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No tuition hike for SY 2012-2013
by PAMD, May 2012
Being aware of the economic crisis that plagues not only the Philippines but also most if not all the countries around the world, the administration announced that for the coming school year, there would be no tuition increase in all levels.
After weighing and considering all the circumstances, the management decided not to increase the tuition for the incoming school year.
Despite the "No TF increase" announcement, the Colegio still offers scholarship programs for students who, for various reasons, could not afford to get a college diploma.
Among the various scholarship programs which the Colegio offers are the Rector's Scholarship Program, where academically gifted students could get a college degree without having to pay for tuition, miscellaneous, supplementary and laboratory fees; Accountancy Scholarship Program, for aspiring accountants; Student Assistantship Program, for working scholars; Athletics Program for talented and skilled athletes in different events; and the Letran Alumni Association Scholarship where alumni sponsor students of their choice to be their beneficiaries.
Students who would like to avail of the different scholarship programs are advised to inquire at the Admissions Office.
Letran research center strengthens IMRAD mastery
by PAMD, May 2012
The Letran Research Center (LRC), under the leadership of Dr. Golda Aira Crisostomo, recently held a series of seminar-workshops for Letran faculty members to familiarize themselves and their students with the more prominent structure for research papers, the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD) format.
"Last semester, [LRC research consultant] Dr. Allan de Guzman gave a seminar on Writing for International Publications using the IMRAD format. After that, [College of Liberal Arts and Sciences] Dean Rowena Capulong-Reyes and I agreed that I should give a similar workshop for faculty members to use the IMRAD format in the classroom.
The mandate of the dean is for all programs to encourage students to read journal articles so that when they go to higher levels they will not be shocked with reading journal articles," said Crisostomo.
Crisostomo has already lined up more seminar-workshops for Letran faculty members.
"This May I'm going to give another workshop to College of Business Administration and Accountancy faculty but I'm going to incorporate some items like standardizing business planning and feasibility, as well. Also this May, we will have another training to be given also by Dr. Allan de Guzman about qualitative research. And then this June, we'll give this orientation to Graduate School faculty because our direction is really to equip them with this kind of trend, which is writing for international publications,"she said.
The LRC research initiative is in line with the Colegio's thrust of being recognized as being at the forefront of scholarly research in the country.
Letran civic efforts recognized by national org
by Tessa Distor for PAMD, May 2012
Colegio de San Juan de Letran's National Service Training Program/Civic Welfare Service (NSTP/CWS) students and high school faculty and facilitator Rodrigo C. Murillo were recognized at the Students' Transformation and Enrichment for Truth Values Integration and Promotion (STET-VIP) at the Maryridge Healing and Renewal House in Tagaytay City on May 1.
Classes 318, 319, 320, and 321 won the 2012 STET-VIP Outstanding Community Work Award because of their intensive community projects. Some of their activities include their immersion at Sta Maria, Bulacan's home for the aged; literacy, catechetical, and feeding programs for out-of-the-school-youth at Barangay 655 conducted every Saturday of the previous school year; clean-up drive; book drive; adopt a school program whose beneficiaries are Canumay Elementary School and Canumay National High School; and organization of a Christmas party for the Letran janitors' and guards' children.
These programs were documented and sent to STET-VIP in response to their invitation for the 2012 Search for Ten Outstanding Community Work and Kabalikat Awardees with the theme "NSTP's Role in Achieving Ecological Balance, Cultural Cohesiveness, and Moral-Spiritual Consensus."
Furthermore, Murillo won the 2012 Kabalikat Award. "Pag dating ko doon, hindi ko alam na ako yung nanalo; hindi kami nag-eexpect ng award e," he said, adding, "Ang objective lang talaga ng programs is to reach the less fortunate people, especially 'yung mga abandoned na lolo [at lola] at 'yung mga hindi nakapag-aral."
Murillo extends his appreciation to the alumni, sponsors, teachers, and especially the students and parents. He describes the parents as supportive," because if they did not allow their children to do community works on weekends, the projects will not have been successful.
For next school year, Murillo, in coordination with Letran's Center for Community Development, plans to conduct a functional literacy program. Initially, "dropouts" of certain communities will be identified and will be made to undergo training using the Alternative Learning System. Therefore, by the end of the program, they can be considered as high school graduates. He said, "ang nakikita kasi namin, hindi maganda yung dole out system; the best is sustainability."
Letran's Filipiniana Dance Company named as one of CCP's finest
by PAMD, May 2012
Letran's premier dance troupe the Filipiniana Dance Company has been recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines as one of the country's most excellent school-based dance troupe. Because of the constant accolades that the Letran's dance group has made, it has been ranked into the roster of Filipiniana troupes included in CCP's Sunset Presentations. This means that the group has performed most of the finest dances of the country from Luzon to Mindanao.
The recognition also acknowledges the versatility and technical capacity of the Letran dancers to perform an array of Philippine dances from the Cordillera regions to the tribes of Mindanao. With this recognition, the Letran Filipiniana Dance Company (LFDC) is part of the Cultural Center's annual Pasinaya Festival where it is expected to showcase a variety of dance presentations in this open house festival.
With this appreciation, the Filipiniana Dance Company has been invited perform at the Sto. Domingo Church. The dance presentations were for the annual observance of the Siete Palabras. The group opened the program with a dance right after the tradition of the prusisyon. The group also was the group that closed the presentation with its interpretation of Burol ni Kristo with the University of Santo Tomas' Salingawi Dance Troupe. The performances were aired nationwide via GMA 7.
Asst. Prof. Randy Lero Chair of the Physical Education Area and adviser of the troupe claims that the group has been given so much recognition because of the dedication, passion, and talents of the members. "They have achieved all these because they are united," he said. "It's all about hard work. If they do not feel the need to rise and to be known, then they do not achieve anything. I am proud of my dancers," he mentioned.
Other achievements of the LFDC include the dance presentation entitled "Alay kay Pepe" that was organized by the Intramuros Administration. The presentation is centered on the life and contributions of Rizal in the Philippine society. The group performed its dance at the Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.
HM students travel to USA for OJT
by Tessa Distor for PAMD, May 2012
Colegio de San Juan de Letran, in partnership with HR International, Inc. (HRI), sent College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) students to different companies in the United States of America (USA) for their On the Job Training (OJT) for the period of March 5 to June 7. This program is part of the Colegios mission to help students become successful professionals in their chosen fields of endeavors.
"The OJTs are there for the experience and the exposure they will experience practical training in different phases or areas [of Hospitality Management] and be exposed to different cultures since they will be working with different races such as American and Asian," said Hospitality Management (HM) area chair Asst. Prof. Jinky Batiduan.
Twenty-one HM students were accepted after fulfilling the stringent requirements of HRIs International Educational and Cultural Exchange Program and after being interviewed by prospective employers from the USA. The interviews were held at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila.
The Colegio is in constant communication with these OJT students through the Internet. They are: Rovie Abrahan, Nina Aliento, Ma. Adelle Baguisi, John Dale Dalisay, Kristine De Leon, Nina Wick, Michael Angelo Malinis, and Luigi Miguel Mendoza who were accommodated by Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Parks in Wisconsin; Kimberlee Ann Avila, Ann Marielle Garcia, Daphne Guevarra, and Kichelyn Gajo who are with Hard Rock Cafe, Washington DC; Jastin Jan Ponce, Justine Carlo Galasan, Moanna Alyssa Gayoso, Don Omar Lopez, Danica Mae Malejana, and Angelo Dizon II who were accepted by Best Western Arizona Inn; Lara Camille Reyes and Sarrah Jane Medina who are with Mneg Concessions LLG, Wisconsin; and Carolyn Fernandez, a trainee at McDonalds Maui 2, Hawaii.
"This time I am very happy because even if it's [only] our second year of sending OJT students abroad, there were 21 [who qualified]; it was tripled [compared to last years 7]," Batiduan said, adding, "I believe that they already have a slot in the industry considering that there is a very stiff demand now."
Batiduan advises the students who want to avail of HM OJT abroad to attend seminars and trainings as early as now "so that it will be easy for them to adjust to the kind of training they will undergo." They also have to pass HRIs criteria and complete all necessary requirements such as the series of interviewsinitial, job placement and visaand pre-orientation.
Letran student council and rector forge cooperation
by Christian Angelo Jacinto for PAMD, May 2012
In an effort to further strengthen the relationship of the Letran Student Council (LSC) with the administration, members of LSC paid a courtesy call to the Colegio's rector and president, Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana O.P on May 15 at the Rector's office.
The council, spearheaded by president William Barry Codera, presented the major plans of the council for AY 2012-2013. One of the plans is the "Students' voice box" which aims to reach out to the students and hear out their suggestions and grievances for the betterment of the Letran community. This was received well by Fr. Lana.
"I'm very happy that you'll have this feedback system. It will be easier for us, the administrators, to know what is going on with our students. That's information from the grass root level.," Fr. Lana said.
Moreover, Lana was pleased with the initiative of this year's council members to reach out to the administrators in order to work hand in hand with them. Lana commended Codera for taking the time to report to the rector about their plans for the Letran student body for the next school year.
"I'm glad that I'm in front of the student council again after two years. This shows the desire of the student [leaders] to reach out and have a dialogue with the administrators," Fr. Lana added.
Codera, for his part, expressed excitement over the fact that the rector was very open to the plans of the council. When asked about how the courtesy call went, Codera said: "I'm very glad that the Rector is very open with [having] a collaborative effort between the student council and the administration," Codera said, adding, "Although things won't come easy, the fact that the rector is very supportive of us, it will already make things easier."
Earlier that day, the LSC Office was blessed in a form of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by Rev. Fr. Vicente Cajilig, O.P. at the third floor of the St. Albert the Great Student Center building.
LSC members and administrators from neighboring offices like the Graduate School department and the Office of Student and Cultural Affairs attended the blessing.
Cinema One has already unveiled its line-up for the 8th edition of Cinema One Originals. This annual film fest showcases Filipino talents and the diverse voices of the local independent cinema. The entries submitted early this year were meticulously screened and selected by the Cinema One Originals 2012 Selection Committee members: Teddy Co, Sherad Anthony Sanchez, Veronica Velasco, Jennifer Laurel, Oggs Cruz, Raymond Diamzon, Raymond Lee, Kathleen Pador and Ronald Arguelles.
Winners from the past years have achieved local and global recognition, many of them have been nominated and won awards in various film festivals worldwide.
"Cinema One levels up each year and continues to discover new talents while presenting original Filipino stories in various genres. This is a highly anticipated project as we have seven first-time feature length debuts and a trio of entertaining dramatic themes tackled by world-class filmmakers in the new division of Php 2M budget. We are also breaking new ground as we offer more voices from the different regions of the country. The best thing about this year is that we have more titles for production thats why were all so excited. There will definitely be more work for us but its all worth it, said Cinema One channel head Ronald Arguelles.
For this year, three proposed projects shall be awarded with a Php 2M production budget each and ten proposed projects with a budget of Php 1M each. The production of the thirteen films shall start this month.
The three finalists for the Php 2M production budget are: MARIPOSA SA HAWLA NG GABI by Richard Somes, a tale of an innocent woman who unravels horrible truths while in search of her long lost sister in the city; LOURDES by Adolfo Alix, Jr., a story about a typical Filipino mother with a non-stereotypical profession, living a dark, shadowy life in Manila Citys underground; and BAYBAYIN by Auraeus Solito, a unique tale of two half sisters who fall in love with a man who cant hear and speak to them.
The ten finalists for the 1M production budget are: ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM by Arnel Mardoquio, a story about a boy's journey to safety after his parents are killed in a gun war; CATNIP by Kevin Dayrit, a psychological film on two friends who despite their differences find comfort in being together; MELODRAMA NEGRA by Ma. Isabel Legarda, a dark comedy which follows the life of three dead people who find unanticipated things in the acclaimed City of Stars Quezon City; SLUMBER PARTY by Emmanuel Dela Cruz, a riotous comedy about fraternity initiations and homosexuality; PASCALINA by Pam Miras, yet another untypical story of a simple girl who, after visiting her dying aunt, experiences changes in her life that will push her to the edge of madness and monstrosity; ANAK ARAW by Gym Lumbera, talks about the colonial illusion of an albino who believes that he is a son of an American. He begins learning English but whenever he says an English word, explosions happen nearby. MEKANIKO NI MONICA by Cesar Hernando, a story set in the 50's about a man who struggles between fighting for his love for country and love for a special woman; ABERYA by Christian Linaban, a story about love, sex, and psychedelic potions which intertwine the lives of four people in one night; PALITAN by Ato Bautista depicts the life of lovers who find themselves asphyxiated and trapped in an erotic triangle; and MAMAY UMENG by Dwein Baltazar, a preview into the life of an 84-year-old woman who is alone, waiting, and praying not for long life, but for a quick escape.
By November 2012, these films will be publicly screened and will compete against each other in the Cinema One Originals 2012 awards night.
DWEIN is a commarts grad of 2007.
Letran explores tie-up with Japanese learning institutions
by PAMD, June 2012
Letran administrators led by executive vice president Rev. Fr. Napoleon Encarnacion, O.P., and vice president for academic affairs Rev. Fr. Juan Ponce, O.P., visited Kawachinagano City, Osaka prefecture in Japan as part of a cultural exchange initiated by the Kawachinagano International Friendship Association (KIFA) on May 7 to 14.
The other members of the Letran delegation are athletics moderator Rev. Fr. Victor Calvo, O.P., student affairs director Ms. Edna Marco, Intramuros studies director Ms. Ofelia Legaspi, Asst. Profs. Randy Lero, Grace Hilario, Evangelina Laurel, and Ma. Luisa Carlos and members of the Letran Filipiniana Dance Company (LFDC) Dominico Aliz Soriano, Jorge Brium Amarante, Sergio Luis Adriano, Angeluz de Guzman, and Paula Patricia Tamayo.
KIFA president Akihito Yamamoto, secretary-general Kanako Bando, assistant Kana Hamada and volunteer-interpreters Riria Shiba, Hiroko Masamura, and Nelly Tetsumoto greeted the Letran group upon their arrival at the Kansai International airport.
On May 9, the delegation visited Nishi Junior High School to interact with its students. "The linguistic goal of the interaction was posing and answering questions related to chosen themes and the commutative goal was to share about Japanese culture and to inquire about the Philippines' own. The students gamely spoke in English," said Legaspi. The group also visited Amano Elementary School where the members joined their fire drill, as well as Takou Elementary School.
The next day, the delegation visited Mikonodai Elementary School and observed a teleconference with Australian students. Its principal, Manabu Fujiii gave a tour of its facilities as well as expressed his interest for collaboration with the students of the Colegio. Nagano Junior High School was the next stop of the tour where the LFDC performed for the students and administrators.
"They [LFDC] were very popular with the students, many of whom asked to have their pictures taken with them," Legaspi said.
On May 11, the delegation visited Nagano High School where they were welcomed with a presentation thanking the Philippines on their quick response to aid the victims of the Fukishima earthquake. The group also interacted with its students over lunch. They then moved to Seikyou-Gakuen High School where the delegation observed classes in calligraphy and mathemathics.
The rest of the trip was then spent touring Kawachinagano and other picturesque Japanese destinations including Kyoto, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Letran athletes dominate recent sporting competitions
by PAMD, July 2012
Student athletes from the basic education and collegiate departments of Colegio de San Juan de Letran participated in and won numerous accolades at key local and international sporting events in May and June.
Alberto Lim, Jr. won 16-and-under division Thamrin Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia beating top seed Armando Soemarno of Indonesia in the finals. Andrew Joshua Cano won titles in the 16-and-under and 18-and-under class competitions at the Philta-Palawan Pawnshop Age Group tennis championships beating top seed Marcen Gonzales and fifth seed Romnee Kyle Joseph, respectively.
Members of the Letran Squires joined the NCR team in the high school basketball competition of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The NCR team denied Calabarzon a three-peat in the final game. Also, Rey Benedict Nambatac joined the 18-under Philippine national team to win the crown at the South East Asian Basketball Association championships in Singapore in June.
Nicole Raven A. Dela Cruz placed third at the NCR Kiddie Girls category of the 20 th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship at the SM Megamall. Also, Alexis Oseña managed a top-ten finish at the ASEAN National Age Group Chess Championship in Hue City, Vietnam. Fide Master Paulo Bersamina also recently won championship titles at the Open 14-Individual category of the 13th ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships in Hue City, Vietnam and at the POC-PSC National Games Open in Dumaguete City.
"Sa Dumaguete po mahirap po kasi mga Grand Master kalaban ko dun. Masaya po at nanalo. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa mga sumuporta," Bersamina said.
Collegiate athletes also posted impressive results. The Letran Women's Volleyball team participated in the 4 th Friendship Game Volleyball Tournament in Tuguegarao, Cagayan in June while paddler Cassandra Bazar recently finished fourth at the Mayor Binay Cup at the Makati Coliseum in Makati City. Triathlete Gabrielle Allen Santiago finished fourth at the Triathlon Junior Elite Asian Championship in Subic, Zambales before surging to a first place finish at the Philippine National Game Triathlon Junior Elite in Negros Occidental in May.
Speedster Archand Christian Bagsit won four gold medals at the Philippine National Games in Dumaguete City in May. He placed first in the 200m, 400m, 4 x 100m relay, and 4 x 400m relay events. He also participated in the Asian All-Stars Athletics Competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
"Hindi na dapat ako sasali sa Dumaguete kasi katatapos lang nun ng Grand Prix competition sa Thailand pero sabi ng head coach ko sumali na ako para na rin sa experience," Bagsit said. He also said that he was elated with the gold medals that he won for Letran.
Letran athletics moderator Fr. Victor Calvo, O.P. was equally thrilled with the performance of the Letran athletes. "It is a testament of our commitment to be a living tradition of excellence in everything that we do that involves sports. Our athletics program is effective in responding to our country's call to develop athletes in the grassroots level," Fr. Calvo said.
Letran dance troupe grabs victory at cultural meet
by PAMD, July 2012
The Letran Filipiniana Dance Company (LFDC), the Colegio's premier dance troupe, emerged victorious at the 3rd International Travel Fair Cultural Dance Competition (ITFCDC) at the SM Skydome, SM North Edsa in Quezon City on July 13. LFDC outperformed other dance companies from different colleges and universities.
"Once again, I'm so happy because I brought another honor to Letran. Because of this, I need to maintain the standard and discipline of my group. This honor is dedicated to my Letran family," said Asst. Prof. Randy Lero, physical education area chair and LFDC mentor.
Former senator and current Philippine National Red Cross chairman Richard Gordon was present at the event. The Quezon City Travel and Trade Fair, Inc. sponsored this year's ITFCDC.
The LFDC will now prepare for the launching of monthly shows at the Letran Boy Scout Monument as part of a tie-up with the Intramuros Administration and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The dance company is also slated to perform at the Treasure Island Restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel Manila every Friday and Saturday night.
The LFDC is also preparing for appearances at the Filipiniana Sunsets folk dance series at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) later this year and at the Pasinaya multi-arts festival also at the CCP in 2013
CLAS dean presents paper to peers
by Diane Marie Reyes for PAMD, July 2012
Envisioning to help Letran mentors in their continuing education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) dean Dr. Rowena Capulong-Reyes conducted a lecture titled "Public Space Contested Space: the Battle Over the Use, Meaning, and Function of Public Space" on July 27 at the Mabini Hall.
Capulong-Reyes focused on the privately owned Philippine shopping malls in Metro Manila but used as public spaces. These are: Harrison Plaza in Vito Cruz, Tutuban Mall in Divisoria, and Robinson's Place in Ermita.
She emphasized research concerns and discussions about the control and security; purposive usage of public spaces; managements' use of special regulation; use of mall governed by three mentalities namely "by us" or from the point of view of the management, "for us" or in the eyes of the mall goers, and "up to us" or the use of space according to one's agenda including the defiance of regulation; and reasons why people now flock to the malls rather than to the parks which has been an option back then as a source of recreation.
"The purpose of this paper is to establish whether the urban spatial realities of a developing country like the Philippines, is [contested] over the meaning and purpose of public space," said Capulong-Reyes.
At the end of the talk the faculty held an open forum to have some clarifications about the dissertations presented by Capulong-Reyes.
"The lecture delivered by the dean is very informative. We know now what the public space talks about, that it deals with the safety [of the people], and the reason why the people go to the malls," said CLAS faculty club president Asst. Prof. Randy Din.
"I would like to close this forum by saying, gone are the people in the parks, in this humid country of ours, we would rather be inside the coolness and secured spaces of shopping malls where nearly everything we need is present except perhaps a funeral parlor," said Institute of Communication director Asst. Prof. Norberto Bana III in his closing remarks.
This is the first Lectura seminar of the series "by the faculty for the faculty" for this academic year and is now on its third year of implementation.
Letran holds book fair for children
by Tessa Distor for PAMD, August 2012
Colegio de San Juan de Letran is one with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People in celebrating the National Children's Book Week. In this light, Letran launched a book fair on July 16 to 18 at the St. Thomas lobby.
With the theme "Masayang Magbasa sa Sariling Wika," the Library Services department invited Lampara Publishing House, Inc. and Adarna House to showcase childrens books for pre-school and elementary students.
The book fair aimed to promote Filipino books, to promote childrens literature and reading, and to make them realize that reading in their own language is fun.
"Our students were able to explore the different reading materials and literature, so we were able to emphasize [their] love for reading and the importance of reading books, "said Chief Librarian Carolyn de Jesus.
"We're trying to encourage talaga sa students, especially sa mga bata, to have the love for reading; ang napapansin namin mostly sa gadgets sila nasanay di na sila natututo gumamit ng libro at least ma-widen ang imagination and knowledge sa pagbabasa ng libro," said Elementary Librarian Leah Marie Camaya.
The celebration of the National Childrens Book Day was held in compliance of the Department of Education Order No. 39, s. 2009.
by Elizabeth Aguirre Soriano, August 2012
Colegio de San Juan de Letran high school juniors Maria Teresita Andrea M. Gonzales and Jann Ankaa Samantha L. Jumamil won first place at the International Challenge Business Plan Competition held on July 31 at the Sister Miriam Thomas Bldg., Miriam College in Quezon City.
Gonzales and Jumamil, who both belong to the top section III 420, St. Thomas Aquinas, bested 90 other participants from different schools nationwide. Among the schools which landed in the top ten were Xavier School, Manila Science High School, Miriam School, St. Jude Catholic School, and Immaculate Concepcion Academy.
The pair's winning business proposal is the production of Glowee Shoe Polish, a shoe polish made of biodegradable materials like banana peels. They explained that their product is safe, nature-friendly, and economical which can be used by consumers across all economic statuses. The panel of eight judges tested the product by applying a portion to a leather bag. The bag turned shiny after a few minutes, and the judges commended the product afterwards.
"We believe in our product. It has high quality, thus very effective and yet affordable. We went there in the grand presentation to convince the judges that our product will be worth buying and will be a boost to the countrys economy because we plan to export it eventually to neighboring Asian countries," said Gonzales.
Gonzales and Jumamil will represent the Philippines in an allexpense paid trip to Hong Kong for the regional competition which will be held on August 26 to 30.
Soledad Boquiren, chairperson of Technology and Livelihood Education accompanied Gonzales and Jumamil to the one-day seminar/workshop at Treston International College, Global City, Taguig as well as the business plan presentation at Miriam College, Quezon City.
The contest was sponsored and hosted by FedEx Express and Junior Achievement of the Phils., Inc. (JAPI).
The FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge is a program designed to educate and inspire young people to understand how entrepreneurship can improve the quality of their lives and of their communities. Together with FedEx, JAPI provides opportunities for high school students to learn and recognize the advantages of a business entrepreneurship education, thus imbibing in them the possibility of becoming global leaders someday.
Basic ed students engage Japanese counterparts through video
by PAMD, August 2012
Fifth grade students of Colegio de San Juan de Letrans basic education department engaged Japanese fifth grade students from Mikanodai Elementary School in Kawachinagano City, Osaka, Japan through a series of videoconferences in July.
Using V2 Conference technology, students from the Grade V San Lorenzo Ruiz and Grade V St. John of Cologne sections initially introduced themselves to one another before proceeding to talk about their hobbies and interests.
The Letran students would talk to their Japanese counterparts in Nihonggo while the Japanese students would converse in English. Adjustments in the equipment used also contributed to the better success of interaction in the subsequent videoconferencing sessions.
"We want our students to be exposed in terms of speaking the [Japanese] language. We don't have formal lessons in Japanese but the students did their own preparations. We just assigned topics to them and instructed them to try to form three to five sentences. With that, they were able to, more or less, familiarize themselves with common phrases.
"We would also like our students to experience the wonder of technology as well as further discussions about each others' countries, specifically to explain to the Japanese students why it's more fun in the Philippines," said basic education department principal Asst. Prof. Felipe dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz also said that the basic education department is hopeful that an actual exchange student program will be implemented in the future.
"Our students have already been asking if they will be actually going to Japan. Some students have been telling their parents to prepare their passports and some of them even bought Nihonggo guidebooks so they can say the words properly," he said.
The videoconference sessions will resume in mid-August.
The videoconference program was borne out of a cultural exchange program between the Kawachinagano International Friendship Association and Colegio de San Juan de Letran. In May, a delegation of administrators, faculty, and students led by Letran executive vice president Rev. Fr. Napoleon Encarnacion, O.P. and vice-president for academic affairs Rev. Fr. Juan Ponce, O.P. visited Kawachinagano City.
Shoji Umeda, administrator of the Kawachinagano Educational Media Centre, wrote Fr. Ponce after the trip and suggested the possibility of exchanging lessons via a TV conferencing system.
Letran researchers deliver papers on Rolando Tinios Writings
by PAMD, August 2012
Asst. Prof. Maria Eloisa C. Reyes of the Languages Area of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Asst. Prof. Manuel Zamora, Jr. of the Center for Community Development were among the speakers at the 21st Annual Manila Studies Conference.
Held at the University Conference Center, Far Eastern University last July 18 and 19, 2012, the conference highlighted works of various professionals and educators from prestigious universities on the various aspects of history, development, and culture of Manila. The event is co-sponsored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts' Committee on Historical Research.
Reyes delivered her paper entitled "A Journey of a Letranite, A Legacy of a National Artist." The paper uses stylistic analysis of selected works of fiction of Rolando Tinio as an Apprentice writer. As a three-fold study that analyzed history-biography, themes, and stylistics, Reyes mentioned that, "the data presented and discussed in this study were drawn from the collected works of fiction of the young Rolando Tinio in the school paper Letran News which were kept in the Letran Archives Center."
Reyes added that Tinio had helped modernize the traditionally sentimental Filipino style. His works are definitely universal but of the highest order of thought. The study presumed that Tinio's language morphed from "Taglish", which he initiated, a mixture of Tagalog and English, to pure Filipino and back to English. He bridged the gap between English (heaven) and Tagalog (earth).
On the other hand, Zamora presented his paper "UST-Sto. Rosario Writings of Tinio" that focused on the life and work of Tinio in UST. He gathered a list of poems and narratives of Tinios life as a UST student. He focused on the list and analysis of the data to construct Tinio in the post-Letran era of his life.
Reyes also added that Rolando S. Tinio is one of the greatest masterpieces of Letran. She further stressed that he may not be a spiritual leader or a political leader, but he was able to achieve his prominence in his own craft- the arts. In the literature, Tinio as a Letranite knows many things but he was not boastful.
He loves his school and he is proud of it. A Letranite is always humble but people need not to ask for it. With the guidance of the Dominican Fathers, a Letranite is always spirited and good hearted.
Both Reyes and Zamora are part of the strong line-up of faculty researchers of the Colegio. Reyes is current faculty researcher of the CLAS for the Languages while Zamora is known for his historical researches that are affiliated with Intramuros Studies.
Letranites showcase Masaya sa Pilipinas
by Tessa Distor for PAMD, September 2012
The Languages area of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) organized a competition depicting Philippine culture on August 29 at the Student Center Auditorium.
The event titled "Masaya sa Pilipinas" was a competition among 12 sections of students taking up the course FIL101: Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino. Each section presented a Filipino festival celebrated in different months of the year.
Organizers Asst. Prof. Rachel Bernardo and Dr. Racquel Espiritu anchored the event's title to the national slogan "It's More Fun in the Philippines." Meanwhile, the theme "Wika ay Kakambal ng Kapayapaan sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Landas" was provided by Komunikasyon sa Wikang Filipino, this year's national organizer of the National Language Month.
According to Languages area head Asst. Prof. Jonalou Labor, the event aimed to highlight that language is not only celebrated through words. "[It is] how you enrich the idea of language with culture," he said.
The winners of the competition are sections: OM1B with its presentation of the month of October's Masskara Festival grabbing 1st place; AC1A with its January's Sinulog Festival landing 2nd place; and FM1A with its Novembers Cordillera Festival taking 3rd place. CLAS faculty members Asst. Prof. Randy Lero, Asst. Prof. Maria Eloisa Reyes, and Labor judged the competition.
"Kitang-kita yung efforts ng mga bata; nag-recycle sila ng costumes nila nadala nila yung judges sa sayaw nila," Bernardo said.
This celebration was held in compliance with the issuance of Proclamation no. 1041, s. 1997 declaring the month of August to be the National Language Month. The poster and invitation for the event were designed by DA2A student Renato Adrian Gatan.


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Technical Papers and Presentations
Long Period Gratings (LPG) in Photonic Crystal Fibres
J.S. Petrovic, V. Mezentsev, and I. Bennion
Aston University
A numerical model of long-period gratings in photonic crystal fibres is presented and illustrated on the example of a grating fabricated by an electric-arc. Resonant modes responsible for the attenuation bands in the transmission spectrum of the grating are identified and a correspondence with a grating in the step-index fibre established. The model is justified by good agreement between ...
Electromagnetics at Optical and Microwave Frequencies using COMSOL Multiphysics
Howie Stuart
Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies
Whippany, USA
The flexibility of COMSOL Multiphysics enables a variety of computational approaches to be applied towards solving electromagnetic problems across the whole spectrum. I will describe techniques for studying resonant electromagnetic interactions in a range of structures, including materials with negative electric permittivity (metals at optical frequencies), and small microwave resonators and ...
Implementation of a Paraxial Optical Propagation Method for Large Photonic Devices
J.E. Toney[1]
[1]Pennsylvania State University Electro-Optics Center, Freeport, Pennsylvania, USA
We demonstrate the use of COMSOL Multiphysics with MATLAB to model signal generation in wide-bandgap semiconductor radiation detectors. A quasi-hemispherical detector design is compared with a simple, planar detector. Results show that the quasi-hemispherical design can simply and effectively compensate for the poor hole transport of most compound semiconductor materials. In this paper we present ...
Full-Wave Analysis of Nanoscale Optical Trapping
E. Furlani, and A. Baev
The Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
Plasmonic-based optical trapping is in its infancy and growing rapidly. Research in this area will significantly advance fundamental understanding in fields such as nanophotonics and biophotonics. Novel plasmonic trapping structures and systems can be designed and optimized using the COMSOL RF solver. We present a study of plasmonicbased optical trapping of neutral sub-wavelength ...
Towards Modelling Semiconductor Heterojunctions
R. Millett[1], J. Wheeldon[2], T. Hall[1], and H. Schriemer [1,2]
[1] Centre for Research in Photonics, School of Information Technology and Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada
[2] Centre for Research in Photonics, Dept. of Physics, University of Ottawa, Canada
A 2D multiphysics model has been developed to simulate heterojunctions separating abruptly doped semiconductor layers of different dopant concentrations. Numerical results are presented for the case of nN, pN and PpN heterojunctions, and a general procedure for simulating multiple heterojunctions is described.
Investigating Photonic Crystals
M.-C. Lin
NanoScience Simulation Laboratory, Department of Physics, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
The outline for this presentation on photonic crystals is:IntroductionMotivationOne-Dimensional Photonic CrystalsTwo-Dimensional Photonic CrystalsSummary and Future Work
Modeling 2D and 3D of Hybrid Laser Nd:Yag - MIG Welding Processes
E. Le Guen[1], R. Fabbro[1], F. Coste[1], M. Carin[2], and P. Le Masson[2]
[1]LALP (CNRS)/GIP GERAILP, Arcueil, France
[2]LIMATB, Université de Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France
Hybrid laser-MIG arc welding has very interesting advantages compared to laser welding or arc welding used separately. It is known that improvement of productivity results in higher welding speeds, thicker welded materials, joint fit-up allowance, better stability of molten pool, and improvement of joint metallurgical quality. In order to use these techniques efficiently in industrial production, ...
Surface Plasmon Resonance
J. Crompton[1], S. Yushanov[1], L.T. Gritter[1], K.C. Koppenhoefer[1]
[1]AltaSim Technologies, Columbus, OH, USA
The resonance conditions for surface plasmons are influenced by the type and amount of material on a surface. Full insight into surface plasmon resonance requires quantum mechanics considerations. However, it can be also described in terms of classical electromagnetic theory by considering electromagnetic wave reflection, transmission, and absorption for the multi-layer medium. The two commonly ...
Design of Electro-Optic Bragg Amplitude Modulators
A. Secchi[1], V. Foglietti[1], E. Cianci[1], L. Pierno[2], and M. Dispenza[2]
[1] CNR-IFN, Italy
[2] SELEX-SI, Italy
The subject of this work is the design of a LiNbO3 electro-optic tuned Bragg filter to be used as an amplitude modulator. We analyze in detail the realized waveguide and simulate the grating, developing a fabrication methodology for building the Bragg modulator by niobate core etching. Finally, we evaluate the performance of the modulator, using the finite element method analysis.
Influence of Geometric Disorder on the Band Structure of a Photonic Crystal
I. Ponomarev 1, M. Bayer2, and T. Reinecke1
1Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
2Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
The influence of disorder on the optical mode spectrum of chains of coupled micron-sized microcavities has been studied both experimentally and theoretically with the help of COMSOL. The disorder is introduced by systematic variation of cavity sizes. The resulting spectra are interpreted in terms of modified dispersion for propagation along the chains accompanied by the appearance of localized ...


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Same as KINGWIN STR-500 ?Pros: I own 2 of these. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Even though this PSU is designed to be fanless, I use a super-quiet, low-volume air flow fan to make sure all heat radiated from the PSU gets out the back of my computer. Did you find this review helpful? |
No fan!Pros: Totally silent. Works great with the Corsair Carbide 330R case. Cons: It would be even better if there were a way for the various cables to be more flexible - more "Apple-like". Other Thoughts: I'm not overclocking, so can't comment on how clean or stable the power is. Did you find this review helpful? |
Love this PSU...it's a keeperPros: Provides steady reliable power using quality components in a fan-less design under a 5 year warranty. Does not get very hot, it bleeds off warmth but not so warm or hot that you can't touch the heat sink plate. Semi-modular set up which is good since fully modular makes your bigger cables such as the motherboard 24 & 8 pin stick out too far in my opinion. The 3 main cables are hardwired. They are the 24 pin and the 8 pin mobo cables and the PCI-e 8+8 pin which is a good enough pin out to run a Titan video card(takes 8+6). Being hardwired on the right side allows you to immediately and shortly run the main cables behind the mobo tray for easy management. The 8 pin was long enough to run diagonally behind the motherboard tray up the back of the case, through the top cable management and into the 8 pin receptacle on the top of the motherboard. There is an additional modular cable for multi-GPU support to run dual cards but at 500W you'd be limited to a pair of cards that max out at 100W. Unit has many hardware shields and protectors for over-current, over-voltage, over-power, under-voltage and short-circuit. You can rest assured that this units won't damage your motherboard no matter the circumstance. This is one of the most important features of a power supply aside from providing power. Highly recommend. Cons: Would be great if they could engineer a 750W version so you could run a pair GTX 780 cards in SLI. Other Thoughts: I installed this unit into my main rig. Rig consists of a Corsair 550D with an MSI Z77A-GD65 Gaming, an Intel Core i5 3570K installed, 32GB of G.Skill RAM, an EVGA GTX 780 ACX SC video card, a Samsung 840 500GB SSD, a pair of WD 1TB SATA in RAID 1 and powering all of this was a Thermaltake ToughPower Grand 750W. The Thermaltake was a little more than I needed because I had planned for a 2nd video card. Since I'm not getting a 2nd card any time soon I decided to swap the Thermaltake out for the Silent Night to test it. Needless to say, until I get a 2nd video card, the Silent Night is staying in. It's sufficient to power all the components adequately and I immediately noticed the lack of a fan on the power supply due to less noise emanating from the case. My case temperature is unaffected and still the same which is a good thing. Did you find this review helpful? |
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Experts say it's still a good idea to call in the pros for large-scale projects, like replacing a roof or remodeling a kitchen, so start small. "With big projects, it's not as easy as you see on TV," says Robert Palmarozza, president of Mr. Handyman Tri-County, a home repair and maintenance franchise based in Wayne, N.J.
Most electrical and plumbing jobs should also be left to the experts, since you can harm yourself or damage the home. (If you break a pipe and flood the basement, that's thousands of dollars down the drain.)
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Wall-mount a TV
Watching movies on your flat-screen is nice, but they'll look that much better with the TV mounted on the wall. All you need is a wall-mount kit with a bracket that suits the size of the TV, a stud finder, a tape measure, a socket wrench, a level, and a drill/driver. Brian Kelsey, a licensed contractor and host of the online video series Kelsey on the House, explains how:
1. Locate the studs. Use the stud finder to pinpoint two studs, which are usually 16 inches apart (with older homes, the spacing may vary).
2. Take careful measurements. Use a tape measure to determine at what height on the wall you want your TV's upper bracket to hang, and then mark a spot to drill.
3. Drill holes in the wall. Use a drill bit that's a little smaller than the screw you'll be using to attach the mount to the wall.
4. Drive the screws in. The mounting bracket should have many holes lined up, making it easy for you to line up holes with the studs.
5. Tighten the top screw. Attach the mount to the wall by using a socket wrench to tighten the bolt.
6. Make sure the bracket is level. With one bolt in the mount, use a level to make sure the mount is even.
7. Drill and tighten the other screws. Tighten a second bolt directly below the first one to secure the bracket into the first stud. Then move onto the second stud, again drilling and securing upper and lower bolts.
8. Locate mounting holes on the TV. Flip the TV over, on a blanket, and locate the four standardized mounting holes that come with all new flat-panel TVs.
9. Attach brackets to the TV. Attach the brackets to the TV at the holes and tighten. Refer to your user manual to make sure they're the right side up.
10. Hang the TV on the wall. Carefully lift the TV and hang it on the mount track. Slide the TV to the left and right to center.
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Give any room in the house a makeover by installing new curtains. All you'll need is fabric, one roll of Stitch Witchery (found at craft and fabric stores), an iron, a thin cotton cloth, a curtain rod, and drapery clip rings. That's right—no sewing machine required. Kirsten Nieman, a DIY expert with Restored Style in Portland, Ore., describes how in just five steps:
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In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the filling with a rubber spatula until you have a grainy paste. Set aside. Mint-Braised Seitan "Lamb" with Tofu Yogurt Sauce(Click here to order premade mint braised lamb with a light sauce.)5 lbs. seitan* (keep pieces as large as possible) Combine the chopped mint, garlic, black pepper, salt, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Mix into a paste. Smear or rub the seitan with this mixture and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat a roasting pan on the stove. Add 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil and the seitan. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover, and cook on the stove over medium heat for 10 minutes. Check to ensure that pieces dont stick to the pan. Heat another pan for the onions at medium heat. Put 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil in the pan, add the onions, and heat until soft and translucent. Arrange the lettuce on a platter and cover with the onions. Cover with seitan. Place lemon wedges around seitan and serve with Tofu Yogurt Sauce (see below). *Seitan is a mock meat made from wheat gluten. It can be found in health food stores. Tofu Yogurt Sauce 2 packages silken tofu Blend everything but the cucumbers and parsley until it makes a smooth sauce. Add the cucumbers and parsley. Serve with the Mint-Braised Seitan Lamb. Curried "Chicken"2 lbs. tofu, cubed Sauté the tofu in the oil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown on all sides. Add the garlic, onions, and green pepper, and cook 3 more minutes. Add the curry powder, tomatoes, and chutney, and stir well. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Serve over rice. Algerian Vegetarian Stew1/4 cup olive oil2 medium zucchini, unpeeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 2 large green peppers, chopped into small pieces 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces 3 medium onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 can (19 oz. or 540 ml) tomatoes 1 Tbsp. dried basil In a saucepan, heat the oil over low heat and add all the ingredients except the tomatoes and basil. Cover and cook for 45 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for another 15 minutes. Stir in the basil, place in a serving dish, and serve with cooked rice or mashed potatoes. Spiced Potatos and Cauliflower1 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. ginger, powdered or finely grated Pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp. cumin powder or seeds 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder or seeds 1.2 tsp. ground cloves 1-2 large cooked potatoes, peeled and diced 1 small head cooked cauliflower, separated into florets 2-3 Tbsp. reserved cooking water from potatoes and cauliflower Salt, to taste Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Saut� onion until tender. Stir in garlic and spices and continue to saut� for a minute. Add vegetables and reserved cooking water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are very tender. Mash lightly with a fork, and add salt to taste. Serve with rice or flatbreads. |
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Why China Is Involved in Myanmar Fighting
China steps in to host Myanmar peace talks between Kachin rebels and the government. The WSJ's Patrick McDowell tells us why China wants the two sides to stop fighting.
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China steps in to host Myanmar peace talks between Kachin rebels and the government. The WSJ's Patrick McDowell tells us why China wants the two sides to stop fighting.
I'm just an American dummy so whatever I say has no influence on China.
Since when is a peace talk a bad idea
why "anonymous" is such a popular handle here. Who would want to put their name to the consistently dumbest comments on the Internet, which somehow all seem to come from PRC fans?
I just entered negative review of this article/video. It is blocked and sanctured by WSJ.
This piece is stupid as the tittle has suggested that China is actually sending troops into Myanmar to take part in the fight as all the world's wars are started and done with American forces. As far as sending troops is concerned there has been no report that the Chinese is involved. Only in the peace talk that China is involved.
One more example that American journalists are full of bulls.
Besides, is this an article and if so where is the meat. If this a video, there is no indication to know it until one clicks to read the article.
It is just stupid.
The Communist Party's new reform blueprint has unleashed a sense of optimism, but at least one high-profile government adviser is worried that the road ahead is still strewn with major roadblocks.
The Chinese criminal process has long retained the imprint of the Maoist era. Now, two important documents issued at the highest levels of the Chinese government signal an attempt at reform by directing police, prosecutors and the courts to adhere to requirements of procedural justice when administering the criminal process.
China's establishment of a new air-defense identification zone covering disputed territory in the East China Sea looks like the work of a muscular new leadership bent on flexing its strength in the region. Beijing's reaction–or lack thereof—to the zone's first test suggests a much more complicated picture.
China's announcement of a new Air Defense Identification Zone in the East China Sea appears targeted a stoking tensions with Japan and could undermine its long-term interests in the region, writes CRT military analyst Andrew Erickson.
While it's only possible to gauge the transformation of rhetoric into action after the fact, legal reforms proposed in China's new reform blueprint are an encouraging sign, writes veteran China law scholar Stanley Lubman.
China Real Time Report is a vital resource for an expanding global community trying to keep up with a country changing minute by minute. The site offers quick insight and sharp analysis from the wide network of Dow Jones reporters across Greater China, including Dow Jones Newswires' specialists and The Wall Street Journal's award-winning team. It also draws on the insights of commentators close to the hot topic of the day in law, policy, economics and culture. Its editors can be reached at email@example.com.


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Cottages With An Open Fire
Just Show Me Cottages With An Open Fire
Planning a holiday during the cooler months, perhaps a winter weekend's walking with your four-legged friend or a Valentine's celebration with your loved one? If so, one of our holiday cottages with an open fire might appeal - and we've stacks to choose from dotted about the countryside or near to the coast.
Wake up to cold, crisp mornings and then head down to your open fire to enjoy that first morning brew. Move briefly for a refill then spend a leisurely morning lingering by that warming glow. Or wrap up and head outdoors for an exciting day hiking, cycling, riding or simply touring by car. See a few sights, enjoy a spot of shopping, have a lazy lunch out. Do a lot or a little then retreat to your welcoming cottage with that real open fire.
By now it could be turning dark outside, a time when you fancy nothing more than snuggling close to that crackling real fire, toasting your toes 'til you tingle all over. Whether you share the rug with your kids, your partner, your pals or your pet, you'll be so glad you booked a self-catering cottage with that warming open fire!
Finding your perfect cottage with open fire
Some cottages have traditional open fires and burn both logs and coal, others have woodburners - particulars are listed under 'amenities' for each property. Browse our complete collection of holiday rentals with open fires below or click on the map. Whichever one you decide to book expect a wonderfully cosy time!
Please find below a selection of self catering holiday cottages with an open log fire or woodburner. Nothing conjures up the image of 'home' like an open fire glowing in the evening and radiating warmth. After a long walk in the countryside, there's nothing cosier than settling down with a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate in front of a roaring log fire or crackling woodburner! Please note - we also offer a great choice of traditional cottages with an inglenook fireplace
You searched for a property with an open fire. We found 2108 cottages that match your search criteria.
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Morval near Looe, Cornwall
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Pets No
Prices from£204for 7 nights
A cosy cottage on a country estate, three miles from Looe. Romantic retreat, open fire. Walks from door. Liskeard 6 miles.
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St Nectan's Glen near Tintagel, Cornwall
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Pets No
Prices from£235for 7 nights
A romantic hideaway surrounded by beautiful gardens and a short stroll down the NT owned valley to the sea and Bossiney Cove. Tintagel 1 mile, Camelford 6 miles.
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Mabe near Falmouth, Cornwall
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Pets No
Prices from£201for 7 nights
Wonderful, split level barn conversion in lush farmland on the edge of Mabe. Cosy woodburner and contemporary kitchen. Falmouth 4 miles.
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The Garden Apartment
Bossiney near Tintagel, Cornwall
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Pets Yes
Prices from£216for 7 nights
One of our Cornwall cottages in a small village half a mile from Tintagel. Great sea views. Open plan living. Superb surfing nearby. Wadebridge 12 miles.
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Sunny Cabin
Bossiney near Tintagel, Cornwall
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Pets No
Prices from£196for 7 nights
Cosy romantic studio cottage near Tintagel. Woodburner, private sun trap garden and easy walks to the Cornish coastal path at Bossiney Cove.
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Stable by the Sea
Mevagissey, Cornwall
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
- Pets No
Prices from£243for 7 nights
Wing of substantial Victorian property with sea views towards Chapel Point, Mevagissey. Open plan living with beams and multi-fuel stove. Private patio garden and short walk to coastal path and beach. Truro 16 miles.
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Porthtowan, Cornwall
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Pets Yes
Prices from£276for 7 nights
A lovely detached cottage set in a dramatic location on the cliffs above Porthtowan Beach. Sea views. Open plan living area with woodburner. En-suite. Large sun deck. St Agnes 3 miles.
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Bramble Cottage
Whitstone near Bude, Cornwall
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Pets Yes
Prices from£263for 7 nights
Barn conversion cottage with shared outdoor swimming pool, children's play area and communal spaces. Family-friendly. Close to Cornish beaches. Bude 7 miles.
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Mill Cottage
St Nectan's Glen near Tintagel, Cornwall
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Pets No
Prices from£284for 7 nights
A charmingly cosy cottage with delightful views over the mill stream to the garden and woods beyond. Tintagel 1 mile.
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St Dennis near St. Austell, Cornwall
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Pets Yes
Prices from£257for 7 nights
Beautifully-renovated barn conversion on rural outskirts of Indian Queens. Open plan living, two bedrooms, one en-suite, and a warming woodburning stove in the sitting area. Newquay 7 miles.


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Fox reportedly set to retain UEFA Champions League
This coming from John Ourand at the Sports Business Daily, Fox Sports is expected to retain the rights to the UEFA Champions League, the European soccer club championship. The surprising news is that ESPN which is losing the FIFA World Cup after next year and possibly MLS too, did not even submit a bid.
On Tuesday of this week, UEFA received bids from beIN Sport, Fox, NBC and Univision. The organization was hoping for bids equaling or surpassing $100 million per year, but all of the networks came short of the total, so UEFA threw them out for a second round of sealed envelopes on Thursday.
Ourand reports that after not seeing much change in the bidding, UEFA opted to renew its rights deal with Fox which has aired CL matches since the 2009-10 season. According to Ourand, the winning bid was significantly lower than the annual $83 million fee NBC is paying the English Premier League, so you know that the networks were hoping to get the Champions League on the cheap.
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FAIRFIELD, IOWA -- Along with the rain came the storm, and one pastor spent the day cleaning up his church after lightning struck in the middle of the night.
Shortly after midnight Thursday, Pastor Mark Brase and his wife got a call that the roof of Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1601 Main Street was on fire.
Congregation leaders say a lightning bolt struck through the peak of the roof that covers the sanctuary and started a fire. It took fire crews three hours to put out the blaze in the dangerous weather conditions.
"Actually I think we were fairly blessed," Pastor Brase said. "We still have a church and nothing else was really affected but the roof, water damage."
No one was in the building when the fire broke out. Preschool classes at the church were cancelled Thursday, but congregation leaders still plan to hold services this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the church's multi-purpose room.


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The question is whether the Coyotes will be down two of their three captains when the series resumes in Los Angeles with Game 3 on Thursday. Both Shane Doan and Martin Hanzal were assessed major boarding penalties and handed game misconducts for sending a pair of Kings head-first into the boards during Game 2, and those acts of frustration could make them the third and fourth Coyotes to be suspended in this postseason.
Raffi Torres is gone for the year after his first-round hit on Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks, and Rusty Klesla got a game for a hit against Nashville.
Doan might have a legitimate argument since Trevor Lewis of the Kings turned toward the boards just before Doan rolled into to finish his check.
"(Lewis) turns ... he looks right at me," Doan said. "I didn't even look at him again. I was looking at the puck. I was trying to poke the puck free and he turns away as I'm coming in."
Hanzal, who didn't speak to the media after the game, has a much tougher case to explain. He chased down Kings captain Dustin Brown who was chasing after his own chip-in and never changed course before delivering his hit.
"I know there are guys behind me (but) ... (Hanzal) probably saw my numbers from the top of the circle," Brown said. "I mean, he was behind me the whole way. It wasn't like I turned or anything. I was going to get the puck and I saw (Keith) Yandle on my right side. I thought we were going to have a puck battle. Hanzal is a big boy, so. ..."