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Then the sun retreats into its cradle as you settle down for the campfire at the base camp. The portal peaks are already peeping their heads out and it looks like a lost world, but you are quickly reminded that where you are headed the next day, is much isolated, much higher, much tougher, and much lost! The night grows as you feast on your roast pushed down the throats by the mix of humor and wild imaginations as you gaze the glowing night sky; the adrenaline, exhilaration and anticipation are all in, full dose, but the experience you would embark on just after dawn is simply inconceivable.
The best nights are found in the middle of the jungle!
Lying slightly north of the Equator, the Rwenzori Mountain ranges dot the border between Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Eastern Equatorial Africa, rising 5,109 meters above sea level and boasting of the largest permanent snow cover and glaciers, albeit dwindling, in Africa.
The spectacular massifs separated by deep gorges, with myriads of fascinating vegetation zones, water falls, plant and animal endemics, the massive bogs, the intimidating rocky peaks and of course the snow and glaciers right at the equator are already endless marvels; but this pristine place has much more to show and teach you if you are crazy enough to journey in the misty ranges to its highest peak. Here are the lessons;
- Most of the things you've always feared are the most beautiful!
You don't fear chameleons; you've only not met the Rwenzori Three-horned Chameleon
It's just about two hours into our maiden day of the 8-day expedition and Johnson, one our highly experienced three guides spots the Three-horned Chameleon, endemic to Rwenzori. The extremely colorful, graceful and harmless creature moves slowly and majestically as we marvel at her unrivaled beauty. My fear for chameleons vanishes as we indulge in the splendor of our 'new friend', who definitely was on our must-see list. Later when we would meet a few others, members of our crew who previously had similar phobia like mine were able to touch and drop the chameleon on their heads so they could help with curling their hair!
What I had always detested turns out to be one of the most beautiful and adorable creature.
- Nature is the most ancient, gothic cathedral
The most beautiful cathedrals are not the ones with high ceilings and falling chandeliers
It's day two and we are hiking along Bujuku River, and just before we reach John Matte camp (3,420 m), we are ushered into a grand gothic 'cathedral' of ancient heathers with a grand 'isle' of boardwalk, with 'pews' carpeted with colorful moss, and with falling lichen 'chandeliers' locally known as Nyamireju. We unanimous break into 'wows' and shortly go silent in awe and wonder. "This is a gothic cathedral" I break the silence, and everyone mumbles in agreement. I imagined waiting for my bride as her father walks her down the 'isle' while a pianist on a grand classic Baldwin plays ancient cathedral hymns and Pachelbel's Canon in D major complemented by the babbling of the river and joined possibly by the whistling of Rwenzori Turaco, another endemic, which we had just spotted a few meters away.
We would spend an overnight at John Matte camp, overlooking the 'cathedral'.
- Wetlands are the uncelebrated heroes, you will learn to appreciate these spongy places
Rivers and lakes don't manufacture water; they are just channels and vessels
Come to Rwenzori, and see where water is finally made! Even with glacial water reducing drastically due to retreating snow cover and glaciers due to climate change, there is still an unprecedented amounts of water stacked up in the massive bogs (massive wetlands of decomposing peat) that are replenished by underground cisterns and rain water as they supply small streams that merge into big streams and then rivers like Mubuku, Bujuku, Nyamwamba, Semuliki and others that supply the Great Rift Valley Lakes. The Rwenzori is indeed the remotest source of the Congo River and the Nile River!
Going through the lower and upper Bigo Bogs on day three toward Bujuku camp, Josephat, another guide tells us that the bogs hold up to 80 per cent of the water in the Rwenzori, and at this point you fully appreciate the role of mountains and wetlands to our own survival.
- You must never underestimate the power of words
Bujuku; the heart of the mystical challenge!
After a long six-hour trek in the bogs, we make it past the beautiful Bujuku glacial lake to Bujuku camp (3,930 m) where we would be welcomed by the signpost; Bujuku: The heart of the mystical challenge. Just above you are the towering rocky peaks of Mt. Speke and right in the opposite direction is Mt. Baker and the camp sits in the middle of a tattered gorges. The temperatures at this point have already dropped to near zero and it feels so isolated and so frightening. You only can try to imagine, in vain, where you are headed the next day.
And then you read an official statement from UWA hanging by the cabin wall telling you how many people have suffered mountain sickness from Bujuku, and how some who insisted and continued actually died in the mountains. "You must lower the altitude by going back to John Matte" in case of any complication. After reading this statement and had been feeling slightly unwell, Phionah, who would be christened 'Jamo' would fall in a state never seen before, a one of physiological and emotional ruin. She or actually 'he' could keep calm and brave the rest of the journey, but a mere writing on a piece of paper nearly cost her the mystical experience.
- The little and simplest of things are the most valuable
Clean, dry socks and gloves would cost you an arm and leg at this point
Its day 4 and we are indeed in the middle of the mystical challenge hiking up the rocky steeps to Elena, the last camp high on Mt. Stanley which now serves as the basecamp to the ultimate challenge to Margherita peak.
We reach Elena camp (4,563 m) on a clear sunny late afternoon and enjoy great views of Savoia glacier and of Mt. Baker across dotted with pockets of snow, albeit under tight competition with fog. But its freezing cold as night closes in, and whereas you are well prepared with heavy winter jackets, the most challenging parts to keep warm are your feet and hands. The few pairs of woolen socks have already been overused and are dirty, wet and stinking; the gloves are dripping but also have holes punched into them by the sharp rocks for you have had to crawl-hike at some point, someone had already borrowed your last spare pair, and it turns out at this point that the humble socks, the simple gloves and a hot water bottle to warm your sleeping bag are the most precious, most scarce, and most life savings items. Little things we always take for granted!
- Life hangs on a mere thread
Life, as it's known, hangs on a mere thread better known, as gene, and we are no more than that. You get to understand that when you decide to leave the 'uncomfortable comfort' at Elena hut to hike up to Marghherita.
It's no pistols here, it's ropes, crampons and axes!
The adrenaline is high as the rocky peaks get engulfed in misty clouds and you imagine how you will get past the towering sharp overhangs. Josephat, The lead guide summons you for the final briefing and tells you how you will leave the camp at 4:00am to start the final ascent to Africa's third highest point. Mounted with harnesses, heavy snow boots and donned with your 'last line of medicine' of warm clothing as it came to be known, you head out of the hut, its been snowing all night and the dry rocks now have a substantial snow cover and extremely slippery.
Aided by your head touches and equipped with an ice axe, you face your first challenge of the long day; soon you are hiking at 90 degrees and the only option is to use already installed ropes (read threads). At this point, you must turn into a professional rock climber and your life simply hangs on a 'thread'. Any simple mistake and you lose grip, you just fall off the cliff and that's it for you. You have to make sharp corners at terrifying angles simply hanging on a thread or on your fingernails hooked into a crevice.
Then it hits you hard that life simply hangs on a mere thread!
- Enjoy every good moment, because its just but a moment and is about to cease
At Stanley Plateau; the mood is celebratory, but it will it last?
After a gruesome challenge hiking up the scary cliffs, you reach a 'paradise' as dawn breaks. You are walking toward Stanley plateau and the sight of Stanley glacier – the single biggest remnant sheet of ice on the mountains – sends everyone murmuring 'wow'. The last few hours of hiking in the dark on one of the most dangerous spots are truly paying off.
At Stanley plateau, you indulge in all sorts exciting moments, it's new year's day remember, you exchange 'happy new year' wishes with an older couple that had been ahead of you, capture the moments in pictures and its an endless marvel filled with joy. In your minds, Margherita is just around the corner at the end of the plateau and you will soon be there and the 'party' will have no end.
Hell no! The guides lead you past the plateau through a minor glacial valley to a rocky elevation. You are growing more silent at this point and soon you are at a steep descent hanging again on 'threads', the 'party' has officially closed! And the laws are clear, when you go down; you must come up to get to the peak.
- Your body is a counterfeit, your mind is the real deal
Any logical, rational person would have given up here. You've got to abandon logic sometimes!
You finally make it at the bottom of the rocky descent and the signpost that points to Margherita peak welcomes us. You mount crampons on your shoes, tighten the harnesses, and get jointed to each other on ropes by the locking 'crobinas' to face the long, slippery, and melting Margherita glacier.
You are bunched up together in two groups, you must keep the same pace, if one fails, you have to pull them. It's snowy and windy, you are hiking at a perpendicular angle, and you don't seem to make any sensible strides. You have no idea how long this will go on, the other smaller group of three with 'Jamo' is ahead and you have lost sight, scenes of people dying on adventures you have watched in movies and documentaries replay in your mind, you ask yourself what it is you are doing and why. Your body gives up, but your mind tells you 'one more step'.
You are all struggling, and Harrison, on top of pulling the most struggling member of the bunch, keeps reassuring you with 'guys, we can make it'. And yes, you believe him, you push on, the snowy wind is still intense and you are now facing its direction, soon you meet the Russian couple that left basecamp with you five days ago, they left Elena before you and they are now coming back from the peak, they assure you that you are 30 minutes away.
But you still have to climb up with a rope through a narrow rocky ravine, your body can't possibly make it, you are simply holding on to your mind!
- It's not what you get in the end, it's who you become in the process
When powerful feeling of accomplishment engulfs you, you've got to leave immediately to go set higher challenges!
You still have to get on the ropes to go through the narrow ravine and head up on your final 'assault' to Margherita peak. You soon meet Jamo's team coming down and you are reassured. Soon you see the signpost. The energy comes back, the excitement, the am-the toughest-man-in-the-world feeling, the sense of accomplishment fills all of you.
But the snowy wind is still intense, coming right from a place unknown engulfed in foggy clouds. You step at the peak, pull out the cameras and hey, they are frozen. Lucky enough, some phone, which had been stacked deep inside a bag, is able to work, you capture the moment, but you must leave immediately, it's very snowy, windy and extremely hostile, it took you five days and prior weeks of preparation to get here but you can only spend just about three minutes.
Getting back to Elena camp 13 hours later since you left at 4:00am, you fully understand that the end is not the most important; it's the person you become in the process!
Would you like to take on the challenge?
The write is an adventure enthusiast living in Kampala, Uganda


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CSLB Targets Unlicensed Landscapers and Tree Trimmers in Hanford Sting
CSLB and Kings County District Attorney form new partnership to cut down illegal contracting
SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board's (CSLB) Statewide Investigative Fraud Team's (SWIFT) newly opened central valley office is already paying dividends. Last Thursday, July 30, 2009, CSLB partnered with the Kings County District Attorney's Office Fraud Unit and the Department of Insurance to conduct an undercover sting operation at a Hanford home. A total of 12 unlicensed contractors were arrested and issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) next month in Kings County Superior Court.
After noting a rise in illegal tree trimming and other unlicensed contracting, Kings County fraud investigators called upon CSLB to conduct an undercover sting operation. SWIFT investigators posed as homeowners, soliciting tree trimmers, landscapers, and concrete contractors from leads provided by prosecutors, and from those who illegally advertised their services online and in local publications.
California law requires contractors to display their CSLB license number in all advertisements. Those without CSLB licenses may only advertise and do home improvement projects for $500 or less (labor & materials), and they must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed.
"CSLB welcomes this new partnership with the Kings County District Attorney's Office," said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. "Our investigators look forward to building this relationship as part of our efforts to weed out the underground economy in the central valley."
The one dozen phony contractors were issued NTAs for contracting without a license, illegal advertising, or both. One will also face charges for failure to carry workers' compensation insurance for his employee. All are scheduled to be in Kings County Superior Court in Hanford on September 15, 2009, at 8:15 a.m.
One of those caught in the sting had already been cited by CSLB, and is currently on a three-year probation after pleading no contest to contracting without a license in June 2009. Another is a registered sex offender on parole.
"You never know who may be coming into your home when you hire somebody without a license," said Sands. "Since 2005, those applying for new contractor licenses or those who have added license classifications have been required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice."
To become licensed, a contractor must have at least four years of journey-level experience and pass two licensing exams. In any given year, 97% of licensed California contractors maintain a clear record without a single complaint filed against them.
"It is important for consumers take a few minutes to verify a contractor's license number on the CSLB Web site or call our automated toll-free line to make sure the contractor they want to hire is licensed in the appropriate trade and has the proper workers' compensation insurance and bonds," said Sands.
CSLB offers a range of helpful consumer publications that can be downloaded or ordered from the Web site: www.cslb.ca.gov, or by calling, toll-free: 1-800-321-CSLB (2752).
CSLB urges consumers to follow these tips when hiring a contractor:
- Be especially hesitant when approached by someone offering home improvement services door-to-door.
- Verify the contractor's license at www.cslb.ca.gov or 1-800-321-CSLB (2752).
- Don't pay more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less.
- Don't pay in cash, and don't let the payments get ahead of the work.
- Check references, and get three bids and a written contract before your project begins.
- Contact CSLB if you have a complaint against a contractor.
The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. CSLB licenses and regulates about 315,000 contractors and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2007-08, CSLB helped recover $35.2 million in ordered restitution for consumers.
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Beauty and the Bees
The latest honey-infused products are the answer to winter skin and haircare woes.
The soothing benefits of honey are irrefutable. You've probably used it in tea to treat a sore throat, for example. But recently, the beauty industry is capitalizing on the ingredient's antioxidants and enzymes. Applied topically, the sweetener can hydrate any part of the body because it's a natural humectant, meaning it extracts moisture from the air. While that is particularly useful during winter's harsh climes, it can also exfoliate, purify, and treat signs of aging. But since slathering it on in the raw could get awfully sticky, many brands are scouring the globe for the finest varieties to include in their shampoos, masks, lotions, and lip balms. Here, seven products to try.
CONTEXT Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15, $40
To thoroughly condition, shea butter partners with Manuka honey, which is also known to improve the tone and texture of the skin.
Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Mask, $56
Farmacy trademarked their own type of honey made only by bees that pollinate the Echinacea flowers on their farm. This rich cream promises to leave behind smoother and more youthful skin in its wake.
Julisis Gold Emulsion Day, $245
The honey in this anti-aging serum is gathered in an African forest twice a year; it is raw, unpasteurized, chemical-free, and certified organic. The result is a product that regulates oil to help do away with wrinkles and fine lines.
Lil Fox Jungle Glow Rainforest Honey Enzyme Cleanser and Mask, $75
This Miami-based beauty company works with a Hawaiian keeper, whose bees roam the rainforests returning with honey that is not only wonderfully aromatic but also known as a powerful skin healer. In addition to plumping and hydrating, this mask (thanks to its combination of other rainforest botanicals like Chilean rosehip oil) can also exfoliate.
Matrix Biolage R.A.W. Nourish Shampoo, $25
Paraben-, sulfate-, and silicone-free, this brand's combination of quinoa husk and honey at once strengthens and smooths hair.
Nuxe Reve de Miel Nourishing Lip Balm, $15
This matte balm keeps lips hydrated throughout the day with no unnecessary shine. But if yours are particularly winter-weary, leave a thick-ish layer on at night to repair unsightly dryness.
R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray, $28
While you're volumizing your locks, make sure you're also protecting them. This product features honey from Indonesia that helps lock in moisture while providing thermal defense, making it a cold-weather must-have.


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Last night, former Ukip member Amjad Bashir defected back to the Conservative party.
He was elected Ukip MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber in 2014, and had also become the pro-independence party's communities spokesman.
Originally he moved over from the Conservatives because he wanted a definite referendum on Britain's European Union membership and desired the introduction of tighter immigration controls.
But writing in the Mail On Sunday this morning he described how he became progressively disenchanted with the party, which he now views as a "vanity project" that had "outlived its usefulness".
I have decided to leave Ukip because it has become a vanity project for Nigel Farage and because many of the criticisms made of the party are true. David Cameron famously said that Ukip was a party of 'fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists'.I joined Ukip because I wanted a referendum on the EU and wanted better controls on immigration. But now I have no doubt that Mr Cameron will deliver on this, so, in my view, Ukip has outlived its usefulness.I joined Ukip because I thought it was dedicated to those goals. But I now realise that Ukip is more concerned with furthering its own interests as a political party than delivering for the British people.Ukip is guided more by dogma than common sense.
The Pakistani-born businessman also said he experienced racism within Ukip, with some of the MEPs making "childish remarks during debates" and being "abusive towards MEPs from other countries".
Four months ago, Conservative MPs Mark Reckless and Douglas Carswell defected in the opposite direction, both leaving to join Ukip.


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Christmas is almost here, and a special occasion like this is a great excuse to dress up. Even if you are not throwing a huge party or family get-together, celebrating with style only makes the day feel more noteworthy. If you have the funds to splash out and buy a new Christmas dress then go for it, but if you would rather splurge on gifts and save for yourself, incorporating things you already own can save you a lot of hassle by shopping your own closet and and it is much faster and cheaper, too.
A gorgeous pair of inexpensive earrings can add just the right amount of shimmer to your outfit and a stack of bracelets, which you have worn countless times, suddenly feel extra special when paired with a skirt that has been hanging around your closet (perhaps like mine which I snagged at H&M last spring for 50 kroner, or about $9). Sometimes even a belt you haven't thought about in a long time is just the thing to bring a special outfit together.
Most of us have really great things lingering in the depths of our closets, just waiting to be styled into a fabulous holiday outfit, so don't be afraid to dig in and treat yourself!
The insanely gorgeous bulb bouquet care of Brittany of The House that Lars Built (she shares her DIY here).
Photography: Jack Fussell
Clothing: Blouse: Soaked In Luxury, Skirt: H&M, similar here and here, Heels: Target, similar here, Belt: Gap, Similar here and here, Bracelets: flower & sparkly beaded: gift, metallic: H&M, Ring: Pilgrim, Earrings: Pieces


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activism and resistance events in portland
The Multnomah building is wheelchair accessible, as is the board room.
Join us for a nonpartisan forum featuring candidates for Portland Public Schools Board of Directors on the May 16 special election ballot. All candidates for open positions have been invited to attend. Open positions include Zones 4, 5 and 6. Questions from the audience will be included.
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CFPB Mandates Credit Disclosure To Denied LendersCFPB Mandates Credit Disclosure To Denied Lenders
On July 21, consumers who are denied a loan will have an extra layer of protection with a new regulation from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Under the law, creditors who deny an auto loan or credit card must provide the consumer with a free credit report, the CFPB says.
In most cases, the lender is required to provide consumers with an adverse action notice that includes a numerical score - rather than the previous requirement of an annual report - and the four main reasons why they were denied, such as delinquent credit payments, Bloomberg notes.
The requirement is part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which went into effect in January. Before then, lenders were mandated to provide a credit score when consumers applied for a mortgage, the CFPB says.
Prior to January, consumers would typically buy reports from a credit agency, but the CFPB says the score in those reports wouldn't be the same score lenders used to evaluate creditworthiness. The regulation also applies to risk-based lending, which is the process of determining a person's rates based on his or her credit scores, employment status and other factors.


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Autumn is already in its full-strength in
Still, I won't give up Japanese green tea just because of autumn and winter (Moreover, Kuchikiri no Gi took place today, so it's somehow even seasonable).
Tamacha comes from Ichibancha harvest, picked around the town of
Most obvious difference from all other Japanese teas can be noticed on the shape of dry leaves, majority of which have a form of small, hard dark-green balls, slightly reminiscent of lighter Taiwanese oolongs. Apart from these, there is also a significant amount of "non-ball" leaves, which are quite curly and similar to typical Tamaryokucha, proving that Tamacha is pan-processed.
This tea gently smells of sweet almonds, combined with fresh fruit, particularly white grapes. Adding these leaves into the preheated Shiboridashi, this smell slightly intensifies, though it still isn't that deep, massive aroma which can be found in some (mostly Fukamushi) teas, but instead a subtle, delicate and enjoyable scent.
First infusion is very light and transparent in color as well as the taste, which is soft, light and humble yet very harmonic. It lacks the deeper tones often found in higher grade teas, though in this case, it definitely isn't a minus.
Second infusion is already a bit more intense in taste and color, result of the way Tamacha is processed – being curled into small balls, which gradually, yet slowly unroll during the infusions. It tastes of almonds, hazelnuts and, most surprisingly, raspberries.
In contrast to other Japanese green teas, third infusion is the most flavorful of all, as all the balls are now unrolled, ready to get out everything they have. It maintains its nutty and fruity character, being followed by mild, yet noticeable milky aftertaste.
Fourth infusion is a bit harsher than the third one, but it still maintains all of its pleasant, light tones.
This tea is also taken into fifth infusion, which reveals more roasted, bread-like character of its taste, somehow typical for latter brews of Tamaryokucha.
Similarly to last year's version, this is a simple, yet complex untraditional tea, being much lighter and literally less heavy than most Japanese green tea. It's refreshing, enjoyable and, being really inexpensive, has much more to offer than the price can imply.


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I've just returned from a week long trip to visit with family in Florida.
The gator was about 7 feet long and quite close to the shore of Lake Alice.
I always consider it good luck to see a gator while back home,
like my visits to place a coin in the mouth of the Porcellino
at the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo in Florence, it seems to promise my return.
Awaiting my arrival, alongside a very happy cat. were these two treasured correspondences.
With blanket spread on the floor for a morning picnic I opened each while drinking my coffee.
I couldn't have asked for a warmer home coming!
Be prepared for the upcoming barrage of holiday photos!
xo, j


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Then I printed a spool holder so that the filament wouldn't bind and cause the printer to skip.
Somewhere along the way, during the snowy winter, the heel on one of Booker's boots shattered from the cold. I had been telling her about all the potential a 3D printer has to fabricate broken things...so now I had to prove myself. I removed the broken heel and tried scanning the boot. There was not enough light for a good picture so I took a picture of the remaining heel.
I then outlined the perimeter and the 6 mounting holes, expanded it to 3D, and printed it.
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How to Become a Mobile App Developer [Infographic]
Monday, September 10, 2012 at 8:54PM
It's still no easy task to develop your own apps. Yes, some talented teachers have programmed their own. I know many adults and youth are interested in developing apps. I was pleased to see Schools.com produce this infographic about how to become a mobile app developer.
Courtesy of: Schools.com
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We have 5 files with combined words of about 3000 in English and they have to be translated to Afrikaans. Please note that the translated content will be proof-read and JUST copy-pasting from Google Translate will not be appreciated and the payment will be withheld !


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The Library is small, but rather nice with a selection of books in English & Spanish [off the Sunrise Terrace, Pool Deck fwd].Down in the depths on Theatre Deck [2 decks below the lowest passenger cabin deck], is the Hollywood Theatre. A classic 2 storey cinema of the 'old style'. All films were in Spanish [Bridget Jones' Diary II must have been interesting:)], 2 showings a day.Broadway Theatre, Lounge Deck fwd, is the venue for the twice nightly shows. Magic, Ventriloquist, Music, Ballet & dance, all the normal things. I found the lines of sight a bit awkward unless at the front and no access to the sides when departing early. Views of the foredeck during the day. Drinks are served & smoking permitted on one side.
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Free information index
----- Original Message -----
Hi Mark,
These are the national implementation of Articles 3 and 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Section 1(1) of the Children and Young People Act 1933 is UN Article 19(1) Protection of Children from Violence. The sentencing guidance for the offence is UN Article 19(2) Prevention of Violence Towards Children, as cited from the recent Munro Review of Child Protection.
The state is required to provide social programmes to support families in preventing child neglect and abuse. These are specified under section 4 Part 1 Schedule 2 Children Act 1989 and include services to families under Part III (section 4(1)).
The services are provided in an integrated manner, as described in section 3 Child Care Act 2006. Provision is based on the section 1(3) Children Act 1989, the welfare checklist, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
The services are intended to meet the the child's learning and development requirements of section 41(3) and the welfare regulations of section 43(1). This is UN Article 3, the best interests of the child following section 1 - 5 and Schedule A1 Mental Capacity Act 2005.
That is child care and protection
law in the UK.
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Hi Mark,
This offence, in the criminal law, is exactly mirrored in the definitions of child neglect and abuse in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013).
The offence, and the definitions in Working Together, are negligence offences. They are in respect to the negligence of the person with responsibility for the child when the child is a victim of an offence.
Under section 1(2) a state's official is expressly liable for the offence and under section 17 a person with parental responsibility or with care of the child is expressly liable.
According to a recent Parliamentary briefing memoranda there are no prosecutions explicitly in respect to sections 1(2) and 17. If this neglect and abuse data were published it would become clearly apparent to all that the UK Government has not one iota of interest in child protection.
At a more sophisticated level, prosecution of the offence is the evidential basis of evidence based health and welfare policy (see Cartwright, Nancy and Munro, Eileen (2010) The limitations of randomized controlled trials in predicting effectiveness. Journal of evaluation in clinical practice, 16 (2). pp. 260-266. ISSN 1356-1294, http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/28826/)
Professor Eileen Munro is,
of course the government's child protection advisor.
Presumed guilty of domestic violence on a balance of probability


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In clinical practice, knowledge of the bioavailability of a drug is obviously important for dose calculation. If we administer a dose of the drug (D) to a patient but do so via a route for which bioavailability = F, the actual amount delivered will be:
Delivered drug = D x F
In drug development, a high oral bioavailability is desirable. The main problem with low bio-availability is the potential for inter-individual variation. If a drug has an average oral bioavailability of (say) 98%, then individual patients will have values scattered around this figure, with most values in the high 90s and very few patients likely to show values less than 90%. With bio-availability values of 90-100%, we are faced with only 10% variability which is unlikely to cause any practical problems. However, if the mean availability is only 40%, individual values could easily be as low as 30% or as high as 60%. We now have a situation where the same oral dose of the drug will deliver twice as much drug to one patient as another. A discrepancy as large as this is likely to make dose optimization for individual patients a complex process and the product will be less attractive to medical practitioners.
The first thing to note is that bio-availability is reported as a proportion. So, if a quarter of the administered dose eventually gets into the circulation, its bioavailability could be quoted as 0.25 or 25%. Either value is perfectly acceptable, but notice that in any pharmacokinetic calculation where a value for bioavailability has to be incorporated, it must be in the decimal form (0.25, not 25).
Finally, the definition requires the drug to reach the 'systemic blood circulation: What this means is the general or well-mixed circulation, not some obscure backwater. The requirement for this term will be more obvious, once we have considered oral bioavailability in more.


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Efficacy of clear lens extraction with AMO Symfony elongated-depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOL in eyes with high refractive error and presbyopia
Session Details
Session Title: Presbyopia Management
Session Date/Time: Sunday 08/10/2017 | 16:30-18:00
Paper Time: 17:27
Venue: Room 2.1
First Author: : S. Soldati ITALY
Co Author(s): : P. Viola C. Roberto
Abstract Details
High miopya and hyperopia combined with presbyopia is a big issue in refractive surgey. We evaluated efficacy of clear lens extraction using a IOL with EDOF technology to solve far and near problem in one step
San Bortolo general Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
20 presbyopic patients, 39 eyes, underwent to Clear Lens Extraction(CLE) implanting AMO Sinfony IOL. Age from 48 to 62,Best Corrected Distance Visual Acuity (BCDVA) was 20/20 (range from +7 to -12 diopter) and Best Corrected Near Vision Acuity (BCNVA) was J 1 with age-related presbyopic addition. BCDVA,BCNVA and VF-14 satisfaction test were evaluated al month 1 and 6.
Mean BCDVA was 20/20 with +/- 0.5 diopter while mean BCNVA was J 1 adding +0.75 diopter; j2 uncorrected fluid reading . 45% complaining halos and glare after one month, 5% after 6 months.
CLE with EDOF IOL is an efficient solution for presbyopic patients with high refractive error.
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Air Guns vs. BB Guns
When it comes to air (airsoft) guns and BB guns, many people think they are one and the same. Maybe you think they are the same thing.
While they are similar and parts of their names are confusing, they are different types of guns.
Why are Air Guns and BB Guns Confused?
Both airsoft and BB guns use compressed air to shoot their ammunition. Therefore, BB guns are sometimes mistakenly called airsoft BB guns or BB airsoft guns.
Similarly, both types of guns shoot BB pellets, adding to the confusion.
In a more general sense, both guns are, well, guns and most guns look alike to a non-gun connoisseur.
So, what are the differences between air guns and BB guns?
Here is a closer look at each:
Airsoft Guns
Airsoft guns look more realistic than BB guns, making them popular among gun collectors and gun enthusiasts. They look and feel like real guns that are more dangerous. Air guns are ideal gifts for children as well as adults, especially those who love a particular type of gun that, for whatever reason, they are unable to get.
The pellets are shot from airsoft guns via manual, spring-loading, gas, electric power and compressed air.
There are also many styles and models to choose from, a variety that is much more diverse than that of BB guns.
Air guns shoot plastic, round pellets that typically weigh .12 to .88 grams.
BB Guns
BB guns may not look as realistic to real guns than airsoft guns, but they pack a much greater punch than air guns. BB guns have additional power to shoot farther and faster than airsoft guns, which make them popular for small game hunting and birding.
BB guns came out way before air guns, having made their public debut in the 1930s. This is likely one of the reasons that more people have heard of BB guns than air guns.
BB guns don't come in as large of a variety as air guns, typically being only available in rifle or pistol models.
BB guns shoot pellets made of steel plated with copper or zinc. There are some BB gun pelletsthat are made of plastic, but those are rare. BB gun pellets can cause more harm and have a higher risk of ricocheting.
BB guns are more dangerous than airsoft guns and have the potential to pierce skin and even kill humans and animals.
While both airsoft guns and BB guns aren't considered firearms in many countries, there are some countries that have restrictions on BB guns, but not airsoft guns.
The cost for either gun is comparable. The model, style, and quality of a specific gun will dictate the price. There are cheap models, ideal for children and adults new to shooting, that start as low as $100. For the avid target shooter and gun hobbyist, there are some high-quality guns that can cost upwards of thousands of dollars.
Airsoft and BB guns are not the same thing. Before you purchase one, you should consider who the gun will be for (child vs. adult), what you want to do with the gun (target shooting vs. hunting), and how picky one is about aesthetics.
BB guns are too dangerous for children as they can injure or kill someone.
It is recommended that you read reviews, talk to friends and family who have each type of gun and practice with each type of gun to get a feel of each.
BB guns and airsoft guns can provide hours of fun. If you're interested in learning more about either one, contact us at Kiehberg and we'll be glad to offer suggestions on what gun is best for you and what you're looking for.


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The Mediterranean island of Malta and its two sister islands of Gozo and Comino enjoy a mild, sunny climate. This makes a favourable setting for those who enjoy outdoor sport. The mild hills that make part of the landscape are very intriguing, offering spectacular views of both country and sea panoramas. Cucline for pleasure and fitness in the Maltese islands is gaining ground and lately a few cycle lanes have also been introduced.
Experience the thrills of cycling between typical Mediterranean rubble walls that act as windbreakers to cultivated fields. A number of cycling routes have been set up (see links below) and all offer bicycle users beautiful scenery of the Maltese islands that cannot be appreciated using a car.
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Illinois stands to receive at least $22.3 billion in tax cuts and increased spending in Barack Obama's $825 billion economic stimulus package, according to a report released Wednesday by the think tank Center for American Progress.
Illinois stands to receive at least $22.3 billion in tax cuts and increased spending in Barack Obama's $825 billion economic stimulus package, according to a report released Wednesday by the think tank Center for American Progress.
U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island, voted for the package despite his concerns that it doesn't allocate enough money to transportation and road construction.
"I wish, quite frankly, in the bill that we would have put some more money into infrastructure," Hare said.
Federal Funds Information for States, an organization that studies federal spending, estimated that Illinois will get a one-time influx of $1 billion for highways from the stimulus.
The lack of sufficient infrastructure spending was one reason why U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, said he voted against the stimulus. Specifically, Schock said, the package does little to help infrastructure in Springfield and Peoria.
"There's not a major highway that's going to be built," he said. "There's not a major roadway that's going to be paved."
Like Schock, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, voted against the bill — in part because of insufficient infrastructure spending.
"The highway infrastructure portion is only $30 billion for the whole country," he said. "This is an area of the stimulus plan that can create jobs — why it isn't a larger portion is beyond me."
Marvin Traylor, director of engineering and research for the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association, is glad Illinois will get some money for road construction, but he does not think that $1 billion is enough.
"I'm real happy about the stimulus package, but we have bigger problems than that," Traylor said. "Hopefully, the (state) General Assembly will pass a good capital bill to fund road construction in the long term."
But while critics see problems with road funding, local schools will get a boost, which Hare said was a factor in his support for the bill.
CAP estimates that Illinois will get $2.8 billion in education funding from the package. That money will go toward grants for higher education, elementary and secondary education funding, and toward school infrastructure.
According to the U.S. House Committee on Labor and Education, the Springfield School District will get $6.4 million for school construction alone.
David Piccioli, director of school finance of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, is grateful for the stimulus money but says state-level action is needed to provide sufficient education funding in the long term.
"While this gets us one, two, maybe three years into the immediate crisis, it does not and cannot solve the long-term structural deficit that we face in Illinois," he said.
Illinois could receive much more than $22.3 billion from the stimulus, because the CAP report only dealt with funds controlled by state governments and not funds for things such as competitive grants.
And in case Gov. Rod Blagojevich holds on to his office, the U.S. House agreed that Illinois' share of the money will be managed by the state legislature, not Blagojevich. (The Illinois Senate could vote the governor out of office as early as today.)
State Rep. Rich Brauer, R-Petersburg, believes that he and his colleagues can redistribute any stimulus money to local governments.
"We can handle the money more so than Blagojevich, but I don't think he's going to be in office much longer," Brauer said.
Eric Naing can be reached at 782-3095.
Local projects submitted for possible federal funding
Some of the local projects submitted for a possible federal stimulus program include:
* Springfield, nearly $64 million worth of projects.
* Oak Ridge Cemetery, $5 million; complete overlay, curb and gutter construction.
* Capitol Avenue beautification and resurfacing project, $13 million; project's first phase is under way.
* Meadowbrook Road/Bridge, $1.75 million; project includes upgrading pavement and replacing and widening bridge over the creek on a section of Meadowbrook Road just north of Old Jacksonville Road.
* Washington Street Bridge Deck Replacement, $1.1 million, being designed.
* Lindsay Bridge, $3 million; repair work.
* City street overlay projects, $20 million; city has 53 miles of road that qualify for surface removal and replacement.
* City sidewalk project, $30 million; in 2005, the city assessed its sidewalk replacement and Americans with Disability Act ramp requirements at this figure.
* Replace existing water main between ground storage tank and Gordon Drive, $2.7 million.
* Construct a new 2.5 million-gallon water tower, $5 million.
* Overlay for Third Street from Menard to Lincoln streets, estimated $125,000.
* Replace lift station in Lucky Horseshoe Trailer Court, estimated cost $100,000.
* Increase east-side sanitary sewer capacity, estimated cost $1.5 million.
* Three- or four-lane intersection on the north side of the village along Business 55 that would provide access to the Route 66 tax increment financing district north of Andrew Road and west of Business 55; a new veterans memorial and Route 66 gateway park, $400,000.
* Extend boulevard lighting in the medians along Business 55 and new curbs on the medians, $545,000.
* New transmission mains and 1.5 million-gallon elevated water storage tank, $6 million.
* Street patching and overlay project, $5 million.
* Improvements to Main Street, $2.7 million.
* Sanitary sewer repair, $400,000.


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Comparing Ryan Day and Lincoln Riley
I think it is always unwise to underestimate your opponent/competition, and I think Harbaugh and staff must assume Day will be a great coach starting next year. One thing that I keep hearing, however, is that OSU has found its Lincoln Riley. I, being the nervous fan that I am, decided to take a closer look at their histories when it came to points per game at their previous stops (OC and HC only). I understand that these numbers may include some defensive and special teams touchdowns and that I don't know rely on the fancy S&P stats, but I think they provide some data when people make this specific comparison.
Ryan Day's resume:
OSU OC under Urban Meyer (2017 and 2018): Averaged 41 and 43 points a game respectively (Great Offense). He did give OSU a bump in scoring from the 2015 and 2016 seasons (35.7 and 39.4 respectively), when Warinner was the OC, but their offenses averaged more points when Herman was the OC in 2013 and 2014 (44.8 and 45.5 points a game respectively), despite not having the benefit of Urban's recruiting dominance. He also had Kevin Wilson as his Co-OC, which he'll likely have anyway.
BC OC under Steve Addazio (2013 and 2014): averaged about 27.7 and 26.2 points a game respectively (which is meh). Addazio has more of a defensive approach, so perhaps they were going for body blows instead of head shots. After departing, BC's offense was putrid and averaged 17.2 points per game in the year after his departure. Once Loeffler joined the staff, however, they went 20.4, 25.7, and 32.0 points per game over the next three years.
Temple OC under Steve Addazio (2012): averaged 24 points a game. Again Addazio was the coach here, so maybe going for body blows here too. In the two years preceding Day, Addazio's teams averaged 25.0 and 30.6 points per game. In the four years after Addazio and Day left Temple, they averaged 24.9, 23.1, 29.8, and and 32.4 with Matt Rhule at the helm.
Lincoln Riley's resume:
Oklahoma HC (2017 and 2018): 45.1 and 49.5 points per game respectively (and virtually no defense)
Oklahoma OC under Bob Stoops (2015 and 2016): 43.5 and 43.9 points per game respectively. Obviously, Stoops was the head coach. Prior to his arrival, OU's offenses averaged 38, 32, and 36 points per game in his previous three years.
East Carolina OC under Ruffin McNeill (2010-214): 36.8, 26.2, 31.5, and 40.2, and 38.8. Ruffin McNeill was the head coach. The year he left, they went back down to 27 points a game with McNeill still as HC for one more year. In the year before McNeill and Riley arrived, East Carolina averaged 27 points a game under Skip Holtz and 23 points a game the year before that.
So what does this mean?
Probably not much. Lincoln Riley had seven years of OC experience before taking over as OU's coach, while Day has about five years OC experience. Riley had a lot of success under an unsuccessful coach (McNeill), while Day has enjoyed success under great to good coaches (Meyer and Addazio).
Outside of his OSU years, Day's offenses didn't exactly light it up. This could be because Addazio wanted to pound the rock and rely on Don Brown's defense (sound familiar), or it could be that his tweaks to Urban's offense helped net them an extra touchdown a game and almost bring them back to the Tom Herman levels. His impact on Temple wasn't much although a very small sample size, and they did perform better without him than with him. At BC, they seemed to slip pretty bad when he left, but Scot Loeffler took about one year to get them back to the Day level offenses. At OSU, he crushed it, but he was tweaking an offense of one of the best offensive coaches over the last fifteen years. He added 2 points of output from Warinner's last year as OC, and another 2 points the following year, but never eclipsed Herman's numbers when he was OSU's OC.
Riley, on the other hand has always been pretty impactful. Outside of 2011 and 2012, all of his offenses averaged more than 35 points a game. Moreover, he did this with Ruffin McNeill as his head coach, who was only a head coach one more year after Riley left, only to never get another head coaching position. ECU lost about 11 points a game after his departure. At OU, he took them from a team that put up about 35 or 36 points a game, to an offense that never averaged less than 43 points a game and that put up nearly 50 a game this year.
While Day may very well be a very good head coach, I don't think it's fair to put him in the same category as Riley. Riley has always had better offenses, even when working for a mediocre head coach. Day hasn't really had prolific offenses, except when he worked with Meyer, who already had prolific offenses.


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4.5 starsI'll start by saying that you can read Blindside as a stand-alone.However, if you do, you might mistake Mark Gattison as an arrogant, self-absorbed, overgrown fratboy douchebag. And that would be a shame, because you would not be able to appreciate how awesome-sauce he actually is!Now, if you've read "Blind Faith" and "Through These Eyes" first, then you know that Mark is a gem. He's loyal and kind and funny. He brings levity to even the most intense situations. And he can make anyone laugh. And knowing Mark in this way makes the Mark in Blindside charming and hysterical. I could not have been happier when I heard that NR Walker was going to make book 3 of the series about Mark. Mark, self-proclaimed commitmentphobe, was the most deserving of someone to love him and of someone to love. Enter Will…coworker, best friend, and partner in crime. I was totally captivated by the fantastic chemistry between Mark & Will. Their ease with each other, their complete knowledge and understanding of one another, their banter, their commitment…I DRANK it up (and am, quite frankly, a little envious! I want something like that!) Will as the sidekick-turned-object-of-affection was sweet and steady, if not a tiny bit on the bland side (sorry Will!). But he's perfect for Mark and the characters balanced each other out well. And though the story didn't come without some trials (this is MARK after all…he doesn't DO relationships!), watching him trying to figure it out was…well painful and sweet at the same time. Poor poor Mark…got pummeled over the head by love! The cast of characters is rounded out by Carter & Isaac (from the first 2 books) as well as Mark's looney-but-lovely mother who I adore!All in all, the book was funny and sweet (though light on the smut scale) and I highly recommend it, especially for those who are fans of the series! And if you're someone who gets suckered into a book about a really, really great couple, you'll find that in Blindside.Full review available at: http://sidlove.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/pre-release-review-blindside-by-n-r-walker/
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Men with AS (ankylosing spondylitis) are at elevated risk for CHD (coronary heart disease) but information on risk factors is sparse. We compared a range of conventional and novel risk factors in men with AS in comparison with healthy controls and, in particular, determined the influence of systemic inflammation. Twenty-seven men with confirmed AS and 19 controls matched for age were recruited. None of the men was taking lipid-lowering therapy. Risk factors inclusive of plasma lipids, IL-6 (interleukin-6), CRP (C-reactive protein), vWF (von Willebrand factor), fibrin D-dimer, ICAM-1 (intercellular cell-adhesion molecule-1) and fibrinogen were measured, and blood pressure and BMI (body mass index) were determined by standard techniques. A high proportion (70%) of men with AS were smokers compared with 37% of controls (P=0.024). The AS patients also had a higher BMI. In analyses adjusted for BMI and smoking, men with AS had significantly higher IL-6 and CRP (approx. 9- and 6-fold elevated respectively; P<0.001), fibrinogen (P=0.013) and vWF (P=0.008). Total cholesterol and HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) were lower (P<0.05 and P=0.073 respectively) in AS and thus the ratio was not different. Pulse pressure was also significantly higher in AS (P=0.007). Notably, adjustment for IL-6 and CRP levels rendered all case-control risk factor differences, except pulse pressure, non-significant. In accordance with this finding, IL-6 correlated positively (r=0.74, P<0.001) with fibrinogen, but negatively (r=−0.46, P=0.016) with total cholesterol concentration. In conclusion, men with AS have perturbances in several CHD risk factors, which appear to be driven principally by systemic inflammatory mediators. Inflammation-driven atherogenesis potentially contributes to the excess CHD risk in AS.
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Abbreviations: AS, ankylosing spondylitis; BASDAI, Bath AS Disease Activity Index; BMI, body mass index; CHD, coronary heart disease; CRP, C-reactive protein; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; ICAM-1, intercellular cell-adhesion molecule-1; IL-6, interleukin-6; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; vWF, von Willebrand factor
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Bruce Hammel, Associate Professor of Music, teaches bassoon at Virginia Commonwealth University and also serves as coordinator of undergraduate music theory. His bassoon ensemble, the VCU BassMasters, has performed frequently in numerous venues in Virginia. Dr. Hammel also oversees the music department's computer lab and uses various computer applications in his bassoon studio with his students, who join him in using the latest technology to arrange works for bassoon and/or double reed ensemble. Some of these works have been published by International Opus.
Dr. Hammel's performance experience is extensive. He has served as principal bassoonist with the Amarillo, Tallahassee, and Charlottesville symphonies, and frequently performs with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra on bassoon and contra-bassoon. Dr. Hammel has also been an active performer of chamber music and is a founding member of The Atlantic Winds, Chamber Players of Virginia Commonwealth University. Currents, the University of Richmond's new music ensemble, and the Albermarle Ensemble at the University of Virginia. He can be heard on numerous recordings with the National Wind Players, a recording ensemble for Klavier records, and on the Centaur label with Currents. Dr. Hammel recently traveled to Poland to record the Concertino for Bassoon and String Orchestra by Allan Blank with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist, Dr. Hammel performs regularly in recitals at the state, national, and international levels. In 1992, he performed as a guest artist at the Shanghai Conservatory in China.
A member of the Virginia Music Educators Association, the Music Teachers National Association, and the International Double Reed Society, Dr. Hammel teaches all levels of bassoon students. He frequently has students performing in the All-Virginia Band and Orchestra, Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's District I and III bands, the Richmond Youth Symphony, and the Greater Richmond Youth Wind Ensemble. Many of his students compete as soloists at the local and state levels.
Dr. Hammel received his D.M. in Bassoon Performance at The Florida State University where he studied with William Winstead. At The University of Michigan, (M.M. in Wind Instruments), his principal teacher was Hugh Cooper. He earned a B.M.E. from the Crane School of Music and a B.A. in Biology from Hamilton College.
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Apartments For Sale /
The Collection
Be spoilt for choice
Inside, each apartment is an entrancing celebration of inspired design, radiant light, spectacular views and exceptional finishes. Purchasers can select from the Beach, Beach House, Sky and Sub Penthouse Collections, featuring homes from spacious two bedroom apartments to immense two storey, three bedroom properties. Each apartment is a peaceful oasis, where residents can admire nature at its best and be relaxed by the peaceful repetition of the ocean waves breaking on the shore below.
Every apartment has exceptional views out to the horizon, extending north and south along the idyllic stretch of pale golden sand. The higher you go in this 77 level icon, the more expansive the views, north to Stradbroke Island and south toward Coolangatta, Byron Bay and the tropical rainforest hinterlands. Breathtaking by day and night, these panaramas create an extraordinary sense of space.
Beach Collection SOLD OUT
Located on levels 4 to 39 and
with only five apartments per floor, this collection features a 160m2 three bedroom apartment with a north, east and western orientation and a 161m2 three bedroom apartment with a south, west and eastern orientation. Situated in between are three two bedroom apartments ranging in size from a spacious 124m2 to a grand 133m2, each having an easterly orientation.
Sky Collection
Located on levels 40 and 43 to 59, the Sky Collection has only five apartments per floor, similar in size and orientation to the Beach Collection. However, except for Level 40, two of the easterly orientated two bedroom apartments are 15m2 larger than the equivalent apartment in the Beach Collection, as they include a convenient media room.
Beach House
Four expansive, house-like double storey apartments grace levels 41 and 42, and range in size from 295m2 to a spectacular 449m2. Each of the four floorplans is absolutely unique. The Beach House Collection features the Sub-Penthouse finishes.
Sub-penthouse SOLD OUT
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"Power's" Tasha St. Patrick (Naturi Naughton) spent time with her bestie Keisha in a $1,355 Alexander McQueen Gray Wool Peplum Sweater. Tasha's [sold out] long sleeve fine-knit top fits closely through the bodice and opens to a striking asymmetric hem. Peruse current McQueen offerings here. "Tasha" is styled by costume designer/stylist Frank L. Fleming.
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|Me before my fur trim. I just got out of bed, so my fur-do
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All the materials and tools you really need are scissors and a towel. Place the towel underneath the pig, so the fur will be caught, and you won't have a mess. Be delicate with your piggie, and don't cut very much. Just so much that yucky stuff won't be caught on their fur. Make sure your guinea gets a treat afterwards!
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Whenever I see Fred Astaire performing... I have a smile on my face.
This song written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields from the movie Swing Time is the purest example of that simple truth.
"Take a deep breath.
Pick yourself up.
Dust yourself off.
And. Start all over again."
Words. to live by.
There's so much emphasis we place on what we 'think' happened. 'darn, i fell down. better not do that again.' In reality we don't know. anything. falling down could be the best thing that every happened to us.
It's even in our words. right in front of us.
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"If you build it, they will come." Will they, really? Now that you have created or curated great online lessons, how do you know your students understand the lessons or even watch them? EDpuzzle can help.
Learn how this easy and free tool promotes active learning by making any video interactive, whether you created it or found it online (think TEDtalks or any of the thousands of online resources). Instructors can incorporate questions and comments that students respond to at strategic points in the video lesson. You can also track your students' progress through the gradebook feature and give them feedback. EDpuzzle is a simple-to-use tool to increase accountability, engagement, and learning.
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Posted on July 31, 2015.
Germantown detectives worked into the night and have arrested and charged two subjects with Aggravated Burglary and Theft of Property, related to Wednesday's burglary on the 1800 block of River Valley. All of the property stolen has been recovered.
The subjects are identified as Diego Valdemar Resendez and Ivan Mejia Angeles both 19 years old, of Memphis. Detectives were able to link and charge Angeles to a previous Aggravated Burglary on the 7000 block of Westminster from October 2014.
They each have a bond of $250,000.00. The court date is Aug. 5.


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Afternoon Snorkel - Four Winds
Snorkel Molokini or Coral Gardens. Even non-swimmers will enjoy this glass bottom cruise on Four Winds. Snorkel sail to Molokini (weather permitting) or the alternate site of Pali Coral Gardens. Special attention is taken to assist passengers with snorkeling and there are plenty of flotation devices available for underwater viewing, including boogie boards with glass ports. Includes Lunch.
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Departure Point: Departs from Maalaea Harbor slip 80.
Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours.
Equipment: Four Winds II, is a 55 foot catamaran with a large glass bottom viewing room, a water-slide, easy access swim steps, restrooms, and BBQ grills.
Capacity: Can accommodate up to 149 passengers but limited to 130 for comfort.
Deluxe BBQ lunch of hamburgers, marinated chicken breast, hot dogs and veggie burgers.
Inclusions: All snorkel gear and instruction is provided. Includes open bar of beer, wine and soda.
Exclusions: SNUBA for ages 8 and up is available for $59.00, payable on board. Complete underwater photo/video service on board for an extra charge. Loan of a Digital Camera for Above or Under Water shots with up to 300 pictures on your CD to be given at end of trip
Foreign Language Translation: There is no foreign language translation available.
Handicapped Accessible: This tour is not suitable for handicapped individuals.
Required Certifications: The participant is not required to have any certification or special license in order to participate.
Serves Alcohol: There is alcohol included or available for purchase with this activity.
Restrictions: Molokini is weather permitting and never guaranteed. Usually Coral Gardens or Captain may choose an alternate site. Must have a valid photo ID to be served alcohol.
This tour has a 48 hour cancellation policy. This means that once you're within 48 hours of the start time, the tour the tour is non refundable. If you choose to cancel before this time, the standard 3% cancellation fee will apply. If the vendor needs to cancel your tour because of weather, a mechanical issue or any other reason you will receive a 100% refund of the price you paid.
Pride of America Cruise Ship: Maui Classic Charters Four Winds Tours will not pick up cruise ship passengers at the cruise ship dock. These Molokini tours can be reached via a taxi or Tom Barefoot's Tours could arrange for a rental car shuttle to pick you up directly at the dock. Four Winds snorkel trips can be organized for the Sunday of your cruise ship schedule. Please book well in advance to assure availability.
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There have been 18 reviews written about the Afternoon Snorkel with Maui Classic Charters.
Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5
Greg B
We had a really great time on this afternoon trip. Check in was well organized. We departed on time. Weather was cooperating so we were able to go to Molokini. Usually the afternoon snorkel trips don't go there because the trade winds kick up. We saw a few whales on the way and hooked a fish but it got away. We were the only boat at the crater. A tasty lunch was ready when we tied up. We had 1.5 hours in the water, which was more than most people used. We saw huge amounts of fish a couple of eels and a shark swam right beneath us just when we got the all aboard call back to the ship. The warm fresh water shower was a nice amenity before we dried off. We got back to port right on time. The crew was super friendly and attentive. They are a well oiled machine. We have been coming to Maui a couple times a year for 20 years and have taken dozens of boat trips. This was one of the best!
Jojo Rosel
We had an excellent experience with the Four Winds II...we didn't get to snorkel Molokai due to strong winds....but the alternate Coral Garden was excellent too. The crew was awesome...took us to see some whales. Surprisingly, the cheeseburger was good.
Absolutely loved the boat and crew. Would recommend this boat to anyone wanting to snorkel and have a have a great time.
Maritza Swift
We had a terrific experience! The crew was friendly and helpful through out the tour. We definitely plan to book with Four Winds II in the near future!
Sam Wu
The crew were awesome, really laid back, informative and weren't pushy about selling anything. The best snorkel tour I've ever been on.
Dawn Heaton
We booked an afternoon snorkel trip and it was too windy to go out the Molokini Crater. However, we had a wonderful afternoon of snorkeling at Coral Reef. The water was calm, and we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon.
Teri Van Klaveren
This was an AMAZING experience. Four Winds was immaculate and the crew spectacular. Every little detail was taken care of! The underwater photographer caught us in this margical snorkeling adventure with stunning photos. Yummy lunch! Happy crew! Glorious day. Mahalo
Mark Van Klaveren
5/5 stars. Very professional, thorough, enjoyable. Our experience exceeded expectation. Thank you so much. We will be back!
David Denniston
The Four Winds Snorkel trip was outstanding and a definite must!!! We loved it and will book two (2) trips next time in Maui. Hopefully in April. Trip, Crew, Skipper, Equipment and all was nothing short of excellent.
David Denniston
The Four Winds Snorkel trip was outstanding and a definite must!!! We loved it and will book two (2) trips next time in Maui. Hopefully in April. Trip, Crew, Skipper, Equipment and all was nothing short of excellent.
Yvonne Ver
Captain Dan and his crew were top notch. High winds meant we snorkeled at Coral Gardens. It was great. First time snorkeling for me. They were helpful and encouraging. We had a small group which helped. We had a such a fantastic time we raved about it to several people we met over the rest of our trip.
Jeff Andresen
Great trip in all regards! Food, beverage, snorkel equipment, boat, and crew were all top-notch. This was the best snorkel boat trip I've been on (and I've been on a few)!
Jeff from Minnesota
Lori Schutter
My two teens and I scheduled this trip last minute and so glad we did!!! This was our last day in Maui and this was a wonderful way to end our trip. Crew was fantastic! Snorkeling and swimming was marvelous and I think we saw more whales than on our whale watching trip. Even got to see some dolphins! Great value!
Had an awesome time with family on the afternoon snokel excursion in early June! Crew was very attentive and prepared a tasty lunch--they grill right on the back of the boat! We got to go to Coral Garden area and had plenty of time in the water snorkeling and we were the only boat there! Highly recommend:)
William Hodge
We had an incredible time. Every member of the crew was friendly and helpful. This trip is worth the money and more.
Vani Chakra
This boat was fantastic! I booked the same trip two times in a row because we had such a good experience on this boat. Great staff, everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, they always made enough so we could have seconds if we wanted. The Captain (Dan) was super cool and really nice! We went to Coral Gardens in the afternoon which was beautiful. For the price of this boat being practically half the price of the boats, this boat was so worth the money we spent! Def a good choice!
Amy Worrall-Thompson
The day itself was really good value and the facilities and crew were all great, however the snorkelling wasn't brilliant. We didn't see much, and the conditions were too rough for me personally. Obviously there's nothing that can be done about the weather, but the particular spot we were in was pretty bare in terms of what we saw. We had a much better snorkelling experience just hiring a snorkel and finding some spots ourselves.
Kerri Bresnan
B.B.Q was great! Staff was very friendly. Captain helped the other workers and chatted with all of us. It had been windy so the sand was stirring, so not good to see snorkeling. Bummed we didnt get to Molokini, but that was mother natures fault. Would use this tour company again!


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Town to help fund new desk
Council approved spending $5,500 for a new circulation desk for the Oliver library.
The Okanagan Regional Library has requested $10,000 for the new furnishing, therefore, the Town will write a letter to Area D director Allan Patton to fund the remaining $4,500.
Councillor Linda Larson said it would be nice to know how many residents of Area C use the library.
Pam Medland, public services manager for the regional library, said the current desk in Oliver is more than 10 years old and needs replacing.
Manganese in well concerns council
The Town has applied for a special Okanagan Basin Water Board grant to remove manganese from one of its domestic wells.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $20,000.
Director of operations Shawn Goodsell said the Town currently has manganese problems in the Miller well on Miller Road. He noted manganese is a common water quality problem from an aesthetic perspective. Nuisance conditions associated with manganese include black sediments in the water and staining of plumbing fixtures.
Goodsell said staff are testing the well on a frequent basis as part of a pilot project.
Development permit approved
Council has approved a development permit for Burrowing Owl Vineyard Ltd. for the purpose of expanding the winery's warehouse at 153 Spruce Ave.
The applicant is seeking to add a pre-engineered steel building to the existing structure in order to expand the warehouse and storage capacity.
The plan is to add approximately 808 square metres of gross floor area, and an additional eight on-site parking spaces.
Council approves amended budgets
The Town has approved the amended 2013 operating and capital budgets, which reflect a $2.97 (or 0.68 per cent) decrease in municipal taxes to the average homeowner.
Councillor Linda Larson said not only did the Town hold the line on taxes, it did so without dipping into reserves. She noted some communities take money out of their reserves in order to prevent a tax increase.
"We nit-picked every line down to the last $50 in order to do this," Larson said.
Mayor meets with BC Corrections
Mayor Ron Hovanes met with three members of BC Corrections to talk about the new prison in Oliver.
They discussed the approval of a new secondary access road to the correctional centre and the requests for proposals in building the prison.
"From what they tell us, they're spending a lot of money on this project and talking a lot about jobs . . . it's all moving forward," Hovanes said.
The mayor said the corrections officials have identified Oliver as an "absolute gem."
Technology like Star Trek, says mayor
Mayor Ron Hovanes said the new communications technology (Vocera System) coming to South Okanagan General Hospital is like "Star Trek" fame.
He told council that staff will wear a device enabling them to contact doctors or specialists when working with patients.
"It's a state-of-the-art phone technology that will allow nurses (and others) to do more hands-on (with patients)."
Hovanes said the technology will cost more than $200,000. He noted the ladies hospital auxiliary have committed $100,000 to the project.


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Dawn - 5Th Birthday
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What I'm reading during the 20+ hours I'll be in the car in the next week
- Bossypants by Tina Fey
- The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obrecht
- Not Quite What I Was Planning: And Other Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure
- A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr
And of course, my ever-riveting Federal Courts Casebook! Hopefully, I will in fact be reading the most out of this last one, but should my eyes glaze over, I will be well-stocked. I am indebted to my wonderful parents for keeping me in Amazon gift cards. As my in-laws subscribe to The New Yorker and let me read it on their couch while visiting, my wealth of literary riches is extensive indeed for this break! (I just read this paragraph over. Please pardon my convoluted wording. I've been watching the BBC Pride and Prejudice while packing, and have apparently taken on their convoluted sentence structure. Heavens!)
I do hope to get caught up on reading for class and ready for finals, but a little time to read other things will be welcome as well. I'm a book fiend from way back – I was one of those kids who wouldn't sleep because whatever I was reading was too riveting and could never get a big enough stack from the library.
Whenever we would go on car trips, my mom would take us on a special trip to the bookstore to stock up, and then I was strictly forbidden from reading our haul until the car pulled out of the driveway. The specter of me running out of reading material was not one my folks wanted to deal with, apparently.
So now that I'm all grown up, I have refrained from sending these books to my Kindle until tonight, the night before we leave. Aren't you proud, Mom?


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The spirit of Christmas should be is the love of your fellow man and the wonder of children. It's about practicing the Golden Rule, letting bygones be bygones, spending time with loved ones, and letting our kids have a little bit of magic in their childhoods before cell phones and pop music turn them all into cynical, gum-smacking, door-slamming teenagers. Part of your holiday tradition may be loading up your car and taking all your kids to the shopping mall to visit Santa. Well, this sweet little holiday tradition just got a whole lot more expensive in New Jersey.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports admission to the Cherry Hill Mall's Adventure to Santa costs between $35 and $50. That's right, for your kids to visit with Santa and sit on his lap, it's gonna set you back some dollars. Big ones. The visit does include photos or a video of your child telling Santa if he or she has been a good little boy or girl this year, but I can't help but think that's an awful lot of money if you just wanted your kids to read Santa their wish lists. Sounds pretty Scrooge-y to me, especially for low-income families who may not want to decide between feeding their kids dinner or paying a visit to the North Pole.
More from The Stir: Meet the Family Who Raised This Year's Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Visiting Santa is an expensive proposition for parents even without the "door charge." Once you see the computerized proofs of your kids on Santa's lap, it's pretty much impossible to turn down purchasing at least a 3x5 of them, which are overpriced to begin with. I get that shopping malls have to make money, but having a Santa attraction usually brings shoppers into the mall to spend money during the holiday season to begin with, so it's not like the owners of the mall won't make money without charging. I could see if your kid received a bunch of Santa Swag for this surcharge, but from what I can tell, the $35-$50 is only for the privilege of telling the Man in Red what you want to find in your stocking, and, as the Philadelphia Inquirer described:
The Santa display in Cherry Hill features characters from Dreamworks' Shrek movies and offers kids a 15- to 20-minute range of experiences in addition to seeing Santa, including a simulated sleigh ride to the North Pole, a concert performed by 'holiday elves,' and games, like iPads for designing gingerbread houses.
So your kids get to play on an iPad. Yay! Maybe parents should just download their own app and let their kids play for free, or for promises that they will help fold towels or empty the dishwasher. The worst part about this whole thing is that mall visitors can't even catch a glimpse of Santa. He is hidden away in a castle. So you wanna play? You gotta pay.
I can't find a way to rationalize this at all. Thanks for ruining Christmas, Cherry Hill Mall!
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This pinwheels and posies styled shoot is an absolute delight! It's the perfect blend of upbeat and spunky with plenty of pops of bold color and a bit of retro vintage flair.
The color palette of rich blush, peach, striking fire engine red, and pops of vivid yellow has us falling in love. Brace yourself for the even more amazing bold and whimsical wedding ideas in the full gallery here photographed by Ashley Kidder.
Unity Wine Box
The paper drew inspiration from our bright and cheerful palette. Sweet Zion Paperie created three-dimensional stationery with pinwheels designed right into the invitation itself. The venue could not have been more perfect for the vision of this shoot. From its pop art murals to the perma-parked old yellow truck, the Lionsgate Event Center had it all for us. Lush grounds with blossoms on the trees were perfect for the "spring-y" feel we wanted to emit with this shoot. For the couple's unity event, we chose to incorporate a custom-made wine box from Bohemian Woodworx. The designs on the sliding top are all hand-burned into the wood and the box itself is hand-crafted, hand-sanded and hand-designed.
creating the look
We really wanted a juicy bouquet to offset the calmer peach and blush tones of the shoot and the bouquet brought the heat with just the right amount of color and flowers. For the tablescape, we wanted to focus on having just a sweetheart table for our couple. Patina Preferred supplied us with mismatched vintage embroidered chairs and a perfectly-square sweetheart table with custom woodwork. Our florist, Bella Calla, spiced up the table with poppies, roses, Billy balls, lush greens and irises, among other blooms. Blush depressed glass and dusty peach napkins completed the sweetheart table, along with a simple white lace mini-table runner from Long Ago Love.


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Selecting the right real estate agent to help you buy or sell your home is essential to a smooth transaction. For the best possible experience, you should consider a professional's background, personality and responsiveness.
Here are some tips to help you choose and work with your real estate agent.
Once you've found the right real estate agent to represent you, hold up your end of the relationship. There are simple things you can do to help your real estate agent get you the best deal.


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The musings of a rapidly aging fibre addict who must work to support her habit!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Cross Eyed & Pole Axed
The Dirt Magnet has now taken possession of his new sweater. The body bottom is black which his dad appreciated since the kid might be able to wear it for an extra day before it hits the wash.
Another friend just had a longed for baby girl last Thursday - God, are they tiny when they're a day or two old!!! with tiny, tiny feet!! So, I have to make a pair of socks for those feet. I think, I'll make a pair of l-o-n-g baby frankensocks for fun. I believe I've got lots of nice baby colors tucked away in the Pink/Purple bag of leftovers - mom & dad had her decked out in Pink, already. But frankensocks go with everything!! bwahahah
And, while sitting shell-shocked in my chair after my marathon project was done, I decided to pull out a sweater I started THREE YEARS ago for myself in a Mule Spun wool called Mulberry Heather. The yarn is quite rustic - I'm pulling out bits of straw as I sloooooly knit with aching hands - and quite greasy - but I'm sure that will change when it gets it's bath at the end. I'm using the Cabin Fever pattern, 'Lace Frock Vest' from the "Need a Plus Sized Cardigan" book. I believe the 'Lace Frock' is also available as a single pattern on Patternfish as well. I'm going to wear it over a long sleeved shirt for extra warmth in my office. I had finished the basic yoke almost to the arm area but hadn't split the arms from the main body when it got stuffed into a bag & forgotten. While looking for more colored acrylic to finish the Dirt Magnet sweater, I found the bag with my Mulberry yarn in it. It was meant to be.
Posted by Sharon in Surrey at 12:21 AM
3 comments:
- Louisa said...
That's a really cute vest! You must finish it for yourself. BTW the pattern isn't available on Ravelry but on Patternfish instead. I always forget that site exists.
Take care of your hands or they won't take care of you! Ask me how I know...
- Sharon in Surrey said...
Oh yeah. You did something to yours, didn't you??? I know I read about it & sympathized but didn't pay attention. The Problem is, I had no choice. I had a very short time to complete the project & one manual stapler . . .
- Sharon in Surrey said...
Corrected!! Cabin Fever patterns are available for purchase or download from Patternfish.
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