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An attractive rendition of an old Amish block pattern. The white on off-white print background softens the bright colors of the fabrics used in the fan to the extent that they almost look pastel. Good piecework and stitching. Nicely scalloped border on three sides. This quilt can not be used sideways.
The fan design makes the back of this quilt very interesting. The back is covered with a single piece of white fabric. The quilting density is adequate (averaging about 100 linear inches per square foot). The stitching is good with about 6 fairly uniform stitches per inch. A high quality quilt.
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Anjali's Home Page
Following are some of the interesting Colleges , Universities & Institutes particularly in Maharashtra . (Some of the Colleges & Universities are without Homepage )
Indian Institute of Technology , Bombay
University of Bombay
Sardar Patel College of Engineering
Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (T.S.E.C)
Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engg. College (SAKEC)
Fr. C. Rodrigues College of Engg.
Mahatma Gandhi Missions College of Engg., New Bombay
K. J. Somiya College of Engineering
Ramrao Adik Institute of Engineering
The Inst. of Railway Signal & Telecom Engr .
Watumull Inst. of Electronic Engg. & Computer Tech.
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
National Inst. for Training in Industrial Engg. (NITIE)
Institute of Science
S.P. Jain Institute of Management
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
National Centre for Software Technology
National Centre for Software Technology
University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT)
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology
SNDT University for Women
Narsee Monjee Inst. of Management Studies
Naval Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratory
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Wilson College, Chowpatty
Mithibai College
Mulund College of Commerce
Institute for Geodecy, Colaba
Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy
Centre for Compositional Characterization of Mat.
Dongarsee Gangee Ruparel College
Jai Hind College
Sophia College
St. Xavier's College
S.I.E.S. College
The Yoga Institute
University of Pune
Govt College of Engg
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
Research & Development Engineers
Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Engineering, Pimpri
Cummins College Of Engg. For Women
B.J.Medical College
Armed Forces Medical College
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Institute of Computer Technology
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
British Council Library
Armament Research & Development Establishment
National Aids Research Institute
National Defence Academy
National Institute of Bank Management
National Film Archives
National Facility for Animal Tissue & Cell Structure
Inter Univ. Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Giant Metre-Wave Radio Telescope Project, (TIFR)
Tata Research, Design & Development Centre
Film Institute
Fergusson College
Ness Wadia College of Commerce
Nowrosjee Wadia College
Kavikulguru Inst. of Tech. and Science (KITS), Nagpur University
Nagpur University
Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering,
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engg.
National Environment Engg. Research Institute
Regional Engineering College
Government Medical College
Bioinformatics Centre, Neeri
Laxminarayan Inst. of Tech. (LIT)
St. Francis de Sales College
Marathwada University
Government College Of Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Engg. College (JNEC)
Centre for Electronic Design & Tech.
Shivaji University
K.I.T.'s College of Engineering
Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Engg. and Tech.
Tatyasaheb Kore Inst. of Engg. and Tech., Warananagar
Other Cities of Maharashtra
J.S.M. College, Raigad-Alibag , ( No Homepage)
Bapurao Deshmukh College of Engg., Sewagram
Amravati University
College of Engg., Amravati
College of Engg., Badnera, Amravti
Punjabrao Agricultural University, Akola
Shri Sant Gajanan College Of Engg., Shegaon
Govt. Collage of Engg., Karad
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
Walchand Inst. of Tech., Solapur
SST College of Engineering & Technology, Jalgaon
College of Engg., Paravaranagar
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere
Chandrapur College of Engineering, Chandrapur
Babasaheb Naik College of Engineering, Pusad
Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Coll. of Engg. and Tech., Nanded
Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur
College of Engineering, Kopargaon
Sir J.J College of Art and Architecture
Siddhartha College of Law
Manoharbhai Patel Inst. of Engg. & Tech. (MIET), Maharashtra
Other States of India
Colleges, Universities & Institutes in India
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hi all, i'd really appreciate your opinions on what the best option would be for my situation both usability and accessibility-wise: background on the site: - designed to 800x600 (client extremely opposed to horizontal scrolling (as am i for the most part) - no javascript - templatised - in both english and welsh on some pages the site will return data to the user in the form of dropdowns. the width of the dropdowns is dependent on the number of characters in the lines(the lines are addresses and one of them may only be 20 characters long, but another one may be 400 characters long and that would dictate the overal width). i am thinking i have the following options: 1.) allow for the full address to be displayed (so that the user may have to scroll horizontally, but at least none of them are ambiguous). 2.) implement three dots (...) after a certain number of characters. i would be interested in hearing other options if you have any. i am currently leaning towards option 1 because the option 2 would be difficult to impose because i am not sure what a 'user-friendly' length is for addresses to be cut off at and doubt this would be the same in english as it is in welsh (could rules be different for the languages and if so, does anyone know when it would be user-friendly to implement (...) to an address in english and in welsh? also - i'm guessing there would be issues with screen readers. would the screen reader read 'dot, dot, dot' or sthg like that? also, because of the ambiguity, it is easy for the user to chose an incorrect address (especially because postcodes appear at the end of the address) which could mean a vicious circle of errors. so, can anyone think of any other options? thanks very much in advance, julieReceived on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 11:18:32 UTC
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Carrots are great for your skin! It is rich in antioxidants, rich in vitamin A used in cancer prevention, improves vision and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Carrots for Facial Skin:
How does carrot helps in care of skin and body?
- Beta-carotene provides elasticity and firmness to the upper layers of the epidermis.
- Antioxidant slows the aging effects in human it helps to maintain the moisture of the dermis.
- Magnesium contributes process in renewal of skin cells.
- Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne – Helps in healing wounds; acne removes and recovers from irritations.
All these advantages suggest you to apply the mask of carrot recipes to face and body on skin.
Here are 6 Best & Simple Carrot Face Packs:
1. Carrot Mask for Glowing Skin:
- 1 peeled, boiled and mashed carrots.
- 1 peeled, cooked and mashed potatoes frayed.
- 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal.
How to Apply:
Mix the components and make mushy gruel, use immediately after preparation.
2. Mask of Carrots to Refresh Skin:
- 2 peeled grated carrot (better to use a fine grater but individual).
- 2 tablespoons potato flour (do not confuse with potato starch).
- 1 beaten egg yolk.
How to Apply:
Rinse off the mask from the face under a cold pressure shower.
3. Carrot Juice Facial for Anti-Ageing Effect:
This mask for mature skin – It slows down the aging process and prevents dehydration in the epidermis.
- 1 peeled, boiled and shredded carrot puree.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil.
How to Apply:
- The contact time with the skin is 20 minutes. After this procedure lubricate with nourishing cream.
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4. More Carrot Facial Masks:
Carrots are always available year round homemade masks made from carrots are most suitable for people with normal to oily skin and quite good results can be achieved by adding a variety of ingredients essential to your skin. For example, you can add olive oil – for humidification or half an avocado – for cleaning, egg yolk – for food, rice flour – for peeling dead cells, etc.
If your skin is oily extended the mask up to 30 minutes and add egg whites or homemade yogurt. The following mask will helps to prevent wrinkles and balance oily skin.
- 2 – 3 large carrots;
- 2 tbsphoney;
- 1 tbspolive oil;
- 2 tbspwater (as required).
How to Apply:
- Boil carrots and grind them to a creamy consistency.
- Add liquid honey and olive oil mix all composition and apply thick layer of the mask on the face and leave for 20 minutes to harden.
- Using such a composition once a week as mask than the skin retains a healthy fair glow.
5. Carrots to Exfoliate Skin:
This composition will eliminate dirt, excess oil and dead cells from your face.
The Recipe is Simple:
- 1 teaspoon gelatin;
- ½ cup of carrot juice;
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
Mix altogether and warm it to room temperature and apply the mixture evenly to your whole face expose to dry completely. Do this on dry face for the better effect. To complete the procedure rinse your face with cold water to tighten the pores and wipe gently with dry with a towel.
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6. Carrot and Avocado to Moisturize the Skin:
Here's what you need:
- 1 avocado;
- 1 carrot;
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt (for scraping effect).
On a fine grater grind carrots in a blender twist for avocado flesh add olive oil and salt. Thoroughly mix all and wash your face, hands and body wherever you applied mask. Rub a mask in a circular motion. After 20 minutes, gently pat with a dry towel.
So, Apart from its culinary role carrots is surely a beauty ingredient. Thus pamper your face and body with the above marks and see the difference!
Read Also:
- Aspirin Face Masks For Different Skin Types -DIY
- 5 Top DIY Coffee Face Masks for Healthy and Gorgeous Skin
- 6 Homemade Banana Face Masks For Glowing Skin
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{ Week in Pictures } May 30 ~ June 5, 2011 :: House Guests + Homemade Pizza + Drinks + Movie Nights = A+ Week!
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I still maintain that my life is pretty dull, just a regular little life, in a regular little suburb in a economically depressed city (pretty typical of an average to large city in these uncertain and extreme economic times), with a regular little family, with an average to moderate amount of happiness and social calendar. I'm not immensely exciting, going on fantastic adventures day in and day out, but neither am I intensely boring, lounging about the house with my hair askew and stains on my sweatpants. I stay home and I go out neither in excess, but not lacking things to do.
If I had to define my life on a daily basis, I'd call it "Stable Contentment" [for the most part]. Sure, I have my Drama Queen moments–that's what happens when you were encouraged to be as dramatic as possible in childhood–and I have them a fair amount, but overall, my happy, sweet little life is a pretty lucky one. I just realized how incredibly lucky I've been as of last night, and I could never express my gratitude to the Universe adequately, so hopefully my acknowledgment of this is enough.
Week's highlights:
- Gorgeous sunsets over large, fluffy purple grey storm clouds
- The Bulk Aisle in our local health food market.
- Homemade vegetarian & Vegan pizzas
- Frozen Yogurt with Oreo crunch
- Leopard maxi skirts worn with stripe tanks
- Popsicle & movie nights
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- Wine & Kalimari with familia (my dad would have a cow I ate squid)
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The Zon's had twins. Expect to see Joe's prices go up so he can start their college fund
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In case they're girls: The Daisy Zon
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I received an unwarrented permaban from your BF3 Noobs Hiding in Containers server. The stated reason had something to do with Punkbuster not retrieving requested screenshots. Not sure why, as PB is installed and functioning properly on my machine. It could have been from an overzealous admin, as I was on a small tear with a bolt-action, but I certainly wasn't cheating in anyway (and my dismal stats that round should bear that out!).
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43rd District girls: LexCath beats Dunbar to make finals
Sisters might fight.
They might bicker.
But when it comes to the post-season, they play for each other.
That's what Octavia Wilson did Wednesday night in scoring a career-high 21 points in 21 minutes for Lexington Catholic in the Knights' 61-58 win over host Paul Dunbar in the 43rd District semifinals.
"We wanted to win it for our seniors, and I especially wanted to win it for my sister," Wilson said of her big sister, senior Maggie. "I don't want her season to end."
The eighth-grader had a career-best 13 points by halftime. As a left-hander, she was able to make easy drives to the basket.
"I wasn't expecting this at all," said Octavia, who made 8 of her 10 shots. "It was all or nothing, so I knew I had to go out and play my hardest."
Dunbar was dominant early behind junior Ebony Rowe, who had 13 of the Bulldogs' first 15 points and helped give them a five-point lead early in the second quarter.
But Catholic's pressure caused problems for the Bulldogs, and Octavia came off the bench and put on her show. She scored 11 points of a 20-8 run, and the Knights led 32-26 at the half.
Dunbar chipped away at Catholic's lead and tied it up twice before the Wilsons took over together. The sister act scored 16 of the Knights' 29 points in the second half.
Maggie finished with 16 points for the Knights (16-13), who snapped a three-game losing streak. Shaneque McGhee added 12 points, including six of eight free throws in the final 1:30 to help hold off the Bulldogs.
Six Rowe points in the final 30 seconds helped Dunbar get back to within a point, 59-58, with 10 seconds to play, but Octavia made two free throws to extend the lead back to three points.
A three-point heave by the Bulldogs' Erin Lucas fell short as the clock expired.
"I'm so proud of this group," Coach Mike Sowers said. "We had a chance to win at the end, and that's all a coach can ask. I'd called my last timeout, and we still got a pretty good shot."
Rowe had 27 points and 21 rebounds for the Bulldogs, who outrebounded Catholic 48-27. Shomari Kendrick added 10 points and 17 boards.
LEXINGTON CATHOLIC 61, pAUL dUNBAR 58
PAUL DUNBAR (21-7) — Mitchell 0-6 1-3 1; A. Lucas 1-3 0-0 3; E.Lucas 2-6 3-4 8; Ch. Haney 1-10 0-2 2; Rowe 11-19 4-6 27; Kendrick 3-13 4-4 10; Co. Haney 3-7 1-2 7; McIntosh 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 21-66 14-21 58.
LEXINGTON CATHOLIC (16-13) — Scott 1-2 0-0 2; McGhee 2-6 8-12 12; Corbett 0-5 1-2 1; M. Wilson 6-13 3-5 16; O. Wilson 8-10 5-8 21; Botkin 1-2 2-2 4; Smith 1-3 0-0 2; Harrison 0-0 3-4 3. Totals 19-41 22-33 61.
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Titus the Fox
(Titus, 1992)
Titus has to travel all the way from his home in the suburbs of Paris to Marrakesh to rescue his girlfriend who has been kidnapped; that's a long way away. Titus, if you're not aware, is the official mascot belonging to the software house of the same name, and this game was released as Les Aventures de Moktar in France, but using a different character in place of Titus. Anyway, it's the usual platform fare with eight levels. Titus hasn't got any weapons of his own, though; he'll need to use the various objects lying around to kill some of the enemies. The graphics are truly gorgeous, but all that is outweighed by the annoying music, and the fact that the game frequently slows to a snail's pace when there are more than two enemies on the screen at the same time.
Watch a YouTube video of this game by: Xyphoe.
(Vortex Software, 1985)
Reviewed by CPC4eva
Heralded by its creators as having the fastest, smoothest ever scrolling in an Amstrad CPC game, you fly the latest Swing-Wing fighter bomber with 360° control. Set from an overhead viewpoint, taking off from a runway, your objective is to pilot your fighter, locating enemy targets to bomb as you avoid the obstacle-riddled terrain of water, housing, trees and other buildings. If you can bomb all the targets you must land your fighter and return to base. Sounds simple, but I assure you that carrying out the task is not. Controlling the fighter takes a lot of practice; you seem to fly off everywhere at supersonic speed. It's very unforgiving, especially landing and firing bombs, as you must hug the terrain at a very low level. Graphically it's quite basic but it does scroll at super speed, and just for that you have to check it out.
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Watch a YouTube video of this game by: Novabug.
(Ariolasoft, 1986)
The Toadrunner has been turned into a toad by the Stone Master, and he must find his Princess before he can regain his human form. You can carry up to four objects at a time, each of which is stored in a pocket, but only the object in the fourth pocket can be used. Most of the rooms are blocked by various creatures who can only be defeated with the right object – and in some cases, two objects are required. It's a matter of trial and error as to which object(s) to use, and if you get it wrong, you are killed instantly. Worse still, there are 'triple exits' where you must select one of three exits to go to another screen; choose the wrong one and you are again killed instantly! There are small clues to be found in the scenery as to which exit to use, but they're easy to miss and difficult to interpret. I couldn't really get anywhere in this game; it's far too frustrating.
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Toi Acid Game
(Iber Soft, 1989)
Toi and his girlfriend Zoi were visiting a disco, dancing the night away to 1980s rave music, when the nasty Dr. Acid took her away. Obviously, Toi must now rescue her. This is a very dull game consisting of four parts, in which you collect smiley tokens and shoot lots of smileys in order to reach other areas of each level; collect enough of them and you can go to the next one. This game really immerses itself in rave culture and doesn't take itself too seriously. After leaving the disco, Toi visits a beach, a pirate ship, and a vampire's castle! However, the levels are very large and Toi walks very slowly, so the game quickly becomes boring. The graphics and colour scheme are truly awful, and this is a game to avoid. Actually, that's not quite true; the girl on the loading screen is a hot babe!
Watch a YouTube video of this game by: jgonza.
Tokyo Gang
Reviewed by John Beckett
You are a member of a Tokyo street gang who has somehow found himself on a strange alien planet full of wandering monsters, undead fiends and other assorted menaces (these things happen, I guess). The aim is simply to travel from left to right (similiar to Vigilante or Ninja Warriors), jumping over, ducking from and nunchaku-ing anything that comes in your way, until you reach the end of the level, of which there are six. And that's easier said than done! Just one life, a rapidly-disappearing energy bar and a non-stop army of enemies means this is a typically impossible Spanish game! Yet it's still fun for a while, mainly due to the nice (though not very colourful) graphics and the way that every go takes you that little bit further.
(Players, 1989)
A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up which sees you flying a fighter jet over four levels, shooting targets in the air and on the ground. The playing area can also be scrolled left or right, since the area that you can see is rather small. Unfortunately it's annoyingly difficult; the bullets are large red circles which are hard to avoid, especially when they appear without warning from either side of the screen. The collision detection seems to be poor, and so are the graphics. The scrolling is slow and the sound is also lacking. There are better shoot-'em-ups available and it's best to avoid this one.
(Domark, 1989)
Biff and Jet are the Tube Dudes, preparing to go toobin' down the rapids in their inflatable tubes. The game can be played by one or two players, and the journey takes you through many different types of scenery. Of course, there are the usual assortment of enemies on the banks of the river which you must avoid, but you can also throw beer cans at them. You've got a very limited number of them, although more cans can be found along the river. Other obstacles include branches and logs which will burst your tube – and if you're too slow, the alligator will catch you! This is a reasonably good game, especially with two players; the music is absolutely marvellous, but the graphics could have been a lot better – and don't play the game using the keyboard!
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Watch YouTube videos of this game by: ChinnyVision, Xyphoe.
Top Cat
(Hi-Tec Software, 1991)
Top Cat has offered Benny the Ball to a wealthy millionairess, but when she dies, her butler realises he can get the money if he can get rid of Benny. Top Cat decides to thwart the butler's plan. This is a game with three parts. The first part is set in the alleys, where TC (as he's also known) finds the four gang members and has to get past the dog guarding the exit. The second part is set in a leafy residential area, and you must find a way to get past Officer Dibble, before entering the mansion and finding and rescuing Benny. Like most of Hi-Tec Software's games, the graphics are colourful, although there are few sound effects. The playing area is quite big, so making a map will be helpful, but the game is hardly exciting and action-packed.
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Top Gun
(Ocean, 1986)
Strap yourself into the seat of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and fly into the danger zone! Your aim on each mission is to destroy three enemy fighters in a straightforward dogfight. Initially, this is relatively easy, but on subsequent missions, the enemy fighters become more manoeuvrable and will use their missiles against you. The game is a mixture of a flight simulator and a shoot-'em-up, but it lacks some of the necessary elements of both genres. As a flight simulation, the vector graphics are impressive and fast, but that's because there's no scenery at all! As a shoot-'em-up, there's very little variety, as each mission has exactly the same aim as the previous ones. The two-player game may offer more long-term enjoyment, but the one-player game won't.
Top Top
(Rantan Games, 2015)
Reviewed by Missas
Top Top was an entry for the 2015 #CPCRetroDev Game Creation Contest. It is a really original idea; you take control of two cute female magicians and you have to make them cooperate to progress through the levels. The game is displayed in MODE 0 and while the colours are vivid, the sprites appear a little coarse. A catchy tune plays throughout the game and there are also some nice sound effects. The gameplay is really interesting and enjoyable and the grab factor is strong. The level design is smart and challenging. It is essentially a very smartly executed puzzle game that combines some elements of platform games. It is definitely one of the most interesting games I've played for some time.
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Invitation to all SLWA Members
Artist talk & sketchbook workshop with Elinor Brass
Gerald Moore Gallery
Eltham College Grove Park Road London SE9 4QF
Wednesday 25 November 2015 7-9pm
We are delighted that Elinor Brass will give a talk about her work and the founding of the TEA Sketchbook Circle with a sketchbook workshop for SLWA artists - please bring your sketchbook for this special evening!
Elinor Brass is an artist, Head of Art at Eltham College and Director of the Gerald Moore Gallery and is currently studying for a doctorate at the Institute of Education. Working with photography, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture and installation, her work plays with the juxtaposition of objects and textures to create painterly responses to environments.
Elinor has established a national sketchbook circle, where artists are working using a book to collaborate with other practitioners exchanging ideas monthly. The circle has been set up in association with the NSEAD and Campaign for Drawing to support art teachers in continuing their own artistic practice.
Read more about Elinor and the TEA Sketchbook Circle in the current edition of ArtVerve
The Gerald Moore Gallery is a modern building in the grounds of Eltham College. There is a car park in front of the school. Turn to the right in front of the school and through a courtyard, following the sign to the Gallery.
From the A205 South Circular Once on the South Circular follow signs towards Woolwich and the A20. Leave the South Circular, at Eltham via the roundabout, and join the A20, Sidcup Road (signposted Sidcup, Swanley). After approximately 1 mile turn right onto the A208, Court Road and at the T junction turn right onto the B226 Grove Park Road. Travel straight across two roundabouts and the entrance to Eltham College will be seen immediately on the right-hand side. On Arrival: Car Parking is limited adjacent to the Main Entrance, but more space is available by the Eric Liddell Sports Centre entrance from Mottingham Lane.
Via Mottingham Station
10 minute walk
On the line from Dartford via Sidcup and from Charing Cross/Cannon Street via Lewisham. Trains run every 30 minutes off-peak.
Via Grove Park Station
20 minute walk
On the line from Charing Cross to Sevenoaks via Chislehurst, Orpington and Chelsfield.


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Design process rambling...
1. I want to design something to wear to the Knit and Crochet Show... next week.
2. I want it to have great drape
3. Probably needs to be DK weight or lighter
4. I don't want it to look like other designers' styles.
5. I'd like to work top-down
6. I'd like it to be somewhat lacy (Charleston will be hot...)
7. I need to have the yarn on hand to start immediately.
8. I've already started like 3 times and I'm not feeling any of it.
I should play to my strengths, I'd better go stash diving again.


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Flag Pond and Unicoi county Mountain ranges is bordered by the Tennessee counties of Washington, Carter and Greene and by the North Carolina counties of Madison, Yancey and Mitchell.
Where: Flag Pond, Unicoi County, TN When: Spring of 2004 Photographer: Billybob Photo submitted by: Judy & Billybob
Copyright © Picture © Background 2004 By [ Billybob ] All rights reserved.
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by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL
Is there anyone in the greater Rockford area who hasn't taken a cooking class hosted by Chef Robin Toldo? If not, all is not lost for soon you will be able to have all your cooking queries answered face to face by the charming and delightful Chef Robin in her soon-to-be opened boutique food pantry – Food Art.
Last Wednesday evening, Chef Robin hosted an invitation only soft opening of her Belmont storefront located at 1259 Post Drive, right next door to Flo's Italian Ristorante.
It was standing room only all evening as Chef Robin's many friends and adoring fans sampled the local, West Michigan sourced foodstuffs she plans to offer.
Perhaps Chef Robin is better known for her 100% fresh, all natural ingredient, hummalicious hummus which she produces and distributes locally to many fine food marts such as Forest Hills Foods, Kingma's, and the upscale Plum Markets of Ann Arbor and Bloomfield Hills.
Others know Chef Robin from weekly appearances as a regular vendor at the Saturday morning Rockford Farm Market where she, more often than not, sells out of hummus.
It was at Rockford Farm Market that the "seeds" for her Food Art store were planted. This was America's Favorite Farmers Market after all, and Robin was surrounded by purveyors of quality West Michigan produced foodstuffs such as, Great Harvest Bread, Maisy's Pie and Cookies, and Local Epicurian organic herb infused hand-crafted noodles, to name a few of many.
Chef Robin thought, "Why not make all this great food available locally year-round?" Seeking a space for a larger hummus production kitchen of her own, she decided to also include a retail storefront and make this dream a reality.
In a Grand Opening scheduled for Thursday, October 11, Chef Robin plans to also offer Veggie Bites – all natural pickle chips, Daily de-lish Organic Oat Granola, Amos and Maude's seasoning mixes, Grassfields organic cheeses, Englesma's Apple Barn cider, and the Dancing Goat Creamery's goat cheeses – fresh chevre, traditional Greek feta, soft-ripened cow's milk cheese. This is but a partial list.
There you have it! Food Art – local food for local people.


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Our new friends, Heather and Dan, have entertained us non-stop. Heather loves to cook and invited us and friend, Richard, who camps out over at Peg Leg, for a New Year's feast of spiraled ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, and just baked white buns. We brought a salad and there was lots of good red wine to last the evening. The sun was out, though the temps were dropping. They have a great little set-up outside their small toy hauler; comfortable table that will sit 6, gas barbecue and fireplace. Very cozy indeed. We did say goodbye just as the sun was setting to go home and catch the last quarter of the Oregon Ducks beat Florida State in the Rose Bowl game.
|Richard, Heather, Dan, Lynda, Howard
|Spiraled ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade white buns, & salad...Delicious
On a trip into town one day we had to take a detour to check out the Breceda sculptures, a drive we do every year. They never cease to amaze me and were even more impressive against a background of snow on the mountaintops.
|Prehistoric camel
|The dragon
|The padre and his dog
In an effort to get off our lazy behinds and shed unwanted pounds, and with a lot of inspiration from young friends who are fitness nuts, we're trying to walk or run an hour a day for 6 days a week, and do some strength training a couple of days. Now bear in mind, we're working up to this! They use a simple pulley system by TRX Training and the basic equipment would work fine on the motorhome, suspended from the ladder, and not take up much space, ridding us of the hand weights and other paraphernalia we haul around. We're also reading the book Younger Next Year, which has actually been recommended by several friends. Hey, we'll try most anything to keep doing what we're doing and love, for a few more years. So on that note, we headed up Coyote Mountain for a two hour hike!
|Up the rocky, steep slope
|We nod at the deadly serpent but we have higher goals.
|Over by Henderson Canyon,looking west...
We get a TRX demonstration!
The car was due for maintenance and the motorhome needed the generator serviced, so Howard went into Tito's Auto Repair, talked to Tito, and felt comfortable having them do the work. We had not been there before, but had received recommendations. The car went in yesterday and attention to every detail was thorough and complete and we felt the price was very fair. Today we took the motorhome in for generator's oil change and replaced the oil, fuel, and air filters. Again, efficient and thorough. From there we headed up to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park to use their facilities, dump and water, which we do every 10-14 days, and for the $7 price of admission, we get a day use pass to park, have a picnic, and enjoy a hike to the Palm Canyon. Today since we were later in the day, we just parked and had lunch and got to say hello to friends, Tom and Carolyn, who had just arrived.
|The State Park for day use
|Parking for a picnic or a hike...
We rounded out our week with temps warming back up into the mid 70s, clear blue skies, and basking in the light of a full moon. Life is good, indeed~~


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Model-based Optimization for Humanoid and Wearable Robots
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Katja Mombaur, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Model-based Optimization for Humanoid and Wearable Robots
In this talk, I give an overview of our research on motion optimization for humanoid and wearable robots. On the one hand, we are interested to improve the walking capabilities of humanoid robots in different terrains. Optimization based on realistic mechanical models of the robots is a very helpful tool since it can generate motions for such redundant, underactuated systems with multiple degrees of freedom and changing contacts that are feasible, stable and optimal. Optimization can also be applied to compliant robots.
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Binding Code of Ethics covers pharmaceutical marketing
The Finnish Medicines Agency, Fimea, is the authority in charge of controlling the marketing of pharmaceuticals. For over 50 years, its operations have been complemented by the independent and voluntary control system managed by the pharmaceutical industry.
The PIF Code of Ethics complements the control exercised by the authorities. The PIF Code contains detailed provisions on the way in which pharmaceutical marketing and information should be targeted at consumers and healthcare professionals.
The independent and impartial Supervisory Commission for the Marketing of Medicinal Products, as well as its Inspection Boards guide and monitor the application and compliance with the Code of Ethics.
All PIF member companies are committed to the PIF Code and adhere to it. Non-member companies can commit to the Code on a voluntary basis. The voluntary control of marketing exercised by the pharmaceutical industry is an open system. Anyone can lodge a complaint if the operation of a PIF member company violates the Code.
Ground rules for marketing:
- The marketing of prescription-only medicines can only be targeted at professionals who are entitled to prescribe or dispense medicines and need pharmaceutical information in their work. These professionals include doctors, dentists and veterinarians as well as the pharmaceutical personnel at pharmacies.
- Only self-care medicines available without prescription may be marketed to consumers. Consumer marketing of prescription-only medicines is prohibited.
- A pharmaceutical company can inform consumers about various diseases and their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The health information focused on disease awareness must guide the consumer towards additional information on health promotion and the treatment of the disease.
Supervisery Commission for the Marketing of Medicinal Products
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Wedding tables decorations
Wedding tables decorations attract special attention as the tables are the biggest part in reception hall decorations, design requires time, patience and ideas. Wedding decoration ideas are the most important in this case, as soon as the idea is clear one can think about the details.
Wedding tables decorations ideas
Traditionally wedding table decorations include table floral centerpieces, beautiful composition makes the table look lovely, fresh flowers are ideal in this case but silk flowers can be good option as well. As an alternative to table floral centerpieces designers can offer compositions with candles that gives romantic touch to the decorations or even fruits. It's amazing to use fruits for table decorations – red, orange and green colours make the tables bright and vivid, it's one of the ideas for fall wedding table decorations. Wonderful addition to fall table decorations can be the candles as they give warm and comfortable light.
Wedding table settings
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September 1, 2017 | by Staff
Snoop Dogg has always been one of a kind. Uniquely fashioned from his own creative mind, he has always promoted weed for leisure and pleasure. When not on the road, he coaches his children in California youth sports and sees no conflict in that. But, he never shies away from cannabis advocacy.
Snoop (born Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr.) is clever, talented and funny. He presents a broader personality and charismatic energy than his predecessor, Tommy Chong, and Snoop has been doing his thing since 1992. With that said, it's time to start thinking about who could be the best face for the business of cannabis beyond Snoop and 2017.
Let's face it: No single voice or face is ready to take Snoop's place. But, several personalities have risen to speak for cannabis in various effective ways.
Few voices are as important as those that can move legislatures to enable cannabis consumption. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) have all served their respective states well through approval of legislation.
You also can't ignore President Trump's views on allowing states' rights to rule on the marijuana issue. But, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will set the tone for progress.
Then there's Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). Always vocal, Paul's voice is more libertarian than conservative. Confident enough to run for president in 2016 and to occasionally criticize President Trump's behavior, his Senate seniority gives him a voice that commands attention.
Paul attended and spoke at the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo (Denver) in 2014. A longtime champion of states' rights and smaller government, he's also the first politician to request and accept campaign contributions from the cannabis industry. Also of note is that Senator Paul didn't hesitate, somewhat dramatically, to criticize Governor Chris Christie's anti-medical marijuana stance.
Paul is an important voice for cannabis advocacy. Outspoken, clear and independent, he stands to convince his constituency and bring others into the discussion.
Rand Paul: Remove Federal Prohibition on Cannabis#NORMLIreland #Health #Law#votecannabis #makeitmedicine https://t.co/OiiuNvOXB7— NORMLIRELAND (@NORMLIRELAND) August 12, 2017
Several professional sports players and coaches have admitted to using marijuana. None of them advocate weed for youth, and none deny that it causes negative performance effects. Some argue that the use is prevalent and that union negotiators should address the problem.
Eugene Monroe, former Baltimore Ravens lineman, retired at the ripe old age of 29. He has drawn attention to several decisions. Monroe has challenged the NFL to take more responsibility to cumulative injuries suffered by players over their careers.
He has a personal stake. The Chicago Tribune referenced the Washington Post claim that he "has a share of worth at least 5 percent in Green Thumb Industries (GTI), one of 144 companies seeking a license to grow medical marijuana in Maryland." Failure to disclose the investment may have cost him his place with the Ravens, but his injuries and surgeries probably hastened his separation. Putting his own money where his mouth is, Eugene Monroe has contributed more than $80,000 to medical marijuana research.
Monroe is fast becoming an assertive advocate for medical marijuana treatment of athletes who have sustained repeated injuries as a better option to addictive and damaging opioid medications.
Any progress towards expansion of legalized and/or decriminalized possession and use of marijuana requires focus and money. As the cannabis economy grows in more states, it'll find its own special interest lobbies. Keeping efforts under fewer umbrellas helps maintain that focus.
Several advocacy groups promote marijuana interests from different perspectives. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) both have specific agendas.
But, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has worked since 1970 to lead and strengthen the dialog on all issues related to marijuana use. It has now expanded to represent international interests.
NORML's published mission statement "is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable." Their strategy works to educate and persuade the citizenry to move state initiatives and legislatures to act in the interest of marijuana law reform.
We talked to the founder of the @NORML which was started in 1970! Check out some of his thoughts on legalization. https://t.co/drJF7Yy4FY pic.twitter.com/c23yRUuAna— HIGH TIMES (@HIGH_TIMES_Mag) November 17, 2016
Listing marijuana as a prohibited Class-I substance prevents state-sponsored research. Universities and private industries have difficulty finding the funding and authority to conduct the studies necessary to advancement of care.
Israel remains the international leader in cannabis research. It bans possession and use of marijuana, but its much-honored Raphael Mechoulam has led research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem where he's pushing age 87. He led the teams that synthesized THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and discovered endocannabinoids, but it isn't clear who will lead his work in the future.
No single voice or face commands the same presence, but U.S. interests may follow what comes from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research Established (University of California San Diego). As cannabis taxes roll into California coffers, they will continue the work.
Britain's GW Pharmaceuticals has pursued FDA approvals of its novel approach to therapies. It now has "orphan drug" status on its proprietary THC and CBD cocktail for treatment of aggressive brain tumors (glioblastoma multiforme).
They have also secured recognition of Epidiolex for childhood epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Tuberculosis Sclerosis Complex and Infantile Spasms. Then there's Sativex to treat spasticity. Their success has greased a pipeline for further trials on glioma, schizophrenia and epilepsy. When their profits draw attention, more research will follow.
Dazed and confused, Sean Penn, Matthew McConaughey, Willie Nelson, Woody Harrelson and more celebrities have endorsed marijuana use. Many celebrities have financial investments in cannabis industries.
Whoopi Goldberg, however, puts a real and memorable face on marijuana interests. The popular and award-winning actress, comedian, writer and TV personality, has doctored with medical marijuana for years.
But, her move to put product into stores will set a path to follow. She began writing a column for the Denver Post in 2016 with a report on her own experience using a vaporizer to combat her severe glaucoma-related headaches.
Since then, she has introduced her own product line called Whoopi & Maya. Her partner, Maya Elisabeth, founded Om Edibles, a seven-time High Times Cannabis Cup winner. Their products target women suffering menstrual pain with cannabis-infused chocolate, tincture, cream and bath salts. The elegantly packaged items show their concern and empathy for their market.
Who could be the best face for the business of cannabis beyond 2017 after Snoop? The reality is that many could take his place, but this isn't a competition. Willie Nelson and the Bob Marley family do their share and offer product lines, too. Still, faces in politics, sports, advocacy, science and celebrity all have voices that can make a monumental difference.
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Drizzy Drake keeps dishing out new tracks for his fans after releasing a diss track aimed at Pusha T and Kanye West called 'Duppy Freestyle' and everyone's been talking about it since, anticipating what seems like an inevitable response from Pusha.
Drake releases a third single following up from 'God's Plan', 'Nice for what' now this one is titled 'I'm Upset'.
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A gift to the Arc of Putnam of real property, such as personal residences, vacation home, farm acreage or vacant lot can offer a twofold tax saving. If the property has appreciated in value during your ownership, you must pay a sizeable capital gains tax when you sell it. If you make a gift of the property, you receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the property and you also avoid having to pay the capital gains tax. You may also make a gift to the Arc of Putnam of a remainder interest in your personal residence, and continue to live there during your lifetime, while still realizing a tax deduction in the year you make the gift.
Gifts with a Retained Income for Life
You may make a gift of cash, stock, real estate, or personal property to establish a Charitable Remainder Unitrust or a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust. Either option will provide income to you and/or a loved one for the rest of your life, after which the trust's assets revert to the Arc of Putnam. By making this gift, you can increase your income and make a tax-deductible contribution at the same time. (The rate of return you will receive is dependent on many factors, most notably your age at the time of the gift). This type of gift is irrevocable.
Charitable Lead Trusts
You may make a gift to set up a trust whereby the Arc of Putnam will benefit from the interest income for a specified period of years. At the end of that time, the principal may pass to your heirs free of tax.
Life Insurance
You may make a gift of life insurance to the Arc of Putnam that provides you with a significant tax deduction. This can be done by purchasing a new policy or by donating a policy that you currently own but no longer need. You may also use your tax savings from gifts of cash, appreciated securities, or property to PARC, to purchase life insurance in a tax-wise manner to "replace" these assets for your loved ones.
Retirement Benefits
You may make a gift to the Arc of Putnam of retirement benefits, thus removing your retirement plan assets from your estate and avoiding taxes potentially as high as 80%.
Wills and Bequests
You may wish to include a bequest to the Arc of Putnam, in your will. Your bequest is fully deductible for federal estate purposes and you also receive a New York State estate tax deduction (please contact your tax advisor for specific information). The following language is appropriate for donors who would like their bequest to become part of the NYSARC, Inc., Putnam County Chapter Endowment Fund, which will last into perpetuity:
I give and bequeath to the sum of $________(or, its equivalent value) (or, _____% of my residuary estate), the principal thereof to be invested and the income there from to be used to provide services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, the same to be held as part of the NYSARC, Inc., Putnam County Chapter General Fund (EIN number 14-1426729), and administered as an integral part thereof.
To learn more about planned giving please call, email or write:
Jami Anson
Director of Development & Outreach
The Arc of Putnam
575 Drewville Road
Carmel, New York 10512
845.278.7272, ext. 2287
Fax: 845.278.2151


text: U.S. News & World Report St. Louis Children's Hospital named to national "best" list By Kelsey Proud • May 17, 2011 View Larger Map St. Louis Children's Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll. For the ninth year in a row, St. Louis Children's Hospital, affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis, has been name to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals. This year they also made the Honor Roll, a distinction given to hospitals making high marks in at least four specialty categories. Barnes-Jewish Hospital listed as best in St. Louis area, 8th in nation By Kelsey Proud • Mar 29, 2011


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With an overall target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set a target of 60,000 MW for the country's wind energy production, a goal that India is close to achieving with the recent developments in the wind energy sector. With investors pouring in investments in the sector, India registered a record capacity addition of 5502.39 MW of wind power in 2016-17, exceeding its target by 38%.
Wind energy, now, is also the cheapest source of clean energy in India, priced at an all time low of Rs 2.43 per unit.


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Remember that leaked BBM for Android? That's apparently the scapegoat here. BlackBerry is saying that leaked file has been causing rampant issues for the company.
BlackBerry announced via their Inside BlackBerry blog, "Our teams continue to work around the clock to bring BBM to Android and iPhone, but only when it's ready and we know it will live up to your expectations of BBM. We are pausing the global roll-out of BBM for Android and iPhone. Customers who have already downloaded BBM for iPhone will be able to continue to use BBM. The unreleased Android app will be disabled, and customers who downloaded it should visitwww.BBM.com to register for updates on official BBM for Android availability."
Once BlackBerry solves whatever the issue is at hand, the company intends to restart the global rollout of BBM for Android and iPhone. However, no ETA has been given at this point.


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Mondello Park is the only motor racing circuit in the Rep of Ireland, and is home to the famous Mondello Motor Racing School, offering the best motor racing lessons and driving experiences in Ireland
Drive an F1-style racing car around the famous Mondello Park Circuit!
The experience includes: classroom-based motor racing briefing, in-car tuition for 6 laps in a saloon racing car with an instructor, 2 formation laps behind a pace car to acclimatize you to your single seat racing car, and then 12 timed laps in the single seat racing car. This experience takes place on the 'International Loop' of Mondello Park. 'Safety Direct' helmet, race suit and gloves are provided. The duration of the Level 1 course is approx 2 – 3 hours with approx driving time of 25 - 30 mins. Min age is 17 yrs and provisional drivers license is required with some driving experience. Collision Damage Waiver is included.
Mondello Park is located in Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Level 1 MRE Experiences operates weekends only February - October between 10:00 - 16:00. Advanced booking on AllGifts.ie is required.
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Welcome to Ms. Saunders Math Class !
Hello, my name is Ms. Saunders and I teach 8th grade math.
My classroom runs on hard work. I strive for a positive attitudes with zero tolerance for negative. I believe every student can do as well as they want to. I am going to do my very best to make each day as exciting and engaging as I possibly can and I expect my students to put forth the same effort.
Instructional time will focus on these critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations; (2) modeling bivariate data with a linear equation; (3) solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (4) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (5) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence; (6) understanding and applying the Pythagorean theorem.
My Schedule
Homeroom: 7:48 – 7:28
1st and 2nd 7:28 – 9:07
3rd- RTI 9:10 – 9:58
4th Planning 10:01 – 10:49
5th 10:52 – 11:40
6th 11:43 –12:31
Lunch 12:34 – 1:04
7th 1:07 - 1:55
8th 1:58 – 2:45
Please feel free to call the main office at 387-1825 to schedule a parent conference or email me using the Contact Me tab.
We are Wildcats on the PROWL – Providing Rigorous and relevant Opportunities in instruction that Will enhance Learning!


text: An evocative portrait of a childhood of abject poverty, by one of Brazil's bestselling authors. Jesus (191577) was a literary phenomenon of the 1950s. Discovered living in a shantytown by a So Paulo newspaperman, Jesus, whose nickname was Bitita, became the bestselling author in Brazilian history when the journalist helped her find a publisher for a collection of her diaries, which appeared in 1958 (and later in English as Child of the Dark). Jesus quickly became the spokesperson for Third World poverty as her book was translated into many languages, yet she died in near-obscurity and scavenging for food to eat. This rather fragmentary book, written in the 1970s and only compiled after her death, is Jesus's adult recollection of her childhood in rural Brazil in the 1920s. Like all memoirs, this one suffers from a certain amount of revisionist history-making. Her supposed five- and six-year-old ponderings about race and the unequal treatment of women by men, for instance, are at times so astute as to be unbelievable. That said, this is an impressive book, not only for Jesus's searing portraits of poverty in Brazil--a picture that editor Levine (director of Latin American Studies at the University of Miami) claims never has been so honestly drawn--but for her depictions of the crippling power of the Brazilian class structure and racial and sexual prejudice. Only the most heartless would not be moved by Jesus's recounting of the rebukes she received from relatives and others as she tried to claw her way out of the very deep social and racial hole into which she was born. Certainly not a book for mainstream America, but invaluable for scholars and historians interested the real picture of rural Brazilian life in the 1920s.


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An unnamed Nigerian girl posted a dance video that has attracted thousands of views due to her amazing skills.
The dancer in question
"Shake Ukwu" was a hit song by Nigerian singer, Flavour Nabania. It was a dance-hall tune that forced Nigerians to the dance-floor and lighted up dead dance floors at social gathering.
A Nigerian lady assumed to be from the South-eastern part of the country has 'resurrected' the beautiful tune in a breath-taking display of dance skills that has warmed the hearts of social media users.
The lady as seen in the video looks energetic and flexible in body structure.
Watch the interesting video below:
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While searching for new places to swim and explore, I came across Drew's Weir and the Salmon Leaps near Castle Drogo in Chagford. I sort of skipped over it to start with, but then an old school friend posted pictures of him swimming there, which peaked my interest a bit.
We often swim on Dartmoor, usually at Spitchwick, so I know how lovely it can be to swim in the middle of nature with no cars and very few people around. I also know what it's like to swim in very cold water, which is always what you get when swimming in Dartmoor rivers.
When we got to Chagford, we found it a bit busier than we had expected. It seemed we had chosen to go on the same day as the Chagford Show was happening. While this meant the roads were fairly busy, it also meant packing was faitlu simple as there were several large car parks set up in fields near by. We had already been told not to park at the castle as the walk was longer and there were charges to pay.
Unfortunately, the show made it a bot more difficult to find a route to the weir because the one we were going to follow wasn't open unless we wanted to go into the show. We ultimately found Hunters Path, which took us above the river along a wooded path that was incredibly quiet.
The first site we got of the weir was when we were crossing a bridge and it looked beautiful. It was incredibly quiet and although there were a few people on the path at points, no one was heading in for a dip. The river formed a huge pool that was really calm and had brown trout swimming it.
Rather than a natural waterfall, which would have meant the water flowed too quickly for swimming, there are three pools, which were built during the Victorian times. These were originally built to allow wild salmon to jump up river - hence the name Salmon Leaps - but are also great natural jacuzzis.
The weir also has a jetty and boulders laid out to make getting into the water a lot easier, which my mum and I really appreciated!
It was incredibly peaceful swimming around in the slow moving river in an area completely surrounded by trees and with only the sounds of birds in the air. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that this was my favourite wild swimming experience so far.
We spoke to a few people as they walked past who couldn't quite believe that we were swimming in the river, but other than that, we had the place totally to ourselves, which was lovely.
We still ended up racking up just over 15,000 steps all before lunch. It was totally worth it though, as we found a new favourite place that we'll be going back to in the future.
If anyone happens to find a faster route to the weir and a better place to park, let me know!


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|Russian scholar Inna Shumkina
Yousef Al-Kazim from Kuwait presented a video that he and his colleagues shot and edited to give the audience a glimpse into Kuwait's culture. He noted that Kuwait is the most liberal country in the Gulf but the press is still controlled by the government and does not enjoy the freedom like in some Western countries. "It is an unsaid rule that Congress and the state leader are not to be ridiculed. There is pre-censorship on movies and theater. Television and radio hold the second biggest share of the advertising market."
Scholars were curious to know about gender equality in Kuwaiti media. Yousef elaborated that the ratio of women journalists to the men is almost negligible. However, the television news channels are initially recruiting one female anchor per channel.


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With the rainwater tank set up it was time to plumb it all in to collect the water from my gutters which are still clear thanks to my gutter mesh I installed over a year ago.
The mesh has 5mm holes in it to allow the rain to enter the gutters however all the dust and other fine sediment that accumulates on the roof during the dry suddenly gets washed off and heads straight for the tank in the first few minutes of rain. This fine sediment will become an unwanted sludge in the base of your tank and lead to clogging of pipes. To remedy this I built a first flush diverter. Now you can buy a 90mm kit for $27 but where's the fun in that! Also not everyone has access to a cheap kit but can easily make one up using regular plumbing fittings and following these steps.
There are recommendations of clearing 0.5-2L per m² but I would need either 30m of 100mm pipe or a barrel to do this. I figured even a small amount would help so I went about gathering the parts to build my DIY first flush diverter.
Generally a first flush system is connected vertically down from the main plumbing via a T-joint fitting. Since I was using 90mm pipe I needed the top part to be a short 90mm section to slot into the T-Joint. This went into a 90-100mm adapter. Even though it's expanding into 100mm I used the word 'reducer' because when you go to the shops and ask it may be labelled as such. The reducer is important for two reasons. It allows me to use 100mm pipe which gives me an extra ~5.5L for every metre length. Secondly, by putting a 92-95mm wide float in the 100mm pipe the difference in diameter is how the float will plug up the diverter when it rises to the top to allow water to then head towards the tank. A 100mm sleeve/coupling is then used to attach the reducer to the 100mm section of pipe that will hold the dirty water. Note: The coupling at the top does not need to be threaded.


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AHA at the Friends of Kananaskis Country 2nd Annual Trails Fest
Board member Colin Graver welcoming visitors to the AHA's table display.
The Alberta Hiking Association (AHA) was represented by board member Colin Graver and Jorge Stuwe of The Second Sixties Outdoor Club.The AHA booth displayed many photos of the wonderful hikes that are available to us in Alberta north to south. In addition, brochures with information on Castle Wilderness, Great Divide Trail, Bighorn Backcountry, High Rockies Trail, Kananaskis Country and CPAWS were handed out. AHA membership forms and business cards were also available.
Between 11:00 and 12:00, there were presentations by Alberta Environment and Parks on the backcountry rehabilitation program on public lands, followed by a presentation on the TransCanada Trail: High Rockies Linkage Phase 2.
At noon everyone was treated to a free BBQ lunch. After lunch, we had the opportunity of guided activities, interpretive hikes, mountain biking, orienteering, and even a bear spray demonstration.
It was a very successful event where outdoor enthusiasts, clubs and groups, presenters and facilitators united to show the many ways the Alberta trails are used.
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Habit 1: Be Proactive
At Riverview International Language Academy, our school focused on teaching the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. As a result, I took initiative and become a grade level representative of the Lighthouse committee. The goal of the committee is to become a Lighthouse School. In addition, The Leader in Me is a three-year transformation process for the entire school in which we establish a culture of leadership with specific tools that empower staff and students for a common school wide goal by utilizing the common language of 7 Habits.
My Commitment
I am a responsible and dedicated individual because the Lighthouse Committee meets weekly to share ideas with staff members and train our families about each habit and how to incorporate them into their homes. As a result, we have fostered a culture that all students can be leaders.
Each day, I choose to be proactive and be positive with my students and colleagues. In addition, I choose to do the right thing and take initiative during staff meetings and grade level planning because the effect is facilitated leaders for the 21st century.
How will I teach it to my students?
I demonstrated to students that a proactive person makes positive choices even when no one is looking. Based on their understanding, I had students make a pledge on how they will commit to Habit #1 at Riverview Language Academy. As a result, the final responses allowed me to see their achievable goals in becoming a better leader.
Habits of Highly Effective Learners (Covey, 2004).
Habit 2
"Begin with the End in Mind" means to have a goal, either long term or short term goal. The outcome of the goal could be a continuous motivator to accomplish the goal. In order to reach the goal, a plan must be in place, so the goal can be attainable and realistic. Overall, the goals must be meaningful and can create a positive impact on yourself or the people around you. As a result, steps of being proactive can foster Habit #2.
My Commitment
Through my goals and aspirations, Habit #2 has guided me to become a positive role model to my community. When I set a long term goal, I visualize the "bigger picture" then break it up into attainable benchmarks to met my ultimate goal. Through perseverance and a supportive family and friends, my long term goal is reached. As a result, I am an asset and contribute to my school's mission and vision of creating 21st century leaders with technology.
How will I teach it to my students at Riverview?
At the beginning of the year, each student has a leadership notebook. The leadership notebook tracks their academic and personal goals. As a result, their leadership notebook is a visual reminder of their positive development into achieving their goals at Riverview. For example, each week the students take spelling tests and track their scores on a bar graph. Students also track their AR and STAR scores to improve English and Spanish comprehension skills. In addition, the goals are referred to as WIGs (widely interesting goals). Students can visualize their growth in all areas and continue to aspire for the "bigger goal" of becoming leaders based on the the 7 Habits of Happy Kids.
Habit 3, Put First Things First
"If you were to ask me what single practice would do more to balance your life and increase your productivity than any other, it would be this: plan your week each week before the week begins." - Stephen R. Covey
Vision, Commitment, Purpose
Put first things first means focusing on your highest priorities based on your mission and values. In order for this practice to be effective, individuals must plan out every week and eliminate the unimportant activities by staying true in the moment of choice. In addition, setting priorities and making schedule to follow can lead to success.
My Commitment
Each week, I will list five or six important things I want to put first in my work and in my personal life. Then, prioritize them from importance. Important activities represent my vision, values and high priority goals. Urgent activities require immediate attention. I will have a weekly plan to organize my week before it begins. I have a google planner for the week , but writing down my list each day is an additional way for me to differentiate the "big rocks" and "little rocks". Since, I make a schedule in order to stay organized. The organization may take 5-10 minutes, but ultimately keeps me calm and collective on my mission and vision.
How I will teach it to others at Riverview?
Each Wednesday, the staff at RV participate in 7 Habits for 7 minutes before our PLC. Since, I am a part of Lighthouse Team, I have taken the initiative and lead the habit for the week. Our habit aligns perfectly with Put First Things First. We will engage in differentiating between important and urgent activities and create a list to prioritize them. I will share the ways that I create a plan for myself to stay organized and balance all the "rocks" in my life.
Reflection after PLC
The presentation on Habit 3 was a grand success. My peers at RV felt empowered on prioritizing the "important' and "urgent" activities to better enhance their productivity based on their own personal mission statement. A whole group conversation arose about their own personal connections to the Habit and reflecting on the four Quadrants. I am proud of my growth as an individual and I am thankful to my master's program cohort for sharing this experience with me.
Habit 4
"Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everyone- that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of others." Stephen R. Covey
Mutual Benefit, Fairness, Abundance
Think Win-Win refers to consider other people's wins as well as your own, create win-win agreements; and balance of courage and consideration.
By having the abundance mentality, everyone can win and share the "piece of the pie" instead of being greedy and taking the benefit of the entire pie. Also, celebrate the wins of others as well as your own winnings to establish a fairness in abilities to win as a company. Being cautious and deposit into the other person's emotional bank, so a strong relationship of trust can be developed over time. In addition, by considering other individuals needs can create a win-win relationships. By listening to each others ideas to create a better solution with immense benefits, which in term is a win-win situation. Also, leaders must balance the skill of courageousness and consideration to build win-win relationship. Courage means the willingness and ability to speak your thoughts and feelings respectfully. Consideration is the ability to seek and listen to other's' thoughts and feelings with respect. As a result, Habit 4 is the first step to public victory.
My Commitment
I would like to be more courageous and share my ideas and opinions with confidence. Also, I would need to practice this skill by pick an issue and confidently share my point of view with peers at work. In my personal relationships with my significant other, I would need to focus on win-win agreements. The win-win agreements must be were both individuals commit to work gain mutual benefits from the relationship to gain further trust.
How will I teach it to my students at Riverview?
Activity One
I will read "Have you Filled a Bucket Today?" which explains to students about depositing into an emotional bank (invisible bucket) of others. When students being positive "bucket-fillers", they gain more in their emotional bank and develop a trustworthy relationship. However, if students are being "bucket dippers" and removing from an individual's emotional bank, they are also removing from their own "invisible bucket". This story will demonstrate how to develop win-win relationships and become encouraging, respectful and thoughtful around others.
Activity Two
I will ensure students can make a connection by facilitating discussion on how the Disney movie, Wreck it Ralph, demonstrates Sean Covey's Habit 4, Think Win-Win.
Activity Questions
Identify the problem.
How does Ralph change at the end of the movie?
What lead to this change?
What specific examples show "Think Win-Win?"
Habit 5
"Most people do not listen with intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply" - Stephen R. Covey
Habit 5 is the habit of empathic communication. The focus of empathetic communication is knowing that we have a greater influence with others if I truly understand them first. In order to achieve Habit #4, we must practice empathetic listening and respectfully seek to be understood. When you listen empathically, you get out of your own story and into the story of the other person. You listen with the intent to understand, not to reply.
Stephen R. Covey said that it is only once you've truly understood someone that you will have influence. Two things may happen:
My Commitment
I will listen not only with my ears, but with my mind and heart as well, in order to act accordingly. By doing the following will lead me to empathetic listening to improve communication and relationships
How will I teach this to others?
Each week, our school has a professional learning community and we take 7 minutes for the 7 Habits, this means we focus on one habit and reflect on the habit and provide teachers some ideas on how to teach it to their students. As a result, I hope to create a powerpoint that reviews the concepts for Habit #5 Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Through the powerpoint presentation, I will model on how we can use empathetic listening with staff members to solve problems and build trustworthy professional relationships. Also, I will show the song from Youtube, that they can teach their students.
Songs In the Key Of Character
Habit 6
"When mutual understanding and respect are present, the spirit of synergy starts to develop." -Stephen R. Covey
Synergy is the culmination of all the other habits working together.
Synergy means valuing the differences of people in order to collaborate. Furthermore, sameness if boring- "the essence of synergy is to value differences- to respect them, to build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses." Valuing differences is the foundation of synergy. It's more than appreciating someone else's cultural heritage, ethnic customs, or religion, as important as those differences are. We often have the most difficulty with people who differ from us in very fundamental ways, like: messy vs. organized; detail-oriented vs. big picture-oriented; spontaneous vs. planner. When we are effective, we value this type of variety and build on each other's strengths.
While collaborating, the goal of synergy is to create the third alternative rather than settling for compromising. When synergy is in action, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. For example, one plus one equals three or more. Synergy means coming up with something that is better than what we could have imagined. This means Habit #6 is the habit of creative cooperation.
My Commitment
As a result, I will value differences by identifying someone I disagree with and make a list of his/her strengths. This will allow me to seek their values and beliefs in a positive manner. And when someone disagrees with me, say, "Great! You see things differently. I need to listen to you." I would commit to this act because this can lead to open and trustworthy relationship, which is aligned to Habit #5, Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
I will observe an upcoming meeting with the process of synergy in mind, then think about the significant problem or opportunity that would benefit from synergy. I will teach the process to those involved by seeking a third alternative, which is similar to Habit #4 Think Win-Win.
How will I teach this to others?
Synergy Soup is a great way to incorporate Habit #6, Synergize, into your classroom. It's an activity were students are learning about each other. However, it can be played at any time during the year because the result will be different each time a new team is formed. Students synergize and work together to create words from their initials. Points are awarded by how many letters are in each word. Students can work in partners or teams to create "synergy soup". This activity is an engaging way to learn Habit #6.
Habit 7, Sharpen the Saw
Renewal, continuous improvement and balance
Habit 7 is the habit of daily self-renewal. This means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset we have -ourselves. Through regular renewal of the four dimensions: body, mind, heart and spirit. By balancing the four dimensions we can achieve the daily private victory. By spending at least an hour each day can lead us closer to "daily private victory", which in the end, is the key to developing all the 7 Habits. By winning a daily victory provides us the ability to win the more difficult challenges played out in the public areas of our lives. For instance, this past week, I was stressed about grades, report cards, upcoming conferences and Master's homework reading and assignments, then a horrific incident occurred with my car on school grounds. My plate was filled with deadlines and stress. This publicly played out challenge drained me and made me reflect on how I need to take care of myself - emotionally, spiritually and physically. Through the realization, I took time for myself and attended CABE 2015 conference as a volunteer because this form of mental stimulation lead me to complete happiness, Habit #7. Not once did I stop and ponder about my various challenges that arose that afternoon. By attending CABE and listening to the inspirational guest speakers, I was able to achieve my "daily private victory" and the next day at work, I was back to my normal self and fully aware of the various responsibilities fast approaching but with a feeling of renewal and mental balance.
"The single most powerful investment we can ever make in life is investment in ourselves- is the only instrument we have with which to deal with life and to continue" - Stephen R. Covey
As a result, I will commit to this...
How will I teach this to others?
During PLC, I will lead the 7 minutes for 7 habits, which will focus on my own personal experience of car incident and CABE conference. By sharing various samples of activities to physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional/social dimensions to achieve the "daily private victory" and explain to my "RV family" how reaching "daily private victory" is the key to developing all the 7 Habits. And through my experience, how I MADE the time to balance myself and how easy we can balance our saw each day.
Grade 4 Immersion Educator in Lakeside, CA


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February is Bird-Feeding Month.
I love bird feeders but we're not supposed to have them because of bears. (I remember visiting Pat Gaffney once, and watching her yell out at the window at a huge black bear that was snacking on her bird feeder. The bear ignored her, which isn't easy to do with Pat.) I keep thinking if I can hang a feeder high enough on the house away from trees (we have a lot of trees), maybe it would work and I could watch the birds again, but bears climb, and the idea of waking up and seeing a bear looking in my bedroom window while he snacks is not attractive. And then, of course, there are the squirrels.
Feed the birds because I can't. Thank you.
(It's also Library Lovers Month, but that's pretty much all year round here, so I went with the birds.)
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Violence In Our Schools: Over the Edge CourseExperts
The first segment of this course, Just Another Day, is a live-action drama which recreates the events that have typically led up to tragic, violent outbursts such as those that have exploded in schools across the country. The second segment, Perspectives on School Violence: A Teacher's Resource, features violence prevention authorities discussing topics like identifying potentially violent students, creating a comprehensive plan to prevent violence, creating a safe school environment and why it's important to involve the entire school community in this effort.
- Identify events that typically lead up to violent outbursts.
- Create a violence prevention plan for your school.
- Involve the entire school community in your efforts.
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