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You may be asked to provide a reference at some point in your career. If you’re an employer, supervisor or instructor, you can expect students or employees to request one from you. A co-worker, customer, client or even your supervisor could ask you for a reference. Good references are vital to a job seeker’s success.
Use these questions and ideas to help you provide an effective and appropriate reference.
What kind of reference can you give?
Most job seekers will ask for one of two types of references.
Current or former employees or co-workers will usually ask for an employment or performance reference. It often includes their job title and description, their employment period and details of skills, experience and achievements. It may also refer to the candidate’s character, especially in the area of work ethics and attitudes.
Someone you know outside your workplace might ask for a character or personal reference. You might be an elder, teacher, neighbour or the person’s volunteer, community or religious leader. A character reference describes personal traits and attitudes. It may also refer to tasks the job seeker has performed in the community or at school.
Most employers ask for references by phone. But some candidates may request a letter of reference or recommendation. You may want to provide a reference letter if you’re retiring or if you or the job seeker have moved. These samples may help you write your reference letters.
If you respect the candidate’s abilities and would recommend them for the job, you may not hesitate to give a reference. But be aware of the possible legal implications before you agree. The following information does not take the place of legal advice.
Because of legal concerns, many companies have guidelines for giving references. Some will only provide employment dates, position and salary details. Others will include information from a performance review that the employee has endorsed. If you’re asked for a reference that raises legal issues, check with human resources or consult a lawyer.
Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA): Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) came into effect on January 1, 2004. It describes how workplaces should handle customer and employee personal information. You can share employment information for current or former employees without consent when it’s reasonable to do so—for example, during a recruitment process. The information must be about the work relationship.
When you’re asked for a reference, the candidate expects you to share his or her employment information. However, an employer could contact you about a current or former employee who hasn’t asked you for a reference. Under PIPA, you can provide the reference, but you must inform a current employee of your intent to do so.
For more information, contact your human resources staff or visit PIPA.
Keep the information factual. Avoid opinions about issues such as personal conflicts. Your comments should relate to the job the candidate is applying for. Make sure the candidate gives you a job description. This way you can decide what details are relevant.
If you’re unsure about giving a reference, discuss your concerns with the candidate. You may hesitate because the candidate’s performance was uneven in some areas. But he or she may have made some positive changes since you last worked together. Talk to the candidate about what you feel comfortable discussing with potential employers. Then let the candidate decide whether to include you as a reference.
If you feel uneasy giving a reference, say so. In this case, it’s in the candidate’s best interest for you to turn down the request. A lukewarm reference will do more harm than good and employers will sense your hesitation.
details about projects he or she took part in.
If you supervised the candidate, look over his or her most recent performance review.
If he or she was an employee or a co-worker, discuss why and how the candidate left the job. You should both have the same explanation. The more positive it is, the more helpful it will be.
A potential employer may ask you both about the candidate’s weaknesses. Talk about how you’ll answer this question. Did you supervise the candidate? Use the most recent performance review as a guide. Ask the candidate about steps taken to improve skills or attitudes.
Why did the candidate leave (or why is the candidate planning to leave) this job?
What were his or her duties?
How would you describe (or rate on a scale of 1 to 10) the candidate’s dependability, flexibility, ability to work with others, judgment, accuracy, initiative and so on?
What would this candidate do if… (describes a possible situation)?
How would you rate or describe the candidate’s overall job performance?
What are his or her strengths?
In what areas could he or she improve?
If you feel a question is not appropriate, say “I’m not comfortable answering that.” In Alberta, the Human Rights Act limits questions that apply to reference checks. You cannot ask about race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status and sexual orientation. For more information, see What Can Employers Ask You? or visit Alberta Human Rights.
The potential employer will try to make you feel at ease, but a reference check is not a casual chat. If you maintain confidentiality and your own level of formality, you won’t say something you might regret later.
Show your support with an effective reference.
References are a routine part of working life. They can also allow you to show your support for a current or former employee, co-worker, student or neighbour. With the right information and an awareness of some legal concerns, you can provide an effective reference. And you’ll feel good about doing it. | 2019-04-19T07:18:05 | https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/resumes-and-references/how-to-give-a-reference/ |
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“… if I may be allowed to paraphrase… See with what marvelous light is man and all his work illuminated…” EJ Liederstein – at a symposium on The Usage of Light in the Arts. | 2019-04-19T04:38:28 | https://itsjustatheory.com/category/quotes-2/ |
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The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s goal is to provide legal representation in limited areas that are important to both our Citizens and the Nation. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Legal Services Citizens Department was created for Muscogee (Creek) Citizens that have limited or no access to legal assistance and have nowhere to turn when certain legal rights are at issue.
* The attorneys in the Attorney General’s Office are not associated with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Legal Services Citizens Department and are prohibited from giving any legal advice to individual citizens. After your intake is reviewed, it will be referred out to a contract attorney who you may consult with about your case. | 2019-04-21T09:02:56 | http://www.mcn-nsn.gov/services/legal-services/ |
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I originally wanted to have birth children as well as adopt but as time passed I found that I was drawn more and more to adoption. I didn't start out with any firm ideas of the 'type' of child that I wanted to adopt, except that I wanted a child who was pre-school age. All my friends and family have children aged under four and I wanted my child to be around the same age. As a single mum, I also knew I would have to go back to work after my adoption leave, so I couldn't consider children who had significant physical or behavioural difficulties because I would not have the necessary flexibility to attend appointments.
I made the first phonecall, expecting it would take about three years before I welcomed my child home and in the end it took just over a year. I was blessed with very good social workers throughout the adoption process, which meant I always knew what to expect, what was coming next and how long everything was likely to take.
I decided not to look at any children's profiles until I had been approved as an adopter. My social worker had got to know me very well and knew that if she gave me lots of profiles to look at, I would probably want to adopt them all. So, she took the time to filter carefully what I saw and my daughter's profile was the second (and last) one that I was shown. I knew as soon as I saw her profile that our personalities would be perfect together. The fact that her photo was of a beautiful little girl with a cheeky smile really sealed the deal for me.
We met for the first time three months to the day after I first saw her profile. My daughter was three and a half when I first met her and she had wonderful foster carers who had prepared her beautifully so our first meeting was lovely. We were very lucky and we settled together as a little family very quickly. My daughter was already coming to me for reassurance and cuddles even before the end of our introductions. The day that my daughter moved in was a little overwhelming for both of us but we just had a nice quiet day and we soon settled into a routine that worked for the two of us. Keeping all of my family and friends away for the first couple of weeks was by far the hardest part for us!
It probably took a few weeks longer for me to know for sure that I absolutely loved her. It look even longer for her and it was probably about 6 weeks after she moved in that she told me that she loved me for the first time. Now, it's impossible to stop her saying it every five minutes, which I wouldn't change for the world! We have been very lucky and we haven't had any problems since my daughter moved in. She settled into her new pre-school brilliantly and has made a host of little friends. We have maintained direct contact with both her half sister, who is 10 years older, and is in long-term foster care, and her foster carers, which my daughter loves. We haven't found that this causes any problems for her. My daughter now has a busier social calendar than me and goes to swimming classes and dance classes as well as attending pre-school. We are yet to face the challenge of me going back to work but I have very supportive family on my doorstep, who are going to help with my daughter's child care on the days when I work. I have been taking the time to prepare my daughter to understand that I will have to go back to work at some point so hopefully this too with go smoothly for us.
I appreciate that I have been very lucky and that not everybody's stories are quite so straightforward but my daughter and I are so happy together. I would not change a thing. | 2019-04-23T04:10:19 | https://www.kentadoption.co.uk/could-you-adopt/success-stories/success-stories-items/lucys-story |
WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. – The U.S. Air Force is holding public, drop-in meetings at four bases on a list of possible sites for the KC-46A, a new aerial refueling aircraft. The meeting in Massachusetts will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 12, at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, Mass.
The scoping meetings will be in the format of an open house information session, and the public can drop in at any time. The open house session is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the mission and environmental impact of KC‑46A. The public is also invited to speak with Air Force personnel one-on-one, and to provide comments that will be factored into the public portion of the study. Public input supports the Air Force in making more informed decisions about the impact and placement of the new aircraft.
Westover is one of four possible sites for the KC-46A, including Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, and Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
The Air Force has identified Seymour Johnson as the preferred alternative site. The purpose of the chosen base’s mission is to provide a fully capable, combat operational KC-46A aerial refueling squadron to accomplish aerial refueling and related missions. The public scoping meetings will be arranged in a “come and go” open house format with no formal USAF presentation or opportunity for public testimony. Written comments will be accepted during the public meeting.
The KC‑46A aircraft will replace the aging tanker fleet. With more refueling capacity, improved efficiency, and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC‑46A will provide aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, as well as allied nation coalition force aircraft.
A final decision and selection of a main base will be announced after the public meetings and comment period end. For more information, visit the project’s website at www.KC-46A-beddown.com.
Media is welcome anytime during the meeting. | 2019-04-20T13:17:30 | https://www.westover.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/712539/westover-invites-public-to-attend-kc-46a-meeting/ |
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Born and raised in England I am personally acquainted with the stressors, excitement and joys of moving whether it be across an ocean or around the corner. Having spent 5 years living in the Golden State of California before relocating to Manhattan’s busy streets, my husband, young daughter and I found our true Home within the welcoming streets of Maplewood.
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What made you want to start making videos on YouTube? Was there anyone in particular who inspired you?
Being avid YouTube watchers and blog readers, we have always wanted to create our own content. But it wasn’t until the end of high school, that we were able to attain the resources necessary to make videos (such as editing software’s and a high-quality camera). Also, to be honest, we wanted to keep things relatively low-key at the time, and starting during high school wasn’t really ideal. There are many people who inspire us, but the most notable is Jenn Im from Clothes Encounters – she inspired us to revolve our content around fashion. She pretty much pioneered that genre on YouTube.
You currently have more than 180k subscribers and over 4 million views. Did you ever expect to have an audience of this size?
Not at all! We just felt the urge to create videos that aligned with our passion to inspire others through fashion. We wanted to use YouTube as a creative outlet mainly because we were bored and were curious to see what we could come up with. Our very first video was a 20-minute long clothing haul and a lookbook and, embarrassingly, it has the most views on our channel! But regardless of the awkwardness, I think that people really appreciated the effort and quality of it, so they kept asking for more! After a few months, many people were starting to discover our channel and the positive feedback encouraged us to continue creating more content.
How did your YouTube channel make a difference in your lives?
We feel super blessed to have this platform to inspire and connect with others. We’ve grown so much since we started this channel and I believe that it really helped develop our confidence. We’ve met a lot of awesome people and have experienced so many new things that we probably wouldn’t have if it weren’t for our YouTube channel.
When you hosted your first pop-up shop + meet & greet and saw the amount of people who came, what were your thoughts?
C: The night before, I was talking to Ricci as we prepared for the event and, to be honest, we did not know what to expect in terms of attendance. Ricci & I prayed that people would show up and that we would be able to raise enough funds for our upcoming youth camp. When we arrived at the venue that morning, we were in shock that people were already waiting in line before the store even opened! In my mind I was like, “OH CRAP! We haven’t even set up the shop yet!" It was a fun kind of stress though because even when we were rushing to make the store look presentable, the excitement had us all giddy and jumpy.
R: We honestly only expected around maybe 50 people and I even told myself that 50 people was already a lot. As we were setting up the shop and making it look all pretty, Cassie & I had no idea the lineup went a few blocks down, our friends just showed us a video of the line up. I had no clue we had so many supporters in our city. The moment the shop opened, the place filled up so quickly... I was overwhelmed. I even tried counting how many people were there, but I gave up. It’s crazy to think that over 200 people from our city came out to show to support us and show us love.
Is there something in the other person's closet that you wish you owned?
C: Ricci’s booties. I can’t even count how much she has, but she definitely owns a lot! Also, thank goodness we’re generally the same size (shoes, top, waist, etc.) because you will often find us wearing each others clothes!
R: That’s a hard question to answer because we pretty much have the same clothes – but do accessories count? She has a bunch of cute, dainty rings that she never wears.
C: I like to think that my music taste is pretty eclectic and it changes and varies depending on my mood. Artists I’m currently listening to include: Disclosure, Hippo Campus, Coin, Oh Wonder, Evolution Worship, Milk & Bone, The Bad Suns, The 1975, Hillsong United, CRUISR, Smallpools, Alina Baraz, various old school R&B bands, and occasionally 5SOS (haha).
R: I love Christian music – Hillsong is my all time fave – but I also discovered a bunch of cool bands from Seattle, Citizens & Saints, and also Kings Kaleidoscope. They’re awesome. I also listen to some Christian rap artists like Andy Mineo and Lecrae.
R: I think inspiration comes from everywhere, like someone on the street or a picture on Tumblr, but if I had to name a few, I would say the Olsen twins are definitely one of my style inspirations. I’m really drawn to the slouchy minimalistic style. Erika Bowes is another one, it’s literally one of my goals to look like her... her hair and style is to die for and she’s actually the reason why I cut and dyed my hair.
I know that you're both currently in university programs that are unrelated to fashion, but, if given the opportunity, would you want to pursue a professional fashion career?
C: YES! We always talk about opening some sort of shop in conjunction with our YouTube channel and I think that if we have stable funds we would definitely pursue a career in fashion – probably only after I graduate though.
R: I think it’s awesome that we have YouTube as a creative outlet even though our education isn’t related to the fashion industry, but I would definitely love to transition from where I am now into the fashion industry. We’re seriously dreaming of opening a shop one day and we think it’s totally possible considering the fact that our pop-up shop was a success.
Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to start a YouTube channel?
BE YOURSELF and be confident with who you are as a person. Don’t try to be like other creators. People are interested in uniqueness & what YOU have to offer! | 2019-04-20T22:48:45 | http://www.shesgotwonder.com/heights-magazine/interviews/tothe9s |
In the distant 2004 Kodi was first launched as a player for Xbox.
The number of Kodi functions can hardly be enlisted.
How to use Kodi anonymously?
There is no doubt that everyone wants to be secure both in real and cyber world.
Nowadays there are more methods to do it in a more reliable way. Kodi is here to help.
Kodi is a platform that allows collecting all entertaining material including TV shows, audio and video files, together with private photos in one safe place. The history of Kodi dates back to the year of 2002 when the application was launched by XBMC Foundation as Xbox Media Player. From the very beginning it looked like a portable media player. After 12 years the app became independent and turned into a streaming media software.
Zune HD was a competitor to Apple’s iPOd Touch and was used as a portable media player. It was launched in 2009 and with more than 62 apps for Zune HD.
Being compatible with different operating systems(Linux, Windows, Android and others) Kodi app is absolutely free, which makes it popular among more than 10 million people as if every resident of such countries as Greece or the Czech Republic uses Kodi app.
On the one hand, everyone knows about unlimited functions of Kodi, but on the other, the Internet is full of information about illegal activity of the application. It is only partially true. Kodi software is an absolutely legal thing, otherwise it would be forbidden. But Kodi users tend to damage Kodi reputation. It happens in the following case – when a Kodi user watches a pirated version of a movie or any other copyright-protected product without official agreement.
Thus, Kodi app may be used as a tool in cheaters’ hands. In spite of this, Kodi remains a legal software. At the end of the spring, some multimedia players underwent the low, according to which they were subjected to the pirated content. Kodi wasn’t among the listed players.
That is why in order not to break the low on the Internet it is vital to study the best VPN rating and be extremely selective while choosing this or that entertaining product to watch, read or listen to.
Music for any taste is collected in one place. A vast variety of genres, playlists and radio stations at user’s disposal. Besides, with Kodi you have an opportunity to be absorbed by numerous movies, series or TV shows of any genre.
Now it is possible to share the moments of the most touching and important for you events with your nearest and dearest on a big screen. There is no need to hand a phone or tablet over to people in person. All you need is Kodi.
The application provides its users with more than 900 official add-ons (Plex, SoundCloud, HDHomeRun, Unsplash photo Screensrver, Kaster and what not). Numerous Kodi add-ons make its use many times more convenient as you don’t need to install extra apps on your device. Besides, all addons are available to install vie the application itself. You shouldn’t look for Kodi addons or plugins on the Internet or Play Market. Everything you are to do is to run Kodi app and select Add-ons on the menu. There you will find any addons you need (for music, video, pictures and what not).
Kodi offers a great variety of skins and themes to make it more attractive in users’ eyes. In general Kodi app looks great, but the number of skins available to install makes it more attractive.
Available on different operating systems.
It is a general practice, that apps are compatible with various OS. Kodi is not an exception. It is available on Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi, OSX, Windows, iOS. What is more, you can be a productive Linux user. In such a way, it is available to install Kodi on laptops and PCs (with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems). As Kodi is compartable with Android and iOS, phones and tablets users can easily sign up Kodi on such devices.
Besides the fact that Kodi support system is available round-the-clock, support team is ready to answer all the questions and solve any kind of problems in more than 75 languages. You may get assistance anyway, whether you have installed Kodi on Linux, Windows or Android.
In contrast to the majority of media players Kodi has an additional function of Live TV with electronic program guide and numerous addons that make content watching more convenient.
Among best Kodi facilities is Personal Video Recorder, which makes it possible to record any kind of Live TV media. Thus, having missed your favourite TV show or long-awaited movie, it is dead easy to watch it later.
Kodi repository is a mixture of addons, which are grouped in the way one may install them all at once(for any kind of platforms: from Linux to Mac). The groups are made in the way that each of them contains a certain number of diverse addons for Kodi. Now it is unnecessary to choose addons one by one. Repository has already done it instead of you.
This function is ready to help a Kodi user, in case one has already chosen the most suitable Repository or theme and now wants to install it in one click.
Kodi Wizard is a tool that combines Kodi addons, repositories and builds, managing a number of functions at a time.
Electronic program guide for Kodi serves to improve the quality of Live TV. In other words, it deals with the addons installed for Kodi Live TV.
The number of Kodi functions can hardly be enlisted. You’d better install Kodi on your device(Linux, Windows, Android or Mac operated) and test all of them by yourself. There is no doubt that Kodi app will never be deleted from your gadget because of its high quality content, user-friendly support and a broad spectrum of functions given by Kodi addons. Is your Kodi not working? It's not a problem today!
In today’s world of modern technologies, it becomes convenient to store any kind of information in one place.
Some years ago it seemed to be very popular to store all your photos, audio and video files on your personal computer. Such data took up a lot of space, making a computer very slow. Now it is a usual practice to do it by means of cloud storage. But still, it is extremely unsafe as all your files may be lost or deleted one day. That is why cloud storage is not an ideal variant for your data. | 2019-04-23T07:54:31 | https://zunescene.com/ |
Gran Tourismo is a deep purple-pink variety of giant oriental Lily with a green markings in the centre. The fragrant flowers are perfect for garden borders or patio pots and the large flower heads make this variety superb as cut flowers for the vase. Height 1.2m and spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. 14/16cm bulbs supplied. | 2019-04-23T00:10:29 | https://www.thisengland.co.uk/home-garden/garden/bulbs-tubers/5-lily-gran-tourismo-pd373 |
The game of wheelchair tennis follows the ITF Rules of Tennis with the following exceptions.
The wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it bounces a third time. The second bounce can be either in or out of the court boundaries.
The wheelchair is considered part of the body and all applicable rules, which apply to a player’s body, shall apply to the wheelchair.
i. Immediately before commencing the service, the server shall be in a stationary position. The server shall then be allowed one push before striking the ball.
extension of the centre mark and sideline.
iii. If conventional methods for the service are physically impossible for a quad player, then the player or another individual may drop the ball for such a player and allow it to bounce before it is struck. If this is the case, the same method of serving must be used for the entire match.
iii. The player fails to keep one buttock in contact with his wheelchair seat when contacting the ball.
i. If due to lack of capacity a player is unable to propel the wheelchair via the wheel then he may propel the wheelchair using one foot.
b) from the initiation of the service motion until the racket strikes the ball.
iii. A player in breach of this rule shall lose the point.
Where a wheelchair tennis player is playing with or against an able-bodied person in singles or doubles, the Rules of Wheelchair Tennis shall apply for the wheelchair player while the Rules of Tennis for able-bodied tennis shall apply for the ablebodied player. In this instance, the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces while the able-bodied player is allowed only one bounce. | 2019-04-21T07:09:11 | http://tk-sirius.com/wheelchair-tennis-rules/ |
Certainly one of one of the most widespread electrical wiring inquiries is on how to wire a switch. When utilizing switches at home is fairly straightforward, wiring a person might not be that simple for everybody. An ON-OFF switch is actually quite simple to wire. There are various kinds of switches, but for this example, let's say you are setting up a single-pole toggle switch, an incredibly frequent change (plus the simplest).
There are actually a few colours of wires inside a typical single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and inexperienced. Splice the black wire in two and hook up them to the terminal screws - 1 on prime and also the other over the base screw of the swap. The white wire serves like a supply of uninterrupted energy which is normally linked to your gentle coloured terminal screw (e.g., silver). Join the green wire towards the ground screw of the change.
These methods would typically be adequate to help make a normal switch function with out a issue. On the other hand, in case you are usually not confident that you can attain the process adequately and properly you better permit the pros do it instead. Right after all, there's a cause why this undertaking is one of the most commonly encountered electrical wiring concerns asked by the majority of people.
For a few purpose, the best way to wire a ceiling fan is likewise considered one of essentially the most typical electrical wiring questions. To simplify this process, you can utilize an individual switch for just a single ceiling fan. To wire the fan, it is really simply a matter of connecting the black wire from the ceiling fan for the black wire on the swap. When there is a light-weight, the blue wire need to be linked to your black wire of the switch as well.
There are actually causes why these are probably the most normally questioned electrical wiring inquiries. One particular, lots of assume it is really basic to perform, and two, these are generally the prevalent electrical duties at your home. But then you definitely shouldn't put your protection in danger in your intention to save money. The stakes could even be substantially greater when you make an effort to get monetary savings and do an electrical wiring occupation without adequate know-how or expertise. | 2019-04-18T23:28:42 | https://mosaicface.me/post/92025/rs232-to-rs485-schematic-diagram-3-prong-plug-wiring-isolated-for-3-prong-plug-wiring-diagram-pin-images-circuit-solid-state-relay-for-rs485-circuit-diagram.html |
CICS monitor. First released by Candle Corporation in 1979. Merged into Omegamon II for CICS. | 2019-04-25T22:35:16 | http://www.lookupmainframesoftware.com/soft_detail/dispsoft/2093 |
With the increasing use of contrast agents for both diagnostic and interventional procedures, contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) has become an important medical concern. It is estimated that CI-AKI is the third most common cause of hospital-acquired renal failure and has significant prognostic implications for patients outcomes.1 The incidence of CI-AKI varies depending on the definitions and cut-off values used.
Many experts would agree that the concept of looking at vessel architecture from the inside using intracoronary probes, instead of simply relying on the angiographic vessel cast, is an elegant way to practise interventional cardiology in order to decide whether to treat a coronary artery and to guide coronary intervention. The historical development of stents neatly exemplifies this notion: the introduction of stents in clinical practice was initially burdened by an unacceptably high incidence of subacute thrombosis.
Manual compression has been the gold standard for obtaining haemostasis at the femoral artery access site since being introduced in conjunction with the Seldinger technique in the 1950s.1 However, the limitations of manual compression, including patient discomfort, delayed haemostasis and ambulation and bleeding at the access site despite satisfactory initial haemostasis, have spurred the development of alternative closure methodologies. | 2019-04-26T02:34:39 | https://radcliffecardiology.rc3.radcliffedev.com/intervention/intravascular-imaging |
Cameron Diaz is that rare actress who can rock a surfboard as convincingly as she does the red carpet. Whether riding a rogue wave or a wave of publicity, the towering blond, blue-eyed beauty with the blinding smile oozes glamour both on and off the screen. So it makes sense that when it came time to rethink the interior of her apartment in Manhattan's West Village, Diaz looked to the West Coast's reigning queen of razzle-dazzle, Kelly Wearstler, to give the space a healthy dose of Hollywood swagger.
In the living room of actress Cameron Diaz's Manhattan apartment, which was designed by Kelly Wearstler, the swivel armchair by the window is by Milo Baughman, and the Murano-glass chandelier, cocktail table, and stools are vintage; the armchair is upholstered in a Clarence House fabric, and the wallcovering by de Gournay and rug by Mansour Modern are custom designs.
The custom-made parchment-and-brass dining table is flanked by Vladimir Kagan armchairs covered in Groundworks linen by Kelly Wearstler, and the circa-1960s chandelier is Spanish; paintings by Fabrice Penaux hang on a wall of mirror tiles.
The kitchen's backsplash, counters, and sink fittings are unlacquered brass, the brass-trimmed cabinetry is lacquered in a custom color, and the range is by Viking; the wood floors were treated with an ebony stain and then cerused.
A Pierre Chareau–designed lamp on a circa-1960 chest by Drexel in the living room; the fireplace screen is by Charles Edwards, and the painting is by Hunt Slonem.
Silk linens and a ruched skirt and headboard dress the bed in the master bedroom, where a snow-white chair upholstered in plush mohair recalls 1970s fashion. In the hallway, the onyx hand-troweled plaster wallcovering has the look of a wonderfully weathered leather bag. And like the finest couture, the rooms are luxe from the inside out. Drawers are lined in raw black silk, the back sides of doors are clad in hammered metal, and the interiors of closets are covered in custom wallpaper or in vivid paint.
The linens in the master bedroom are by Frette, the coverlet is by Yves Delorme, and the silk wallcovering and gilded paper on the ceiling are by de Gournay; the 1950s chair is French, and the rug is by Mansour Modern.
The master bath is sheathed in glass tiles by Ann Sacks, the parchment-covered vanity and mirrors are custom made, and the sink and fittings are by Waterworks.
In the guest bath, the walls and vanity top are pink onyx, the sink, by Bates and Bates, and fittings, by Waterworks, are brass, the vintage sconces are French, and the shower stall is custom made. | 2019-04-22T12:01:34 | https://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/celebrity-homes/news/g498/cameron-diaz-manhattan-apartment/ |
Junior Iron Chef VT | Champlain Valley Expo | Food | Kids VT - small people, big ideas!
Middle and high school students duke it out for cafeteria supremacy in a culinary competition celebrating the state's farm-to-table roots.
Price: $3 per person; $5 per family (up to 4 people). | 2019-04-18T15:46:00 | https://m.kidsvt.com/vermont/junior-iron-chef-vt/Event?oid=3610992 |
Magnolia trees belong to the Magnoliaceae family, one of the oldest groups of flowering plants. They are trees or shrubs that can grow up to 90 feet tall, often with very large white, pink, red, purple or yellow flowers. The flowers and sometimes the bark are sweetly scented. Among the best known species are southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Loebner magnolia (Magnolia loebneri); saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana) and star magnolia (Magnolia stellata). To decide how far to plant a magnolia from a house, first determine how large it will be at maturity.
When determining where to plant, the most important considerations are the height and crown width of the mature tree. The root area of a tree is roughly the same diameter as its mature crown, so proper siting means that roots are less likely to penetrate foundations. Magnolias also should be located in full sun and away from the shadow of structural overhangs.
A large southern magnolia tree can reach 60 to 80 feet in height with a spread or crown width of 30 to 50 feet. The bigleaf magnolia is 40 to 60 feet tall with a spread of up to 40 feet. For the best results with these large magnolias, young trees should be planted at a distance from the house equivalent to one-half the width of the mature crown. In the case of the southern magnolia, for example, the safest planting distance would be between 15 and 25 feet from the house.
For smaller spaces, star magnolia, which grows 15 to 20 feet tall, is an excellent choice and can be planted 8 to 10 feet from a structure. The flowers have slender petals and bloom in shades of white or pink. The lily magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) is even smaller, reaching 8 to 12 feet in height. This means that it can be planted 4 to 6 feet from the house and even can be grown in a pot and moved around.
It is tempting to plant young trees too close to houses. If you create enough space for the mature crown and roots, there will be a bare spot in the landscape until the tree matures. To fill this, use potted shrubs or perennials or combinations of annuals. As the tree grows, the area shaded by its crown also will grow, making it necessary to change the mix of plants growing in the area from sun lovers to those that thrive in shade.
How Do I Cut Birch Tree Roots? | 2019-04-22T10:23:48 | https://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8198448_far-house-plant-magnolia-tree.html |
South Adelaide is pleased to reveal the recruitment of Anthony Biemans to Noarlunga for season 2018.
Biemans joins the Panthers after four seasons as a SANFL contracted player with the Port Adelaide Magpies, which saw him play 46 games and kick 26 goals in the black and white.
A hard-bodied, in-and-under midfielder (178cm/82kg), Biemans will be a welcome addition to South's on ball brigade.
Prior to his time with the Magpies, Biemans won four premierships with South Barwon in the Geelong Football League and enjoyed stints with Geelong in the VFL and TAC Cup.
Biemo is on board...are you? | 2019-04-22T20:59:18 | https://www.safc.com.au/blog/biemans-to-don-blue-and-white-in-2018 |
The CFP-QSFP28-CONV-F adapter module converts 100 Gigabit CFP port into 100 Gigabit QSFP28 port and supports 100G Ethernet and OTN4 applications. It’s achieved by re-mapping CFP CAUI-10 Electrical interface 10x10Gbps data lanes in CAUI-4 electrical interface 4x25Gbps data lanes and vice versa. With CFP-QSFP28-CONV-F, adapter module engineers have a flexibility to use 100G interface of equipment with both – CFP or QSFP28 modules. Such flexibility is important in cases when specific type of interface is not available in one or other transceiver form factor or when engineers want to use the same form factor of transceiver for interfaces across multiple platforms deployed in network. This CFP-QSFP28-CONV-F does not support FEC function necessary to use with 100GBASE-SR4 application. Reference clock for OTN4 can be set to 174.703mhz or 698.812mhz, for 100G Ethernet to 161.133mhz or 644.531mhz. | 2019-04-18T17:24:03 | https://edgeoptic.com/products/adapters/cfp-qsfp28-conv-f/ |
Raising kids is a tough job. As parents, we want to raise body-positive girls who know that beauty and health are about more than just their weight. We bookmark inspiring stories of girls like the teens behind the YouTube series Hyperlinked in hopes of sharing those role models with our daughters. We fill our shelves with diverse books like Strong Is the New Pretty to show examples of kickass girls and women who are living fearlessly. But in the age of social media, confidence for girls looks very different from when we were growing up. We chatted with parenting expert and educator Laurie Wolk, author of the new parenting-help book Girls Just Want to Have Likes, to get her best tips for building confidence in our next generation of women.
2. Show your daughters relatable role models. Choose books, movies, and TV shows with intelligent female protagonists — like these age-appropriate children’s books (from 0-12) that showcase a range of women who aren’t always the damsel in distress. “Show them the contributions made by women around the world, and make sure your girl knows that she can pursue any area of study or work that she wants,” encourages Wolk.
3. Model gender equality at home. Kids are very perceptive, and they watch everything we’re doing. “Make sure your girls see that you and your partner both share the chores, help with homework, and take on your fair share of the work that needs to be done around the home,” says Wolk. This type of modeling in your family will help them see that a couple is responsible for running a home together.
What’s your best tip for raising a confident daughter? Tweet us @BritandCo to let us know. | 2019-04-18T23:08:35 | https://www.brit.co/raising-confident-girls/ |
This Case Study focuses on a DVD Prospecting Program. In it, we analyze our DVD Prospecting Program and the effect it had on a mid-sized International Non-Profit's Prospecting Program. LDMI had created a successful video campaign for the organization’s house file, and also to try the video in acquisition.
Download the Case Study - DVD Prospecting Program. | 2019-04-22T00:02:05 | http://lawrencedirect.com/dvd-prospecting-program.html |
Outback Adventure Products – Eating on Your Off road Adventures is now a Breeze!
Trailgater® Makes Eating on Your Off-Road Adventures a Breeze!
Everything you need for a kitchen counter, minus the sink!
The Trailgater fits like a glove! That is because it was specifically engineered for the JEEP JK and JL Wrangler to provide quick install without having to drill the tailgate, preventing future issues with possible rust.
They say you often get what you pay for and Outback Adventure Products has made all efforts to not skimp on design, functionality or quality of materials to ensure your Trailgater provides endless enjoyment on every adventure you and your Jeep go on.
When comparing products for your Jeep, we know that the fine print and details can make a difference to your enjoyment and the functionality of your off roading equipment. Check out these features of the Trailgater.
No Drilling Required! Simply remove the tailgate panel and you are ready to insert our proprietary inserts for easy mounting.
Every Trailgater comes with your choice of a Bamboo OR Sanalite(tm) (HDPE) cutting board offering an extra 11″ x 20″ work surface.
The Trailgater table and Cutting board are created from food-grade 304-stainless steel and either Bamboo or Sanalite(tm). Unlike other tables, all three of these surfaces are FDA approved for contact with food.
The Trailgater mounts to the vehicle’s tailgate using 6 proprietary blind inserts which go into existing slots in the tailgate. They quickly snap in place with just a push of the finger.
We hate rattles and noises as much as you do, so two steel quick-release pull pins keep your Trailgater secure against the rubber bumpers while traveling and release the table in seconds when you’re ready to cook.
Top-of-the-line 3-16 Stainless Steel hardware has been used to ensure your table easily opens and closes for many adventures to come.
Outdoor adventurers are singing their praises of the Trailgater. Enjoying the out of doors has never been so much fun! | 2019-04-26T06:36:51 | https://outbackadventureproducts.com/ |
You are a star and you need a look that shine as brightly as you do. Meet the Tornado Starry Night Women’s Kneelength! This fab midnight black look features vibrant magenta stars all over the top along with sleek black legs. With bold pink colour blocks at the hips along with accent straps and an understated Tornado logo, this look will leave you glowing!
Like everything made by our fave up and coming Korean swimwear company, the Tornado Starry Night Women’s Kneelength was made for the needs of top athletes like you! | 2019-04-20T14:39:03 | https://www.swimmer.com.au/tornado-starry-night-womens-kneelength |
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Some awesome news - We reached our Kickstarter campaign successfully! That's huge and we're thankful for everyone who supported us. We still need to greenlit on Steam so please head on over and vote for us.
And more. We don't want to spoil all the fun now would we. Suffice to say there are more challenges in future levels, but we balance it out with some more perks.
Besides this we've been working on a new PC and Mac demo which you can find on our Download Page if you're interested in trying out the game.
Or if you want to see us in person we'll be at two events in January MAGFest in Baltimore and PAX South at the PAX Rising Booth in San Antonio.
Dude this game looks pretty great! How long have you been working on it?
Thanks for the compliment! We've been working on it for about two years now. We'll be done with it mid 2017 if all goes as planned. | 2019-04-19T02:25:58 | https://www.indiedb.com/games/the-painters-apprentice/news/parallaxing-and-more-dev-log |
Hello Everyone, here are today’s scores for our Special Classifier Match. Hope everyone enjoyed the match with the challenging Classifiers. Thanks to all those staff who helped setup the match. And thanks to all those who came to shoot with us today!!
Next for us will be our Steel Match on 7/8. Please keep in mind that we also have our Hosefest Match setup for October 27th and 28th. Shoot either Saturday or Sunday. Registration for the Hosefest is open on Practiscore. Use the link below and search ‘RCSC’ for our Hosefest Match.
Thanks and see everyone at the range!! | 2019-04-23T02:05:18 | http://rivercityshooters.org/2018/06/june-classifier-match-results/ |
This past week was our last week in Kenya until we return in February for another semester. It was such a beautiful week and the Lord taught us so much. Two members from my church, Bobby and Page Johnson, started a non-profit ministry called Interlocking Ministries, through which they run Bible camps here in Kenya. We were so blessed to join them (and Caleb and Abby, who are some of our great friends from Raleigh) on Mfangano Island for a week of camp!
The camps are completely run by Kenyan pastors and teachers (who take on the role of directors and counselors), and we were able to spend time at each of the five camps on the island sharing our testimonies, speaking about the theme, and encouraging the teachers.
God used a summer camp ministry back home in Raleigh to completely change Emily and I's lives and draw us to Himself, so we were incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to participate in a similar ministry in Kenya as well.
We have now returned to Nairobi to rest up, do some shopping, and pack before the big travels that start tomorrow! We are absolutely beyond excited to see and hug our American people. However, we will also miss Kenya greatly, for we have found a home here as well. It helps a lot to know that we are coming back so soon. I don't even want to think about how I will feel when May rolls around.
"Like most high school seniors, I found myself faced with the question of 'What comes next?'. College seemed like the obvious choice, but it did not feel right to me. As I spent the summer after graduation praying about what God would have me do, a reoccuring theme began to emerge: give Jesus to others. He opened doors for an opportunity to serve Him in missions abroad on a full time basis through an internship with Bayleaf Baptist Church. The beauty of His provision and timing proved perfect. My first year after graduation was spent in training through various jobs, Bible studies, short term mission trips, and opportunities to share Christ with friends and campers while on Summer Staff at New Life Camp. I came to truly understand the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and the blessing in having a relationship with Him.
4 layers of a PB&J sandwich. Kenyans do it right.
Fast forward to today. Katie and I have been in Kenya, Africa for three months ministering in schools, orphanages, and the communities that we live in. It's funny that I'm in a country half way around the world where the people speak a different language, but the issues surrounding Christ are similar. Many people here know of the Bible and know Bible stories because they take a Bible class in school, or they know about Jesus and believe they are saved because their parents are saved. However, it is rare to meet someone with a personal relationship with Christ rather than a religion they know something about or work to deserve. I am thankful to have the opportunity to share the greatest gift ever given, Jesus. I choose to share that gift so that those who do not know of the love of Christ can have the salvation, freedom, security, love, and hope that I found in Christ. I also choose to share Christ because I realized that there are many people in this world who claim Christ but don't understand what it looks like to live out their faith, to fully trust in God for all things, and to be a follower of Jesus regardless of the cost. I want the world to understand the blessing and gift of a personal relationship with Jesus and not just rely on head knowledge of Him. But most importantly, I share this gift of Christ because it's too great to not give away and ultimately that is what God calls us to do.
An interesting thing I’ve realized on this journey is that children are children everywhere. They enjoy the same games, stories, and they desire a relationship with us. While they may live in difficult circumstances physically, they are happy. While they may need improved health care, clean food and water, and many things I have taken for granted, they, just like us in America, need Jesus the most. It is universal and, thankfully, free to anyone who asks. Most of us would not hesitate to give a hungry child something to eat. How much better is it though, to also give that child the gift of eternal life? In a time when life can be confusing in a world that can present danger, these past three months have shown me the simplicity of what is truly important. So as we say in Kenya, 'Mambo sawa sawa.' Everything is okay because God is on the throne.
I hope others are as encouraged by Em's words as I was. Over the past three months, we have met many beautiful people. Some of those people will continue to be a part of our lives next semester and hopefully for a very long time after that. Some of those people, like the campers we spent the past week with, we will never see again.
As a group of the girls we bonded with sang to us on our last day on the island, "We say goodbye, but not forever. We know that one day we shall meet once again." I'm so excited to go home to America tomorrow and I will be excited to return to Kenya in February. However, I am mostly excited for the day when all Christians of every age and every country are united forever to worship our Savior. I am excited for the day when I get to live with all my Kenyan AND American brothers and sisters in a perfect place in the presence of our Lord. I'm excited to look at these sweet Kenyan campers and say hello. | 2019-04-20T06:53:02 | https://katieandemilyinkenya.weebly.com/kenya-happenings--the-blog/we-say-goodbye |
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With the upcoming barrage that is going to be the norm of the new rotation cycle in Standard combined with Wizards banhammer trigger finger in Modern, Legacy is rapidly becoming the only format that counts.
It’s hard to look at lists like Modern Jund and ask yourself why someone wouldn’t just build a solid Legacy list instead? Jund lists regularly push over 1.5k. For 1.5k there are numerous Legacy decks that can be built which when piloted by a deft hand are lethal in the extreme.
The resurgence of Loam. The arrival of Twin. 4c Delver dominance. Esper Deathblade making a return. Omnis everywhere. It’s simply put: The Hotness.
Even most of the staples required to build are down from their previous highs. Duals? Down. Sol lands? Down. JTMS? Down. Wastelands? Bargain cheap.
Other newerish builds like Young Grixis require 3x on the required duals and most of the deck requirements are beyond affordable. Cabal Therapy has been a $10 card….. FOREVER. You pay the Force of Will tax but as BB King famously sang for 60 years “I’m paying the cost to be the boss”.
$32. Thirty two bucks. A whopping 32 Georges. Just stop all the traffic with that kind of bankroll already.
The remainder climbs and dips and in the end you may or may not have something that is flavor of the month top tier but in this format it doesn’t matter. Card synergy is too good between each other for it to ever be bad.
Look at those Loam builds. Straight out of 2012.
I’m with you that Legacy is a far more exciting format. And with Modern decks costing a ton already, why bother?
People are willing to travel to legacy events because they have money. Yeah if I have a five or ten grand deck you bet I would travel to play in my one or two events a year. The format wont grow now or in the future unless they get rid of the ban list and print more cards. Should that happen that would be the sign to just jump ship altogether btw lol.
Being card rich does not indicate being cash rich. Not everyone bought their duals etc at current prices – Volcs haven’t always been $300 cardboard rectangles. The notion that Legacy is dying is fallacious, I have seen a couple of players in my local community recently starting to buy into both the cheaper and more expensive ends of the format, and they love the change of pace it brings compared to other formats.
Your point around format growth being limited by card availability is about the only point you make there that I can agree with, but the Reserved List isn’t going anywhere, so that solution is out. So while there isn’t much room for growth, I don’t think it’s accurate or fair to suggest that there is none.
Certainly if you’re building a Legacy deck to play, then none of it matters as much. This article was mostly a word of caution to investors who may see last weekend’s hype as a catalyst for higher Legacy prices. I just believe there are better cards to invest in (and I shared some examples).
Your point on being grandfathered into Legacy is very valid. When I initially got into Legacy, cards were much cheaper and I was able to assemble a number of decks. Then over a couple years, prices really exploded – this is what prompted me to explore selling out of Legacy. At the time I had a lot of money in Legacy cards, and I wanted to diversify into stocks for my son’s college account. Since I only played Legacy once or twice a year, I couldn’t justify sitting on all these cards, except for as investments.
I paid an average of €13 each for the last 8 to complete my playset of Duals back in the day (3 Seas, 3 Taigas and 2 Plateaus).
It’s a Catch 22, for sure. Which is why I express caution when buying into Legacy. The format looks glamorous and exciting, but bottom line is player growth is choked due to cost of entry. Star City Games knows that, Wizards knows that. They have the most influence of all, so it doesn’t make me very bullish on the format.
That being said, prices should drift up over time if the player base grows. But there are likely better places to make money.
The reason we haven’t seen growth in those lands for over a year is because the prices over-inflated to unrealistic levels in the Spring 2014 spike. The stickiness of MtG prices meant that they didn’t fall back far enough to where market demand would have them pegged quickly enough. Only when that natural demand growth catches up with the price tag will there be upward pressure on these prices again. That time might be now or soonish though, that SCG stock will tell an approximation of that story.
Wasteland has suffered though in a Delve world. RUG Delver in which it is a 4-of has lost some players first to UR then to Grixis and 4c which all play less copies of the card. It will be/is back but has been a lot less ubiquitous over the last 12 months.
Great observations, Chaz. I agree with you on each of your points. Prices ran away on Wasteland too during a spike, and demand needs to catch up. We’re getting there, to your point though. SCG has had NM Seas and Volcs at $300 for quite some time now.
Wasteland definitely fell out of favor, but I think it may make a come back….but I’m not about to speculate on them at $60 and hope they hit $80…I believe there are better opportunities out there.
I think everyone here is missing that Wasteland is dangerously close to arbitrage territory.
While Legacy isn’t the company “push” format that isn’t any concern to me. The secondary market picks it up where the primary leaves it. My local LGS runs a Legacy FNM biweekly and it brings in 20+ every time. We just finished Eternal Weekends and that is a prime example of the invisible hand at work.
This format IS growing. Did anyone else not see Kyoto? That event didn’t exist 10 years ago.
Posters like Tim obviously have never played in the format before. I can’t think of a Legacy deck that costs 5k (maybe if you pimp it with solid Beta duals). I have a foiled out MUD deck and it doesn’t cost 5k. Statements like that keep interested players out.
Let’s examine some Legacy decks that DONT cost as much as some Modern decks.
Dredge – Can get hated out easy…. if they brought/drew the hate. $600. LED is the only tougher find and they aren’t that tough.
Merfolk – Solid in most match ups. Harbinger of Tides puts wind in its sails. Not great but never bad. $1,000 is for an outstanding version of this. Force of Will is literally the most expensive card in here. MP copies can be had around $80ea.
Death and Taxes – Again solid. This has been my goto deck for almost 4 months. Karakas and Rishadan Port are the stickers here. Thankfully Italian Karakas runs you under $100 on eBay of all places and Ports are regular $70 pickups all day. The rest of this deck has been printed to death in modern, EDH products, or supplemental products like Conspiracy. You’re up the river for about $1,000 if you literally own none of the cards required to build it.
Burn – Burn is hard to play. It’s not that it isn’t any good. It is but unlike what most people think you actually have to be smart to play this correctly. Other than Elves I don’t know of a deck that’s as difficult to learn what and when to board. Regardless it’s also dirt cheap at a whopping $300. Beware Burn players. They’re trying to take an easy road into the meta and are foolish or they’re deceptively good.
Elves – Speaking of Elves. 2x Cradle copies are becoming more and more common and from my view on the other side of the table it hasn’t slowed this turn 2 death machine down at all. Elves is probably the hardest deck to master. Notice I said master. Anyone can become proficient with it. The lines of play can be seen just by goldfishing it a dozen times. Interacting with it in competitive play is another story. I’ve seen bad elf players ( I own the deck and I’m bad with it) and I’ve seen outstanding elf players. Thus deck isn’t even green. Its a blue deck that made itself sick and turned green because it can be so self manipulative. $1,300 (running 4x Cradles) sets you into Elves and that’s more than it used to be thanks to Modern Elves becoming a thing.
Mono B Omni – Ugh. It does what Omni does and it does it much cheaper. What’s expensive here? Force followed by Show and Tell? I can’t even quote a price for it. My friend plays it well enough to consistently beat my uber expensive foil MUD build. I’m going to guess $700 and that’s a very liberal figure.
While I agree with your data and suggestion that Legacy is not as expensive as many fear, I do have one counterpoint to your comment. Your experiences locally in Legacy is anecdotal…it may be the overarching trend, but it’s not what I’m observing locally. The other day I asked my LGS about Legacy and they told me Legacy never fires anymore…it was getting the same 8 people every week and finally those 8 just stopped going. I am envious of your Legacy crowd, because it USED to be much healthier near me.
Otherwise, great comment and I appreciate all the data and insights!
It’s up to local vendors to push this if they want it. It’s Field of Dreams logic. People already agreed that players are willing to make the drive to support the events. If the players want it and the shops are willing to support it it will happen.
I should have added that Dredge is typically excellent in game 1 and you end up ruthlessly fighting it out in 2&3. Good Dredge players know their deck and they’re scary opponents. I’m personally grateful most of the competent players moved onto other decks. Dredge in the hands of someone who knows the likelihood of their draw/dredges based off their opening hand is probably a better magic player then you, me and most. You absolutley need your hate vs this deck and I’ve mulled to 2 to get it. Dredge is underplayed both as a deck and as a skill level.
I feel like Modern is being very carefully and slowly guided by Wizards to become THE prime format- agreeing with the impact from standard rotation changes, but also, worried that Legacy and Vintage are going to be even further ignored…..
Consider the khans fetch reprinting, and then (only after)….the zen “non reprinting”…..
But now, it feels like they are being slow to build modern as THE texas holdem wsop, and the rest as being for “crazy greybeards and investment firm holdings”.
There is a union in the Venn Diagram, of “modern legacy” and if its a 3-4 turn game, and im all-in or aggro focussed, my shocks are fine anyway, if theres no proxies. Eventually, trading in from the stupid prices for modern and standard key cards is pretty easy. But i dump value elsewhere on the “real” pieces on preference to Duals of the Planesdorkers.
Mainly from the emotional scars of selling them at 30 each, since both magical card games and those internets were obviously gimmicks and a real life needed to be gained.
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We are a host family from Germany and our au pair comes from Uzbekistan. In May, we will be traveling to Spain for vacation and we would like to take our au pair with us. Would that be possible?
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We always meet up with our entire family over the holidays and I have to admit that it is quite big with 17 members. Ela, our au pair girl, wishes to celebrate with us. Can we ask her if she could also take care of my sister's children?
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Christmas involves a lot of work for our family. So we were thinking about asking our au pair to help us. Is this something we can expect?
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Every year, we take an official family photo on Christmas. Should our au pair join us, or is it rather not recommended?
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Jesse Osborne allegedly opened fire on an elementary school playground in South Carolina.
Six days before he allegedly opened fire on an elementary school playground, the eighth-grader returned to his Instagram group chat to fixate, yet again, on his most intense interests: guns and bombs and the mass murder of children.
"My plan," wrote Jesse Osborne, who had turned 14 three weeks earlier, "is shooting my dad getting his keys getting in his truck, driving to the elementary school 4 mins away, once there gear up, shoot out the bottom school class room windows, enter the building, shoot the first class which will be the 2d grade, grab teachers keys so I don't have to hasle to get through any doors."
He had been researching other school shooters for months and, determined to outdo them, learned exactly how many people they'd murdered: 13 at Columbine High; 26 at Sandy Hook Elementary; 32 at Virginia Tech.
"I think ill probably most likely kill around 50 or 60," Jesse declared. "If I get lucky maybe 150."
On Valentine's Day, at the same time police say another angry teen, Nikolas Cruz, slaughtered 17 people at a Parkland, Florida, high school with a semiautomatic AR-15, Jesse was sitting in a South Carolina courtroom, waiting to find out if he would be tried as an adult for a 2016 rampage that left his father and a 6-year-old dead.
The two teens have much in common. Both, investigators say, tortured animals, obsessed over guns and bragged of their deadly intentions on social media. And in the hours after Cruz's alleged killing spree, as the nation began, once again, to ask why, a group of detectives, prosecutors and psychiatrists were providing answers about Jesse, now 15. He'd detailed his motives in dozens of online messages, in his 46-page confession and in lengthy interviews with doctors who evaluated him, offering extraordinary insight into the mind of an American school shooter.
For Peter Langman, one of the country's leading experts on the subject, the teen's calculated approach and lack of empathy called to mind Eric Harris, one of the Columbine killers Jesse idolized.
"The coldbloodedness, the callousness of the attack - not only before but afterwards," said Langman, who was not involved in the case but has reviewed Jesse's confession. "Even having done it, he's not struck with horror or guilt."
In fact, James Ballenger, a psychiatrist who interviewed Jesse for a total of nine hours, found that the teen reveled in what he'd done.
"He wants to talk about how dangerous he is," Ballenger testified. "He wanted people to know."
At the five-day hearing that began Feb. 12, prosecutors pushed for Jesse to be tried as an adult because if he remained in the juvenile system, he could only be held until age 21. Jesse's defense team, meanwhile, tried to portray him as a lost but misunderstood child, alleging that he had been bullied by kids at school and mistreated by his father at home.
Jesse, who had grown up on his family's chicken farm, liked to shoot guns, but so did many boys his age in Townville, a rural community 40 miles southwest of Greenville. He camped with his grandparents, whom he adored, and watched the movie "Frozen," one of his favorites. An avid reader of history, he told his family he wanted to fly to space when he grew up.
At odds with that portrait were Jesse's own words, captured in dozens of messages he'd exchanged in his private chat group, which the teen claimed included users from around the world.
"I HAVE TO BEAT ADAM LAZA . . .," he wrote nine days before the Sept. 28, 2016, shooting in a misspelled reference to the Sandy Hook killer, Adam Lanza. "Atleast 40."
Two days later, he debated whether he should attack his middle school, from which he'd been expelled, or his elementary school, just up the road. He decided on Townville Elementary, because it was closer and had no armed security. Jesse, who considered himself the victim of an unfair world, announced online that he would kill kids he didn't know and had never met "before they bullie the nobodys."
"Itll be like shooting fish in a barrel," he wrote his friends, whose identities remain unclear, along with whether the FBI has tracked any of them down. The agency declined to comment, citing Jesse's open case.
In the chat, he said he had researched police response times for the area and found that it would take them 15 minutes to get there, and maybe 45 for SWAT. He said he would throw pipe bombs into each classroom before he got in a shootout with police and killed himself with his shotgun. He said he had been planning a massacre for two years.
A detective later discovered that Jesse, then a 6-foot-tall, 147-pound wispy-haired blond with a voice that tended to crack, had used his phone to Google these terms: "deadliest US mass shootings," "top 10 mass shooters," "youngest mass murderer," "10 youngest murderers in history."
Seven hours after he was pinned to the ground outside Townville Elementary by a volunteer firefighter, Jesse acknowledged in an interview with investigators that he'd shot far fewer kids than he'd intended. The problem, he explained, was the weapon. He'd only had access to the .40 caliber pistol his father kept in a dresser drawer. It had jammed on the playground, just 12 seconds after he first pulled the trigger.
The weapon Jesse really wanted, the one he'd tried desperately to get, was, the teenager believed, locked in his father's gun safe: the Ruger Mini-14, a semiautomatic rifle much like the gun that, 17 months later, was fired again and again at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, during one of the deadliest school shootings in American history.
His obsession began, he said, with a song that mentioned Columbine.
Jesse wanted to know what it meant, so he asked his father, who told him about the April 20, 1999, attack that became a seminal moment in the evolution of modern mass shootings.
"And so I researched more," he said during his confession. "Then I looked up all these other ones."
Through much of his childhood, Jesse had seemed no different from any other kid in the Southern community of 4,000 people. Before he attacked Townville Elementary, Jesse had gone there through fifth grade, doing well in his classes and hardly ever getting into trouble. He played catcher on a rec-league baseball team. He got invited to birthday parties.
It wasn't until he moved to a middle school in a neighboring county that his "other side," as one psychiatrist put it, became clear. He pulled the legs off crickets and smashed frogs against the ground and habitually watched a video of kittens being mutilated. He also posted Instagram videos about Columbine that some at the school considered a potential threat. The teen grew more volatile, insisting that he'd been bullied, a claim investigators later questioned.
After one kid poked his chest, Jesse threatened him.
"When I come back with a rifle, you're going to be the one I shoot," he recalled to Ballenger, who noted in court that Jesse "loved how much it scared the boy."
Then, one day, he brought a hatchet and a machete in his backpack. When another student spotted the weapons and reported him, Jesse was expelled and arrested, serving a brief stint in juvenile detention before being placed on probation.
It was then, as a home-schooler, that he became consumed with violent fantasies, the court evidence showed. How much his parents knew about them remains unclear, but at least once, the couple came across Internet messages he'd written that they found disturbing, and his mother acknowledged to investigators that he'd become increasingly difficult to raise.
Jesse, whose older siblings had moved away, spent long stretches alone in his room, where he played first-person shooter games for hours and scoured the Internet for information on firearms. Beneath one YouTube video reviewing guns, The Washington Post found that he'd asked about the quality of a Hi-Point 9mm Carbine, an affordable semiautomatic rifle. In response to a question about gun licenses on another video, he wrote, "depends on your state. here in south caralina we dont need a lisense for anything except explosives or machine guns which are crazy expensive." At least once, he commented on a video titled "Active Shooter in the School - Plans and Drills."
Jesse told police that he had also discovered the "true crime community" on Tumblr, where fans of serial killers and mass murderers gather to delight in their shared devotion. Through that, his fascination with other school shooters, especially Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, bloomed. His Instagram username included "nbk," for the movie "Natural Born Killers," and "kmfdm," for a German industrial band - a pair of pop-culture references that appeared frequently in the writings of the Columbine killers.
The pair's influence over the past two decades has been enormous, said Langman. He noted that Jesse was at least the 33rd gunmen to cite Harris and Klebold as an influence.
"Knowing about a school shooter doesn't cause someone to become a school shooter," Langman once wrote. "For people already at risk or on a path toward violence, however, external influences in the form of other mass attacks may be a factor in spurring them on toward committing their own attack."
That was clearly true for Jesse, who mentioned Lanza and Harris in his messages and Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech gunman, in his confession.
On the morning of the shooting, he preloaded a magazine for his dad's handgun, writing to his chat group that he would soon "be on the news." When his dad, who Jesse accused with little evidence of being an abusive drunk, "started fussing" at the boy, he retrieved the pistol, came down stairs and shot his father in the back of the head.
He said goodbye to his dogs and gave his favorite rabbit, Floppy, a kiss, he told investigators, before putting on a vest, packed with more than a dozen extra rounds, and heading to the school, where he arrived at 1:41 p.m.
"The first shot I hit someone. Second I hit a window," he told his interrogators.
"The first shot you hit someone?" one of them asked.
"I think. I just seen red pop up, so I just assumed."
And had his gun not jammed, they asked him, what would have happened?
"Now I have a life," Jesse announced near the end of his confession. "Probably won't get a job, but I'll - I'll at least have a life."
That sounded bizarre for a teenager who knew he would likely face decades in prison, but, as the experts who would analyze him soon discovered, the comment spoke to Jesse's chief motivation.
Ballenger, a psychiatrist with 40 years of experience, had already analyzed Dylann Roof, the white supremacist who killed nine African-Americans in a Charleston church in 2015, and Jared Lee Loughner, who killed six people and wounded Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona in 2011. What he saw in Jesse was a young man who killed not because of bullies or abuse or a fractured mind, but because he wanted to attain the life and status he'd envisioned.
"He was going to be famous, the best shooter ever," Ballenger testified. "He was going to be worshiped for a long time - worshiped."
"Did you see evidence of him looking at statistics of people to see how he lines up?" a prosecutor asked him.
Ballenger noted Jesse's Google searches for other mass shootings before his attack.
"He actually confirmed that he would be one of the youngest, if not the youngest," the doctor said.
"And that was one of his goals?"
"That was his goal," Ballenger told the court. "To be the best shooter - to get 50 to 60."
But Jesse didn't kill that many, not even close, and in a country that barely notices school shootings in which just a single child dies, his brief assault garnered only momentary attention outside South Carolina.
For Townville, though, those 12 seconds of gunfire were devastating, leaving children, parents and teachers overcome with guilt and post-traumatic stress, as detailed in a Post story last year.
A teacher and a student survived their bullet wounds, but one round Jesse is accused of firing took the life of Jacob Hall, a bespectacled 6-year-old who was the smallest child in first grade. Hundreds attended his funeral, where his body laid inside a miniature gray casket topped with a Ninja Turtles figurine. He was dressed in a Batman costume.
Jesse showed almost no remorse, according to experts who analyzed him. He mocked his victims and once suggested that he'd done Jacob "a favor."
In court, prosecutors presented evidence that Jesse's preoccupation with violence never receded. After a 15-year-old killed two students and injured at least a dozen other people at a Kentucky school on Jan. 23, Jesse looked up the incident on a computer at the detention center. He also repeatedly searched for the lyrics of a vicious rap song, "One Shot Kill."
"My observations of him in this courtroom over the last few days have been that he is still a hundred percent in that mind-set," Ballenger testified, saying that he'd seen Jesse smile, over and over, as his crimes were discussed. "He's very comfortable in this hearing."
That's apparently not what Jesse had wanted to convey, though. After his arrest, he'd researched the symptoms of autism and schizophrenia, and in interviews with doctors, he talked of hallucinations that included seeing blue people and the cartoon character Scooby-Doo. His evaluators testified that, without question, he was lying.
Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. He recommended that the teen be tried as an adult, and the judge agreed when he issued his Feb. 16 ruling.
Never far from the courtroom discussion was the horror of what might have happened if the pistol he'd taken from his father's dresser drawer hadn't jammed or, even worse, he had used the semiautomatic rifle. Once, Jesse had pretended that he was texting on his phone as he tried to film his father typing in the code to the gun safe. Another time, he'd put dish soap on the buttons, hoping it would reveal fingerprints.
Jesse could have killed so many more children, he knew, with that Mini-14.
"To the media, it's called an assault rifle," he told interrogators before lamenting, for a second time, that it remained locked away.
Soon after the shooting, investigators searched the teen's home for evidence. In his parents' bedroom, they looked in the closet, and there, outside the safe and just feet from his father's dresser, was the weapon Jesse coveted. | 2019-04-22T00:03:29 | https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/inside-the-mind-of-a-teen-school-shooter-1819337 |
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Many proteins must translocate through the protein-conducting Sec61 channel in the eukaryotic endoplasmic reticulum membrane or the SecY channel in the prokaryotic plasma membrane1,2. Proteins with highly hydrophobic signal sequences are first recognized by the signal recognition particle (SRP)3,4 and then moved co-translationally through the Sec61 or SecY channel by the associated translating ribosome. Substrates with less hydrophobic signal sequences bypass the SRP and are moved through the channel post-translationally5,6. In eukaryotic cells, post-translational translocation is mediated by the association of the Sec61 channel with another membrane protein complex, the Sec62–Sec63 complex7,8,9, and substrates are moved through the channel by the luminal BiP ATPase9. How the Sec62–Sec63 complex activates the Sec61 channel for post-translational translocation is not known. Here we report the electron cryo-microscopy structure of the Sec complex from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, consisting of the Sec61 channel and the Sec62, Sec63, Sec71 and Sec72 proteins. Sec63 causes wide opening of the lateral gate of the Sec61 channel, priming it for the passage of low-hydrophobicity signal sequences into the lipid phase, without displacing the channel’s plug domain. Lateral channel opening is triggered by Sec63 interacting both with cytosolic loops in the C-terminal half of Sec61 and transmembrane segments in the N-terminal half of the Sec61 channel. The cytosolic Brl domain of Sec63 blocks ribosome binding to the channel and recruits Sec71 and Sec72, positioning them for the capture of polypeptides associated with cytosolic Hsp7010. Our structure shows how the Sec61 channel is activated for post-translational protein translocation.
The coordinates of atomic models of the Sec complex without Sec62 were deposited in the Protein Data Bank with accession code 6ND1. The cryo-EM maps of the Sec complex before and after focused refinement with a mask were deposited with accession code EMDB-0440. All other data are available on reasonable request from the corresponding author.
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We thank Z. Yu, R. Huang, and H.-T. Chou at the HHMI Janelia Cryo-EM Facility for help with microscope operation and data collection, E. Twomey for help with data analysis, R. Gilmore for advice and materials, and S. Shao and M. Catipovic for comments on the manuscript. This work was supported by a Jane Coffin Child fellowship to X.W., and an NIGMS award (R01GM052586) to T.A.R. T.A.R. is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator.
Nature thanks G. von Heijne and the other anonymous reviewer(s) for their contribution to the peer review of this work.
X.W. designed experiments, purified proteins, collected and analysed electron microscopy data, and built the models. C.C. purified proteins, performed mutagenesis and mutant analysis. T.A.R. supervised the project. T.A.R. and X.W. wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to Tom A. Rapoport.
Extended Data Fig. 1 Cryo-EM analysis of the Sec complex.
a, The image shows a representative cryo-EM image of Sec-complex particles. Some particles are highlighted with green circles. Four electron microscopy grids were screened and had a similar particle distribution. b, Representative 2D class averages of picked particles collected from images of three grids. c, Image processing workflow for 3D classification and refinement. Shown are views of 3D reconstructions parallel to the membrane, with percentages of the particles in each class indicated. Classes in colour were used for subsequent analysis. d, Euler-angle distribution in two different views. e, Fourier shell correlation (FSC) curve with indicated resolution at FSC = 0.143. f, Local resolution was calculated from the unfiltered half-map and coloured according to the scale on the side. Two different views are shown. g, Map filtered to local resolution using cryoSPARC2. Regions corresponding to the different proteins are coloured as in Fig. 1b.
Extended Data Fig. 2 Examples of the fit of the models into the density map.
a, Density map and model for the indicated segments of Sec63. Interactions 1 and 2 show the interfaces between Sec63 and components of the Sec61 complex. Residues in salmon and pink belong to Sec61 and Sss1, respectively. b, As in a, but for segments of the Sec61 complex. c, As in a, but for the loop of Sec71 interacting with Sec63 and Sec61.
Extended Data Fig. 3 Localization of Sec62 in the Sec complex.
a, Shown is the unsharpened map (grey), low-pass filtered to 8 Å, with models for the components of the Sec complex in ribbon diagram. A homology model for the N-terminal DEP domain of Sec62 (purple) was docked into the map. The acidic C-terminal tail of Sec63 (dotted line on the right panel) wraps around the TM8–TM9 loop of Sec61 and interacts with the cytosolic DEP domain of Sec62. b, Cuts through the middle of the unsharpened map are shown in views from the side and from the cytosol. Density for a transmembrane segment of Sec62 (highlighted by red, dotted ovals) is close to the lateral gate.
Extended Data Fig. 4 The Sec61 channel in the Sec complex has open lateral and closed luminal gates.
Space-filling model of the Sec61 channel in the Sec complex. The left panel shows a side view with the lateral gate in the front. The right panel shows a cut through the space-filling model viewed from the cytosol. Note that the plug domain keeps the luminal gate closed.
Extended Data Fig. 5 Lateral gate changes of the Sec61 channel.
a, The structure of Sec61 in the ribosome-primed state (PDB code 3J7Q) is superimposed on that of the idle channel from M. jannaschii (PDB code 1RH5). Shown are the transmembrane segments as cylinders, viewed from the side (left) and from the cytosol (right). Movements of transmembrane segments are indicated by red arrows. The plug domains are indicated by stars in the right panel. b, As in a, but comparison of the Sec61 channel in the Sec complex with the SecY channel from P. furiosus (PDB code 3MP7). c, The Sec61 channel in the Sec complex is shown together with the signal sequence (SS; in cyan) from a structure of the signal-sequence-opened ribosome-bound Sec61 channel (PDB code 3JC2). The alignment of the Sec61 molecules was done as in Fig. 2c. Note that the lateral gate in the Sec complex is open enough to allow a helix to move through.
Extended Data Fig. 6 Alignment of Sec63 sequences from different species.
Transmembrane segments and the Brl and J domains are shown as black bars above the sequences. The β-sandwich and lasso regions in the Brl domain are indicated as blue lines. Conserved residues are highlighted. Mutated residues involved in the interaction with the Sec61 channel are shown as coloured circles and arrows: interaction 3 at the N terminus in blue; interaction 2 in TM3 in red; interaction 1 in the β-sandwich and lasso segments of the Brl domain in green.
Extended Data Fig. 7 Sec63 expression in wild-type and mutant S. cerevisiae cells.
The strains used in Fig. 3c were analysed for expression of Flag-tagged Sec63. Flag-tagged wild-type or mutant Sec63 was expressed in Sec63Δ S. cerevisiae cells. Equal numbers of cells were analysed by SDS–PAGE, followed by immunoblotting with Flag antibodies. To control for equal loading, the samples were also analysed with antibodies to phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK). The lanes correspond to expression of the following Sec63 proteins: (1) wild-type Sec63; (2) mutations in interface 3 of Sec63 (Y5A/Y7A/D8A); (3) mutations in interface 2 (Y227A/W242A); (4) mutations in interface 2 (Y227A/W242A/W243A); (5) mutations in interface 1 (T444K/S447K/E482A); (6) empty vector. The experiment was repeated twice. | 2019-04-26T16:13:56 | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0856-x?error=cookies_not_supported&code=165017c3-8e28-478d-b55b-f3bc777ac089 |
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Way back when in B.C. times – that’s Before Children – my jeans used to wear out around the bottom cuff. I guess I’m too short and they ended up dragging on the ground and growing threadbare. When the cuffs got too ragged to ignore, I’d head off to the mall for a new pair.
But now in A.C. times – After Children, of course – where do my jeans wear out?
In the knees, of course!
I feel like a teenage boy with how I’m wearing out my clothes now (according to my husband, this is how all of his jeans used to wear out). The thing is, I’m always on the floor – and usually crawling around on my knees or kneeling.
I play with the kids, chase after rolling balls or fallen toys, reach for whatever went under the couch or kitchen table or ottoman, make the fire in the woodstove, help brush Toddler’s teeth, put Toddler’s hair in a ponytail, … the list goes on!
Kneepads, anyone?! Because the 1990s called, and they want their ripped jeans back. Too bad cutoff jean shorts are no longer in style, either, because I’d be stocked!
Does anyone else have this problem? Anyone other funny ways your clothes wear out now?
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Oh dear! My jeans haven’t fared too badly yet but my wooly jumpers are a bit battered. My little boy likes to pick and pull at them, the cat catches her claws in them and the little tykes weetabix gets stuck on them and it won’t wash out. Ugh!
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A significant part of Sweden lies within the aurora oval zone. Seeing the wonderful display of aurora in the sky here can make you shake your head for hours. Northern lights holiday in Sweden is one of the best experiences you should never miss in life. Most travelers believe that seeing the magical lights in Sweden is going to cost them a fortune. I will guide you to plan an affordable trip to visit this scarcely populated country.
Northern Lights with adventure the cold at Abisko, Sweden.
Abisko National Park is the prime location to see the northern lights. It is suitable as a patch of sky usually remains clear over the Torneträsk Lake despite the overcast weather in surrounding areas. Jukkasjärvi is also one of the best areas to view the northern lights in Sweden and it hosts the world’s first ice hotel. You can read my dedicated article about the northern lights in Sweden article if you would like to learn more.
No doubt, flights to Sweden can be somehow expensive. Most of the routes inside the country pass through Stockholm. The Stockholm Arlanda airport is the busiest one and you can use it as your starting point. Here, you can get a flight as low as £28 depending on where you are coming from. Also, Kiruna can be your entry point. Flight to Kiruna can be cheap and it is also close to one of the best places to see the aurora in the country. You can check the below sites for affordable flights to any part of Sweden.
During my holiday, I stayed in Abisko. It is a village that is just a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna town. It is a perfect place to view the northern lights. I stayed in a guest house in Abisko. However, if you have already decided on your destination you can check out different places to stay at an affordable rate.
See the budget hotels in Sweden Budgetplaces.
Last minutes checkin to affordable hotels in Sweden.
Here you can have it all – bus, train, plane, boat or railway transportation. In Sweden, taxi prices are not regulated so the cost can sometimes vary. I would advise you avoid cabs.
The best way of getting around is by train or bus. In fact, Swedish people use public transports more than private. To ensure cheap train tickets avoid traveling during rush hours and make sure you book your tickets earlier. If you buy a rail pass before going to the country, you can be sure of saving some cash.
The same rule applies to buses. Book a bus ticket four weeks in advance and save up to 50%.
Book your bus tickets with nettbuss, Swebus, and wanderu.
Check the guide on how to book tickets at cheapest fares.
If you have the mind of saving money during your northern lights holiday in Sweden, I would advise you to stay away from the restaurant if you have the mind of saving money. In this country, eating out can be expensive. You can stick to the outside food vendors on the streets. You can find different varieties of food there and the meals are as affordable as 20 SEK. In addition, alcohol is expensive because it is heavily taxed. Beer is quite affordable, so you are lucky if you are a fan of the drink.
Check the list of restaurants in Sweden.
I’m sure your primal goal to visit Sweden can be just to see the Northern Lights but of course, you can enjoy much more that the country has to offer. Even though all Scandinavian states are known for their high cost of living, there still are things that are worth doing even at those prices. After all, if you managed to save some money from transportation, accommodation, and flights, you can definitely treat yourself with something as good as visiting Fairytale Drottningholm Palace or a picturesque boat tour.
Sweden undoubtedly can be magical while showing you its green lighted skies. If you are already with a mind made up to go on a northern lights holiday in Sweden, then get ready to book a flight. Have it in mind that you can only see the aurora during the winter months and when the sky is clear and dark. To cover your bases real good, you can check out my article on Northern lights prediction.
The Faroe Islands are one of the best destinations for you to enjoy your holiday or vacation. These Islands are an archipelago located between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic. It is approximately halfway between Iceland and Norway. It is about 200 miles north in the northwest part of mainland Scotland. This autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark has some attractions to offer you, so you know visiting or taking a trip to the Islands is surely not going to be a waste of time. Some of the attractions which include the Nordic house, National art gallery, Mykines holmur lighthouse, Skansin fortress, the wonderful faroe islands northern lights and much more.
Known to many people, the northern lights as always been a thing of attraction in many countries of the world, most especially the countries that lies in the northern hemisphere. This phenomenon has always been seen in the Faroe Islands also, where it beautifies the skies leaving the mouth wide open and eye blink. Many tourists and aurora hunters have seen the Faroe Islands northern lights and found it really amazing and astonishing.
Are you planning on where to go during your next vacation? You can try visiting this autonomous country. Here, you can see the aurora borealis in its real form. It will be bad to go on a trip blindly without having a proper plan and knowing when to see the aurora in Faroe Island and also where to see it.
Even though the aurora is a rare phenomenon, it can be seen in this country when the right conditions are met. Here, the northern lights are seen during the winter months; September to April. However, there is no specific time to see the aurora in this country; all you need to do is plan to stay long so as to see the light when it shows. You can also see the aurora borealis when the nights are dark with clear skies most of the time not starry. It is also important that there should be no light pollution neither artificial nor natural lights.
You can also know when to see the Faroe Islands northern lights by visiting aurora forecast websites. It is most of the time preferable that you set out around 10 pm to 1 pm. You can have a better view at this time in this part of the world.
It is possible to see the aurora from any location in this country. All you need to do is to get away from any obstruction such as street lights. You can also move out of the city. This is going to be an additional experience and fun because you will be touring each of the Islands. Few out of all of the locations where you can see the Faroe Islands northern lights are Tóshavn which is the capital, Klaksvĺk, Sorvágsvatn and much more.
Do not overlook the powerful display of the aurora borealis in these Islands because it can make you come back for more!
If there is a place that should never be overlooked when talking about the aurora borealis it is Russia. It is one of the best places in the world where you can see the beauty of the northern lights Russia glowing in the sky. Russia is a country located in Eurasia and by surface area; it is the largest country in the world which covers more than one over eight of the land area inhabited by the earth. This country entirely expands across Northern Asia and much of Eastern Europe.
Apart from the northern lights which is one of the prominent attractions in this part of the world, this location also offers a lot of attractions which will make you want to always visit during holidays or vacations. Some of the attractions are the Trans-Siberian railway which is part of the railway system in the world, the Mount Elbrus which is included as one of the seven summits, the Valley of Geysers which is the second largest Geyser field in the world and much more.
However, northern lights Russia being one of the best attractions in the world has been bringing in a lot of visitors to Russia making the country a must visit the country. Aurora hunters now take delight in visiting the country with their family and friends just to see how amazing the northern lights in Russia are. You can also decide to visit Russia so as to see the wonderful aurora in the Russian’s sky but you need to know when to go to the country and where to go so that you can get a better chance of seeing it.
It is somehow easy to see the aurora in Russia compared to some other locations or countries. This is because Russia reigns supreme out of the countries that reach north above the Arctic Circle. This provides freezing winters with undisturbed nights that persist for weeks. The winter period and undisturbed nights are one of the determinants or factors that determine when to see the northern lights Russia.
The aurora can be seen at this location during the winter months. The months are from September to April. February is the predominant month. The aurora borealis can be seen when there is no light pollution. Also, when there are clear skies, and nights are dark. To crown it up, you can see the aurora when the solar activity is at its peak. You can know this by checking the Aurora prediction websites.
Stunning! Captivating! Miraculous! Amazing! Are the first words most people seeing the northern lights for the first time in Russia say. There are some unique destinations where you can see the aurora in Russia.
This place is considered as one of the world’s premier destination for the northern lights. It gives more than 40 days of uninterrupted nights which is one of the primary criteria of the aurora show. This is a place located in the extreme northwest near Finland. It has more than 300,000 residents you can enjoy all the comfort of civilization in the midst of the arctic serenity.
If you are looking for one of the extreme locations to see the northern lights Russia, this northern archipelago in the Arctic Ocean in northern Russia and the extreme northeast of Europe is one. This place includes Wrangel Island and it is only reachable by special permit. Here, you can truly enjoy a once in a lifetime experience by watching the glow of lights in subtle greens as they stroll on the Islands stranded in a frozen sea during polar nights.
This city in the north of Arkhangelsk Oblast and south of Murmansk is said to be one of the Russian’s scientific capitals. Here you don’t have to leave town before you can see the wonderful display of green and red the northern lights brings up in the sky.
This town which is situated on right bank of the Pechora River is one of the best to see the aurora in Russia. This Russia’s heartland is a good place to enjoy your vacation and holidays.
This place is the only city in the world that is located north of the Arctic Circle. It is known for its special tint of green called “Nger Harp; the light of the dead” by it residents. This city has its own special and unique connection to the winter lights show called the Aurora borealis.
This place is known for its over ten weeks of polar night and consistency is displaying the northern lights in Russia. This might be the easiest way of seeing the aurora due to it airport access from Moscow. You can see the aurora borealis here in Tixi during the spring and autumn equinoxes in April and October.
Hotel Volna and much more!
Take a trip to Russia and see the wonderful display of the northern lights in the country!
There are many aurora countries on earth with each having their own northern lights cities.
The northern lights can be seen in various cities in Norway. These cities are Senja, Alta, Kirkenes, Lakselv, Narvik, Harstad, Oslo, Bodø, Andøya, and Tromsø. The aurora can be seen in these cities during the winter months. These months are from early September to early April. Preferably when the nights are dark. It is highly visible in March, September, and October.
There are various northern lights cities in Sweden. These places are Jukkasjärvi, Abisko, Porjus and Laponia, Gällivare, Arvidsjaur, and Jokkmokk. You can have the opportunity to see the northern lights here between September and April. Here the aurora is strongest between 22:00 pm to 23:00 pm at night.
The aurora can be seen in some cities and places in this country. These are Westfjords, Borgarnes, Reykjavík, Vík, Landmannalaugar and Jökulsárlón. You can see the aurora between September and mid-April. It can also be seen earlier than expected in August. The best time to see the aurora in Iceland is between 21:00 pm to 03:00 am. Although you can see them during the nights and early in the evening.
In this place, the aurora can be seen in locations such as the Kakslauttanen, Utsjoki, Rovaniemi, Sodankylä, Ivalo, Nellim, and Kilpisjarvi. You can see the northern lights on every clear night between September and March. Also, you can see it when the skies are starry between 21:00 pm to 2 am.
There are some northern lights cities where you can see the aurora in Ireland and these places are Donegal (Tory Island, Mamore Gap, Arranmore, and Malin Head Co.), Mayo (Inisturk, Belmullet), Leitrim, Sligo, and Mullaghmore. It can be seen in these places during the darkest months. These months are September, October all through to March. It can also be seen around 9:30 pm to 1 am.
In the UK the aurora can be seen in Northumberland, the southwest of England, the Lake District, Wales, Northern Ireland and much more. The best time to see the aurora here is during the winter and they can be clearly seen in the darkest Months between 10 pm and midnight.
You can see northern light Scotland in places like Shetland, Torridon and Assynt, Lewis and Harris, Oban, Loch Lomond, Lochaber, Edinburgh and much more. The winter and autumn (September to April) are the best time of the year to see the aurora here. At this time of the year, the nights are the darkest.
Here the aurora can be seen in Yukon, Saskatchewan, the Mucho Lake Provincial Park, Fort McMurray in Alberta, Iqaluit in Nunavut, Yellowknife in Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, and Labrador. The winter months are also the best time to see the northern lights in Canada.
In the USA the northern lights can be seen in Alaska (Anchorage and Fairbanks), Aroostook, Michigan, Cook County and much more. The northern lights can be seen here during the winter months between September and March. Generally, in the USA you can see the aurora between 11.30 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. The peak is by 1.30 a.m. In Alaska, you can see the aurora between 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. solar times.
Finally, you can know more about the northern lights cities, where and when to see the aurora by visiting some of the Northern lights forecast websites. In addition, by reading about the northern lights predictions.
This location which forms part of Scotland and lies northeast of the Island of Great Britain is a good place to see the aurora. It is a nicely cold location. Read more!
This Island in Scotland provides you the opportunity to see the northern lights from n amazing spot. Read more!
This leisure destination in Scotland is a good place to see the aurora. It is a cold area.
This area in the west of Scottish highland also offers an aurora or northern lights view. It is a very cold location.
This resort town is also a nice place to spend your holiday and chase the aurora. Read more!
This capital city of Scotland is another place where you can see the northern lights. It is a very cold location. Even though the aurora cannot be seen throughout the year, there is a possibility that the aurora shows up by January.
This is a town in the republic of Ireland with different locations to view the northern lights. It is a nicely cold place so you sure will enjoy your stay. Read more!
Bound to the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, Mayo has different spots where you can view the aurora. It is a nicely cold place. Read more!
This is a place that is characterized with nice ocean views and aurora. It is a nicely cold area.
This is a place where you can see the northern lights in Ireland. It is a nicely cold place which has some locations where the aurora can be viewed.
This county town of county Sligo is also a place to enjoy the aurora view. It is a cold place.
Here is a place where the northern lights can be seen in Finland. It is a place where the winter is long, snowy, and cold. Read more!
This town is cold and a place of assured dark nights during the winter. You can see the aurora here too. Read more!
This village is a place that offers the opportunity for aurora viewing. It is a nicely cold place.
This is another nicely cold village in Finland where the northern lights can be seen.
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This is a party like you’ve never seen before! The balloon workshop starts with a 30 minute balloon magic show to get everyone warmed up, and then the balloons come out! All the balloons are pre-inflated, so there’s no need to worry about tying knots. Your guests will learn how to twist their own balloon dog, sword, and cray-cray hats. You will be amazed at the creations your child will produce, and how engaged all the guests will be. You’ll even want to join in yourself. This workshop is interactive, it’s educational, but most of all – it’s so much fun! The experience is suitable for any number of children, and works brilliantly even with mixed age groups.
Suitable for ages 6 and 106, in a indoor venue with LOTS of space! Call or text on 07969 927262 to book. | 2019-04-26T10:21:03 | https://spongeblobfacepainting.com/balloon-twisting-workshop/ |
JOSE MOURINHO is determined to bring Atletico Madrid hitman Diego Costa to Chelsea this summer.
Costa is Mourinho's top transfer target, after identifying the 25-year-old as the ideal striker to lead the Blues' attack.
And Chelsea's bid to land Costa will be boosted by the Brazil-born star sharing an agent with Mourinho.
Jorge Mendes represents both Costa and Mourinho, with the 'super-agent' brokering a number of deals between Chelsea and Atletico.
According to reports, the Blues have already opened preliminary talks with Atletico over the 23-goal marksman.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested in Costa, but Chelsea are firm favourites and could tempt the Spanish side into a deal by including on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Costa has a £32m release clause in his contract, but he has committed himself to Atletico for the rest of the season. | 2019-04-26T06:17:23 | https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455144/REVEALED-Jose-Mourinho-and-Diego-Costa-share-the-same-agent |
From 4 months you can start to feed your baby milk pap in the evening. HiPP Organic Paps are made of strictly controlled organic ingredients. In addition, they contain age-appropriate follow-on milk, important Omega-3 fatty acids and valuable vitamins and minerals, with a very natural taste. | 2019-04-25T02:56:28 | https://www.hipp.com.hk/index.php?id=25607&L=0 |
The Gilbert High School science Department is very proud to serve the community and to provide a high quality science experience for all students. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive program of science studies through an effective system of activities that enable students to gain knowledge and skills. We believe that the acquisition of knowledge and skills enhances the students world-view and provides the fundamentals to be a successful citizen. Our department is dedicated to hands on learning including lab activities and other critical experiences. We are proud to be a member of the Gilbert High School team.
This course will satisfy one earth science credit for Arizona university entrance requirements.
This course will be a study of the earth and its environment and the earth as an object in space. Major topics include astronomy, geology, weather, and map reading. Students will be expected to write term papers and perform applied mathematical problems related to earth science.
This course will satisfy one biological lab science credit for Arizona university entrance requirements.
This course will be an inquiry and laboratory-based study of living organisms and their interactions with their environment. Topics will include cells, molecular basis of heredity, interdependence of organisms, biological evolution, matter, energy and organization of living systems and comparative anatomy/biodiversity.
Prerequisite: Placement may be based on recommendation and review.
This course will expose students to an accelerated introductory biology program and provide a high degree of enrichment. Critical reading, writing, and problem-solving skills will be applied to inquiry-based studies. Major topics will include cells, molecular basis of heredity, interdependence of organisms, biological evolution, matter, energy and organizations in living systems, and comparative anatomy.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher; Lab Biology, Chemistry, or application and approval.
This course will cover topics typically found in a first-year college biology course and advance the student’s understanding of concepts normally covered in high school biology. It provides a solid preparation for the AP Biology Exam. This course is designed to help students develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam in May.
This course will examine ecology and the environment. Issues such as Arizona wildlife, endangered species, populations, environmental health, pollution, alternative energy sources, and new technologies will be discussed.
This course will address the fundamentals of ecology and the environment and the impact of humans on the Earth. Topics will include ecosystems, endangered species, geology, population dynamics, environmental law, energy resources, global warming, environmental toxins, human health, water conservation, and pollution. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam in May.
This course will address the history and physical characteristics of the ocean. Topics will include bathymetry, sea floor spreading, life cycle of an island, winds and the Coriolis effect, water chemistry and salinity. Other areas of focus will include the ecology of ocean zones and communities. Organisms will be explored through microscopy, dissection, and modeling.
This course will satisfy one chemistry science credit for Arizona university entrance requirements.
This course will examine general inorganic chemistry for the university-bound student. Experimental method and critical thinking will be emphasized.
This course will provide a challenging study of inorganic chemistry. Major emphasis will be on the experimental method, critical thinking, and enrichment research activities.
This course will provide the equivalent to the first year of college chemistry. Major emphasis will include structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and an in-depth study of basic thermodynamics concepts, reaction writing, and extensive laboratory work. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam in May.
This course will focus on the structure and function of the human body. Topics include an in-depth exploration of the organ systems and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Careers in the medical and healthcare fields are also investigated.
This course will satisfy one physical science credit for Arizona university entrance requirements.
This course will explore physics, problem solving, experimentation, and design. Topics will include kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, electricity and waves.
This course will provide the equivalent to the first semester of algebra based college physics. Major emphasis will include kinematics, forces, momentum, energy, rotation, sound, light, the fundamentals of electricity, and extensive laboratory work. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam in May.
This course will provide the equivalent to the second semester of algebra based college physics. Major emphasis will include electricity and magnetism, conservation laws, modern physics, light, thermodynamics, fluids, and extensive laboratory work. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam in May.
The Ecology Club was formed to render service that will better the community and world.
Meeting : 5th Hour Lunch on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. | 2019-04-21T11:10:21 | http://gilberthigh.gilbertschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=70605&pageId=499319 |
Located between the towns of Aibonito and Barranquitas, the picturesque San Cristobal Canyon cuts its way dramatically through the Central Cordillera Mountains. This is Puerto Rico’s only canyon and is a very popular hiking destination. The canyon is nine kilometers in length, with its deepest point being around 150 meters, and has the Usabon River flowing through it. Diverse vegetation clings tenaciously to the cliff sides of the canyon and several fast flowing waterfalls and crystal clear pools add to the dramatic beauty of this unique location in Puerto Rico.
The San Cristobal Canyon is somewhat off the beaten track and not that easy to locate, but locals will be able to guide you. If you are traveling from Aibonito toward Barranquitas, you will most likely enter the canyon along the trail at Barrio Llanos. The trail is steep, and depending on weather conditions, may be wet and slippery. But those who have ventured in San Cristobal Canyon will tell you that it is well worth the effort. While hikers are permitted to explore the canyon without a guide, less experienced hikers may want to make use of a local guide who is familiar with the routes and will point out interesting flora and fauna along the way.
The Neblina waterfall (Cascada la Nablina) is Puerto Rico’s highest waterfall and is a breath-taking sight as it tumbles in a series of narrow streams over a cliff into a pool below. Be sure to take some time to enjoy a swim in this pure, clean water where you can watch the streams of water hitting the crags above and spraying out in all directions. It is possible to hike quite a stretch downstream where you will come across a second waterfall, a bit smaller than the first, but nonetheless beautiful. The river bed is very rocky in places and the fast flowing water is an awesome sight as it rushes over the rocks. Once you reach the third waterfall, it’s not possible to go any further and you’ll have to turn back.
Depending on your level of fitness and how much time you want to spend splashing around in the pool below the Neblina waterfall, the hike takes around four hours. Less energetic explorers can still get a great view of the canyon and its waterfalls from the top. If you decide to go hiking, don’t rush it, but rather allow yourself to enjoy the peace and tranquility, along with the extraordinary beauty of the San Cristobal Canyon – one of Puerto Rico’s most beautiful natural treasures. | 2019-04-24T22:27:39 | https://www.puertorico.com/attractions/sights/san-cristobal-canyon/ |
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In the past weeks, President Rodrigo Duterte asserted that the God worshiped by Catholics is stupid. He then supported his statement about the God that he worships. The God that has common sense and highly superior to the ones made by the minds of men. A truly universal mind or God.
Since his presidential campaign, President Rodrigo Duterte is very cynical about the Catholic Church and the congregation of bishops throughout the Philippines. His recent statement about why God is stupid and the way he downplayed the concept of Original sin and the account of Creation based on Genesis attracted numerous criticisms both locally and overseas.
Recently, he made it clear that the God he worships is by far transcendental compared to the Gods from major religions throughout the globe. Duterte said that the universal mind or God is the reason why the universe operates in precise laws. Interestingly, he mentioned the classic science fiction film titled 2001: A Space Odyssey based on the novel of Arthur C. Clarke.
Duterte's stance on religion and God may seem controversial at first but when a person carefully analyzes his point, he is trying to assert that the belief in God is not exclusive to religions. Some scientists even believe in God but not God in the Bible. He is trying to prove a point that one can believe in God but not in religion.
Like many of his controversial statements, it was covered by the state-run RTVM Network in the Philippines. | 2019-04-24T00:13:16 | https://www.lucisphilippines.press/2018/06/duterte-god-is-smarter-than-catholic-god.html |
Remember when you could get fine-quality parts from your dealership because your 1975-78 Firebird was still new?
Firebird emblems on the sail panels (behind driver and passenger side windows) were originally the quality of fine jewelry (right picture). As time passed GM began producing this part as it exists today (left picture).
Our Firebird emblems are produced with the detail of an old-world craftsman. GM once did it this way but now their focus is elsewhere.
The unit on the left retails at $137.81 each and wholesales at $103.36 each. And, you'll need two!
Our emblems (right picture) correctly apply to all Trans Am, Formula and Firebird; 1975-78.
Buy a pair from us for only $49.50 each and you will think it is 1975-78 again - sparking your memory of why you loved these cars so much!
There is a limited quantity of these jewels, so don't hesitate and get an extra set. | 2019-04-18T21:00:03 | https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/transam/7578spb.php |
Sedgwick at Locust is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, not far from Lincoln Park, Old Town, and other great Chicago neighborhoods. Described as an inspiring development from Belgravia, Sedgwick at Locust is highly desirable on many different levels, but above all, it’s easily the fabulous living spaces that condos here provide that catches the eye of most potential buyers first. Condos for sale at Sedgwick at Locust include two-bedroom/two-bathroom and three-bedroom/three-bathroom layouts, ensuring residents have more than enough space to feel comfortable. Building features at Sedgwick at Locust include a lobby with a secured entrance, heated garage parking, a common rooftop deck, on-site storage, a package receiving room, an electric car charging station, two passenger elevators, and assigned bike storage for even more convenience.
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Inside, condos for sale at Sedgwick at Locust feature absolutely beautiful interior finishes that include gourmet chef’s kitchens with European cabinetry and upscale appliances, large windows that provide great cityscape views, separate laundry rooms, and private outdoor spaces that range from balconies to full rooftop decks. Look for most condos at Sedgwick at Locust to be priced between $400,000 and $700,000, which for the amount of living space and top-of-the-line finishes that are included, is truly a great deal.
Think the Sedgwick at Locust condo development might be a good fit? For information about an individual unit, check out the MLS listings featured above, or contact our Chicago condo experts at Chicago Condo Finder today at (312) 953-0961 to schedule a private tour of the building and any of its available residences.
Not seeing anything you like at Sedgwick at Locust in River North? Start browsing more River North condos for sale, or contact us today at (312) 953-0961 for help with your Chicago home or condo search! | 2019-04-24T18:04:34 | https://www.chicagocondofinder.com/sedgwick-at-locust-condos-for-sale.php |
A Valley man is faced with a decision to keep his home or his job after receiving a warning from his HOA. ABC15's Cameron Polom has the story.
BUCKEYE, AZ — A Valley man is faced with a decision to keep his home or his job after receiving a warning from his HOA.
Tim Andersen says he and his family have been living the dream since moving to the West Valley.
"I love it here, people I tell, even in Scottsdale, they're like, 'Oh we're gonna move,' and I'm like, 'Move to Verrado.' I love the town," Andersen said.
But what was once paradise now spells trouble for this A/C and heating specialist.
"The whole Valley's my office, I get in my truck and travel everywhere through the Valley and help people out with their heating and cooling situation," Andersen said.
In order to do that, Andersen works out of this 10-foot tall take-home work truck.
The blue collar worker says his life has now been thrown into uncertainty after he received a letter from his HOA.
"It's just judgmental on the working class, I feel like if you live in Verrado, you have to wear a suit and tie," Andersen said.
In the letter, the HOA informed him he would begin receiving fines if he continued to park his work truck in his driveway.
"Verrado is saying, 'You cannot park any commercial vehicle in the town of Verrado unless you park it in the garage,'" Andersen said.
Clearly his truck won't fit, leaving him feeling targeted.
"There's all kinds of commercial vehicles around the neighborhood," Andersen said.
Sure enough, while in the neighborhood, we looked around and spotted a few immediately.
In a statement from the HOA, they admit there are other commercial vehicles parked in the community, but say it's a challenging rule to enforce, as most of those vehicles are parked outside regular business hours.
They also said every member of the community is given a copy of the HOA guidelines prior to moving in.
We reached out to the City of Buckeye, which maintains the streets within Verrado.
They tell us because Andersen's truck is under two tons, it is not considered a commercial vehicle and can be parked on residential streets. However, they added that HOA rules supersede the city's in this case.
"I have a 3-year-old child, I want her to go to school here, I want her to grow up here," Andersen said.
But at this point, he says that just may not happen.
"I have to move, I'm gonna have to move, otherwise you start getting fine after fine after fine," Andersen said.
Andersen is hoping the HOA has a change of heart, and says he plans to apply for an exception hearing with the HOA board in hopes of finding a resolution.
The board says they've had one application regarding commercial vehicle parking in the last five years and it was denied.
The community does provide exceptions for public service and public safety vehicles.
Andersen says if you are considering moving into a community with an HOA, attend a board meeting, ask lots of questions, and make sure you know the rules so you can avoid this type of heartache. | 2019-04-20T19:32:33 | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/buckeye/buckeye-man-says-hoa-wont-allow-him-to-park-work-truck-in-own-driveway |
Hello guys, I’m Jake Weingarten the new staff member here at the site, just wanted to introduce myself and answer any questions you guys have.
Hi Jake! I just created my profile to be listed on the 2019 Rankings.
I wanted to share a reference to Ayris Gratts-Cole. A young 15 yr old, 6"2 combo forward from Fort Worth Country Day private school in Fort Worth, Texas. I wasn’t sure how much coverage you guys give to the private school sector. Check out his Hudl and MaxPreps. He recently let loose with a 12 Pt. 17 Reb. effort against Southwest Christian. He is super athletic, excellent passer, with great hands, and is still growing! This is his first year of high school basketball after attending an academic academy his 9th grade year, where athletics weren’t a part of the curriculum.
They’ll be playing at the Hillsboro Tournament from December 6th-8th, and @ the Glen Rose Christmas Showcase, December 28 & 29. Just looking to add to what you guys do a great job of doing already, and hopefully helping a hard-working young man get some positive notoriety one day. | 2019-04-26T02:06:00 | https://future150.com/hs-basketball-boards/viewthread/3210/ |
Lee worked in the healthcare industry from 1984 to 2004. The time he spent there still stays with him.
In my HonestMedicine review of SiCKO, I quoted Lee. Imagine my surprise when I received an email with the subject line, “I’m with you.” Lee had found my review and liked it!
So began a back-and-forth correspondence that resulted in a wonderful new friendship, and this enlightening, information-filled audio interview.
Below, you will also find "show notes," where I give a sense of the content of this interview.
DOWNLOAD LEE'S AUDIO INTERVIEW HERE.
0:00 to 2:00 – Introduction. Lee’s background, from his days working in the insurance and healthcare industry, up to the present. He is now Features Editor of his local newspaper in Las Vegas, New Mexico, as well as the creator of some really beautiful jewelry.
7:00 to 7:30 – Lee talks about the common practice healthcare providers (especially hospitals) use of putting liens on patients’ houses.
7:30 to 8:30 – Examples from SiCKO of several people with insurance, who were either denied treatment, or who got treatment, but still ended up owing huge bills, leading (in some cases) to bankruptcy. Examples: 18-month old Mychelle Williams, who was denied care and died, because the hospital the ambulance took her to was an out-of-network, non-Kaiser hospital. Also, the “fully insured,” middle-aged couple, Larry and Donna Smith, who were forced into bankruptcy because of large co-pays and deductibles. According to Lee, the main point here is that for-profit insurance companies will do everything they can to get out of paying large bills.
8:30 to 11:00 – Lee discusses the practice by which some CEOs and their top officers often get far better care and better insurance coverage from ostensibly the same plans as their employees. Also, how employer-funded (self-funded) plans are not true insurance plans; and how, with these self-funded plans, it’s not uncommon for there to be a separate set of secret (unwritten) instructions for the CEO and certain top management executives. Lee knows about these plans because he administered some of them. He was told that, if it’s for an employee, you pay by the book. But if it’s the company owner, or a certain officer, everything is to be paid.
11:00 to 13:00 – What shocked Lee the most was the degree to which denial of services is an organized affair, and the degree of effort that is expended to sink certain claims. He tells of one instance, when he was working as a medical investigator, when he was presented with a file of a patient who had just been in an auto accident. Told that the bill would most probably top $300,000, Lee was ordered to find any reason for the insurance company to DENY the claims. He was even authorized to HIRE A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, if he needed to. Instead, Lee resigned and never worked for an insurance company again.
13:00 to 16:00 – Pre-Existing Conditions and Other Misconceptions. Includes a discussion of a child with a pre-existing sinus condition, whose family was denied coverage for EVERY complication that resulted from the (uncovered) sinus surgery that failed.
17:30 to 20:00 – Lee discusses possible reasons why the AMA is so against a single payer system. He points out that SiCKO showed that many of our other services are government-run, including the fire and police departments and the military. So why not healthcare?
20:00 to 21:00 – The Veterans Administration vs. Medicare. While both are government-sponsored programs, Lee points out that there are many problems with the VA, most especially the fact that it is severely under-funded. The Medicare system is better: You can go to the doctor you want to go to, and they get reimbursed by Medicare.
21:00 to 22:00 – A discussion of why healthcare providers would find a Medicare-like system easier to deal with than what we have now: 1 set of rules, 1 phone number to call, 1 appeals process. Healthcare providers wouldn't need a whole staff (like they do now) to deal with this complicated mess.
22:00 to 27:00 – Insurance Scams and Rip-Offs – An in-depth discussion about the self-employed person’s so-called “insurance policy.” According to Lee, individual policies are the “bottom of the barrel” in the insurance industry, because they can’t really be true insurance. Why not? The concept of health insurance relies on SHARED RISK. Lee clearly explains this concept and why it works – if there is a large enough pool of people in the insurance plan. It’s totally different with self-employed policies, where there is NO shared risk, so the likelihood of these policies actually coming through for you if you become sick is slim. If fact, in order for these policies to be profitable for the insurance company, they almost HAVE to be a gyp, because you don’t have a pool for sharing the risk. If the insurance company is going to make money from you, the premiums you pay in MUST outstrip the amount they pay out for you.
27:00 to 28:00 – Lee discusses how this problem of coverage for the self-employed person is one of the major factors discouraging entrepreneurship in America, because people are afraid of leaving jobs they hate because they’ll lose insurance coverage.
28:00 to 32:00 – Fraud that healthcare providers perpetrate. Examples of some of the more common types of healthcare fraud: (1) upcoding, which occurs most often with equipment providers and doctors’ offices, and (2) unbundling, which occurs very commonly with surgeries and medical supply kits. One example of a possible surgery that is “unbundled” is given.
32:00 to 37:00 – Lee Becomes a Whistle Blower. Lee describes the situations where this happened, and why he felt compelled to report these companies he was working for. He tells about the Qui Tam provision of the Small Claims Statute, the statute under which Lee sued these companies on behalf of the Federal Treasury. Also, exactly how this provision works.
37:00 to 38:00 – How Lee still feels terrible about having worked in the insurance industry. In his opinion, if you're working for an insurance company, you're generally assisting the company in denying payment for things you know people need. He believes that, unfortunately, far too many people who work in the insurance industry do NOT feel at all badly about their behavior.
38:00 to 39:00 – Are Americans really more “me”-oriented than most? Also, a discussion of people who are willing to go public -- like Lee, Dr. Linda Peeno, and Becky Melke (in SiCKO) -- and expose the terrible things they did while in the employ of insurance companies. Lee feels that only 1 in 100 (or even 1 in 1000) people working for insurance companies feel enough concern to go public.
39:00 to 43:00 – Healthcare Waste, which Lee thinks results, in large part, from a for-profit mentality on the part of providers that emphasizes providing services for which you know you’ll get paid, rather than services a patient needs. Lee gives examples of healthcare products being provided to patients who don’t need them, because the provider knows it will get paid. Also, hospital waste, and how he successfully fought this practice when he worked for an insurance company.
43:00 to 46:30: Why we have to act like cops -- because these fraudulent practices are so rampant within our for-profit healthcare system. He thinks the government would do a better job of patrolling this healthcare fraud than is being done now. I ask Lee if it is possible that many healthcare providers don’t want a single payer system because they know that their fraud will be caught more readily.
46:30 to 49:00 – Ways the public can work to help get universal healthcare passed.
After this interview with Lee was recorded, I received two emails from people who work with Michael Moore's production company: Amy Cooke and Anna McHugh. Amy asked if I knew of any stories about people who are organizing "SiCKO Events" in their own communities, and Anna wrote to tell me about the "SiCKO Health Care Card," which Michael wants people to carry with them just in case their insurance company denies them coverage -- at which point they can whip out their SiCKO card and say that it guarantees them "coverage" by Michael!
Both of these women are working with Michael Moore to do what they can to help transform the movie into a movement -- so that universal healthcare will become a reality.
So, please feel free to download the "SiCKO Health Care Card," and to share your stories of SiCKO Events you are holding in your community, in the comments section below.
For some ideas from Michael Moore, check out this link. Thanks very much.
At the end of my interview with Lee Einer, I mentioned a book by Jamie Court about the insurance industry, but had forgotten the title. I promised to post a link to it in these show notes. The book is "Making a Killing: HMOs and the Threat to Your Health." It is printed -- I believe, in its entirety -- online. It's a great read! Author/activist Jamie Court is President of The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, www.consumerwatchdog.org, and author of another book, “Corporateering: How Corporate Power Steals Your Personal Freedom – and What You Can Do About It,” for which Michael Moore wrote the introduction.
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We have a place for all children on Sunday mornings here at Broadview.
Upstairs Nursery – for babies, located on the main floor next to the chapel.
Downstairs Nursery – for toddlers, located on the lower level of KCS, room 005.
Little Tykes Sunday School, Ages 3-5 – located on the lower level of KCS, room 004.
Elementary Sunday School – for students in Grades 1-5, located on the main floor in the chapel.
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST, THERE WILL BE NO ELEMENTARY SUNDAY SCHOOL. IT WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY FOLLOWING LABOUR DAY. CHILDREN IN THIS AGE GROUP ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE. | 2019-04-25T10:45:08 | https://broadviewchurch.ca/ministries/broadview-kids/sunday-morning/ |
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the problematic nature of identity, relationships and behavioural issues (IRB) and their implications for learning and teaching. It encourages a critical appraisal of the diverse practice, policy and provision to meet these issues.
Semester 2 5 full days days over 4 weeks. Semester 2 (March and April).
A first degree and, normally, a professional qualification (eg in teaching). Experience of, and interest in, educational inclusion/special education is desirable.
To encourage thoughtful evaluation of practice in the students' own context.
Use understanding of theories and principles to analyse critically policy, provision and practice in relation to IRB issues in a familiar context.
Propose and justify with theory and research findings, as well as personal reflection, an IRB issue worthy of investigation or development in a familiar context.
Use reflection on and insights from personal experience effectively in achieving Outcomes 2 and 3.
Demonstrate a professional quality of written communication in the assignment, keeping within the word limit and including referencing and bibliography in accordance with programme guidelines. | 2019-04-24T07:52:23 | https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tesolmsc/?card=course&code=EDUC5290 |
It's summer. Who wants to suffer in the urban jungle? This year's eurucamp heads out of town to the biggest of Berlin's abundant lakes, the Müggelsee .
Talks will take place at the Hotel Müggelsee .
Activities will take place around (and possibly in) the lake.
Hotel Müggelsee sits on the banks of the lake and is surrounded by circa 48,000 m² of woodland and parks. Naturally, you'll also be able to stay overnight at the venue. In fact, for the most fun, we recommend staying here.
€59 (inc. VAT) per night for a single room, with breakfast.
€89 (inc. VAT) per night for a double room, with breakfast.
To obtain the special rate, make your reservations by telephone (+49 (0)30 65882 200 or +49 (0)30 65882 500) or by email. and mention you are attending eurucamp 2012. Regrettably, the special rate is not currently available through the Hotel website.
Prefer to really ‘rough it’ and camp? There are two options available to you.
To stay at Kuhle Wampe, please fill in our reservation request form.
Kuhle Wampe is recommended if you have a bicycle (or don't mind walking). The nearest parking is a 20 minute walk from this location.
A bigger camping site is available on the Krossinensee. It is approximately 15 minutes away by car. This site offers more organised camping than Kuhle Wampe, with spaces for larger tents and many conveniences (restaurant, shop, WiFi, activities). Châlets are also offered at this location.
Prices are listed in full in the price list (PDF).
To make a reservation directly with the camping site, use their online form or call them on +49 (0)30 675 86 87.
This location is recommended if you have a car. It is also accessible by public transport, but because this route is not direct and involves circumventing the various lakes in the area, it is not particularly recommended. We can assist by organising a morning/evening shuttle taxi/bus service for car-less eurucamp attendees who want to stay at Campingplatz Krossinenesee.
Alternatively, if all this talk of the outdoors is too much for you, you can also elect to stay in the centre of Berlin and do a reverse commute out each day with the local crowd.
Hostel information will be posted shortly.
Berlin has an active couch surfing scene with a monthly meet-up.
We've partnered with Lufthansa German Airlines to offer discounts of 5 - 15% on most airfares to Berlin* for attendees, speakers and those involved in JRubyConf EU and eurucamp.
To make a reservation, go to Lufthansa's event booking page and enter access code DEZZEB in the 'Access to Event Booking' field. Their online booking platform will automatically calculate the discount or provide you with a better offer if another promotional fare is available.
You can also get the same promotional fares through a (IATA/ARC-certified) travel agent. Just ask them to send an email to [email protected] along with the above access code and they will receive further receive instructions.
* Fares from Japan and certain full-fare and heavily discounted fares are excluded. Valid for travel between 10 - 28 August.
By CampBus If you are coming from the centre of Berlin, please stand by for information about the CampBus.
By bike The venue lies directly on the Euroroute R1 bicycle path, which runs from Boulogne-sur-Mer in France to St. Petersberg in Russia.
Distance to Mitte (city centre): 23km.
Distance to Altstadt Köpenick (S-Bahn): 6.8km.
Distance to Erkner (S-Bahn): 8.8km. | 2019-04-25T18:15:18 | http://2012.jrubyconf.eu/venue |
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The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron is a foremost higher institution of knowledge dedicated to preparing the manpower for the maritime industry. The academy was founded in 1979 to train shipboard officers, ratings and shore-based management personnel. At the beginning, the academy was described as one of the best in West Africa with a promising future. Sadly, the situation of the school has been that of neglect and abandonment. It is just like many other educational institutions in Nigeria that have been neglected by the government. It is no longer the trainer of the manpower needed in the maritime industry in Nigeria. A citadel of knowledge has now become a sanctuary of dilapidated buildings and outdated equipment. The institution has been castigated at different times for not meeting up with international best practices in its curriculum development; facilities, tutors, and training standards, which is responsible for the unemployability of its graduates. However, many seem to be paying less attention to the enablers of a public educational institution in Nigeria. The MAN has become what it is right now as a result of continual neglect by the Federal Government.
Stakeholders have continuously decried lack of funding for the institution, with a call on the government to change its disposition towards the school by considering it as a strategic component to the economic development of the country. In spite of unending clamour for government’s attention to the academy, the powers that be appear unperturbed and clearly indifferent about equipping the manpower required for the advancement of the maritime industry in Nigeria. The situation is not getting any better and government’s disposition to the institution is not about to change as evident in the 2018 budget proposal that was recently submitted to the national assembly. The allocation to the academy has again fallen short of stakeholders’ expectation. The government only allocated a paltry N2 billion to the school with only N31 million dedicated to research and development. An institution can only offer advanced education when it is constantly engaged in research and development. How can the government allocate N31 million for research and development to a major institution that is in the forefront of equipping maritime workers and expect the best from it? Every higher institution is meant to thrive on research because it is the hallmark of education. The level of funding a nation dedicates to its academic institutions determines the level of advancement such nation will accomplish.
Our priorities have not been set right. A thorough assessment of the line by line items shows that there are more allocations to capital projects that do not directly advance the intellectual pursuit of the school than there are for items that will enable the institution attain international standard. Why would an institution spend more money on erecting new structures when the old ones have not renovated? Why build new structures when the institution lacks sufficiency in the major equipment and facilities such as ships and boats that will boost the training of its cadets? There is clearly need for reorientation and reorganisation of priorities.
As the national assembly reviews the 2018 budget, the House Committee on Maritime Safety and Education and its counterpart in the Senate should pay attention to the plight of cadets in MAN, who have been condemned to bear the consequences of the current state of affairs in the institution. With the continuous abysmal allocation to the school, it is safe to say that the students have only gone there to waste their time if they are not adequately equipped to actualise their individual vision. The current national assembly should see the 2018 budget proposal as an opportunity to change the old approach to managing the Maritime Academy. They should review the paltry sum proposed by the executive arm of government and ensure that enough resources are allocated to the institution to lift it out of the doldrums.
Other countries are beginning to embrace new technology to tap into the abundant opportunities in ocean economy. To secure the future of our maritime industry, we need to provide adequate funding for research in our institutes. If the government cannot fund MAN Oron to a level that will ensure its sustainability and reliability for new ideas, concepts and discoveries, we can as well just scrap the school and face the reality that we do not have a functional maritime academy.
The irony is that the Nigeria maritime industry is still growing and requires the contribution of skilled manpower. We still have the opportunity now to tap into the fledging ocean economy and the best way to begin is research. MAN Oron seems to be in a good stead to advance that research if adequately funded.
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Davis Lura was looking for an opportunity to move back to Snohomish County.
The former West Seattle coach found the opportunity he was looking for at Marysville Getchell, becoming the new school’s first football coach.
Lura said he just finished ordering equipment and is going through the process of assembling his coaching staff.
During Lura’s four years at West Seattle, the team was 23-18. Prior to coaching the Wildcats he spent time as an assistant Ballard and Mountlake Terrace. He played college football at Central Washington.
The Marysville School District also announced this week that Wayne Nash will coach girls soccer, Mindy Staudinger will coach volleyball and Robert Sherry will coach boys tennis at Marysville Getchell.
Marysville-Pilchuck High School has hired Paul Bartley to coach girls soccer.
Here are coaching bios of those hired at Marysville-Pilchuck and Marsyville Getchell, which were provided in a press release this week.
The Tomahawks have hired Paul Bartley, a long time soccer coach in the Snohomish County area, to lead the Marysville-Pilchuck Girls Soccer team for the 2011-12 season. Paul has coached at the high school level for both boys and girls in the Everett and Marysville School Districts for the past several years. Paul is currently the JV boys coach at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.
The Chargers hired the following individuals to lead Marysville Getchell into their inaugural fall sport season.
Davis Lura has been named the head coach for the Charger football program. He comes to Marysville from the Seattle School District where he served as the head coach at West Seattle High School and assisted at Ballard as well as Mountlake Terrace High School. Davis is a Stanwood High School graduate and received his college degree from Central Washington University where he played football.
Wayne Nash has been named the head coach for the Charger Girls’ Soccer Program at Marysville Getchell. Wayne has co-coached girl’s soccer at Jefferson High School in Federal Way and Marysville School District. Wayne currently serves as a graduation liaison for the Marysville School District and assists for the Cascade High School Boys’ Soccer Program.
Mindy Staudinger has been named the head coach for the Getchell Volleyball Program. Mindy has an impressive resume as a player where she was a multiple year all-conference athlete at Marysville-Pilchuck and went on to star at Montana State University. Mindy has been a very successful coach in the volleyball select arena and looks forward to building a strong program at Marysville Getchell.
Robert Sherry will be the Marysville Getchell Head Boys’ Tennis coach. Robert has been the long time head coach at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Robert’s strong background in Wesco Tennis will be significant in the building of the Charger Tennis Program. Robert teaches social studies in the International School of Communication on the Marysville Getchell Campus. | 2019-04-22T08:56:44 | http://blogs.seattletimes.com/highschoolsports/2011/04/21/marysville_getchell_hires_davi/ |
Dr. Osamu Iida is with the Cardiovascular Center at Kansai Rosai Hospital in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan. He is lead author on a paper, published in the June 12 issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, titled "Prognostic Impact of Revascularization in Poor-Risk Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: The PRIORITY Registry (Poor-Risk Patients With and Without Revascularization Therapy for Critical Limb Ischemia)."
Frailty is not uncommon in critical limb ischemia (CLI), especially when accompanied by various comorbidities. In previous studies, revascularization demonstrated favorable outcomes treating patients with CLI. However, patients included in these studies tended to be less frail. The PRIORITY registry was conducted between January 2014 and April 2015 in 37 participating centers in Japan. Angioplasty.Org's partner site, TCROSS NEWS, recently interviewed Dr. Iida, a principal investigator of the PRIORITY registry, regarding background and clinical implications of the study.
Q: What is background of the study?
Dr. Iida: The PRIORITY registry tested the hypothesis whether revascularization improves poor-risk CLI patients who require assistance in their daily lives because of their disability and/or impairment of cognitive function. Although poor-risk CLI patients are often present in clinical practice, they have often been excluded in clinical trials and investigator-initiated trials, resulting in a lack of evidence in this population. Should we treat a poor-risk CLI patient by revascularization or should we manage him/her conservatively?
Q: The registry focused on poor-risk CLI patients. Does revascularization still remain a favorable treatment strategy for non-poor-risk CLI patients as shown in previous studies?
Dr. Iida: RCTs comparing revascularization strategy and non-revascularization strategy are lacking even for those who are not classified in poor-risk CLI patients. However, prognosis following revascularization has shown superiority as far as comparing data from natural prognosis, and thereby it is recommended by various guidelines.
Q: In the PRIORITY registry, percutaneous intervention was performed in 92.7%, whereas 5.3% of the population underwent surgical intervention. Are there any differences in proportions of revascularization strategies among the hospitals included in the registry?
Dr. Iida: Of course, preference or expertise of revascularization strategy is different in each hospital included in the present study. Therefore, I was not surprised by the proportion revealed in the study. In the present study, we included vascular interventionalists and surgeons who were familiar with both treatment strategies. Under these conditions, we assumed that investigators selected the optimal revascularization strategy to each patient. As a result, only 5.3% of poor-risk CLI patients received surgical revascularization strategy in the present study.
Q: Is survival rate influenced by success or failure of revascularization or by treated lesion or wound location?
Dr. Iida: In the present study, we did not evaluate the relationship between success and failure of revascularization, as well as treated lesions and wound locations. However, as a common opinion, critical limb ischemia is known as a “life-threatening limb”. In other words, limb salvage links directly to life of the patient, thereby success of revascularization is crucial. Therefore, it is concluded that success or failure is assumed to influence prognosis of this patient population.
In addition, initial success rate in the revascularization strategy was 93% in propensity score matching analysis. In the stratified analysis, benefits of revascularization are significant in patients in Fontaine IV. Although wound details were not evaluated in the present study, we assumed that percutaneous revascularization is not preferred revascularization strategy for severe ulcers developed in (1) heel and (2) planta pedis requiring adequate blood flow and enough time to wound healing. As a matter of fact, we believe that severe ulcers potentially affect prognosis in poor-risk CLI patients.
Q: In the present study, the 1-year survival rate showed no significant difference between the revascularization group and the non-revascularization group. However, the 1-year amputation-free survival rate and rest pain following the revascularization strategy demonstrated significant benefits in the revascularization strategy. So what is the meaning of revascularization in poor-risk CLI patients.
Dr. Iida: First of all, we reconsider for whom and why should we perform revascularization. As the trend of the past, revascularization is expected to perform not only to limb salvage, but also to improve ADL as well as prognosis. Unfortunately, revascularization in the present study failed to recover the level of ADL prior to the onset of CLI and prognosis was equivalent to non-revascularization strategy in the poor-risk CLI patients. However, the revascularization group showed a significant improvement in amputation-free survival and rest pain. In addition, QOL was significantly improved in the revascularization group who survived at 1-year following the index procedure.
Taken together these results, revascularization does not affect the extension of the life in poor-risk CLI patients, but is expected to improve the quality of life expectancy. But, one should note that complication often occurs during perioperative period. Therefore, inform and consent, explaining risks and benefits of revascularization, are mandated. We are looking forward to further studies, focusing on medical economics in an objective manner.
Q: Stratification analysis explored a subgroup in favor of revascularization including old age, heart failure, or/and wound-free CLI.
Dr. Iida: The effect of revascularization strategy does not favor the outcome pre-specified as a “survival prognosis” in those who have the risk factors. In other words, revascularization is preferred in poor-risk CLI patients without old age, heart failure, and/or wound-free CLI, despite establishing “survival” as the outcome.
However, the indication of revascularization should not be determined according to these risk factors because they were only driven by the secondary analysis (revascularization showed a favorable outcome on AFS even in the total population). Although the secondary analysis can be used as a reference, we should consider treatment strategy based upon the condition of each patient.
Q: At the 3-month follow-up, survival rate was 83.1% in the revascularization group and 76.5% in the non-revascularization group, and there was a significant intergroup difference (p=0.007 by the stratified log-rank test). However, at the 1-year follow-up, the rate was 55.9% versus 51.0%, with no significant difference (p=0.120 by the stratified log-rank test). Please explain the difference between the 3-month and 1-year period.
Dr. Iida: I am positive about this outcome. The result indicates that revascularization demonstrated significant benefits in survival over the first 3 months, even in poor-risk CLI patients.
However, no significant difference between the groups was observed in the 1-year follow-up. It means that (1) revascularization does not affect long-term survival. Long-term survival or prognosis is influenced by total management; thereby the effect of revascularization is not superior to that of the optimal conservative therapy. And (2) it means a certain group of patients in the non-revascularization group can be effectively managed by conservative treatment.
Q: In the Discussion section of the paper, you mentioned the importance of ADL and cognitive function in long-term outcome. Has there been any further progress on research in this field?
Dr. Iida: Unfortunately, no progress has been made so far regarding a rehabilitation program. As we become more involved in the treatment of CLI in daily clinical practice, we are keenly aware of different clinical feature in each case.
For example, patients differ in preoperative ADL status and degree of wound infection. Furthermore, distribution and pattern of culprit lesions widely extend from iliac artery to superficial femoral artery and then in some case to below the knee. Under these circumstances, it is not possible to unify discussion regarding prognosis. CLI is not simply identified as single disease. Therefore, we must continuously study issues associated with CLI treatment including ADL, cognitive function, rehabilitation, and medical cost. | 2019-04-25T18:48:40 | http://www.ptca.org/stentcenter/osamu_iida_interview.html |
Annie Proulx is one of the best-selling American novelists of our time.
Since winning the 1993 Pulitzer for the international best-seller The Shipping News, Annie Proulx has gone on to become one of the best-loved novelists and short story writers in the English language. She is the author of twelve books, including Postcards, Accordion Crimes and That Old Ace in the Hole and her acclaimed short stories set in and around Wyoming that introduced the world to Brokeback Mountain.
Her latest book is Bird Cloud, a memoir of childhood in New England, her father’s French Canadian heritage, until she met her great love: Wyoming. | 2019-04-24T16:55:42 | https://www.wheelercentre.com/people/annie-proulx |
Abstract: We present an approach to differentially private computation in which one does not scale up the magnitude of noise for challenging queries, but rather scales down the contributions of challenging records. While scaling down all records uniformly is equivalent to scaling up the noise magnitude, we show that scaling records non-uniformly can result in substantially higher accuracy by bypassing the worst-case requirements of differential privacy for the noise magnitudes.
This paper details the data analysis platform wPINQ, which generalizes the Privacy Integrated Query (PINQ) to weighted datasets. Using a few simple operators (including a non-uniformly scaling Join operator) wPINQ can reproduce (and improve) several recent results on graph analysis and introduce new generalizations (e.g., counting triangles with given degrees). We also show how to integrate probabilistic inference techniques to synthesize datasets respecting more complicated (and less easily interpreted) measurements.
The wPINQ prototype is currently available for download. The distribution contains a functional implementation of the current iteration of the wPINQ language. This implementation is suitable for experimentation and prototyping, but is not intended as industrial strength privacy technology.
wPINQ is available both as C# source code and a Visual Studio project. The easiest way to explore wPINQ is through the latest version of Visual Studio, but the source also compiles and runs under other C# platforms.
Download VLDB2014_WeightedPINQ.zip, and then unzip it, which should result in two directories: Weighted PINQ and VLDB2014 Experiments. Weighted PINQ contains the operators implementation while the latter contains the algorithms we utilized in the VLDB 2014 paper.
The project in the folder Weighted PINQ contains the source to build the Weighted PINQ.dll library. Double-click the solution file to start the project.
If you want to include the Weighted PINQ.dll in your own Visual Studio project, you can find it in the Weighted PINQ subdirectory of the Visual Studio project once you have build it.
Davide Proserpio, Sharon Goldberg and Frank McSherry.
Very Large Data Bases (VLDB '14), Hangzhou, China, September 2014.
ACM SIGCOMM Workshop on Online Social Networks (WOSN '12), Helsinki, Finland, August 2012. | 2019-04-25T18:52:34 | http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~proserpi/wPINQ.html |
In this paper, we consider a sensor network with limited sensing range and present a sensor selection algorithm for multi-target tracking problem. The proposed algorithm is based on the multi-Bernoulli filtering and a collection of sub-selection problems for individual target. A sub-selection problem for each target is investigated under the framework of partially observed Markov decision process. Each sub-selection problem is solved using a combination of information theoretic method and limited sensing range. Numerical studies validate the effectiveness of our method for multi-target tracking scenario in a sensor network.
Kim, D.Y. and Ma, L. and Jeon, M. 2015. Multi-Bernoulli filter based sensor selection with limited sensing range for multi-target tracking, in Proceedings of the International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), Oct 29-31 2015, pp. 74-79. Changshu, China: IEEE. | 2019-04-20T18:38:03 | https://espace.curtin.edu.au/handle/20.500.11937/14146 |
We are pleased to invite you to enjoy the National Sports Day activities at the Museum of Islamic Art Park organized by Ooredoo.
This year activities are focused on making sure that there’s something for everyone like; karate, penalty shootouts, aerobics, human chess and so much more.
Wishing you all a fun sports day! | 2019-04-21T12:07:36 | https://www.qm.org.qa/en/sports-day-2017 |
The book of Exodus recounts how God brought Israel out of slavery and allowed them to become His treasured possession. Through miraculous deliverance and covenant law, the Redeemer is revealed. Exodus contains one of the earliest sets of laws ever recorded, beginning to shape a more just society for everyone. The book points us to God’s purpose for which all laws and people are made—pure and wholehearted worship of a just and loving God. | 2019-04-25T06:04:38 | https://www.tyndale.com/p/exodus/9780891092834 |
Zenith is a watch company that likes to wear its heart on its sleeve as well as its stunning El Primero watches. On September 7th and 8th, Zenith participated in the ninth edition of the Hearst Castle event as part of the Best Buddies International Challenge, the second time the manufacture has participated in the event.
Zenith, noted as the inventor of the legendary El Primero movement, has shown a consistent interest in noble causes dedicated to the advancement of humankind, including through supporting research, exploration as well as sporting accomplishments and scientific progress. This ongoing commitment has led to Zenith being the official timekeeper for the philanthropic organisation Best Buddies International.
Best Buddies International is a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The 9th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, took place on September 7 and 8, 2012.
More than 1,500 people participated in the Challenge – a charity walk, run and ride to benefit Best Buddies International. Maria Shriver, Anthony Shriver’s sister, who serves as honorary chair of the event, is a journalist and published author who is also the former first lady of California - a state where she launched the WE Include Initiative dedicated to promoting employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The Challenge kicked off with the “Entertainment Tonight” Best Buddies Golf Challenge, presented by Zenith Watches, at the legendary Tehama Golf Club in Carmel on Friday, September where legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood is a regular player. During the Golf Challenge, Best Buddies participants teed off alongside celebrities, professional athletes and special guests.
The day concluded with an evening VIP reception hosted by Maria Shriver. After a full day on the course, participants, VIPs, sponsors and supporters were invited to the Tehama Clubhouse to enjoy the finest California culinary creations and wines.
Zenith earned its place in watch making history by developing the first integrated automatic chronograph movement in 969. The world’s most accurate mechanical series-made calibre, beating at a frequency of 10 vibrations per second and thus capable of measuring 1/10ths of a second, gave rise to El Primero chronograph.
Like all El Primero movements, it beats at the exceptionally high frequency of 10 vibrations per second (or 36,000 vibrations per hour) and can thereby measure 1/10ths of a second. This new chronograph movement with an approximately 50-hour power reserve comprises 248 parts and features meticulous finishes, visible in particular through the famous dial opening – revealing the beating heart of an exceptional movement and representing another characteristic Zenith innovation.
On Saturday, September 8th, hundreds of cyclists took to the starting line at Quail Lodge Golf Club for the 100-mile ride down the Pacific Coast Highway from Carmel to San Simeon. The Challenge, which was open to people of all ages and abilities, is designed to showcase the Best Buddies mission in action. There was also a choice of 62, 30 and 15-mile cycling routes, as well as the Carl Lewis Challenge, a 5K run/walk led by the Olympic gold-medalist himself. | 2019-04-19T14:31:27 | http://blog.watchuseek.com/2012/09/best-budies-zenith-participates-in-9th.html |
Books, which saddens me, since I write traditional travel guidebooks along with new-fashioned mobile travel apps and ebooks.
Notebooks and pens, which also saddens me, since I prefer to take notes on a traditional reporter’s pad with a ballpoint pen. However, I do find the smartphone handy for recording an interview.
Digital cameras, which saddens me as well, since they take better photos than smartphones. Period. Plus, there’s something more satisfying about adjusting a lens and aperture setting than squeezing or pinching something on a smartphone or tablet screen.
Photo albums, which now live inside your mobile device instead of on the coffee table. One day, I’ll get around to scanning the thousands of family photos and trip photos taken with old-fashioned film cameras before the days of digital and stuff them inside my smartphone. Or maybe not.
Flashlights, which is odd, because if the power goes out and your smartphone dies, you’ll be left in the dark without power to recharge your in-phone flashlight to find an old-fashioned candle.
Gameboy and XBox devices, which isn’t a surprise if you saw how many people are playing Candy Crush or whatever on the phones on the NYC subway.
The article on Inside Mobile Apps says the trend is also similar for MP3 players, atlases, digital cameras, and more. Estimates place these combined items around $11,000 per consumer while an average phone costs $200-$300. With a two-year contract, users are still spending less at $1,740. That’s a “savings” of $9,419.
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National Day (Arabic:اليوم الوطني;Al Yawm Al Watani”) is celebrated on 2 December each year in the United Arab Emirates. It marks the UAE’s Union Day between the seven emirates which was followed by the joining of the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, in 1972.The holiday commemorates the United Arab Emirate’s formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties as a result the expiration of a British treaty on 2 December 1971.
This lead to the eventual, federal unification of seven sheikhdoms in the former Trucial States in 1971 to form the modern-day country. The first president of the federation was Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Schools in the U.A.E. celebrate National Day by holding national events and celebrations where local children will dress up in the cultural “thoub and “kandoora” and perform the “youlah” and folkloric dances and organize cultural contests.
The United Arab Emirate’s flag was also adopted on 2 December 1971 and hoisted by the first president to formally declare the establishment of the United Arab Emirates as an independent country.
It was designed by a young Emirati, Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who entered a competition to design the new flag. His flag was chosen from over 1000 entries.
The flag displays three equal horizontal bands of green, white and black respectively from the top downwards, while the vertical strip of red is next to the mast.
The four colours are meant to reflect Arabian unity inspired by an Arabic poem by Safiul Din Al Holi. The poet wrote about the hard-fought historical battles of the land, with deeds and intentions that were benign (white), but the vigour of the battles were strong (black), while the lands were vast and green, and the gallant swords were stained with red blood.
National Day is just around the corner. While some will use the time to travel, others will stay in the country they now call home to enjoy the holiday festivities.Long weekends are great, and we all enjoy the extended time off, but what exactly is the significance of National Day in the UAE? And what is happening in the country to mark the occasion?We break down the origins, the interesting facts and the best places to mark the country’s 47th anniversary.
National Day in the UAE is celebrated on December 2 each year. This holiday marks the day the emirates banded together at Union House (now Etihad Museum) to form the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan was the country’s first president.
What are the names of the seven emirates?
Abu Dhabi … the capital of the UAE has many attractions including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and some of the world’s best roller coasters and theme parks.
Ajman … an emirate that has many cultural attractions including the Ajman Museum.
Dubai … home to the world’s tallest tower – for now. Burj Khalifa is 828m in height, 830m to tip.
Fujairah … houses the UAE’s oldest mosque, Al Badiyah (Ottoman Mosque).
Ras Al Khaimah … an emirate boasting one of the highest peaks in the country. Jebal Jais is 1,934m above sea level and is part of a mountain range on the border of the UAE and Oman. It also is home to the Alma Retreat, perfect for a getaway.
Sharjah … Unesco designated Sharjah as the Cultural Capital of the Arab world in 1998. So attractions such as the Sharjah Arts Museum, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation and the Eye of the Emirates Wheel are all well worth a visit.
Umm Al Quwain … the emirate where the world’s oldest pearl was discovered.
What is the UAE’s national anthem?
The UAE’s national anthem or Ishi Bilady, translated into English is Long Live my Nation. The anthem was initially composed by Mohammed Abdel Wahab. In addition to the UAE’s anthem, the Egyptian singer and composer is also credited for the Tunisian and Libyan anthems too.In 1986, Dr Aref Al Sheikh was given just three days to write the lyrics.
The poet and columnist was commissioned by the Acting Minister of Education, Ahmed Humaid Al Tayyer, to write the lyrics. In an interview with The National, he recalls the process of writing the lyrics.
“I kept replaying the music of the anthem over and over again, waiting for the words to come to my mind,” he said. “You can’t imagine how beautiful and amazing it feels to be part of history and to remember you had a role in the words every time you hear the national anthem sung by its citizens”.
The designer of the UAE’s flag is Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah. More than a thousand entries were submitted into a competition to design the country’s flag, and after a process of elimination, it was his design that was chosen as the winning entry.
The flag was hoisted above Mushrif Palace in 1971.
How Al Maainah reacted to the news of him winning the competition.
How many days off do we have?
Government offices will be closed on Friday, November 30, and reopen on Tuesday, December 4 in celebration of the country’s 47th birthday. Private sector employees will have a three-day weekend, with work commencing on Monday, December 3.
What can I do on National Day?
Most schools and businesses are closed for two days over the National Day period, depending on whether they belong to public or private sector. During this time, many choose to travel, but for those staying in the country, there are a whole host of festivities, activities and entertainment on offer, including concerts, parades and firework displays.
Use the weekend to learn more about the country; its history, people, food and culture by visiting this historic landmark on 2nd of December Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai. Check the website for opening hours.
The mall has a host of exciting activities and events in the build-up to and during the National Day weekend. Some the entertainment includes mini golf, bubble soccer, and National Day-themed exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy.
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Happy New Year is known as for celebration of New Year which is coming to people so that they can enjoy the upcoming year happily. The night before upcoming year is known is New Year Night And This Time it is known as Happy New Year 2019 Night.
People have fun and enjoy the last day the year happily and become ready for the next year.
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Even there are quite a lot of offices that organizes New year parties. However, if we compare a New year with Christmas, well both of the events are highly exciting. But when it comes to Christmas, people mostly love to spend it with their family.
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The Happy new year 2019 is just a couple of days away from us. And there is no doubt that everyone is hell excited about. Of course, the reasons behind this excitement are quite a lot. Some people are excited because it is a new year and a fresh start for them.
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Even on this day, all the schools and colleges plus the government and nonprofit organizations remain close. However, the hotels and shops are open the whole night because everyone wants to party out. And clubs are the best place to do so.Even on the TV, there are quite a lot of special programs gets telecasted which even boost up the new year celebration fun. Moreover, there are so many TV channels already have started talking about the new year’ special shows.
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Or they simply end up being in a club and spend the night by drinking alcohols and bears. Even this is the time when friends become more closer, couples get the chance to make their relationship stronger than ever. As well as there are people who do lots of promises to each other and look for a better future ahead.
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At the evening of New Year, Cities are decorated with lights and other decorative stuffs. People who are working in hspitals don’t get any holiday as in case of any emergency their work is necessary. In emergency, Doctors and other staff i needed and should be available.People may get injuries while firing fireworks and doctors should be available for thier treatement.
Many friends and relative gets united on this day and enjoy the last day of going year and welcome the Upcoming New year. They enjoy night of the New year by doing parties, burng fireworks and drinking. Friends and relatives make a promise on this day that they will be togething whatever the phase of life will be.
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Diwali, the festival of lights and love is upon us again.The festival is celebrated each year by lighting diyas, worshiping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, exchanging gifts and sweets, making rangolis and making delicacies.
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After Dhanteras and Choti Diwali, comes the grand big day of Diwali. The festival of light is celebrated on the fifteenth day of Kartik month as per Hindu calendar.
With the gleam of lights and echoes of prayers, With the sweetness of sweets and fireworks glare.. Wishing you a jubilant Diwali..
Gulab jamuns, rasgullas, laddus; sparklers, crackers and diyas.. all are back here to announce, the arrival of Diwali! so adorn your most colourful attires and get ready to celebrate! Wish you a Happy Diwali 2018!
A festival full of sweet childhood memories, A sky full of lights, Mouth full of sweets, And heart full of joy. Wishing You All A Very Happy Diwali!
This Diwali, may you be blessed with, Good Fortune – As long as Ganeshji’s trunk. Wealth and Prosperity – As big as his stomach. Happiness – As sweet as his ladoos. Troubles – As Small As His Mouse. Happy Diwali!
Diwali festivities begin from Dhanteras and end on Diwali day. From kids to elders, everyone eagerly waits for Diwali.
On Diwali, they pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh for peace and prosperity of their family members.
Devotees make rangolis and decorate doors with artificial and fresh flowers in order to please the Goddess of wealth.
We Wish You A Very Happy Diwali!
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Navratri 2018 celebrations differ in various parts of India and the story behind this festival is also very different.
While the South Indians celebrate Navratri as the triumph of good over evil and highlight victory of different goddesses.
in the Northern and western states Navratri is synonymous with Ram Lila and Dusshera that celebrated Lord Rama’s victory against King Ravan.
In the eastern parts of India, Navratri is synonymous with Durga Puja and the celebration is a grand affair that begins on Shashti and goes on till Dusshera.
Navratri Songs: Best Bollywood Dandiya And Garba Songs To Dance In This Festive Season.There are two main Navratris that are celebrated in India – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri.
While Chaitra Navratri falls in March-April, Sharad Navratri is known as the bigger of the two festivals and mostly falls in September–October,in the beginning of autumn.
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Happy Navratri hd images download Navratri 2018 is just around the corner and people are gearing up to celebrate this festival with great fervour and enthusiasm. Navaratri festival will begin from October 10 2018 and comes to an end on October 19 2018.
This nine-day festival celebrates the different forms of Shakti or Nav-durga and is commemorated in different ways all over India. The Hindu festival of Navaratri falls in Ashwin Month and is often referred to as Sharad Navratri.
The multi-day festival of Navratri is observed in the honour of divine feminine Devi or Durga. The reason and story behind Navaratri celebrations are different in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.
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As we begin the joyous festival that celebrated the victory of good over evil, here are the Best SMS Messages, Quotes, WhatsApp GIF Images to Send Happy Nav Durga Greetings this Festive Season.
This festival is inspired by the legend of Lord Rama – the incarnation of Lord Vishnu – who battled with the demon king Ravan to rescue his wife Sita from Lanka, the demon kingdom.
When Lord Rama is unable to defeat the demon he seeks help from Shakti – the Goddess Durga. Happy Navratri hd images download He prays for nine nights and is finally blessed by Shakti on the tenth day – Dusshera – the eve of the battle in which he finally defeats Ravana.
Happy Navratri hd images download Another legend also linked to Navratri describes the summoning of the Goddess Durga through the joint powers of Lord Brahmha, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva to defeat the demon Mahishasur.
She fights the demon for nine days and nine nights, slaying him on the tenth day, also known as Vijaydashmi – the day of victory over evil. You can read about our suggestions for Dussehra wishes and activities here.
Consider celebrating the first day of Navratri with the tradition of planting seven different grains.
Your children could paint the clay pot for the puja with religious or abstract images. This might inspire them to learn more about Navratri traditions.
It is difficult to find space for children in the midst of a busy Dandiya. Why not organize a get-together with a few neighbours and family friends? Get the children to dress up traditionally, and provide them with child-size dandiya sticks. If each mother cooks one snack, you will share the work load and are guaranteed a stress-free evening ahead.
Everyone loves to receive Navratri messages. So, why not have your children draw and colour greeting cards containing Navratri wishes? These homemade cards are great ways to wish your loved ones a Happy Navratri.
You can find examples of card making for kids on this page , and more instructions for simple card-making activities for kids here.
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Karva Chauth is celebrated in the month of October or November, nine days before Diwali. This fast is observed mostly in North India. The married women undertake Karva Chauth fast for the long life and well being of her husband. Before sunrise the fast starts and in the evening, when the moon rises the fast is broken by them.
The moon is worshipped by them and then through the pores of the strainer she views her husband’s face. In the end finally the husband fed her the first bite of food. On this occasion women dress up themselves in elegant bright dresses, apply henna on their hand and wear jewelry.
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Karva Chauth is a festival during which the married ladies of the homes keep a fast from sun rise till the moon rise, for their husband’s long life. Consuming food and water is strictly prohibited during this period and women break their fast only after they see the moon.
Women buy new clothes, jewellery and apply Henna on their hands on this day. The women fast all through the day and in the evening all gather together for the ceremony with a mud pot, flowers, unbroken rice grains, fruits, matthi etc along with the parvati idol while reciting the story of Veerawati.
Karwa Chauth is one of the significant festivals for all married women in India. On this day, women keep fast wishing for their husband’s long life. The festival is particularly celebrated in Northern India. The fast starts in the early morning with Sunrise and lasts till moonrise till late evening.
As per the lunisolar calendar of Hindus, the Karwa Chauth festival is observed in the Kartik month (in October or November). In many states of India, fast on this day is also kept by unmarried women for getting desired life-partner.Karwa Chauth 2018 will be observed by all women in India and abroad on 27th October which is falling on Saturday. | 2019-04-25T22:27:33 | https://festivalimage.com/author/admin/page/2/ |
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A modern master tells a melancholy tale of post-WWII Britain.
Everything we read about war is about the war – strategy, maneuvers, the drama and death. We too rarely read about, or watch on film, the immediate aftermath of war in a country, like England, ravaged for years. The slow return to past lives. The reparation – financial, personal, emotional. Or, an underground force still at war to tie up loose ends and ensure its end. It’s a fascinating time, brought to life by the great Ondaatje. Warlight is novel as intimate as memoir, and, to my mind, his best yet.
In this, his eighth work of fiction, Ondaatje sets his sights on this transitional period, through the eyes of a young man employed by the government who finally uncovers his mother’s role in the war, and learns more about the people she placed he and his sister with to keep them safe.
However, as we know, and are reminded of late, children removed from their mothers are inexorably changed, in their view of the world and of themselves. This narrator, introduced as a school boy, evolves into an astute observer, a loner tethered to the past, while his sister becomes unforgiving and distrusting. Around them, a charismatic cast of endearing characters with their own secrets, who protect them and serve as surrogate family.
A lot happens, much is revealed, but slowly, quietly, in exquisite prose. Take your time.
Warlight is rendered in images. No trappings of war, only suggestions of its existence on the periphery. Nathaniel tells the tale, and also manages to convince us so completely of his revelations over time, he is able to describe events in places he couldn’t have been.
He learns his mother was a notorious spy, integral to the war effort in western Europe. So valuable, that long after the war, the extremist opposition searches for her to exact vengeance. She is never as safe as her children, who have been left with seemingly unsavory neighbors and their eccentric circle of acquaintances. The mother called her children by pet names, so the children give their caretakers odd names like The Moth, another The Darter. There is a story embedded in every name, every move they make – love stories and stories of profound friendship, also disappointment.
Warlight (Knopf: 304 pp., $26.95) is a stunning work of fiction, recently released in hardcover or for your favorite e-reader. | 2019-04-20T18:41:55 | http://www.ocinsite.com/ondaatje/ |
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