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Yul Edochie says his father called him after Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner
Apr 16, 2020 Yul Brynner, Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has announced his father and legendary actor, Pete Edochie named him after famous Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner.
Yul made this known in a post on Instagram while noting that he shares so many things in common with the late 'The King and I' star.
He wrote: 'My father named me after this great actor Yul Brynner. He was an outstanding stage and film actor, with a deep voice.
I seem to have grown to be just like him, same looks too, same eyes, same bald head, though my nose is way bigger than his.
So I'm just thinking…. The name you give to your child, does it play a role in the development of that child??'
Check post below:
My father named me after this great actor Yul Brynner. He was an outstanding stage and film actor, with a deep voice. I seem to have grown to be just like him, same looks too, same eyes, same bald head, though my nose is way bigger than his. ???????????? . So I'm just thinking…. The name you give to your child, does it play a role in the development of that child??
A post shared by Yul Edochie (@yuledochie) on Apr 15, 2020 at 4:26am PDT
Yul Brynner was famous for portraying King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. The Russian-American stage actor died of lung cancer at the age of 65 in New York City


A sterling silver Celtic heart knotwork pendant on a sterling silver belcher chain.
Hearts represent love in all its many aspects and they are also seen as symbolising having heart, the power of courage and will. To the ancient Egyptians it was the heart, rather than the brain, which was seen as the organ that held the person's mind and soul. Heart knots are a rather recent addition to Celtic symbolism. Hearts as symbols of love date from the later medieval period but became an established part of the Celtic repertoire in the last decade of the 20th century.


(2 images) 445811 1080 Lieutenant; R.N.R.
(4 images) 445824 1109 1 Florence Jane Williams (my great grandmother) on my Dad's paternal line married George Henry Godfrey 4/11/1899 at St.Francis, Ashton Gate. Her father was Henry John Williams. source: Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers 1720-1933 (obtained via. Ancestry.com).
(4 images) 445824 1109 1 Henry (my grandfather) married Violet Gertrude Groves Dec.1934. Violet born 1910 died 2005. They had 3 sons, John, Brian & Henry born 1935, 1936 and 1938 respectively.
(2 images) 445814 1085 K.i.a.
(2 images) 445815 1072 K.i.a.
(3 images) 445810 1090 Killed on the H.M.S. Inbleatigable???
(4 images) 445816 1072 Wireless Operator/Air Gunner; R.A.F.
Above are the names that appear on the photographs or records held by the GPR for St Peter's Church burial ground, Bishopsworth, Bristol, England.


To strenghten this kind of love, this day in beautiful Ubud, Julie and Justin made an oath and commit themself to always stay side by side, witnessed by their son and family. It was very touching and intimate Commitment Ceremony.
We wish them forever happiness and best luck in the future.


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Q: Display only sub order number that have MOrderNo I have 2 columns which are MOrderNum and SubOrderNum. MOrderNum is for Master Order No that created after approving Sub Order No. How to only display the MSubNum that have multiple SubOrderNum?
Example

MOrderNum
SubOrderNum

A123
A123-01

A123
A123-02

M111
B001

M222
C001

the data that should be displayed is

MOrderNum
SubOrderNum

A123
A123-01

A123
A123-02

A:  --it will check if MOrderNum exists in the counting list
SELECT MOrderNum, SubOrderNum
from tbl
WHERE MOrderNum in(
      --It will take all the MOrderNum with their count more than one
      SELECT MOrderNum FROM tbl
      GROUP BY MOrderNum
      HAVING COUNT(MOrderNum)>1
  )
 Order by MOrderNum

Fiddle Demo

A: You can do this more efficiently with a window function
SELECT MOrderNum, SubOrderNum
FROM (
    SELECT *,
      cnt = COUNT(*) OVER (PARTITION BY MOrderNum)
    FROM tbl
) tbl
WHERE cnt > 1;

A: this should work as well:
SELECT a.*
FROM (
    SELECT MOrderNum
    FROM [your table]
    GROUP BY MOrderNum
    HAVING COUNT(DISTINCT SubOrderNum) > 1
    ) AS b
INNER JOIN [your table] AS a
ON a.MOrderNum = b.MOrderNum
ORDER BY a. MOrderNum

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Q: Selenium and BeautifulSoup change the numbers inside html element I want to extract the number of yellow cards each team got from the website https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/clubs/total_yel_card?se=20
Here is my code
driver = webdriver.Chrome(service=chrome_driver_path)
driver.get("https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/clubs/total_yel_card?se=20")
cards = {}
for i in range(1, 21):
    path = '//*[@id="mainContent"]/div[2]/div/div[2]/div[1]/div[2]/table/tbody/tr[' + str(i) + ']/td[2]/a'
    name = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, path).text

    path_card = '//*[@id="mainContent"]/div[2]/div/div[2]/div[1]/div[2]/table/tbody/tr[' + str(i) + ']/td[3]'
    card = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, path_card).text

    cards[name] = card

However, the number of cards is very different than what it is in the HTML. Here is the result
cards

    {'Chelsea': '1,800',
 'Everton': '1,778',
 'Arsenal': '1,739',
 'Tottenham Hotspur': '1,705',
 'Manchester United': '1,685',
 'West Ham United': '1,610',
 'Aston Villa': '1,572',
 'Newcastle United': '1,534',
 'Liverpool': '1,429',
 'Manchester City': '1,409',
 'Southampton': '1,298',
 'Blackburn Rovers': '1,111',
 'Sunderland': '1,095',
 'Middlesbrough': '973',
 'Leeds United': '952',
 'Leicester City': '885',
 'Bolton Wanderers': '845',
 'Fulham': '843',
 'Crystal Palace': '790',
 'West Bromwich Albion': '769'}

I did encounter this problem many times too, but the numbers were generally related to currencies. However, it does not seem that this time there is any need to convert actual numbers to other numbers.

A: I took a quick look at the website, and it seems that your program is pulling the "All Seasons" data.
If you take a good look at the website while opening, you see that the table first shows the "All Seasons" data, before actually applying the filter.
This was solvable with adding a time.sleep(1)  between declaring the driver and the start of your for-loop. This created another issue, since the second half of the dictionary returned empty.
I solved this by explicitly waiting for the "accept all cookies" button to appear, to then click it.
Here's the code I ran:
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC
from selenium.common.exceptions import TimeoutException

driver = webdriver.Chrome(service=chrome_driver_path)
driver.get("https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/clubs/total_yel_card?se=20")

delay = 5 # seconds

try:
    cookieButton = WebDriverWait(driver, delay).until(EC.element_to_be_clickable((By.XPATH, '/html/body/div[1]/div/div/div[1]/div[5]/button[1]')))
    cookieButton.click()
except TimeoutException:
    print("Loading took too much time!")

else:
    cards = {}
    for i in range(1, 21):
        path = '//*[@id="mainContent"]/div[2]/div/div[2]/div[1]/div[2]/table/tbody/tr[' + str(i) + ']/td[2]/a'
        name = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, path).text

        path_card = '//*[@id="mainContent"]/div[2]/div/div[2]/div[1]/div[2]/table/tbody/tr[' + str(i) + ']/td[3]'
        card = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, path_card).text

        cards[name] = card

    print(cards)

Here is the result:
{ 'Chelsea': '74',
'Aston Villa': '70',
'Newcastle United': '67',
'Wigan Athletic': '67',
'Blackburn Rovers': '66',
'Arsenal': '64',
'Wolverhampton Wanderers': '64',
'Everton': '60',
'Stoke City': '60',
'Sunderland': '60',
'Norwich City': '58',
'Fulham': '54',
'Queens Park Rangers': '54',
'Liverpool': '53',
'Manchester City': '51',
'Manchester United': '51',
'Bolton Wanderers': '50',
'West Bromwich Albion': '48',
'Tottenham Hotspur': '43',
'Swansea City': '40' }

Hope this helps!


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Celebrities | May 11, 2020 02:00 AM EDT
Ellen DeGeneres Truly Rude! Former Staff Confirms Diva Allegations
(Photo : Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
America's beloved talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is facing more accusations regarding her diva-like personality.
Another former staff outed the 62-year-old comedian and revealed that "the stories are all true," referring to her mean behavior.
"Is she always nice? No," the former "Ellen DeGeneres Show" staff said, per FOX News. "It irritates me that people think she's all sweetness and light and she gets away with it."
Ellen DeGeneres Rant
It appears that the Emmy Award winner is not practicing what she preaches when she says "be kind to one another." This is after she was lashed out by fans after comparing her $27 million Balinese-style mansion to a jail amid the coronavirus lockdown.
"One thing I've learned from being in quarantine is that people - this is like being in jail, is what this is," DeGeneres mentioned. "It's mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days, and everyone in here is gay."
DeGeneres is currently isolating with her wife Portia de Rossi inside their 8,188-square-feet mansion with five bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, luxurious indoor and outdoor areas, and an infinity pool.
Ellen's true Behavior
After the wave of criticisms, the revealtions about her poor personality didn't stop.
A former security who once worked with Ellen also accused the talk show host of being "cold" and "demeaning."
Security Imagery Specialists (SIS) operations senior manager Tom Majercak recalled the time when he was tasked to cover DeGeneres, her mom, and De Rossi during the 86th Academy Awards.
Majercak -- who assisted the trio from the red carpet, Dolby Theatre down to post-ceremony Governor's Ball -- revealed that DeGeneres' wife was "very pleasant and carried on a conversation" while the award-winning host gave her the cold shoulder.
"It started going negatively when she introduced me to Ellen and Ellen pretty much just gave me a side glance out of her eye and didn't even say 'hello,' or 'thank you for protecting my mother, my wife and me,'" Majercak furthered.
"It was very cold and it was very sly and it was actually kind of demeaning in the way that she treats people other than those who are in her circle."
This whole horror story against DeGeneres started when Kevin T. Porter's Twitter post went viral, labeling her as "notoriously one of the meanest people alive."
The podcast host and comedian encouraged his followers to come forward and post anecdotes about Ellen's bad behavior in exchange for donations to the Los Angeles Food Bank.
Porter's post received over 300 stories; however, he mentioned that "it's hard to tell which stories are real or not.
For what it's worth, one user revealed the story of Ellen's former head writer Karen Kilgariff stating that she was "fired" for not "crossing the picket line" during a writer's strike.
The 62-year-old host was also outed by her former guest, Youtuber NikkieTutorials, when she appeared on her show.
The famous beauty vlogger confessed in a dutch publication, &C Magazine, that she regrets guesting in "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" after her awful encounter with the comedian and host.
She revealed that she received unfair treatment and felt disappointed about it.
READ MORE: Michelle Obama Gets POOR Reviews For New Netlfix Docu -- Here's Why
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Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly using her latest skincare business as 'money grab' despite having millions of dollars in net worth; is this true?

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Discussion in 'Broadband Internet' started by danristheman, Oct 1, 2018.
How does an ISP control your uplink and downlink speed? This is more of a tech question not an fta question.
They log onto your modem and set the speed.
What are you tying to do?
Frontier has a lower package I was going for. I got a used frontier router/modem for free. Can swap it out?
You can likely swap them if the modem is compatible with the current software level and Frontier allows customer owned modems. But when you have them activate it on your account, the speed will be set to whatever your subscription calls for. Unless Frontier is charging a rental fee for their modem, there's probably no advantage to switching.
What's the model # of modem?
What speed is the package you want to get?
I'm just assuming but is your service VDSL2?
I got this one a while back it says frontier on it. Its close to DSL speed. Its over the phone line in my area. What is VDSL2?
I'm not familiar with DSL, but I would assume its the same way as with cable. When you change your speed tier the CSR that you are talking to pushes a new config file to your modem, then remotely reboots the modem. As the modem comes back online it reads the config file and that's where the max downstream and max upstream rates are defined. If you're downgrading service, there should be no reason to have to get a new modem.
Dan does Frontier in your area charge for the modem and/or a monthly fee? They do not here. You just pay a one time service install fee and they provide a modem. I just hope you have better luck there with Frontier. They have a pretty bad name as it is, but they are very bad in this area. Most have cable, fiber, or one of the wireless ISP's that are fed with fiber. Verizon was the first to offer "High Speed" in this area via DSL, then sold to Frontier, so a lot of people had it. Now that there are more options, most have abandoned Frontiers DSL. They simply will not upgrade anything and are just siphoning what money they can after they bought it from Verizon. There are rumors that they won't be around in a couple more years in this area. Their DSL and phone service is just so laughable, and most people have got rid of home phones or went to VoIP through other means.
I know several people that have actually went to Satellite internet, where Frontier DSL is their only other option. They went into it knowing the limitations, but at least it is reliable.
As a former employee of Frontier, i can tell you ANYTHING would be better than Frontier DSL.
Yep, like I said last fall in the post above. I know a few people that went with Satellite Internet over Frontier DSL.(These are people in the sticks that can't get Fiber or Cable) They knew it would cost more a month and have Strict Data Caps. They also knew it was reliable and always worked, unless a bad storm. Frontier around here will go down and it can take weeks to get service restored, and when it is it is very crappy! Most have went to Fiber though, so they won't be around here much longer.
More commonly, the provider will configure their routers with "bandwidth shaping" to monitor and regulate your speed.
This is also how they give you a "burst of speed" for a few seconds and then settle down to some fraction of your published rate over the long haul. It also allows them to open the floodgates when you're running a speed test.
I've never been provided a router from an ISP. Always had to provide my own. A modem however they always provide and won't let me use my own.
I've never been provided a router from an ISP.
I'm speaking of the routers and switchgear upstream of your modem/muxdem, not the routers in customer's homes.
Most residential cable broadband setups that use DOCSIS standards allow you to use an owned modem. I have never leased/rented a DOCSIS modem in my residential setup. DSL and FTTH may be significantly less flexible.
At work I have Comcast with static IP addresses and they require that you use their gateway for that.
I've heard that accusation from you before.
What of the several topics that you quoted (and perhaps some that you didn't) are you suggesting that I don't know about (please be very specific)?
I saw that but I'm interested in why you responded as you did in this thread.


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Land buy blindsides toll group in York
YORK, Maine — Members of Think Again, a local group opposed to the relocation of the York toll plaza, feel deceived by the Maine Turnpike Authority and Executive Director Peter Mills after learning the MTA has purchased a large amount of land north of the current tollbooths.
The unspecified acreage is near mile 8.7 on the Maine Turnpike in York, a location the MTA has long had on a list of prime sites for a new toll plaza.
No one with the grass-roots Think Again knew about the option or purchase until Wednesday, when Paul Morrison, who sold the property to the MTA, contacted member Vicki Carr, according to group spokeswoman Joan Jarvis.
"Think Again feels that it has been deceived by MTA and Peter Mills," Jarvis said Friday. "They've known about this for three-plus years, at no time was it ever said we have this option to buy this large tract of land at (mile) 8.7."
The MTA was at the end of a three-year option on the property and needed either to acquire the land or let it go, according to Mills.
The purchase does not mean the MTA intends build the new toll plaza there, he said. The focus remains on reconstructing the toll plaza in its present location at mile 7.3, he said.
It's also not necessarily true that the newly purchased land would rise to the top of a list of sites being considered for a new toll plaza should the current location be deemed not feasible, Mills said.
The $925,000 purchase price is "small potatoes" compared to the total $25 million-plus project, Mills said.
But members of Think Again, who support keeping the toll plaza in its present location, are not convinced.
"I don't believe they'll look any further," Jarvis said.
Vicki Carr and her brother, Curtis Clark, who both have homes at mile 8.7 off of Chases Pond Road, would be directly affected should the MTA decide to build a new toll plaza there.
Carr confirmed she knew nothing of the option until Morrison contacted her Wednesday.
"I feel it puts them in a good position to use it," Carr said Friday.
Morrison could not be reached for comment.
Kari Prichard's property is at mile 8.9, next to Carr and her brother.
"I feel completely deceived, disappointed in Peter Mills and the MTA," Prichard said Friday. "This was never disclosed to us. They promised full disclosure; obviously they did not keep their promise. It makes me frightened for the qualify of life for the people in this area."
Mills has said possibly land, but no homes, would be taken should the MTA decide to build in another location.
There was no effort to conceal information about the option that has been publicly discussed at board meetings and other meetings, including those attended by the Jarvises, Mills said.
"The fact that the Morrisons wanted to sell has been in the public domain for years," Mills said. "There's been no effort to keep it a secret."
About five years ago, Morrison came to the Turnpike Authority and offered to sell the land, he said.
The MTA thought when it entered into the option to buy it three years ago that by the summer of 2014 it would know where the new toll plaza would be built, Mills said.
That hasn't been the case as the MTA, pressured by Think Again, studied the feasibility of all-electronic tolling at the present location. AET would have meant no plaza nor cash tolls.
On July 24, the MTA board said it was no longer considering the option of all-electronic tolling.
At that same meeting, the board accepted the Morrison land purchase, Mills said.
Mills did not have the specific acreage.
"It's more land that we need," he said.
The property also includes the right to build a road to Chases Pond Road, he said.
Carr said each lot has at least 3 acres, for a total of more than 24 acres.
Mills said, "The option expired. The board decided it would follow through and buy the property, (thinking) at least we'd have one spot where we could propose a spot to build a place other than the current location. (It was) an insurance position. It doesn't advance the issue as to where and when we should build something new."
The MTA is exploring open-road tolling, a combination of cash toll booths and electronic lanes, at the current plaza location in York, he said. The MTA has hired Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. to do an evaluation of the current site, with Mills asking for a report by the end of the year.
Think Again co-spokesman Marshall Jarvis said the MTA has promised Think Again it would be part of the process.
"We're interested in all criteria involved in the process," he said. "Without the total view, they could easily set us up to get limited information."


Sometimes it's more rewarding to develop or find our own texts, rather than using ready-made ones. After all, it can be satisfying to identify a text or task which suits the learners' needs or interests, rather like cooking a successful meal ourselves instead of buying a ready-made one!
The question is, where and how do you start? Clearly, texts can be used for a multitude of reasons, but for this tip, let's imagine that you need an additional text or context for consolidation of a certain language area, eg your students need further practice or exposure to the passive or cleft sentences.
For example, given that the passive shifts the focus from the agent to the thing, a natural focus for this is any text centred on an object: inventions, processes, experiments, buildings etc. Thus, descriptions of buildings, such as those found in a guidebook, have naturally occurring examples of the passive. So, a (local) guidebook or perhaps an internet science forum could supply two natural contexts worth investigating.
Another example might be (pseudo) cleft sentences, eg what I believe is … This shifts the emphasis in a sentence and signals to listeners that something important is coming. Thus, this form is often used when expressing personal opinions. As this is frequently found in spoken language, a materials-seeker might consider a live discussion on a topic which provokes strong feelings, such as how languages are learnt. Radio podcasts from stations with an emphasis on speech such as BBC Radio 4 may be an option. Alternatively, it might be more practical to simply make your own recording, with a fellow teacher!


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Q: Adding style and removing style to a widget in gwt I wrote a widget like this:
public class GroupLbl extends Composite implements ClickHandler, MouseOutHandler {
private Label lbl;
private GroupLblHandler lblHandler = null;
private HorizontalPanel hp;

public void onClick(ClickEvent event) {
    hp.setStyleName("background-GroupLbl");

    if (event.getSource().equals(folder) || event.getSource().equals(lbl)) {

     lblHandler.onGroupLabelSelect(this);
 }
}

public GroupLbl(String title, GroupLblHandler handler) {

    hp.add(lbl);
    lblHandler = handler;
    if (handler != null) {
        lbl.addClickHandler(this);

    }
    initWidget(hp);
}

@Override
public Widget getWidget() {
    return hp;
}

public void onMouseOut(MouseOutEvent event) {
    hp.removeStyleName("background-GroupLbl");
}

}
I use this widget in my form,when the user click on one of INSTANCE of widget the stylename should be assign to this  and when the user click on other the stylename should assign to that and the first shoud remove the style name I implemented mouseouthandler but it doese not work,the style set the bgcolor to hp so the user understand which grouplbl he/she has selected.what shoul I do(It is part of my code)? tnx and excuse me for my bad english !!!

A: Define an additional CSS style with suffix -background with the bg color you wish to have.
Instead of setStyleName use addStyleDependentName( "background" ) along with removeStyleDependentName( "background" ) to add/remove -background style.


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Letter From Tim Gill
Letter from Tim Sweeney
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In 2008, the Gill Foundation awarded $10 million in grants to hundreds of non-profit organizations across America that share our commitment to equal rights for all Americans.
About 80 percent of the foundation's work and funding is dedicated to LGBT nonprofits – both national and state organizations – that work every day to bring about equality. Funding to these organizations, including those in Colorado, is provided by the Gill Foundation. Click here to see grants made by the Gill Foundation in 2008.
Colorado is our home, so the remaining 20 percent of our funding went to nonprofits in the state that improve the quality of life for all residents. Funding for these programs is given in the name of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado. The Fund is a program of the Gill Foundation. Click here to see grants made by the Gay & Lesbian Fund in 2008.
Over the course of its 15 year history, the Gill Foundation has awarded over $96 million in grants, including $22 million through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, to nonprofit organizations. Click here to see our 15 Year Grant History.
2008 Gill Foundation Grants
1) Gill Foundation 83% $8,366,922
2) Gay & Lesbian
Fund for Colorado 17% $1,710,950
Total $10,077,872
Note: Grant totals do not match audited financials due to accounting adjustments for prior year grant amendments and challenge grants awarded but not yet fulfilled.
2008 Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado Grants
15 Years of Grants


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Each year, the BSA bestows a small number of Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the aims and purposes of the British Science Association.
engage and inspire adults and young people directly with science and technology, and their implications.
The new Honorary Fellows are announced in late summer and are officially presented at the annual British Science Festival dinner each September by the President of the BSA. Last September, Dr Steve Cross, Robin Ince and Professor Dame Athene Donald were presented with Honorary Fellowships of the Association.
To make a nomination, please complete this form before 5pm on Thursday 19 February 2015.


Monrovia-Liberia - Former Ghanaian First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, has officially launched the Jewel Starfish Foundation, commending the founder Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor for brilliant initiative.
Madam Rawlings according to a release from the Office of the VP, thanked the former first Lady and Vice President for her thoughtfulness for the future of underprivileged children especially the girls in Liberia.
While offering to help in the support of the foundation, the former Ghanaian first lady underscored the need for others to also support the foundation for the development of the girl child.
Under the theme," Changing Lives and Making a difference –One girl at the time," the Jewel Starfish Foundation according to the founder Chief Dr Jewel Howard-Taylor, seeks to provide scholarships for girls education and to cater to victims of gender-based violence across Liberia.
"We all must work together to secure a better future for Liberia through investing in the education, especially in women and girls"VP Howard-Taylor to the audience at the launching ceremony.
She likened the girl child in Liberia to the scenario where a boy usually wakes up and walks down the sea to throw back into the sea starfishes, adding that the boy's action safe the live of many starfishes that could died once they are not in the sea water.
VP Howard-Taylor explained that the launch of the foundation will further strengthen her resolve and commitment to empower more girls across the country.
"Let me thank President George M. Weah for giving me his support to this endeavor. I admonish each and every one of us Liberians to begin to support the education of every Liberian child whose parents cannot afford"the Founder of the Jewel Starfish foundation averred in her remarks at the ceremony.
Graced by His Excellency George M. Weah and Wife, first Lady Clar Weah, Former Malawian President Dr. Joyce Hilda Banda and the former Zimbabwean Vice President Dr. Joice Mujuru, among others, the official launch of the Jewel Starfish Foundation, coincided with the 2018 International Sheroes Women forum.
Several personalities received certificates of honor by the foundation for their humanitarian services rendered and their support for the girl child.


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REVIEW: The Chichester Choirs
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After the Interval a Vaughan Williams programme including his "Te Deum in G", "Three Shakespeare Songs" & "Mass in G Minor" were the radiant highlights of a very fine evening. Father and son conductors Arthur & Tom Robson expertly elicited & inspired performances of complex harmonic texture and musicality from their choirs. Conveyed with clarity, distinctive technique & emotional range by the four excellent soloists, Camilla Harris (soprano), Susan Legg (mezzo-soprano), Ryan Williams (tenor) & Stephen Kennedy (bass), the complex musical texture & tempo & ultimately high drama of the Mass was impressively expressed. Robert Mingay-Smith on organ expertly underpinned the concert as a whole. A memorable musical evening of moving integrity.
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Ahmad Zahid loses final appeal against passport impoundment
Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:18 PM MYT
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is pictured leaving the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex February 21, 2019. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
PUTRAJAYA, May 23 — Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's wish to perform umrah was shattered when his final attempt to get his impounded passport returned was denied by the Federal Court today.
The Federal Court five-member bench led by Justice Tan Sri Azahar Mohamed, was unanimous in its dismissal of the appeal by Ahmad Zahid, who is facing 47 charges of money-laundering, criminal breach of trust (CBT) and corruption.
The other judges on the bench were Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin, Datuk Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, Tan Sri Idrus Harun and Datuk P. Nallini.
In delivering the decision, Justice Azahar said the panel found that the Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah had decided sufficiently and judiciously and had also taken into consideration all the relevant factors in dismissing Ahmad Zahid's application.
He said, they also found that the High Court judge had given his compelling reasons to why he did not exercise discretion in favour of the appellant's application.
"The High Court judge had considered that Ahmad Zahid is facing serious and multiple charges and the dismissing of his application was made to prevent any violation of bail conditions.
"We found that we have no good and valid reasons on why we should interfere with the learned High Court judge's decision. Therefore, we dismissed this appeal and affirmed the High Court judge's decision," he said.
Ahmad Zahid was not present in court today as he had travelled to Pekan, Pahang for the funeral of Pahang's Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, who died yesterday.
The panel made the ruling after hearing submissions from lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik who represented Ahmad Zahid and deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Sazilee Abdul Khairi who acted for the prosecution.
The Bagan Datuk MP is appealing against the Court of Appeal's May 14 decision to reject his appeal over the High Court's decision on May 3 to dismiss his application for the temporary return of his impounded passport to perform the umrah.
On October 19 and December 14 last year, Ahmad Zahid pleaded not guilty to 46 charges, comprising 11 CBT charges, eight corruption charges and 27 money-laundering charges involving millions of ringgit belonging to Yayasan Akalbudi.
On February 20 this year, he was slapped with another CBT charge involving RM260,000 belonging to Yayasan Akalbudi.
The High Court has fixed November 18 to November 22, December 2 to December 6 and December 9 to December 13 for the trial. — Bernama
With 47 charges, court rejects Zahid Hamidi's passport bid for umrah trip


Mr. Lin Zhong serves as Chairman of the Board of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. Mr. Lin Zhong has about 27 years of experience in the real estate business. He was appointed as Director on 20 May 2011, and is the chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company and is also a substantial shareholder of the Company and a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Mr. Lin Zhong is also the chairman and a director of Shanghai Yongsheng Property Service Co., Ltd. (NEEQ stock code: 871385), the shares of which were quoted on National Equities Exchange and Quotations ("NEEQ") from 14 April 2017 to 9 March 2018. Mr. Lin Zhong was appointed as the vice chairman of Shanghai Population Welfare Foundation, the vice chairman of National Real Estate Chamber of Commerce and an honorary chairman of its Shanghai Sub-Chamber in 2013, the deputy chief council member of the Eighth Term of Council of Shanghai Real Estate Association and the rotating chairman of Shanghai Entrepreneur Association in 2014, and an honorary chairman of Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the chairman of Xiamen Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai in 2016. Mr. Lin Zhong graduated from Xiamen University with a bachelor's degree in economics. He further pursued and obtained an executive master of business administration degree from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.
Mr. Chen Dongbiao serves as Executive President, Executive Director of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. He is the executive Director of the Company and Executive President of the Group, responsible for management of brand, customer relationship, operations, construction, and procurement and cost. Mr. Chen joined the Group in August 2013, and was appointed as Director on 18 December 2017. He is currently a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Chen worked for China Vanke Co., Ltd., as the director of Engineering and general manager and chairman of Shanghai Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd. Mr. Chen was a representative of Shanghai Pudong District People's Congress from 1997 to 2002 and the rotating chairman of Shanghai Real Estate Trade Association from 2011 to 2012. Mr. Chen graduated from Shanghai City Construction Institute with a bachelor's degree in engineering, and further obtained a master of business administration degree from China Europe International Business School.
Mr. Lin Feng serves as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. He is also a substantial shareholder of the Company and a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Mr. Lin Feng has about 18 years of experience in the real estate business. He joined our Group in 2001 and was appointed as Director on 20 May 2011. Mr. Lin Feng is also a director of Shanghai Yongsheng Property Service Co., Ltd. (NEEQ Stock code: 871385), the shares of which were quoted on NEEQ from 14 April 2017 to 9 March 2018. Mr. Lin Feng is currently the vice chairman of China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, a council member of All-China Youth Federation, executive council member of Shanghai Youth Federation, executive council member of Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce (Commerce Chamber), council member of Shanghai Changning District Association of Industry and Commerce (Commerce Chamber), executive council member of Shanghai Putuo District Youth Federation, representative of Shanghai Putuo District People's Congress, rotating chairman of the executive council of China Urban Realty Association and director of CIFI Charity Foundation. Mr. Lin Feng graduated from Xiamen University with a bachelor's degree in economics and further obtained a master of business administration degree from the University of Dundee.
Mr. Lin Wei serves as Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. He was appointed as Director on 20 May 2011, and is also a substantial shareholder of the Company and a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Mr. Lin Wei has about 22 years of experience in the real estate business. He laid the foundation of our Group's development with Mr. Lin Zhong.
Mr. Yau Sze Ka serves as Chief Financial Officer of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. Mr. Yau has over 23 years of experience in real estates, capital markets and corporate management and has substantial experience in a wide range of capital markets transactions including initial public offerings, equity and bond issues, syndicated loans, project financings, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. He was ranked the "Best CFO – Overall Number 1" in the "Property" category of "2017 All-Asia Executive Team" rankings published by Institutional Investor, the global finance magazine. He joined the Group in July 2011. Before joining CIFI, he had held senior positions at Lai Sun Group of Hong Kong and a number of international investment banks. Mr. Yau graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a bachelor of science degree. He is also a holder of Chartered Financial Analyst.
Mr. Yang Xin is Vice President, General Manager - Finance Center, Executive Director of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. Mr. Yang joined the Group in July 2010, and was appointed as Director on 18 December 2017. He is currently a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. He has experience in banking and finance. Prior to joining the Group, he worked in various management positions at Agricultural Bank of China Limited. Mr. Yang had been a director of Shanghai Yongsheng Property Service Co., Ltd. (NEEQ stock code: 871385), the shares of which were quoted on NEEQ from 14 April 2017 to 9 March 2018, and resigned on 11 December 2017. Mr. Yang graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a bachelor's degree in international finance and further obtained a master of business administration degree. He also obtained a master's degree in accounting from Shanghai National Accounting Institute. Mr. Yang also holds the Senior International Finance Manager qualification issued by International Financial Management Association.
Mr. Ge Ming serves as Vice President, General Manager - Human Development Center of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. Mr. Ge joined the Group in April 2012 and have vast experience in human resources management. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Ge worked at Oriental Cambridge Education Group as the director of human resources and a member of the executive committee. Prior to that, Mr. Ge worked at Shanghai Tuosheng Associates and Longfor Properties. Mr. Ge graduated from Fudan University with a bachelor's degree in economics, majoring in international finance.
Mr. Pan Taoyuan is Vice President, General Manager - Investment Center of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. Mr. Pan joined the Group in February 2008 and was previously the General Manager of Sales and Marketing Center of the Group. Before joining our Group, Mr. Pan worked in Shanghai P & R Real Estate Consultant Co., Ltd as the deputy general manager from October 2004 to January 2007. Mr. Pan graduated from the National Taichung Institute of Technology majoring in Japanese language.
Ms. Fan Yiting is Vice President - Design of the Company. Ms. Fan joined the Group in October 2015. Prior to joining the Group, Ms. Fan worked for China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Limited as assistant president and vice chief architect from 2011 to 2015. She held the positions of director, design director (Eastern China), design director (Northern China), general manager of planning and design management center and deputy manager of Shenzhen branch for China Overseas Property Group Co., Ltd. from 2000 to 2011. Ms. Fan worked for Beijing Architectural Design Institute of China Construction as an architect from 1993 to 1997. Ms. Fan graduated from South China University of Technology with a master's degree in architecture and obtained a bachelor's degree in architecture from Chang'an University (formerly known as The Northwest Institute of Construction Engineering). She is also a certified architect with professional qualification.
Mr. Liu Feng serves as General Manager - Operation Center of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. Mr. Liu joined the Group in August 2011. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Liu worked for China Resources Land (Shanghai) Co. Ltd from 2003 to 2011 and held the positions of contract manager and Shanghai and Zhejiang Area contract responsible officer. Before that, he worked for Shanghai Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd. as head of procurement in the engineering management department. Mr. Liu graduated from Zhejiang University majoring in civil engineering, with a master's degree in engineering.
Mr. Feng Shijie serves as Deputy General Manager - Corporate Management Center of the Company. Mr. Feng joined the Group in April 2017. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Feng worked for IBM Global Business Services from December 2005 to April 2017. Mr. Feng graduated from University of Shanghai for Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in international business administration and further obtained a master's degree in management. He also obtained a master's degree in business administration from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.
Mr. Wang Zheng serves as Deputy General Manager - Sales and Marketing Center of the Company. Mr. Wang joined the Group in November 2005 and held senior positions at Investment Center and Sales and Marketing Center of the Group. Mr. Wang graduated from East China Jiaotong University with a bachelors degree in economics.
Mr. Leung Yuk Ming is Director - Investor Relations of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. He has extensive experience in investor relations, investment banking, Listing Rules compliance and accounting. In his career, Mr. Leung worked for Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited, Macquarie Capital (Hong Kong) Limited, DBS Asia Capital Limited, the Listing Division of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and Ernst & Young. Mr. Leung received his bachelor's degree in commerce and LLB from the University of Calgary and the University of London respectively. He is a holder of Chartered Financial Analyst, a member of Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He joined the Group in June 2013.
Mr. Ding Zhaohui is Director - Legal and Risk of CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd. Mr. Ding joined the Group in September 2014. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Ding worked for China Vanke Co., Ltd. from October 2000 to September 2014 and held the positions of deputy general manager and general manager of legal department of China Vanke Co., Ltd.. Mr. Ding graduated from East China Normal University with a bachelor's degree in history and later obtained a master of laws degree from Renmin University of China.
Mr. Lo Tai On, CPA is Company Secretary of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd. Mr. Lo was appointed as our Company Secretary in October 2012. Mr. Lo is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has over 29 years of experience in the field of company secretarial services and is now a director of Fair Wind Secretarial Services Ltd., a secretarial company rendering secretarial services. Mr. Lo is also the company secretary of several companies listed on the Stock Exchange, including AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (SEHK stock code: 2018), Pak Fah Yeow International Limited (SEHK stock code: 239), and Good Friend International Holdings Inc. (SEHK stock code: 2398).
Mr. Gu Yunchang serves as Non-Executive Independent Director of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd., since October 9, 2012. Mr. Gu was the vice chairman of the China Real Estate Research Association from 2006 to May 2013 and had also been the vice chairman and secretary-general of the China Real Estate Association from 1998 to 2006. Mr. Gu formerly served at different positions in the Ministry of Construction of the PRC, including the deputy director at Policy Research Centre of Ministry of Construction from 1988 to 1998; the person-in-charge of the City and Township Residence Research Centre of Ministry of Construction from 1986 to 1988; and the deputy division head and division head at Urban Residence Bureau of Ministry of Construction from 1979 to 1986. Mr. Gu specializes in theory and policy research, market research and analysis concerning China real estate industry. In the 1980s, he participated in the policy research and formulation of China's city and village residential construction techniques, carrying on a State key project "2000 China", and won the First Class National Science Technology Advance Award in China twice. After joining the China Real Estate Association in 1998, he has been involved in promoting the development of the China real estate industry as well as undertaking the research and analysis of the national real estate market. He is also the main organizer and writer of the China Real Estate Market Report, an annual analysis report issued by the China Real Estate Association. Mr. Gu was an independent non-executive director of Shimao Property Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 813) from April 2006 to May 2011, was an independent non-executive director of E-House (China) Holdings Limited (NYSE stock code: EJ) from August 2008 to March 2014, and was an independent non-executive director of Sino-Ocean Group Holdings Limited (formerly known as Sino Ocean Land Holdings Limited) (SEHK stock code: 3377) from June 2007 to March 2016.
Mr. Tan Wee Seng serves as Non-Executive Independent Director of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd., since October 9, 2012. Mr. Tan is a professional in value and business management consultancy. He is currently an independent non-executive director of Xtep International Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 1368), an independent non-executive director and the chairman of the audit committee of Sa Sa International Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 178), an independent non-executive director and the chairman of the remuneration committee of Biostime International Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 1112) and an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the strategy and investment committee of Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 1099), the shares of all of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, an independent director and the chairman of the audit committee (appointed as the chairman of the audit committee with effect from 8 March 2016) of ReneSola Ltd (NYSE stock code: SOL), the shares of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He is also a board member and the chairman of the finance and operation committee of Beijing City International School, an academic institution in Beijing. Mr. Tan had been an independent director of 7 Days Group Holdings Limited whose shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange between November 2009 and July 2013 until the group was privatized and he was the chairman of the special committee for privatization from October 2012 to July 2013. Mr. Tan has over 34 years of financial management, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, business management and strategy development experience. He has also held various management and senior management positions in a number of multinational and Chinese corporations.
Mr. Zhang Yongyue serves as Non-Executive Independent Director of CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd., since October 9, 2012. Mr. Zhang obtained a bachelor's degree in economics from East China Normal University where he taught since his graduation and he had become a professor of the Business School at the same university since 1998 until he retired in 2017. He is currently a tenured professor at East China Normal University, and the Dean of Shanghai E-house China R&D Institute, concurrently as the vice president of the China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and Agents, the supervisor of Shanghai Real Estate Economy Society, as well as a council member of China Real Estate Association. Mr. Zhang was an independent director of Shanghai Wanye Enterprises Co. Ltd. (SSE stock code: 600641) from May 2010 to August 2015. He is currently an independent director of Shanghai Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (SSE stock code: 600748).


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Electric error-proofing system monitors your complete assembly process. The TS-III verifies your process, confirming proper installation of fasteners. For use with DC electric standard and brushless screwdrivers models CL, A, SS, BL and TL Series (BL-Series requires Part # 66519 tool modification).


To recognise spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) as a cause of myocardial infarction in low-risk, predominantly female, patients and to understand that although SCAD is an important cause of peripartum myocardial infarction, ~90% of incident cases are not pregnant.
To be aware that a visible dissection flap at angiography is absent in the majority of cases.
To understand the rationale for an 'as conservative as possible' approach to revascularisation and key challenges in medical treatment.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognised cause of non-atherosclerotic acute coronary syndromes leading to myocardial infarction. It is characterised by the presence of blood entering and separating the layers of the coronary arterial wall to form a false lumen. This leads to external compression of the true coronary lumen restricting coronary blood flow and leading to coronary insufficiency (figure 1). SCAD should be distinguished from atherosclerotic dissections arising from plaque rupture events or erosions allowing blood to enter the intimal space and from iatrogenic dissections arising during coronary procedures.
Pathophysiology of SCAD. A spontaneous haematoma forms in the outer media of a coronary artery forming an FL. This then compresses the artery from the outside restricting blood flow in the TL with typical histological and angiographic appearances. FL, false lumen; SCAD, spontaneous coronary artery dissection; TL, true lumen.


Most nurses grow in their careers through education and experience.
Registered nurses have many opportunities in many different industries today. However, as with most industries, education is the key.
"First, to become a registered nurse (RN) a student must complete an approved nursing program from a community college or university. Once the student successfully completes the program requirements they are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)," said Kathryn Tart, EdD, MSN, RN, founding dean and professor, APIN II grant director, UH School of Nursing Sugar Land.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is when the student completes a four-year degree at a university.
Licensed vocational nurses or practical nurses take the LVN program at a community college. They do not have a degree. Once the student successfully completes program requirements, they are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN.
"Nurses who have a BSN have leadership and management courses in the program of study. Nurses who have a master's degree in nursing administration specialize in nursing leadership and management," Tart said.
At UTHealth School of Nursing, anyone is able to apply for the BSN program.
"However, students are first required to attend a community college, such as Houston Community College, Lone Star, Rice, UT Austin or the University of Houston for 30 hours of prerequisite courses. Then they are able to apply to UT Health School of Nursing," said Dr. Erica Yu, assistant dean, undergraduate programs, UTHealth School of Nursing.
Those interested in moving up the ladder are required to have the minimum of a BSN, and a master's degree is often required.
Most nurses grow in their careers through education and experience. For example, nurses are lifelong learners. Those nurses who have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) can enter into a university in a BSN program as a transfer student.
Texas nursing programs in community colleges and universities have worked together to develop CABNET agreements: Consortium for Advancing Baccalaureate Nursing Education in Texas.
CABNET is a group of universities and colleges committed to increasing nursing academic progression through articulation agreements. The agreements are designed to increase transparency while decreasing duplication in the required coursework for associate degree RNs who are continuing in an RN to BSN program.


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Stephen Tin Tin Duffy – Kiss Me
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Stephen Tin Tin Duffy – Kiss Me – Official Music Video. The song was written by Stephen Duffy (a founding member of Duran Duran). It was released as a second single from his 1985 album The Ups And Downs. The single reached number 4 in the official singles chart in the U.K. The song was covered by Robbie Williams – it appears on his 2006 album Rudebox.
Blondie – Island Of Lost Souls
Pseudo Echo – Funkytown
U2 – Sunday Bloody Sunday
a-ha – The Blood That Moves The Body
Pebbles – Girlfriend
Video Kids – Woodpeckers From Space
Hazell Dean – They Say It's Gonna Rain
AC/DC – Who Made Who
Tina Turner – Private Dancer
Adam & The Ants – Antmusic
Robin Gibb – Juliet
London Boys – Requiem
The Smiths – Panic
Janet Jackson – What Have You Done For Me Lately
David Hallyday – High
Alphaville – Red Rose
France Gall – Il jouait du piano debout
Pebbles – Μercedes Βοy
Cliff Richard – Mistletoe And Wine
Stephen Tin Tin Duffy
An English singer, songwriter Paul Young was born. His hit singles include "Love of the Common People", "Wherever I Lay My Hat", "Come Back and Stay", "Every Time You Go Away" and "Everything Must Change".
An American singer and musician Susanna Hoffs was born. She is best known as the founding member of The Bangles.
An American singer, musician, composer and producer Gregory Abbott reached #1 in the United States with "Shake You Down", the single from his debut album of the same name.
Kate Bush went to number one in the UK for two weeks with her first compilation album, "The Whole Story". The album included also previously unreleased track entitled "Experiment IV".
← Samantha Fox – Touch Me (I Want Your Body)
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package org.apache.aurora.common.net.http.handlers;

import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import com.google.common.base.Supplier;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;

import org.apache.aurora.common.stats.Stat;
import org.apache.aurora.common.testing.easymock.EasyMockTest;
import org.junit.Before;

import static org.easymock.EasyMock.expect;

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Building Your Dream Team | Melanie Bajrovic International Inc.
You WILL NOT Succeed in Building Wealth with Real Estate Without This!
Most successful real estate investors say that of all the mistakes they've made, not having the right team is definitely one of the biggest.
If you are going to invest in real estate as opposed to buying your own home to live in for personal reasons, you must work with professionals who specialize in real estate investing. For example, if you are specializing in flipping houses, you need an agent who can find you a deal; one who can negotiate a good purchase price and one who will not discredit a property that needs work. If you're looking for an apartment building, it's important to use an agent who does only multi-family, as an agent who has not worked in multi-family will not know how to source them, will not know how to do the math on them, and for sure will not know the conditions needed to help you get a solid offer in place.
The importance of sourcing and working with specialists that are exceptional at what they do is a huge factor in the level of success you will achieve.
Lets start with the importance of relationships - nobody is self made. You're only as good as the people you work with. Beginner or veteran, it's critical to surround yourself with a great team.
Successful real estate investment is about what you know AND who you know. This is one of the most important tips you need to know to succeed. For long term success, surround yourself with experts and fellow investors who have the same vision. Building the right relationships takes that extra effort, a message that I will constantly reinforce to you. It means doing the extra 1% that other investors just aren't willing to do.
Networking is the same in all fundamental aspects. However, you need to get the concept a little more tailored to your vision for your real estate investing business. Your current network might already be helpful. All successful investors have relationships with people who send them opportunities or guidance in the form of mentoring and so on; people that help them buy and/or maintain their properties. In many cases, the right people will provide services that enable investors to do more while spending less time and effort. As a business person, I call this leverage. You can accomplish more with qualified help than you can accomplish alone.
You need to get to work by establishing a dream team for your investment career; even if you are only purchasing a few properties.
This network is an intentionally recruited group of people who all play a key role in helping YOU - the investor, succeed.
This is where you learn everything you need to know, and finish everything you need to get done. This network is very important to your wealth building future goals. The members of this group will help you from beginning to end with your transactions.
Before you get to investing, set your team up first.
If you set everything up at the beginning, you will be on the front end of good decisions; instead of on the backend of desperate ones. You will be able to make great decisions quickly, because you will not have to slow down and go looking for the right people. If you want to be the best investor that you can possibly be, you need to surround yourself with the best network that you possibly can.
You need to actively, purposefully, and selectively build powerful working relationships that are long term and mutually beneficial. You need to start off with a network of those closest to you currently. This network needs to be filled with the people that are already committed to you; they are the people who care about your financial success and your well being. All of them should have more investment/financial knowledge, experience, and success than you. You want them to mentor and guide you. If there is something where you do not know what to do, they will tell you or connect you with someone who does. If you need a partner, they will be that person or they will find you one. They broaden their way of helping you, or they find someone who can, in any of your investment endeavors. Think of this group as your informal board of directors for building wealth, and real estate investment decisions.
These people are key to almo st every transaction you will do. You'll want to make sure these team members are also the best at what they do. These are areas that can really harm you and your success in terms of legalities, lawsuits, CRA and IRS issues, etc. Make sure these people are at the top of their field when choosing them to be on your dream team.
The most important person on investors team is a great Real Estate Agent.
Real estate agents play a huge role in finding a deal, valuing a property, losing the deal, and many other factors that can make you or lose you money. It can be difficult to find a real estate agent who will return calls and respond quickly enough for an investor.
Answering the phone or returning a call quickly is the first sign of a good agent. And its important because investors need speed to get the good deals. This speed could mean the difference between getting an offer accepted and another buyer getting the property.
How do you handle multiple offer situations?
If I were to sell one of my houses, how would you market it?
See how confident they are with answering these questions. If they don't know everything that's okay, but they should tell you that they don't know and that they will find out. And of course, make sure your real estate agent is specialized in rental properties. It helps if your realtor knows the rental market and the investment property market to help you determine the best locations, rent prices, and help you avoid potential problems that you don't see, especially as a beginner.
These people are the skilled professionals who will provide the specific services you need in order to close and maintain your investments.
Remember, what they do, how well they do it, and what they charge for doing it can make or break your deal.
With this in mind, you will need to be very intentional and precise as to who you bring onto your team. Make sure that you do your proper due diligence and research, and use your advisors for advice and guidance on finding and choosing these professionals.
Once I develop a network, I will harness and maintain those relationships for the rest of my investing and business life. Remember, you need to stay active in maintaining and nurturing your network throughout your investing career.
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Woodruff: Being Thankful for a Free Press
Politics Oct 27, 2011 5:44 PM EDT
For the past 21 years, I've been privileged to be part of an amazing organization called the International Women's Media Foundation. A group of women reporters and I came together to get it off the ground in 1990. With democracy seemingly breaking out around that time in several parts of the globe — Eastern Europe, South Africa, the Philippines — we wanted to reach out to any women journalists trying to create a free press in these countries emerging from under the yoke of oppressive governments.
We realized how fortunate we were, to work in a place where press freedom is written into our nation's founding document. We believed we could offer our experience as counsel to women in far-flung places of the globe. And my friend, then ABC News correspondent Susan King, now a Vice President at the Carnegie Corporation of New York and about to become Dean of the Journalism School at the University of North Carolina, came up with the idea of presenting awards each year for courage to women journalists putting life and limb on the line in order to report the news.
Twenty-one years later, we have learned at least two things: that Susan King's idea for this award was brilliant. And that WE have been enriched by the women journalists we sought to help, far more than the other way around.
Proof came again this week, as we honored — at ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles — the three newest Courage in Journalism Award winners, along with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winner, long-time BBC war correspondent Kate Adie.
Adela Navarro Bello of Mexico told of how her editors at Zeta newsmagazine in Tijuana have been murdered, and how she has been threatened with death by her country's notorious drug cartels. Time and again, she has been targeted, but she remains unbowed. "I don't understand why reporters are afraid," she told the IWMF. "If you're not reporting on what is happening, you are an accomplice to these people."
Chiranuch Premchaiporn of Thailand is facing a potential 20-year prison sentence because her government has strict laws regulating what can be reported on the Internet. Premchaiporn's office at Prachatai, the online newspaper, was raided by the police in 2009 after it posted readers' comments critical of the Thai monarchy. "The government singled me out to make me an example," she said. "It's important to inform people … we will continue writing."
Finally, Parisa Hafezi of Iran was attacked by riot police with electric batons when she tried to cover the country's violent protests two years ago. As the Reuters' bureau chief in Tehran, she was later targeted for one of her reports, abducted by a group of men accusing her of being a spy, and subjected to countless threats and intimidation. "They see I'm strong. I'm not scared," she told IWMF.
Meeting and listening to these three extraordinarily brave women journalists this week reminds us yet again how lucky we are to be able to work in a country with a free press. It's not perfect; the American press is under enormous financial stresses these days. But we never have to worry that someone from the government will knock on our door late at night because they didn't like a story we wrote or an interview we did. Adela, Chiranuch and Parisa do — and their indescribable courage is an inspiration to all who meet them.
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For everyone who has dedicated a sunflower, our Sunflower Memories Event will be held in the Hospice gardens on Sunday 28th July 2pm-4pm. This will be a chance for you to view all the sunflowers and there will be a short blessing by the Chaplain as we remember our loved ones that are sadly no longer with us. Once finished you will be able to take your sunflower home with you to keep. The event is free to attend but we ask that you register so the we know the number of people to expect at the event.


Once, when I was at Holy Cross [Hermitage], I became seriously ill. It was a harsh winter, and snow had fallen so that no tree looked like a tree. Everything was smothered in white, the trails were gone, the birds were quiet, clouds and fog obscured Athos. I had no contact with the Monastery of Stavronikita, and I could not live more than a few days since because of the illness I was completely paralyzed. I was expecting the Lord to take my soul and lead it to the mercy of His compassion. I could not even make one cup of tea, nor light the stove, no did I have water to drink. My life was at the mercy of God. I said: "Behold Lord, in Your mercy I hope. Do not forsake me!"
After a few prayers which I mumbled with great effort, I saw appear in my cell angels and saints, sent by God. The grace of God had visited quickly. I thanked and glorified my Savior. I cried. One of the angels took care of the stove, another was preparing warm food, they were also bringing fragrant breads. I was in Paradise. What else did I want.
The saints began to encourage me with words of consolation and prayers. And only their vision gave me rest, empowering me and giving me hope. They stayed with me until I was well and able to take care of myself. Then they left. They stayed with me for a week. When after a time I arose and went outside my cell I looked around at nature with different eyes. Everything was illumined with the uncreated light of the Holy Spirit. I was not worthy, but the infinite goodness of God and his love manifested in this way.
In all I felt such grace filling me within that I would say: "Enough Lord. I cannot take anymore. I will burst. Either take me with You or dwindle the grace You have given me. If You give me so much grace now, imagine what is given in Paradise."
Source: Translated by John Sanidopoulos; photos of the Hermitage of the Holy Cross where Elder Paisios and Papa-Tychon lived.


Sandy Valentine, office manager and administrative assistant, came to art270 in 1991. She handles all the behind-the-scenes processes that make a small business functional, from payroll, accounts payable/receivable and tax payments, to office supplies, vendor contracts and employee birthday celebrations. If you were to come into our office, she would greet you with her perpetual smile. She has been married for "a very long time," and has two wonderful sons, and so far has 5 grandchildren. Sandy has been a very serious Phillies fan even longer than she has been married.


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Daniel Garber was born in North Manchester, Indiana, and studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati with Vincent Nowottny (1854‑1908) from 1897 to 1898. In 1899 and 1900 he attended the summer art classes at the new Darby School, near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, founded by Hugh Breckenridge (1870‑1937) and Thomas Anshutz (1851‑1912). He then studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia from 1900 to 1905. In 1905 he won the Academy's Cresson Travelling Scholarship and spent two years in Europe with his wife, fellow Academy student Mary Franklin (n.d.). Upon their return, the couple settled at "Cuttalossa" in Lumberville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Garber began his forty‑year teaching career at the Pennsylvania Academy. He became the teacher of many other important landscape painters, such as Francis Speight (1896‑1989). With his characteristic landscapes of the area, Garber became the central figure of the New Hope School. He traveled around the Pennsylvania countryside, painting the landscape for whole days at a time. A distinctive quality of his work is the tapestry effect he creates by layering the foreground, middle ground, and distance into horizontal bands. The foreground, or "curtain," usually consists of a screen of trees that opens onto a lighter landscape plane in the middle or far distance. Often a barn or house is placed in the distance, either under the shadows of trees or settled among them.
Garber won many important prizes and awards, including the prestigious Hallgarten Prize from the National Academy of Design in New York in 1909, a gold medal at the Panama‑Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915, and the Jennie Sesnan Gold Medal from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1937. He was a member of the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi Club, and the National Arts Council in New York as well as the Pennsylvania Academy.


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MumbaiBollywood actress Shriya Saran is enjoying motherhood these days. Their daughter Rajkumari has turned one year old. Shriya had surprised everyone with the news of her pregnancy in October last year. The actress has not yet shown her daughter's face to her fans. But his fans have been waiting to see his daughter for a long time. In such a situation, now Shriya has shared a video of Radha. In which she is seen taking her little steps forward.
Actually recently Shriya Saran is enjoying holidays with her family. The actress is currently in Goa. In such a situation, Shriya has shared a video on her social media account. In the video, Shriya is walking on the beach holding daughter Rajkumari's hand. Along with this, Shriya shared the video and wrote- 'First step.' Shriya's fans are very happy to see this beautiful video of her. This video of him is becoming fiercely viral on social media. He is fiercely commenting on this video of Radha.
Significantly, Shriya has done many films including 'Sivaji the Boss', 'Kandaswamis', 'Tagore' and 'Santosham'. Currently Shriya Saran is spending time abroad with her husband Andrey Koscheev. The actress has acted in many great films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Shriya got recognition in Bollywood with the film 'Drishyam'. In this film, she played the role of Ajay Devgan's wife, which was well-liked.
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The best organisations have focussed on retention of their high performers during the economic downturn, which means top talent has often remained in roles longer than anticipated. As business indicators show signs of life candidates are beginning to move more freely, so if you are beginning to plan your next move being ready to compete has never been more critical. Having recently changed jobs, my personal circumstances have brought into sharp focus the realities of moving from one organisation to another and offered great perspective on a process that is a daily part of my working life. This time I've had to take my own medicine and listen to the advice I usually offer others!
No career move will occur without some element of risk so embrace it and channel your energy into growing, developing and expanding your horizons.
Winston Churchill once said "to improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often". 'Often' is a relative measure and as the job market starts to show ever increasing signs of life we should all consider the implications of career change. Knowing the 'why' or 'why not' of a career move helps us on the way and understanding your own motivations and aspirations sets the stage for strong performance in the next role.


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NEW SIGNING: Welsh international defender joins Lewes FC
Former WSL defender strengthens Rooks' backline
Lewes FC are delighted to announce the signing of experienced Welsh defender Nicola Cousins, who is the Rooks' seventh signing of the summer and will wear the number 5 for the upcoming season.
Cousins spent the 2019/20 season unattached, but before then was playing in the Women's Super League for Yeovil Town. Cousins joined the Glovers in 2014 and became an important figure for the Club and played over 100 games. In the 2018/19 season, Cousins made the third highest amount of interceptions in the WSL.
Before playing for Yeovil, Cousins was playing in her home country for Cardiff City Ladies. She also played in the NCAA league in the United States of America and spent her time there playing as a striker.
On the international scene, Cousins has represented Wales at both underage level and first-team level.
Cousins' versatility on the pitch could prove to be a valuable asset for the Rooks this season. The 31-year-old can play at both centre-back and full-back, while she also has the ability to play in midfield.
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La première colonie aux alentours de Toruń date, d'après les archéologues de l'institut d'archéologie de Cracovie, de 1100 av. J.-C. (voir Culture lusacienne). Au début de l'ère médiévale, entre le  et le , Toruń était l'emplacement d'une ancienne colonie slave sur un gué de la Vistule.

Les débuts
Au printemps 1231 les chevaliers teutoniques traversèrent la Vistule au niveau de Nieszawa et bâtirent une forteresse. Le , les chevaliers teutoniques Hermann von Salza et Hermann Balk signèrent la charte de fondation de Thorn et Chełmno. Le document original fut perdu en 1244. Le recueil de lois est connu sous le nom de Droit de Culm. En 1236, en raison des nombreuses inondations, il a été déplacé sur le présent site de la vieille ville de Toruń. En 1236, les moines franciscains s'installèrent dans la ville, suivis en 1239 par les dominicains. En 1264, la ville nouvelle adjacente fut principalement fondée pour loger la population croissante des artisans de fabrication et artisans décorateurs s'installant à Toruń. En 1280, la ville - qui était alors composée des deux villes - rejoint la ligue marchande de la Hanse et devint alors un point commercial important.

La première paix de Thorn marquant la fin de la guerre du royaume de Pologne-Lituanie contre l'ordre Teutonique fut signée dans la ville de Toruń en , lorsque sa délégation a soumis une pétition au Roi de Pologne Casimir IV Jagellon lui demandant de reprendre le pouvoir sur la Prusse en tant que dirigeant légitime. Un acte de constitution est signé à Cracovie le , reconnaissant la région, Toruń inclus, comme partie intégrante du Royaume de Pologne. Ces événements conduisent à la Guerre de Treize ans. Après plus de 200 ans, la nouvelle et la vieille ville ont fusionné en 1454. Les Polonais détruisent le château teutonique. Pendant la guerre, Toruń soutien financièrement l'armée polonaise. La Guerre de Trente Ans cessa en 1466 avec le second Traité de Thorn, dans lequel l'Ordre Teutonique cède leur contrôle sur les provinces de l'Ouest, qui devint la Prusse royale. Toruń fait désormais partie du Royaume de Pologne.

En 1557, pendant la Réforme protestante, la ville adopte le Protestantisme alors que la plupart des villes Polonaises restent Catholiques. Sous l'autorité du maire Heinrich Stroband (1586–1609), la ville se centralise. Le pouvoir administratif passe entre les mains du conseil municipal. En 1595, les jésuites viennent promouvoir la Contre-Réforme, en prenant le contrôle de l'église St John. Les personnes officielles de la ville protestante tentent de limiter l'influence des Catholiques au sein de la ville, alors que les Catholiques (les moines jésuites et dominicains) contrôlent déjà la majorité des églises, laissant seulement l'église St Mary aux citoyens protestants.

En 1677 l'historien et éducateur prussien Christoph Hartknoch est invité à devenir le directeur du Gymnasium de Thorn, un poste qu'il garde jusqu'à sa mort en 1687. Christoph Hartknoch est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages sur l'Histoire de la Prusse, qui incluent les villes de la Prusse royale.

Pendant la Grande guerre du Nord (1700-1721), le Tsar russe Pierre Ier le Grand prépare la restitution du trône d'Auguste II dans le Traité de Thorn de 1709 et Auguste II est à nouveau couronné Roi de Pologne dans la ville de Toruń. Dans la moitié du , les tensions entre les catholiques et les protestants grandissent, de même que les guerres religieuses à travers l'Europe. Au début du  environ 50 % du peuple, surtout dans les classes moyennes et nobles, sont des Protestants de langue germanique, alors que les autres 50 % sont des catholiques de langue polonaise. L'influence Protestante est ensuite repoussée après le Jugement sanglant de Toruń de 1724.

L'âge du partage
En 1793, le Royaume de Prusse annexe la ville suivant le schéma du Partage de la Pologne. En 1807, Napoléon Ier conquit une partie du territoire et fait de la ville une part du Duché de Varsovie, dirigé alors par le Roi Frédéric-Auguste Ier de Saxe, mais la Prusse en reprend le contrôle après la défaite de Napoléon en 1814. En 1870, les prisonniers de guerre Français pris lors de la guerre franco-prussienne sont enrôlés pour construire des remparts autour de la ville. L'année suivante la ville, ainsi que le reste de la prusse, devient une partie du nouvel Empire allemand.

Toruń est soumise aux tentatives prussiennes et plus tard allemandes de germaniser la province. Toruń devient un centre de résistance polonaise face à la germanisation et au Kulturkampf, les polonais créent leur journal, Gazeta Toruńska. En 1875 une communauté scientifique polonaise fut établie, puis en 1884 une organisation secrète se consacre à la restauration de la Pologne. D'après le Traité de Versailles en 1919, Toruń fait désormais partie du Corridor de Dantzig assigné à la Pologne. Toruń devient la capitale de la région de Poméranie. Le peuple alors présent dans cette localité doit adopter la citoyenneté polonaise ou bien quitter le pays, ce qui entraîne un déclin significatif des ethnies germaniques. On comptait 30 509 personnes en 1910, il n'y en a plus que 2 255 en 1926, et 2 057 en 1934.

En 1925, l'Institut Baltique est établi dans la ville et travaille à la documentation de l'héritage polonais et l'Histoire en Poméranie. De manière générale, la période de l'entre deux guerres est propice au développement de Toruń. Les principaux investissements concernent des domaines comme celui des transports (nouvelles rues, lignes de tramway and pont de Piłsudski), ou le développement résidentiel (de nombreuses nouvelles maisons, particulièrement dans la banlieue de Bydgoskie Przedmieście), ainsi que les bâtiments publics. Après la construction du pont en 1938, Podgórz, ville voisine de Toruń sur la rive gauche de la Vistule, fut incorporée à Toruń.

La communauté juive de Toruń était très active avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Juste avant l'invasion Nazi Allemande, les juifs ont soutenu la collecte de fonds du gouvernement polonais au profit de la défense aérienne (Dz.U.R.P.Nr 26, poz. 176) bien plus généreusement que la moyenne des habitants de Toruń. L'armée allemande entre dans la ville le . À la fin du mois de novembre la ville est déclarée comme "Judenfrei" ("libérée des juifs"), plusieurs centaines de juifs qui avaient décidé de rester furent déportés vers le Ghetto de Łódź ou d'autres localités du Warthegau. L'Allemagne Nazi annexe la ville et administre la ville comme part intégrante de la Reichsgau Dantzig-Prusse Occidentale. Les Polonais sont répertoriés dans la classe "Untermensch" ("sous-hommes") par les autorités allemandes, les destinant à être des travailleurs-esclaves, exécutés ou expulsés.

Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les Allemands utilisent la chaîne de remparts entourant la ville pour définir les limites d'un camp de prisonniers de guerre, connu sous le nom de Stalag XX-A. La ville échappe à une destruction importante pendant la guerre. En 1945, la ville est prise par l'Armée rouge soviétique. Comme cela était le cas avant la guerre, la ville retourne à la Pologne. La population allemand présente alors est expulsée par la force, dans un premier temps vers l'Allemagne de l'Est, entre 1945 et 1947.

Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la population a plus que doublé et l'industrie s'est considérablement développée. La fondation de l'Université Nicolas Copernic est très importante en 1945. Au fil des années, cette université devient l'une des meilleures universités de Pologne. L'Université Nicolas Copernic a fortement influencé la vie intellectuelle, artistique et culturelle de la ville, ainsi que sa perception extérieure. L'université fut fondée par des professeurs polonais précédemment associés à l'Université de Vilnius. Après la guerre, ils furent délocalisés de force vers la Pologne-post-1945.

Depuis 1989, lorsque le gouvernement local et régional auto-géré est progressivement réintroduit et le marché économique introduit, Toruń, comme d'autres villes polonaises, subit de profondes transformations sociales et économiques. Les sections locales se demandent si les objectifs de changement sont ceux qu'ils attendaient, mais Toruń, ainsi que la ville de Bydgoszcz, a récemment confirmé sa forte position en tant que leader régional. La rivalité entre Bydgoszcz et Toruń existe depuis plusieurs siècles

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Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating? A walk? A hike? Instagraming your favorite sunset picture? I wish I could get out there and go for a hike. But, alas, I am sick! I caught an annoying cold this weekend which has me locked inside with lots of tea and tissues. I wanted to do something to commemorate today though. So in celebration of Earth Day, I thought I'd share some of my favorite nature pictures and some some basic water saving tips and tricks!
Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. So simple right? You don't need the water running, you're not using it. I know some people may be thinking, "Well, duh." But, you'd be surprised! Many people just leave the water running, a habit that can easily be broken.
Use a tub, or plug the drain, when washing dishes. One of my roommates turns on the water when he starts doing dishes and leaves it on until every pot and pan is washed and all the dishes are put into the dishwasher. It drives me crazy! A typical kitchen faucet is regulated to use no more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute of use and most average between 1.5 gpm and 2 gpm. That seems like not that much, but when you multiply it by 20 minutes of dish doing that adds up to 30-40 gallons of water! Try filling a bin with warm soapy water for washing and then rinsing in another bin of hot water. At the very least, turn off the faucet between dishes.
Put the dishwasher to work! Dishwashers use significantly less water and energy than handwashing! So put down the scrub brush and fill up the dishwasher. That said, fill your dishwasher efficiently! Stack plates, bowls, and cups as the manufacturer intended so you can fit the maximum number of dishes. Avoid running the machine until it's truly full. Using up precious dishwasher space with bulky pots and pans reverses the water and energy savings though, so go ahead and hand wash those.
Get a shower bucket. We use plenty of water in washing. I am totally guilty of taking longer showers. But I stick a large bucket in the shower before I turn the water on and let it fill up while the water gets hot. I use grey-water safe products in the shower, so I keep the bucket in the shower while I wash. Then, I have a bucket of water to use in the garden or for my (many!) house plants. Guilt-free water for California summer plantings? Count me in!
Thinking about getting a new hot water heater? Avoid Tankless options! Tankless water heaters, touted as great energy savers, end up causing huge overuse of water. My parents installed one at their home about four years ago and were shocked at how much more water they ended up using. Let's face the truth, in today's world, there is an expectation that you'll turn on your tap and get hot water. With a tankless option, not only will you wait for the water to turn hot, but you'll get frustrated by the amount of time it takes. Tankless hot water heaters do save energy, but unless you have a tiny one at each water source in your home, you'll end up running that tap for 5 minutes straight until the water gets hot enough for you to wash your face. Instead, go for an energy efficient option with a tank and save the water.
This guy I took just last month in Oregon at Multnomah Falls. The lush greenery– everything covered in moss and ferns– mesmerized me. It was so gorgeous.
This magical view is from the top of Thunder Mountain near Kirkwood, CA. It's a destination of many a hike taken from Two Sentinels, the camp I volunteer with each year. The white of the granite is such a contrast from the evergreen trees and blue mountain lake.
This I took during an evening bike ride during my trip to Istanbul, Turkey. Some friends an I took the ferry to the Prince Islands for an afternoon. Everything on the islands was beautiful, nature unmarred (for the most part) by humans.
Finally, this image is from Majorca, Spain. I spent 4 or so days there in the Spring of 2012. The water and the rocky island captivated me. The water was so blue in some areas. I loved that the greenery clung to every last bit of rock possible before the cliffs plunged into the sea.
How do you conserve water? Do you have any tips and tricks? Are you out there celebrating Earth Day? Enjoy it!