter Aiken as the country slowly but surely found out that licenses are never secure when tickets for concerts go on sale, blame shifts again. Then came the council, where the blame looks closest to sticking. This ordeal has shown one thing, that Ireland is still the country where a tiny minority can spoil the fun for the masses. I'm aware that planning laws must be adhered to, decisions cannot be reversed on a whim and ultimately this was a dead duck once the two gigs were cancelled. But where the council and city manager aware of this?
Why couldn't an exception be found to enter negotiations first before making this beaureaucratically irreversible decision? Maybe think of the bigger picture, the financial benefits, the reputation we would improve upon having been an absolute joke of a nation that last half decade or so? As a rugby fan, the concept of this country punching above its weight is not a new one to me. When we won the Six Nations this year, the optimism amongst people was palpable. As it had been in 09, in tough times we will take any glimmer going. Look at Ireland in the Euros for God's sake. We had no chance to begin with, and then got over there to give a horrible display of football. All the while the country was riding high, I watched as a non-football fan and our countrymen and women screamed their hearts out at the games as we were handed several trashings.
We need slivers of light, and these concerts would have represented our biggest one. And they're not going to happen. Neither will the mooted, and until now very real, chance of us hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hell, Brooks even refrained from hinting he would return here for a date on his upcoming world tour. Cead mile failte? Dead and buried. We will recover from this, but don't hold your breath.
*Garth Brooks retains the right to cancel, uncancel and cancel this article again*
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UAE stocks are attractive valuation-wise, especially in the real estate sector
Investors just woke up to the allure of last year's worst-performing stock market, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley saying it's a good time to buy.
Dubai's main index, which tumbled almost 25 percent last year, had its best day on Wednesday since December 2016. Before that, the stocks had been trading at the biggest discount to their emerging-market peers since 2011.
"UAE stocks look very, very attractive valuation-wise," said Hootan Yazhari, the head of Middle East, North Africa and global frontier markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Dubai. "Especially in the real estate sector, you've seen a pullback over concerns on overbuilding and overcapacity. And it's just fair, because we have seen house prices and rents falling."
The DFM General Index climbed 2.6 percent on Wednesday to its highest level since Dec. 5. Real estate and construction shares led the advance, with Emaar Properties PJSC rising 6.2 percent and Damac Properties PJSC rallying 4.8 percent. The gains narrowed those stocks' losses in the past 12 months to 24 percent and 60 percent, respectively.
Though Dubai's residential prices are down about 25 percent since their 2014 peak, about 31,500 homes will flood the market this year, double the annual demand of the past five years, according to broker Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
But after firms such as Emaar Properties and its Emaar Development unit reported profit that beat the analyst estimates, appetite for the battered stocks is growing.
Analysts boosted the estimated earnings-per-share for members of Dubai's gauge by 11 percent in January, the most since 2015, bringing down the stocks' 12-month estimated valuation to the lowest level in about eight years.
Morgan Stanley gave a double upgrade to United Arab Emirates stocks earlier this week, citing "various contrarian indicators pointing to a potential tactical, if not structural, turning point." Emaar Properties fourth-quarter results were "meaningfully better-than-expected," it said.
While stocks such as Emaar Properties, Emaar Development and Damac Properties have all risen at least 10 percent in the past week, S&P Global Ratings said this week that the worst is yet to come for real estate in Dubai, with property prices falling a further 5 percent to 10 percent in 2019 before a gradual stabilization next year.
Morgan Stanley analysts Marina Zavolock, Regiane Yamanari and Katherine Carpenter pointed to further declines and an oversupply in the United Arab Emirates property market, along with oil prices, as a "key risk" to their overweight call on the stocks.


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At a recent conference an expert in audience involvement provided four recitations of a William Carlos Williams poem, the first without preparation, the next three with different sorts of "program notes."
I found the first recitation spell-binding, as is the poem, until he got to the last word, which he garbled. I felt like shouting and should have shouted: "What?" The word, admittedly and purposefully unlikely, was "chickens." Properly pronounced, or even just pronounced as audibly as the other words it would have elicited a range of responses from potential laughter to a sense of ordinariness pierced by a poet's ear.
Of the other three readings, in which that last word was clearly enunciated, two were exercises in irrelevancy; one consisting of biographical material, the other of a cliched history-in-a-nutshell of 20th-century American poetry. The last reading was introduced by setting the scene of the poem as if from the literal viewpoint of a seriously ill patient of Dr. Williams contemplating the situation through a window.
It robbed not just the poem of its power; it robbed me of my power to listen, to observe. It belittled me. I don't think I am all that atypical a listener.
I had a minor argument with a colleague about the efficacy of the first vs. the fourth reading. It leaves me thinking that all reactions (like all deliveries) are and should be both debatable and debated.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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The Vietnam War-era love story Miss Saigon was given a first-rate production by Encore Repertory Company at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket. The show ran from May 6 through 8.
Sara LaFlamme gave a passionate and deeply moving performance as Kim, a young prostitute who falls in love with Chris, an American soldier stationed in Saigon. The couple's happiness proves to be short-lived, however, as fate intervenes. Kim finds her past catching up with her and struggles to flee a country ravaged by war. She and her young son turn up in the red-light district of Bangkok, where scantily-clad hookers and hustlers roam the streets. This is a decadent world where anything goes. Cooper Cerulo's Chris is a fundamentally decent man who finds himself torn between two women who he cares deeply about.
The music and lyrics, from composers Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil (Les Miserables), was beautiful and moving. Schonberg and Boublil drew their inspiration for Miss Saigon from the Puccini opera Madame Butterfly. My favorite songs were "Last Night of the World," a lovely duet between Kim and Chris, "The Movie in My Mind" and "Sun and Moon."
Brian Lopes gave a terrific supporting performance as The Engineer, a sleazy club owner who hopes for a better life in America, a place he envisions as a glamorous fantasyland. Lopes shined on "The American Dream," a real showstopper that featured a giant replica of the Statue of Liberty and a pink convertible.
Samantha Hartley was enormously likable in the small but pivotal role of Ellen, Chris' wife. Brandon Suprenant played John, Chris' fellow soldier and best friend. Suprenant displayed some stellar vocals on the poignant "Bui-Doi," which laments the plight of children born to American servicemen in Vietnam. Photos of these children were flashed on a giant screen on stage. It served as a chilling reminder of the consequences of war.
Becca Donald's direction was tight, resulting in a fast-paced show.
There was an exciting sequence that recreated the fall of Saigon. We saw frantic Vietnamese residents outside the American embassy as helicopters arrive to evacuate the American soldiers. Some managed to escape this nightmarish landscape, while many others were left behind.
Miss Saigon has plenty of spectacle, but in the end the passionate relationship between star-crossed lovers Chris and Kim makes this show a treasure.


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Alenka Gruden
Location: Slovenia
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Alenka is a recognized practitioner of project and program management. She has over nineteen years of experience in the private and public sectors as a project manager, consultant, mentor, and trainer. She has successfully delivered projects in Mobitel, Telekom Slovenija, Posta Slovenija, ACER, Elektro Primorska, Elektro Celje, Elektro Maribor, Troia, Slovenske Zeleznice and NKBM. She also successfully delivered several training programs in project management field and in 2015 delivered a PMP preparation course. For the last four years, she has been working as an independent consultant, project manager, mentor, and trainer. One of her personal goals is to help people to implement servant leadership principles in everyday life (personal and professional).
She joined PMI and the Slovenia Chapter in 2011, the same year when she became PMP certified. In March 2016 she was elected as a President of PMI Slovenia, Ljubljana Chapter until April 2018. Currently, she is the President of PMI Slovenia Advisory Board and consultant to the current PMI Slovenia board.
As a part of the PMI, she was elected in the PMI ECC Implementation Team as Central Europe sub-region liaison. In 2018 she graduated from the PMI Leadership Institute Master Class as well as became a certified practitioner in the PMO field through PMO Global Alliance. She is also the PMO Slovenia Hub Leader.
What I enjoy most about being a project manager is:
To serve the team.
The three most important skills I use to successfully deliver projects are:
– servant leadership
– communication
– motivation of the team
– taking right decisions
I build and nurture my professional network by:
– servant leadership
– communication
– motivation of the team
– taking right decisions
At the start of my career, the one thing I wish I had known is:
That it is OK being myself.
Women who have inspired me so far in my career journey are:
Eleanor Roosevelt, Sarina Acardi, Jan Holt, Agnieszka Krogulec, Stephanie Jaeger
The most valuable advice I have ever been given is:
Be yourself! Like yourself! You don't need to prove yourself just show what you know.
My advice for women on finding success as a project manager is:
Be yourself and like yourself!
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Kitchens are nurturing spaces for the body and soul, and even the smallest improvements in your cooking and gathering space can have a profound impact on your lifestyle. Whether it is rebuilding the island, purchasing new kitchen appliances or simply adding fresh cabinet knobs, renovating your kitchen will give you peace of mind, and add value to your home.
While kitchen renovations can be a great way to offer comfort, efficiency, functionality, and beauty to your cooking and gathering space, they can also be expensive, time-consuming and often very demanding. Knowing where to begin and adopting a thoughtful plan of action can make the entire renovating process enjoyable. Here are some tips that will help you achieve a stress-free kitchen renovation.
Keep It Simple
When remodeling your kitchen, keep the overall scheme simple. Additional design accents such as pediments above the kitchen stoves and plaster moldings on the front of cabinets are decorative excesses.
Don't strain your budget with extra accessories and voluminous storage solutions. Try to stick with standard size drawers and vintage or plain style cabinets. Also, remember that your style must also complement that of the entire home. Simple designs are appealing and always leave decorating accents.
Coloring and Lighting
Since our kitchens are multi-functional, a good lighting and color scheme is essential. Kitchen lights should be both functional and decorative. In terms of function, kitchen light should be well angled and diffused on working surfaces to prevent accidents. Recessed lights are an excellent choice.
When it comes to color, consider neutral beiges, whites, or browns. For instance, antique white cabinets with walnut gaze can match up with any countertop color to give an inviting look.
Consider a Kitchen Layout That Meets Your Needs
When deciding on a kitchen remodel it is vital to have a detailed wish list of what you would like your kitchen to look like. Is it more space, large pantry or is it the style. Consider a kitchen layout that allows accessibility when working and one that prevents cluttering.
Plan ahead and make your kitchen space more convenient and functional. A good interior designer will be capable of helping you with the layout designs and provide you with the right solutions and services.
Use Quality Materials
The quality of the materials will determine how long your kitchen lasts. High-quality hinges, drawer slides, counter tops, and cabinets are a major part of a successful renovation process. For example, purchasing high-quality drawer slides and hinges would ensure that your cabinet doors won't slam shut and swing open or that your drawers won't get stuck when opening.
If possible, avoid drawers finished with stapled materials or particleboards. Instead, consider cabinet interiors made from wood veneer. Although some fixtures may be budget busters, countertops made from granite, ceramic, marble, and soapstone have superb moisture, scratch, and heat resistance.
Think About Maintenance
When selecting your kitchen's fixtures, consider how much time you might have to spend keeping them clean and stain free. When it comes to countertops, marble, terra cotta and granite can camouflage stains and dirt. Conversely, light and smooth surfaces such as laminate and ceramic are easy to clean and often show little crumb.
As for cabinets, consider refacing your current cabinets with paint or stain cabinets. Although stained wood looks excellent, most finishes can date rather quickly, and they are not easily alterable. To enhance a more personalized, you can opt for brush-painted cabinets.
If you want to renovate your kitchen, Master's Design Build will help you remodel your kitchen. Contact us today.


text: Clinical ScienceHigh-Dose Steroid Treatment of Bacterial KeratitisGreen, Matthew MSc, MBBS, FRANZCO*,†; Hughes, Ian BVSc, BSc(Vet), PhD*; Hogden, John MBBS‡; Sara, Sergio PhD, MBBS‡; Apel, Andrew MBBS, FRANZCO§; Stapleton, Fiona PhD†Author Information *Ophthalmology Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Australia; †School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia; ‡Ophthalmology Department, Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia; and §Ophthalmology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Correspondence: Matthew Green, MSc, MBBS, FRANZCO, Gold Coast University Hospital, Hospital Boulevard, Parklands, Australia (email: email@example.com). The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose. Cornea: February 2019 - Volume 38 - Issue 2 - p 135-140 doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001794 Buy Metrics Abstract Purpose: To describe the usage patterns of steroids in bacterial keratitis and to analyze the effect of steroids on patients' visual outcomes. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective review of patients with culture-positive bacterial keratitis treated between 1999 and 2015 at Princess Alexandra Hospital (Brisbane, Australia). Patients with culture-positive bacterial keratitis were identified through the Queensland Pathology Database, and clinical information was gathered through a subsequent medical record review. High-dose steroid treatment was classified as 6 or more drops of a steroid a day started within 7 days of corneal scraping. The outcome of a patient's episode of keratitis was classified as good if their final visual acuity was 6/12 or better; poor if it was 6/60 or worse or required a corneal transplant, otherwise it was classified as average. Microbiological and clinical variables' association with outcomes was evaluated in univariate analyses. Variables significant at P < 0.1 were examined in a multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis created with forward variable selection with forced inclusion of steroid treatment (high, regular, low dose, and none). Results: A total of 328 patients were included from the 1002 reviewed charts. Of these patients, 164 (50.0%) were treated with steroids. Factors significantly associated with outcomes in the multivariate model were high-dose steroid treatment, visual acuity on presentation, age group, cause of keratitis, infiltrate size, and location. The odds ratio of better outcomes with high-dose steroids was 5.49 (confidence interval, 1.6–19.0, P = 0.007). Conclusions: High-dose steroid treatment is significantly associated with better visual outcomes in patients with culture-positive bacterial keratitis in this case series. Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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Neil Aspin says he would consider Chris Eagles return
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says he is open to a return to the club for free agent Chris Eagles.
Eagles impressed at the end of last season after joining on a short-term deal. However, he rejected a contract in the summer amid rumours of interest elsewhere.
However, no move transpired and the 31 year-old free agent is currently training with the Valiants.
The ball is in his court. It is down to him, if he wants to come back and he wants to give it a go then we will give him the opportunity to do that…
Aspin told the media: "Everybody knows the rules, if you are out of the transfer window you can't sign anybody on loan, you have to wait until January.
"So, you look around and you see of there are any players unattached who you could sign. Certainly pedigree wise, Chris Eagles is a player that we would obviously consider.
"I am not interested in what anybody has done previously. It is more, can they produce anything now. That is what I am interested in but he is a player that I would have at the club and it is definitely an opportunity for him if he wants to come.
"The ball is in his court. It is down to him, if he wants to come back and he wants to give it a go then we will give him the opportunity to do that."
Eagles at the Vale…
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Keep your weekend vibes up or chill it down with a diverse lineup of at Honey, our favorite venue in Minneapolis, come hungry for inspiration and try the wontons while you're at it🥟
We have something for everyone⬇
Goop City: live hip-hop band. If you were at GoopFest 2018 then no explanation needed. These guys are pushing the boundaries of live hip hop. They are changing the Minneapolis hip-hop landscape. Be ready for a boost
The Jeffrey James Show: a Harmony Park regular, positive island vibe folk from Madison, WI. Let's support a genuine touring musician as he spreads his message of truth around the globe
Ash St. John: the one man looping band with atmospheric soundscapes. Catch a rare solo show before Ash rejoins his other ventures including live EDM band Gypse Freq Circus and the Jake Nelson Band
Artist Bios:
Goop City (live hip hop band):
Fronted by Max 'Optimystic' Altmark is an MC and producer, co-founder of "Lifted Mindz" " and "The Love Band" and audio engineer at Cloverleaf Audio. His personal work blends conscious, psychedelic Hip Hop with experimental world-beat influences to create high energy, emotional music that leaves listeners with a sense of wonder and inspiration.
The Jeffrey James Show: (Folk, Reggae Fusion out of Madison, WI via the World)
Jeffrey James' distinctive folk sound draws on experiences from Hawaiian Islands, the Wild West, and cobblestone streets in Europe. After two years on the road, James collaborated with multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer, Russick Smith. James & Smith recorded The Jeffrey James Show's fifth album, Everywhere, featuring Tim Snider & Max Ribner of Medicine for the People. Everywhere's genre-blending style weaves world, folk, reggae, and slide guitar. In June 2018, James will venture out on a six month world tour.
Ash St. John solo: (one man band experience)
"Beautifully mesmerizing"
"…a capable musical sculptor"
"You won't believe the amount of sound energy that comes out of one person"
Ash St. John is your new attention deficit medication. Ash takes his audience out of their heads and brings them to the present. People everywhere are immediately sucked into his intricate creations on stage. To top it off he is an award winning songwriter who knows the power
of a well written hook with a socially conscious message.
Ash St. john is a One-Man-Band multi-tasker who uses the live experience to deconstruct his material to bits. An Ash St. John show is an athletic endeavor. His rich melodic voice feels dipped in warmth. A pro on multiple instruments including: violin, guitars, drum sampling, and synths. All are looped together to create an indulgent funky vibe ripe with positivity. Each live show showcases one-of-a-kind inspired jams with top notch artistry as St. John weaves together musical stories on the fly.


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Deciding where to go for brunch of a Saturday is one of the most difficult decisions we face all week.
But luckily for you, my dear friend, we have done all of the deciding for you!
And today? You're headed to The Hungry Duck in Kimmage, Dublin 12.
Positively dreamy.
You'll find this lovely neighbourhood eatery perched on the corner of Kimmage Road West and Whitehall Road West — and once you do find it, you'll never wanna leave.
The Hungry Duck opened its doors in January 2016 and has been much-loved ever since.
The Hungry Duck focuses on local artisan produce resulting in tasty and unique dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus.
Head chef and owner Aidan Noctor has worked everywhere from Dunbrody House and The Shelbourne to Odessa — so you know the food is gonna be legit.
Speaking of food...
Some of our fave brunch dishes:
- Chorizo scrambled eggs on sourdough
- The Hungry Duck bacon sarnie with Ballymaloe and a fried egg
- Avo, poached eggs, buffalo mozz, tomato and pesto on bruschetta (the winner)
- Eggs Benny/Florentine
- French toast with vanilla infused mascarpone, maple syrup 'n' berry compote
- Crepe with salted caramel ice cream
Perfect for all the Irish fit-fam-ers too...
And to drink?
You'll have plenty to choose from.
From teas and Bell Lane artisan coffee to mimosas and bellinis <3
Recently The Hungry Duck also introduced an 'a la carte' Friday evening dinner menu accompanied by live jazz music.
And they also do catering, if you've any special occasions in the works.
Great vibes only.
Check out the full brunch menu here.
You shan't be disappointed.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Independence Avenue, SW., at the northwestern rim of the Tidal Basin
United States
Dear Ms. O'Dell:
In its meeting of 17 September, the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed the final submission for perimeter security at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. The Commission approved the proposal as revised, which addressed their comments to modify the edges of the planter at the entry to the site and to specify a higher-canopy tree in the planter that would create less of a visual barrier into the memorial. The Commission members supported the selection of elm trees to match the adjacent street trees; they requested that the largest size of tree—with a minimum caliper of eight inches—be installed to create a mature landscape as quickly as possible.
The Commission members look forward to the review of the outstanding items associated with the design of the memorial, including the modeling of the surface of the statue of Dr. King and the selection and graphic layout of the quotations. As always, the staff is available to assist you.
/s/Thomas E. Luebke, AIA
Margaret O'Dell, Regional Director
National Park Service, National Capital Region
1100 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242
cc: Peter May, National Park Service
Dr. Ed Jackson, Jr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project Foundation


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Today, October 24, is our Mom's birthday! We thought it would be fun to decorate with a few balloons and streamers.
For dessert, we enjoyed
Mini Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecakes!
Happy birthday, Mommy & Aunt Louise!
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Investigating the Effects of Facilitating a Participatory Action Research Study at a High School with Small Learning Communities
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In this dissertation, I present three frameworks through which participatory action research (PAR) can be investigated. PAR is a cyclical process through which members of a community identify a problem, create a solution that is customized to their setting, implement their solution, and collect data to assess their improvement plan's effectiveness and to guide modifications for subsequent iterations. In each of three articles, I focus on one framework, its contributing theories, and present findings from my nine month study which took place at a high school on Chicago's northwest side. Each article and framework has its own guiding research questions, which allowed me to investigate the effects of facilitating a PAR group at Smith High School through three distinct lenses: northern hemispheric PAR, focused on organizational learning and the improvement of systems and procedures; southern hemispheric PAR, rooted in autonomy, empowerment, and giving voice to marginalized populations; and a reflective process that charges participants to look inward, at their immediate context, and at the larger landscape of public education. In separate yet corresponding articles, I hope to contribute to the literature on the potential of PAR as a vehicle for school improvement.
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Ferrell, Elizabeth Willingham, "Investigating the Effects of Facilitating a Participatory Action Research Study at a High School with Small Learning Communities" (2014). Dissertations. 1081.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
My Carob Experience
This giant 5 inch bean, is a bean that many chocolate fanatics despise. This is a carob bean, and carob is most often used as a chocolate substitute. I'm sure, if you're like me, you're wondering why in the world someone would want to substitute real cocoa for something fake. I'm guessing it has to do with either the high price of cocoa, or maybe some people are allergic to cocoa (although I've never met anybody in my life with this horrible affliction). On many occasions I've been lucky enough to sample cocoa, in many forms, including full toasted beans. But I can't say that I've ever even seen a carob pod before. So once I saw this glorious bean on a market shelf, I knew I couldn't pass it up.
Before I bought it, I asked the nice lady selling them exactly how one goes about eating a carob pod. She went on to tell me about a few cooking methods, but I'm sure the confused look in my face led her to tell me that you can just eat it as is as well. Frankly this giant bean didn't really look that appetizing at all, but it did have a nice smell, so I bought the bean, and took the nice lady's advice. After my first bite I wasn't really convinced that you can simply bite into a dried carob pod and enjoy. There was a certain chocolate like flavour, but the pod was really tough and woody.
Inside the pod I found several of these little hard beans. In most cases the bean is much tastier than the pod, and I figured that once I bit into one of these little beans, I would be in fake chocolate bliss. As it turns out these little beans are rock hard and impossible to bite through. It could be that they are the most flavorful part of this bean delight, but I wasn't going to know, because I couldn't crunch it without doing some serious damage to my teeth. I did try sucking on the little bean for a little while, but it was still as hard a marble.
Is a carob bean tasty? The flavour that I did manage to extract from this bean wasn't that bad at all. I can see why it could be used a chocolate substitute, and it might even have flavorful applications on its own. I am however convinced that the lady at the market really wanted to sell me this bean. I don't think people actually eat these beans as is, the texture is just too woody, and the beans are impossible to chew at all. Maybe if I soaked it, or maybe if I boiled it, I might have had more luck.
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We will be transitioning our Reunion/Homecoming event to a virtual event for 2020. Details will be provided in late summer.
Stanford Pride Reunion/Homecoming 2019
Join us for our annual event honoring LGBTQ+ alumni and helping our students, faculty and staff celebrate Reunion Weekend together. Meet this year's Pride Fellows and learn about the public service projects they worked on this summer. Plan to join us to celebrate with distinguished guests, short speeches, drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2019, 5-8 PM
WHERE: Oak Lounge, Tresidder Memorial Union, Stanford, California
COST: Free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to defray the costs either in advance (using form below) or at the event.
RSVP: Please help us plan by registering in advance. Please fill out the form below once for each person attending.


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CTH: BUSTED- Former Director Of National Intelligence, James Clapper, Caught Lying During CNN Broadcast.
It is easy to get lost in the weeds if you don't follow the details closely; however, last night James Clapper appeared on CNN to defend himself against mounting evidence he leaked, and falsified the content of a presidential briefing of an Intelligence Discussion -including the "Steele Dossier"- to CNN January 9th or 10th 2017. [Full Recent Backstory]
Before getting to the CNN/James Clapper video, it's important to revisit the specific sequence of events. It is difficult to spot lies if you don't have events to reference. MORE