Original source: The Diaries of George Washington, vol. 2, 14 January 1766 – 31 December 1770, ed. Donald Jackson. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1976, p. 269.]In a 45- to 60-minute program, followed by a lively question-and-answer session, I offer an engaging first-hand glimpse, in words and colorful photos, of the people and the life in Nepal, both in the capital city of Kathmandu and in remote hill villages.
The presentation offers a look at the life of Kathmandu and then takes the audience for a virtual trek to Badel, a remote village in Nepal’s eastern hills, which I have visited on four different occasions since 1993, staying with local families. (I have made a total of seven trips to Nepal.) You meet a cross-section of the villagers, including the chief shaman, the midwife, and musicians from the “untouchable” caste. You learn how my friend and I, the first western women to visit the village, with minimal funds and effort, were able to establish the first library in the village. You hear how we arranged for cleft lip surgery for two children, each for less than the price of dinner for two in a moderately upscale New York restaurant. You also learn how we two mature women from a sophisticated society learned from people who live and work as they have for centuries in a hamlet with no electricity, no telephones, no modern sanitation. The book is graced by 50 of Margaret Roche’s impressionistic sketches of the villagers, some of which I show in my slides. And you’ll hear about the Maoist rebellion that is currently roiling the country, that required itinerary changes in my most recent visit to Nepal in October 2003, and that may mean that the way of life we witnessed will be changed forever.
This talk is for armchair explorers who want to experience exotic lands—from the excitement and chaos of Kathmandu to the serenity of isolated hamlets; for travelers who want to know more about the day-to-day lives of their sherpas and porters; and for all who seek inspiration from the spirituality of another culture.
click here for information about the book itself, A Balcony in Nepal: Glimpses of a Himalayan Village.
click here to see a review.If you edit the [new document profiles](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/create-custom-new-document-profile.html) then you can plop your favorite brushes/styles/symbols/colors in there for use.

You can also dump a bunch of brushes into an.ai file  and [create a new brush library](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/brushes.html#work_with_brush_libraries); open them with the library button at the lower left of the brush panel. If you check the 'persistent' item in the library's menu, it will stick around.

You can also simply pull a brush from an old piece: hit the library button in the Brush palette, choose 'other library', and navigate to that file. Its brushes will show up as another library.

Also I believe you could maybe save them in the cloud with the Libraries panel but I have never bothered trying to figure out how to use that as I'm already used to making my own local libraries, and keep all my work on one machine.Media diversification is the name of the game for fraycollege alumnus Slindile Khanyile. In September 2020 Khanyile and her partner Langa Khanyile launched Umbele, a Zulu business portal with all the latest news on economics, labour, personal finance, and agriculture.
The launch of the e-publication coincided with South Africa’s commemoration of Heritage Month; a commemoration that celebrates and promotes the country’s diverse culture and heritage. Slindile, who is the former editor of the daily Zulu-language newspaper Isolezwe, believes that language is one of the core pillars of heritage.
“A publication like this will go a long way towards fulfilling our passion of preserving and advancing isiZulu, and practising our vocation,” she said.
Langa described Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa, as the ‘new English’ and said the establishment of a quality niche publication is an exciting prospect. “Online is the future, and business is the lifeblood,” he added.
The launch comes at a time when many industries across the world, including the media, are seeking ways to improve financial sustainability amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
As African countries adjust to the ‘new normal’ and attempt to repair the damage that the pandemic inflicted, Slindile says the business sector will be critical in the rebuilding of the economy. This, she says, is why is so passionate about Ubele and the work they are doing.
“Business news is much-needed. It’s intricate and complex, which is why it is important to tell these stories in a language that makes them accessible to an even wider audience. Understanding how to look after money and to stretch your finances has never been more relevant,” she says.
Before becoming editor of Isolezwe, the flagship isiZulu publication of Independent Media, Slindile also worked as a financial journalist and sportswriter.
Langa has worked at a number of publications including DRUM Magazine, Isolezwe, Business Report, The Mercury and the Sunday Tribune. During his tenure at the former Independent Newspapers, he was a sub-editor, features writer, columnist, and senior journalist.
Slinidile and Langa hope to diversify the local media landscape with their new venture. Umbele is published by Likhanyile Media, where Silindile is co-director and the head of digital publications. Langa is the managing director of Likhanyile Group, Likhanyile Media’s parent company.
First Birthday Party - how to handle no presents

My son is turning 1 next month and we would like to throw him a big shindig. Well it's not really for him as he won't remember any of this, it's for us. However, I don't want the celebration to feel like a gift grab and he doesn't need all those things anyways. What's the best way of wording no gifts without sounding rude? Also, some of my older family members will definitely still bring gifts and will expect to see "him" (really us) open the gifts. How do I handle this politely?Hi, I need help with writing a Analysis Plan for my final. Looking for 5 pages by this Friday March 11, 2016.
The business is a small plumbing and heating LLC company. Owned by one person, ran out of his home, supports the local community. Marketing done throught social media but lookings into other ventures.
I have attached what has been submitted in regards to the company already.
This is a discussion of the logical progression for growing a business, which starts from the initial idea and grows into a viable business venture.
The phasing approach should explain how the development phases minimize risk, aid learning/analysis at the earliest possible stages, and create a proper progression of the business venture.
The goal of developing phases is to show how much risk is required for each phase compared to the expected outcome or return on the investment; phasing allows for learning during each step and creates a decision point prior to moving on to the next phase on whether to proceed, modify the business, or exit (with potentially a smaller overall loss).
Include anticipated resource requirements for each stage of development.
The plumbing industry has a great business for an entrepreneur who desires to help the community and create a new company. A person can be in complete control, organize without having a great deal of capital. A plumber is a tradesperson who concentrate in installing and maintaining systems used for drinking water, sewage, drainage, etc. This type of business can be set up out of a home only need a commercial vehicle to travel to client’s homes or construction site. To begin this exciting business, you must either be a licensed plumber or hire a licensed plumber. A licensed plumber must have completed an apprenticeship or hands-on training and in the state of New Jersey also attend a vocational school for four years before having the privilege of taking the master plumber’s test. The subsequently large purchase is the equipment and tools needed to supply the commercial van. A great tip starts with basic supplies that are needed right away and used all the time. Then purchase the larger more expensive equipment as needed. The following task is to find a setting for your plumbing business, one that is growing. A decision on place determines how the business would like to be the appeal to the local market (Beesley, 2012). We live in a great time for free advertise thanks to social media but also having adds in the local newspaper is an excellent marketing tool as well.
Demand is currently exceeding the current supply for plumbers, twelve percent in the past five years in the state of New Jersey (Census). Experienced plumbers are retiring, government stringent the process to attain a plumbing license, and the shortage of young people entering the trade. This creates a significant opportunity for trained plumbers who wish to operate their businesses. In the state of New Jersey, sixty-five percent own their own home. In one county located in the middle of New Jersey, Middlesex County, the rent and housing market has increased by thirty percent over the last decade. Plus an additional fifteen hundred new homes in the past five years and the year 2014 the building permit approve was nineteen hundred. Every new home requires a