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By Vânia Maciel, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The biggest party on Earth may have its roots in humble religious context, but it has developed into a fantastically elaborate competition of Samba schools. The Rio Carnival may also seem like second nature to Cariocas (people from Rio), but to help visitors and expats understand it, a small glossary of terms will help.
It is a competition, and the Grupo Especial (Special Group) consists of twelve of the top Samba schools in Rio. They compete at the Sambódromo over the last two days of Carnival, judged on ten criteria.
The criteria in alphabetical order is as follows:
Alegoria – props and floats.
Bateria – a percussion instrument ensemble in a bloco or samba school.
Comissão de frente – the front of a samba school. It is normally formed by fifteen to twenty people who introduce the plot and and salute the public.
Conjunto – (the whole) the criteria evaluating how the samba school is parading as a whole.
Enredo – the plot, where a story is told, or the theme of a samba school parade.
Evolução – (evolution) the fluency of a samba school while parading, its cohesion, speed, and also the spontaneity, creativity, excitement and vibrancy of paraders.
Fantasia – carnival costumes.
Harmonia – (harmony) the interplay between rhythm and singing while a samba school parades.
Mestre-sala – the master of ceremonies, he dances around the porta-bandeira drawing attention to her and the school's flag. His interaction with her is an evaluation criteria.
Porta-bandeira – the flag carrier, always female, dressed in a court attire.
Samba-enredo – theme song.
Outside of the above set of important terms, there are also an entire set of terms that might come up in conversation about Carnival. This is by no means a complete dictionary, just the short list.
Abre-alas – the section opener, first float of a samba school.
Ala – a samba school section, a defined group of samba school components usually wearing the same costumes and performing the same choreography.
Ala das Baianas – a traditional section, a tribute the older ladies of samba schools who had harbored samba school components when samba was marginalized. Traditional dress of women from the state of Bahia.
Avenida – (avenue) referring to Sapucaí Avenue, where Rio's sambodrome is located, also used to refer to the Sambadrome itself. Sapucaí is also used.
Barracão – samba school industrial workshop where all costumes, props and floats for the parade are made.
Batucada – a spontaneous drum playing gathering. Usually found on many corners around Rio during carnival or other festivities.
Bloco – organized carnival revellers troupe, very informal, can be followed.
Canarvalesco – carnival parade designer.
Cidade do Samba – a government-built industrial carnival complex, it contains all the barracões of the samba schools from the Grupo Especial (Special Group).
Concentração – where the samba school gathers and organizes itself prior to the parade.
Destaque – the VIPs with specially-designed costumes that ride on the floats.
Puxador – (puller) the lead-singer who will sing the theme song in the parade, leading all the other samba school components.
Quadra – samba court.
Rainha da bateria – the queen of the drum ensemble, a position normally taken by a famous actress.
Repique or repinique – a two headed high pitched Brazilian drum.
Sambódromo – Sambadrome, where the samba schools parade.
Surdo – Brazilian bass drum, the heart of a bateria.
Velha guarda – a samba school section formed by its elders, samba school founders, composers, former samba school directors, usually men dressed in suits and panama style hats.

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Why are overweight containers and mis-declared weights a problem in the US?
Overweight containers and mis-declared weights are becoming a very serious problem – it is estimated that as many as 20% of containers are overweight or mis-declared. As containers are stacked higher to keep up with the growth of world trade, overweight and mis-declared weights can:
- Lead to vessels being improperly stowed, which can adversely affect vessel stability and possible loss of containers overboard.
- Cause damage to chassis and terminal handling equipment
- Injuries to dock workers while containers are handled in container yards
- Contribute to citations or accidents on highways and railways.
Overweight and mis-declared containers are caused by poor loading controls by shippers who try to maximize the space in the container.
How much cargo weight can be safely and legally loaded in containers for highway transport in the US?
The maximum cargo weight that can be safely and legally loaded, when a triaxle chassis is used, for most US areas is:
- In a 20" container – 44,000 lbs (19,958kg)
- In a 40" container – 44,500 lbs (20,185kg).
Shippers must be aware that when factoring in the truck, chassis and container weight, the maximum gross vehicle weight cannot exceed 80,000 lbs (36,287kg), which is the basic legal limit for US highway transport. Even though some states allow higher weight limits, we recommend that the cargo weight is limited to the above stated maximums. Shippers must spread the weight evenly throughout the container or the container can be subject to an axle weight violation.
How much cargo weight can be safely and legally loaded in containers for rail transport in the US?
The maximum weight that US railroads will accept or deliver for rail car movement is (including container weight) 52,900 lbs (23,995kg) in the case of a 20" container, and 67,200 lbs. (30,481kg) in the case of a 40" container. Commodities placing concentrated weight onto small areas of the container floor (such as steel coils, marble slabs etc.) are of particular concern to North American railroads because cargo can fall through the container floor and cause a derailment. Please note that containers loaded up to the rail cargo weight limit cannot move over the road as the container will exceed the 80,000 lb. highway limit.
Where are containers currently being weighed in the US?
Most marine terminals in the US weigh export containers during the in-gate process. Containers are also weighed at highway weight scale stations and some rail facilities. Import containers are not weighed prior to out-gate from marine terminals, and shipping lines rely on the bill of lading weight supplied by the shipper overseas to determine what action needs to be taken to safely and legally move the container.
What action should the shipping line take when they become aware that the container is overweight?
Containers found to be overweight should not be loaded onto the ship, or trucked over the road, until the shipping line has notified the shipper or consignee and advised what action the shipping line will take.
For overweight inbound containers, shipping lines can switch the bill of lading to "port to port" and force the consignee or shipper to arrange for trucking at their expense, and transfer risk for any fines or penalties that may result.
Shipping lines can utilize special equipment such as a three-axle chassis which allows for an additional 4,500 lbs. of cargo weight in a 20" container. Since these three-axle chassis are not in great supply, there is usually an additional charge when the shipping line uses them.
Shipping lines can arrange to have the overweight cargo reloaded into a second container with all costs billed back to the customer.
At no time should the shipping line force their trucker to accept an overweight container or urge the trucker to move the container at night, when there are less highway patrol officers working and/or highway scales operating.
What are the fines or penalties for overweight containers in the US?
Effective July 1, 2008 the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will begin fining shippers (shipping lines are railway shippers) US$5,000 who tender overweight equipment. BNSF will be installing scales at ramps in Chicago, Memphis, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles, and will begin weighing containers. For shipment weights that are mis-declared, the BNSF will fine shippers US$100 for each 1,000 lbs. mis-declared.
Shipping lines must insert a clause in the service contract to enable the shipping line to bill railway overweight fines back to the shipper that made the booking.
Shipping lines can impose fines to the shippers for overweight or mis-declared weights that arrive at marine terminals. If shipping lines decide to fine shippers for overweight or mis-declared containers, a clause in the service contract would be required. These fines act as a deterrent to force shippers to load legal weights and send a message to the shippers that the shipping lines will no longer tolerate such overloading of cargo by shippers.
Truck transport overweight container and axle weight violations vary from State to State in the US, and range from US$1,000 to US$5,000 per incident.
Steps a shipping line should take to ensure accurate weights are recorded at interchange points
When a booking is accepted, the shipper advises the shipping line the estimated cargo weight.
Once the cargo is actually loaded in the container and the container is scaled at an off-dock weight station, or during the in-gate process at a marine terminal, the accurate weight should be passed to the shipping line so appropriate action can be taken to load or move the container.
Each shipping line should have a process in place to ensure that the actual weight of the container is communicated to the vessel planner in order to arrange proper stowage on the vessel.
The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) has published weight guidelines for cargo transport on their website at www.ocema.org/cwg.htm and www.ocema.org/members.html.
Equipment tare weight summary
Below are approximate weights of equipment before considering cargo weight
20′ dry = 4,800 lbs. (2,177kg)
20′ reefer = 6,600 lbs. (2,994kg)
20′ reefer w/clip-on genset and full fuel tank = 9,600 lbs. (4,355kg)
20′ dry = 4,800 lbs. (2,177kg)
40′ standard dry = 8,400 lbs. (3,810kg)
40′ hi-cube dry = 8,900 lbs. (4,037kg)
40′ hi-cube reefer = 9,700 lbs. (4,400kg)
40′ reefer w/clip-on genset and full fuel tank:
At rail ITM ramp origin: 12,700 lbs. (5,761kg)
At rail ITM ramp destination for on-street movement: 12,300 lbs. (5,579kg)
20′ 2-axle = 6,300 lbs. (2,858kg)
20′ 3-axle = 10,500 lbs. to 10,950 lbs. (4,763kg to 4,967kg)
40′ 2-axle = 6,800 lbs. (3,084kg)
40′ 2-axle chassis with underslung chassis-mount genset = 8,600 lbs. to 9,000 lbs. (3,901kg to 4,082kg)
40′ 3-axle = 10,800 lbs. (4,899kg)
45' 2-axle = 7,700 lbs. (3,493kg) "extendables" can be heavier
3-axle standard, no sleeper cab = 18,500 lbs. (8,392kg) average
3-axle road (sleeper cab) tractor = 19,000 lbs. to 21,000 lbs. (8,618k to 9,526kg) average
Clip-on genset and its fuel (full tank) = 3,000 lbs. (1,361kg)
Recommended Maximum Gross allowable Cargo Weights
20' Dry on slider chassis: 39,200 lbs. (17,780 kg)
20' Dry on Tri axle slider chassis: 44,000 lbs. (19,960 kg) maximum outside California designated Overweight Corridors, i.e., Alameda Corridor in S. Calif., and Harbor Blvd/Maritime St. in Oakland
20' RF on slider chassis: 34,900 lbs. (15,830 kg)
20' RF on Tri axle slider chassis 39,700 lbs. (18,010 kg) maximum outside California Overweight Corridors when moving with a clip-on genset
40' Dry on standard chassis 44,000 lbs. (19,960 kg)
40' Hi-cube on standard chassis 43,700 lbs. (19,820 kg)
40' RF on standard chassis 39,800 lbs. (18,050 kg) with a clip-on genset
40' RF Hi-cube on standard chassis 39,300 lbs. (17,830 kg) with a clip-on genset
Maximum axle weights allowed when gross weight allowed is limited to 80,000 lbs. per 5-axle rig are:
12,000 lbs. front axle (tractor steer axle)
34,000 lbs. middle tandems (tractor drive axles)
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The Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Research and Development (CFARRD) was formerly named as the Marine Resources and Research Institute which was created through BOR Resolution No. 28, S. 2012 and later was renamed to CFARRD through the BOR Resolution No. 15, series of 2016.
What are the vision and mission of the Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development?
CFARRD Vision
A leading center for fisheries and aquatic resources research and development in the Eastern Visayan Region
CFARRD Mission
The center shall provide excellent services and goods along fisheries and aquatic resources for the well-being of the people of Samar.
What is the importance of the SSU-Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development?
The province of Samar is in dire condition due to its poor environmental and socio-economic status, though there are available resources and technology that can be exploited to address such challenge. The institutionalization of the Samar State University Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development creates new opportunities for tomorrow's socio-economic and environmental growth and development of the province in particular, the region and the country in general.
What are the goals and objectives of the Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development?
CFARRD Goals
- To contribute science based knowledge and integrate local knowledge for an enhanced policy environment and good governance of fisheries and aquatic resources for conservation, sustainable management and development for food security, poverty reduction, increased income.
- To provide excellent technical assistance and innovation in improving the health status of the ecological well-being and human well-being;
- To develop cost- effective, socially-acceptable, environment- friendly and disaster-resilient fisheries technologies among stakeholders for sustainable livelihood;
Our Objectives
- To undertake research programs and projects in fisheries and aquatic resources that shall generate new scientific knowledge, better products, new processes and approaches, and for policy and decision making.
- To disseminate information based on challenges and opportunities along technology, environment and socio-economic resources in Samar Province;
- To develop technologies on aquaculture, fishing, fish processing technologies for sustainable livelihood of the stakeholders;
- To collaborate and synergize with international, national agencies and other research institutions in the region and local government units for biodiversity conservation, sustainable management and development of fisheries and aquatic resources.
- To forge partnership with the civil society, non-governmental organizations, peoples' organizations and other stakeholders on fisheries and aquatic resources conservation, sustainable management and development.
The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) shall serve as the strategic development framework for research programs and the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Development Framework for extension services.
Our Research and Development Programs
The SSU-CFARRD shall implement two interrelated and interdependent sub-programs composed of Research and Development/Extension. The programs shall develop its manpower (i. e. multidisciplinary in nature) facilities, program, and linkages.
Program Components
The SSU-Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development component shall focus on the following programs;
- Fisheries and Aquatic Resources System
- Fisheries System
- Appropriate Fishing Technology
- Sustainable Aquaculture Technology
- Fish Processing and Post-Harvest Technology
- Fisheries Resource Management
- Aquatic Resource System
- Marine Fishery Resources
- Pelagic Fishery Resources
- Demersal Fishery Resources
- Reef-Fish Fishery Resources
- Intertidal and Littoral Fishery Resources
- Oceanic Fishery Resources
- Marine Invertebrate Fishery Resources
- Prawn/Shrimp Fishery Resources
- Crab Fishery Resources
- Shellfish Fishery Resources
- Cephalopod Fishery Resources
- Sea Cucumber Fishery Resources
- Seaweeds Fishery Resources
- Inland Water Fishery Resources
- Environment Management System
- Communities and Coastal Habitats
- Plankton and Plankton Communities
- Sea Grass Communities
- Mangrove Forest
- Coral reef
Major Research & Development Programs
- Mussel "tahong" (Perna viridis)
- Oyster "talaba" (Crassostrea iredalei)
- Small rock oyster "sisi" (Saccostrea cucullata)
- Venus clam "mayahini" (Paphia undulate)
- Freshwater clam "bebe" (Batissa violacea)
- Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus)
- Prawns and Shrimps (Penaeidae)
- Samar Commercially Valuable Marine Fish Species:
- Common whiting "asu-os"
- Threadfin breams "sagisi-on"
- Groupers "tingag"
- Mackerels "hasahasa" "aguma-a" "buraw"
- Sardines "tamban" "hawol-hawol"
- Round Scad "galunggong"
What are the desired core values of the researchers and community extension service providers?
Core Values
In order for the Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Research and Development (SSU-CFARRD) to attain the desired goals and objectives, the involve parties should hold and manifest the following values:
- Customer Focus
- Self-awareness
- Ingenuity
- Love
- Heroism
- Discipline
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Continuous Learning and Innovation
- Resource Stewardship
- Commitment and Dedication
For more information, please contact:
Director, CFARRD
Samar State University
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
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- Research
- Open Access
- Open Peer Review
Mechanical characteristics of three staples commonly used in foot surgery
- Ulfin Rethnam1Email author,
- Jan Kuiper2 and
- Nilesh Makwana3
© Rethnam et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2009
- Received: 22 August 2008
- Accepted: 25 February 2009
- Published: 25 February 2009
Bone staples are an accepted method of fixation in foot surgery. They reduce operating time and trauma in surgical procedures. A variety of memory staples are available but their properties compared to standard staples are not known. We carried out a study comparing two popular types of memory staples and a standard stainless steel staple.
Standardized bone models of metatarsals made from Tufnol tubes were osteotomized and stabilised using one of three types of bone staples, two types of memory staple (Memory staple and heat-activated Memoclip) or a standard stainless steel staple (Richards). Constructs were loaded in bending and torsion on a material testing machine. The moment and torque to achieve 10 degree of bending or torsion and permanent angulation of the osteotomized bones were assessed.
The Richards staple was found to provide a four times larger resistance to bending and torsion than the two memory staples. However, it was permanently deformed after bending. The Memory and Memoclip staples were equal in their stiffness. In addition, angulation of bones fixed with the Memoclip was elastic, preventing any permanent deformation.
The Richards staple was stiffer, although the permanent deformation of this staple is a disadvantage. Memoclip staples exhibit lower but adequate stiffnesss when compared to the standard Richards staple and are not permanently deformed after bending. The Memoclip staples were easier to handle. The results will enable surgeons to determine the optimal staple for foot and ankle procedures.
- Permanent Deformation
- Torsional Stiffness
- Osteotomy Site
- Material Testing Machine
- Torsional Stress
Bone staples are widely used in foot and ankle surgery. They are considered to be an effective internal fixation method [1]. The cited advantages of bone staples include easier fixation onto bones, reduced surgical time and trauma. This in turn leads to improved healing and reduced post-operative pain [2].
Various types of bone staples are available, differing in their shape and physical properties. Recently, bone staples have been introduced based on shape-memory materials. For all staples, manufacturers cite advantages in terms of ease of use and provide compression strength based on physical properties of the metals used to produce the staples. However, little is known about the actual fixation capabilities of staples used in foot and ankle surgery and how these compare between staples. It is unknown how the fixation capabilities of staples based on memory material compare to those of conventional metals.
The aim of this study was to compare two types of staples based on memory metal and one conventional staple, all three commonly used in foot and ankle surgery. Specifically, we addressed the question regarding the bending stiffness, torsional stiffness, and permanent deformation of these staples. The null hypothesis was that there was no difference in stiffness between the staples.
This study was conducted in the Laboratory for Biomechanics at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry after approval from the review board.
Specimen preparation
The Tufnol tubes were 15 cm in length and they were osteotomised in the centre with a saw. The osteotomised tubes were stabilised using a single staple applied perpendicular to the osteotomy. Fixation of the near and far cortices (bicortical) was done for each specimen. 5 specimens were constructed for each staple type (n = 5 for each staple type).
Mechanical testing
Outcome measures and statistical analysis
One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analysis of the results and the Tukey test was used for pairwise comparison between the staples. p < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
Bending stress
Torsional stress
In torsion, there was a linear relation between the torsion angle and applied torque. The average moment to achieve 10 degree torsion of the construct was as follows: Richards staple: 0.12 ± 0.03 Nm/degree, Memoclip staple: 0.04 ± 0.01 Nm/degree and Memory staple: 0.03 ± 0.01 Nm/degree.
Bone staples are used commonly in foot and ankle surgery. No data exists in the literature on the comparative analysis of biomechanical properties of bone staples. The fixation stiffness in bone staples is one of the most important factors determining the success of osteosynthesis along with compression achieved at the osteotomy site. There are studies evaluating the mechanical properties using different staple configuration and leg lengths of staples [5]. There are no studies that compare mechanical properties of staples with different physical properties.
The staples selected for the study were made of different materials and had different physical properties. Two staples (Memoclip and Depuy Memory staple) achieved compression following deformation of the limbs when exposed to a particular temperature. The other staple (Richards) achieved compression by mechanically holding the bone ends across the osteotomy site. With bicortical fixation, the constructs fixed with the Richards staple was the stiffest in both bending and torsion stress. There was a permanent deformation of the Richard staple on bending and this may be a disadvantage of this staple as deformation of this manner in a clinical scenario would cause distraction at the osteotomy site.
Both temperature activated memory staples (Memoclip and Memory staple) had similar fixation stiffness in bending & torsion. The Memoclip staple resisted permanent deformation while the Memory staple revealed some permanent deformation on bending. The advantages of these staples are that they cause compression at the osteotomy site after insertion. The mechanically activated Richards staple will also apply compression after insertion; it will not however have a propensity to deform further as will the shape-memory staples. Comparing the two memory staples, the Memoclip staples were easy to use as deformation of the limbs occurred only when exposed to temperatures >50 degree Centigrade. The Memory staple showed deformation of the limbs when exposed to body temperature therefore making insertion more difficult.
The strength of our study was that it was conducted in a uniform environment maintaining constant temperature and a substitute (Tufnol tubes) similar to bone was used.
The results of our study show that permanent deformation of the Richards staple occurs with increasing bending and torsional stress. However the Richards staple was on an average four fold stiffer than the temperature dependent staples. There was no significant difference between the Memoclip and Memory staples with regards to stiffness although the Memory staple did undergo permanent deformation in bending. This study will allow surgeons to make a more informed choice when using staples in foot and ankle surgery. Further clinical trials would be needed to compare these staples with regards to bone healing and fatigue failure.
Biomechanical testing of three different staples used in foot and ankle surgery revealed the Richards staple to have the highest fixation stiffness in both bending and torsion, although there was permanent deformation. The Memoclip staples provided adequate stiffness, resisted permanent deformation and were easier to handle which could be its advantages when compared to the Richards and Memory staple.
About the Authors
UR - Orthopaedic registrar. JK - Research scientist. NM - Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics
Authors' Affiliations
- Mow EM, Darby HD: Powered metaphyseal stapler: an effective and simplified internal fixation system used in multiple types of podiatric surgery. J Foot Surg. 1991, 30 (6): 558-63.PubMedGoogle Scholar
- Weltmer JB, Cracchiolo A: The use of the powered metaphyseal stapler for reconstructive procedures in the adult foot. Foot Ankle. 1990, 11 (1): 12-5.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Humphreys PK, Orr JF, Bahrani AS: An investigation into the effect of cyclic loading and frequency on the temperature of PMMA bone cement in hip prostheses. Proc Inst Mech Eng [H]. 1989, 203 (3): 167-70.View ArticleGoogle Scholar
- Moorcroft CI, Thomas PB, Verborg S, Ogrodnik PJ: Cortex distraction forces caused by the insertion of external fixator pins. J Orthop Trauma. 2001, 15 (7): 507-12. 10.1097/00005131-200109000-00008.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Freeland AE, Zardiackas LD, Terral GT, Blickentaff KR: Mechanical properties of 3 M staples in bone block models. Orthopedics. 1992, 15 (6): 727-31.PubMedGoogle Scholar
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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The Montessori Nido environment is a community of infants ranging from 8 weeks old to 18 months. The adult to child ratio is 1:4 with a maximum of 8 children. This program is developed to support children who need full time care while their parents are working and is set up to emulate a home environment. The area for movement starts with activities for visual, tactile and auditory experiences while giving the space and motivation for freedom of movement through different types of mobiles, grasping materials, and rattles. As the child develops there are activities added to stimulate eye-hand coordination such as rings on a peg and containers that they can put things in and out of. Dr. Montessori often referred to the hand as "the instrument of the intelligence". Therefore, abundant materials are offered for the experience of developing their fine motor skills. Just as at home there is an area for physical care, feeding and sleeping. The children each have their own floor bed and are supported in their individual sleep/wake cycles. We support the transition from a liquid diet (breast milk/formula) to solids by means of a child-led, scientific process. This environment prepares the children for their work in the YCC environment once their individual sense of independence suits the transition.
8:00am drop off
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30 minute morning outside time in a group of 4
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Logistic Project Manager at Solidarites International (SI)
Solidarites International (SI) - For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization Solidarites International has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter.
Job Title: Logistic Project Manager
We Offer
A Salaried Post:
Social and Medical Cover:
Location: Monguno, Borno
Closing Date
30th March, 2017.
Job Title: Logistic Project Manager
- Manage timely implementation of the project in collaboration with the partners;
- Guarantee that the overall project cycle management complies with SI and donors standards;
- Oversee monitoring of these activities;
- Ensure smooth coordination with I/NGOs and other stakeholders;
- Ensure a correct follow-up of the administrative and logistic aspects of the project;
- Support the professional development of project staff;
- Regularly report on activities (statistic, review monthly objectives, etc.);
- More specifically: the Logistic project manager is responsible of the storage of the goods. He/she organizes, coordinate, supervise and manage reception, storage and handling of the goods.
- An adapted and weatherproofed (concrete floor) storage capacity for different types of products
- An ability to launch humanitarian intervention in emergency within Monguno city, including:
- Agencies joint contingency plan and capacity
- Swift and coordinated availability of items on Monguno
- The triggering of alerts, and a multi-sectoral assessment capacity.
- The safely transportation of goods on site.
- Project Management and/or Log Coordinator
- Work in Emergency Context and Remote set up, Developing country strategy and programing & mission opening
- Technical skills and knowledge: Experience in Project Cycle / Logistic and Storage
- Training and Team Management
- Languages: English mandatory, Hausa is a plus
- Unstable security conditions in Maiduguri, ability to adapt and work under pressure
We Offer
A Salaried Post:
- According to experience from 1600 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem.
- As a special benefit for the Nigeria mission from the 1st of January until the 30th of June 2017, each expatriate will receive 500 euros on his monthly gross salary.
- Accompanied with 600 usd monthly per diem.
Social and Medical Cover:
- Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
- During the assignment, the expatriate is entitled to R&R every three months: two weeks at three months with a 500 euro allowance and two weeks at six months with a plane ticket back home covered by Solidarités.
- After 6 weeks one the field, expatriate will be encouraged to take 1 week in Abuja (3 days off and 2 days in office)
Location: Monguno, Borno
Closing Date
30th March, 2017.
Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension.


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Dish TV India Ltd fell for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at 34.25, down 2.84% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.81% on the day, quoting at 10695.05. The Sensex is at 35632.6, down 0.7%.Dish TV India Ltd has eased around 19.88% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty Media index of which Dish TV India Ltd is a constituent, has increased around 1.01% in last one month and is currently quoting at 2499.55, down 0.13% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 87 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 79.22 lakh shares in last one month.
The benchmark December futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 33.95, down 3.41% on the day. Dish TV India Ltd tumbled 58.73% in last one year as compared to a 5.2% rally in NIFTY and a 24.9% fall in the Nifty Media index.
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this is not what to be
one night only
what was frost, now is ground
just one-way down
how to give, when to try
astral drive-by
heart-in-transit, waiting
quill of lading
Creative Projects, Poetry and Provocations: Blog v. 3.5
this is not what to be
one night only
what was frost, now is ground
just one-way down
how to give, when to try
astral drive-by
heart-in-transit, waiting
quill of lading
Evoked, the wood beneath
my fingertips trembles at
the trace of my touch,
the carpenters curves
breath into my grasp,
the heated rush of blood
that echoes back
a phantom pulse.
What conceit is this
that dares to miss
that which I instinctively
keep at bay
to imagine your smile,
see your joy,
and regret their loss
complicit as I am
in their absence.
To salute you in ode
and traffic in the angst
your absence engenders
all the while
holding back,
safely in the shadows,
from behind the door
as you enter the room.
A word would end it,
this separation of fates,
this darkness
that veils my presence
and keeps us apart
yet silent I remain,
lost to you,
a rumour of existence
and no more.
I miss the towers and the temples;
their glories and their aspirations,
the rain that falls with grace,
tin blessing upon silver sorrow.
Your brave face and proud streets
of tiny champions keeping pace,
along the Boulevard uncommon hopes,
chastised follies and wispy fears.
Within you the songs of forests,
rivers as soft and long as dreams;
and longer still the path I wander
returns once parted, now loved anew.
To long for home, my boughs and wonder,
reciting names of those surrendered.
How can the homesick hope to recover
their sense of steeple, croft and thunder?
To the soul now lost which held benighted,
the keys to home and all else inside it.
From one who raged, my worth derided;
I remained when you departed.
You were with me before
I was I
My first breath of life
your last
Defiant from the start
strong, alone
Proud of my lone way
one within one
If ever there were two;
one of me, and one of you…
My sister once my sister,
brother, oh my brother
Though I silence the wounds
echoes follow echoes
we're always searching
in the dark,
for a space
just large enough
for the two of us,
safe and uninvadable,
cocooned together
we live one life
together separated
only by mere
time and distance
we believe that
experience is shared,
that we are
the same person
living two lives
each deserving
in the other's stead
born under
the same moon
we struggle
to make sense of our suns,
our difference
trading stories,
updating our experience
we fail to see the cracks
time conspires,
and years later
I will catch a glimpse
of my life
as led by you,
half certain
I would have chosen
my coat, your life
our experience
once twined
now stranded,
our threads
stretch out
along parallel lives
once known
may function
Who sends the mountain stream
careening down the rocky face?
Who answers the loathing iron's appeal
to staunch its bleeding veins?
Whose control does the bonfire
spit and curse to escape?
Who cries as infinity fucks the sky,
clinging vainly with its orbit?
hesitant fields emerge, the sun's rays
a thousand hungry moths
miniature elms stretch and pop, tiny
runners before the race
each floating alone, buoyant stones intone
the song of the Volga boatmen
exploding greens celebrate, mistaking fate
for a victory won by force
each salient grey sloshes, soaking galoshes
drenched in precipitous spring
winter's close lingered to include one
final death
and sighing shovelled graveyard dirt
into the hollow tower
itchy hearts worried prayer beads
clacking silver sins
while muggy tiles pushed all thoughts of
cleanliness aside
the blistered darkness echoed with soft
bruised consolations
grizzled celery scooched unceremoniously
next to pale tomatoes
my brash knife organizing perfect
polite piles of grief
this ticklish love an illusion, levitating
a prone sleeping form
held up by the tinny brace, celebrating
this prone sleeping woman
frozen desire weeps into the foundation
cracks, caves, collapsed
They harvested hope, plucked stars
from an unsuspecting sky.
A sickly harvest, diseased lovers
drowning in a sea of care.
Love broke inside them, crescent cutting
through their bespoke locks.
The crescent of madness crept across
the astronaut's thoughts.
The astronaut's wife, despair's calendar,
pages filled with fraught and fear,
The tide marked its calendar on the beach
in rings of rotting weeds.


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Porcelain Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that Dr. Steedman will place over a tooth. The crown covers the tooth, and restoring its shape and size, which improves its appearance while strengthening the tooth. Crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
Why Is a Porcelain Crown Needed?
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth from breaking (for instance, from decay), or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- To cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth
- To complete a dental implant
What Types of Crowns Are Available?
Permanent crowns can be made from all metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all resin, or all ceramic.
- Metals used in crowns include gold alloy, other alloys (for example, palladium) or a base-metal alloy (for example, nickel or chromium). Compared with other crown types, less tooth structure needs to be removed with metal crowns, and tooth wear to opposing teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear down. Also, metal crowns rarely chip or break. The metallic color is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth (unlike the metallic crowns). However, more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared with metal or resin crowns. The crown's porcelain portion can also chip or break off. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth. However, sometimes the metal underlying the crown's porcelain can show through as a dark line, especially at the gum line and even more so if your gums recede. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.
- All-resin dental crowns are less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more prone to fractures than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
- All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide the best natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies. However, they are not as strong as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and they wear down opposing teeth a little more than metal or resin crowns. All-ceramic crowns are a good choice for front teeth.
- Temporary versus permanent. Temporary crowns can be made in the dentist's office whereas permanent crowns are made in a dental laboratory. Temporary crowns are made of acrylic or stainless steel and can be used as a temporary restoration until a permanent crown is constructed by the dental laboratory.
What Steps Are Involved in Preparing a Tooth for a Porcelain Crown?
Preparing a tooth for a crown usually requires two visits to the dentist — the first step involves examining and preparing the tooth, the second visit involves placement of the permanent crown.
First Visit: Examining and preparing the tooth.
At the first visit in preparation for a crown, your dentist may take a few X-rays to check the roots of the tooth receiving the crown and surrounding bone. If the tooth has extensive decay or if there is a risk of infection or injury to the tooth's pulp, a root canal treatment may first be performed.
Before the process of making your crown is begun, your dentist will anesthetize (numb) your tooth and the gum tissue around the tooth. Next, the tooth receiving the crown is filed down along the chewing surface and sides to make room for the crown. The amount removed depends on the type of crown used (for instance, all-metal crowns are thinner, requiring less tooth structure removal than all-porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal ones). On the other hand, if a large area of the tooth is missing (due to decay or damage), your dentist will use filling material to "build up" the tooth to support the crown.
After reshaping the tooth, your dentist will use impression paste or putty to make an impression of the tooth to receive the crown. Impressions of the teeth above and below the tooth which is receiving the dental crown will also be made to make sure that the crown will not affect your bite.
The impressions are sent to a dental laboratory, where the crown will be manufactured. The crown is usually returned to your dentist's office in 2 to 3 weeks. If your crown is made of porcelain, your dentist will also select the shade that most closely matches the color of the neighboring teeth. During this first office visit your dentist will make a temporary crown to cover and protect the prepared tooth while the crown is being made. Temporary crowns are usually made of acrylic and are held in place using a temporary cement.
Second Visit: Receiving the permanent dental crown.
At your second visit, your dentist will remove your temporary crown and check the fit and color of the permanent crown. If everything is acceptable, a local anesthetic will be used to numb the tooth and the new crown is permanently cemented in place.
How Should I Care for My Temporary Dental Crown?
Because temporary dental crowns are just that – a temporary fix until a permanent crown is ready. Most dentists suggest that a few precautions be taken with your temporary crown. These include:
- Avoid sticky, chewy foods (for example, chewing gum, caramel), which have the potential of grabbing and pulling off the crown.
- Minimize use of the side of your mouth with the temporary crown by shifting the bulk of your chewing to the other side of your mouth.
- Avoid chewing hard foods (such as raw vegetables), which could dislodge or break the crown.
- Slide flossing material into and out of your mouth – rather than lifting up and out when cleaning your teeth. Pulling the floss up between your teeth, as you normally might, could pull off the temporary crown.
Does a Crowned Tooth Require Special Care?
While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned does not mean the underlying tooth is any more protected from decay or gum disease than a normal tooth. Therefore, continue to follow good oral hygiene practices, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day-especially around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth.
For more information on dental crowns or your restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatment options, please visit Smiles by Steedman in Lake Stevens soon.


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Because you're all sexier than Farrah Fawcett in 1978, (the opposite of topical!) you're all doing the things you're supposed to. You're putting aside a certain percentage of your income towards retirement, you're not sticking ten large in some useless emergency fund, and you're even hustling on the side to make a little extra cash to further stuff into your investment accounts. Go ahead and get yourself a blow job slugger, you deserve it.
This is all fine and good, but you're gonna need to step things up to the next level, and that's not just a euphemism for finally sexing up your lady after she won't let you touch her for 4 months even though you bought her dinner every damn night but secretly she's repulsed by you and she just wants free dinner. If you want to get yourself a serious nest egg then you're going to have to outperform the market.
My portfolio has outperformed the market for years, thanks to appreciation from my rental properties and cash flow that would make today's real estate investors a little hard in the pants. Index investors forget that there's more than one way to skin the proverbial cat and outperform the market. I wouldn't want you to skin a real cat. They're cute and that's gross. What are you gonna do with cat skin? Weirdo.
As we've discussed somewhat ad nauseam, there's a fairly simple way to outperform the market. You buy small cap stocks that are trading at low price to book and price to earnings ratios. If you look hard enough, you'll find companies that exhibit both qualities, which is the investing equivalent of finding a girl with a great rack, a terrific ass, and who will cook you dinner. You should latch onto that as fast as you can.
Take Emerson Radio as an example. I first wrote about the stock when it was trading in the $1.55 to $1.60 range. Sure, it's an illiquid small cap, but you could have easily picked up a few thousand shares during one of the more liquid days. Today the company trades at $1.96, representing a solid 20% return over the last 9 months. It continues to sit on a mountain of cash and still trades under book value. A portfolio full of Emerson Radios has a better chance of beating the market than a portfolio full of Proctor and Gambles, due to the difficulty of growing such massive enterprises and because I'm right and NO, you're a big stupid head.
I'm here trying to come up with ideas on how to grow your money. And penis jokes. We can't forget about the penis jokes. Other people have the attitude that you should just stick your money in a few ETFs that track the overall market and leave it at that. And hey, that's cool. You'll do alright if you take that route. We're going to challenge that and see if we can beat those returns, but I can certainly see the appeal, especially for those who don't want to do any research.
There's one piece of advice that rubs me the wrong way though, and that's when people talk about how investing more will enhance your returns. Stop me if you've heard something like this from another blog.
"Want an easy way to enhance your returns? Just invest more. Putting away '$x' more per month will give you 'y' more in retirement."
No, person giving that advice, I will not listen. YOU GO DIE IN A FIRE NOW.
Like most personal finance advice, there's nothing wrong with the above statement. You will end up with more at retirement if you invest more. That one is obvious, even to the ladies reading this blog (Get it? Because ladies are bad at math? I'll show myself out).
But while there is nothing factually incorrect with it, there are all sorts of implications that could lead you down a dangerous path, probably filled with used heroin needles and mustard filled hard-boiled eggs, a food that would be classified as a chemical weapon assuming it existed.
What implications? There's two mostly, and they are.
A) A high savings rate atones all sins.
B) Beating the market isn't as important than having a high savings rate.
Most of you wouldn't save 30% of your income if you could comfortably retire saving 15% of your income. You wouldn't give away all of your potato chips (finally, a potato chip reference on Financial Uproar) if your friend wanted a couple. So why would you save more if you don't have to?
Yes, having a cushion is always nice, and yes, I understand you want to leave an inheritance to leave to whatever screwy animal you decide to get. But beating the market makes it possible to achieve your goals while saving just a little less than your friend who has to put up with a average or even below average return.
I've touched on this before, when I ran the numbers on retiring early. In case your fingers are too fat to click back, the math indicated that you need both outsized returns and a ridiculously high savings rate to be able to make that a reality. (Or a spouse to work and pick up the slack while you stay at home. Either or. And yes, that was a shot.)
The bottom line? You should always focus on getting outsized returns. They can come from hand picking individual stocks, buying real estate, or even getting in on the bread business. Saving is the easy part of the battle. Getting returns that beat the market is the hard part. But once you do, financial freedom gets a whole lot closer.


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It Begins…
It is 3:30 am here in Tokyo, Japan, and I absolutely can not sleep. But, how about I start from the beginning and fill you in on my travels to get here, first?
The plane ride was about 11 to 12 hours, and it was a roller coaster for me. I spent the entire flight switching between absolute regret and slight excitement. It wasn't until I landed that I remembered why I had put myself through this and became happy and thrilled about it all again. Luckily, on the plane, I had Clownie (a stuffed animal from childhood) to keep me company (a girl my age cuddling with a stuffed clown in public must have been incredibly strange, but oh well). I watched three movies: "Just Go With It," "Valentine's Day," and "Limitless." That's pretty much all I did, though. I tried to copy my notes, but I was really sleepy and they were coming out messy, anyway. I also tried to sleep, but that didn't work well, either. I talked a little bit with the passenger next to me, who was an Indian man traveling to study agriculture. He had gone through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Miami, Los Angeles, and now Japan. Our only common language was English, which he knew only the basics of, but it was interesting to practice explaining things in different ways when the other didn't understand; what I see as a useful tool when learning another language. Other than that, I didn't do too much on the ride there.
But I HAVE to mention the service. I was in economy class, but I still felt like I was just in a really really small and crowded first class. They handed out damp rags (using tongs, so as to keep from contaminating them) to everyone at the beginning and the end of the flight, to clean off. The bathrooms were also unbelievably clean!! We also got constant drinks, and I mean constant. After giving us our original complimentary drink choice, they would come around with just one choice and offer it to everyone. First it was a water bottle, then apple juice, then orange juice, then green tea, then coffee. They came around with green tea many times, actually, and because I know it's good for me, especially being tired and in an enclosed area with many people, I took some every time they brought it, and it grew on me very quickly. We received two meals. The first one we had a choice between something with beef and this eel one. Eel is my absolute favorite meat, so I was beyond thrilled.
Later, we got a second meal. No choice, but it was still awesome.
|From top left to bottom right: noodles with vegetables
and ham?, salad, asparagus and salmon?,orange juice,
noodle sauce, caesar dressing, miso soup,
eel with peas and rice, assorted rice crackers.
|Top left to bottom right: salad dressing, salad,
fruit (cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapefruit),
a cup that had green tea, average pasta.
That's Clownie's hair at the bottom.
Then they came around and gave us Japanese candies. One thing I got was like sweet tarts, but a thousand times better, and the other was like a chocolate wafer cookie. Both amazing, obviously.
After we got off the plane, we went through customs, baggage claim, etc., and then paid to have our suitcases shipped to the dorms. Then we got a cab ride to our hotel. The ride was absolutely beautiful. The first half all you could see other than the roads were fields and trees, trees, trees. There were pretty much miniature forests lining all the roads, full of so many types of trees, all lush and wild, but still well kept. When we got into the city, it was just building after building next to buildings with more buildings, but unlike back home, it was still clean and organized, and they still managed to put foliage in everywhere they could manage. I even saw grass or something along the entire roof of one building. I wish I would have taken photos or video, but my cameras were in the back.
The streets were also really fascinating to me. They drive on the other side of the road, so that was strange. Also, the street signs are sometimes full maps, with exits and arrows and digitalized traffic readings and other numbers. They also have a lot of these things that look like toll booths or check points, but nobody was attending them. Instead, there was a bar that went down after every car, like in parking garages, but it automatically flipped up to let you through without you doing anything. I kept thinking the driver was going to slam straight into one because it would just barely flip up in time to let us through. Another thing that tripped me out was when I noticed the speedometer. Since everything there is metric, he was going over 100, and it took me a second to realize we weren't speeding. Everything here just seems so efficient. I'm sure I'm glorifying it, being a tourist and all, but it made me smile the whole ride to the hotel.
The hotel is very nice, and very, very small. But, it has air conditioning, and that's all I needed when we got back at around 7:30 pm. We got settled in, I took a shower, and went to bed at about 8:00 or 8:30 (4:00 or 4:30 according to my body). After having been awake for 21 or 22 hours straight, I knocked out. But jet lag is still messing up my body clock, and that's why I'm sitting here at 4:30 am writing this.
Though I was feeling a lot of remorse on the way there, as soon as I started experiencing my new life, I snapped out of it, and even though at 4:30 am it's 76 degrees F with 87% humidity, I can't wait to get back outside my hotel room and explore this beautiful place.
I also promise to take more pictures from now on.


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Here is another way to support us, and have a blast while doing it!
You can shop at our thrift store,
Clark & Atherton Mercantile
1772 Clark Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815 • (562) 342-6487
Open daily 11 am – 5 pm
Discover gently owned treasures and shop for a cause.
Clark & Atherton Mercantile is operated by COA (Christian Outreach in Action), the largest outreach program supporting homeless people and low-income communities in Long Beach.
Your donation helps us continue serving meals and other numerous programs for those in need. We are all volunteers, and everything we do goes back into helping those less fortunate than us.
At Clark & Atherton Mercantile, we depend on volunteers to help run the store. Our shifts are flexible and we can sometimes accommodate small groups. Please fill out our volunteer form here.
We're also on the lookout for great donations:
gently used clothing • interesting home goods • vintage items • collectibles • jewelry • art
small vintage furniture (dressers, accent tables, accent chairs)
What we can't use gets distributed weekly to homeless people, low-income families, and seniors.
What we can't accept:
electronics • appliances • mattresses and bedding • pillows • children's toys • games • large furniture
car seats & cribs • sports or safety equipment (helmets, etc.) • lawn mowers and tools
If you have something you think we can use, call us at (562) 342-6487.


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Apple has released their third and fourth celebrity iPhone 4S ads, both starring John Malkovich and Siri. The first is called Joke and the second, Life.
While helping John Malkovich plan a night out, Siri shows him her funny side.
After John Malkovich gets philosophical, Siri is ready with an answer.
With classical music playing in the background, Joke sees Malkovich ask Siri for the weather, for his evening calendar, restaurants featuring linguica, and then for a joke.
Life sees John Malkovich ask Siri that very word. Siri responds with a list of idealistic, philosophical suggestions for how to better exist in the world.
Previous iPhone 4S commercials with Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel featured Siri as well, as have commercials with santa, and with actors portraying regular people.
Highlighting Siri in commercials remains somewhat controversial, given Siri's beta status and user complaints that, in real life, results are never as fast or as problem free as they're portrayed in the videos. Polls, including an informal one run by iMore reveal Siri usage remains low among iPhone 4S owners.
Due to the relative newness and novelty of natural language interfaces in mainstream products, however, Siri remains one of the most demonstrable features of the iPhone 4S, which is no doubt why it gets so much of the marketing attention.
John John Malkovich


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BOSTON—The Bruins know the possible danger that's looming.
They know they're coming off an exhilarating overtime win. They know they're up 3-1 in their best-of-seven series with the Maple Leafs, and that another victory will put them into the Eastern Conference semifinals for the fourth time in five seasons. So there's a temptation to look beyond Friday night's Game 5, to contemplate the theoretical opponents to come instead of continuing to respect the current one.
"I guess you see yourself already in the second round," Boston centreman David Krejci was saying Thursday, speaking about human nature as it applies to being a victory away from advancing in a postseason series.
"Sometimes you forget what you have to do. It's really hard. It's really tough to get the last win," said Krejci, Wednesday's overtime hero, who has five goals and five assists in four games against the Leafs.
"We know they've got nothing to lose. They're just going to come out here (on Friday) and play like there is no tomorrow. We have to play the same way, like we're the desperate team, the same way as they are."
The Bruins have seen their share of disappointment when they're one win away from closing out a playoff series. Since Claude Julien took over in 2007-08, the Bruins own a 6-10 win-loss record in games in which a Boston win would seal a best-of-seven set. Twice over that span the Bruins have held a 3-1 lead going into Game 5 of a series, and both times they've lost. In one of those series, a 2010 first-round matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, the Bruins won Game 6 and advanced. In the other, a 2010 second-rounder agains the Flyers, the Bruins went on to become just the third team in NHL history to lose a best-of-seven series after holding a three-game lead.
So on Thursday, after most of the Bruins passed on an optional skate at TD Garden, a recurring theme in the media chatter was the need to be relentless against the surging Leafs.
"We know the job's not done," Krejci's linemate Nathan Horton said. "The last one's always the hardest."
As Boston forward Milan Lucic said after Wednesday's 4-3 Boston win at the Air Canada Centre: "We expect the best from them. They've brought it hard the last three games and we expect them to bring it again on Friday night."
DIMANNO: Phaneuf takes blame for loss in OT
FESCHUK: Bruins' one glaring flaw gives Leafs hope
All signs point to civility at fan party
Leafs optimistic despite loss; Fraser undergoes surgery
Boston-Toronto series schedule
Why the Reimer-Cuthbert death stare may not be what it seems
Live with the Leafs: Recap of Kevin McGran's updates from practice
From Star Dispatches: Reporters Joseph Hall and Paul Hunter check in with the winning 1967 Leafs to listen to the advice they have for this year's team. Maple Leafs: Catching Up with the Past is available at Stardispatches.com. To get your copy, subscribe for only $1/week at Stardispatches.com or purchase for $2.99 at starstore.ca and iTunes.com/stardispatches


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Verdana Pro W01 Bold Italic
Monotype Imaging Inc.Author
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The Verdana typeface family was created specifically to address the challenges of on-screen display. Designed by world renowned type designer Matthew Carter, and hand-tuned by leading hinting expert, Tom Rickner, these sans serif fonts are unique examples of type designed for reading on a computer screen.Verdana Pro is a major update to the Verdana family. Developed by The Font Bureau, Monotype Imaging and Matthew Carter, Verdana Pro extends the original family of four fonts to 20 fonts in total. The Verdana Pro and Verdana Pro Condensed families each contain 10 fonts: Light, Regular, Semibold, Bold and Black (each with matching italic styles). These enhanced fonts provide typographic flexibility for use in both on screen and in print.Verdana Pro includes a variety of advanced typographic features including true small capitals, ligatures, fractions, old style figures, lining tabular figures and lining proportional figures. An OpenType-savvy application is required to access these typographic features. Verdana Pro contains over 800 glyphs with extensive language support including Codepage 1252 Latin 1, Codepage 1250 Latin 2 Eastern Europe, Codepage 1253 Greek, Codepage 1251 Cyrillic, Codepage 1254 Turkish, Codepage 1257 Baltic.License
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Mensura Slab Light Italic W01
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Azbuka W01 Italic
Richard Dawson and Dave FareyTrademark
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Borges W01 Negra
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Dendritic Voltage V2
Dendritic VoltageStyle
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Ray LarabieAuthor
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Nick CurtisCopyright
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1.00 January 27, 2009, initial releaseAuthor
Tina Raparanta a.k.a. MissTiinaTrademark
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Today I have the great pleasure of having Stephanie Julian stop by and let me take a peak inside her world.
Crystal - Hi Stephanie! I absolutely loved your previous book, How to Worship a Goddess. I zipped through that book and Goddess in the Middle. I was curious how you came about creating this world of goddesses and their mates?
Stephanie Julian - Thank you so much! Words every writer loves to hear.
I'd already written several stories in my Etruscan Magic series when I came up with the idea of the Forgotten Goddesses. I had created this whole mythology with witches, werewolves, fairies and elves who worship an ancient pantheon…who happen to live among their worshippers. But since the Etruscan race became mostly extinct when the Romans assimilated them, I wondered what happened to those gods and goddesses when most of their worshippers are gone. What do they do to fill the endless years? And what happens when they finally find the men they're meant to spend the rest of their lives with?
C - Your brain sounds busy. Lol. Was there a lot of time that went into researching this series?
SJ - Yes. Lots and lots and I loved every second of it. Give me a 1,000 page book about Etruscan death rituals and tombs and I'm a happy camper. Research is part of the fun for me, finding interesting tidbits of information to use in my stories.
C - A woman after my own heart! I am such a nerd. History channel is my addiction. Drives the hubby insane. Is there sort of a ritual you go through in your writing process? Like do you paint your nails certain colors to go with your heroines or do you listen to certain music that goes along with the feel of the book or have to have some chocolate to nibble on?
SJ - I think someone knows about my Junior Mints addiction. After lunch, I have to have my Junior Mints or I can't write. And I do listen to music to get me in the mood for scenes but not while I'm writing. I love to listen to music on a long drive or run and see my story unfold through the music.
Now it's time for the fun questions :)
C - What is your idea of the ideal guy, whether it be a supernatural alpha male or a normal everyday hottie?
SJ - A guy with a sarcastic sense of humor who has a brilliant mind and a giving heart and is kind to mean old ladies and homeless puppy dogs. He can cook and do laundry without making the whites pink and he looks good in bike shorts and leather chaps. Trust me, that's damn hard to do.
C - Yeah...Can't say that I have seen an attractive biker in leather chaps. o_O When you were growing up, what did you say you were going to grow up to be?
SJ - A writer. I've wanted to be a writer since I read Little House on the Prairie when I was in second grade. There was a brief period when I wanted to be an archeologist and go to Italy and uncover ruins but then I discovered romance and never looked back. Come to think of it, that archaeology interest is probably why I love research so much.
C - That's really cool that you knew what you wanted to be. Of course, archaeology would be an awesome job to have. I myself also toyed with the idea of getting a degree in that field. Anyway, do you have any hidden talents or something about you that most people don't know?
SJ - I like to drive really fast, which isn't a surprise to those who know me. If I had the time and money to race, I would. One of my dreams is to race at the Midnight Doubles in Tara Janzen's Crazy series in a 69 Dodge Charger.
C - Have to say that I am a 1967 GT 500 Shelby Mustang girl myself. Lol. At least you a nice looking car though. ;) Have any embarrassing habits you would love to change/stop but can't?
SJ - My inability to speak coherently when I talk to my favorite authors. I can be a real fan girl so I have to be careful not to say something really stupid.
C - I can completely agree. Whenever I talk to one of my favorite authors, I will reread what I have said and think she must think I am an idiot. LOL. Last but not least, the most important question in this interview…boxers or briefs. ;)
SJ - Boxer briefs. Tight, black and filled out.
C - Hehe. I totally agree. XD Thanks for stopping by.
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Kristin Tate: 'Sexism Card' Is Last Refuge for Liberals With No Arguments
The wife of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said this weekend she sees sexism behind the investigation into whether she fraudulently obtained a loan.
"I find it incredibly sexist that basically he's going after my husband by destroying my reputation, and that's not OK," Jane Sanders told the Boston Globe.
College Clears Professor's Controversial Facebook Posts?!
Media Ridicule Photo of Evangelicals Praying Over Trump
Sanders is being investigated by the FBI over allegations she fraudulently obtained a loan while leading Burlington College.
The probe began with a complaint by Brady Toensing, a former official for Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Vermont.
On Fox Business Network this morning, author and The Hill columnist Kristin Tate scoffed at sexism claims by Ms. Sanders.
"The sexism card is always the last refuge for liberals with no arguments. This is the same stuff we've been hearing from Hillary Clinton and her people for months now. That she lost the election because she's a woman," said Tate.
"Justice is blind. It doesn't know your gender," Tate added, emphasizing Sanders must be held accountable if she committed a crime.
Tate said Clinton's main campaign argument was her gender, along with women's issues, and that the election showed "identity politics are no longer effective."
Watch the reaction above from "Varney & Co."
College Students Back Bernie, But Do They Actually Know What Socialism Is?
Kaepernick-Defending Columnist Calls Nat'l Anthem a 'Pompous Battle Number'
Fmr Trump Campaign Advisor: Anti-Trump Rioters Threatened My Family


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Katy Perry further fuelled rumours of a reunion with ex boyfriend Rob Ackroyd after the pair were spotted together after the singer appeared on The Graham Norton show.
The American beauty reportedly cooled things off between the two last month but it would appear Katy has since had a change of heart.
The Part Of Me singer met up with the musician last night in Hackney where they dined at the The Dove bar and restaurant before heading to a warehouse party nearby where they stayed until the early hours.
Perry and Ackroyd were seen together again leaving the ITV studios following an appearance by Katy Perry on the Graham Norton show earlier, further suggesting that the two have rekindled their romance.
The pair were first seen kissing and canoodling at the Coachella Festival in April, just four months after her hubby Russell Brand filed for divorce.
The pair looked smitten with one another as they walked along holding hands but things died down shortly after over fears their blossoming romance couldn't survive under the strain of a long distance relationship.
A source told the Daily Mirror at the time: 'Rob was the first guy Katy had been with since splitting from Russell.
'She was still extremely fragile but had told pals their two weekends at Coachella together made her feel "sexy and alive" again.
'Even when Rob left to continue touring America with Florence they would speak on the phone up to three times a day and she'd be constantly texting him.'
But the parallels between her relationship with the British comic were just too much for the songstress to handle.
'The main thing which led to her split with Russell was spending the majority of her marriage to him on tour and she said dating Rob felt like being with Russell all over again,' the source continued.
'It's a shame as they both liked each other but Katy wants to be able to have a relationship with someone she isn't constantly having to work out what time zone they're in.
'Rob was gutted but Katy said she didn't want to get in too deep and then break his heart so it was best to cut things off before they got serious.'
And nowadays it would appear Katy is keen to keep her options open when it comes to her love life.
After passing on a number of X-rated questions when she was probed by a US radio station earlier in the week, Katy was asked whether a collaboration between herself and Rihanna was in the pipeline.
She shot back: 'No, but we're gonna have sex.'
Katy announced her split from British comic Russell Brand in December after just 14 months of marriage.
Their divorce is scheduled to come through in July but in the mean time Russell has announced he is on the hunt for a 'new wife'.


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Thanks to the generosity of Tolland residents, a recent matching drive to support the purchase of books and materials for the Tolland Public Library has raised $8,668.
Residents and library patrons donated a total of $4,334, which was matched by the Tolland Public Library Foundation during its drive from September to December. The Foundation had pledged to match up to $10,000 in tax-deductible donations.
The drive was held to support the purchase of books, magazine subscriptions, e-books, audio books, DVDs and other materials for the library. It was started following a cut to the materials budget, but even though the funds were restored in September, continued uncertainty over future state funding to the town convinced the Foundation board of directors to continue the matching drive.
Library Director Barbara Pettijohn said she was pleased to have the additional funding.
"Thank you very much to Tolland residents and library patrons who provided us with their generous support during this matching drive,'' she said. "The library staff and I are grateful and will use the donations wisely."
For more information on the library foundation, like its Facebook page.


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As I mentioned yesterday, grocery shopping on Christmas Eve and Christmas is not a good idea. I was running around Safeway trying to find horseradish and all they had were squeeze bottle spreads. Gross. The woman working there recommended buying a horseradish root, grating it and mixing it with equal parts sour cream. Genius.
- Horseradish Root
- Equal part sour cream
Peel the outside of the horseradish root. Grate it into a small bowl. Mix in sour cream. Voila, do-it-yourself horseradish!


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Selected water quality data is provided in the following reports. This data along with additional information is provided to Interior Health on a monthly basis as part of the district's on going water quality monitoring program.
Online Graph - SEKID monitors key functions of the water distribution system in real time, online. Should certain water quality indicators fall outside of acceptable parameters the data acquisition system will sound an alarm notifying the water system operator of the problem. This graph shows the monthly turbidity, chlorine and pH of raw (untreated) water entering the chlorination works at the district intake.
Sample Site Water Analysis - In addition to online monitoring, a number of specific water quality tests are taken at various sampling sites throughout the district on a regular basis. The results of these tests are provided here. The Interior Health Authority also conducts water quality testing in addition to that done by SEKID.
Microbial Testing - In addition to the monthly samples taken above, each site is sampled weekly for total coliform and e-coli by District staff. These microbes indicate the presence of potentially harmful pathogens. The minimum number of microbial tests taken annually by the District totals 480 and additional tests are taken as necessary.
Giardia Performance Monitoring - Giardia cysts are commonly found in surface waters throughout North America. These very small organisms can cause a gastro-intestinal disease commonly referred to as beaver fever. Giardia can be effectively rendered harmless by exposure to the correct dosage of chlorine for a sufficient period of time. As per health authority regulations, SEKID manages our disinfection system to achieve three log deactivation of giardia.
Comprehensive Analysis - In addition to the monthly reporting of our online monitoring, sample site testing and giardia performance monitoring, SEKID also periodically updates our Comprehensive Analysis of water quality for our two primary sources, surface and well water. The comprehensive analysis measures the content of 13 inorganic compounds and 21 recoverable metals. The Stewart Road West sample is surface water from Hydraulic Creek, while the Johnson Road sample is groundwater from the O'Reilly Road Well.
City of Kelowna Water Quality Information - The recently announced grant funding award to the City of Kelowna for a new domestic water system for SEKID will result in a separate supply of water from Lake Okanagan for domestic use. Follow this link for information about the water quality at the city's Okanagan Lake Intakes.


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News feeds 2018
- 04-09: A new flashcard on Accessibility Audits is available. It can be provided on request. For more information visit our page.
- 13-07: Better late than never.. a press release on February 8 2018 introduces our DaNa-funded project on improving economic opportunities for people with disabilities in Myanmar. You can read all about it here.
- 12-07: Huib Cornielje is in the Phillipines from July 1 to 15 to evaluate a number of CBR programmes for the Liliane Foundation.
- 14-06: Enablement - represented by our partner Mr. Glenville Liburd (Eureka Health Services) - presented two posters on the annual CARPHA conference on St Kitts and Nevis. The poster titled "six years of disability-related research on St Kitts and Nevis" won a poster prize. It shows the outcomes of five studies carried out by students of Universities in The Netherlands (HSL and VU) and supervised by Mr Liburd and Enablement. Download the poster here.
- 04-06: Huib just returned from Uganda for the Liliane Foundation. Two trainers provided a kick-off training from May 28th to June 1st for the STEP project (Support Tools Enabling Parents) - that focuses on the quality of rehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy.
- 04-06: The RehApp demo is now available! Check out the link to the video here.
- 07-05: Enablement facilitated and was part of a workshop in Myanmar, from April 30th to May 3th. Together with the team of The leprosy Mission Myanmar and World Vision, we developed a plan to create more inclusion and participation in livelihood activities and the community for people with disabilities in Myanmar. An update will follow later.
- 25-04:Enablement is working hard on developing chapters for the RehApp in collaboration with the IDDC CBID task group and other experts. Meanwhile, the promotion clip is being finalised as well as the most updated version of the Spinal Cord Injury chapter. For more information visit our page.
- 10-01: Enablement received Maria Zuurmond of the London School of Health and Tropical Medicine for a presentation on her study for the manual "Getting to Know Cerebral Palsy". Her experiences and great amount of knowledge are immensely useful for the STEP-project of the Liliane Foundation which aims to improve care and rehabilitation for children with CP in four African countries.


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This is one very cool program. I've been playing with Snapz Pro X from Ambrosia Software for a couple weeks now and I'm using it more and more everyday. (Look at some of my recent posts – the screenshots are a product of Snapz Pro X.) Sure, OS X comes with Grab for taking screen shots, but it's pretty basic in function. Snapz Pro X is full-featured and then some.
Snapz Pro X starts up as a background service when you log into your OS X account, so it's always there, waiting for when you need to use it. Don't worry though, it doesn't bother your regular cpu usage when it's not being used (I know, I keep a top monitor on my desktop with geektool, at all times…) When the mood strikes you, hit CMD + SHIFT + 3 and the options come up which allow you to choose what kind of screen capture you want to take.
Boy have you got options. There's an entire Screen Capture (the whole thing), Objects (individual application windows), Selection (choose your own selection area/dimension), and Movie. The Movie option is the one that I believe makes Snapz Pro X stand-out first to potential users (but honestly, each feature is equally great).
Here's a quick breakdown of the main options:
Undoubtedly the most interesting feature, and the one to try first is the movie capture. You set a selection area as large as you want to capture and then choose whether you want that selection area to follow your cursor around the screen, or if it should remain fixed, where you'd keep your cursor activity within that selected area. Then you can set a scaling percentage, to size the movie down (or up) for web viewing or whatever you may need it for.
You can even capture audio tracks while you capture the screen movement. Though there is a known bug currently that Ambrosia Software is aware of and is working on a fix for.
(I'd have linked a movie, but even with smaller resolutions, it was still a hefty file – for viewing or serving. But download a demo and try it for youself!)
Objects are the application windows on your desktop. Using the Objects option is a quick way of selecting a specific window in its entirety, instead of having to drag a selection around it manually. Just click the window you want and the selection snaps to it. To select more than one window, hold CMD when you click a second and then both will be selected together.
When there's a limited area you want to capture, use the Selection option and just drag to the dimensions you want to show in your final image. Pretty straight forward.
The Whole Enchilada. You get just what the name indicates – the entire screen. Menubar, dock, windows, everything.
Additional Settings
With each of these capture options you get the ability to choose detailed output options such as color palette detail, output image quality, and scaling (+ or -).
Snapz Pro X has an option to generate a thumbnail of the full size capture as well. These little things can save you lots of time, and I really appreciate that.
You can also enhance the final image with additional features like a drop shadow, borders, rounded corners and so on. These little details really add a lot to a quick screen grab that would otherwise be completely bland in presentation.
I found only one downside to Snapz Pro X – I couldn't for the life of me figure outhow to actually TAKE the screen capture once I'd configured all the options and settings. So I emailed the Ambrosia Software folks and got a quick response with the answer. Turns out that all you have to do is hit Return.
I know, RTFM you say. Well I like to figure out programs by tinkering. If their main functions aren't obvious after a little playing around, there is probably some room for improvement.
But after looking through FAQs and the such on Ambrosia's website and support forums, there was no mention of this issue, so I'll chalk it up to personal mental limitations.
Once that issue was cleared-up, I was well on my way to putting Snapz Pro X through its paces. I couldn't have been happier with its performance. This is one of those apps that I'm surprised I lived without. I never took all that many screen grabs before, but now that the ease and simplicity is right there, it's become very natural.
If you take a lot of screen grabs – or even if you don't like me – you need to try Snapz Pro X. If you do any kind of documentation or presentations, this program will really enhance the finished look of your documents with no additional time on your part. Go check out Snapz Pro X at Ambrosia's website, and purchase yourself a license.
The full version including movie capture is $69, without the movie capture engine is $29.