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John Shavluk INDEPENDENT MLA CANDIDATE FOR DELTA NORTH B.C.
Hi Neighbours!
My name is John Shavluk or you can call me shrek.
I have been a passionate human rights / political activist for many years while running in consecutive elections including Federal, Provincial and even Civic and I am running for MLA in Delta North …. AGAIN … As an Independent common sense Candidate.
This is my fourth consecutive Provincial election as I again just try to help educate my neighbours.
According to media the ndp, the party that gave us Hydro-gate, Bingo-gate, the fiasco ferry's etc, all while destroying economic growth and causing investment out flow for ten years will soon be again back in power.
Their leader Mr. Dix fraudulently altered documents we are told and was rewarded with a $70,000 dollar golden hand shake payout with no charges ever laid. Now he is back thinking we all just forget.
Your main choice against him, the liberals also to some corrupt what with the BC Rail fiasco, the rewarding of their friends with lucrative energy contracts, the HST and the continued lies they also still tell as they waste tax payer dollars lying in TV commercials think they will win.
Whether it's B.C. Rail, NO HST, or numerous other gaffs and crimes British Columbians just can't trust the BC Liberals to keep their word and should not obviously as Ms. Christy Clark has even said she does not see any need for any public inquiry to help the public get answers.
It should be obvious why.
My number one project would be to expose why lawyers were paid $6 million dollars for two BC liberals who plead guilty…something the liberals will never expose and the ndp certainly have not and probably never will.
I say how does one spend 6 million dollars in this case and who are these lawyers in my view abusing their fellow man?
Secondly, I would stop any plans to export coal as its long known the dangers of coal dust.
And please let's not forget they really wanted to and still probably want to sell the liquor distribution network that will in effect kill good secure jobs and add nothing to our tax base only sending our hard earned money out of the province in profits to share holder friends.
The Liberal Party yes has its own history of scandal but also deems itself with this unearned right to govern.
The NDP are them selves openly manipulated by union bosses and again speak for them within their party while liberals to Big Business.
Money has been and will again be just squandered and wasted and not invested in needed infrastructure or our people as effectively as in a real free market and with out some one actually local bringing up our local issues they will never be heard with this party system as you and your concerns just do not matter over any party's interests.
In previous elections I have said that the most prescribed drug to Canadian children is Ritalin and that if you smoked it you should then have to call it by its street name – Crystal Meth as they are virtually identical – 2001.
I also said there has never ever been a prison ever built on this planet that illegal drugs have not been found in so how then will we really keep them out of schools and really how many more millions of dollars will that take – 2005.
In 2009 running against Mr. Wally Oppal I called for a Unified Police Force because the police themselves admitted Robert Picton would have probably been caught in 1999 and at least 28 women would then not have also been murdered. He was against it and me.
Just over a month ago Mr Oppal held a TV Press conference and what did he call for? That's right a Unified Police Force.
I am happy to say I do like Wally even more now just for proving he can change his thinking with evidence and logic.
In my last election 2011 I explained how we could all in fact be driving on 70 cent a litre LNG fuel filled up even at home that instantly cuts CO2 emissions by 20 – 30 % yet it was sold off because big oil owns our government (google- Fuelmaker Co).
I was Guy Gentners opponent for his ndp nomination years ago and was also the green candidate in 2008.
I am currently on the federal liberal executive; in fact I was on all these party's executive or councils and more.
And just like in the liberals as a former BC Marijuana party co/founder I also brought out a legal cannabis policy with in them to.
And as that person I am also here to ask you all to please NOT SUPPORT sensible bc as it is a big step backwards solving absolutely nothing.
I call it senseless bs.
That issue is just the tip of the iceberg though to wrong ideas in this province as even fracking elsewhere in this province will do more damage to our own waters than oil pipe lines yet no one it seems cares as they bribe land owners for pennies as they then destroy our environment ignorantly.
I have been attacked many times for my educational efforts to my fellow citizens by bikers, criminals, police and even PM Harper in my view (Shavluk.com).
Some thing is wrong with this picture and I plan to change the channel with common sense and hopefully your help. It is time for common sense and its way over due as these days with less than 1 % of the public actually involved directly as members in these political parties our views are being over looked on purpose for those of the party machine.
Even if our local candidate disagrees with the party policy he or she actually signs off and pledges their allegiance to the party first and foremost and not to those who elected them in the first place just to be nominated.
I think that is wrong as again I try to educate my neighbours and fellow citizens by standing up and pointing out the obvious flaws in our system and again remind them of the abuses these party's hope just fade away.
Pay offs, bribes and misrepresentation about tax payer funds is all we ever get after obvious lies about being fair and honest.
Neither our Canadian Constitution the Charter nor anything else allows these parties's to take over our power but they have.
They do it to further their own party's agendas not ours and there are many examples I as a Common Sense candidate can give you.
I am shocked for example that not one politician brings up Japan and what happened there and what can/needs to be done here because of the same exact risks as we are not prepared for possible earth quakes and their resulting destruction.
The Massey tunnel was never meant for the current level of use and everyone knows big business wants it gone to bring bigger ships up the river but no party will do the smart thing and just go get corporate money then to speed up our new bridge.
The only attention we ever get is when they want to drive new roads or power lines through our farm land.
Our dike system is eroding and ignored as tax payer money is just gifted to corporate friends with no explanation.
Our agriculture land is being earmarked for development with bribes and back room deals that take years to see the light of day.
The elderly are being gouged for assisted living or paying on average over $4,000 dollars a month in care homes while liberals and ndp spend like drunken sailors for their real friends.
Autistic children, mentally ill people and even MS patients are used as just political pawns with no real help yet we have $12 million dollars for foreign movie business parties to hopefully bring more tax subsidized work in which is also an obvious bribe to our Indo Canadian neighbours as admitted by liberal's themselves in internal party documents.
There is so much I can say and will like why is no party calling for just even your rights and abilities to vote as easily as possible?
Should not democracy be very important to them? Canada leads the world with Internet connection concentrations at 68 % according to media yet you hear no party calling for the right to vote on line. Why? You can file and pay your taxes on line in fact do all your private banking completely secure. You can pay other bills, even your government utilities quite securely obviously and you can even create crimes that would hold up in a court of law based on the on line activity that can't even really be erased yet no voting on line is allowed nor even mentioned by these so called democratic political leaders. Do you know why? I will tell you why…..IT IS SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU WOULD! THAT'S WHY YOU CAN NOT!
In the mean time people are constantly just being spoon fed by the unneeded media adds financing media operations as lottery money is now just a bribe tool to this media as who here doesn't already know we have lotteries every week?
Millions are being taken needlessly that could be paid to teachers, nurses or sick children.
Its time for a pledging of allegiances to the voters and not to the Party's with their hidden agendas as every one of these party candidates did sign to get their nominations and I know because I am or have been elected to every one of these party's executives in the past and stood many times for nominations.
Please help me to restore common sense in Delta North and even B.C. and create the Common Sense Party province wide if need be just to reclaim our own power to govern our selves and more importantly protect our interests and not those just of some liberal or ndp boys club….. Shall we? Let's stop voting for mere colors of party's and actually look at who the candidate is please and if they even live here.
I as a combat arms trained veteran of Canada's Armed Forces say if you think you find some one more qualified than I am or who you think will fight for you more than I will than yes please just vote for them but if it's merely a color you only vote for…you short change us all. Thank you
I am a well versed person with a wide and varied career including but not limited to
Bank/Finance Manager - 6 years
Revenue Canada Department Head – 1 year
Real-estate Development and Sales – 10 years
Construction Company Owner – 3 years
Marine Bailiff – 18 years
Entrepreneur – 35 years
North Delta Harbour Association – Vice President & Member – 4 years
Fraser River Port Authority – River Emergency Support Marina Owner – 10 years
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition – Member 12 year
Juror.ca – Director 12 years
Wilderness Committee – Member 6 years
Stop Gateway – Member 5 years
I spoke at the 2002 SENATE Hearings and the 2009 JUSTICE Hearings
Saskatoon City Council Election – 1983
B.C. Provincial Elections - 2001 and 2005 and 2009 and now
President of the Federal NDP Election - Quebec City 2006
BC Green Party Leadership Election – 2007
Canadian Federal Election - 2008 and 2011
And numerous internal Party elections 2001- 2013
John Shavluk – INDEPENDENT MLA for DELTA NORTH B.C.
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After graduating with distinction and a sociology degree, Jean quickly realized she had aimed herself straight for the fast-paced city life, a desk, nine-to-five, and high heels. Fearful for her sanity as well as the health of her wide feet, she slipped on flats and hid away in a high school library converting teenagers into readers, and enjoying her all-new favorite past time—buying thousands of books with other people's money. Within years, she began writing her own novels. Champagne and Lemon Drops being her first published novel.
When not writing, Jean likes to camp, hike, read, ski (both downhill and cross-country), and then... do some more writing. She also blogs with other great writers at www.FromTheWriteAngle.com as well as on her site www.jeanoram.com and www.thehelpfulwriter.com.
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I don't believe any wedding film has ever made me cry as much as this breathtaking piece of cinema by Ray Roman Films. Seconds in and I was in some desperate need of a tissue. From the beautiful shot of the bride's stunning gown on the balcony (love) to the look on the groom's face before his bride walks down the aisle, every moment is simply magical. And with a soiree planned by The Zanadu Group, it's a whole lot of gorgeous packed in to just under 3 minutes. So, prepare yourself for some happy tears (seriously) and enjoy every lovely second. It's amazing.
Oh, we're not done yet. Here's a few stunning images by Nancy Cohn Photography to send you happily into the weekend.
Click here to see the entire gallery of images!
From Ray Roman Films... When I least expect it, an amazing couple pops up out of nowhere and completely blows us away. I had never met Katie and Jared until their wedding day... in fact, I was hired just days before the big event. Who would of guessed these two lovebirds would end up becoming one of my favorite couples of the year. We had such a great time filming this wedding and what truly made it special was Katie & Jared's love for one another, which was just one eye-candy shot after another. Special thanks to Cheryl Beitler of Zanadu Productions for her talents, as the wedding itself looked spectacular! I decided to slow down the pace for this film, so you could connect and feel the emotions from this amazing wedding. Grab a snack (and a tissue), kickback and enjoy this short film from Katie and Jared's Wedding at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Lightroom Architectural Photography
Getting The Most
Working on topics that demand a specific focus while containing a great amount of detail can be a challenging task, but the topic of Architectural Photography adds a whole new dimension to this category.
One of the most misguided assumptions we encounter regarding Architectural Photography is the belief that anybody with a good DSLR camera can take good architectural-themed photographs. That is nowhere near accurate, not to mention that it is disrespectful to those who dedicate their time and passion to creating amazing architectural photos.
In order to succeed in this endeavor, you should first have a considerable amount of knowledge under your belt regarding composition rules, lighting conditions… and even the history of architecture, so you will be aware of the style of the building you are shooting, as well as recognize the main features of interest that will catch the attention of your audience right off the bat.
Assuming that you already have that part down, now it is time to enhance the fruits of your labor by using the amazing post-production software that is Adobe Lightroom.
Primary Adjustments
For architectural photography, the first thing I tend to do is make an adjustment by going all the way down the panels of tools provided by the Develop module and locating the area where it says Lens Corrections.
Next, we will move to the Manual area and compensate for the distortions that may have been caused by your camera lens.
Now, we move back to basic, and where it says Upright we have to select Vertical in order to adjust the position of your image plane to the vertical edge.
Now, we go to the Basic panel and locate the area where we can adjust White Balance. As you can see, there are three possible outcomes of this tool:
- Via the presets made by Lightroom where it displays As Shot – Only available for RAW files.
- Via Temp/Tint sliders – Universal method.
- Via Dropper tool – Sampling at an area of equal R, G, B values, which stands for neutral gray.
I am going to work with the second method by making the image look a bit warmer in general.
Increase contrast for this image the very same way I am doing it here.
Then move to the display for adjustments to be made on different parts of the Histogram. As you can see, the Highlights in the image look far too intense, especially in those areas where the sunlight seems to be stronger. Reduce those values to almost -100, and reduce a great deal of the values for Whites as well.
Increase the Blacks by moving the slider towards the negative values, as this will enhance the atmosphere in this image.
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Fujifilm GFX-50S In-Depth Review
In-depth review of the Fujifilm GFX-50S Medium Format Mirrorless Digital Camera, a groundbreaking 50 megapixels camera with large 44x33mm sensor and unique modular EVF system. ISO 50-102400 range, 3 FPS drive and 1080p video.
Fujinon GFX Lens Roundup
Roundup of reviews for GFX Medium Format Mirrorless lenses: Fujinon GF 23mm F/4R LM WR, GF 32-64mm F/4R LM WR and GF 110mm F/2R LM WR.
Nikon D500 Review
Full-review of the ultimate Nikon flagship APS-C DSLR. The Nikon D500 offers a new 20 MP CMOS sensor with incredible ISO 50-1638400, 10 FPS, 4K Ultra-HD and a 153-Point Phase-Detect AF system sensitive to -4 EV. Built for professionals into a weatherproof body with dual control-dials and large 100% coverage viewfinder with built-in shutter.
DxO ViewPoint 3 Review
Review of DxO ViewPoint 3. Perspective, distortion and horizon correction software.
Nikon D5 XQD Review
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Olympus Professional Lens Roundup
Roundup of Olympus Professional and Premium lenses: M.Zuiko 7-14mm F/2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko 40-150mm F/2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko 12mm F/2, M.Zuiko 60mm F/2.8 Macro.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Review
Olympus second generation base OM-D with an anti-alias-filter-free 16 MP Four-Thirds CMOS sensor mounted on a 5-axis in-body stabilization system. Speedy 8.5 FPS drive, full HD @ 60 FPS and a wealth of features in a compact and lightweight body. Offers a 2.4 MP 0.45" EVF with 0.62X magnification and 100% coverage, plus dual control-dials and a highly customizable interface.
Fuji X-Pro2 Review
Fuji flagship XF-mount mirrorless with 24 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor. 273-Point AF with 169 Phase-Detect points. 8 FPS Drive, 1080p video. Dual control-dials, direct dials and a hybrid viewfinder in a weather-sealed freezeproof body.
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Tail light repair is a fairly easy procedure. If a consumer wants to save money, a consumer can fix their own tail light rather than take their car to an auto repair shop. A person driving without a tail light can get pulled over and receive a citation, so it's best to repair the tail light quickly. The tail light serves an important service to other drivers as well, so it's safer to fix the tail light quickly.
Diagnose the problem
The first step is to pinpoint why the tail light is not working. There could be several different problems with the tail light. The fuse may not be working and you may have to replace the fuse. If both tail lights on the vehicle are not working, than a common problem could be the fuse. Another common problem is that the bulb may be blown. Check to make sure that the bulb is not blown. If the bulb is blown, than replace it. If a problem still exists after checking both issues, the wiring may be cut or pinched and you will need to replace that part of the wiring harness.
Tools and parts needed:
Mechanics gloves to protect your hands, screwdriver (usually Phillips), cleaning cloth, wire brush and the part that needs to be replaced
Procedure to fix the tail light
The first step is to determine how the lens comes off of the car. On some vehicles, the lens is removed by screws located on the outside of the lens cap. Other bulbs come off by accessing the a plastic cover through the trunk. The plastic cover may be held into place by tabs or screws. If you don't see any screws on the tail light lens cap, chances are the bulb is probably accessed through the trunk.
Remove the screws from the lens or remove the tabs from the inside of the trunk. Carefully detach the tail light cover from the automobile. Be careful not to break the tail light lens. Remove the tail light lens.
If you are replacing the tail light bulb, carefully unscrew the bulb from the socket. Take the bulb to your nearest parts dealer to find an exact match. Your tail lights may not work properly if an incorrect bulb is installed. Clean the aluminum frame around the tail light. Use a wire brush to clean if corrosion is evident.
Install the new tail light bulb in the socket. Reinstall the tail light lens, or replace if you are so inclined. Make sure that the lens is tightly secured, especially if the lens is held on by tabs.
Test and make sure that the tail lights are working. Apply the brakes and have another person observe whether or not they are working. Make sure to also turn on your night lights to make sure that function is working properly.
If you decide that the fuse is the root of the problem, look in your owner's manual to determine what the fuse is and locate that fuse in the fuse box, which is usually located under the dash.
Tail light repair is an easy repair that does not require much prior knowledge.
Related Questions and AnswersAre Factory Tail Lights More Expensive than Aftermarket Tail Lights?
When looking at the difference between factory tail lights and aftermarket tail lights, there are some distinctions that can be made. For one thing, buying replacement parts directly from the dealer can be expensive. However, there are OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts available online, and from auto parts stores. Of all the options, those are generally the least expensive. When purchased from the dealer, those same parts will usually cost more. Even in this instance, though, they will likely be cheaper than upgraded or custom products. Euro tail lights will likely cost more, and LED tail lights will be the most expensive.
For more info, see How to do Your Own Tail Light RepairAre there any Laws Regarding Headlight and Tail Light Covers?
When changing original equipment with custom headlight and tail light covers, it is important to understand the legal rules. Like most vehicular laws, laws regarding headlights and tail lights vary from state to state. In some instances, local or county municipalities will have their own laws regarding equipment on vehicles. The safest route is to go with factory equipment. When looking to upgrade or customize, though, consulting the local police department or DMV can be invaluable. They should be able to relate the "dos and don'ts" for the specific area. It's better to check first than get stuck with a ticket and replacement costs.
For more info, see How to do Your Own Tail Light RepairWhere can I Buy Custom Made Tail Lights?
In some ways custom made tail lights are some of the most readily available items on the market. For starters, custom tail lights can generally be purchased wherever aftermarket car parts are sold. That includes big box auto parts stores, online sellers and more. Auction sites like eBay are another option. Many cities also have businesses that specialize in doing customization work on cars. Those type of establishments would likely be a more expensive option, but can provide the labor and expertise to do the job right. Finding custom made tail lights is a task with many choices.
For more info, see How to do Your Own Tail Light RepairDo LED Tail Lights for Cars Last Longer than Bulbs?
Those considering purchasing LED tail lights for cars will find that they are the most expensive option. They have a lot of advantages, though. For one thing, LED tail lights usually meet or exceed Department of Transportation standards and local and state rules. Each case can be different, so a consultation with the DMV before purchase is recommended. LED lights tend to burn brighter and use less electricity than other types of tail lights. The lifespan of LED tail lights (normal conditions) is considerably longer than other types of bulbs. When the extended life of the lights are calculated, they can be a better value.
For more info, see How to do Your Own Tail Light RepairAre White Tail Lights Only for Reverse?
White tail lights are usually only used for reverse indicator lamps. In fact, the Department of Transportation, along with international conventions, have established that. Even so, as with most vehicular laws, there can be state and local variants and rules. When in doubt, the best option is to check with the DMV or local police department before making changes to the lighting system of a vehicle. Things that are banned in one area might be legal in another. Of course, when a change is in the area of local legality, it can cause problems with resale later.
For more info, see How to do Your Own Tail Light Repair


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Whether the San Francisco 49ers trade up in the draft to take a receiver will be a topic leading up to the May 8-10 draft.
The 49ers are expected to have 12 draft picks and may have six in the first three rounds depending on their compensatory pick, which is expected to be dispersed in March. Receiver is the 49ers' top need. Considering the 49ers moved up from No. 31 to No. 18 to take safety Eric Reid last year and the fact that Reid made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, the 49ers may be more than willing to make a big trade up. The 49ers gave Dallas the No. 31 and No. 74 pick (third round) to take Reid at No. 18.
The question is, how high will San Francisco have to move up from No. 30 to grab a receiver?
The top three receivers are considered to be Clemson's' Sammy Watkins, Texas A&M's Mike Evans and USC's Marqise Lee. In Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, he has Watkins going fifth, Evans going 13th and Lee going 18th. In Todd McShay's latest mock draft, the top receivers are more clustered. McShay has Watkins ninth, Evans 10th and Lee 13th
Let's say the 49ers target Evans, who would be a great fit for them. They will likely get up to 10-12 range to get a chance for him. If he is available at 12 and the New York Giants are willing to trade down, the 49ers could potentially be interested.
What would it cost to go from No. 30 to No. 12? It would be less than what it cost Atlanta to go from No. 27 to No. 6 to take receiver Julio Jones in a deal with Cleveland. This is what the Falcons sent the Browns' first, second and fourth-round picks in 2011 and their first- and fourth-round picks in 2012.
The 49ers could potentially offer No. 30, No. 56 (second-round pick acquired in Alex Smith trade with Kansas City) and No. 77 (a third-round pick acquired from Tennessee in a 2013 draft-day trade) to the Giants to take Evans at No. 12. It is a good fit according to the NFL draft value chart used as a guideline by most NFL teams. The chart values the No. 12 pick at 1,200 points. The No. 30, No. 56 and No. 77 picks' combined value is at 1,165.
If the 49ers made that trade, they'd have the No. 12, No. 61 and No. 94 picks in the third rounds with the potential of the extra comp pick.
Getting an impact player like Evans and still having premium picks would be a pretty nice situation for the 49ers. Again, the trade process is just starting, but it is not impossible to think the 49ers can use their pick surplus and address their top need for the second draft in a row.


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I just bought a new Mac and upgraded MAMP. I'm now using the following versions:
Apache 2.2.21, PHP 5.3.6, MySQL 5.5.9
These are the versions I used previously:
Apache 2.0.59, PHP 4.4.7, MySQL 5.0.41
Can anyone tell me how I should update my .htaccess files?
Below is an example of my files. This particular example is a little unusual in that the website's home page itself functions as a dynamic page. In other words, there are About and Topics sections (MySite/About, MySite/Topics) with dynamic pages (e.g. MySite/Topics/Roses), but dynamic pages can also be displayed off the home page (e.g. MySite/Planets, MySite/Stars).
I should also add that I prefer that trailing slashes NOT be displayed. It causes some confusion in my stats, where I get so many hits for Topics/Roses and so many hits for Topics/Roses/. I'd like to direct all the traffic to Topics/Roses.
If you see anything else I should change (or add) I'm all ears (or eyes).
RewriteEngine On
# Add /? before first $ in every row if you want optional trailing slashes.
RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^test\\.htm$ test.php [L]
Options -MultiViews
# php_value magic_quotes_gpc 0
php_flag magic_quotes_gpc Off
RewriteRule ^About/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)/?$ About/index.php?bout=$1 [L]
RewriteRule ^Topics/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)/?$ Topics/index.php?topic=$1 [L]
RewriteRule ^/?([-a-zA-Z0-9_/]+)/?$ /index.php?area=$1 [L]
There aren't any major differences between minor versions of Apache AFAIK, and the .htaccess looks fine to me.
As for the trailing slashes, what you need to do is check if the URL ends in a slash, and if it does redirect to the URL without the slash. So instead of 1 rule for each directory, you get two rules.
Something like this
## About
# Redirect with trailing slash to no trailing slash
RewriteRule ^About/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)/$ About/$1 [L,R=301]
# Normal rewrite
RewriteRule ^About/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)$ About/index.php?bout=$1 [L]
## Topics
# Redirect with trailing slash to no trailing slash
RewriteRule ^Topics/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)/$ Topics/$1 [L,R=301]
# Normal rewrite
RewriteRule ^Topics/([a-zA-Z0-9()_/-]+)$ Topics/index.php?topic=$1 [L]
## /
# Redirect with trailing slash to no trailing slash
RewriteRule ^/?([-a-zA-Z0-9_/]+)/$ /$1 [L,R=301]
# Normal rewrite
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I've removed the / in front of /index.php in the last rule because you don't need it.
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The very mention of Greece conjures up images of dazzling white buildings with blue windows and doors, clear bright blue skies, azure waters and flaming pink bougainvilleas. There's unbounded romanticism, charm and luxury that is associated with the country. Economic upheavals don't seem to have taken away any of the allure that Greece holds for travelers from across the globe.
With the twelfth largest coastline in the world and an astonishing six thousand islands of which only about 227 are inhabited, Greece can spoil any traveler for choice.
We began our Greek sojourn with a visit to Skiathos, belonging to the group of islands known as the Sporades off the North Eastern coast of the mainland in the Aegean Sea. A 45-minute flight from Athens, Skiathos is rapidly gaining popularity among visitors. The Hollywood musical Mamma Mia, adapted from the famous West End and Broadway musical of the same title, shot in the Sporades has helped put the spotlight on Skiathos.
Like most islands across Greece, Skiathos has a hilly landscape with a verdant cover of pine trees. While a paved road runs through a large part of the periphery of the island, most of the interior parts and the more hilly northern part is accessible only by dirt roads or by sea.
Spread along the harbor, the waterfront and an ancient clock tower are the two most significant landmarks of Skiathos. A steep climb up through the sleepy town on cobbled pathways takes you to the top of the clock tower and offers splendid views of the island. The waterfront is lined with numerous quaint cafes, bars and boutiques. As evening sets in and the lights and music come on, even the most jaded traveler cannot escape the infectious laidback party spirit that is so typical of island life.
On a clear sunny day, we set sail on our own little open-decked ferry to go and explore parts of the island that are not connected by the paved road. Our first pitstop was Lalaria beach. Straight out of the cover of a travel magazine, Lalaria is a strip of pebbled beach, flanked by jagged grey rocks and with a beautiful water-eroded stone arch at one end. Accessible only by sea and devoid of anyone else it felt like we had just discovered our own small piece of paradise.
Next on the itinerary was Kastro, the fortified medieval capital of the island. History goes that this 15th century castle was built by the locals to seek protection from pirates. Situated upon a cliff, the only way to access the castle was through a wooden drawbridge. Today, a short but steep climb up a narrow winding path strewn with pretty yellow flowers swaying in the gentle breeze will take you to the remnants of this ancient castle.
The mainland also has many noteworthy places to explore. Located 5 km from Skiathos town, the Monastery of Panagia Evangelistria, completed in 1806, is an important place of worship with a rich historical significance. Built on the slopes of a mountain and shrouded with a thick cover of pine and fir trees, the monastery played a vital role during the Greek Revolution, providing shelter to fighters and refugees. Today, the monastery has on display ancient texts, artifacts and an interesting olive press.
But being on an island there's only a limited time that one can stay away from the beach! With pristine white sand, crystal clear blue waters and a pine forest that comes right down to the edge of the water, it comes as no surprise that Koukounaries beach is considered to be one of the finest in the Sporades. While quiet and peaceful during off season, come peak season and the beach is buzzing with activity, with numerous water sports options, bars and shacks.
One cannot go to Greece and not enjoy Grecian hospitality or food. A taverna is a great place to sample both. Commonly found across Greece, a taverna is a family owned and run restaurant that serves up a variety of Greek cuisine. With checked table cloths, generous portions of food and plenty of shots of Ouzo, Tavernas offer a fun atmosphere to enjoy a meal.
With its abundant natural beauty and sunkissed beaches, smiling and ever-welcoming locals, Skiathos quite unexpectedly turned out to be a perfect entree before we headed to dazzling Santorini.
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Mapping content to the B2B buying stage
A lot of B2B marketers are talking about mapping content to the different stages of the buyer's purchase journey. But not a lot talk about how to do it.
So Bob Apollo of Inflexion Point and I did a workshop on the topic at the recent DemandCon event in London.
I start out with a discussion of two of the core metaphors of B2B marketing and how they can distort the way we think. Bob then takes you through the different buying stages, summarising the changing needs of the buyer. And I then share some examples, before Bob sums up.
Here it is (you have to register with Bright Talk if you aren't already registered, but it's worth it — not just for this content but for other good stuff, too).
Quite a bit of interesting material in this presentation, Doug. Thanks for sharing! I was especially interested in what you had to say around the 28-minute mark about mining previous conference sessions for key points to publish on webpages or in documents. Could you point to some examples where you did this? Thanks, Harry
Thanks Harry.
These 'Dreamforce Takeaways' on the Salesforce Social Success site are examples of turning a conference session into discoverable text content.
Each of these has the video/slide show embedded but also has a summary of the session, with key take-aways – and a pdf to download as well.
Good stuff. Thanks, Doug.
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I have an only child who is 4 y/o. We are currently ttc. I have saved ALL of her stuff since she was born. Several family members and friends had kids right before me so I have been blessed to get hand me downs ... lots of them. I've never really needed to buy anything but socks and underwear.
This is really the only thing left I have to organize and declutter. DH and I have gotten rid of everything from books to cookware to collectibles. I don't know why I'm having such a hard time getting rid of clothes I didn't even buy myself. I've been holding on to them in hopes of having another baby but it's still SO much more than we would ever need for another baby.
Anyway, I NEED to deal with this. How many outfits should I save? I never go more than a week without doing laundry so I'm thinking maybe seven of each type of item in each size. So I would keep seven tops, seven bottoms, seven pj's, etc. Does that make sense? Does that sound about right? What does everyone else do?
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I had the same exact issue as you and have finally recently (mostly) conquered it. I just had to get to a less sentimental place in my head. From there, I donated anything we didn't realistically need to keep (anything worn-out, stained, things like white onesies I'd rather spend $10 on someday than keep storing). If you have another child, you'll be able to get more hand-me-downs, as well as gifts.
I just have to tell you how good it feels to not have like 10 huge storage bins taking up our space now!
I've pared myself down to one tub for 0-6 months for each boy and girl stuff. Then one bin for each size after that. I still have too much and I know it, but it's super hard to part with. We are planning on having 2 more children, so I feel as though it's worth it to save it. Every time a friend gets pregnant, I pass along at least a bagful of clothes though. For some reason it's easier to pass it along than donate it randomly.
Do you have anyone you could pass along clothing to? If you really are going down to the minimums, I would do at least 10 of each because sometimes kids go through more than one outfit a day, so you'd need some extras. Plus, I always like to have a change of clothing for each kid in the car and in the diaper bag.
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This is what I did:
* go through everything and weed out whatever you don't like- everything that's not your style or stained (though if you are crafty some stained stuff could be dyed and given a new life). All of these things can be donated, trashed, sold or given to a friend depending on their state. I made about $50 selling stuff at a local consignment shop.
* do another look through (on a different day) and make sure you really love everything you kept and that you don't have multiples of the same thing like three pairs of blue pants that are basically the same size... I made sure to keep things that were more gender neutral as well
* get the jumbo ziploc bags and sort clothes to keep by type and size into bags. The clothes can be folded small and the air pushed out to make the package really flat. So I have for example one bag of newborn sized pants, one of newborn onesies, one of onesies slightly bigger than newborn... Etc. Etc. Then I stored them all in a plastic bin.
* also about having only 7 of each... If you have a baby that spits up a lot like I did... 7 can be what you use in one day... So I'd keep more like ten of each, just in case.
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A Simple Model of the Nominal Term Structure of Interest Rates
This paper presents a simple two-factor model of nominal term structure of interest rates, in which the log-price kernel has an autoregressive drift process and a nonlinear GARCH volatility process. With these two state-variable processes, closed-form solutions are derived for zero-coupon bond prices as well as yield to maturity for a given time to maturity.
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A fundraiser? With photos? For charity? Absolutely! One of the most rewarding experiences I have had as a photographer is hosting annual charity fundraising auctions with my photos. Hosting a fundraiser is a great way to give something back to the community, to network with community members and raise awareness about pressing local issues. I have been hosting charity auctions for the past four years, and since I hosted one this past week and it is fresh on my mind and I thought I write a little article highlighting a few lessons I've learned over the years.
Choose a relevant theme. Since I have been working abroad the past 6 years in Mongolia and Iraq, my themes have dealt with Mongolian and Iraqi cultures and issues. I tend to choose a fairly broad theme, encompassing a variety of subthemes. My most recent auction covered the theme "Glimpses of Kurdistan", with subthemes touching on Kurdish culture, environmental problems and solutions, developing democracy and hope. In my experience having a variety of images will appeal to a wider variety of bidders than having one specific theme throughout. I have found that 30-50 photos will be comprehensive enough to do the theme justice, and will be enough to raise a few thousand dollars for a local non-profit.
Decide to whom you want to donate the proceeds. I always try to give the proceeds to an active non-profit doing good work in the community. Last year I gave the money to Sulyon, a group of local Iraqi artists. This year I donated the money to the Iraq Upper Tigris Waterkeeper project and their upcoming Green Music and Arts Festival. Be sure to invite the beneficiary to the fundraiser and to give representatives from the non-profit a chance to raise awareness about the work they are doing. This will enable community members who attend the fundraiser to know how they can be involved.
Decide how large of an event you want to organize. If you have plenty of time on your hands, get in touch with local art galleries and see if it is possible to host your fundraiser there. I hosted two auctions in galleries in Mongolia and both times the owners were happy to let me use the space. I wrote a press release for the media and 3 or 4 television stations showed up, giving good exposure for the non-profits I partnered with.
A lower-key option is to host the fundraiser at home. This option is easier to prepare and gives the auction a less formal atmosphere. When I've done this, I have hung the prints on the walls of a few large rooms and turn my apartment into a gallery.
In my experience, a few weeks is plenty of time to prepare for the fundraiser. The first steps involve selecting and printing the photos. I prefer to have the photos printed on particle board, which is both cost-effective and elegant (Jihan Lab in Sulaimaniyah offers 30x45cm prints on particle board for $12/each). Once you have finalized the location and the event is roughly a week away, it is a good idea to send an invitation out to friends and family. Here is what I sent out for as my most recent invitation:
Dear friends,
You are cordially invited to a fundraising photography auction on the theme of "Glimpses of Kurdistan" this upcoming Thursday. Here are the details:
What: An auction of Chris De Bruyn's photography
Why: To raise money for the upcoming Green Music and Arts Festival
Where: Lak City, Building D6, apartment #3, Sulaimani, Iraq
When: Thursday, April 12th from 6-8pm
Light refreshments and libations will be offered, but you are welcome to add your own dish if you'd like. Feel free to bring friends and family; the more the merrier! Please spread the word!
Best wishes,
Chris De Bruyn
There are a variety of ways that you can price your photos for the fundraiser. Regardless of which option you choose, it is a good idea to discretely sign each of the prints so that the winning bidders receive a more individualized product.
a. Set prices – Have the photos for sale for a set price. Perhaps $50 or $100 each, depending on what your guests are likely to be willing to pay. The cost of prints can vary widely from country to country; in Mongolia my prints cost less than $3/each which in Iraq they are over 4 times that amount. If you are in the US, zenfolio.com is a good service to consider. After creating an account, you can order 10"x15" prints for less than $7/each.
b. Silent auction – If you want the bids to be confidential you can have guests write their bids on individual sheet of paper with their contact information. The downside of this is option is that contact the winning bidders can be very labor intensive; calling each winner individually and arranging a time for them to pick up and pay for their prints.
If confidentiality isn't a pressing concern you can place a bidding sheet beside each photo and have guests write their names and bids (I start by doing this).
c. Live auction – This option is the most exciting for raising money. An auctioneer (hopefully someone who is confident with a voice that carries well) goes from photo to photo and guests speak up when they are willing to pay the auctioneer's price. The crowd can get extremely excitable during a live auction so make sure to choose an auctioneer that can handle a crowd and keep the atmosphere light and fun.
d. Hybrid – I prefer to have a hybrid silent/live auction. During the silent auction guests write down their bids to determine the starting bid for the live auction. When the live auction starts, the guests know which photos they are interested in and they have a relative idea of what photos will likely cost.
After the winning bids have been determined, it's time for the winning bidders to pick up their photos. The easiest way to handle the payment is for someone to collect all of the bidding sheets, and have the winners pay for the photos immediately after the auction. The amount of money you raise depends on the quality and number of photos you print, the guests that attend and pricing option you choose. I have noticed a very strong correlation between the number of bottles of wine I offer the guests and the amount of money raised. If you want to raise the most money possible, a few glasses of Shiraz can go a long way.
Organizing a charity fundraiser with your photos can be an amazingly rewarding experience. It is a great opportunity to engage with your community, celebrate with your friends, and gain exposure as a photographer while giving back to a worth-while non-profit. Most importantly, have fun!
Chris De Bruyn is an English lecturer and photography instructor at the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani. His work has been featured on VOA News, The Bay Citizen, BBC, and National Geographic. Feel free to visit his website at www.chrisdebruyn.com
I know this is an older article but love the idea! I am going to be doing some fundraising events this year with the animal rescue shelters. Set up at the pet store and do some pet photography sessions. I was wondering if I would need any kind of paperwork done for this or can it just be an agreement between the shelters and I? I had heard that with any kind of fundraising, a person needs to have contracts, wavers, etc...
Some great fundraising ideas. I never thought of pre-planning the theme and event.... subconsciously seemed like something I would wait and see after my trip ;)
Great idea. I have never thought about doing a charity auction of my photography before. I'm going to start looking into it. Thanks for the idea.
Interesting concept................... not considered this before, thanks
Correct webpage here http://www.robferrolphotography.co.uk/charity-photoshoot.html appologies for incorrect link.
A fantastic article, thank you for sharing your experiences. I have my very own charity photoshoot next month. My theme has been to arrange a whole bunch of models and then sell tickets to photographers to come an photograph them around the old ruins of Rufford Abbey, Nottinhghamshire, UK. At present i have raised over £50 GBP and the fugure is still growing. Here is a link to my page with info about the event http://www.robferrolphotography.co.uk/charity-photoshott.html
I'll certainly be arranging another for next year, it been great fun and as you say, nice to give something back to the community.
I think it would be great to host one.
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A young Indian woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi has died at a Singapore hospital.
Her horrific ordeal galvanised Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women every day.
She "passed away peacefully with her family and officials of the Indian embassy by her side", said Dr Kevin Loh, the chief executive of Mount Elizabeth hospital where she had been treated since yesterday.
"The Mount Elizabeth Hospital team of doctors, nurses and staff join her family in mourning her loss," he said in a statement.
He said the woman had remained in an extremely critical condition since yesterday when she was flown to Singapore from India.
"Despite all efforts by a team of eight specialists in Mount Elizabeth Hospital to keep her stable, her condition continued to deteriorate over these two days. She had suffered from severe organ failure following serious injuries to her body and brain. She was courageous in fighting for her life for so long against the odds but the trauma to her body was too severe for her to overcome."
The woman and a male friend, who have not been identified, were travelling in a public bus after watching a film on the evening of December 16 when they were attacked by six men who took turns to rape her.
They also beat the couple and inserted an iron rod into her body resulting in severe organ damage. Both of them were then stripped and thrown off the bus, according to police.
Indian police have arrested six people in connection with the attack, which left the victim with severe internal injuries, a lung infection and brain damage. She also suffered from a heart attack while in hospital in India.
Indian High Commissioner, or ambassador, T.C.A. Raghanvan told reporters that the scale of the injuries she suffered was "very grave" and in the end it "proved too much".
He said arrangements are being made to take her body back to India.
The frightening nature of the crime shocked Indians, who have come out in their thousands for almost daily demonstrations, demanding stronger protection for women and death penalty for rape, which is now punishable by a maximum life imprisonment.
Women face daily harassment across India, ranging from catcalls on the streets, groping and touching in public transport to rape.
But the tragedy has forced India to confront the reality that sexually assaulted women are often blamed for the crime, which forces them to keep quiet and not report it to authorities for fear of exposing their families to ridicule.
Indian attitudes toward rape are so entrenched that even politicians and opinion makers have often suggested that women should not go out at night or wear clothes that might be seen provocative.
Separately, authorities in Punjab took action when an 18-year-old woman killed herself by drinking poison a month after she told police she was gang-raped.
State authorities suspended one police officer and fired two others on accusations they delayed investigating and taking action in the case. The three accused in the rape were only arrested on Thursday night, a month after the crime was reported.
"This is a very sensitive crime, I have taken it very seriously," said Paramjit Singh Gill, a top police officer in the city of Patiala.
The Press Trust of India reported that the woman was raped on November 13 and reported the attack to police on November 27. But police harassed the girl, asked her embarrassing questions and took no action against the accused, PTI reported, citing police sources.
Authorities in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh also suspended a police officer on accusations he refused to register a rape complaint from a woman who said she had been attacked by a driver.


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The Black Stars earned their first win of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a spot kick from Espanyol's Mubarak Wakaso and sit atop Group B with one game remaining.
A penalty kick goal from Espanyol midfielder Mubarak Wakaso ensured the four-time African champions got their first win of the continental showpiece in South Africa after drawing with DR Congo in their opening game on Sunday.
Wakaso put the Ghanaians in the lead in the 38th minute when his kick went past Malian goalkeeper Samassa Mamadou after Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu won a penalty off Adama Tamboura.
The game started quietly as both teams looked content to test the waters and keep things cool, but Ghana keeper Fatawu Dauda had an uncomfortable moment after a slip forced him to handle the ball outside the area. That led to a free kick on the edge of the penalty box from which Seydou Keita almost scored, hitting the ball just wide of the post.
The Black Stars finally started to find their rhythm soon after but seemed to be struggling to break through the Eagles' back line as Harrison Afful and then Wakaso took shots from distance with none of them causing problems for Mamadou.
The goalkeeper, however, was fortunate a few minutes later when a glancing header from Agyemang-Badu had him completely beaten but hit the post. The Udinese midfielder was played through on goal a few minutes later only to be brought down by Tamboura for the penalty.
Ghana started the second half the hungrier team as they looked to add to their goal with Albert Adomah and Gyan coming close, though Mali managed to cause Dauda a couple of uncomfortable moments in between with some very good deliveries into the box.
An Isaac Vorsah mistake seemed to have handed Mali with a chance, but the Black Stars defenders quickly reorganized to spare their teammate's blushes. Much of the game was concentrated in the middle of the field after that, with only a long range effort from Agyemang-Badu breaking the ice as he forced Samassa into a save.
Solomon Asante almost made a spectacular entrance into the game as his effort whizzed past the post just seconds after coming on for Adomah. Mali managed a couple of more forays forward but failed to find an equalizer.
Mali, which currently sits in second place in Group B with three points, awaits the result of the Niger-Congo matchup to determine what will be necessary in the final group game to progress to the knockout stage. Mali faces Congo in the final group game, while Ghana will play Niger.


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|Discipline: Organizational Behavior
|Length: 24 p, English Hardcopy Black & White
Almost everyone is too busy today. But when you're going from one meeting to the next, all on different topics, all run inefficiently, attitudes and feelings about urgency drain out through sheer exhaustion. A steadily growing wave of people behaving with real urgency each and every day can help organizations conquer cynicism and negativity.
This chapter is excerpted from "A Sense of Urgency."
To illustrate the collective benefits of individuals choosing to act with true urgency on a consistent basis.
Action planning; Change management; Execution; Leadership; Motivation


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Basics of the Sign Language Alphabet
One of the most curious things to observe – for those who can hear at least – are two people communicating in sign language. Naturally we wonder what they are saying and if the words they use are like those used when spoken. Most often, we wonder whether they are talking about those people who do not need to communicate with sign language. And at some stage, if you think about it long enough, you wonder if there is a formal sign language alphabet or is it something that individuals just make up as they go along. And to answer your question: quite simply, there is. But where does it come from? Are there certain rules that apply when using it? Let's take a look at some answers.
The Sign Language Alphabet
Sign language is not a modern phenomenon. Ever since the dawn of time, when man learned to communicate using gestures, sign language has been present. Even in the Stone Age members of a particular group or 'society' were employed to act as interpreters between those who could hear, and those who couldn't.
Having said that, the Abbe de l'Epee would have to be credited with one of the first organised forms of manual communication. His system was similar to Signed Exact English, which strives to incorporate exact grammar and vocabulary in sign language.
Keep in mind that it is stated that the Abbe de l'Epee's system was one of the first organised forms. There were in fact two known variations of sign language doing the rounds at the time. The one was the manual system which, according to sources, was predominantly used in the classroom while the other, also known as the "true" system, was used outside.
The Rules
Just like with any spoken language, there are definitely a number of rules that apply when using sign language. The most commonly cited rule, especially for beginners, is that the palm should always be facing the viewer. Only two exceptions exist in this case, and that is with the letters 'G' and 'H'. In this case the palm should be facing sideways.
The above mentioned rules generally only apply to letters. When it comes to numbers, it changes a little bit: For the first five numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) the palm should be facing the signer. The remaining numbers (6, 7, 8, 9, 0) should be signed with the palming facing the viewer.
Movement & Speed
And on a final note, for those learning the art of sign language, some of the important remaining basics deal with the speed and movement with which the communication takes place.
A rule of thumb in terms of movement is to keep the hand at shoulder height and steady at that as anything else becomes difficult to read, even those who grew up with sign language. This is perhaps the most common of beginner mistakes. Additionally, trying to sign to fast will only cause the letters to be displayed or formed poorly, which will result in delays as well as mistakes being made. A steady, even pace, will do just the trick.
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