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How to save $5 a day in Amazon dormitory dormitories
admin · Posted on September 13, 2021
I love Amazon's dormitries, but they're also notorious for running out of room.
At least, I think they are.
Amazon has been running a program to lease its most popular dormitrous, the Cortinas, for a few years now.
Cortinas are usually the most expensive Amazon rooms, but that's because they have a lot of square footage and are designed to fit up to 12 people.
The price for a single room is $25 a night, which can get expensive in the summer when people have to leave early for work.
Amazon says it's working to make room available in future seasons, but for now it only lets you reserve rooms in the Cortina and other rooms that are currently rented.
If you want to save money, you can also find dormitresses in other cities, including New York City and Los Angeles.
There are a number of Amazon dormitrooms in different cities, but we've compiled a list of some of the most popular ones.
I'm not a fan of the Cortini as a room for rent, but there are some dormitress options in different parts of the city that might be worth considering.
New York, NY Amazon Cortinas and other Amazon rooms are available in several locations, including: The Cortinas in Queens, NY The Cortina at Union Square in Manhattan The Cortinas in Manhattan, NY and in the Grand Central Terminal The Cortinos in Midtown Manhattan and in Rockefeller Center The Cortino in Brooklyn The Cortines at New York University New York The Cortini at New Jersey University The CortiOs in Brooklyn, NJ and in Penn Station The Cortinis at the Grand Hyatt New York.
The Cortillas in Washington, DC.
The most popular Amazon room in the city, according to Amazon, is the Cortino, which is usually $29 per night.
It's a pretty good deal for dormitring space.
I've been using it in Brooklyn since it opened in 2016, and I love it.
The room is fairly spacious and has plenty of room for a family of five, which I'm fortunate to have access to during the summer.
There's also a balcony that overlooks the street.
Amazon said it plans to extend its offer of the room in 2019, but you can only reserve one of these two rooms.
There is also an Amazon room at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington DC, but it's not listed on the company's site.
I like to think that this is because the hotel has some pretty expensive amenities like a fitness center and an outdoor terrace, but this is not a good place to sleep.
Los Angeles, CA Amazon Cortina is also a popular option for rent.
It comes with an impressive list of amenities including a fitness centre and an indoor terrace that overlook the street 3.
San Francisco, CA If you have a large group of people, there's a Cortina in the Golden Gate Park.
It also comes with a fitness room and an enclosed patio.
There aren't many other options for rent in the park, though, so I'd recommend staying in the more expensive Cortinas.
The best option is the Rizoma, which comes with two rooms, one with a balcony and a terrace and the other with a terracotta roof.
Seattle, WA The Cortis are located in the Westlake neighborhood of Seattle, and they have some of Amazon's best amenities.
It has a gym, a fitness area and an outside terrace 5.
Portland, OR Amazon Cortinias are popular in the Portland area, and it's also in the midst of a construction boom that is expected to make a huge impact on the city's affordable housing stock.
The city has been making some investments in affordable housing, and the Cortinos offer a number, including a laundry room, a large balcony, an indoor pool and an accessible courtyard.
The amenities included are great for a room with roommates and families, but I wouldn't recommend this room as a place to stay in the future.
I love the Rizzos, which have been available since 2016, but Amazon doesn't have any new Cortinhas in the Seattle area.
Boston, MA Amazon Cortins are also a big draw for Boston residents.
Amazon is expanding its Cortinas program in the Boston area, so if you're interested in staying there, check out the Cortinha at the Boston Aquarium.
You can also rent the Cortios in the South End area of Boston, which has an indoor gym, outdoor terraces, an outdoor kitchen, a yoga studio and a bike storage area.
Chicago, IL Amazon Cortinos are one of the more popular options in Chicago.
You'll find them at various retailers, including Best Buy and Target.
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8 Beautiful Cities To Celebrate The Lunar New Year Holiday
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ByLuke Wilson
If you thought the new year's revelry was over, think again. The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year or Spring Festival), which falls on Sunday, January 22 in 2023, is set to ignite celebrations across the globe.
2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit. In Chinese culture, the sign of the rabbit symbolises longevity, peace, and prosperity and people born in the year of the rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious.
Whether this is your Chinese zodiac sign year, or you're just after an excuse to extend the new year's celebrations a little longer, here's where to celebrate Lunar New Year around the world.
In Beijing, they really know how to paint the town red. This is the biggest holiday of the year in Beijing, so the Chinese capital is one of the ultimate places to experience Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year is a prime time to visit if you want to experience the local culture. A temple fair is where you'll be able to observe many traditional cultural experiences such as dragon and lion dances, arts and crafts and auspicious foods, while locals setting off firecrackers and fireworks are a constant nightly occurrence.
When it comes to Lunar New Year celebrations, Kuala Lumpur is a lot more reserved than most. Mostly, celebrators will head to the temples to pay their respects to the gods, light joss sticks and burn papercuts. These temples are usually meticulously decorated in lanterns making it a great destination to visit to admire the beautiful decorations of such a colourful and vibrant celebration.
Sydney is no slouch when it comes to celebrating the Lunar New Year. The festivities seem to get bigger every year, with Sydney's Lunar Festival now considered one of the biggest celebrations outside of Asia. This year, the festival comes alive in the laneways of Haymarket from 21 January to 5 February. Expect lion dancers, live entertainment, roving performers, market stalls and food trucks. Sydney truly is an unforgettable place to celebrate!
The Lunar New Year is one of the major events in Singapore's annual calendar. With a population primarily made up of Chinese, Indian and Malaysian ethnic groups, new year's celebrations offer a unique blend of cultures and traditions.
One of the best places to experience the festivities is the River Hongbao. Here you can welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a range of epic experiences including giant lanterns, live performances and even amusement rides.
With the largest Chinatown in North America, Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco are among the biggest worldwide. The main ticket is the annual Lunar New Year Parade, where more than three million people line the streets to watch over 100 parade entries. Don't miss the 8.3-metre-long Golden Dragon float, which requires 100 people to operate, as it makes it way down the route from the corner of 2nd and Market Street to the corner of Jackson and Kearny. While you are here, keep an eye out for the intricately designed tiger statues placed across the city as part of the celebrations.
The multicultural city of Vancouver turns it on for the Lunar New Year with heaps of food banquets, cultural fairs and festivals. The Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade brings the energy, colour and pageantry to the streets of Chinatown with Canada's largest troupe of lion dancers plus cultural dance performances, marching bands and martial arts displays.
Bangkok is home to Thailand's largest Chinatown, so of course they throw the biggest Lunar New Year Party in Thailand. Lanterns, banners and a colourful procession turns the city into a sea of red. While it is not an official holiday in Thailand, the areas' Chinese community take the day off to pay respects to the gods and ancestors, crack fireworks and admire the colourful dancers and dragons.
When thinking of places to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Paris probably isn't high on the list – but it definitely should be. When it comes to the Lunar New Year, the capital of France really knows how to party. The two-week celebration kicks off with the 'opening of the dragon's eye,' followed by a procession of dancers, drummers and, of course, plenty of dragons. All this takes place around the Champs-Elysées, which makes for a truly magical backdrop.
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Dubai is an absolutely fantastic destination for the New Year celebrations, with magnificent fireworks, parties and even royal galas available for travellers to enjoy in this stunning part of the world.
After all the excitement of Christmas, there is just one final hurrah of the season to enjoy and that's New Year. Sometimes this celebration can pale compared to its bigger and brasher counterpart, but those seeing in 2017 in Dubai will not be disappointed. There is so much going on in the Emirate, you'll be pleased you booked a holiday in this part of the world for New Year.
Fireworks are an important part of any destination's New Year's Eve celebrations and Dubai is no different, apart from one thing: they're bigger and better than anywhere else. This is of course a metaphor for the city, which is home to many superlatives, including the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa is in fact the backdrop to some of the impressive bursts of colour, so you may wish to position yourself close by to see the pyrotechnic spectacular.
Alternatively, you can attend one of the other displays, such as that at the iconic Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm or Al Qasba. With so many fireworks going off around the city, it will be difficult to miss them entirely, but it is worth scoping out a spot in advance to get a good view. Those lucky enough to have tickets to see Coldplay at du arena can expect to see fireworks as part of the show, while the free winterland carnival on Yas Island will also feature a ten-minute display.
Leaving land behind and enjoying a trip on a traditional wooden boat known as a dhow is a fantastic way to finish 2016. There are a number of packages available, leaving from various destinations on the saltwater creek, lasting for different lengths of time. They all include dinner and entertainment, as well as offering other benefits.
You'll be able to see many of the most famous sight of Dubai as you sail past and take in the bursts of colour, as fireworks explode all over the city. Add to this the lack of crowds and wonderful company and you'll be destined for a special evening.
Dubai may be best known as a towering city, making it easy to forget that it is situated in the heart of the desert, but it's really easy to escape it all. If you're travelling in a large group or happy to join a tour with others, the chance to enjoy a party in the desert is one not to be missed.
It's something a little bit different and will feature barbecue stations, chilled-out music and traditional dancing. This is a great option for those who like the great outdoors and love embracing their sense of adventure.
Located at the end of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel walkway, 360° is a fantastic venue whatever time of year, but it comes particularly alive on New Year's Eve. As well as the stunning panoramic views of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab and the Arabian Gulf, there will be a five-course gala dinner and music from handpicked local DJs. Things kick off at 8pm, going well beyond midnight, offering all the ingredients for a fantastic evening.
Among the hottest tickets in town for New Year's Eve is the gala at Atlantis, The Palm, which promises glitz, glamour, feasting and entertainment galore. Arrive to Champagne and canapes in the Asateer tent, before heading into the formal venue, for an evening of entertainment, including a 30-piece band. The bulging luxury buffet will include live cooking stations and feature dishes to suit all tastes, from caviar to shawarmas. The dress code is elegant, with men expected to wear shirts and women gowns.
No matter how you decide to spend your New Year's Eve in Dubai, you've already made the best decision to head to the Emirate. It's a destination that never does anything by halves and is bound to leave you charmed and with many happy memories of the beginning of 2017.
Dubai is the shining star of the Emirates on New Year's Eve, with firework displays taking place across the city. There are many positions from which to watch them, whether it be in the finest restaurants, aboard a dhow on the creek or your own special spot. There's even the opportunity to escape the city for the adventurous-minded, who would like to see in 2017 in the desert.


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One of the impressive demonstrations at the SQL PASS Summit in Seattle last month was that of PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel, a new integration feature of SQL Server 2008 R2 and Office 2010.
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One of the impressive demonstrations at the SQL PASS Summit in Seattle last month was that of PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel, a new integration feature of SQL Server 2008 R2 and Office 2010. The demo would access 100 million rows of data from a cube with interactive sorting within Excel 2010 being performed in a matter of seconds.
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Q: How to concatenate two object arrays? I am working with a React native project and I want to concatenate two arrays (having the same form). First I am working with a section list and Redux; then I fetch data from a server 10 items by 10. So for example, my first array must be like this:
data = [
{title: '01/02/2020', data:[{id: 1,location: 'paris', city: 'paris'},{id: 2, location: 'london', city: 'london'},{id: 3,location: 'atalanta', city: 'atalanta'}]},
{title: '02/02/2020', data: [{id: 4,location: 'madrid', city: 'madrid'},{id: 5,location: 'miami', city: 'miami'}]}
]

At the second fetch, I have the problem of concatenation between the old and the new array. I want to merge those that have the same title grouped in one title, and all of the data inside one array. For example, this is the second result from the second fetch:
data2 = [
{title: '02/02/2020', data:[{id: 6,location: 'lesboa', city: 'lesboa'},{id: 7,location: 'amestrdam', city: 'amestrdam'},{id:8,location: 'roma', city: 'roma'}]},
{title: '03/02/2020', data: [{id: 9,location: 'milano', city: 'milano'},{id:10,location: 'tokyo', city: 'tokyo'}]}
]

I expect the result to be like this:
data3 = [
{title: '01/02/2020', data:[{id: 1,location: 'paris', city: 'paris'},{id: 2, location: 'london', city: 'london'},{id: 3,location: 'atalanta', city: 'atalanta'}]},
{title: '02/02/2020', data:[{id: 4,location: 'madrid', city: 'madrid'},{id: 5,location: 'miami', city: 'miami'},{id: 6,location: 'lesboa', city: 'lesboa'},{id: 7,location: 'amesterdam', city: 'amesterdam'},{id:8,location: 'roma', city: 'roma'}]},
{title: '03/02/2020', data: [{id: 9,location: 'milano', city: 'milano'},{id:10,location: 'tokyo', city: 'tokyo'}]}

I found code like this (below), but the problem is that it duplicates the object inside my data array every time, and sometimes it duplicates it to 54 times
case HISTORIQUE_SUCCESS:
      const {count, skip, groupedvalue} = action.payload;

      const data1 = [...state.data];

      let data = Object.values(
        [...data1, ...groupedvalue].reduce(
          (acc, curr) => ({
            ...acc,
            [curr.title]:
              curr.title in acc
                ? {...curr, data: [...acc[curr.title].data, ...curr.data]}
                : {...curr},
          }),
          {},
        ),
      );

      return {
        ...state,
        data: skip === 0 ? groupedvalue : data,
        count,
        loader: false,
      };

A: The script you have will take care of grouping by title, but not for keeping the objects unique by id.
I tend to use Map for this purpose. This function will return a merged data array, given two input arrays. To demonstrate it, I have added the location with id 4 a in data2 also, for the same date as in data:

function merged(data, data2) {
    let arr = data.concat(data2);
    let titles = new Map(arr.map(({title}) => [title, new Map]));
    arr.forEach(({title, data}) => {
        let map = titles.get(title);
        data.forEach(o => map.set(o.id, o));
    });
    return Array.from(titles.entries(), ([title, map]) => ({ title, data: [...map.values()] }) );
}

let data = [{title: '01/02/2020',data:[{id: 1,location: 'paris', city: 'paris'},{id: 2, location: 'london', city: 'london'},{id: 3,location: 'atalanta', city: 'atalanta'}]},{title: '02/02/2020',data: [{id: 4,location: 'madrid', city: 'madrid'},{id: 5,location: 'miami', city: 'miami'}]}];
let data2 = [{title: '02/02/2020',data:[{id: 6,location: 'lesboa', city: 'lesboa'},{id: 4,location: 'madrid', city: 'madrid'},{id: 7,location: 'amestrdam', city: 'amestrdam'},{id:8,location: 'roma', city: 'roma'}]},{title: '03/02/2020',data: [{id: 9,location: 'milano', city: 'milano'},{id:10,location: 'tokyo', city: 'tokyo'}]}];

console.log(merged(data, data2));

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"Grieving someone who's still alive, that's hard": The experiences of non-offending partners of individuals who have sexually offended - an IPA study
Katie Duncan, Andrea Wakeham, Belinda Winder, Nicholas Blagden, Rachel Armitage
Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences
Applied Criminology and Policing Centre
None in Three Centre for the Global Prevention of Gender-based Violence
Secure Societies Institute
The non-offending partners (NOPs) of individuals who have committed sexual offences face significant repercussions following the discovery of their partner's crimes. However, NOPs support needs have typically been overlooked, with priority instead placed on equipping NOPs with the skills to monitor their partner's behaviour and/or protect their children from sexual abuse. The present study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to qualitatively explore the accounts of women whose partners had committed a sexual offence (n=9). Results highlighted that NOPs experience multiple losses, trauma, and dramatic shifts in their identities and cognitions following the discovery of their partner's crimes via a 'knock on the door' from the police. The findings highlight NOPs post-discovery support needs and have implications for professionals and agencies working with NOPs.
Journal of Sexual Aggression
E-pub ahead of print - 13 Jan 2022
10.1080/13552600.2021.2024611Licence: CC BY-NC-ND
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Duncan, K, Wakeham, A, Winder, B, Blagden, N & Armitage, R 2022, '"Grieving someone who's still alive, that's hard": The experiences of non-offending partners of individuals who have sexually offended - an IPA study', Journal of Sexual Aggression. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.2024611
"Grieving someone who's still alive, that's hard" : The experiences of non-offending partners of individuals who have sexually offended - an IPA study. / Duncan, Katie; Wakeham, Andrea; Winder, Belinda; Blagden, Nicholas; Armitage, Rachel.
In: Journal of Sexual Aggression, 13.01.2022.
T1 - "Grieving someone who's still alive, that's hard"
T2 - The experiences of non-offending partners of individuals who have sexually offended - an IPA study
AU - Duncan, Katie
AU - Wakeham, Andrea
AU - Winder, Belinda
AU - Blagden, Nicholas
AU - Armitage, Rachel
N2 - The non-offending partners (NOPs) of individuals who have committed sexual offences face significant repercussions following the discovery of their partner's crimes. However, NOPs support needs have typically been overlooked, with priority instead placed on equipping NOPs with the skills to monitor their partner's behaviour and/or protect their children from sexual abuse. The present study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to qualitatively explore the accounts of women whose partners had committed a sexual offence (n=9). Results highlighted that NOPs experience multiple losses, trauma, and dramatic shifts in their identities and cognitions following the discovery of their partner's crimes via a 'knock on the door' from the police. The findings highlight NOPs post-discovery support needs and have implications for professionals and agencies working with NOPs.
AB - The non-offending partners (NOPs) of individuals who have committed sexual offences face significant repercussions following the discovery of their partner's crimes. However, NOPs support needs have typically been overlooked, with priority instead placed on equipping NOPs with the skills to monitor their partner's behaviour and/or protect their children from sexual abuse. The present study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to qualitatively explore the accounts of women whose partners had committed a sexual offence (n=9). Results highlighted that NOPs experience multiple losses, trauma, and dramatic shifts in their identities and cognitions following the discovery of their partner's crimes via a 'knock on the door' from the police. The findings highlight NOPs post-discovery support needs and have implications for professionals and agencies working with NOPs.
KW - Sexual offence
KW - NOP
KW - Non-offending partner
KW - Internet offending
KW - Interpretive phenomenological analysis
KW - IPA
JO - Journal of Sexual Aggression
JF - Journal of Sexual Aggression
Duncan K, Wakeham A, Winder B, Blagden N, Armitage R. "Grieving someone who's still alive, that's hard": The experiences of non-offending partners of individuals who have sexually offended - an IPA study. Journal of Sexual Aggression. 2022 Jan 13. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.2024611


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Patrick Michels
Dallas County's Car Czar Vows He'll Make it Easy to Reclaim Cars from Dowdy Ferry Lot
Patrick Michels | March 25, 2011 | 1:22pm
Dallas County Commissioner Clay Jenkins rounded up reporters this morning to help spread the good word about the county's plan to help owners get reunited with cars impounded at Dowdy Ferry Auto Services.
The county had an auction planned this week for the 1,400 cars still sitting in the lot, where they'd been towed under an exclusive deal struck by former Constable Jaime Cortez.
But after protests from folks who said their cars had auctioned off without their knowledge, or that the lot's fees had gotten too steep for them to pay, Jenkins said the county's going to cap the fees owners owe at $326.85, and put off the auction for at least another three weeks. "No vehicle will be auctioned until all proper notices have been given," Jenkins said.
Then Bob McGrath, the man Jenkins dubbed Dallas County's own Czar de Cars, took the podium, reassuring everyone that over the next three weeks, the county's going to make "one last effort" to track down the cars' owners and reunite them before any auction takes place. While 3,600 other cars have already been auctioned off the lot, McGrath wanted to be clear he's only concerned with the cars that are left there today, and the "boxes and boxes of records" he's got to help track down their owners. "This isn't to suggest that anything has been done wrong in the past," he said.
"It's going to be very easy, I think, to come and get your vehicle," McGrath said -- you'll need a driver's license, proof of insurance, and the car needs to be titled in your name. "If it's their car, we're gonna try like the dickens to get it back to them."
The czar also unveiled a new hotline and email account for owners to get in touch: 214-653-7572, or towedcars@dallascounty.org.
McGrath said April 15 is the earliest the county might hold an auction, though it could be even later than that. He'd been hired originally as an attorney for county commissioners, but from now until his contract runs out on May 2, he'll be handling the cars at Dowdy Ferry. Even if all the cars aren't out of there by then, he said, "I hope to have the process running smoothly, so that maybe when that last car is sold, Judge Jenkins and I can stand there and raise our hands and say we've done a good job."
Commissioner Elba Garcia's office would help with Spanish translation, he said. Any cars that won't run when an owner comes to reclaim them can be towed either for free, or about $20, he said -- McGrath wasn't sure if those details had been settled yet with towing companies.
"I don't like the fact that they've sat out there for four years, but that isn't anybody's fault," McGrath said. "I'm not suggesting there's anything criminal involved in waiting that long."


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Exclusive: Judy Reyes on Inspiring Children With 'La Golda' and Life After 'Devious Maids'
by Jesus TrivinoSeptember 19, 2016
Judy Reyes is all about the kids. Legitimately not on some pretentious let me take some photos with ailing children to make me appear compassionate.
The native New Yorker, along with her partner George Valencia, her former Devious Maids cast mate, Roselyn Sanchez and her husband, Eric Winter, have created the aspirational cartoon, La Golda. "We want to empower young women and young girls," says Reyes. "La Golda is a spunky tough role model. She is more of a reflection of what exist in kids today and more of a reflection of the actual world out there. She's resilient and happy even with the challenges of the world."
Here, Reyes speaks about what's next for La Golda and what she'll treasure about her time on Devious Maids.
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Why was it so important that La Golda was an orphan?
I think it was in terms of making her a leader. Someone who comes from nothing and a child seems to be unaffected by the issues and adults in the world affects them with insecurity and self-doubt. But she is so spunky and so passionate about the sport and undaunted. I think that puts you in the position of leadership. Normally in animation, you see kids as rulers of their world. In one way or another, all of these kids have the odds piled against them but they are still looking out for each other. And for all kids out there, who like La Golda says feels like they're alone but their not. That's what La Golda is about. Addressing all of these issues that aren't normally addressed in animation. Because in every animation you see it is already taken care of and all of the marvel type of comics about saving the world. It is more of a realistic and direct approach to changing the world from the very beginning. From the most unaffected place which is the mind of a child and we're using the biggest sport in the world to do it and have an all-inclusive cast. Especially in this day of age where all of that fear and hate mongering is being shoved in our face.
We love that she's so chubby and adorable.
It is also an endearing quality about a Latino kid in particular. Huggable and the name is also a play on her appearance as well as the joyful exuberance of actually scoring a goal, which is La Golda's obsession.
The cartoon feels ideal for PBS as well as being part of the school curriculum.
Right now, we are working with Compton Unified school district in Compton to use it in terms of an educational platform and distribution was imminent. But educationally it is working for its content. The foundation is actually within the character in its animation. Its dine so many things through out the year. George Valencia, who's my partner, along with Roslyn Sanchez and Eric Winter are working to make distribution happen. Which is also secondary and original intent being to educate. It will happen soon. A PBS or something similar would be wonderful.
Judy Reyes
La Golda
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Have faith and drive, women told
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The venue of the workshop on driving for women jointly organized by the government and civic groups outside Jeddah's Red Sea Mall. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)
Driving signs displayed at the venue of the workshop on driving for women jointly organized by the government and civic groups outside Jeddah's Red Sea Mall. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)
Driving signs displayed during the workshop on driving for women jointly organized by the government and civic groups outside Jeddah's Red Sea Mall. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)
DEEMA AL-KHUDAIR
Government agencies and private groups organize event to encourage women in Saudi Arabia to drive.
The program, held outside Jeddah's Red Sea Mall, was divided into five sections: Safety, mechanics, knowing how to drive using driving simulators, parking techniques, and carting.
JEDDAH: June 24 is a red-letter day for Saudi Arabia and its womenfolk. The lifting of a ban on women driving is yet another milestone on the road to female empowerment.
In a bid to encourage women to hit the roads, the General Entertainment Authority, the General Department of Traffic, Saudi Aramco, Dallah Albaraka, and Al-Hokair Group, organized a program titled "Tawakkali wa Intaliqi (Have faith and drive) from June 21 to 23 in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Tabuk.
The aim of the event was to educate participants about traffic rules and safety measures.
Wissam Chehade, the event organizer, said: "This program is really important. Our message is for females as it is their first time to drive and we are here to teach them the ABCs of driving."
He said sometimes knowing the basics is more important than driving itself as it makes things easier at a later stage.
"It took a long time to prepare the program, studying how it can have an impact on people. We are covering topics from mechanics to safety, using special simulators, and the basics of knowing how to park a car," Chehade said.
He said that the program was created to encourage women to learn how to drive.
"We created it for women who think they might not be able to drive or obtain a license, who are questioning if they are ready to go take the required course — wondering if it is the right time.
"We are here to show them that it is not that difficult, it is something everybody can do and the basics are not that difficult. We are here to give them a real-life driving experience," Chehade added.
Rahaf Aseeri, a participant, said: "It was a lovely experience. I learned how to use the brakes and other things. I learned things I never knew before. It was a great event and I benefited a lot from it."
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4,000 to partake in this year's pilgrimage after Saudi Arabia increased quota
COLOMBO: Nearly 180 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Saudi Arabia on Monday night, but not before thanking the Kingdom for the comprehensive facilities offered to them.
Mohamed Hashim Mohamed Haleem, Sri Lanka's minister of postal services and Muslim religious affairs, said that this year's issuing of Hajj visas was smooth due to the new e-Hajj services introduced by the Saudi government.
"We were able to process all 4,000 Hajj visas efficiently. All of them were issued well in time," Haleem said.
He added that officials from his ministry will be available at the airport to assist the pilgrims with their departures.
The minister said the flights of pilgrims this year will be ferried by both Saudi Arabian Airlines and Sri Lankan Airlines. Haleem, who intends to participate in this year's Hajj, said that the last flight of Sri Lankan pilgrims will leave Colombo on Aug. 7.
Sajjath Mohammed, a journalist from Madawala News, praised the e-Hajj service, saying: "The biometric services for the visas were available to pilgrims in Kandy and Batticaloa in addition to Colombo, the capital of the island."
Rizmi Reyal, president of the International Airline Ticketing Academy in Sri Lanka, said that this year the Hajj services from Colombo have been enhanced to give a better experience to the pilgrims. He thanked the Saudi government, the Muslim Religious Affairs Ministry in Colombo, the Saudi Embassy in Colombo and the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh for playing their part in these improvements.
The Sri Lankan government will also send a medical team to attend to any urgent needs of the pilgrims before they are taken to the nearest medical facilities in the two holy cities.
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Zrinka Jelaska (Zagreb, 1957.), redoviti profesor. Hrvatska je kroatistica i jezikoslovka.

Životopis

Mladost i obrazovanje
Kći je hrvatskog akademika i jezikoslovca Stjepana Babića. Rođena je u Zagrebu, gdje je završila osnovnu školu (jedno polugodište u Kölnu) te gimnaziju. Na Filozofskom fakultetu u Zagrebu diplomirala je hrvatski jezik i književnost i fonetiku (1979.). Magistrirala je iz područja fonetike (1984.), a doktorirala iz područja filologije (1997.), polje jezikoslovlje. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama pohađala je jezikoslovna predavanja na četiri sveučilišta (Connecticut, MIT, Michigan i Stanford).

Znanstveni i nastavni rad
Dvije godine radila je kao srednjoškolski nastavnik. Od 1983. radi na Filozofskom fakultetu u Zagrebu; najprije kao asistent pripravnik na Odsjeku za fonetiku, pa znanstveni asistent na istraživačkim projektima Centra za strane jezike i probleme govora, a od 1990. stalno je zaposlena na Odsjeku za kroatistiku, na Katedri za hrvatski standardni jezik.

Na Filozofskome fakultetu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu držala je obavezne seminare iz Hrvatskoga standardnoga jezika (iz fonetike, fonologije, morfologije, sintakse i semantike hrvatskoga jezika), iz Uvoda u lingvistiku i iz Teorije jezika te izbornu nastavu na vlastitim kolegijima (Poredbena fonetika i fonologija, Hrvatski kao strani jezik, Morfologija hrvatskoga kao stranoga jezika, Uvod u hrvatski kao drugi i strani jezik, Hrvatski kao materinski i drugi jezik, Uvod u materinski i inojezični hrvatski, Procjenjivanje znanja hrvatskoga jezika.)
Diplomsku je nastavu održavala i na nekoliko drugih fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu: na Odsjeku za novinarstvo Fakulteta političkih znanosti (Kultura govora, Uvod u opće i hrvatsko jezikoslovlje), na Odsjeku za logopediju Fakulteta za defektologiju (Osnove fonetike i jezična struktura), na Dramskom odsjeku Akademije za kazalište, film i televiziju (Fonetika) i na Hrvatskim studijima. Na Sveučilišnoj školi hrvatskoga jezika i kulture predavala je hrvatski kao strani jezik (od početne do napredne razine) te hrvatsku gramatiku na engleskome. Godinu dana predavala je kao gostujući profesor i na Sveučilištu u Zadru (Hrvatski jezik I, II i Norme hrvatskoga jezika I, II).

Dvije godine predavala je hrvatski jezik u SAD-u kao Fulbrightov lektor, na Sveučilištu Connecticut i Sveučilištu Michigan. Dvije je godine predavala hrvatski jezik u Njemačkoj, kao gostujući predavač na Slavističkome institutu Sveučilišta u Kölnu, uključujući četiri vlastita semantička kolegija (Hrvatski jezik između gramatike i svijeta, Semantika hrvatskih glagola, Značenjski odnosi hrvatskih riječi, Semantički aspekti hrvatskih riječi) te hrvatsku kulturu i civilizaciju. Gostovala je i na Sveučilištu u Mostaru (Hrvatski standardni jezik, Fonetika i fonologija, Leksikologija).

Poslijediplomsku nastavu održava i na nekoliko poslijediplomskih i doktorskih studija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu: kroatistici (Fonologija, Uvod u semantiku), jezikoslovlju (Uvod u morfologiju hrvatskoga kao stranoga jezika, Fonologija i kroatistički seminari) i glotodidaktici (Istraživanja primanja i proizvodnje stranoga jezika) Filozofskog fakulteta te na interdisciplinarnom studiju jezične komunikacije i kognitivne neuroznanosti (Temelji lingvistike, Drugi jezik).
U inozemstvu je držala kolegije na poslijediplomskom studiju Odsjeka za slavistiku Sveučilišta Michigan (Directed reading in SC literature) u Ann Arboru te na Odsjeku za kroatistiku Sveučilišta u Mostaru (Fonetika i fonologija).

Članica je uredništva časopisa Suvremena lingvistika od 1991., a od 2005. glavna urednica časopisa LAHOR: časopis za hrvatski kao materinski, drugi i strani jezik. Voditeljica je Sveučilišne škole hrvatskoga jezika i kulture Sveučilišta u Zagrebu od 1993. Članica je Hrvatskoga filološkog društva, a četiri je godine bila njegovom predsjednicom.

Djela
 Generativni opis konjugacijskih oblika, HFD, Zagreb, 1991.
 Fonološki opisi hrvatskoga jezika: glasovi, slogovi, naglasci, Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada, Zagreb, 2004.
 Hrvatski kao drugi i strani jezik, sa suradnicima, Zagreb, Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada, 2005.
 Fonetika i fonologija hrvatskoga jezika, udžbenik, Zagreb, Školska knjiga, 1995.
 Fonetika i fonologija hrvatskoga jezika, vježbenica, Zagreb, Školska knjiga, 1995.
 Zaviri – Mali hrvatski zavičajni rječnik s igrama i zadatcima, s M. Kovačević, Zagreb, Alfa, 2004.
Hrvatski biblijski prijevodi i inačice – od autora do izdanja u: Tragovi tradicije, znakovi kulture. Zbornik u čast Stipi Botici (str. 385-413), zbornik radova, Zagreb, Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada, Hrvatsko filološko društvo, Matica hrvatska, 2018.

Izvori
Bilješke i literatura
 Prof. dr. sc. Zrinka Jelaska, Odsjek za kroatistiku FFZG, kroat.ffzg.unizg.hr

Vanjske poveznice
Mrežna mjesta
 Zrinka Jelaska , Tko je tko u hrvatskoj znanosti

Hrvatski jezikoslovci
Hrvatski kroatisti
Životopisi, Zagreb

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In more recent times the 'flanks' of the VW/Audi Group, if I can call them that, have been doing rather well. Seat and Skoda are now well respected in their own right, no longer seen as cheap alternatives to VW. In fact, I would argue that some models are more appealing than their counterparts. I should know, because I own a Seat Leon ST. Mine is a 2.0-litre 184PS diesel with a DSG box, and I absolutely love it. But, the petrolhead in me wanted to try out the hottest one: the new Cupra 300 4DRIVE. Having heard comparisons to the Golf R, I was extremely excited to get behind the wheel, and give it a bit of stick.
I really like the styling of the Leon. Personally, I think it's nicer looking than a Golf. Add to that the sporty touches of the Cupra, and you have yourself a fantastic looking car. At the front, the bumper is aggressive, with extra air intakes, a gloss black grille surround and honeycomb grille. Distinctly-shaped daytime running lights and cluster LED headlights create a distinct image in the rear view mirrors of fellow motorists. The mirrors are sharp and angular. To the side, black mirror covers, window surround and roof rails compliment the 19-inch two-tone black/machined alloy wheels. At the back, two large exhausts sit either side of the rear diffuser. The word 'Cupra' is spelt out in large letters across the boot, along with the chequered flag badge. A subtle roof spoiler completes the exterior package. A few colours are available, but for me none create the sense of theatre quite like Desire Red. An optional extra it may be, but it is without doubt the best looking colour available.
The sporty theme continues when you open the door and step inside. The standard seats are half leather and alcantara, with 'Cupra' embossed onto the backrest. Some of the leather has a carbon fibre effect, which is a lovely detail, and the seats are a harmonious blend of bolstered, to hold you in place, and comfortable, for the longer commutes. Bucketed sports seats are available as an extra, but I think they would only be for show: the standard seats are more than supportive enough. The flat-bottomed steering wheel is chunky, with perforated sides. The whole interior features contrasting white stitching, and the finisher is a nice, shiny gloss black. With a black headlining, the interior is, on the whole, a little dark, but it does work against the bold red exterior. The plastics are the quality you'd expect of a Golf, and the simple dials are crisp and clean, again having the black/white contrast of the rest of the interior. You also customisable mood lighting in the front door cards, allowing you to bring a spot of individuality to what is a great place to be.
The engine in the Cupra 300 is a 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol unit. It's the same EA888 unit from many of the hot VW-Audi Group models, including the Golf R, and it's an absolute gem. Power is 300PS and 380Nm of torque. This is sent to the tarmac via a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox, and can be specified with either front-wheel drive, or with 4DRIVE: a Haldex all-wheel drive setup similar to that in the Golf R. My test car had the latter and, thanks to launch control, could sprint from 0-62mph in just 4.9 seconds, and go on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. But what really impresses about the Cupra is the ferocity with which the power is delivered. With the DSG changes being so seamless, the speedo just climbs and climbs, and there is no feeling of let up. You can switch to manual mode on the paddles, and if you're in the right gear the punch is both hard and instant.
With the 4DRIVE, the Cupra has a level of sure-footedness that is worth every penny. 300PS is a lot, and to put this through the front wheels only would definitely compromise the handling. Whilst I haven't actually driven the 2WD version, I would expect that when you put the front under heavy load from both cornering and accelerating it will either cut most of the power or start to understeer. But with the 4DRIVE is hugs the apex, sending the perfect amount of power to the rear wheels to push the car round the corner with ease. I tried to catch the 4DRIVE out, by using the launch control in rather sodden conditions. And all that happened was a slight spin of the front wheels that lasted but a fraction of a second, before it caught up with what was going on and took off like a scalded cat. The Cupra comes as standard with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) which is in essence, adjustable damping. The beauty is that in Comfort mode it is just that: comfortable. Then stick it in Cupra mode and it noticeably firms up, cornering flat and keeping composed even as you push hard. The electro-mechanical progressive steering has a direct feel to it, and becomes weightier in the sporty drive modes. With paddles just behind a blast down a country lane is most definitely engaging.
Despite its large, estate form and monumental power, the Cupra is very kind on your wallet. With its DSG gearbox, that is as efficient as a manual, start-stop technology, and an Eco drive profile, the combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are 39.2mpg and 164g/km respectively. If you drive this car like your hair's on fire, then you can expect to achieve something in the high 20's to the gallon, but on a long motorway drive you can achieve a decent return. Road tax will be the flat rate £140, as the Cupra stays under £40,000 and avoids the 'expensive car' supplement. First year VED is £500, but since this is absorbed into the purchase price you will most likely neither notice nor care.
The appeal of a hot hatch has always been that they are far less compromised than a sports car, but with performance to equal them. The Cupra has oodles of power, and makes the average hot hatch look as practical as a glass hammer. Being as estate, the boot is plenty big enough for the pram, the weekly big shop and, with the dog guard accessory fitted, for the family pooch too. Being a 5-door, adults can easily get in the back, and the cabin is as roomy as it looks from the outside. I am a huge fan of the DSG gearboxes; they are just so effortless to drive, and make day to day life a doddle. Being the flagship model, the Cupra is loaded with technology. Standard equipment includes satellite navigation, multimedia including Apple Car Play, cruise control, Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), dual-zone climate control, auto lights, auto wipers, front and rear parking sensors and LED lights. Optional extras include keyless entry and go (KESSY), adaptive cruise control and a winter pack for our lovely British weather. This is a great car for all the family, all the time.
The most important aspect of any hot hatch, is the fun factor. It must put a smile on your face. Finished in Desire Red my test car was bold, standing out in a car park like dog business on a snooker table. It turned heads in the village, and catching a flash of red as you drove past shop windows was a treat. Only the ST version has the option of the 4DRIVE system, and that makes it the only choice for me. Having 300PS through the front wheels is simply too much, and to really get the most enjoyment out of the drive you need the 4DRIVE. The exhaust note in the Cupra did seem a little subdued, especially considering the pops and bangs that come out of the back of a Golf R, however there is some true induction noise to be heard, especially as you reach the highest heights of the rev range. Any car with launch control is cool, and the reactions from passengers as the Cupra squats and takes off will never cease to be entertaining. The connectivity in the car is wonderful, and Apple Car Play makes the most out of your iPhone. You just want to drive this car: anywhere, and everywhere.
I had a fantastic week with the Cupra. It looks fantastic: Desire Red is a gorgeous colour. The Haldex AWD system is brilliant, and handles the 300PS with ease. I wish there was more involvement from the exhaust, but it's in no way a deal-breaker. Prices for the 300 ST start at £31,450. The 4DRIVE DSG starts at £34,485, but is definitely worth the extra for driveability and performance. Fully loaded, you're looking at £38k, which means it's still a few grand cheaper than the equivalent Golf R. For more information visit the Seat website or see a local dealer. Fortunately, my Leon needs to tow a trailer. If it didn't, I think I'd be swapping it for a Cupra: it's still the same practical car, but with a small dose of lunacy for when you want a bit of fun.


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Ron Pearson
A Comic Ball Of Fire
Corporate comedian Ron Pearson gets another standing ovation!!! That seems to be the way it goes when you book him for your next corporate event. Take it from the Vice President of Shea Homes, "We are proud of our genius for hiring him!". Whether it's the evenings entertainment, keynote speaker, panel moderator or hosting the awards or the entire event, Ron is the comedian for you. Ron's keeping it clean brand of humor recently earned him a nomination for Corporate Comedian of the Year and got him three Telly Awards for his latest comedy special! You may have recently seen him knock the audiences dead at The Late Late Show and Chelsea Lately and he has been touring theaters and churches with The Apostles of Comedy! When he's not on the road doing corporate events, Ron was picked by George Lopez to keep the crowds going during Lopez Tonight. "He's the best in the business!" George Lopez. If you don't believe it, check out Ron's corporate demo for yourself!
Comedian Ron Pearson was born in a log cabin in Illinois! No, sorry, that was Abraham Lincoln… Not quite as exciting, but Ron grew up in Seattle, Washington. He never wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, but he did have a World Record for juggling at the age of 15. Not bad for a childhood street performer who took his talents all the way to Hollywood! As the baby of eight children, comedy seemed to be the only way to get attention and attention he got! The Hollywood Reporter called him, "a comic ball of fire." The Los Angeles Times wrote, "I laughed so hard my jaws ached."
Not only does Ron juggle in his act, he also juggles his Hollywood career. As a stand up comedian, Ron has made hundreds of TV appearances doing stand up on shows like THE LATE LATE SHOW, CHELSEA LATELY, THE DENNIS MILLER SHOW and COMEDY CENTRAL. Ron's first comedy special earned him three Telly Awards, and he was nominated Corporate Comedian of the Year! His second DVD set off a national tour of theaters and churches with 'The Apostles of Comedy'.
As an actor, Ron has also done numerous roles over the years! You might recognize him from his recurring roles on shows like; THAT 70s SHOW, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW, THE DREW CAREY SHOW, BOSTON LEGAL, TWO GUYS AND A GIRL, NORM, The feature film 'LITTLE BLACK BOOK' or The Disney Channel film 'STARSTRUCK'. He also starred for two years on the series "MALCOLM AND EDDIE".
What else does Ron do? How about hosting TV shows! Ron first hooked up with 'Pirates of the Caribbean' creator Jay Wolpert at the age of 23. Jay hired Ron, as one of the youngest game show hosts in history, to host his syndicated show 'SKEDADDLE'. Several years later, the two teamed up again for the long running Family Channel hit 'SHOPPING SPREE'. Ron went on to host on the Encore Channel for four years and also cover the show 'PURE GENIUS' for the Discovery Channel.
When he's not filming, Ron gets behind the scenes as one of the top warm-up comics in the business. Even George Lopez uses Ron's mastery of the crowd to warm-up his talk show LOPEZ TONIGHT! Variety Magazine said Ron was "The hardest working man on the set" and "He got the crowd pumped up to a frenzy rarely seen on The Price is Right". Ron has warmed up around 2000 episodes of television over the years. Currently you can catch him at tapings of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, LOPEZ TONIGHT, WORK IT and HELLO VODKA IS THAT YOU? The Disney Channel also has Ron's plate full warming up GOOD LUCK CHARLIE, ANT FARM and JESSIE! George Lopez called Ron's warm up, "The best in the business!" Even the great Bob Newhart said of Ron, " He's the icing on the cake". Not bad for a kid who started as a street performer!
When Ron is not traveling the world or working on a TV show, he's busy at home taking care of his wife and two kids. He likes that the best because they always give him more material for the stage!
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Community, Environment, Government, Hawaiian Culture
Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 By Catherine Cluett
Mana for Mauna Kea
Community members gathered along Maunaloa Highway in solidarity with the Mauna Kea movement. Courtesy photo.
Ongoing efforts to protect Mauna Kea's peak, considered sacred by Native Hawaiians, from an 18-story tall structure called Thirty Meter Telescope, has gone international, with Molokai residents joining in the protests and social media buzz.
Pictured here, local community members rallied along Maunaloa Highway last week, holding signs and raising awareness.
Mauna Kea's peak is viewed as one of the most sacred sites in Hawaii, and Molokai activist Walter Ritte is leading efforts to protect it from a 14th telescope.
"There's certain places where you just cannot compromise anymore. There's just too much that's been lost in the Hawaiian community. So I think this is gonna be one of those positions where the Hawaiians are gonna come out and demand that they protect this sacred mountain. And I think we're gonna win," Ritte told KHON2.
Called the world's largest telescope, Thirty Meter Telescope would be constructed with funding from five nations and allow scientists to see 13 billion light-years away, according to Civil Beat.
Demonstrators have been holding a 24-hour blockade on the mountain's frigid peak since April 1, even after more than 30 protesters were arrested last week for blocking construction crews. A peaceful protest has been ongoing for several years, but in the past several months has gathered more momentum and support from Hawaiians and others around the world, according to an organization called Sacred Mauna Kea.
Sacred Mauna Kea Hui Facilitator Kamahana Kealoha said endangered species and the health of Hawaii Island's freshwater aquifer are at risk, as well as the potential desecration of iwi, or Hawaiian burials, if construction moves forward.
Gov. Ige announced last week that construction would be postponed until April 20.
While protests began as an objection to an additional telescope, Ritte and others said the call to action has become much bigger.
"…At this point in time, it's becoming a rallying call. We feel that if we're not gonna be able to save that mountain, we're not gonna be able to even save the Hawaiians," said Ritte.
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Students Excel at Kula Elementary Science Fair
* Updated March 14, 3:32 PM
The Kula Elementary School Science Fair was well attended.
The Kula Elementary School Science Fair was the place to be on Thursday night, March 10.
Approximately 100 family members, friends, students and science fans attended the fair to scrutinize scientific methods and the results of experiments conducted by 115 students in grades one through five.
Both the cafeteria and the "stretch" room were packed with display boards representing weeks worth of work on subjects ranging from the complex to the comical.
A wide range of materials was put to use throughout the fair, with creative hypotheses sparking projects and producing an incredible array of results.
For each experiment, the kids used the scientific method. They posed a question, defined a purpose, formed a hypothesis, defined variables, created a procedure, developed a materials list and criteria for measuring "good or bad" results, charted those results and came to a conclusion.
Some of the conclusions agreed with the hypotheses, others… not so much, challenging the young scientists' ethics, powers of observation and their capacity to remain open-minded in the face of either a happy reality or perceived failure.
Animals were of interest to several young scientists, who mostly focused on man's best friend.
Trey Lu, seen here with an unidentified spokesmodel, concluded that "some dogs will eat anything." Debra Lordan photo.
Trey Lu's kick-off question was: Do dogs prefer raw meat or canned dog food? Test subjects: Millie, Daisy, Lehua, Angel and Thunder. Although Trey first asserted that dogs would prefer to eat meat in the form they would find it in the wild, he noted in his conclusion that some dogs don't seem to have a preference—"they will eat anything." He received an award for his work. As all credible scientists should, he credited those who assisted him with the project—in his case, his mom.
Chloe Ventura posed this question to kick-start her award-winning experiment that involved her dog, Pono, as the test subject: What dog treat makes a dog's breath smell the best? Her conclusion? Greenies, she said, "because they are chewy and would get stuck in his teeth."
James Notarangelo and his incredible inedible egg. Debra Lordan photo.
James Notarangelo queried: What happens to an egg when you soak it in vinegar for two days? Conclusion: The calcium carbonate egg shell interacts with the acetic acid in vinegar and dissolves. The end result was a semipermeable, rubbery ovoid, aka, an incredible, inedible egg—and a first-place ribbon.
We've all heard the expression, "It's hot enough to fry and egg on the sidewalk." One young scientist armed with his cast iron pan took to the beach and his driveway to prove that point. However, the pan did not achieve the temperatures necessary to cook an egg, and the experiment turned out to be "a raw deal."
On to the plant kingdom, a popular subject of experimentation on Maui.
Kick-starter questions included one by Sara Mills: Can plants grow when watered with tap water, Pepsi, salt water and detergent? Visual results showed that salt and detergent were deadly to the bush bean plants. While tap water was the "clear winner," Pepsi proved to be an adequate growth medium for both beans, ants and mold.
Students also experimented with changing the color of hydrangeas, the effects of music on plant growth, and which fruits and vegetables make the best dyes. (See the slideshow above for details.)
Possibly the most daring topic was studied by Lance Morikawa Jr.—Residual Effects of Roundup. Debra Lordan photo.
Perhaps the most daring topic was presented by Lance Morikawa Jr.—"Residual Effects of Roundup," Monsanto's glyphosate-based weed killer. His conclusion: The Roundup company says that Roundup has no residual activity in the soil, but in my observations and research, I noticed that the plants… were either not growing, were growing slowly or turning yellow, or rotting… " He predicted that a certain percentage of plants would not thrive, and his experiment proved that to be a correct hypothesis.
Natural processes were also on the list of subjects: mainly freezing, melting and molding. Freezing experiments included testing different liquids and freezing different colored water samples to identify which turned to ice the fastest, and leaving raw foods out in the open air to see which grow mold the quickest.
Conclusion: for a chewier chocolate chip cookie, add more vanilla extract, butter and an extra egg yolk, and make sure the batter is very "liquidy" and soft. Debra Lordan photo.
In what could be considered as the "consumer reports" category, students tested tap vs. bottled water, soap vs. sanitizer, a variety of gums and cookie recipes. Conclusion: for a chewier chocolate chip cookie, add more vanilla extract, butter and an extra egg yolk, and make sure the batter is very "liquidy" and soft.
On the other end of the spectrum, Michael Kim was one of the few students to take on statistical analysis with his "Two Dice Experiment." Below his question, "What are the most common sums of two dice rolled," he boldly proclaimed, "I guessed 6, but I was wrong!" His results showed that seven was the most common.
Finally, some of the most interesting and advanced experiments came in the form of deconstruction, construction and engineering projects.
Deconstruction of sorts was the basis of a genetics experiment. The student designed an extraction kit using material from "home and Foodland" and used it to purify DNA from strawberries.
Second-grader Trey Akin, with the help of his parents, built a homemade Sound Box headphone speaker. Photo courtesy Kathy Lordan.
One of the first-place winners at the science fair was second-grader Trey Akin, who, with the help of his parents, built a homemade Sound Box headphone speaker.
Trey and his parents first disassembled a working speaker to identify its components and how they worked.
"I learned a lot by taking apart that speaker—how it works and how sound is created," said Trey. "It was fun!"
Then the built a mini-model using a small, round cardboard box as the speaker's cone, copper wire for the electromagnetic coil, connector cables and two types of magnets to try as variables for the permanent magnet. Mom's iPhone supplied the tunes.
Trey said he thought that using more magnets would make the sound louder, but his results showed that the type of magnet was the more important factor. Neodymium worked best, he said.
"The science fair was really fun and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year," Trey added.
Natural processes were also on the list of subjects: mainly freezing, melting and molding. Debra Lordan photo.
Kula Elementary School is located at 5000 Kula Highway. Call (808) 876-7610 for more information.
Chloe Ventura posed this question to kick-start her award-winning experiment that involved her dog, Pono, as the test subject.
Can the color of hydrangeas be changed in 30 days? Debra Lordan photo.
Does music affect plant growth? Debra Lordan photo.
Which fruits and veggies make the best dyes? Debra Lordan photo.
Sara Mills asked, "Can plants grow when watered with tap water, Pepsi, salt water and detergent?" Debra Lordan photo.
Gum experiment. Debra Lordan photo.
Soap vs. sanitizer. Debra Lordan photo.
Water taste test. Debra Lordan photo.
Michael Kim was one of the few students to take on statistical analysis with his "Two Dice Experiment." Debra Lordan photo.
Deconstruction of sorts was the basis of a genetics experiment. The student designed an extraction kit using material from "home and Foodland, and used it to purify DNA from strawberries. Debra Lordan photo.
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Q: Power loss at company Property management at my organization has informed me that our building will be losing power for 4 hours tomorrow.  I need to be prepared for this event (we're a small organization, i'm young, therefore I am I.T).  What sorts of things do I need to be aware of.
I am planning on going in and shutting down all machines and printers.  Will this cover me?  We have a managed switch.  Does it need to be shut down?  Do I need to disconnect plugs in case of a surge?
Seems like I'll be covered all around if I just unplug everything.  Thanks for any insight though.

A: The only thing I'd add is to make sure you have all your support contracts and replacement parts easily findable.  I'm sure you do, but double and triple check that.  If you've had servers that haven't powered down in a long time you'll occasionally find issues with all the moving parts (hard drive bearings/motors, fan motors and bearings and some really silly stuff that we normally don't think about).
If you can be there for the duration, make up a list for your important servers including their service tag, configurations, where the backups are and any people that might be responsible for apps on each machine.  Tape that up on the side of the server in question, or have it in a binder in the datacenter for when you start trying to bring things back up.  You don't want to have to keep running all over your office if something is broken.

A: Before the outage:

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*Power everything off - workstations, servers, printers, switches, the works.

*Turn off your UPS' so they don't panic when power is lost.

After outage in this order:

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*Turn on UPS

*Turn on networking (router, switches etc)

*Turn on servers

*Turn on workstations

*Turn on everything else

Have a test plan ready so you can test important functionality is working

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*Internet connectivity

*Email, printing etc

If possible, have a laptop with a separate network connection handy (ie: you can get to the internet without your work router working). That way you have a way to ask for help here if something goes wrong with the networking when it comes back up. :)
You should be fine though - the fact that you took the time to ask here shows you already have the requisite "clue" required for IT support!

A: First of all, you've got good backups, right? :) Always a good idea to make sure that you're all backed up, just in case a disk decides to not spin up, etc. when you bring everything back online. Nothing like breathing easy after a power outage then realizing that one critical SQL server never came back. :)
Second, you're right, gracefully shut down and turn off all servers, etc.
If it's not a modern building and/or you don't have a UPS in-line with surge protection, (which it sounds like) or anything like that, it's always better being safe rather than sorry, and I would suggest unplugging equipment. Bringing power back online could result in a power spike.
Also, a little FYI; bring your core servers down last, (such as DNS, etc.) You don't want to bring down your DNS servers and find yourself unable to resolve the rest of the servers if you're shutting them off remotely :)
When bringing everything back online, bring the network equipment up first, then your core critical servers, then finally your app/file servers.
Good luck!

A: Shut everything down, including switches and routers, and either unplug or turn off at the wall socket.
If you're worried about surges, is there a budget to get a few small UPS to cover the most critical equipment?
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I like neobyte's suggestion to have a "test plan" for when you bring stuff back up. Even if you just have one in your head, and a firm order to follow to restore services quickly you'll be fine. Make sure people know that you're working to a plan and hopefully they'll understand why switching on their workstation before you've looked at the servers and switch isn't going to help!

A: Inter-server dependencies / server boot order will be best laid out ahead of time, too.  For example, if it's a windows network, power up DC's first, then database servers, then exchange, etc.  This is a great list for your documentation, in any case.
Minimizes restarts and logfile spam.

A: Having just done through a datacenter shutdown in the last week, this is fresh on my mind ;). Yes, shutting everything down needs to be done. Some things can tolerate having the power yanked out from underneath them, and they typically can be identified by not having a power switch on them. Depending on what the heck the facilities people are doing, you may want to physically unplug higher value assets from the wall.
Sometimes you can get sizeable power-surges when power returns, and that can kill gear. Also, be aware of your start-up load. EVERYTHING powering on at once may be enough to pop breakers and bring everything down again. That sucks. Try for a staged power-on to get around this.
EDIT: We had a case where the transfer switch for the generator didn't fire, and the UPS ran out of batteries. When utility came back, everything powered on at once. 20 seconds later the UPS hit Overload and dropped load from the room again. By then enough techs had arrived on site (it HAD to happen during a weekend) that they managed to get enough stuff turned off at the rack-switches that when utility came back again the room didn't drop again. That yo-yo cost us a lot of hardware, and it was week recovering from some of the damage.

A: Too late for a rehearsed shut-down scenario .. I suggest you do all you described, then be around when power comes back ..
don't forgett to post a note explaining to your collegues what happened .. most of them will have "forgotten" to turn of their computer and might want to know why the system needs to be booted...


Week 10 of the Ashley Sno SoundCloud Series has me in my feelings as the series gets close to it's final week. I am thrilled to hear what Ashley Sno has in store for us all this week as turn up my speakers and press play. Lsitening to this week's first track, "Rolling Down the Lazy Waves", you get to hear Ashley Sno teamed up with a voice that should be familiar to Libro Musica fans, Dara Carter. The collaboration with Dara Carter delivers a smooth and soulful record with a splash of hip-hop.
On the "chill-hop" side, song #19 is definitely a vibe. Beautiful harmonies and great production make for another song to add to you music library.
This Friday will be a surprise to us all. Song #20 remains undecided for Ashley Sno. With time running out in the series and with space for only three songs Ashley Sno will certainly have something magical to share from her bag of music.
What has been your favorite song so far?
The Ashley Sno SoundCloud Series is just the beginning for this talented artist. She has a few albums in the works Sticks (R&B), Stones (hip hop), Diamonds (acoustic), and an eclectic mix of music entitled Sticks, Stones & Diamonds.
See you every week right here from now into mid November as we preview the songs for that week's Ashley Sno SoundCloud series drop. Check out all the songs in the Ashley Sno SoundCloud series so far right here.


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UTAR and Xiamen University, China jointly organised the International Conference on Malaysia-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities at UTAR Petaling Jaya Campus on 16 and 17 July 2010. The Opening Ceremony for the International Conference was graced by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia Dr. Hou Kok Chung.
UTAR Vice President of R&D and Commercialisation Prof. Dr. Lee Sze Wei in his welcoming speech expressed that ideas, views and thoughts exchanged during the conference would help Malaysia and China explore and understand the friendly relationship between both countries and promote ways to further work together to build a solid platform for the future.
In his speech, Dr. Hou Kok Chung applauded the praiseworthy efforts of UTAR and Xiamen University in organising the conference. He said, "It is timely and important to promote and enhance Malaysia-China studies."
A total of 30 speakers from countries including Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan participated in the conference. Presentations in various areas pertaining to Malaysia-China relations such as the challenges and opportunities in the relationship, cultural interaction in arts and literature, regional security, and economic challenges and opportunities were made.
The first keynote speaker, Prof. Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore and also Chairman of UTAR International Advisory Council, spoke on the 'Reflections on a Historical Relationship.' The second keynote speaker, Prof. Li JianFa, Vice President of Xiamen University touched on the relationship between Malaysia and China for the past 36 years under the leadership of Tun Abdul Razak until Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Sponsors for the conference were Asian Center for Media Studies, Hai-O Group, Sin Chew Daily and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).
Dr. Hou Kok Chung (fifth from left in the front row) with speakers, scholars and sponsors.


Connecticut has already been called one of the most taxed states in the country, and now some policymakers are looking to add yet another burdensome tariff to the books. This one, however, would hit homeowners particularly hard, by driving up fuel prices for the state's 640,000-plus households heated by Oilheat or propane.
On July 26, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released its draft 2017 Comprehensive Energy Strategy (CES). The draft proposes imposing a 5-cent "conservation tax" on each gallon of Oilheat or propane sold in the state. The goal is supposedly to help create a cheaper future for Connecticut's residents and businesses, but the tax would put an unfair financial burden on approximately 48% of the state's homes!
"February can be bleak enough in Connecticut without a big new charge on our heat, which will particularly hurt the hard-pressed middle class and seniors on a fixed income," Markley wrote. He goes on to point out how DEEP's justifications for the tax are short-sighted and hypocritical, in that they ignore how much Oilheat and propane customers already contribute to the state's Energy Efficiency Fund through their electricity bills.
Markley calls on lawmakers who support such taxes to make their case in the legislature rather than allow unelected DEEP officials to dictate state policy. "It is past time that state agencies stop pushing for new charges on vital family expenses — in this instance, the very fuel that warms our hearths and homes," he writes.
Oilheat and propane dealers and consumers who share such concerns are encouraged to attend and speak out at any of six public meetings being held in August and September. The final CES is scheduled for release in October/November 2017.
Click here to read Sen. Markley's New Haven Register column.
Click here to see the public meeting schedule.
Click here to review the Draft 2017 CES.


Today it was beautiful outside and so I decided to go out and shoot around. We have all this fresh snow and it makes everything look so beautiful. I forgot there was six inches of ice underneath….ooops. I have never been that graceful but when you add ice under me….lets just say it is not pretty.
as always your images are filled with life and beauty!