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Masters Degree Students and Recipients: A Profile.
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Research Briefs, v3 n1 1992
This research brief summarizes data available on master's degree students and recipients, including data on characteristics of master's degree students; financial support for master's students; growth in number of master's degrees awarded; number of master's degrees earned by gender and by race/ethnicity; the most popular fields, by gender, race/ethnicity, and citizenship; and economic value of a master's degree. The data indicate that, in 1989-90, more than half of master's degree students were women, most were white, more than half were age 30 or older, more than two-thirds were enrolled part time, and the majority was enrolled at public institutions. Only two-fifths of master's level students received some type of financial aid. In 1990, the number of master's degrees awarded surpassed the 1960 number by more than four times. A substantial portion of the tremendous growth is traced to increases in practice-oriented or career-oriented fields. Recent gains are primarily due to increases in the number of foreign students earning master's degrees. Earning a master's degree has a definite economic payoff. The paper concludes with 8 end notes, descriptions of several data resources, and a bibliography of 16 items. (JDD)
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Employment, Ethnic Groups, Full Time Students, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Masters Degrees, Masters Programs, Part Time Students, Private Colleges, Public Colleges, Student Characteristics, Student Financial Aid, Tables (Data), Trend Analysis
Publications, American Council on Education, One Dupont Circle, N.W., Washington, DC 20036 (single copy, $10; annual subscription, $58; 10 percent member discount).
Autor: O-Brien, Eileen M.
Fuente: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=a&ft=on&ff1=dtySince_1992&pg=8008&id=ED381107


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It feels like just yesterday when we gathered with our friends to watch stunning fireworks and welcome 2016. Like every other year, we've finally come to the last few hours before we greet a new date that carries new resolutions, dreams and hopes to look forward to. But before we bid adieu, let's take a look back at 2016's most memorable moments in fashion.
Slip in Chic
Each season, the industry goes through a revamp, revealing a lineup of vogue trends that keeps fashion enthusiasts on their toes. Although these trends are ephemeral, we saw a distinct style that followed through 2016: the silky slip dress. Making a comeback from the 90s this year, names like Chanel, Dries Van Noten and Loewe gave the slip dress a modern twist, pairing it smartly with chic separates for an impeccable result.
New Appeal
Just like any successful commerce, each brand continues to strive in keeping its name fresh and relevant. Re-emerging as fashion's finest, Gucci and Mulberry both received an update in their classic logos. While Mulberry dropped its iconic tree motif for a modern appeal, Creative Designer Alessandro Michele gave new life to Gucci's 'neglected' logo, reinstating a stylish version of the double G identity on handbags, belts and more.
Best Red Carpet Looks
No year is complete without the awards season. Our vote for the best red carpet look of 2016 goes to Claire Danes who decked out in a glow-in-the-dark Zac Posen gown at the Met Gala. Befitting the theme of "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology", the unmistakable dress was hand-sewn and crafted from organza and fiber optics, allowing the dress to light up in the dark.
Discover more best red carpet looks here.
Take it to the Streets
The focus isn't always on the runways at Fashion Week. Stealing the spotlight from under the nose of these fashion shows, fashion experts and style mavens strut their way in sophisticated ensembles, eliciting intrigue from followers around the world. Here are some of the best street style looks from this year's fashion weeks.
Find out how you can achieve trending street style looks on a budget.
In Our Hearts
2016 wasn't all rainbows and butterflies. This year saw the loss of many fashion icons and talented individuals who have left more than just a mark in history. We pay tribute to those who have contributed their passion and soul to the industry and affected our lives ultimately, staying in our hearts as inspiring idols.
1. Franca Sozzani, Editor-in-Chief Vogue Italia (1950 – 2016)
2. Bill Cunningham, Street Style Fashion Photographer (1929 – 2016)
3. David Bowie, Singer-songwriter (1947 – 2016)
4. Carrie Fisher, Actress (1956 – 2016)
5. Prince, Singer-songwriter (1958 – 2016)

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Listening technology Technical resources are of paramount importance in the teaching and learning processes of the L2. The technological devices which industry produced in the 50s gave way not only to new methodologies (such as audiolingualism) but facilitated the study of foreign languages by means of self-instruction courses. In foreign language teaching and learning, the years between 1950 and 1960 are called the technological revolution. This period of time, when the first audiolingual and audiovisual courses were launched, is characterised by the beginnings of the language laboratory industry and the industrial production of tape recorders. When the first VHS video tape was produced by JVC and Panasonic in 1976, video started to supersede the obsolete language labs which at the end of the XXth century were replaced by multimedia labs. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult task for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most common way of facilitating student listening practice is through the use of audio and video cassettes. We should recall that listening is used far more than any other single language skill in normal daily life. On average, we can expect to listen twice as much as we speak, four times more than we read, and five times more than we write (Rivers 1981). That is one of the reasons why we should provide our students with plenty of opportunities to listen to the target language. The widespread availability of audio cassettes, video cassettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs and Internet downloads of sound and video files (something referred to in the field of ESL/EFL as listening technology) has vastly increased the variety of materials available for listening comprehension activities. It is of paramount importance to develop support material in the best uses of this input both for self-access learning, in particular, and for the training of learners. Helping students to focus on key listening skills and strategies is vital so that "use of the technology" is not falsely equated with instruction. Nowadays, Internet provides lots of digital media files (audio and video), also known as "podcasts", that are distributed using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players (MP3) and personal computers.
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The widespread availability of audio cassettes, video cassettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs and Internet downloads of sound and video files (something referred to in the field of ESL/EFL as listening technology) has vastly increased the variety of materials available for listening comprehension activities
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The finale episode of Game of Thrones aired last night on HBO and I just had to drop in a post. I've been following this show since it's premiere and absolutely love it. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to read the books, so everything I learned about the characters, setting, story and events was new to me. However, I don't feel as though I missed out on too much. Game of Thrones has turned out to be a phenomenal series that I truly can't wait to return in Spring 2012.
If you have no clue what I'm talking about or haven't had a chance to check it out, please find it, read the books, watch the show, something, 'cause its wonderful. Simply wonderful.
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FAA investigating Elk County helicopter crash
ST. MARYS – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a helicopter crash in Elk County Sunday.
Elk County dispatchers said a private helicopter crashed along South St. Mary's Street behind a NAPA Auto Parts store. The crash occurred just after noon.
The pilot of the helicopter was not injured, St. Marys police said.
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Here we have clearly laid down another great principle, that of the Development of Christian Doctrine.
Progress and growth, whether in the natural or supernatural order, involve no essential change, for in the various stages of life there is always preservation of complete identity. Further, it is well known that the definition of doctrine has resulted in great measure from the gainsaying of heretics. At first, Christian truths were taught as propositions undeveloped in their implications—for example, " Christ is true God;" or again, " Christ is true Man." But when the revealed doctrine was insidiously assailed, it became necessary to draw it out in its various bearings and then to formulate it in clear-cut definition which would preclude the possibility of error. Such is the office of the Teaching Church.
In this way it came to pass that the Arian, Apollonian, Nestorian, Eutychian and Monothelite heresies have been the occasion of furnishing us with those categorical and immutable affirmations of the Councils and the Creeds, which, immediately upon their promulgation, became for all the ages that were to follow the very touchstone of the Faith. No new doctrine was discovered, as heretics have idly dreamed, at Nicaea, Ephesus and Chalcedon, or in after years at Florence, Trent and the Vatican—it was the old doctrine handed down from the Apostles but stated in the face of error with scientific fulness and precision. Stone was carefully laid upon stone, each to rest immovable, until at last, standing foursquare against all winds and storms, arose the majestic Temple of Catholic Truth, as it is visible to all men to-day. This process of growth and building, under the watchful eye of the Church, receiving the seal of her sanction and approval, is what is meant in general by the Development of Christian Doctrine.
Now, the interesting question arises. How far has there been such a process of development in connection with Catholic of doctrine concerning the Mother of our Lord and with the devotion which is the outcome of that doctrine ?
Cardinal Newman has written as follows:
"I fully grant that devotion towards the Blessed Virgin has increased amongst Catholics with the progress of centuries; I do not allow that doctrine concerning her has undergone a growth, for I believe that it has been in substance one and the same from the beginning." (Answer to Dr. Pusey s Eirenicon, p. 28.)


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NxtGen Emission Controls is releasing an evaluation version of its syngas generator for lab use. NxtGen is developing and has been field testing a portable syngas generation system for diesel vehicles that can help clean up emissions with lower fuel consumption and cost than existing particulate filter and urea injection systems. Syngas is mix of predominantly hydrogen and carbon monoxide and is produced in the vehicle from diesel fuel and exhaust gases. The syngas is combustible and is used to regenerate the particulate filters and lean NOx traps at lower temperatures. That means the regeneration can happen more readily at partial load conditions such as in-town driving where the exhaust gas temperatures might not get hot enough for regeneration under normal driving. The syngas generator evaluation unit is a stand-alone system designed to produce the gas for lab and dynamometer testing. The NxtGen press release is after the jump.
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NxtGen Emission Controls Releases Syngas Generator Evaluation Units for Order
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (March 17, 2009) – NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. today announced the availability of its Syngas Generator Evaluation Unit for order by universities, research organizations and powertrain manufacturers that are looking to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. NxtGen is an emerging leader in syngas technology for clean diesel and engine combustion optimization.
"The Syngas Generator Evaluation Unit provides a unique solution to the growing demand for mobile syngas technology," said Chris Benner, vice president of sales and applications engineering for NxtGen. "Syngas is a hydrogen-rich gas that has many uses in the powertrain industry, from diesel aftertreatment systems to combustion optimization and auxiliary power units using fuel cells. NxtGen is making its production-intent syngas generator available in a stand-alone evaluation unit to provide a real-world supply of syngas that enables and accelerates technology and product development."
Developed in 2006, NxtGen's Syngas Generator Evaluation Unit has accumulated thousands of hours of operation. The company is now offering the third generation evaluation unit to meet the growing demands of researchers developing innovative syngas applications.
Product highlights include:
· A simple, compact, refined system capable of producing 18 kg per hour of syngas in continuous operation;
· System includes a non-catalytic syngas generator, electronic controller, power supply, diesel fuel pump, input/output couplings and a detailed system manual;
· Operation requires diesel fuel, compressed air supply and 110V power;
· On-site installation support provided with installation completed in two to four hours; and
· Remote monitoring and engineering support, as well as collaborative development of test objectives, upon request.
Orders and requests for more information can be made by contacting NxtGen through e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Syngas Generator Evaluation Units will be shipped in 60 days or less from the order confirmation date.
NxtGen's syngas technology makes existing and new internal combustion engines cleaner and more efficient to meet global emission regulations and CO2 reduction targets. Syngas creation has been successfully miniaturized for use in light- to heavy-duty vehicles. Upcoming product applications include: an active syngas DPF (diesel particulate filter) system for urban trucks that solves particulate filter regeneration problems caused by low temperature, stop/start city driving; and a syngas LNT (lean NOx trap) system for NOx control that avoids the cost and complexity of urea-SCR.
NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. (www.nxtgen.com) is privately held by international institutional investors. The company's headquarters and technology center is located in Burnaby, British Columbia and the manufacturing and application engineering center is located in Wixom, Mich.


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Ask a QuestionHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.
I have a 7 year old Yorkie; he weighs 8 pounds. For some reason he sleeps all day. I make him his food on a daily basis at the same time everyday. Along with the sleeping issue, he will not eat when I give it to him, like before. At some time of his own choosing, he eats. Anyway, the sleeping is something that I am concerned about.
He just had a bout with fleas. We went to the vet, and she put Advance on him. It seems to me that he is not comfortable. Always itchy on his lower back close to the tail. Does anyone have any suggestions please?
By poopsy from Norfolk county, in Canada
Hello, Please take your fur baby back to your Vet and have them do a complete blood panel on him. There might be something else going on with him. Good luck, Sherri & Tucker
My 4yr old Pit Chocolate Lab, started to sleep all the time. We got a Dane Boxer mix about a year ago, she is just about a year old and full of spit and vinegar. And she wants to play all the time and she tries to get the Pit to play with her. Sometimes she will, but mostly she will walk away and go lay down. So I don't know if it is jealously or should I have blood tests taken. I am very worried. She was so full of energy when we first got her, she is eating and drinking as usual.
By Debbie M.
Do you pay more attention to the younger dog than the older one? Maybe if you encourage the play with the older dog by playing ball or ruff & tumble with it .
Congratulations on giving another Dog a good home. But with no disrespect you should have found one around the same age as the long term resident.
I have a 4 year old pit/boxer mix. All the pibbles I have seen are very laid back dogs. And, I think labs are very easy-going also. So, with that combination, I don't think it's unusual for him to sleep a lot. And, it is summertime. Maybe the heat has something to do with it. Be sure not to let him get overweight. I keep my dogs' weight in check by counting calories. Keep a food diary if necessary, just like a human. Milk thistle capsules are very good for animals, they help cleanse the liver and rid the body of toxins. Try keeping a diary of his symptoms. You see him every day - the vet sees him only for a few minutes. Your dog is lucky to have such a concerned human.
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Silly question here, but is it normal for dogs to sleep a lot? My dog does sleep, but I have noticed she sleeps a lot more lately. She follows me around the house everywhere I go. If she is sleeping and I get up to leave the room she will follow me where I go then get comfy and fall asleep again. Should I be concerned? Just asking since we will be boarding her this weekend.
By Kari
She's not by any chance pregnant, is she? I am a breeder, and all of the dogs I own do that if they're pregnant. Towards their due date they become very possessive of me. (06/28/2005)
How old is she? It's normal for senior dogs to sleep a lot. If she is a young dog I would get a profile blood test done because it wouldn't be normal. (06/28/2005)
By Vicki
No, she has been spayed. She is about 2 1/2. Where I live it is extremely hot and humid and we always keep her inside, it literally is the dog days of summer. She does have energy though for some part of the day. I also am not usually home during the day to notice her sleeping habits since I teach. But being home this summer I noticed it. (06/29/2005)
By Kari
Considering her age I would have the profile blood test done. You keep her inside but do you have AC? Also, is she a long haired dog? I have a long haired dog who's hair is extremely thick and she's completely a slug during the summer even though I have central air. To give some perspective she falls asleep on ice outdoors in the winter (MI). (06/29/2005)
By Vicki
I have owned several dogs, and they have all behaved this way. When they play, they can play hard and act like puppies. But they have all followed me throughout the day, sleeping at my feet. In fact, they wake up very easily, and then seem to fall back asleep just as quick. But I've always just viewed this as normal behavior. (06/30/2005)
By Pam
Oh yeah, we definitely have AC. I let her out early in the morning for about an hour, then keep her in most of the day with occasional quick potty breaks. I am not going to jump the gun on this one yet. She still is playing and being crazy like she always is. But I am for sure going to keep my eye on her. She is somewhat short haired but sheds like crazy. I could make a coat from all that fur! :-) (06/30/2005)
By Kari
The medication may make her drowsy (please check the side effects!) but if she eats well and is generally happy, she is probably fine. Shaklee Corporation makes great supplements that many people have given to their dogs to boost their immunity and general health. I give mine EPA (fish oil) for his skin, as he is part husky, and he has the energy of a puppy at 6 years old (and he sleeps whenever he can because it is just too hot for his coat!). You can check out www.shaklee.com to look at their ingredients. Kelly (05/11/2006)
By Kelly
Sounds every dog I ever had. Unless it is a sudden change, I wouldn't' be worried, especially if the breed is not very active. She's probably just bored. Maybe boarding her in a doggy day care will help stimulate her. I give my dog those treat puzzles. (12/05/2006)
My 7 month old male Shitzu is always sleeping. If I had to guess I would say 20 hrs a day. Other than walks, which he loves, he is sleeping. (04/26/2007)
My Yorkie is about 1 1/2 and he sleeps a lot. Usually while we are at work, he sleeps most of the day. He sleeps all through the night. We play with him and he plays hard then sleeps well. I am home for the summer (I'm a teacher), and I notice that he still sleeps most of the day. (06/27/2007)
By rileylover
All of you, I'm no expert on dogs, but maybe this is why I feel I can shed a bit more light on this. I think that most of your dogs are just bored.
Unlike us, they don't need to work to pay bills, or hunt for food as they would in the wild, and having no responsibilities whatsoever, sleep is really an obvious option. Being a domestic dog is an easy life, but the trade off is that it's a boring one. (07/27/2007)
By Guest
I have a seven year old shi-poo that has been sleeping since I first got him (seven years ago). He also follows me everywhere but if I shake his chain to go outside, his energy level boosts immediately. The vet says he is healthy and I just think he's bored. (03/26/2008)
By NoahBoo
I have two labs and they do NOT sleep a lot. Maybe it's a small dog thing or maybe it's an age thing - one is 7 months, one is a year, but they are always up and moving if we let them out of their crates. (06/09/2008)
By amanda
I have a 2 year old great Dane that sleeps about 20 hours a day. He seems to be in good health otherwise, just enjoys his sleep time. (10/01/2008)
By Mel
My great Dane does, too. Don't worry about it, they're a lazy breed! It's the age. One minute bouncing off the walls, next they don't ever want to get up! (10/15/2008)
By claire
I think that this is normal dog behavior. Over the last months, we had a few other dogs visiting (taking care of for friends) and each of our guests ended up sleeping along side my dog most of the day. They actually only played with each other intermittently between naps so I don't think it is boredom. If you think they are acting out of the ordinary though, take them to the vet.
In answer to the other question about the cruelty of leaving your dog home alone the majority of the time. Just make sure that you are taking them for at least 2 good solid walks/runs per day (30 minutes or longer) to get their energy drained and if you will be away for extended periods of time, there are doggy daycares as an alternate choice. Or you can consider getting them a friend (another dog) for company or a dog walker. These animals are still living a better life with you than they would be as a stray or with an abusive owner so don't be too hard on yourself as you obviously care about your pet. Exercise, discipline, and love...ingredients for a good relationship with your dog, as per Caesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer), catch an episode if you get a chance. (10/20/2008)
By Michelle
It is in a dog's nature to sit quietly, sleep, and wait for food. (01/01/2009)
By Petenice
I was also concerned. I have a 1 yr old English bulldog. I try to take him to the doggy park at least 3x a week and we have a huge yard that he goes out in. He sleeps a lot but then I thought hey, he gets more exercise than I do. :) (02/24/2009)
By robin
Dogs like to sleep. They like to dream. If they were living in a pack that had to hunt for food they would sleep a lot after they hunted and ate. You should be glad they have the ability to chill out. (08/10/2009)


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Dear readers, today I want to share with you a work I made a couple of years ago... Yesterday I was finding into my old archive pictures and I've found pics of 4 boxes I made for a commissioned work. The boxes were made with beautiful vintage printed papers that I bought in a paper store near home in Naples City. When I found the store I was really astonished due the big assortment of papers, printed, glossy, embroided, silky, and many other kinds... For a papercrafter this kind of shop is a paradise! Among the papers I've found, there was one hand painted!! It is the turquoise one with silver patterns and with it I made a crane (tsuru) container for a wedding gift... This is my second passion: Origami.
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Age: 14
Sexuality: bicurious
Are you out (if you're gay, lesbian, or bi): Some of my friends kno and everyone on my yahoo list knos
Do you have any homosexual/bisexual friends: yep
Why did you join this community: idk... it seemed like a good place to be accepted
Promote the community in two places, show us the links (please don't promote in another journal because we can get into trouble for that): I'll add the links later, but one place would be my xanga site.
Who invited you:I found an ad in a community.
Post at least 2 pictures of yourself: I dont even have 2 pics of me but I sould be getting some soon:p


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Monday, May 9, 2011
Using Scraps
See those blue flowers ... they were punched out waaaaay back when I used to take a Stampin' Up! class. And the grass bottom too. They have been just sitting there in my scrap bin for a few years so I decided to finally do something with them.
I kinda like the white panel popped up on the white card base. and the white eyelets (also something I've had for a long time but never use) really add some interest and dimension.
Hope you all have a great day!
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- Linda Palmer said...
I hope you had a great Mother's Day. Love your card, the flowers are great and love the added touch of the butterfly.
- May 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- Lindsey said...
Great card! I like the white on white panel, too -- very LateBlossom-ish! :D
- May 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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"Look at the things that he did – the Port is there, the electricity and the dam, yes we had to make other dams. When he made the Tema Motorway, people were critical, today we have made many roads. How many times have we resurfaced the Accra-Kumasi road? The Tema Motorway is still the number one motorway in this country," he said.
"Nkrumah has been described as a man with a bold vision. He was also described as a man in a hurry. And when you are a man with a bold vision and a man in a hurry, you need very competent people around you, who will take your ideas and translate them," he added.
He said Nkrumah had great vision for Ghana and that after his overthrow, as a nation, we keep going back to take from his vision for Ghana's industrialisation and development.
Prof Akyeampong gave these commendations about Dr Nkrumah at the 2018 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures and Special Congregation Ceremony - Dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of the University of Ghana in Accra.
The two-day event was on the theme: "Nkrumah and the Making of the Ghanaian Nation-State."
Prof Akyeampong noted that Nkrumah's vision of creating an industrialised Ghanaian economy hinged on the new Akosombo Hydro Electric Dam, which Nkrumah viewed as key to his industrialisation scheme.
He said the Akosombo Dam was financed primarily by American interests, a country very much at the centre of Nkrumah's formative experiences as an intellectual; stating that, the cost of this scheme was borne by the cocoa industry.
"While Nkrumah appreciated the cash cow that was cocoa, he was ambivalent about its pre-modern infrastructure and the dominance of small family farms, which he considered inadequate as a driving force for his industrialization schemes," he said.
Prof Akyeampong said the balance between agriculture and industry, and the role of smallholder farmers had remained perennial issues in Africa's developmental agenda.
He said Nkrumah's policies undercut the cocoa industry, though the results would not be evident until the 1970s, as Ghana declined as the world's leading producer of cocoa and the Ivory Coast emerging as the premier producer.
He called for the strengthening of agriculture, especially smallholder farming, to feed the people, and also the creation of an enabling environment for industries to grow.
The Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures are a major event on the academic calendar of the University of Ghana.
They were instituted to commemorate the contributions by the three persons to the founding of the Prince of Wales College, now Achimota School, and more generally the advancement of education and particularly higher education in Ghana.
The three are Dr James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey, Reverend Alexander G. Fraser and Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg.
Dr Aggrey, a native of Anomabu in the Central Region, was a great African visionary and spokesman for racial harmony and equality.
He was the first Vice-Principal of Achimota School.
His outstanding contributions are symbolised in the shield of the school, the black and white piano keys, which stand for harmony among the black and white races.
Rev Fraser was the first Principal of Achimota School.
He is described as a humane, courageous and far-sighted Scottish educationist, who brilliantly advocated education, in what was then the Gold Coast in the days of skepticism about the educational potential of the African.
Sir Guggisberg was perhaps the best administrator that Britain ever sent to govern a West African colony.
Far in advance of the official colonial thinking of his day, he gave concrete expression to the ideals which formed the basis of Ghana's present progress.
Under his vigorous sponsorship, Achimota School was founded, and it grew to become one of the most distinguished educational institutions in Africa.
Furthermore, railways, major roads and a major hospital, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital were also constructed during his tenure.
Lady Jackson (Barbara Ward), a British economist and author, delivered the inaugural lectures in 1957.
This year's lecture, which is the 37th, was chaired by the University of Ghana Council Chairman, Prof Yaw Twumasi.
Other high profile personalities of the University, who graced the occasion were, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Ebenezer Owusu Oduro; Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs Prof Samuel Kwame Offei; Registrar, Mrs Mercy Haizel-Ashia; and Professor Michael Tagoe, Provost of the College of Education.
Also in attendance were former Vice-Chancellors of the University including Prof George Benneh, Prof Akilagpa Sawyerr, Prof Ivan Addae-Mensah, Prof Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe and Prof Ernest Aryeetey. Read Full Story


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"You wake up to the murmur of England's dramatic sea and landscapes, its ancient castles and cathedrals. You wake up inspired. Godspeed intrepid explorer!"
The Hythe Imperial Hotel is a grand Victorian mansion seated on the coast of the English Channel. Surrounded by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a short drive from the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast with the soaring White Cliffs of Dover, England's spectacular land and seascapes really are at its doorstep.
Rooms are individually designed, many with sea or golf course views and all with free Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Suites include the Belcourt with 180-degree sea views and a roll-top bath. Fresh fish and seafood features on the menu at the award-winning Coast Restaurant, whilst The Holy Pundit's bold flavours are typical of Indian fusion cooking.
Uniquely, the Hythe Imperial Hotel's health club features a comprehensive fitness class timetable and a dedicated personal training team. ESPA treatments such as 'body cocoon' pamper guests with essential oils, plant extracts and aromatic balms. The 9-hole golf course offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and the Royal Military Canal.
Hop aboard Kent's 'mainline in miniature' at Hythe to explore some of the county's iconic natural landscapes, or take a walk on the wild side at Kent's only safari experience, Port Lympne Reserve. The Hythe Imperial Hotel's enviable position puts it in close proximity to Dover Ferry Port, Eurostar, Ashford International and Canterbury. Wake up to 4-star Victorian grandeur right on the seafront.
Why We Love This Hotel
- Pebble's throw from Hythe beach
- Stylish rooms with stunning sea views
- Award-winning seafood at The Coast
- Kent's only Moët & Chandon bar
- The spa's hot stone relaxation area
- Scenic 9-hole links golf course
- Royal Military Canal & Kent Downs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking (83 cars)
- Health club
- Spa
- Golf course (9-hole)
- 2 Restaurants
- Café
- 3 Bars
- 92 Bedrooms
- 4 Meeting rooms
Seashore Sunday Spa Escape
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Sea Breeze Spa Package (2-Nights)
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Imperial Spa Retreat
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Bedrooms are individually designed and offer free Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Many enjoy stunning sea views of the English Channel. For a special occasion, choose from a range of junior suites: the Saltwood features a full-size Jacuzzi bath with flat-screen TV, a large double shower and views over the rolling hills of Hythe; the Hythe has a four-poster bed and enjoys sea and golf course views through its floor-to-ceiling windows; and the Albert has an ornate wooden bed with matching furniture. Or, for the ultimate in luxury, the Deluxe and Belcourt suites feature separate lounges with stunning sea views. Room service is available.
Classic Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" smart TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. King bed.
Classic Sea View Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" smart TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. King bed. Sea views over English Channel.
Executive Family Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" smart TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. King bed and 2 single beds. Family rooms can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.
Executive Double Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 42" smart TV, digital radio, mini bar (complimentary soft drinks), laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, newspaper, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (enhanced), hairdryer, and key card access. Larger than classic rooms. King-size bed.
Deluxe Room
Contemporary style deluxe room offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 55" smart TV, digital radio, mini bar (complimentary alcoholic drinks), laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, newspaper, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (enhanced), hairdryer, and key card access. Dedicated lounge area. King-size bed. Kindly note junior suites are not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
Junior Suite with Sea Views
Contemporary style suite offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 55" smart TV, digital radio, mini bar (complimentary alcoholic drinks), laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, newspaper, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (enhanced), hairdryer, and key card access. Separate lounge overlooking the sea. King-size bed. Kindly note deluxe suites are not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
Belcourt Suite with Sea Views
We say: The best room in the house, this sumptuously styled suite enjoys 180-degree uninterrupted sea views. Perfect for a romantic weekend away. After relishing room service at your very own dining table, you'll get a great night's sleep in the luxury Seventh Heaven bed, or perhaps you'll first want to sink into your regal roll-top bath. For a truly exclusive experience, you have your own entrance lobby and electric blackout blinds: Contemporary style suite offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 55" smart TV, Bluetooth surround sound system, mini bar (complimentary alcoholic drinks), laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, newspaper, bathrobes, slippers, The White Company 'Noir' toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access. Separate lounge overlooking the sea. King-sized bed. Accessible? The Belcourt Suite is located on the third floor - with a single flight of stairs up to the mezzanine floor - and has a roll-top bath and walk-in shower. Kindly note the Belcourt Suite is not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
- Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal (3 miles)
- Folkestone Central Train Station (4 miles)
- Lydd Airport (13.75 miles)
- London Gatwick Airport (69.75 miles)
- Folkestone Harbour (4.5 miles)
- Port of Dover (12.25 miles)
Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AE, Great Britain
From the M20:
Take the M20 towards Folkestone. Passing Maidstone and Ashford, take junction 11 (A261) to Hythe. When in Hythe, follow signs to Folkestone. Turn right into Twiss Road opposite the Bell Inn, towards the seafront and the hotel.
Coast RestaurantR
Cuisine at the Coast isn't over-elaborate - the head chef lets each dish's local flavours 'walk the walk' (on your taste buds). Fish is landed daily by fishmonger Griggs of Hythe and served up fresh in the Hythe Imperial's signature seafood platter. Tender cuts of meat are sourced from local butcher T&L Coopers in Ashford, and eggs from greengrocer Crundens of Hythe. The à la carte menu portions modern British cuisine by 'The Sea,' 'The Land' and 'The Garden' - a charming reminder that you're surrounded by nature here in the Garden of England. Start with a seafood platter to share before moving on to sea bass. Or choose from the grill, with meats accompanied by portobello mushrooms, cherry vine tomatoes, fries and bearnaise sauce. To finish, the presentation of apples - tart tatin, apple sorbet, apple crumble and apple jelly - is delicious.
- Breakfast - Mon-Fri: 06:30-10:00
- Breakfast - Sat-Sun: 07:00-10:30
- Dinner - Mon-Sun: 19:00-20:30
Please reserve a table for dinner in advance.
Holy Pundit Restaurant, Spice Cafe & Wine Bar
A chilli and dark chocolate brownie, with organic rose petal ice cream, chocolate and garam masala reduction. "How does that work?" Ahha, this is the secret to The Holy Pundit's success. Melding traditional Indian cooking with innovative European techniques, The Holy Pundit is a fusion restaurant through and through. As you enter, you can't help but notice its strikingly upholstered sofas and purple-painted walls. Bold, explosive flavours are matched by equally confident décor. Order a large glass of Davenport Vineyards Horsmonden, whose grapes are organically grown on Kentish soil, whilst choosing from the menu - a starter from the tandoor, perhaps, followed by the Kerala-style wild boar stew and topped off with said chocolate brownie? Come summer, open the patio doors and The Holy Pundit's outdoor terrace mixes sunbeams with spice. Not your everyday curry house.
- Tue-Thu: 17:30-22:00
- Fri: 17:30-23:00
- Sat: 12:00-23:00
- Sun: 12:00-21:00
Please reserve your table in advance.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar
Picture the scene... You've spent a glorious day exploring Kent's heritage coast, or perhaps you've been tucked up in the spa. It's now officially l'heure de l'apéro (the French version of the cocktail hour). And so it is that Moët & Chandon invite you to sit down, relax and whet your appetite before the focal point of the evening - dinner. Take a sea view seat and a glass of chilled Moët, or 'liquid luxury' as it's aptly called. Browse the champagne, cocktail and tapas menus and choose from a selection of delicious sharing plates and complementing drinks. Is there anything more perfect than deliberating between a glass of Ice Imperial Rosé (served over ice, the latest way to enjoy your champagne) and a French martini, perhaps with a side of scallops, or some local rock oysters?
- Mon-Tue: closed
- Wed-Thu: 16:00-23:00
- Fri-Sat: 12:00-00:00
- Sun: 12:00-22:00
Afternoon Tea
Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in afternoon tea whilst staying in this glorious setting - savour homemade scones with fruit preserve and cream, sandwiches, cakes and a pot of tea (more than 10 selections available). Both traditional afternoon tea and champagne afternoon tea are available to order, served in Victorian-style china and enjoyed in the afternoon tea parlour overlooking the gardens. A deliciously deviant chocolate afternoon tea can also be taken - chocolate scones, chocolate dip, chocolate brownie, dark chocolate profiterole, chocolate macaroon and mini-chocolate muffin. Afternoon tea can be booked in advance, at a special price, when booking your room via ClassicBritishHotels.com.
- Mon-Sun: 12:00-16:00
Sunday Lunch
Whether it's beef, chicken, or cod loin, all cooked to perfection by an award-winning team, Sunday roast is a favourite classic British tradition of ours. Start with a leisurely lap of the pool, and finish on the sweet-toothed note - chocolate tart served with salted caramel ice cream. Mmmake Sunday your sabbath. Dip and dine on the Kent Coast at the Hythe Imperial.
- Sun: 12:00-15:00
Private Dining
The unique surroundings of the Hythe Imperial Hotel present a wonderful setting for private dinners and celebrations. The hotel caters for reunions, anniversaries, family gatherings, birthday parties, charity and club events, and business dinners. Choose from a range of private rooms, each with its own individual character. Call Classic British Hotels on 0844 967 0984 for advice and let us help you organise a memorable private dinner.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets catered for. Early suppers and high chairs available for children.
Spa | Health Club
The spa at the Hythe Imperial Hotel offers a secluded space to relax and revitalise. Highly experienced, ESPA-trained therapists pamper with sensuous treatments including 'in expert hands' (an age-defying facial) and holistic therapies such as reflexology and Indian head massage. There are five treatment suites, a hot stone relaxation area, a quiet area, and a lounge area where guests can enjoy a glass of chilled champagne or a light lunch. The health club features a heated indoor pool and an air-conditioned Life Fitness gymnasium with the latest cardio equipment.
- Indoor pool
- Spa pool
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Treatment suites
- Gymnasium
- Personal trainers
- Aerobics studio
- Fitness classes
Spa Treatments
A full range of spa treatments, using ESPA products, are available to book.
- Massages
- Facials
- Body wraps & scrubs
- Holistic therapies
- Skin rejuvenation
- Manicures & pedicures
- Eyebrows & lashes
- Make-up
- Waxing
- Tanning
- For mothers-to-be
- For men
Spa Gift Vouchers
Spa experience vouchers by Classic British Hotels make the perfect gift for Christmas, Valentine's, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, as a thank you for work well done, a thoughtful gesture, or just given with love to someone special. Give the gift of personalised pampering. Browse our spa experience vouchers...
Hythe Imperial Golf Club
Set in the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hythe Imperial Golf Club enjoys breathtaking sea views. The 9-hole, 18-tee track is bounded on one side by the English Channel and on the other by the Napoleonic Royal Military Canal. Hard-to-gauge coastal winds and strategically placed bunkers make this gem of a course a unforgiving yet rewarding challenge.
- 9 holes
- Links course
- 5,402 yards
- Par 68
- Practice area
- Putting green
- PGA qualified tuition
- Equipment hire
- Buggies
- Clubhouse
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Room service
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
- Lift(s)
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning
- Accessible public areas
- Packed lunches
Check-in: 3.00pm
Check-out: 11.00pm
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Fondly known as 'Kents mainline in miniature,' the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR) comprises one-third full-size steam and diesel locomotives that roll and rumble along the 13.5 mile track starting at the coastal market town of Hythe and finishing in the Dungeness, a National Nature Reserve. With four stations en route within walking distance of a beach there are glorious coast and country walks to be taken in this astonishingly beautiful corner of Kent. All aboard!
White Cliffs of Dover – National Trust
The foot of the Kent Downs surrounds the market town of Hythe and is characterised by a large arch of chalk that sweeps across Kent and forms the most important geological feature of the area. The whole of the Dover and Folkestone White Cliffs are defined as Heritage Coasts. One of the world's most famous sections of coastline, the magnificent high chalk cliffs of Dover look out onto the English Channel. Used for defence in both World Wars, visitors can see the Fan Bay Deep Shelter tunnels hidden deep within the chalk.
Canterbury Cathedral – World Heritage Site
Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims and visitors have been welcomed to Canterbury Cathedral. Famously, Archbishop Thomas Becket's murder at the Cathedral, in what is now known as the martyrdom, was immortalised in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Today, the magnificent structure stands as part of a Unesco World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the walled precincts; marvel at the knave, a stunning example of English Perpendicular Gothic; admire the stained glass of the quire and trinity chapel (there is over 1,200 square metres of stained glass in the Cathedral); and discover the 11th Century Romanesque crypt.
Leeds Castle – Treasure Houses of England
Journey through 900 years of captivating history at the 'loveliest castle in the world'... Set amidst 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle has been home to England's royalty, lords and ladies for almost 900 years. The first stone castle was built on an island in the River Len in 1119 by a Norman baron during the reign of William the Conquerors son Henry I. In 1278, a century and a half later, it came into the possession of Queen Eleanor of Castile, first wife of Edward I and became one of his favoured residences. For the next 300 years the castle remained a royal residence and was the private property of six of Englands medieval queens. Henry VIII also transformed the castle in 1519 for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. It later became a private home and was handed down over four centuries, by both inheritance and purchase, through a network of interlinked families. The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie, a wealthy Anglo-American heiress, was the last private owner of the castle. Upon her death in 1974, in accordance with her wishes, the castle was left to the Leeds Castle Foundation, and kept as a living house, with bedrooms that regularly accommodate guests. As such, it quickly became an elegant, early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous. Today, Leeds Castle is one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain where visitors are offered a glimpse into its rich past through its fine collection of art, eclectic mix of period architecture, sumptuous interiors and family treasures. A packed programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year, including the brand new exhibition 'What the Butler Saw', ensures a visit to Leeds Castle is filled with fun, colour, nostalgia and pageantry. Children will love the Knights' Realm Playground, Maze, Grotto and Toddler's Play Area and can take a ride on Elsie the Castle Land Train or the Black Swan Ferry Boat.
AA Rosette for fine dining
Major Investment in Customer Experience Award - Classic British Hotels Awards 2017
Inspiring sea views over the English Channel, 18th Century Victorian grandeur, and extensive gardens and grounds are just some of the reasons why the Hythe Imperial Hotel stands out as a unique meeting venue in the 'Garden of England.' Pre- or post-meeting, guests can relax in the hotel spa and health club, play a round of golf on the on-site links course, or grab a snack in one of the lounge bars.
The Hythe Imperial Hotel has four flexible meeting spaces, including a grand Victorian ballroom (renovated in 2014) that opens out onto a sun deck with spectacular views of the English Channel. Adorned with large, ornate mirrors and traditional, decorative drapes, the air-conditioned ballroom has a dedicated breakout area and can seat up to 200 guests. Free Wi-Fi and LCD projectors feature in all meeting rooms.
The Hythe Imperial Hotel is just 4 miles from junction 11 of the M20 with easy access to Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone. Less than 1 hour from London by train and just 10 minutes from the Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal, the Hythe Imperial Hotel is perfectly positioned for your next meeting or event. There is free parking on-site.
- Ground floor
- Natural daylight
- Air-conditioned
- Wheelchair access


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Angela Benton
Retired, Formerly at Fannie Mae, Portland
I moved from Fairfax, Virginia to Oregon in May of 2016 with my husband Jim to pursue our dream of living in Oregon. Since arriving I have become involved with the nonprofit organization Friends of Haystack Rock and currently serve on their board. I am a participant in the Nonprofit Association of Oregon Rural Cohort program, focused on expanding capacity and impact for non-profits. Jim and I are avid hikers and bicyclists. We have been a "Warm Showers" host in Cannon Beach for the last year, opening our home up to long distance bicyclists from across the world looking for a place to stay. That has exposed us to interesting people from around the globe who share the love of bicycling and adventure, and fosters good will towards the U.S. and Oregon.
Prior to moving to Oregon, I retired from a 28-year career with Fannie Mae working in Washington DC for much of that time. I was a corporate officer for 20-years. My responsibilities involved leading Operations in both the, multi-family and single family business areas. Operations involved purchasing loans, issuing mortgage Backed Securities, paying investors, and collecting funds on behalf of the company. For much of my career at Fannie Mae, Jim was the stay at home parent raising our 2 wonderful kids. An additional benefit of moving to Oregon has been that we are close to our kids; Erin lives in Wenatchee, Washington and Joe lives in Portland. Prior to Fannie Mae, I lived in southern Illinois where I worked as a Registered Dietitian in hospital and community settings. I have an MBA from Southern Illinois University and did graduate work at Vanderbilt University in the area of Science Education.
Jacob Fox
Executive Director, HACSA, Eugene
Jacob Fox is currently the Executive Director of the Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County. He is grateful for the opportunities he has had to transform organizations and serve low income citizens over his 18-year career as an affordable housing leader.
Jacob started his career as in the mid- 1990's and has worked for three different housing authorities in numerous capacities including resident services, property management, asset management, development and executive management. He also worked for the City of Portland where he directed investments in ending homelessness, affordable homeownership and affordable housing developments using general fund, CDBG, HOME and Tax Increment Financing.
Jacob is active in housing policy deliberation and legislative advocacy at the local, state, regional and national levels. He feels strongly that housing should be a right for all and believes in our ability to create stronger communities by linking affordable housing residents with training, jobs and other supportive services. When Jacob isn't working he enjoys adventures in Alaska and traveling far and wide.
Sybil Hebb
Director of Policy Advocacy, Oregon Law Center, Portland
I grew up in rural Maryland, on farmland owned by my grandmother. She was a college graduate married to a surgeon who ran the emergency room at Maryland General Hospital in inner city Baltimore. My grandmother was a cattle farmer and my parents rented a home on her property. My mother was a teacher and my father put himself through Harvard law and business school. My siblings and I learned how to herd cattle and repair fences, but we also all went to private schools and dancing class. We commuted about 40 minutes to school, and did not have a television, so we were a close-knit family who loved to read and work outside. I am still very close to my siblings and parents. My parents and sister still live on the farmland my grandparents had.
After college, I worked for Head Start in inner-city Baltimore. The parents I met at Head Start cared deeply about their children, and wanted desperately for their children to have better lives than they did. In most cases, the parents of my students were my age or younger. I had had immense benefits they had not. My students were bright and engaged and faced incredible obstacles. On one home visit, a parent showed me where a bullet had come into her living room the week before. She and her four-year-old son, my student, had luckily been in another room at the time. My experiences at Head Start prompted my interest in law school, and I followed a friend out west to go to Lewis and Clark. I went to work after law school for a domestic violence clinic at legal aid through an AmeriCorps grant, and have been working for legal aid in one capacity or another ever since then.
Jason Hilton
Vice President of Finance, Northwest Health Foundation, Portland
As Northwest Health Foundation's chief financial officer, Jason manages an investment portfolio of approximately $70 million and oversees accounting, fiscal and operations management.
Prior to joining NWHF in 2014, Jason worked for Capital Pacific Bank as a Portfolio Manager and Client Relations Officer, rising to a Senior Vice President overseeing a team addressing troubled companies and bank-owned real estate. Following that role, he championed new business initiatives, including mission-related financial products and strategic growth initiatives to further Capital Pacific's mission-related lending efforts. Jason grew up in the small town of Jacksonville, Oregon and attended South Medford High School. He received a bachelor of science in business and finance with a minor in economics from the University of Montana. Jason serves as Treasurer on the board of PHAME.
Outside of his career, Jason helped establish a local non-profit focused on aiding orphanages that rescue children from the sex trade. He enjoys volunteering at the Portland Rescue Mission, fly fishing, and sharing his love of Oregon's natural beauty with his two young daughters.
Jeremy Horner
Second Vice President, Corporate Accounting, The Standard, Portland
I joined The Standard in 2009 and currently serve as the Second Vice President of Corporate Accounting. I am responsible for investment accounting, operating expenses, financial planning, IT finance and benefits accounting. Prior to joining The Standard, I worked for four years at Deloitte & Touche.
I am a Certified Public Accountant and have a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University.
I grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My wife, Keren, and I moved to Oregon in 2005. We have three kids and we live in Sherwood, Oregon.
Alex Johnson
Freshwater Solutions Director, The Freshwater Trust, Portland
Alex currently directs revenue generation at The Freshwater Trust, a regional river restoration nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. In his years there he has led the analysis, development and implementation of some of the first active water-focused environmental markets in the Pacific Northwest. He has deep experience working directly with private and public entities to develop watershed restoration solutions for Clean Water Act compliance or to achieve voluntary conservation goals. Alex is a 4th generation Oregonian and lifelong member of a family farming operation that produces wind, wheat, barley and timber in Oregon and Washington. He and his wife are also partners in a sustainable agriculture project growing coffee, limes, plantains and other tropical produce for local consumption in coastal Ecuador. The two recently welcomed their first daughter and also just began developing a pear, cider apple and timber farm and events space in Hood River County, Oregon. Prior to his work with The Freshwater Trust, Alex spent more than a year planning and building a 16-mile ecotourism trail on the northern coast of Ecuador.
Alex holds a BS in Economics and a Certificate of Markets & Management from Duke University, with a semester spent studying economics at University College of Dublin (Ireland). He attended Jesuit High School in Beaverton, Oregon, and was raised on a hazelnut farm in Tualatin. Passions include reading, writing, travel, playing rugby, running, hiking, snowboarding, and listening to a wide range of music. He is a former Board Chair of the Portland Rugby Club.
Kristen Leonard, Chief Public Affairs Officer, Port of Portland, Portland
Kristen Leonard serves as the chief public affairs officer for the Port of Portland. Public affairs include a team of experts in communications, marketing, community outreach, research, environmental programs and government relations. She contributes to the leadership of the organization as a member of the executive leadership team.
In 2015, Kristen took a leave from the Port to work for Oregon Governor Kate Brown as chief of staff. Kristen managed the office of the Governor, supervised daily operations, maintained a legislatively approved budget and acted as chief recruiter of senior staff and agency directors. Previous to the Port of Portland, Kristen spent 15-years representing over 30 clients, as a contract lobbyist and principal for an Oregon-based government relations firm, C&E Systems. Kristen's clients ranged from labor interests to environmental projects, human service providers to legal associations.
Kristen worked as associate lobbyist at one of Oregon's long-time contract lobby firms, The Tresidder Company. Kristen also served as a government relations consultant for the Oregon Education Association, representing the interests of the union's 42,000 school employees in the Oregon political process. Focusing her work on campaigns and elections, she has had a key role in ballot measure campaigns, progressive coalition building, legislative campaigns, initiative reform legislation, coordinated campaigns and the advancement of technology in many aspects of Oregon politics. She is a graduate of University of Arizona, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Political Science and Economics. Kristen resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and fifteen-year-old son.
Cobi Lewis
Vice President Community Development, Wells Fargo, Portland
Cobi Lewis is responsible for the company's activities related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Under the act, Wells Fargo delivers investments, loans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income communities and individuals, financing to affordable housing developers, first time home buying programs and agencies, and loans and technical assistance to small business owners, as well as providing financial education to communities and in partnership with other nonprofit organizations. Additionally, she also works to understand the credit needs of the communities where Wells Fargo has operations and develop partnerships with nonprofit agencies there to meet those needs. Cobi, in partnership with her Community Relations team, also manages philanthropy, team member engagement, volunteerism and a small part of Government Relations.
Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Lewis worked at the global nonprofit One Economy Corporation; based in Washington, D.C. Lewis served a variety of roles during her years at the organization, and prior to leaving served the important roles of Vice President of National Programs and Sr. Director of National Community Impact. With her work at One Economy and commitment to STEM education, Cobi served for many years as a STEM consultant for NASA.
Lewis is extremely active in the community and has sat on many boards across the state, currently she is on the Board of Directors for the Black United Fund, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, University of Oregon's Presidents Diversity Council and the Institute for Metropolitan Studies at Portland State University.
Lewis attended the University of Oregon, and is a proud Duck supporter. She is an avid reader, and proud mother of three.
Ed Madison
Professor, University of Oregon, Eugene
Ed Madison's multifaceted career in media and journalism began as a high school intern at the Washington Post owned CBS television affiliate in Washington, D.C. during the height of Watergate. He is an assistant professor at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC), and has affiliated faculty status with the College of Education (COE). Madison's research centers on how journalistic learning methods can enhance overall student achievement. He is the author of Newsworthy: Cultivating Critical Thinkers, Readers, and Writers in Language Arts Classrooms" from Teachers College Press - Columbia University (2015).
Madison is also founder and executive director of Media Arts Institute (MAI), a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization committed to inspiring and educating digital learners and aspiring media professionals. MAI works in partnership with the SOJC and COE to facilitate UO's Journalistic Learning Initiative. JLI uses journalistic strategies to empower student voice and academic success through a collaboration between UO's School of Journalism and Communication and College of Education. It is a coalition of researchers, educators, community members, philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, government agencies, and allied stakeholders working together.
Madison is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and an Adobe Education Leader.
Hector Miramontes
Director, International Relations, City of Portland, Portland
Hector currently serves as the International Relations Director for the City of Portland. Héctor has over 15 years of experience working on national, state, and local campaigns aimed at advancing progressive social change and government policy. He has previously worked in the Office of Government Relations in the Salem office and in the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Héctor contributes a global perspective to local issues: he has traveled to Asia, Europe, and Latin America; speaks English, French, and Spanish.
Héctor was raised by a large community of extended family and family friends and spent formative years of his life in both the United States and Mexico. His single mother of four and his grandmother mama-Lipa – two resilient and powerful women – continue to play a strong role in shaping his life. He enjoys spending time with his three siblings who also live in Oregon.
Héctor holds an MBA in Sustainability from Presidio Graduate School (Bainbridge Island/Seattle); a French Language and Francophone Culture Certificate from the Sorbonne; and BA from the University of Oregon in American Ethnic Studies with minors in History and Business Administration. Héctor is currently involved in organizing The Regenerative Business Summit in Seattle, WA September 25-25, 2017, which will bring together a highly-curated set of business owners and leaders with a stake in six value-adding business streams, to work with the principles, concepts and methods of regeneration to disrupt their industries and business.
Susannah Morgan
CEO, Oregon Food Bank, Portland
Susannah Morgan joined Oregon Food Bank as CEO in November 2012. Under her leadership, Oregon Food Bank has launched an ambitious strategic plan that includes transforming the organization to focus on fresh foods, health and community activation. Prior to moving to Oregon, Susannah was as executive director of Food Bank of Alaska for more than a decade.
Susannah is also active in Feeding America's national anti-hunger movement. Feeding America recruited her to lead a national team that established Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas. Susannah also represented Feeding America in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and chairs Feeding America's Western Region.
Susannah received her bachelor's degree in Japanese Language from Carleton College, earned a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of California, Berkeley, and received her M.B.A. in Public and Nonprofit Management from Boston University. Susannah and her partner, Dr. Jocelyn Krebs, live in NE Portland with their two sons: Rhys, 7, and Frey, 4.
Kelley Minty Morris
Klamath County Commissioner, Klamath County, Klamath Falls
Elected in 2014, Commissioner Morris is committed to improving economic opportunities in Klamath County, making county government more effective, and fostering a greater connection between the local university, Oregon Tech, and the Klamath Basin. Commissioner Morris was appointed by Oregon's Governor to serve as a Trustee for Oregon Tech and was selected by her colleagues to Chair the search committee for a new University President in 2016. Kelley was also elected to the Board of the Association of O & C Counties and was selected by her peers across the state to co-chair the Association of Oregon Counties Health and Human Services Committee and was appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to serve on the Southwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council for the Bureau of Land Management. Commissioner Morris is passionate about health and serves as the Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for the Blue Zones Project. The Blue Zones project incorporates both built environment and policy changes to improve community health outcomes.
Kelley graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pacific Lutheran University with a BA in Communication and Business. Kelley moved to Klamath Falls to start her 12-year journalism career as a reporter and anchor for KOTI-TV. She went on to work in television in Upstate New York as well, before returning to Klamath County to begin a new chapter in public service. Kelley spent 5 years as the Communications and Outreach Manager for the non-profit Citizens for Safe Schools before running for elected office. Kelley shares her Klamath Falls home with her husband Dean and their puppies, Jesse and Christian. When she's not attending meetings, you can often find Kelley hiking, running, in a yoga studio, or at a Cross-fit gym.
Berk Nelson
Senior Advisor, Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler, Portland
I have lived in all four time zones in the United States at one point or another. I was born in Hanover, New Hampshire but moved to Los Angeles, CA when I was three years old. I began playing hockey shortly thereafter which drove my choice to enroll at Phillip s Academy Andover and continue playing at a high level. I then earned a partial scholarship to Colorado College where I played Div. I played hockey for four years, earning a trip to the Frozen Four.
After graduating from Colorado College, I worked as an EMT for American Medical Response for two years. After those two years, I enrolled at the University of California, Davis and earned my J.D. I practiced law in Los Angeles, focusing on civil litigation and criminal defense law. For nearly nine years I handled civil claims, contract disputes, mediations, and immigration law.
Currently, I am the Senior Advisor for Mayor Ted Wheeler. My focus areas include Livability, Cannabis regulation reform, and Police accountability. I have concentrated Public Health and Safety policy for all residents of the City of Portland. This includes providing shelter, making the sidewalks accessible, and ridding public areas of biohazard and waste. Working within city government has provided a unique perspective on how the City works and the knowledge and insight I have gained with the different challenges we face as a society is invaluable.
Gerardo Ochoa
Assistant Dean for Diversity & Community Partnerships, Linfield College, McMinnville
Gerardo Ochoa (He, Him, His) is Assistant Dean for Diversity and Community Partnerships at Linfield College in McMinnville and Portland, OR. As Assistant Dean he leads efforts to diversify faculty and staff and uphold a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Mr. Ochoa holds formal appointments to the President's Diversity Advisory Committee and the College's strategic planning and budget councils. In addition, Mr. Ochoa is a co-author and independent consultant of Path to Scholarships®, a college readiness curriculum. Since 2006, he has worked with thousands of diverse students from urban and rural high schools, community colleges, private colleges, and state universities on college access and affordability. He consults with higher education institutions on the inclusion of Latino students, best practices to engage and serve undocumented students, and teaching strategies that draw on talents and address the needs of first generation students.
Mr. Ochoa is a board member of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. He is an active member of the Beaverton School District's Budget Advisory Committee, scholarship chair of the César Chávez Leadership Conference, and Scholarship Toolkit contributor with the National Scholarship Providers Association. He is a member of the Oregon College Access Network (OrCAN), National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), Harvard Alumni Association, and Toastmasters International. He was honored as Administrator of the Year by Linfield College in 2010 and received the OrCAN Superstar award in 2013. Mr. Ochoa holds an Education Masters from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and minor in Latin American History from the University of Oregon.
He is a current participant in the Senior Leadership Academy sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute. He is a regular education writer for the Somos Timbers Magazine and a diversity blogger for LinfieldMix. Gerardo is a proud father of a recent college graduate, and lives with his wife and their five-pound yorkie named Mambo.
Karin Power
State Representative – District 41, Oregon Legislature, Salem
Representative Karin Power grew up in a small town in New Jersey and went to Mount Holyoke College in western Massachusetts before moving to the west coast. She's spent time in Geneva, Washington, D.C., Boston, Seattle, and Portland before making her home in Milwaukie. Rep. Power and her wife live in Milwaukie with their baby, four chickens, and two rescue dogs. In her other job, Rep. Power is Associate General Counsel for The Freshwater Trust. She is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School. Rep. Power is committed to progress for our environment, for stronger communities and better schools, and for equity and equality. She puts her years of environmental law experience to work by advocating for cleaner water and air in our communities, and protecting Oregon's strong environmental heritage. As a new mother and first time homeowner, Rep. Power knows how crucial stable housing and public education are to building successful families and communities. Rep. Power is also the first LGBT woman elected to serve House District 41. She understands how important it is to make our government more accessible, and champions equitable policies both for the Oregon we are today and for the generations yet to come. In addition to her work in the Oregon Legislature and at The Freshwater Trust, Rep. Power is a board member of the Oregon Food Bank and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. In her spare time, she's working on fixer-upper projects for her new (old) 1920s house, and finding out which funny faces make her baby son laugh the hardest.
Representative Power was elected to office in November 2016. Prior to her election, she served as a Milwaukie City Councilor, Chair of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Capacity Advisory Committee, and as Chair of the Island Station Neighborhood District Association.
Brian Prawitz
President/Owner, BP Media Solutions, LLC, Roseburg
Brian Prawitz spent 25 years as a news and sports announcer at radio stations in Missoula, Montana, Seattle, Washington and two stops in Roseburg, Oregon. Brian was the voice of Oregon Duck baseball for the first six seasons after the program was restarted in 2009. He has been named the Oregon Association of Broadcasters Oregon Sports Announcer of the year three times. He also worked in the Marketing office at Seven Feathers Casino Resort before launching his own marketing firm, BP Media Solutions, in 2015. BP Media works with small businesses and non-profit organizations in the Umpqua Valley.
Brian has served on several boards around Roseburg, including the SMART Reading Program, The Homeless Transition Action Group, Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra, and more. He is currently the Vice-President of the Roseburg High Booster Club, and is assisting the organization in transitioning into a Foundation. Brian was elected to the Roseburg City Council last November. Brian and his wife, Jannie, have three daughters from 22 to 16 years of age.
Dr. Reginald Richardson
Deputy Director, DHS, Salem
Dr. Reginald Richardson joined OHS in June 2015, after a nationwide search for a new Director of Self-Sufficiency Programs. Ten months later, Director Clyde Saiki asked him to take on two critical leadership positions simultaneously. From March 2016 to November 2017, he served as both the OHS Deputy Director and the Interim Director of Child Welfare. Today, Dr. Richardson is the OHS Deputy Director.
Dr. Richardson came to OHS from The Family Institute at Northwestern University in Illinois where he was vice president for evaluation and clinical services. He also served as a clinical lecturer in the Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies at Northwestern University. He has taught at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels; authored several publications, and provided social work consultation to a variety of organizations. He maintains licensure for clinical social work and direct child welfare services.
Dr. Richardson brought with him a passion for helping people reach their potential; new energy for strengthening and creating partnerships that support the people we serve; and a problem-solving and outcomes-focused approach to his work in OHS.
Kimberlee Sheng
Executive Director, Black United Fund, Portland
The Black United Fund assists in the social and economic development of Oregon's underserved communities, while building understanding of ethnic and culturally diverse groups. The Black United Fund utilizes education and grassroots grant-making as the mechanism for achieving their mission. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, it is Kimberlee's goal to increase college access and acceptance to higher education for minority and underserved student populations, and to insure families receive wraparound supports (distributing workplace giving funds to nonprofit partners) to provide services and build family resourcefulness.
Prior to joining the Black United Fund of Oregon Kimberlee served as Director of Fund and Program Development for Pathfinders of Oregon- a nonprofit organization with the mission to the break the cycle of criminality. Pathfinders accomplishes this work through cognitive restructuring programs offered throughout the State's prisons and through prevention programming offered in the East community neighborhood of Rockwood.
Her previous experience includes directing a national youth digital literacy program with One Economy Corporation; program administration and project management with the Meyer Memorial Trust; program replications/expansion and management within the National office of Friends of the Children; and human resource coordination within Nike' s Global Community Affairs. In addition to Kimberlee's local and national influence she has also worked globally on service projects in Kenya, Africa and Oaxaca, Mexico with an emphasis on youth education attainment and family health stabilization within the cultural context of those regions.
Kimberlee received her Bachelors of Social and Behavioral Science degree from Linfield College. She received her Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Global Leadership and Management, and an Advanced Master's Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Portland State University. Kimberlee is a founding member and has served in leadership with the Women's Foundation of Oregon, and currently serves on the Board of Directors and as Program Committee Chair for Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Additionally, she is a recipient of the Coretta Scott-King Humanitarian Service award. Kimberlee, or "KimPossible" as she is known to some, has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than 23 years, is the mother of two children, and an avid runner.
Judy Strand
CEO, Metropolitan Family Service, Portland
Judy is the Chief Executive Officer at Metropolitan Family Service where she has been instrumental in designing and delivering innovative programs that address complex social issues and needs in new ways. Throughout her career, she has built partnerships with businesses, education, healthcare and government to create cost effective models that produce long term gains.
As a seasoned social service leader, Judy brings nonprofit social service sector expertise forward to address critical needs in education, health, and economic development in our community. Judy serves on the Oregon Governor's Commission on Senior Services, is on the Ways to Work Board for the national group, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities as well as the CEO Leadership Council for the Alliance. She is a member of the All Hands Raised Partnership Council, Portland, Oregon. Judy is also a member of the Leadership Team of Successful Families 2020 in Portland, OR, a five-year transformational inter-agency effort to eliminate childhood poverty through a focus on cultural disparities, supported by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. In February, 2017 Judy joined the Multnomah County SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Coordinating Council.
Patti Zavala
Prevent-Net Site Coordinator, Todos Juntos, Canby
Patti Zavala was born in Tala Jalisco Mexico and at 12 years old, moved with her family to Canby, Oregon. This move served as a catalyst for her drive to work in support of Latino youth going through transitions. Her first-hand experience in the challenges involved in transitions during the tumultuous teen years has given her the compassion and empathy to help and improve the lives of Latino students and communities.
For the past 8 years, Patti has worked as a Site Coordinator for Todos Juntos, a small non-profit whose focus is on working with at-risk youth in rural Clackamas County, Oregon. In addition, Patti serves as a member of the Hispanic Interagency Networking Team, a group of professionals committed to providing culturally relevant services and resources to Latinos in Clackamas County.
Patti has honed her professional skills through years of working with various other organizations such as Oregon Child Development Coalition, Juvenile Assistance Corporation, Tutors-To- You, and Catholic Charities. In these positions, Patti has served the Latino community through, tutoring, counseling, teaching, mentoring and developing curriculum and resources for students of various ages. She is continuing her own education and will finish her degree at PSU in Psychology and Social Science within the year.
In her free time, Patti enjoys exploring the beautiful state of Oregon through hiking and photography. She also enjoys traveling to different parts of the world to learn about people's culture and try the local cuisine.


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Two men have been charged over a neighbourhood dispute in the NSW central west which ended with one man being shot, and another stabbed in the leg.
A 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his wrist and the 50-year-old stabbed man were found in different houses in Mudgee on Monday afternoon following reports of a neighbourhood fight.
Police say they found a machete, shortened rifle, bullet fragment and knives during searches of three Mudgee homes later that day.
Both men were charged with several offences including affray, intimidation and common assault, and were conditionally bailed to appear at Mudgee Local Court on March 9.
Police said detectives were also looking for a 16-year-old boy who was seen in the street at the time of the incident.


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Whoever said that photo sessions needed to be formal? More and more, we are seeing couples and families lean towards an effortless photo session, be it for an anniversary, engagement or family celebration. The simplistic, at-home nature of Jonathan and Kaela's photos is a subtle nod to their everyday lives. And after all, shouldn't we be celebrating the everyday in our marriages?
More from Ginny Au of Loom Curated:
"What I love the most about this anniversary session is how Meghan K Sadler captured the effortless and unique love of Jonathan and Kaela. The comfort they have to be present without the need of words is expressed so beautifully in the images. During these teaching shoots, we encourage the photographers to pick up on the subtle ways each couple interacts, thus allowing the couple to decide the mood and flow of the shoot rather than the photographer. The end result is an honest representation of their natural rhythm, making each of the Loom series different from the next."
Photography: MK Sadler | Creative Director: Ginny Au | Art Direction: Kaela Rawson | Location: Bloomsbury Farm | Prop Design: Ginny Branch | Creative Assistant and MUAH: Once Wed
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Love at first sight – right from the first image!!! In love with this session, the photos are just amazing – raw, simle, honest beautiful. Great work as always – Meghan and Ginny :). Tereza xxx
I like this idea! I'll have to show this to my wife, she'll definitely want to do something like this.
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I created a new wiki for the Venice Project Archive. It will make available all our past project reports and presentations, currently in an old server. Ilan will set it up and Kyle will populate it.
Estimated completion: February 29, 2008.
Monday, February 4, 2008
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1/23 Laura Street, Highgate Hill QLD 4101
This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment offers a huge living space of 96m2 with a 14m2 balcony looking over the Brisbane city views, creating a more stylish living and entertaining area. Finished with European appliances wooden floor bored throughout the kitchen and living areas. The unit ticks off all the boxes. 12m2 car park storage next to your car park. The city lights from the roof top pool is second to none. Let be spice apartments be your haven.
Spice is a seductive fusion of the vibrant city life and chic view-filled living spaces in one iconic building. Spice sensational roof top pool, lounge deck and ground floor retail tenancies will make you never want to leave.
The apartment has a decidedly generous nature, proving that comfort and style do mix with a cool, contemporary and distinct urban edge. The open eat-in kitchens promote ease of living while reconstituted stone benches, glass mirror splash backs and integrated European appliances make them a pleasure to work in.
- Sitting on river front on Bouquet Street
- Ground floor dedicated to Restaurant and coffee shops
- Rooftop Pool and Deck over-looking stunning Brisbane City
- 5-10 minute walk to everything, including the CBD
- 24 hour bus routes on your doorstep
- Well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bench, plus separate laundry
- Brisbane State High School catchment
This property is proudly listed by:
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115 Boundary Street
West End QLD 4101
Open for Inspection
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Property Type Unit
Property ID 11022103459
Council Rate $1,200
Body Corporate Rate (quarterly) $790
Living Area 110 sqm (approx)
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Candidates studied in FTII / SRFTI or from the similar background can apply. Interested applicants are requested to share the CV within 5-Days of posting this job vacancy to firstname.lastname@example.com , email@example.com


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Manuel graduated in Computer Science while Raquel works in accounting at a local bank.
|According to Sonia Fréchette the referer, although the pair does not have much experience - since late 2012 - she writes :
"Maintaining good lodging facilities and responding to customers' needs in my opinion is more than just a matter of experience. It is a matter of the heart to work and it requires to be warm and quiet times.
"I think my friends have it all and that is why I decided to help. Also, I think this casita has a special charm that might interest some travelers.
"Travelers may rent for prolonged stays because the casita includes a functional kitchen that allows you to cook yourself. And they just installed an air conditioner. "
Rates: 20cuc for the apartment per night; breakfasts 3-4cuc; dinners 8-9cuc.
|Here's how they detail their "casita" (small casa) on offer to travelers :
• Living room with sofa and armchair, table and lamp.
• Living & dining area with kitchen, electric stove, table with four chairs and a granite countertop.
• Bedroom with double bed, two side tables, ashtray, clock, plus a dresser and rack to hang clothes, the room has air conditioning and mirrors.
• Ensuite bathroom with white tiles, hot and cold water 24 hours a day.
• The entrance to the rental space is at the rear of the house, so it is independent and private. Moreover customers can access the courtyard between the rental casita and the main house. The house has no terrace or portal.


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Starting Weight 27/8/12: 90.7kg
First weigh in 29/8/12: 89.2kg
Wk 1 5/9/12: 88.7kg (-0.5kg)
Wk 2 12/9/12: 88.1kg (-0.6kg)
Total lost: 2.6kg
I had been eating over my calorie target all through the week. I kicked my ass about it on Sunday and had stuck to the plan completely from Monday.
I'm glad I lost at least half a kilo. I have been exercising like crazy and drinking loads of water.
I know I say it every week, but I think it's going to be a good week this week
My goal was to be at 80kg by the end of the 12 weeks so it's looking good!
Unfortunately, my personal trainer quit his job today so can no longer train me. I'm quite disappointed because we got along really well and I lost 10kg since I started training with him in May.
I think I can do it on my own now though.
My sister and I are just going to have to push each other like he did


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As one of the leading player agents in Australia, John Grimaud makes it his business to do the hard yards, travelling long distances and spending a large amount of time searching for the best young talent in the country.
A self-described "mentor", he has an almost manic determination to see A-League clubs provide more opportunities to young Australian players to develop in the national competition.
Which is why he says he is extremely frustrated at what he sees as a lack of courage and foresight of clubs and coaches, who are more intent on "wasting time and space on some second-rate foreign players" than looking to give our rich vein of talent an opportunity.
"Nothing excites fans more than a young, fresh, brave talent with energy and enthusiasm to make a mark," Grimaud told The Weekend Australian.
"We are on the cusp of an exciting era ... just look at the Australian under-20s squad.
"Angry is probably not the right word, but I am certainly frustrated by the lack of belief in these kids. I see so much great talent out there and it is going to waste."
It is not hard to feel his frustration, especially when you look at the A-League this season and the emergence of the likes of Perth Glory's Jacob Italiano (16), Melbourne City duo Daniel Arzani (19) and Nathan Atkinson (18).
Throw in Melbourne Victory's Christian Theoharous (18), 17-year-old Rahmat Akbari (Brisbane Roar), Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (18) from Adelaide United and Western Sydney's Keanu Bacchus (19) and Grimaud makes a convincing case for his argument. Italiano and Atkinson aside, most of these players have only been getting bit-part appearances, mainly as substitutes.
Grimaud has no doubts the numbers of young players and their game time could be improved and he believes the way to do it is to reduce the amount of visa players in the A-League.
As it stands now, clubs are allowed five foreigners — a figure Grimaud believes is too high.
It's a thorny subject, given most clubs have stridently opposed any reduction because they believe the foreigners not only bring class to the competition but help boost the interest of fans.
Certainly, in players like Sydney trio Milos Ninkovic, Adrian Mierzejewski and Bobo, Perth's Diego Castro, Newcastle's Pato Rodriguez, Victory's Leroy George and Massimo Maccarone at Brisbane, you have top-quality foreigners who fit the bill.
But for every decent foreign player, there are two who don't hit the mark. They are the mistakes, Grimaud says, the clubs and the game cannot afford.
"Do we need so many visa players? Absolutely not.
"I would like to see the number reduced to say three plus one Asian player, though that could be an issue because we just can't attract the really decent Asian players under our salary cap.
"So, for me, the ideal number would be three and that would stop clubs signing a foreigner for the sake of it.
"As it stands now, I believe we are getting some second-rate foreigners who add absolutely nothing to the league."
Grimaud, who counts the likes of Robbie Kruse, Mathew Leckie and Brandon Borrello on his books, believes a reduction will not only force A-League coaches to look more to local talent but it would make them more circumspect in regards to the visa players they actually sign.
"If you only have three then you are going to be very careful as to who you sign. You will need to have very good scouting because you cannot afford to make a mistake in this department," he said. "With five, you have room to move and making a mistake isn't too bad."
In contrast to Grimaud's view, Perth Glory chief executive Peter Filopoulos and highly regarded agent Lou Sticca stopped short of calling for a reduction.
Instead they believe a better option is to force clubs to include more under-20s or under-21 players on the matchday teamsheet.
"I'd rather see a mandate that of the matchday squad of 16, you must have three under-21 players involved," Filopoulos, one of the most forward thinkers in the game, said.
Sticca says the age limit should be even lower. "My position is clear, FFA needs to have three under-20s on every teamsheet for the full A-League season."
Whether the clubs are prepared to listen remains to be seen.
Championship-winning coach Graham Arnold has built the Sky Blues' success on his eye for decent foreign players.
While he is an advocate of Australian talent, using it to great effect when he took Central Coast Mariners to the title in 2013, he has had a set view that having Australian talent in the squad can be detrimental because players usually spend long periods away on international duty.
Arnold caused much debate recently when he said the A-League is not a development league. "I was maybe the only coach who looked at the international program before the season started.
"I don't understand what the fuss is about. I did not a hear a comment about the young players going, but I didn't know the A-League was a development league," Arnold said.
"It's a meaningful competition in which clubs expect to win trophies."A-League: Call to reduce foreign imports to help Australian youth
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Does anyone have any advice for getting rid of the brown spots on the grass caused by dog pee? We've got around half a dozen spots, mostly on the verge that wraps around our corner lot. The sod has been down for about two months and some areas are starting to go brown because of the hot weather, but these spots are obviously caused by puppy peepee - trying saying that 10 times really fast!
Also, I'd like to ask dog owners how they feel about "no dog" signs. My wife and I like dogs, but our lawn apparently doesn't. Is it bad form to put out a little sign saying "no dogs on the lawn" or something? I'd love to hear your comments and recommendations for what to do.


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My stepmother died Sunday night after a six-and-a-half year battle against non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was a great lady–wonderful in her imperfections. I miss her a lot. I may write more on this when I'm a little further from the event. Right now it's a bit raw.
I'm not changing my plans with respect to Bouchercon or the launch or the book signings. Because she'd come back and kick my ass if I did.
Goodnight, Ellen Williams: free at last.


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Replug drew a crowd of students during the Arts Platter held in South Agora on the 14th of August with their unique chord-driven genre called power acoustic.
By Naadiah Badib
THE MAIN STAGE: The stage was set up especially for the week-long Arts Platter series which started from the 13th of August, with Replug performing the following day.
GIRL POWER: To kick start the show, the four female vocalists (above) sang harmoniously to Destiny Child's "Survivor".
JUNIORS TAKEOVER: The juniors of Replug, Dominic and Faizal performing a mash-up of "I love rock n roll". Upon joining the Replug family just this year, this is their first performance in front of a crowd.
STOP AND STARE: Following into the show, the crowd starts to grow with more students as they stop to have a second look and enjoy the performances.
MAD FOR MUSIC: Amongst the performers was pianist, Ron Tan (above).He suffers 80% of hearing loss. Despite his disability, Ron is dedicated to his craft –music.
PUT YOUR GROOVE ON: Bassist, Zaim, dances to the beat as he strums to Zedd's "Clarity". Replug's rendition of the top-charted song excited many amongst the crowd.
FIRING UP THE CROWD: Vocalist, Danial, invites the audience to join in the performance and sing along to his rendition of, "Pop" by 'Nsync.
BAND BEHIND THE MUSIC: Replug's band consists of an acoustic guitarist, bassist, cajon and drum players.
JOB WELL DONE: After putting on the half an hour show, the performers gathered together for a debrief and exchanged praises.
THE REPLUG FAMILY: Be sure to catch their performance for the upcoming IGNITE! Music Festival set on the 24th of August.