Bohinj Lake is the greates natural lake in Slovenia.
Iz lays in the glacier valley.
The name Bohinj geographically speaking is the area that includes upper and lower Bohinj Valley (Bohinj is not a town altough there is a town by the lake Bohinj) and the lake Bohinj.
It is located southeast of Julian Alps.
To Bohinj we also consider nearby villages Koprivnik, Gorjuše and Nemški Rovt alling with mountains and hills in the nearby area.
Bohinj Lake has up to 22°C in the summer and even more and is up to 45 meters deep. It is great for swimming, canooing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving … You can also go for a serius walk around the lake or take a panoramic boat ride.
Fishing on the lake is also possible.
Sometimes there is also possible to go ice skateing on the lake, when the surface freezes.
Bohinj offers a wide variety of accomodations, from affordable to luxury hotels to pensions and caming, to luxury appartments.
Bohinj is one of the cleanest destinations wordwide. Did you know that water in the lake is so clean you can drink from the lake?
Bohinj with nearby villages remains the old way of life. People live with nature and they do it slow but sure.


Please read below for answers to common questions about becoming an exchange student. For any questions not answered in our FAQ below, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Do I need to be fluent in a foreign language?
Not exactly - as it depends upon which country is your exchange destination. As an exchange student, one of your main goals will definitely be to improve your skills in the host country's language to the best of your abilities. Your host family and school do not expect you to be fluent when you arrive. However, students exchanging to the USA have minimum language proficiency requirements. Students exchanging to other countries via NWSE need to have at least one year of high school foreign language study of the language of the exchange destination - OR - have taken at least one summer (approx. 3 months) of intensive foreign language courses to bring them to a minimum level of proficiency.
Please check our Exchange Countries page for specific language requirements by program.
Deadlines vary by program and are subject to change. Please contact us about the application deadline for the specific program you are considering.
Can I select my classes before I arrive at my host school?
In most cases, exchange students are assigned to classes based on the academic requirements and class availability at the host school. You may not be able to choose/receive all the classes you wish to take. While we are happy to inform the host school of your preferences, there is no guarantee that you will be placed in all your desired courses. Generally, exchange students register for their classes only after they have arrived at their host school. Check with your NWSE coordinator and/or your host family for the specific class registration procedures at your host school.
Will I get credit for my school work abroad?
There is no guarantee that you will be able to take the classes abroad that your home school may recognize for "credit". Whether and how you may receive credit for any of your school work abroad is something that you will need to determine together with NWSE and your own school before long before departing on your exchange. It is in the end your sole responsibility to find out and comply with any requirements that your school may have for transferring/receiving academic credit from abroad.
Please check our Exchange Countries page for program fees and additional program information. Program fee reductions may be available depending upon need and merit.
Will I have an orientation?
Yes. As an NWSE exchange student, you will participate in a pre-departure orientation in your home country as well as a post-arrival orientation in your host country. These orientations are designed to help you make the most of your program and have a safe and successful exchange experience.
Who will help me if I have problems?
As an NWSE exchange student, you will have an in-country area coordinator who is there to assist you in the event of problems. You can also always contact your program coordinator at the NWSE office or call the 24-hour NWSE phone line if you need help. We are committed to supporting all of our students to help them have a safe and happy exchange experience.
How much money should I bring on my exchange?
While you are abroad, you are responsible for covering all your personal expenses. As spending habits and local prices vary greatly, it is difficult to say exactly how much money you will need to bring. NWSE generally recommends that students have available at a minimum $200 per month plus $250 per semester for personal expenses, although more funds may be required (e.g. if you regularly use public transportation). Please also check our Exchange Countries page for the program fees and information about other expenses. If you have further questions, please contact us.
Do I need to have a passport and visa?
You will need a valid passport to apply for your visa or residency permit and travel abroad. You can learn about how to apply for a U.S. passport here. NWSE will provide you with detailed information on how to apply for your visa or residency permit. However, it is your responsibility to take all the required steps to obtain the visa or residency permit and pay for all the associated expenses. Please note that some countries require you to travel to one of their consulates in the U.S. for the visa application.
Can I choose where I get placed?
Because it is our priority to find suitable and motivated host families for our students, we do not guarantee placements in a specific city or area in the host country. Experience shows that the success of the exchange is unrelated to the geographic location of the placement and depends largely on the relationship the student is able to build with their host family, peers, and others in their host community. If you already know a family who is willing to host you in one of our Exchange Countries, we may be able to consider placing you with them. Please contact us for more information.
Will I have a host sibling of my age?
Host family composition varies greatly. While some families have children who attend high school, others may have younger children, older children who no longer live at home, or no children. As an exchange student, you are expected to be sufficiently motivated, open-minded, and adaptable to build a positive relationship with your host family regardless of whether they have children of your age.
Do I have to have very good grades at school?
While applicants for the NWSE program are usually expected to have an average grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, NWSE considers a wide range of factors when making a decision about a student's acceptance. If a student can demonstrate appropriate qualifications in other areas, NWSE may accept a student with a GPA below 3.0.
Do you accept graduated students?
Students who graduate from high school within a few months of the desired program start are welcome to apply for NWSE outbound programs to any country except England, Japan, Norway, or Sweden. Graduated students are subject to the same academic expectations on the program as other students.
As an exchange student, your priority is to learn about your host country's culture by participating actively in the day-to-day life of your host family, school, and community. If you wish to travel during the program, you must request permission from NWSE well in advance of the desired trip. Some travel during the program is generally prohibited, e.g. trips to the home country (except under certain circumstances).
Scholarships may be available to qualified applicants on the basis of merit and need. Please contact us for more information.
When will I find out about my host family?
After NWSE has received your application and has interviewed you, it may take anywhere between a few weeks to several months before your placement is confirmed. Recruiting and screening a host family and securing a student's school admission are complex and time-consuming processes. NWSE will inform you of your placement in time for you to make all the remaining necessary preparations for your travel and program start.
When does my family need to pay the program fees?
Each application must be accompanied by a $250 non-refundable application deposit. The remaining program fees are typically due at least a few months before the desired program start.
Can I visit my family or friends at home during the program? Can my family or friends visit me during the program?
Visits to and/or from a student's natural family, relatives or friends are not permitted during the program because they can seriously disrupt the exchange experience. With consent from everyone involved, such visits can usually be scheduled for the time immediately after the end of the program.
Can my family also host an exchange student?
Hosting an exchange student is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to share in the exchange experience. Please visit our Host Family page for more information. If your family hosts an NWSE exchange student, you may be able to take part in an outbound Reciprocal Exchange with substantially lower program fees. Please contact us for more information about the availability of this program option.
Please visit our German or Japanese pages or request more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
May I participate on a sports team at my host school?
Neither NWSE nor any other exchange organization may guarantee or promise participation on a sports team at any host school. Each host school or school district has it's own requirements and procedures for participation. That being said, almost all students desiring to try out for a sports team are allowed to do so.
How long will my exchange program last?
Semester and reciprocal exchanges usually last 5-6 months. Academic year exchanges last approximately 10 months. J-1 exchanges are limited to a maximum of one academic year in length. F-1 exchanges may allow for significantly longer exchanges. Contact NWSE directly for more information about F-1 exchanges.
You must be no younger than 15, and no older than 18 ½ on your first day of school in your new community.
Can I graduate from my high school abroad?
Neither NWSE nor any other exchange organization may guarantee or promise graduation from any host school for J-1 exchange programs. Each host school or school district has it's own requirements and procedures for graduation, or may have potential other alternative ways to recognize that you attended their school.
Can I get my driver's license while I'm abroad?
Exchange students driving is not allowed on the NWSE program. Students may be able to participate in a driver's education course but cannot drive while on their exchange.
How can I get more information about NWSE programs?
First you should surf through our entire website. Then feel free to call or email us your questions at nwse@nwse.com. or +1 206 527 0917. We get your requested information to you right away. If you are already prepared to send a full application to us, please register online. Make sure to contact us by email or phone with any questions you may have any time. We look forward to hearing from you!
It's easy! If you already want to send a full application to us, simply register online. Fill in the registration form completely and submit it according to the instructions. Make sure to also contact us by email or phone with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Can I choose what city or state I live in?
NWSE does not normally guarantee your placement in a specific city or state, unless you are on a "direct exchange" or "direct placement". For all other placements, we send your application information to our Academic Coordinator network and match you with a family or exchange partner who we feel would be the best match for you. For "Direct Placements" - If you can suggest a host family and host school in the specific area in which you wish to study that meet all NWSE qualifications for acceptance, then we may consider your request as a "Direct/Private Placement". In such instances you will enjoy substantial reductions in our program fees.
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Kyle Busch seizes Martinsville victory amid chaotic closing laps
By Jordan Groves
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Kyle Busch has taken victory in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway in one of the craziest finishes of the season so far. One of the fan-favourite drivers, Chase Elliott seemed on course to take his first win in the NASCAR Cup Series until late-race contact with Denny Hamlin put him into the wall and sparked post-race tensions between the pair.
Through all of the contact at the front, Busch in the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry was able to weave his way past it all to take his fifth win of the season, his third of the playoffs and more importantly, a spot in the championship four at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Busch now just has to focus on the winner-takes-all race in three weeks time, a race that could see him take his second Cup series championship.
"Awesome to get to victory lane here at Martinsville." said Busch in victory lane, "Just wanted to say our guys did an awesome job preparing this car. We weren't the best all day, but we put ourselves in the right spots there at the end and there was kind of chaos ensuing and none of it was our fault, we just came out on the right end of the stick."
A string of late-race cautions – including one that saw pole-sitter Joey Logano spin out of contention with a puncture – set up a thrilling conclusion to the race at 'the paperclip'. During the final round of pit-stops with under forty laps to go, Chase Elliott's #24 Hendrick Motorsports crew were able to get him out ahead of the pack for the closing stages of the race, with just millimetres separating him from Brad Keselowski's #2 Team Penske Ford Fusion on pit-exit.
A thrilling battle would take place soon after, with Keselowski and Elliott giving it everything they had in the battle for the lead of the race. Another caution would follow, with Elliott able to prise the lead away from Keselowski on the restart by running him up the race-track at turn three.
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The pair's fighting opened the door for Denny Hamlin to try and get by on the inside of Elliott for the lead, but Chase was able to just about close the door into turn one. Denny was still right on the bumper as the pair exited turn two, but turn three was when things got way too close. Hamlin got right into the back of Elliott's bumper, with the hard contact sending Chase spinning into the outside wall, with all hopes of his maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory being dashed in that moment.
The caution would come out as Elliott's #24 limped to the pits for repairs, setting up for a two-lap sprint to the finish. Hamlin would have the lead at the restart, but team-mate Kyle Busch wasn't going to give up without a fight. The pair tussled for the lead, with Busch managing to push his way past to get into the lead, with Hamlin falling into the clutches of the pack behind.
With one to go, Busch suddenly had Martin Truex Jr for company. The #78 driver managed to get to the inside of the #18 for the lead, but Busch was able to drive the high-line around the final two corners of the race to stay clear of Truex's potential challenge.
Behind the leading two, the chaos wasn't done. Denny Hamlin got into some more contact, this time with the #21 of Ryan Blaney, with the pair triggering a massive pile-up on the exit of turn four. Through the chaos came the #14 of Clint Bowyer to take third place ahead of Keselowski's #2 in fourth place and Kevin Harvick's #4 in fifth.
Trevor Bayne just managed to sneak into sixth in the #6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford; beating the entangled pair of Hamlin and Blaney as they wrecked across the line in seventh and eighth. Matt Kenseth and Ricky Stenhouse Jr completed the top ten, with Dale Earnhardt Jr and playoff contender Jimmie Johnson just behind in eleventh and twelfth respectively. Johnson put in a sterling drive to come from the rear of the field to eleventh place, but he'll have to hope for a strong race at Texas and Phoenix if he wants to try and defend his championship at Homestead.
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After another shot at victory slipped away in the closing laps, Chase Elliott's playoff hopes went from fantastic to awful really fast. After the incident with Hamlin, the #24 Hendrick Motorsport driver was only able to take twenty-seventh place, which would make him the lowest-placed playoff contender on the scoreboard. He showed his displeasure at having been denied a maiden victory and, with it, a championship four position, by ramming Denny Hamlin's #11 Joe Gibbs Racing Camry after the chequered flag. The two got out of their cars soon after and had a heated discussion, but both were able to keep themselves from throwing fists.
Despite the fact that Hamlin was racing in front of his home fans, the Virginian crowd erupted with boos when he stepped out of the car post-race. After some reflection, Hamlin posted a statement on Twitter saying that he regretted the outcome as it "was not intentional" but he was "responsible for my own car and take blame."
"Nothing I can say now can turn back the clock but it's a life lesson and [I] hope no kids out there who aspire to race think that's the way you should do it." Hamlin's tweet read, "It's becoming normal in our sport now and I hate that I'm now in the discussion as a guilty party, but I'll move on and hope Chase, his team and fans will accept my apology."
Next weekend, the battle for remaining three places in the championship decider will heat up even further in the 2017 AAA Texas 500 at the high-speed Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch's win today at Martinsville has him guaranteed a spot in the championship final, with Martin Truex Jr also all but certain of a spot thanks to his points advantage at the moment. This leaves two spots remaining and six drivers trying to fill them, with just two races to stake their claim.
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A new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found mice exposed to low doses of arsenic in drinking water, similar to what some people might consume, developed lung cancer.
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, located in Bethesda, MD, United States. It said arsenic levels in public drinking water cannot exceed 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is the standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. However, there are no established standards for private wells, from which millions of people get their drinking water.
"This is the first study to show tumor development in animals exposed to very low levels of arsenic, levels similar to which humans might be exposed," said Michael Waalkes, Ph.D., lead author on the paper and director of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Laboratory.
Arsenic is present in the environment as a naturally occurring substance or due to contamination from human activity. Arsenic may be found in many foods, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, where it is present due to absorption from the soil and water. The NIH study focused on inorganic arsenic, which often occurs in excess in the drinking water of millions of people worldwide, and has been previously shown to be a human carcinogen.


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Research, Racing & Even Manufacturing Engineering
Here's a look at a comparatively new service being provided by Ricardo, a company long known for its powertrain design and development. It is now offering similarly skilled and imaginative manufacturing engineering capabilities.
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These are just some of the papers that were delivered by representatives of Ricardo, Inc., during the 2001 SAE International Congress.
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Or consider this: The phenomenal Audi R8. Ricardo developed the transmission used in that stunning vehicle. Audi finished 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of LeMans, as well as winning events at Sebring, Road Atlanta, and elsewhere.
The goal of the transmission development for the 2000 season, by the way, was to develop a transmission that was 20 kg lighter and 20% smaller than its predecessor, yet it had to serve as a structural component in the vehicle: it carried all the aerodynamic and suspension loads at the rear of the car. And, oh, yes, it had to shift (thousands of times during a marathon run). Cleverly, the gearbox and rear suspension could be changed as a unit in under ten minutes—which was an extreme competitive advantage under racing conditions.
The 2001 gearbox Ricardo has developed for Audi is improved in a number of ways. For example, torsional stiffness is being increased through the application of topology optimization technology and finite element analysis to the design of the casting. Within the gearbox, the mechanical plunger and spring detent arrangement have given way to a pneumatic setup. And optical sensing is being used in the gear position recognition system.
Either way—the highly technical papers or the highly technical vehicle—you might consider Ricardo exclusively in the realm of the highly specialized.
Back story. While there is undeniably that, the storied engineering consultancy (the story begins for it in 1905, when Sir Harry Ricardo established what was then known as "The Two-Stroke Engine Company") is a lot more than analytical investigations and exotic developments related to powertrain.
The company is staffed by approximately 1,300 people, of which there are about 385 in the U.S. There are Ricardo engineering units in Chicago and Detroit (actually, Belleville). Of those 1,300, 60% are graduate engineers. When looked at from the point of view of function, the employees can be segmented into these categories: 25% design/CAE; 30% development; 7% research; 23% crafts/technicians; 15% other. The customer list literally runs from A to Z, starting with the aforementioned Audi and continuing all the way to Zexel. The company's capabilities range from development through project management. Ricardo has worked with GM on the development of a steam-powered engine (and this was in 1972, not early in the 20th century) and more recently with Ford on its Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) technology. And it's worked on plenty of more conventional setups, too.
"How to" help. A recent development at Ricardo is of an entirely different nature. Ricardo has developed a manufacturing technology team. According to Gordon Hensley, who heads this small team (11 people, with more to come), although Ricardo is best known for its powertrain design and development activities ("everything from snow blowers to 10-mW engines"), there are manufacturing engineers at Ricardo who know more than a little something about what it takes to manufacture an engine. Hensley admits that there has long been prototype build of engines within Ricardo—perhaps 20 per year—but what he is talking about is helping manufacturers with volume production, whether these are companies that are looking for supplemental skills to their own engine-building know-how or are companies that have never been in the engine business before.
Hensley says that the manufacturing engineers who are on his staff are sometimes called in to help develop an entire line with involvement all the way back to the start of the fundamental engine development. On the other end of the spectrum, they may be called in to help improve existing lines. The level these people are involved at goes all the way to the point of actually making specific machine tool recommendations. (Hensley sees that so far as engine machining is going, cell-based approaches are on the rise: "They permit you to grow the line with the growth of the demand." As Ricardo is a firm that does work around the world, he adds another important point: "And you can replicate small cells—even in different countries." He also points out that PC-based control is gaining ground in engine manufacture.)
One of the things that Hensley is very cognizant of is the cost-sensitivities that exist in automotive engine manufacture, which is one reason why he is a proponent of early involvement in programs. For example, he points out that there are manufacturing constraints that can have an effect on the cost of an engine that may be overlooked even though, in retrospect, they seem so obvious—like leaving sufficient clearance for a nut runner to bolt a cover to a block. Quality is a key concern, too: "When you're producing an engine every 14 seconds, it becomes very obvious if there is something wrong." But then there is a whole different set of issues related to the production of lower volumes. "It's comparatively easy to do a 200-station assembly line," he says, "but if you are doing a low-volume line, you must be much more creative." If you want to do it economically, that is. And he's convinced that Ricardo can help.
Not only can Ricardo develop a transmission for a car like the champion Audi R8, but it can help layout manufacturing approaches for making production engines for the daily drive, too.


Interactive concepts dress up a variety of new titles for girls. On the subject of royal dos and don'ts, Perfect Princess: A Princess Diaries Book by Meg Cabot, illus. by Chesley McLaren, provides witty history and how-to information regarding princess-like behavior in a paper-over-board, deep pink package. The narration alternates between main characters from the series, and dishes up dozens of royals, both real (Grace Kelly and Queen Noor) and fictional (Wonder Woman and Snow White). Humorous sidebars offer beauty tips (""Be like Leia: Experiment with new hairstyles!"").


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Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers named Linda Lawson as his running mate in an announcement Friday morning.
"Choosing a Lieutenant Governor is a critical task and I did not take it lightly," Myers said in a release. "I talked to a lot of people over a period of months to find the right fit. Linda brings not only legislative experience and leadership, but also she has broken the glass ceiling numerous times."
He added:
"Linda is an example to all Hoosiers of what can be accomplished with hard work and determination. Indiana needs her intelligence and grit now more than ever and I'm honored she has agreed to be my partner on the ticket."
In January 2018, Lawson announced her retirement from the Indiana House of Representatives, where she represented Hammond for two decades.
She also spent 24 years as a Hammond police officer and 12 years on the Hammond School Board. She served six years as the chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee.
At the time of her retirement, she said she was ready to move on from public service.
"I'm tired. I've been in public service 41 years," she told the NWI Times. "And I want 10 acres in Brown County with a big fence and lots of woods, and no mail and no phone and no email address."
Since retiring, Lawson has remained active in politics in Brown County.
"I was happy in the gorgeous southern Indiana countryside and keeping my hand in politics. But, I knew I still had a lot more to do for the people of Indiana," Lawson said. "When Woody approached me, I was intrigued by the thought of helping Indiana recover from the coronavirus and its economic fallout.
Lawson said her time on the employment committee at the state Legislature positions her to deal with the "important issues" that will result from the coronavirus pandemic.
"The more we talked, the more I realized this was the right thing for me to do."
Pay equity was another focus of Lawson's during her time in the House.
"This session marks the 20th year that I have authored a bill to provide wage equity in Indiana," she said upon her retirement. "There is no excuse for Indiana to be lagging behind the rest of the country in this area. Families in general and single mothers in particular are harshly affected by not being paid equitably to their male counterparts."
Lawson requested a formal ethics hearing in October 2018 regarding allegations that then-House Speaker Brian Bosma spent $40,000 in campaign funds to gather unflattering information about a former intern who says she had a sexual encounter with him in the early 1990s.
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"Any woman who has had any experience working with victims knows that women need to have an opportunity to have her side of the story heard," she said.
The House Ethics Committee met in private in Feb. 2019 to discuss the matter. At that time Lawson had already retired.
Myers missed the initial deadline to file for lieutenant governor and the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee decided to push back the noon Tuesday deadline to 10 a.m. Friday.
The Democratic candidate faces a steep uphill climb against Gov. Eric Holcomb, especially in the financial department. At the close of 2019, Holcomb had $7.25 million in cash on hand. Myers had just under $2,000.
Lawson will be affirmed by delegates at the Indiana Democratic Party State Convention which will be held virtually on June 13.
Follow IndyStar reporter Matthew VanTryon on Twitter @MVanTryon and email him story ideas at matthew.vantryon@indystar.com.


Do you support U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria? Why or why not?
The U.S. military has begun the process for withdrawing its 2,000 troops in Syria, Col. Sean Ryan, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State, told the AP.
Details of the withdrawal from Syria have not been released, but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which covers the Syrian war from the ground, says a convoy of armored vehicles left a northeastern town in Syria on Thursday night, according to the AP.
The big picture: Trump's tweet announcing that he would withdraw U.S. troops from Syria was met with widespread backlash from congressional Republicans and Democrats as well as defense experts. Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned shortly after, and Turkey has threatened to attack the Kurds. Trump has since agreed to withdraw at a slower pace, instead of in 30 days.


The head of Argentina's tax authority demanded Monday that HSBC bring back $3.5 billion (€3.2 billion) in assets claiming the Swiss branch of the London-based bank helped Argentinian clients move offshore to dodge tax.
Ricardo Echegaray said he expected HSBC "to redress the grievances caused to the finances of Argentina" by allegations revealed in the SwissLeaks scandal.
He was speaking at Argentina's embassy in London shortly before HSBC's chief executive Stuart Gulliver appeared in front of a committee of British lawmakers to give evidence about the controversy.
"We would like to know firstly if HSBC Holdings PLC supported the behaviour of the Argentine branch and secondly, we expect the repatriation of funds by HSBC Holdings PLC that, to our knowledge, amount to $3.5 billion," Echegaray said.
The SwissLeaks scandal broke earlier this year after documents stolen from HSBC in 2007 by a disgruntled bank employee, Hervé Falciani, and handed to the French authorities were published in the media.
The cache was used to support claims that HSBC's Swiss private banking arm helped clients in more than 200 countries evade taxes on accounts containing $119 billion.
Argentina's economy has slowed in the past year, shrinking 0.8 percent in the last four months of 2014.


TChile Review 2019: Is TChile a Good Hosting?
TChile Datacenter was founded in 1999, and they now have more than 10,000 clients in Chile and worldwide. They have won awards for their service, and (as their name suggests) they own their own data center(s).
As the name suggests, TChile Datacenter was founded in Chile (in 1999) and has its own data center(s). More than 10,000 clients in Chile and worldwide use their award-winning services. Their website is available in Spanish, but they also provide support in English.
TChile Datacenter actually owns two geographically redundant data centers in Chile; one in Santiago and one in Temuco. They use enterprise virtualization and blade technology, and the fact that they own their own data centers should mean quicker response times to issues and less risk of overselling resources. I discovered from a live chat operator that they have an uptime record of 99.982%, although this is not backed by a service level agreement.
They offer two types of shared hosting, with and without cPanel access.
The without-cPanel plans are called (in English) Only Parking, Super Economic, Super Basic, and Super Company. They come with 50MB, 50GB, 100GB, and 200GB of storage respectively, and all but the Only Parking plan come with MYSQL databases (1, 10, and unlimited respectively). These plans also have just one domain, but they offer a "mirrored" website which means you can host an identical version of your website on different domains. Finally, these plans all come with TChile Simple Panel and PHP version 5.6.
The with-cPanel plans obviously come with the popular control panel, plus PHP version 5.6.26. As well as the marginally higher features, the four plans come with between one and five domains, between 500MB and 10GB of storage, and one to unlimited MySQL databases. All plans come with unlimited data transfer (with the usual caveats about "fair use"), firewall, and backups.
The prices are pretty high when you consider the level of features and resources. That said, if you're looking for a Chilean data center with good uptime, this is a good company to consider.
You can purchase their plans on one, two and three-year terms, and there is quite a good discount if you pay for multiple years up front. Just remember that domain registration and SSL certificates both cost extra. Unfortunately, TChile doesn't offer any money-back guarantee, so you have to make a big commitment (minimum one year) to get started.
There are two levels of customer service: standard support (by ticket and live chat) and premium support (by telephone for business plans). Also, emergency assistance can be provided by cell phone to VPS and dedicated server customers. I've tested the live chat, and have found the operator to be very helpful and well-informed.
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Chapter 4.—That the Worshippers of the Gods Never Received from Them Any Healthy Moral Precepts, and that in Celebrating Their Worship All Sorts of Impurities Were Practiced.
First of all, we would ask why their gods took no steps to improve the morals of their worshippers. That the true God should neglect those who did not seek His help, that was but justice; but why did those gods, from whose worship ungrateful men are now complaining that they are prohibited, issue no laws which might have guided their devotees to a virtuous life? Surely it was but just, that such care as men showed to the worship 25 of the gods, the gods on their part should have to the conduct of men. But, it is replied, it is by his own will a man goes astray. Who denies it? But none the less was it incumbent on these gods, who were men's guardians, to publish in plain terms the laws of a good life, and not to conceal them from their worshippers. It was their part to send prophets to reach and convict such as broke these laws, and publicly to proclaim the punishments which await evil-doers, and the rewards which may be looked for by those that do well. Did ever the walls of any of their temples echo to any such warning voice? I myself, when I was a young man, used sometimes to go to the sacrilegious entertainments and spectacles; I saw the priests raving in religious excitement, and heard the choristers; I took pleasure in the shameful games which were celebrated in honor of gods and goddesses, of the virgin Cœlestis,9090 Tertullian (Apol. c. 24) mentions Cœlestis as specially worshipped in Africa. Augustin mentions her again in the 26th chapter of this book, and in other parts of his works. and Berecynthia,9191 Berecynthia is one of the many names of Rhea or Cybele. Livy (xxix. 11) relates that the image of Cybele was brought to Rome the day before the ides of April, which was accordingly dedicated as her feast-day. The image, it seems, had to be washed in the stream Almon, a tributary of the Tiber, before being placed in the temple of Victory; and each year, as the festival returned, the washing was repeated with much pomp at the same spot. Hence Lucan's line (i. 600), Et lotam parvo revocant Almone Cybelen, and the elegant verses of Ovid. Fast. iv. 337 et seq. the mother of all the gods. And on the holy day consecrated to her purification, there were sung before her couch productions so obscene and filthy for the ear—I do not say of the mother of the gods, but of the mother of any senator or honest man—nay, so impure, that not even the mother of the foul-mouthed players themselves could have formed one of the audience. For natural reverence for parents is a bond which the most abandoned cannot ignore. And, accordingly, the lewd actions and filthy words with which these players honored the mother of the gods, in presence of a vast assemblage and audience of both sexes, they could not for very shame have rehearsed at home in presence of their own mothers. And the crowds that were gathered from all quarters by curiosity, offended modesty must, I should suppose, have scattered in the confusion of shame. If these are sacred rites, what is sacrilege? If this is purification, what is pollution? This festivity was called the Tables,9292 Fercula, dishes or courses. as if a banquet were being given at which unclean devils might find suitable refreshment. For it is not difficult to see what kind of spirits they must be who are delighted with such obscenities, unless, indeed, a man be blinded by these evil spirits passing themselves off under the name of gods, and either disbelieves in their existence, or leads such a life as prompts him rather to propitiate and fear them than the true God.
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91 Berecynthia is one of the many names of Rhea or Cybele. Livy (xxix. 11) relates that the image of Cybele was brought to Rome the day before the ides of April, which was accordingly dedicated as her feast-day. The image, it seems, had to be washed in the stream Almon, a tributary of the Tiber, before being placed in the temple of Victory; and each year, as the festival returned, the washing was repeated with much pomp at the same spot. Hence Lucan's line (i. 600), Et lotam parvo revocant Almone Cybelen, and the elegant verses of Ovid. Fast. iv. 337 et seq.
92 Fercula, dishes or courses.


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By Larry Barber|January 26th, 2002|Article, Living|
When Nancy arrived in Oregon to study to become a missionary, she was genuinely excited to be among a select group of people whose life calling was to spread the gospel to those who had never heard it. But she was also confused by what she found. While her class was preparing to spread the gospel to the far corners of the earth, a block away sat homeless and desperate people in great need of this message. Nancy and a few of her classmates took on the project. To their surprise, however, these people did not want the gospel they offered. It had seemed so simple to Nancy and her classmates: the people obviously needed the message; if they could just hear it, they would believe and come to faith.
Several decades ago a subtle but destructive shift took place in the Christian culture's understanding of the message of the Christian gospel. The application of marketing principles to spreading the gospel (various "packaging strategies" for reaching the lost) has profoundly affected the way Christians perceive the fundamental gospel message. These techniques have perpetuated a false understanding of the gospel that reduces Christianity to a series of "how-tos" and faith to simply believing a set of facts.
Believing the message of Christianity, however, is not a simple process of accepting a particular set of beliefs. Coming to faith in Jesus requires a profound paradigm shift, a radical change within the heart of the responder. Because our hearts are inherently set against God and His message of grace and mercy, only God can bring about this change. Yet it appears that God has designed this change to take place over the course of a lifetime. The Apostle Paul's conversion and subsequent experience illustrates the lifelong process that is an intricate and crucial part of the believer's journey towards the inheritance.
The book of Acts records some of the important historical events surrounding Paul's conversion. Paul was a prime mover in the persecution of the early church. Part of a group of Jews fervently intent on putting an end to Christianity, Paul played a significant role in imprisoning believers and, in some cases, having them executed. In Acts 9, Luke writes that Paul's heart was murderous against those who followed Christ. Paul requested letters from the high priest in Jerusalem authorizing him to search for, arrest, and bring to Jerusalem for imprisonment or execution any disciples of Jesus he found in the synagogues of Damascus. This was the purpose of Paul's journey when Jesus confronted him on the road to Damascus.
As powerful as this encounter was, however, Paul's conversion did not occur until later. Paul's whole world was turned upside down. He goes into Damascus blind, and he is so completely preoccupied with sorting out his life that he does not eat or drink for three days. This incredibly intense time does not end until Ananias (whom Paul had seen in a vision while praying) lays hands on him, whereupon Paul receives his sight (literally and metaphorically) and is filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul is then baptized, and finally, he eats and drinks. The immediate crisis was over. Through three days of struggle, Paul had resolved the issues that his encounter with Jesus had raised.
Paul's conversion occurred on two levels. First, he had to completely reevaluate his commitments and beliefs about who Jesus was and what the God of the Bible was promising. This was the "content" of his conversion. Secondly, he had to face the revelation that his own heart was full of sin and deception and that he had been wrong for years. This was the "process" of Paul's conversion, a process which undoubtedly continued for the rest of his life as he continued to confront personal sin in his own experience and through his relationships to those around him.
In 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Paul describes several aspects of the extreme and intense paradigm shift that took place within him at the time of his conversion:
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
Prior to his conversion, Paul's understanding of the law and its requirements was inaccurate. In his own mind, he had kept the law and all its requirements successfully. Consequently, he never had to consider the depth of his own sin. He was the Bible teacher who had taught the Bible to others during his whole adult life but who had never heard the true message himself until confronted by a crisis; for Paul, it was Jesus on the road to Damascus. Through subsequent events, Paul came to understand on a profound level his own sin and, consequently, his need for a sacrifice for that sin. He came to understand that he deserved to die as a result of his sin and that, in a very real sense, Christ took his place when He died on the cross.
While Paul's understanding resulted in a radical change in his theology, on a much deeper level it represented a profound shift in his perception of himself. Recognizing his own sin, Paul understood that he rather than Jesus deserved to be on the cross. This understanding began to transform Paul's perceptions and desires, and he concluded that he should no longer live for himself, but he must live for Christ; Christ's love for him would determine how he sought to live his life and conduct his ministry.
Trusting Christ not only transformed Paul's perception of himself, but it also transformed his perceptions of Jesus and of his fellow man. Prior to his conversion, Paul had judged Jesus by external considerations and had concluded that Jesus was the enemy, taking people away from faith in God; for Paul, it was impossible that Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Scriptures. After his conversion, Paul recognized Jesus as the Messiah and the sacrifice for his sin. Finally, Paul's conversion changed how he saw and related to other people. External factors (lineage, social and economic status, religious affiliation) no longer determined Paul's estimation of other people, and so he became the apostle to the gentiles.
In the II Corinthians passage, Paul describes his own process, the subjective transformation that took place within him. He then steps back and applies his own experience to all who are "in Christ." He uses the term "new creature" as a metaphor to describe the transformation he saw in himself, but the transformation Paul experienced is true for all Christians. If a person is "in Christ," he is transformed into a "new creature."
Paul's conversion experience demonstrates that a person's conversion is more than an intellectual assent to a particular set of beliefs. It is also a profound paradigm shift within the heart of the believer that only God can produce, a shift which allows for the existence of a new reality in which God is God and we are creatures in need of His mercy and grace.
C. S. Lewis's allegory The Great Divorce, in which some inhabitants from Hell take an incredible bus ride to Heaven, graphically illustrates how difficult it is to shift from unbelief to belief—even when faced with compelling evidence. The story's narrator observes a host of beings very different from his expectations and comes to some significant realizations through observing their interactions. In one encounter, he observes the interaction between two people who had been married to one another on earth: a man visiting from hell and a woman resident of heaven. The narrator sets the stage by describing each: the beauty and clarity of the woman's innermost spirit and, in contrast, the man's ghostlike lack of substance, horrible thinness, and unattractiveness. The contrast between human love motivated by self-need and the selfless, fulfilling love the woman has realized in eternity becomes evident not just in the words the woman speaks, but in the way she speaks them. Her whole being communicates this transcendent love, as she pleads with her former husband to accept the gift of eternal life. Yet despite her efforts and the clarity of her goodness, the man remains unable to accept her selfless love. He views it instead as evil; his deep self-pity and insatiable demand for affirmation has blinded him to the reality and beauty of divine love. The narrator and a heavenly guide discuss the man's rejection of the woman's gift, and the guide concludes:
Good beats upon the damned incessantly as sound waves beat on the ears of the deaf, but they cannot receive it. Their fists are clenched, their teeth are clenched, their eyes fast shut. First they will not, in the end they cannot, open their hands for gifts, or their mouths for food, or their eyes to see.
Lewis's allegorical story and the true story of Paul's conversion exemplify our need for God's dramatic supernatural intervention. In Paul's case, God took an enemy of the gospel and transformed him into the apostle to the gentiles: the person who probably had the greatest impact on spreading Christianity. In contrast, Lewis's phantom-man, apart from God and despite good evidence, rejected the beautiful gift of heaven and returned to hell.
The Apostle Paul's conversion is a dramatic example of someone whose life is heading in a definite direction when a confrontation with Jesus turns his world upside down. This experience was not easy or comfortable for Paul. After he submitted to Jesus' message and received his sight from Ananias, three years passed before the other apostles began to take his conversion seriously, and according to some sources, he spent a full fourteen years preparing for his ministry as the apostle to the gentiles. If the Apostle Paul confronted issues in his conversion and subsequent life experiences that required intense discomfort to resolve honestly, we can only conclude that the process of our own shifts in perceptions and desires ought not be any less difficult. Shifts in belief do not come easily. Fortunately, at the heart of true Christianity is God's commitment to mature the character of our faith. He accomplishes this end through life experiences and relationships by opening our eyes to the reality of our sinfulness and, consequently, to our need for His mercy.
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Larry Barber is a former member of the Gutenberg College board of governors. He has been employed by Charis Foundation since 1994, where he offers faith-based pastoral counseling, and he has served as a pastor in both California and Oregon. Larry holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Professional School of Psychological Studies in San Diego. In addition, he completed a rigorous two-year biblical-exegesis program, "Scribe School," at Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California. His teaching and writing focus on the gospel and its relation to intellectual and emotional health and personal responsibility.
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Teresa's Prime. P & I are what I would classify as novice foodies. We appreciate a good dish but often default on known favorites when in doubt. I'm kind of sucker for fancy dinners that aren't too loud (in addition to places that take reservations to satisfy my need for advance planning) and it seems that this North Reading eatery checks all the boxes. One look at their Yelp profile and previous guests recommend everything from filets with half stuffed lobster tails to crab cakes and a delicious wine selection. It could be a splurge depending on what you order but it also sounds like the perfect place for a milestone meal or fancy date night. Top it all off with Teresa's having won Best of North Shore's category for "Bacon" and I am seriously intrigued!
Cupcake City. Truthfully, I've had Cupcake City before but never in person. They've been absolutely fantastic about providing refreshments for events I've hosted both for my blog and for charity. I'm not at liberty to tell you how close I live to their Reading shop but just know that it's close enough to be dangerous and also a good thing that they're closed on Mondays otherwise I'd probably try to start every week with a cupcake. Their "every day flavors" (Hostess, Peanut Butter and Lemon, to name a few) are enough to start a craving but their "specialty flavors" (S'mores, Mint Chocolate and Carrot) will have you wishing that every major event served cupcakes and that they were this good. Next time I'm asked to bring food anywhere, you better believe I'm brining Cupcake City.
MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Rink. I'm not one for the cold but being from New England, there are a few things that sweeten the deal of having seasons and dealing with winter at all. Perhaps because there's a certain wintery festiveness that comes from seeing a pair of skates or I'm just motivated by the inevitable hot cocoa that usually follows but I've always thought the outdoor rink at MarketStreet in Lynnfield is so charming. Sure it's cold and you have to balance like you've never balanced before in your life but a few laps around the rink, holding hands with a friend or significant other sounds perfectly delightful. Tucked behind J.P. Licks (post-skate refreshment idea?), you'll find this rink waiting for you, a friend and other outdoor winter activity enthusiasts complete with skate rentals for under $30.
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E-mail inundates State BOE
State Board of Education members are getting the message loud and clear from both sides about their decision last month to include evolution in science standards.
They have received thousands of e-mails in the wake of that 7-3 vote, which reversed a 1999 decision that downplayed evolution and attracted national and international attention to the Sunflower State.
The new standards describe evolution as a theory unifying all scientific disciplines and include references to geologic time and the big bang theory of the universe's creation. State assessments --which students across Kansas take every year -- are based on the state standards.
Sue Gamble of Johnson County, who voted in the majority, said that since the Feb. 14 vote she has received more than 900 e-mails about the decision, with most of them in favor of it.
"I certainly wasn't expecting quite this much," she said.
Board member Harold Voth of Haven, who voted against the new standards, said much of the feedback he received came from out of state. Other board members had similar experiences.
"I was just stunned by that (the number of e-mails from non-Kansans)," Voth said. "A lot of them were in favor of what the board had done. Yet there were some equally critical of what the board had done."
Board member John Bacon of Olathe, who sided with Voth and Steve Abrams of Arkansas City, has also received many e-mails.
Most of the ones he received "were all congratulating the board for allowing Kansas to teach evolution," he said.
But the far-reaching effect the board's decision had on people from as far away as Japan, Greece, New Zealand and Germany astonished Gamble.
Her e-mails were overwhelmingly positive, she said, with less than a hundred being negative.
Many simply said, "Thank you for standing up for good solid education," she said. "Thank you for standing up for what's right for kids."
She added that a perception exists that board members were getting hate mail. "That is absolutely false," she said.
None of her messages have been hateful or threatening, she said.
Board member Carol Rupe of Wichita, who also voted in the majority, said she received a few e-mails and letters after the vote that called her "un-Christian" and "un-American."
Rupe also received more than 800 e-mails from scientists and educators around the world, including the head of the biology department at Yale University.
"It has been absolutely unbelievable to me," she said.
Gamble has responded to every one of her messages, she said, although she became more succinct with her replies as more e-mails poured in every day.
She spent many hours in front of her computer the weekend after the vote, she said.
"My goal is to answer every one of them." She said anyone who felt strongly enough about the issue to contact the board deserves a reply.
The worldwide support for the vote -- coming from educators, ministers and even a farmer from Iowa -- has been heartening to Gamble and Rupe, who both campaigned last fall promising to put evolution into the standards.
"That's a nice affirmation (of their action), but I knew I was doing the right thing to begin with," Rupe said.
One e-mail from Eugenie Scott, executive director of National Center for Science Education in El Cerrito, Calif., particularly touched Gamble.
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Welcome to the Chemainus Valley Museum
Welcome to the Chemainus Valley MuseumWelcome to the Chemainus Valley MuseumWelcome to the Chemainus Valley Museum
CHEMAINUS HISTORY
The House Project
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Our mill's history display!
We have a newer version of this "Chemainus Mill" display. If you didn't see it in 2022, add it to your 2023 plans! We look forward to seeing you!
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CHEMAINUS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Chemainus Valley Museum is operated by the Chemainus Valley Historical Society, a non-profit organization. The Museum is located in the beautiful Water Wheel Park, found in the centre of town. Off to the side of the Museum is a wonderful observation point which overlooks the site of the first and present sawmill. Looking out, you can
The Chemainus Valley Museum is operated by the Chemainus Valley Historical Society, a non-profit organization. The Museum is located in the beautiful Water Wheel Park, found in the centre of town. Off to the side of the Museum is a wonderful observation point which overlooks the site of the first and present sawmill. Looking out, you can see the large ships, log booms and busy harbour framed by the beautiful Gulf Islands.
COME BE INSPIRED
Rich in the history and beauty, Chemainus is located on the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The town's roots are strongly linked with the 1850's early pioneers and the timber industry. But now, it is better known for the many Murals found painted on the walls around town displaying the history of Chemainus.
To promote and sponsor research and knowledge about, and to publish, record, restore, preserve and maintain interest in: information, data, records, cairns, plaques, buildings, sites, boundaries and locations of, or pertaining to, the history of the Chemainus Valley and its geographical historical boundaries.
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Chemainus Valley Museum
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If you are interested in becoming a part of the CVHS Craft Crew, please contact us at cvhsMuseum@shaw.ca or 250-246-2445
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If you have a need to use one of our photographs, please credit all photos, archival materials and information to Chemainus Valley Historical Society and Museum. They are not to be reproduced for commercial purposes. For more information, please contact the Museum Manager or Archivist/Curator at cvhsMuseum@shaw.ca."
"The Day They Closed the Old Mill Down" song by Chemainus' Frank Ludwig
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WHAT TO FIND ON EACH PAGE
A brief history and timeline of Chemainus Valley's story
Occasionally, museum happenings are recorded in the local papers, especially the Chemainus Valley Courier!
There is usually a story behind historic photographs. The Courier shares our history whenever they can. If you missed it there, you can find it here!
We are trying to catalog all the houses in the area and are asking for help from residents, past and present!
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We always have items in our gift shop. Hand crafted or books published with history in mind. Need a cookbook? We have one!
We are always looking for Volunteers and members. Be a part of history and come join us.
the Chemainus valley Historical Society
Becoming a member, or be a volunteer
Hello, We are writing to you today to reintroduce the Historical Society to our community and we would like to thank you for your time and consideration. The Chemainus Valley Historical Society was established in 1963 by a group of dedicated volunteers with a desire to preserve the vast history that is Chemainus. When it became clear that home basements could not keep up with the growing number of artifacts being collected, the decision was made that a central location was needed. This began the massive community effort that created the Chemainus Valley Museum, which opened in 1991. In 2013 further community involvement enabled the Expansion Project which saw the current Museum officially open in 2019. The Historical Society now has a goal to give back to our community by preserving and sharing our vibrant history. … but we need your help! Membership in the Chemainus Valley Historical Society can be as simple as a yearly fee and an invitation to an annual event. It can also provide you with many different & exciting opportunities! These can include: • Volunteering behind the scenes • Help preserve personal heirlooms and photos • Document current history • Becoming a Museum Volunteer and introducing visitors to our varied history • Helping develop Community programming and education • Joining our crafting circle to help stock our gift shop • Sharing your knowledge of the area with visitors and local residents • Becoming a member of the Board and helping guide our future Like many other organizations, our membership has been decreasing and more help is needed to continue to meet our goals so please consider becoming a member of the Historical Society. Your commitment can be as large or small as your time allows. If you don't feel you are able to commit to membership at this time, please consider giving a donation to our Society. Memberships also make a unique gift idea and tax receipts are available. For your convenience we have included our membership form with this letter. If you would like more information, please scroll down or find us on Facebook! Thank you for your time and we look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely, The Board of the Chemainus Valley Historical Society
historical film clips:
in the meanwhile
real "Blasts from the Past"
enjoy some videos,
"shooting a movie on the sly":
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1887521285
"BC road trip time machine": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_vzliLaZOg&t=24s
"the Best seat on the Planet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBp1MT3qIMU&t=32s
Become a member of the Chemainus valley Historical Society
Whether you are a family or single, come join the Chemainus Valley Historical Society. You can also join with a subscription for the BC History Magazine, which come out 4 times a year, and at a savings of $2 off the usual newsstand price.
How do you become a member?
Download the fillable Word document membership form, enable editing, fill it out and email to the museum. You can E-transfer your membership fee to cvhsMuseum@shaw.ca
Or print out the PDF document and mail in the filled form with a cheque.
fillable Word Document Membership Form
Fillable Membership Form 2021 (docx)
Membership Form PDF version - please note email address has
Vancouver Island Logging (1938 - 1944) Historical Footage"
VIA Rail-Victoria to Courtenay passenger train Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
Posted Jan 8, 2020 by Wheeler Equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTrpecpiLU
Last CNR train on Vancouver Island
posted Dec 30, 2020 by Trains on Vancouver Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIOeo52S7cw
posted Jul 20, 2018 by Travelling Tom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FzKtP8_eTg
The museum is asking for your stories during Covid19. Did you travel and had to come back early? Stuck in an airport? Self-isolation - how are you keeping busy? How are you doing? How is the family?
Funny stories, sad stories, frustrating stories and heart-felt stories - we are looking for your stories and any pictures you would be willing to share.
You can messenger us, mail us a letter (Chemainus Valley Museum, P.O. Box 172, Chemainus V0R 1K0), or
send us an email cvhsMuseum@shaw.ca , Subject: attention: Covid-19 Chemainus stories
Come, step back in time and see us in person.
Come meet our people and see our wonderful collection.
Support us by giving a donation.
9799 Waterwheel Crescent, Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada V0R 1K0
+1 (250)-246-2445 cvhsMuseum@shaw.ca
Easter Egg Hunt Chemainus c.1930s
Can you find your family members?
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Members Only Projects


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And while I am personally celebrating with red velvet this year (it's supposed to be a surprise, but a certain four-year-old spilled the secret…because he is the cutest ever), it's got me thinking about cakes and chocolate and special occasions and love.
What says love more than a homemade cake, frosted to perfection, on any old random day, just because? Not much, friends. Not much.
These rustic naked cakes are so beautiful and seemingly simple to put together. This one is topped tall with fresh berries and layers of whipped filling. Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe and just cut it into layers (my friend Rachel has a great how-to video for this) and pile it high.
A mini chocolate olive oil cake to pull together on that random Wednesday night when you just need a little cake to get you through the day. Make two if you have to share.
A one-bowl chocolate cake recipe from Martha Stewart. Because I learned a long time ago that everyone needs two things in their life: a one-bowl cake recipe and a one-bowl cake recipe from Martha Stewart.
Finally, Beatty's Chocolate Cake from Ina Garten. None of the photos I could find do this cult-favorite cake justice, so I will simply pass along the recipe and say…go and make it.
Amazing cakes you have posted when I'm trying to lose the last nagging pounds this month! LOL!!! Hope you had a great birthday!


The first lab hike! The occasion to gather past and present members of the lab to hike to the top of Monte Celva: fantastic views, great picknic, and a lot of fun! Thanks all!
In collaboration with Chobotix group from University of Chemistry and Technology Prague we have published a paper on the chemotactic movement of droplets in the prestigious journal Langmuir. Our fascinating research was also featured on the phys.org website, among many other media.
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Forgot which recent scam it was that MacDonald's name showed up on the bottom of some documents - one of the Awesome pump ones??
Baines has done a number of articles on that firm.


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8th International JTEFS/BBCC Conference "Sustainable Development. Culture. Education"
BBCC Mission – Reorientation of Teacher Education and Research in Education for Sustainable Development
8th international annual conference "Sustainable Development. Culture. Education" of Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability (JTEFS) and Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research (BBCC) was held in Paris (France) on May 17-19, 2010. The conference was organised in cooperation with UNESCO/UNITWIN Network for Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability at York University in Toronto, Canada. This year the conference preparation process was marked by selfless and tireless efforts contributed by the team of the Institute of Sustainable Education (Daugavpils University, Latvia) who worked in close cooperation with UNESCO.
8th international JTEFS/BBCC conference, which was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, welcomed 100 participants from 24 countries – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Norway, UK, Ireland, USA, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of South Africa, Costa Rica, Iran, Malaysia and Kenya. Thus the conference united researchers and practitioners in the sphere of education for sustainable development from almost all parts of the world – Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America.
The conference was highlighted by celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research, which was founded during the 3rd JTEFS/BBCC conference in 2005. The participants looked back on the work done and sought future perspectives. During the next five years BBCC intends to recruit new member states and focus more specifically on creating internal national networks.
The sub-theme of the conference this year was "BBCC Mission – Reorientation of Teacher Education and Research in Education for Sustainable Development", which encouraged a great diversity in the papers and reports under the suggested sections of the conference. The main emphasis was put on the sustainable development of teacher education and research as its underlying basis. The proposed sections permitted the participants of the conference to evaluate the diversity of their experiences in the context of education and sustainable development, to exchange and share ideas, present their research results and introduce new research and development projects in the area.
The highlights of the conference opening on May 17 include the welcoming speech from the president of the Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research (BBCC) prof. Ilga Salite (Daugavpils University, Latvia), which was followed by greetings from other BBCC board members from Estonia, Finland and Costa Rica. Conference opening was also attended by the general secretary of Latvian National Commission for UNESCO Ms Dagnija Baltina and the ambassador of the Republic of Latvia in France Mr Janis Karklins who also gave welcome to the conference participants. The opening ceremony was followed by work in the plenary and paper sessions in eight conference sections (see conference programme). On the final day of the conference (May 19), all participants joined the symposium of the International Network of Teacher Education Institutions Associated with the UNESCO Chair on Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability, which was attended by the members of BBCC and the UNESCO/UNITWIN Network for Reorienting Teacher Education towards Sustainability as well as by UNESCO representatives and delegates from national UNESCO commissions of approximately 50 countries. In his speech UNESCO Chair on Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability, prof. Charles Hopkins, specifically emphasised the contribution of the Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research (BBCC), and particularly its president prof. Ilga Salite in implementing the reorientation of teacher education both in theory and practice.
One of the key events of the 8th international JTEFS/BBCC conference "Sustainable Development. Culture Education" was the presentation of the latest issue of the Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability (JTEFS) (http://versita.com/science/education/jtes/) and the celebration of the first issue of the newly established international, peer-reviewed scientific journal Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education (DCSE). DCSE Journal is issued by the Institute of Sustainable Education (Daugavpils University, Latvia). It has a broad thematic scope and is characterised by the diversity of research theories, approaches and methods, which makes it a platform for communication and exchange of experiences among researchers from different countries about the theory and practice of sustainable education.
9th international JTEFS/BBCC conference "Sustainable Development. Culture. Education" will be held on May 18-21 in Siauliai University, Lithuania. Everyone who is interested in participating and joining the Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research (BBCC) is most welcome to attend it.
Host universities and organisations
Daugavpils University (Latvia)
Association "Education for Sustainable Development" (Latvia)
Tallinn University (Estonia)
University of Eastern (Finland)
University of Debrecen (Hungary)
Anadolu University (Turkey)
York University (Canada)
Siauliai University (Lithuania)
Comenius University (Slovakia)
Institute and Academy for Multimedia (Slovenia)
UNESCO Education Sector
conference DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP & EDUCATION / Slovakia
On February 10 – 12 the team of the Institute of Sustainable Education (ISE) took part in the 8th international conference "DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP & EDUCATION" in Bratislava, Slovakia. The conference was also dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Faculty of Education of Comenius University in Bratislava.
ISE was represented at the conference by its director asoc. prof. Dzintra Iliško, dean of the Faculty of Education and Management (Daugavpils University) prof. Ilga Salīte, as well as several doctoral students of pedagogy – Ms Olga Grišāne, Ms Ginta Gedžūne and Mr Eugeniusz Switala.
The contributions of ISE team comprised the following topics:
"Educational Action Research: Seeking for Wisdom of Sustainable Education" (by prof. Ilga Salīte)
"Advancing Children's Citizenship Skills in the Communities of Inquiry in Primary School of Latvia" (by asoc. prof. Dzintra Iliško in co-authorship with Ilona Mičule, PhD)
"Sustainability in Pupils' Research Activity by Integrating Opportunities of Formal and Non-formal Education in Secondary School" (by doctoral student Olga Grišāne)
"Features of Inclusion in Education: Tendencies in Contemporary Research and Pre-service Teachers' Views" (by doctoral students Inga Gedžūne in co-authorship with Ginta Gedžūne)
"Values across European Countries in Modern Society" (by the Institute's doctoral student from Poland Eugeniusz Switala)
The conference was also marked by strengthening the international cooperation with the Institute's BBCC and ENERCE network partners, examining new areas of research related to Civic Education in Europe, as well as discovering new possibilities for international partnership and inquiry.
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 2009)
On November 15 - 19, 2009, prof. Ilga Salīte from the Institute of Sustainable Education took part in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 2009) which was held in Doha, Qatar.
Among the summit speakers were the president of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani, Mr Gerhard Schröder (former Chancellor of Germany), Mr Kiyotaka Akasaka (UNO), the patroness of the Summit Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, prof. Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad (rector of Qatar University), Mr Anthony Salcito (vice-president of Microsoft), Mr Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter), Mrs Irina Bokova (Director-general of UNESCO) and other prominent people from all over the world who have created or supported development of innovation in education.
One of the main outcomes of the Summit was the formulation of the principles for the development of education. The mission of WISE programme is related to the 21st century challenge for education. An invitation was expressed to continue cooperation in the sphere of educational innovations in the inter-disciplinary WISE network which was established on the 1st WISE Summit.
Conference website: http://www.wise-qatar.org
COMENIUS project "Inspire School Education by Non-formal Learning" (INSPIRE)
Within COMENIUS project "Inspire School Education by Non-formal Learning" (INSPIRE) project team members - four lecturers from Daugavpils University - take part in a project closing seminar which is organized by Leverkusen (Germany) Competence Centre of Education for Sustainable Development (Förderverein NaturGut Ophoven e.V.). After that the project group from Latvia, represented by a cross-faculty team from Daugavpils University (prof. A.Pipere - Faculty of Education and Management, prof. A.Salītis - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, asoc. prof. I.Kokina - Faculty of Education and Management, doc. L.Jonāne - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics) will go to Hamburg where they will participate in the 3rd European Fair on Education for Sustainable Development "Renewable Energy and Climate Change: Thematic Challenges to European Schools and Universities".
NSPIRE project was implemented in Germany, Poland and Latvia with an aim to promote development of non-formal education in the field of renewable energy and climate change. During two years' work within this project its participants analysed the current situation regarding non-formal energy education in three project partner states, developed and approbated 15 innovative teaching modules for primary and secondary school about climate changes and renewable energy, which involve integration of formal and non-formal learning, as well as developed and approbated teacher training courses that provide teachers with information about the project and practical use of the innovative teaching modules.
All project materials are available in Latvian, English, German and Polish languages on project website www.inspire-project.eu
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD 2009
On October 23, 2009, in Riga (Latvia) the award ceremony of the competition "Environmental Science Awards 2009", which was organized by Environmental Science and Education Council, was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment. The Institute of Sustainable Education was awarded a special prize for significant contribution to environmental science. The goal of the "Environmental Science Awards" is to promote environmental science and education in Latvia by informing the wider public about the eminent personalities who develop the platform of environmental science and education in our country.
RECOGNITION BY UNESCO
The experience of the INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION on
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
is recognized as one of the five ESD experiences in Europe and North America,
and one of the twenty five in total
by UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
Organizers' Committee
As the result, the representatives of ISE are engaged in the following activities:
Joining the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade that is organized on March 31 – April 2, 2009, in Bonn, Germany. Further information at: www.esd-world-conference-2009.org
Presentation of the project ISE: Building the capacity for international partnership in ESD Projects Exhibition where 25 ESD projects from five regions of the world are displayed. The project introduces the experience of the Institute as one of the five successful experiences on education for sustainable development in the region of Europe and North America. Further information at: www.esd-world-conference-2009.org/en/esd-projects-exhibition/europe-and-north-america.html