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Short stories, features and poems from our writing community.
Write-ability at the Telescope Awards
Writers Victoria was thrilled to work with Scope on the 2013 Telescope Awards for writers with disability from across Victoria.
Places of flowers
I grew up in the goldfields of central Victoria and for all my childhood years my family lived in a miner's cottage. The metre-thick walls were stone and mud brick and the kitchen and wash-house were detached. We had open fires in the bedrooms, a chip-heater to warm the bathwater and a long-drop toilet outside.
My paternal grandparents lived in the same street – also in a miner's cottage, a weatherboard with small rooms, tiny window panes, shiny brass doorknobs, a glassed-in verandah at the back that served as "the sleepout" and a two-roomed cellar underneath. There were many...
Fighting against human rights abuse
Clovis Mwamba writes about the refugee experience.
Big win from mentoring
Hugh Kiernan's very successful mentoring experience made possible by the Grace Marion Wilson Mentoring Project (Non-fiction).
"I know a fair bit about my own writing. I have published books and stories. I read with the aim of building my knowledge. I read a lot. I feel I have to write certain things because then they might come true. I write a lot. And I have these surprising urges to tell the truth. The problem is: I still can't see the back of my own head. Damn it.
Christian White on his critically acclaimed debut novel 'The Nowhere Child'
'When an American accountant approaches Melbourne woman Kimberly Leamy out of the blue and tells her he believes she is Sammy Went, a child who was abducted as a two-year old from her home in Manson, Kentucky, Kim believes this is a case of mistaken identity. But as she investigates her family, questions arise and she travels to Kentucky to find answers.'
No Friend but the Mountains
Chris McKenzie of PEN Melbourne calls on all writers to read Behrouz Boochani's fiercely urgent new work.
Our Prize Winners for April 2018
Welcome to our monthly brag about our Writers Victoria community members who have won awards, been shortlisted or longlisted for writing prizes or received industry recognition.
Collective celebrations
The winners of the 2017 Aurealis Awards for the best Australian science-fiction, fantasy and horror writing published in 2017 have been announced.
Best science-fiction novel:
Jane Rawson for 'From the Wreck'
Best horror novel:
– Winner of the 2018 Grace Marion Wilson Prize for Fiction –
The sex did not bother Jane as much as the poppy seeds pooling in the cracks between the floorboards. She crushed them underfoot on her way to the bathroom, and they released their oil and penetrated the untreated oak, leaving small, sticky reminders of that other business, his business, the pink-haired, pierced impetus behind his sudden interest in baked goods.
Spirit of Punk
Upcoming Spirit of Punk open mic event for all genres, all standards.
Thu 26 April, 6.30 pm
Buck Mulligans Whiskey Bar
Spirit of Punk is an open mic event without pressure, expectations or judgement.
If you have always wanted to read out your work but have been too afraid – then Spirit of Punk is for you.
About a decade ago, Writers Victoria held a little competition: 'Send us two-hundred words of non-fiction and we'll give the winner a book.' At the time I'd been tootling around with a non-fiction project for a couple of years. I had young children and a day job, but every now and then, in the cracks of my life, I'd do some research, do some writing, then do some more research.


Just recently spent a week alone with God to get my head straight. I felt led by the Holy Spirit to go to a 'new' place… somewhere brand new and undiscovered. An unfamiliar area with unfamiliar people, places… ways.
In search of solitude with God… I had it all planned out. Even printed my schedule out. Not even close to what would be.
I had explored Mt. Washington in the eastern New Hampshire area years before, but never alone. I was excited to be driving up the mountain at dawn to see the sights. An epic drive with serious terrain, this elevation would provide views unlike anything else in New England. Sticking up out of the modest White mountain chain, Washington was a Rockies like 6,288 ft in height. It's elevation so extreme from the valley below it included over a thousand feet of tundra and high altitude small growth – short season flowers and evergreens.
Mt. Washington Selfie – Pastor B.
That was the goal anyway. To see further. To gain perspective and clarity. My trip was meant to give some clarity on the future, on the path and plan God would have me follow. These mountain experiences were sort of metaphor for the actual life events around me and on me.
As I drove higher the vistas grew hazy and the clouds and fog thicker, my view was being obscured by the weather. What only a moment before had been sky blue for dozens of miles was now hidden, and my winding road showed more and more fog and cloud ahead. My hope for a clear summit on the top was fading.
It's clear in retrospect that God was speaking to me loud and clear on this road trip, BUT… in the moment, I just felt frustrated, alone, and isolated. I had made all this effort to put myself in just the right place and time to hear and see God. But he it seemed had other plans.
My expectation was for clear skies, a warm glow of spiritual presence… followed by a sudden and keen transfer of divine inspiration, and a spark of new confidence for the next season of life.
His plan was different. He was going take me a different path, and He chose to slow me down and shift my perspective from the future to the past, to somewhere more personal.
What did I find at the top of Mt. Washington & Why does it matter….?
Driving in the desert is unlike any other place. Long – vast – uninterrupted horizon – skies that stretch beyond the edges of the earth. Barren and beautiful, it opens up in front of you with subtle detail. Sage and cactus, old washes with sandstone sides, brutal pitches of solid rock and flat-topped mesa's the size of a small city. It looks and feels like the end of the world, the furthest reach of life. All of it clinging like a thread to survive. Cold and Hot, dry and dusty, it howls with the windswept cry of its isolation and fatigue.
Quite a metaphor for life.
How often do we find ourselves driving through a 'desert' of existence? How far do we travel on the two lane ribbon of asphalt, wondering if we're going to make it?
God is in the desert places of our lives. It is in these vast unbroken stretches of existence that He longs to have us come near. To shut off the noise of our existence and simply 'be' with Him.
I found myself in such a place and in such a state. Driving for hundreds of miles… Solo and Silent. Waiting for a word from God. A whisper of divine affirmation, a word of encouragement or even correction. Anything to block the nearly silent sadness of my heart.
In these moments I let go. Somewhere between Grand Canyon and Phoenix I decided to stop figuring it all out. To stop calculating and striving, to rest and release my worry and my pain. Somewhere in the desert God touched my heart and made it new again.
Truth began to bubble up in me. Words of insight and understanding. Helpful and encouraging it captured my struggle and restored my hope. Perspective gained in a lonely vigil.
I believe it was in the "waiting and delay" of my journey that I was able to hear and respond to God. I believe it was in the silence and isolation that I was able to face the issues and patterns of my old self that needed to be slayed. It is in these moments of alone that we grow.
Dear ones… trust where God leads . He knows what we need.
We awoke to another frigid dawn. (33F with frost on our car windows and reports of snow in the mountain passes) Less surprised than the day before…we armed ourselves with fresh purchases of warm hoodies and winter hats.
We hit the road west, and ate a quick breakfast on the go… noticing the skyline clearing as the elevation rose steadily on our drive up to Grand Teton National Park.
Everyone knew what was coming next… we had discussed our group plans for a serious hike for almost a week. Reviewing the safety precautions (bear spray, making noise as we hiked to avoid startling a grizzly etc…) and talking about the epic views, what it would be like to go into the unknown.
Everyone was a bit nervous to get started. We loaded up our backpacks at the Jenny Lake visitors center, water bottles and an exotic assortment of cliff bars as we talked about all the 'what if's' of hiking in real wilderness.
I noticed Tanner was unusually quiet as we all got our gear together. She seemed to be shrinking into her flannel shirt as the moment grew near. I could tell she was afraid, the frustration from our day at Yellowstone still cloudy in her eyes. She pushed her lips tight and grunted a shy reply… she didn't want to go. Intimidated she couldn't make it up the steep trail and as our designated fashionista she wasn't really 'into' wilderness stuff. I gently encouraged her that we were 'all' going together and promised we wouldn't leave her behind if she got winded on the climb.
Reluctantly… she got up and started moving slowly to Jenny Lake. The others excitedly babbling about seeing a bear or a moose, and Tanner just tucked her head a little deeper into her collar, head down… wishing she could be anywhere but here, with us.
We headed across the crystal clear mountain lake, using the shuttle boat (I highly recommend) to reach the trail head to the very popular Inspiration Point (tourist hordes) and the Cascade Canyon Trail, (much higher, longer and less traveled) which was our destination. We had a good 5-6 hours of hiking ahead and according to the rangers at the trail-head, bear and moose were active on the trail. I felt Tanner withdrawing even deeper… so far from her comfort zone. I sympathized… remembering how I felt in New York City.
An hour later we were reaching the crest of the first major climb, a brutal 55 minute ascent. Tanner was head down (between her knees) with puffy eyes and tears. Wheezing, and ranting her anger at being forced to go on this hike from hell. I tried to encourage her, explaining the worst of the hike was over… and how proud I was of her sticking it out. She huffed at me. So I moved on, silently asking God to 'show up' for Tanner.
30 minutes later she flew by me almost skipping… laughter and Broadway strains of Les Miserables flowing off her lips. No tears, no sadness… just exuberant joy! What the heck… ?
I stared in amazement as Tanner was leading everyone else up this canyon trail. Full of happiness and energy, pushing us all to keep up! She and Addy climbing rocks, investigating the sights and sounds of a pristine alpine ecosystem with the unrestrained enthusiasm of a ten-year old! Whoa….
Some prayers get answered right away… I guess ? Wow.
I couldn't have been happier for her if it was my own daughter. I cried a little as she ran and ran… and ran! Like some kind of dam had burst inside of her, freeing something vital and life-giving. Something precious and pure.
The mountains do that…. the beauty of creation invades our minds and breaks through our broken hearts. Restoring and renewing even our darkest places and spaces.
God was in these mountains… whispering. Calling, answering… touching.
Alexis saw her elusive moose… drinking quietly from the cascade creek, sandwiched between the Grand Teton peaks as if we were in some kind of surreal postcard come to life. God's gentle reminder… He wants to satisfy our deepest desires and most intimate longings. The moose a long-term bucket list item for Alexis… and here in this remote corner of creation, God was speaking. Affirming His presence.
The trail to Cascade Canyon is one of my most favorite places in the world…. it was and always is a life-changing experience for all who make the journey.
PS – and "Flannel Up" is now a code word for those of us who made the iShine Road Trip of a lifetime together... coined by our very own Tanner 🙂 It's a symbol of how we can choose to trust God – when we get put in awkward or uncomfortable positions and choose to stay in them, believing He will in time make something awful – become incredibly beautiful! Thanks Tanner for being such a courageous and amazing young woman!
We drove hard to get across South Dakota. Summer skies above and green hills rippling with grass waves of wind, stretching out as far as the eye could strain to see. For the six of us… our hunger to explore and discover grew steadily by the hour.
We crashed at Wall SD, and quickly found the entire town was built as a throwback western nick-nack haven bulging with tourists off a two block main street drag. Neon cowboy signs dominated by the mother of all trinket stores called "Wall Drug". Inside, everything from curiosities and leather goods to candy, antiques, Elvis blankets, and native american pottery from China, yikes!
The food was worse than my college cafeteria, the trinkets for sale were Velveeta cheesy… but after twelve hours of straight driving, we were thrilled to be out and about. The gang hit the hotel pool as evening temps hovered in the low 90's, it was only another 70 miles to Mt. Rushmore and they were 'stoked"!
Morning dawned crimson and we hit the highway bright and early, phones charged and every eye looking across the Dakota plains… focused further west, ready for adventure! These guys had all heard about Mt. Rushmore, seen it on TV and lots of movies, but this would be our first National Park to visit and we were ready.
For those traveling westward, it's worth the effort to re-direct your route to see the sight. An American symbol of leadership and a tangible testament to ingenuity. They loved it… and so did I.
Pictures, video… selfies and gift shops filled almost two hours in a flash. Trinkets, keep-sakes and treasures stowed away, we climbed back in our SUV and set our GPS to Grand Teton National Park. With some luck and decent weather, we would be checking into our Dubois WY hotel at sunset.
Time to keep moving, time to dig deeper into the adventure of our American west.
The kids were starting to sense the enormous size and distances of our vast county, we drove until the cities stopped and sky grew to fill the view. We were no longer in familiar lands, the world was changing and we were enjoying the ride.
So we sang, and laughed our way across high mountain plains, snow capped peaks and rolling valleys… always looking for more, no one wanting to miss a thing. Edge of the seat road-trippin, and all of us were becoming more aware…this would be an epic pilgrimage, a coming of age moment we would always share.
RoadTrip passion runs deep in my heart of hearts.
I long for the sight of it, a glimpse of the far far away, the glory of hidden creation… ancient beauty.
I catch a hint of it in the rugged strength of a towering sequoia, in the roar of a spring time stream straining to break out of its channel, foaming -ripping its way to somewhere 'below.
I sense the artist heart of God in the crisp bite of pre-dawn at high altitude, the clarity of a mountain vista surround by pink hues of sunrise, a valley hidden by the sea of clouds below. The sacred romance of beauty and wonder tug deeply in my heart. Whispering. THESE are the things of LIFE. The glory of God's creation… filtered by thousands of years and a millennium of mankind's industrial advance, it still echoes of perfection!
Exposing our kids to this much pure beauty changes everything!
RoadTrips do so much more than simply connect us to each other, they connect our heart to the possibilities of a life with our creator.
Next week I'm taking my 18-year-old on a hiking – driving – roadtrip to the Canadian Rockies, Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP…(for his second time) of what I'm sure will be 'many' adventures he will have in the wilderness world.
By God's grace I can see my faith and passion for living being passed to the next generation, one roadtrip at a time.
PS – for more info on my roadtrips and the mountain west, check out my book, Road Trip to Redemption.
Leaving Hwy 49 at Jackson CA and turning East, I felt like fresh air had just been injected into my weary suburban heart. The Sierra surprise detour had been wonderful, and now onto my destination… crossing the Sierra Mountains via California State Hwy 88, the road started to climb… elevation 1217 feet above sea level.
20 miles later I was still climbing, I watched as every five minutes I passed another elevation change sign. Five thousand, Six….Seven….Eight…snow was visible now in the wooded terrain, piled up under shaded overhangs and deepest wood. The road was winding and snaking through the changing environment, two to four lanes of smooth blacktop with a magnificent tour of the evolving alpine world of the Sierra's. Snow could be seen now capping the nearby peaks with glinting ice fields and thousands of frosted evergreen acres stretching out as far as my eye could see.
I pulled off the shoulder of the road and snapped a few pictures. The scent of pine and cedar was seductive… what if I just grabbed my pack and started walking? Left the crazy – over stressed – psychobabble of the modern world behind and just went to be with God, nature and the silent solitude of the Sierra's…. it was very tempting.
But alas… the cold was starting to creep into my un-gloved hands and my Patagonia mocs weren't cut out for much rock hiking, I wouldn't make it two hours before I would be frozen and frustrated. Better stick with the plan. Keep moving, forward. Responsibilities, obligations…. everyday life was calling me back from my reverie.
I climbed back into my rental SUV and kept driving East. Hwy 88 was a beauty. A main artery to Lake Tahoe for the locals, it was in excellent condition, obviously one of the key routes for travel during the winter (when the other two-lane, lesser used highways closed for the season) and not a snip of ice or snow was present to slip or slide on. Crossing the Sierra's was not an up and done, but a long – 60 minute drive with a spectacular, top of the world – feeling as I passed alpine lakes and cliff top summits, sprinkled with snow and sun. BEAUTIFUL !
The California Sierra's are worth the effort. Driving my thousand mile loop WAS crazy, but it was crazy with a promise and man did that promise DELIVER !
Winding over the pass during mid-day and into early afternoon, I could see the golden glow warming the tips of the peaks as early winter sundown approached the sheer flanks of the mountains.
I quit gawking and started driving, needing to get south of Mammoth to make my flight out the next morning. I pushed south on Hwy 395 briefly crossing into Nevada and back as the road again surprised me with stunning beauty and wonderful fifty mile panoramic views. Topaz Lake, Mono Basin and then Mammoth.
Mammoth mountain has always been legendary among outdoor enthusiasts, but to see it personally in the winter was breath-taking ! Juxtaposed between the eastern Sierra mountains and the Death Valley basin desert… it's divine. My journey south on Hwy 395 caught the last vestiges of a warm pink glow on the horizon; a gentle, winter, sunset.
The best for last…. for sure. Thanks GOD, I needed that!
If you've not seen a desert sunrise or sunset, you need to. Put it on the bucket list. As I climbed into my price-lined $80 hotel bed in Lone Pine, CA.., I was so grateful for the last 24 hours God had gifted me.
My own private tour of the Sierra mountains. Each detail carefully prepared ahead of time, and all I had to do was just follow the clues…. (my heart's longing led me to pull away) and the rest was taken care of.
How often did Jesus do exactly the same thing? Dozens of times that we know of in scripture. He frequently went alone to a mountain to pray…I believe to clear his head and listen, to be refreshed from the rigors of public ministry.
Take the risk… go on your own Sierra tour (or one closer to you) and unplug-reconnect and renew your heart. You won't regret it…the mountains are calling, "Come Away".


Researchers have found that the pertussis "booster" vaccine, also known as reduced antigen content acellular pertussis vaccine or Tdap, is only moderately effective at preventing pertussis among adolescents and adults. This is first study to assess the effectiveness of the Tdap booster in members of a new generation that has received entirely acellular vaccines appears in the current online issue of BMJ.
Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis vaccines, which are also called DTaP. By the late 1990s, the United States had switched from whole-cell to acellular vaccines for all five recommended infant and childhood doses. Since 2005, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended boosting with Tdap for persons 11 years and older. However, studies to date provide little or no information as to the effectiveness of the Tdap booster when administered to the newly emerging cohort of adolescents previously vaccinated entirely with acelluar rather than whole-cell vaccines.
Despite high vaccine coverage in infants and children, since the 1980s the U.S. has experienced periodic outbreaks of pertussis, with incidence increasing over time. Although infants suffer most of the mortality from pertussis, adolescents and adults serve as reservoirs and vectors of infection and comprise about half of all cases. Reasons for the increase in pertussis are likely varied, but studies during recent outbreaks have found that acellular vaccines are less effective than earlier whole-cell formulations, and that protection wanes substantially after the last DTaP dose.
In 2010, pertussis incidence in California rose to its highest level in the past 50 years. With data from a six-year period including this outbreak, the Vaccine Study Center assessed the effectiveness of Tdap in reducing the risk of pertussis among adolescents and adults who had received DTwP vaccines, as well as among younger adolescents who had only ever received DTaP vaccines.
The study included all polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed cases of pertussis in Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) members aged 11 years and older from January 2006 to December 2011. The Tdap vaccination status of PCR-positive cases was compared with two control groups: persons testing PCR-negative for pertussis, and closely matched persons from the general KPNC population.
Using two different control groups, researchers found that Tdap vaccine effectiveness ranged from 53 to 64 percent. The study population included 668 PCR-positive cases, 10,098 PCR-negative controls, and 21,599 matched controls. Tdap vaccination rates were 24 percent in PCR-positive cases and nearly 32 percent in PCR-negative controls. The adjusted estimate of Tdap effectiveness against pertussis was 53 percent in the comparison with PCR controls, and 64 percent in the comparison with KPNC controls.
During the pertussis outbreak from January 2010 through June 2011, which includes nearly 75 percent of all cases in the study population, the incidence of pertussis in the entire KPNC population was strongly related to age. Incidence increased sharply after age 5, was highest at 10 and 11 years, then decreased sharply until age 15, and was low in adults.
Decreasing pertussis rates from ages 11 and up coincided both with the use of Tdap and with receipt of DTwP vaccines during infancy. At the epidemic's peak, Tdap vaccination rates were near zero percent until age 10, then rose rapidly reaching a high of 72 percent at age 15, then decreased to between 25–35 percent for ages 21-64, and to 10 percent for ages 65 and older.
In subgroup analyses, the Tdap booster was moderately effective both in older persons who had received all DTwP as infants and in younger persons who had received all DTaP. Yet, rates of pertussis were highest in the DTaP subgroup consisting of young adolescents ages 11-14, indicating DTaP protection waned substantially over time. As a result, the researchers noted, the absolute benefit of Tdap vaccination was much greater for DTaP than DTwP recipients. They added that strategies to decrease pertussis incidence should prioritize giving the Tdap booster to DTaP-only recipients, as California has done since the 2010 outbreak, requiring Tdap vaccination for middle school students.
Additional authors on the study include Joan Bartlett, MPP, MPH; Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, MPH; Bruce Fireman, MA; and Nicola P. Klein, MD, PhD, of the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center. This study was funded by Kaiser Permanente.


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Three Web Application Security Lessons To Keep In Mind. Semalt Expert Knows How To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Cyber Criminals
In 2015, the Ponemon Institute released findings from a study "Cost of Cyber Crime", which they had conducted. It came as no surprise that the cost of cyber crime was increasing. However, the figures were stuttering. Cybersecurity Ventures (global conglomerate) projects that this cost will hit $6 trillion per year. On average, it takes an organization 31 days to bounce back after a cyber crime with the cost of remediation at about $639 500.
Did you know that denial of service (DDOS attacks), web based breaches and malicious insiders make up for 55% of all cyber crime costs? This not only poses a threat to your data but also could make you lose revenue.
Frank Abagnale, the Customer Success Manager of Semalt Digital Services, offers to consider the following three cases of breaches made in 2016.
First case: Mossack-Fonseca (The Panama Papers)
The Panama Papers scandal broke into the limelight in 2015, but because of the millions of documents that had to be sifted through, it was blown in 2016. The leak revealed how politicians, wealthy businessmen, celebrities and the creme de la creme of society stored their money in offshore accounts. Often, this was shady and crossed the ethical line. Although Mossack-Fonseca was an organization that specialized in secrecy, its information security strategy was nearly non-existent. For a start, the WordPress image slide plugin they used was outdated. Secondly, they used a 3-year old Drupal with known vulnerabilities. Surprisingly, the organization's system administrators never resolve these issues.
Lessons:
> always ensure that your CMS platforms, plugins and themes are regularly updated.
> stay updated with the latest CMS security threats. Joomla, Drupal, WordPress and other services have databases for this.
> scan all plugins before you implement and activate them
Second case: PayPal's profile picture
Florian Courtial (a French software engineer) found a CSRF (cross site request forgery) vulnerability in PayPal's newer site, PayPal.me. The global online payment giant unveiled PayPal.me to facilitate faster payments. However, PayPal.me could be exploited. Florian was able to edit and even removed the CSRF token thereby updating the user's profile picture. As it was, anybody could impersonate someone else by getting their picture online say for example from Facebook.
> avail unique CSRF tokens for users – these should be unique and change whenever the user logs in.
> token per request – other than the point above, these tokens should also be made available when the user requests for them. It provides additional protection.
> timing out – reduces the vulnerability if the account remains inactive for some time.
Third case: The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry Faces an XSS Embarrassment
While most web attacks are meant to wreak havoc to an organization's revenue, reputation, and traffic, some are meant to embarrass. Case in point, the hack that never happened in Russia. This is what happened: an American hacker (nicknamed the Jester) exploited the cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that he saw on Russia's Foreign Affairs ministry website. The jester created a dummy website that mimicked the outlook of the official website except for the headline, which he customized to make a mockery of them.
> sanitize the HTML markup
> do not insert data unless you verify it
> use a JavaScript escape before you enter untrusted data in the language's (JavaScript) data values
> shield yourself from DOM based XSS vulnerabilities

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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The legacy left behind by Russell W. Chesney, MD, in the field of pediatric nephrology will be remembered during a symposium and tribute hosted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Aug. 18-19.
Serving as chair for more than 23 years of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Russell W. Chesney, MD, worked tirelessly to advance the field of pediatric nephrology. The legacy Dr. Chesney left behind will be honored during a special pediatric nephrology tribute in his name on Aug. 18 and 19 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
The Pediatric Nephrology Tribute to Russell Chesney, MD, is being funded through a $10,000 grant awarded to John Bissler, MD, FedEx Chair of Excellence in Pediatrics and professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the UTHSC College of Medicine, from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bissler will also serve as the course director during the event.
The symposium will bring together leaders in pediatric nephrology in a grand rounds-style setting to discuss research and health information to improve the lives of patients and their families at risk of kidney and urinary tract diseases. Presentations will focus on research with an emphasis on proper training, career development and mentorship.
Dr. Chesney, who passed away in April 2015, was instrumental in pioneering research to treat kidney and urinary tract diseases in children, sitting for one of the first examinations in pediatric nephrology. He was the 24th physician to be certified in pediatric nephrology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Today, the number has grown to more than 900.
Among his contributions as a researcher and clinician-scientist in pediatric nephrology are: the first use of captopril in children to treat high blood pressure and diabetic kidney problems; the first use of calcitriol to treat children with renal osteodystrophy, a bone disease that occurs when kidneys do not maintain proper calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood; and a decade long NIH-sponsored collaborative study to look at the use of antibiotics to prevent urinary tract infections in children with vesicoureteral reflux, a condition that occurs when urine from the bladder flows backward into the kidneys.
Dr. Chesney also used his knowledge of taurine amino acid and vitamin D to support the addition of taurine to human infant formulas and to help treat polar bear cubs in zoos around the country. He discovered that distortion of the polar bear cub bones, or rickets, was being caused because the cows' milk they were given did not contain the same amounts of taurine and vitamin D found in polar bear milk. Polar bear cubs in zoos get extra taurine today, thanks to Dr. Chesney.


Camber tradicional for those advanced riders looking for maximum stability, control and grip. Be careful with edges!
Camber invertido for those freestylers who want a chewing gum table, to surf poder and stay in the park, careful high speeds gets out of control!
Camber plano for those riders looking for a versatile and noble board with a good flex. The flat camber will not play tricks on you, you will play them with it. Good fro freeride too.
El doble camber, a combination between traditional and reverse camber for these riders who are looking for a polyvalent board. Good for begginers looking for learn freestyle and freeride.


The first side is made with a lovely damask with a woven design in black, brown and terracotta. It reverses to an elegant chenille tapestry. Black cording laces up the front through 14 black grommets and at the shoulders through 8 more grommets. The cording ends are crimped with aiglets for ease of threading and a nice, finished look.


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      break;

    default:
      // no op
  }
});

module.exports = AppStore;

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


King bed frame 80" W x 90 L, dresser (58 H x 37 W x 18 D) Expresso Finish Bed and dresser Would like to sell as a set. Includes box spring but not mattress.
Good condition, comes with hanging file holders.
Washer and dryer for sale. Price is $400. Reason we are selling is because we are moving. Pick up only. Both still in good condition. Items available April 26th. Email for more details.


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The Oracle is a 1979 Australian TV series that aired on ABC TV about a talkback radio announcer.

There was a controversial episode which featured a scene where a baby was killed.

Cast
John Gregg
Pamela Gibbons
Julie Hamilton

Episodes
Incest to Income Tax (aired 12 March 1979)
A Smack in the Mouth (aired 19 March 1979)
All That's Left of the Song (aired 26 March 1979)
Everything's Coming Up Roses (aired 2 April 1979)
You & the Night & the Muzak (aired 9 April 1979)
Time Wounds All Heels (aired 16 April 1979)
Six O'Clock High (aired 23 April 1979)
Win a Few, Lose a Few (aired 30 April 1979)
Take a Side, Any Side (aired 7 May 1979)
Fresh out of Miracles (aired 14 May 1979)
Black on the Line (aired 21 May 1979)
Live from Las Vegas (aired 28 May 1979)

References

External links
The Oracle at Austlit
The Oracle at IMDb
The Oracle at National Film and Sound Archive

1979 Australian television series debuts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
Australian drama television series
English-language television shows

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Aerosmith- Toys in the Attic- Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford
We dust off Toys in the Attic, the breakthrough third album for Aerosmith in April 1975. Toys in the Attic was the foothold to climbing the sales charts on their way to becoming America's most popular and influential hard rock band. Containing perennial favorites "Walk This Way","Sweet Emotion", the first anti-child abuse song "Uncle Salty", the circular contagion of "No More, No More", a swingin' cover of Bullmoose Jackson's bawdy "Big Ten Inch", and the riff rock title song, Toys in the Attic showed that my guests Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer, along with bassist Tom Hamilton and lead guitarist Joe Perry, were not toying around.
( Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry with Steven Tyler, Dallas 2014 )
Contrary to what you might assume, through their first two albums Aerosmith struggled to get noticed. In this classic rock interview, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer reminded me that "Dream On" from their debut by then had been released as a single three times and flopped twice. Sure, a few of us intrepid radio deejays played it followed by several songs on Get Your Wings (my efforts were confirmed years later in the band's autobiography Walk This Way when Aerosmith noted that, outside of the Boston base, their next biggest crowds & sales circa 1973-74 were in Marion, Ohio), but Toys in the Attic changed all that in Spring 1975, eventually racking up over eight million copies sold and a ranking of #229 on Rolling Stone magazine's Top 500 Albums of All Time list. –Redbeard
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer- Brain Salad Surgery- Carl Palmer
Styx- Paradise Theatre- Tommy Shaw, James Young
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Recall Rehearsal
Guns'N'Roses- Slash
David Bowie- Young Americans
Lindsey Buckingham- Best
Jethro Tull- Benefit 50th Anniversary- Ian Anderson Paul McCartney- Lady Madonna 6-27-07


Subcontractor filed a complaint for delay damages allegedly caused by the project owner and construction manager's inept administration and poor administration. Defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, and this was affirmed on appeal, on the basis that the claims were barred by the no-damages-for-delay provisions of the contract. The court concluded that the sub failed to demonstrate any basis that might be argued as an exception to applying the clause. Further, the court rejected the sub's contention that there is a material distinction between damages caused by delay and those caused by "disruption", which the sub contended were not barred by the exculpatory provisions. Weydman Electric, Inc. v. Joint Schools Construction Board, et al., 140 A.D. 3d 1605 (NY 2016).
Here the court found that the defendants met their prima facie burden of showing that the damages were barred from recovery due to the clause. The sub then had what the court called, a "heavy burden" of establishing the applicability of one of the exceptions, and it failed to meet that burden because "No evidence was presented that the conduct alleged was the result of [defendants'] gross negligence or willful misconduct." "Claims … that the work was performed out of sequence, poorly coordinated, and plagued by design changes were clearly contemplated by the exculpatory provisions of the contract." For these reasons, the summary judgment against the subcontract was sustained.
Comment: A no-damages-for-delay clause is a serious risk-shifting clause in a construction contract. These clauses even show up in design professional contracts. In my view, a party that suffers damages or loss due to delays and disruptions caused by, or under the control of, the party with whom it is contracting, should be compensated. That means the clause needs to be removed from the contract or significantly revised to allow recovery.
About the author: Article written by J. Kent Holland, Jr., a construction lawyer located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, with a national practice (formerly with Wickwire Gavin, P.C. and now with Construction Risk Counsel, PLLC) representing design professionals, contractors and project owners. He is founder and president of a consulting firm, ConstructionRisk, LLC, providing consulting services to owners, design professionals, contractors and attorneys on construction projects. He is publisher of ConstructionRisk.com Report and may be reached at Kent@ConstructionRisk.com or by calling 703-623-1932. This article is published in ConstructionRisk.com Report, Vol. 19, No. 2 (February 2017).


Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed in observance of Lee-Jackson Day on Friday, Jan. 18. County offices and Rappahannock public schools and banks will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority (RCWSA) meets at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Town Hall, Washington.
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation will not operate on Friday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Register for summer activities: The 2019 Rappahannock County Summer Programs' Registration Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School's Auxiliary Gym (behind the school). Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who are unable to register in person are encouraged to have someone submit their registrations on their behalf. Should you have any questions, call the VCE-Rappahannock Office at 540-675-3619. Different organizations will have booths for you to gather information about and register for their summer offerings.
Rappahannock County Soccer Association (RCSA) registration is open for Spring 2019! We offer programs for girls and boys born years 2005-2014. Early registration discount runs through Feb. 4. Registration for U8 and up closes Feb. 25; registration for U6 (born 2013-14) closes March 25. Visit www.rappsoccer.com for more information and registration, email us at rcsasoccer@gmail.com.
Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Assn (NPBA) hosts a seven-week session for those interested in becoming beekeepers. Classes begin Feb. 5, and continue from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. Class "Meet-and-Greet" is 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3. Texts, handouts and a one-year membership in NPBA are included in the course fee of $100 per person or family. Pre-registration required. Class size is limited and fills quickly. For more information, contact Karen Hunt at kahu9@juno.com or 540-937-479.
Meet and greet the Foster Parent Taskforce of Rappahannock: Explore foster parenting, hosted by Rappahannock Social Services. Meet with foster parents and staff. Ask questions and get honest answers about foster care. The event takes place Feb. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, Washington. For more information contact 540-675-3313.
Classes in beginning floral design, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club, will be held for four consecutive Wednesdays in February, beginning Wednesday, Feb 6. Taught by floral designer and instructor Linda Taylor, classes will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Washington, at 11 am. Participants will bring their own materials. The cost is $30 for 4 classes or $10 per class. For more details and/or to register, contact Anne Nenninger at 540-675-1101 or by email at lvmybks@gmail.com by Saturday Feb 2.
Culpeper County Parks and Recreation winter Recreation Guide has been mailed inside The Culpeper Quarterly publication. Be sure to check out the numerous offerings of fun activities: adult volleyball, adult basketball, kids Sunday Funday, karate, zumba, hot hula fitness, preschool art, adult drawing, homeschool drawing classes, dog obedience, and many more. For more details visit www.CulpeperRecreation.com. Facebook.com/CulpeperRecreation or call 540-727-3412.


While the world has plenty more men of style, I'm hard pressed to find as many under the same roof, thus I gathered them under 1 sky for something timeless – THE PHOTO.
I simply asked them to meet me at a specific time, and location with 24 hours notice, 25 were invited 23 showed. No one knew what it was for, but they allowed me to do what I am passionate about – showcasing style that's not limited to race, or nationality.
Pitti2013_0702 from Surgam Films on Vimeo.


LetterWest Conference assembles letterers to meet, learn together, and celebrate the art of hand-lettering.
Conference ticket includes two keynote talks, three panel discussions, several smaller breakout talks, a live Drunk on Lettering live show, a party on the final night, a pop-up artists market, swag, and more, as well as three breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner. Pre-conference workshops are sold separately and will be on June 5. The main conference will be held June 6–8 at The Gateway, 12 South 400 West Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Space is limited. See you in Salt Lake City!
CLICK HERE to review the lineup and workshop details.
Conference ticket price increases to $545 on March 15.
please email hello@letterwest.com, and we'll transfer the ticket into the new name.


text:
<?php

Class Login extends CI_Controller {

//constructor to the controller----------------------------------------------------------------------
    function __construct()
	{
		parent::__construct();
        session_start();
		$this->load->helper(array('form', 'url'));
	    $this->load->database();
	}

//login function-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	public function login() {
        $data['title'] = 'Login';
		$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        $this->load->view('templates/search_box');
		$this->load->view('login');
		$this->load->view('templates/footer');
    }

//logout function------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public function logout(){
        $this->load->helper('url');
        session_destroy();
         redirect('/welcome', 'refresh');
    }

//validate credentials in logging in------------------------------------------------------------------
    public function validate_credentials() {

		if (($this->input->post('username') == 'admin') && ($this->input->post('password') == 'admin')) {
            	redirect('admin');
		} else {

		 	$this->load->library('form_validation');
        	//validation rules
       	 	$this->form_validation->set_rules('username', 'Username', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]|callback_check_username_valid');
        	$this->form_validation->set_rules('password', 'Password', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]');

        	if ($this->form_validation->run() == false) {//didn't validate

				$data['title'] = 'Login';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('login', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
			} else {

            $this->load->model('Membership_model');
            $query = $this->Membership_model->validateLogin();

			if ($query == NULL) {
                $data['account_created'] = 'Password Wrong,
 Check again';
				$data['title'] = 'Login';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('login', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
			}
			else if($query != NULL) {
				//if the user's credentials are validated,
                $data = array(
                    "username" => $this->input->post('username'),
                    "is_logged_in" => true
                );
                //Edited
                $_SESSION['username'] = $this->input->post('username');
                foreach ($query->result() as $row)
                {
                    $_SESSION['user_id'] = $row->user_id;
                }

                //echo  $this->input->post('username');
                //echo $_SESSION['username'];
                //$this->load->library('session');
                //$this->session->set_userdata($data);
                $this->load->helper('url');
                //$this->load->view('home_view');
                redirect('/welcome', 'refresh');
            } else { //incorrect username or password
                redirect('/Login/login', 'refresh');
                print_r($query);
            }

			}
        }

    }

//to check the email does exists in db--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	function check_username_valid($username) {//custom callback function

		$this->load->model('Membership_model');
        $username_in_use = $this->Membership_model->check_username_exists_db($username);
        if ($username_in_use) {
            return TRUE;
        } else {
			$this->form_validation->set_message('check_username_valid', 'Username is not registered, please check again');
			return FALSE;
        }
    }

//signup pr register form load -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public function signup() {
				$data['title'] = 'Register';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('register', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
    }

//create a new member with register form--------------------------------------------------------------------
    public function create_member_validate() {

        $this->load->library('form_validation');
        //validation rules
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('first_name', 'Name', 'trim|required|alpha');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('last_name', 'Name', 'trim|required|alpha');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('username', 'Username', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]|callback_check_username');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('email', 'Email', 'trim|required|valid_email|callback_check_email');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('address', 'Address', 'trim|required');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('street', 'Street', 'trim|required');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('city', 'City', 'trim|required');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('phone', 'Phone', 'trim|required|min_length[9]|max_length[10]|numeric');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('upassword', 'Password', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('password_confirm', 'Password Confirmation', 'trim|required|matches[upassword]');

        if ($this->form_validation->run() == false) {//didn't validate
            	$data['title'] = 'Register';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('register', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
        } else {
            $this->load->model('Membership_model');

            if ($query = $this->Membership_model->create_member()) {
                $data['account_created'] = 'Account created,
 You may login';

				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('login', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
            } else {
				$this->load->view('templates/header');
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('register');
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
            }
        }
    }

//check if username already exists in the db, if so cannot enter-------------------------------------------------
    function check_username($requested_username) {//custom callback function

		$this->load->model('Membership_model');
        $username_available = $this->Membership_model->check_username_exists_db($requested_username);
        if ($username_available) {
			 $this->form_validation->set_message('check_username', 'Username is not available ');
            return FALSE;
        } else {
		    return TRUE;
        }
    }

//check if email already exists in the db, if so cannot enter-------------------------------------------------
    function check_email($requested_email) {//custom callback function

		$this->load->model('Membership_model');

        $email_not_in_use = $this->Membership_model->check_email_exists_db($requested_email);
        if ($email_not_in_use) {
            return TRUE;
        } else {
            $this->form_validation->set_message('check_email', 'Email is already registered ');
			return FALSE;
        }
    }

//view the forgot password form--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	    function forgotPasswordView() {
			$data['title'] = 'Forgot Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('forgotPassView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
    }

//submitting a new password when the current passwrd is forgotten----------------------------------------------
    function forgotPasswordSubmit() {

		$_SESSION['email'] = $this->input->post('email');
        $email = $_SESSION['email'];

        $this->load->library('form_validation');//validation rules
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('email', 'Email', 'trim|required|valid_email|callback_check_email_valid');

        if ($this->form_validation->run() == false) {//didn't validate
            	$data['title'] = 'Forgot Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('forgotPassView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
        } else {

			$this->load->helper('string');
			$ranPass = random_string('alnum', 15);

            $this->load->model('Membership_model'); //if validates
            if ($query = $this->Membership_model->forgotPass($email, $ranPass)) {
                $data['account_created'] = 'Email sent to you,
 You can login with a new password';
				$data['title'] = 'Forgot Password';
                $this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                $this->load->view('login', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
            } else {
				$data['title'] = 'Forgot Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
                 $this->load->view('forgotPassView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');

            }
        }
    }

//to check the email does exists in db--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	function check_email_valid($email) {//custom callback function

		$this->load->model('Membership_model');
        $email_not_in_use = $this->Membership_model->check_email_exists_db($email);
        if ($email_not_in_use) {
            $this->form_validation->set_message('check_email_valid', 'Email is not registered, please check again');
			return FALSE;
        } else {
			return TRUE;
        }
    }

//looads form to change or update the existing password------------------------------------------------------------
    public function passwordChangeView() {

        $username =  $_SESSION['username'];
		$data['title'] = 'Change Password';
		$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        $this->load->view('templates/search_box');
        $this->load->view('passwordChangeView', $data);
		$this->load->view('templates/footer');
    }

//validate the existing password change----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public function passwordChangeValidate() {

		//$_SESSION['password'] = $this->input->post('passwordExist');
		//$password = $_SESSION['password'];
		$username =  $_SESSION['username'];

        $this->load->library('form_validation');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('passwordExist', 'PasswordExist', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]|callback_check_password_valid');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('passwordNew', 'PasswordNew', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('password_confirm', 'PasswordConfirm', 'trim|required|matches[passwordNew]');

        if ($this->form_validation->run() == false) {
			$data['title'] = 'Change Password';
			$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        	$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
        	$this->load->view('passwordChangeView', $data);
			$this->load->view('templates/footer');

        } else {
			$this->load->model('Membership_model'); //if validates
            $passNew = $this->input->post('passwordNew');

		    if (!$this->Membership_model->updatePassword($username, $passNew)) {

			$data['account_created']= 'Password Changed,
 You can login with the new password';
			$data['title'] = 'Login';
			$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        	$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
			$this->load->view('login', $data);
			$this->load->view('templates/footer');

			} else {

				$data['password_changed']= 'Cannot change password,
 Please Try again!';
				$data['title'] = 'Change Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
        		$this->load->view('passwordChangeView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
            }

        }
    }

//check if the password exists in the database to update-----------------------------------------------------------
	function check_password_valid($pass) {//custom callback function
        $this->load->model('Membership_model');

        $pass_not_in_use = $this->Membership_model->check_password_exists_db($pass);
        if ($pass_not_in_use) {
			$this->form_validation->set_message('check_password_valid', 'Password does not exist, please check again');
			return FALSE;
        } else {
			return TRUE;
        }
    }

//load form to adda new one for the forgotten password--------------------------------------------------------------
        public function passwordForgotChangeView() {
				$data['title'] = 'Change Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
        		$this->load->view('forgotPasswordRecoverView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');
    }

//validagting the form to add new password when forgot--------------------------------------------------------------
    public function passwordForgotValidate() {

        $this->load->library('form_validation');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('passwordNew', 'PasswordNew', 'trim|required|min_length[5]|max_length[15]');
        $this->form_validation->set_rules('passwordConfirm', 'PasswordConfirm', 'trim|required|matches[passwordNew]');

        if ($this->form_validation->run() == false) {
				$data['title'] = 'Change Password';
				$this->load->view('templates/header', $data);
        		$this->load->view('templates/search_box');
        		$this->load->view('forgotPasswordRecoverView', $data);
				$this->load->view('templates/footer');

        } else {
                //$username = $this->input->post('username');
                $passNew = $this->input->post('passwordNew');
                 $this->load->model('Membership_model');
                 $resultNew = $this->Membership_model->updatePasswordWithEmail($email,$passNew);

                if ($resultNew) {
                    $this->load->view('forgotPasswordRecoverView');
                    echo "
Password Changed!
";
                } else {
                    $this->load->view('forgotPasswordRecoverView');
                    echo "
Could not change password! Not valid password
";
                }

        }
    }

}

?>


Chocolate Shake? Ice Cream Soda? ? Or Egg Cream? Which so you like better?
Best Answer: Chocolate shake is yummy. Thanks for the thought Scooter. Have a very good night.
Ice Cream Soda since i don't eat Chocolate. And i haven't had much Egg Cream!
Chocolate Shake sound really good, I'm very fond of those. I've never heard of an Egg Cream, that's a drink?
I use to work at a (we'll call it a Fountain so I sound really old) and I've had them all. Hot Fudge shakes were awesome but I did like trying all the soda's..Orange shakes were one of my favorites.
Spiceless chilli a million lb lean floor pork 3 medium onions, chopped 5 (14 a million/2 ounce) cans beans, drained 2 (14 a million/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained guidelines 1In 3-quart sluggish cooker, replace layers of onions, crumbled floor pork (uncooked is effective whilst you're making use of the lean floor pork, in any different case brown & drain earlier including), diced tomatoes, and beans. Can of corn and/or RoTel is non-obligatory. prepare dinner on low for approximately 8 hours or so. terrific the subsequent day with tortilla chips.
Root Beer Float (if that's the same as an ice cream soda) otherwise chocolate shake. Never had an egg cream before, so dunno about that one.
Actually I like chocolate malts, but those are kinda hard to find these days....so I'll go with the shake.
What is an egg cream drink?
I need good food, any recipes?
What is an Everyday Chocolate dessert i can make?
I want to make a cake for my husband..he doesnt like chocolate cake or cake with fruit in it..help please?
What is a favorite food or drink you liked as a teen and is no longer available?
Would humans likely get sick from eating raw meat even if it's cleaned?
What are some reasons why M&Ms are better than KitKats? We're having a debate in class and I really need some help please?


Expect 12°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 5 hours of sunshine per day in Carcassonne in February. Check more long-term weather averages for Carcassonne in February before you book your next holiday to France in 2020/2021.
The February weather guide for Carcassonne, France shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Carcassonne in February is a cool 12°C (54°F). The average night-time temperature is usually a cold 3°C (37°F). There are usually 5 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 43% of the 11 hours of daylight.
Expect 65mm (2.6 inches) of rainfall across the whole of February with 11 days with some rain falling. Maximum UV levels will be low (2 UV index) at midday when the skies are clear.
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UK heatwave: Britain's green landscapes turn brown as river flows drop
Satellite images, maps and on-the-ground photography show how the British landscape has changed during the summer's heatwave.
By Data and Forensics unit
Friday 12 August 2022 00:41, UK
Image: The UK on 10 July (left) and 10 August (right). Pic: NASA Worldview
High temperatures and a lack of rain have turned large parts of the UK landscape brown — with the change visible from space.
Satellite images show how conditions this summer have turned swathes of land from green to brown and yellow.
A drought is expected to be declared today in parts of the UK after the driest first seven months of the year since 1976.
The change has been particularly noticable over the past month, as shown in the two images below. You can drag the white line left and right to compare the pictures.
They show the UK on 10 July and 10 August, with the second picture showing how large parts of England and areas of Scotland turned brown over the course of the month.
The worst affected areas are to the east of the UK, with the South East almost entirely changing colour.
The landscape changing so dramatically does not happen every year. These photos show the UK on 16 July in 2021 and 2022.
Clouds blocked satellite images for early August last year, so the closest date with a clear view of the country for both years is 16 July.
The images show last year the country was visibly greener compared to the same time this year.
One of the worst affected areas this year has been Kent in the South East.
These images show how the county, as well as London and East Sussex, has almost entirely turned from green to brown and yellow compared to last year.
While satellite images give us one persepective on the UK's heatwave, the changes are also clear at ground level.
You can compare these 'before' and 'now' photos of places in England to see how they have changed.
In south London, the green turf of Greenwich Park has turned dry and brown in these images from 2021 and this year.
A similar scene can be seen in north London. These shots from 2021 and this year of Primrose Hill in Camden show the stark difference.
In Eton, the view of the Brocas with Windsor Castle in the background in 2019 compared to this year is also striking.
The South East has had 146 days with little or no rain since January. This is the longest dry period for the area since the 1970s, according to the Met Office.
The UK is also experiencing low and exceptionally low river flows and groundwater levels, with this map showing the water flow in July compared to the expected average.
The worst affected areas are in the South and Central England, as well as parts of the North East, East Scotland and parts of Wales, according data from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Water levels in reservoirs are visibly lower.
These pictures show Hanningfield reservoir in Essex in May 2020 and earlier this week. The water level has dropped considerably.
A representative from the reservoir told Sky News that the water is much lower this year but that levels have not fallen to a point that causes concern.
The water level at Bewl Water reservoir in Kent is currently measured at 67% of its capacity as the dry weather continues, as seen in these images from May 2021 and July 2022.
This week the weather is expected to remain hot, with temperatures in the mid to high 30s in the south of the country.
The continued heatwave has prompted the Met Office to warn that parts of England and Wales are facing an "exceptional" risk of wildfires.
They have raised the Fire Severity Index to its highest level for this Sunday. Much of southern England and parts of Wales are at risk.
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Indigenous youth speak out about arrests made during protest at Victoria government offices
Brishti Basu
(Photo by Brishti Basu/Victoria Buzz)
Dozens of Indigenous activists gathered at the steps of the BC Legislature on Friday morning to speak out about the events of on the night of January 21st and 22nd.
Protestors gathered at the the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources on Tuesday morning in support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, demanding respect for sovereignty and an end to the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in northern B.C.
They also demand that Premier John Horgan meet with the hereditary chiefs.
At the legislature this morning waiting to hear from some of the young Indigenous protestors who were arrested at the Ministry a few nights ago #yyj #yyjnews @victoriabuzzes pic.twitter.com/5DVRX0cLdG
— Brishti Basu (@brish_ti) January 24, 2020
However a total of 13 people were arrested over the course of the night after Victoria Police stated that the owner of the building requested they remove the protesters from the premises.
They were released the next morning and have not been charged as of the time of publication.
See also: 12 arrested after overnight protest in support of Wet'suwet'en chiefs at Victoria government offices (UPDATED)
"What happened two days ago is a perpetuation of the violence that my people have been experiencing since contact," said Sii-am Hamilton, one of the protestors who was arrested.
"Handcuffs, violence, and denied access to water and food as bargaining chips is our relationship with RCMP and Victoria Police. What happened to us is a fraction of what we can expect to happen to our relatives in We'tsuwet'en," she adds, her voice breaking with emotion.
"We were unarmed, they had guns" chants the crowd in reference to @vicpdcanada 's arrest. #yyj @victoriabuzzes pic.twitter.com/yUtRmYiHiH
While VicPD have stated that they facilitated access to food and water for the protestors inside the building, multiple witnesses say otherwise.
According to Hamilton, access to food and water was only allowed once a medic requested it. She says police told protestors that no one was allowed in or out of the building, and refused to provide food and water themselves to the activists who had, at that point, been inside the lobby and hallway of the building for over 12 hours.
Hamilton tells Victoria Buzz that police monitored the activists' social media accounts and stopped supporters and activists from entering the building only after they saw an Indigenous law student advise the protestors on how to protect themselves legally.
Other activists describe the abundance of armed police – as many as 36 – carrying weapons while apprehending the protestors one by one as a terrifying experience for the dozen or so unarmed youth inside the building.
One protestor, Kalilah Rampanen, says that at one point she could look down the barrel of a pistol as police arrested a fellow activist.
In their original statement, Victoria Police said that no one arrested was under the age of 19. They later corrected this after one protestor, Ta'kaiya Blaney, confirmed that she is 18 years old.
.@vicpdcanada says everyone arrested was 19 years old or above. @takaiya_blaney says she is 18 years old and was one of the last four people arrested. #yyjnews @victoriabuzzes pic.twitter.com/hCg07dsTTy
Thirteen, not twelve protesters were arrested. All arrested were adults, aged 18 and older. (2/4) #F203196
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) January 24, 2020
"Victoria Police is spreading misinformation claiming no youth was arrested. I'm a minor provincially and I was arrested," said Blaney.
The gathering on Friday morning concluded with activists reaffirming their demands in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, with chants and music in various Indigenous languages punctuating every note.
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Q: Avatar: How could Toph see earth that was flying in air In 'Avatar, The Last Airbender" Toph explains that even though she can not see, she can "see" using earth bending.
She can feel the earth with her feet and we see an example of how she can "see" the ants walking near her on a tree root.
This explains how she can tell when a foe is bending earth near or toward her, however, it does not make it reasonable how can she tell when earth is being launched at her in air.
Feeling the rocks flying in the air, using the air vibrations, is an ability  only Airbender can do, and it was shown more than once with Aang, Tenzin and some of the "newborn" airbenders in 'The Legend Of Korra'

A: The point of Toph's special ability in Avatar is that she can detect the location of her opponants, rather than the location of bendable material.
From the Avatar Wiki:

Seismic sense is a sub-skill of earthbending that constitutes for
  physical sense. This skill enables earthbenders to detect vibrations
  in the ground to perceive objects, people, and other aspects of their
  environment, essentially acting as sonar, but through earth and metal.

I can only assume that she can sense rock/metal wherever it is, because she is an earthbender. I can remember many occasions when benders have bended their element without seeing it, and I see no reason why Toph would not be the same, and why Toph could not also see other earth attacks from other people.

A: There are several possible viable possibilities for this:
[1] Gravitational force sensing
[2] Her enhanced senses
[3] Electrical charge detection
[4] Connection to the earth element itself
[5] Pure telekinesis

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*It has been theorized by some that any form of bending utilizes mental manipulation of chi to control the gravitational field of a specific element by attuning itself to that element. If that's the case, the gravitational field would be constant on any element unless more of said element was added to the initial mass. As such, any fluctuation within a gravity field of any battle area would be noticeable by an experienced bender, especially one who had to develop compensatory senses.

*On a very basic level, Toph's other natural senses, not just her "seismic sense" may be naturally heightened, very akin to Dare Devil's. Matt Murdoch has been shown in various media to be able to sense, accurately, where multiple items whizzing through the air----everything from Bulls-eye's bullets to drops of rain------ are coming from, and where they are going, in order to avoid them. It's not inconceivable to think Toph's sense of hearing and touch have developed to a similar degree, making her positioning of earth in the air somewhat intuitive and unconscious.

*Everything that has kinetic energy has a slight electrical charge. Sharks have developed a sense where they can detect even the slightest of these charges, as in blood moving through the veins of a creature. IF Toph has a similar sense, or this sensitivity is developed within all benders, they wouldn't need to "see" their elements to have an idea where they are in relation to the bender's position.

*If we want to keep it on the metaphysical side, Avatar has shown that people develop a natural "affinity" for their element on a somewhat spiritual level.  As part of a complex living planet, each element may have its own "signature spiritual wavelength" as such, and any skilled user who is attuned enough to their element may be able to react to it on an unconscious level, no matter where its "positioned" in relation to their bodies. This has been shown in low levels to various degrees within the series as an element becoming stronger or weaker in its effect based around the bender's mindset, emotional state and reactions; Katara has "reacted" and created shields of ice unexpectedly, for instance, or Zuko's flame has flared when he's enraged, or Azula nearly losing her mind at being defeated and her fire spurting out of control would be prime examples.

*Simply put, any form of bending is basically a specialized form of telekinesis, meaning the object is being controlled purely by their mind's direction. Psychokinesis in particular has been separated from Telekinesis as "manipulation of objects one can't see", though in truth, both are essentially synonyms. Either way, while conceivably some thought would need to go to where the element is being directed, if the user is skilled enough, sight specifically may not be necessary. Think of it as a juggler who is skilled enough after years of practice to keep several objects in the air while blindfolded; their control has been so refined for the "feel" of their art they no longer need a visual reference to have an idea of where the items are in the air.

These are just some possibilities. A few in particular would be backed up by the analysis of Toph's powers done on a Death Battle between her and Gaara in 2015. I can link it below if anyone is interested.

A: All benders are connected to their element and can somewhat sense its presence. Their chi resonates with it. She can see earth in the air because there is basically bending sense. But unlike other benders she grew so dependant and accustomed to it, it's finely tuned. She can't sense other materials in the air, only earth.

A: During the episode "The Blind Bandit" Toph was using her seismic sense during her fight against Xin Fu. When she throws a bolder at her she sees his hand in the arena, knowing that he is going for an attack she quickly steps out of the way dodging the bolder.

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This is so good, Elizabeth. A lot of times I forget that I'm supposed to expect crosses. And when they do happen, I want to shake my fist at God, "Why did you let this happen to me?" Thank you for this reminder. . .not only to expect the crosses but also the empty tombs.


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Toddlers and Preschoolers
12 Fun Activities for 2-Year-Olds
Found: expert-recommended indoor activities that will enhance your 2-year-old's development.
By Ellen Sturm Niz
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Are you ready for an increasingly independent child who can not only talk, but talk back? After your kiddo celebrates his second birthday, expect him to experience major intellectual, physical, social, and emotional changes that will help him to explore and make sense of his world. Parents can help their kids navigate the transitions with activities geared toward helping them better understand their actions, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
"The stage from 2 to 3 is major because language is really beginning to develop," says Robert Myers, Ph.D., a child and adolescent psychologist, founder of the Child Development Institute and assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. "[Children are] also starting to recognize that they're independent beings and are actively exploring their world. Everything is interesting to them. Everything is new. The proper role of the parent is to provide encouragement, support, and access to activities that enable the child to master key developmental tasks."
"Always layer activities with lots of language, interaction, and imaginative play," adds Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D., dean of the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development at Nova Southeastern University, and co-author of Let's Play and Learn Together. "Child development comes through the portal of relationships with parents or caregivers."
With that in mind, try these simple but entertaining development-promoting activities.
1. DRESS-UP TIME
Materials needed: Old clothes, costumes
What to do: Haul out a pile of old clothes and let your child play dress-up. "You can play with them but it is great to encourage group play with two or three other children their age," Dr. Myers suggests.
Skills learned: Creativity, imagination, language skills, and social development
2. DECORATE A CRAYON CARRIER
Materials needed: A resealable Ziploc brand bag, glue stick, pompoms, crayons
What to do: Cover a table with newspaper then set the supplies in front of your little one. Let your child use the glue stick to coat the Ziploc brand bag, then help him stick on the colorful pompoms. When the bag dries, have him fill it with his crayons. Next time you go to a restaurant, whip out the carrier and let him show off his creation. He'll be excited to use his creativity again.
Skills learned: Motor planning, creativity
3. TOY HIDE-AND-SEEK
Materials needed: Toy
What to do: Hide a toy somewhere in the house, and ask your child to find it. Explore with her, using cues like "warmer" and "colder" to guide her.
Variations: Use flashlights for the search, or hide several objects at one time.
Skills learned: Listening, problem-solving, social skills, and memory
4. SIMON SAYS
What to do: Start out with simple directions—"Simon says, touch your toes"—then graduate to silly, more complex routines ("Simon says, tug on your left ear, then your right ear"). And don't forget to drop "Simon says" every now and then!
Variations: You can also encourage your child to jump, skip, catch something, and more.
Skills learned: Gross motor skills, following directions, and receptive language
5. YOU'VE GOT MAIL
Materials needed: Old shoe box, junk mail
What to do: Make a mailbox by decorating an old shoe box or cardboard box and cutting a slit in the top. Fill it with your junk mail for your child to open. "Not only does this develop fine motor skills as she opens the envelopes and takes out what's inside, you can use it to teach your child basic concepts," Dr. Leiderman says. "Talk about the pictures, colors, and letters; help her sort it by size, shape or color; or count the pieces. You can also layer in imaginative play by playing post office, or playing store with the coupons."
Skills learned: Develops an understanding of basic concepts, fine motor skills
6. ALL ABOARD
Materials needed: Towel or blanket
What to do: Have your toddler sit on a towel or blanket and gently pull her around the room. Pretend the blanket is a train or a boat and that you are stopping at different places, like the zoo or wherever your imaginations take you.
Skills learned: Balance, pretending
7. BODY TRACING
Materials needed: Large piece of paper, crayons
What to do: Have your child lie down on a large piece of paper and trace the outline of his body. "Because the child has to lay still to be traced, he learns self-control," Dr. Leiderman says. "You can show him where the two eyes, nose, and mouth go, but if your child just wants to color all over it, that's fine. Don't impose anything on him, just let him have fun with it."
Variation: If your child doesn't want to lie still, don't force him. Start with tracing just his hand or foot, or tracing your hand and foot.
Skills learned: Sense of self, self-control, and identifying body parts/language skills
8. STOP! GO!
What to do: Play games that involve starting and stopping, such as "Red light, green light." Developing self-control will eventually help children negotiate, compromise, and work out conflicts without losing their temper, Dr. Leiderman says.
Skills learned: Self-control
Materials needed: Facial features cut out of magazines, paper, glue stick
What to do: Cut out different noses, eyes, hair, and other features from old magazines, and give them to your child to glue on to a blank paper circle. Encourage her to make funny creatures or silly faces. "Talk to your child about the pieces and how to glue them down, but don't be too directive with it," Dr. Leiderman says. "Ask a lot of 'wonder questions,' like "I wonder what would happen if you put the pieces down without the glue?' and 'I wonder why the glue is getting all over the table?' Childhood is about learning new facts and applying them to theories, so help them make theories."
Variations: Let her rip up the pieces or color on the collage with crayons after the glue has dried.
Skills learned: Creativity, language
10. BALL PASS
Materials needed: Play tunnel, softball
What to do: With you and your child at opposite ends of the tunnel, take turns lifting each end to roll a softball back and forth. "This can take some trial and error for your kiddo to get the hang of, but it's great motor planning practice and takes teamwork," says Rachel Coley, an occupational therapist, author of Simple Play: Easy Fun For Babies, and founder of CanDoKiddo.com.
Skills learned: Motor planning, understanding cause and effect, teamwork
11. DRAW YOUR FAVORITE SONGS
Materials needed: Paper, crayons
What to do: As you sing one of your child's favorite songs, draw a simple picture of what is happening in the lyrics, then hand your child the paper to draw something else mentioned in the song. For example, Coley would sing "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider" to her son, first drawing the spider and then having him draw his version of the rain. Go back and forth until the song ends.
Skills learned: Language skills, creativity, storytelling
12. A LITTLE CONVERSATION
Materials needed: Doll or plush toy
What to do: Hand over the doll or toy, and encourage your child to hold, talk, dress, and take care of it. "Talk to the doll the way you would talk a child, and encourage your child to do the same," Dr. Myers says.
Skills learned: Social, language and fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination


When my dear friend Cari was expecting her second baby, she wasn't thrilled with the concept have having a baby shower since it was her second baby. Instead she opted to have a sip n see.
Never heard of a sip n see? I hadn't either until recently. It's basically an open house that Mom and Dad host where friends and family come to meet the new baby and wish Mom and Dad well. They come by to enjoy a snack or a "sip" of something bubbly, and then go on their way, keeping the visit short. Gifts are not expected and there's rarely a registry involved. It's a tradition that I have been told is more common in the eastern United States and growing in popularity, especially when a family is welcoming their second or third (or more) baby.
Cari and her husband hosted their sip n see when their daughter was about one month old and we created a simple invitation for the occasion. I had some fun with my watercolors getting the right shades of purple to Cari's liking.
Their address has been changed to protect privacy.
Welcome to the world Emily!!!


Monday opened faced tomato and goat cheese sandwich…with hot bacon vinaigrette.
This bourbon cherry old-fashioned is like welcoming in your Saturday with a giant teddy bear style hug.
This blackberry lavender white chocolate clafoutis is high on my list of weekend activities and I am going to try to convince you to make it high on yours too!
Because when life gives you all the zucchini, you turn it into something super cheesy.
Raspberry Ginger Stone Fruit Galette.
Nothing really says mid summer like a good fruit galette, and this raspberry ginger stone fruit galette is the best.
Brown Butter Lobster with Kale Pesto Polenta.Cherry Tomato Bacon Pan Sauce. Wow.
These peach thyme short cakes have summer written all over them.
The summer snacks are in full force over here with this 10 minute garden herb avocado dip.


Nikolai Popov teaches English and Comparative Literature at the University of Washington in Seattle. A James Joyce scholar and translator, he co-translated with Heather McHugh a collection of the poems of Blaga Dimitrova.
Heather McHugh is Milliman Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at the University of Washington. In addition to six acclaimed books of poetry, including most recently, the Pulitzer Prize finalist Eyeshot, and the collection of essays Broken English: Poetry and Partiality, she has translated poems by Jean Follain and Euripides' Cyclops.
Paul Celan (1920-1970) is widely regarded as Europe's greatest postwar poet. Born in Romania, Celan was an eastern European Holocaust survivor, who settled in Paris after the war where he remained, until his death. Celan, who spoke at least six languages, worked as a translator of French, Russian and English literature, but wrote his poetry solely in German. Among his major poems is Death Fugue that evokes the horrors of the Holocaust.
that may drift with the flakes.
packed round your word is the snow.
Have you read Glottal Stop: 101 Poems by Nikolai Popov and Heather McHugh translating Paul Celan? Add your comments to this page and let us know what you think.


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love the boots ! the bow adds so much character .
i saw you on forever21 skinny blog for the forever21 back to school entry thing :) congrats beb !
just discovered your blog, i love your style! this look is simply perfect.
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CCSO Receives Award from the Maryland Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Janelle Love2016-04-13T17:39:53-04:00April 13, 2016|Press Releases|
Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the Agency received the "Above and Beyond" Award from the Maryland Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for outstanding service and continuing support of employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. The Agency was honored during a ceremony on April 9 in Annapolis. "We back our employees who serve to protect our nation, and we are committed to providing these men and women the support they need to carry on their mission here in Charles County and wherever they are needed for our country," said Sheriff Berry.
The Agency was nominated for this prestigious award by former police officer, Jay Mejia, who served with the CCSO from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, Mejia worked in Patrol Operations and was stationed primarily out of the La Plata district. He was called to duty with the Air Force Reserve and upon return, took a job as a Safety Specialist for the Department of Army. Mejia recalled how supportive the CCSO was during his time with the agency. "I really enjoyed working for the Sheriff's Office. They were supportive of my military orders and remained flexible in terms of the requirements needed to serve in the Reserve."
According to the ESGR, more than 800,000 people serve in the Guard and Reserve and make up nearly one-half of our nation's total military force. Employers who hire service members must remain flexible and adapt to military training schedules and, at times, lengthy deployments. The CCSO has several employees who serve in this capacity. For more information about the ESGR, visit www.esgr.mil.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of more than 600 police, corrections and civilian personnel responsible for protecting more than 150,000 residents. The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2001 and has been designated as a CALEA Gold Standard of Excellence agency since 2011. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.


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The Kalayaan Flyover, also known as the EDSA–Kalayaan Flyover, is a four-lane flyover connecting Gil Puyat Avenue, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Kalayaan Avenue, and 32nd Street in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Located primarily in Makati with a short portion in Taguig, it facilitates access from the Makati Central Business District to the Bonifacio Global City and, ultimately, to Circumferential Road 5 (C-5).

Preparation work for the flyover began in 1997, when the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced the construction of two new primary access points to the Bonifacio Global City, with the flyover serving as the main western access point to the area.  Designed by Katahira & Engineers Asia, actual construction of the flyover began in late 1997 with the construction of the segment between Gil Puyat Avenue and EDSA, contracted to the Uy-Pajara Construction Company.   Work on the segment between Kalayaan Avenue and the Bonifacio Global City meanwhile began in April 1999, with the work being contracted to F.F. Cruz and Co., one of the Philippines' largest construction companies.  Capable of holding up to 4,000 vehicles at one time, the flyover would reduce travel times between Makati and the Bonifacio Global City to five minutes by providing a direct connection between the two business districts instead of needing to route vehicles through EDSA.

The  flyover was inaugurated by President Joseph Estrada and other government officials on January 25, 2000.  Although promoted as a public project, it has been rumored that the ₱950 million spent for the flyover's construction did not come from public funds, but rather was underwritten by the First Pacific group through their local subsidiary, Metro Pacific.

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After lots of thought, and changing my mind about five times, I finally decided to keep on heading North, rather then go East, as I had initially planned.
So this morning I got on the bus to Chiang Mai and after a pleasant ride got here around half past three in the afternoon.
Not sure yet what I am going to do in the next few days but trying to get a visa for Vietnam and doing some cooking is on the agenda.


Environmental issues are increasingly discussed in Egypt, and there is some progress in dealing with pollution. This paper examines the environmental understandings of Egyptians living in four localities. People are preoccupied with such pollution problems as dirty streets, dirty air and water, and noise, for they aspire to live in a clean, healthy environment. To achieve this, they pressure the government, and take certain individual and collective actions themselves, although direct political action is rare.


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Finland develops sustainable plastic recycling technology
Industry › Chemical industry › Biotechnology
Finnish researchers are looking to catch lightning in a bottle with their recycling solution.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has successfully demonstrated a chemical recycling technology that promises to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to incineration.
It is estimated that 40–60 per cent of plastic waste ends up being incinerated in Finland due to the technical limitations of mechanical recycling. The quality of plastic deteriorates as the number of recycling loops increases, and various types of plastic may prove impossible to separate from the get-go.
"By chemical recycling, however, plastics and their mixtures can be broken down into separate raw materials, whose quality is equal to that of respective virgin materials," says Anja Oasmaa, senior principal scientist at VTT.
Improvements in the pre-treatment of plastic waste are crucial for a cost-effective concept.
VTT demonstrated the feasibility of the new chemical recycling technology during its two-year Business Finland WasteBusters' project, in which the long polymer chains of plastics were broken down into smaller ones through pyrolysis, or heating in the absence of oxygen. The final product is a pyrolysis wax or oil, which can probably be processed normally at oil refineries.
"Companies are interested in the fact that plastic waste can be turned into other chemicals besides plastics, which will then replace virgin fossil raw materials in a sustainable manner. We want to develop this line of business with sustainable solutions in close co-operation with companies," envisions Oasmaa.
The researchers also calculated that 10 pyrolysis plants could prove profitable in Finland and suggested that the plants be connected to waste recycling plants. VTT is preparing further studies related to the technology, such as the production diesel fuels for use in flexible power generation and marine transport.
Cellulose to become the supermaterial of the future?
MetGen's biotech innovation fuels change
MetGen partners up in the US for new bioproducts