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Autumn is here — a time to pick apples, carve pumpkins, get confounded by corn, and have the wits scared out of you. Here are some of the biggest, best, and spookiest ways to celebrate fall around the country.
8 Phenomenal Fall Activities
1. Most Epic Pumpkin Festival
Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay, CA
Third weekend in October
Half Moon Bay is known as the "World Pumpkin Capital," and with more than 3,000 tons of pumpkins waiting to be picked each year, it's easy to understand why. This 2-day festival features a parade, a costume contest, a haunted barn, some 250 vendors selling harvest-themed arts and crafts, and food stands serving every type of pumpkin dish imaginable.
You can also see the award winners from the Safeway World Champion Pumpkin Weigh-Off (last year's champion gourd tipped the scales at 1,985 lb.).
2. Most Spine-Chilling Haunted House
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA
Late September through early November
This imposing building was the first official "penitentiary," intended to create remorse in notorious inmates like Al Capone. Long since abandoned, the prison is now considered one of America's most haunted places, appearing on shows like Ghost Hunters and World's Scariest Places.
Every fall, the 11-acre prison becomes an enormous haunted house. Guests can choose to merely watch the spooky events or have a more interactive experience (and, in some cases, even be part of the show). Kids aged 7-12 are welcome on Family Nights, but if things get too scary for the little ones, saying the words "Monster, be good" will tone down the fright.
3. Biggest Corn Maze
Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze, Dixon, CA
Late September through early November
This maze set the world record for largest temporary corn maze in 2007, measuring 40.5 acres. The Cooley Brothers have broken their own record many times since — the 2014 maze is around 60 acres. Guests can use GPS coordinates to find the raised viewing stations around the maze, which offer aerial views of the field and (ideally) help you figure out where to go next.
4. Most Mind-Twisting Corn Maze
Davis Mega Maze, Sterling, MA
Mid August through late October
Flashlight Mazing: Saturday nights, late September through early October
Fright Nights: last 3 weekends in October (geared for adults)
What this maze lacks in size, it makes up for in complexity. Though it covers only 8 acres, the Davis Mega Maze includes 3 miles of pathways and more bridges than any other field maze, and the layout can change daily.
More adventurous types can choose from 7 levels of Extreme Mazing intensity, featuring puzzles, water games, and obstacle courses. On Saturday nights, you can explore the maze at night using just a flashlight. And during "Fright Nights," the maze becomes a haunted zone of terror.
5. Most Historic Apple Festival
National Apple Harvest Festival, Biglerville, PA
First 2 weekends of October
Held near history-laden Gettysburg, the National Apple Harvest Festival is having its fiftieth anniversary this year. For 2 weekends in October, America's favorite fruit is feted with pie-eating contests, tractor square dancing, chainsaw-carving demos, an antique auto show, a petting zoo, and hundreds of craft booths.
6. Best Festival to Avoid If You're Acrophobic
Bridge Day, Fayetteville, WV
Third Saturday in October
With its span soaring 876 feet above the river, the New River Gorge Bridge has been a West Virginia icon since it opened in 1977. Now, every year on Bridge Day, locals and visitors celebrate this great span by jumping off it. Though most of the 80,000 or so guests are spectators, hundreds of B.A.S.E. jumpers take the plunge.
Experienced rappellers can also rappel into the gorge, and there's a 700-foot zip line called the High Line that's open to the public (and books up weeks in advance).
7. Best Place to Slam Dance
THE FEST, Gainesville, FL
Last weekend in October
Maybe pumpkin carving and bobbing for apples isn't your thing. If you'd rather celebrate the change of seasons by rocking out to punk bands, then FEST is your fest. This event offers an insane lineup of 365 underground bands at 12 venues over the course of 3 days.
8. Fastest-Growing "Day of the Dead" Celebration
Corpus Christi Dia de los Muertos Street Festival, Corpus Christi, TX
Last weekend in October
A traditional Latin American custom honoring the dead, Día de los Muertos is celebrated all over the U.S., but especially in the Southwest. A relative newcomer on the scene, Corpus Christi's festival has grown from 600 attendees in 2008 to almost 35,000 last year. Guests can enjoy live music, cultural performances, and over 90 craft vendors.
This year, the Texas A&M University art department will be there, printing custom T-shirts and helping guests create miniature sculptures out of poured iron.
Make sure your insurance is phenomenal too
If you're hitting the road for one of these fall events, make sure you're covered against car accidents and theft. And if you're celebrating at home, be aware that Halloween is one of the worst nights for vandalism. The best way to avoid Halloween dangers is to be prepared.
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I tried logging in once from work today and received the following message:
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Performance Preview for Martha Graham Dance Company
About the show
The Martha Graham Dance Company performs:
- "Appalachian Spring Suite"
- "Echo"
- "Lamentation Variations"
- "Errand into the Maze"
Acclaimed musical composition, meshed with the integrity of established choreographers, including Graham herself, gives these pieces evocative and haunting undertones that are mesmerizing, as well as timeless.
Throughout her career, Graham passionately choreographed many well-known modern dance pieces. She believed the body was a miracle and a mystery, not to be taken lightly, and not to be forgotten. She spent her entire life paying tribute to this idea. Her bold use of socially infused subjects and emotionally charged performances single-handedly defined contemporary dance as a uniquely American art form.
Martha Graham
Considered the mother of modern dance, Graham achieved critical acclaim as both dancer and choreographer in her lifetime. She first studied dance in 1916 at Denishawn in Los Angeles, and in 1926 she debuted her own dance company in New York City.
Graham began a fundamental shift in the way choreographers approached the architecture of dance. She identified a new system of movement and new principles of choreography based on her own interpretation of the Delsartean principle of tension and relaxation. This method of muscle control gave Graham's dances and dancers a hard, angular look, unfamiliar to audiences. Also unfamiliar to dance audiences was her narrative of dance. Not presented in a literal way, Graham's narrative uses only pure, abstract movement-vocabulary to bring its story to life. She combined this with choreographic focus on the corps of dancers rather than on the solo figure.
Critics and audiences soon became accustomed to Graham's innovative style of movement and she developed a following among serious dance patrons, scholars, and critics.
She danced into her sixties and choreographed until the day she died in 1991 in New York City at the age of 96.
Graham brought a distinctly American sensibility to every theme she explored and is considered an historical icon of American art and culture. The impact of her revolutionary vision and artistic mastery remains visible worldwide.
Lamentation Variations
Originally choreographed by Graham in 1930, "Lamentation" expresses tremendous grief. The Martha Graham Dance Company commissioned Aszure Barton, Richard Move, and Larry Keigwin to create a dance honoring Graham's original "Lamentation." What resulted was a haunting, captivating set of dances that debuted on September 11, 2007 in commemoration of the terrorist attacks in New York City.
"Lamentation Variations," permits us to see ourselves in the bodies on stage. The intention is to show the audience the beauty of our familiar routines and emotions. The dances remind us of the majesty of a simple walk forward, or a hand reaching toward us, and how such gestures often expose deep feelings within us. "Lamentation Variations" stirs the varied expressions of grief Graham illuminated in "Lamentation" by reaching, stretching, and contorting in constricting fabric.
Appalachian Spring Suite
The "Appalachian Spring" project began in 1942 when Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge commissioned Graham to choreograph a dance, and Aaron Copland to compose the score. The work debuted October 30, 1944, with Graham dancing the lead on a set designed by Isamu Noguchi. The dance tells the story of American pioneers of the 19th century and includes a bride, a groom, a pioneer woman, a preacher and his congregation. These characters act like exhibits in a museum, with one group dancing exuberantly on stage whilst the other remains still. Graham told Copland that she wanted the dance to be "a legend of American living, like a bone structure, the inner frame that holds together a people."
A compilation from the original work, "Appalachian Spring Suite" illuminates the rhythm of early American life and the struggles of the individual.
Errand into the Maze
Based loosely on the Greek myth of Theseus and choreographed by Graham in 1947, "Errand into the Maze" presents a striking duet between the lead female dancer and the Minotaur.
In the myth, King Minos defeats the Athenians in war and demands they send him seven girls and seven boys every seven years, and the youths never return. Eventually, Theseus travels to Minoa to confront King Minos. He learns that a ferocious Minotaur lies at the center of a great labyrinth into which the children are thrown. King Minos' daughter Ariadne, who has fallen in love with Theseus, advises him to take a ball of string into the maze. He enters the maze, trailing the string behind him, and races to the center of the maze where he awakens the sleeping Minotaur. A great fight ensues, and Theseus slays the Minotaur. Victorious, Theseus leaves Minoa with Ariadne.
Graham's "Errand into the Maze" twists the tale, and a woman embarks on the journey through the maze. She ventures into the maze, only to erupt into a wild dance with the ferocious Minotaur. The two play out the tale with great physicality as they violently push and pull on each other with enormous strength. As the Minotaur is de-horned, he writhes on the ground in agony, and the woman rushes to pull herself out of the labyrinth.
"Echo," the newly created masterpiece of force and brilliance choreographed by Andonis Foniadakis, debuted March 2014 at the New York City Center. It brings to life the Greek legend Echo and Narcissus. This loose limbed, high velocity ballet takes the love story of Echo and Narcissus and shatters it in brilliant choreographic abstraction. Audiences may recognize Echo, the wood nymph doomed to repeat only the last words of anything she hears, or Narcissus, the young man who falls in love with his own reflection. As the dance continues, audiences may recognize many Echoes and Narcissuses, or none. Foniadakis believes, in this case, that characterizations are not important. Though abstract, the driving elastic motion of the dancers is the intriguing focal point of this piece.
About the Martha Graham Dance Company
Founded in 1926, the Martha Graham Dance Company has nurtured many of the best choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including:
- Merce Cunningham
- Erick Hawkin
- Pearl Lang
- Pascal Rioult
- Paul Taylor
Currently, the company is in the hands of Artistic Director Janet Eilber and Senior Artistic Director Denise Vale. Eilber, artistic director since 2005, began dancing with the company in the 70s. Vale, principal dancer with the company from 1985 to 1995, is one of the last modern dancers who worked directly with Graham herself. The company performs Graham's repertoire of 181 works, as well as the works of modern choreographers, and has gained acclaim from audiences in over 50 countries.
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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir 18th September 2014 Written Episode Update
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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir 18th September 2014 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Ankush asking Avdhoot to call police. Avdhoot is shocked to know he is Prabhakar's son. He says you….. and looks at Kalindi. He asks are you Prabhakar Joshi's son. The lawyer comes and says yes, he is the only son of Prabhakar Joshi, he is Ankush Prabhakar Joshi. Ankush asks him to hurry up and get the sign on property papers. The lawyer gives the letter to Kalindi and says Prabhakar told me to give you this letter, he wrote this before dying. Ankush says end it fast, she will read letter late. Why did my father give all property to her? He says did my dad had any affair with you. Ajju says enough and scolds him. Avdhoot says we agree you are from rich house, but talk to elders with respect.
Ankush says fine, let me ask well, tell me why did my dad give all property to this Kalindi. Ankush and Kalindi look at each other. Its night, Anaya is sleeping. Jyoti thinks and cries. Sid comes and finds her crying. She runs to him and hugs him. She says why does bad things happen with good people always. He says stop crying, come, sit here. He says tell me what is the matter, you can share it with me. I will understand and try to lessen your pain. She says yes, maybe if I share with you, I will feel better. She tells him the home division, Astha and Shlok got apart, all because of Baba. She says Baba is not that what we think, he broke my Aai's mangalsutra and behaved badly with her. She says I was angry on Astha and blamed her, but then I came to know its Baba behind all this. She tells him everything. Sid is stunned. Sid holds her hand and asks her not to worry, as he is with her. She hugs him.
Mansi says am I….. Varad comes and asks what is it. Mansi cries and hugs him. He asks is everything fine, tell me. She says I m not feeling well. He says maybe its food poisoning. She says Varad I missed my date, I think I m pregnant. Varad is shocked. Mansi looks at him while he bows down. Astha cries thinking about Shlok's words. Anjali comes and Astha tells her that Shlok can't see my love. Anjali pacifies her and asks her to have strength, as its new morning after a dark night. Astha says I can't live without Shlok, I will die. Astha cries.
Varad says we should get the doctor check up done, and follow up. She asks why are you tensed. He says its not a small thing, it's a big thing. She says I m ready for it. He says I think you need to think. I also need to clear my head. Mansi cries. Anjali consoles Astha. Astha says Shlok will understand me when he sees Baba's true face, what he said today, I m really scared he will really leave me, to get rid of this fear, I have to be with him, so I thought to go office and spend time with him, maybe I get some way to bring out Baba's truth. Anjali says you thought right, don't cry now.
Kalindi reads the letter from Prabhakar. He apologizes to her and says I know I m your culprit, I should have tell you that Ankush is your and my son. He says I don't know why I told my healthy son to be alive and did not let you know, as I should blame you and kick you out of my house. She cries and looks at Ankush. Ankush says hurry up. Kalindi thinks my son, it means my son was not dead. She reads further and says he is telling her now because of a big reason. He says I did not give him good values, I m reason for him now, I gave him what he asked for, as he is my only son and fulfilled his wishes, but I have spoiled his future, Ankush needs you, he needs his Aai. Only you can change him now, I was wrong, very wrong, but I hope after knowing the truth, you will do your duty towards him and make him your son. Ajju asks what happened.
Kalindi looks at Ankush. Ankush asks why are you crying, what did my dad write. She drops the letter and runs. She locks herself in the room while Avdhoot knocks. Ankush asks why is she ashamed, that she run to her room. He asks Avdhoot what did Kalindi have relation with my dad. The lawyer asks Ankush to talk with respect. Ankush says he wants his property. Ajju reads the letter and looks at Ankush. Ankush says call your wife and end this matter. Ajju shows the letter to Avdhoot. He reads it and is shocked too. Ankush asks will you act to be shocked, give me the letter. Ankush reads the letter and is shocked. He laughs and says what a joke after my dad died and asks the lawyer to say his mum is dead.
The lawyer says its true, you are Kalindi and Prabhakar's son.He asks Ankush to stay with Kalindi till she regards him perfect, else all his property will go to trust. Ankush gets angry and breaks the table. He says I m perfect. Kalindi cries in her room and says what joke did Lord do with me, why. She says I did not even know my son is alive, why did Prabhakar hide this from me, I m such an unlucky mother, what should I do now and why did he give me all his property and given back my son to me. Ankush calls out Kalindi to open the door. He says you don't know my anger, I will burn this house. He starts breaking the things asking her to come out. She cries.
Astha comes to office and sees Anand shifting her table. He says Shlok said you should be given a personal cabin to get a working space, I will shift files too. Astha looks on.
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|Mes Aynak, "Copper Well," located 25 miles (40 km) east of Kabul, is a yet to be excavated town with a Buddhist monastic complex (Jerome Starkey/livescience.com)
|Panoramic view of the ancient ruins of Persepolis, modern Iran (wiki)
|New stele from Mes Aynak, Afghanistan, depicts Prince Siddhartha and a wandering ascetic possibly one of the four signs that inspired him to renounce (Jaroslav Poncar/livescience.com)
Baluchistan was until 1948 (when Pakistan was created) on the western frontier of Gandhara, India. The province is surrounded by Afghanistan to the north and Iran to the west.
|Sufi story of the Buddha (The Morgan)
The Birth of the Buddha (Lalitavistara biography) that all of the buddhas are born in Kapilavastu is echoed in the name Prophthasia (modern Farah, Afghanistan).
Later, Babylon (Babil) gained ascendancy. The fantastic find of more than ancient Buddhist fragments at Bamiyan (site of the destruction of the world's tallest Buddha statue) shows that Bamiyan was near Kapilavastu, birthplace of the Buddha. A portion of those fragments are now part of the Schøyen Collection. This is where Buddhism was born.
The names Tissa (Moggaliputta-Tissa), Siddhartha (the Buddha), and Suddhodana (the Buddha's father) mentioned in the Persepolis Fortification Tablets (administrative archives) show conclusively that Siddhartha Gautama, who became the historical Buddha, was from Seistan-Baluchistan.
|Nebuchadnezzar II stele (Schøyen)
Gregory Schopen also writes about "A cult tied to a cycle of festivals celebrating four moments, not in the biography of the Buddha but in the pre-enlightenment period of the life of Siddhartha."
But neither he nor Fussman recognizes the need to integrate the Mes Aynak findings with the priceless inscriptions in the Persepolis Fortification Tablets (PDF) which mention Tissa, Sedda Saramana (Siddhartha), Sudda Yauda Saramana (Suddodhana), and Saman. Prof. Schopen's article and video enlitled "Buddha as a Businessman" is largely based on faulty Nepalese data.
Revisionist Wikipedia keeps placing the Buddha Gautama in Nepal rather than in Central Asia where he grew up before traveling east on a quest for enlightenment and teaching in India.
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Sufism derives from a universal form of wisdom with roots more ancient than Islam. The fana ("extinction of self") spoken of by Sufi mystics is nearly identical to what the Buddha described as nirvāņa in Buddhism.
The common "ultimate goal" of moksha ("liberation") within India's dharma traditions (Buddhism, Brahmanism, Hinduism, Jainism) and traditions in adjacent countries -- the goal of the Manichaeans, the kaivalya of Hindus, the nirvana of Jains -- is due to their common origin in Indo-Iran.
A very large number of Sufi "saints" were from Khorasan and Kerman-Baluchistan where Buddhism once flourished.
W. Ball realized that the caves at Chehel Mani and Heydari are linked to Buddhism. In fact these may also be linked to Mithraism and Zoroastrianism.
The poignant story of Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh, one of the earliest Sufis, closely parallels the life life story of the Buddha, which was immortalized in the legend of Baarlam and Josaphat (the Buddha as Catholic saint). It is a great religious theme highlighting piety, marking in many cultures the beginning of literature.


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How to Get Certified as a Teacher
The teacher certification process varies slightly in all 50 states, but there are some similarities. Without certification, you cannot teach in a public school! Even some private schools are beginning to require teacher certification.
You'll want to find the website for the Board of Education in your state to see what the requirements are for your particular state. Use:
- The U.S. Department of Education's State Education Agenecy Directory
- The University of Kentucky's 50 States' Teacher Certification Requirements
Requirements vary a bit from state to state, but all will require a Bachelor's degree in Education and student teaching experience. Thankfully, many states offer certification reciprocity. If you're certified in one state, you can transfer it easily to any other state. On this list are:
Alabama- Arkansas- Arizona- California- Colorado- Connecticut- Delaware- Washington DC- Florida- Georgia- Hawaii- Idaho- Illinois- Indiana- Kentucky- Louisiana- Maine- Maryland- Massachusetts- Michigan- Mississippi- Montana- Nevada- New Hampshire- New Jersey- New Mexico- New York- North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- Pennsylvania- Rhode Island - South Carolina- Tennessee- Texas- Utah- Vermont- Virginia- Washington- West Virginia
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification is the only way to have a certification that is accepted in all 50 states.
College Program
In order to get certified, most people choose a college program. Many undergraduate institutions offer an education major and those who have a bachelor's degree in another subject can go on to get a Master's degree in Education in graduate school.
When choosing a college program in education, think about what type of setting you want to teach in - urban? rural? or suburbs? Your student teaching experience will be in schools near your university, so it's best to attend a school in a similar area so you can really experience what teaching will be like in your target area.
You'll also want to consider:
Size of the institution
- Do you want to be one of 50 education majors at a liberal arts school, or one of 500 at a big university?
- Faculty-to-student ratio
- Access to professors who specialize in your subject area
- Job placement rate of graduates
Coursework during your education major will consist of:
- Child psychology
- Educational psychology
- Professional education methods
- Philosophy of education
- Classes specific to your chosen subject
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At some point, you'll have to decide which grade level you want to teach: early grades, middle, or high school. This choice will determine what certification you ultimately receive, so choose wisely.
In general, certification is through your state Board of Education. You can be certified for early grades (K-8) or secondary (6-12).
In some subjects like art and music, teachers are certified to teach any grade K-12. Special education teachers are generally certified in a specific specialty area and are also given K-12 certification.
Alternative Licensure
Some districts offer lateral entry or alternative certification programs, which grant an emergency teaching license and give new teachers a certain amount of time to complete night courses and pass their certification tests.
For example, if you have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, you'l be granted a temporary license to teach Chemistry, generally for three years. If your bachelor's degree is in a subject that doesn't easily match to a subject, the closest match is made. This sometimes leads to business majors teaching Typing, or philosophy majors teaching World History.
Teaching is an adventure and the first step is getting your certification. While the most straightforward route is completing your college degree in education, there are other ways for those interested in touching the lives of children to get into this rewarding career.


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It would be three months before we could move from our caravan to a house during a major housing shortage in Perth during the summer of 2012.We had been working and travelling across Australia for several years and when we arrived in Perth after crossing the Nullabor Plain from east to west, we had towed our caravan 25,000 kms. Every single item we owned was somehow packed and stored in our 18 foot caravan and annexe and yes, the cupboards and storage spaces were filled to capacity. We were comfortable living in the caravan and during the next three months we spent time with family, made new friends and secured employment. Workers from various industries and professions live in caravan parks for a variety of reasons, in particular at that time, the crisis with available housing. Every morning and night, the amenities blocks in the caravan park would be witness to all preparing for their day or night at work.
It only took us an hour or two to move everything we owned from the caravan to the new home. After that it was a mad dash around Harvey Norman where we purchased an entire house full of furniture and electrical appliances in just a couple of hours. How fantastic is Harvey Norman's "15 months interest free" offer. It was a Thursday night and yes the finance company was working late and just waiting for us to sign a contract. On Saturday morning the truck load of our new possessions had arrived and by Sunday afternoon, the place looked like home.
Now we were committed to work to pay for all the possessions we had purchased on credit. As we were both in full-time employment, we felt confident in our ability to pay for everything and continued to buy as each week we worked, we were paid and we went shopping. We got a bigger TV, a better laptop, more linen, a second car, two push bikes, the must-have treadmill plus a gym membership, stuff for the man's shed and so much more. We had little time for holidays so we made the tough decision to sell the caravan and annexe that had been our home for the years we journeyed across Australia.
After three years in our home filled with possessions, we realised that all we were doing was working and buying – work, get paid, shop had become our way of life. We had completely paid the finance company well ahead of time in order to avoid interest fees and now we were paying cash for every new item. We had the state of the art food processer, 4 different egg poachers, kitchen items which never got used, wardrobes full of clothes and shoes and items we probably forgot we had.
At the end of 2015 we spent some time contemplating our lives and our dreams for the future and we mutually decided that we wanted to return to a life with a difference– something more rewarding, fulfilling, meaningful and challenging. It was time to sell all our possessions again as we prepared for the next part of our life journey.
It took us 6 weeks to sell or give away everything we owned. It was hard work – early Sunday morning markets, Gumtree, eBay, people coming to our home, strangers telling their friends about our sale and soon we were again sleeping on a blow up mattress on the floor, just like in the early 1980's when we first met. However, this time it was a queen size mattress as now we are older and much wiser. We sold two cars, two bikes, all the items in the shed, half used tins of paint and WD40, 65 coat hangers and gave the local charity shop another 60 or more coat hangers which raises the question, why did we have over 100 items of clothing on hangers? During the years we lived in our caravan, we managed perfectly well with a few items of clothing on about 5 or 6 coat hangers.
As Mother Theresa said – " you only need 3 items of clothing, one being worn, one clean in the cupboard and one dirty being washed".
We are still wondering why we owned a 5 seater lounge suite with 4 reclining chairs when in reality we only needed 2 chairs – one for each of us. It is such a throw away society we now live in and nothing is made to last long these days. So many of our possessions which we had only owned for three years were thrown out in the rubbish as not suitable to be sold or given to charity. We were horrified by the number of times we completely filled our wheelie bins in the weeks before our departure.
Finally it was time to donate the blow up mattress to Vinnies as we began our departure from Perth. Now we have just three small packing boxes of precious items in storage with my sister in Mackay and when we left Australia, we each had 15 kgs in our suitcases and a small cabin bag and just one Australian 20 cent coin in our wallet which we have kept for good luck.


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The Windows 7 Start Menu is made up of two parts; The first screen shows recent items or selected programs depending on the customization of the user, the second a list of all programs that have added an entry to the Start Menu.
Programs can be pinned to the first screen of the Start Menu by right-clicking them in Windows Explorer and selecting the Pin To Start Menu context menu entry.
This adds the program to the Start Menu so that it can be launched from there.
But the option is only provided for executables, and not even for all of them. A right-click on a folder or non-executable file does not display the context menu entry either.
It is nevertheless possible to pin folders and files to the Windows Start Menu. The fastest way to do that is by dragging and dropping them to the desired location.
Start by dragging the folder or file to the Start Menu orb. A Pin To Start Menu overlay is displayed. Dropping the folder or file on the orb places it beneath all entries on the first page of the Windows 7 Start Menu.
Users who want to customize the position can wait until the Start Menu opens to place the folder or file in the desired location.
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You will notice that the folder or file is now available in the start menu. A click on it will either open the folder in Windows Explorer or launch the file in the default viewer.
You might also be interested in our article on how to pin files or folders to the Windows 7 Taskbar since drag and drop is not working for this operation.
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Aleto Foundation
– Sir Ken Olisa OBE (Chairman of Board of Trustees) – Michael Hall (Board of Trustees)
The Aleto Foundation's ambition is to develop a generation of leaders forged from young men and women who have overcome adversity to win a place at a prestigious university but whose progress is likely to be held back by the presence of a confidence deficit which hits them on arrival. We have tested our thinking and intent on a willing constituency of highly talented young people whose heritage is African or Caribbean.
Finding those future leaders is not an easy task and so we are enormously grateful to SThree Group (a global recruitment company whose CEO is one of our Trustees Gary Elden OBE) which invested over two weeks of senior staff time and resources to help us to whittle hundreds of applications to a long list of 80 candidates to identify 60 successful attendees for each Leadership Programme. After years of languishing as something of a minor concern on the policy periphery, social mobility has recently burst onto the centre stage of British thinking.
In recent times, three events have combined to focus the public's attention on this critical aspect of life in the UK. MP David Lammy's investigation into Oxbridge's openness to students from a BAME background, the first national Social Mobility Awards organised by the charity Making the Leap and publication of the Prime Minister's race audit have all combined to shine a light on the unjust truth that background affects one's life chances.
While others focus on dismantling the many barriers – imagined and real – the Aleto Foundation is devoted to aiding the development of a new generation of leaders who will be able to repair the systemic root causes. The Aleto Foundation alumni are people whose humbler origins, endow them with the understanding and empathy needed to be in the vanguard of the guidance of our great nation.
We do this in two ways:
Each year we host multi-day Leadership Programmes (or 'boot camps') structured to provide our delegates with a life-changing confidence boost which will enable them to deal as equals with their student peers; and
Each year's cohort joins the Aleto Alumni which has grown into a powerhouse of enthusiastic young people who understand the importance of personal development, group support and contribution to the well-being of others.
We owe an enormous debt to Deloitte, Accenture and BT who have hosted our Leadership Programmes for highly talented undergraduates from deserving backgrounds and to the SThree Group who assisted us in the selection process. – Sir Ken Olisa OBE (Chairman of Board of Trustees)


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Chinese investors in €30 million property deal
Chinese investors have secured land amounting to 32,271 sqm. in the Tsiflikoudia area of Limassol to the north of the marina in a €30 million deal with the Bank of Cyprus' Real Estate Management Unit (REMU).
Loan deal for heat-proofing roofs
A special loan deal for heat-proofing roofs of up to €10,000 at 3 per cent interest is to be offered by the Co-operative Central Bank in collaboration with the employers' association (OEV).
Deal on foreclosures may be close
The Cyprus government plans to submit the last of the five bills comprising the insolvency framework to parliament within the next few days according to a source in the Finance Ministry.
Larnaca project sold to Russian investors
The land on which the Kimon Phinikoudes project in Larnaca is to be built together with its designs has been sold by the Lefkaritis family to a group of Russian investors for an undisclosed sum.
Does the Troika have the guts to push with NPLs
Does the troika delegation have the intestinal fortitude to deal with the non-performing loans issue while it's undertaking its fourth review of the Cyprus economic adjustment programme?
Probe into 'suspicious' Turkish Cypriot land deal
The cabinet has decided to appoint an investigative committee to look into the purchase of Turkish Cypriot land in Larnaca following an angry row between the present and former Interior Ministers.
Sale of Venus Rock Golf Resort
The sale of the Venus Rock Golf Resort to a Hong Kong based conglomerate of international investors has been announced in a press release issued by Dolphin Capital Investors Limited.
Big depositors in Cyprus to lose far more than feared
Big depositors in Cyprus's largest bank stand to lose far more than initially feared under a European Union rescue package to save the island from bankruptcy, a source with direct knowledge of the terms said on Friday.
Russia and Cyprus close to loan deal
Finance Minister Vassos Shiarly has refused to speculate on Russian media reports that Russia is close to agreeing a loan deal worth 5 billion Euros with Cyprus to prevent it seeking an EU bailout.
Impending collapse of Qatar deal
Qatar's investment in land opposite the Hilton hotel in Nicosia will probably collapse, although the Emir of Qatar has reportedly expressed his intention to proceed with other investments in Cyprus.


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We're Screwed: Health Care Madness
November 23, 2009
Now 100 years later, people are waking up to the fact that the "Federal Reserve Act" was just a power grab that the big banks and our own government conspired against us on.
Now, the health insurance and pharmacy companies are about to work with the U.S. government again to steal another 17% of the U.S. economy in a very obvious power grab. They will tell us it is to 'help people' and it's for the 'greater good' but in actuality it is another way to tax and regulate us, and force us into giving our money to private interests as well.
Only 38% favor the health care takeover but rest assured, it will pass. The government does not care what the people want, it only cares what it's financiers want especially if it gets to accumulate more power along the way.
Worst of all, after this bill passes and after the republicans have more control in Washington D.C. again, they will not try to turn things around. They will not get rid of the socialized health care, just like Obama did not get rid of our wars. Fact is Republicans and Democrats are both bought and paid for by the same special interests and the American people are too busy watching football and American idol to notice that they are being robbed left and right. American politics are like a Don King fight – both fighters are under the same owner.
Enjoy the email below and please research the bill for yourself. After researching the bill, your support for it will vanish as well.
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p.s. remember to study http://www.operationhealthfreedom.com/
From: Michael Connelly – Retired attorney, Constitutional Law
Instructor, Carrollton, Texas
Well, I have done it! I have read the entire text of proposed House
Bill 3200: The Affordable Health Care Choices Act of 2009. I studied it
with particular emphasis from my area of expertise, constitutional law.
I was frankly concerned that parts of the proposed law that were being
discussed might be unconstitutional. What I found was far worse than
what I had heard or expected.
To begin with, much of what has been said about the law and its
implications is in fact true, despite what the Democrats and the media
are saying. The law does provide for rationing of health care,
particularly where senior citizens and other classes of citizens are
involved, free health care for illegal immigrants, free abortion
services, and probably forced participation in abortions by members of
the medical profession.
The Bill will also eventually force private insurance companies out of
business and put everyone into a government run system. All decisions
about personal health care will ultimately be made by federal
bureaucrats and most of them will not be health care professionals.
Hospital admissions, payments to physicians, and allocations of
necessary medical devices will be strictly controlled.
However, as scary as all of that is, it just scratches the surface. In
fact, I have concluded that this legislation really has no intention of
providing affordable health care choices. Instead it is a convenient
cover for the most massive transfer of power to the Executive Branch of
government that has ever occurred, or even been contemplated. If this
law or a similar one is adopted, major portions of the Constitution of
the United States will effectively have been destroyed.
The first thing to go will be the masterfully crafted balance of power
between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the U.S.
Government. The Congress will be transferring to the Obama
Administration authority in a number of different areas over the lives
of the American people and the businesses they own. The irony is
that the Congress doesn't have any authority to legislate in most of
those areas to begin with. I defy anyone to read the text of the U.S.
Constitution and find any authority granted to the members of Congress
to regulate health care.
This legislation also provides for access by the appointees of the
Obama administration of all of your personal healthcare information,
your personal financial information, and the information of your
employer, physician, and hospital. All of this is a direct violation of
the specific provisions of the 4th Amendment to the Constitution
protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures. You can also
forget about the right to privacy. That will have been legislated into
oblivion regardless of what the 3rd and 4th Amendments may provide.
If you decide not to have healthcare insurance or if you have private
insurance that is not deemed "acceptable" to the "Health Choices
Administrator" appointed by Obama there will be a tax imposed on you.
It is called a "tax" instead of a fine because of the intent to avoid
application of the due process clause of the 5th Amendment.
However, that doesn't work because since there is nothing in the law
that allows you to contest or appeal the imposition of the tax, it is
definitely depriving someone of property without the "due process of
So, there are three of those pesky amendments that the far left hate so
much out the original ten in the Bill of Rights that are effectively
nullified by this law. It doesn't stop there though. The 9th Amendment
that provides: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights,
shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the
people;" The 10th Amendment states: "The powers not delegated to the
United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States,
are preserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Under the
provisions of this piece of Congressional handiwork neither the people
nor the states are going to have any rights or powers at all in many
areas that once were theirs to control.
I could write many more pages about this legislation, but I think you
get the idea. This is not about health care; it is about seizing power
and limiting rights. Article 6 of the Constitution requires the members
of both houses of Congress to "be bound by oath or affirmation" to
support the Constitution. If I was a member of Congress I would not be
able to vote for this legislation or anything like it without feeling I
was violating that sacred oath or affirmation. If I voted for it anyway
I would hope the American people would hold me accountable.
For those who might doubt the nature of this threat I suggest they
consult the source. Here is a link to the Constitution:
And another to the Bill of Rights:
There you can see exactly what we are about to have taken from us.
Michael Connelly
Retired attorney,
Constitutional Law Instructor
Carrollton, Texas
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain
the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the
government — lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."
— Patrick Henry


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A couple of weeks ago, we said farewell to our intern, Kaitlin Dunn. Kaitlin spent the last summer with us as our first Program Services intern. She provided direct services to our clients and worked closely with our volunteers. She also scheduled client appointments, analyzed and enhanced our emergency assistance programs, and conducted client feedback surveys.
Why did you become an intern at the WS Helpline?
I became an intern because I really connected with the mission "neighbors helping neighbors". I love that it is an organization in the community and for the community. I am also very passionate about social justice and equity and I wanted to use the skills I've developed in graduate school and my professional experiences to provide direct service to low-income residents and assist in developing tools to evaluate and enhance programs.
Why do you like the WS Helpline?
Oh goodness, where do I start? There are so many things I like about WSH. First, the people. My coworkers and the volunteers are some of the most intelligent and passionate people I have ever met. They inspired me every day and they encouraged me to think critically and reflect. I also love that WSH is a community-based organization. It is so wonderful to see the West Seattle community come together to support our programs. The community feel is second to none. I am so thankful that WSH gave me the opportunity to provide service to our clients and I enjoyed coming to work every day knowing my work truly made a difference. I have learned so much from my internship and have grown a lot throughout.
What are your plans after this internship?
I am heading back to school for my second year of graduate school at the Evans School. During school, I will be working as an Analyst Intern at the Government Accountability Office here in Seattle. I will graduate with my MPA next June, and who knows after that!
Kaitlin has been an extraordinary intern, who shared her interest in human services, community development, and advocacy with us at the Helpline. Her passion for social justice and equity for our neighbors in the West Seattle community has made Kaitlin a wonderful addition to our team. We will miss her positive attitude, great sense of humor, and compassion. We thank her for all of her hard work and dedication at what we do at the Helpline. We wish her the best of luck finishing her last year in grad school and starting her new internship with GAO!


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Some places you can get the Amazon Kindle, and some fun facts about them!
- The Aland Islands. Fun fact: the Aland islands have an estimated population of just over 27 thousand people.
- Botswana. Fun facts: About 40% of Botswana's citizens live below the international poverty line of $US 1.25 per day. Approximately 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert.
- The Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Fun fact: The Second Congo War, ongoing since 1998, is sometimes referred to as the "African World War". In the eastern Congo the prevalence of rape and other sexual violence is described as the worst in the world, and the Second Congo War has been the deadliest conflict of any kind since World War II, resulting in the deaths of over 5.4 million people.
- The Federated States Of Micronesia. Fun fact: There are more than six hundred islands in Federated States of Micronesia, several of which are artificial.
- Nauru. Fun fact: covering just 21 square kilometers, Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world.
- Sao Tome and Principe. Fun facts: about 140 kilometers apart, these two islands make up Africa's second-smallest country.
Some places you can't get the Amazon Kindle, and some fun facts about them!
- Antarctica. Fun fact: Penguins can't read.
- Pitcairn Islands. Fun Fact: Population: 50.
- Sudan. Fun fact: it's a war-torn hellhole.
- Canada. Fun fact: We are home to some of the worst, most lethargically uncompetitive telecommunication companies and cultural institutions in the modern world.


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02 Aug Property managers can be sacked easily when underperforming
BREAKING up is hard to do, but not when severing ties with an under-performing property manager.
Property Asset Property Management's Senior Property Manager, Vera Pasquini, came across this article published on www.news.com.au in July. "As a Property Manager, I hear many client experiences with different agencies and managers on a regular basis" she said.
"I find it unthinkable that clients are sometimes treated so poorly – especially considering that an Investment Property is usually a client's largest asset other than their home" Vera says.
When Vera read this article, it resonated with her as she hears stories like this from clients who are looking at moving their property management of their investment property from their current agency.
We hope that in reading this article that none of the experiences of Tim McIntyre (the writer) resonate with you…. if they do – then it may be time to look elsewhere for your property management.
Last week, I decided I had finally had enough of the agency managing my rental property.
It had been roughly two years, without incident, until our long term tenants vacated and moved overseas.
For the next couple of months, our property managers conducted inspections, telling me the property was in good shape, well priced and sure to attract plenty of tenants.
What they did not bother to mention, was that the paint was chipped on the walls, the carpet filthy and stained and the toilet cistern discoloured and desperately in need of replacement.
After a couple of weeks of unsuccessful viewings, one agent casually mentioned that the lack of interest may have been due to the shabby state of the furniture.
"The furniture?" was my reaction. It turned out the former tenants had left their clutter behind when vacating and the property managers did not realise the place was not supposed to be furnished.
The unit remained full of tattered couch and chairs, old damaged fridge and even drawers full of old stained cutlery.
This was the final straw. I contacted the agents who had the listing back when we bought it — they had been very professional — and asked if they also did property management. They informed me that I just needed to notify the current agent in writing and they would take care of the rest.
So, I simply emailed them and let them know I was terminating the agreement. They did not object. (* see footnote)
Friends suggested I manage the property myself, but as ME head of home loans Patrick Nolan claims, there is more work involved than meets the eye.
"There are legal obligations to comply with, like lodging the rental bond on time with the appropriate statutory authority … and accurately completing the lease agreement," Mr Nolan said, adding that rent collection and legally sound inspections were complicated without representation.
"Property managers also organise minor repairs," Mr Nolan said. "This may not seem overly challenging until the tenant calls late at night to say the stove isn't working, or you're left trying to call out a plumber on a weekend.
"Most importantly, a property manager will represent you in all dealings with the tenant. The vast majority of tenants pay rent on time. But if they don't, landlords can't simply go knocking for their money — strict legal provisions apply."
If you are not completely satisfied
with your current Property Manager,
Meet us for a coffee & a chat
Before providing your termination notice to your current Property Management Agency, it is recommended that you review your existing Rental Management Agreement (RMA). The RMA will advise you the notice period you must provide. Failure to provide the required notice when terminating may incur fees by your existing agency.
RMA's have a term / duration for which you are contracted. It is of the utmost importance that you are aware of your term and expiry date. Many RMA's stipulate that unless prior notification is received, it will automatically renew for the same period at expiry.
Property Asset Property Management strongly advocates that you abide by all terms and conditions of your current RMA.
If you require assistance in reviewing and understanding your RMA, we can assist you with this as a complimentary service
(provided at your request). Originally published on www.news.com.au , written by Tim McIntyre for News Corp Australia Network.


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Cab Journeys
Route 1: City Center – 40 Min. incl. 1 bottle of sparkling wine – by RIDING DINNER
Price from 130,- EUR (incl. VAT) per carriage.
(The Price includes up to 4 peoples)
Journey Time: 40 Minutes
Carriage up to 4 people
Personalize your classic horse-carriage city tour with a bottle of sparkling wine and/ or the famous mini sandwiches by the "Zum Schwarzen Kameel". – Including drinking glasses.
This route starts at the Michaelerplatz and passes Palais Ferstel, the great Hofburg, Michaelatrakt and through the inner ward to the Heldenplatz. Next highlights are: The Museum of Natural History, Palais Eppstein, the Parliament of Austria and the well-known Volksgarten. The ride continues around the magnificent Ring-Road Avenue on which you can lionise the beautiful town hall, the famous Burgtheater or other local attractions such as the traditional old-Viennese Café Landtmann and the University of Vienna which is among the biggest in Central Europa. The route then goes past Liebenbergdenkmal, Schottenkirche and around Hoher Markt to finish at its starting point the Michaelerplatz
Sparkling Sightseeing by RIDING DINNER – 40 Min.
(per carriage/ max. 4 persons)
Total per carriage: 295,- EUR (incl. 20% VAT)
This package includes:
• 40 min. exclusive horse-carriage-ride
• personal butlerservice
• 0.7 l bottle of sparkling-wine "Kameel Selektion"
• 8 mini-sandwiches
• 6 small Viennese sweet classics
Perhaps the most unforgettable 40 minutes of your unique Vienna-experience. Make your horse-carriage-ride a little more special. Enjoy some Austrian sparkling wine as well as small savory and sweet delicacies brought to you by one of the most traditional restaurants of Vienna, the "Zum Schwarzes Kameel". Our coachman and butler taking care of your well-beeing during your ride.
Start and finish of your ride: Zum Schwarzen Kameel – Bognergasse 5, 1010 Vienna
Information about allergies, vegetarian as well as non-alcoholic alternatives can be added with the button "Note: edit" or via mail.
Price of 295,- € is listed per horse-carriage (maximum of 4 persons).
Culinary Sightseeing by RIDING DINNER – 90 Min.
Total for 2 persons: 477,- EUR (incl. 20% VAT)
Total for 3 persons: 534,- EUR (incl. 20% VAT)
Total for 4 persons: 150,- EUR (incl. 20% VAT)
1. course – Zum Schwarzen Kameel: Bone-in ham hand cut, horseradish, housebread
2. course – Bitzinger Augustinerkeller: Original Viennese Schnitzel of veal, roasted potatoes
3. course – Café Landtmann: Old Viennese Applestrudel, whipped cream
- 1 bottle 0.7 l Grüner Veltliner
- Vöslauer mineral water still or sparkling
Package includes:
- 25 min. aperitif with Austrian sparkling wine and mini-sandwiches
- personal butlerservice
- 60 min. horse-carriage-ride
- 3-course menu of three typical austrian restaurants
- wine & mineral
Enjoy the highlights of three selected traditional Viennese-restaurants during your 60 minutes sightseeing-tour.
Before you start your horse-carriage-ride you will be welcomed with a glass of Austrian sparkling wine and a small savory delicacy of the legendary Schwarzes Kameel. After that we prepare the most exclusive "Dining-Table" of the entire city for you. Our coachman and butler taking care of your well-beeing during your ride.
Having said this "When will you realize, Vienna waits for you…? – Billy Joel-1977
Start and finish of your ride: Zum Schwarzen Kameel – Bognergasse 5, 1010 Vienna
Information about allergies, vegeterian as well as non-alcoholic alternatives can be added with the button "Note: edit" or via mail.
477,- EUR up to 591,- EUR for 2 – 4 persons


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Jack Monroe, a food writer, won a libel lawsuit against controversial Mail Online columnist Katie Hopkins. Hopkins must pay Monroe £24,000 for her tweets accusing Monroe of vandalizing a war memorial and then calling Monroe "social anthrax."
As iMediaEthics previously reported, Hopkins tweeted in 2015 to Monroe, asking "scrawled on any memorials lately? Vandalised the memory of those who fought for your freedom? Grandma got any more medals?"
Hopkins confused Monroe with New Statesman columnist Laurie Penny, who had tweeted about war memorial vandalism.
When Monroe responded calling for Hopkins to delete the tweet and apologize, Hopkins posted a new tweet calling Monroe "social anthrax." Monroe, who is part of a military family, warned Hopkins of a libel lawsuit if Hopkins didn't apologize, and eventually filed the legal claim.
The verdict is uploaded here. iMediaEthics has contacted Hopkins and her attorney for comment.
After the March 10 verdict, Monroe's representatives sent iMediaEthics a statement from Monroe's lawyer Mark Lewis who commented, in part, "The price of not saying sorry has been very high" for Hopkins given she now has to pay damages and costs over the tweet.
"Despite repeated opportunities to back down, Hopkins obstinately refused to apologise, instead conducting her defence by slinging as much mud as she could to hide the fact that she had made this false allegation," Lewis's statement said.
Lewis went on, "Hopkins claimed that Twitter was just the wild west where anything goes. The Judge has shown that there is no such thing as a Twitter outlaw."
Monroe tweeted about the verdict:
It"s taken 21 months
but today the High Court ruled
that Hopkins statements to/about me were defamatory.
I sued her for libel.
and I won.
— ❄Jack Monroe (@MxJackMonroe) March 10, 2017
I'll be writing a longer statement shortly, but for now, to everyone who told me I couldn't, wouldn't, shouldn't – I could, I would, I did.
— ❄Jack Monroe (@MxJackMonroe) March 10, 2017
And now that I can actually breathe, first I am going to hammer my book over the finishing line for those who backed it, and me. Thankyou.
— ❄Jack Monroe (@MxJackMonroe) March 10, 2017
Monroe identifies as non-binary transgender, but the judge stated in his ruling "By agreement, I shall call her Ms Monroe and use feminine pronouns."
As iMediaEthics has previously reported, Hopkins has a history of controversial statements. She published a column in the Sun in 2015 comparing migrants to cockroaches.
In 2016, she was duped by a satire story claiming a British highway would be shut down. And earlier this year, she and the Mail Online had to pay £150,000 to two Muslim brothers after her column falsely accused them of being extremists.


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Assembling boundary integral operators is expensive since the matrices are generally dense. If is the number of elements in the grid, the overall complexity of the assembly grows like and the cost of a matrix-vector product grows like . This makes large problems infeasible on standard hardware.
In recent years two techniques have been established to speed-up the assembly of boundary integral operators: fast multipole methods (FMM) and hierarchical matrix (H-matrix) techniques. Bempp currently implements the latter one. It brings down the cost of assembly and matrix-vector products for integral operators to , making even larger problems with hundreds of thousands of degrees of freedom possible on a single workstation.
Introduction to hierarchical matrices
Hierarchical matrices are a complex topic. For a good introduction we recommend
the MPI lecture notes by Börm, Grasedyck & Hackbusch and the book Hierarchical Matrices by Hackbusch.
Using hierarchical matrix assembly
Fast H-matrix assembly of boundary and potential operators is enabled by default in Bempp. The corresponding options are bempp.api.global_parameters.assembly.boundary_operator_assembly_type and bempp.api.global_parameters.assembly.potential_operator_assembly_type. By default both are set to
hmat, which enables H-matrix assembly. For very small problems it is advisable to change the boundary operator assembly type to dense as there is a larger overhead of H-matrix techniques for small problems.
A range of parameters controls the H-matrix assembly itself. In the following, we summarise all parameters that control the assembly.
The most important parameter is the accuracy parameter bempp.api.global_parameters.hmat.eps. This specifies the accuracy of the H-matrix approximation, and by default is set to
1E-3. The best value is problem dependent.
For very large problems, it is advisable to increase the value of bempp.api.global_parameters.hmat.max_block_size. As default it is set to 2048. This restricts the largest size an admissible matrix block can have that will be low-rank approximated. Choosing a very large value can have negative effect on the load-balancing between the different cores during assembly. Choosing a too small value can lead to a significant increase in overall computational complexity.
By default, Bempp uses a coarsening strategy to post-process the hierarchical matrix assembly and further reduce the amount of memory an H-matrix requires. This post-processing is based an randomised low-rank approximations. In most of our experiments, it increased the assembly time by around 10% and often reduced the memory consumption by close to 50%. However, if it is not desired then the parameter bempp.api.global_parameters.hmat.coarsening should be set to False.
The accuracy of the coarsening strategy is by default the same as the assembly. Other values can be set by modifying bempp.api.global_parameters.hmat.coarsening_accuracy.
Querying hierarchical matrices
Operators assembled via H-matrices mostly behave in the same way as operators assembled using dense matrix techniques and the interface is identical. However, it is often desirable to query advanced information from H-matrices. This is implemented in the module bempp.api.hmatrix_interface.
Let us assemble a simple H-matrix operator over a regular sphere.
grid = bempp.api.shapes.regular_sphere(4)
space = bempp.api.function_space(grid, "DP", 0)
discrete_operator = bempp.api.operators.boundary.laplace.single_layer(
space, space, space).weak_form()
Since H-matrix assembly is automatically active we do not have to do anything else. We can now collect some information on the H-matrix.
To find out the memory consumption in kB we can use the following command.
This will show the amount of storage that the H-matrix data needs (not that it does not count storage of administrational data such as the underlying tree structure).
The total number of blocks in the H-matrix is given by
Similar commands exist for the number of dense blocks and the number of low-rank blocks.
Bempp also gives access to the complete underlying tree structure. To obtain the block cluster tree the following command can be used
To plot the tree call:
This command requires that PyQt4 is installed.
An iterator over all leaf nodes of the tree is given by tree.leaf_nodes. The root node of the tree is obtained by:
From the root node, the tree can be traversed hierarchically. The children of a node are available through an iterator. Hence, to iterate through the four children of root use:
print((child.row_cluster_range, child.column_cluster_range))
((0, 1024), (1024, 2048))
((1024, 2048), (0,1024))
((1024,2048), (1024, 2048))
This prints out the ranges of the four subnodes of root. Subnodes are traversed in C-style order. Hence, if at the first level the H-matrix has the form
the children iterator returns the nodes in the order , , , .
To get from the leaves of the block cluster tree to the data associated with the leaves the function bempp.api.hmatrix_interface.data_block can be used.
For example, the following code makes a histogram plot of the ranks of the data for all admissible nodes in the above created H-matrix.
admissible_nodes = [node for node in tree.leaf_nodes if node.admissible]
ranks = [bempp.api.hmatrix_interface.data_block(discrete_operator, node).rank
for node in admissible_nodes]
plt.ylabel('Number of blocks')
Most low-rank data blocks are compressed down to a rank of around six.


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The Hope Factory, a reputable Enterprise and Supplier Development Non Profit Company, brought its funders and entrepreneurs together during a Stakeholder Day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosebank. The Hope Factory is part of the Nation Building division of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Its funders will see first-hand how their contribution is helping entrepreneurs to grow their companies.
Stakeholder Day included a Supplier Expo where The Hope Factory's entrepreneurs showcased their products and services, linking funders to entrepreneurs. The expo, which was also open to the public - and The Hope Factory had a stand where Corporates could find out more about The Hope Factory Supplier Development offering.
Elizabeth Thabethe, the Deputy Minister of the Small Business Development Ministry was one of the guest speakers at the event. "The creation of the Small Business Development Ministry is a real step in the right direction by government. Finally small businesses have a direct link to government, a place where they can be heard and receive help to deal with the many challenges they may have. We are excited to have the Deputy Minister join us, she will see what we do and hopefully The Hope Factory can assist the Ministry with some of its mandates," says Annie McWalter, CEO of The Hope Factory.
Terence Nombembe, CEO of the South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), says, "This is the day that always stimulates in a practical way the desires and aspirations of ambitious South Africans. On this day The Hope Factory is able to bring together partners who work together every day to touch lives, the funders, business mentors and entrepreneurs. In this way they contribute towards a thriving economy and job creation – this is what we need to build a better South Africa for all."
McWalter adds, "Sometimes the thin line between success and failure for an entrepreneur is to know that someone believes in you and your vision. That's what our funders are doing and saying to our entrepreneurs with their immeasurable contributions."
This year, The Hope Factory's focus was to highlight to both big corporates and small businesses the importance of Supplier Development (SD). Small businesses need support in order to grow their business and to help contribute to the economy. This is in alignment with the Amended B-BBEE Codes which stipulate the need for corporates to guide small companies for business support and success. "Many corporates are still in the dark as to how these new codes on Supplier Development will impact their business. SD is all about corporates working with their suppliers to guarantee success for both parties. The new codes instruct that a greater portion of investment must now be made to suppliers" says McWalter.
One of The Hope Factory funders, Mercantile Bank, a Business and Commercial Bank, whose sole purpose is to grow entrepreneurs; understands the importance of investing in entrepreneurs. The CEO of Mercantile Bank, Karl Kumbier says, "Partnerships with organisations like The Hope Factory are imperative in the entrepreneurial space, as they assist in providing support and much needed mentorship for SMEs to enable them to take their businesses to the next level. Another added benefit is that SMEs are integral to future job creation in this country, in that most large corporates are cutting jobs and SMEs are creating jobs. This long term relationship will see all stakeholders benefit and most importantly will contribute tremendously to the economy of South Africa."
McWalter says, "Stakeholder Day is important to us as a company mainly because we want to motivate our entrepreneurs to work even harder and empower them to become the big corporates of the future. Hopefully they in turn will also invest in the entrepreneurial space and assist other small business to become successful. The purpose of the day is to say 'Thank you" to our existing funders and showcase the excellent results of The Hope Factory's Enterprise and Supplier Development programmes"


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Lang Yarns Splash is a soft dk-weight cotton yarn that is fun to knit with and comfortable to wear. When worked into a fabric, you'll find this yarn creates a pattern designed to resemble the spray coming from a wave. The pattern creates a wide stripe of solid fabric and a wide strip of color dot fabric so simple stitches such stockinette work best for this yarn. Splash is a great yarn choice for warm weather garments such as tanks, tees, and tunics.


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For fashion-focused wedding guests, the thought of what to wear is typically the first to strike after receiving a save the date. From unique silhouettes to modern prints and eye-catching accessories, there are a lot of ways to make a statement with wedding guest attire, though earning the title of best-dressed doesn't always equate to an outfit full of flashy pieces. Oftentimes, it's the way in which you pair pieces together, even if they skew minimalist or classic. And no one knows the ins and outs of assembling extraordinary ensembles better than fashion stylists. They're pros at putting together eye-catching wedding guest outfits with a twist — there's always something about a stylist-made look that you would have never thought of yourself whether it involves a mix of unexpected colors, distinctive accessories to set off a classic silhouette or unique proportions you might not have considered for yourself.
For a fashion insider approach to piecing together sartorially winning wedding guests outfits, we tapped four fashions stylists — Sissy Sainte-Marie, Rachael Wang, Rebecca Dennett, and Doria Santlofer — for their tips and tricks. From their favorite labels for wedding guest dresses to the coolest dress alternatives and chicest accessories, scroll on for their expert advice and shop their picks for your next wedding — there's something for every style, size, and price point.
Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Ciao Lucia
"When friends ask for recommendations for wedding guest attire, my go-to recommendation is this top and skirt set from Ciao Lucia," Sainte-Marie says.
Ciao Lucia Allegra Top Sea Metallic and Carlotta Skirt Sea Metallic
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Sissy Sainte-Marie's Recommends: Cult Gaia
"If I were young and fabulous and attending a wedding, I would be dying to wear a dress, shoes, and bag from the current Cult Gaia collection," Sainte-Marie says.
Cult Gaia Artemisia Dress
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Prints, Ruffles and Color
"I know one of the rules is to not upstage the bride, but also I think your soon-to-be-married friend would appreciate her guests really bring it on her wedding day — prints, ruffles, color pops would surely be welcome," Sainte-Marie says.
Rachel Comey Orbit Top and Gyre Skirt
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Prints, Ruffles and Color
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Prints, Ruffles and Color
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Prints, Ruffles and Color
Batsheva Floral Print Midi Dress
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Jumpsuits or Pantsuits
"If you prefer something more understated or less girly, black, jumpsuits, pants, suits, and sets are not forbidden these days," says Sainte-Marie.
Nanushka Opium Satin Wrap-Front Top and Caribe Satin Pant
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Jumpsuits or Pantsuits
Christine Alcalay Halter Wide Leg Jumpsuit
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Jumpsuits or Pantsuits
Tibi Tablier Plainweave Blazer Jumpsuit
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Sissy Sainte-Marie Recommends: Detailed or Statement Sleeves
"If you're looking for something in a larger size run, ModCloth has tons of wedding guest attire that doesn't break the bank and ranges from XS to 4X," says Sainte-Marie. "If you're modest but still want to make a statement, look for details such as bell sleeves or an asymmetrical shoulder."
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Rachael Wang Recommends: Statement Accessories
"I think the best way to approach weddings is to find something in your closet and spice it up with fresh accessories like statement earrings and colorful sandals."
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Rachael Wang Recommends: Statement Accessories
SVNR Anhui Lifesaver Earrings
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Rafa The Simple Sandal
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Rachael Wang Recommends: Matching Separates
"Alternately, I love the idea of investing in a matching top and skirt that can be worn together as a dress for a more formal occasion like a wedding but can also be worn separately," says Wang. "The top can be worn casually with jeans, for example, and the skirt can be topped with a sweater for work. This way your price per wear is much more affordable, not to mention finding ways to wear things over and over again is the best way to make your closet more sustainable."
Mara Hoffman Moon Top and Roshini Skirt
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Midi-Length and Color
"My rule of thumb is, unless it's a black-tie evening wedding, wear color," Dennett says. "If you're a guest, steer away of column or floor-length dresses as you don't want to be confused for a bridesmaid or best woman."
Rotate Pleat Detail Waist Maxi Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Luxury Consignment Shops or Renting
"When I want to stick to a certain budget, I'll search by keeping my setting to a max I'm comfortable with so I don't get downtrodden with $3,000+ Givenchy numbers I can't afford," says Dennett.
Shop sites like The RealReal for designer wedding guest options at a lower price—it's also a more sustainable way to shop than buying a brand-new item.
Self-Portrait Sleeveless Lace Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Luxury Consignment Shops or Renting
Prabal Gurung Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Rixo
Some of Dennett's favorite brands for fashion-forward wedding guest dresses include Saloni, Veronica Beard, Rixo, Self-Portrait, Nanushka, and Les Reveries.
Rixo Ariel Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Les Reveries
Les Reveries Pink Sunflower Print Midi Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Pops of Color
"I love this pop of color — you could also re-wear this for a smart summer work day," says Dennett.
Nanushka Kalila Satin Sleeveless Knot Front Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Printed Dresses and Defined Waists
For curvy women, Dennett recommends printed dresses, styles that are full of color, and silhouettes that nip in at the wait for a defined shape.
Eloquii Fringe Midi Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Printed Dresses and Defined Waists
Parker Reina Combo Dress
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Mary Jane Heels
"For shoes, I find the Mary Jane style super-chic and extremely comfortable for hours of standing up due to the block heel and being strapped in the front of the shoe for support," says Dennett.
Carel Soraya Pumps
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Mary Jane Heels
Loeffler Randall Juliette Low-Heel Metallic Mary Jane Bow Pumps
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Mary Jane Heels
Repetto Black Glitter Electra Mary-Jane Heels
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Feminine Flats
"In the evening for dancing I switch to my Miu Miu silver flats," says Dennett. "I've worn them for dancing at weddings multiple times, but they are also great with jeans and a pretty blouse for a smart-casual work event."
Polly Plume Bonnie Bow Mary Jane Flats
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Feminine Flats
Malone Souliers Robyn Flats Ballerinas
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Rebecca Dennett Recommends: Feminine Flats
Miu Miu Double-Buckle Cap-Toe Vinyl Flats
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Matching Sets
Urban Outfitters Victoria Smocked Cropped Top and Victoria Smocked Mini Skirt
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Matching Sets
Reformation Reign Top
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Matching Sets
Reformation Bea Skirt
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Matching Sets
Faithfull Lucy Wrap Top and Valois Midi Skirt
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Matching Sets
Free People Go For Drama Set
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Colored Heel Sandals
"Prints like gingham or plaid look very cute for spring and can be dressed up with a heeled sandal in a fun color," Santlofer says. "I love Maryam Nassir Zadeh's block heeled sandals in mesh!"
Kenneth Cole Bryanna Strappy Dress Sandal
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Doria Santlofer Recommends: Colored Heel Sandals
Stella Luna Cigarette 85 Sandals
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Stuart Weitzman The Nudist Sandal
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Zimmermann Sculptural Bow Heel Sandals
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