Bhutan is a tiny and remote kingdom nestling in the Himalayas between its powerful neighbours, India and China. Bhutan stretches around 300 kilometers in length and it measures 170 kilometers at its maximum north-south dimension, forming a total of 46,500 square kilometers, an area one-third the size of Nepal. The Himalayas in the north separate Bhutan from the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China, while the rugged regional borders separate it from the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh in the east, Assam in the south and west Bengal and also Sikkim in the west. Bhutan's landscape is mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna and it is also the home to over sixty beautiful natural mountain lakes. The country has a multiethnic population of 760,000 inhabitants and the capital and largest city is Thimphu.
Virtually the entire country is mountainous, and ranges in elevation from a hundred meters along the Indian border to the 7,554m Kulha Gangri peak on the Tibetan border. These two extremes frame a landscape which stretches from sub-tropical to arctic like conditions. The maximum east-west stretch of the country is approximately three hundred kilometers and north-south about one hundred and fifty kilometers. Bhutan has four major river systems flowing swiftly out of the Himalayas that are regularly fed by glaciers in northern Bhutan. They flow towards Duars in the south and join Brahmaputra/ Physically, Bhutan may be divided into three regions from north to south: the Great Himalayas, the Inner Himalayas, and the Southern Plains.
Extending from Mt. Chomolhari in the West to Mt. Kulha Gangri near the center point of the northern border between Tibet and Bhutan, this region is virtually a snow-wilderness zone where almost twenty percent of the land is under perpetual snow. This zone is represented by alpine meadows and perpetually snow bound high summits of the Great Himalayan range.
This is the largest physiographic region of Bhutan and lies among broad valleys and forested hillsides from 1,100m to 3,000m in elevation. Several fertile valleys and all the major towns of Bhutan are situated in this zone such as Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, in western Bhutan, Trongsa and Bumthang in central Bhutan and Mongar, Trashigang in eastern Bhutan.
Also called the Himalayan foothills, this zone occupies the southern most part of the country. The plains in the south of the country are part of the region known as the Terai, which extends from Kashmir, through Nepal, to Bhutan. The average annual rainfall in this region generally is very heavy resulting in luxuriant vegetation particularly tropical forests rich in wildlife. Bhutan's most important commercial centers Phuntsholing, Geylegphug, and Samdrup Jongkhar are located in the Duars plains.
of the Bhutanese are involved in agriculture.
species of particular langurs are found in Bhutan.
Bhutan is one of the 43 landlocked countries in the world.
This index is known as gross national happiness. Bhutan is the only country in the world to officially measure national happiness.
of the state must remain under forest cover at all times.
The beautiful valley of Paro encapsulates within itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. It is home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries, National Museum and country's only airport. Mount. Chomolhari (7,314m) reigns in white glory at the northern end of the valley and its glacial water plunge through deep gorges to form Pa Chhu (Paro river). Paro is also one of the most fertile valley in the Kingdom producing a bulk of the locally famous red rice from its terraced fields.
Taktsang Lhakhang(The Tiger's Nest Temple) is Bhutan's most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to "The Tiger's Nest". This temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom and clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 hundred meters above the Paro Valley.It was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in the 7th century A.D. Legend states that Guru Rimpoche flew to the site atop the back of a tigress and meditated in the cave for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have travelled to meditate in it.Taktsang Lhakhang is located approximately 10 km north of Paro town at an altitude of 3.120 meters. In order to arrive at the temple visitors must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests. No trip to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to this remarkable heritage site.
It was first constructed in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa where Dechen Phodrang now stands above Thimphu.In 1641 Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal acquired it but finding it too small, he built another one, known as the lower Dzong. The original dzong was destroyed by fire in 1771 and everything was moved to the lower dzong. The new building was later expanded several times over the years. It was damaged during an earthquake in 1897 and rebuilt in 1902. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck had it completely renovated and enlarged over five years after he moved the capital to Thimpu in 1952 in traditional style using neither nails nor written plans.Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby.The dzong is located close to Thimphu town, next to the banks of the Wangchhu River. It is an impressively large structure, surrounded by well-kept lawns and beautiful gardens.
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founder of Bhutanese state, built Punakha Dzong in 1637. It was originally named Puntang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, which means the Palace of Great Bliss.Punakha Dong was built on the 8th day and 8th month of the Fire Ox year in 1673. The Tibetan attacked the dzong in 1639 and 1644. The defenders successfully repelled the attacks. To commemorate the victory, a New Year festival was introduced, and Yu Gyal Gonkhang Chen Mo, "the great shrine of the protective and victorious Lord" was built. The first King of modern Bhutan was crowned in Punakha Dzong.Punakha Dzong remained the center of government until it was relocated to Thimphu. In 2011, the wedding of the 5th King was held in this fortress. Best time to visit this place is May as during that period the Jacaranda flowers will be blooming in the courtyard of the fortress.
Kyichu Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Paro. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the country built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demoness lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism.To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were built by precise plans.Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang in Lhasa was built in the very heart of the demoness. This is one of the oldest monasteries in Paro district. There's a belief that the two orange trees here in Kyichu Lakhang bears fruit throughout the year.
Jambey Lhakhang is said to be one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously constructed by King Songten Gampo within one night. It is located in the town of Jakar in Bhutan.According to Bhutanese legend, the 7th century king subdued a giant demoness who was trying to prevent the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan. To defeat her, King Songtsen Gampo erected 108 temples all over his kingdom. The act pins the demon to the earth, preventing her from causing more trouble.Jambey Lhakhang monastery is said to be placed holding down the left knee of the demoness while Kyichu Lhakang monastery pins down her left foot.
Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the periphery of the north western tip of the Black Mountain National Park at the altitude of 9,840 feet. The valley is a wide, beautiful alpine wetland valley and is a conservation area and lies on the northern boundary of the Jowo Durshing range. The hill side vegetation is mostly pine forest, interspersed with Rhododendron trees. Phobjikha valley is also one of the roosting grounds of the Black-necked cranes that migrate each year in winter from its northern habitats in Tibet and Siberia. These elegant and shy birds can be observed from early November to end of the March. RSPN and Phobjikha community are now working together to protect the habitat of endangered Black Necked Cranes.
Adjoining the districts of Paro, Chhukha and Samtse, Haa valley is one of the most picturesque places in the Kingdom, spread over an area of 1706 sq. km. The valley is unparalleled in Bhutan in terms of the diversity of the folk culture, legends and shamanistic rituals. The shamanistic traditions is vividly practiced in almost all the communities, most notable of which is the annual ceremony to honor Ap Chundu, the guardian deity of the valley. The valley is also a paradise for nature lovers and travelling there is a very rewarding experience.
All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan with the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives. All foreign tourists traveling to Bhutan must arrange all-inclusive package tours organized by an agent. The Royal Government of Bhutan does not grant tourist visa to independent and individual travelers.
First select the Tour program you are willing to undertake and finalize the dates. We will check the availability of the Druk Air flights for the dates. We will send you the program including flight reservation, invoice and payment instruction. You will have to transfer the full amount to the Bank of Bhutan to be credited our account. Bank charges involved should be borne by yourself. Fill up the Visa application form and forward to us. Your visa will be processed only after the receipt of payment. We will acknowledge you the receipt of the payment by e-mail or fax.
It takes minimum 10 days to process visa. So, the payment should arrive in Bhutan well in time. The Tourism Authority of Bhutan issues visas clearance letter with a reference number, which in fact, is the confirmation of your visa. You will be intimated the visa reference number. With this reference number, you can get your flight ticket issued from the Druk Air in Kathmandu, Delhi, Calcutta or Bangkok or you can make this arrangement for you. Your passport is stamped with actual visa at the port/boarder of entrance to Bhutan against the payment of cash US 20 with 2-passport size photographs. Extra copies of photos will be an advantage. You have to complete the passenger declaration form at your port of entry.
Visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items, especially of religious or cultural significance, as such items may not be exported without a clearance certificate.If importing any items to Bhutan which are for sale or gift, they may be liable for customs duty. On departure, visitors are required to fill out a departure form, which will be asked for by Customs authorities.
Bhutan's climate varies widely depending upon elevation. In the southern region it is tropical, with a monsoon season and the eastern part is warmer than the west. The central valleys of Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Mongar, Trashigang and Lhuntshi enjoy a semi-tropical climate with cool winters, whereas Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa and Bumthang have a relatively harsher climate including snowfall in winter.
In the valleys, where most tourist activities are concentrated, the winters (mid-November to mid-March) are dry with daytime temperatures of 16 – 18 degrees centigrade while evening and early morning are cold with night time temperatures sometimes falling below zero.
Spring lasts from mid-March to the beginning of June, with temperatures warming gradually to 27-29 degrees centigrade by day and about 18 degrees centigrade at night. However, cold spells are possible up until the end of April, with a chance of new snow on the mountains above the valleys. Strong, gusty winds start blowing almost every day from noon to early evening. The first storms break, and they become more and more frequent with the approach of the monsoon which arrives in mid-June.
The Indian summer monsoon lasts from late-June through late-September and is mostly confined to the southern border region of Bhutan. It brings heavy rains and high humidity to the southern region. These rains bring between 60 and 90 percent of the western region's rainfall.
At the end of September, after the last of the big rains, autumn suddenly arrives and the sky gets clear, a brisk breeze picks up and temperatures start falling towards freezing at night although bright sunshine continues to keep the days warm. Autumn is a magnificent season that lasts until mid-November and it is the best time to visit this fascinating mountain Kingdom.
Best Time To Travel - For the scenic beauty of Bhutan October to December is the ideal time to visit Bhutan as the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder, but from then until April the climate remains dry and pleasant and in late spring the famous rhododendrons bloom spectacularly, flooding the valleys with color. Heat and humidity increase from May, and from June to September the monsoon rains cover the mountains.
The Kingdom of Bhutan remained largely cut off from the rest of the world up until the early 1960's. Entering the country was difficult as it was only accessible by foot from two main entry points, one in the North and another from the South. The Northern route was through Tibet, crossing high mountain passes that were inaccessible throughout the winters. In the south there is one overland entry point and two exit points .Both entry and exit can be done via Phuntsholing You can enter/exit Bhutan overland from the Indian state of West Bengal into Phuntsholing, a border town in the southwest of Bhutan. Four hours drive from Phuntsholing will take you to Bagdogra in the state of West Bengal (India) which is the nearest airport from Phuntsholing. Phuntsholing serves as a convenient point for travelers wishing to visit the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal along with Bhutan. The drive from Phuntsholing to Thimphu takes six hours.
You can exit via the border town of Samdrup Jongkhar. Samdrup Jongkhar is in the southeast, 110 km from Guwahati, India, which is nearest to the Guwahati Airport. From Guwahati, you may fly into other Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkotta and to your onward flight connections. This exit is more convenient if the travelers do not wish to travel back the same lateral route to Paro for the flights and who would like to combine Assam trips with Bhutan.
At present there are only two carriers operating for the international connections to Bhutan. The airlines operating from Bhutan are Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. These airlines are flying from an airport located in Paro, about one and a half hours drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Both airlines have been flying to Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Singapore and some major cities in India like Mumbai, Bagdogra and Guwahati. There are also domestic airports in Yonphula in eastern Bhutan, Bumthang in central Bhutan, and Gelephu in south-central Bhutan. A second international airport is currently under construction in Gelephu along the southern border to India.
Flying into Bhutan's Paro International Airport is typically an exciting experience as the descent into Paro valley brings you closer to the mountain tops than most other flights in the world. The flight between Paro and Kathmandu is one of the most exciting ones as the aircraft passes over four of the five highest mountains in the world. In fine weather, as you soar higher up, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kangchenjunga at their best.
However, during the rainy season and the foggy days in winter, the flights to Bhutan may get delayed sometimes so it is advisable to keep plenty of time available for the onward connecting flights. To escape such a situation, and to make your journey comfortable, if you want we can manage the best air travel connections aligned with your booked trip to Bhutan.
In the major towns such as Thimpu, Paro, and Phuentsoling, comfortable hotels await the visitor, while in smaller towns, modest, but adequate, hotels, lodges and guest houses are available. Your tour agent should ensure that the best available accommodations are arranged for you. The Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB), regulates hotel standards and all travel regulations in Bhutan. The cost of the accommodations are included in the tour cost.
The Bhutanese currency is the Ngultrum (Nu.) and is officially pegged to the Indian Rupee. Ngultrum notes are in denominations of 100, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The Indian Rupee is also acceptable all over Bhutan except Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes. ATMs are located within all main towns throughout Bhutan, where money can be withdrawn using a Visa or MasterCard. In addition, POS (Point of Sale) services are available nationwide, meaning visitors can pay by credit card at most hotels and handicraft stores.
Financial institutions in Bhutan have been greatly enhanced and today we have a number of banks that cater to the needs of the people. Some of the banks that you can avail of while in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the Bhutan National Bank, the Druk PNB and the Tashi Bank. Traveler's cheques can be easily withdrawn and exchanged for local currency.
All major towns are well connected with electricity that runs on 220/240 volts with round hole two-pin and three-pin power outlets. It is recommended that you bring flat-to-round pin converters for your electronic devices; however, most hotels offer multi plug sockets. Bhutan is a carbon neutral destination as energy is clean and green generated by hydro power. All major towns and cities have basic communication facilities, including phone, fax, and email service.
Travelers who plan to visit Bhutan should consult a physician about high-altitude travel. After a brief period of acclimatization, most people do not suffer from altitude sickness; but elderly travelers or those with high blood pressure or heart conditions need to exercise caution at high altitudes.
It is suggested that you assemble a traveler's medical kit with appropriate medicines for your destination. On a tour in Bhutan, there are long drives, and roads are winding so medication for motion sickness is strongly suggested. You should also pack an adequate supply of any prescribed medications you may require while traveling.


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Badgers Team Building Event
This morning, Badgers participated in a Team building event organised by Hunts Schools Sport Partnership. They took part in a whole range of activities designed to support and develop their ability to work in a team.
"I think the racoon circle helped me to be calm and gentle. Everyone liked this activity; we got to share our emotions ans what we like, as a team." Matthew
"I loved the card finding game because it helped me with my teamwork with people I don't usually work with and it helped me to improve my elimination skills. I'm looking forward to doing it again next year!" Lucy
"I loved it (roll a ball) because it was peaceful and we all worked as a team. It was epic." Elizabeth
"It helped me to meet new people and socialise. I enjoyed playing the blindfold game when you have to trust people. I'm looking forward to coming to Brington School." TC
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Tristan Hujer Discusses Hemp Law
By Andrea Deckert | Rochester Business Journal | January 15, 2020
Area poised to benefit from marijuana legalization, experts say
Recreational marijuana for adults could soon be legal in New York as lawmakers look to tackle the issue this year, and some say the measure could be a boon for the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.
Zach Sarkis is executive director of Flower City Solutions and the NY HempLab, which were created to help build and support a cannabis industry in New York. He is confident the proposal will become a state law this year.
"We've been saying it's not 'if' it passes, but 'when' it passes," Sarkis says. "It's already a massive market booming across the country and this opens us up to that excitement."
In his State of the State address earlier this month, Gov Andrew Cuomo called for the legalization of recreational marijuana to adults over age 21.
He also called for strict quality and safety controls over packaging, labeling, advertising and testing of all cannabis products.
Cuomo plans to create a cannabis and hemp research center within the SUNY system and wants to work with neighboring states – including New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania – to create a safe and fair system around the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana.
The governor had a similar proposal last year but just missed securing the needed votes to pass. Lawmakers instead passed a law that scaled back penalties for individuals found to have small amounts of marijuana and created a process for expungement of previous convictions.
Proponents say legalizing marijuana would create a market that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars and create numerous jobs across the state. Cuomo predicted legalization would generate some $300 million in new revenues each year.
Eleven states have legalized recreational marijuana use. They are Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Washington D.C. also allows for the recreational use of marijuana.
They are among 30 states that allow the use of marijuana in some form; most for medicinal purposes. New York allows for the limited use of medical marijuana within the state.
Public support for legalizing marijuana is also growing, with two-thirds of Americans believing the use of marijuana should be legal, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Sarkis has been an advocate for industrial hemp since 2007 and has worked in the industry in California and Oregon.
The HempLab's goal is to build a culture and create awareness of the cannabis industry. A membership drive has begun to support its efforts.
It also aims to serve the community in three ways, Sarkis says.
They are: educating communities about the workings of the cannabis industry ecosystem, from seed to sale; incubating businesses looking to find their niche; and accelerating the industry as a whole, with an emphasis on upstate New York, by creating opportunities for businesses to get the support they need to scale.
The Rochester/Finger Lakes area, in particular, has the potential to be a hub for this emerging sector, he says.
The cannabis plant – which Sarkis calls the most utilitarian on the planet – could be used in a number of industries locally, including advanced manufacturing, food production, medical and agriculture.
Another area for potential growth is lighting, particularly the use of a light emitting diode to help reduce energy consumption during the indoor cannabis growth process.
Sarkis believes passage of the law would be embraced by businesses that could break into an untapped market and by universities that would encourage and help conduct research on the product and its uses.
Sarkis partnered with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to present events, including one last May entitled "CannaBusiness: Capitalizing on the Cannabis Economy."
The half-day symposium was attended by more than 350 people and opened a community conversation on the emerging cannabis and hemp industries, Sarkis says. A second symposium is slated for February.
Sarkis says the events help to draw awareness and encourage the community to take a comprehensive approach to the issue.
"The more information the community has, the more it can help shape policy," Zarkis notes.
Much of the debate surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana has centered around criminal justice and potential tax revenue.
State Sen. Rich Funke, R-Fairport, does not support the proposal, but with Democratic support in the state legislature, as well as a $6.1 billion state deficit, the measure is likely to be approved, his chief of staff, Matt Nelligan, says.
Funke, however, has said state leaders need to focus first on reducing spending, noting that past stopgap revenue raisers like casinos and medical marijuana have drastically underperformed expectations for income.
His reservations about legalizing recreational marijuana include concerns that there is not a reliable mechanism in place to charge a person with driving under the influence of drugs, and the belief that marijuana could be a gateway drug, Nelligan says.
Robert Duffy, president of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, says it is hard to predict what will happen, but he sees legalization happening in the not-too-distant future.
Duffy – who served as Rochester's chief of police from 1998 to 2005 – says whether it is legal or not, people purchase marijuana every day across the country.
There is a need to control it, tax it and price it in a way that eliminates the black market, he adds.
Duffy understands concerns such as how to detect whether a person is driving under the influence of drugs and believes technology should be developed to help better address those concerns.
He also agrees legalizing adult use marijuana could create a new burgeoning economy in the region, but notes it is a complex public policy issue that needs to be laid out carefully and completely.
Phillips Lytle LLP special counsel Tristan Hujer focuses his practice on cannabis law and has been following new state regulations passed into law in December that created a comprehensive regulatory system governing the state's industrial hemp and cannabidiol, commonly called CBD, markets.
Hujer represents cannabis growers, distributors and other businesses, including manufacturers and retailers, primarily in Central and Western New York.
Cannabis law started as a small part of the law firm, but has developed as the industry has grown, he says. The law firm offers a full range of services for hemp and cannabis clients, from commercial litigation to general corporate advisement and intellectual property assistance.
Phillips Lytle also has a science team well versed in state and federal regulations.
Hujer is optimistic the state will move forward with legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, noting there are many benefits, including the revenue it could bring into the state and growth it could provide for a range of businesses.
"We can help clients navigate the regulations and the rapid changes as the industry continues to grow," Hujer says.
Andrea Deckert is a Rochester-area freelance writer.


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Q: set javascript code to use server time I have a website which relies on current dates, I'm using javascript to display events depending on what day it is. I'm trying to get this to display according to the server's time.

//monday code detection
var d = new Date();
var s = d.getDay();
var r = d.getHours();
if ((s > 1 || s == 0) && (r > 5 || s == 3 || s == 4 || s == 5 || s == 6 || s == 0)) {
  window.location = "missed/mon.html";
}

A: If you only want the server datetime when the page loads you could declare and initialise d like this (inserting ASP into the JavaScript):
var d = new Date("<% =formatDateTime(now(),1) & " " & formatDateTime(now(),3) %>");

or, you if your server allows, you could declare a "jscript" script to run at the server which exposes a jscript function to ASP:

If you want it to happen on an event like a button click then you could consider an ajax call to get the server datetime.  Muhammed (above in the comments) has given an example and here's another : http://www.w3schools.com/ajax/tryit.asp?filename=tryajax_suggest_asp.
The server side ASP code could just return the same as the above (<% =formatDateTime(now(),1) & " " & formatDateTime(now(),3) %>)
I am assuming your users share the same timezone as the server and you won't have to do any timezone offset conversions.
I hope this helps.  Best regards.
Here's my working:

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Server in ASP 1: " & getServerTime()
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Server in ASP 2: " & now()
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America's Vaccine Rollout Is Already a Disaster | Millions of vaccines may soon expire
TrashcanMan4512 |-2 pointswritten 18 days ago ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjdrMuKpaCI&t=16s
Suicide and The Collapse of Modern Society
TrashcanMan4512 |42 pointswritten 18 days ago ago
I can't understand people that can't see this. Worse, I can't provide for people that can't (or won't) see this. As you might guess, that makes it nearly impossible for me to have anyone in my life that doesn't drive me insane.
TrashcanMan4512 |8 pointswritten 18 days ago ago
You're shitting me, Quercetin / C / D / Zinc is an actual OFFICIAL TREATMENT and not just some tinfoil I read on the internet?!?!
... Well FUCK! That's pretty awesome actually! No sarcasm seriously.
That's what I'm doing... hope it works...
You better hope you're not sick at this point.
Where you gonna go, the hospital? LOL!
Well by the looks of things if folks just wait it out long enough it might be US Snivel War II. Where they can't even mount they Keystone Cops to respond to it.
We do chicken right... nowedon't.
Oh fucks sake what happened to us? Weren't we the ones... that... did a beach landing... with... untested... amphibious... garbage vehicles... that... half of them sank killing our own... um.
Maybe nothing happened to us?
My "retirement plan" is that civilization will most likely have collapsed by then
Once again, put it in. There's an employer matching contribution, aka free money. This will be greater than the penalty for pulling it out early like everyone will likely have to. Take the free money. Might get a used RV trailer out of it for free.
Bart Simpson's life now considered "aspirational" in 2020
$500k that's cute.
So, will it be an extinction event or just the collapse of civilization?
TrashcanMan4512 |1 pointwritten 19 days ago ago
Por que no los dos?
Could be the end of me in 14 days as I now have a confirmed disease vector through nursing home contact. I expect if I get this it will rip through me like a wrecking ball through wet TP. Complete with Miley Cyrus.
OH! And double goody, I live in a State with no ICU's! By the way, neighboring States, expect a lot of very sick Californians to do what I will if I get a fever, which is come to visit you guys since you actually HAVE hospitals. Unlike us. First day I'm at 100 I'm jumping in my car. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Utah.
Taking every supplement known to man. Considering getting aquarium cleaner for good measure.
Welp. At least I know who gets my money if I vent out. I better start drawing up that document methinks.
Fukushima problems
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COVID will still be with us for the next 10 years
The Omega Man, baby. Nothing like albino hippy cultists to get this party started. In souped up dune buggies. With bell bottoms.
Nurse here- if people don't start taking this seriously, we are so screwed [COVID-19]
Not in California it isn't. Which tells you all you need to know about this place.
"Won't" is such a relative term.
Too bad something like 2 million people would have to die in the US alone to make that happen.
The way of the dinosaur
Duck bill
Civilisation will collapse because we need to work together in groups of 70 million or 325 million for everyone to survive.
I think a huge percent of people do already realize it. Just... who wants to go first, you know? There has to be some kind of intermediate state that isn't homelessness and death when these people jump ship.
See now these guys do chicken right. Talk about the people everyone loves to hate! It's just that they have no public exposure.
Give the entire world 8 months of these fuckwits and I guarantee you everyone will be wearing a mask.
... aaaaaaaaaand that's how you do it.
They mine hubris?
Well we got a ton of that shit...
All over the Earth's face
You do have the power to discredit them by becoming the worst possible caricature of them. If this happened at a scale the size of a movement (that realized what it was doing but nobody else did), people would puke the current system up.
Yeah well, not too long ago we had a gold standard, not runaway inflation. Once you go all fiat there's no such thing as "enough" because there's no such thing as stable value.
It feels like it's this sharp dividing line though.
You fear being laid off permanently so you want money as a fallback position to that, in a similar fashion to how people want bunkers and soup cans.
Then you see inflation and you want to add way more "soup" to the "bunker".
Once you hit a certain point and start investing it (depending how high your initial tolerance is for near suicidal risk)... and that ball gets rolling? I mean. 10% return on 2 mil is... well. Lots. Particularly if it keeps rolling over. It's taken on a life of its own at that point, you could stop it but you'd have to be very stupid.
One family member starts this game and has one kid and that kid survives and has one kid and that kid survives? It's... really big now unless those kids were incredibly stupid.
I think these billionaire assholes are just acting out spoiled children, basically. Nothing better to do than see how insane it can get. I don't think the first person in the chain to get rich would act like them. They do because they're two generations removed from doing their own dental work with a Buck knife.
That said, people do really hate self-sacrificial kindness in their lives outside work, but that's understandable because everyone' always expected to sacrifice so much every day.
It's not understandable. They're sacrificing for something entirely meaningless.
No return to normal.
And that's why I come here, for some kind person to calm me down when I'm missing something embarrassingly obvious. I feel a lot better about that number. It's still horrific but it's not society-ending.
That means it's just a problem if mutations mess this thing up, I presently think that's unlikely (watch me be wrong again).
Well IMO the worst thing that could possibly happen is that the vaccine works... to reduce symptoms. Only. Which seems irrational but that's what the manufacturer presently states that it does.
And it's true, if it does do that, those that get vaccinated won't die of Covid!
... except for 5% of them. Which is the present estimate of the percentage of the population that the vaccine simply doesn't work at all for.
Those 5% WILL die. Because good fucking luck getting anyone to continue to self-isolate when they have a 95% chance of living, even with no mask. Talk about a hard sell? It's a hard sell right now and people are dying by truckloads.
From an individual perspective, 95% probability of living is really great odds. From a national perspective, 5% of everyone dying is cataclysmic. That's 15 million people.


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ReDot Fine Art Gallery
The gallery is permanently closed.
ReDot Fine Art Gallery was created in 2004. Located in the heart of Singapore's dock precinct. It is the first and only art gallery in Singapore and Asia-Pacific that dedicated to Australian & Indigenous Contemporary Art. The gallery represents artists from areas across the Northern and Western Deserts of Australia – where the majority of the Aboriginal Art Centres are located.
The commitment of ReDot is to promoting the work of indigenous artists and creating opportunities for a wider understanding. To appreciation of Aboriginal Art and its culture. Moreover, the gallery aims to explore the cultural diversity represented by Aboriginal Art and to actively promote a range of work that displays this rich variety of cultural expression.
ReDot offers a comprehensive service including fully documented submissions of works in stock and complete management of packing, freight and export arrangements, if necessary. All paintings are purchased in the primary art market (Art Centres) and the work is selected directly by the gallery principals in their frequent visits to communities in Australia. Every piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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The PhD degree is an advanced research degree intended to reflect a level of training consistent with the ability of the candidate to function as an independent research scientist. This involves successful completion of course work reflecting a knowledge of modern immunology, as well as a demonstrated ability to carry out research of publishable quality. To qualify for the degree each candidate must successfully achieve candidacy, submit a satisfactory thesis based on his/her original research, and successfully defend it in a Final Oral Examination. The PhD thesis should contain a body of original research roughly corresponding in quantity to that which would be appropriate for two or three publications in a recognized refereed journal. Normally, at least one of these manuscripts should have been accepted for publication at the time of the exam.
There are 3 routes to entering the PhD program.
Students with outstanding undergraduate records are encouraged to enter the PhD program directly. Students entering via this route undergo a qualifying exam within 18-24 months of initiating their program. Additionally, the Admissions Committee may choose to offer direct entry into the PhD program to highly-qualified applicants who have applied to the MSc program. Students admitted to the direct entry PhD may choose to graduate with an MSc after two years of study, rather than continuing in the PhD program.
Students may transfer to the PhD program from the MSc program by undergoing a reclassification exam. Following a second committee meeting to take place no later than December of the second year, all students who wish to reclassify into the PhD program must due so in May or June of their second year.
Students accepted into our program with an MSc degree from another department/University enter into the PhD program directly. Students who complete an MSc degree within the Department of Immunology and who wish to continue in the PhD program are evaluated at the MSc exam as to their admissibility for the PhD program. Only students approved during the examination process will be admissible to reenter as a PhD student. All students entering the PhD program with an MSc degree must undergo a qualifying exam, normally within 2 years of entry into the PhD program. This exam is similar in format to the reclassification exam, described above.
Students doing a thesis-based PhD in Fundamental Immunology will receive a guaranteed stipend.
In our Department, students typically spend about 5 years in the PhD degree program.
IMM 2025H, 2050H, and 2075H continue throughout the student's Ph.D. program until completed.
Ph.D. students who entered their graduate studies in the Fall of 2014 and onwards must also complete the graduate professional development module as part of IMM2075 during their third year.
Ph.D. students must also complete an additional half-credit no later than their third year of studies in the Ph.D. programme. If the student does not believe they can do this by their third year, then they must let the Department know so that an extension can be submitted to SGS.


I started blogging in 2016 around my birthday in late February. I created a WordPress account and had absolutely no clue what I was doing. I wrote posts and posted them whenever I felt like it, whether that meant 1 post in the span of 2 months or 4 posts in the span of 2 days. I just wrote whenever I felt like it and ignored my blog entirely until I felt the desire to pick it up again.
If this kind of blogging appeals to you then awesome, keep doing what you're doing, I'm not sure if this post will be of much use to you. However, in my case, the way I was blogging quickly became unfulfilling and I was hungry to do more. I went from a shy girl who was afraid to even let her closest friends read her work, to someone who was ready and willing to put her work out to a bunch of strangers. I just needed to figure out how to take that leap and go for it…which brings me to my first tip.
This was my first step to getting where I am now. I wrote the same way I always had, but I started tagging my posts and people began reading, liking, and even commenting and following! Using hashtags not only helps people find your posts, but searching through the tags you use can help you find writers who have similar styles, tastes, and interests to you. This makes it easier for you to find other bloggers to interact with and gain some key insights….which brings me to the second tip.
One thing I really see rings true quite often is that good readers are often good writers. The more you read, the more likely it will be that you will find a writing style that resonates with you and will, in turn, contribute to your unique style of writing. On top of that, reading other people's work opens up the door to building relationships and networking with other writers. If someone is writing a unique style of post that you would love to try yourself, reach out and ask them if you can try it out and tag them for their idea. Creating these mutually beneficial relationships really helps you create more inspired content and helps you integrate yourself into the blogging community.
I have noticed that a lot of people write awesome posts but they get very little recognition. This isn't for lack of skill or interest in what they are talking about, but instead it is because of one thing, SEO. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, which sounds super scary but I promise it isn't. SEO literally just refers to how high or relevant your content is considered on search engines.
My first piece of advice for improving SEO is to post consistently. Sites like google often view a site to be more credible if it is active, creating new content regularly, and has a lot of back linking (which brings us back to the benefits of collaboration and communication with other bloggers). Another huge piece of advice is to be mindful of your titles. If you are writing a post about a trip you took to Bali over the summer, make sure your title references something about travel or Bali! If you're making a cooking post, the title should include what you're making or some use of the word "recipe".
I see so often that posts get overlooked because people will title their recipe post "Lunch in the Park on a Sunny Day" without ever mentioning that they are teaching you how to make a quiche. Or people titling their travel post with "Living the Adventure" without making any reference to the post being about a trip to Bali or about travel at all. I know that vague and artsy titles sound cool and I still use them too, but if you want to be recognized for a specific type of post, be sure people and search engines know that!
Consistency is really key. I have found that my following and engagement have increased substantially when I chose to post consistently. When you post consistently, people know when to expect posts and return to your page for these posts like a set routine! I made a spreadsheet at the start of 2018 to keep track of my blogging and it has done wonders! I wrote a post about it early last year because it has really been a game changer and has saved me from falling behind so many times!
My last and most important tip is this; don't do too much. Starting a blog or getting into a more intense blogging regimen is an intense process. You may be tempted to try to post every day and go crazy with trying to network and get seen. But I really urge you to take your time. Write about what makes you feel passionate and the right people will find you. Writer's burnout is a tough thing to work through so taking the extra time to make sure you're working only in a way that feels correct to you is super vital.
I would really love to write more about starting a blog and staying on track, so if you have any questions or topics you want me to cover then feel free to leave a comment below and I will see what I can do to help!
You sound very down to earth about blogging. It's refreshing. I have great optimization scores on Yoast seo, but I only see traffic from search engines every couple of days. Is that just a matter of time…or do you think it's more of a puzzle I haven't put together well? My topics range from saturated – like DIY sugar scrubs – to unsaturated, farm stands.
It's a combination of a matter of time, building up a good reputation with Google, having some solid back links (people linking to your site), and having good search terms. I'm sure you're off to a good start because you know what your niche is and are building up content to fit that niche!
Thanks so much for the quick reply. It's just comforting cause sometimes I feel like I'm fumbling in the dark…and you're like a mile ahead of me!
I'm not that far ahead! I'm still learning myself so I just keep seeking out good methods until something sticks. Your titles are really good and clickable so I think you're on the right track!
Thanks, I really appreciate your feedback & that you took the time to check.
I wondered about this things at the start…but now I start write something every day and try to interact with a handful of other blogging. That;s it. SEO? no idea. Taggging? never done it. Do you think matters much Jess? I guess it all depends on your goals right..
Really great advice Jess thank you!


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Ukrainian passenger plane crashes with 170 on board
BBC and Agencies
A Ukrainian Boeing-737 with more than 170 people on board has crashed in Iran.
The Ukraine International Airlines plane crashed just after take-off from Iran's Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran, said the Fars state news agency.
It was bound for the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Ukraine's embassy in Tehran said engine failure caused the crash and there was no link to terrorism.
"According to preliminary information, the plane crashed as a result of an engine failure for technical reasons. Currently, the version of a terrorist attack is ruled out," the embassy said on the Ukraine Foreign Ministry's website.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was cutting short a trip to Oman and flying back to Kyiv.
He warned against "speculation or unchecked theories regarding the catastrophe" until official reports were ready.
"My sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of all passengers and crew," he said in a statement.
Some 168 passengers and nine crew members were confirmed to have been registered to fly on the aircraft, Ukraine's Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk said.
tags : International
Author: BBC and Agencies
8 hours ago London, Wednesday
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12 days ago KUWAIT CITY


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The Gardener's Ghost
Categories: More Ghosts With A Purpose
Scary Books: The Book Of Dreams And Ghosts
: Andrew Lang
Perhaps the latest ghost in a court of justice (except in cases about
the letting of haunted houses) "appeared" at the Aylesbury Petty
Session on 22nd August, 1829. On 25th October, 1828, William Edden, a
market gardener, was found dead, with his ribs broken, in the road
between Aylesbury and Thame. One Sewell, in August, 1829, accused a
man named Tyler, and both were examined at the Aylesbury Petty
Sessions. Mrs. E
den gave evidence that she sent five or six times
for Tyler "to come and see the corpse. . . . I had some particular
reasons for sending for him which I never did divulge. . . . I will
tell you my reasons, gentlemen, if you ask me, in the face of Tyler,
even if my life should be in danger for it." The reasons were that on
the night of her husband's murder, "something rushed over me, and I
thought my husband came by me. I looked up, and I thought I heard the
voice of my husband come from near my mahogany table. . . . I thought
I saw my husband's apparition, and the man that had done it, and that
man was Tyler. . . . I ran out and said, 'O dear God! my husband is
murdered, and his ribs are broken'."
Lord Nugent--"What made you think your husband's ribs were broken?"
"He held up his hands like this, and I saw a hammer, or something like
a hammer, and it came into my mind that his ribs were broken." Sewell
stated that the murder was accomplished by means of a hammer.
The prisoners were discharged on 13th September. On 5th March, 1830,
they were tried at the Buckingham Lent Assizes, were found guilty and
were hanged, protesting their innocence, on 8th March, 1830.
"In the report of Mrs. Edden's evidence (at the Assizes) no mention is
made of the vision." {144}
Here end our ghosts in courts of justice; the following ghost gave
evidence of a murder, or rather, confessed to one, but was beyond the
reach of human laws.
This tale of 1730 is still current in Highland tradition. It has,
however, been improved and made infinitely more picturesque by several
generations of narrators. As we try to be faithful to the best
sources, the contemporary manuscript version is here reprinted from
The Scottish Standard-Bearer, an organ of the Scotch Episcopalians
(October and November, 1894).
The Fascination Of The Ghost Story
The Cow With The Bell
I had given a glass ball to the wife of a friend, whose visions proved so startling and on one occasion so unholy that she ceased to make experiments. One day my friend's secretary, a young student and golfer, took up the ball. "I see a field I ... The Creaking Stair
A lady very well known to myself, and in literary society, lived as a girl with an antiquarian father in an old house dear to an antiquary. It was haunted, among other things, by footsteps. The old oak staircase had two creaking steps, numbers seve... The Creaking Stair
A lady very well known to myself, and in literary society, lived as a girl with an antiquarian father in an old house dear to an antiquary. It was haunted, among other things, by footsteps. The old oak staircase had two creaking steps, numbers seve... The Daemon Of Spraiton In Devon {111} Anno 1682
"About the month of November in the year 1682, in the parish of Spraiton, in the county of Devon, one Francis Fey (servant to Mr. Philip Furze) being in a field near the dwelling-house of his said master, there appeared unto him the _resemblance_ of... The Daemon Of Spraiton In Devon {111} Anno 1682
"About the month of November in the year 1682, in the parish of Spraiton, in the county of Devon, one Francis Fey (servant to Mr. Philip Furze) being in a field near the dwelling-house of his said master, there appeared unto him the _resemblance_ of... The Dancing Devil
On 16th November, 1870, Mr. Shchapoff, a Russian squire, the narrator, came home from a visit to a country town, Iletski, and found his family in some disarray. There lived with him his mother and his wife's mother, ladies of about sixty-nine, his ... The Dancing Devil
On 16th November, 1870, Mr. Shchapoff, a Russian squire, the narrator, came home from a visit to a country town, Iletski, and found his family in some disarray. There lived with him his mother and his wife's mother, ladies of about sixty-nine, his ... The Dead Shopman
Swooning, or slight mental mistiness, is not very unusual in ghost seers. The brother of a friend of my own, a man of letters and wide erudition, was, as a boy, employed in a shop in a town, say Wexington. The overseer was a dark, rather hectic-loo... The Dead Shopman
Swooning, or slight mental mistiness, is not very unusual in ghost seers. The brother of a friend of my own, a man of letters and wide erudition, was, as a boy, employed in a shop in a town, say Wexington. The overseer was a dark, rather hectic-loo... The Deathbed
Miss C., a lady of excellent sense, religious but not bigoted, lived before her marriage in the house of her uncle D., a celebrated physician, and member of the Institute. Her mother at this time was seriously ill in the country. One night the gir... The Deathbed
Miss C., a lady of excellent sense, religious but not bigoted, lived before her marriage in the house of her uncle D., a celebrated physician, and member of the Institute. Her mother at this time was seriously ill in the country. One night the gir... The Deathbed Of Louis Xiv
"Here is a strange story that the Duc d'Orleans told me one day in a tete-a-tete at Marly, he having just run down from Paris before he started for Italy; and it may be observed that all the events predicted came to pass, though none of them could h... The Deathbed Of Louis Xiv
"Here is a strange story that the Duc d'Orleans told me one day in a tete-a-tete at Marly, he having just run down from Paris before he started for Italy; and it may be observed that all the events predicted came to pass, though none of them could h... The Denton Hall Ghost
A day or two after my arrival at Denton Hall, when all around was yet new to me, I had accompanied my friends to a ball given in the neighbourhood, and returned heartily fatigued. At this time I need not blush, nor you smile, when I say that on... The Devil Of Hjalta-stad {246}
The sheriff writes: "The Devil at Hjalta-stad was outspoken enough this past winter, although no one saw him. I, along with others, had the dishonour to hear him talking for nearly two days, during which he addressed myself and the minister, Sir G... The Devil Of Hjalta-stad {246}
The sheriff writes: "The Devil at Hjalta-stad was outspoken enough this past winter, although no one saw him. I, along with others, had the dishonour to hear him talking for nearly two days, during which he addressed myself and the minister, Sir G... The Difficulty Of Crossing A Field
One morning in July, 1854, a planter named Williamson, living six miles from Selma, Alabama, was sitting with his wife and a child on the veranda of his dwelling. Immediately in front of the house was a lawn, perhaps fifty yards in extent betwe... The Dog Fanti
Mrs. Ogilvie of Drumquaigh had a poodle named Fanti. Her family, or at least those who lived with her, were her son, the laird, and three daughters. Of these the two younger, at a certain recent date, were paying a short visit to a neighbouring co... The Dog Fanti
Mrs. Ogilvie of Drumquaigh had a poodle named Fanti. Her family, or at least those who lived with her, were her son, the laird, and three daughters. Of these the two younger, at a certain recent date, were paying a short visit to a neighbouring co... The Dog In The Haunted Room
The author's friend, Mr. Rokeby, lives, and has lived for some twenty years, in an old house at Hammersmith. It is surrounded by a large garden, the drawing-room and dining-room are on the right and left of the entrance from the garden, on the grou... The Dog In The Haunted Room
The author's friend, Mr. Rokeby, lives, and has lived for some twenty years, in an old house at Hammersmith. It is surrounded by a large garden, the drawing-room and dining-room are on the right and left of the entrance from the garden, on the grou... The Dog O' Mause
Account of an apparition that appeared to William Soutar, {145a} in the Mause, 1730. [This is a copy from that in the handwriting of Bishop Rattray, preserved at Craighall, and which was found at Meikleour a few years ago, to the proprietor of wh... The Dog O' Mause
Account of an apparition that appeared to William Soutar, {145a} in the Mause, 1730. [This is a copy from that in the handwriting of Bishop Rattray, preserved at Craighall, and which was found at Meikleour a few years ago, to the proprietor of wh... The Dream That Knocked At The Door
The following is an old but good story. The Rev. Joseph Wilkins died, an aged man, in 1800. He left this narrative, often printed; the date of the adventure is 1754, when Mr. Wilkins, aged twenty-three, was a schoolmaster in Devonshire. The dream... The Dream That Knocked At The Door
The following is an old but good story. The Rev. Joseph Wilkins died, an aged man, in 1800. He left this narrative, often printed; the date of the adventure is 1754, when Mr. Wilkins, aged twenty-three, was a schoolmaster in Devonshire. The dream... The Ducks' Eggs
A little girl of the author's family kept ducks and was anxious to sell the eggs to her mother. But the eggs could not be found by eager search. On going to bed she said, "Perhaps I shall dream of them". Next morning she exclaimed, "I _did_ dream ... The Ducks' Eggs
A little girl of the author's family kept ducks and was anxious to sell the eggs to her mother. But the eggs could not be found by eager search. On going to bed she said, "Perhaps I shall dream of them". Next morning she exclaimed, "I _did_ dream ... The Dying Mother {101}
"Mary, the wife of John Goffe of Rochester, being afflicted with a long illness, removed to her father's house at West Mulling, about nine miles from her own. There she died on 4th June, this present year, 1691. "The day before her departure (de... The Dying Mother {101}
"Mary, the wife of John Goffe of Rochester, being afflicted with a long illness, removed to her father's house at West Mulling, about nine miles from her own. There she died on 4th June, this present year, 1691. "The day before her departure (de... The Empty House
Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil. In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of th... The Examination Paper
This is a story which I believe. Of course, this is not my personal experience; but it has been repeated by so many men, who should have witnessed the incident, with such wonderful accuracy that I cannot but believe it. The thing happened at th... The Fall Of The House Of Usher
During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country; and at length found m... The Fascination Of The Ghost Story
What is the fascination we feel for the mystery of the ghost story? Is it of the same nature as the fascination which we feel for the mystery of the detective story? Of the latter fascination, the late Paul Armstrong used to say that it wa... The Gardener's Ghost
Perhaps the latest ghost in a court of justice (except in cases about the letting of haunted houses) "appeared" at the Aylesbury Petty Session on 22nd August, 1829. On 25th October, 1828, William Edden, a market gardener, was found dead, with his r... The Gardener's Ghost
Perhaps the latest ghost in a court of justice (except in cases about the letting of haunted houses) "appeared" at the Aylesbury Petty Session on 22nd August, 1829. On 25th October, 1828, William Edden, a market gardener, was found dead, with his r... The Ghost At Garpsdal
In Autumn, 1807, there was a disturbance by night in the outer room at Garpsdal, the door being smashed. There slept in this room the minister's men-servants, Thorsteinn Gudmundsson, Magnus Jonsson, and a child named Thorstein. Later, on 16th Nove... The Ghost At Garpsdal
In Autumn, 1807, there was a disturbance by night in the outer room at Garpsdal, the door being smashed. There slept in this room the minister's men-servants, Thorsteinn Gudmundsson, Magnus Jonsson, and a child named Thorstein. Later, on 16th Nove... The Ghost Of Lord Clarenceux
In the chair which stood before the writing-table in the middle of the room sat the figure of Lord Clarenceux. The figure did not move as I went in; its back was towards me. At the other end of the room was the doorway, which led to the small b... The Ghost Of Major Sydenham
Concerning the apparition of the Ghost of Major George Sydenham, (late of Dulverton in the County of Somerset) to Captain William Dyke, late of Skilgate in this County also, and now likewise deceased: Be pleased to take the Relation of it as I ... The Ghost Of Peg Alley's Point
Peg Alley's Point is a long and narrow strip of wooded land, situated between the main stream of Miles river and one of the navigable creeks which flow into it. This little peninsula is about two miles long, from fifty to three hundred yards in widt... The Ghost Of Rosewarne
"Ezekiel Grosse, gent., attorney-at-law," bought the lands of Rosewarne from one of the De Rosewarnes, who had become involved in debt by endeavouring, without sufficient means, to support the dignity of his family. There is reason for believin... The Ghostly Warriors Of Worms
The abbot of Ursperg, in his Chronicle, year 1123, says that in the territory of Worms they saw during many days a multitude of armed men, on foot and on horseback, going and coming with great noise, like people who are going to a solemn assemb... The Girl In Pink
The following anecdote was told to myself, a few months after the curious event, by the three witnesses in the case. They were connections of my own, the father was a clergyman of the Anglican Church; he, his wife and their daughter, a girl of twen... The Girl In Pink
The following anecdote was told to myself, a few months after the curious event, by the three witnesses in the case. They were connections of my own, the father was a clergyman of the Anglican Church; he, his wife and their daughter, a girl of twen... The Good O'donoghue
In an age so distant that the precise period is unknown, a chieftain named O'Donoghue ruled over the country which surrounds the romantic Lough Lean, now called the Lake of Killarney. Wisdom, beneficence, and justice distinguished his reign, an... The Goodwood Ghost Story
My wife's sister, Mrs M----, was left a widow at the age of thirty-five, with two children, girls, of whom she was passionately fond. She carried on the draper's business at Bognor, established by her husband. Being still a very handsome woman,... The Great Amherst Mystery
On 13th February, 1888, Mr. Walter Hubbell, an actor by profession, "being duly sworn" before a Notary Public in New York, testified to the following story:-- In 1879 he was acting with a strolling company, and came to Amherst, in Nova Scotia. H... The Great Amherst Mystery
On 13th February, 1888, Mr. Walter Hubbell, an actor by profession, "being duly sworn" before a Notary Public in New York, testified to the following story:-- In 1879 he was acting with a strolling company, and came to Amherst, in Nova Scotia. H... The Grocer's Cough
A man of letters was born in a small Scotch town, where his father was the intimate friend of a tradesman whom we shall call the grocer. Almost every day the grocer would come to have a chat with Mr. Mackay, and the visitor, alone of the natives, ha... The Grocer's Cough
A man of letters was born in a small Scotch town, where his father was the intimate friend of a tradesman whom we shall call the grocer. Almost every day the grocer would come to have a chat with Mr. Mackay, and the visitor, alone of the natives, ha... The Hand Of Glory
One evening, between the years 1790 and 1800, a traveller, dressed in woman's clothes, arrived at the Old Spital Inn, the place where the mail coach changed horses, in High Spital, on Bowes Moor. The traveller begged to stay all night, but had ... The Haunted And The Haunters: Or The House And The Brain
A friend of mine, who is a man of letters and a philosopher, said to me one day, as if between jest and earnest--"Fancy! since we last met, I have discovered a haunted house in the midst of London." "Really haunted?--and by what?--ghosts?" ... The Haunted Cove
Commonplace in itself and showing positive vulgarity in the style in which its pleasure-grounds are laid out, Clyffe, near Berwick-on-Tweed, has yet one delightful feature of its own,--to wit, a private bay to which access is obtained by a tunn... The Haunted House - The Mortals In The House
Under none of the accredited ghostly circumstances, and environed by none of the conventional ghostly surroundings, did I first make acquaintance with the house which is the subject of this Christmas piece. I saw it in the daylight, with the su... The House And The Brain
A friend of mine, who is a man of letters and a philosopher, said to me one day, as if between jest and earnest,--"Fancy! since we last met, I have discovered a haunted house in the midst of London." "Really haunted?--and by what? ghosts?" ... The Hymn Of Donald Ban
O God that created me so helpless, Strengthen my belief and make it firm. Command an angel to come from Paradise, And take up his abode in my dwelling, To protect me from every trouble That wicked folks are putting in my way; Jesus, that did'st s... The Hymn Of Donald Ban
O God that created me so helpless, Strengthen my belief and make it firm. Command an angel to come from Paradise, And take up his abode in my dwelling, To protect me from every trouble That wicked folks are putting in my way; Jesus, that did'st s... The Interval
Mrs. Wilton passed through a little alley leading from one of the gates which are around Regent's Park, and came out on the wide and quiet street. She walked along slowly, peering anxiously from side to side so as not to overlook the number... The Iron Cage
[As you express a wish to know what credit is to be attached to a tale sent forth after a lapse of between thirty and forty years, I will state the facts as they were recalled last year by a daughter of Sir William ... The Iron Chest Of Durley
Mr _John Bourne_, for his Skill, Care and Honesty, was made by his Neighbour _John Mallet_, Esq., of _Enmore_, the chief of his Trustees, for his Son _John Mallet_ (Father to Elizabeth, now Countess Dowager of _Rochester_) and the rest of his C... The Isle Of Pines
For many years there lived near the town of Gallipolis, Ohio, an old man named Herman Deluse. Very little was known of his history, for he would neither speak of it himself nor suffer others. It was a common belief among his neighbors that he ... The Knot In The Shutter
"It is said that a dream produced a powerful effect on Hone's mind. He dreamt that he was introduced into a room where he was an entire stranger, and saw himself seated at a table, and on going towards the window his attention was somehow or other a... The Knot In The Shutter
"It is said that a dream produced a powerful effect on Hone's mind. He dreamt that he was introduced into a room where he was an entire stranger, and saw himself seated at a table, and on going towards the window his attention was somehow or other a... The Lady In Black
A ghost in a haunted house is seldom observed with anything like scientific precision. The spectre in the following narrative could not be photographed, attempts being usually made in a light which required prolonged exposure. Efforts to touch it ... The Lady In Black
A ghost in a haunted house is seldom observed with anything like scientific precision. The spectre in the following narrative could not be photographed, attempts being usually made in a light which required prolonged exposure. Efforts to touch it ... The Lianhan Shee
One summer evening Mary Sullivan was sitting at her own well-swept hearthstone, knitting feet to a pair of sheep's-grey stockings for Bartley, her husband. It was one of those serene evenings in the month of June when the decline of day assumes...


The primary goal of Siuslaw School District is for every student to meet or exceed Oregon State standards and be proficient in English.
Siuslaw School District provides English Language Learner services designed to increase English language proficiency and to promote access to and increased academic progress toward state and district curriculum standards. Siuslaw School District sets goals and creates plans within the framework of the State of Oregon requirements.
Increase students' English language proficiency.
Increase students' academic achievement in core academic subjects.
Provide ELD curriculum designed to support content-area instruction and advance students' progress toward benchmarks and meeting the district objectives and goals that all students are expected to meet.
Ensure that ELD students graduate high school at a rate equal to other students.
Provide ongoing staff development and training opportunities that will enhance teachers' understanding of second language acquisition and teaching techniques proven beneficial to English Language Learners.
Ensure meaningful participation in District's educational program for all ELD students.
Assist schools with concerns that may negatively affect student achievement.
Facilitate parent involvement in the schools and in the education of their children.
Continually monitor and reevaluate administration of ELD Program and services to ensure that students are receiving the best model of service delivery possible.


User Documentation How do I administer members?
Search for...: Search for members by their username, display name, URL of their profile or their content, numeric ID, or global ID.
In role...: Select or search for a role to filter the members list to only members within the selected role.
Pending approval: Filter members to a specific membership status or any status.
And any join and last visited date: Filter by the date when the member joined or last visited.
By joined date: Select the order of the membership list.
Descending: Select ascending or descending order.
At any time, you can export the list, as filtered, via the Export as CSV link in the header. When searching using the Search for... field, exact/best matches will be highlighted.
You can also use the checkboxes over the members' avatars to select one or more members to modify in bulk. When a selection is made, the Export as CSV option will only export the selected member, and Modify Members and Clear Selection options will appear in the header. Modify Members enables changing the membership status of or deleting members in bulk.
For other actions, locate the member you want to administer, select them, and then you can view the member's profile (by selecting View), edit the member (by selecting Edit) or delete the member (by selecting Delete).
For members that have valuable content, it is recommended to reassign it to the special "Former Member" account to preserve the content without unnecessarily attributing authorship benefits to another user. If the account is a duplicate or it's important to designate authorship by another non-system member, select Reassign to and select the member to assign the deleted member's content to. If the member represents a SPAM account, you may want to delete all of their content and the Delete all of these members' content permanently option enables that.
When you've made your selection, click Delete to delete the member. The member's status will temporarily change to "Pending Deletion." The actual deletion will take place in a background job since content reassignment can take a significant amount of time. When the reassignment is complete, the member's account will be completely deleted.
Save: Saves any changes made to the fields available on this panel.
View: Opens the member's community profile.
Delete: Opens the delete options panel for this member.
Impersonate: Initiates impersonation of this member.
Change avatar: Enables changing the member's avatar.
Change cover photo: Enables changing the member's cover photo.
Change username: Enables editing the member's username.
Change password: Enables resetting the member's password.
Add/remove points: Manually add or remove points to/from this member.
Add to role: Add this member to a role.
Administration: Administration options, such as account status, moderation level, forcing login, content hiding, and statistics and identifiers.
Profile: All data that is exposed on the member's community profile can be edited here. Note that the member's avatar and cover photo can be modified using the options in the header.
Settings: All settings that are editable on the member's settings page in the community can be edited here.
Roles: The member's role membership can be reviewed and modified here.
If you do make changes to the member, be sure to click Save to commit them.


Our friends in the landscaping business shared with us how they profit from STUMPER attachments. In the past, they used to haul two trailers to every job–one for the skid steer and one for a standalone, self-propelled stump grinder. With STUMPER, your equipment does double duty: just haul the STUMPER attachment on the trailer with your skid steer. one less trailer + less maintenance + less fuel in the trucks = bigger profits.