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|Tickets are still available for A Gilbert & Sullivan's Christmas Carol, Dec. 14 - 17 at
KMC's Kīlauea Theater. Cast members joined the Hilo Christmas Parade last weekend.
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|After Pearl Harbor, Iwao Yonemitsu and
Toku Nakano signed up.
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Japanese American women also stepped up in community responsibilities when Japanese American men were either interred by the U.S. government or joined the U.S. military. Shigeo Kikuchi, wife of the Rev. Chikyoku Kikuchi, became responsible for the Buddhist Temple in Na`alehu when he was interred. "She often interacted with military authorities and worked to protect the community from harassment. In the absence of a priest, she organized farewell services for Nisei soldiers," reports the book Asian American Religious Cultures. She distributed Nenju (prayer beads) and told the young Japanese Americans going off to fight for the U.S.: "When you are lonely or when you're in trouble, repeat "Nama Amida Butsu.'" She later wrote Memoirs of a Buddhist Woman Missionary in Hawai`i.
In Volcano, Kīlauea Military Camp became an internment camp for Japanese Americans and was the site of a recent dedication of a Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park interpretive display and program acknowledging this dark time in history.
"We remember the famed "Go for Broke" 442nd Infantry Regiment and other Nisei-only units, made up of young men, who despite seeing their friends and family members being sent off into internment camps, still stood up and volunteered to serve -- putting their lives on the line for this country. They served bravely, sacrificed greatly, and became the most highly decorated unit in all of the U.S. Army's history. We must never forget what happened at Pearl Harbor, the lessons learned, and the sacrifices of those who served. There is no question that the stories of the greatest generation will live on forever in the hearts of a grateful nation."
On Dec. 7, Sen. Mazie Hirono introduced the Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act, which would create a memorial at Pearl Harbor honoring the service of World War II veterans who served in the Pacific Theater. The bill is the Senate companion to legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep.Colleen Hanabusa.
|Admiral Joe Vasey has pushed for decades to establish
the memorial for WWII soldiers who served in the Pacific. He
turned 100 years of age this year. Photo from Stars & Stripes
Wrote Hirono, "As we mark the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we honor the brave veterans who defended our country on December 7, 1941 and all who served in World War II. Establishing a memorial to their dedicated service at Pearl Harbor is a fitting tribute to their sacrifice, and I thank Representative Hanabusa for her leadership on this issue."
The Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act directs the National Park Service and the non-profit Pacific Historic Parks to create the memorial. For many years, the memorial has been a campaign of Admiral Vasey, a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and reached his 100th birthday in January. Sen. Brian Schatz is a cosponsor of the Senate bill.
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A LAST PUSH TO SAVE NET NEUTRALITY came from Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday, as she and 27 other Senators urged Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to delay the vote to roll back the nation's net neutrality rules. In a letter, the Senators expressed concerns over reports that bots filed hundreds of thousands of comments to the FCC during the net neutrality policymaking process, and called for an investigation into the state of the record.
"Without additional information about the alleged anomalies surrounding the public record, the FCC cannot conduct a thorough and fair evaluation of the public's views on this topic, and should not move forward with a vote on December 14, 2017," the Senators continued.
"The FCC must invest its time and resources into obtaining a more accurate picture of the record as understanding that record is essential to reaching a defensible resolution to this proceeding," the Senators concluded.
|Plants are grown, seeds collected, to fit each environment.
HAWAI`I SEED GROWERS NETWORK, a statewide group of seed producers organized and supported by The Kohala Center's Hawai'i Public Seed Initiative program, officially launched its online store this week. Customers can pre-order 2018 seed varieties at hawaiiseedgrowersnetwork.
With orders shipping in late December. HSGN currently offers locally adapted, selectively bred seeds including beans, flowers, fruits, greens, herbs, and peppers. HSGN is comprised of artisanal farmers that have worked together for more than five years to grow, develop, and provide high-quality local seeds to Hawai'i's gardeners and market farmers. Members commit to growing seed crops on a small scale to maintain close connections with their products, carefully observing, selecting, and harvesting from only the hardiest plants. Their goal is to contribute to resilient local food systems by offering seeds selectively bred and produced in Hawai'i for the islands' diverse soils and microclimates.
"Restarting a local seed industry in Hawai'i is a slow and ongoing process," said Lyn Howe, director of The Kohala Center's Hawai'i Public Seed Initiative. "It takes many generations of growing and selecting varieties to produce quality seed with consistent, desired agricultural and culinary traits. But when you're 2,300 miles from the nearest seed source, we think it's a wise idea and worth the effort."
Prior to the launch of HSGN's online seed marketplace, the University of Hawai'i at
Mānoa's Seed Lab was the only local seed producer. Hawai'i's gardeners have relied heavily on seeds imported from the continental United States, despite the fact that many are not properly adapted to Hawai'i's tropical and sub-tropical conditions, soil composition, pests, and plant diseases.
|The Public Seed Initiative grows seeds adapted for
of the micro climates and conditions on the island.
Photo from Hawai`i Public Seed Initiative
The Kohala Center, a nonprofit organization based on Hawai'i Island, started the Hawai'i Public Seed Initiative in 2009 as part of its goal to reduce Hawai'i's dependence on imported food. Participants in the Initiative began to grow and share plant varieties that thrived in their own gardens and fields. By saving and sharing the best seeds and re-growing them in other local microclimates, producers were able to evaluate seed performance under various environmental conditions.
The Center secured funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hawai'i Department of Agriculture, and Ceres Trust to help train and support HSGN producers, conduct seed trials, selectively breed and produce seeds, and develop the online marketplace. The Hawai'i Island Seed Bank, the only facility in the Hawaiian Islands that stores native, conservation, and agricultural seeds, provides storage services for seeds sold through the marketplace. Additional seed varieties will be offered in 2018.
See Hawai'i Public Seed Initiative: kohalacenter.org/hpsi and Hawai'i Seed Growers Network: hawaiiseedgrowersnetwork.com
FLIGHTS TO MANAGE NATURAL RESOURCES in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are announced for December:
December 12, between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., supplies and crews will be flown for petrel monitoring from the Kīlauea helipad at 4,000' elevation to Mauna Loa at 9,000 feet and back.
December 14, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., flights will will be for invasive fountain grass surveys and control, from Kīlauea helipad to the southwest boundary and to Keauhou below 2,500' elevation.
December 19 and 20, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. both days, flights will transport crew from Kīlauea helipad to upper Kahuku Unit at the 8,000-ft. elevation for an anthropological study.
|Fountain grass creeps into the largest petroglyph field in Hawai`i
where visitors walk and also remote places where Hawai`i
Volcanoes National Park will conduct flights this month.
NPS Photo by Jay Robinson
The statement from HVNP says, "The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather. Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities."
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER is a new educational service provided at Ocean View Community Center. The federally funded activity is free from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Sunday and is run by Rodney DuCossin.
Soccer: Saturday, Dec. 9, Makua Lani @ Ka'ū.
Boys Basketball: Fri and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9, Maui Tournament.
Swimming: Sat, Dec. 9 @ Konawaena.
Girls Basketball: Monday, Dec. 11, Kamehameha @ Ka'ū.
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ALOHA FRIDAY: LEI MAKING WITH RANDY LEE is Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Make lei from a variety of natural materials from the forest. Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-7565 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.
ST. JUDE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN OCEAN VIEW HOSTS ITS KEIKI CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their lower parking lot. Each child receives two books at Rudolph's Reading Room, a stocking from Santa, and a cookie and punch from Mrs. Claus's Kitchen. All are welcome. For more, visit stjudeshawaii.org or call 939-7000.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER is Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, call 939-7033.
SOFT PASTEL STILL LIFE WITH PATTI PEASE JOHNSON class is the Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Instruction and materials provided. Beginners to intermediate artists welcome. $50 per non-member, $45 per VAC member, plus $10 supply fee per person. For more, call 967-7565 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.
EXPLORE THE RICH GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF KAHUKU on a easy-to-moderate guided hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, displaying different volcano features and formations in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The hike, titled Birth of Kahuku, also offers hikers the opportunity to learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. It will also take place on Dec. 30.
ANNUAL PĀHALA CHRISTMAS PARADE starts at 1 p.m. at Pāhala Armory and ends at Holy Rosary Church on Sunday, Dec. 10. Contact Andrade family at 928-0808 to participate or for more details, no entry fees.
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LEARN ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF 'ŌHI'A LEHUA in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the 'ōhi'a tree and its flower on this free, easy, one-mile walk. The guided hike takes place Sunday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. For more, visit nps.gov/havo.
A MĀLAMA MARKET TOWN HALL MEETING is Monday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Ocean View Community Center. For more, call 939-7033.
PACIFIC ISLANDS AS MODELS FOR CULTURE, AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY is the After Dark in the Park talk that has been announced for Tuesday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn how the innovative agricultural systems of pre-contact Hawai'i connect to Pacific societies in the past, present and future and how Hawai'i and other Polynesian islands are used as models for living more sustainably. Free, park entrance fees apply. For more see nps.gov/HAVO.
DISCOVERY HARBOUR/NĀ'ĀLEHU COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM meets Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Discovery Harbour Community Hall. The public is invited to come see what C.E.R.T. is about as well as participate in training scenarios. For more, contact Dina Shisler by emailing email@example.com or calling 410-935-8087.
REGISTER KEIKI, GRADES K-8, UNTIL TUESDAY, Dec. 12, for a Hanging Santa Craft Class that takes place Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center. For more or to register, call Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro at 928-3102 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
REGISTER KEIKI, GRADES K-5, UNTIL WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, for the Annual Christmas Coloring Contest that takes place Thursday, Dec. 14, starting at 5 p.m., at Ka'ū District Gym. For more or to register, call Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro at 928-3102 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
HAWAIIAN HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER KA'OHU MONFORT demonstrates the power of local plants to nourish and heal on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program, Lā'au Lapa'au, takes place on the Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. See and touch a variety of traditional medicinal plants. Free, park entrance fees apply. For more visit nps.gov/HAVO.
CU HAWAI'I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā'ālehu. CU Hawai'i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai'i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.
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3D printing human tissue could help keep astronauts healthy all the way to Mars. An ESA project has produced its first bioprinted skin and bone samples.
These state-of-the-art samples were prepared by scientists from the University Hospital of Dresden Technical University (TUD), part of the project consortium together with OHB System AG as the prime contractor, and life sciences specialist Blue Horizon.
The skin sample was printed using human blood plasma as a "bio-ink." The researchers added a plant and algae-based materials to increase the viscosity so it wouldn't just fly everywhere in low gravity.
"Producing the bone sample involved printing human stem cells with a similar bio-ink composition, with the addition of a calcium phosphate bone cement as a structure-supporting material, which is subsequently absorbed during the growth phase." – Says Nieves Cubo from TUD.
To prove that the bioprinting technique was transferable to space, printing of both the skin and bone samples took place upside down. With prolonged access to weightlessness impractical, the challenge of such 'minus 1 G' testing represented the next best option.
The samples represent the first steps in an ambitious end-to-end roadmap to make 3D bioprinting practical for space. The project is looking into the kind of onboard facilities that would be required, in terms of equipment, surgical rooms and sterile environments, as well as the ability to create more complex tissues for transplants – culminating ultimately in the printing of entire internal organs.
"A journey to Mars or other interplanetary destinations will involve several years in space," comments Tommaso Ghidini, head of ESA's Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division, overseeing the project. The crew will run many risks, and returning home early will not be possible. Carrying enough medical supplies for all possible eventualities would be impossible in the limited space and mass of a spacecraft. Instead, a 3D bioprinting capability will let them respond to medical emergencies as they arise. In the case of burns, for instance, brand new skin could be bioprinted instead of being grafted from elsewhere on the astronaut's body, doing secondary damage that may not heal easily in the orbital environment. Or in the case of bone fractures – rendered more likely by the weightlessness of space, coupled with the partial 0.38 Earth gravity of Mars – replacement bone could be inserted into injured areas. In all cases the bioprinted material would originate with the astronaut themselves, so there would be no issue with transplant rejection."
"With 3D bioprinting progressing steadily on Earth, this project is the first to adopt it off the planet. It's a typical pattern we see when promising terrestrial technologies are first harnessed for space, ranging from cameras to microprocessors. More needs to be done with less, to make things work in the challenging space environment, so various elements of the technology get optimised and miniaturised. Similarly, we hope that the work we do with 3D bioprinting will help accelerate its progress on Earth as well, hastening its widespread availability, bringing it to people even sooner." – Explains Tommaso.

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19 May 2020
With new health and safety guidance and resources available to support social distancing on site, we thought it was a good opportunity to remind those involved in the design and construction of basements to also protect their mental health.
The Construction Leadership Council has today updated their site operating guidance for all construction sites operating in the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the fourth version of the guidance.
14 Apr 2020
The Construction Leadership Council has today updated their site operating guidance for all construction sites operating in the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the third version of the guidance.
06 Apr 2020
Working with our colleagues at The Concrete Centre, Planning a Basement is one of the first webinars to be added to their new on-demand webinar service. This webinar will help navigate through the essentials of site investigations, planning requirements and building regulations for basement construction for housing.
27 Mar 2020
Due to the latest advice from Public Health England and UK Government, the team at Basement Information Centre are currently working from home and are still available to answer queries and provide guidance. Our members are amending their working patterns and behaviours in line with government advice and materials are still being supplied to essential sites.
11 Jul 2019
Basements have lots of engineering challenges and this seminar hopes to offer a the full spectrum of advice covering:
This presentation will give an insight into the design and construction of basements, sharing lessons learnt and key guidance for those embarking on the development of a new home.
This course, by IStructE, covers the design of concrete basements to Eurocode 2, including waterproofing strategies, site constraints, ground movements, methods of construction, structural design and calculating crack widths.
The Basements Information Centre are exhibiting at this one-day conference that will provide the latest guidance, technical expertise and explain practical developments that will influence the design and delivery of long-lasting and high performance homes.
Basements are known for requiring technical expertise in engineering, waterproofing and material specification, but this does not need to limit the design and aesthetic of exposed concrete, as Claire Ackerman of The Concrete Centre and Basement Information Centre explores.


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- Tax: $4,429 (2019)
- Community:Iroquois Ridge South
- City:Oakville
- Type:Residential
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- Beds:3
- Bath:3
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A human development expert from Oxford University says Australia needs to implement a national early language and literacy strategy.
New figures out today show one in every five Australian children are developmentally at risk by the time they reach school.
The Australian Early Development census measures the development of about 300,000 children in their first year of school.
Edward Melhuish from Oxford University, who had been advising the Federal Government on the issue, said poor literacy outcomes were costing the nation.
"Carrying 20 per cent of the population who don't have the basic skills for success in a modern society is a big burden," he said.
"If we can reduce the incidence of poor literacy … in our children then we are going to be a more successful and more affluent society.
"If my neighbour is on social security I pay for it. If my neighbour goes to prison, I pay for the police, I pay for the courts, I pay for the prison, so while we think 'oh, that's their problem not ours', in fact we're paying for that."
The need for a national early literacy strategy will be examined at a summit in Canberra this week.
Focus needs to shift to language development: Melhuish
Professor Melhuish, who will be speaking at the event, said there needed to be a larger focus on language development.
He said poor literacy had its roots in early childhood where vital language skills were often neglected.
"We need to make sure all of our children have good basic spoken language skills by the time they get to school," he said.
"The most important thing is to give them basic spoken language skills which are then the foundation upon which the literacy skills, which involve the visual medium of language, are built."
Professor Melhuish, who is also a visiting professor at the University of Wollongong, said a solution was the introduction of a "universal part-time preschool place for every three-year-old and upwards in the country".
"We found that those children who have good preschool experiences, given the opportunity to develop their language skills with a wide range of people, do better throughout the rest of their lives," he said.
The study also showed between 2009 and 2015 the gap between the number of children in disadvantaged areas who were vulnerable to developmental problems widened, compared to those from the least disadvantaged areas.
"Areas of language skills and cognitive capabilities we've seen improvements right across the social-economic spectrum," Education minister Simon Birmingham told the ABC's AM program.
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Surprise reason Rocky Fielding versus Canelo Alvarez almost didn't happen
WBA 'regular' super middleweight titleholder Rocky Fielding 27-1 (15) almost saw his dream fight against WBC and WBA middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez 50-1-2 (34) go up in smoke just a week before he was scheduled to step into centre ring at Madison Square Garden in New York City this Saturday night.
Promoter Eddie Hearn explained the extraordinary set of circumstances that almost destroyed the 31-year-old Brit's opportunity for a career-high payday on boxing's biggest stage.
"He applied for a visa, so he got a letter. He went about a month ago, went in, had the interview, got the visa, got approved for the visa. They took the passport off him, said okay we'll get it stamped and send it back to you," explained the Matchroom Boxing boss to Boxing News.
"Last Monday [December 3] we get a letter back from the passport agency saying your visa has been denied because there was a tear – you couldn't even see the tear – but there's a tear on the page.
"We were told you need to get a new passport send it back and then it can take anywhere from three days to two weeks once you get it back and the fights in 11 days.
"They had his passport and they approved the visa in front of him, then when he went away, they looked at it and said actually no."
For all intents and purposes, the Fielding's US debut was suddenly in jeopardy. And circumstances only went from bad to worse.
"Monday afternoon he sends it to the embassy, special delivery to arrive on Tuesday. We're tracking it. Tuesday at midday comes around and it's still says out for delivery. Gets to 5pm and it still says out for delivery," continued Hearn.
"We [wanted to] go down to Battersea to the Royal Mail, just to collect the passport. They said you can't do that but it should be delivered tomorrow. Wednesday [December 5] it's George Bush's funeral, they've closed the embassy. They tried to deliver the visa on Wednesday and it's shut.
"[Now] the Royal Mail are saying we don't know where it is, it should be delivered to the embassy in the next five days. We're like this is over. So Thursday it arrives at the embassy.
"We spoke to people out here, I think the senator of New York was called and on Friday afternoon [December 7] at about four o'clock we got a call to say we've found it. He was supposed to fly on Friday. He got it Friday night and changed his flight to Saturday [December 8]."
With the fight on the brink of collapse, Hearn had a duty of care to warn event promoter Golden Boy Promotions that they may need to look for a replacement fighter.
"As of Thursday [December 6] as far as I was concerned, this fight wasn't happening," said Hearn. "I said to Golden Boy, 'I don't want to worry you but you may have to look at another opponent because this is not looking good.' It was a very hairy last week."
And that should've been that. But in a comedy of errors, there was one last act to play out.
"When he went to the airport on Saturday, he forgot his passport. Left it in his house," Hearn added. "You couldn't make it up. Had to go back from Manchester airport to go and get the passport."


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Last time I was here and a time before that I did really well but unfortunately they did not take medicaid when I needed to go back. I went to Duke City and have been there the last for years and I cannot take it anymore, the place is horrible and I need to remain steady in my recovery. No more games. I am going to start coming back here even if I have to pay cash and I have a good feeling that my life will be simplified. Ask anyone about the system at duke city or just check their review page and you will see people are unhappy. This place has nothing but good reviews and aside from the long lines on weekends which means nothing if you have take homes, I dont see a problem with them. Dont go to Duke city. It was a good clinic four years ago but it cHnged for the worst and their management is horrible. They take way too many people and have been understaffed for most of the year and that's just the portion they'll admit. So much worse going on. I was actually surprised when this place said they would honor my take homes when I switch because most places will simply not do that. So if anyone is reading this pray for me that I dont lose my take homes in the next two weeks for some BS reason becUss if I can make it then I'll be in a better place where I dont have to worry about not being able to get my groups in or see my counselor
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Very great place to go to if you're trying to get off of heroin and or opiates. Staff is over and beyond friendly, and each person who works there is beyond more than grateful to want to help you get on the right track and help you become ready to regain control over your life again! My boyfriend and myself couldn't be happier with the results! ❤
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A good place to come if you need help kicking. The counselors and nurses are all super nice and it's a good place to go when you need help and have nowhere else to go. Richard is the coolest Kat and he helps out alot. The Nurses are all there to help and are all very knowledgeable and helpful if you have any questions. Renee my counselor is by far the coolest counselor and she's there for me when it gets rough. A great place to come if you need help.
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I am on my. 2 nd week @this place and I feel like its gonna help me w/my recovery.the staff is great. My counselor Donna is really great 👍.the dosing nurses .are right.on.I recommend this to anyone looking to get clean from opiates.
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I can say out of twenty years of opoid addiction and very hard times this clinic has really helped me become a better person I have now been clean for seven months longer then any other times in my life I tried quitting now at least I see a new way of life thank you everyone that works with ppl like me to see a brighter future.
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Central New Mexico Treatment Center located in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, can supply addicts with professional and effective addiction treatment options.
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Classified as a 'super food' for its exceptional nutritional value. A very attractive shrub; great for a hedge as it grows to approximately 1mt in height and 3mt in width. Not fussy with soil type. The leaves turn bright red in winter and is spectacular.
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SEA CHANGE VILLAS - RAROTONGAOur Resort Report
OUR Thoughts on Sea Change Villas, Titikaveka Lagoon, Rarotonga An excellent boutique resort in a very special location; Sea Change Villas self-rate as a 5 Star Resort (self-catering category) and they certainly deliver on that promise. The villas are huge, modern and superbly maintained. The gardens are always a picture and the beach is naturally beautiful. The resort sits on one of a very few natural inlets in the coastline of Rarotonga and this unique feature and the way the resort has been built in sympathy with the inlet, gives ready beach access from all villas, even those which are not actually located right on the beach frontage. During the Covid-19 close-down period the staff have been busy beautifying the gardens and have completeted a full maintenance program on all the villas. The whole place is looking great! The quiet south coast of Rarotonga is an excellent location choice for those people seeking an intimate 5-Star resort. Facing south means the south-easterly sea breezes provide natural cooling, and although the villas are all air-conditioned, the breeze usually provides enough natural cooling. You will spend a great deal of time out on your decks and patio around and in the individual swimming pool provided with every villa. The pools are not heated but they have a cunning design incorporating a shallow ledge down one end which facilitates the sun heating the water above it naturally and this shallow end of the pool is our favourite place to lie and take in the sun and the water – it's just so relaxing! The top-notch facilities are matched by the friendly, unobtrusive service by the management and staff. The personal orientation discussion provided for each new guest is a prime example of this service. Every villa is stocked with a complimentary self-starter breakfast pack on arrival which includes eggs, milk, juice, cereals, bread, butter and condiments. For guests requiring breakfast each day, a (charged) tropical breakfast may be organised to be delivered to your villa. A bottle of wine or beer will be in your fridge awaiting your arrival. Apart from three more-recently completed beachfront villas, Sea Change has also opened two 'day-rooms' to help soften the blow of any international flights to the Cook Islands which arrive or depart at anti-social hours and which don't always coincide with normal check-in and check-out times. The day-rooms provide arriving or departing guests, in 1 Bedroom Villas, a place to rest while waiting for their rooms to become available, or for their flights to depart. The day rooms are like hotel rooms with a TV, bed, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. There are plenty of activities available on-site at Sea Change Villas; bicycles, kayaks, non-motorised watersports, snorkelling equipment, stand-up paddle boards to name a few. They have an extensive DVD and CD library which is offered to guests on a complimentary basis and a BBQ area for guests to enjoy. Villas are serviced daily except Sunday. This is a superb site for a tropical wedding and Sea Change offer very good wedding packages. Vow Renewal services are also available - ask Our Wedding Specialists, they have full details. This really is an exceptional property. For those seeking a high-quality resort as a base to enjoy the remarkable island of Rarotonga, Sea Change Villas is a very good option. Included in the Tariff at Sea Change Villas: ● Return airport transfers between Rarotonga Airport and Sea Change Villas. ● A bottle of wine or beer in fridge on arrival ● An arrival self-starter breakfast pack including: Eggs, milk, cereals, bread, butter & condiments ● A personal orientation after arrival at a convenient time for guests ● Complimentary use of: - Kayaks - Stand-up paddle boards - Snorkelling equipment - Bicycles - BBQ area - Extensive DVD & CD library ● Free local landline calls ● Daily housekeeping services (except Sunday and public holidays)● A 200MB Wifi VoucherClick to view the Sea Change Villas fact sheet (12.4MB)
What Sea Change Villas Say About Themselves:"Located on the shores of the Titikaveka Lagoon in Rarotonga, Sea Change Villas is one of the island's premier accommodation destinations.
Sea Change comprises 15 fully self contained villas and 2 new studios or "day-rooms", all set amongst lush tropical gardens and looking out across the emerald lagoon to the outer reef where the waves roll in from the mighty Pacific Ocean. Along with that, the warmth, the swaying coconut palms and other local plants – constantly remind you that you are in the tropics.
The nine beachfront villas are right on the beach. This very private beach is just steps away from your front deck and there is safe swimming in the wide lagoon that stretches three to four hundred metres to the reef.
Every villa has its own freshwater pool, along with quality fittings to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable; and most of all there is an emphasis on seclusion. Sea Change Villas are ideally suited for people looking for peace and privacy.
Many of our clients tend to be honeymooners, retired baby-boomers and empty- nesters with time to slowdown and enjoy themselves, so the seclusion, tranquillity peace and quiet suit them just fine. Many guests are repeat visitors who have fallen in love with the rhythm of the Cook Islands and its people.
When asked to identify what they enjoy most about Sea Change, on site managers and part owners, Beverley and Craig Bennett say, "...in addition to the relationship we have with our community, including our landowners, it is our guests and the people who make up our team. They are all local, all friendly and all professional. We recognise that having high quality facilities, a superb location and great climate are only part of the recipe for a successful holiday destination, we have worked hard to recruit, retain and support a team who ultimately support us. Our team are always striving to deliver exceptional customer service and we often hear them engaging with guests, giving helpful advice and directions and explaining local customs and culture. In many ways it is their resort, not ours."Sea Change Villas have received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for six consecutive years, are number one in their category and in 2015 were welcomed to the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame.Escape your busy life in this unspoilt and serene private pool hideaway retreat of only nine villas. Nestled among the palm trees and hibiscus flowers, Sea Change Villas Rarotonga beautiful beach resort Rarotonga offers you everything you could want – from the tranquillity of the nearly deserted beaches of Titikaveka Lagoon, ideal for snorkelling and swimming, to the myriad of other activities of the island.
Our team look forward to hosting you soon in our South Pacific resort while you experience the beauty, friendliness, and island-time pace of life that we believe makes the Cook Islands a truly unique and wonderful holiday destination."
Our Specials: Year Round Stay/Pay Specials Stay 7/Pay 6 ● Stay 7 nights and only pay for 6 nights● Includes a complimentary 200MB wifi voucher Conditions: - Valid for stays to 31 March 2021 - Only stays of consecutive nights qualify. - Offer is cumulative, that is Stay 14/Pay 12 etc. - Offer may not be combined with any other special which may be offered during the year. Shoulder Season Additional Inclusions For stays: - 13 November to 19 December 2019 - 11 January to 31 March 2020● Complimentary 1.5G Wifi Voucher● 3-Day Car Hire Pre-arranged Optional Packages Guests may pre-arrange these two optional add-ons through Our Specialists and have the charges included in package arrangements: Simplicity Honeymoon Package ● Sea Change Picnic ● 1-Day car hire. Intimacy Honeymoon Package ● Sunset Platter ● His & Hers in-Villa Massage ● 3-Day car hire Your Accommodation Options All 15 villas at Sea Change Rarotonga are a delight to occupy. Every villa is exceptionally spacious inside and out and every single one has a private walled patio deck which contains an individual swimming pool. The pools are approximately 3.5 metres x 5 metres and are approximately 1.2 metres deep in the deepest part. The Lagoon View Executive Villas have pools which are a little bigger at 4 x 6 metres and the same depth as the other pools. Pools are set in extensive timber decks which come complete with quality lounging furniture, swing chair etc.
The villa categories differ mainly in their location on the resort property. While each has its individual features, the standards, layout and facilities are universally high over all categories. The 9 Beachfront Villas, as their name suggests, are right on the beach frontage on a small promontory beside a lovely sandy inlet which marks the western end of Titikaveka Beach and the Marine Reserve. The Lagoon View Villas are over the road from the Beachfront Villas and the Lagoon View Executive Villas are on a gentle rise behind the Lagoon View Villas. Guests in all villas, irrespective of their category and location, have a view of the lagoon out front as well as the magnificent mountains from their rear-facing patios and decks,. One of the many delights of Rarotonga is the fact that the road which runs right around the island hugs the coastline on the south coast and this gives travellers constant access to views of the coast, the lagoon and the reef. Sea Change Villas is located on Rarotonga's south coast, almost as far away from the main population centre and capital Avarua (including the airport and the port) as you can be - but that's only 15-16 kilometres away. The Beachfront Villas are on the beach side of the road and the Lagoon View Villas on the land-side of the road. The road is not busy on the south coast and traffic fades away to a trickle in the late afternoons. Frankly, the road is not an issue for guests of Sea Change Villas, but it exists, so we figure we should mention it. All villas have air-conditioned bedroom areas; there are ceiling fans throughout and plenty of flow-through ventilation for those preferring to enjoy the sounds of the waves on the reef and the beach through the open windows while they relax indoors. Every bedroom has a corresponding bathroom equipped with rain shower. All villas have a kitchen including a combo fridge/freezer, convection oven microwave, a 2-hob cook top (at least) and a dishwasher. There is also a dining table setting. The range of facilities is huge – please refer to the Facilities Guide on the right-hand panel of this page. Minimum Stay Policy Sea Change Villas - Rarotonga accepts bookings for stays of 3 nights or longer. Room Categories (In ascending order of tariff)LAGOON VIEW VILLAS: 70 walking paces from the beach. The main bedroom is incorporated in the total living space, although in a separate area and there is heavy curtaining to close the bed area off from the living space at night if required. 1 Bedroom Lagoon View Villas with Private Pool: 72m2 with a 96m2 deck Maximum Occupancy: 2 Guests Existing Bedding: 1 King Four-Poster Bed Additional Bedding: No additional Bedding accommodated 2 Bedroom Lagoon View Villas with Private Pool: The second bedroom is a totally separate room with its own ensuite bathroom, TV/DVD player and bi-fold doors on to the deck. 94m2 with a 100m2 deck Maximum Occupancy: 4 Guests Existing Bedding: 1 King Four-Poster Bed in main bedroom, 2 Single Beds in second bedroom. Additional Bedding: No additional Bedding accommodated LAGOON VIEW EXECUTIVE VILLAS: On a gentle rise only 100 metres from beach. Lagoon Executive Villas differ from the other Lagoon View Villas in many ways. The main difference is the additional games room downstairs which includes a table tennis table, darts board, table soccer and weight station. This is also where the bed for the 5th person is placed when required. In the main villa area both bedrooms are separate from the living area. The kitchen has a full oven and a 4 hob cook top. The extensive exterior decking holds not only the slightly bigger swimming pool but has a covered section which shades a full-sized outdoor dining setting with a table and 6 chairs. Lagoon View Executive Villas have a laundry in every villa. 2 Bedroom Executive Lagoon View Villas with Private Pool: A 1 Bedroom Lagoon View Executive Villa is a 3 Bedroom Villa with the third bedrooms locked off. 92m2 with a 137m2 deck Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed in main bedroom, 2 Single Beds in second bedroom can be zipped together to make a King Bed. Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated. 3 Bedroom Executive Lagoon View Villas with Private Pool:3 bedroom/2 bathroom Executive Villas are very spacious at just under 200m2 (including decks) and ideal for a bigger family with older children or a group of friends. The 3rd bedroom is located on the ground floor next to the games room. Maximum Occupancy: 6 guests Existing Bedding: Upstairs - 1 King Bed in main bedroom, 2 Single Beds in second bedroom can be zipped together to make a King Bed. Ground Floor: 2 Single Beds which can be zipped together to make a comfortable King Bed. Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
BEACHFRONT VILLAS: Step down off your deck right on to the sandy inlet. 1 Bedroom Beachfront Villas with Private Pool: Features are high raked timber ceilings; bi-fold doors open the room right up to the deck and the lagoon. The main bedroom is incorporated in the total living space and there is heavy curtaining to close the bed area off from the living space at night if required. Villas are exceptionally spacious at 72m2 with a 100m2 deck Maximum Occupancy: 2 guests Existing Bedding: 1 King Four-Poster Bed Additional Bedding: No additional Bedding accommodated 2 Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool: 94m2 with a 110m2 deck Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests Existing Bedding: 1 King Four-Poster Bed in main bedroom, 2 Single Beds in second bedroom. Additional Bedding: No additional Bedding accommodated Getting To and From Sea Change Villas - Rarotonga Sea Change Villas provide all guests arriving off international flights with a VIP greeting and private car transfer direct to the resort. The VIP service includes flower eis (garlands), bottled water, a glass of bubbles and a cool towelette on arrival. ● The outbound airport transfer is a seat-in-coach service ● The provision of these services is included at no additional cost. ● Transfers to and from domestic flights is provided on a seat-in-coach basis. Getting Around ● Sea Change Villas guests have the complimentary use of the resort's bicycles at all times. ● Rental cars and scooters are readily available. ● The Round Island Bus anti-clockwise schedule departs Sea Change Villas approximately on the hour and takes 20 minutes to reach Cooks Corner in Avarua Town. On the return journey, the clockwise service departs Avarua Town on the hour and also takes 20 minutes to reach Sea Change Villas. It takes 35 minutes on the bus if you take the long-way around. NEW - Electric Bicycles Electric Bicycles are available to hire via Our Specialists. Rarotonga is ideal for battery-powered bicycles and we can pre-book these for you. With pedal assistance, e-bicycles will go twice around the island on a single charge and batteries may be recharged using a standard power plug. Try something new in this friendly environment, after all, isn't that what holidays are for! Kids' Policy The acceptance of guests at Sea Change Villas is age-specific to each villa type.Lagoon View Executive Villas: Guests aged 12 years and over are accepted. Beachfront Villas: Lagoon View Villas: Guests aged 16 years and over are accepted Check-in/Check-out Standard check-in and check-out times: Check in time is 2:00pm Check out time is 11:00am Early Check-in and Late Check-out Early check-in between 6:00am and 2:00pm may be arranged on a "Run-of-House" basis for a flat fee. "Run-of-House" means guests may be placed in any available room category including Day Rooms until their allocated villa is ready for occupation. To remove the possibility of having to change rooms on arrival day due to an early arrival, guests should book and prepay their accommodation from the night before arrival date. Late check-out between 11:00am and 6:00pm may be arranged on a "Run-of-House" basis for a flat fee. "Run-of-House" means guests may be placed in any available room category including Day Rooms if the villa they have occupied is required for incoming guests.Guests staying in 2 and 3 Bedroom accommodation categories need to pre-book and pay for accommodation for the nights pre and post their stay to guarantee early and late occupation of their villa. Day Rooms are not suitable for more than 2 guests. Day Rooms at Sea Change Villas Sea Change Villas has 2 'day-rooms' (charged) to help soften the blow of guests arriving/departing on those international flights to the Cook Islands which arrive or depart at anti-social hours and which don't always coincide with normal check-in and check-out times. The day-rooms provide arriving or departing guests a place to rest while waiting for their rooms to become available on arrival, or for their flights to depart. The day rooms are like hotel rooms with a TV, bed, kitchenette and ensuite and cater for a maximum 2 guests, making them suitable for early arriving and late departing guests staying in 1 Bedroom accommodation categories only.Note: Day Rooms do not come with a private pool. Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing No cancellation fee is charged on bookings cancelled over 45 days from scheduled arrival date Bookings cancelled between 22 and 45 days prior to scheduled arrival are charged 50% of the total accommodation and services booked. Bookings cancelled less than 22 days prior to scheduled arrival will be charged 100% of the accommodation and services booked. No-shows and guests departing before the booked departure date will be charged 100% of the total accommodation and services booked. This Resort strictly enforces their cancellation policy.Travel insurance is recommendedOUR Travel Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance The information on this page is correct as at 19 July 2020 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2021. All information shown is subject to change without notice.
Resort Facilities Complimentary airport transfers Self-cater breakfast starter pack in villa on arrival Kayaks Snorkelling equipment Bicycles BBQ Area Extensive DVD and CD library Stand-Up Paddle Boards Games Room Parking Every Villa has a private swimming pool Self-service laundry Tour Desk Wheelchair access Wifi access Internet Station Handy to local "super store" for supplies. Wedding Package Vow Renewal service available.Charges will apply for some servicesRoom Facilities Air-conditioned bedrooms Alarm Clock Balcony/courtyard (fully furnished) Bathrobes Beach Towels Broadband CD Player Ceiling fans Clothes line/Airer Dishwasher DVD Player Free in-house movies Full Kitchen Hairdryer Home Entertainment System Iron & ironing board Individual swimming pool iPod/MP3 connection Non-smoking policy Opening windows Radio Rain-head Showers Refrigerator – full size fridge/freezer Satellite/Cable Shower TV Wifi
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This episode, Jon and Murph talk with Oscar Rios about his Kickstarter for a book focused on holidays in Lovecraft Country, and together they each recap highlights of their time at NecronomiCon 2019. This episode was recorded on September 12, 2019.
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October 10th marks the 1 year anniversary of Chaosium's Greg Stafford passing. And to honor him they are asking people to play a game in his memory in the month of October. To that effect, Chaosium will be releasing a free scenario for each of the main RPGs in their catalog on October 10th (CoC, Runequest, Pendragon, 7th Sea, and HeroQuest).
Big updates were announced on Chaosium's Central Asia game, Children of Fear. Lynne Hardy posted on the Chaosium website that "all the art, maps, and handouts are in progress, and the final stages of editing are almost finished." She has also re-confirmed the mid-2020 release date. The post also includes sneak previews of the art that will be in the book, and it looks really, really good. Link in the show notes.
The new addition of Masks of Nyarlathotep has won at DragonCon this year, bringing home a Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures/Collectible Card/Role Playing Game. Congratulations to Chaosium!
Chris Spivey took to Twitter on 2nd of September to announce that The Haunted West kickstarter will be going live in October. You might well remember that this is a Weird Western RPG that uses a new system developed in house at Darker Hue. And just like Harlem Unbound it "features people of color as protagonists… [highlighting] the people of color who are often overlooked in stories about the Old West."
Hypergraphia #2 is now available! This is a digital fanzine of dark horror gaming for multiple systems including Call of Cthulhu and Cthulhu Dark. This issue covers "the use of doorways, portals, and gates in your horror games. We bring you a plethora of NPCs, artifacts, and scenario seeds about entries, thresholds, and openings. Included is Goodcliffe, a short Cthulhu Dark scenario, wherein your players will plumb the depths of a depressingly dismal mine. Contributions from members of the Miskatonic University Podcast, Skype of Cthulhu, Weird Works, and Squamous Studios.
The second issue of another Mythos fanzine, Bayt al Azif, has been released on DrivethruRPG. Within you will find:
- 3 adventures dual-statted for CoC 7 & GUMSHOE
- An overview of every Cthulhu Mythos RPG release of 2018
- A review of the history of Masks of Nyarlathotep
- An interview with Lynne Hardy
- And much more!
More news from Chaosium as they deal with the fallout of Critical Roll's Shadow of the Crystal Palace's detrimental impact on their North American supplier. They have announced that anyone ordering a physical product from them in the month of August will have a choice between a free PDF of Alone Against the Dark, or a $10 coupon if your order was over $20. The nice thing is that offer applies to anyone globally, even those unaffected by the North American shipper.
Mysterious Creatures Field Guide by Eli Libson — This is an amazing book of fantastic fantasy creatures with awesome painted illustrations of each creature. It feels like the Wayne Barlow book of alien creatures. This would be perfect to populate the Dreamlands with these creatures.
This episode we speak with Oscar Rios about his latest KickStarter, The Lovecraft Country Holiday Collection.
And we have a NecronomiCon 2019 Recap in a slightly different format from the ones of the past.


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'Community & Campus Day of Service' builds relationships while fighting hunger
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April 9, 2015
Packaging 148,000 meals in one day — or one thousand for every year that the University has served the public — is no small task. But that's the goal, and it takes a lot of organization, time, money and hard-working volunteers: the key ingredients to this Saturday's third annual "Community &...
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Illinois State Police, along with the Champaign Police Department, conducted two Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement covert details in February. On Feb. 21, 35 citations were issued by the ISP and the Champaign Police. Of the 35 citations, 11 were issued at Joe's Brewery, seven at It's Brothers, six at...


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When service is combined with planned learning objectives and reflection, it is called "service-learning." Through service, people of any age can gain valuable knowledge and develop skills that can be applied in their school, work, or personal lives.
In this section we will look at how to use reflection to build students' service-learning experience, and help them move from students to engaged citizens. This includes:
- Understanding the term service-learning
- Connecting service and learning
- Reflecting on service
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We won't keep you long. MAS has built a very quick, efficient, and hard working team to drastically lower our lead times from the past. Here are the modifications we can provide!
1 week lead time
Q-PAC is our fastest install, we can install an array in just hours. It typically takes us anywhere between 4-8 weeks to receive the arrays. Multiple arrays will vary our install time, for example we could do (6) arrays in 2 weeks.
1 week lead time
Indirect Fired (up to 5,000MBH) and Direct Fired (limited options)
It takes us between 3-6 weeks to receive a heater. Once we have the cabinet and heater, we can install and ship within a week. Each additional heater will add a few business days to lead time.
1 week lead time
Finned tubular, open coil, SCR, higher KAIC ratings
It takes us 3-4 weeks to receive a heater. We can install and turn around in 1 week. Each additional heater will add a day or two to lead time.
1-2 week lead time
Enthalpy plates, sensible plates, wheels, heat pipes
In general, we can build a single ERV (indoor or outdoor, any type of heat exchanger) in 1-2 weeks. These are really popular modifications for us as we can configure these units as standard with zero specials.
1 week lead time
Wrap around and side-by-side, passive and controllable.
It takes us 6-10 weeks to receive a heat pipe. We can install and turn around in 1 week. Each additional heat pipe will add a day or two to lead time.
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Various options on direct drive plenum fans, including explosion proof motors. Takes us roughly 4-6 weeks to receive our components (8 weeks for explosion proof).


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The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Many thanks to my sister-in-law, Donna, for recommending this wonderful, compelling, thought provoking read. There are so many threads and themes in this can't put it down read (I couldn't sleep and turned the light on at 4 am and read until I finished at 6am!!!) I loved, loved Tom Sherbourne, the tortured soldier and light house keeper who finds peace and love in life with Isabel Greysmark. As the lighthouse keeper of Janus Rock, Tom knows how important the strict adherence to rules is and it is this honor that is crushed when a dinghy washes ashore with a dead man and a baby. Isabel has suffered 3 miscarriages and persuades her husband they must take care of this little infant. As their life with baby, Lucy provides love, contentment and happiness beyond their wildest dreams, Tom is tortured by his decision not to report this incident. The repercussions are felt later and oh how devastating they are. This is a must read, I loved the author's words, her characters, and the wild and natural settings in Australia of this tug of war. What happens to these three compelling characters? What would you do? You have to read this book and I assure you, you will not be disappointed. There are so many good discussions to be found in this story of fierce and tragic story of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness; a great book club title to be sure.
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I no longer want to become an inspirational teacher, traveller and writer. I no longer want to venture back to Africa, where my heart belongs, to set up a school or orphanage or do any of the other things I outlined in THIS post.I have ,instead, decided to become a cartoonist. I would also like to become one the most successful business people in the world and set up the world's most renowned Children's characters and a theme park, or theme parks, that are cleverer, better run, better known and simply more "magical" than anywhere else.
Nah, just kidding. Walt Disney is now my Idol and my inspiration because it turns one of the quotes I have lived my life by, "If you dream it, you can do it", comes from him. On top of that revelation I also recently found another captivating quote from Sir Walt;
Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.
If that is not inspiring then nothing is. The man was a genius thus why I would love to follow in his footsteps and maybe someday inspire others. I plan on living my dream, slowly but surely, and only time will tell what I can achieve. Fo the time being I am going to enjoy every last-minute of my life here in Korea. I am going to stay positive and try my utmost to encourage and inspire the somewhat saddened and overworked children I currently teach.
As my idol once famously quoted;
"Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children. We worry about what a child will become tomorrow yet we forget that he is someone today".
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Best Burgers Galore
National Cheeseburger Day at BomboBar
September 18 also is basically Christmas for burger junkies, considering the day marks National Cheeseburger Day. At Bar Siena, the BomboBar walkup window is celebrating the holiday in style with bargain burgers all day long. The "secret menu item" from chef Fabio Viviani is quite the spectacle too, made with sharp American cheese, braised onions, Dijonnaise and garlic butter pickles on an Italian doughnut "bun." For the holiday, burgers are $5 for a single and $7 for a double.
Best Burgers Galore: Caravan Art Festival at Band of Bohemia
After a season chock full of festivals, there's still one you won't want to miss. From the masterful minds of Band of Bohemia, the first annual Caravan Art Festival is taking place in the Ravenswood brewery and restaurant's private parking lot on September 18 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Expect food, beer and music aplenty, aptly at the very beginning of Oktoberfest too. Situated at tents around the parking lot, Band of Bohemia will be serving its own beers and food, along with a collaboration brew with Half Acre and coffee from Dark Matter. Music-wise, the Band has tapped a lineup of "gypsy-jazz" tunes to play between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Other theatrics include a growler ring toss game, a walking magician and other carnival games. It's open to the public and costs a $5 entry fee.
Best Burgers Galore: National Cheeseburger Day at BomboBar
September 18 also is basically Christmas for burger junkies, considering the day marks National Cheeseburger Day. At Bar Siena, the BomboBar walkup window is celebrating the holiday in style with bargain burgers all day long. The "secret menu item" from chef Fabio Viviani is quite the spectacle too, made with sharp American cheese, braised onions, Dijonnaise and garlic butter pickles on an Italian doughnut "bun." For the holiday, burgers are $5 for a single and $7 for a double.
Breaking the House Rules at The Violet Hour
A cool new guest bar takeover is coming to The Violet Hour, taking place once a season with a different crew from across the country. For each occasion, the guest bartenders will be whipping up their own menus and the "house rules" at The Violet Hour will be suspended for the evening. First up is Sugar House from Detroit, set to land at the Wicker Park bar September 19. From 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., head bartenders Jason Troy and Yani Moraitis Frye will be serving some of Sugar House's signature cocktails, like the Blackfoot Old Fashioned, Fist Fight, Detective Inspector, Room Key, and more. The event is first come, first served, and guests are encouraged to arrive early.
Oktüberfest Sandwich at Hannah's Bretzel
In honor of impending Oktoberfest, Hannah's Bretzel is slinging a special sandwich now through October 14. Available at all six locations, the German-inspired sandwich features bratwurst on organic bretzel baguettes with honey whole-grain mustard, caramelized onions and housemade sauerkraut made from a recipe by the founder's mother Nina.
Monday Night Football Specials at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Late September also means the onset of football season, and the weekly tradition of Monday Night Football. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is getting in on the action with a fresh crop of weekly specials, dubbed "4 after 4." While the game is played, the River North bar will feature specials after 4:00 p.m. like $4 Great Lakes drafts and Jameson drinks. Both pair perfectly with any of those wings that Jake Melnick's is so famous for.
Burger Thursdays at Johnny's Grill
After you've had your fill of National Cheeseburger Day, keep the party going through the week at Johnny's Grill, which just rolled out a new Burger Thursdays promo. The massively acclaimed burgers take the stage each week, courtesy of chef/owner Sarah Jordan, who will be creating different varieties every Thursday for the series. Available from 11:00 a.m. until close, guests can expect unique creations like the Lamburger made with olive spread, harissa yogurt, pickled shallots, and greens; the Freaky Tzatziki falafel burger with tomato, watercress, and cucumber; and the Jalapeño Business, beef sliders with caramelized onions and jalapeños.
Teacher Appreciation at Baker & Nosh
With students back to school and teachers out in full force for the year, Baker & Nosh is giving back to the teaching community all month long, to show support for all their hard work. Through the rest of the month, the Uptown bakery and cafe is offering 15% discounts to teachers for the entire menu. They'll probably need the coffee, so this comes in particularly handy.
A hamburger (or cheeseburger when served with a slice of cheese) is a sandwich consisting of one or more cookedpatties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun. Hamburgers may be cooked in a variety of ways, including pan-frying, barbecuing, and flame-broiling. Hamburgers are often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato,bacon, onion, pickles, and condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and chiles.[1]
The term "burger" can also be applied to the meat patty on its own, especially in the UK where the term "patty" is rarely used. The term may be prefixed with the type of meat or meat substitute used, as in "turkey burger", "bison burger", or "veggie burger".
Hamburgers are sold at fast-food restaurants, diners, and specialty and high-end restaurants (where burgers may sell for several times the cost of a fast-food burger). There are many international and regional variations of the hamburger.


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Monstera Deliciosa Medium
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Plant Description: Also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, the Monstera's beautiful deep green-colored leaves are perfect for creating an instant tropical rainforest feeling. This hearty indoor plant gets its name from the fast growing "monstrous" leaves, and the "deliciousness" of its pineapple-like fruit, which occur in the wild.
Height: 2FT
Care Level: EASY
Lighting Needs: HIGH,MED
Water: Bi Weekly
* Pot sold separately.
* Pot includes internal plastic saucer and Spanish moss top dressing.
* Delivery available in Orange County, CA only.
* Please allow 2 business days for delivery or in-store pick up.
* Deliveries made Monday - Saturday.
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It is somewhat hard to believe that Eden Ice Cider in Vermont has only been at it for about seven years. And yet, in that time the ice ciders produced by Eleanor and Albert Leger have become the most sought out and most highly prized examples of this unique form of cider made in the United States. While it's true that very few cideries are producing an ice cider, the reviews of their current batch below demonstrate these are not just big fish in a little pond. The ice ciders produced at Eden Ice Cider are world-class dessert ciders easily able to be substituted for nearly any dessert wine produced anywhere in the world.
2012 Windfall Orchard Ice Cider — 5 STARS
2012 Honeycrisp Ice Cider — 4.5 STARS
2011 Northern Spy Barrel Aged Ice Cider — 4 STARS
2012 Heirloom Blend Ice Cider — 4 STARS
Sparkling Dry Cider — 4 STARS
As you can see from the last cider list, Eden also makes dry, sparkling cider. It's their first and a beautiful effort. Additionally, Eden produces two very unique aperitif ciders, one infused with herbs, the other with bitters and red currant.
As noted above, Eden Ice Cider and its orchards are located in Vermont. Its ciders can be purchased direct from the cidery. However, they are also very well-distributed.


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"Nothing Great Was Ever Created Without PASSION."
Building MANSIONS with PASSION
Established back in year 2001, Mansion Builders Sdn Bhd might be seen by others as a fairly young company with little to none property development experiences. However, throughout the years, we have successfully answered property market's demands by building one after another high quality and creative commercial and residential properties. Our success would not be possible without the guidance and great leadership from our Father-and-Son Directors, Mr Loh Joon Swee and Ir. Loh Ban Ho. Below are their respective credentials.
Mr Loh Joon Swee @ Loh Yoon Khoon
Mr Loh Yoon Khoon has a wide experience in many fields over a period of more than 60 years. He started as foreman/business partner that supplies hardware materials to major construction sites in Ipoh. Later stage of his life, he started a new business venture, as a "earth works contractor" in 1970's and he also diversified into construction. Projects involved are Hydro Project with Hochief & Holsman ( German Contractor ) and Kuala Muda Irrigation Schemewith SENTAR (Swedish Firm). Other construction & housing project involved are SEDC Kuala Kangsar Industrial Park, Maju Rapat Housing, Morenco Housing, Golden Dragon Housing in Kampar, Tai Lee Finance three storey shop lots etc. In year 1985 he started a company called Mineral Hauling Agency to concentrate on supplying materials (calcium silica) to Perak Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd. to manufacture cement. In 2001, he formed a Property Development firm, Kinta Castle Builders Sdn Bhd than later Mansion Builders Sdn Bhd with his son Ir. Loh Ban Ho, who has gain enough experience and also obtained the Professional Engineer status from Board of Engineers, Msia.
- Started out as the main supplier for major construction site in Ipoh.
- Have been involved in major construction projects such as Hydro Project ( Hochief & Holsman a German Contractor) and Kuala Muda Irrigation Schem(SENTAR a Swedish firm) since year 1970.
- Started Mineral Hauling Agency in year 1985 to supply NSE Calcium Silica to Perak Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd.
- Formed Kinta Castle Builders Sdn Bhd & Mansion Builders Sdn Bhd with his son Ir. Loh Ban Ho soon after.
Under this company their projects are: –
- Taman Manggis, Teluk Intan.
- Taman Sri Manggis, Jalan Laksamana, Teluk Intan.
- 1st Valley @ Taman Binaria, Ipoh.
- 1st Curve Business Center @ Taman Rishah, Ipoh.
- 1st Residence @ Taman Tawas Jaya, Ipoh.
- 1st Residence @ Klebang Restu, Chemor.
- Commercial shop office in Menglembu & Tmn Badri Shah, Ipoh.
- Bungalows in Meru Height & Meru Valley Golf & Country Resort, Ipoh, Perak.
- Venture into Hotel business with Ban Loong Hotel, First Square Hotel & Badri Shah Budget Hotel.
- First Square @ Falim, Ipoh. An integrated sports complex, hotel & commercial center.
- Condominium at Jalan Leong Boon Swee, Ipoh City Center.
- Commercial shop office @ Jalan Datoh, Ipoh City Center.
Ir. Loh Ban Ho
B.Eng (Civil) Hons Univ. of Leeds (UK) , P.Eng, MIEM, MIHT, MIQ, APEC Engineer, ASEAN Engineer, Highway Engineering (PKB).
Ir Loh Ban Ho is a Civil & Structural Engineer by Profession. He is a qualified International Professional Engineer & Professional Engineer, recognized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Coorporation APEC & Board of Engineers BEM, Malaysia. Registered and Recognised ASEAN ENGINEER. After graduation from University of Leeds (UK), he came back to Malaysia. He started work as Site Supervisor with Sykt Pembinaan Olso which he supervised the North South Highway Project (PLUS Highway). Since then he have worked for IJM Corporation Bhd building the NKVE Expressway and later as Assistant Engineer with Koh Perunding involving in Structual Designs. In 1994, he joined Zath Perunding Sdn Bhd as Civil & Structural Design Engineer. He later formed Mansion Builders in Year 2000, with his father, Mr Loh Yoon Khoon.
- A Registered Professional Civil and Structural Engineer, Board of Engineers, Msia. Practicing Certificate 10552.
- Graduated from University Of Leeds (UK).
- Worked for IJM Corporation Bhd.
- Assistant to Member of Parliament, Ipoh Barat in the 90s. Questions prepared were submitted to parliament for debate before it's made Law of Malaysia.
- Founder & Director in Civil & Structural Consulting Engineer Firm, Perunding Setiamaju.
- Designed more than 2,000 houses in Msia.
- A Committee Member in Institution of Engineers, M'sia (IEM, Perak Branch), since 1994, highest position held, Vice Chairman.
- A Committee Member in Real Estate Housing Development Association (REHDA PERAK). Highest position held, Assit Hon Secretary
- Chairman in IUEC Sub Committee -Real Estate Housing Development Association (REHDA PERAK)
- A Committee Member in IUEC Real Estate Housing Development Association (REHDA MALAYSIA). 2015-2016.
- A Committee Member in Planning Policies & Strata, Real Estate Housing Development Association (REHDA MALAYSIA) 2016-2017.
- A Committee Member in Perak Taipo Association since 1994, highest position held, Vice President.
- Served as Board Of Governor for Tenby International School, 2014 & 2015.
- Founder & Director of Mansion Builders Sdn Bhd.
- Registered & Recognized APEC Engineer & ASEAN Engineer
- Conferred International Professional Engineer 2015 (Int. PE)
- Member of Malaysia Institute of Quarry (MIQ)
- Member of Malaysia Institute of Highway & Transport (MIHT)
- Active in Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCCI)
- Won a Nationwide Award, Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Award MCIEA 2012 by Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia (CIDB), thru sister company 1st Builders Sdn Bhd
- Voted as the Top 10 New Generation Property Developer, MALAYSIA in 2014 by Top 10 magazine
- Invited by Ministry International & Trade Industry (MITI) to participate in Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri (AKI 2014), to honour the Top players in the Industry of Malaysia., the event was graced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
- Since 2005, a Professional Interviewer Examiner of Institution Of Engineers, Malaysia to assess graduate Engineers, becoming a Professional Engineer to be conferred the title "Ir.".
- Managing the latest project undertaken by Mansion Builders worth 90 million, where they will be building the Largest Sports Arena, a 3 star Hotel with retail outlets in Falim, Ipoh.
some of the Projects that Ir. Loh Ban Ho has handled :-
- Pembinaan Jalan under IADP which funded by Asian Development Bank are Daerah Temerloh, Daerah Jerantut, Daerah Maran, Daerah Bera, valued at RM 40 million, in 1996 for JPS, Malaysian Gov.
- Pembangunan GKM Industrial Park under Tetuan GKM in Mukim Ampang, Daerah Seremban.
- Details Engineering Design and Construction for Flood Mitigation for Sungai Bertam and Sungai Resam at Batu Gajah length of river 4.5Km for JPS, Msian Gov.
- Reconstruction of Buddhist Crematorium for Tung Lian Siau Chu at Tambun road, Ipoh value RM 3 million
- Perak Hanjoong Simen Plant Expansion Project (PL-2) for Korea Heavy Industrial & Construction Co. Ltd., value RM120 million in 1997.
- Membina dan Menyiapkan Kedai Pejabat di Bandar Seri Iskandar for Tetuan Suria Gemilang Sdn Bhd.
- Bukit Kledang Condominium , 1992 units for Sykt Tembusu Sdn Bhd, value Rm200 million
- Involved in design, tender preparation and project implementations on more than 30 telecommunication structures on behalf of Celcom in Malaysia.
- And more than 200 + of other projects whether is design or consultant worth 100m.
The Mansion Builders Team
Left Sharizal, Nora, Engr Rihah, Yeong Foh Sang, Ir Loh Ban Ho, Maya, Venny Loh & Wati
Left Sharizal, Maya, Nora, Venny Loh, Ir Loh Ban Ho, Wati, Rihah, Yeong Foh Sang