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About the Trip
The What
Studying abroad can be a life changing experience for students, offering them unique opportunities to engage with different cultures and grow both personally and professionally. Kent in London: Global Ad & PR is designed to provide an academically rigorous, intellectually challenging, and professionally relevant study away experience for students who are interested in communication-related careers.
While in London, students will be expected to conduct independent research to develop their self-selected areas of expertise, including interviews with professionals and people on the street, as well as observation-based investigations. These individual experiences will be supplemented by organized group tours, speakers, and activities. Program planning is still underway, but we are planning to meet with representatives from traditional agencies (including Edelman), social media firms (we are social), scholars (Oxford and/or Cambridge), government representatives and a Premier League football club. We also are hoping to organize meetings with representatives from the worlds of music, fashion, health and beauty.
If you would like to read another perspective on the value of studying abroad, please check out the note from Dean Stan Wearden, head of the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University.
The When
This course takes place in two parts. First, students will take the first part of the class at Kent State during Spring 2012. At the end of Spring Semester, students will receive an "In Progress" on their transcripts.
We will leave for London on May 16, 2013,* arriving early in the morning on May 17. After a weekend spent exploring the city and familiarizing ourselves with public transportation, the "work" portion of our trip officially kicks off on Sunday night with a welcome dinner. Students will be expected to be working full-time on their projects from Monday-Thursday, with group activities built in as well. Students are free to travel over the weekend. Monday-Thursday are designated days for both independent and group work. Students will have flexible scheduling for the weekend. The trip officially concludes on Friday, May 31.
*Note that students will book their own flights and are not required to be in London until Sunday, May 19.
The Where
London–one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world–will be our home for over two weeks. Specifically, we'll be staying in flats (apartments) in Clerkenwell, an area of central London known for trendy restaurants, old school pubs, and fantastic shopping. It's a mix of old and new London, with a little something for everyone.
This trip is being organized by Dr. Danielle Coombs and Professor Michele Ewing from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Dr. Danielle Coombs
Primarily teaching advertising and research courses, Dr. Coombs is a regular visitor to the British Isles. A fan of Aston Villa Football Club (based in Birmingham, West Midlands), Dr. Coombs's research agenda focuses on understanding audiences within the contexts of sports and politics. Before joining the faculty at Kent State in 2007, Dr. Coombs worked as a brand researcher and consultant in New York and Cleveland. Her clients included Gap Inc. (Old Navy and Banana Republic), MTV Networks (MTV2, TV Land, CMT, and Spike), Scripps Networks (HGTV, Food Network, Fine Living, and GAC), the American Museum of Natural History, and Payless ShoeSource. Dr. Coombs recently has published articles on sports journalists in the UK and a retheorization of sport fandom.
Professor Michele Ewing
Professor Michele Ewing, a tenured associate professor, specializes in Public Relations. This will be Professor Ewing's second trip to England. Professor Ewing has more than 15 years experience in agency and corporate public relations. Before joining the Kent State faculty, she served as vice president of the public relations division for an integrated communications agency in Cleveland. Professor Ewing teaches public relations courses and advises the award-winning Kent State Student Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Her research interests include internal communications, social media, student engagement, and career preparation.
Simon Collister
Simon Collister is our "man on the ground" in London. Simon, a senior lecturer at the London College of Communications, teaches public relations courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Prior to teaching, Simon worked for several leading communications agencies including Edelman, we are social, and Weber Shanwick. With his in-depth knowledge of London, Simon is helping coordinate our stay and offering connections/contacts for programming.
Students will come away from this trip with a competitive advantage; not only will they have studied abroad, they will have produced a set of deliverables that will elevate their portfolios for internship and job interviews. Students will be expected to conduct themselves as astute professionals, ready to engage with colleagues and set the world on fire. This is not a glorified field trip; this is a robust, rigorous course experience designed to challenge and inspire our students in a multicultural, international environment.
If you would like more information or have any questions about this trip, please contact Dr. Danielle Coombs at 330-672-8876 or via Kent (@kent.edu) email (dcoombs) or Professor Michele Ewing at 330-672-4288 or via Kent (@kent.edu) email (meewing).


Our members are drawn from many and varied organisations across WA, ranging from Government agencies, the banking sector, consulting firms, academia, student organisations and businesses.
Our members are our greatest asset, and through our website we will regularly share with you who some of our members are, why they joined the organisation and the work they do. We're sure that you'll be surprised by their varied backgrounds and places of work.
Peter is Chair of Western Australia's electricity and gas Rule Change Panel, Chair of Western Australia's Independent Market Operator and Director of KPK Specialist Advisory Services Pty Ltd. Peter has extensive experience in the energy industry, the utility industry, telecommunications and in economic regulation. He retired as Chief Executive Officer of Western Australia's Economic Regulation Authority in 2010. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.), University of Melbourne a Master of Economics, University of Adelaide, is a Certified Practicing Accountant and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy.
Michael is a Professor of Economics at the UWA Business School.He lectures in Monetary Economics and the History of Economics. He is also the author of Pareto, Economics and Society (Routledge, 2001) and the Paretian School and Italian Fiscal Sociology (Palgrave, 2007); and a co-editor of the History of Economics Review (2007-2011) and Vilfredo Pareto's Manual of Political Economy: A Critical and Variorum Edition (OUP, 2014). Michael is a long standing member of the Economics Society and served as WA Branch President from 2014 to 2017.
Margaret Nowak is an Emeritus Professor at Curtin University. Margaret was initially in the School of Economics & Finance at Curtin University and subsequently became the inaugural Director of the Curtin Graduate School of Business. She has a Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Economics from Sydney University and a PhD from Murdoch University. Margaret's research interests have focussed on labour markets with specific interests relating to labour markets and women, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. Margaret has been active in the WA Branch since the 1980s, is a past President of the Economics Society of WA and was awarded the Austin Holmes Award in 2008.
Harry Bloch is currently the John Curtin Distinguished Emeritus Professor at Curtin University. He previously held academic positions at the University of Tasmania, University of Denver, University of Manitoba, University of British Columbia and the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has a BA from the University of Michigan, along with a MA and PhD from the University of Chicago. He was editor of the Economic Record from 2002 to 2006, is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and is an Honorary Fellow of the Economics Society ofAustralia. Harry was also President of the WA Branch of the Economics Society from 2005 to 2008 and received the Austin Homes Award in 2016.
David Butler is currently a Professor of Economics at Murdoch University and has previously also taught at the University of WA (UWA) and the University of Arizona. David completed his Bachelor and Masters Degrees at the University of York, UK and obtained his PhD from UWA. His research interests are in experimental economics, decision theory and behavioural game theory. David has also been an active member of the WA Branch of the Economics Society for several years and was WA Branch President from 2011 until 2014.
Margaret Giles is a senior lecturer in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University. She has a PhD in Economics from the University of Western Australia. Her research interests are in health and labour economics, including a focus on meta-regression analysis and analysing the cost effectiveness of government programs. She also currently teaches economics principles units at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Margaret has also had prior teaching and research positions in public and private tertiary institutions in Western Australia and has held policy and planning positions in the Federal and State Governments and a research position in the not-for-profit sector. She has also been a WA Economics Society Committee Member for several years.
Analena Gilhome is an economic, regulatory and policy professional, with over a decade of private and public sector work experience spanning Deloitte Access Economics, the Australian Government Treasury, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Productivity Commission and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Throughout her career she has tackled policy issues across a range of industries and sectors, including telecommunications, transport, agriculture, tourism and resources. Analena has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honours in Economics) from Monash University and is currently completing a Masters of Business Administration at the University of Western Australia. Analena was also the Chair of the WA Women in Economics Network Committee in 2017 and is a member of the WA Branch of the Economics Society.
Erin Stone is an experienced executive and commercial economist and has worked in a variety of roles in finance, utilities and market reform. She is currently the Director of an economic consulting firm and provides policy, regulatory and strategic advice to both commercial and Government agencies across Australia. Erin has Bachelor degrees in Economics and Japanese and a Masters in Public Policy from Curtin University. Erin has also recently become a Committee member of the WA Economics Society and is also involved with the Women in Economics Network (WEN).
Based at Curtin University, Associate Professor Alfred Michael Dockery is the Principal Research Leader of the CRC for Remote Economic Participation's Population and Mobility and Labour Markets project and a Research Fellow with the Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre. His research has focussed on labour market outcomes for marginalised groups, the economics of education and training, the school-to-work transition, subjective-wellbeing (or 'happiness'), Indigenous socio-economic outcomes and the influence of public housing policies on employment outcomes. Mike has published papers in national and international journals such as the Economic Record, Social Science & Medicine, Economics Letters, Social Indicators Research, Journal of Development Studies, Studies in Higher Education and Australian Journal of Labour Economics, plus a variety of book chapters and monographs. He has also been a long time member of the WA Economics Society and previously held the role of Treasurer of the Branch from 1996 until 2014.
John is the Director of Strickland Park Economics, an economics consultancy which focusses on agriculture, water and regional development issues. He is a highly experienced economist with extensive skills and experience in strategy and policy development, economic and industry analysis, business case preparation and feasibility studies. John also has considerable experience in a range of industry sectors gained across several WA government agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture and Food, Water, Resources Development, State Development and the Water Corporation and has over 10 years consulting experience working with ACIL Tasman, GHD and the AEC Group. John has also had a long association with Economics at UWA, having lectured and tutored in a range of subjects in the early 1980s and has been a member of the Economic Society of Australia since the late 1970s.
Associate Professor Abu Siddique obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy in Economics from the Rajshahi University in Bangladesh. He also obtained a post-graduate diploma from the University of Hawaii in 1975 before completing his PhD at the University of Western Australia. A frequent contributor to learned journals, Abu's principal research interests relate to Development, Migration and Trade. He has also been involved with prestigious international and national organisations such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the International Monetary Fund, AusAID and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Abu has also been an active member of the WA Branch of the Economics Society of Australia for a number of years.
Ian Li is a senior lecturer and health economics program lead at the School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia. Ian has research interests in health, labour and education economics, and has an established research track record of publications in well-regarded journals, as well as principal or chief investigator status on nationally competitive grants, including the NHMRC, WA Healthway, NCVER and the NCSEHE. Ian has received multiple teaching awards at UWA, and was a recipient of the UWA VC's Research Awards (Early Career) in 2015.
Jill is currently a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Western Australia. Her research interests include income and wealth inequality, poverty, economic growth and history of economic thought. Jill has taken the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant and Academic Tutor across different units from level 2 to level 5 at UWA Economics Discipline for the past 4 years. She is also actively participating in projects undertaken by UWA Center for Regional Development while progressing in her PhD.
Yixiao is a lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance at Curtin University. Her research interests include the mechanisms of technological progress and industrial upgrading in developing countries, economics of innovation, automation and income inequality, economic growth in China, and the link between participation in global value chain and changing production structures in various economies. Yixiao gained her PhD in Economics from the Australian National University and graduated from Peking University with a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Science.
Paul McCarthy is an experienced economics and finance professional with a particular focus on the energy and resources sector. His work in Australia and the UK has seen him develop new power station projects and manage the supply chain, trading and retail for current projects, both in the thermal and renewable generation fields. Paul has advised Ministers on strategic financial and energy matters and has been in charge of a financial education not-for-profit. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Masters of Commerce (Finance) as well as a Diploma of Financial Planning and is also a licensed financial advisor.


We spent the afternoon yesterday preparing some of the hives for Winter. This mostly included ensuring that they were protected from other wildlife, such as badgers and deer.
The hives are sited in an area naturally sheltered so they should be snug for the Winter months!
Even though it's the beginning of October the bees were still sitting out on the veranda, enjoying the afternoon sun!
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The Ibanez Jet King is the term for a family of electric guitars sold by Ibanez . The family includes:

 Jet King 1 (JTK1) — resembles EJ-2 by FujiGen and Teisco MJ-2.
 Jet King 2 (JTK2) — resembles Ibanez Rhythm Maker by Guyatone in 1960s.
 Jet King 3 (JTK3)
 Jet King 4 (JTK4)

Jet King 1
According to the Harmony Central press release the original JTK1 had the following pickups: Neck Pickup: Powersound PSND1 Humbucker, Bridge Pickup: Powersound PSND2 Humbucker.
Some owners of the JTK1 have however reported finding Ibanez Super 58 pickups... although whether these were later production models and shortly before the phasing towards JTK2 is unestablished.
It had a different body compared to later versions, with a smaller upper horn and the tuners were 3-a-side. It was available in Butterscotch Transparent, Ivory, Metallic Light Blue, and Black Red Sunburst.

Jet King 2

The Jet King 2 (Also, Jet King II, Jetking II, JTK2) was essentially an upgrade of the original. The machine heads now were on one side, and the body was changed to its current shape.

The first and discontinued edition of the Jet King II is probably the most collectible of all the range. The body is finished in brown sunburst with tortoise pickguard and has two Ibanez Super 58 pickups for neck and bridge. The Jet King II models made from 2003/11 to 2004/10 features a 1-piece maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard and the body is mahogany. The second and most popular edition of the JTK 2 (black and white and red and white) has only one Super 58 pickup for the neck, one Axis pickup for the bridge and a 3-piece neck like most Ibanez guitars. Standard colors for the Jet King II second edition were black or red with white pickguards, though examples of a white body and black pickguards have been seen.
The Ibanez Super 58 pickup has a warm vintage sound while the Axis has a brighter and more aggressive sound. It has one volume knob, one tone knob, "rocker switches" used for coil splitting (for even more versatility), a fixed Full Tune III bridge and a string-thru body construction, providing fair sustain. The "rocker switches" allow this guitar to be very versatile. Some players claim it can imitate a Fender Jazzmaster or a Gibson Les Paul.

Jet King 3 and 4
At the NAMM 2007 show, two new Jet Kings were revealed. The "retro-style" mahogany body remained the same; however, unlike its predecessors, no rocker coil splits were included on the new models.

The Jet King 3 features two P-90 style soapbar pickups, the IBZ HFS1, and IBZ HFS2. Standard colors are "Roadster Orange Metallic" and "Bluestone." "Turquoise", and "Red Bean" colors are available in limited markets.

The Jet King 4 featured a Bigsby-style tremolo and two humbuckers, the ACH3 neck pickup and ACH4 bridge pickup.

Related

Other related Ibanez guitars are:
 The Jet King Bass (JTKB200BS)
 The Rhythm Maker (model 1830~1880 in 1960s)
 The ORM1 (Omar Rodríguez-López signature model)

Notable Jet King players

Matt Hollywood, The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Andy Jackson, Hot Rod Circuit
Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes
David Lowery, Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, The Mars Volta
Tara Hoffman, Kitten Disaster, DUIdols
Tinderwet
Jason Weiche, "Stolas", "The Akashic Record"
Tyler Matrix, The Kartel Matrix
Derek Heath, The Regal Peaches
Niall Kennedy, And So I Watch You From Afar
David Tapley, Tandem Felix
Robbie Fox, Pup Punk
Adam Hopper,  Blanketman
James Barnard, Sludgefeast
MDN Múnich 72 (https://www.facebook.com/munichsetentaydos/)

See also
 FujiGen  — JTK1 is originated in EJ-2-T by FujiGen in 1960s.
 Guyatone — JTK2 is originated in Ibanez Rhythm Maker supplied by Gutatone in 1960s.
 $100 Guitar Project

Notes

References
  — including the images of JTK1BRS, JTK1BT, JTK2BS, and JTK2CP

External links

 JTK series used by Andy Jackson (Terrible Things), Nitzan Hoffmann (Drive Like Maria), etc..
 JTKB series used by Henna (Stalingrad Cowgirls), Skinny Disco (Deathstars), etc..

Jet King

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ATA's Spear highlights wins, challenges for trucking industry
Jeff Crissey
In his annual State of the Industry and Association Address, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear praised the industry's efforts to keep the country moving through the Covid-19 pandemic and continued work to address issues critical to trucking.
During the annual State of the Industry and Association address at the 2021 American Trucking Associations' Management Conference and Exhibition in Nashville, ATA President Chris Spear on Monday celebrated the organization's advocacy and legislative achievements while citing challenges from politicians, organized labor and trial lawyers.
With a vote on the Infrastructure and Jobs Act not expected until Wednesday, Spear confidently chalked up its pending passage as "an example of what is possible when we tell our story," he said to the audience of motor carriers, state trucking associations, suppliers and industry stakeholders. "In the House and Senate, ATA testified 24 times over the last five years and held countless Calls on Washington on Capitol Hill, where our members walked the halls, knocked on doors and made an ask. Talk about your voice being heard."
Spear noted the bill's $477 billion in new funding – including $347.5 billion for highways and $37 billion for bridges – is the largest federal investment for road and bridge infrastructure since the creation of the Interstate Highway System. It also includes ATA's Drive Safe Act policy that would develop training and open the door for under-21 drivers to operate across state lines, establishes a Women in Trucking Advisory Board at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and fund a Department of Transportation advertisement campaign to promote the trucking profession.
"What is in this bill is good, but what is not in this bill is even better," added Spear. "While the radical left pushed hard for them, we fought successfully and kept harmful anti-trucking measures out of the bill, including the PRO Act, independent contractor reclassification, a reversal of our meal and rest break pre-emption victory, as well as hours of service rollbacks and a return to the old, flawed CSA scoring program."
Spear said ATA also fought efforts by Senate Republicans that would have funded the bill "solely on the backs of truckers, proposing a truck-only tax and broadening state tolling authorities… This bill received ATA's support because it paves way for America's future, not yesterday's politician."
Spear identified several issues ATA and the industry are currently engaged in, beginning with the proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate and a warning to politicians of its ramifications on the supply chain. "[Trucking] remains committed to customers, consumers and the nation, delivering milk, eggs and bread, as well as PPE, test kits and now vaccines," Spear said. "Elected officials would be wise to take that into consideration, especially with mounting shortages of talent not just in trucking but in every sector of the nation's economy where labor participation is at an alarming 61%."
Spear continued to press Washington politicians, noting the change in White House administration and federal agencies as well as the power shift in the U.S. Senate since ATA last met in San Diego in 2019. "All with new leaders and all with a new agenda, and not all of it is together aligned with our priorities. These changes have also emboldened our foes, giving them the platform to promote self-serving needs laced with rhetoric and emotion."
Two years ago, nuclear verdicts and lawsuit abuse were identified as a tier-1 priority issue for ATA. Spear said in that time, the federation and state trucking associations have racked up multiple victories, including wins in Iowa, Missouri, Louisiana, Montana, West Virginia and Texas. "Let's be clear. For two and a half centuries our nation's justice system has been blind, not political," said Spear. "We are done subsidizing this vile profession. We are alerting defense attorneys of the science and arming them with the proper response. This approach ensures the cases center on the facts and merits, not Powerball payouts."
Turning his attention to organized labor, Spear highlighted three instances where unions are pushing agendas that threaten the trucking industry. "Now they are pulling out all stops on their so-called PRO Act, which would take decades-old federal labor laws in favor of unions, removing employer protections, state right-to-work laws, and make it a breeze to organize open shops," he said. "They want to take California's AB5 classification of independent contractors to the national stage, and not surprisingly, they want to reverse our hard-fought win pre-empting California's duplicative meal and rest breaks.
"At every chance to legislate one or all of these issues, these big labor bosses have come up short," he added. "They have lacked the votes on all three, driven largely by what folks back home are telling their elected officials, 'This is America where individual freedom to decide one's path still means something.' Once again, your voice is being heard."
FMCSA's Joshi meets with trucking groups in Midwest
Canadian province eyes legislation requiring bathroom access for truck drivers
ATA files formal request for truck driver exemption from possible vax mandate
Market Report: Heavy-Duty Truck Prices

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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced that Global Electric Motors (GEM), the largest producer of electric vehicles in the United States, has donated 50 electric vehicles for use at Logan International Airport and other facilities. The two-passenger zero emission GEM vehicles are the most recent addition to a well established alternative fuel program at Logan Airport.
"We are extremely grateful to GEM for selecting Massport to participate in this program," said Massport CEO Craig Coy. " Massport is committed to testing and utilizing clean fuel vehicles at Logan Airport and the GEM vehicles will provide efficient, zero emission transportation."
Massport has been a leader in the field of alternative fuels and Logan Airport has served as a testing ground for a number of cutting edge alternative fuel programs and technologies. Massport began converting its Logan-based shuttle buses in 1995 and now all 33 of the shuttle buses operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). Logan Airport is also home to the region's largest CNG filling station. Massport has worked closely with environmental agencies and airport tenants to encourage airport companies to convert their fleets to alternative fuels. Currently 28% of Massport's Logan-based fleet operates on clean fuels.
Massport's efforts were recognized when the agency was named "An Alternative Fuel Hero" by the US Department of Energy. More recently, Logan Airport's CNG bus fleet was awarded "Concept Most Likely to Reduce Transportation Emissions" at the state's first conference on alternative fuel vehicles.
GEMs went into production four years ago in Fargo, ND. Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) is a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler. For more information on the company, visit the website at www.gemcar.com.


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About what you think about?
Asked in Ancient History
Where did Daoism spread to?
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Asked in Pokemon, Pokemon Ruby Sapphire and Emerald, Pokemon Diamond Pearl and Platinum
How many times do you have to try to find a Pokemon chosen to find with the Ultimate Codes for Pokemon for Game Boy Advanced?
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Asked in Plural Nouns
What is the plural form of think?
The plural of think is think. We think, they think.
Asked in Consumer Electronics, Albert Einstein, Electricity and Magnetism
When did Albert create electricity?
# i think so # i think so # i think so # i think so # i think so # i think so # i think so # i think so
Asked in English to Spanish
How do you say think spanish?
pensar (to think), pienso (I think), piensas (you think), piensan (they think), pensamos (we think)
Asked in Grammar
Which is correct What do you think or how do you think?
Depends on the question. For example, I can say "what do you think ...?" There the answer would be what you think. But if i say "how do you think ...?" The answer would be how you think.
Asked in Verbs
What is the verb form of thought?
to think: I think you think she thinks, he thinks they think we think I, you, she, we, they thought
Asked in Teen Dating
What are three sentences for the word think?
I try not to think to much, it hurts. When I think about it now I laugh. Don't think about it just do it.
Asked in Toaster Ovens
What are toaster oven made of?
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Asked in US Presidents, Desserts, Snacks, and Treats, Candy
What is George W. Bush's favorite candy?
It think it is jellybeans. It think it is jellybeans. It think it is jellybeans. It think it is jellybeans. It think it is jellybeans. It think it is jellybeans.
How do you spell think in spanish?
pensar the verb "to think" is "pensar" in the present tense: I think = pienso you think = piensas he/she thinks = piensa we think = pensamos y'all think = pensáis they think = piensan
Asked in France in WW2, English to French
What is 'think' in French?
to think = penser I think that... = je pense que...
Asked in Technology
What should you do when making or doing something?
3 things - think, think, think, think
Asked in Sentence and Word Structure
Which one is correct what do you think or what you think?
"What do you think" is correct.
Asked in Mosquitoes
Can mosquitoes think?
yes i think mosquitoes can think
Asked in Radiohead
When you think radiohead you think?
I think the band Radiohead...
Asked in Pythons
Are pythons dumb?
If you think they are, that's what you think. I personally don't think they are dumb but its right for people to think whatever they want to think.
Asked in Religion & Spirituality, Synonyms and Antonyms
You are therefore you think or you think therefore you are?
If you can think, you must be. on the other hand, if you are, that doesn't necessarily mean you can think. so you think, therefore you are.
Asked in MySpace
Does Haley osment have MySpace?
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Asked in Example Sentences
What is a sentence for think?
think about it for a while. What i say is very much true!
Asked in World Series
Who did Pittsburgh beat in the world series?
When we think a thing, the thing we think is not the thing we think we think, but only the thing we think we think we think. So if the Pittsburgh thinks, he will actually beat the thing that the opponent thinks he thinks.
Asked in Abusive Relationships and Domestic Violence, War and Military History, History of Africa
Did the Hutu or the Tutsi think they were better?
i think it was all about revenge i think it was all about revenge i think it was all about revenge i think it was all about revenge
Asked in Math and Arithmetic, Physics, Chemistry
Why is density more important than mass and volume?
I don't think it is. I don't think it is. I don't think it is. I don't think it is.
How can you use program in a sentence?
just THINK,THINK,THINK
Asked in Scattergories and Words Starting with Certain Letters, Celebrities
Is Katara hot or is she not?
The answer to your question depends on what you think. If you think she is then she is. If you do not think she is, then she is not.


It's time for a good ol' gathering of internet gems, y'all!
Love love love this. I'm so thankful to have a husband who is more than willing to cook & clean, but I know many women don't. And having not one, but two jobs while also trying to be there for my family means our house looks like a mess a lot of the time, even with Max's help. And this reminds me that I really need to work on my word of the year, give myself some grace and be ok with the mess sometimes if it means tickle fights with Peanut, baby talk with Pumpkin, or a movie night with Max.
This is absolutely hilarious. I can only imagine what moves Peanut would be putting out there! Also, I would take that class.
This is incredibly cool! Takes love of photography to a whole new level, and I love how they stay true to the area while building the camera.
I can't tell y'all how much I needed this! It was a great reminder to continue to focus on my word of the year, grace, and to give myself the permission to not do it all. Or maybe to demand that of myself. Because being stretched too thin isn't pretty, and it's worse when that streching was one I chose on my own.
Last year I decided to focus more on an intention for the year rather than a resolution, and I chose a word to use as a "home base" of sorts. I love how it was a way to impact many areas of my life rather than just a very specific part.
Once again this year I had a few words that made the short list for my word of the year. There are many words that I think I could focus on as a way to improve myself – my faith, my day-to-day life and choices, my business.
But only one word could be THE word for 2016. Only one was just right for what I need now.
Focusing on the blessings His grace provides daily.
Focusing on doing my best to bestow that same kind of grace on others.
Making sure to remember to give myself the grace to try – and handle the results well, whether I succeed or fail. And to keep trying each day. Keep pushing in a way that honors myself and others.
Handling daily ups and downs in all aspects of life with grace.
Here's to 2016 and living gracefully! What is your word of the year?
I am always so thankful when God sends reminders my way that in the midst of all of the chaos, He has never left, and He is sending me just what I need for each and every day. When plans go awry, when the answer seems to just be silence, when I get caught up in my own wishes and desires.
It may be a gorgeous sunrise that takes my mind off of the lack of sleep that's left me dragging.
It may be a request from Peanut for "fishy kisses" in the middle of a day where I feel totally inadequate as a parent.
It may be a simple text or a conversation with a friend that makes me feel less alone in the struggle and reminds me to continue to focus on Him and His will.
I had one of those moments yesterday, and as always, it was in His perfect timing.
In all seasons, we need to remember that He will give us the grace we need to weather the storm or praise the victories. And even if His answer is "no" or "wait" or simply silence, there is always an answer. And a beautiful reason for it. He will provide. It's our job to trust and to try our best to open our hearts. It's not always easy to just sit in the circumstances that are causing us to rely solely on His grace, but it is worth it to strengthen your reliance on Him and allow His plan to take shape.


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"Change is hard and change is slow. But I think we're on the right track." CODE2040's Laura Weidman Powers on Diversity in Tech
Posted on February 15, 2016 by hunterwalk
My business is about investing in extraordinary founder talent so it pains me that I can't write a Homebrew Term Sheet to Laura Weidman Powers. But alas, she's changing the world through another awesome channel right now, CODE2040. I've gotten to know CODE2040 as a Mentor, Panelist and Donor. And here I get to know her a little better via Five Questions:
Hunter Walk: We met during CODE2040's first class of students. I was at YouTube and fortunate enough to be a CODE2040 Mentor that summer. Can you share how the organization got started and what the year "2040" refers to?
Laura Weidman Powers: Tristan Walker and I started CODE2040 after working in tech and recognizing 1) how much opportunity there is in this space but 2) how little diversity there is – this was particularly true when we started the organization in early 2012. We chose the name CODE2040 as a call to action: the year 2040 is the year that people of color will be the majority in the United States, and we want to see a tech industry that reflects the country by that time.
No one was really talking about diversity in tech in 2012 and there wasn't much happening by way of solving the problem so we decided to just jump in and pilot and learn. We launched the CODE2040 Fellows Program, which places top black and Latino/a software engineering students in internships, with five students in summer 2012. This year, in 2016, we will have about 60 Fellows – and we run three other programs for students, entrepreneurs, and tech companies, as well, reaching about 1,000 people a year across all programs.
HW: You've been very deliberate in expanding CODE2040 program size over time – not wanting to move too quickly in the early years. What foundation did you seek to put in place and how do you decide if you're ready to grow?
LWP: We were really deliberate in our growth. For the first three years, CODE2040 was synonymous with the CODE2040 Fellows Program. It is our flagship. We had five students, then 18, then 25. Throughout that time we weren't just running and growing the program, we were learning. We knew people wanted us to do more – students, companies – but we wanted to make sure that we weren't just throwing darts, but rather that we were leveraging existing knowledge to run smart experiments.
In 2014 we felt like we'd learned enough about what additional supports college students needed to prep for tech's idiosyncratic interview processes that we could start piloting some new programming. That lead to TAP (Technical Applicant Prep Program), the pilot of which was funded by Google.org. We partnered with Google for Entrepreneurs in 2015 to begin to bring our work national, with a focus on entrepreneurial ecosystems.
This has always been core to what we care about – increasing representation for blacks and Latino/as in tech – and in the Valley it took the form of the Fellows Program. TAP extended our student-focused work. As we go into other markets, we can choose whether it makes sense to be more student-oriented or ecosystem-oriented with the CODE2040 Residency.
And now, in 2016, we're growing our programming for companies. We found that the companies we were working with (about 70 partners to date, 42 this year) want talent, yes, but they also want process improvements, culture shifts, coaching – so we're building out programming that is just for company partners to empower them to create their own change internally.
HW: How do you structure CODE2040's funding base? Is there a revenue generating aspect to the organization that makes it self-sustainable?
LWP: One of my main goals for CODE2040 is for it to be self-sustaining from a revenue perspective. We are addressing a market failure with CODE2040, and so philanthropic capital is completely necessary at this moment in time. However, earned revenue is great too because it gives us security as well as freedom to experiment, learn, fail, and ultimately succeed.
The Fellows Program is a great example of an earned revenue strategy that's gone well. It took four years, but the revenue we get from company partners participating in the Fellows Program just about covers program costs – we expect to be able to cover Fellows Program costs, allocated overhead, and begin to support the development of new resources for company partners starting this year.
The CODE2040 Residency is an example of another funding model that works well. It's a program partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs. We work closely with the GFE and Google Ventures teams on design, development, and implementation, and they underwrite the program in exchange for us implementing it with their partners.
Our other programs like TAP are newer, so they still have a ways to go until they are self-sufficient – they require philanthropic capital. We think of that money as an investment – like seed funding or a Series A. It's necessary to get a program on its feet and to provide a runway to develop an earned revenue model down the line – sometimes that takes time.
In addition to launching and sustaining newer programs, philanthropic capital is vital to CODE2040's growth as an organization. Even when a program like the Fellows Program can cover its own costs, we still need to be able to invest in the growth and sustainability of the organization as a whole. We're hiring a lot right now – we brought on a COO in the fall, we're hiring for more program staff and a director of talent now. These are investments that may require philanthropic capital to start, but that we can then factor into our revenue models.
HW: When you track the process of CODE2040's Fellows post-program and post-graduation, what trends are you starting to see? How do you think about efficacy and ROI?
LWP: We're so excited by what we're seeing with our alums. This past summer, 90% of our Fellows received return offers from their summer employers – a really strong vote of confidence in our partner companies' believe that these are talented developers that belong in the Valley full time. For the first time this past summer we had a CODE2040 alum working at a partner company who was managing the partner's CODE2040 summer interns!
We also see some of our Fellows starting their own companies. One of our first five runs a company called Wise Systems. They just went through Techstars in Boston. We have another group of Fellows in Y Combinator's fellowship program with Shypmate. It's been so thrilling to see what our Fellows have done and continue to do!
HW: Are you tired of hearing people talk about diversity? Do we talk too much with not enough action and accountability, or is the increased visibility of the problem an important foundational step?
LWP: I definitely don't think we talk about diversity too much. It's such a hard topic for people to get comfortable with that I think the more it's on the tips of our lips the better. That said, talk does not replace action, of course. And if talk is all we're doing, we'll never see progress.
I see all the talk as opening the door. When tech companies started releasing their diversity data in Spring 2014 that not only changed the conversation, it changed the actions companies took. Transparency breeds accountability in this case, I think.
Now companies need to be willing to experience and change. Some really are – I've started to hear more and more companies talk about shifting policies, practices, culture – that's really exciting. So I'm optimistic. Change is hard and change is slow. But I think we're on the right track.
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6 Topics to Write Songs About Other Than Love
By Dylan Moir | November 6, 2015
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Of all the songs that have ever been written in the world, it's pretty inarguable that songs about love (and its close friend, heartbreak) are by far the most common. And it makes sense why: those kinds of feelings are universal, relatable, and often so extreme that they're some of the easiest ways to spark inspiration for a tune.
But, just for today, let's challenge ourselves to write outside the box. You've had many, many more experiences and emotions throughout your lifetime besides those related to love (or lack thereof), but where do you start? And, more importantly, how can you make it actually work as an interesting, relatable song that will move your listeners?
Here are six topic ideas that have nothing to do with love to get your creative juices flowing, plus examples of how they've historically been successful. Granted, these are broad, but the idea is to think about the big topic and figure out what you personally can draw from it.
Try writing about real or fictitious individuals who are interesting in some way. Just like with books and films, conflict creates interest in a plot, so give the character a backstory and fill in the blanks. Create a lore behind these characters. You can even carry them through future albums and songs.
Don't be afraid to summon historical figures, personalities of interest, and those who inspire you. For example, in Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road," he brings in Roy Orbison to talk about the lonely. And in "Stuck Between Stations" by The Hold Steady, Craig Finn brings Jack Kerouac's character Sal Paradise into the discussion of America's miserable youth.
2. Events
Whether you watch the news or go to a show, it doesn't matter. As long as the event is interesting to you, and you can get that across to the listener, it really doesn't matter what you choose.
The event can be real or fictitious, as long as something is at stake. For example, Long Island band Brand New wrote a morose song about a little girl who died in a drunk-driving accident. If you're struggling to think of an event to write about, it sometimes helps to start with the extremes: something tragic (e.g., catastrophes, natural disasters) or something happy: (parties, the birth of a child).
3. Places
Craft a song about your favorite (or least favorite) city, your hometown, a place you've made up, or even a place someone else has made up (think Led Zeppelin's references to J. R. R. Tolkien's Minas Tirith in "The Battle of Evermore.") Be detailed, and describe the streets and different parts of town – perhaps even directions to somewhere particular. If you're drawing inspiration from a real place, write about memories you have there. Create a world around the place for the listener to make it more interesting.
4. Sports
If you have a deep passion for athletics or just want to challenge yourself, write about sports! Sports actually make an excellent writing topic because there's always something at stake. You could be very direct, like Morrissey was in hisa song detailing the oft-written-about noble sport of boxing, or you could try molding athletes into the heroes and villains read about in Greek epics. You could even just use a team name to inspire an entire song, like Lorde did for her breakthrough single inspired by the Kansas City Royals.
5. Nerdy Things
Go the early Weezer route and write about playing Dungeons & Dragons in your garage with your friends. Or maybe going on raids in World of Warcraft is a more appealing topic. Remember Pokemon? That's a can of worms just waiting to be opened. All of these things have worlds ready to discuss and stakes at play. Take advantage of the lore!
6. Nostalgia
Caution: Do not be tempted to write about love! Instead, write about the especially good or bad things that have happened in your past. Either can be nostalgic. Remember that one golden summer? Maybe you miss the freedom from responsibility that college offered like Death Cab For Cutie did, or perhaps it's your first car that you want to commemorate in a ballad.
The bottom line is, don't be afraid to write about anything. Love will always be there for you to write about, but if you want to really expand the depth and breadth of your songwriting, it's important to challenge yourself and write about something different every now and then.
What else do you like to write about besides love? Let us know in the comments below!
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28 Things to know before visiting France
by Ruben Arribas | November 20, 2018 January 17, 2019
Last updated on January 17th, 2019 at 08:44 pm
Sometimes referred to as the Hexagon, France has a population of 63.5 million. France is widely known for its sophisticated cuisines, array of different types of wines, art and culture.About two thirds of France is made of mountains and hills, but it doesn't stop the tourists from putting France in their bucket list of places they want to travel to.
If you're looking for the things to know before visiting France, you're in the right place! Head on, read and let us guide you throughout this post on why France will be a great destination on your next trip!
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Things to Know before visiting France
Quick Facts about France
1. Currency in France
The currency used in France is Euro just like any other European country. €1 is equivalent to $1.16. Click here to know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency!
The French language is the only official language in France but there are other several regional languages to varying degrees all over the country. It is estimated that around 300 Million people uses French as their native language. Including the people living in the country side of France, about 39% of their population actually speaks decent English but the rate of people talking in English gets higher on places with a lot of tourists. When traveling to France we realized it was easier to communicate with Spanish language than English.
As French language is spoken in many countries around the world is worth it to make an effort and try to learn the basics!
3. Visa in France
US Citizens may enter Francel for up to 90-days only for tourist and business purposes without visa. Staying more than 90-days needs visa. Passports should also be valid for at least 3-months beyond the period of stay. If you are from a country of citizenship that is not covered under the Schengen Agreement, you'll need a visa even if it's just a short stay. Read here our article for the Schengen Visa Philippines where Rachel explained step by step how to get Schengen Visa Philippines.
4. Weather/Best time to visit France
There are 3 types of climate in France. For maritime/oceanic climate in the west near the coast, the winter is mild compared to other countries and it happens on January while the summer is also a bit cooler than other countries and it happens on July. In the continental climate on the eastern and central part of France, it has warmer summers and colder winters than the farther western part. In Mediterranean climate widespread to the south of France, has cool winters, warm summer and limited rainfall. The best time to visit France is Spring and autumn where you will find great weather and not so crowdy as summer.
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5. Cash and ATM in France
You can use your debit cards in France everywhere. ATM cards are preferred because it's free and a more instantaneous way of accessing money. Although co-branded ATM cards like VISA or MASTERCARD charges the same high rate as credit cards of about 3% in exchange fees. It's also more convenient if the cash you'll bring with you is already in Euros.
Things to know about culture before visiting France
France's culture is a mix of fashion, art, cuisine and architecture. 64% of their population identifies themselves as Roman Catholic. Other religions are Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. French people's motto is "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité." Which means Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
6. Fashion in France
Fashion is an important aspect of the French people's culture and social life as well as their economy. Famous French luxury brands such as Chanel, Saint Laurent, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior and more are dominating the fashion scene in the world. Most brands have their own in-house workshops wherein tens of thousands of highly qualified hopefuls process their own creations and designs. The Paris Fashion Week can generate up to €400 Million yearlywith a total expenditure of €1.2 Billion every year.
7. Art in France
France houses the Louvre, which is the world's largest and most visited museum in the world. There's a total of 1,218 museums all over France, and French people loves to visit museums and attend art events yearly. Art is such a big part of their history and culture. There are also a lot of famous French artists such as Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. The offer of museums is great in France if you are planning a cultural trip to France.
8. Food enjoyment
It is a traditional French culture to place a high priority in enjoying food. Their usual breakfast is called "petit déjeuner" which consists of coffee, hot chocolate with milk or tea which is served in a large handle-less bowl with breakfast pastries like croissant. French cuisines are often known as rich and sweet pastries. Most homes have desserts consist of only fruits or yogurt. They also enjoy wines and alcohol, after all, France produce some of the most famous wines. We enjoyed salads, foe, fish,cheese and meat in France. Try as much food as you can when visiting France.
9. French Architecture
One of the many things that French people takes pride of is their architecture. France founded the Academy of Architecture in 1671, the first of its kind anywhere in Europe. From Gallo-Roman to Medieval to Neoclassicism, France is known to display magnificent structures under these architectural types. The Arc de Triomphe of Place de l'Étoile is a famous type of Neoclassicism architecture and is one of the most visited monuments in France. Rachel loved it so much balconies architecture in France!
10. Transportation around France
France has trains, metro, buses and taxis. We found public transportation affordable and great in France. We moved by metro in Paris and we chose bus to move around Nice. Taxis can be hailed on the streets and can service up to three passengers. They can charge the fourth passenger or they can either refuse to pick up if there will be four passengers. Normal tariff in Nice is €6.50 and €1.50 per 1km while in Paris, the normal tariff is €5 and €1.30 per 1km. The trains in France are highly centralized. France is actually linked through its railroad to all adjacent countries except Andorra. But the best way to explore France is to just buy carte orange or orange card. It's a pass for the public transportation system in Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region. The most basic pass will cost €17.20 for a one-week pass and €56.60 for a one-month pass.
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11. Daily budget in France
France is a bit expensive compared to other countries around Europe. Dorm rooms can go up to €18–30, while double room in a budget hotel can go up to €90 depending on where you'll stay. Everything will be a bit more expensive in Paris. If you want to go on a budget you can use Airbnb for your accommodation and try to cook by yourself.
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Lunch menus (set meals) can be less than €20, again, depending on where you'll eat. You can have a snack on a bakery on a corner for €5, while pre-made sandwiches can cost €7. Average transportation costs a day is €7. In cities like Marsseille and Nice prices are cheap than Paris and you can have a fine meal for €10 in a local restaurant.
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More things to know before visiting France about food
France can offer you the finest food with a gourmet feels. Food and wine is a central to their life at any socioeconomic levels, but they're also know for their delicious and delectable pastries.
12. Coq au vin
Coq au vin is a traditional French dish made of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic. A red Burgundy wine is usually used in this dish and many regions in France cooks this in variety and sometimes with champagne.
13. Baguette
Baguette is one of the most iconic foods in France. It is delicious on its own or with a variety of spreads or jams. A French bread law was even passed making that any baguette calledmaison or homemade is mandatory be made only on the premises with only four ingredients: flour, salt, water and yeast. You can buy a piece for 0.90 Euros in bakeries, around 0.45 Euros in supermarkets.
14. French macaron
French macarons is a French delicacy. They're colorful and tasty, and while you might have tasted this somewhere else, wouldn't it be nice to have a taste of the authentic French made one while in France? You can buy them in corner bakeries for €2-3.
15. French onion soup
French onion soup is a soup based on meat stock and onions (can be caramelized), and often served gratinéed with croutons and cheese on top or a large piece of bread. This is usually a winter food, so it's cheaper on winter than on summer. This is an appetizer so some meals are accompanied with this soup. It usually costs a cup of soup is €3 and a bowl of soup is €4.
Places to visit in France
France is a charming country, via its museums, architectural heritage and romantic ambiance. Almost everywhere is very scenic and you can visit a lot of historical sites.
16. Paris
Paris is France's capital city. It is dubbed as the most romantic city in the world. It is a global destination for art, fashion and culture. Its most famous asset is the Eiffel tower located in Champ de Mars in Paris, France and is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel. The city is ringed with forests of Beech and oak called the lungs of Paris. It earned its nickname as the City if Light during Enlightment which was a European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries. Read here our favorite instagrammable places in Paris.
17. Nice
Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. You can breathe in the Mediterranean fresh air as you go around the promenade. You can also have the best view of the city at the top of Castle Hill. Experience the sun year round and take a walk at the vibrant and colorful streets and the shores. Nice is one of the most place that tourists visit in France. Nice has also been a hub for scientific and technological research. The coast is so beautiful from Nice to Menton passing by Montecarlo. Click here to read our full travel guide to Nice!
18. Saint Malo
Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). Saint-Malo was named for Maclou, or Malo, a Welsh monk who fled to Brittany. The walled city had a long history of piracy, earning much wealth from local extortion and overseas adventures. The old town is known as intra-muros or 'within the walls'. One place that you can go to in Saint Malo is Parc de la Briantais which is an attractive very large open park area offering good views. You can cover Malo from end to end by food, but you can also choose to ride the train for €5.50.
19. Mont Sant Michel
Mont Sant Michel is an island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island is located about one kilometer off the country's northwestern coast. It's most visited attraction is the Mont Saint Michel Abbey which is an essential part of the structural composition of the town the feudal society constructed.The abbey is beautiful, but it becomes even more impressive when the guided tour is introduced and the history regaled. From Paris, you can ride a train to Mont Sant Michel that costs €55.80 it will take 3 hours and 40 minutes. While on the Normandy region, you can also visit the D-day beaches where the landing operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II happened. It's a historical place and if you are a history buff, you'd love going there!
Marseille is a port city on the Southern part of France. It's the center for immigration and trade; it is also where fishmongers sell their catch. The old port of Marseille looks stunning at night when the lights from the houses and buildings are lit. In the morning, it looks like a place of its own, like its own kingdom. It houses the Notre-Dame de la Garde. It is a basilica and the city's most well know symbol and the most visited site in Marseille. It was our first stop in France and we had an amazing time walking around the old port. Read our experience and things to do in Marseille!
21. Lyon
If you're looking for an architectural paradise, Lyon is the place for you. It is where you can see the medieval buildings and establishments when you walk on the streets. From medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Lyon is a sophisticated and intriguing for some tourists. Most of the Nuits de Fourviere performances take place at the tiers of Lyon's main Roman amphitheater that dates to 15 B.C.
22. Visit UNESCO Sites
France has a total of 39 UNESCO World heritage list, 4 natural and 1 mixed. The only mixed on the list is the Pyrénées – Mont Perdua mountain landscape, which spans the contemporary national borders of France and Spain. Despite the occurrence of numerous changes over the centuries, development has not affected the geology of the site, nor its topography, while the transformation of the biological environment has remained harmonious. Currently, the site presents the highest degree of biodiversity conservation in respect of European standards in force.
23. Festivals in France
The French people surely knows how to throw a festival. May it be about Movies, music or even sports, the French got you! Festivals are deeply rooted in their culture just like art and fashion. So if you are planning in witnessing any big festivals or event in France, we listed a few biggest and well know events and festival that happens in France yearly.
24. Cannes Film Festival
Usually happens in May, you may already be familiar with this festival. Celebrities from all over the world gather in Cannes for this event. Although the event itself is by invitation only, you might be able to see a few famous faces around Cannes before or after the said festival. It is where numerous films from different place all over the world are showcased. Big names such as Matt Damon, Emma Watson, etc. are usually invited in this festival.
25. Fête de la Musique
Happens in June 21 across the country, it is a music festival. It happens in the street and is joined by over 100,00 party goers all around the world yearly. It's a one big lively concert where hundreds of musicians are gathered to court the crowd and play different types and genres of music such as pop, rock, jazz, hiphop and more! And the best part of this is that, it is free! it gives amateur and seasoned musicians to be able to showcase their talents together and a chance to meet more listeners!
26. Tour de France
Tour de France happens in July across the country and has been a tradition since 1903. It is an annual men's multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France. The route changes every year so it's different every time. It covers 3,600 kilometers, 21 stages and usually lasts in 3 weeks or 23 days while also occasionally passing by nearby countries.
27. Bastille Day
Happening every July 14 yearly, Bastille day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France. it consist of fireworks, concerts, military parades and balls across the country and is the most important bank Holiday in France. It is a major public holiday, traditionally considered as the symbol of the French Revolution.
28. Basic French
You might want to try to learn a few basic French words or phrase before going to France. They would appreciate it very much since it means you put on effort in doing so. You can try these words and phrases.
Ma'am = Madame Sir = Monsieur Au Revoir – Goodbye
Bonjour – Hello Bonsoir- Good Evening Petit dejeneur- Breakfast
Merci – Thank you! Oui– Yes Chambre- Room
Pardon – Excuse Me S'il vous plait – Please Où sont les toilettes? -Where Is the Bathroom?
Je ne parle pas francais– I don'tspeak French En anglais, s'il vous plait – In English, please?
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First of all, I would like to apologise for my absence. I was/am going through it, pray for me. This probably is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write or open up about. I kid you not my hands are shaking as I am writing this, but I know someone needs this.
I want to say congratulations to everyone graduating with amazing grades! It is a beautiful thing! Enjoy and celebrate, you deserve all that and more. However, the thought of finishing university is not positive for us all. I recently saw a tweet saying something along the lines of a girl saying she would commit suicide if she got a 2:2. The rage, the anger, the fear, the upset I felt reading that stupid comment cannot even be limited to words.
In terms of my academics, my first year was pretty chilled. I was not too worried because I knew I just needed to pass because it would not count towards my degree. So that's what I did. I got a high 2:2. In terms of life itself, there were ups and downs but nothing that threw me off course for a substantial amount of time.
During my first year I put on some weight, so during the summer between first and second year, I ate healthily and went to the gym every day. I also met someone. Let's put it this way, I looked good and I felt fantastic. I knew I had to focus more this year to get my grades up. However, the happiness I felt from my relationship quickly turned into misery, because of this my skin became terrible. I was insecure in every dimension of the word. I would lock myself away in my room, I went to the gym every single morning to distract myself. I would go into uni in the middle of the night to study just to avoid seeing a lot of people. I was on & off with church and God. My education suffered, I would spend hours "studying" but really I was staring blankly at the words on the pages, often wet from my tears. I was also placed on the pill for my acne and it REALLY messed up my moods. I knew deep down I would not do well, so I applied for impaired performance and a gap year.
My results came out and I almost passed out, I thought not doing well might be a high 2:2 again. I got a THIRD. What the hell was I going to do with that? I came to find this was partially because a piece of group work I had summited was under investigation for plagiarism. My whole group was under investigation, but I was so down, I did not get involved in the group chat drama. I just prayed and cried, hard. I did not want to attend physically to defend myself, so I wrote a letter. The university wrote back to me to apologise that the only text of mine that matched were the quotes used. With that coursework added I got a low 2:2 overall, which still was not ideal but anything was better than a third.
Early into my gap year Job, I finally got rid of the toxic relationship I was in. My skin started clearing up FAST. My body was in great shape, I was making money and I was happy again. Soon after I met someone new. Yes, I didn't learn my lesson lmao. Towards the end of the year I started feeling apprehensive again, I knew I would have to smash final year in order to even get a 2:1 as my second year counted as 40% of my degree (which is quite high).
My skin was amazing at this point, not even trace I ever had acne, my relationship was still thriving, my body was different … but good. I could afford to get myself a nice 3-floor apartment for my final year, so I did. I made sure I was as comfortable as possible because I knew that year would need a lot of focus and discipline. I took my degree incredibly seriously. I attended all (well most lol) of my lectures, seminars, whatever it was I was there. I even went to one on one office hours for some modules. I saw my university tutor for advice, more than I had in my first and second year combined. Don't get me wrong, I had struggles but I was refusing to get thrown off; the cracks in my relationship started to show, I was giving up on my youtube channel, I was putting on weight…AGAIN. Worst of all, I started having mini breakouts due to the stress. But, as I said, this time I was going to stay focused no matter what.
Throughout the year, I had terrible headaches on a daily basis, which I ignored. I then started to have visual blackouts, they almost did not feel real. So I only told my parents after it happened a couple of times. To cut a very long story short. I was admitted into hospital 2 weeks before final exam season. I was diagnosed with a condition called Idiopathic Inter-cranial Hypertension (IIH), in which there is no known cause for but does link to weight gain. I was in and out of the hospital and only returned back to uni to study for exams 6 days before. It was my worst nightmare happening all over again, of course again I applied for impaired performance.
Results day… I cried, I cried and I cried. seeing 58.9 for my degree mark was like a dagger in my heart. I had got 1:1 or high 2:1's most of my final year, so it was my second year haunting me all over again. Even my final exam I was most worried about and threw up in-between I got 85%. I never really knew how impaired performance worked so I assumed I was granted it. It would be insane not to grant it to me considering all I had been through and the proof I had? My coursemate advised me to call the uni and double check. To my surprise, I was not granted impaired performance in my second or final year. My final year was not granted because my grades were above my overall average and of course it was too late to contest it for my second year.
So I appealed and the battles began. My appeal was rejected. So I appealed again, but my graduation date was creeping closer. I was advised by one of the people dealing with my appeal to attend my graduation regardless of whether a decision was made yet or not. It took all the courage in the world, but I did. I was seated in the hall, 14 minutes before the ceremony started, I received an email on my phone that my appeal had been rejected. That day I experienced a new level of wickedness, I also had my first and hopefully my last ever panic attack. I got a car as a graduation present, a party, gifts, over £1000 cash, my grandparents and other family flew out and NOTHING could give me a genuine smile.
I spoke to someone the next day from my uni and they said they would bend things a bit for my "exceptional circumstances". They said I could repeat modules during the summer Special Assessment Period (SAP) with no supervision. So I spent the whole summer including my birthday doing so, I asked for help in every direction I could. I received my SAP results on the 21st of September 2017. One grade improved my 1 mark which had no impact on the overall percentage and one was exactly the same. I cried…I cried…I cried again.
A few days later I decided to call my university just for explanation. I had accepted the grades but I just wanted to know why. When I called, I spoke to my course administrator, who explained they were willing to offer a year free tuition and supervision for modules I would like to retake (they would have never told me if I did not call). On that same call, I was told, "You have been through a lot, 1.1% does not make you, if you were my daughter I would tell you to leave it here, it's not worth it", and for a second I bought it. I told my mum and she was raging "good thing you are not her daughter, you are mine and we can do this".
For a few months, I could not find a job, I was broke, newly single, insecure, and still battling with my health. I questioned my existence. I did not want existence. Friends never really understood, some never came to see me / check up on me despite my physical health issues. I quickly learned people will not do for you what you would do for them and my family is PRICELESS. People would tell me to be grateful for life and I never understood why I would be grateful for something that hurts so much. Since I had no job, I decided to do one university module…AGAIN. I was so embarrassed, so I kept it to myself not even my closest friends knew. I would always be "busy" / "working on something". Soon after I did find a job, it was just that though…a job. Two months later I was headhunted for a much better role, and I got it. So here I was at my new job two weeks in asking for days off here and there because I was struggling to manage university work and a full-time job on the other side of the country.
I have made this story long enough, so let me put you out of your misery. On the 5th of July 2018, I got my results and I got a 2:1 in Social Psychology BSc Hons from a Top 5/10 university. For some people, this is no big deal but I am so grateful for my family and God for keeping me. The Joy I felt on this day made all the pain I have been through worth it. I have also just been discharged from regular hospital appointments regarding the IIH.
Whoever you are that needed this.. you are so much more than a certificate, your life is more valuable than a degree, you can achieve great things without it as did I … like starting this blog. However, if you want something, FIGHT FOR IT, it will be worth it… I promise. Take care of YOU, pray and trust God…always. Every situation is temporary.


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Haddo House
An elegant and luxurious stately home designed by William Adam
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Discover this magnificent example of a Scottish stately home in the Palladian style.
Take a tour around the home of the story-rich Gordon family, who lived here for more than 400 years.
Stroll through the delightful terrace garden.
Admire the extensive art collection, including 85 paintings of Aberdeenshire castles by acclaimed Victorian artist James Giles.
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Dawn–dusk
A summer view of Haddo House across the ornamental garden
Paintings, busts and books line the Quadrant in Haddo House
Three geese paddling in the lake at Haddo House
The dining room at Haddo House holds several portraits of the family who once lived there.
Visit the Chapel, built in the late 1800's.
Stately and striking, Haddo House casts a huge impression from the moment you set eyes on it. Designed in 1732 by William Adam, the house underwent an opulent remodelling in the 1880s. As a result, it has the clean elegance and swooping lines of the Georgian style with a luxurious Victorian interior.
Family portraits trace generations of Gordons, who played a huge part in Scottish history. George Gordon, 1st Earl of Aberdeen was Lord Chancellor of Scotland; the 4th Earl served as Prime Minister. More recently, Haddo was a maternity hospital during World War II – over 1,200 babies were born here.
The house is surrounded by a terrace garden with a lavish herbaceous border and geometric flower beds. A magnificent avenue of lime trees leads to Haddo Country Park.
The mystery of the Madonna
At number 68 on our 100 Ways list, we've been carrying out more investigations into the attribution of the Haddo Madonna and are getting ready to share our latest findings.
The Loan Ranger
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Part V: 50 interesting objects
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Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society
Haddo Arts Festival
Pitmedden Garden
Re-created Scottish Renaissance walled garden with unique and vibrant floral designs
Castle Fraser
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House of the Binns
Family portraits and furnishings from the heart of Scottish history grace the home of the Dalyells
Arduaine Garden
Bold colours and fragrant scents bring an exotic touch to this Argyll coastal garden
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Boeing Successfully Tested Flying Passenger Drone
Enterprise & IT Jan 23,2019 0
A Boeing flying car designed to cary passengers over congested city streets and dodge skyscrapers completed its first test flight on Tuesday.
The first test flight of the company's autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype was completed in Manassas, Virginia.
Boeing NeXt, which leads the company's urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The PAV prototype completed a controlled takeoff, hover and landing during the flight, which tested the vehicle's autonomous functions and ground control systems. Future flights will test forward, wing-borne flight, as well as the transition phase between vertical and forward-flight modes. This transition phase is typically the most significant engineering challenge for any high-speed VTOL aircraft.
"In one year, we have progressed from a conceptual design to a flying prototype," said Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop. "Boeing's expertise and innovation have been critical in developing aviation as the world's safest and most efficient form of transportation, and we will continue to lead with a safe, innovative and responsible approach to new mobility solutions."
Powered by an electric propulsion system, the PAV prototype is designed for fully autonomous flight from takeoff to landing, with a range of up to 50 miles (80.47 kilometers). Measuring 30 feet (9.14 meters) long and 28 feet (8.53 meters) wide, its advanced airframe integrates the propulsion and wing systems to achieve efficient hover and forward flight.
The test flight represents the latest milestone for Boeing NeXt. The division works with regulatory agencies and industry partners to lead the introduction of a new mobility ecosystem and ensure a future where autonomous and piloted air vehicles safely coexist. In addition to the PAV, the Boeing NeXt portfolio includes an unmanned fully electric cargo air vehicle (CAV) designed to transport up to 500 pounds (226.80 kilograms) and other urban, regional and global mobility platforms. The CAV completed its first indoor flight last year and will transition to outdoor flight testing in 2019.
The Chicago-based plane maker and arch rival Airbus SE are among a slew of companies racing to stake a claim on flying cars and parcel-hauling drones, which have the potential to be the next disruption to sweep the aerospace industry. Boeing's push was boosted by a 2017 acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, whose projects include a new flying taxi it is developing with Uber Technologies Inc.
Others are also rushing rotorcraft concepts to market. Vahana, the self-piloting air taxi developed by A3, Airbus's tech-centric Silicon Valley outpost, completed its first test flight last year. Intel and EHang Inc. are also testing their flying vehicles.
Airbus SE's prototype flying taxi will also take to the skies in coming weeks after powering up for the first time toward the end of last year.
The CityAirbus will be trialed at the planemaker's helicopter plant in Donauworth, Germany, it said Wednesday. Initial flights will be unmanned as Airbus seeks to establish the four-seat model's capabilities for full autonomy and focuses on tests that don't require a pilot.
The CityAirbus is designed to operate within urban environments at three times the speed of average road vehicles. The aircraft, which is propelled by electric motors and can take off and land vertically, could enter service as early as 2023.
Flight testing will begin with brief takeoffs, building up to longer missions. Should the project get the go ahead, the model would fly either with a full load of passengers or three passengers and a pilot, depending on the regulatory situation at the time.
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Democratic Prez Candidates Target Pro-Life Voters With Religious Outreach
National | Steven Ertelt | Dec 13, 2006 | 9:00AM | WASHINGTON, DC
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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — The leading possible Democratic presidential candidates for 2008 are looking to use religious outreach as a way of siphoning pro-life voters from the Republican Party. They are relying on methods used in the 2006 elections that lured some pro-life evangelical and Catholic voters to support pro-abortion candidates.
Sen. Hillary Clinton, the New York lawmaker widely considered to be the Democrat's front-runner for the nomination, has hired Burns Strider, a leading party strategist on advising candidates how to reach out to America's pro-life evangelical voters.
His move to Clinton's camp suggests that the party will attempt to replicate some of the successes it had in November's elections in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, key presidential battleground states.
According to a report in The Hill, a newspaper that focuses on Congress, pro-abortion Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm won 35 percent of the evangelical vote. In Ohio, pro-abortion Gov.-elect Ted Strickland won 48 percent of that vote and, in Pennsylvania, Sen.-elect Bob Casey won over 29 percent of white evangelicals and 59 percent of Catholics.
Most 2006 Senate contests featured pro-abortion candidates taking on pro-life advocates, but a further analysis of election polls there and in other states suggests the abortion advocates won because of other political issues.
Other leading candidates are attempting to make inroads into the conservative Christian and Catholic voting blocks as well.
Sen. Barack Obama, an abortion advocate from Illinois, caused national controversy when he spoke at an AIDS conference at an influential California church.
Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, meanwhile, has named Shaun Casey, an associate professor of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary, as his top religious outreach advisor.
The moves point to the need for the pro-life community to shore up its support from Catholic and evangelical Christian voters.
Polls frequently show those voting groups as the most strongly pro-life and, should Republicans nominate a pro-abortion candidate like Rudy Giuliani or someone such as John McCain, who is somewhat weak on pro-life issues, the GOP could see more voters shift to a Democratic candidate who focuses on appealing to them on other political topics.
However, if there is a typical presidential matchup between a strongly pro-abortion Democrat and a genuinely pro-life Republican, that still presents an advantage for the pro-life side.
In the 2004 presidential election, Kerry lost to President Bush in 2004 in part because of his pro-abortion views.
A 2004 Wirthlin Worldwide post-election poll found that 42 percent of voters said abortion affected the way they voted for president. Twenty-four percent of voters cast their ballots for President Bush while 15% voted for Kerry, giving Bush a 9 percent advantage on the issue of abortion.
Eight percent of voters in the Wirthlin poll indicated abortion was the "most important" issue affecting their votes and Bush won among those voters by a six to two percent margin, leading Kerry by four percentage points among the most intense abortion voters.
Without that edge, Bush would not likely have own his bid for re-election.