COVINGTON, La. – BP's latest experimental bid to plug its seabed oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico hung in the balance early Wednesday as its top executive reviewed overnight tests before deciding whether to go ahead.
Chief Executive Tony Hayward said on NBC's "Today" show he would decide Wednesday morning whether to give the green light for crews to try to choke off the massive leak a mile below the sea by force-feeding it heavy drilling mud and cement. The spill started with an April 20 explosion and fire that sank the oil rig Deepwater Horizon and killed 11 workers.
Testimony ahead of a hearing Tuesday and BP's own internal investigation showed there were warning signs of problems before the blast. One rig worker said managers from rig owner Transocean Ltd. worried that day that BP, which ran the operation, as not taking the right steps to contain the pressure.
Senior Transocean managers complained April 20 that BP was "taking shortcuts" by replacing heavy drilling fluid with seawater in the well, according to sworn testimony by Truitt Crawford, a rig roustabout. BP was leasing the rig and is responsible for stopping the leak and the cleanup.
The seawater was being used in preparation for dropping a final blob of cement into the well as a temporary plug for the pipe. Workers had finished pumping the cement into the exploratory well to bolster and seal it against leaks until a later production phase.
Crawford said seawater would provide less weight to contain surging pressure from the ocean depths. His testimony was expected to be part of a hearing in New Orleans. A BP spokesman declined to comment on what he said.
Dozens of worker statements obtained by The Associated Press describe the hours and minutes before the sudden, violent blowout and many said they were concerned about the pressure coming from below.
And tests within an hour of the blast indicted the pressure was building, according to a congressional memo about new warning signs that a BP investigation indicated. The buildup was an "indicator of a very large abnormality," in the well, BP's investigator indicated.
There were other warning signs of problems included an unexpected loss of fluid from a pipe known as a riser five hours before the explosion, which could have indicated a leak in the blowout preventer, the memo said. The blowout preventer is designed to shut down the well in case of an emergency. BP has cited its failure as a contributor to the blast.
Plugging the leak was the focus Wednesday 50 miles off the Louisiana coast.
Hayward told NBC's "Today" show that if he gives the green light, he expected the top kill procedure to happen Wednesday.
The top kill involves pumping enough mud into the gusher to overcome the flow of the well, which has leaked millions of gallons of oil into the water since an April 20 rig explosion. Engineers then plan to follow it up with cement that the company hopes will permanently seal the well.
"I have to say that it will be a day or two before we can have certainty that it's worked." Hayward said on NBC. He said pressure tests ahead of the procedure continued through the night and he would review the results before deciding whether to go ahead.
The top kill has been successful in aboveground wells but has never been tried a mile beneath the sea. Hayward earlier pegged its chances of success in this case at 60 percent to 70 percent.
It is the company's latest effort to stem the spill and comes as politicians and Gulf residents are losing patience with the company over several failed attempts to stop the leak.
At least 7 million gallons of crude have spilled into the sea, fouling Louisiana's marshes, coating birds and other wildlife and threatening livelihoods from fishing and tourism.
BP said those who want can watch the procedure online. Live video of the leak has been available for the past few days, and BP said that it will continue throughout the procedure.
If all goes as planned, engineers will pump fluid twice as dense as water from two barges into two 3-inch-wide lines that will feed it into the blowout preventer. Crews plan to pump it in at a rate of 1,680 to 2,100 gallons per minute in hopes of counteracting the upward pressure of the oil gushing to the surface. They stockpiled some 50,000 barrels of the heavy mud, a manufactured substance that resembles clay.
"I certainly pray that it works, because if it doesn't there's this long waiting time" before BP can dig relief wells that would cut off the flow, Bea told the AP.
Wells said it could take anywhere from a few hours to two days to determine whether the top kill is working.
President Barack Obama could get the results in person. He prepared to head to the Gulf on Friday to review efforts to halt the contaminating crude that scientists said seems to be growing significantly darker, from what they can see in the underwater video. It suggests that heavier, more-polluting oil is spewing out.
Ahead of his trip, Obama planned to address an Interior Department review of offshore drilling that's expected to recommend tougher safety protocols and inspections for the industry, according to an administration official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the public release Thursday of the findings of the 30-day review Obama ordered after the spill.
The Interior Department's acting inspector general, Mary Kendall, said her report began as a routine investigation.
"Unfortunately, given the events of April 20 of this year, this report had become anything but routine, and I feel compelled to release it now," she said.
Her biggest concern is the ease with which minerals agency employees move between industry and government, Kendall said. While no specifics were included in the report, "we discovered that the individuals involved in the fraternizing and gift exchange – both government and industry – have often known one another since childhood," Kendall said.


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Remedials are those things that can be done to alleviate difficulties presented in the horoscope. Remedials are of two types: Internal and External. Internal remedies are those things that are done inwardly in order to purify oneself of the negative vibration that is attracting the unwanted difficulty. Internal remedies include Mantra, Fasting, Meditation, Affirmation, Puja and Prayer. External remedies are those things that are done to improve our situation through contact with something of the external world. External remedies include eating a proper food or herb, flower remedies, wearing of gems, giving of charity, moving to a more suitable place, and selecting a favorable astrological moment to begin an activity.
For financial difficulties I find that most people have best results with Mantra, Affirmation, Charity and relocating to a more suitable place, though moving to a more suitable place is often not possible. For health related problems I find that most people benefit most from fasting, proper food and the wearing of gems.
For psychological difficulties, mental and emotional stress I find that most people have best results with Fasting, Meditation, Prayer, Affirmation, Proper Diet and Flower Remedies.
Astrology provides its own remedial in the form of Muhurta, chosing an astrologically auspiscious moment to begin an ativity be it marriage, business, buying a home or vehicle, etc. By selecting a favorable astrological moment to begin such an activity the ill effects shown in our horoscopes are reduced while the favorable effects are augmented. Muhurta is not only a remedial for the difficult things in our lives, but a way to smoothly pave the path of destiny for all the important things in our lives.
To start with I will be presenting videos on Relocation as shown in the sole Indian book I have seen seen that touches on the topic. More importantly, I have about 19 hours of Muhurta videos avialable. This is the most complete information on Muhurta you will find anywhere. The Muhurta videos are important not just for finding auspiscious times, but also have a host of astronomical time centered information that can be applied to Prasna and the birth horoscope – highly reccomended. For those interested in other Remedials I also have an audio course available for using Bach Flower Remedies as an astrological remedy as determined by ones horoscope at www.vedic-astrology.net/Courses/Bach-Flower-Remedies-Course.asp.


Dainty Kane have created a bucket list guide for New Orleans to help you explore this party destination filled with so much to do, see and eat!
Why go to New Orleans?
New Orleans is probably one of the coolest places on earth. The food, people, music, architecture, history and nightlife make it one for your bucket list!
Watch a live band, bands play at almost every bar in the french quarter daily. Follow the music, sit down, grab a drink and enjoy!
Ghost Tour, go on the night slot to make it extra spooky.
Sea plane over the city and swamp lands, this was amazing!
Where can I stay in New Orleans?
Where is good to eat Po Boys in New Orleans?
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After an hour's walk in Darabad Mountains, we reach an almost flat area. There are rocks in this area, although they are not attractive in terms of form, but can be used as a background for mountain views. Inside the Darabad mountains, there is a deep valley called Darabad valley. This valley is located between the mountain on the right, which is covered with snow and the left mountain. The mountain on the left is part of the Kolakchal peak.
For this image I was placed near the rocks. I used the Toyo Field 45A camera and Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6 lens. I focused the camera on the mountain, and then tilt lens on the foreground cliffs. I used the Hoya red filter, but it was not effective due semi-cloudy sky. I waited a little until the sun came out of the cloud. The image recorded, with aperture 22 and shutter speed 1/2 seconds on Ilford FP4 4x5in sheet film.


For Susan Lott, art has been in her life since childhood.
Growing up with her eight siblings in the small community of Merritton in St Catharines, she spent many days sketching.
"My abstract paintings are driven by intuition and inquiry into the power of colour. The paintings have no predetermined subject matter, but are a manifestation of the deep intuitive and emotional connection that I feel towards colour, light and energy.
A variety of painting tools are used in the creating process. Using Acrylic paints means working fast. I allow the painting to take on a life of its own as it guides me to completion. Sometimes taking more than one layer.
Painting is a freedom to express my experiments with colours and forms.
In the end I enjoy the expressions and opinions of others as they contemplate the painting before them. What I want people to take away with my paintings is their own creative thoughts of what they see.
The Italian name given is unique to the expression of that particular painting".


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Is there any way to display fragments on bottom navigation bar selected without re-creating activity?

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Kate's shawl: Princess Catherine, Her Royal Highness Kate's green ruffle shawl made so famous when she wore it shopping at the market. Now available by Wee Sandy.
I've been through 4 screens so far looking for the "Free patter of Kate's Shawl" and still haven't found it. Is this all a come on for ads? Getting very frustrated!
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Lauren is the director for Zoo REC. She has a BS in Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation from Lee's-McRae College. Lauren has extensive experience with wildlife and has received training from around the globe including New Zealand. She has previously worked as a Lead Mentor and Ambassador Raptor Trainer at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Lauren has worked as a veterinary assistant, wildlife removal specialist, and operated Western Carolina Reptile Rescue. She holds certifications in NACA ACO I & II and chemical immobilization. Lauren is a licensed wildlife control agent and wildlife rehabilitator with additional permits for endangered species involving the Carolina Pigmy Rattle Snake and Timber Rattle Snake.
Specialty Program Coordinator:
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Courtney currently runs and develops all of the specialty programs here at Zoo REC. She has a BS in Animal Science from NC State University, MSc in Conservation Medicine from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, MSc in Veterinary Forensic Medicine from University of Florida and is currently completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University. Courtney has previously studied conservation medicine in India. She has also completed internships working with manatee rehabilitation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Courtney has worked as an emergency veterinary assistant, education instructor, and an animal control officer. She holds certifications in NACA ACO I & II, chemical immobilization, ASPCA FIR training, and Animal Technical Rescue Awareness Training.
Specialty Program Assistant:
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Amanda provides our Specialty Program Coordinator assistance with running the foster and adoption program along with assisting our veterinary services program here at Zoo REC. She has a BS in Animal Health Technology from Murray State University and is currently completing her MS in Animal Science at NC State University. Amanda has experience with animals small and large specializing in dogs, cats, and livestock. She also has extensive experience conducting scientific research and has taught veterinary students. Amanda is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has worked in general practice, emergency, critical care, and neurology services in the veterinary field.
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Q: publishing a database from VS 2012 i want to publish a database using visual studio to my SQL instance,
however i get this error
CREATE DATABASE permission denied in database 'master'.
when i "select user_name" i get the 'guest' account in a VS query, i do get 'dbo' in SSMS
how can i change my account in VS to use dbo instead of guest?
I added my self to server roles in SSMS i still could not get it to release the DB
use master
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Home News Industry 1968 AUSTIN MINI VAN UP FOR AUCTION
1968 AUSTIN MINI VAN UP FOR AUCTION
Virtually unused for 47 years, a 'time warp' 1968 Austin Mini Van is set to be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions' Practical Classics Restoration Show Sale on March 28th, at the NEC, Birmingham.
The car, estimated at between £23,000 and £25,000, was first registered on the 14th March 1968. It was bought new for a mere £400 by a Miss G. Crumcott from Northern Ireland so she could learn to drive. Miss Crumcott never managed to pass her driving test however, so the car was kept unused in her garage for nearly 30 years.
The car was then bought in July 1997 by a local BMC Mini dealer, Mr T. Turkington, who placed it in the Mini centre's showroom until 2006 before selling it onto another collector in Northamptonshire. It has now been brought back onto the market, and, with so few owners, it is no surprise the car has covered a miniscule and very desirable 302 miles.
The charming classic is in remarkable unrestored original condition, right down to the seat protectors and rubber floor mats. Still retaining its original crossply Dunlop tyres and spare wheel, all of which are unused, the motorcar has been so carefully stored it has also preserved its initial exhaust and sealed Lucas battery. The car is also supplied with its original toolbox, which remains unopened; a delightful added extra. All in all, the van is in perfect running order.
Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, said: "We are thrilled to be offering this virtually unused and untouched Austin Mini Van at our sale on March 28th. This rare find is in 'as new' condition and is surely an alluring, promising prospect for Mini or other collectors in the market."
Built on the longer Traveller chassis but without side windows, the Mini Van proved popular in 1960s Britain as a cheaper alternative to the car. It was classed as a commercial vehicle and as such carried no sales tax.
The Austin Mini Van joins nearly 70 other cars on offer in the sale, including a beautifully presented 2001 BMW Z8, a restored 1980 Aston Martin V8 and a 1969 Porsche 912 Restoration Project.
Nick added: "Our sale at the Practical Classics Restoration Show is the perfect place to find your next project or road ready classic car and this very special Mini is sure to attract much interest when it goes under the hammer."
To find out more about the car and Silverstone Auctions' sale on March 28th, please visit:https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1968-austin-mk-2-mini-van.
Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles as well as automotive memorabilia.
The company holds the exclusive automotive auction rights for Silverstone circuit and host sales as stand-alone events as well as an integrated element of some of Europe's biggest motorsport events such as the Silverstone Classic Festival.
In addition to sales at the circuit, it also host a number of auctions each year at other major classic car events including the NEC Classic Motor Show, Race Retro and Salon Privé.
Silverstone Auctions – www.silverstoneauctions.com
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Budget airline Ryanair has launched a new May Madness sale, offering up to 75 per cent off its lowest fares.
Those looking for flights to Spain and other destinations must book before midnight on Sunday and tickets are valid for travel in late May, June and early July.
Speaking today, Ryanair spokesman Stephen McNamara said fares are available from as little as £2.50.
Brits taking holidays to Spain and other overseas destinations should ensure they have adequate travel insurance cover, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
The organisation is urging holidaymakers to check their policies before leaving and make sure they are covered for the essentials such as lost luggage and medical expenses.
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Warm weather is the most important factor for tourists when choosing a holiday destination, it has been revealed.
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Camping at Seespitz
Camping at Sennalpe
Hotel Forelle
Musteralpe
Diving camp
One lake and 1000 options
What about a hike to begin with? Or an extended mountain-bike tour? Then relax for a bit with the family on one of the sun-bathing lawns. In between, make an excursion to the highline 179, one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in Europe, or take a visit to the castle of Burg Ehrenberg. Among all this, scatter some excursions to the royal castles in the neighbouring Allgäu region.
You can see where this is leading. The range of experiences all around the Plansee is too wide for a single holiday. With its location at 1000 m above sea level it is the ideal starting point for many activities, adventures and sightseeing destinations in Tyrol and the bordering region of Allgäu.
The Aktiv-Card, which every overnight guest will receive between 1st May and 31st October, provides a whole range of discounts within the Reutte Nature Park Region. You can find detailed information on the Tourist Association Website.
Highline 179
With a length of 406 meters, the highline 179 is the one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world. Since November 2014 brave visitors have been able to test if they are free of vertigo at a height of 114.6 metres. Right next to the highline 179 are further attractions, such as the Ehrenberg European Castle Museum.
The Ettal monastery was founded in the 14th century. The mighty basilica, the rococo sacristy and the treasures of the monastery library attract many tourists every year. The Benedictine abbey of Ettal is about 30 minutes away from the Plansee in the neighbouring Allgäu region.
Built in the 19th century, this is the only palace that Ludwig II of Bavaria lived to see completed. The original building on this site was a simple hunting lodge, which Ludwig converted into a pleasure palace with a magnificent park along the lines of Versailles.
With around 1.4 million visitors, Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular castles in Europe, making it the most famous of the royal castles. More than any other building, Neuschwanstein is witness to the ideals and longings of King Ludwig II. It was not built for representation, but for withdrawal.
The castle ensemble of Ehrenberg
Ehrenberg was once a mighty defensive site, administrative seat and customs station. The unmissable castle site towers over the Außerfern region. This former fortress against warlike attack is today a popular attraction for young and old and provides an insight into times long past.
Forest Experience Centre Ziegelwies
Once there was a border post here, but now there is a completely border-free natural experience. The Forest Experience Centre Ziegelweis lies between the River Lech and the steep slopes of the Allgäu mountain country. Here you can experience the forest in its original form and understand the function it has in nature.
Grünes Haus Museum
Located in the centre of Reutte, it is one of the most imposing buildings in the market square. It was built in the 16th century, probably by a wealthy citizen, as a residential house. The beautiful paintings inside the house also date from this time. The strong green colour gave the building its name.
Hotel Fischer am See
Tradition and style can be felt everywhere in the Hotel Fischer am See. It doesn't matter if you're being pampered in the hotel, the restaurant or the wellness area, camping on the shores of the lake or taking an excursion on one of the passenger boats on the Heiterwanger Lake and the Plansee.
Alpenhotel Ammerwald
Only 4 km away from the Plansee, you can stay in wood-panelled rooms flooded with light and eat in a pleasant atmosphere. Well-known for its excellent cuisine and friendly service, the hotel is a highlight of the local area. Particularly recommended are the game and fish specialities.
Alpe Jägerhütte
The authentic, traditional Alpe Jägerhütte lies between the Plansee and Neuschwanstein Castle. From June to September the Keck family welcomes hikers and cyclists from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on wet days) with traditional, regional Brotzeit snacks, coffee, cake and refreshing drinks.


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Charles dickens a child's history of england 01
A Child's History of England
CHAPTER I – ANCIENT ENGLAND AND THE ROMANS
IF you look at a Map of the World, you will see, in the left-hand upper corner of the Eastern Hemisphere, two Islands lying in the sea. They are England and Scotland, and Ireland. England and Scotland form the greater part of these Islands. Ireland is the next in size. The little neighbouring islands, which are so small upon the Map as to be mere dots, are chiefly little bits of Scotland, – broken off, I dare say, in the course of a great length of time, by the power of the restless water.
In the old days, a long, long while ago, before Our Saviour was born on earth and lay asleep in a manger, these Islands were in the same place, and the stormy sea roared round them, just as it roars now. But the sea was not alive, then, with great ships and brave sailors, sailing to and from all parts of the world. It was very lonely. The Islands lay solitary, in the great expanse of water. The foaming waves dashed against their cliffs, and the bleak winds blew over their forests; but the winds and waves brought no adventurers to land upon the Islands, and the savage Islanders knew nothing of the rest of the world, and the rest of the world knew nothing of them.
It is supposed that the Phoenicians, who were an ancient people, famous for carrying on trade, came in ships to these Islands, and found that they produced tin and lead; both very useful things, as you know, and both produced to this very hour upon the sea-coast. The most celebrated tin mines in Cornwall are, still, close to the sea. One of them, which I have seen, is so close to it that it is hollowed out underneath the ocean; and the miners say, that in stormy weather, when they are at work down in that deep place, they can hear the noise of the waves thundering above their heads. So, the Phoenicians, coasting about the Islands, would come, without much difficulty, to where the tin
and lead were.
The Phoenicians traded with the Islanders for these metals, and gave the Islanders some other useful things in exchange. The Islanders were, at first, poor savages, going almost naked, or only dressed in the rough skins of beasts, and staining their bodies, as other savages do, with coloured earths and the juices of plants. But the Phoenicians, sailing over to the opposite coasts of France and Belgium, and saying to the people there, 'We have been to those white cliffs across the water, which you can see in fine weather, and from that country, which is called BRITAIN, we bring this tin and lead,' tempted some of the French and Belgians to come over also. These people settled themselves on the south coast of England, which is now called Kent; and, although they were a rough people too, they taught the savage Britons some useful arts, and improved that part of the Islands. It is probable that other people came over from Spain to Ireland, and settled there.
Thus, by little and little, strangers became mixed with the Islanders, and the savage Britons grew into a wild, bold people; almost savage, still, especially in the interior of the country away from the sea where the foreign settlers seldom went; but hardy, brave, and strong.
The whole country was covered with forests, and swamps. The greater part of it was very misty and cold. There were no roads, no bridges, no streets, no houses that you would think deserving of the name.
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Has laid low throughout the pregnancy, got to know about it rather early on due to having gone through it all many times before. Knows her body, knows what it can and cannot handle and thus left the forest for more stress free environment that she found from home. The Silverine took her time slow, patiently feeding and growing, keeping her main focus on the little bean in her womb. She cannot help but to be fearful if she can still bear live children due to her age.
Against her expectations everything has gone smoothly so far, feels the movements of the fawn regularly and from time to time wonders if there is more than one. Hopeful and happy. The silverine has enjoyed her pregnancy with her whole heart, full of love and hope. Made one visit to the forest during her gestation period, only to track down the father of the bean and tell him the news, delighted that the news were met with joy and happiness. As always does not expect much from the father, like is the way of her kind.
• Her past hold many hidden secrets, some of them have been revealed as her residence here as been continued. Keeps to herself a lot.
• Tends to hide her anger the best ways she can, even when furious she does not raise her voice. It is hard to make her angry in the first place.
• She is a very heavy sleeper and would not wake up if a bomb exploded near her, also she snuffles quite a lot when she sleeps.
• Tries to keep up positive thinking by searching something good in everyone, succeeds almost every time at that. Also will not show negative emotions easily. Smiles even when dying inside.
• A real day dreamer at times, drifts off with her thoughts.
• Does not want to let others down, does anything to prevent that from happening. She will take bullets for her closest ones.
• Time and distance between her and her offspring mean nothing. They are always loved and cherished.
• Is capable of feeling jealousy, very unlikely for her to show it.
• Independent creature that does not need anyone by her side, deals with things well on her own. Does not submiss easily, it's probably the highest gesture you may get from her.
• A wild being that is yet to be tamed.
• Traumatized in many different ways by events and creatures from her past, those things has only made her mentally extremely strong and independent.
• Does not want to be a second choise, prefers leaving the situation when she feels like being someone's second choise or if someone is settling for her company.
• Seeks solitude from time to time.
• During her life she has had to face countless fights in order to stay alive, due to that she has become very experienced fighter.
• Was an experiment, very traumatic experience in so many ways.
• Was taught that needing others is a sign of weakness, yet does not consider others weak if they ask for her help. This way of thinking is valid when she thinks about herself.
• Very unlikely to adopt relations. More often takes a fawn under her care than adopts siblings.
•Has adopted two sisters in the past. The bond between them cannot be broken and the depth of the bonds cannot be described by words.
• Always longs for freedom, at times feels trapped in a rather small place like this forest. Unnatural for her to live in captivity.
Serenity. Paradise. Motherhood. Strength & power. Patience. Family. Overcoming traumas. Will power. PTSD. Imperfection. Silk. Felines. Trientalis europaea. Limitlessness. Determination. Summer nights. Sea breeze.
is greater than natural laws."
they know they can survive."
is often to be lonely."
• Normal sized red deer hind, elegant and slender. Moves effortlessly and lightly.
• Soft, silky fur colored in pure white, subtle rose colored spots here and there on her back and rump.
• One visible scar on her left shoulder, a gun shot wound healed into a roundish scar.
• Blood red eyes that turn into black whenever she is agitated or furious enough.
• Sharp fangs hidden most of the time, appear when she wishes them to.
• From time to time still wears a dark red ribbon around her muzzle, the ribbon has special qualities. To those who does not know it, it appears as a regular ribbon.
• Her presence is calming and serene, she is in no hurry and takes the time to appreciate her company should she have some.
• Gentle, welcoming look in her eyes.
• Experienced in combat, a force to be reckoned with. Her slender body might fool one to think she is weak and frail. Kicks with power, bites to kill.
• Fast runner, relies heavily on speed and swift movements in case she needs to flee.
• Ruthless when fighting for her of for her loved ones life. A mother lioness.
Joseph † Biological Father; The one she respected the most and looked up to. Warm and loving relationship. Rarely argued. Taught what is important, what to treasure, what to let go. Greatest rolemodel to her. Slaughtered by Jonathan. Forever bitter of. Forever missed.
Sayaka † Biological Mother; The bond between the two was always warn and loving. Sayaka's pride and joy as she was the daughter of the leader and as a hind from the lowest rank she was beyond ecstatic to give birth to a strong white fawn. The birth lifted Sayaka up on the ranking scale, leaving her in the middle cast of the group. Often thinks back on how her mother would handle a conflict, loves endlessly. Forever missed.
Unrevealed Biological Sister; Sharing the same father the two grew close and tight all the way to the day when hell broke loose and everyone were forced to die. Or leave if they were sneaky enough to flee. Managed to flee and since had been watching The Silverine Hind from afar, letting her believe she died among the rest. Reunited in 2015 in the endless forest, however having to part ways as them being together was too much of a risk for both of them. There might still be someone out there wanting the last remains of the herd dead. Cherished bond, fearful of losing her for good. Loved.
Jonathan † Former Partner, Father to Nicholas; Grew up together, shared her life with. First time had deep feelings for someone, feelings described as love. He killed their son and her father. Became obsessed with her and began to hunt her down killing everyone on his way. Loathed him for what he had done. Killed by The Red.
Ehrune Former Partner, Father to Rae and Poika; What she thought was a dream come true turned out to be a nightmare as their views of their relationship were not on the same level. Was taken on a massive guilt trip by the male where her selfesteem and self value sunk too deep for her to handle. The bull is still very much loved and cherished with only good memories in her mind. However feels better and more like herself now that they have parted ways. Respected and adored. 12.10.2012-28.4.2015.
Nicholas Biological Son; First born son. 2008. Once killed by Jonathan leaving the hind shattered and broken, the tiny fawn ended up spending years and years in limbo. Returned years later in the form in which he was killed. Unwilling to let anyone harm him, will protect him with her life. Incapable of losing him again, highly treasured. Grown into a fine stag taking his own paths in life, sees a lot of same traits in him that she once saw in his father, both good and bad.
Kajo Biological Son; Second born son, first one to be born in the forest. 2011. Fathered by The Red. At first unsure how to handle another fawn. After countless ups and downs she gave birth to him. The most treasured creature in the world. Protects with her life and soul. Extremely proud of her baby boy. Sometimes forgets he is all grown up, misses greatly. Often visits him in Scotland.
Naara † Biological Daughter; Third offspring. 2012. Miscarried due to massive mental stress and a series of nervous breakdowns. Every day wonders what she would have been like. Father unknown, Forever bitter for this. Eventually got to the place where she can accept her loss and name her lost child.
Rae Biological Daughter; Fourth offspring, Her little baby girl.2013. Fathered by Ehrune Proud of how strong she has become and what a great mother she is as she takes many helpless fawns under her wing and gives them a chance to live and grow. Amused by how much she reminds her of herself. Likely to be fiercely, brutally protective of. Not to be touched Her first born daughter.
Poika Biological Son; Fifth offspring, third born son. 2014. Fathered by Ehrune. Shares a deep rooted connection due to getting to know him before giving birth to him and being possessed by him. Dangerously protective and possessive of.
Rohan Biological Son; Sixth offspring. 2015. Fathered by The Red. Treasure. Slowly allowing the fawn to discover on his own, keeping an eye on from the distance. Worries often for his overly curious nature. Treasure.
Rhona † Biological Daughter; Seventh offspring. 2015. Fathered by The Red. Precious. Slowly allowing the fawn to discover on her own, keeping an eye on from the distance. Treasure. As of months now she has been struggling with the well being of her daughter, being pushed away, lied and yelled at, being blamed for everything wrong with her life she has absolutely no clue of what she should be doing. Loves her to bits and yet finds it so incredibly hard to love her while Rhona does everything to make her stop loving her daughter. Wishes for the best for her, but has mentally prepared herself for the worst. Deceassed on the 3rd of October 2016. Heartbroken. Source of bitterness.
Svolnir Biological Son; Eighth offspring. 2016. Fathered by Ehrune. Her evening star, her one last child. Protected with all she's got, fiercely and brutally protective of.
?? Biological ?; Nineth offspring. 2019. Fathered by Eldridge. Accident, bringer of joy.
?? Biological ?; Tenth offspring. 2019. Fathered by Eldridge. Accident, bringer of life.
Starling Non-Biological Sister; Best friend. As time went by those two grew more close to each other. Highly respected. Owes her life to. Without Starling Kauna would not be here anymore, forever thankful. Would protect with her life no matter the situation. Forever loyal, Inseparable.
Waarhijd Non-Biological Sister; Best friend. Touched deeply by the black butterfly. Would keep the doe safe at all costs. Has always been able to go to her when needed a shoulder to cry on or anything else she can think of. Loyal until the very end.
Nat-Nat Non-Biological Daughter; Very special to her, very high motherly tendencies around the ghost. Would protect her at all costs. Treasures. Treats as if she was her own blood. Loves ever so deeply even though time has come between them and they don't see each other so often anymore.
Neah Non-Biological Daughter; Delicate little flower. Kauna fell in love with the little one immediately when she found her. Took her under her wing and raised her as one of her own. Would have done anything in her power to protect her and keep her happy. Fiercely protective of. Living her life in another forest, wishes to find her way to visit her.
Liam Biological Grandson; 2013. Proud to call him her grandson, ready to help him with anything and everything. There is something in him that she has once known. Living in Scotland, visits him every now and again. Son to Kajo.
Herne Biological Grandson; 2014. Source of pride and hope. Son to Kajo.
Naomh † Biological Granddaughter, fathered by Nicholas. Born as a stillborn, great tragedy to both her and her son as his first and only fawn was a stillborn. Forever missed and wondered how she would have been, what she would have looked and where the life would have taken her.
Nilo Biological Grandson. Mothered by Rae. 2013. Extremely protective of. Watches over from the distance as he has grown up. Worries greatly now that he has gone missing. Assumed deceased.
Aina Biological Granddaughter, mothered by Rae. 2013. Extremely protective of. Has witnessed her strength and will countless times, knowing she will pull through anything. Has noticed her isolate herself from the rest of the family, often seeks out and encourages to go out there and enjoy some family time.
Notus Noel Biological Grandson, mothered by Rae. 2014. Watched over when mother was not around. Cherished.
Luso Lavien Biological Grandson, mothered by Rae. 2014. Saw a bit less compared to his brother Notus, but watched over nevertheless. Cherished.
Raelle Biological Granddaughter, mothered by Rae. 2016. Will do all in her power to keep safe. Not to be harmed.
Ronja Biological Granddaugter, mothered by Rae. 2016. Will do all in her power to keep safe. Not to be harmed.
Faolan Biological Grandson, mothered by Rae. 2016. Feeling a somewhat odd bond with the crippled fawn. Will do all in her power to keep safe. Not to be harmed.
Lyre Biological Granddaughter, mothered by Rae. 2017. Latest addition to the family, blinded by the beauty the little one holds. Not to be harmed, will be protected with everything she has.
Vrath Biological Grandson, from Rhona. 2017. Questions her decision to abandon her own son but does not judge her for this. Watches from afar, hoping to see him bloom. Dying inside as she cannot represent her as his grandmother, loves the child to bits.
Dalaigh> Biological Grandson, fathered by Rohan. 2016. Only got to know him when he was already a yearling, high hopes for the boy.
Daimhin Biological Granddaughter, fathered by Rohan. 2016. Only got to know her when she was a yearling, twin to Dalaigh. High hopes for the girl.
Sasuda Biological Great grandson, mothered by Aina. 2016. Will do all in her power to keep safe. Not to be harmed.
Adler Biological Great grandson, fathered by Nilo. 2016. Not to be harmed.
HawthornGreat grandson, fathered by Nilo. 2016. Not to be harmed.
Locust Great granddaughter, fathered by Nilo. 2016. Not to be harmed.
Ren Great grandson, fathered by Nilo. 2016. Not to be harmed.
Lamia Great grandson, fathered by Nilo. 2016. Not to be harmed.
Raja Great granddaughter, from Ronja. Not to be touched. Protege. 2018.
The Red † Father to Kajo; First one to meet when entering the forest and since the day he has been a highly respected and valued relation. A hero in her eyes after killing the one who wanted to slaughter her. Time and distance apart had an effect on their relationship and is still trying to rekindle with him but the success has been very little as she finds herself navigating away from the stag more and more each day. Unease in his company.
Auxentius Former Nest Leader; Close Friend. She was a part of his nest. Holds great respect towards. Shocked to see the owl leave the forest. Nevertheless, has a place in her heart. Gone.
Little GoatUnspoken Daughter-figure; A sweet child she watched to grow up. Still, feels motherly around her and is more than willing to take care of her. Fell in love with at the first sight, fiercely protective of. Hasn't seen in a while, misses.
Ella Charge; Daughter to Eórra and Ehrune. Has watched her grow ever since she was born, the one of the triplets that has stuck around the most. Has protected her no matter what. Proud of. Seen as one of her own due to the fawns constant presence and sticking to her during her fawnhood.
Eorlien Charge; Daughter to Eórra. Proud of the doe she has begun. Time and distance does not break the bond, always loved.
Sevigne Charge; Daughter to Maria. Has taken the little fawn under her watchful eye, feeds her if need be. Often worries for her being so fragile but knows even the small ones can grow strong. Family. Deceassed on the 27th of August 2016. Resurrected.
Gwlithlys Charge; Like one of her own. Fierce little thing filled with energy. Family. A sight for sore eyes, and what a beautiful thing she's grown into.
Cedrelya Unspoken Daughter-figure; Has somewhat deep motherly tendencies around the doe, even though she is already a young doe. Holds very close to her heart and would do anything to protect her if needed. Will be by her side no matter the time or place. Gone?
Achilles Son-in-law. Loved and cherished, forever thankful for protecting his family from disaster. Knows she can trust the buck.
Djinn Confidant, close friend. Over time grew great trust towards the brown doe. Considered family and a part of the herd. Highly protective of even though knows the doe can very well protect herself. Admiration. Adoration. Developed to be one of the only few she would trust her life to.
Saosin † Source of great hatred, heartbreak and bitterness. Abused, manipulated and got her daughter pregnant without her suspecting a thing as he was one to help her raise her. The Silverine is unable to understand the entire concept of the abuse and most likely will keep her mind out of it for her own sanity's sake. The inferno found a way to turn the usually forgiving and understanding hind into a bloodthirsty, merciless Lion Mother. All the respect she once held for him is far gone and buried with her child's corpse.
•Date of birth unknown, born into a large herd. Daughter of the leader.
• Grew up and partnered up with a stag named Jonathan.
• Had her first fawn at very young age.
• Named the fawn Nicholas, who soon was murdered by Jonathan.
• Massacre. Escaped the herd to survive, fled from the monster.
•Met Virgil, Starling, Waarhijd and Auxentius.
•The nest was formed, her being the leading female. Tight group.
•First rut soon arrived, got pregnant with Kajo. Fathered by Virgil.
• Found out Jonathan had killed nearly everyone in the herd, her father included. Revealed secret.
•Worn out and ready to give up, faced another challenge when she found out she was carrying a fawn of some unknown male who had wronged her. Unpleasant memory.
•Miscarried the fawn. After years of dealing with the events managed to name the fawn Naara.
•Soon Jonathan found his way to the forest, he was after the last surviving herd member. Face the death.
•Managed to get away from him for a while, fought him until she was unconscious.
•Was dragged away from the forest but managed to leave her ribbon behind.
•Jonathan left her suffer and die, her time was running out. Starling learnt how to use the ribbon and managed to get to her on time. Saving her life.
•After all she had gone through and survived she was told that she had been an experiment. Revealed secret.
•Worried over Kajo's absence nearly assuming him deceased. Was proven wrong as the prince returned home. Good memory.
•Life became brighter again, enjoyed her days.
•Auxentius left the forest leaving the nest without a leader. Trying to be there for Starling who had the most difficult time accepting it.
•Next rut was here, met countless of new faces, including Ehrune.
•Made it difficult for him but ended up falling for him.
•A dear friend passed away, leaving Kauna unbalanced. Massive loss.
•Got pregnant with Rae by Ehrune.
•Learnt there were more fawns fathered by Ehrune and did not take it well.
•Butted heads with Ehrune countless times before they became exclusive, partners.
•Gave birth to Rae in the birch forest taking that certain area as her second hiding place.
•Made her best to be there for Rae, was absent some parts of her fawnhood.
•Met Liam, her first grandson through Kajo.
•Took him under her wing and showed her around.
•Became pregnant with Poika when Rae was almost a grown up.
•Deep rooted bond with Poika before he was even born, bonded with while he was in her womb.
•Liam moved back to his homeland, stayed there ever since.
•Personality changed as Poika grew inside of her and got brutally protective of her belly and unborn son.
•Isolated herself from others, did everything Poika was telling her to do.
•Lashed out at Rae who ended up breaking the connection between Kauna and Poika, leaving them with a rather normal mother-son relationship.
•The bond between the mother and the child could never be broken for good.
•Learnt that Rae was pregnant with Achilles' fawns.
•Wasn't pleased but promised to help her if she needed, congratulated her.
•Rae gave birth to twins, Aina and Nilo. Got her first granddaughter and second grandson.
•Watched the youngsters grow, Nilo being colorblind and Aina being haunted by Segolia.
•Worried for both, always watching them from the distance.
•Was told that Achilles needed to go see Thanatos in Hell to save his fawns.
•Promised to watch over Aina and Rae while he and Nilo went down to fight. Allowed her granddaughter fight her own battles.
•Alongside Rae took care of Aina and the boys after the fight, unsure if they would make it.
•Everyone was back in their feet again, pleased and happy.
•Ran into an old friend who had passed away. Couldn't believe her eyes.
•Performed a rather risky and difficult operation as she removed the bullet from The Red's shoulder with the help of Saosin.
•Witnessed Rae give birth to another twins, identical baby boys.
•Congratulated the parents, knowing they would do well.
•Left to fill up another promise she had made not long ago, went to see The Red in Scotland.
• Got pregnant before the rut in the Forest began.
• Parted ways with Ehrune in the end of April 2015.
• Gave birth to Rohan and Rhona in her homelands.
• Reunited with her sister after spending years apart.
• During the rut 2015 handed the throne to her daughter, Rae.
• Remains as the Matriarch, helping her daughter to run the herd from afar.
• Got pregnant during the rut once more from Ehrune.
• Left to her homelands to gain weight and get in touch with her roots once more.
• Witnessed her granddaughter give birth to Sasuda, her first great grandchild.
• Got shot in her homelands leaving her in poor condition and a permanent limp.
• Witnessed the death of her daughter, Rhona, and was informed of the events leading to it. Breaking ties with The Inferno and everyone supporting him. Experiencing the greatest hatred she ever had before.
• Birth of her grandson Vrath.
• Growing old, lonely and bitter. Suicidal for the first time in her life.
!Viewer discretion is adviced. Mature content. Kauna is IC. Does not represent her player. Character (c) Me | Art (c) Tuhka/Ratt | Codes (c) Salome, edited by me | Discord: Kaunako#2487!


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Eleanor Academia (born 1964 in San Diego, California), or simply known as Eleanor, is a dance music singer and producer.

Career
Academia is of Filipino Hawaiian descent, and was born and raised in National City, San Diego. She went on to release her debut album entitled Jungle Wave in 1987 on Columbia Records. Singer Maurice White also guested on the album. From the LP the 1988 single "Adventure" rose to number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Academia also released another album, Global Conversations on Epic Records.

She would later launch her own record label known as Black Swan Records. Academia went on to release on this label her third album, Oracle of the Black Swan. She has also gone on to create, produce and host an indie radio show titled The LA Music Pipeline where she showcases independent artists.

Discography

Albums
1987: Jungle Wave
1992: Global Conversations
1998: Oracle of the Black Swan

Singles
1987: "Better Safe Than Sorry"
1987: "Perfection (Edited Version)" (Japan release)
1988: "Adventure"

See also
List of number-one dance hits (United States)
List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. dance chart

References

External links
Official website

1958 births
American dance musicians
American electronic musicians
American musicians of Filipino descent
Living people
Singers from California
Columbia Records artists
Epic Records artists

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Why Australia should build its own submarines (1)
21 Jan 2015|Peter Briggs
The case for building the next generation of RAN submarines in Australia begins with the stand-out attributes that make submarines so important for us: they must be able to operate in areas a long way from home, without air or sea control, to watch, listen, evaluate and act when necessary. Australia's future submarine will be a unique platform, giving early warning of an adversary's intentions and providing an excellent antisubmarine and anti-surface ship capability.
As discussed in an earlier post, these capabilities are based on the submarine's key attribute—stealth—which enables access to sensitive or critical areas denied to other vehicles and surveillance systems.
In simple terms, a submarine has to have sufficient buoyancy to support its payload when it's underwater (that is, to be neutrally buoyant). If you add more fuel (or any other payload), you have to either take out an equivalent weight or increase the vessel's volume. Simply lengthening an existing design by adding hull sections to increase volume works only so far. As the ratio of the vessel's length to its diameter grows, it becomes noisier, less agile and less efficient.
At some point, increasing the volume of a submarine requires an increased hull diameter. But once that threshold is crossed, you're no longer dealing with the same design. It's safer to put all the parameters on the table and design a submarine with the volume to carry the payloads required for the desired capability.
The recent discussion in the press on the possible acquisition of Japanese submarines by Australia (dubbed 'Option J') raises a number of issues. Despite what's been surmised based on the relatively large submerged displacement of the Soryu class, the current Japanese submarine appears to have less payload, endurance and mobility than the Collins. That isn't surprising—Japan's requirements are different from ours.
So any Japanese boat is likely to require modification to meet Australia's requirements, particularly for long-ocean transits and patrols. Australia's also certain to want to install a US combat system, communications fit-out and weapons suite. Those changes will carry cost, performance and schedule risks that are best handled as a developmental project rather than as an off-the-shelf acquisition.
Quite apart from the suitability of the design, a Japanese purchase would entail particular risks. The prospects for difficulties arising from cultural differences with Japan are significant. Accessing all the relevant technologies during the course of an overseas build of a complex vessel and understanding the design intent (critical to supporting the submarine) would be extraordinarily ambitious and inherently risky. And Japan has no experience with foreign customers for military exports.
The lure of having submarines built overseas rests upon the assumption that it'd be more expensive to build them here. But design and construction are only one-third of the cost of ownership. The balance arises when the boat is in service.
It's worth looking at how other countries approach the problem of maintaining a cost-effective submarine force. Germany, France, Japan, Sweden, the UK and the US all have national designers and builders for their submarine programs. Common characteristics of their approaches include the following:
New designs are undertaken as developmental projects in a seamless process, avoiding traditional step-by-step design, which can lead to delays, design changes and cost escalation.
The cost of ownership is considered front and centre at the design and construction phases so that it can be minimised.
The builder and in-service support industries inject their knowledge into the design, thereby minimising the requirement for costly re-work or extra maintenance.
To optimise a submarine design from a whole-of-life perspective requires the designers, builders and maintainers to work closely together during the design and build phases. That's best achieved if they're co-located, as they tend to be in the countries mentioned.
There's an important lesson here for Australia: coordination will be much easier if the build occurs in Australia, where the design will be supported throughout its life, rather than at an overseas shipyard with different standards and practices and a language barrier.
Whatever the design source, Australia's future submarine will have substantial differences from the overseas navy's design. As it was for Collins, Australia will be the parent navy for the future submarine. The Coles review highlighted the vital importance of establishing through-life logistic support arrangements in Australia during the construction phase. It's critical that Australia has full access to the technologies and intellectual property underpinning the future submarine; otherwise, the effectiveness of the new boat will rely on the relationship with the overseas parent navy and its industry base.
In addition to the challenge of establishing cost-effective through-life support, building Australia's future submarines offshore would entail a number of additional costs:
Transferring Australian engineers, construction personnel, submarine crews and their families to stand by for two- to four-year periods in an overseas shipyard across the 28 or so years needed to build 12 submarines would be neither cheap nor practical.
The land-based test sites and maritime test ranges used to reduce risks during construction and for acceptance testing are also required in-service, which imposes additional costs for using overseas facilities in addition to building our own facilities.
Australia's use of US-sourced weapons and combat systems also poses sensitive problems for acceptance testing on a foreign test range.
In my next post I'll consider the lessons from Collins, the possibility of a hybrid build and sum up the case for building in Australia.
Peter Briggs is a retired RAN submarine specialist, submarine commanding officer and past president of the Submarine Institute of Australia. Peter has no affiliations with any of the potential suppliers to the RAN's SEA 1000 project. Image courtesy of Flickr user JD Hancock.
Soryu Class
future submarine project
Avoiding the capability gap through international partnerships
Collins and the afterlife
Submarines: the value of Option B
Governments and balance sheets—submarines and industry in Australia
Option J for FSM—a Japanese solution?
Japan as small 'a' ally
Getting the submarine we want
Making sense of the Japanese submarine option
The elephant in the conference room


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I'm an avid shopper when it comes to Free People. However, my bank account isn't too fond of my unjustifiable habit of spending that kind of money. Seriously, my mom actually yells at me every time there's a new package on the front stoop. Considering the fact that I love their style, I decided to seek out cheaper alternatives. I came across a few good dupes of some outrageously expensive, yet beautiful Free People pieces that I. Want. So. Bad.
Tell me these sleeves aren't everything.
I love to layer a casual shift dress over a shirt with pretty, long sleeves.
Denim jacket with fur? Ok Ok OK.
Every girl needs an edgy leather jacket.
A chunky sweater is a staple in my fall wardrobe.
I hope this post allows you to shop away without a guilty conscious! Sometimes you just need to give your bank account a break.


For the second consecutive year, a Sheridan student has been named the Canadian Association for Co-op Education (CAFCE) Co-op Student of the Year. Education at Work Ontario (EWO) has also named a Sheridan student as the recipient of the provincial Co-op Student of the Year award.
These two honours recognize outstanding co-op students from 2013 and are awarded annually to one college and one university student who demonstrate exceptional job achievement, high academic performance, outstanding community service, and a strong contribution to co-operative education. Having two Sheridan students recognized at such a high level, and a repeat recognition at the national level, is testament to the quality of the college's student community.
CAFCE Co-op Student of the Year recipient Kristen Metz is in her final year of the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development & Network Engineering Co-op program at Sheridan. She completed her co-op work term with Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in the web development area. During her time there, she designed and implemented new employee web tools, increasing productivity by IESO staff.
Recognized for her academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement, Metz has received numerous Sheridan accolades including The Sandra Hodder Technology and Innovations Award, the Xerox Award of Excellence in Computer Programming, and the Award of Excellence in General Education. She is involved in numerous community groups such as KNOW IT (the Knowledge Network of Women in IT), and has volunteered at the Animal Hospital of Lakeport.
Not only is Metz an outstanding academic and community leader, she has risen above adversity having lost her sight at the age of 23. She continues to impress her instructors and classmates by finding innovative ways to learn new information, and she finds time to give back to her program at Sheridan by helping to prepare prospective IESO co-op students for their interviews.
EWO Co-op Student of the Year recipient Hargurdeep Singh is a student in the Mechanical Engineering – Design and Drafting Technology Co-op program at Sheridan. He completed his co-op placement at the Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) as a product designer. He was responsible for studying and learning the company's newly-acquired, cutting-edge 3D production technology.
Selflessly, Singh used his co-op placement not only to become a subject-matter expert with the technology; he utilized it to create assistive devices for students with disabilities. He is an ambassador in the school community for co-operative education and has spoken to the media, at trade shows and at campus open houses to promote its value in students' education.
Singh has previously been recognized for his achievements in academics and his extra-curricular endeavours. He has received the Student Ambassador Award from Sheridan and last year, he was the only college student internationally to receive funding for Student Leadership Training at the ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.
CAFCE has given an honourable mention to Hargurdeep Singh for the national award, and EWO has given the same recognition to Kristen Metz for the provincial award. Sheridan proudly recognizes the contributions and achievements of these two students and congratulates them as well-deserving recipients of the Co-op Student of the Year awards.


Self-confidence, a balanced life-style and a healthy body are goals for St Kevin's College extensive sporting program. As a member of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS), the College teams take part in a competition providing a wide range of sports at different levels of achievement. Hence, all boys have a splendid opportunity to represent their school and develop team spirit.
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LUCKNOW: Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Thursday said all political parties in Uttar Pradesh want the Assembly elections to be held according to schedule while ensuring Covid protocol.
The number of polling booths will be enhanced and the voting time will be increased by an hour, he said, adding polling officials will be vaccinated and those eligible will be given a booster dose.
On a three-day visit to Lucknow to review preparations for the elections slated to be held early next year, Chandra held a series of meetings with representatives of different political parties as well as state and district-level officials.
Elections are due in Uttar Pradesh by mid-March when the term of the Yogi Adityanath government ends.
"I have been told that 86 per cent of the people in the state have got the first dose and 49 per cent the second shot of Covid vaccine… We have been assured that in 15 to 20 days all eligible people will get their first dose," the chief election commissioner said. "We have asked for increasing vaccination."
The situation arising out of the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus was also reviewed. It has been noted that "there was not much impact of the latest variant in the state where only four cases were reported and three of them have recovered", Chandra said.
He said because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of polling booths in the state will be enhanced by 11,000 to maintain proper social distancing.
Polling time will also be increased by an hour, the CEC said.
"Earlier, a booth was made for 1,500 voters. But keeping in mind the Covid pandemic, the number of voters in each booth has been reduced to 1,250. Because of this, the number of polling booths has increased by 11,000. So, a total of 1,74,351 polling booths will be set up (in Uttar Pradesh)," he said.
Polling officials will be vaccinated and those eligible will also be given a booster dose. Thermal scanners, masks will be provided at all polling booths and special care will be on maintaining social distancing besides proper sanitisation of booths, he said.
To ensure free and fair elections and to ensure a level playing field, the election commission ordered the transfer of officials who have been posted at one place for over a year after various political parties cast their aspersions over this.
Around 5,000 policemen have been transferred and the remaining will be transferred soon, the CEC said.
There will be 4,030 model polling booths– 10 at each constituency –. Also, 800 all-women polling stations will be set up, he said.
For the first time, senior citizens and those differently-abled will have the option of casting their votes from their houses, Chandra added.
In this article:BJP, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, Congress, Covid-19, SP, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls


Lodomar accommodations. Your vacation hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia in San Pedro Del Pinatar (Murcia).
Hotel Lodomar has 88 outward-facing rooms altogether, 80 of them are double standard rooms and 8 are Junior Suites. (It is possible to book rooms with privileged views to the sea and the Natural Reserve).
Throughout the year it is possible to book rooms at a special rate that includes a circuit Salinas in our fantastic Spa (16+). We have a child Monday to Saturday from 16: 00h to 17: 00h, always accompanied by an adult from 4 years.
This room has: 1 double bed or 2 single bed, balcony, Mercadal square telephone, flat-screen TV, desk, heating, private entrance, sofa, soundproofing, wooden / parquet floor, wardrobe/Closet, shower/bath, hairdryer, free toiletries, toilet, bathroom, bidet, wake up service..
This room has: 1 double bed, balcony, river and mountain views, telephone, flat-screen TV, desk, heating, interconnecting room(s) available, private entrance, sofa, soundproofing, wooden / Parquet floor, wardrobe/Closet, shower/bath, hairdryer, free toiletries, toilet, bathroom, bidet, wake up service.
It consists of double bed and overlooking the park. It has air conditioning, satellite TV, Internet access, bathroom with hairdryer, minibar, safe and a great terrace to enjoy the scenery.
Lodomar apartments (3 keys). Your apartment in Murcia.
The Lodomar hotel comprises a total of 35 apartments, which have 1 bedroom with 2 beds and large closet, bathroom, kitchen with appliances (refrigerator, microwave and gas cooker) and dishes for 4 people.
Has washer and laundry with sink, living room with sofa bed, iron and ironing board, Satellite TV, Internet access, air conditioning and terrace to enjoy the view and relax outdoors without leaving your apartment.
Both hotel guests and the apartments enjoy the same outdoor pool with lifeguard service (July and August), terrace with hammocks and parasols, since buildings are next to each other.


A view of the walls of the Old City, Jerusalem.
You can see this view while on top of the wall.
The golden Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem.
A part of the beautiful exterior wall at the Dome of the Rock.
to the Dome of the Rock.
The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, in Jerusalem.
A closer look at the Western Wall.
A boy praying next to the Western Wall.
A cross at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem.
The Stone of Unction at the Holy Sepulcher.
The Tomb of Jesus at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
The Basilica of Agony (or Church of All Nations) on Mount Olives.
The Shrine of the book at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem - here you can find the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
A part of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
A narrow street in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Mahne Yehuda open market in Jerusalem.


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Purchased Lives at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
Purchased Lives panel exhibition at the River Road African American Museum
THNOC exhibition at Louisiana Children's Museum
Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865
on view through August 25, 2019
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, Illinois
Regular museum hours and admission rates apply.
The Historic New Orleans Collection's award-winning traveling exhibition Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865 is now on view at the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, Illinois. Showcasing more than 75 original artifacts, slave narratives, and oral histories, the exhibition examines the period between America's 1808 abolishment of the international slave trade and the end of the Civil War, during which an estimated two million people were forcibly moved within the boundaries of the United States.
Through interactive displays, visitors can engage directly with historical records by tracking the shipment of more than 70,000 people to New Orleans. Purchased Lives also contains a collection of "Lost Friends" ads placed after the Civil War by newly freed people attempting to locate Illinois family members.
The Illinois Holocaust Museum uses special exhibitions to tell stories of inhumanity and resilience, both historical and present-day. Purchased Lives is on view through August 25, 2019.
The Historic New Orleans Collection's panel version of Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865 is currently on view at the River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Based on content in the exhibition of original artifacts, the vibrant and informative panels feature reproductions of the artifacts, along with text detailing the many facets and effects of the domestic slave trade. The display is on view at both locations through the end of 2019.
Curated by former THNOC historian Erin M. Greenwald, Purchased Lives examines the period between America's 1808 abolition of the international slave trade and the end of the Civil War, during which an estimated two million people were forcibly moved within the confines of the United States. The domestic trade wreaked new havoc on the lives of enslaved families, as owners and traders in the Upper South—Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, DC—sold and shipped surplus laborers to the developing Lower South—Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Many of those individuals passed through New Orleans, which was the largest slave market in antebellum America.
The exhibition's narrative is not limited to New Orleans, however. It examines a complex and divisive period of American history, helping viewers learn about the far-reaching economic and heartbreaking personal impact of the domestic slave trade.
During its 2015 run at THNOC's Williams Research Center, Purchased Lives deeply impacted visitors, many of whom returned for two, three, four or more visits. In total, more than 15,000 people visited the display, with the final day seeing 667 people. By comparison, that same space saw 14,000 people during all of 2014.
The Historic New Orleans Collection proudly collaborates with the Louisiana Children's Museum to present an activity area that teaches children ages 4 through 10 about 19th-century life in the French Quarter through replicas of some of THNOC's properties.
Visitors stroll through a reproduction of the Merieult House carriageway into a working courtyard, where they can wash and hang laundry, feed animals, and participate in other hands-on activities. Children can also role-play as shopkeepers inside a model of an old-fashioned general store.
In addition, six small-scale reproductions of other THNOC buildings recreate the environment of the French Quarter and offer a closer look at life and architecture in the city's oldest neighborhood. Through its innovative use of social studies, technology, and urban planning lessons, the LCM exhibition introduces THNOC's resources and facilities to a new generation.
The Louisiana Children's Museum is located at 420 Julia Street in the Warehouse District between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas Streets. Visit www.lcm.org to learn more about LCM or call (504) 523-1357.


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Kim Knox Beckius
Kim Knox Beckius is a Yankee Magazine Contributing Editor, owner of EverythingNewEngland.com, and the author of seven books including Backroads of New England and New England's Historic Homes & Gardens.
Based in Connecticut, she has been a freelance travel writer, editor, photographer, and PR consultant since 1998, when she joined About.com (now TripSavvy) as New England Travel Expert.
In addition to writing about travel in New England and beyond, Kim also gives presentations about travel and wellness to corporations in the region, speaks at libraries and events (such as the Connecticut Governor's Conference on Tourism), and serves as a step-on guide for groups touring New England. She also works with clients to design customized New England itineraries.
A native of New York's Hudson Valley, Kim relocated to Connecticut in 1996 and began her online travel writing career in 1998. Prior to becoming a full-time freelancer in 2002, she worked as a newspaper correspondent, a history teacher, public programs coordinator at a historic mansion, editor and spokesperson for an upstate New York utility company, and senior projects manager for a financial consulting firm.
Kim has worked with clients all over the world including CoastalLiving.com, New Hampshire Magazine, the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, The Telegraph, Nasheed Events, the Official Connecticut Visitors Guide, Gayot.com, Town & Country, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Aer Lingus CARA, and many other print and online publications.
She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the nation's leading professional organization for travel writers, and is frequently called on by the media to discuss New England travel and events. She recently appeared on New England Cable News (NECN), WPRI's The Rhode Show, and WTNH's CT Style, and she's been quoted in publications across the country, from the Hartford Courant to the Fresno Bee.
Throughout her career, Kim has interviewed celebrities including Priscilla Presley, Kelsey Grammer, Brooke Shields, Colin Cowie, tops chefs Daniel Boulud and Eric Ripert and fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
Kim holds a Master's degree in education from the State University of New York at New Paltz and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in history and communications/public relations from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Kim is the author of seven books, including New England's Historic Homes & Gardens, Backroads of New England, The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book, and The Everything Family Guide to New England.
Kim is a contributor to Frommer's New England (release date: January 8, 2019)
Her columns and feature articles appear regularly in Yankee Magazine and on its NewEngland.com website.
She has written about Maine beach towns and Maine beach hotels for CoastalLiving.com.
About TripSavvy and Dotdash
TripSavvy writers are on-the-ground experts — they speak the local language, know how to catch their city's tram, train or bus, and definitely have tabs on the best of everything in town, from cocktail to kids' menu. And since the world changes every day, your travel guide should, too. Our dedicated team of editors is regularly reviewing our library to perform updates on thousands of articles per month. If you see something that doesn't seem up to date, please let us know by emailing us at contact@tripsavvy.com.
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Read more from Kim Knox Beckius
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Photo Gallery: Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude
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South Kivu Project
To 23-06-2023
By Alberto
In Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced one of the worst war situations of the 21st century. This war has gone way too far pushing down values, safety, integrity, respect and health. After surviving 9 epidemic outbreaks in less than 40 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo is now facing its tenth ebola outbreak; not to mention the measles outbreak happening at the same time.
Violence is a weapon which effects are long-lasting in the human mind, it's like a virus. When we heard about how terrible the situation was in DRC, we decided to make a deeper research and we discovered that they are now living the largest ebola outbreak in the continent and the second largest in the world.
Our main goal is to improve public health and everybody's well-being.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, commonly known as Eastern Congo, is one of Africa's forty two countries.
Located in the equatorial region of Africa, it comprises a large part of the Congo river basin, extending to the region of the great lakes. It is the second largest country on the continent, after Algeria. It has access to the sea through a narrow strip of 37 km of coastline, following the Congo river to the Gulf of New Guinea.
The territory was claimed by the African International Association (property of Belgium's king Leopold II) as Congo Free State. The king applied a particularly cruel and brutal colonization, leaving between 5 and 10 millions of murdered men, women and children.
During the government of Sese Seko the country was submitted to an authoritarian regime, violent and "cleptocratic", that ruined Congo's economy. The fall of the latter caused the start of a serious civil war that would degenerate into a continental conflagration, in which armed forces from more than seven countries intervened, leaving the tragic balance of +4 million dead. The result was the intervention of the UN with its peacekeepers.
1976 in the town of Yambuku (Republic of Zaire then, Democratic Republic of Congo now) was the first contact of health specialists with a disease that in the last outbreak has claimed almost 5,000 lives in West Africa.
Today, Ebola victims are tens of thousands (… and counting), the measles outbreak caused +6,000 deaths in 2019 alone; There are many diseases concerning these people and it is certainly doleful that the treatment is difficult due to political conflicts and the country's scarcity.
South Kivu
South Kivu is one the twenty six provinces of DRC. South Kivu was founded in 1989 when the former province of Kivu was divided in three parts (South Kivu, North Kivu and Manemia).
In June 2014, around 35 persons died in an attacked to Mutarule. In the south of Kivu.
In the year 2015 a severe earthquake, magnitude 5.8, shook 35km northeast of Kabare at a depth of 7.5 miles.
The regions of South and North Kivu have been the center of Kivu's conflict. All these events hurting both the province and the country.
The worsening in the health sector during a conflict / war zone is imminent and is precisely the reason for our project.
Initial Project: Walungu, South Kivu:
Our goal is to build health posts and emergency services, equipped with ambulances, and thus supply the health needs of Walungu territory, where the armed forces continue to commit crimes against human rights.
By supplying the area with a health center, it'll make these outbreaks less likely to spread to other areas within the province or the country. We will provide the health posts with adequate medical equipment to deal with emergencies, vaccine campaigns, pediatrics, first aid and hospitalization.
Project: Constructing two health posts and donating two ambulances.
Place: Walungu, South Kivu
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cost per health post: €95.000.
Cost per ambulance: €40.000.
Total cost (2 health centers, 2 ambulances): €270.000.
I. To guarantee preventive medical assistance.
Promote and organizing vaccine campaigns.
Distribute basic medicines.
Using social services to get the community involved in health campaigns.
Supervising water sources, trash control and sanitation.
Develop preventive medicine models, vaccine campaign, health education and nutrition.
II. Providing an ambulance for each health post.
III. Developing the health sector.
Coordinate objective evaluations of sanitarian priorities.
Supply medical equipment, medicine and specialists in the refugee camps.
Build medical facilities across the district, including rural areas.
Evaluate and intervene effectively vectors of communicable diseases and epidemics.
Prioritize pediatric and obstetric care.
Donations are the best way of showing solidarity and your collaboration is vital for us.
Every single gesture counts. Thank you for making it posible.
You can collaborate by making your donations via bank transfer to the account "Fundación Europe Peace" has at the Santander.
BIC/CODI SWIFT: POPUESMM (Essential to make donations from outside Spain).
Remember to put your name and ID in the subject field of the transfer in order to comply with the law "Prevención de Blanqueo de Capitales."
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