The litany of ills and travails – big and small, natural, geo-political, economic – seems to be unusually long around the globe right now. Many people in many parts of the world are steeped in or trying to fend off chaos, their ordinary life set aside for the time being. But plenty of other segments and corners of the populated world go about their ordinary business day after day and only encounter the chaos when they access the news.
Does that seem a bit strange to you? While the main part of my mind is keeping track of my appointments, facilitating tasks at work, planning and cleaning and ticking through my days another part is contrasting my regular schedule against the topsy-turvy days of all the people affected by these various storms (manmade and natural). And wondering how these people that I don't know are coping.
It is back to school season and I see the effect at the school across the street as I leave for work. My company supplies products to schools which means that we are quite hectic these days. But aside from some people having flooded basements thanks to all the rain, or difficulty getting in to the office for the same reason we are all going through actions that we have done for ages, routine.
The world is a big place and it has always been true that there will be turmoil here and there and normal life will occur everywhere else. Routine is annoying, but also comfort. A seismic shift – either literal or not – that removes a person, a group, or a whole region from the ordinary usually seems to happen elsewhere. Until it doesn't. Most of the time ordinary is just that, but every once in a while there is such a spike of chaotic activity, or the chaos hits too close to home, that ordinary seems rather strange.
I remember my first jolt of the strangeness of ordinary. We were all called together because my grandmother was not doing well, but when I woke up the next morning at my uncle's house and heard laughter downstairs I believed that she must have made it through the night. Until my dad came up to tell us that she hadn't. How could they have been laughing?
I used the phrase 'seismic shift' earlier in this post because I have experienced real earthquakes, including a major one, and it is quite disorienting to have the ground beneath your feet move violently. To see the damage that an earthquake can wreak up close. The mind can't quite take it in.
Knowing that disquiet I can't decide if it is right to carry on normally or that there is great strangeness in the ordinary.
Very thoughtful and true! No day is really mundane if we're paying attention!


YOU JUST HAD TO GO AND RUINEVERYTHING, DIDN'T YOU ?
IT WASN'T MY IDEA TOBURN THE WALL MART DOWN.
NO, BUT YOU GOT EVERYONEALL WORKED UP.
YOU WERE ALWAYS JEALOUSOF THE WALL MART.
MOM, DAD, WHY ARE YOUSHOPPING HERE ?
WE CAN'T DESTROY IT, SON.
WE HAVE TO LEARNTO LIVE WITH IT.
DAD, WHAT ARE YOU DOING ?!
YOU GET A DISCOUNTWORKING HERE.
THAT MEANS THE BARGAINSARE EVEN BETTER.
DAD, YOU'RE A GEOLOGIST !
IT WILL ALL EVEN OUT.
WHO THE HELL TOLD YOU TO PUTTHIS THING BACK UP ?
SORRY, KID, WE GOT OUR ORDERSFROM CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS.
BUT NOBODY WANTSA WALL MART HERE.
THEN YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TOTALK TO THE HIGHER-UPS.
THAT'S WHERE ALLTHE BIGWIGS ARE.
LOOKS LIKE WE'RE GONNAHAVE TO GO TO ARKANSAS !
WE'RE GONNA PUT A STOP TOWALL MART ONCE AND FOR ALL !
The people of South Park decide to live with the Wall Mart since it can't be destroyed.


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Bhagavad Gita and swami Muktananda
VictorMB posted a topic in The Hinduism Forum
''Do what you should and come what may'' Hello, everyone ! As far as I became aware very recently from a book on India that was published (in Russian) in Moscow (''India. The Wandering Bliss'' written by Victoria Dmitrieva, talented interpreter and scholar on Hinduism and Sanscrit) renowned swami Muktananda mentioned in 1978 or 1979 that there was a Russian boy aged 10 who resided in Russia then (the Soviet Union or USSR) who would preach the Bhagavad Gita in its true and original meaning. Although I am a humble person I reckon that there is a probability that swami Muktanada referred to me. Firstly, I was born on 09th of May, 1969 in Moscow. Secondly, although I do not belong to any religious group at the moment I can daresay that I am deeply religious person. (As it was mentioned in The Rig Veda: "Truth is one, but the wise men know it as many; God is one, but we can approach Him in many ways.") Thirdly, starting on 06th of April, 2018 (prior to the purchase of the above-mentioned book) I started to distribute numerous emails to Russian, European and American activists, politicians, scientists, publicists, celebrities, spiritual leaders and common users of the Internet, Facebook and LiveJournal with the reference to Bhagavad Gita, and namely to one of the the most essential revelations from it: ''Do what you should and come what may''. I can daresay that I mentioned that phrase in my messages and posts starting from 2015 since I consider it as a motto that I try to adhere to. My messages and posts were related to issues that are very sensitive not only to Russian politics but equally to politics of the UK and the USA. Fourthly, starting from my childhood I have an ability to either predict some events that many other people were not in a position to foresee or to interpret generally available information in a way that many other people failed to perceive in advance. That skill initially helped me in my profession (investment banker) and later allowed me to stay alive when I became a victim of a persecution campaign for my values and political views. Surely, that skill is not unique among humanity but is rather rare. Equally, that ability did not prevent me from making some minor mistakes in the past (either in business or in my private life). (By the way, I think that ''mistakes'' are sometimes an inevitable and essential aspect of a personal growth of an individual. But time and previous experience can surely improve the results that any person may achieve by having that skill. Especially in case a person may avoid illusions that influence all of us.) I am a former investment banker (former Head of Fixed Income and Equity trading at Gazprombank, a second largest bank in Russia, the banking arm of Gazprom, Russian gas monopoly) who is under tight persecution campaign that was initiated initially by Russian authorities for my public political views and allegations. Equally I can state that authorities and intelligence of several other countries: the United Kingdom, the USA and the State of Israel have been acting in unison with their Russian colleagues. I am rather fluent in English and studied French in Moscow institute of Finance (current name: University of Finance). Unfortunately I have read Bhagavad Gita not in the original but in Russian only. Although I have recently purchased several textbooks on Sanscrit and Hindi I can't speak or read in these languages yet since that will surely require significant efforts and time. As per now I am unemployed and destitute. My last position in banking ended with scandal and a further litigation in 2005. Since then I was either unemployed or worked as consultant in insurance, tutor of English, horse groom, cleaner in a Home for the aged, crew member at McDonald's, distributor of a daily newspaper at a tube station (underground). There were several attempts of my assassination while I resided in the UK (2005 – 2007) and shortly after my forced return to Russia. I presume the Russian authorities prefer me to die of starvation or depression than to kill me directly since my public statements and numerous emails and posts. I reckon my enemies have decided that my assassination would prove all my sensitive allegations about Kremlin, the Russian intelligence and their cooperation with politicians and intelligence of the UK and USA. My professional experience as a former banker and my personal experience as a former witness in a sensitive litigation in the USA against the Russian Federation, as a former aylum-seeker and political refugee may prove unequivocally that politicians of several countries (Russia, the UK and the USA) secretly collaborate in order to instigate conflicts and hostilities to achieve their mutual goals that are kept in secret from the general public.

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Easter is coming, but now we are in Lent. Next month we will celebrate; this month we mourn, we pray, we fast, we prepare. We listen for God's call and ready ourselves to answer it. For Jesus will rise from the dead and we will become Easter people.
If you were given the opportunity to preach a modern- day Sermon on the Mount, what would your sermon entail? What is the good news you would share with a crowd of gatherers today? What does happiness in God mean? "To offer abundant life, human flourishing, is God's vocation," says Glory Dharmaraj in "A Spirituality Called Happiness," this month's Bible study. This month, take some time to focus on what would really make you happy.
action allow us to take for granted the rights we enjoy today by continuing to work for gender equality.
The section introductions in this issue feature women pertinent to United Methodist Women history. Share these women's stories with others. Make a bulletin insert or table centerpieces for your next United Methodist Women meal, gathering or event. Single issues of this magazine can be purchased through our e-store. Maybe this month's mission for your United Methodist Women group can be to purchase this issue for congregation members. Reading and sharing response is being in mission. response is the story of you.
Sharing our stories is key to putting our faith, hope and love into action. It's how you connect to the person sitting next to you or praying with you from the other side of the world. In "Yes, You Can Share Your Mission Story," Deaconess Amanda Mountain offers practical tips for you to do just that. Jesus, after all, did not give us a user manual but instead shared stories. His parables make us think, and they make us act, and now we are called to motivate others in the same way with our stories. This month, be intentional about trying to connect someone new to United Methodist Women through storytelling (and maybe sharing response).
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RALEIGH, NC—The National Hockey League and the Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the Hurricanes and the city of Raleigh will host the 2011 NHL All-Star Celebration. The 58th NHL All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the RBC Center, and the Honda NHL SuperSkills competition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29.
The 2011 All-Star Game will mark the fourth time that the Hurricanes have hosted a major NHL event, as the team hosted the Stanley Cup Final in 2002 and 2006, as well as the NHL Entry Draft in 2004. It marks just the second major-league All-Star Game to take place in North Carolina, as Charlotte hosted the 1991 NBA All-Star Game.
The 2011 NHL All-Star Game will feature various hockey-themed events, entertainment and activities. Further details on the 2011 NHL All-Star Celebration, including ticket and broadcast details, will be released at a later date.
Current members of the Hurricanes that have participated in past All-Star Games include Associate Head Coach/Director of Player Personnel Ron Francis (1983, 1985, 1990, 1996), Assistant Coach Tom Barrasso (1985), Captain Eric Staal (2007, 2008, 2009), Alternate Captain Rod Brind'Amour (1992) and Alternate Captain Ray Whitney (2000, 2003). Eric Staal was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player in 2008 in Atlanta.


I know it's supposed to be June, officially summertime and therefore the season of salads but even now it can just be damn cold in the UK, particularly in the evening. So what do you need when it's a bit on the chilly side? Well some comfort food of course!
At times like this I turn to my recipe for vegan mac and cheese. Now, when I promised in my Ultimate Vegan Nacho Cheese post that you would have this recipe soon, it couldn't just be a case of cook some pasta and stir in the cheese sauce (although that would be tasty AF). No, no, it needed amping up a bit with a few extra ingredients.
Those extra ingredients in this case are some lovely sweet peas to counterbalance the savoury saltiness of the cheese sauce, a handful of spinach because who doesn't love this tasty green with anything cheesy? Finally I threw on some chunky and crunchy croutons to add some great texture to the dish when it's baked in the oven.
Hungry yet? I know I am, so let's do this.
Preheat your oven to around 200°C and get a pan of water boiling to cook the pasta. Salt the water very well; there's an old Italian saying that the water you cook your pasta in should be as salty as the sea. I don't go quite that far, but I do like my pasta well seasoned.
Cook the pasta according to pack instructions and add in your frozen peas for the last 3-4 minutes. Whilst the pasta is cooking, melt the vegan butter, coat the baguette pieces in the melted butter and set aside.
When the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving around a cup of cooking water (bear with me on this, it makes the finished sauce silky smooth and coat the pasta really well). Add the pasta back to the pan, with the heat off of course, throw in the baby spinach and pour over the cheese sauce, adding a splash of the pasta cooking water as needed, to make sure all the pasta is well coated.
Pour into a large baking dish, place on the croutons and put the dish in the oven. In my oven it takes about 10-15 minutes for the top of my mac and cheese and the croutons to get nice and golden brown; as soon as yours reaches that stage and the whole dish is piping hot, it's ready to serve.
Depending on how fancy I'm feeling, I might serve my mac and cheese with a nice dressed salad, but often we just like it as is!
Fancy making some vegan mac and cheese yourself? I'd love to hear what you think of my recipe.
I'm not even a mac and cheese fan (who am I?) but this just looks and sounds so so tasty! You need to meals on wheels your cooking around to my house!


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Taxpayer-Owned AIG Lobbies Against Mortgage Fraud Law
by Sharona Coutts
Oct. 16, 2008, 9:12 a.m. EDT
We found out last week that AIG's huge lobbying operations are still going full steam ahead, despite the fact that taxpayers now own 80 percent of the company.
Today, the Wall Street Journal answers the next logical question: What are they lobbying for?
The insurer has been trying to roll back a new law to regulate the mortgage industry, the Journal reports. The law – which mandates a system to track mortgage brokers and make it easier to detect and prosecute fraud – was passed in July as part of an attempt to rescue the housing industry.
AIG spokesman, Nick Ashooh, told the Journal: "We're not the only financial-services company that has expressed concerns" about the law.
They are, however, the only one with over $120 billion in public money.
Sharona Coutts
Sharona Coutts was a reporter at ProPublica.
@sharonacoutts
Donald Trump Jr. Went to Mongolia, Got Special Treatment From the Government and Killed an Endangered Sheep


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Home ▸ Search Results ▸ Ecology and Vulnerability American Beaver ▸ Ecology and Vulnerability American Beaver
Ecology and Vulnerability American Beaver
Select layer to show Current (GAP) - Beaver
Species distribution from USGS GAP.
Photo credit: Bill Byrne, MassWildlife
Castor canadensis
Species stressors:
Aquatic connectivity loss (roads and dams) Temperature changesChanges in hydrologyStorms and floodsDrought
Profile: American Beaver ▾▸
Before European colonization of North America, beavers were present from coast to coast, with the exception of a few locations such as Florida, parts of southern... Read More
Before European colonization of North America, beavers were present from coast to coast, with the exception of a few locations such as Florida, parts of southern California, and Nevada1. Beavers were present in the Rio Grande River as well as coastal streams along the Gulf of Mexico. They are currently found as far north as northern Quebec2.
Their broad distribution indicates that beavers are adapted to a variety of climatic, vegetative, and geological conditions and as such, are likely to be relatively adaptable to a changing climate. Researchers used beaver abundance data from more than 1 million km2 in Quebec to model beaver population response to climate change2. They predicted varying increases in beaver numbers in southern locations, suggesting that climate change could cause increases where other factors were also favorable. However, it is unknown whether these results are transferable to regions south of Quebec.
Beavers rely on suitable habitat, which generally includes lakes or ponds with standing water and streams with gentle gradients and at least intermittent flow1,3. Climate change scenarios for the northeastern U.S. generally predict that increased temperatures will lengthen the growing season and may change evapotranspiration rates (loss of water from plants and the soil through evaporation and transpiration). Climate change is also expected to result in an increased frequency of short term drought conditions, lower summer stream flows, and increased duration of low summer flows4.There is the potential that such changes could result in some reduction of suitable habitat for beavers.
1. Baker, R.J., and E.P. Hill. 2003. Beaver (Castor canadensis). Pages 288-310 in G.A. Feldhamer, B.C. Thompson, and J.A. Chapman, editors. Wild Mammals of North America, 2nd edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD.
2. Jarema, S.I., J. Samson, B.J. McGill, and M. Murray. 2009. Variation in abundance across a species' range predicts climate change responses in the range interior will exceed those at the edge: a case study with North American beaver. Global Change Biology 15:508-522.
3. Howard, R.J., and J.S. Larson. 1985. A stream habitat classification system for beaver. The Journal of Wildlife Management 49:19-25.
4. Huntington, T.G., A.D. Richardson, K.J. McGuire, and K. Hayhoe. 2009. Climate and hydrological changes in the northeastern United States: recent trends and implications for forested and aquatic ecosystems. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 39:199-212.
5. Hood, G.A., and S.E. Bayley. 2008. Beaver (Castor canadensis) mitigate the effects of climate on the area of open water in boreal wetlands in western Canada. Biological Conservation 141:556-567.
6. Gurnell, A.M. 1998. The hydrogeomorphological effects of beaver dam-building activity. Progress in Physical Geography 22:167-189.
7. Westbrook, C.J., D.J. Cooper, and B.W. Baker. 2006. Beaver dams and overbank floods influence groundwater–surface water interactions of a Rocky Mountain riparian area. Water Resources Research W06404.
8. Popescu, V.D., and J.P. Gibbs. 2009. Interactions between climate, beaver activity, and pond occupancy by the cold-adapted mink frog in New York State, USA. Biological Conservation 142:2059-2068.
9. Bird, B., M. O'Brien, and M. Petersen. 2011. Beaver and climate change adaptation in North America: A simple, cost-effective strategy. Wild Earth Guardians, Grand Canyon Trust, and The Lands Council.
10. Collen, P., and R.J. Gibson. 2001. The general ecology of beavers (Castor spp.), as related to their influence on stream ecosystems and riparian habitats, and the subsequent effects on fish – a review. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 10:439-461.
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: American Beaver (Vermont) ▾▸
Ranking: Presumed Stable
Confidence: High
Climate scenario: None specified
Location: Vermont
Time period: 2050-2100
Although this species was identified as not vulnerable to climate change, the following factors increase vulnerability:
Longer periods of low flows during the summer
Increasing fluctuations in lake water levels
Floods more likely to occur
More frequent short-term droughts
Alteration of habitat from human activity
Soil erosion and sedimentation in wetlands
Killed by hunters and trappers
Tetratech, Inc. 2013. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Climate Change Adaptation Framework. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Waterbury, VT. Available from: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/anr/climatechange/Pubs/2013.0610.vtanr.NR_CC_...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: American Beaver (Maine) ▾▸
Confidence: Moderate
Reduced summer low stream flows may reduce populations... Read More
Reduced summer low stream flows may reduce populations
Whitman, A., A. Cutko, P. DeMaynadier, S. Walker, B. Vickery, S. Stockwell, and R. Houston. 2013. Climate change and biodiversity in Maine: vulnerability of habitats and priority species. Report SEI-2013-03. Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (in collaboration with Maine Beginning with Habitat Climate Change Working Group), Brunswick, ME. Available from: https://www.manomet.org/sites/default/files/publications_and_tools/BwHSu...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: American Beaver (Michigan) ▾▸
Confidence: Very High
Climate scenario: SRES A1B (Mid-range emissions scenario)
Has already experienced slight variations in annual... Read More
Has already experienced slight variations in annual precipitation (over the last 50 years)
Slightly impacted by changes due to human response to climate change.
The factors below decrease this species' vulnerability to climate change:
Ability to move across the landscape and/or disperse relatively long distances
Hoving, C.L., Y.M. Lee, P.J. Badra, and B.J. Klatt. 2013. Changing climate, changing wildlife: a vulnerability assessment of 400 Species of Greatest Conservation Need and game species in Michigan. Wildlife Division Report No. 3564. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lansing, MI. Available from: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/3564_Climate_Vulnerability_Divisi...
Related Habitats (broad)
Freshwater wetlands
Related Habitats (detailed)
Freshwater wetlands: Bogs and fens
Freshwater wetlands: Forested wetlands
Freshwater wetlands: Non-Forested wetlands
Lakes and ponds: Small lakes and ponds
Rivers and streams: Coldwater fisheries resources streams
Rivers and streams: Large and great rivers
Rivers and streams: Rivers
Related Species Groups
Mammals (Medium)
Wetland and Aquatic Species


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The Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania offers scholarships to eligible persons to continue their education. The money comes from donations made by both chapters and individuals throughout the year as well as the interest earned on an endowment fund. Any money not used in a current year is rolled into the endowment fund for the following year.
In addition, there are six (6) named scholarships that have been established by individual chapters. Money from these funds is given when the interest earned is sufficient to do so, and a student meeting the fund's requirements has submitted an application.
The principle of any educational scholarship endowment cannot be used with the vote of the delegates at Grand Chapter; only the interest from these funds is used.
Eligibility shall be members of the Order of the Eastern Star in good standing, their children, step-children, or grandchildren. In addition, one member of each of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls in Pennsylvania, the International Job's Daughters in Pennsylvania and the Order of the DeMolay are also eligible.
The applicant must be a full-time student pursuing a professional or commercial educational in an accredited school of higher learning. They must be enrolled in a 3 or 4 year program, or in an accredited nursing program leading to an RN degree, or in a full-time post-graduate program.
Applicants who are in a course of study of at least three (3) years duration or an accredited nursing program and who have earned at least nine (9) credits in said program, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, and are working a full-time job of 35 hours or more and have not received a previous Eastern Star scholarship are eligible to apply. This applicant will receive only one (1) scholarship.
The applicant must have completed at least one full year before applying for a scholarship, i.e. the application process can start no earlier than your sophomore year. Preference will be given to applicants in their junior and senior years.
Applicants must be of good moral character and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, with limited financial resources and willingness towards self-help.
No applicant will be awarded more than two (2) scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY FOR AN ESTARL AWARD?
Eligibility shall be members of the Order of the Eastern Star in good standing, or their spouses, children, step-children, or grandchildren, parents or siblings.
An applicant must have successfully completed one (1) year in an accredited school offering leadership training before applying for an ESTARL Award.
The applicant must be of good moral character and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, and have limited financial resources and willingness toward self-help.
Preference is given to juniors and seniors in college and students in Theological Seminaries.
No applicant shall receive more than two (2) awards and, if an applicant who has received two (2) Educational Scholarships, they may receive one (1) ESTARL Award if enrolled full-time in a Theological Seminary.
How DOES ANYONE APPLY FOR EITHER THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OR THE ESTARL AWARD?
The application process is similar for all awards. The applicant needs to write a letter to the chapter of which the applicant, parent, step-parent or grandparent is a member. The chapter will then vote on approving the applicant's request.
The secretary of the chapter will send a letter, under the seal of the chapter, to the sectional committee member requesting application materials.
The sectional committee member will send the chapter secretary a letter stating the application request has been received and provide forms for the chapter scholarship committee to use, if necessary, either by email or regular mail.
The student's letter of instruction will be sent directly to the email or sent by regular mail if requested. In the letter of instruction, the student will be instructed to access the website. These instructions are listed below.
There are several links on this page for downloading the forms, click on one of those links and a window should come up for saving or opening. Depending upon an iPad or Tablet's configurations, it may not be possible to do the download and open the files. If this occurs, use a laptop or desktop to download. If there are still difficulties, contact the webmaster.
When given the option, click on the ARROW next to save and a dropdown will show up so you can do a "SAVE-AS". Then you can tell it WHERE you want the file saved. Once saved, you can go to that file and UNZIP it. If using Windows 10, do NOT try to double click the PDF file to open it. Open the file using a recent version (10 or higher) of Acrobat. Form can be edited within Adobe or other PDF readers.
There should be three files.
When you open the Application pdf file, it will ask for the password that will be supplied.
Fill in the form THEN PRINT and SIGN the form.
The applicant MUST return the application package to the chapter secretary by March 1st. This will allow the secretary and the chapter's Educational Scholarship and ESTARL Committee to review the application materials to ensure that it is complete and, if not, notify the applicant of what is missing.
All materials must be received by April 1st by the Sectional Committee Member. If, for any reason, you are having difficulty gathering materials, notify the chapter secretary who will contact the sectional committee member PRIOR to the April 1 deadline. The sectional committee member will make every effort to work with you to ensure the completion of the application process in a timely manner.
HOW IS AN APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF A SCHOLARSHIP OR AN ESTARL AWARD AND WHEN ARE THEY PRESENTED?
The Educational Scholarship and ESTARL Committee meet in April. Notification is sent to the applicant and the secretaries of the sponsoring chapter by the chairman of the committee. Scholarships applications approved and/or disapproved are notified and the reason why the application was denied.
The Scholarships and ESTARL Certificates are presented at the Grand Chapter Session, which generally falls the third week in June. They are presented to the students by the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. The scholarship checks are mailed to the student in either July or August.
WHAT IF I DO NOT RETURN TO SCHOOL IN THE FALL AFTER RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP OR ESTARL AWARD?
If you do not return to school in the fall following receipt of a scholarship or ESTARL award or you do not complete a full semester after the scholarship or ESTARL award is granted, you are obligated to return the money to the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania within the year of the scholarship or ESTARL award was granted.


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Sydney to Brisbane Return
Superb motorbiking roads skirting past world famous sights including the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley wine region, the stunning Waterfall Way, the pristine beaches around Byron Bay and vibrant attractions on offer along the Gold Coast.
Experience an inland route from Sydney to Brisbane, then revel in the differences by returning to Sydney along the coast. The best of both worlds!
SEPTEMBER TO MAY
Sydney to Brisbane Return - Self Guided Motorcycle Tour
Starting in the incredible city of Sydney, this return journey motorcycle tour will take you along some brilliant, tightly twisting back roads to some of the greatest sights in New South Wales. From the vibrant culture capital of Australia you'll ride up into the magnificent Blue Mountains, before heading north through the centre of Australia's wine growing expertise, along the sun-kissed coastline, dabble in the delights on offer at the Gold Coast and finally push further on to the 16th most liveable city in the world, Brisbane.
From Brisbane you'll then trace a route along the coastline south taking maximum advantage of the incredible sights and experiences on offer, before finally arriving back in Sydney ready to enjoy the cosmopolitan delights and celebrate your return!
If you fancy taking advantage of some of what Sydney has to offer, why not let us organise a few extra nights accommodation for you at a superb city centre hotel?
Named after the coloured tinge the mountains take on when viewed from a distance, the Blue Mountains is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site and a motorcycle rider approved top quality area of Australia. Astounding scenery dominates the region at every turn with thundering waterfalls, the second largest canyon on earth, nerve jangling cable car rides, the steepest funicular railway in the world and some lovely walking tracks.
The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains
Check out the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls and a plethora of other scenic lookouts, before riding a circular route back around the mountains. The accommodation for your time here is a great bed & breakfast with friendly, welcoming hosts and spectacular views over the Hawkesbury River.
The Hunter region, more commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is the grape crushing heart of Australia's wine production. Ride along sweeping minor roads, past the viewpoints, fast flowing rivers and gorges of the Wollemi National Park [Australia's second largest] to the vineyards, top class restaurants and wineries of the Hunter Valley proper. The overnight accommodation for this part of the tour is a brief taxi ride from some of the most famous restaurants and wineries in the region, so there's plenty of opportunities to sample the local produce. Arrive early and go on a wine tasting tour or savour the culture in a relaxed evening out amongst the vines!
The Hunter Valley is the grape crushing heart of Australia's wine production
The Waterfall Way is aptly named
Another incredibly scenic and winding back road takes you through New England to the settlement of Armidale. Famed for its deciduous trees in Autumn, it's an unusually seasonal area of Australia due to its elevation and actually experiences four distinct seasons, unlike most of Australia. If you time your visit right, the display offered up as the leaves on the trees switch to their more Autumnal hues is a sight worthy of retelling by the greatest poets. A good range of restaurants and a country town atmosphere mean Armidale is a pleasant town to spend the evening in, before riding on to the Waterfall Way the following day.
State Highway 78 or the far more attractively titled ' Waterfall Way', is a simply breathtaking biking road through dense rainforest, past countless waterfalls and boasts some epic views over the New England National Park. It's quite rightly regarded as one of the finest roads for motorcycling in the state. The route leads down to the base of the Great Dividing Range where you'll stay for the night.
It's not a long day on the bike this one but there's so much to see on the way it'll take all the time you're willing to give it! If you arrive earlier than expected there's the additional draw of the 'Promised Land' circuit to ride, which takes you along a beautiful single track country lane past some pristine crystal clear streams. Just the ticket for a refreshing swim on a hot afternoon!
Tropical rainforest and a Harley, perfect!
Spectacular back roads winding through northern New South Wales will eventually lead you to the most easterly point of Australia, Cape Byron at Byron Bay. There are even more beautiful beaches here augmented by a lively, friendly and incredibly welcoming small town with some great riding in the surrounding countryside.
Once a centre for 'alternative lifestylers', Byron Bay has clung on to that unique atmosphere and generally chilled out approach to life. You can relax on the beach, visit the famous lighthouse, enjoy the goings on in town and get a good meal at any of the great restaurants. There's still more to come on this tour though, so don't get completely seduced by Byron Bay's undoubted charms.
The Gold Coast
Australia's most visited holiday destination and it'll be pretty obvious why once you ride in. Great beaches, all the top theme parks, vibrant nightlife and a surprisingly beautiful hinterland. If you want it busy you've got it, if you prefer the views and a bit more relaxation then you can have that too! The 57km of coastline bordering the aptly title region, include some of the most popular 'surf breaks' in the world, so if you're even slightly interested in that most Australian pastimes of surfing, you'll be well catered for here!
The exciting Gold Coast is waiting to welcome you
Brilliant country back roads on this tour!
Capital city of Queensland, 16th 'most liveable city in the world' and the ideal place to explore mid motorcycle tour. Enjoy a glass of something nice in a restaurant overlooking the river or take advantage of the great nightlife, lovely parks, bustling shopping streets and a wealth of other attractions.
You'll wish you had longer to stay, but there's plenty more to come as you turn south and head back towards Sydney.
New South Wales Northern Coast
Trace the line of spectacular beaches on the Pacific Coast and call in at relaxed little towns including Coffs Harbour, which possesses the most 'liveable climate in Australia' and some of the finest beaches on the east coast, all set against a spectacular mountainous backdrop.
In terms of time this is a shorter trip back to Sydney than the route taken up to Brisbane, but there's plenty to enjoy along the way. The holiday resorts, coastal scenery and incredible climate make this the perfect chance to relax, wind down and anticipate your arrival back in Sydney.
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Hydrological properties of soils in scrublands of Montesinho Natural Park, NE Portugal: a map-based approach IPB - Escola Superior Agrária
Figueiredo, Tomás de; Fonseca, Felícia; Bompastor, Alice; Andrade, José.
Shrubs cover about one third of Montesinho Natural Park (PNM), a 750km2 belt in NE Portugal, which is part of the Portuguese network of protected areas since 1978. The Park hosts very important natural values and striking examples of balanced land use in humanized landscapes. Scrublands are present dominantly in marginal areas on steep slopes, scrublands are indeed a stable element in PNM landscapes. Main types of scrublands found in Montesinho are "Urzais" (Erica australis as representative species, 68% of shrub area), "Giestais" (Cytisus multiflorus, 11%), and "Estevais" (Cistus ladanifer, 21%). Scrublands are thought to play an important role in these mountain catchments due to their area, spatial distribution, and hydrological response to...
Tipo: ConferenceObject Palavras-chave: Shrubs; Soil hydrological properties; Mountain areas.
Ano: 2009 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/5003
Künftige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Milchproduktion im Berggebiet Österreichs und der Schweiz AgEcon
Kirner, Leopold; Gazzarin, Christian.
The mountain areas of Austria and Switzerland are important locations for dairy farming. Owing to natural conditions, the milk in these areas is produced at a considerably higher cost. Nevertheless, structural change in the mountain areas of both countries proceeded at a lower pace than in the plain areas. Milk production in the mountain area of Austria was appreciably expanded. This paper presents a number of attempts to explain these regional shifts, analysing the competitiveness of the farms, as well as the alternatives outside of milk production in the mountain and plain areas of Austria and Switzerland. In addition, we investigate whether milk production in these regions is also capable of holding its ground under future conditions. The on-average...
Tipo: Journal Article Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Milk production; Mountain areas; Opportunity costs; Austria; Switzerland; Agricultural and Food Policy; Livestock Production/Industries; Farm Management.
Ano: 2007 URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96730
Montesinho and the Mountains of Northern Portugal: Introduction IPB - Escola Superior Agrária
Figueiredo, Tomás de.
Portugal has a singular geographic position in lhe European context (Ribeiro et al., 1987). Set on lhe 11105t \Vestem coast of the lberian Peninsula. Portugal faces the Atlantic in an area where it is already characterized by the cold and rough waters so well known to northwestern Europeans. This coast looks due west, as can be seen from the continental map outline; and it certain]y contributed to Portugal's leading role in the fifteen to sixteenth centuries and later. As a maritime power Portugal provided Europe with the wonders from across the seas, and as a cultural melting pot Portugal, at that time, reshaped the European view of the world
Tipo: BookPart Palavras-chave: Montesinho; Mountain areas; Northern Portugal; Natural Heritage.
Survey of bryophytes in Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil Acta Botanica
Carmo,Dimas Marchi do; Peralta,Denilson Fernandes.
ABSTRACT Serra da Canastra National Park is located in southwestern Minas Gerais State and contains several phytophysiognomies of the Brazilian Cerrado. To date, no study on bryophytes has been conducted in this area and the present study is the first to be carried out in this major biological reserve of Cerrado located on the Brazilian Plateau. This study found 289 species of bryophytes, including mosses, liverworts, and one species of hornwort, representing fourty-one Brazilian endemic species and 56 new records for Minas Gerais State. Most species are widely distributed in Brazil, with only 16% having restricted distributions. Regarding worldwide distribution, 31% are Neotropical. Lejeuneaceae had the highest species richness among liverwort families...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article Palavras-chave: Cerrado; Floristic; Hornwort; Liverworts; Mosses; Mountain areas.


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Virgin Media To Deliver Wimbledon Broadcasts Live In HDR & Stunning 4K Sharpness
by Stephen on June 28, 2019
Stephan Jukic – June 28, 2019
Watching any live sportscast at high resolution is obviously never quite as good as the real thing but the closer you can get to simulating the levels of details, the better and Virgin Media TV is helping tennis fans take that simulation just a bit further. The broadcaster will be offering the Wimbledon tennis tournament in full 4K ultra HD resolution with HDR as of Monday, July 1st, 2019 to subscribers in areas where the service is available. Anyone who owns a reasonably modern 4K HDR TV, has the right Virgin Media subscription and one of the company's Virgin TV V6 boxes is good to go.
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Now the funny thing here is that these same broadcasts will in any case be available to anyone with a 4K TV in the UK for "free" (or at no extra charge more correctly, due to the BBC's regular licensing fees) as long as they have a BBC iPlayer app or the red button in their television remotes. And even the 4K Virgin version of Wimbledon will be delivered through the BBC iPlayer app inside the Virgin TV V6 TV box. Thus at first glance Virgin's offer seems almost pointless. The difference however is that the regular BBC 4K feed, which is terrestrial, will not come with HDR mastering, and Virgin's version includes this as a bonus feature to make all of the visuals on the screen that much more vibrant in addition to their ultra-sharp resolution.
Also Read: Our Guide to the best and most versatile streaming 4K media devices & set-top boxes on the market today
For UK/European owners of 4K HDR TVs that really deliver notably good HDR visuals on their screens, the extra HDR aspect to the Wimbledon matches inside the Virgin Media subscription could definitely be worth the cost. Owners of regular 4K TVs or those with minimal HDR might just want to save a few pounds, unless of course they already own a Virgin TV V6 box anyhow.
As for the matches themselves, both the BBC and by extension Virgin (remember that they're the same matches from the same root source) will be offering 4K resolution to all of Wimbledon 2019's centre court matches. All broadcast matches will however also be available in HD on regular TV outside the iPlayer app.
The inclusion of HDR in the above is what really makes VirginTV V6 the pioneer here. Major tennis with HDR has never been presented in 4K with HDR before and even Virgin's biggest rival, Sky Q, will only be offering the same Wimbledon matches during the same dates in 4K resolution alone, with no HDR option. Sky Q's service generally doesn't offer HDR, unlike Virgin's, though the satellite company has promised that HDR will be included as an update to its boxes later in 2019.
Virgin Media TV V6 subscribers can also watch every single Wimbledon match live in HD simply by pressing the red button on their remotes, and full broadcast coverage of the mega tennis event will be available in HD through the BBC's linear channels as well. Both of these sources are useful for owners of non-4K HDR TVs.
According to Virgin Media Chief Entertainment Officer, David Bouchier:
"It's been a great summer for tennis fans on our TV platform with Roland Garros in 4K HDR last month and now Wimbledon. Our customers will once more feel like they're court-side with every smash and volley in the best picture quality possible, all from the comfort of their home. Virgin TV really is the best way to watch the best of this summer's sport."
The Wimbledon announcement comes only days after Virgin Media's other major announcement that its TV V6 4K HDR boxes will be getting Amazon Prime Instant Video "very soon" as a baked in app.
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Minutes of SDHGPA meeting 11/19/15
(David Metzgar, Secretary)
Meeting brought to order. 8 members present & 3 board members (Steve R, Greg H, Dave M).
Nominations for 2016 elections opened.
Nominations will remain open until the next meeting (December), whereupon we shall elect next year's officers. The following nominations were made and accepted by the nominees:
Voting (Board) positions:
President: Steve Rohrbaugh
VP: Jeff Brown
Secretary: Dave M
Safety Officer: Bill Davis, Peter Hill
Treasurer/Sites Director: Bill Helliwell
Non-voting positions:
TPSC rep: Peter Hill (Elected, current)
Black Mountain CAC: Dave Metzgar, Antonella Zampolli (Elected, current)
Website: Peter Hill, Steve Rohrbaugh (Appointed)
Social Committee: Angela Albota, Bill Davis, Doug Poirier, Dale Keehan (Appointed)
Little Black Site Updates:
The possibility of obtaining a "Right to Use" from San Diego Parks and Recreation and a key to allow hang glider transport to the upper (800) launch at Little Black via the tower road was discussed.
Anto reported that this concept had been approved unanimously by the Black Mountain Open Space Citizen's Advisory Committee representing all user groups with the following conditions: so long as the access was used rarely, responsibly, and only for the purposes of delivering hang gliders and hang glider pilots to the upper launch, with the restrictions that key access was controlled, the gate was left locked at all times, vehicles were driven responsibly and right-of-way yielded in all situations to non-motorized users, and vehicles were not left at the launch but rather removed immediately by the driver delivering the gliders and pilots.
Greg H offered a motion as follows: Motion to submit a proposal to San Diego Parks and Recreation for "right to use" the Tower Road on Black Mountain for the specific purpose of transporting hang gliders to launch by private vehicle. 3/3 board members voted yes. Motion approved. Antonella Z and Dave M will draft a proposal to include the methods of key control, access documentation, and dissemination and enforcement of the rules proposed by the Black Mountain CAC and SDHGPA.
Thank you Greg:
Motion to thank Greg for his service as VP, and for use of his awesome clubhouse. Everyone present voted "yay!". Thank you Greg!
Web Site Update:
Issues with members' ability to access card and parking pass forms via cell phone (as commonly used to apply for membership, sometimes at the last minute) was discussed. Current system does not offer autoresponder emails providing new members with access information to retrieve cards and passes, and if they do not access the site upon payment, it can be difficult for them to access the site at all. Also the wisdom of using a universal password to the website, which could be used (even in the absence of membership) to access and print membership cards and parking passes, was discussed.
Steve R noted that, basically, we needed a way to turn the membership application into a purchase of digital goods, which would include the parking pass and the membership card, and possibly a way to provide members with unique passwords, limiting access to membership cards, parking passes, and other items that should be controlled and limited to current vetted members with confirmed USHPA ratings and memberships. We also need a way to send access information (passwords, etc) via an autoresponder when a new membership is purchased. Others also suggested possibility of linking to USHPA site & through USHPA records to create SDHGPA cards. However, linking to the USHPA would be a major undertaking and lots of code + testing that we would likely not want to undertake. Dave asked about customized digital materials by having names preprinted on cards. This might be possible, but there is not a clear and easy way to do this on demand with our current weebly website platform. Will take more time, but we could look into options for this.
Steve offered a motion to move our current "professional" level Weebly website contract (~$9/month) to the more expensive but more enabling "business" level (~$20/month), allowing us to sell digital goods through the website, pin such sales to PayPal, and provide users with individual passwords to the members only areas.
3/3 board members voted yes; Motion approved.
Hopefully Steve and Peter can make it work!
Ideas for 2016 events:
Fly-in and possible site restoration at Horse Canyon
In-depth safety presentation and discussion, focused on psychological elements (when to fly, how to fly, equipment choices, etc). Why are paragliders falling out of the sky this year???
Parachute repack and possible deployment clinic
Trip reports (descriptive presentations of novel sites visited by club members, and their experiences/recommendations).
Motion to adjourn
Meeting adjourned


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James Hervey, 1752 ca.; Collection of Letters of James Hervey (1760) 2:123-24.
I sent for the Poem on Sickness, by Mr. Thomson of Queen's College, Oxford; and was surprised to find it a four Shilling and Six-penny Piece. It is, I think, a loose and rambling Performance; some good Lines, but a great deal of it nothing at all to the Purpose. Not comparable, in Point of Elegance, Propriety, and Beauty, to his Hymn on May. However, I would not have it depreciated, methinks, because it speaks worthily of the Christian Religion, and the Rock of our Hopes, Christ Jesus.


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The course content, length, and time requirement vary from state to state, but each one is designed to teach students important rules of driving and laws of the road, directly from each state's driver handbook, which are necessary to know to be a responsible and safe driver.
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The typical defensive driving course for Florida for minor moving violations is the Basic Driver Improvement course. It is a 4-hour course made up of several chapters, covering the content of the DMV driver handbook, and at the end of the course, the student must pass a final exam.
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SOFREP Radio: Ernest Emerson talks knife craftsmanship, and early mixed martial arts
by Loadout Room Guest Authors May 18, 2018
Emerson Knives is a brand that's trusted by everyone from Navy SEALs to NASA astronauts, and that's why you've seen their products in the Crate Club and receiving rave reviews on The Loadout Room. The story of how the company's founder Ernest Emerson got into crafting these knives is fascinating, and you won't want to miss it. Ernie is also a skilled martial artist, and was there when mixed martial arts first got its start in America. You'll hear all about this along with some emotional stories of Emerson knives being a literal lifesaver in dire situations.
Also on Episode 252 we report on the situation on the ground in Israel with the announcement of the U.S. embassy being moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Jack also discusses the recent DOD video recreating what went wrong in the Niger ambush of our Special Forces. We discuss Benghazi and Extortion 17 from there. We love reading your emails, and check out what's being sent to [email protected], and it's also a listener that inspires Throat Punch of the Week.
Ian Scotto is a New York Festivals award winning radio producer from Long Island, New York with on-air and behind the scenes radio experience for over a decade. Ian holds a degree in radio from Hofstra University and got his start at WRHU, the highest ranked college radio station by the Princeton Review. Since then, Ian went on to work at Sirius XM on Fangoria Radio with legendary rock icon Dee Snider, The Wilkow Majority with conservative firebrand Andrew Wilkow, and producing American Voices with Senator Bill Bradley. Ian now works full time at Hurricane Group producing and co-hosting SOFREP Radio, the leading special operations podcast, as well as producing Brandon Webb's The Power of Thought podcast. Ian is a fitness enthusiast, rock & roll fanatic, and keeps his faith in God.


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A Killing Winter
By Wayne Arthurson
Read by Graham Rowat
Wayne Arthurson Recorded Books, Inc.
The Leo Desroches Series: Book 2
2 Formats: Digital Download
Wayne Arthurson drew critical acclaim from the likes of Booklist and Library Journal for Fall from Grace, his genre-bending debut featuring half-Cree, half-French Canadian reporter Leo Desroches. In this sequel, Leo poses as a homeless man for a story but ends up chasing something more sinister when a Native street kid he befriends is murdered. Investigating the brutal culture of a local gang known as Redd Alert, Leo uncovers secrets that jeopardize both his safety and the life he's built since beating his gambling addiction.
Author Bio: Wayne Arthurson
Wayne Arthurson is the bestselling author of Fall from Grace. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, a drummer in a rock band, and as a freelance journalist. He lives in Edmonton, Canada.
Format: Digital Download Format: CD
Available Formats : Digital Download, CD
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What are the importance of Mathura? What are the importance of Mathura?
In the ancient times, Mathura was significant owing to its coveted location. It was located at the crossroads of the two main trade routes i.e. from the north-west to the east, and from the north to the south. Farmers and herders from adjoining areas provided food for people in the city.
Owing to its significant location trade flourished and hence Mathura became the capital of Kushana Kings. There were fortifications around the city. The craftsmen and merchants formed trade associations known as Shrenis and produced finished goods by procuring raw materials. These finished goods were then traded by the merchants.
Shrenis were also used like a bank by the rich people to deposit money. Part of the money was invested and the interest was either returned or used in construction of institutions like monasteries and temples as per request.Mathura was also a centre where some extremely fine sculpture was produced.


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