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Shaalini Ganesalingam
Organization: WorldTeach, One Brattle Square, Suite 550 Cambridge, MA 02138
Dates: 06/12/2016 to 08/08/2016
Web link: www.worldteach.org
In Shaalini's own words
How I contributed: The goal of the organization is for volunteers to teach English and life skills to students while also learning and engaging with the culture and people of Morocco. Over the summer, I was initially trained in Sidi Moumen Center for a week, learning Darija, teaching skills, and learning lessons on the culture and political history of Morocco. I was then placed with a host family in Al Jadida, where I taught three English classes, two of which were for little children between the range of 3 and 6 and one intermediate English class for students vary between 7 and 14 years of age. Over the weeks that I was there, I celebrated Ramadan with my host family, learned how to haggle with shopkeepers, and drank lots and lots of Moroccan mint tea!
What I felt most challenged by: I was most challenged by the lack of resources in Al Jadida. Other than my co -volunteers, I had no teachers to speak to and help me develop lesson plans catered to my students. It was difficult because I was not trained in teaching with the knowledge of what age group I would be teaching in Al Jadida. Although I had experience teaching back home, I had the luxury of knowing what level my students were all in and I had access to books that would guide me through my lessons. I had students that varied in level of understanding English. It took me several tries before I could create a lesson that could interest all the students and keep them engaged for the two hours that I had them. As a visitor to Morocco I felt at home with my host family, but as a teacher, I felt lonely and ill equipped
What I enjoyed most: I most enjoyed spending time with my family and friends in Morocco. After school, my host sister and I walked home pelting palm tree seeds at each other. At home, my three host sisters and I played tennis, went to the beach to ride horses or camels, visited the local shop to by candy, learned how to cook (the twelve-year old was more talented than I in the kitchen) and so much more! I loved combing our horse's mane, playing with the little kitten at the farm, and eating iftar dinner with my family after sunset. I loved drinking Moroccan mint tea and cracking jokes with my host dad and sisters. My family was so loving and I miss them very dearly. I also enjoyed traveling, peering over a slab of rock protruding out over Merzoud Falls, spending a night at the desert, & walking down Essouira.
Would I recommend this experience? I would recommend this program to other students however I would like to give a word of caution. Morocco is beautiful. But the program does not equip you as much as you would like once you are there. You can get by with the Darija you will learn there but teaching is a very big responsibility and it is not to be taken lightly. It will be harder to plan lessons for studnets at Al Jadida than it would be for one to plan a lesson for students here; the range of ages and levels of English play such an important role in that front. I wish I could have been better prepared to teach in that regard. I would also recommend that students who are looking for teaching skill development to request to teach at Casablanca, where there are more people to help you develop the skill you would like.
Jessica Breslau
Organization: SIT: IHP Climate Change Comparative
Dates: 6-Sep-13 - 18-Dec-13
In Jessica's own words
How I contributed: The program was a comparative study in food, water and energy across the world. Being that we were only in each country for such a limited amount of time, we could not cover each topic extensively, however I felt that my greatest competition to this program was simply listening to the locals whom we met with and listening to their daily experiences. We met with farmers, fishermen, engineers working in renewable energy and the problems that they faced were in many ways very similar to the problems that people of the same profession in the U.S.A are facing. Listening to their stories put into perspective the greater issues at hand, and allowed me to gain perspective of how things need to change on a global scale, rather than viewing each country or profession as a different entity.
What I felt most challenged by: The schedule of the program was very rigorous and your independence is testing daily. At school you have the ability to gain access to almost anything that you want and need at nearly any time. On this program, many of the social norms were set up by the host family, with little room for adjustment, and there were many times when the internet was unavailable in the midst of a research project. It is not to say that these challenges were impossible, however it becomes apparent how much we have come to expect, and how such expectations are not the norm in every place.
What I enjoyed most: Experiencing the different cultures, cuisines and politics were my favorite aspects of this program. Although the program is focused on a comparative view of climate change, there is so much more that is necessary to digest beforehand. Learning about the politics of each country made the process of environmental policy evaluation much more interesting.
Would I recommend this experience: I would recommend it. I think that it is rare to experience so many different cultures, climates, economies and policies in such a brief amount of time, and although it is quite hectic, the comparative aspect of the program put many things that I learned at Cornell into perspective on a greater scale.
Sara Cullen
Organization: SIT: Migration and Transnational Identity Program
Dates: 31-Jan-11 - 15-May-11
In Sara's own words
How I contributed: I contributed to the household where I was living and the program where I was studying by becoming a member of the community including carrying out all my responsibilities in terms of academic and personal life while in Morocco.
What I felt most challenged by: The language barrier in the household and the cultural norms (most public domains were dominated by men) were a persistent challenge while in Morocco. It was something that was never quite alleviated, but I dealt with it by continued efforts to understand the culture and language.
What I enjoyed most: I enjoyed the home-stay the most because it is the best way to understand the culture, language, and people.
Would I recommend this experience: My experience was no doubt challenging throughout the three and a half months but it was very rewarding and led to a new-found perspective on the world and multicultural interaction that is important for any person's personal and professional development.


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Nicholas Romeril is a Jersey based artist with international connections. In 2017 he exhibited in London (Chris Beetles Gallery), Tatton Park (RHS Flower Show) and Switzerland (Thomas Dutoit Gallary). He was accepted as the Artist in Resident for the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute. The 2018 residency is sponsored by Bonhams and the Royal Navy. He will travel on the HMS Protector to the Antarctic. He will create visual research on the ship so that he can develop a series of new work inspired by the Antarctic. Nicholas will exhibit a selected series of studies and new work created in collaboration with Flux.
"The Skipton Open Studios will the first chance to see some of the paintings, sketchbooks and the first cut of the VR film I shot while on the ship. The VR film is in collaboration with Flux who lent me the camera and will edit and produce the film."


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Last week we co-hosted our first ever Twitter party, for none other than Doc McStuffins!
There's no need for me to go on about how much we love Disney - YOU ALL KNOW. Doc McStuffins is one of the girls' favourite characters and to be asked to host a party was pretty much a dream come true for them!
We invited our neighbours round for fun, games and party food and had a blast in the process....
We kick started our afternoon with a few games - Stick the Boo Boo on the Patient and What's Missing from the Pet Vet Bag - before settling down to a delicious spread of party food and then finishing up with some quiet play and GOODIE BAGS! The girls had been sent the Doc McStuffins dress up set, Pet Vet bag and interactive Doc as well as lots of prizes, healthy snacks and going home treats in order to make the party heaps of fun - which it really was!
The new range of Pet Vet toys are BRILLIANT - and available from Flair Plc here. xoxo


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Before you even begin searching online, sit down and think about what you "need" versus what you "want" in a home. Start with the things you absolutely need: three bedrooms, central air, a backyard, a good school district, etc. Then list your wants: hardwood floors, a large kitchen or a swimming pool. By keeping these distinctions in mind, you can focus your search on the homes that meet all of your needs and include at least a few of your wants. Always be prepared to make some compromises to stay within your price range.
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Saturn Car Sales Fail in Japan
Saturn No. 1,500,000, a blue SC2, rolled out of Spring Hill on January 17, 1997. There was little product news, though: just a standard low-fuel warning light for all '97 models and, with the optional keyless entry system, an antitheft feature that sounded the horn in the event of a break-in.
But in another highly symbolic event, GM's import-fighting brand began selling cars in Japan, something even Saturn godfather Roger Smith hadn't planned. Critics had long maintained that American cars weren't good enough for demanding Japanese buyers. But Saturns were selling well against many Japanese cars in the U.S., so why not Japan itself?
The export models were reengineered for right-hand drive and equipped to satisfy both local regulations and, it was hoped, the local market. Unfortunately, sales commenced in April 1997 just as the Japanese economy was slipping into recession, and there were only eight dealers for the entire country.
But the main difficulty, said one Japanese industry analyst quoted by U.S. trade weekly Automotive News, was that "Saturn didn't have any brand appeal. American brands are hard to sell in Japan because some people still have a low-quality image of them." After four tough years and only 4324 sales, Saturn gave up.
It was just as well, for troubles were mounting at home. Calendar-year sales fell nearly 10 percent in 1997, another 7.7 percent in '98. The problem, many observers felt, was that Saturns hadn't changed much and the competition had -- and not just import-brand rivals.
Meanwhile, the '98 Saturns appeared with only re-tuned suspensions, for a smoother ride, and more powertrain refinements -- an almost yearly ritual -- aimed at reducing noise, vibration and harshness. Retailers soon found themselves with more cars than buyers for the first time, yet Saturn's one-price policy precluded rebates and other incentives to trim the backlog.
The only thing left was to trim production, and the Spring Hill, Tenn., factory scaled back in September 1997 by about 17 percent to some 275,000 cars a year. There were no layoffs, prohibited by the UAW contract, but workers were worried all the same.
Sales were basically flat in calendar 1999, which was relatively good news. And Saturn finally had some real product news that year: three-door coupes. A number of extended-cab pickups had lately sprouted auxiliary rear doors to improve back-seat access, and the idea made even more sense for the small Saturn SCs.
New Jersey retailer Stuart Lasser reportedly suggested it after noticing how his son Hal had trouble getting in and out of the regular two-door. Engineers worked fast, and the "back door" coupes were in dealerships by November 1998.
The extra door was on the driver's side, rear-hinged, about 19 inches wide, and could open to near 90 degrees. You had to open the driver's door first, because the rear-door latch was flush-mounted in the front doorjamb for safety's sake. Opening both doors left a spacious unobstructed opening 62 inches wide.
The third door changed roof styling slightly -- but only on the left -- and added a mere 50 pounds despite required structural reinforcing. Unfortunately, it also cut rear hip room by three inches and rear shoulder room by 5.5 inches. Young Hal Lasser might have had an easier scramble in and out, but less space to move around in once inside.
For more information on Saturn cars, see:
- Saturn New Car Reviews and Prices
- Saturn Used Car Reviews and Prices


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Namaste hands painting in acrylic paint with genuine gold leaf squares from Bangkok. This contemporary spiritual painting has a Thai yantra symbol at the bottom, adding to the sense of mystery. Orange-red hands are adorned with pinkish-purple beads and have a bright blue highlight around the edges.
While I was painting this, I felt in awe of the Thai yantra – I love the shapes these yantras have that monks use to invoke protection and good fortune. Many people feel the same way and have had tattoos made in this fashion. While I have not, I prefer to paint them!
I chose this orangy-red color for the Namaste hands because I wanted them to clearly look like no particular race of people. We are all one, and the energy I want to depict is all-inclusive.


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After a day looking round the newly re-designed Fashion gallery at the V&A (more of that in a future post) and going for a meeting to apply for a millinery internship (which I got – again I'll post about it soon), I headed to the Greenwood Theatre near London Bridge to see The Shadow Formula.
We'd been invited to the press night of this new play by David R. Roberts, on what was to be their second performance, but after some dramatic 'flying scenery' their first night had to be cancelled. The play, set on the brink of war in 1938, is a classic caper of the 'everyman dragged into a conspiracy... discovering what's going on [and] running away from people trying to kill him'. The standout performer was undeniably Edwin Flay who played Cary Donat, the man caught up in an international plot regarding the mysterious Shadow Formula. Edwin was also celebrating his birthday on the day of this performance, so happy birthday to him. The main character's name – Cary Donat was a nice nod to Cary Grant and Robert Donat. A reference to these two great actors is especially fitting as the play has themes of an innocent man pursued after being falsely accused, much like 'North by Northwest' and 'The 39 Steps'.
| Cary Grant wearing 'That Suit' in another
Hitchcock classic, 'North by Northwest' (1959)
|Robert Donat in Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps' (1939)
The ladies' costuming was particularly good, with many of the ladies wearing quite luxurious furs. The gents were not left wanting though, with Claude the barman (Gabriel Keogh) sporting a rather fetching Noël Coward style dressing gown in one scene! Nancy the baglady (Hannah Rees) and Arthur the paperboy (Jack Richards) provided comic relief at the start of the second act, Arthur had a wonderful cockney swagger - worthy of being a character in itself!
I was particularly impressed with the sound design (Kirsty Gillmore & Sounds Wilde) and the actors' use of space – not being limited to the stage. The entire play was set to a wonderful soundtrack including Al Bowlly's 'I Can't Get Mississippi Off My Mind', 'The Hawaiian War Chant' and 'The Sheik of Araby'.
There are performances on 7th-9th and 14th-16th June with a BSL signed matinee on th16th. The matinee will be signed by Wendy Ebsworth MBE, a sign-language interpreter whose stage credits include signing for the English National Opera, the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Court.
And you'll just have to go to a performance yourself if you want to know what the mysterious Shadow Formula is...


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A hi-hat, also spelled hihat, is a type of cymbal and stand used as a typical part of a drum kit by percussionists in rhythm and blues, hip-hop, disco, jazz, metal, rock and roll, house, reggae and other forms of contemporary popular music.[1] It is a standard part of the modern drum kit. The hi-hat consists of two cymbals that are mounted on a stand, one on top of the other, and a pedal which can be used to clash and hold the cymbals together. Open and closed hi-hat refer to notes struck while the two cymbals are apart or together (open or closed), while pedal hi-hat refers to parts or notes played solely with the pedal used to strike the two cymbals. Most cymbal patterns consist of both open and closed notes.
Initial versions of the hi-hat were called clangers, which were small cymbals mounted onto a bass drum rim and struck with an arm on the bass drum pedal. Then came shoes, which were two hinged boards with cymbals on the ends that were clashed together. Next was the low-sock, low-boy or low-hat, similar to a modern hi-hat stand, only with cymbals close to the ground. Hi-hats that were raised and could be played by hand as well as foot may have been developed around 1926 by Barney Walberg of the drum accessory company Walberg and Auge.[1] Until the late 1960s, the standard hi-hats were 14 inches (36 cm), with 13 inches (33 cm) available as a less-common alternative in professional cymbal ranges and smaller sizes down to 12 inches (30 cm) restricted to children's kits. In the early 1970s, hard rock drummers (including Led Zeppelin's John Bonham) began to use 15-inch hi-hats, such as the Paiste Giant Beat. In the late 1980s, Zildjian released its revolutionary 12 inch Special Recording hats, which were small, heavy hi-hat cymbals intended for close miking either live or recording, and other manufacturers quickly followed suit, Sabian for example with their 10" mini hats. In the early to mid-1990s, Paiste offered 8 inches (20 cm) mini hi-hats as part of its Visions series; these were among the world's smallest hi-hats. Starting in the 1980s, a number of manufacturers also experimented with rivets in the lower cymbal. But by the end of the 1990s, the standard size was again 14 inches, with 13 inches a less-common alternative, and smaller hats mainly used for special sounds. Rivets in hi-hats failed to catch on. Modern hi-hat cymbals are much heavier than modern crash cymbals, reflecting the trend to lighter and thinner crash cymbals as well as to heavier hi-hats. The other change has been that a pair of hi-hat cymbals are no longer necessarily similar. More typically the bottom is now heavier than the top (but in some cases like the K Custom Zildjian Steve Gadd Session Hats the pattern is reversed for a cleaner chick and cleaner sticking), and may also be vented, this being one innovation to have caught on. Some examples are Sabian's Fusion Hats with holes in the bottom of the hi-hat, and the Sabian X-cellerator, Zildjian Master Sound and Zildjian Quick Beats, Paiste Sound Edge, and Meinl Soundwave. Some drummers even use completely mismatched hi-hats from different cymbal ranges (Zildjian's K/Z hats), of different manufacturers, and even of different sizes (similar to the K Custom Session Hats where the top hat is a sixteenth of an inch smaller than the bottom). Max Roach was particularly known for using a 15 inch top with a 14 inch bottom.
Other recent developments include the X-hat (fixed, closed, or half-open hi-hats) and cable-controlled or remote hi-hats.[2] Sabian introduced the Triple Hi-Hat, designed by Peter Kuppers. In this variation of the hi-hat, the top cymbal moves down and the bottom cymbal moves up simultaneously while the middle cymbal remains stationary.
Drop-clutches are also used to lock and release hi-hats while both feet are in use playing double bass drums. The drop clutch was invented by ragtime drummer Graig Cortelyou . Drop clutches are commercially available from DW Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, The Coady Clutch from Billdidit, and Tama.
The traditional hi-hat stand has the pedal almost directly below the cymbals, which are supported by a hollow vertical tube. The top cymbal is mounted horizontal and bell up, while an adjustment screw allows the bottom cymbal to be either horizontal or slightly tilted.
A narrow metal shaft or rod runs through both cymbals and the tube and connects to the pedal. The top cymbal is connected to the rod with a clutch, and can be lowered by operating the pedal against a spring which holds it up in the "open" position, while the bottom cymbal remains stationary. The height of the top cymbal with the pedal released is adjustable by varying the position of the clutch on the centre shaft. When the hats are closed, the pressure holding them together can be varied by varying the foot pressure.
So, when the foot plate of the pedal is pressed, the top cymbal crashes onto the bottom cymbal (closed hi-hat). When released, the top cymbal returns to its original position above the bottom cymbal (open hi-hat). The spring tension controls the amount of pressure required to lower the top cymbal, and how fast it returns to its open position, and can also be varied.[2]
Some stands allow the feet of the tripod to be adjusted to tilt the stand, or to allow the tripod to rotate on the stand to allow the feet to be positioned among other stands. Other stands omit the tripod and instead attach the stand to the side of the bass drum; This is particular suitable for very large bass drums or double bass drum configurations.
There are several patterns of clutch used to support the top cymbal, but the most common uses a knurled collar that is part threaded below the cymbal, and a pair of knurled rings above it. The collar is tightened against the end of the thread, while the rings are tightened against each other.
A drop clutch allows a pair of hats mounted on a conventional hi-hat stand to be closed without use of the pedal.
The drop clutch is provided with a lever that can be operated by hand or struck with a drumstick. This action releases the upper hi-hat cymbal, which falls onto the bottom cymbal and remains there, with gravity then holding the hats loosely closed, and allowing them to be played by the sticks in this position. Operation of the pedal re-engages the clutch and allows the player to resume normal playing.
Drop clutches were developed to allow players using double bass drum pedals to play closed hi-hats without needing to operate the hi-hat pedal, and this remains their primary application.
As it relies on gravity to close the cymbals, the drop clutch gives the player no control over the tension holding them together, and supplies only minimal tension. On the other hand, if the player manually lowers the top cymbal of a standard hi-hat stand before playing, this allows any desired tension to be set, and the pedal can still be used to increase the tension while playing, but not to open the hats or to reduce the tension. Some drummers prefer this technique and reject the drop clutch as too limiting to the sounds available.
A less common alternative is the locking hi-hat pedal, such as the Tama "Cobra Clutch". This and similar high-end locking pedals do allow for control over the tension. It is engaged by pressing a lock pedal separate from the main pedal.[3]
A cable hat or remote hat uses a cable to allow hi-hat cymbals to be positioned independently of the pedal. Operation is otherwise normal.
An X-hat is an adaptor to allow a pair of hi-hat cymbals to be mounted in a closed position on a cymbal stand. There is no pedal, the hats are simply kept closed at a constant tension, similarly to a cymbal stack.
The X-hat gives control over the tension holding the hats closed, and allows the player to apply similar tension and produce similar tone to pedal operation, but not to vary the tension while playing.
When struck closed or played with the pedal, the hi-hat gives a short, crisp, muted percussive sound, sounding like and referred to as a "chick". Adjusting the gap between the cymbals can alter the sound of the open hi-hat from a shimmering, sustained tone to something similar to a ride cymbal. When struck with a drumstick, the cymbals make either a short, snappy sound or a longer sustaining sandy sound depending on the position of the pedal.
It can also be played just by lifting and lowering the foot to clash the cymbals together, a style commonly used to accent beats 2 and 4 in jazz music. In rock music, the hi-hats are commonly struck every beat or on beats 1 and 3, while the cymbals are held together. The drummer can control the sound by foot pressure. Less pressure allows the cymbals to rub together more freely, giving both greater sustain and greater volume for accent or crescendo. In shuffle time, a rhythm known as "cooking" is often employed. To produce this the cymbals are struck twice in rapid succession, being held closed on the first stroke and allowed to open just before the second, then allowed to ring before being closed with a chick to complete the pattern (the cymbals may or may not be struck on the chick).
A right-handed drummer will normally play the hi-hat pedal with his left foot, and may use one or both drumsticks. The traditional hi-hat rhythms of rock and jazz were produced by crossing the hands over, so the right stick would play the hi-hat while the left played the snare drum below it, but this is not universal. Some top modern drummers like Billy Cobham, Carter Beauford, Shawn Drover and Simon Phillips do not cross their hands over at all, playing the hi-hat mounted on the left with the left stick rather than the right. This is called open handed playing. Some drummers, such as Kenny Aronoff, and Jason Finn of The Presidents of the United States of America employ both open handed and cross-handed playing. Some trap sets may also include an extra hi-hat on the right for right-handed players, where it would be awkward to play crossed over. This is shown when drums or cymbals in the middle of the set are played with the hi-hat rhythm. The technique is common with metal genres, such as Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Mike Portnoy formerly of Dream Theater. In both rock and jazz, often the drummer will move the same stick pattern between the hi-hat cymbal and the ride cymbal, for example using the hi-hat in the verses and the ride in the chorus of a song, or using the ride to accompany a lead break or other instrumental solo.
Roger Taylor, drummer for the band Queen, plays with many unique hi-hat techniques, including involuntary opening of the hi-hat on every backbeat for a rhythm emphasis and leaving the hi-hat slightly open when hitting the snare. His trademark hi-hat beat is opening the hi-hat on first and third before hitting the snare.
Phil Rudd of AC/DC also uses distinct hi-hat techniques, which include very heavily accentuating the hi-hat hit on each beat and softer in between.
Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones uses a technique in which he does not play the hi-hat in unison with the snare drum at all. If playing a standard 8th note pattern, he will play the hi-hat on 1 and 3 and not playing it on 2 and 4 where the snare drum is played.
In much hip-hop, the hi-hat is hit with drumsticks in a simple eighth-note pattern, although this playing is usually done by a drum machine or from an old recording from which the sound of a hi-hat is recorded and loaded into a sampler or similar recording-enabled equipment from which it is triggered. Pioneer Kurtis Mantronik was one of the first to program hi-hat patterns that employed thirty-second notes , although these can be played by a drummer using a technique similar to a drum roll.
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|Sheep, goats. Control of mature and immature stages of the following benzimidazole susceptible worms (including those resistant to levamisole). Haemonchus contortus (barber's pole worm), Trichostrongylus sp. (including T. colubriformis, T. vitrinus, T. rugatus, T. axei) (black scour worm), Teladorsagia sp. (small brown stomach worm), Nematodirus sp. (N. spathiger, N. filicollis) (thin necked intestinal worm), Cooperia sp. (C. curticei) (small intestinal worm), Oesophagostomum sp. (Oe. columbianum, Oe. venulosum) (nodule worm), Chabertia ovina (large mouthed bowel worm), Dictyocaulus filaria (lungworm). Aids in the control of Moniezia expansa (tapeworm) and Trichuris ovis (whipworm).Cattle. Active against mature and immature Haemonchus sp. (H. placei, H. contortus) (barber's pole worm), Ostertagia ostertagi including hypobiotic larvae (small brown stomach worm), Trichostrongylus sp. (small hair worm or hair worm), Cooperia sp. (C. pectinata, C. punctata, C. oncophora) (small intestinal worm), Trichuris sp. (whipworm), Capillaria sp., Dictyocaulus viviparus (lungworm), Bunostomum phlebotomum (hookworm); aids in control of Moniezia sp. (tapeworm).
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DYCK , Mary (NEE KLASSEN) - 1932 - 2018It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mary Dyck, loving wife of John H. Dyck and our loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, on Thursday December 13, 2018 at the age of 86, in Winkler, MB. Mom was born on July 7, 1932 in Grunthal, MB and was the 4th of eight children born to Peter D. and Helena Klassen. Mom's father, mother and three older siblings emigrated from the Russian/Ukraine border area in 1929 just as life there became very difficult. Mom was the first child born in Canada and she grew up helping on the family farm in Grunthal while also inheriting her father's "green thumb". One of her early jobs when she left the family farm was picking peaches in St. Catherine's, ON where she met her future husband, John. They were married on September 6, 1953 and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2018. They raised two sons and two daughters while living in Winnipeg and Neepawa, MB. Mom's work effort was always at a high level in everything she did including raising her family. She successfully applied for nursing at age 20 but did not end up pursuing that vocation; she worked at a bank in Winnipeg in her early married years until family took priority. In 1963, Mom and Dad struck out for bigger ventures by buying the Neepawa Motel. Mom was the heart and soul in running the motel day-to-day including cleaning rooms, doing ALL the laundry, helping renovate rooms while raising four children and using her "green thumb" to grow a huge garden out back with potatoes, vegetables, strawberries, raspberries, watermelons and pumpkins. Mom worked extremely hard with very rare days off or vacations from the daily chores. They sold their businesses in 1974 and started up the Yellowhead Nursery in Neepawa in 1977, growing that successful business until 1986. Mom "was the nursery" in all facets of the operation including much of the hard labour. They officially "retired" in 1988 and moved to Morden, Manitoba. They wintered in Arizona and other warm places for almost 25 years until the early 2000's and lived in Morden until 2007 when they moved to Winkler. Mom spent many years both at home and down in Arizona completing and selling her hand crocheted works as well as many other craft items at numerous craft sales. Many of her customers sought her out due to her high-quality products. Mom's crocheting pastime has left us all with family heirlooms to remember her by for many generations to come. Mom also enjoyed getting her grandchildren "hooked" into the crochet skill, even the grandsons. Mom and Dad provided well for our family and instilled their work ethic in us all. Mom had health issues during her final years that took their toll and took the Mom who we all knew and loved, away from us on a daily communication basis. Mom was always the rock for Dad and the family and was moved to Winkler Salem Home in July 2015. Mom was baptised and accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as a young adult in the Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Dad and Mom had been regular attendees of the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Mom is survived by her husband of over 65 years, John, children: Eric (Liliane) of Calgary, Valerie (Adrian) of Kitchener, Greta of Winnipeg and Gerry (Heidi) of Calgary; seven grandchildren: Randall, Tyler, Dinah, Pamela, Kevin, Corinne and Quinn as well as five great grandchildren: Brianna, Samantha, Charlie, Nola and Anabel; two brothers: Adolphe (Mary), Herman (Edna); one sister: Hermina (Peter); four brothers-in-law, eight sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Peter D. (1981), mother, Helena (1989), brothers, Peter (2010) and John (1963); sisters, Katherina (1966) and Helen (2013); as well as six brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 19, 2018 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with interment at Chapel Cemetery in Morden. Mom will be missed by her family, church friends, coffee friends and many others. May you rest in peace and be at peace now, thanks for being our Wife and Mom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to either the Salem Home Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, available at the church. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me" Psalms 23:4. Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler In care of arrangements wiebefuneralhomes.com
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Your eyes do not deceive you, the food you see is green, and that's because it was served at Melbourne's first matcha based cafe Matcha Mylkbar!
Matcha Mylkbar has only recently opened up on Acland St in St Kilda and serves up an array of plant-based vegan breakfast and lunch dishes most with the use of matcha. If you're unaware of what exactly matcha is, it's a finely ground powder made from green tea #HealthyAF
As soon as you walked in, all you could see was green burgers. How can you say no to a green burger? So guess what I had... the matcha soy chicken burger, and it did actually taste like chicken. I also added some sweet potato fries into my burger because who doesn't like a chip butty?
My friend went with the matcha pancakes which were equally as green, served with scrumptiously creamy vegan ice cream. Okay so confession time, I asked the guys next to us if I could take a photo of their smoothie, which they kindly agreed to. I saw the colour of it and knew I needed to feature this vibrant dragon fruit smoothie.
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Te Rangimarie Hospice
Hospice palliative care is available to people with life limiting cancer or non-cancer illness with little or no prospect of cure and with limited life expectancy.
Services provided by Hospice Taranaki include:
- In-patient unit - Te Rangimarie. Patients from anywhere in the province can be admitted for symptom management; respite care and terminal stage care. There are also 2 beds in the Hawera Hospital available to patients in the south.
- Community palliative care nursing: We have 7 nurses covering North and South Taranaki caring for patients in their own home or in aged care facilities. In Inglewood, Stratford and Coastal Taranaki community care is provided by District Nurses.
- Medical cover. There is a palliative care doctor either on site at Te Rangimarie or on call 24/7.
- Counselling & Bereavement Service. Trained counsellors are available to assist patients, families and significant others prior to and after bereavement.
- Access to social worker, occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist.
- Chaplaincy.
- Equipment loan: Beds, air mattresses, commodes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc are available free to patients.
- Volunteer support: Transport, sitting, carer respite are available by arrangement with our Volunteer Co-ordinator.
- Day stay programme: An interesting and varied programme is available to community patients each Wednesday and Friday in New Plymouth.
- Home help: Help with housekeeping can be arranged.
- Personal cares: Assistance with showering and bathing can also be arranged.
- Respite Care: When the carer needs a break we can provide respite care for 3 or 4 days either in Te Rangimarie or in an aged care facility of the patient's choice.
- Biography service: Specially trained volunteers are available to record the patients memories which is then produced in booklet form.
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New climate specific passive building standard for North America
Over the past two years the Passive House Institute US in cooperation with Building Science Corporation have developed a new performance based climate specific passive building standard. The standard has been proposed as a new baseline for the PHIUS+/Zero Energy Ready Home program. Out of all the measures that can take a building to zero energy performance, passive building and low grade energy measures were identified as having the best economic potential to start out with before adding renewable energy measures to reach the goal of zero energy and beyond. The new proposed passive building standards propose performance metrics as design guidelines that identify the sweet spot between supply (renewables) and demand (conservation) based on climate and economic conditions first. The presenter will explain the research impetus, the building science reasoning behind it, methodology and results of the study.


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This unique collection is the perfect soundtrack for contemplative meditation and spiritual rejuvenation.
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The Ford Focus is offered in 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback forms in S, SE, Titanium, ST and RS trims--although hatchbacks aren't offered in base S form and the high-performance ST and RS are hatchback only.
The 2016 Focus offers a range engines possibilities. The smallest is a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged "EcoBoost" engine. Owners choosing the 1.0L can expect excellent fuel economy, however power levels aren't as low as many would guess. The 1.0L engine makes a respectable 123hp and 125 lb-feet of torque. The next step up is a 2.0L direct-injection 4-cylinder engine, making 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. Ford's Ti-VCT variable valve timing system helps provide stronger response through the rev range while saving fuel at other times. Ford anticipates up to 40 mpg on the highway. A 2.0L high-output turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powers the high performance Focus ST. It makes 252 hp and 270 foot-pounds of torque, ensuring strong acceleration from the Focus ST.
The new-for-2016 Focus RS features a turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder engine good for 350 horsepower and 350 lb-feet of torque. It's mated to a full-time all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual transmission as the only powertrain combination.
With a 4-wheel independent suspension--combining a semi-isolated front subframe and a control-blade multi-link rear suspension--along with 4-wheel disc brakes in all but the S and SE models, the Focus has stronger performance credentials than most small cars. The suspension is tuned to be quite firm yet has enough give to soak up heaves and potholes; Ford's electric power-steering system provides good steering weighting and responsiveness as well. In addition, a torque vectoring system, included with the standard stability control system, balances torque delivery between the front wheels for better poise out of corners.
Front seats in the Focus are supportive buckets, with even better, firmer bolstered ones provided with the Sport Package. Both the sedan and hatchback have about the same back-seat space--just ample for most adults. Cargo space is quite generous in either model, with a relatively wide trunk opening in the sedan. In either model, the back seat folds forward nearly flat.
The Focus S model is quite basic, but includes air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel and CD sound as well as Ford's SYNC system with a 4" LCD display and Bluetooth. SE models add 16" alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, cruise control and Ford's MyKey system.
Titanium models add a limited-slip differential, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, proximity entry, dual-zone climate control and heated leather seats.
All Focus models but the base S come with Ford's SYNC system, which provides voice-command-based connectivity with phones and media players and can perform other actions such as reading texts. MyFord Touch is included in all Titanium models and brings a huge, colorful 8-inch touch-screen display, which can also be controlled through steering-wheel buttons. This system includes advanced voice control for climate control, entertainment and other vehicle functions, and can also turn the vehicle into a wireless hotspot with a USB-based cellular data modem. It's also packaged with an upgraded Sony sound system, as well as satellite radio and HD Radio with an iTunes tagging function. Other available features in the Focus include multi-color interior ambient lighting, push-button start and an Active Park Assist system that steers the car into a parking spot while the driver only modulates the brakes.
The Focus ST is far more aggressive than its siblings. Its standout feature is a turbocharged 2.0L engine producing 252 horsepower and 270 foot-pounds of torque. The ST's suspension has been strengthened and its unique 18-inch wheels help to greatly improve the handling of the car, while larger brakes help balance performance. The exterior is also differentiated from standard Focus models with a unique grill, body kit and rear wing, giving the Focus ST a much lower stance and more aggressive look. Available only as a hatchback and with pricing similar to the Titanium model, the Focus ST offers a bit less luxury but a lot more performance. Starting at just over $24,000, it is available at an excellent price point.
The Focus RS takes compact performance to a new level. In addition to the all-wheel drive and 350-horsepower engine, the RS also includes upgraded brakes, 19-inch wheels wearing Michelin Super Sport rubber, a driver-controllable ride control suspension, HID headlamps, a 10-speaker Sony audio system, additional gauges displaying oil pressure, and boost pressure. Outside, The RS distinguishes itself with an under-bumper intercooler, a rear wing spoiler and a dramatic lowered stance.
A fully electric-powered Focus hatch is available in certain regions. It features a 107kW electric motor with a liquid-cooled lithium ion battery good for 143 horsepower and 184 lb-feet of torque. The electric Focus does not skimp on comfort. It includes power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, proximity entry, dual-zone climate control, heated seats and Ford SYNC. The EPA estimates its range at 76 miles and a 240V fast charger can top the battery up in less than 4 hours.
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Hot Tuna's show provides quality without question! Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have created a sound with an underlying, propelling drive which carries their audience along on a musical trip. Alongside Jorma and Jack is multi-instrumentalist and mandolin wizard Barry Mitterhoff and, when electric, defining the rhythm and setting the beat drummer is Skoota Warner.
Jorma starts of the year with Fur Peace Ranch on the Road in San Diego and a few gigs:
1/26/13 Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix, AZ
1/27/13 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
1/29/13 SoHo, Santa Barbara, CA
1/31/13 Pappy and Harriets, Pioneertown, CA
2/01 & 02/13 McCabe's Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA
2/04 & 05/13 Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
2/05/13 Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
2/06/13 Arcata Theater, Arcata, CA
2/08/13 Rogue Theatre, Grant's Pass, OR
2/10/13 Aladin Theater, Portland, OR
2/09/13 Tower Theatre, Bend, OR
2/11/13 The Triple Door, Seattle, WA
2/14/13 Emerson Center, Bozeman, MT
2/15/13 Pink Garter Theatre, Jackson Hole, WY
2/16/13 State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
2/17/13 The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
2/20/13 Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, WI
2/21/13 Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
2/22/13 Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI
2/23/13 Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
3/6-10 The Breezes Grand Negril Resort, Jamaica
3/22 – 25 Fur Peace Ranch, Jorma
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John Laurie is a photographer with a diverse portfolio who has worked around the world with a wide range of clients, from food to people and everything in between. He is a photographer who strives to capture the authentic and the everyday, seeking to honour and glorify the ordinary, often-overlooked moments.
John craves those seconds that happen in-between; the unwitting smile, the half-eaten dessert. His work is characterised by his ability to create a strong sense of place and environment: he wants to put you there, at that point in time. He works quickly, responsively, and collaboratively with a relaxed, easy-going, yet professional approach.
John has carved out a niche working with food, beverages, and lifestyle photography, though he is in no way constrained to those subjects: one look at his portfolio makes clear his ability to work far more broadly, finding the essence of locations from Cambodia to Hamburg. John's natural instinct for story offers a strong ability to capture bodies of work with a strong narrative. His keen eye for the intriguing and respect for the everyday moment sets him apart, and sees people returning to him time and again.
John has been a finalist in the Art Gallery of NSW's Photographic Portraiture Prize and the Adventure Handbook Photo Prize, and was shortlisted for the Head On Portraiture Prize. His first solo photography exhibition was at JCP Studios in Melbourne, where he showed The Light of the Day in 2016.
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When people hear the word 'lawyer', they often assume the worst and start counting their loose change (in anticipation of a large expense). Despite the bad rap that lawyers get, the truth is, they're educated and hard-working professionals that look out for their clients' best interests – much like your family doctor or handy man. While it comes as no surprise that people are hesitant to hire a lawyer—especially if there is no immediate need—having a well-established relationship with one can save you a great deal of stress if things get rough.
So, in recognition of Be Kind to a Lawyer Day, let's chat and chew about why having a lawyer in your back pocket can payoff.
Legal procedures are complex. Attorneys are familiar with deadlines and protocols for correctly filling out and filing paperwork; your case could fall apart, be put on hold, or worse, be thrown out altogether (and not in your favor) if legal documents are not filed properly.
They speak the legal jargon. There are a couple examples when having a lawyer by your side is probably unnecessary—like fighting a speeding ticket or going to a small claims court—but for bigger things such as divorce or a DUI, a lawyer can be crucial. If your legal matter ends up going to court, having a lawyer speak on your behalf usually works in your favor. It's not uncommon for people who represent themselves in court to walk-away from a hearing with higher fines and harsher penalties; they likely didn't know what to fight for or were intimidated. A lawyer's presence in court evens the playing field and can prevent the prosecution from bullying their client.
Networking is their game. Attorneys have people on speed dial they can call at a moment's notice—their professional circles are full of specialists from all different backgrounds and experience. Whether it's an expert witness, private detective, government official, or many other professions, it's unlikely that non-attorneys will have the same access to key people who can help with or challenge evidence or testimony by the opposing party.
They won't break the bank. Depending on your problem, some attorneys can be pricey, but most are very reasonable. Also, lawyers typically provide a free initial consultation to give you an idea of the type of case you're dealing with. From there, you can decide whether or not you need to hire a lawyer. So really, contacting a lawyer doesn't necessary come with any financial commitment.
We can't see the future. When we find ourselves in legal trouble, we are expected to get a lawyer. Doing what's expected isn't always the smartest approach though; instead, try planning ahead. While it may seem unlikely, you could be sued tomorrow or your child's best friend could fall and break his or her arm on your property—then what? If you don't have an attorney, you're spending hours on Yelp or Google looking for one with a five-star rating. Avoid the panic by establishing a relationship with a lawyer NOW. If a problem does arise, the better your attorney knows you, the better he or she can help you.
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About DiecastCollectables.co.nz
Diecast Collectables is owned and operated by a husband and wife team. Our dedication is to provide a great selection of diecast cars that are hard to find (if not impossible to find) in your local shops. DiecastCollectables specialises in hot rods and street machines, but we will extend the range to other older and collectable cars when we can source them.
We have been involved in hot rodding for many years and have our own collection of diecast cars. Most of the cars in our collection are not available in the local toy stores. We have developed this business to make these very popular models more readily available for you.
We have initially focussed on 1/64th scale because of the value for money these highly detailed models provide. However, we plan to stock larger scale models in the future. If you want a larger model, e.g. 1/18 Hotwheels, just email us and we will try and source it for you from one of our suppliers.
You can buy from DiecastCollectables with confidence. We offer responsive support via e-mail and will answer all of your questions quickly. Your purchases will be sent via Fastway Couriers (within NZ) as soon as your payment has cleared.
We always welcome feedback, and if you have a diecast or particular model of car in mind that you cant find, let us know and we will see what we can do for you.
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Diecast Collectables specialises in 1/64th scale diecast cars from Hot Wheels, with a select range of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox hot rods, muscle cars and classic collectables. Use of this site is subject to our terms and conditions.
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The Antique Enamel Company
The Antique Enamel Company was founded in London by John Jaffa. John has been one of London's premier dealers in 18th to early 20th century English and Continental enamels, gold boxes, Objects of Vertu, tort & pique items, musical bird boxes, silver cigarette cases, porcelain, desk seals, etui & sewing items, papier mâché, Fabergé and rare perfume bottles for the past three decades.
He has built private collections for individuals across the world and loaned prized acquisitions to Museums. John is recognised by his peers as having one of the most extensive collections in this field offered within a wide price range.
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As well as carrying an extensive range of fine enamels and other pieces, The Antique Enamel Company is also happy to source particular items for clients. Please get in touch via our contact page.


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Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund – Rating & Review – Invest
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund seeks long-term capital growth and will invest approximately 80 per cent of its assets in equity, while the balance would be a invested in debt and money market instrument.
It was converted to an open-ended scheme with effect from July 1999. A combination of top down & bottom up approach id followed in the stock selection process.
The scheme also offers deductions on the investment under Section 80 C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Additionally, it aims to periodically distribute income as per availability of surplus which can be distributed.
Presented below is a comprehensive review of Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund. It offers all the relevant information needed by you so that you can make an informed decision about whether to buy, sell, or hold this fund.
Basic costs and other information
Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund was launched on Mar 29, 1996. It has continued to provide returns for nearly 20 years and hence has remained popular with investors. As of Jul 31, 2017, this equity-focused fund has assets of INR 3,756 crores. The minimum required investment for lump sum investment route is INR 500, and also INR 500 in case of SIP or Systematic Investment Planning method.
The expense ratio as of Jul 31, 2017 is 2.31 percent which is on the higher side. The Fund has a lock in of 3 years and cannot be exited before this period.
Ajay Garg is the fund manager since October 2006. Mr. Garg is B.E (Electronics) and MBA (Finance). Prior to joining Birla Sun Life AMC in 2003 he has worked with Birla Sun Life Securities Ltd.
Allocation of the fund
As of July 31, 2017, the fund's allocation stands as 98.98 percent in equities and 1.19% in Debt Instruments.
As of July 31, 2017, the top 6 sectors that the fund's portfolio focuses on include Banking/Finance (20.71%), Automobile (18.16%), Services (10.64%), Healthcare (9.58%), and FMCG (9.33%).
As of Sep 8, 2017, Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund has produced an 11.109 percent return per annum on investment in the last 10-year period. This shows that the fund's yields was higher than the category average of 10.93 percent during the same period. From the time of launch the fund has delivered 25.75 percent per annum returns.
In the past 1, 3, and 5 years, the fund has shown 17.41, 17.2, and 22.49 percent returns. The 3-year returns of the fund are thus more than 3% points higher than the category returns. On a 5-year period, the performance of the fund vis-à-vis the category is also higher by about 3% point.
If the topmost holdings are taken into consideration, then it can be said that the Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund heavily leans towards the banking and finance sector. As per data of the past 3 years, the fund's standard deviation, i.e., the volatility of the returns of the fund vis-à-vis its average, is 13.59% as of 31st July 2017. This is lower than the category average which is 14.2% for the same period.
When the returns of Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund are compared with its peers during the past 5 year period, then at 22.49 percent returns it has done better than most of the other ELSS Funds .
Investors currently have many different options of tax saving instruments. Mutual funds via ELSS or equity linked savings scheme offer an option to benefit from growth potential associated with equity markets while availing of tax advantages. It may be noted that investments in ELSS are eligible for tax benefits of up to INR 1, 50,000 annually from gross total income.
As mentioned above, the objective of Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund is to provide the gain of investing in a portfolio made of equities, while getting tax deductions on such investments. Thus, investors who want to gain the dual benefit of investment in equity markets along with saving taxes should go for this scheme.
Should I sell, buy, or hold?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund has consistently delivered good performance across the time period. Also the fund manage is good and has excellent track record. Invest in the fund for good returns in future
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The Amazon.com Books team is gearing up for another successful Textbooks season. This will be our biggest back-to-school season yet!Addendum: The ban at eBay is on teachers' editions and answer keys. See the link in the blog entry below (August 27th).
New Textbooks:
* From now through October 7th, customers can save up to 20% off campus bookstore prices on new textbooks sold by Amazon.com.
* In addition, customers can also save an extra $15 when they spend over $150 on new textbooks sold by Amazon.com.
Used Textbooks:
* Through our extensive network of third party sellers, we are able to offer customers millions of used textbooks at up to 90% off list prices.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Used Textbooks at amazon.com
2 comments:
"Since eBay has put the nix on buying and selling textbooks, maybe amazon.com is a source to be explored:"
Hmm, I just sold a Saxon Algebra 1 set on eBay. There were other Saxon books there, too. Is it just new textbooks? And just what kind of new policy do they have? Or does someone just think this is the case? Did you learn this from eBay or from someone else? Lots of questions. :) You don't have to answer each question. I'd just like to know what "eBay has put the nix on buying and selling textbooks" MEANS, exactly...or where I can find that out. Thanks so much!
Mary Margaret
- Aug 30, 2006, 11:39:00 AM
- Maureen said...
Hi Mary Margaret!
I provided a link to an article on the subject in a previous blog entry (Sunday). Here is a link to eBay's new policy:
"Teacher's editions of textbooks and solutions manuals that are intended solely for use by teachers are not permitted by eBay."
My guess is that you could sell textbooks, but not the teachers editions or solutions manuals.
However, textbooks are little use to me if I can't get the answer keys.
- Aug 30, 2006, 11:47:00 AM


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