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Travel & Tourism
If you are looking for a great African adventure, look no farther than Tanzania. The country teems with wildlife, it hosts fine safaris, and, of course, it possesses a jewel in Mount Kilimanjaro. The Kilimanjaro National Park tops the list of Tanzania's amazing sites; there are also the Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks, the latter of which houses the Tanzania Great Rift Valley; the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, and the Serengeti National Park, which boasts the greatest concentration of wildlife, as more than 3 million large animals migrate to the area each year. Tanzania also boasts a gorgeous coastline. This country is a must whether you are of the adventurous type or just want to indulge in leisurely activities.
What to Do in Tanzania
1. Zanzibar International Film Festival: Also known as ZIFF, this is East Africa's largest film, art, and music festival. The two-week-long carnival boasts the best parties on the island, featuring live music and dancing.
2. Diving and Snorkeling: These activities are abundant off both the Tanzanian coast and the surrounding islands. Large coral reefs with tropical fish and whale sharks attract world-class divers from all over the world. If you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, be sure to check out some of the finest unbleached coral in the Indian Ocean.
3. Hot-Air Balloon Ride at the Serengeti National Park: Though somewhat expensive, this sophisticated mode of touring the park begins with spectacular views of natural beauty and wildlife and ends elegantly with a glass of champagne in the middle of the African bush. We urge you: Do not forget your camera!
4. Stone Town: The heart and soul of Zanzibar, Stone Town hasn't changed much in the past 200 years. Once one of the most important trading ports on the Indian Ocean, Stone Town became a center for wealthy traders, who built grand houses with elaborate wooden doors. Visit Livingstone's old house, the Palace Museum, the Arab Fort, and the bazaar, and take time to wander along the narrow streets and alleyways to get a feel of this historic town.
5. Mount Kilimanjaro: Whether you prefer standing at a distance and looking up at this massive mound of earth or tickling its back while hiking along its ridges, Mount Kilimanjaro is a site not to be missed. For the adventurous, the climb takes about five days and leads you through thick forests, peaceful grasslands, glaciers, and rocky terrain. Consider the climb only if you can call yourself an experienced climber; beginners should not attempt to summit Kilimanjaro. Be sure to plan your trip thoroughly with a guide if you plan on making the climb.
6. The Great Rift Valley: A number of national parks play host to this famous geological attraction. The Great Rift Valley runs to just over 5,400 miles and features lakes, volcanoes, and steep gorges. It also attracts a vast array of water wildlife, such as flamingos and pelicans.
7. Deep-Sea Fishing: The waters off the Tanzanian coast are rich in big-game fish, like marlin, tuna, swordfish, and barracuda. We recommend arranging a trip with a local lodge, as guides will know the local waters the best. Half-day and daylong trips can be arranged for small and large groups. If you're an avid fisher, you're in luck: these waters are still relatively unknown.
8. Ngorongoro Crater: This giant crater, stretching over 12 miles (19.3 kilometers,) was created after a volcano collapsed. The rim of the crater has excellent game viewing, and travelers can take a safari in the crater's bottom.
9. Serengeti National Park: If you want an authentic African safari experience, head for the Serengeti. It is no doubt one of the most visited of the national parks in Tanzania. The park is enormous, and you can tailor your trip to your wilderness comfort level. Its creators aimed to preserve the world's largest migration path, so check with your travel guide to make sure you are in the right place at the right time for the best viewing.
10. Lake Victoria: The largest lake in Africa (and the second-largest in the world), Victoria is nearly 27,000 square miles (43,452 kilometers) wide. While you're there, visit Owen Falls (on the Ugandan side of the lake) and check out a few of the world's most spectacular varieties of fish. Worn out from the hustle and bustle of the traditional African safari? you will find a quiet and peaceful alternative along Lake Victoria's shoreline.
When to Go
We recommend visiting Tanzania between January and March: the clear days are perfect for game viewing, and the warm nights are ideal for a dip in the Indian Ocean. Tanzania has two rainy seasons: the period from mid-March to the end of May is known as the masika rain season. The second season is known as the vuli season; it occurs intermittently throughout November and parts of December and January. During the vuli season, showers arrive in the morning and are sometimes interrupted with clear weather.
If you're planning to travel on safari, check with lodges to determine the best travel periods especially if you are looking to spot particular animals, as migratory patterns may differ among various groups of wildlife. We do not suggest traveling during April and May, because of the rain.
Getting In and Around
Visas: It is possible to obtain a visa upon arriving in Tanzania, but we highly recommend that you arrange that before you travel. Tourist visas are issued as single- or multiple-entry permits and cost about $100.
It is highly recommended that visitors get cholera and malaria vaccinations before their trip. If you are traveling to Tanzania from a surrounding country, it may be necessary to certify that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever as well.
Transportation: Most travelers will fly into Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar. The national airline is ATC (Air Tanzania Corporation). ATC and Precision Air are the main providers of domestic flights and link most of the major towns in the country.
Car travel is probably the cheapest and most widely used mode of transportation in Tanzania. Roads serve the rural population effectively, and driving is a great way to pass through the countryside and visit the smaller villages.
The best and fastest, albeit pricey, way of traveling around the country is by plane. Tanzania has many small airports and airstrips that serve smaller towns; if you're traveling on safari, you may have to plan to take a charter flight after landing at a bigger airport.
There are two major rail lines in Tanzania: the TRC and the TAZARA. The TRC (Tanzania Railway Corporation) operates from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and branches off to either Kigoma or Mwanza. It also operates from Ruvu, branches to either Tanga or Moshi, and connects to the Kenyan railway system. The TAZARA (Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority) connects Dar es Salaam with Zambia.
Ferries offer an efficient (and exciting) way to travel the country's coastline. Boats leave about every hour from Dar es Salaam and head toward the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. Ferries also run on Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa.
Safety and Security
Concerned about your safety as you plan travel to Tanzania? We at Africa.com, together with our friends, family and colleagues, travel extensively throughout the continent. Here are the resources we consult when thinking of our safety in Tanzania:
• UK Government Tanzania Travel Advice Guidance
Africa.com comment: Very timely and frequently updated. Perspective assumes that you ARE going to travel to Tanzania, and seeks to give you good guidance so that you understand the risks and are well informed.
• Mo Ibrahim Personal Safety & Rule of Law Score for Tanzania
Africa.com comment: An annual ranking of the 54 African countries based on their relative personal security as determined by a highly qualified staff of an African foundation, funded by a successful African philanthropist. See where Tanzania ranks relative to the other 54 nations in Africa.
• U.S. State Department Travel Advisory on Tanzania
Africa.com comment: Can sometimes be considered as overly conservative and discourage travel altogether to destinations that many reasonable people find acceptably secure. On the other hand, they have the resources of the CIA to inform them, so they know things that the rest of us don't know. See what they have to say about Tanzania.
Local Advice
1. Tanzania's official name is the United Republic of Tanzania. The country consists of the states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which were united in 1964. It is bordered to the north by Kenya and Uganda, to the west by Rwanda, Burundi, and Democratic Republic of Congo, to the south by Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, and to the east by the Indian Ocean.
2. The official currency is the Tanzania shilling. Some major credit cards are accepted in large city hotels, but for all other transactions, bring local cash.
3. The official language of Tanzania are Kiswahili. Other languages include Kiunguja (the name for the Swahili language in Zanzibar), English, Arabic, and 125 tribal languages.
4. The mainland population is almost evenly divided as to religion: 30 percent of the inhabitants are Christian, 35 percent are Muslim, and about 35 percent follow local religions and practices. Zanzibar itself is almost entirely Muslim.
5. There are at least 127 known tribes in Tanzania. The Maasai tribe, possibly the best known tribe of them, generally
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Recently I read in a magazine article something interesting. The article was about being overweight and the calculations that determined so. The article contained readers feedback and it seemed quite a few people were disturbed by what was considered overweight. The article went on to explain that just because someone wasn't a size two or whatever was "normal" on the BMI chart why is it considered overweight. The discussion was going back and forth about how this woman was considered plus size but was healthy. By her standards of healthy she claimed she didn't suffer with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, any signs of diabetes, or heart problems which are all signs of health problems triggered by weight. She also wanted to know who determined this information on the BMI charts and said it should be re-vamped. After reading her littler excerpt, quite honestly, I agreed. I mean shucks…I too fit that category of not having those health issues and by me being 5'3 and 34 years old, the BMI chart says I should weigh 140lbs. So I asked myself the same question. I feel healthy and I feel like yes, I'm not 140lbs but I'm not at risk to those health issues because I am taking an active measure to being fit and eating right. Then continuing to read the article, one reader comment and it triggered something in me. The reader said (not verbatim) that we can all proclaim to be as healthy as we want but if we're not falling within the BMI stats then no we are not healthy. And quite frankly…that is 100% TRUE. So of course, I jumped up and I was like says who!?! And then it dawned of me, the reader was right. Yes, just because I don't have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, any signs of diabetes, or heart problems that doesn't mean I will never encounter it. Doesn't mean that at any given moment, I won't wake up with high blood pressure or my sweet ticker conk out on me. The chart is just that simple. The Body Mass Index. Let's break it down.
The BMI is measured by the estimate of a healthy body weight based on a person's height and weight. Your BMI does not measure body fat percentage. Supposedly, due to the easy calculation and measurement it is a widely used tool to identify problems. This goes for underweight and overweight. Of course in my opinion I will tell you easy calculation to who?!!? The Body Mass Index is defined as this: your body weight divided by the square of your height. That is the formula. That is what they call easy. And that is what determines if your right at target or if as I like to call it, Pleasingly Plump 🙂
Here's a little BMI chart. Clearly according to this, I'm obese. I'm not happy with the word obese but it is what it is right.
Have your checked your BMI Lately?!?!

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Zachary Personal Injury Lawyer
After sustaining injuries in an accident, the upcoming challenges may be overwhelming. The Law Offices of J. Price McNamara understands the medical, legal, and financial issues that come with severe injuries. A Zachary personal injury lawyer working by your side can help protect your rights and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Your Injuries Deserve Just Compensation
In determining the amount of compensation you are eligible to receive, various factors come to play, making each personal injury case unique. A Zachary personal injury lawyer will examine your case, explain what injuries, facts and circumstances qualifies for a personal injury claim and determine whether your have a viable lawsuit.
Your Potential Damages
Regardless of the type of injury you sustained, you may be stressing about your current and future expenses. Your Zachary personal injury lawyer can help you recover different types of monetary compensation, known as damages, such as:
- Past, present and future medical expenses
- Past, present and future lost wages
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
Negligence in Zachary
Every person owes a duty to another to act with proper care. This means a person is obligated to act in a safe manner so as not to cause injury. Negligence occurs when a person fails in this duty of care. You may be entitled to recover damages if someone was negligent which resulted in your injuries.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
One of the most frequent personal injury claims involves motor vehicle accidents. These types of personal injury claims come with legal challenges. One challenge is to determine who is at fault for the accident. Even if you were partially at fault, you may still be entitled to recovery, although your damages will be reduced by the percentage you were at fault. As a passenger of a vehicle, not only are you entitled to file a claim against the other drivers, but also with your driver's insurance company. Another challenge is getting the insurance companies to pay up.
Work-Related Accidents
Work-related injuries may occur when business owners are negligent in their duty to provide a safe work environment for their employees. Their obligation to ensure the work environment is safe may include providing:
- Providing safety equipment in locations where employees may be handling dangerous equipment or chemicals
- Providing hard hats in locations where the use of hard hats is appropriate
Other work-related injuries may include slip and fall injuries, such as:
- Failing to secure a platform with a railing or banister
- Failing to timely clean liquid on the floor or place warning signs
You may file a Workers' Compensation claim if you suffered injury in a work-related accident.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Similarly, property owners owe a duty of care to anyone on their property. Owners have an obligation to be aware and either remedy or provide proper warnings of potential hazards on their property that could cause injuries to others. You may be entitled to recover damages in a slip and fall accident if:
- The property owner knew of the hazard or danger but did not do anything it.
- The property owner disavowals any knowledge of the hazard or danger but someone similarly situated would have known of it.
Injury Caused by Medical Malpractice
If your medical professional provided incompetent or unreasonable medical care, which resulted in your injury, you may have a medical malpractice claim. Examining the standard of care the medical professional exercised, your Zachary personal injury lawyer will look for one of the three key factors:
1) Lack of Informed Consent
To prove lack of informed consent, your Zachary personal injury lawyer will show that the medical professional:
- Did not fully inform you of the benefits and risks of a certain medical procedure, or
- Performed a procedure on you against your wishes.
2) Mistakes in Treatment
Two elements must be met to prove medical malpractice based on mistakes in treatment:
- The medical professional made a mistake in the treatment of your condition; and,
- A reasonable, competent medical professional would not have made the mistake in treatment.
3) Improper Diagnosis
Two elements must be proven in a malpractice claim arising from an improper diagnosis:
- The diagnosis was improperly made; and,
- A reasonable, competent doctor with the same information would not have made the same mistake and would have made the correct diagnosis.
Your Zachary personal injury lawyer will retain the appropriate medical expert to review your case and support your claim.
Strict Liability
In Louisiana, a person can be held strictly liable for injuries, even if the person was not negligent, in very specific, statutory situations.
Dog Bite Injury
Louisiana holds dog owners strictly liable for damages for injuries to a person or property caused by the owner's dog if:
- The dog owner could have prevented the injury; and,
- The injury was not a result of your provocation of the dog.
It does not matter where the injury occurred, whether it was on your property, the owner's property or public property.
Product Liability Accidents
If an unreasonably dangerous product used in a reasonably anticipated matter caused your injury, the manufacturer could also be held strictly liable for your damages. A product is unreasonably dangerous:
- In design;
- In manufacturing, construction or composition;
- From failure to adequately warning; or,
- Nonconformity to the manufacturer's express warranty.
Examples include: faulty airbags or brakes, pharmaceuticals, or playground equipment
Seek a Zachary Personal Injury Lawyer
You have a year from the date of your accident/injury, or discovery that your injury was due to a defective product, to file your claim. You don't have to battle the legal and financial issues alone. Contact the Law offices of J. Price McNamara to speak to an experienced Zachary personal injury lawyer to help with your claim.


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New mum Tonto Dikeh-Churchill stepped out over the weekend for a friend's wedding and she was giving us serious #AsoEbiBella goals in her outfit.
Styled by Swanky Jerry in a rich blue dress by Yutee, with her makeup done by Bibyonce, the mum of one looked ready to take on the world!
Check out her outfit below.


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The past four months provided a very interesting job opportunity in a way I was not expecting. I was hired by Westat to help administer the 'national' exam. While this position requires a great deal of organizational capacity, it also taught me so much about those who 'know' and don't really know what is involved in educational reform. In my mind, NAEP is a giant scientific experiment extremely well thought out as well as planned and executed for optimum good statistical analysis. NAEP is the real deal of data.
My first observation was how many teachers and administrators in public schools (including charter) did not know what NAEP was about.
Example: Spoke with a principal who, when asked by another principal why his school was participating in NAEP answered he 'guessed' he drew the short stick. (I completely understood the humor, however, I was sad he truly did not know what it was about.) We talked on the phone and I asked him why he thought the school was participating (aha – a bit of Socratic methodology) and he answered the following three items (1) his school improved test scores by 17 points (2) his school has the youngest teachers in the district/area (3) this had something to do with spring testing but he was not sure.
I replied that while I like his answers, the reason behind national testing was to have some test scores to provide parity between the various states which have different state standards and different ways of measuring educational success.
Parity in sports is defined as attempting to make an equal playing field for all participants, specifically with regard to financial issues. When parity in a sports league is achieved, all participating teams enjoy roughly equivalent levels of talent. In such a league, the "best" team is not significantly better than the "worst" team. This leads to more competitive contests where the winner cannot be easily predicted in advance. Such games are more entertaining and captivating for the spectators. The opposite condition, which could be considered "disparity" between teams, is a condition where the elite teams are so much more talented that the lesser teams are hopelessly outmatched. – Wikipedia/ January 2011
I further explained that schools which received federal funds w ere required to participate if the necessary sample of student attributes was at their school. We talked for a few more minutes so I could answer some paperwork questions and we each went off on our own separate journey through the day.
In a different phone call with another principal the day before, I was asked about how the school would access these test scores so they could use them to compare with their API and AYP since other schools in the district were not taking this special test. I had to explain the scores were not disaggregated down to the district level. This particular issue kept cropping up with teachers as well, especially on assessment day. Teachers asked if they would have the scores to use by Spring……
In the above scenarios, I was talking to people who could speak clearly about certain aspects of educational reform, albeit only those minimal measures which had been drummed into them through some grad school program/administrative credentialling program/school district. My shock was that these were 'good' schools in so called 'good' districts so how could these administrators not have run across NAEP? I actually asked a couple administrators where they attended graduate school.
Along the way there were also some funny stories – a school which is in a very wealthy area had a substitute teacher's aide show up with alcohol on their breath and the principal had to deal with that issue; another school had some students order a pizza via their cell phone, except when it was delivered, the office staff realized no 'individual' student would order a 2 L bottle of coke. I had a colleague talk to a custodian in Spanish, only to have the principal state the man understands and speaks English…..
In my mind I was surprised as I have known about NAEP since I was a child – I went through at least one of the testing sessions in Grade 4, possibly Grade 8. I read about NAEP and went to a lecture regarding The Nation's Report Card when I was in graduate school. NAEP was the organization where the National Science Standards were related so people could discuss trends in science ed ucation. I was beginning to feel as if I had entered some alternate universe where educational reform happened on a different planet on an alternate flat plane.
On a more personal note, I noticed (part of the script I read requires me to ask a few questions) there is not a category for people(s) of Middle East origin. I am not sure if this was intentional, as in who really cares what those students do (even though we seem to care about Asians) or some one with far more wisdom then myself decided these people are, well, white. Since I do not know specifically what NAEP is looking for, I can only speculate on a 'forced' selection of race/ethnicity. One question asks students to delineate Latino/Hispanic and then the next question is everything else. I feel bad for the Philipino's who actually know their history as they are Latino (Spain) and Asian, not either or.
I have never looked at the test questions as I continue to have a teaching credential and this, in my mind is inappropriate. I have looked at the release questions published in booklets for parents and/or teachers and administrators who may have questions. Not much was gleened from this process as I do not support the efficacy of multiple choice exams since there is always an inherent 25% of accuracy by randon choice on a four answer question. As is the case with SAT prep, it is not about the right answer so much as the ability to use your mind to reason 'out' what are the wrong answers. The SAT is in no way indicative of much, my favorite examples being people who bucked the system and did not complete college, such as Bill Gates or people who did poorly on the SAT and succeeded far more than anyone would have guessed, Timothy Ferriss.
NAEP allows educators and statisticians to peer into the minds of students to take a peak at how various curriculums play out across the U.S. Our 'Nation's Report Card' is just that, a report. In a broad way we are able to see where education seems to have traction (typically, in places with low socioeconomic distress) and where no amount of money seems to change the consequences of childhood poverty.
I have been to schools with views which certainly must prevent even a lax daydreamer from focusing and I have been to schools which remind me all too often of things I have seen in Peace Corps and traveling various third world countries. This previous sentence is a different kind of parity – until we have PARITY, we will not change education in any formidable manner. It takes an abundant amount of community involvement, parental education and literacy resources (notice I did not say monetary resources) to overcome poverty. No amount of well constructed testing is needed to prove this out – rather, we just need to travel outside our own familiar community.


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Getting ready to sell your home in the Halifax area? A Pre-Inspection can help you.
This is a photo of me while working for a home inspection company in the past! (To clarify I'm a MLS listing Realtor now and no longer work in the inspection industry as it would be a conflict of interest).
But now back to how a pre-inspection can help your MLS listing:
1. If there are big problems, or small for that matter, you can deal with them yourself. (If a potential buyer finds a problem they are going to state a $400 repair is going to cost thousands and try to drive the price down). You can take your time and get competitive quotes to fix the job before you list.
2. Your home will show better as there will not be "problems" jumping out at the buyer and their agent.
3. Your Realtor will market your property as being "pre-inspected." This gives the potential buyer more confidence to place an offer. Having copies of the report on the dining room table when potential buyers come through again gives them confidence.
4. You should not have any problem or worries if the new buyer decides to get their own home-inspection.
5. Now what if I told you the pre-inspection was free? List your home with me and I will pay for it for you saving you hundreds of dollars. Please read more on all the benefits of listing your home with me or click on the "selling your house?" tab above.
Mike Smith is a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty in Halifax, Nova Scotia and can be reached at 902.209.6745.


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Q&A about Large Scale Events and Presentations
Question from a customer: I would like to use Game Show Presenter GOLD with a large audience. Too many people to use buzzers. Is there another option?
We do have customers who use Game Show Presenter with large audiences where buzzers are not practical. Here are ideas based on their experiences and our own insights into the software:
- Other methods for letting individuals in an audience answer quiz questions:
- Set up a Twitter hash tag and people in the audience can tweet to that channel to answer game questions. The game host can give a shout out to whomever is first to tweet the correct answer to each question.
- For a more private channel, announce a cell phone number to which people can txt an answer to quiz questions.
- For these electronic methods, you may need someone helping your host to comb through the incoming stream of answers to find who sent the first correct answer. This concept probably lends itself to a short quiz than, say, a 30-question Category board.
Question from a customer: Can this game work with something like Poll Everywhere?
While Poll Everywhere does not integrate directly with our games, but you can still make it work. Here's how:
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Zdravey from Bulgaria!
What a trip it's been! Exhausting – but good – to say the least! We (Stephanie and I) arrived in DC just in time for staging to start. The awesome VA Jeffrey's met up with Stephanie and I and we enjoyed our last supper (and only) in DC. Next day, the whole lot of 63 was piled onto buses and taken to Dulles Airport. Just a head's up… Lufthansa is very particular about their weight limit. After some minor issues with my baggage I boarded the plane and headed to Frankfurt. Stayed in Frankfurt for a couple of hours and headed to Sofia. Good news is that all my bags made it!
(I'm a little sad that I've now "been" to Washington D.C. and Frankfurt, Germany but the extent of my visits was a hotel stay and an airport stay. At least I drove by the Capitol. Guess I'll just have to plan other trips there!)
The whole group successfully made it to Sofia with local news cameras waiting. (No joke.) Don't worry, I kept the stunner shades on. I honestly don't even know how long the entire trip was with layovers and all that. It was long and I didn't ever really sleep. Then we got bused to our hotel in a town (that I don't actually know the name of) about 2 or 3 hours away. Beauuuutiful! A lady today said that we're about 5000 ft. about sea level. Reminds me of Dallas… except for the mountains and the snow on the top of mountains and just about everything else.
No time was wasted getting started today (Thursday). Breakfast started at 730 and we've been in meetings or language trainings all day. I've got a feeling it's going to be an early night again!
At this point everything's great and I'm so happy to finally be here! What a process it's been!
I didn't get a chance to say this earlier, but THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the send off party. I feel so thankful that yall we're able to came and especially for all the encouraging words and prayers! Keep 'em coming!
Bring on the awkward! I moved in with my host family today and we've got some definite communication challenges. Challenges in the way that she doesn't speak in English and I don't so much speak Bulgarian. Thankfully they had some family and friends over tonight that did speak some so there was some speaking. I pretty much smiled and said "Dobre" and "Ne Razbiram" a lot. (Good/ok and I don't understand.) Emi's husband is currently in the USA visiting their son and his family. He'll return to Bulgaria in a couple of weeks with their 7 yr old grandson who was born in America. Should be good to have him around!
They have a big garden with strawberries, peaches and tomatoes. Only the strawberries were ready and they tasted good! The man who tends to the garden told me he'd teach me how to garden. I'm excited about that.
I'm in my room with the t.v. on and just found "I Know What You Did Last Summer" with subtitles, "Gladiator" dubbed in Bulgarian, MTV and a few other channels. This should be interesting! The town I'm in also has an amazing view of the mountains. When I look out my window I can see the mountains! (No clue which ones though.)
Okay, so that's a quick update and I'll try to get pictures on here when I can. I don't have internet right now so that's why I haven't responded to anyone. I'll be in this town for a couple of months so hopefully I'll be a Bulgarian pro when I move to my permanent site!
I'm currently with my "mom" at her job at the hospital in Vratsa. Today's been pretty good. I met with my satellite group - the four others in the village - and we took the bus to Vratsa and bought cell phones (for PC purposes) and registered with police. My "mom" came and picked me up and I'll hang out here for an hour or so and then head to the market where there will be lots of pointing and "da" and "ne". (Yes and no). All is well and my group here is great! I've got a good house with an inside toilet that can flush toilet paper! (It's the small things these days... Quite a few people have squat toilets. Outside. :) Thank you again for all your messages! Keep 'em coming!
3 comments:
- vicki said...
Zdravey back atcha, except for the evening part. We are currently experiencing morning on Memorial Day. Looked out the window, still no mountains, but do have the occasional bunny and/or squirrel. It is so great to read your take on your new experiences, friends, culture, food, etc. Keep describing everything! Love you loads!
- Catherine said...
I'm still very jealous! I am so glad to hear that everything is going well for the most part and that you have warm water and a toilet to flush...we take so much for granted here! Love your guts and am SOOOO ready to be able to visit and see everything you are talking about! LOVE YOUR GUTS!!!!!
- Lyndsey said...
Love it! But what's the scoop on the shower situation? And can't wait to hear stories about the 7 year old translation.


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"Do you see, child, the exquisite beauty that Nature holds even in the handful of little flowers and animals we have here? For Nature is the minister of the God we believe in and worship. The greatest wonder of Nature that might astonish you was made by the Creator through a simple act of His supreme will. That fiery globe above our heads, which has burned for thousands of years without ever consuming itself, which maintains its flame with who-knows-what fuel, which not only gladdens but gives life to man, to beast, to plant, and to stone; that Sun, my child, that lamp of day, that eye of heaven, that soul of Nature, which has illuminated so many peoples with its beneficent brilliance, gaining worship for itself as a deity, is—so that you understand what I am saying— nothing more than a plaything of His supreme Omnipotence. Consider now how powerful, wise, and loving your great God is, for the Sun that astonishes you, this sky that gladdens you, these little birds that entertain you, these flowers that delight you, this man who teaches you, and everything that surrounds you in Nature, came from His divine hands without the least effort, all perfect and destined for your service. And you, are you too small a thing to recognize this? And if you do recognize it, could you be so low as not to give thanks to God for all these favors He has done you without your deserving them? I couldn't think such a thing of you.
Perhaps you will find it striking, my children, that having been given such a bad nature by my physical and moral education, through no one's ill will but rather my mother's excessive love, and having been further corrupted by the perverse example of the children at my first school, I could have been transformed in an instant from bad to average (for I have never been good) under the direction of my true teacher; but don't be so surprised, for a good education, guided by a superior talent and vigilant wisdom, and above all by a good example, is so powerful that it forms a standard by which children will almost always direct their actions.
This is a fable as far as crabs go, but as for men, it is an obvious truth; for, as Seneca says, "the road that leads to virtue by the way of rules is long and difficult; but the one that goes by the way of examples is brief and efficient."


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Gift Lizard was created by Kevin Ohashi to create a different kind of gift searching experience.
Find gifts by describing the person you are trying to buy for. Use things like who they are (dad), their hobbies (star wars), their personality (geek, gamer). Other popular tag categories include jobs (engineer), and location (kitchen, garden).
The lightest and most compact multi-use tool ever developed.
Fling is a tactile game controller for iPad.
A peaceful house starts with dragons and incense.
Level up your room with this Mario Themed wall graphics.
The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments.
Sometimes I wish I could roam around the mall like it were Azeroth. Now I can with my World of Warcraft Troll Mask!
Tired of all the shady spots being taken? Bring your own chair and shade together!
The grill ignites at the push of a button for reliable lighting, and an infinitely adjustable burner valve with a high-quality regulator makes it easy to control the heat.
Han Solo's famous starship is crafted from over 5,000 Lego pieces.
Underwater camera lets you watch what's happening on the line.
Quilted jumpsuit with EVA armor, two-piece deluxe helmet, gauntlets and boot tops.
Work proven, our duck active jacket is built with 12-ounce, firm-hand, 100% ring-spun cotton duck with a 100% polyester thermal lining for on-the-job warmth.
It relieves tension as it softly massages acupressure points and stimulates sensitive nerves in your scalp.
Intricately designed by Gerber and Bear, it's loaded with innovations that won't be found in any other fixed blade knife. Like everything in the Survival Series, it also includes Bear's Priorities of Survival pocket guide.
This USB drive transforms from Leopard to USB stick in seconds.
iPhone/iPod Case with Speakers? Yes Please.
Amazing all-in-one digital microscope takes scientific inquiry to a new level - yet is easy for even a young child to use.
The Classic is the perfect pocket-size model, with seven functions, including tweezers and toothpick.
The fast and easy way to bake fresh or frozen pizza. Great for frozen, homemade, take-and-bake, or deli pizza. The easy way to prepare chicken nuggets, quesadillas, fish fillets, even grilled sandwiches.
This specific Roomba model systematically cleans up to three* rooms on a single charge and gets into hard-to-reach wall edges and beneath furniture, while avoiding stairs and other drop-offs.
Your own personal air conditioner
The M.U.L.E. NV from Camelbak is a narrow-gauge pack for 3+ hours of all-terrain adventures in any weather.
Designed to capture and focus heat more efficiently than traditional cooking systems, the Flash brings two cups of water to a boil in only two minutes.
I didn't believe it would work, but I tested the online version and it got 'Satellite' correct. Impressed.
Listen to your favorite shows while you shower.
Perfect for the mechanically inclined person in your life. Perfectly balanced between art and utility.
Ever want your own personal redwood forest? Now you can have this beautiful 5 tree in your home garden.
Heart of the Swarm expansion for Starcraft 2
The Tool Logic Credit Card Companion is a multifunction tool card with ten features. It feautes a 2-inch Inch serrated blade and precision folding scissors. It also has an 8-time magnifying power lens and compass. It is a combination can/bottle opener/aw
The Razer Marauder StarCraft II gaming keyboard is a full featured, tournament ready keyboard with an extremely compact design.
With its circumaural design the Razer Banshee is designed for optimal sound isolation to allow you to focus completely on your game.
Razer Spectre StarCraft II gaming mouse is a lightweight, five button mouse that is ideal for gamers that prefer precision and control for an RTS.
The Starcraft II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag is designed for gamers who want to keep their gear protected, stay comfortable, and look good doing it.
100,000 copies sold. If you do anything web related, this book is a must read.
You air guitar getting old? Step up your game with this rockstar guitar tshirt with built in mini amp.
Dancing to Cantina Music, bringing you drinks and guarding your precious stuff. What more could you ask for from the most faithful robot in the galaxy?
Starcraft 2 Dogtag USB Stick ensures you're the coolest kid at the lan party.
Zen Magnets. These super powerful and tiny magnets are a lot of fun for kids and adults.
Protect your phone with classic style.
Run around like you don't have shoes on and still enjoy the protection of having shoes!
Tired of having to deal with tons of different measurement cups and spoons? This elegant adjustable measuring cup solves everything.
I probably will never know what time it is again.
Jack your car up with the exhaust it's generating, simple and elegant car repair.
This is the history of StarCraft. This is the love of e-sports. This is the Bible of StarCraft.
Turn your pens into a dining set.
It's the dead of night; everyone is tucked up in bed and the owls are-a-hooting. So it's time to break out the Glow Graffiti!
Take the chill off your next soiree when you serve guests a shot in an edible frozen glass.
There's A Zombie On Your Lawn! Nobody was quite sure what caused it. An alien pathogen riding the tail of Halley's Comet? Some government "rage" virus? Radiation from a downed satellite?
A great starting point for a beginning and intermediate brewers, it includes two of Mr. Beer's most popular beer mixes as well as everything needed to both brew and bottle your first 2 batches of top-quality beer.
Looj blasts through debris, clogs and sludge and brushes your gutters clean. Stop repeated ladder repositioning and over reaching from dangerous heights.
This is a must for any collector Iron Man in this full body titanium color suit just like thr prototype in the movie.
Look your best by taking care of your face in your shower. This patent pending mirror is guaranteed not to fog in the shower.
Using a smartphone as a GPS? Mount it in your car properly just like a traditional GPS.
The Waterproof iPod Shuffle is the most versatile Waterproof MP3 Player available. You can listen to your favorite songs in high fidelity underwater in the pool, ocean, gym, snow, rain, and use it as your everyday MP3 Player!
Now you can enjoy the benefits of the most comfortable multi-functional doctor-approved pillow.
A wise man once asked, Is it better to be feared or respected? I say, is it too much to ask for both?
When you're ready to wage war on thirst (and possibly sobriety) the Hops Holster 12 Can Ammo Pack is the only beer holder gear you need.
Bottles, Cans and drinks in general shouldn't fall out of the fridge ever again.
Record what you're seeing directly to your phone.
The Ultimate Sci-Fi Series on Blu-Ray.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game
The ultra-durable, leak-proof Thermos Stainless King travel mug features an unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior, making it a great companion for use in rough-and-tumble situations such as construction sites, delivery work, and more.
Keep your water clear of chemicals and odors with this dispenser from PUR. Its advanced filtration system reduces more contaminants (lead, copper, zinc, etc.) than any other pour-through filter.
A superb character mini figure style clock from the masters at Lego, featuring Alarm and a Snooze Button!
Our sandstone sierra jacket is sherpa-lined for added warmth. It's made of 12-ounce, 100% cotton sandstone duck and features princess back seams for a premium fit, built-in bi-swing for ease of movement, interior rib-knit storm cuffs, two inside poc
Super tough winter gloves.
The Egg & Muffin Toaster brings innovation to the toaster category by combining the functions of a toaster and an egg poacher into one easy-to-use appliance.
The magic bullet replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder. Yet it occupies only the space of a coffee mug.
Hickory smoked bacon is cooked in the oven until golden & crisp then it's smothered in milk chocolate.


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Hurrah! The sun has finally come out in many parts of the UK and everyone is rushing to sit outside cafes and restaurants and pretend they're on holiday. But we must all remember that even sitting in the sun here in the UK can cause a nasty burn which can lead to dire consequences. So we need to cover up and use a sun-cream even when it's a stolen hour at lunchtime to catch a few rays.
Alongside taking precautions both here and abroad it's always worth keeping an eye on your skin. Cases of melanoma are on the increase and although it is treatable, as with most cancers, the sooner changes are detected the sooner the cancer can be treated for good.
We have all been told to report anything unusual, moles that darken, or change shape or other types of skin blemish that just doesn't feel quite right somehow… You must visit your doctor even if you think it's nothing – it could save your life!
Because it's not always easy for us to identify skin cancers and the causes of skin cancer can also be confusing, it is always good to know that alongside your GP there are others you can call on for help and advice. With this in mind AXA PPP healthcare have planned a live expert chat all about skin cancer to help give advice on keeping safe and what to look out for on their cancer centre.
So on Tuesday 29th May between 3pm and 5pm an AXA PPP medical expert is available to answer all your questions LIVE!
Professor Nicholas Stuart, Professor of Cancer Studies at Bangor University and honorary consultant medical oncologist who trained in oncology at both Birmingham and Oxford Universities, will be available on the new Cancer Centre to discuss ways to prevent, diagnose and treat skin cancer. He will help you with checking your moles and choosing a sunscreen – and with so many available, in a host of varying SPF grades, UVA or UVB filters – who doesn't need a little help with the technical jargon?
If you miss out on the chat then all the useful sun care guides can be found on the 'be healthy' section of the AXA PPP website to keep you informed. Here are some of the fab tips – but do go visit there are lots more on the site…
No sunscreen offers full protection, so follow these tips too when you're in the sun
Stay in the shade between 11-3pm when the sun is high and at it's hottest.
Cover exposed areas like arms and legs with close-weave clothes to protect against harmful UV rays.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your head – your scalp and ears can burn!
Wear sun-glasses to protect your eyes – wrap-arounds are good – and look for those marked BS EN 1839:1997 with a UV 400 label which offer 100% protection against UV rays.
You can also get in touch through Facebook and Twitter, and AXA PPP can get back to you shortly after Professor Stuart's expert live chat.
For any other help or advice on cancer, not just skin cancer, then it's well worth visiting the AXA PPP Cancer Centre.


text: Graaf Reinet - "They can make it, they just choose not to", says a colleague after we've driven 260kms in the updated Golf GTI.The car he is referring to is the Clubsport S; a stripped out road racer, of which only 400 were built, and all of which, have been flogged. So, yes unfortunately everyone else will have to make do with the ordinary GTI, but is that a bad thing? The simple answer is no, the GTI is still the best hot hatch you can buy in South Africa today. If you're looking for a car that's elegant, understated, powerful, luxurious and fast then this is THE car for you. No manual gearbox For 2017, VW has ditched a manual gearbox, so you'll have to do with only the brilliant twin-clutch. Its also benefited from a slight engine software upgrade to produce 169kW (like the previous Performance Pack version). Armed with a GTI sporting the optional 19" Santiago wheels (18" wheels are standard) I had plenty of time to get under the skin of the model that makes up 55% of all Golf sales in South Africa. Those spiffy wheels will cost R8100.A post shared by Wheels24 (@wheels24_sa) on May 10, 2017 at 3:48am PDTFirstly, it feels more powerful than the claimed kilowatt output and that mostly comes down to the seamless manner in which the power is laid down. You're fully aware that all the power is at your disposal and can be exploited rapidly. Is it enjoyable to drive? Yes, if you're willing to drive a hatchback that isn't 'shouty' and goes about its business more akin to Angela Merkel than Donald Trump. Blasting through the Eastern Cape (at the national speed limit) it occurs to me just how quickly you can find a good rhythm in the car which is supremely capable when the asphalt becomes twisty.We have prices for Volkswagen's Golf '7.5' and GTI in SAProd the Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) mode button next to the gear lever, and select Sport as the GTI's steering weights up nicely in your hands and the rev counter rises in anticipation of what's in store. ACC tweaks the exhaust note, stiffens the suspension and offers a sportier steering and throttle feel.A post shared by Wheels24 (@wheels24_sa) on May 12, 2017 at 11:32am PDTI found myself 'loading' up a gear via the steering-mounted paddles before 'firing' it through at the opportune time. It's a helluva satisfying gearbox to use when you're driving in a spirited manner. And when you're trying to emulate your favourite racing driver the GTI offers a comfortable ride on par with many German sedans. Yes, this is where the GTI excels by offering a composed car when you need to roll up to your partner's folk's house. Yes, it's still the bestI have no doubt that the updated GTI will increase its market share in the Golf range because it's still the best all-round hot hatch you can buy in South Africa. With the advent of a few safety and technology systems that you can read about here, SA's favourite hot hatch shows no signs of letting go of its crown. For the record, VW claim the GTI will reach 100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed limited to 248km/h. Claimed combined fuel consumption of 6.4l/100km. PriceGTI DSG - R545 800More from VWThree more models will be launched in the second half of the year: a 2.0-litre TDI with 81kW, the Golf R with 213kW and the all-new GTD with 130kW will be introduced in the second half of the year.A post shared by Wheels24 (@wheels24_sa) on May 12, 2017 at 6:34am PDT


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The central bank lifted the daily sales of the dollar
Tuesday 19-05-2015 | 4:45:15
Twilight News CBI / decided on Tuesday to raise the daily sales of the dollar to corporate banking and foreign transfers, pointing to put action to address the situation of some private banks and cash-strapped.
The bank said in a statement responded to Twilight News that he "decided by the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Central Bank, on Tuesday, increasing the share of dollar sales for banking companies and foreign transfers and reducing the length of time for the implementation of foreign remittances."
The bank added that it "also decided to put the necessary measures to remedy the situation of some private banks and experiencing a shortage of liquidity in order to ensure treatment of their positions."
The bank also announced the launch of the amount trillion dinars for private banks to finance small and medium enterprises loans to citizens and approve their own controls.
The bank said it also decided to "approve instructions regulating the work of guaranteed bank loans companies," pointing to "direct economic expert Majid Mohammed Hassan Suri as a member of the Council of the Central Bank of Iraq, a representative of the management of private banks after obtaining the approvals it."


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I found this adorable Christmas party favor idea from the Project Wedding Blog.
{Picture this} your guests sit around a bonfire, cuddled in blankets, feasting on peppermint hot cocoa that they just received from your cocoa ornament favors. Sweet, right?! We think so.
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Natural ways of clearing a blocked drain is a healthier and greener way of life. You already are aware of the many chemicals and toxins that tend to line up the pipeline and create issues of clogging. Using natural methods is one of the best ways to keep your drain clear. However, there are a few things to keep in mind here. One is that you should make sure that you are implementing this cleaning process on a regular basis. The second is that you should remember to use the ingredients in the right quantity or else you will not be able to get the desired results. There are many blocked drain specialists whom you can consult, and you can hire them from the local plumbing agencies and also search for the cleaning professionals from the internet.
Steps to Clean the Blocked Drain Naturally:
If you want to clean your blocked drain, then you must hire some cleaners. Else you can use some natural way to clean the drain. For this process, you will need ½ a packet of baking soda or about ½ c and also about 1 cup of vinegar. You can use either white or apple cider here. Along with this, you will also need a liter of hot boiling water.
Step One
The first step here is to take the boiling water and pour it down the drain. Doing so is vital to help in starting off the process of clearing. The hot water takes care of the sides of the drains and clears up the pipes too.
Step Two
Not the next process of the blocked drain clearing would be mixing together your baking soda and the vinegar. You should mix them well to form a nice paste and then pour it down the drain.
Step Three
After you have poured it down the drain, you have to cover the drain plug. This is important because the chemicals in the vinegar along with the baking soda are creating a reaction in the drain. When you clean the blocked drain through this process, you will find some automatic acidic reaction and you must wait for some minutes. It will get cleaned up automatically after few hours.
Step Four
Once the 10-minute period is over, you should uncover the drain and then pour in some hot water again. This ensures that all the unclogged components get washed down with ease. And this way, you will be able to clear a blocked drain the natural way.
How does It Work?
Basically the hot water gets everything loose and aids the process of easier passage. When you use vinegar and baking soda, it creates an acidic reaction and it helps you to clean the bacterial infection as well as clean the blocked drain properly.
How to Unclog your Blocked Brain and Keep them Clean?
- There are a lot of other ways available in which you can keep the drain clean. One of the best options would be to substitute the vinegar mentioned above with lime or lemon juice. It gets you a fragrant smell and also helps in keeping the area fragrant.
- The idea of using natural cleaners is to prevent the already toxin blocked drain from getting worse. These are gentle on the metal and also prevent any kind of side effects, which are common when using commercial cleaners.
- You can also try pouring down boiling hot water with lemon and some fragrant lemon peel in it. Strain the water before you pour it down or else it will lead to more clogging.
It is important touse natural and herbal ingredients for cleaning your drain, as chemical substances can corrode the sides of the drain pipes. Before hiring the cleaning professionals, you must compare their price and allow the work accordingly.


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Screen washing is a vital part of your dwelling chores. Every home cleans their windows, at different times each and every day and on change days. Regardless of how often you clear your windows, it is essential to realize that the different kinds of windows within your house or your car desire a various structure of cleaning. Therefore, if you are intending to clean glass windows, the answer will be different from that of a plastic widow or colored windows. Therefore, it is essential that you understand how to undertake the job precisely and safely. Under may be the step-by-step instruction of how to clean the many forms of windows.
Glass windows are the most typical type of windows which can be utilized in both modern and standard houses in addition to cars. But because they are made of glass, you need to be cautious that hard Twin Lake window cleaning and handling gives your windows scores and undesired scars which should be avoided. Therefore, to clean glass windows you are able to decide for among the industrial washing agents sold for this purpose. You can even pick to make your own personal screen solution too. This will save your self your cash spent on high priced materials. You will need vinegar, scrubbing alcohol, dish dramas, ammonia and some warm water. You can even produce still another cleaning answer of corn starch, ammonia, water to wash your window. Choose the solution that is easily obtainable to you and clear your glass windows with a smooth sponge or soft towel to make sure that you can find number scratches.
If your home is in one of those houses which have vinyl glass, you have got to be careful. Plastic glass is extremely easy for the present day house due to their substitute quality and their capability to be removed completely for washing purposes. Nevertheless, the cleaning of vinyl glass is a tad bit more complicated than with glass windows. The explanation for this really is that these windows are less scratch resilient and thus, difficult to package with. Nevertheless, you may make specialized screen cleaner for plastic windows as well. Get yourself some Murphy's oil soap, vinegar, some dish soap or soap to complete the screen cleaning. The Murphy's gas soap is applicable here because it will help in eliminating those water areas that usually form on your own windows. So, clean the vinyl windows applying these ingredients and generally use a smooth cloth.
Tinted windows in your car or truck or office also require special treatment inside their washing, especially to retain the tint of the glass. You've to make certain that you may not use ammonia or ammonia included dramas since they are also powerful for your tinted windows and may even ruin the hue to a specific level with extended use. So, use a gentle soap to completely clean your colored windows and get magnificent, clean windows.


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Walking around Harlem, after having gone to a great gospel, I saw the Gap Factory in front of Banana Republic factory Store. Both of them are the same American multinational corporation. The original tourist-oriented items from Banana republic were replaced with more luxurious items when Gap Inc. acquired the brand in 1983.
In the shop, talking about woman's clothes, most of the collection was work clothes and formal wear. Cotton shirts in almost every color, sober dresses and plain jackets are the common pattern of the brand.
The brand is clearly focused for workers with a good standard of living.
Gap is a brand for younger people, clothes are made with durable material and less fragile, clothes in general have more flashy colors and patterns. Luckily, I went one of the days of the clearance sale so I could buy things at a low price. One coat was worth 90$ as original price and I buy it for 32$. It was a completely bargain.
Here I add some pictures from the shops of both brands and also photographs of what I bough. Hope you like it!


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David Travers grew up working every odd job in his family's business. His admiration for business creators began with his Dad and has grown into a passion for providing entrepreneurs with the capital and support to help them succeed. David's technology and media experience are instrumental to his investment and advisory work at Rustic Canyon.
Prior to joining Rustic Canyon in 2005, David served as Executive Assistant to the National Security Advisor in the White House and was awarded the Secretary of Defense's Award for Outstanding Public Service. Previously, David worked on corporate strategy at The Walt Disney Company and helped launch Disney's credit card business.
David loves sports and his favorite activities include going to yoga class with his wife, playing at the park with his kids and working to support his favorite after school program, LA's BEST.
David earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Stanford University.
LAVA Mobile – August 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, tiato, Santa Monica
This event requires Pre-registration.
The Los Angeles Venture Association Mobile Strategic Interest Group presents:
Los Angeles Mobile Entrepreneurs (Nick Smoot, Matthias Galica & Dave Mathews) and an experienced VC (David Travers) talking about what's hot in the community right now. And helping us understand, moderator Lori Kozlowski – who contributed the Forbes profile referenced above. The critical questions the panel will address include: How do you start one? What are the challenges? How do you pay for / get the tech? Is the app space too crowded to be starting? What are VCs looking for in a mobile startup? What's the future of mobile startups? What are the hardware challenges — ie. scaling for each device?
LAVA Mobile is a Strategic Interest Group of the Los Angeles Venture Association. LAVA Mobile events and SIG are generously supported by Gumiyo and Ernst & Young.
LAVA Mobile Events are produced by Michael Utvich and John Dmohowski, Co-Chairs of LAVA Mobile.


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Liberty High School student killed, another man injured in train accident
A 16-year-old Liberty High School student, William Hotaling, was killed in an accident with a train around 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the railroad crossing on FM 1909 in Raywood in west Liberty County.
The vehicle in which Hotaling was a passenger was driven by 20-year-old John K. Allison, the son of a prominent Liberty family. Allison suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. His condition is unknown.
According to law enforcement sources who were on the scene, the two young men may have been attempting to outrun the train. They were unsuccessful as they tried to go around the crossing arms and the train collided with their vehicle, a 2004 Ford Sport Trac pickup.
At the time of impact, the train was said to be traveling around 40 miles per hour. The impact was catastrophic.
The train traveled a quarter-mile before coming to a stop.
The accident is being investigated by DPS Trooper Chris Richmond.
Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Bobby Rader made the pronouncement of death. Hotaling's body has been taken to Allison Funeral Home in Liberty.


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Broadheath Belters withdraw
Broadheath Belters have withdrawn from the league with immediate effect. All their league fixtures and results are declared void.
Their place in the division 1 of the end of season Paperstation doubles competition will be taken by Manor Park Express. Revised fixtures are now in the relevant section of this website.
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Health Care Reform – 8 States Allow Domestic Abuse To Be Considered A Pre-existing Condition
Listening to the radio last week I heard a fact that stunned me – 8 states in America allow domestic abuse to be a preexisting condition. That stat stuck with me for all kinds of reasons including the simple reality that I find it appalling.
I researched it a bit as well, and it been confirmed by both CNN and McClatchy.
Imagine having to make that decision – do I call the authorities and potentially loose health care coverage or not? Hopefully starting with the health care vote this Sunday that will no longer be a potential in some peoples lives.
In case you were wondering what the states were:
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Sinnott's Sand Bar
206 E Lincoln St, Papillion, Nebraska 68046
Here it is. Your official placeholder. Save the date. The 5th Anniversary for MudBlast for CP! The biggest volleyball tournament in Omaha just keeps getting bigger, dirtier, and more fun! Proceeds go to United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska.
The tournament is held at Sinnott's Sandbar in Papillion, Ne. 600+ people converge in the mud, sun, sand and water to have fun for a great cause!
The tournament has sold out every year, so begin to form your teams now.
Registration will open on June 19th, 2017 @ 6 pm. The link to sign up will be made available on the MudBlast for CP!
Facebook page.
Interested sponsor? Please private message MudBlast for CP!
Please check the page often for tournament updates.


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IntroductionLocated adjacent to the city of Los Angeles, the second largest urban area in the United States, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) encompasses more than 150,000 acres of mountains and coastline in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. This protected area is one of only five Mediterranean ecosystems within the world and contains a rich biological diversity of more than 450 animal species and 26 distinct plant communities. SMMNRA is a unit of the National Park Service and is comprised of a network of local, state, and federal parks interwoven with private lands and surrounded by urban communities.
To continue the preservation of this unique ecosystem, SMMNRA is developing a new program that will engage park neighbors and local communities through education and outreach.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area is pleased to offer a part-time graphic design internship. The goal of the internship is to help the National Park Service design and develop informational posters, fliers, pamphlets, video work, short slide shows and other creative projects to share information with the public. While primary duties will be development and design of informational graphics, the selected intern may be asked to assist with content research and public programs.
- Design informational posters, fliers and pamphlets
- Assist with video and slide shows for internet distribution
- Assist with project web content
- Monitor web posting related to project
- Assist with informational content research including; non-toxic rodent control and pest management techniques, invasive weeds and native plant gardens
- Assist with evening outreach programs
The Details
- Internship length: 6 months, December 2014 - May 2015
- Part-time: 1-2 days per week (flexible scheduling)
- May occasionally work from home • $2,000 total stipend, paid monthly
- Housing is not provided
- Must be within commuting distance of Thousand Oaks, CA
- Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license
- A background check may be required for access to government computers
- Must provide own laptop and design software (Adobe Creative Suite)
QualificationsWe are looking for applicants who posses both technical graphic design skills as well as an interest in science and science communication.
The intern should have:
- A solid understanding of environmental issues, particularly those that relate to southern California
- The ability to indepentely research such issues and creatively transform that information into material appropriate for print media and the web
- Confidence in engaging with National Park Service staff and members of the local communities
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong composition, typography, hierarchy of information, and color theory
- Experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Additional ResourcesFor questions about the internship, please contact: Michael Liang, Visual Information Specialist, firstname.lastname@example.com
ApplicationPlease include:
- Resumé
- Portfolio of no more than 12 design projects, submitted as a PDF or online gallery
- 200 word response about why you are interested in an internship with Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Email application to: email@example.com


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Federal Bank Recruitment 2017 : Federal Bank invites Application for the post of Officers (Scale I) & Clerks vacancy. The candidates eligible for the post can apply online on or before 04 September 2017.
Check the below section for more details about Federal Bank Recruitment 2017 like eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancy details, pay scale, etc.
Federal Bank Recruitment vacancy Details :
- Officers (Scale I), Pay Scale : Rs. 23700-42020/-
- Clerks, Pay Scale : Rs. 11765-31540/-
For detailed post wise vacancy details, candidates can check the official notification given below.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2017) : Maximum age limit of candidates is 24 years for Clerks & 26 years for Officers.
Educational Qualification for Federal Bank Recruitment :
- For Officers (Scale I) : Candidates have completes Post Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university or other institutions.
- For Clerks : Candidates have completes Graduation with minimum 55% marks for Science discipline and minimum 50% marks for other streams from any recognized university or other institutions.
Selection Process & How to Apply : Candidates will be selected on the basis of Online Aptitude Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Eligible candidates for this post apply Federal Bank Online Application Form through Federal Bank online website www.federalbank.co.in from 23.08.2017 to 04.09.2017.
Application Fee :
- For Officers : Candidates are required to pay Rs. 700/- for General/Other candidates & Rs. 350/- for SC/ST candidates.
- For Clerks : Candidates are required to pay Rs. 500/- for General/Other candidates & Rs. 250/- for SC/ST candidates through Online by using Master / Visa Debit or Credit card, Net Banking.
Job Location : All India
Starting Date for Online Application : 23.08.2017
Last Date for Online Application : 04.09.2017
For Complete Advertisement Visit : https://www.federalbank.co.in/documents/10180/12536799/Notification/0c1d0a83-4654-446b-8a98-a7c57b27638e
To Apply Online Visit : http://ibps.sifyitest.com/fedsc1caug17/
Bookmark our website (PRESS CTRL+D) & keep visit regularly for Latest Federal Bank Jobs.
If you have any query regarding Federal Bank Recruitment, don't hesitate to share with us. Leave your Comments/ query in the comment box given below. We will try to assist you. For latest government jobs, Please visit http://jobsinfonet.com


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Book Review: Under The Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story November 15, 2011Posted by Jaidis in 4 Tree Reviews, Book Reviews, Books, Jaidis Shaw Reviews, Nurture Your Books.
Tags: Authors, Books, Nurture Your Books
Get your copy of Under The Neon Sky on Kindle!
Under The Neon Sky is a gripping, true story about a Las Vegas doorman who works the graveyard shift at one of the major hotels on the Strip. The sights, smells, and page popping characters are unforgettable as we take a journey that will transform how we used to envision the city that never sleeps. We watch as this doorman begins to emotionally break and wonder if he will become broken seeing his friends, his wife, hotel guests, and himself cross too many boundaries in this riveting, page turning story.
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Under The Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story by Jay Rankin gives us a candid look into working in one of the largest hotels in Las Vegas – the MGM. What goes on behind the scenes? People work very hard to make Las Vegas a tourist attraction, focusing on the fun that one can have in Vegas. The bright and shining neon lights. The shows and performances. Not to mention that fun to be had at Casinos. But in today's society so many people are focused on their own paths, not paying attention to their surroundings, that it is easy to miss the things that are happening right in front of you.
Mr. Rankin shares his experiences with the reader and allows us to feel what being that environment is like. So many events and emotions are told, not all positive, and it really opened my eyes to Las Vegas. It amazes me about the behavior some people exhibit in public places. Getting a job that tons of people strive to get isn't always the best way to go. The pay received per night may be worth it, but Jay's story reminds us that sometimes your personal life and emotional state may suffer the consequences.
If you are interested in visiting Las Vegas, I would suggest you read Under The Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story as a way to prepare yourself for the adventure you will be embarking on.
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Non-covalent Interactions in the Synthesis and Design of New Compounds
Non-covalent Interactions in the Synthesis and Design of New Compounds
ISBN: 978-1-119-10989-1 April 2016 480 Pages
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DescriptionThis book aims to overview the role of non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen and halogen bonding, π-π, π-anion and electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic effects and van der Waals forces in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds, as well as in design of new crystals and function materials. The proposed book should allow to combine, in a systematic way, recent advances on the application of non-covalent interactions in synthesis and design of new compounds and functional materials with significance in Inorganic, Organic, Coordination, Organometallic, Pharmaceutical, Biological and Material Chemistries. Therefore, it should present a multi- and interdisciplinary character assuring a rather broad scope. We believe it will be of interest to a wide range of academic and research staff concerning the synthesis of new compounds, catalysis and materials. Each chapter will be written by authors who are well known experts in their respective fields.
Notes on Editors ix
List of Contributors xi
Preface xv
Part I Organic Synthesis 1
1 Activation of Covalent Bonds Through Non‐Covalent Interactions 3
Abel M. Maharramov, Kamran T. Mahmudov, Maximilian N. Kopylovich, M. Fátima C. Guedes da Silva, and Armando J. L. Pombeiro
2 Boron–Nitrogen Bond: A Useful Molecular Construction Tool 23
João P. M. Antonio, Gonçalo D. V. Farias, Fábio M. F. Santos, Rudi Oliveira, Pedro M. S. D. Cal, and Pedro M. P. Gois
3 Influence of Steric, Electronic, and Molecular Preorganization Effects in the Reactivity of β‐Phenylethylamines with Nonenolizable Aldehydes 49
Rodolfo Quevedo
4 Non‐Covalent Interactions in the Synthesis of Macrocycles 63
Evgeny A. Kataev
Part II Inorganic, Coordination and Organometallic Syntheses 83
5 Non‐Covalent Interactions of Water with Metal Complexes in Solution 85
Antonio Romerosa and Franco Scalambra
6 π–π Interaction Directed Applications of Metal Complexes 101
Manas Sutradhar and Armando J. L. Pombeiro
7 Non‐Covalent Stabilization in Transition Metal Coordination and Organometallic Complexes 115
Predrag Petrović, Jean‐Pierre Djukic, Andreas Hansen, Christoph Bannwarth, and Stefan Grimme
8 Halogen Bonding in the Synthesis and Design of Coordination and Organometallic Compounds 145
Abel M. Maharramov, Namiq Q. Shixaliyev, Atash V. Gurbanov, Kamran T. Mahmudov, Valentine G. Nenajdenko, Armando J. L. Pombeiro, and Maximilian N. Kopylovich
9 The Influence of Non‐Covalent Interactions in the Structure and Dimensionality of Hybrid Compounds and Coordination Polymers 163
Ferdinando Costantino, Andrea Ienco, and Marco Taddei
Part III Crystal Design and Host–Guest COMPOUNDS 185
10 Dihalogens as Halogen Bond Donors 187
Matti Haukka, Pipsa Hirva, and Kari Rissanen
11 Construction of Supramolecular Assemblies Based on Anion–π Interactions 199
Antonio Bauzá and Antonio Frontera
12 A symmetric Azamacrocycles as Chiral Solvating Agents 213
Koichi Tanaka
13 New Strategies for the Design of Inclusion Compounds with Cucurbituril Hosts 229
Na'il Saleh
14 Parallel Interactions of Aromatic Molecules at Large Horizontal Displacements 241
Dušan P. Malenov and Sneana D. Zarić
15 Selective Molecular Binding and Nanosupramolecular Assembly of p‐Sulfonatocalix[n]arenes 261
Yu Liu and Yi‐Xuan Wang
16 Synthesis, Design, Characterization, and Application of Metallo‐Supramolecular Polymers 283
Lipeng He and Weifeng Bu
Part IV Catalysis 313
17 Catalytic Applications of Metal Complexes Immobilized by Non‐Covalent Interactions onto Chemically Derived Graphenes and Related Materials 315
Sara Sabater and Jose A. Mata
18 Cooperation of Non‐Covalent Interactions and Coordination in Catalysis 327
Abel M. Maharramov, Kamran T. Mahmudov, Maximilian N. Kopylovich, Rafiga A. Aliyeva, and Armando J. L. Pombeiro
19 Hybrid Ordered Mesoporous Materials as Supports for Permanent Enzyme Immobilization Through Non‐Covalent Interactions 345
Victoria Gascón, Carlos Márquez‐Alvarez, Isabel Díaz, and Rosa M. Blanco
Part V Biorelevant Syntheses 361
20 Modulation of Biorelevant Radical Reactions by Non‐Covalent Interactions 363
Riccardo Amorati and Luca Valgimigli
21 Current Understanding of π–π Interactions and the Applications in Protein Design 381
Jianmin Gao and Azade S. Hosseini
22 Non‐Covalent Interactions for the Preparation of Pseudopeptidic Synthetic Compounds and Materials 391
Jordi Solà and Ignacio Alfonso
Part VI Material Chemistry 413
23 Non‐Covalent Exfoliation of Graphite to Produce Graphene 415
Yingkui Yang, Dean Shi, and Tao Jiang
24 Electrostatic Interactions in the Design of Polymeric Products 431
Lorenzo M. Polgar and Francesco Picchioni
25 S upramolecular Steric Hindrance at Bulky Organic/Polymer Semiconductors and Devices 443
Ling‐Hai Xie and Wei Huang
Index 457
""As a whole, the book succeeds in bringing together aspects of non-covalent interactions from organic, inorganic and materials chemistry perspectives. Personal highlights include: comprehensive reviews by Pombeiro on interaction-mediated activation of covalent bonds; sections on halogen bonding by Kopylovich, Pomebeiro and Rissanen; anion-pi interactions by Frontera; the synthesis of coordination polymers by Taddei and Bu; and the self-assembly and synthesis of peptidomimetics by Solà and Alfonso...In summary, if you are looking for a book that covers many aspects of non-covalent interactions and how this relates to chemical and materials synthesis from a breadth of different perspectives, then this book would certainly be a good starting point to both inform and educate."" (AOC 11/04/2017)


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