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Tomorrow is the day I go in to have my veins fixed.
I have had so many people ask me questions and I wish I could be more elaborate and explanatory...but really I am sort of full of questions myself.
All I know is that some interventional "I fix veins" Doctor told me that my blood is not draining properly in my right jugular vein from the results of an ultrasound and that he can perform a type of Angioplasty on my vein to improve blood flow. He was clear to let me know that this procedure is VERY NEW and is still being researched. He did not promise me amazing results from my MS although many MS patients have seen huge improvements in their condition...tricky. I hate it when Doctors are tricky. JUST HEAL ME DANG IT!!!
But honestly the Doctor was so incredibly nice and sincere. But at the same time I left the Dr.'s office feeling that I was involved in something very new. The Dr. did tell me there would be a trial in February of this year but nothing was set in stone as of yet. I would wait until February to be involved with the trial but it is unclear if the trial would be paid for and we have already met our deductible this year on health insurance so...AND I have a feeling that if I don't ACT now there could be a huge waiting list in the upcoming year. As of right now, there are only 2 Doctors in Utah that are performing the angioplasty on veins for MS. My Doctor told me there are 4 more Doctors in Utah being trained and certified who will start taking MS patients very soon. I do not know their names.
Dr. Hatch and Dr. Black are the team doctors that are working with me- I can't remember who will be doing the actual procedure tomorrow- one of them. They work together.
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For records: How is my health TODAY: December 20th
TIRED!!!Is it because I stayed up until 1 this morning sewing Christmas stockings and watching Inception? That movie is a TRIP.
Ok for reals, I am generally always always tired. Weak...low energy and such. Mornings are a major struggle. On certain days the stairs are a struggle. By nature I am very energetic so this has been devastating the last 6 years.
Pain: stiff- out of control stiffness. My joints are on FIRE when I first get up from sitting or sleeping. After walking around for a couple minutes I feel fine-I have headaches often too- ironically my headaches start where my jugular veins are supposedly blocked. Coincidence? Who knows.
Foggy brain. I have a hard time figuring out how to control thinking patterns- priorities get jumbled- like I forget what to do first- so sometimes I will find myself making breakfast in my bra. I kid you not. But it's not like I don't know that I am in my bra- I just sort of giggle and I am completely aware I just get jumbled- that doesn't happen very often...but it sort of scares me when it does. FORGETFUL. SHORT TERM IS HORRIBLE.
Other foggy brain symptoms are feeling the emotion without figuring out the problem. I will feel really sad, anxious, mad or worried about something and I will have to literally file through the vaults in my brain until I find the problem that is causing the emotion. Again, only once in a while. Don't worry, If I tell you, "I love you" I usually mean it :) Luckily the emotion of loving someone is one I haven't had to search for the reason in my head. Wow- I think the movie Inception is influencing my writing today. I feel like I could write a catchy novel about my brain problems.
Twitches flutters in my left side when I run or do any type of hard cardio. By the third day of trying to exercise I get all funky on my left side and I experience weird pain in my left arm and leg. At night my left leg will keep me awake and then I cry- feel sorry for myself- a normal routine. I just want to RUN for crying out loud.
Dizziness- no equilibrium- I couldn't walk for about 10 minutes after Space Mountain. But it was sure worth it.
um I haven't had any major exacerbations lately- but I've had a few where I have lost function of my left side out of acute weakness- and I have been super numb in crazy places- close friends know about those crazy places :)
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"I am unique...Cantonese called missionaries"
Elder Han is very simple, and that's because his father got cancer near his nose, so he's had to work since 14 to support his father. He loves God, but he's had a hard time expressing it in English. His English is amazing as well, so well that it surprises me at times when he asks for English help. But yeah, he's very organized and on time, and has made great changes on his mission. He was called English speaking, but got transferred Chinese branch four months ago. Chinese branch actually has a lot of those, internationals who are called English speaking and get transferred. I am unique, in that there are almost no Cantonese called missionaries in our mission. So I get to work extra hard to learn Cantonese. It'll be fun, and Mandarin as well, which is really fun.;P I do love the people here though, it's starting to look like a really Ghetto Hong Kong - with a lot of mandarin speakers, and black people gangsters, and beggars. It was a culture shock, surprisingly to me. I'm starting to forget my worries. I'll still take any Cantonese and Mandarin help from anyone, desperately, and even more importantly, doctrine. Any talks or thoughts, scriptures would be devoured. I know God is helping me see my mistakes, and I know I was only scared because of my unwillingness to change. God has given me great resources, and I should work with them in any way that i can to show my gratitude to God.
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this past weekend I was in Lake Arrowhead with my fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. The house was amazing, the lake was beautiful, the memories were CRAZY! You stuff around 40 college students in one big house and a lake... there's bound to be good times! Now, me being the Historian this semester I took a gang of pictures (450+) for this trip. There are a ton more, but these are some of the best ones. We did get some work done of course, but the party time was definitely the highlight for me! Thanks to all the brothers of DSP that came out and had fun. Enjoy the pics!
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Hello and welcome to Autism in Museums
*News Flash* – The Winners of Autism in Museums free sensory equipment giveaway have been announced! You can find the winners here – http://autisminmuseums.com/autism-in-museums-giveaway-the-results/
This site officially launched during Autism Awareness Week 2018 on 26th March. There are a number of exciting events to get involved in this year if you are interested in Autism in Museums. These include –
Sept 2018 – Free Sensory Autism in Museums Equipment – You can now apply for FREE autism in museums sensory equipment for your museum, gallery or heritage site. You have till 7th Sept 2018. Pleased to announce that SpaceKraft have kindly donated an extra Tactile Sensory Bag (worth over £100) to our equipment giveaway so we have even more to offer! Thank you SpaceKraft
This offer is only open to UK residents. Please read this blog to find out how to apply – http://autisminmuseums.com/free-sensory-equipment-from-autism-in-museums/
Sept 2018 – State of Museum Access Report 2018, this year Autism in Museums has collaborated with Vocal Eyes on a report looking into the information provided on websites to visitors and giving advice on how to best welcome autistic visitors. You can read more about the report on the blog – http://autisminmuseums.com/state-of-museum-access-2018-a-new-report/
Previous events –
8th August 2018 – Visitor Experience Forum Awards 2018 – Autism in Museums/Tincture of Museum was one of the judges for these new awards including the category of 'Accessible Visitor Experience of the Year'. The winners will be announced on the 8th August and you can find our more info here – https://vedf.weebly.com/veforum-awards.html
June 2018 – Ambitious About Autism – Podcast. In June Autism in Museums was invited to take part in a podcast alongside Mark Barrett and Becki Morris which was hosted by Jack Welch. The podcast provided lots of tips and advice for welcoming autistic people into your museum, gallery and heritage venue.
21st June 2018 – Kids in Museums – Family Friendly Award 2018, Autism in Museums/Tincture of Museum helped to short list museums for this award, the shortlist will be announced on 21st June. There will be an opportunity for families to sign up as judges, this is a great opportunity to help choose a museum that showcases the very best in access for families. More info here – https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/awards/
16th May 2018 – At the Museums and Heritage Show Autism in Museums will be joining Kids in Museums to give advice and tips on running autism events in your museum. http://show.museumsandheritage.com/
15th April 2018 – Museum Marathon raised money for Autism in Museums you can find out more here – http://www.mardixon.com/
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13th April 2018 – Heritage Volunteering Conference, I spoke about Team CASPA and a work experience project with young autistic adults at the Museum of London. https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/heritage-volu A blog on my top tips is here – http://autisminmuseums.com/making-a-difference-for-young-people-with-autism-museum-of-london-and-team-caspa-2017/
26th March 2018 – Autism in Museums focus for Museum Hour 8-9pm. A twitter conversation with @MuseumHour to promote and support Autism in Museums https://twitter.com/museumhour You can catch up on some of the tweet here – https://twitter.com/i/moments/978907062628384768?lang=en


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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
James Galway and Tiempo Libre
On Monday night, Sandy and I saw James Galway with Tiempo Libre at the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis. This performance was something of a rehearsal for their forthcoming album, called "O'Reilly Street." Sir James played his golden soprano and alto flutes, while the band romped through the set, showing great energy and virtuosity.
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2 comments:
- K said...
what an interesting collaboration! i heard about tiempo libre in a spot on NPR and am interested in seeing them live. did they say they would be touring more together?
- Peter Jackson said...
Thanks for your comment! I don't think that James Galway and Tiempo Libre will tour. This is a collaboration to make an album. The gig we saw was kind of a rehearsal. Sir James was in town to play with the Minnesota Orchestra. But Tiemp Libre are well worth seeing on their own, so do check out their web site. Also, if you like Cuban/Afro/Jazz, check out Les Hombres Calientes.
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Manipulation of lignin composition in plants using a tissue-specific promoter
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|The present invention relates to methods and materials in the field of molecular biology, the manipulation of the phenylpropanoid pathway and the regulation of proteins synthesis through plant genetic engineering. More particularly, the invention relates to the introduction of a foreign nucleotide sequence into a plant genome, wherein the introduction of the nucleotide sequence effects an increase in the syringyl content of the plant's lignin. In one specific aspect, the invention relates to methods for modifying the plant lignin composition in a plant cell by the introduction there into of a foreign nucleotide sequence comprising at issue specific plant promoter sequence and a sequence encoding an active ferulate-5-hydroxylase (F5H) enzyme. Plant transformants harboring an inventive promoter-F5H construct demonstrate increased levels of syringyl monomer residues in their lignin, rendering the polymer more readily delignified and, thereby, rendering the plant more readily pulped or digested.
|Chapple; Clinton C. S. (West Lafayette, IN)
|Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
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|August 26, 1999
|This invention was made with government support under the following grant: number DE-FG02-94ER20138 awarded by the Division of Energy Biosciences, United States Department of Energy. The government has certain rights in the invention.


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Syracuse Researchers Link Higher Test Scores with Certified Librarians in Schools
ALBANY, NY (02/06/2008)(readMedia)-- New York State schools with certified librarians have higher scores on average on the fourth grade English Language Arts (ELA) test than those who don't, according to the findings of researchers at Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool).
Preliminary findings of research conducted by Professor Ruth Small and graduate students in the Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) show a statistically significant increase—with an almost 10 point difference—in the ELA test scores among fourth-grade students whose schools had certified librarians over students in schools without certified librarians.
"We believe these findings are important to consider, not only because of the higher ELA test scores," says Small, who directs the school library media program at the iSchool. "These certified librarians are having a larger impact on students' overall learning as well. Although we're still analyzing the data, our preliminary results show that certified librarians are also more likely to provide students with materials that present more diverse points of view and that better support the curriculum than non-certified librarians."
Certified school library media specialists are currently not mandated at the elementary level in New York State, but they are at the secondary level (grades 7-12). There are currently 568,924 students in K-12 schools who do not have access to a certified school library media specialist.
"This preliminary report reaffirms what nineteen other state studies have shown, that school libraries staffed by certified librarians and equipped with current books and technology can have a positive impact on student academic achievement", said Michael J. Borges, Executive Director of the New York Library Association.
The research, which is being funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Studies, included survey responses from 1,612 schools, proportionately representing New York City; large Upstate cities such as Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester; other high-needs schools from urban and rural districts; average need schools; and low-need schools. Even when the need levels of schools were taken into consideration, there was still a 2.2 point difference in average test scores.
"These initial findings supports our efforts to require school library media specialists in grades K-6, especially in those school districts that are not meeting state and federal standards," said Alan Lubin, Executive Vice President, New York State United Teachers.
The researchers are now currently analyzing more in-depth information gathered from surveys and focus groups involving school library media specialists, students, principals, and teachers from 48 elementary, middle, and high schools across New York State. They will analyze these various groups' perceptions of school library specialists and their effect on education.
"The NYS Assembly values libraries and believes they are an important part of our educational system. This preliminary report reinforces the need to continue to invest in our schools, especially those lacking a quality school library program," stated Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Libraries and Educational Technology Committee.
Small hopes to better understand the impact these trained library media specialists have on motivating students to learn, influencing the adoption and use of technology, and servicing students with disabilities and special needs.
"Our preliminary results support what school librarians already knew," Small says. "Best intentions only go so far. We need people educated in school librararianship and dedicated to motivating students to read and learn in our schools."
The New York Library Association is supporting an increase in Library Materials Aid from $6.25 per pupil to $10 per pupil as recommended by the NYS Board of Regents. Library Materials Aid is used by schools to purchase books and other reading materials for their libraries. NYLA is also asking the Governor and the Legislature to amend the Contracts for Excellence initiative to allow the extra funds that high need school districts receive to be spent on hiring school library media specialists and equipping libraries with up to date books and technology.
"This study confirms the direct impact of certified school librarians on the educational success of our children. That is why I am sponsoring legislation (S.1686) to ensure that every school in the state has a library and a school librarian. In recent years, the Senate has successfully proposed record increases in state aid to public libraries, and I will continue to promote support for school libraries," said State Senator HughT. Farley, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Libraries.
The Governor in his proposed 2008-09 Executive Budget left out $5 million in funding for libraries and held School Library Materials Aid at $6.25 per pupil despite proposing a $1.4 billion increase in school aid.
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OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET - Fayette County Government
Solid Waste The Board approved during FY 2005 to allow the County to collect leaf and limb fees for both commercial as well as residential yard waste. Fund balance grew as revenues were much higher than operating expenses. In FY 2008, revenue was lower than in FY 2007. The cost of operations kept increasing. For the first time, fund balance decreased. For FY 2009, estimated revenue will be again lower than operating expenses. For FY 2010, fund balance is projected to decrease by $ 69,000. Fund balance will remain strong at a projected $1.3 million. FY 2007 ACTUAL Fund Balance, June 30 1,448,597 FY 2008 ACTUAL 1,403,527 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND Vehicle/Equipment Fund FY 2009 UNAUDITED 1,352,897 FY 2010 PROJECTED 1,283,529 This fund accounts for the acquisition of vehicles, heavy equipment, and other similar assets. The revenue source for this fund is interest income earned. Another source of funding are transfers from other funds. FY 2007 ACTUAL Fund Balance, June 30 10,011,768 FY 2008 ACTUAL 9,121,345 II - 31 FY 2009 UNAUDITED 8,251,192 FY 2010 PROJECTED 8,251,192
OVERVIEW OF FUND BALANCES – BUDGETED FUNDS The tabular information that is provided below is a consolidated overview of the fund balance information for all funds as of June 30. This table is useful to the reader in that it provides general trend information on the government as a whole. The data indicates that Fayette County has accumulated in the majority of its funds sufficient current financial resources to meet its immediate service needs. Going into the future, there is a small group of funds that will need to be closely monitored. For these, expenditures have been consistently exceeding revenues. The County will need to identify new funding sources and areas in which to attain operational efficiencies. As of June 30 FY 2007 ACTUAL Fund Balances FY 2008 ACTUAL FY 2009 UNAUDITED FY 2010 PROJECTED General Fund $ 31,127,435 $ 31,671,529 $ 32,953,339 32,767,663 Special Revenue Funds: Law Library 53,073 Confiscated Property-State 71,489 U.S.Customs Fund 278,396 Confiscated Property-Federal 1,444,782 Emergency Phone E-911 2,523,411 Jail Construction 250,914 Juvenile Supervision 71,607 Victims Assistance 147,455 Drug Abuse and Treatment 79,509 Fire Services 5,337,839 Street Lights 37,700 Emergency Medical Services* - SPLOST - Library 1,694,013 Total Special Revenue Funds 11,997,284 Enterprise Funds Solid Waste 1,448,597 Water System 75,626,961 Total Enterprise Funds 77,075,558 Internal Service Funds Vehicle/Equipment Fund 10,011,768 35,640 132,228 97,652 805,831 710,945 257,525 71,261 892 97,157 2,397,805 7,733 484,521 1,574,368 6,685,155 1,403,527 76,634,525 78,038,052 9,121,345 18,492 92,536 353,964 1,954,655 985,696 200,816 75,067 1,993 87,183 6,130,842 772 855,308 1,285,096 12,056,568 1,352,897 76,918,051 78,270,948 8,251,192 - 52,836 353,964 1,937,217 898,504 223,321 71,267 2,142 68,181 6,165,321 3,772 1,062,710 25,328 10,864,564 1,283,529 77,481,004 78,764,533 8,251,192 Total All Funds $ 130,212,045 $ 125,516,081 $ 131,532,047 $ 130,647,952 II - 32
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Throughout his career, Dr. Sasser has worked nationally and internationally on issues related to the care of the acutely injured with a focus on Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including efforts focused on field triage, acute trauma care, preparedness and response, and emergency care system development. He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and United States Agency for International Development to lead grants designed to strengthen trauma and emergency medical care in low and middle-income countries. Additionally, Dr. Sasser has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where he led efforts focused on EMS field triage of injured patients, was a member of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage, and was the lead author on both the 2009 and 2012 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports on Guidelines for the Field Triage of Injured Patients-documents that serve as the basis for Field Triage Protocols for EMS systems across the United States. Dr. Sasser provided subject matter expertise to CDC's efforts regarding Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) Systems and EMS, working collaboratively with national leaders, academia, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and telematics providers to develop guidance on the medical use of AACN systems. He is currently the Principal Investigator on a National Highways Traffic Safety Administration Grant to the American College of Emergency Physicians focused on AACN education for EMS professionals.
Dr. Sasser has worked closely with international and national organizations and experts to provide leadership to improve both the clinical management of injuries due to terrorist bombings and the system response to these events. These efforts include the development of training courses, publications, fact sheets, and educational modules for the management of bombings, systems tools for the management of surge capacity following a bombing, model uniform core criteria for mass casualty field triage, and providing leadership for the CDC sponsored Tale of Our Cities meetings and the Federal Emergency Management Agency led Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series.
Dr. Sasser completed his emergency medicine residency training and EMS Fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Africa. He transitioned to his current role in August of 2014 after spending 12 years at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Judge Won't Lift Ban|on Stem Cell Funding
(CN) – A federal judge on Tuesday refused to lift a ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, saying a stay "would flout the will of Congress."
Last month, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth found that the research violates the Dickey-Wicker amendment, a congressional order banning the use of federal money to destroy embryos.
For 50 years, scientists conducted research using only adult stem cells, found in the human body and in tissues discarded after birth. It wasn't until 1998 that they began using human embryonic stem cells. The National Institute of Health did not fund such research until 2001, when President George W. Bush allowed the agency to fund embryonic stem cell research, but only for existing stem cells in storage.
President Obama removed that restriction last year.
But Judge Lamberth in Washington, D.C., was skeptical of the Obama administration's claim that federal money would not be used to pay for the destruction of embryos once the research is complete.
The fact that stem cell research involves "multiple steps does not mean that each step is a separate 'piece of research' that may be federally funded, provided the next step does not result in the destruction of an embryo," he wrote.
Lamberth refused to grant the government's emergency motion to lift the ban, saying government officials are "incorrect about much of their 'parade of horribles' that will supposedly result from this court's preliminary injunction."
"In this court's view, a stay would flout the will of Congress, as this court understands what Congress has enacted in the Dickey-Wicker amendment," Lamberth wrote in his three-page order.
"Congress remains perfectly free to amend or revise the statute," he added. "This court is not free to do so."
Two stem cell scientists, Dr. James Sherley and Dr. Theresa Deisher, Nightlight Christian Adoptions, "embryos" and others sued last year to block the Obama administration's policy, Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research from taking effect.
The lawsuit was dismissed for lack of standing, but the D.C. Circuit reversed, finding that researchers would face increased competition for federal funding.


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Admissions Requirements
In addition to the Application for Admission, students must meet the following requirements for admission into the Master of Divinity degree program:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
- A 2.5 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed.
- An official transcript from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed.
- Two references, including one from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
- A Church Endorsement form, completed by the applicant's local church board or appropriate church body.
- A three-to-four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The ministry purpose statement should reflect one's sense of God's direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
- Applicants must be involved in an appropriate ministry or secure placement in such a ministry for the duration of the program.
- No more than half of an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution, not to exceed 27 hours, may be transferred into the M.Div.
The default expectation of the M.Div. program is to take at least 24 credit hours of the degree in intensive onsite courses. The student can then take the remainder of the program (51 credit hours) either online or onsite. A convocation service, coinciding with intensive onsite course offerings, will annually unite the entire Wesley Seminary family of faculty, students and administrators.
Degree requirements must be completed within 10 years of enrollment with a minimum grade of "C" in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Payment of all tuition and fees.


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Video display Dunkerron Mountains Area More detail Place count in area: 65, OSI/LPS Maps: 78, 83, 84, 85 Highest place: Stumpa Dúloigh, 784m Maximum height for area: 784 metres, Maximum prominence for area: 528 metres, Places in area Dunkerron Mountains:An Bheann Mhór 308mAn Bheann Mhór 674.7mAn Bhinn Láir 514mAn Cnoc Riabhach 534mAn Corrán 667mBascadh 595mBascadh West Top 569mBeann 752mBeann Far SW Top 636.2mBeann na Stiocairí 673.1mBeann NE Top 692mBeann South Top 639mBeann SW Top 657mBeenarourke 304mBeenrour 418mBoughil 631mBroaghnabinnia 745mCahernageeha Mountain 499mCaora Bhán 570mCnoc Breasail 591mCnoc na gCapall 639mCoomcallee 648.9mCoomduff 244mCoomnacronia 636mCoomnahorna 590mCoomura Mountain 666mCrossderry 489mDeenish Island (2) 144mDereenavurrig Hill 261mDoire Gharb 382mEagle Hill 155mEagles Hill 549mEsknaloughoge 416mEsknaloughoge N Top 420mFarraniaragh Mountain 468mGlanbeg 485.8mGortamullin 205mKnockanamadane 270mKnockanaskill 356mKnockaunanattin 569mKnockaunanattin W Top 467mKnocklomena 641mKnockmoyle 684mKnocknabreeda 569mKnocknacusha 547mKnocknafreaghane 313mKnocknagantee 676mKnocknagantee West Top 553mKnocknagullion 413mKnocknasullig 117mLetter South 362mMothaillín 506mMullaghanattin 773mMullaghanattin East Top 594mMullaghbeg 509mReenearagh 162mSallagh South-West Top 543mScarriff Island 252mSlievenashaska 578mSlievenashaska South Top 566mStaigue N E Top 435mStaigue Top 459mStumpa Dúloigh 784mStumpa Dúloigh SE Top 780mStumpa Dúloigh SW Top 663m Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such. Centre on map. Cnoc na gCapall Mountain (Ir. Cnoc na gCapall [OSI 1:25,000], 'hill of the horses') Kerry County, in Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists, Green sandstone & siltstone Bedrock Height: 639m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 78 Grid Reference: V83404 76730 Place visited by 102 members. Recently by: jamesmforrest, Lauranna, strangeweaver, liz50, Geo, Wilderness, nolanlyn, DaveMc, JimMc, ilenia, jimgraham, peter1, eamonoc, elin, hawkeye.john62 I have visited this place: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.) More detail Longitude: -9.695833, Latitude: 51.931006 , Easting: 83404, Northing: 76730 Prominence: 334m, Isolation: 0.8km ITM: 483379 576791, GPS IDs, 6 char: CncngC, 10 char: CncngCplBedrock type: Green sandstone & siltstone, (St. Finans Sandstone Formation) The first of three peaks on the ridge to the west of Boughil. Cnoc na gCapall is the 220th highest place in Ireland. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/?PHPSESSID=6b0qthqbiusngk2bahj7niv827 Rate Gallery COMMENTS for Cnoc na gCapall 1 of 1 Picture from group : View from the E with the rest of the Boughils behind. Picture: View from the E with the rest of the Boughils behind. Horses hill: Classic Kerry summit with views, wilderness and good environment. Short Summary created by simon3, jackill, 1 Nov 2012 Park the car at Barfinnihy Lough where there is quite a large lay by V 851 768 A, room for 10 cars. Cross the fence at the northern end of the lough and climb up the steep, rocky mountainside handrailing a sheepwire fence to your left which runs all the way to the top of Boughil. The fence then continues on to Cnoc Na Capall Alternatively, it is possible to start as described but skirt Boughil and go direct to the col between Boughil and Cnoc na gCapall and then straight up. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/4974/ Picture from thomas_g : Cnoc na gCapall from the West Picture: Cnoc na gCapall from the West Handrail city by thomas_g 5 Oct 2013 Walked this after 2 days of fairly intense rain, so it was slippery in spots, especially on the steeper parts, but the sheep fence is a constant companion all the way to from Boughil to the east to Bascadh to the west. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/15213/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from Onzy : A view from just below summit of Bascadh Picture: A view from just below summit of Bascadh Tread carefully by Onzy 22 Nov 2013 The descent west from Cnoc na gCapall and the subsequent ascent of Bascadh is over very confused terrain. While the fence is your handrail for the entire march over these tops, it will be necessary to depart a few metres from its comfort from time to time to avoid unfeasibly steep ground. This was particularly so today, a beautifully clear and sunny day, but very cold, with a lot of the rock carrying a slick coating of ice and a lot of the wet ground frozen. I found myself very wary of my footing particularly on the descent. Walk slowly and carry a big stick! Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/15262/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from milo milo on Cnoc na gCapall, 2004 by milo 6 Jan 2004 A substantial rise when approaced from the east (see photo.) Maimly memorable for the Brocken Spectre seen on 29th december '03 ( photo 2.) Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/798/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from milo milo on Cnoc na gCapall, 2004 by milo 6 Jan 2004 General photo of the summit from the eastern approach. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/803/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from SDillmore SDillmore on Cnoc na gCapall, 2005 by SDillmore 26 May 2005 Pic of a view down the ridge. From the foreground, Cnoc na gCapall off frame to the right, Bascadh, then Knocklomena. Shown is my trusty navigator. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/214/comment/1719/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average (End of comment section for Cnoc na gCapall.) Some mapping: Open Street Map (Various variations used.) British summit data courtesy: Database of British & Irish Hills (Creative Commons Licence) MountainViews.ie, a Hill-walking Website for the island of Ireland. 11 Million Visitors Per Year. 1300 Contributors.


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Residents of six Sunderland tower blocks received a visit from fire crews yesterday as part of a safety and reassurance campaign.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) launched the campaign following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, which saw at least 80 people lose their lives last month.
Concerns have been raised about fire safety in high-rise buildings since the blaze at the West London tower block.
As a result of that, the fire service is visiting all of Sunderland's buildings of six floors or more to reassure residents.
Yesterday, they were at Aberdeen Tower, in Amsterdam Road, and Echo Building, in West Wear Street, Amble Tower, in Amsterdam Road, Planet House, in West Street, Amalfi Tower, on Amsterdam Road, and Eglinton Tower, in Abbs Street.
Alan Robson, TWFRS assistant chief officer, said: "We know that following the terrible fire in Grenfell Tower, many residents in high rise homes have been concerned about fire safety in their buildings.
"The facts are that the levels of fire safety compliance in high-rise dwellings across Tyne and Wear is very high.
"But we also know that some residents have been unsettled by recent events, and we are here to provide them with the reassurance that they need.
"Since the tragedy we have been working with local authorities and other housing providers to support their fire safety responsibilities, as well as providing reassurance and fire safety information to residents."
The Sunderland buildings are among 182 in Tyne and Wear which will be visited by TWFRS crews, Fire Safety and Prevention and Educations (P&E) teams.
The visits will continue today at Aldenham Tower, in Aldenham Road, and Dock Street Flats at 10.30am, while at 1.30pm, they will visit Australia Tower, on Aldenham Road, and Church Street North Flats.
Today's visits will conclude at 3.30pm at Aden Tower, on Aldenham Road, and Devonshire Tower, in Abbs Street.
More of the city's tower blocks will be visited on Wednesday.
At 10.30am, fire crews will be at Altrincham Tower, on Amsterdam Road, and Dame Dorothy Crescent Flats, in Dame Dorothy Crescent.
At 1.30pm, they will be at Astral House, in West Street, and Victor Street Flats, in Victor Street, while at 3.30pm, they will visit Solar House, in West Street, and Zetland Square Flats, in Zetland Square.
Darcy Court, in Darcy Street, will receive a visit at 10.30am on Thursday, followed three hours later by South Durham Court, in Besford Grove, and at 3.30pm at Hedworth Court, on Hudson Road.
Three of Sunderland's high rise buildings will be visited on Friday – Londonderry Tower, in James William Street, at 10.30am, Lumley Tower, also on James William Street, at 1.30pm, and Lambton Tower, on Walton Lane, at 3.30pm.


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Colon Cancer and Palliative Care
Understanding Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is cancer in the tissues of the colon, in the lower part of the large intestine. It is one of the most common forms of cancer. Rectal cancer, which forms in the rectum, is found in the lowest few inches of the colon.
Abnormal cancer cells start to grow rapidly in the colon or rectum, and if not caught can spread to surrounding tissues and other parts of the body. Regular screening for colon cancer, starting at age 50 when it becomes more common, can help you catch it as early as possible.
Typically when you face colon cancer, you also face surgery. Surgery is usually the first choice for colon cancer treatment. It is also the most likely way to cure colon cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be ordered. Your doctor may use these to help manage, control or slow the spread of the disease.
Understanding Palliative Care
Palliative (pronounced "pal-lee-uh-tiv") care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing you with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness like colon cancer. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you and your family.
Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists who work alongside your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage of your illness. You can have it together with curative treatment.
Palliative care helps with relieving colon cancer symptoms. Palliative care specialists also help you to understand complex medical information, and to match your treatment choices to your personal needs and goals. In all ways, your palliative care team helps you to better cope with the challenges of living with colon cancer.
Treating Colon Cancer Symptoms—How Palliative Care Can Help
Surgery for colon cancer can cause pain and tenderness in the area of the surgical site. Both colon cancer and the standard colon cancer treatments for it can also cause serious bowel impactions or blockages of the large intestine. This can make it impossible for your body to empty the bowel and eliminate waste in the usual way.
Blockages such as these can cause you to have a lot of physical distress. They may require surgery to open, and perhaps an ostomy (surgically created hole in the skin) to redirect the elimination of bodily waste. This can have a huge impact on quality of life, as well as on self-image.
Chemotherapy can cause anemia, weakness, tiredness, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, nerve damage and pain, and mouth sores.
Radiation therapy has side effects that include fatigue (feeling weak or tired), skin reactions, upset stomach, loose bowel movements, infertility and sexual problems. Many of these side effects can be addressed with medications. However, you will also need the care of experts in palliative symptom management, who specialize both in managing symptoms like stress and in patient-doctor communication.
Other symptoms of colon cancer include constipation, diarrhea, bleeding in the stool, proctitis (painful inflammation of the rectum due to tumor or radiation), abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits or other problems with the intestinal tract.
In all of these cases, the palliative care team can help. The team specialists will focus on controlling your symptoms. This may include proper diet and nutrition, adequate fluid intake and electrolyte balance, and medical therapies aimed at resolving, managing or preventing impaction, diarrhea and other intestinal symptoms.
Your palliative care team can help you with all this and more. The team will be your sounding board and your first line of defense against any symptoms of pain, discomfort, depression or anxiety.
The palliative care specialists will help you and your loved ones to make both large and small decisions. They will enhance communication between you, your family and your other doctors, and help you to clarify your goals for care.
How to Get Palliative Care
If you or a loved one is facing colon cancer, ask your doctor for a referral to palliative care—the earlier the better. You can receive palliative care in the hospital, at an outpatient clinic and sometimes at home.
Although living with colon cancer is a difficult journey, your burden may be eased and the best possible quality of life achieved when palliative care is involved.
For more information, visit GetPalliativeCare.org. Take our quiz to find out if palliative care is right for you. And find providers in your area by visiting our Palliative Care Provider Directory.
For more information on colon cancer, visit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.


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King Kong is a 2005 remake of the 1933 film of the same name about a fictional giant ape called Kong. The film was co-written, co-produced and directed by Peter Jackson and stars Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll and, through performance capture, Andy Serkis as Kong. Serkis also played Lumpy, the galley chef on the SS Venture.In 1933, Great Depression-era New York City, actress Ann Darrow has just lost her job at the local theater and is recruited by film director Carl Denham because of the presence of her favorite writer Jack Driscoll. They set sail to a remote Indian Ocean island known as Skull Island, inhabited by prehistoric creatures and the mighty giant gorilla Kong.The film's budget climbed from an initial $150 million US to a record-breaking $207 million. The film was released on December 14, 2005 and made an opening of $50.1 million. Kong turned out to be very profitable as domestic and worldwide grosses eventually added up to $550 million,[1] becoming the fourth-highest grossing movie in Universal Pictures history. Strong DVD sales also added over $100 million to the grosses.[2] It also received positive reviews, with some considering it one of the all-round best movies of 2005, though it has been criticized for its length at three hours and eight minutes. It won Academy Awards for visual effects, sound mixing, and sound editing.
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King KongPosted in Film with tags Google, King Kong, Wikipedia, Yahoo on April 21, 2008 by icebreakz
Nissan TeanaPosted in Automotive with tags Automotive, Google, Nissan on April 21, 2008 by icebreakz
The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. It is exported as the Nissan Maxima and Nissan Cefiro to certain markets, not to be confused with the Nissan Maxima sold in North America. It shares a platform with the North American Nissan Maxima and Nissan Altima, as well as the Japanese market Nissan Presage.Powering the Teana is either 2.3 or 3.5 liter engine which matches to the automatic transmission. Trim levels are 230JK, 230JM, 230JS, and 350JS.The Renault Samsung Motors SM7 of South Korea is built on the Teana platform. In January 2005, Renault Samsung announced a lower-specification version of the Teana which it will sell as the SM5.In the People's Republic of China, the Teana is manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Company, a joint venture with Nissan. In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the Teana is still known as Cefiro and is assembeled in Karachi. Additionally, it is sold in India, Russia, Ukraine as well as in New Zealand and Australia where it competes with the locally produced Mitsubishi 380 and Toyota Aurion under the Maxima badge.
Snake On The PlanePosted in Film with tags Detik, Google, Yahoo on April 21, 2008 by icebreakz
Snakes on a Plane is a cult high concept, horror-thriller feature film starring Samuel L. Jackson. It was released by New Line Cinema on August 18, 2006 in North America. The film, directed by David R. Ellis (Final Destination 2, Cellular), was written by David Dalessandro, John Heffernan, and Sheldon Turner.The movie gained a considerable amount of attention prior to its release, forming large fan bases online and becoming an Internet phenomenon, due to the film's title and premise. In response to the Internet fan base, New Line Cinema incorporated feedback from online users into its production, and added five days of reshooting. Before and after the film was released, it was parodied and alluded to on television shows and films, fan-made videos, video games, a noise album dubbed Soundtrack for the Motion Picture Snakes on a Plane, and various forms of literature. Despite the immense Internet buzz, the film's gross revenue did not live up to expectation.The film is rated R by the MPAA, 15 by the BBFC, M by the OFLC and 14A by the CHVRS, due to explicit language, a scene depicting drug use and sex, and sequences of terror and violence.
Rock Band (video game)Posted in Games with tags Gamer, Games, Gamespot, Good Game on April 16, 2008 by icebreakz
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games, and distributed by EA Distribution. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007,[2] while the PlayStation 2 version was released in the U.S. on December 18, 2007[6] and the Wii version will be released on June 22, 2008.[7] The game was released in Canada for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on December 27, 2007 and for the PlayStation 2 on January 2, 2008. It is due for release in Europe as a timed exclusive on Xbox 360 on May 23, 2008, followed by a release on the other platforms on August 29, 2008.[3]
Iron ManPosted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2008 by icebreakz
Iron Man is an upcoming 2008 superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialistAfghanistan. Ordered to build a missile, Stark uses his resources instead to build a suit of power armor and make his escape. Returning to America, Stark improves his armor and becomes the technologically advanced superhero Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow plays his secretary and love interest Virginia Potts, Terrence Howard plays jet pilot James Rhodes, and Jeff Bridges plays the villainous Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger. who is captured by terrorists in
The film began development at Universal Studios in 1990 as a low-budget production. 20th Century FoxNew Line Cinema four years later. Marvel StudiosCalifornia, rejecting the East Coast setting of the comics so as to differentiate the film from numerous superhero movies set in New York City-esque environments. Stan Winston Studios built the armor seen in the film, which is modeled after Adi Granov's comic book art of the character; Granov himself started working on the film after recognizing his work on the director's MySpace page. earned the rights in 1996, before handing them over to reacquired the rights in 2006, and put the project in production as their first self-financed film. Favreau signed on as director, aiming for a realistic feel, and chose to shoot the film primarily in
Marvel and Paramount Pictures, the distributor, have planned a $50 million marketing campaign for the film, which is modeled on Paramount's successful promotion of Transformers (2007); Hasbro and Sega will sell merchandise, and product placement deals were made with Audi, Burger King and 7-Eleven. Iron Man will be released in most countries on April 30, 2008, and the film's stars have signed on for a sequel. Favreau had planned out a trilogy, depicting Stark's alcoholism, Rhodes becoming War Machine, and the introduction of the Mandarin, whose presence is foreshadowed in this film. Downey is also reprising his role in the upcoming The Incredible Hulk.
W960i OverviewPosted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2008 by icebreakz
8GB – room for musical variation
Mellow pop? Hard rock? Reggae, hip hop, jazz? With the W960i, there's room for it all – you can store up to 8000 songs (eAAC+ format) in your phone. The convenient PlayNow™ download service is the fastest and easiest way to personalise your mobile phone with an MP3 music tone. In just three clicks you'll have a new ringtone ready to play. *PlayNow™ availability depends on your location, and network operator support.
The Walkman® touch player let you manage your music the easy way. Enjoy album art on the large phone display and use your fingers to play the song you want. The Sony Ericsson W960i is a smooth operator with business acumen to spare. Take this compact office with you wherever you go, and have everything you need to do business at hand. Read and send email, edit office documents and enjoy fast, always-on Internet access. Take the work out of the job. View videos in TV quality on the W960i display. Or connect to your PC, synchronize and enjoy podcasts on your phone. All the software you need – and a stereo headset – is included in phone kit.
Grand Theft Auto IVPosted in Uncategorized on April 4, 2008 by icebreakz
Grand Theft Auto IV is looking superb. Perhaps even more importantly, it's looking finished. The millions of eager fans who were disappointed by the game's postponement can rest easy, because bar a major catastrophe, the game should make its planned April release date. Having played it for two and a half hours at Rockstar's London offices, we can report that the game is running smoothly, has relatively few bugs, and is as intricately detailed as we'd hope a GTA game would be. In fact, playing five missions and exploring two of the game's massive districts was almost too much to digest in one sitting, and we left intoxicated by the amount of new characters, areas, and gameplay that it has to offer.
Our demo kicked off at the beginning of the game itself in a mission called Jamaican Heat. Niko has traveled to Liberty City on the back of a promise of wealth and opportunity from his cousin Roman. Once Niko arrives, he finds the truth to be very different, and we join them both in the office of Roman's taxi firm. Roman is fielding phone calls from angry customers while Niko is pacing up and down the room. Niko is then tasked with going to meet a character called Little Jacob, a Jamaican stoner whose main interests lie in the acquisition and use of drugs.
The voice-over work is pretty much finished at this stage, and it's of the same high quality that we've come to expect from the Grand Theft Auto series. Little Jacob's vocal style makes him pretty hard to understand, but there are subtitles available should you need them. The incidental conversations still help to flesh out the characters in GTAIV, and they've become even more well-rounded thanks to a multitude of dialogue recordings. Conversations change depending on how you approach missions, so if you have to repeat them, you're unlikely to hear the same exchange the second time. We played one assassination mission that took place on a train platform, and the preceding cutscene changed completely when we approached the target from a different angle.
GTA: San Andreas really upped the ante in terms of character customisation, given that it let you completely change your appearance through exercise, diet, and clothing. GTAIV ditches the role-playing game elements, but you'll still be able to customise Niko as well as take him for a bite to eat. During some of our downtime in Liberty City, we dropped by a discount-clothing store and swapped his standard jeans-and-jacket combo for a more sportswear-oriented look. We were able to buy sweatpants, a sports jacket, boots, and sunglasses during our visit, and although it was hardly appropriate attire for an Eastern European crook, we liked being able to go into a shop and change clothes before a mission. After that we headed to a local diner, and in another nice touch, the staff and customers put their hands in the air. Apparently everybody thinks you're about to rob them when you forget to put your weapon away.
Although Rockstar has often pushed the envelope in terms of story, characterisation, and music, it has been criticised in the past for poor control systems. San Andreas tried to improve things with auto-aim and lock-on, but the combat still felt muddled and imprecise. The controls have evolved once again for this outing, with subtle changes made to the locking system; targeting is handled on the left trigger, and it automatically locks on to the closest enemy in sight. If you fire with the right trigger, you'll shoot at the body of your enemy, but this is nonfatal and it can take more than a few shots to bring your opponent down. However, flick the right analogue stick upward and you'll aim for the head, where it's one shot to kill. Though this takes more dexterity to pull off, it's worth attempting if you want to take successive enemies out in one fell swoop. In addition to the new aiming system, there's also a new cover mechanic that uses the right bumper on the Xbox 360. It's not quite Gears of War in terms of run-and-gun action, but using cover does let you consider your targets from safety before popping out to fire, or even blind firing if you're in real trouble. You can also hold "A" to run between cover, and though it's not done to the same extreme as in John Woo's Stranglehold, you'll see enemies pulling off slides and rolls as they move between cover.
These small adjustments certainly refine the regular combat of GTAIV with respect to its predecessors. However, the biggest improvement has undoubtedly been in drive-by shooting. In previous games, you were limited to firing left and right out of the car at fixed right angles, but now you're able to shoot freely by holding the left bumper and moving the right analogue stick. When you first move to aim, Niko smashes out the window of the vehicle and a targeting reticle appears. It's still slightly fiddly if you're trying to drive and shoot at the same time, but we managed to take down a whole gang of drug dealers on our first attempt.


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This is indeed a "go to" website for industry trends, news, event coverage, design, decor and inspiration. It truly is a great resource for event and design professionals. I, myself, often reference the website when in the planning stages of an event. It has also assisted me in staying current in my industry.
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Judy has been married to her husband Jackie for more than 40 years, and resides in Kathleen, Georgia. An extremely proud mother and grandmother, she sings alto for the group, and does a great job keeping everything ready for The Cleghorns' next road trip. She sang with the family group from 1974 until 1978, and then she rejoined them on the road in 1992 and has sung constantly since that time.
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Modern Foreign Languages – German and French
Overview Our objective is to enable students of all abilities to develop their French or German language skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence. Learning a language can bring many benefits. We strongly believe in languages as a skill for life and something students should enjoy and find rewarding. The specification expands students' cultural knowledge whilst developing their language skills .
Students study all of the following themes over Key Stage 4 on which the assessments are based.
Theme 1: Identity and culture Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
Costs Grammar and translation book £5.99 Pupil contribution to www.thisislanguage.com £2.00 Revision work book £4.99
Trips French: Maison Claire Fontaine, Burgundy – July of Year 10 (6 days and 5 nights) – approximate cost £450/£500 (dependent on numbers) German: Cologne – July of Year 10 (4 days and 3 nights) – approximate cost £450 (dependent on numbers) Pathways Further Education: A Level French or German University: French / German, Linguistics, or combined with other subjects – e.g. Business Career: Translating, Interpreting, Linguistics, Teaching, Finance, Food & Drink, Law, Sales and Marketing, Transport, Tourism and Leisure, Public Sector, International organisations including the UN and the EU institutions.
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• Listening 25% • Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language.
• Speaking 25% • Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes – role play, photo card and general conversation.
• Reading 25% • Understanding and responding to different types of written language • Translating from the target language into English.
• Writing 25% • Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes • Translation from
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
"I closed the barn doors, but look: no horses!"
Charles Krauthammer in tomorrow's Washington Post:
The new multilateralism also made the sun disappear a few hours ago.
Remember the great return to multilateralism -- the new emphasis on diplomacy and "working with the allies" -- so widely heralded at the beginning of the second Bush administration? To general acclaim, the cowboys had been banished and the grown-ups brought back to town.
What exactly has the new multilateralism brought us? North Korea tested a nuclear device. Iran has accelerated its march to developing the bomb. The pro-Western government in Beirut hangs by a thread. The Darfur genocide continues unabated.
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My name is Knox! Raised in California, I've been producing music for 10+ years. I'm looking to create whats next, lets do it together.
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great songwriter and producer.
very fast and very friendly.
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Interview with Knox
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A lot of instrumentals, and with a few awesome songwriters with a lot of dope credits.
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has anyone seen
the DiS interview in Clash magazine yet?
Also there is meant to be a piece about DiS and Pitchfork in Guardian on Friday!
also we just won best podcast at record of the day awards. and we came runner up (for second year running) to popjustice for best website.
and some girl just interviewed me for new zealand radio and offered to buy me a beer.
prizes all round!
what's your good news?
I bumped my car and now it has a scratch.
I'm overtaking this thread with negativity.
hrm ok
and it's overcast in Auckland.
and I had to do a phone interview at 8am with weird jetlag.
and I went for my compilementary breakfast 15minutes after breakfast was over.
Well done !
The podcast is one of my favourite aspects of DiS. Keep it up.
good news ?
the whole family is ill !
Not very good then...
Yes I saw this
very good work. You (and DiS) came across well. I'll be sure to pick up the Grundian on Friday too for a nice perusal on my lunch break
PWL has an Xfm session next Monday
And me and Alcxxk are playing in his band.


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Controlling garden pests without using commercial pesticides is a positive step toward protecting your health and your family's. Organic pesticides also help to protect the underground water supply, making them the environmentally safer choice. When using organic pesticides, it is best to start with the simplest method before moving on to something stronger. Some of the stronger recipes may be harmful to beneficial insects and even some animals.
Basic All-Purpose Spray
In a food processor, finely grind one whole garlic bulb and one small white onion. Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Add the mixture to one quart of water. Let stand for one hour. Strain through a piece of cheesecloth. Add 1 tbsp. of liquid dish soap and mix well. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray on plants. Be sure to spray the underside of leaves.
Baking Soda
Baking soda will eliminate a number of troublesome garden pests as well as having fungicidal properties. Pour one quart of warm tap water into a spray bottle. Add 1 tsp. of baking soda and let dissolve. For added strength, add 1 tsp. of liquid dish soap.
Starch Spray
In a spray bottle, combine one quart of water with 2 to 3 tbsp. of all-purpose flour or potato starch. For added strength, add 2 to 3 drops of liquid soap. Mix well and spray, covering plant leaves on all sides. All-purpose flour has also been used as a dust and gets sticky when it becomes damp, trapping the insects.
Citrus Oils
Oils obtained from the peels of citrus fruits have chemical properties that tend to kill or discourage certain insects. The active ingredient "limonene" will be on the label of some commercial products. Insects that are susceptible to the effects of limonene are the leaf-eating caterpillar, fire ants, mites, wasps, potato beetle, aphids and flies.
Garlic Oil
Garlic oil will kill a large number of common insect pests, but it can also kill many helpful insects as well. If soap is added, it eliminates even more of the beneficial insects. Garlic has also been known to damage certain foliage, so it is smart to test a small patch of the garden before using on all plants.
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil works best when garlic oil or liquid soap is added. Mineral oil actually traps the insects, coating their bodies and then suffocating them. Mineral oil is often used on ears of corn to eliminate the problem of corn earworms. Apply 1 to 2 drops of mineral oil to the tip of the corn ears after the silks have wilted.


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a few of my model friends hate this doco, but i feel it's more because of the truths exposed than anything else.
i swam in puddles deeper than this documentary. tools don't make you an artisan. whatta waste of time, just as fun and educational as waiting for the public tranport.
One of the most useless documentaries I've EVER seen. The movie is not big enough for Ole's and Sara's ego. This poor rich little girl is superficial and boring. Oh, and the moment I saw rich Sara crying in the bathtube I wondered if I didn't have anything more usefull to do - like stare at a blak wall.


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Marble Floor Tiles – beautifying your home
All of us want our house to look unique and beautiful. Supporting such factors granite and marble floor tiles with beautiful marble patterns offers the most excellent solution in terms of beauty as well as elegance. These tiles can add stylish look to every place they are installed and add an attractive look to the floor. Marble Floor Tiles are suitable for every chore of your house they are available for both the interior as well as exterior of the house.
Marble tiles are best for the summers; they keep the room temperature low and help to enjoy the cool whether in summers. For this reason most of the people prefer them to be used in the kitchen for getting rid of the heat generated there. They are an economical alternate to the marble stone flooring and can suite every budget. Most of the people use them in bedrooms for adding a royal look as well as durability to the floor. There are large numbers of beautiful marble patterns available in the market. They are available in different colors for example the green marble tiles that iswell known for its natural beauty as well as the superior physical properties.
In addition to the flooring tiles marble and granite are also used for other interior and exterior décor. Marble sculptures, fountains, stone paintings, stone pillars and stone table tops are some of the other common uses of the natural stones. Owing to the increased demand of natural stones for flooring, many marble and granite supplier such as stone table tops suppliers have come up with demanding number of variety. Most of the marble and granite suppliersin Indiaoffer wide range products at very reasonable cost. They also offer polished, flamed, natural, beveled as well as hammered natural stones for suiting the requirements. You can easily pick the one of you choice for giving unique and exotic look to your place.
Marble floor tiles are formed from crystallized limestone that undergoes the chemical changes because of movement of the Earth's crust. They are available in several colors ranging from white, brown to vivid shades of green marble tiles and shades of blue and pink. The subtle marble patternswith random mottling and veins give them distinctive look. They are suitable for both residential as well as office flooring. If used with right sense of proportion and setting the polished marble floor tiles can be spectacular.
marble is pretty, but also expensive and susceptible to cracking, expansion, etc. But fiberglass can curb the problem: http://parabeam.nl/article/3d-fiberglass-make-marb...
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"I am committed to creating a space where young people can talk openly and honestly about the sex and relationship issues that matter, offering my full support as a coach and mentor. I pledge to help them develop the confidence, self-awareness and self-respect they need to make the choices that make sense - for them."
And that promise is published on Brook's Sex:Positive website for the world to see.
Sex:Positive launched on 12th February. The aim of the campaign is to challenge negative attitudes and create a more open and honest dialogue about young people, sex and relationships. After all, it's hardly fair to vilify teens as immoral, promiscuous risk-takers, but not give them the facts and guidance they need to make better decisions.
Being Sex:Positive means celebrating sexuality and embracing individuality, rather than banging on about STIs and unwanted pregnancies. It means talking about the good stuff.
So what is a celebration of sex?
I think it's probably best summed up by the feelings that the act itself evokes. Pleasure, intimacy, fun, playfulness, love, openness and passion being some of the first that spring to mind...
In one of my teenage research groups recently, I asked whether there were any general questions about sex that still needed to be answered by the time they reached the sixth form. A confident 17 year old told me: 'No - we're fine.'
Of course, his response probably wasn't representative of the entire group, but I continued: 'OK. Great. So how could sex and relationships be better?' The general response was 'more sessions like this one' - which seemed to me like another reason to celebrate.
I know that talking and listening are part of what makes sex great. When there is a desire to build on what you already know, to learn more about yourself and your partner, to develop physical eloquence as a sexual human being, sex becomes an expression, not just a statement, a journey not just a destination.
By offering good sex education that genuinely supports the individual, whatever their sexual orientation, we offer young people the chance to evolve into sexual maturity with confidence.
By teaching them to respect themselves and others and giving them the information they need, we can increase the likelihood that their intimate relationships are a source of happiness and fulfilment rather than confusion, frustration or disconnect.


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Then we should expect to see you out there volunteering at a shelter! Do something for your community you butterball! #allpoliticianssuck
Big Al, you're my hero! Thank you for always keeping up the banter when so few can't. :-)
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SAJ pensioners and beneficiaries feted
Almost 200 members and beneficiaries of the Kingston Port Workers Superannuation Fund (KPWSF) and the Shipping Association of Jamaica Staff Pension Fund (SAJSPF) were feted by the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and Proven Fund Managers Limited at their recent annual retirees' luncheon.
The senior citizens, including widows of retired port workers and retired employees of the SAJ, are formally recognised annually for their lifetime of service and commitment to supporting the fund.
Chairman of the fund and honorary member of the SAJ's Managing Committee (board of directors), Harriat Maragh, is proud of this reputation.
"In terms of the benefits to the retired port workers, it is ranked as one of the better funds in Jamaica," he explained. "The fund has always been managed well since its inception. Today, it is run by Proven Wealth, one of the A-grade fund management firms in this country. I can say without a doubt that it is being run professionally and profitably," Maragh added.
He advised those attending the luncheon that the key to this success is the fact that the trustees of the fund comprise not just the Managing Committee of the SAJ, but also the unions which represent the workers.
In providing an update on the performance of the pension fund, Maragh noted that it had grown notably from a net asset value of $4.9 billion as at December 31, 2015 to $6 billion as at October 31, 2016. Investment income during 2016 totalled $1.2 billion, arising from a diverse portfolio containing fixed-income securities, real estate, stocks, loans and leases.
A valuation of the fund is due at the end of 2017, however, the trustees saw it fit to request that one be completed a year earlier, as at December 31, 2016. The trustees have since approved the maximum pension increase that could be provided under the laws of Jamaica. This resulted in a pension increase of 10.25 per cent for those retired before January 2014 and 3.66 per cent for those retired after January 1, 2014.
The KPWSF had its genesis in 1954 when it was started by the SAJ. It evolved over time as the association worked to improve the wages and benefits for its workers who were employed on the Port of Kingston. This KPWSF and the SAJSPF now have the reputation of being two of the better-run pensions funds in Jamaica in terms of the resources available to take care of its members, all of whom were registered employees of the SAJ.


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Terracotta Fest is back to bring to your eyes a kaleidoscopic variety of new and classic Asian films. This years festival will take place again at The Prince Charles Cinema and The Institute of Contemporary Art, London between 23 May – 1 June 2014.
This years special 'SPOTLIGHT ON: …' will focus on the Philippines, which is of particular interest to me as my new sister in law is Filipino! There are plenty of Q&A's with filmmakers and actors, plus horror fans can catch an Asian-flavored all-nighter. Those familiar with Asian cinema will recognise the presence of the more familiar big names in the schedule: Andy Lau, Jackie Chan, Takashi Miike and Kim Ki-duk.
Full line up and tickets here.
From the TFEFF press release:
Terracotta Far East Film Festival runs from 23 May to 1 June at the Institute of Contemporary Arts and the Prince Charles Cinema, with an exceptional line-up of films, including many rare or one-off screenings, plus director and actor Q&As and masterclasses.
Erik Matti's break-through crime thriller, ON THE JOB opens our Spotlight On: Philippines strand on Friday 23 May, with the director in attendance.
Don't miss your chance to see Kim Ki-duk's daring drama, MOEBIUS, or catch Dante Lam's critically acclaimed, mixed martial arts actioner, UNBEATABLE.
Jackie Chan is back in crazy action caper, CHINESE ZODIAC, while Donnie Yen kicks underworld ass in SPECIAL ID.
Watch Andy Lau save Hong Kong in FIRESTORM and delve into the world of Filipino B movies with Andrew Leavold's fascinating documentary, THE SEARCH FOR WENG WENG.
Takashi Miike's jaw-dropping LESSON OF EVIL kicks off the Terror Cotta Horror All-nighter, followed by provocative psychological thriller, KILLERS from Indonesian directing duo The Mo Brothers and Executive Producer Gareth Evans.
These are just a few of the highlights from our ten day, two venue festival, but there's much, much more. Find out everything you need to know here.
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Allium ophioscorodon. The distinctive wrapper leaves of these big bulbs are slightly purple. Red Russian garlic has the ability to withstand soggy winter soils better than any of the others. Expect between two and eight substantial cloves per bulb of this flavourful heirloom garlic variety. Separate the cloves and plant them with the pointed end up in September or October. Harvest the following July and follow our curing instructions to get the most out of storage. Once the plants are 2/3 to 3/4 withered above ground, stop watering for a few days. Then harvest by loosening the soil around each bulb and gently pulling on the stem. If the bulb does not lift easily, continue loosening the soil.
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J. Low Power Electron. Appl. 2011, 1(1), 219-246; https://doi.org/10.3390/jlpea1010219
Low Power Clock Network Design
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
Department of Electrical Engineering, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 14 December 2010 / Revised: 8 April 2011 / Accepted: 30 April 2011 / Published: 19 May 2011
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Topics in Low Power Design - From Circuits to Applications)
AbstractPower is a primary concern in modern circuits. Clock distribution networks, in particular, are an essential element of a synchronous digital circuit and a significant power consumer. Clock distribution networks are subject to clock skew due to process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) variations and load imbalances. A target skew between sequentially-adjacent registers can be obtained in a balanced low power clock tree using techniques such as buffer and wire sizing. Existing skew mitigation techniques in tree-based clock distribution networks, however, are not efficient in coping with post design variations; whereas the latest non-tree mesh-based solutions reliably handle skew variations, albeit with a significant increase in dissipated power. Alternatively, crosslink-based methods provide low power and variation-efficient skew solutions. Existing crosslink-based methods, however, only address skew at the network topology level and do not target low power consumption. Different methods to manage skew and skew variations within tree and non-tree clock distribution networks are reviewed and compared in this paper. Guidelines for inserting crosslinks within a buffered low power clock tree are provided. Metrics to determine the most power efficient technique for a given circuit are discussed and verified with simulation. View Full-Text
Keywords: low power; skew; skew variation; crosslinks; mesh; topologies
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Below are some pictures the big snake they got down yesterday at UNIBEN,
One of the eye witness says: we Started pursuing the snake right from Hall 1, when it moves to Hall 2, and they finally take it down at Hall 3.
See more pictures after the cut!
Do you agree with them is this the longest snake you've ever seen??