Preparations for the GCC Annual Business Showcase ! Sarah and Jessica have been busy preparing for the Annual Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase this month at the Arts Centre Gold Coast, as part of Small Business Week.
As proud platinum sponsors of the Chamber we are very pleased to be participating again this year.
The show bags are ready as well as our fabulous business card draw with the main prize being a bottle of red wine with a chocolate frog bouquet.
The event seeks to assist local businesses raise their profile to a broad network of business people and customers and is free to the general public and invites a range of people with different interests to learn about each business and their products and services.
This years speakers include Hayley Tarr of Minter Ellison, Mark Stallwood of Careers Australia, Josh Sattler from Commonwealth Games – City of Gold Coast, and Trevor Lee and Lilly Choi-Lee of TravConsult.
The event will be held on Wednesday 18 May from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Arts Centre Gold Coast.
"Last year's Showcase was really successful, it was such a positive event for the business community and a great marketing tool for our business," says Marketing Manager Sarah Davari.
"Not only is it a great way to promote our business to the wider community, but provides a chance to network with other business owners and hear from a great range of speakers.
"It's really helped us grow our profile as a leading commercial office space leasing company," she said.
The event gives local businesses the opportunity to promote their products and services while hearing from industry leaders and connecting with the broader community.
Gold Coast Central Chamber President Peter Yared says the event is expected to attract over 50 exhibitors and hundreds of business leaders.
"We are expecting a huge turn out this year as one of the official events of Small Business Week," says Mr Yared.
"The Business Showcase is one of the most important events on the Gold Coast business calendar, helping local businesses create a name for themselves in their chosen fields.


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NMF Roundup: Audien reveals debut album, G Jones crafts an 'Acid Mix' of 'Drift' + more
By DancingAstronaut.com on November 8, 2019 in 1788-L, 1993, Adam Beyer, ashley wallbridge, Audien, blasterjaxx, CamelPhat, dada life, dafna, dennis sheperd, diplo, DJ Fresh, doctrine, Enschway, Friend Within, G Jones, Gareth Emery, General, georgia, ghost wars, grabbitz, GRUM, henry dark, Jem Cooke, junior funke, Kölsch, lucati, Maceo Plex, Mielo, MK, Music, MUST DIE!, NASH, new music friday, niall horan, nmf, nomra, Nora En Pure, norma jean martine, Offaiah, skream, SNBRN, The Chainsmokers, the glitch mob, the him, the hot 25, Tritonal
It's most important day of the week: New Music Friday. With the overwhelming amount of tunes hitting the airwaves today, Dancing Astronaut has you covered with the latest edition of The Hot 25. After months of anticipation, Audien's debut album, ESCAPISM, is finally here, bringing with it tunes like "Escape" with Nomra. G Jones kicks off the weekend […]
NMF Roundup: Tame Impala returns, JOYRYDE teams up with GOLD, Gorgon City deliver 'Delicious' + more
By DancingAstronaut.com on March 22, 2019 in blasterjaxx, crystal skies, dabin, dada life, Delta Heavy, dj snake, duskus, Eptic, essenger, ferry corsten, Figure, General, getter, Gold, Gorgon City, hot 25, illenium, jason ross, Joyryde, Kölsch, Lost Kings, matroda, maya jane coles, Music, Muzzy, Nevve, new music friday, nmf, sasha, shades, shadient, SNBRN, sofi tukker, Sullivan King, Tame Impala, Tiesto, whipped cream, zedd
It's most important day of the week: New Music Friday. With the overwhelming amount of tunes hitting the airwaves today, Dancing Astronaut has you covered with the latest edition of The Hot 25. Tame Impala returns for the first release since 2015's Currents with the appropriately titled "Patience." JOYRYDE continues to show 2019 is his year with the release of […]
15 acts that define Coachella's undercard in 2019
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 8, 2019 in burna boy, CloZee, coachella, Coachella 2019, Features, Four Tet, General, idris elba, jon hopkins, Kölsch, Music, News, Nora En Pure, polo & pan, rico nasty, rosalia, Ross From Friends, SOPHIE, Stephan Bodzin, superorganism, tara brooks
The release of Coachella's lineup is a highly anticipated event every year, with fans attentively looking out for their favorite acts and fresh new talent amid the festival's legendary annual billing. Aside from the drama surrounding Kanye West's departure from his headlining slot, the festival released their full lineup to considerable fanfare this year. Presenting […]
Kölsch revives his IPSO label with an invigorating new Tiga collaboration, 'HAL'
By DancingAstronaut.com on June 22, 2018 in General, HAL, IPSO, Kölsch, Kompakt, Kompakt Records, Music, Tiga, Turbo
Quite some time ago, the Danish dance auteur Kölsch unveiled his own IPSO label under the storied Kompakt Records. The label's inception began with Michael Mayer's double-sided "Dogma" release in 2016, although unfortunately, it saw no further avail — until now. Kölsch has revived the collaborative project, of which his residency in Cologne took the same name, […]
Kompakt details 'Total 18' compilation
By DancingAstronaut.com on June 20, 2018 in Anna, Dixon, General, Gui Boratto, John Tejada, Kölsch, Kompakt, Music, News, Total 18
The storied Cologne-based label Kompakt has announced its annual compilation, Total 18, will be released on Aug. 24. Compiled by Michael Mayer, Total 18 will be available as an eight-track double-LP or a 25-track double CD/digital package and features a mix of released and unreleased productions from the likes of John Tejada, Gui Boratto, Kölsch, and more. […]
Beyond the headliners: DA presents the top 10 must-see acts of Coachella 2018
By DancingAstronaut.com on April 11, 2018 in Alison Wonderland, barclay crenshaw, Carl Craig, Chromeo, coachella, Coachella 2018, Coachella Music Valley & Arts Festival, Detroit Love, ekali, Features, General, Kölsch, kyle hall, Moodymann, Music, News, peggy gou, petit biscuit, Rezz, the black madonna
America's cornerstone music festival is fast approaching its Empire Polo Club descent. As Coachella Music Valley Music & Arts Festival enters its 19th annual celebration, the festival reflects on music's past, relishes in its present, and amplifies its future. It's an exuberant apex promising the land of milk and honey for its frenzied fashion frolickers […]
Kölsch curates captivating Orbit playlist ahead of Coachella debut
By DancingAstronaut.com on April 11, 2018 in coachella, Coachella Debut, Coachella Playlist, Exclusive, Features, General, Kölsch, Music, orbit, orbit playlist, Playlist
Known for his emotional compositions, the Danish producer Rune Reilly Kölsch is redefining what it means to take total and complete control over one's body of work and live sets as an electronic music producer. With a poised level of reinvention and ease of reading his audience, Kölsch continues to rewrite the rulebook of modern […]
Miami Music Week & Beyond: How Kölsch continues his global domination [Interview]
By DancingAstronaut.com on March 21, 2018 in coachella, Features, General, interview, ISPO Residency, Kölsch, Kompakt, Miami, miami music week, Miami Residency, mmw, Music, News
Kölsch didn't prepare anything for his nine-hour residency sets at the Gewölbe Club in Cologne, Germany. "But that's the beauty of it," he reveals. Known for his rousing, deeply emotive tracks, the Danish producer believes in both the freedom of music, and of his surroundings dictating his sounds. The aforementioned can certainly be said for the […]
Kölsch shares first original of 2018, 'Left Eye Left'
By DancingAstronaut.com on March 20, 2018 in 'Left Eye Left', General, Kölsch, Kompakt, Music
Danish-born Rune Reilly Kölsch is irrefutably unparalleled in the emotive dance realm. Now, the producer's just dropped off his long-anticipated ID, "Left Eye Left" — his first production of 2018. "'Left Eye Left' was originally intended as a part of my 1989 album, " the producer explains. "But in myriad of demos I had for the album […]
Creamfields announces unmissable 2018 lineup
By DancingAstronaut.com on February 23, 2018 in Above & Beyond, Annie Mac, Armin Van Buuren, Axwell Ingrosso, black madonna, CamelPhat, carl cox, chainsmokers, Chase & Status, creamfields, Creamfields 2018, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dusky, Fatboy Slim, Festival, Festival Lineup, festival lineup announcement, galantis, Gareth Wyn, General, Giggs, Green Velvet, Jamie Jones, Kölsch, Lineup, Major Lazer, Music, News, Nicky Romero, Patrick Topping, skream, Steve Angello (Live) Virtual Self Danny Howard Grum Spencer Brown Oliver Smith, Sven Väth, the black madonna, The Chainsmokers
Creamfields announced their 2018 lineup and it's looking to be behemoth year for the Cheshire-based extravaganza. Rich in both depth and considerable breadth, the festival will bring together 300 artists across 30 stages from August 23–26. Techno don Carl Cox will be making his return to the festival for the first time in over a decade, where […]
Kölsch exudes sheer cerebral bliss on WhoMadeWho 'Dynasty' rework
By DancingAstronaut.com on February 11, 2018 in dynasty, General, Kölsch, Music, Remix, WhoMadeWho
Copenhagen's enticing, experimental pop trio, WhoMadeWho, is fresh off the release of their latest studio album, Through the Walls. As much as their new LP plunges into experimental pop, it's also an equally beguiling take on acid house. It's brimming with stylistic changes, and as it twists and turns in wondrous lyrical opacity, it becomes clear that Through the Walls is a deeply […]
Kölsch announces first US residency at Miami's Heart Nightclub
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 27, 2018 in General, heart nightclub, Kölsch, Miami, Music, News
Kölsch announced that he has landed his first full US residency, which will begin March 17 at Heart Nightclub in Miami. This news comes fresh off of the heels of his January announcement that he will be playing the Tomorrowland main stage in the summer of 2018, proving that this year is off to a very hot start for the […]
Awakenings announces monstrous two-day 2018 lineup
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 16, 2018 in Adam Beyer, amelie lens, Announcements, Awakenings, Ben Klock, carl cox, Charlotte De Witte, Event, General, Jamie Jones, Job Jobse, joseph capriati, Kölsch, Maceo Plex, Marcel Dettmann, Music, News, Nina Kraviz, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Sven Väth
Awakenings Festival has announced its glorious 2018 lineup, which will descend upon the grounds of Spaarnwoude on June 30 and July 1.Over 100 artists will perform over the two days with some of techno's heaviest acts fronting the bill. Artists like Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Nina Kraviz, Sven Väth, and more, are some of the […]
WATCH: Kölsch performs a grandiose sunset set atop the Eiffel Tower
By DancingAstronaut.com on October 17, 2017 in Eiffel Tower, General, Kölsch, Live Set, Live Sets, minimal, Mix, Music, paris, set, techno, Videos, watch
DJ Snake just might have started a trend amongst DJs, as Danish house and techno producer Kölsch is the latest electronic artist to perform atop a Parisian landmark. Rather than performing on the Arc de Triomphe, as DJ Snake did early in September, Kölsch took his music to new heights with a set on the Eiffel […]
Kölsch set to perform on the Eiffel Tower
By DancingAstronaut.com on October 12, 2017 in Announcements, Eiffel Tower, General, Kölsch, live stream, Music, News, paris
Fresh off the final installment in his autobiographical album series — the emotive 1989 — revered Danish producer Kölsch is set to make history with a performance on Paris' Eiffel Tower on Monday, October 16.Rune Reilly Kölsch is coming off a prolific festival season, with an Ibiza residency winding down just this week at Hï, the release of his critically-acclaimed full length, […]
Listen to Kölsch's emotive ,autobiographical new album '1989′
By DancingAstronaut.com on September 23, 2017 in album trilogy, General, Kölsch, Kölsch's, Kompakt, Kompakt Records, listen, Music, techno
Danish native and highly-revered producer Rune Reilly, better known as Kölsch, delivered the final installment in his autobiographical album trilogy for Kompact Records, 1989.In the record, Reilly's finely tuned techno craftsmanship is met with a newfound emotive elevation of his artistic output into a deeply impassioned epic. Kölsch began the Kompact series with early childhood memories and […]

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Man speaks out after climbing 19-story building during fire looking for his mother
By Maggie Kent
Man climbing 19-story building during fire was looking for mother
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man seen scaling a West Philadelphia apartment building during a fire spoke exclusively to Action News describing how he would stop at nothing to reach his mother trapped on the 15th floor.
Watch the full EXCLUSIVE interview
Watch Maggie Kent's full interview with the man who scaled West Philadelphia high-rise on July 19, 2019.
Thirty-five-year-old Jermaine has experience scaling walls. He was a roofer, construction worker, and an all-around adventurous child.
"As kids we used to jump roofs," he said. "Glad I had the practice."
That practice came in handy Thursday night when the 19-story Westpark Apartments high-rise at 4445 Holden Street started filling with smoke.
Jermaine got a call from his sister that their mother, 65-year-old Sheila, who is bed-ridden, couldn't get out of her 15th floor apartment.
He rushed over to the scene. Jermaine first attempted the front door, but it was blocked by police.
Residents: Man climbing high rise was looking for family: as seen on Action News Morning, July 19, 2019.
"They said the elevators are not working. I said, 'No problem. I'll take the steps. I just want to make sure my mother- my mother is sick, she's bed-ridden. So I need to get up there," Jermaine said. "They were like 'we can't let you in.' I took it upon myself because that's my mother. There's no limits. That's my mother."
Earlier that day, Jermaine fell and cracked his hip on a set of stairs. His crutches sat next to him on the couch as he was being interviewed by Action News.
Despite his injuries, adrenaline took over. Jermaine started to scale the fenced-in balconies of the building, with wire cutters in hand. He was familiar with the layout of the complex because he had lived there in the past.
"When I grabbed a gate, at the top of the gate, there was a ledge. Then I could step on top of the ledge and reach up to the other gate, and keep climbing my way up," Jermaine said.
He did anything he could just to get to his mother.
"All for my mom's safety, period. I wasn't worried about mine at all. She can't get out of the bed or walk around so if there's a fire she needs help out," he said.
He made it all the way to his mom's balcony. Once there, Shelia saw her son outside her 15th floor apartment and assured him she was doing OK. She told him the fire was contained.
Jermaine said his mother did not yell at him for climbing up 15 stories, but, "She was more shocked. She's not surprised by the things that I do for her. She knows I'll go over and beyond for her."
Then just as quickly as he got up, he scaled back down the building. When he got close to ground level, he was sure he'd be arrested. But an understanding officer let Jermaine go.
"He told me if I didn't leave I was going straight to jail. Because that was his job. But, he actually did cut me a break. He understood the circumstances, he knew - when your adrenaline is pumping, and your mom is up there, you thinking she's dying - you'd do anything you can," Jermaine said.
Jermaine's mother made it out safely, as did many residents. Four civilians and three firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.
Jermaine said he actually did once apply to be a firefighter. He never heard anything back.
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After many years practising as a team of glamour photographers in London, Glamour London Photography are now experienced in spotting latent talent and strong potential as soon as someone walks through their doors.
Yet it is often the girls who have the most promise of success who either lack the belief in themselves or are unaware of their allure. Many feel awkward and shy or full of doubt. They simply see themselves as lacking talent or natural beauty.
At such times, Glamour London Photography often find a big friendly welcome does the trick, relaxing and releasing inhibitions. Once their crew of stylists and wardrobe specialists get to work, it is remarkable how models can suddenly transform; Glamour London Photography see them thinking, believing and acting star quality until it radiates from them.
Once this happens, self-confidence begins to bubble; whatever your age or background, a shy pose can quickly become one of ease and self-assurance. The tone of the shoot can be set at this early point and it rarely fails.
Glamour can shine through in your emotions and anyone studying your glamour photography portfolio with a view to booking you for paid work, will be looking for this factor.
Hair, wardrobe and make-up all play their essential part in this. This is why Glamour London Photography have their familiar and loyal team who will work on your hair until it breathes excitement and glints under the lighting.
Wardrobe experts will look at fabrics and colour; they will be studying reflections, contrasts and matching styles until you look just right for the camera.
With the correct make-up to compliment camera, lighting, setting and fabrics, you will be ready to pose in a glamour photography studio in London with tremendous results.
With so much artistic creative talent surrounding you from some of the best stylists in the capital, your features will be highlighted, accentuating your inner glamour. Self-belief will quickly follow as your composure and elegance is snapped by the camera.


Why should I purchase a Jumpflex Trampoline over other trampoline models?
JumpFlex was founded in New Zealand by 2 kiwi brothers keen to create a safe, well-made trampoline. The safety pad which covers the frame and springs use dense foam inserts and UV-resistant high-quality vinyl. The PVC vinyl is similar to that is used on the large inflatable yellow duck which traveled the world. The netting is 100% woven polyester that completely seals to the jump mat, creating an enclosed jumping area. The netting is long lasting and durable. All the metal framing is galvanised and powder coated. Our solid 2mm frame and unique assembly methods creates a strong stable base to produce a smooth deep bounce for maximum air time. If looked after a JumpFlex trampoline will happily last for many years.
Where are JumpFlex™ trampolines made?
JumpFlex™ trampolines are designed and engineered in New Zealand. JumpFlex™ trampolines are the result of a team of diverse individuals from a multitude of backgrounds.
What size Jumpflex™ trampoline should I get?
It comes down a few factors.
a) How much space do you have for a trampoline?
b) Who will be bouncing on the trampoline?
Our Classic 120 model is perfect for young bouncers and small sections. However, if you have space and want to push the limits with some aerial tricks then our larger model trampolines will be a better fit. Our Classic 140 is our most popular sized trampoline having more space to learn and develop skills. If you have space then our massive Classic 150 is great size trampoline for multiple jumpers and big tricks.
There is a detailed specifications list on the Trampoline page so that you can calculate how much space you will need.
How good are the Safety nets and how long is the warranty?
Our nets are UV protected and designed to last at least 7+ years, we know our nets can last this long because of the accelerated UV exposure testing we put the design through. Most trampoline nets are not designed for our conditions and I am sure you will have seen trampolines in people's yards with ripped and shredded nets.
Our 3 year net warranty is the best on the market and cover faults which have occurred because of a manufacturing error, not natural wear and tear. If a manufacturing fault has occurred then it is visible within the first year, with the exception of the frame which has a longer warranty period.
Assembly is quite straightforward, we have a detailed instructions manual and video explaining step by step how to set up the trampoline and accessories . Approximate installation time is 1 – 2 hours. It is much easier and faster if two people assemble the trampoline, but it can certainly be assembled by one person.
Is the trampoline hard to move once assembled?
The Trampoline when set up can be fairly easily slid on the grass, for example the Classic140 our largest trampoline can be moved by one moderately strong adult.
Can I pay someone to assemble my trampoline?
We recommend calling your local handyman service who will be able to set up your Jumpflex trampoline.
We use high tensile extension springs on our trampolines, combined with solid 2mm T joint assembly, creates a strong stable base to produces a smooth deep bounce for maximum air time. Ideal for young to older jumpers of weights between 20kg - 90kg.
No the springs will not rust. All springs are treated with a heavy duty Zinc protection which seals the sprung metal of the spring from any corrosion.
Can I use my JumpFlex™ trampoline on concrete?
Yes our trampolines can be used on concrete, all our trampolines are supplied with plastic caps that clip to the bottom of the trampoline feet and protect the frame from direct contact with the concrete.
Can I still have a trampoline if my section is sloping?
You can get away with a slight slope, around 5-10 degrees. Anything steeper than this will be uncomfortable to jump on. You can block up the lower legs of the trampoline using timber blocks or the upper legs can be dug into the ground to level the trampoline.
What is the weight rating of JumpFlex™ trampolines?
What is included with a standard JumpFlex™ trampoline?
Can I buy a JumpFlex™ trampoline without the net?
Safety is a big focus here at JumpFlex™ and the net is an important factor in the overall safety of the trampoline. The trampoline cannot be purchased without the safety net.
Can I pick up my JumpFlex™ trampoline?
Yes we stock a complete part breakdown of our Trampolines and Accessories. This means should anything happen to your JumpFlex™ products we are able to supply the various components of the product to get it back like new. Simply get in touch and we can assist you with any part replacement needs.
Do you sell replacement parts for other trampoline brands?
We only stock parts for our JumpFlex™ trampoline as we manufacture and produce our products only. Some parts may be compatible with other models.
For example the JumpFlex Flex-100 Jumping mat is 2.65m in Diameter with 64 springs.
Examine your trampoline specifications and match them against JumpFlex trampolines and you may find some similarity!
Can I hit the springs and or frame when jumping/crashing into the Safety net?
The net is attached to the jumping mat in a way that the jumping area is completely sealed, eliminating the ability to get to the springs. The safety net is under tension so that in the case of a crash it slows the jumper down and pushes them back into the jumping space. The springs and frame are protected with high density two-inch foam, this greatly reduces impact forces and any potential injury. In the unlikely event that the jumper is heavy enough and jumps/crashes hard enough into the net they can come into contact with the springs and/or frame area.
If I jump against the net will I hit the poles?
The safety net is under tension so that in the case of a crash it slows the jumper down and pushes them back into the jumping space. Though if you weigh more than (approx) 40kg and jump hard enough into the net you can hit the safety net poles. The poles are wrapped in a high density foam sleeve which protects any serious injury from occurring.
How is your net better than other trampoline models and how long are they expected to last?
Jumpflex Trampolines use our uniquely developed SafeSeal™ technology. The net is attached to jumping mat in a way that the jumping area is completely sealed, eliminating the ability to get to the springs.
All netting is made from highly durable single weave 100% polyester, making the safety nets highly durable against UV exposure and the weather.
The Netting will easily last 7+ years (depending on how it is used and maintained).
How many people at once can be jumping on a JumpFlex™ trampoline?
JumpFlex™ trampolines strictly recommend that only one person jump on the trampoline at any one time. This is due to the large majority of trampoline injuries occurring from people colliding into one another when jumping at the same time.
We recommend you have a minimum of 1 m additional clearance around your trampoline. So take the diameter of the Jumpflex model and add an additional 1m. This is how much space you need.


All Natural Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression utilizes a new non-surgical and non-invasive technology known across the world as Spinal Decompression Therapy that will help you in becoming pain free. We utilize the most advanced spinal decompression table on the market, the DRX 9000. Spinal Decompression was developed by a specialized team of physicians and medical engineers for people who suffer from back, neck and sciatic pain. For people who want to know how to stop back pain, this treatment will definitely help you to relieve back pain.
Many times patients suffering from disc problems are given pain medications and instructed to refrain from physical activities and possibly referred for physical therapy. If not successful, then spinal surgery may be the last step in order to try and correct the problem.
The NEW Treatment To Take Away Your Back Pain… Spinal Decompression!
At All Natural Chiropractic we focus on herniated and bulging lumbar discs with or without complications, degenerative disc disease, relapse or failure following surgery with single or multiple levels of herniation, facet syndromes and carpal tunnel syndrome. If you suffer from any of the above mentioned, Spinal Decompression can help you.
Conservative chiropractic care has been shown to very helpful in many cases yet there have been some cases when surgery seemed to be the only other option… till now.
Today, You Don't Have To Live With Pain Anymore!
Thanks to the concerted efforts of a team of top physicians and medical engineers, Spinal Decompression can effectively treat these debilitating conditions and give you back the life you once enjoyed.
Spinal Decompression not only significantly reduces back pain in many patients, but also enables the majority of patients to return to more active lifestyles and help them in back pain management.
Yes, it does! Chiropractic Spinal Decompression has been proven extremely effective in relieving the pain associated with bulging and herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica and even relapse or failed back surgery.
Since its release in 2001, clinical studies revealed an amazing success rate in treating lumbar disc related problems with Spinal Decompression.
Spinal Decompression uses state of the art technology to apply a distraction force to relieve nerve compression which can be the cause of your low back pain and sciatica.
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The Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has dismissed Prof. Richard Akindele who was allegedly involved in a scandal few months back with a female students of the university.
His dismissal was contained in a statement issued by the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede.
Ogunbodede said that the University Senate at its meeting on June 14 considered the committee's findings that Akindele had inappropriate relationship with his student.
He said this was established through their conversation in the audio recording, his reply to the query, the 0ral evidence and the printed 'WhatsApp conversations' tendered before the committee.
The Vice Chancellor said Akindele had acted in a manner that compromised his position as a teacher and examiner, in that his conversations with Monica Osagie were about examination scores and inducement of favour for the alteration of examination scores.


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package org.apache.shardingsphere.proxy.backend.text.distsql.ral.common.queryable;

import com.zaxxer.hikari.HikariDataSource;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.distsql.parser.statement.ral.common.queryable.ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.config.algorithm.ShardingSphereAlgorithmConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.metadata.ShardingSphereMetaData;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.metadata.schema.ShardingSphereSchema;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.metadata.schema.model.ColumnMetaData;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.metadata.schema.model.IndexMetaData;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.infra.metadata.schema.model.TableMetaData;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.mode.manager.ContextManager;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.proxy.backend.context.ProxyContext;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.proxy.backend.session.ConnectionSession;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.proxy.backend.text.distsql.ral.RALBackendHandler.HandlerParameter;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sharding.api.config.ShardingRuleConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sharding.api.config.rule.ShardingTableRuleConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sharding.api.config.strategy.keygen.KeyGenerateStrategyConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sharding.api.config.strategy.sharding.NoneShardingStrategyConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sharding.api.config.strategy.sharding.StandardShardingStrategyConfiguration;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sql.parser.sql.common.segment.generic.SchemaSegment;
import org.apache.shardingsphere.sql.parser.sql.common.value.identifier.IdentifierValue;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

import javax.sql.DataSource;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.LinkedHashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.Properties;

import static org.hamcrest.CoreMatchers.is;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertThat;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.RETURNS_DEEP_STUBS;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;

public final class ExportSchemaConfigurationHandlerTest {

    @Before
    public void init() {
        ContextManager contextManager = mock(ContextManager.class, RETURNS_DEEP_STUBS);
        when(contextManager.getMetaDataContexts().getAllSchemaNames()).thenReturn(Collections.singletonList("sharding_db"));
        ShardingSphereMetaData shardingSphereMetaData = mock(ShardingSphereMetaData.class, RETURNS_DEEP_STUBS);
        when(shardingSphereMetaData.getSchema()).thenReturn(new ShardingSphereSchema(createTableMap()));
        when(shardingSphereMetaData.getResource().getDataSources()).thenReturn(createDataSourceMap());
        when(shardingSphereMetaData.getRuleMetaData().getConfigurations()).thenReturn(Collections.singletonList(createShardingRuleConfiguration()));
        when(contextManager.getMetaDataContexts().getMetaData("sharding_db")).thenReturn(shardingSphereMetaData);
        ProxyContext.getInstance().init(contextManager);
    }

    @Test
    public void assertExportSchemaExecutor() throws SQLException {
        ExportSchemaConfigurationHandler handler = new ExportSchemaConfigurationHandler().init(getParameter(createSqlStatement(), mockConnectionSession()));
        handler.execute();
        handler.next();
        List<Object> data = new ArrayList<>(handler.getRowData());
        assertThat(data.size(), is(1));
    }

    private ShardingRuleConfiguration createShardingRuleConfiguration() {
        ShardingRuleConfiguration result = new ShardingRuleConfiguration();
        result.getTables().add(createTableRuleConfiguration());
        result.setDefaultDatabaseShardingStrategy(new StandardShardingStrategyConfiguration("order_id", "ds_inline"));
        result.setDefaultTableShardingStrategy(new NoneShardingStrategyConfiguration());
        result.getKeyGenerators().put("snowflake", new ShardingSphereAlgorithmConfiguration("SNOWFLAKE", new Properties()));
        Properties props = new Properties();
        props.setProperty("algorithm-expression", "ds_${order_id % 2}");
        result.getShardingAlgorithms().put("ds_inline", new ShardingSphereAlgorithmConfiguration("INLINE", props));
        String scalingName = "default_scaling";
        result.setScalingName(scalingName);
        result.getScaling().put(scalingName, null);
        return result;
    }

    private Map<String, DataSource> createDataSourceMap() {
        Map<String, DataSource> result = new LinkedHashMap<>(2, 1);
        result.put("ds_0", createDataSource("demo_ds_0"));
        result.put("ds_1", createDataSource("demo_ds_1"));
        return result;
    }

    private DataSource createDataSource(final String dbName) {
        HikariDataSource result = new HikariDataSource();
        result.setJdbcUrl(String.format("jdbc:mysql://127.0.0.1:3306/%s?serverTimezone=UTC&useSSL=false", dbName));
        result.setUsername("root");
        result.setPassword("");
        result.setConnectionTimeout(30000L);
        result.setIdleTimeout(60000L);
        result.setMaxLifetime(1800000L);
        result.setMaximumPoolSize(50);
        result.setMinimumIdle(1);
        return result;
    }

    private Map<String, TableMetaData> createTableMap() {
        Map<String, TableMetaData> result = new HashMap<>(1, 1);
        List<ColumnMetaData> columns = Collections.singletonList(new ColumnMetaData("order_id", 0, false, false, false));
        List<IndexMetaData> indexes = Collections.singletonList(new IndexMetaData("primary"));
        result.put("t_order", new TableMetaData("t_order", columns, indexes));
        return result;
    }

    private ShardingTableRuleConfiguration createTableRuleConfiguration() {
        ShardingTableRuleConfiguration result = new ShardingTableRuleConfiguration("t_order", "ds_${0..1}.t_order_${0..1}");
        result.setKeyGenerateStrategy(new KeyGenerateStrategyConfiguration("order_id", "snowflake"));
        return result;
    }

    private ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement createSqlStatement() {
        return new ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement(new SchemaSegment(0, 0, new IdentifierValue("sharding_db")), Optional.empty());
    }

    private ConnectionSession mockConnectionSession() {
        return mock(ConnectionSession.class);
    }

    private HandlerParameter<ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement> getParameter(final ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement statement, final ConnectionSession connectionSession) {
        return new HandlerParameter<ExportSchemaConfigurationStatement>().setStatement(statement).setConnectionSession(connectionSession);
    }
}

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Q: Is it necessary to give a \\ before \intertext? I am not sure which one is correct when using \intertext or \shortintertext. Adding \\ before them or not.
\documentclass[preview,border=12pt]{standalone}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\begin{document}
\section*{Without a line break }
\begin{gather*}
E = mc^2
\intertext{Multiply both side by 2, we have}
2E = 2mc^2
\end{gather*}

\section*{With a line break}
\begin{gather*}
E = mc^2\\
\intertext{Multiply both side by 2, we have}
2E = 2mc^2
\end{gather*}
\end{document}

I don't see any differences. Or there is something wrong with my eyes. So the question is: Is it necessary to give a \\ before \intertext or \shortintertext?

A: For \intertext to work, it has to be in vertical mode, which means it should follow \\. However, \intertext does a check to see whether this is the case (...\ifvmode\else\\\@empty\fi...). If not, it attempts to insert it. As such, the use of it may be considered cautiously optional.
From the amsmath documentation (p 33 onward):

The \intertext command is used for inserting text between the rows
  of an alignment. It might better be done as an environment, but the
  \begingroup from \begin would cause the \noalign to fail.
\newcommand{\intertext}{\@amsmath@err{\Invalid@@\intertext}\@eha}

\intertext@ is called by all environments that allow the use of the
  \intertext command.
\def\intertext@{%
  \def\intertext##1{%

If current mode is not vmode, the most likely reason is that the
  writer forgot the \\ that is supposed to precede \intertext. All
  right, then, let's try adding it our ownself. But, to be slightly
  careful: \\ does a futurelet, and it's slightly dangerous to allow a
  letted token to barge around loose in our internal code when it has
  been let to a conditional token like \fi. So let's interpose
  something in front of the \fi for the futurelet to take instead.
  (And careful again: it has to be something evanescent, not (e.g.)
  \relax which would cause the next halign cell to fire up and keep
  \noalign from working.)
    \ifvmode\else\\\@empty\fi
    \noalign{%
      \penalty\postdisplaypenalty\vskip\belowdisplayskip
      \vbox{\normalbaselines

We need to do something extra if the outside environment is a list
  environment. I don't see offhand an elegant way to test "are we inside
  any list environment" that is both easy and reliable (for example,
  checking for zero \@totalleftmargin wouldn't catch the case where
  \@totalleftmargin is zero but \linewidth is less than
  \columnwidth), so it seems to me checking \linewidth is the best
  practical solution.
         \ifdim\linewidth=\columnwidth
         \else \parshape\@ne \@totalleftmargin \linewidth
         \fi
         \noindent##1\par}%
       \penalty\predisplaypenalty\vskip\abovedisplayskip%
     }%
}}

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Jan 6th 2018 at 9:04:19 PM
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAXEMvIHtT0 Asu e no Houkou]] from Alternative is one of the most hot blooded openings to a visual novel ever fitting perfectly with the humungous mecha and is made by JamProject.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAXEMvIHtT0 Asu e no Houkou]] from Alternative is one of the most hot blooded openings to a visual novel ever fitting perfectly with the humungous mecha and is made by JamProject.Music/JAMProject.
mlsmithca
Nov 6th 2016 at 9:49:23 AM
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrafZbIvi9k Storm Vanguard]] for whenever Takeru does something {{Badass}}.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrafZbIvi9k Storm Vanguard]] for whenever Takeru does something {{Badass}}.badass.
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Oct 27th 2016 at 9:47:29 PM
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dOY67X5010 Sunshine]] as far as peaceful/calming songs go, and takes some cues from ''GiantRobo'''s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8C4NkOV5Kg#t=1m5s Main Title]].
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dOY67X5010 Sunshine]] as far as peaceful/calming songs go, and takes some cues from ''GiantRobo'''s ''Anime/{{Giant Robo|the Day the Earth Stood Still}}'''s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8C4NkOV5Kg#t=1m5s Main Title]].
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Aug 28th 2016 at 9:03:17 AM
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRV_083QrCU Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRV_083QrCU com/watch?v=u9fvnSkSC90 Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
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Jul 20th 2016 at 1:12:21 AM
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7OPCB5JrEk Clash.]]
* [[https://www.[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7OPCB5JrEk Clash.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRV_083QrCU Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
* [[https://www.[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRV_083QrCU Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp1n2v6ei70 Clash.]]
* [[http://www.[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp1n2v6ei70 com/watch?v=I7OPCB5JrEk Clash.]]
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcKqmVQxKMQ Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
* [[http://www.[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcKqmVQxKMQ com/watch?v=pRV_083QrCU Meiya]], which becomes an absolute tearjerker when playing during [[spoiler: her death scene.]] The Standard Edition uses an [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzHGbqRq9c extended version]].
Willbyr MOD
Jan 20th 2016 at 10:12:21 AM
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* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZY3KpcrODc Rain Cloud]] (a carryover from ''KimiGaNozomuEien'').
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZY3KpcrODc Rain Cloud]] (a carryover from ''KimiGaNozomuEien'').''VisualNovel/RumblingHearts'').
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], still another ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' homage, to "Start of Military Operation".
* [[https://www.[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], still another ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' homage, to "Start of Military Operation".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], still another ''Anime/Gunbuster'' homage, to "Start of Military Operation".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], still another ''Anime/Gunbuster'' ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' homage, to "Start of Military Operation".
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage to "Start of Military Operation" from ''Anime/Gunbuster''.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''[[http://www.''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], still another homage ''Anime/Gunbuster'' homage, to "Start of Military Operation" from ''Anime/Gunbuster''.Operation".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage to "Start of MilitaryOperation" from ''Anime/Gunbuster''.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage to "Start of MilitaryOperation" Military Operation" from ''Anime/Gunbuster''.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''.[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage from ''Anime/Gunbuster''
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''.[[http://www.''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage to "Start of MilitaryOperation" from ''Anime/Gunbuster''''Anime/Gunbuster''.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}''.[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason: addendum: The others are definitely homages, as listening to both will confirm. In addition, the creator of the series has a penchant for homages.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage from ''Anime/Gunbuster'', and also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the main theme music of ''Film/PacificRim''.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation]], another homage from ''Anime/Gunbuster'', and also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the main theme music of ''Film/PacificRim''.''Anime/Gunbuster''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason: While Pacific Rim is admittedly a stretch, multiple sources confirmed War Prep as a homage to a Gunbuster track, Episode 4 just before the launch of the eponymous mech. The specific track isn\'t in Youtube though.
Nov 6th 2015 at 9:08:26 PM
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aqN_kWCaqo Assault Landing]] (also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong and {{homage}} to ''Franchise/StarshipTroopers''[='=] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIGHCoVzqtk "Klendathu Drop"]]).
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]] (another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]]).
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation.]] (another homage from ''Anime/Gunbuster'', and also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the main theme music of ''Film/PacificRim'')
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aqN_kWCaqo Assault Landing]] (also Landing]], also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong and {{homage}} to ''Franchise/StarshipTroopers''[='=] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIGHCoVzqtk "Klendathu Drop"]]).
Drop"]].
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbWggwWUUE Howling Spirit]] (another Spirit]], another homage, this time to the famous ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKhhMdbU5I March]]).
March]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjYXaANawY War Preparation.]] (another Preparation]], another homage from ''Anime/Gunbuster'', and also a fantastic SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the main theme music of ''Film/PacificRim'')''Film/PacificRim''.
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Why I Love... Video Games
Chris Korff
By Chris Korff
Like many people during this pandemic, I've sought escapism in the medium of video games. At their best, they can be a window into another world, and that's something we can all appreciate, especially in these gloomy winter months.
Although usually thought of as a visual medium, games offer much for the sonically minded too. For starters, the scores to big‑budget video games can be at least as ambitious as those of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Indeed, they're often composed and recorded by the same people: check out Harry Gregson‑Williams' fantastically suspenseful work on the Metal Gear Solid series, or Trent Reznor's Quake II thrash‑a‑thon for a lesson in high‑octane pace‑setting.
As fantastic as these scores can be in their own right, they go way beyond the normal passive listening experience when heard in‑game, thanks to a powerful combination of musicality and programming. Unlike in a film, where cues are static and the composer knows to put a horn stab here or a mournful cello there, game scores are dynamic, and are often ingeniously assembled in almost granular detail. Cues are triggered and sometimes even generated in real time, based on the actions of the player and the goings‑on of the game world. Slices of music are cannily composed in such a way that they can interject or overlap seamlessly, so that the 'calm' theme can give way to the 'peril' theme at a moment's notice, as smoothly as it would if you were watching a film.
Game developers truly care about sound, and have done for a long time — the chant of 'SEGA!' that greeted people when they booted up 1991's Sonic The Hedgehog apparently took up no less than an eighth of the cartridge's total capacity.
And then there's the ear candy. From the moment a game boots up, you're hearing talented sound designers at work, on the developer and publisher idents, menu ambience, and even the little clicks and thuds as you navigate and select your game options. All these things add up to give the game a sense of gravity and import, and that's before you've even started playing.
But most impressive, for me at least, are the sound engines. Not only are things like footsteps, wildlife sounds, engine roars, football chants and zombie moans meticulously recorded, they're then placed into astonishingly realistic object‑based virtual environments. Real‑life phenomena like the Doppler effect, HF air absorption, early reflections, flutter echoes and more are rendered with a realism that most of our DAW plug‑ins wouldn't dare dream of, to the extent that you could probably echo‑locate your way around some games blindfolded.
Game developers truly care about sound, and have done for a long time — the chant of 'SEGA!' that greeted people when they booted up 1991's Sonic The Hedgehog apparently took up no less than an eighth of the cartridge's total capacity. So, if you care about sound but have previously considered video games a distraction, do yourself a favour: pick a title you like the look of, don your favourite studio headphones, and get immersed.
Why I Love... My Laptop January 2022
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En radiologia i urologia, la cistografia és un procediment utilitzat per visualitzar la bufeta urinària.

Mitjançant un catèter urinari, s'introdueix un líquid de radiocontrast a la bufeta i es realitzen imatges de raigs X. La cistografia es pot utilitzar per avaluar el càncer de bufeta, el reflux vesico-ureteral, els pòlips de la bufeta i la hidronefrosi. Requereix menys radiació que la TC pèlvica, tot i que és menys sensible i específica que la ressonància magnètica o la TC. En casos d'adults, normalment s'instrueix al pacient per anul·lar tres vegades, després de la qual cosa s'obté una imatge posterior al buidatge per veure quanta orina queda dins de la bufeta (orina residual), que és útil per avaluar la disfunció de contracció de la bufeta. Es realitza una radiografia final dels ronyons un cop finalitzat el procediment per avaluar el reflux vesico-ureteral ocult que no es va veure durant el mateix procediment.

Vegeu també
 Síndrome de Fraley
 Hidronefrosi
 Cistouretrograma

Referències

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bp announces non-executive director appointments and retirements
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BP plc ("bp") today announced the appointment to its board of Karen Richardson and Johannes Teyssen as non-executive directors. The appointments will take effect from 1 January 2021.
Karen Richardson is currently a director of both Artius Acquisition Inc., a special purpose acquisition company, having been appointed this year, and, since 2013, Exponent Inc., the engineering and scientific consulting company. Ms Richardson, a US national based in Florida, has previously been a director of Worldpay Inc. (previously Worldpay Group plc) and of BT plc. Following the conclusion of the 2021 Annual General Meeting, Ms Richardson will become a member of the audit committee.
Johannes Teyssen is currently the CEO and Chairman of the management board of E.ON SE, the major international energy supplier - a post he has held since 2010. Dr Teyssen, a German national based in Dusseldorf, has previously been a director of Deutsche Bank AG. On joining the bp board he will become a member of the safety and sustainability committee (formerly known as the safety, environment and security assurance committee).
bp also today confirmed the previously announced retirement from the board of Sir Ian Davis with effect from 30 December 2020. Additionally, Brendan Nelson will retire from the board at the conclusion of bp's Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2021, at which time Tushar Morzaria will succeed him as chair of the audit committee.
Helge Lund, chairman of bp, said: "On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Karen and Johannes to bp. Karen brings exceptional knowledge of digital, technology, cyber and IT security matters from her career working with innovative companies in Silicon Valley. With long experience and a decade at the helm of one of Europe's largest energy companies, Johannes brings deep knowledge of the sector and its continuing transformation.
"Together with Tushar's appointment earlier this year, their appointments are part of our planning to strengthen the composition of the board as some of our longer-serving directors retire. As bp works to transform into an integrated energy company, I am confident that the skills, experience and diversity they bring will further enhance the board's ability to support and oversee the delivery of our new strategy.
"The board would like to thank both Ian and Brendan for their very significant contributions and steadfast commitment to bp over many years. And, in particular, I wish to thank them for their great support to both me and Bernard Looney during the recent leadership and strategy transition."
At the date of this announcement, Karen Richardson holds no ordinary shares in bp, and Johannes Teyssen holds 20,000 ordinary shares in bp. Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R, it is confirmed there are no other disclosures required in addition to the above information.
BP press office, London: +44 (0)7831 095541, bppress@bp.com


Provide comfort for the family of Lawrence Harrington with a meaningful gesture of sympathy.
Lawrence Earl "Moe" Harrington, 85, a resident of Burgess Road, Bennington, died Sunday March 24, 2019 at the Vermont Veterans Home surrounded by his family following a long illness.
Born in Bennington April 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Earl and Delia (Maynard) Harrington. Moe received his education in the Bennington schools and later took extension courses from LaSalle University.
A Korean war veteran, he served in the U. S. Army from 1950-1952. Moe married the former Millie Morse in North Bennington on July 21, 1951.
In earlier years Moe was employed at Ben Mont Paper /Flint Ink Company, as an ink formulator and tech representative and traveled throughout New England and Eastern New York. He later worked for 31 years at Westfield Coatings Corp in Westfield, MA where his area was increased to the entire United States and northeast Canada.
Moe was a very active member of the community and served on many local boards including both the Mt. Anthony Union School District and Woodford District school boards, the Bennington Town Charter Committee, Bennington Justice of the Peace and Town Moderator in Woodford.
Moe was a Life Member and Past Commander of VFW Post 1332 in Bennington, a Past Master of Taconic Grange and a member of both American Legion Post 13 and Moose Lodge 1223. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, politics, country music, song writing and performing. Moe was recognized by the House of Representatives for the State of Vermont in a resolution recognizing his civic and musical contributions to his town and his state.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Harrington of Bennington; six children, Michael L. (Debbie) Harrington of Bennington, Kim M. Harrington of Arlington, Christopher A. (Jennifer) Harrington of White Creek, NY, Bonnie Lee Harrington of Bennington, Colleen M. Harrington of Bennington and Brian E. (Andrea) Harrington of Bennington; fifteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a sister Shirley (Ted) Morse of Shaftsbury and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held from the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer and from Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church at 10:00 a. m. where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered.
Friends may call at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.
Burial will take place in the family lot at White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington.
Should friends desire memorial donations in Lawrence E. Harrington's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
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Our sincere condolences to Moe's family. He was a good man. RIP Moe.


While the seven deadly sins are generally agreed upon, there are many lists of life's most important virtues. Today I will bring you another such list: Here are the seven cardinal virtues of successful writers.
I've said it before and I will keep saying it until it gets stuck on loop in your own head: To be a writer, what you have to do is write. Everything else you need to know can be picked up along the way.
A daily writing routine will move you far closer to your writing goals than any reading project or theoretical study ever could. For many would-be writers, failure happens due to a sin of omission: The work they've written can't be bad because it's failed to exist. Let's make it clear that unwritten work is worse than a badly-written piece. What's more, you will have to churn out many bad pages before you write anything decent. If you're not diligent, you'll never even reach the point of mediocrity.
Those who fear failure will be defeated by it while those who befriend it will thrive. The inherently random nature of creativity means that we, as writers, are engaged in constant experimentation. Some of those experiments are downright weird, but so what? No scientist who fears the possibility of an incorrect hypothesis can discover anything new; no writer who fears a creative leap can ever soar. Failure is not the opposite of success; it is the gateway.
Michael Jordan said, "I've failed over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed." Thomas Edison said, "I failed my way to success." If you want to succeed as a writer, you'll have to get comfortable working, sleeping, and breathing in the realm of failure.
The most important gift many talented writers were born with is the gift of delusion. They start out with an unfounded confidence in their ability, certain that their writing is fantastic and their voice needs to be heard. Because of this, they are willing to stretch themselves, put in the necessary work, invest in education (academic and otherwise), and—at the end of the day—accept the heavy identity of "writer."
If you already think you're great, hold on to that belief (even though you are probably wrong). If you lack confidence, be willing to delude yourself. Believe you're fantastic and important. Only accepting this false belief allows it to become true.
Despite the need for self-delusion, writers also need to be willing to set that inflated ego aside. When it comes to getting feedback or revising a piece, I've seen too many would-be writers shoving aside any critical feedback. Remember: It's a workshop, not a wankshop. You have to be ready to do the hard work despite the discomfort.
Yes, it's crucial to believe in yourself and your abilities—but you have to care more about the story than you do about your ego. Successful writers need the ability to accept feedback, be open to criticism, and otherwise allow themselves to be broken down so they can be built back up again.
It would be nice if the development of "thick skin," the de-personalization of the work, the constant reminders that this is a "numbers game," and every other strategy and excuse we use—it would be nice if those actually made rejection easy. It may get easier, but it's still rough. What's required is not the ability to bypass the pain of rejection. What's required is the ability to face it down over and over again.
You will fail. You will be rejected. You will learn a little. You will get slightly better. Eventually, you will be able to look back and say, "Two years ago I thought I was great, but I was rubbish. Now I'm really good." Then you will realize that this probably isn't true: You're probably just an idiot who needs another two years to realize just how bad you currently are.
Rinse. Repeat. Get better by tiny increments. Give it a few years and you may achieve mediocrity. Give it a decade or two and you might even get good. This is not a lifestyle for those who lack endurance. Patience, more than anything, is mandatory for mastering the craft.
I said I'd tell you the seven virtues for successful writers. I never said they would all be virtues I possess. Still, in my time as a freelance editor and a writing-community organizer, I've been reassured—and concerned—by how often I've seen other writers demonstrate a similar shortcoming. As a group, this is probably our biggest problem.
We get a great idea and we feel juiced, ready to jump in, eager to plow forward. A few pages or chapters in we lose that energy. We abandon the work we've done. Every so often we finish a project, but the net result is a giant stack of incomplete work. Committing to regular writing helps a great deal, but sometimes you'll need more than that. Sometimes you'll need the simple, harsh self-control to finish your current work, even at the expense of your "next great idea." Learning to follow through will make the difference between a life of accomplishment and a life of loose ends.
Like so many virtues, the cardinal strengths of successful writers may not all come naturally to you. Adopting these virtues will require practice and persistence. However, by focusing on these strengths and being aware of your shortcomings, you can improve your personal satisfaction, your average output, and your capabilities as a writer.
"No scientist who fears the possibility of an incorrect hypothesis can discover anything new; no writer who fears a creative leap can ever soar."
As a cheerleader for Dawkins et al and as a writer, this is my new mantra.
Thanks again for another encouraging essay. When I read this piece it reminded me of what a professor in Art school told a group of as we neared graduation. He said, "Being an artist is a tough job because no one makes you do it." Thesame can, and should, be said for writing.
"Remember: It's a workshop not a wankshop" should be the opening introduction to all workshops.
The "no one makes you do it" comment Tom1960 left part really is the hardest for me. I'm really good at 1 and 3. Working on the rest. Diligently. Well, actually, I have no choice. This is the only job I've got. Nobody else will have me.
Failure is not the opposite of success; it is the gateway.
I like that line best.
I really like this article. And I'm ready.
Patience is especially true with me. I look at the first long story that I wrote and cringe. When I finished it five years ago I thought it was the greatest thing ever. Since then I have decided to put it on hiatus, but will be rewriting sometime this year.
It's a workshop, not a wankshop.
So much truth. I laughed, and laughed.
Another good one. Thanks for this, Rob.
Excellent- I needed to read this thank you.
I shall print this out and tape it to my desk!
I love the way this post made me laugh at myself, nodding my head in agreement with every number. I've never been much of a self motivated finisher, but damn can I start a lot of projects! This list is a great one to post close to my computer to remember to finish what I started instead of chasing that next big idea.


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Don Gaspar de Portolá (fl. 1734-1784) was a Spanish explorer.
De Portolá, a Catalonian nobleman, served in the Spanish army before being appointed the governor of Baja California in 1767, in order to expel the Jesuit missionaries there.
In 1769, he lead an expedition set out to establish a Spanish colony at Monterey Bay. The expedition's four parties met at San Diego Bay, where colony - the present-day San Diego - was established. De Portolá's land party initially didn't find the bay and returned to San Diego. A second expedition was set out, and Monterey Bay was finally reached on May 24, 1770. There, the mission of San Carlos was founded.
De Portolá later became governor of Puebla, and returned to Spain in 1784, after which nothing is known about him.


"WHILE EXPLOSIVE-BASED THREATS ARE EVER-ADAPTING, THERE'S NO SILVER-BULLET SOLUTION. BUT YET, BREAKTHROUGHS IN SCIENCE ARE BEING MADE. FOR INSTANCE, SCIENTISTS ARE TAKING TRACE-TECHNOLOGY TO A WHOLE-NEW LEVEL: WE CAN MEASURE RESIDUE RAPIDLY--AND WE DO THIS THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY. WE CAN ALSO DO THIS MEASUREMENT AT A DISTANCE--AND LOOK AT SMALL AMOUNTS OF RESIDUE. SECURITY-ADVANCES ARE BEING DEVELOPED TO RAPIDLY IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE HANDLED EXPLOSIVE-MATERIALS, FROM THE BIOMARKERS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THEIR BODY-FLUIDS--SUCH AS SALIVA AND SWEAT. TODAY'S ADVANCED IMAGING-TECHNOLOGY CAN IDENTIFY THREATS HIDDEN ON PEOPLE--EVEN AT A DISTANCE. ALSO, PREDICTIVE, SOPHISTICATED SOCIAL-BEHAVIOR ANALYTICS ARE BEING EMPLOYED; THESE HELP SECURITY-AGENTS POINT OUT INDIVIDUALS IN A CROWD WHO POSE A POTENTIAL THREAT."
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The IET 18th Edition is the essential publication for all professionals working in the electrical industry. It forms the national standard to which all new and amended electrical installations in the UK are to comply.
The IET urges all electrical professionals to ensure they are familiar with the changes before the new requirements come into force from January 2019.
There are no pre-requisites required for the 18th Edition full qualification, however some experience of electrical installations is essential.


A long-time Gaggle customer using CIPA-compliant student email, Yakima schools decided to switch to G Suite for Education, but still needed to ensure the safety of students. The district now relies on Gaggle Safety Management to further promote student and educator productivity in a safe environment.
While solutions like Gaggle Safety Management help the school district comply with privacy and safety laws, Yakima schools also use Family Engagement Nights to engage parents and address current and relevant topics around technology and online safety.
"Having safe, monitored student communications shows a genuine commitment to the school community."
Implementing educational technology in a school district whose primary demographic is a family of poverty is a monumental task. Also, when a district adds tools like school email, a learning management system or G Suite for Education, it's paramount that students and parents understand the value these tools bring to learning along with the importance of keeping them safe.
Family Engagement Nights have helped Yakima schools gain a better understanding of what its various technology initiatives mean to students and parents. Mr. Gonzalez, along with school counselors, capture audio of students' perspectives. There are now more than 100 audio testimonials, which are anonymized to protect the privacy of students.
Surveys of both students and parents collected throughout the year are critical to expanding Yakima's understanding and perspective. "We gained a more nuanced perspective of student life and their challenges," said Mr. Gonzalez.
For instance, although Yakima School District provides educational access points for students to stay connected throughout the day, some students admitted to hiding in the bushes of local restaurants that offered free Wi-Fi, unable to pay for food or beverages to receive the access for "free." "Parents and our entire school community are not hearing it from me, they hear it from an actual person who is going through it," he said.
The Family Engagement Nights have been a resounding success, seeing involvement grow significantly over a two-year period from a mere half-dozen or so parents to a high of 236 parents at a recent meeting. These Interactions have revealed stories such as a student using Snapchat and the app's currency, Snapcash, to generate an income by selling inappropriate photos. Additional harmful situations that have been discussed include incidents identified in Tumblr and other apps.


As world-travelers ourselves, we're proud many students choose Loop Abroad for their first trip abroad - and sometimes their second and third!
If you've never traveled abroad before, you're probably a little nervous. Don't worry! While part of the fun of travel is encountering unexpected things, we'll do whatever we can to prepare you for your Loop Abroad experience.
In order to travel abroad, you will need a passport. Information on any required visas or vaccinations will be included in the information you receive upon admission.
Most of our two-week programs offer a group flight from the US (you can find whether a group flight is available, as well as the estimated cost and departure city on each program page) For programs with a group flight, you will all fly together to your program location, where our team will be eagerly waiting at the airport! For programs without a group flight option, we can help you choose an appropriate flight and our team will be at the airport waiting to meet you when you arrive!
You will never be on your own during your program. And we will be available before your trip to answer questions about everything from what to pack to what to wear on the flight to how much spending money to bring. You will find that your program location is exciting and different, but that it is easier than you might think to adjust.
Check out the stories below from a couple of our students whose first trip abroad was with Loop Abroad!
"The Loop Abroad Vet Trip of 2013 was my first time on an airplane or out of the country at all! Looking back, I'm so glad my first time was with Loop. With multiple flights and layovers endured while traveling to and from Thailand, I am a traveling pro."
"The program was outstanding in so many ways from answering all my questions before I left to keeping in contact with my parents to showing us so many different parts and angles of the culture to always making us feel safe. If given the chance again, I would accept in a heartbeat. This experience changed my life in so many ways and so I met so many people that I will never forget."
Looking for the perfect study abroad trip isn't as easy as shopping on Amazon.
But we still have plenty of reviews for you to read.
Check out lots of reviews of our summer programs at Go Overseas and Go Abroad, two independent organizations that collect student reviews.
We are happy to continue working hard to improve our programs each year based on student suggestions.
Over 125 students and parents shared reviews of their Loop experiences on our Facebook page too!
It's the best way to find out if a Loop Abroad trip is right for you.
When choosing a study abroad program, there's a ton of info available. Sometimes the most helpful thing is to talk to someone who's been there before. A Loop Abroad alumni would be happy to talk to you and answer your questions.
Was it fun? Was it safe? What should I pack?
Read the stories written by Loop alumni below. Keep in mind that itineraries vary by program and develop from year to year. Your experience may not be 100% like the experience of our alumni – every program is unique!
"All of the staff were great! They really focused on making our experience safe, meaningful, and fun! The vets were very knowledgeable and did a great job teaching us and helping us practice the skills we learned."
"In order to pay for this adventure, I did a lot of fundraising, which ended up paying for more than half of my trip.... This program is a way to bring students who come from all over and are all different together with the common goal of helping these animals and having an adventure.
"As we left Chiang Mai, I could not help but to be sad to leave behind not only the beautiful city we were able to explore, but also the people and animals we had met along the way."
"The College Veterinary Programme and it was the best decision I have ever made. My passion for animals grew at a very young age and it has always been my ambition to go into an animal based career."
"All of my fellow group members were super personable and shared a common passion – animals. I made many life-long friends from around the world on my trip that I hope to see again soon."
"I began looking for an abroad pre-vet program that I could participate in that would allow me to have a substantial amount of hands-on time with animals while giving me the opportunity to simultaneously explore a foreign country."
"My journey with Loop Abroad began one day when I was scrolling through my FaceBook newsfeed. I clicked on a post and I am so happy I did!"
"This was my first time traveling abroad, and it was also my first time traveling without my family."
"Loop Abroad really provided me with an eye-opening and life-changing experience."
"It's really easy to make friends on the trip, even for shy and quiet people like me. I made some amazing friends who I still keep in touch with."
So you desire to see the wonders of Thailand, eh? Well let me tell you, you are taking a step in the right direction. Traveling thousands of miles with Loop Abroad this past summer to discover this magnificent country was hands down one of the best decisions of my life.
Our students are big news when they return home from their trip of a lifetime!
The American Veterinary Medical Association calls Loop Abroad's College Veterinary Service Program in Thailand 'A dream come true'… and we couldn't agree more! The AVMA is the nation's leading advocate for the veterinary profession, an organization that protects, promotes and advocates for the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. See their post here.
Ansley Still, Loom alumna, returned to campus to make a strong case against elephant hunting in her piece – "Elephant Hunting Isn't Conservation" – published in The Current, the Eckerd College newspaper.
Remember when @Daxon AKA Allan Daxon AKA the animal selfie king traveled with us to Thailand on our Thailand 101 program? Check it out on his instagram page.
Learn more about the amazing participants we've had in our programs, and check out stories about our students from print and the web below.
"It was also an honor to learn about the culture and volunteer for the local communities."
"It was amazing being submerged in the culture and learning all about Thailand."
"We learned how to care for elephants in a place where they are in a more natural habitat than they used to be."
"Spending a month in Thailand was an experience one young Winnipegger just might remember longer than an elephant."
"Are you curious about veterinary medicine or wildlife conservation? Join Delaware Valley University to hear a guest lecture from Dr. Erica Ward, a veterinarian who has experience caring for elephants in Thailand."
"Being in the dog clinic and doing rounds with the elephant veterinarian really helped me decide what I wanted my future to look like."
"Tell people you went to Thailand and chances are you're going to get asked if you rode an elephant. Haley Ochocinski has been there twice and the answer is no, she hasn't, and she'll be more than happy to tell you why not."
"I don't have words to describe what we saw there, what that experience was like. It never really leaves you."
"I got to do hands-on veterinary medicine — stuff vet students don't get to do until a year in — on dogs, cats and elephants."
"Even though the cultural differences between the U.S. and Australia aren't extreme, I think it's important to understand that not everyone grows up the same way you did."
"The experience was fascinating and it opened my eyes to understand that this is what I have to do."
"My passion has always been animals. I had to face many fears to go after my dream of studying Veterinary."
"Having the opportunity to work alongside a veterinarian to treat cats, dogs, and Asian elephants has truly been a once in a lifetime experience."
"The entire Loop Abroad experience gave Jodi a sense of purpose -- she has applied to Arizona State University to continue her education in wildlife biology -- and a new worldview."
"Caring for the elephants while also respecting their space and previous trauma was a unique experience that I would not have been able to experience anywhere else."
"I've learned so much from this. Working so closely with elephants was a life changing experience. I got unbelievable veterinary experience."
"After that, Francis practiced her veterinary skills closer to home, at One Health, in Wilmington, Delaware."
"Getting into vet school is competitive. I needed to get as many different experiences as possible so I could stand out. Veterinarian schools have low acceptance rates."
"Texas A&M University students published a blog regarding their exciting experience abroad in Thailand!"
"Although I only got to experience Chiang Mai and its surrounding areas, everyone that I ran into there was so kind and funny, and had a positive radiance to them."
"Though Feracare specializes in the care and maintenance of South Africa's cheetah population, they do have other big cats on site. Hein helped with one lion named Halo who was paralyzed after pinching a nerve in her spine."
"I've always liked animals, so going there and seeing what other people were doing with different animals just confirmed that's what I want to do."
"Being able to provide medical attention to cats, dogs and elephants has been the most rewarding experience I have ever partaken in. Helping others, especially animals who can't help themselves, is a great passion of mine."
"They have a bunch of animals there that they've rescued from bad situations, and they're trying to educate the communities across South Africa about conservation. They try to keep them as wild as possible, they're not trying to make it a tourist attraction. They just need help."
"Brooklyn helped to feed and care for elephants, as well as learn about their diagnoses alongside an elephant vet."
"Our group was given the opportunity to partake in an ecological monitoring program in Koh Tao. Even if we were just certified Open Water Divers, we had the chance to help out Advanced Divers! Not many people are given that chance, and the fact that we could learn, observe and help make a difference really meant a lot to me!"
"Taking part in spay/neuter surgeries and getting to shadow an elephant vet were amazing experiences I wouldn't be able to have in many other places."
"This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and it was so fun and educational."
"Being able to help the dogs and elephants face to face, and live among them, made me feel like I was genuinely making the world a better place."
"Not only did I get to explore Thailand, but I learned so much about veterinary medicine."
"Getting to work with elephants is a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget."
"I wish I had the words to describe to you how amazing that place (Elephant Nature Park) is. What they stand for and believe in is inspiring, and how they love and care for those animals is what I strive to do someday."
"It was such an amazing experience getting to aid in surgery, learn catheter placement, draw blood and perform a diet study on an elephant."
"The knowledge and beauty I experienced in Thailand was expansive and unforgettable."
"I'm so motivated to share my observations and my experience with others about animal welfare. My trip definitely changed my life."
"Volunteering with elephants, dogs and cats was incredibly rewarding, and I am so grateful to have been part of this program."
Iowa Wesleyan University serves as the School of Record for Loop Abroad, allowing Loop Abroad students to get college credit for their participation in Loop Abroad programs. "Loop Abroad, under the dynamic leadership of Addam and Jane Stine, who built the program in Thailand, also offer opportunities in Australia and South Africa. The program will not only offer Iowa Wesleyan students the unique opportunity to be involved in pre-veterinarian studies as undergraduates, but will give them a unique cross-cultural experience in another world region. As a school of record, Iowa Wesleyan gets to make education possible for students around the United States. We are delighted about this partnership and look forward to seeing the potential continue to flourish.""
"We got to clean the wounds of elephants that had stepped on landmines."
"If given the opportunity, Isernia said she'd jump on the chance to travel with Loop Abroad again and help even more species."
"Both programs prepared me by teaching me how to work with animals of all kinds and teaching me about veterinary medicine."
"Our students are some of the most amazing people I have ever met," Jane Stine, the program's managing director said.
"It was great because all the people I worked with were very passionate and genuine for their love for elephants, which I could relate to," she said.
"Thailand is a magical place, and I learned so much about my career path. I would do this again in a heartbeat!"
"The people were amazing there. The veterinarians there were so dedicated to letting us have as much hands-on opportunities as possible."
"Loop was truly amazing. I never imagined living among elephants and impacting the world by just coming on one trip. I hope to one day return."
"We tossed the ball in there just for the sake of it and she went crazy for it, She ran around kicking it, passing it back and forth between us. She absolutely loved it."
"Spending part of my summer in beautiful Thailand has made my love for veterinary medicine even stronger."
"I never thought I could learn as much as I did during my time in Thailand, and I will definitely be coming back," said Robinson. "It truly was an experience of a lifetime."
"We provided care for the animals at the wildlife centre, including feeding the cheetahs and helping to provide enrichment for them."
"I got to interact with the ambassador cheetah named Nova, a porcupine, an ostrich, a zebra named Pajamas and a few other animals."
"On a regular basis, we encountered wild horses, ostriches, a zebra names Pajamas, a mule names Hercules, and of course the many cheetahs on site."
"'Being up close to these animals, whether it was feeding the cheetahs at the wildlife center or watching wild animals on safari, was a life-changing experience."
"If given a choice of trying something new, I've always gone for it. If I fail, hey, at least I gave it a shot."
"Smith and her team took a course in the anatomy, behavior, and conservation of big cats."
"This trip has made me a better person and given me many tools to take with me on the path to my profession. We learned techniques for structuring and physical examinations."
"Ardemani and her team provided care for the animals at the wildlife centre, including feeding the cheetahs and helping to provide enrichment for them."
"Some of the older elephants have trouble kneeling down in the river to wash themselves, so we grabbed some buckets and helped them cool off while they were eating a basket of watermelons."
"I went to Thailand to receive education and hands- on experience that I could not have gotten here in the United States because of limitations. The program I was in is called 'Loop Abroad.' They have many programs that teach various subjects."
Jennifer Colangelo is a junior at Becker who spent two weeks in Thailand with Loop Abroad. "For a week we worked with dogs and cats, and during the second week we worked at an elephant sanctuary." Colangelo was with four other Becker students learning clinical skills for their future.
"Cleaning feet and swabbing ears may not be how many college students envision spending their summers. But for Stephanie Rubino, it was a dream come true."
"It might have been while Claire Hilton was applying salve to a wound on the skin of an elephant that the 16-year-old realized she found her life's calling."
"My experiences in Thailand, particularly working with Taichoon, made me want to give back to my community, country and people all over the world."
"It's been my dream forever," the 16-year-old said. After spending two weeks in Thailand learning hands-on what it's like to be a veterinarian, Zong said she's confident that she will want to take care of animals for the rest of her life.
"They say that an elephant never forgets. If that's the case, there's a couple elephants in Thailand that will never forget McKenzie Beals."
"The trip was about becoming a more worldly person and figuring out what kind of career you wanted," Parker said.
"Despite the shock, Osborn said that it's important to appreciate every culture's differences.
"It's a completely different culture. Even though you do something differently, doesn't mean it's wrong.""
"I love elephants, so for me to have a chance to go there, I mean, I've always wanted to do that. It's kind of like a bucket list thing for me," said Muehl, a 21-year-old animal science major with a pre-vet emphasis."
"I've loved elephants since I was a little kid," she said. "It (Loop Abroad page) popped up on my Facebook because one of my friends tagged me in it. It was all oriented around the elephants helping them and helping kids in the local villages. I love that type of stuff, and I love animals."
"Save Elephant Foundation has been working with Loop Abroad for over three years, bringing students interested in animal sciences to observe the elephants at Elephant Nature Park and gain an idea of what it is like to work in the field."
Last April, Hannah van Severen texted her mother at 5 a.m. to announce she had found her calling. "I've always loved elephants and always loved traveling so when I saw this ad on Facebook, I knew it was exactly everything I've always wanted to do," van Severen said.
"A one-week encounter made a lasting impression that set the 23-year-old nursing student on a new course. After she graduates from UL Lafayette, Descant intends to return to rural Thailand to work as a nurse for a year."
"Kokomo native Lindsey Fenton put her budding veterinary skills to use this summer helping rescued elephants, dogs and cats in Thailand."
"I think my trip to Thailand has made me realize that what I really want to do with my career is spend time practicing international veterinary medicine. I think it would be an amazing opportunity and I'm excited to someday get to do this as my career."
For one assignment, Lim had to monitor the diet of a 70-year-old elephant named Saza, who Lim said "acted like a cranky old lady."
"For Allison Faust, hands-on job training is important — so much so that she went all the way to Thailand to get it."
"This trip was a wonderful opportunity to experience and learn about another culture as well as learn about local and global issues and their working solution."
"I learned so much about exotic veterinary medicine as well as elephant husbandry," Radley wrote. "From this experience, I gained more confidence in myself since I stepped out of my comfort zone. I also gained friends, veterinary knowledge and appreciation for another culture."
Jordan was part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and then spent a week working directly with rescued elephants at an elephant sanctuary.
"This summer, nine students from Kansas State University's pre-veterinary club, spent two weeks in Thailand helping animals and learning hands-on what it's like to be a veterinarian."
"The 17-year old took her first trip on an airplane, navigated New York City, traveled to Thailand and spent weeks caring for her favorite animal - the elephant."
It is said, "an elephant never forgets." It's likely that Perry's Megan Massey won't be forgetting her experience with Loop Abroad this summer.
"Ayanna said she walked away with a new perspective on life and a desire to educate herself on what else is going on in the world."
The opportunities that I was exposed to from neutering dogs to trying durian have made my trip so memorable. I don't know any other place where I would be able to wake up in the morning and eat breakfast while watching elephants pass by the patio."
"After earning her associate degree in May 2015, Kyndale had the opportunity to participate in Loop Abroad, a hands-on summer abroad program in Thailand for students working with animals."
Kissing elephants, hugging tigers, operating on cats and dogs — these are interactions veterinary student Marisa Ciappetta of Upper Burrell could wait years to experience in the United States. But she was able to do all of the above in Thailand over the summer.
"I have never done something so hands on. This really was a once in a lifetime trip," Foster said. "If you have the opportunity, you have to go."
"Meeting amazing people from all over the world, this trip was absolutely amazing and something I'll never forget."
According to a release from the high school, "Traveling with the Boston-based Loop Abroad, Katherine was part of a six-person team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and then spent a week working directly with rescued elephants."
"The craziest thing about my week was that by the end of it, standing next to the elephants was almost second nature. I highly recommend visiting the Elephant Nature Park if you are ever in Northern Thailand because it is a wonderful moment that will leave you speechless."
Teaching English, building a dam and painting a school were just some of the ways that Madison was able to help the village. In return, she learned to plant rice and had plenty of time to get to know the children of Hoi Ya and share stories with them.
"Today we had the honour of receiving nine students and their four teachers from Loopabroad. These American junior high school students focus on tropical ecology and they were particularly interested in the Orchid Ark."
Write your own adventure in Thailand!