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(Dublin, OH) Dublin's Fleet has placed 22nd in the Top 50 Green Fleets in North America. This program is administered by the 100 Best Fleets in North America. Dublin was the only Ohio city to make the Top 50 list. Dublin placed 28th in 2015.
"This is our fifth year to be ranked and we are moving on up!" says Dublin Fleet Manager Darryl Syler. "We continue to improve and thrive thanks to the hard work of the Fleet Management staff and the support of our City Council, City Manager and Public Works Director."
The Government Green Fleet Award is open to all Federal, State, and Local Government Fleets in North America.
The ranking is based on evaluation standards, which are divided into several key categories:
- Fleet Composition
- Fuel & Emissions
- Policy & Planning
- Fleet Utilization
- Education
- Executive & Employee Involvement
- Supporting Programs
This ranking is in addition to the fleet's designation as a three-star Ohio Green Fleet, which Dublin earned from Clean Fuels Ohio earlier this month. You can read more about that designation on the City's website.
About Dublin's Fleet:
The Dublin Division of Fleet Management is a Master Certified Fleet Management Operation – one of only eight in the United States. Dublin has been named one of the Top 50 Leading Fleets and a Top 50 Green Fleet in North America, has earned the Automotive Service Excellence Blue Seal Shop Certification and obtained Tier 5 CLEANFleet certification from the Coalition for Green Fleet Management.
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Lindsay Weisenauer
Senior Public Information Officer
614.410.4504 – Desk 614.704.9742
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EV ACADEMY is a leading English language institute in Cebu City, Philippines. Established in 2004, we provide short and long English courses for individual and groups, junior students and adults. Our packages include English study, accommodation, catering and selected activities.
Our management team is among a pioneer group to operate an ESL center in 2002, and the very first in Cebu to develop intensive English programs (known as "spartan" programs across Asia). Since then, we have been teaching English to more than 13, 000 students from 14 different countries, constantly expanding our services in order to address the needs of an evolving global landscape. From curriculum, management, teachers, facilities and student services, every aspect has been optimized to make EVACADEMY one of the most successful English learning centers in the Philippines.
EV Academy holds all legal accreditations and works in partnership with the Government of the Philippines to develop and implement international educational standard. Since 2014 we are one of the top 5 schools selected by the Department of Tourism (DOT), representing the Philippines in DOT marketing campaigns all over the world (Japan, China, Thailand, Russia, etc.).
We are an active member of CALA (Cebu Association of Language Academies), which promotes English overseas education and establish Cebu as one of the most competitive ESL hubs worldwide. EV Academy commits to advancing its academic excellence through accreditation and partnerships with recognized language institutions such as ITAA, TEFL Asia and Cambridge Teachers.
Company History
- Member of ENGLISH PHILIPPINES (national ESL schools association)
- Opening a new campus
- Launching IETLS guarantee course
- Approved IDP IELTS TEST CENTRE
- Launching of ELCA program (English Learning & Culture Awareness) in partnership with ASEAN Institute in Thailand
- First students from Poland & Peru
- First students from Macao, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Thailand, Poland, Switzerland
- Launching of TecTESOL ("Teaching English to Children" professional training)
- Launching of nursing program
- First Junior Camp (Taiwan)
- Renewal of MOA between EV and ACT
- Tokyo City University (Japan): Intensive ESL program
- FSinteinoji University (Japan): Intensive ESL program
- Won Kwang University (South Korea): Intensive ESL program (50 students)
- Winter 2015: Launching of our "ESL Family program"
- EV Academy appears on Japanese TV
- Accreditation from the DOT (Philippines Dept of Tourism)
- First students from Spain arrive
- Launching of TESOL and Business English programs
- CUC University (Vietnam): teachers training (TESOL)
- Tokyo City University (Japan): Intensive ESL program
- Sinteinoji University (Japan): Intensive ESL program
- Won Kwang University (South Korea): Intensive ESL program (50 students)
- Renewal of MOA between EV and ACT
- DOT accreditation.
- EV is recognized as one of the top 5 ESL institutes in the Philippines and invited since then by the DOT (Department of Tourism) to various expose worldwide (Japan, China, Russia, Kazhakstan, Thailand, etc.)
- First students from Vietnam arrive
- Launch of full academic English programs (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL)
- TESOL accreditation from ITAA
- EV gains institutional membership with the College of Teachers (UK)
- MOA between EV and ACT (Asian College of Technology - Cebu)
- Gumi University (South Korea): Intensive ESL program (40 students)
- Hallym University (South Korea): Intensive ESL program (50 students)
- Creation of the EV R&D department (Research & Development)
- EV gains institutional membership with AsiaTEFL
- EV gains institutional membership with IATEFL
- First students from Mongolia arrive
- Gumi University (South Korea): Intensive ESL program (40 students)
- First students from China and Taiwan
- 3rd expansion: 195 student capacity
- EV becomes the largest campus in the Philippines
- EV lanuches the "school & resort" concept
- EV becomes a member of CALA (Cebu Association of Language Academies)
- First students from Japan arrive
- Full TESDA accreditation (all education levels)
- Second expansion and opening of secondcampus
- 140 students capacity
- 1st expansion to 70-student capacity
- EV becomes TESDA accredited (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)
- EV Academy grand opening
- 30 student capacity
- First school to offer IEP (Intensive English Programs) in Cebu
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THABET – The World's top 10 Most Expensive Universities in 2017, The cheapest and costliest universities in the world.
Exclusive and expensive Universities in the world: It is the dream of the good students that after their school they want to have the education from the best college of the world. Thus they always try to keep their marks in such a position that after their schooling they don't face ant type of problem in applying in the best college in the world. The best college will be expensive. But if you bear the expense once then at the end of the final year you will be placed in one of the best company in the world. The campus and the other facilities are also provided by the university in the majestic manner.
List of top 10 most expensive university in the world in 2017
Education is very important and that too from good colleges and Universities. In case you want your child to join the expensive yet good colleges in any cornet of the globe then make sure to know in detail about the Top expensive colleges of the education industry.
Below here is the list of most expensive universities in the world. From every part of the world students like to get pass out from these universities. Yet if they get chance
1. University of Virginia- the tuition fee of this University is 42,184 dollars. It is one of the best universities. The campus of the university is like the palace. But it is very tough to get into this university. You have to get good rank with extraordinary marks for studying in this university.
2. University of Michigan –Ann Arbor- The cost needed to study in this university is 41,811 dollars. The student gets the best facilities from the college. They provide the accommodation and the hostels are really big. You can also say that the hostel is like the palace. The education system of the college is very advanced and their pattern to giving the education is also different.
3. College of William and Marry (VA) – The College is very good and they provide the best education system. With the education they also give many other facilities for which the students want to get the admission in this college. The fees of the college are 39,360 dollars.
4. University of Vermont- The campus of the university is very big and mainly seen the picture of the University students dream about to get the education from there. The students have to give the admission tests which are really tough to crack. The question which they set for the admission test needs intelligence. The tuition fee of the college is 37,384 dollars.
5. University of California Irvine- The University is very big and they provide the best accommodation with the awesome meal package. The tuition fee of the college is 37,635 dollars. Very few students can apply in this college as they require a very high amount of money.
6. Virginia Military Institute- 37,574 dollars is the required fees that the student must pay if they want to study in this university. The hostels are very well maintained and they are very neat and clean. There are people who clean the rooms regularly so that the students don't have any problem to stay. Here military training is given in the most technical manner.
7. University of California Davis- The building of the college is like the palace. Inside the college you will find tennis court, football field and also the cricket field. The food which they provide is all of high class quality and thus they are very healthy also. The education system is also of high-quality. The tuition fee is 36,774 dollars.
8. University of California Santa- The tuition fees needed for the college is 36,624 dollars. The university is very big and they provide all the best facilities to the students. The hostels are also very good. But they don't give the food option.
9. University of California Riverside- This is one of the most expensive colleges. The tuition fee is 36,286 dollars. The education system of the college is also very good and hence to have the education from there it is the dream of the student.
10. University of California Santa Cruz- 36,276 dollars is the tuition fee of the college. With the best education system they also provide the student with good accommodation and meal. It is very tough to get through the college. Students from many countries come here to get the best education.


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Cake Designer Eva Salazar was born in Spain where she grew up in a very gastronomic environment, but it was when she moved to Miami, she transformed her hobby into a full time passion. Eva created a little studio called Makememycake where she made stunning and delicious custom cakes for all occasions. "I love to see the face of my clients when they see their cake!"
She also writes a blog where she shares some tips and tutorials about cake design. Her first cake decorating book, "Tartas Esculturales" came out in October 2014 with a lot of fun projects. She also taught around the world which allowed her to have contact with her students and created an opportunity to get to know them. She is a Craftsy instructor with two online classes released, "Fabulous Bows and Fashion Details" and "Cakes with Style." People can learn how to make different cakes and use all the techniques to achieve amazing results.
Eva said "Making and designing cakes has been a blessing because it made me find my place in this life."
If you want to take any of her classes, click here for future dates and times.
Eva is very down to earth and we enjoyed getting to know her! Her cakes are stunning and the attention to detail is immaculate!
Congratulations Eva Salazar on being our Chef of the Month for November!
1. Where do you work and where are you based?
I am located in North Miami, Florida where I run my studio called Makememycake.
2. What is your favorite kitchen tool in creating your masterpieces?
For baking, something as simple as a rubber spatula and for cake decorating, I can't live without my Crafty Knife.
3. For Cake Designers, what is your Wisk Hand? Left or Right
I think I am both hands because I always have something in my hands, it doesn't matter which one!!
4. What advice would you offer for aspiring cake designers?
Always keep learning. Techniques make us transfer our ideas to the table. And another thing, never give up!!
5. What is one tip every cake designer should know and perfect?
Respect the amounts and times but keep a touch of risk.
6. What does a great cake look like to you?
Of course, a delicious cake inside but aesthetically, a clean cake has half way won. The other half is that touch of magic that when you see the cake, it makes you smile.
7. What trends as a cake designer do you see emerging in the near future?
Naked cakes, rustic, organic, fruits, vegan but especially rich in flavors respecting the product.
8. What features are important to you when selecting a Chef Coat? (particular fabric, style, sleeve length, pockets)
First I have to love the color and design, yes I know, I know…but…Then a soft and light fabric is important and I prefer 3/4 sleeve because I am always cold.
9. What is your go-to chef outfit? Do you prefer coats, tees, pants, shorts, aprons, hats, etc?
Always a nice chef coat.
10. Favorite ingredient to work with?
No doubt Chocolate and Vanilla for baking and Fondant for decorating.
11. Favorite Dessert City?
Paris, Madrid and New York.
12. Best Cake you have ever made?
I think it was when I recreated Manhattan in a cake. It was 6 feet long and had all the details that you can find the city. And my personal favorite was a poodle dog cake that looked so alive that when I finished the cake I was about to feed it!!
Eva Salazar's Cake Portfolio


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Rogers Clark Ballard MORTON, Congress, MD (1914-1979)
MORTON, Rogers Clark Ballard, (brother of Thruston B. Morton), a Representative from Maryland; born in Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky., September 19, 1914; attended the public schools and Woodberry Forest School, Orange, Va.; Yale University, A.B., 1937; engaged in food business, 1938-1951 with exception of military service; served in Armored Field Artillery, United States Army, from private to captain, 1941-1945, and served in the European Theater; president of Ballard and Ballard Co., 1947-1951; farmer and beef cattle feeding operator, Talbot County, Md.; delegate, floor manager, Republican National Convention, 1968; chairman, Republican National Committee, April 1969 to January 1971; elected as a Republican to the Eighty-eighth Congress; reelected to the four succeeding Congresses, and served from January 3, 1963, until his resignation on January 29, 1971, to become Secretary of the Interior on that date, and served in that capacity until April 30, 1975; Secretary of Commerce from May 1, 1975, to February 2, 1976; Counsellor to President Gerald R. Ford, with cabinet rank for economic and domestic policy matters from February 3, 1976, to March 30, 1976; chairman of President Fordâs campaign committee from March 30, 1976, to November 2, 1976; retired from politics and engaged in boat building on his farm at Presquisle, near Easton, Md., where he died April 19, 1979; interment in Old Wye Cemetery, Wye Mills, Md.
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The Sea-Doo Fish Pro is the first PWC designed for America's favorite watersport.
Bombardier introduced the first personal watercraft in 1968. Called the Sea-Doo, it featured an air-cooled 18 hp engine that pushed it to a top speed of 25 mph. And I'm sure it wasn't long before someone figured out, "Hey, if it floats and moves, I can fish on it!" Fast forward 51 years, to 2019, and Bombardier Recreational Products is first again: a purpose-built fishing PWC called the Sea-Doo Fish Pro.
The Problem
Fishing aboard a PWC presents complications not found on more conventional fishing boats. I fished aboard a more traditional touring-style PWC, and it wasn't the greatest experience. The main issues were twofold: no place to rig my gear and the highly sculpted saddle made moving around difficult, because it was designed to be used facing forward. Spinning sideways to cast or land a fish was downright uncomfortable. Then there was the lack of electronics and the relative instability when I stood up to cast. I found it possible to troll, but the no-wake mode on most skis is designed to move it along as quickly as possible, and often a slow presentation is the key to success.
These deficiencies are a lot to overcome, so when Tim McKercher, who coordinates Sea-Doo's press outings, invited me for a full day of fishing aboard a new PWC, my gut told me it might be a long day on the water.
Let's Romp
Our day begins at dawn, at an east-central Florida boat ramp that serves a decidedly rectangular pair of connected manmade lakes collectively called Stick Marsh/Farm 13. While Lake Okeechobee and Rodman Reservoir get most of the accolades for great bass fishing, more 10-pounders are caught here, where it's all catch and release for bass, than anywhere else in the Sunshine State. A shallow body of water averaging 6 to 8 feet deep, this purposely flooded marsh and farm impoundment has numerous underwater channels and an army of submerged trees — some just beneath the surface — that can play hell with a traditional boat's lower unit. Score the first advantage to the Fish Pro; its draft is virtually non-existent underway.
When our gaggle of five Sea-Doos exits the no-wake zone, I put the whip to the Rotax 1503 NA (normally aspirated) engine, and the sled zips to 30 mph in 3.2 seconds before settling into a cruise speed of 40 mph. Despite not having a supercharger like its 300 hp Sea-Doo Performance stablemates, its throttle response is excellent, and anyone who isn't a hair-on-fire kind of driver will be more than satisfied by its performance.
Another plus is it has a closed cooling system, so piscatorial pursuits that venture into salt water or fresh water that should only be consumed in extreme emergencies won't affect the engine's innards. Top speed is 55 mph, which is only about 12 mph less than the fastest stock machines (PWCs are speed-limited by an agreement between manufacturers and the Coast Guard).
Hull, Yes
The Sea-Doo Fish Pro features the ST3 hull, which is a hybrid design that melds the T3 hull used on buoy-racing machines such as the RXP-X and the S3 hull, which was Sea-Doo's breakthrough design in 2008. It takes the T3's wave-penetrating 22 degrees of hull entry to about the middle of the running surface but does away with the soft, rounded chines that promote its ultra-aggressive turning ability (and also make it difficult to ride with two or more riders or take large waves at an angle). Instead, the ST3 hull has hard chines that promote side-to-side stability, and a second set of chines farther back that add an inch of width for better stability at rest and in heavy sea conditions. The center of gravity is lower, both for the engine and the rider, which also greatly improves stability.
The hull tweak that makes the Fish Pro unique, however, is a rear deck extension that greatly contributes to its stability at rest or when trolling, especially in choppy conditions. But since it's raised above the hull's running surface, it hovers above the water's surface at cruising speeds, so there's no additional drag to hurt its high-speed performance. This is simply Sea-Doo's best all-around hull.
An extended rear deck gives the Fish Pro a second LinQ connection. First seen on last year's GTX Limited, LinQ — maybe the best crossover feature ever to migrate to the water from the Ski-Doo line of snowmobiles — is a system of connecting accessories that attach to the rear deck quickly and securely.
The standard 13-and-a-half-gallon LinQ cooler for the Fish Pro is one item that makes it so fishable. Not only is a high-end cooler capable of keeping fish and beverages cold for days, it's also a one-stop rigging station. Its top is recessed and has a rubberized surface that allows anglers to rig without watching their sinker roll into the water. The top also makes a great picnic table for alfresco dining. Tools are handy and secure in dedicated holders, and a convenient mesh bag is attached to the front of the cooler to hold pouches of soft baits or small tackle boxes. My cooler has a pair of rod holders attached to the each side, and there's room to add at least four more on the back.
Fish On!
Soon, we stop along a shoreline rife with water hyacinth, an invasive species that can quickly take over a lake but also provides great bass habitat. To my surprise, a bucket inside my cooler (and everyone else's) holds a dozen wild shiners, which are bass candy. After shutting down the engine, I spin around on a specially designed saddle that is much flatter than normal and allows me to scoot around easily. I grab a rod out of the holder and, using the cooler lid, tie on a live bait hook before extracting one of the 6-inch-long shiners, all of which are lively thanks to a battery-powered bubbler. After hooking it at the tail, I stand up and am pleasantly surprised by the Fish Pro's stability, which makes it easy to lob the bait underhanded to the edge of the vegetation. With my bait in position, I turn sideways and prop my feet on gunwale rests that are angled for comfort. Soon, I feel a tug and set the hook on the first bass of the day.
One notable asset is the huge main storage area in front of the driver, which the driver can access without getting out of his seat, because the entire steering assembly lifts. My backpack is overstuffed with clothes and camera gear, and it fits easily. A separate mesh net section is handy for quickly needed items such as my video camera, and a waterproof smartphone glove compartment secures phones between foam pads.
Adding a USB port costs $110. My ride has the optional stereo system, which pushes the MSRP from $14,799 to $15,599 but is totally worth it. Not only does it sound great but the tunes are directed toward the riders and not the surrounding landscape.
As is often the case in Florida, someone turns on a giant wind fan and the shallow lake gets a bit lumpy, but the deep-V ST3 hull eats it up. This brings up another point. How many other 12-foot, 3-inch boats can owners safely use for offshore fishing? McKercher will no doubt have a Fish Pro along the next time he takes a group cruising from Florida to Bimini.
Slow Trolling?
Our search for fish takes us to a channel on the other side of the lake that has a solid wall of vegetation to the left and small islands to the right. I explore one of the gaps between islands with the standard Garmin echoMAP Plus 62 CV, a 6.2-inch color GPS fishfinder that has a transducer flush-mounted into the hull bottom, and start marking scattered fish in the 10-foot depths.
Using trolling mode, which has nine presets, I select the slowest speed and drag a wild shiner at 1 mph. Any faster and it wouldn't swim right. Any concern about engine noise scaring the fish is dispelled when I land the day's biggest fish, a three-pounder, and later catch a two-pounder. Keep in mind, I had to drive directly over both of these fish to put the bait in position.
After six hours of cruising and trolling, I happen to glance at my gas gauge and am startled to discover I've burned less than a quarter of the oversized 18-and-a-half-gallon fuel tank. PWCs aren't known for their range, but with a four-gallon LinQ auxiliary fuel tank ($170) this rig has the ability to reach far-flung places for fishing or touring. Owners can even attach a LinQ Sport Bag ($170) on top of the fuel tank for more storage. This three-up PWC even has a tripod ski tow that attaches to the LinQ connector and further increases its versatility, though some fishing veterans might claim that's just a way to troll for sharks.


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I s traffc pollution clouding your brain? Harvard researchers report that a doubling of exposure to black carbon-a marker for pollution from automotive exhaust-was associated with a 30% greater chance of scoring badly on a standard test for dementia. The poorer results, plus lower scores on a composite of six other tests of cognitive function, were the equivalent of adding almost two years to subjects age. Researchers analyzed data on 680 Boston-area men, average age 71, from the VA Normative Aging Study. The in- vestigators said this was the frst study to link traffc-related air pollution and cognition in older men, and only the second study of such a relationship in older adults. Tiny particles in exhaust, researchers suggested, might lodge in the brain, or could cause cardiovascular damage that in turn affects the brain. Environmental Health Perspectives, online ahead of print; abstract at <dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1002767>
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Samsung ordered to pay Apple $119m
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Kanye West delays Palace show in aftermath of Kim Kardashian robbery
Citing "family concerns" following the armed robbery of his wife, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West has postponed his planned Thursday show at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tuesday's Philadelphia performance has also been delayed.
The Palace concert has been moved to Dec. 22, while the Philly show has been bumped to Dec. 13.
Existing tickets will be honored for those dates. Ticket holders may also obtain refunds at their point of purchase.
West's Saint Pablo Tour, which played Detroit's Joe Louis Arena last week, will resume with his Friday show in Chicago.
Kardashian arrived home in the U.S. on Monday, after being tied up and robbed of $10 million in jewelry in her Paris hotel room Sunday night. Word of the incident had prompted West to leave the stage and cut short a Sunday performance in New York.
The statement Monday night from promoter Live Nation:
"Due to family concerns, this week's Philadelphia and Detroit dates on the Saint Pablo Tour have been rescheduled. The Philadelphia show will take place on December 13 and the Detroit show on December 22. Ticketholders can use their original tickets on those dates. The Saint Pablo Tour will resume its scheduled routing on Friday, October 7 in Chicago."


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Even though people understand the importance of handwashing, a recent study showed that only 31% of men and 65% of women washed their hands after using a public restroom. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hygiene interventions including hygiene education and the promotion of handwashing can lead to a reduction of diarrheal cases by up to 45%. The CDC states that teaching people about handwashing reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 23-40%, reduces respiratory illnesses such as colds by 16-21%, and reduces absenteeism due to gastrointestinal illness in school children by 29-57%.
At Educational Playcare, keeping our students and their families healthy is so important to us that not only is Wellness one of our Core Values, but we also launched a handwashing campaign called Wash Up! This campaign is meant to help educate our students and families on handwashing best practices to help prevent the spread of illness and promote overall wellness. Throughout the campaign, our teachers introduced activities to encourage positive handwashing habits. Below is more information and tips regarding how families can help promote good handwashing habits.
Since washing your hands is the best defense against spreading germs, it is important to understand when you should wash your hands and how you should your hands. Key times to wash your hands include:
- After using the bathroom
- Before and after you cook a meal
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the bathroom
To avoid spreading germs, the CDC recommends washing hands using these 4 steps:
- Get your hands wet with clean, running water (warm or cold).
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and nails. Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse hands under water with hands pointed down.
- Dry your hands with a paper towel or air dry them.
Young children learn through their senses by touching, seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Unfortunately, germs cannot be seen or felt, therefore we believe learning through play is an effective way to teach children about handwashing. Parents can teach handwashing by:
- Singing handwashing songs
- Drawing and coloring
- Reading books about handwashing
One of the best ways parents can teach children good handwashing habits is to lead by example. Parents and caregivers should be role models for their children by demonstrating good personal hygiene habits, including proper handwashing.
For more information about handwashing and to see the fun activities that have taken place in our classrooms during our Wash Up campaign, visit our website!


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Seattle's mighty proud of our Numero Uno Capricorn, Eddie Vedder. It seems like it was a great year for Capricorns, no matter how challenging it seemed at times, and no matter how many chodes tried to burst our bubble, we were not stopping until we got to the top of that hill. Personally, I feel great this month, not to mention that reverse aging Capricorns are famous for is kicking in again, I can feel it in my bones, even in my poor Mexican bird leg!
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0 Aries Christmas Horoscope for 2013 with a Special 2014 Message
Well my Aries friends, we made it through another year! Please take the time to listen to this preview of your year to come, I am so grateful for the astrologers who I'm able to rely on, sharing their words of wisdom is really a gift to me and hopefully to you as well!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
0 Aries Horoscope For November 2013
Via Cafe Astrology:
There can be a need to take a hard look at both spending and debts this month, dear Aries, as you may be accountable for recent neglect or extravagance. Some of you could be dealing with this energy on an intimate level, and you might question issues of sharing, fairness, and power dynamics in a partnership. For example, circumstances may be such that you suddenly see huge imbalances or discrepancies. Fortunately, you have a lot of energy for work and self-care programs this month, and not a whole lot stands in the way of pursuing your goals. You can easily get all fired up and ready for action when it comes to tending to your daily routines, fitness, nutrition programs, and detail work. Work out frustrations or troubling emotions by keeping active and getting a lot of fresh air and light this month. Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 5th, helping to endear you to authority figures (bosses and parents, for example), the general public if appropriate, and to business colleagues. Transits of Venus to a house generally last about a month, but this one stretches on for four months, so you'll have plenty of time to win others over and advance your business goals. Pressures tend to ease from the 10th, and then even more so from the 22nd, when your overall focus shifts from dark and intense to outgoing and positive. The 18-19 is very strong for family relations and efforts to make both work and home life more balanced, organized, but also enjoyable.
Monday, November 4, 2013
0 Capricorn Horoscope For November 2013
I'm starting out the month right by starting with Capricorns because for one, they are the most brilliant sign, and secondly, they've had it the hardest lately but this is about to change!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
0 Taurus Horoscope for Halloween Week 2013
Like my poor Aries, you were overlooked this month, so I decided to check with a few of my favorite online astrologers to see what's going on with you this month
0 A Special Message for Aries from Sancho
Not so much a special message as an apology, since I actually forgot to upload the blog with your horoscope this month, but let's face it, the monkey has done worse things! So here's what you missed, a special love horoscope, let's see if it was accurate...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
0 Gemini Horoscope for October 2013
Well, the dreadful summer is finally over, it's time for fun ghoulish stuff and for holiday cheer, and as most of my readers know, the monkey long ago abandoned his idea of writing these himself, so instead we found the best online astrologers to get you up to date, enjoy and have a great October!
This woman is becoming my favorite, especially since she did these cool love horoscopes for October!
and her regular monthly reading....
I really love this guy too, I look to him first to see what's going to happen in the month, be sure to check out his website, blog and Facebook page also for up to the minute planetary activity!
This woman was my favorite until she started singing at the end of her readings, still she has some great information, and although lengthy, is a smart woman, just needs to stop with the singing!
Here is your song for the month:
Lenny Kravitz is a Gemini
I really love this guy too, I look to him first to see what's going to happen in the month, be sure to check out his website, blog and Facebook page also for up to the minute planetary activity!
This woman was my favorite until she started singing at the end of her readings, still she has some great information, and although lengthy, is a smart woman, just needs to stop with the singing!
Here is your song for the month:
Lenny Kravitz is a Gemini
0 Leo Horoscope for October 2013
I was in love with a Leo once. It was horrible. But not as horrible as not knowing what the hell is going on in their mysterious heads. Here are the very best online astrologers to enlighten you. Have a wonderful October Leos!
0 Virgo Horoscope for October 2013
Virgo, you're so vain... you probably think this entire blog is about you. Did I mention a Virgo broke my heart? So needless to say I can only push the monkey so far when it comes to writing horoscopes, we have "issues." So, instead I have found the best online astrologers around. Learn something, enjoy, and have a great October!
0 Libra Horoscope for October 2013
Libra's and I are getting along a lot better these days...still, the monkey has no time for astrology. So I have found the best online astrologers around. Enjoy and have a great month!
0 Scorpio Horoscope for October 2013
There's something about Scorpio's I love, they are so mysterious.
Have wonderful October and enjoy these readings by some of the best online astrologers.
0 Sagittarius Horoscope for October 2013
It feels like I have not done much for the Sagittarian's in my life. And with the monkey refusing to write horoscopes I have had to search far and wide for the best astrologers. Here they are!
0 Cancer Horoscope for October 2013
Since most Cancer's are chode's and tend to stress the monkey out, we usually don't even get around to sharing any readings, but I suppose even chode's deserve a second chance. These are the best online astrologers and so I really really hope all my Cancer friends take their advice.
0 Aquarius Horoscope for October 2013
Did I ever mention that an Aquarius broke my heart? But that's not why the monkeys on strike. He's just too sensitive to absorb all these issues of everyone's and also these astrologers are really good, if anything we would be holding out vital and maybe life changing information by not sharing these with you.
0 Pisces Horoscope for October 2013
Well, Pisces can't be doing any worse than Capricorn's, as most of our readers know, the monkey has been on strike for months. So I have found some really good online astrologers to share with my readers.
0 Capricorn Horoscope For October 2013
Capricorns just cant get a break, I'm sort of glad poor Sancho isn't having to deal with writing these this month. As most of my readers know the monkey has been on hiatus, so here are the 3 best online astrologers, good luck to me and my fellow Capricorns, were gonna need it!
Friday, September 20, 2013
0 Leo Horoscope for September 2013
I've dated a few Leo's and you guys are alright in my book!
The following are links to the best 3 online astrologers,
please take their advice to heart.
0 Gemini Horoscope for September 2013
All the Gemini's I know are very lucky people at the moment, I just hope whatever your endeavor's are that your successful and have a great fall and winter...here are 3 of my very favorite online astrologers, take their advice seriously...they mean business!
see what I mean? take her advice, she works hard to make sure people understand that these planets and stars mean business!
0 Taurus Horoscope For September 2013
Well Taurus, if your reading this it means you survived the Harvest moon, and Sancho survived his trip to jail!
These are the best online astrologers, listen and value their knowledge, they really know what their talking about!
Monday, September 16, 2013
0 Aries Horoscope For September 2013
Aries Is a sign that confuses Sancho, so I really can't apologize for his refusal to write your horoscope! I think you'll be much happier with the astrologers I have found online. They are unique but each one has proven to be totally accurate.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
0 Capricorn Horoscope For September 2013
As most of you know, our in house monkey astrologer has been refusing to write the monthly horoscopes, so I searched high and low, and found the best online astrologers I could. They are unique in their style, and I just know your going to love them and get the insight you need to have a fabulous month!
0 Scorpio Horoscope For September 2013
As most of Xanaland's readers already know, the monkey has been on strike all summer, and refuses to write horoscopes. Fear not my friends! I have searched far and wide for the best online astrologers and I feel confident that you will agree!
Monday, August 26, 2013
0 Scorpio Horoscope for August 2013
Scorpio, you know a few things about monkey business so I won't elaborate more than to tell you that the monkey is simply indisposed and is still not ready to start doing horoscopes again, so after looking far and wide, I found who I believe to be the most accurate astrologers on youtube, so please take the time to listen to them, and always remember your almost famous, your medium gorgeous and gosh darn it, Sancho loves you!
0 Libra Horoscope for August 2013
Libra has had such a hard time of it this summer, I can see why the monkey refuse to do horoscopes anymore, it's probably stressing the poor little guy out. But I am happy that I have a great way to make it up to Xanaland readers by introducing you to 3 of the best astrologers on youtube, sometimes you just need a fresh perspective, and so I hope that you find that here, and always remember that your almost famous, your medium gorgeous and even though absent, gosh darn it, Sancho loves you!
0 Virgo Horoscope for August 2013
Virgo, as I get to you I am almost done with the tedious task of pick up the monkeys pieces, and pretty much apologizing for not being there for you. It sounds like you had a hellish month. Maybe not, but the three astrologers who I will be sharing horoscopes from are in the links below, from what I have been listening to as I write this it sounds like there are drastic changes upon you. Dear Virgos, remember no matter how bad life is in the real world, in Xanaland your almost famous, your medium gorgeous, and gosh darn it, Sancho loves you!
0 Leo Horoscope for August 2013
Leo, at last I'm half way through the chart, and since I'm fond of my Leo's I don't feel like I have to beat around the bush. For reasons I won't bore you with and because sometimes a fresh set of eyes on a task, situation, or into your life is just what you need, the monkey, cannot at this time provide you with anything other than the advice of these 3 great astrologers... and my reminder that your almost famous, your medium gorgeous, and gosh darn it, Sancho loves you!
0 Gemini Horoscope for August 2013
Gemini I can't apologize for the monkey enough.
So I will tell you what I'm telling everyone, these 3 people in the video links below are some of the most accurate astrologers, and wonderful people as well, I think if you take the time to listen to them you'll learn a lot about yourself and get an idea of what your fall and winter of 2013 are looking like. Things good or bad may seem unreal and overwhelming right now, but please remember...your almost famous, your medium gorgeous and gosh darn it Sancho loves you!
Monday, August 19, 2013
0 Taurus Horoscope for August 2013
Two down and ten to go Taurus, so sorry the monkey is still on strike, but I urge you to listen to these 3 astrologers, they are always right on the money, and all of them are genuine and down to earth people who really love what they do-so listen to their advice- And remember, your medium gorgeous and almost famous, and gosh darn it Sancho loves you!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
0 Aries Horoscope For August 2013
Aries, I'm about to tell you what I have to explain to 11 other signs, I have no time for astrology and the monkey is on strike until further notice, so I have searched high and low for the best online horoscopes, and whala! I found 3 wonderful astrologers, please take the time if not now, soon to listen to each one, because I did for each and every sign, these are the beast at what they do and dead on accurate, from what I have observed over the last year.
Friday, July 19, 2013
0 Mt. Rainier Like You've Never Seen it Before by Darren Neupert July 2013
The Northern Lights have been making relativelyfrequent appearances over the Northwest this summer, but the green tinge captured in photographs above Mt. Rainier on the night of July 12th wasn't the aurora.
It was instead what's known as "airglow."
Unlike aurora, airglow covers the entire planet and is there all the time, caused by reactions between solar energy and certain air molecules. It's just not visible in daytime due to sunlight and is hard to spot at night from other light pollution.
But according to the Atmospheric Optics website, airglow fluctuates a bit with the 11-year solar cycle as increased solar activity can enhance it a bit. And solar activity was high last weekend when these photographers were taken.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
0 Feeling Squirrely? Don't Blame the Moon, Blame Mercury! via Astrology Cafe
Although not quite as popular as Sun sign astrology, "Mercury Retrograde" has certainly become a buzzword - or buzz phrase - these days.
What is Mercury Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. "Appears" is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don't even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other planet. It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes direction.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
0 Alchemy for What Ails You by Fredrick Woodruff
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
0 Gemini Horoscope For June 2013
Her soul in division form itself
Climbing, falling she knew not where
Hiding amid the cargo from a steamship
Her kneecap broken, that girl I declare
A beautiful lofty thing-or a thing
Heroically lost, heroically found
William Butler Yeats
0 June Horoscope For Taurus
As for those chilly orbs on the verge of creation
Where sunshine and smiles must be equally rare
did they want a supply of cold hearts for that station
heaven knows we have plenty on Earth we could spare
Thomas Moore
Thursday, May 30, 2013
0 June Horoscope For Aries 2013
Great Oracle, sleeping through the centuries
Awaken now at last And tell us how to save us from ourselves
Lawrence Ferlinheti ' To the Oracle at Delphi '
There's a vibrant energy coursing through your veins at the moment, revving up your curiosity and your eagerness to learn, to travel and to be in touch with various people. Mercury faces the powerful energies of Pluto. Venus also moves on the 3rd into this homely area.
There's a vibrant energy coursing through your veins at the moment, revving up your curiosity and your eagerness to learn, to travel and to be in touch with various people. Mercury faces the powerful energies of Pluto. Venus also moves on the 3rd into this homely area.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
0 Taurus Horoscope For May 2013
Those lips that loves own hand
did make.
Breathed forth the sound that
said " I hate "
To me that languished for her sake
But when she saw my woeful state
Straight in her heart did mercy come
Chiding that tongue that ever sweet
Was used to giving gentle doom
And taught it thus anew to greet
" I hate" she altered with an end
That followed it as gentle day
Doth follow night, who like a fiend
From heaven to hell is flown away
" I hate " from hate away she threw
And saved my life by saying " not you"
William Shakespeare
Monday, May 13, 2013
0 Gemini Horoscope For May 2013
And what is life?
An hour glass on the run
A mist retreating from the morning sun
A busy, bustling still repeated dream
It's length? A minutes pause
A moments thought
And happiness? A bubble on the stream
That in the act of seizing turns to naught
John Clare
Saturday, May 11, 2013
0 Cancer Horoscope For May 2013
We are all a little weird
And life is a little weird
And when we find someone whose
weirdness is compatible with ours
We join up with them and fall
in mutual weirdness
And call it love
Dr. Seuss
0 Leo Horoscope For May 2013
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf tormented shore
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand
How few, yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep
While I weep, while I weep
O God can I not grasp
Them with a tighter grasp?
Oh God cannot I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
Edgar Allan Poe
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
0 Virgo Horoscope For May 2013
A man doesn't have time.
When he loses he seeks, when he finds
He forgets, when he forgets, when he loves
He begins to forget
And his soul is seasoned, his soul is
very professional.
Only his body remains forever an amateur.
It tries and it misses, gets muddled, doesn't
learn a thing.
Drunk and blind in it's pleasures and its pains
Yehudi Amichai
Saturday, May 4, 2013
0 Libra Horoscope For May 2013
The cage bird sings with a fearful trill
Of things unknown but longed for still
And his tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom
Maya Angelou
0 Scorpio Horoscope For May 2013
To sing the perfect song
And by a half tone lost the key
There the potent sorrow, there the grief
The pale sad staring of life's tragedy
Paul Dunbar
0 Sagittarius Horoscope For May 2013
I shot an arrow into the air
It fell to earth, I knew not where
For so swiftly it flew the sight
Could not follow in its flight
I breathed a song into the air
It fell to earth, I knew not where
For who has sight so keen and strong
That it can follow the flight of a song
Henry Longfellow
Friday, May 3, 2013
0 Capricorn Horoscope For May 2013
When you have withdrawn yourself and
the magic, when only the smell of your
love lingers between my breasts, then,
only then, can I greedily consume your
Maya Angelou
0 Aquarius Horoscope For May 2013
For we have thought the longer thoughts
And gone the shorter way
And we have danced to the devils tunes
Shivering home to pray
To serve one master in the night
Another in the day
Ernest Hemingway
0 Pisces Horoscope For May 2013
Asleep , awake, by night or day
The friends I seek are seeking me
No wind can drive my bark astray
Nor change the tide of destiny
John Burroughs
Friday, April 26, 2013
0 Aprils Pink Full Moon 2013: Some Lunar Facts To Help Get You Through The Weekend
April's full moon, which is set to rise tonight, is known as a pink moon. And this year it coincides with another lunar event. Here are four things to know about it:
Why is it called a pink moon?
The name can be traced back to North American aboriginal peoples, who referred to the full moon in April as a pink moon after a type of wildflower that blooms early in the year, helping to signify that spring has arrived.
April's full moon goes by a number of other names in different cultures. Some coastal tribes refer to it as the fish moon because it coincided with the shad swimming upstream, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
The moon doesn't actually appear pink in color..
What's different about this pink moon?
It coincides with the first lunar eclipse of the year, which will be visible for those living in Eastern Europe, Africa, central Asia and western Australia, NASA says. It's a partial eclipse that will last about 27 minutes and will be at its fullest at 4:07 p.m. ET.
It won't be visible from North America, the space agency says.
What's the best way to view it?
For those who want to see the eclipse but aren't located in the right place, the Slooh telescope will be streaming a live video of the event online.
For Canadians who want to take a look after sunset, Environment Canada is forecasting a clear night sky for those living across much southern Quebec, New Brunswick, parts of northern Ontario and the southern Prairies.
When is the next lunar eclipse?
Another partial lunar eclipse will take place on May 25, and NASA says it should be visible from most of North America, provided the night sky is clear.
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United Nations: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, saying the initiative paves the way for interfaith harmony and understanding.
In a historic people-to-people initiative, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday inaugurated the historic corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev, to Dera Baba
Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur.
The Gurdwara Darbar Sahib is located across the Ravi river in Pakistan and is about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur.
"We welcome #Pakistan and #India opening #KartarpurCorridor today connecting two key Sikh pilgrimage sites, paving way for interfaith harmony and understanding by facilitating visa-free cross border visits by pilgrims to
holy shrines," spokesperson for the Secretary General tweeted.
According to the agreement between Pakistan and India, 5,000 pilgrims from India can visit the shrine daily and the number can be increased in future.
The requirement of passport and the USD 20 service fee have been waived for Saturday and for November 12 by Pakistan.
Separate events were organised on both the sides of the border to launch the much-awaited corridor ahead of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary on November 12.
The inauguration of the corridor comes in the midst of frayed ties between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's decision in August to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcate it into two Union
Notwithstanding a chill in bilateral ties over Kashmir, India and Pakistan after tough negotiations signed an agreement last month, paving the way for the inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor on November 9.
Guru Nanak Dev spent the last 18 years of his life at Kartarpur Sahib, which has now become the world's largest Sikh Gurdwara.
United Nations: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, saying the initiative paves the way for interfaith harmony and understanding.


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Praxis Language, the company behind the popular Chinese language learning service ChinesePod, was founded in 2005 by Ken Carroll, Hank Horkoff and Steve Williams. ChinesePod brings to life the trio's vision of an interactive, web-based language learning system that allows students to learn a language at their own pace. Vice-President of Marketing Ken Carroll, a long-time English teacher and owner of a chain of English language schools in Shanghai, talked to us about the success of ChinesePod and where new technology will take their learning system.
Q: So how is business these days?
A: [Laughs]. It's been extremely good. We've been very, very lucky. My view is that ChinesePod touched a nerve at the time and the place we launched it. There was nothing like it, and there was very little, even in terms of book materials, to help people learn Chinese. Not only did ChinesePod appear on the scene as a plausible way to learn Chinese, but it also had this "Web 2.0" cachet. There was nobody competing with it, so it took off very quickly. Almost from the day we launched, it had traction, to the point where now we have maybe 250,000 users around the world.
Q: What are the other projects you have going?
A: ChinesePod is the first, but we've also dipped our toes into other languages, such as Spanish and Italian. But the marketing challenges are very different. Those languages have an oversupply of teaching materials and a long history. We've played with those projects from a content perspective, but we've never put the full marketing effort into it, so they haven't gotten the response ChinesePod has had. But this winter, we are embarking on a new phase, a project we've been working on for two years now: a mobile learning network. The time has come for mobile learning. We believe it will emerge as a very powerful force.
Q: What do you mean by mobile learning?
A: What it means is that the learner can either download or install the content onto a cell phone or other mobile device, and the user can then access that learning content whenever they wish to. That content has been around for a while, and we have developed that content to deliver it to your iPod or whatever. We believe that next year will bring an entirely new level of learning, and it will be particularly relevant to China. We've got 3G emerging in China and smartphones to handle it. We believe we are going to see an explosion in the usage of smartphones and 3G. I'm not a tech guy, but my view is that 3G will do for the handset what broadband did for the PC. It means that people will be able to access content like video, audio, whatever. In Tokyo I've seen people do it, and we believe in the next few years they will be doing it in China. We will have a mobile platform that will work on all of those phones, and it will do in a mobile context what we have done for ChinesePod in a web-based context. In other words, we have designed this platform around the handset, not a PC. A concrete example is the mobile application: a standalone thing that lives on your phone. The old form of mobile learning is when people take a website and do a mobile version of a website. But what we've done is design a mobile platform from the ground up. We envisage the environment where this platform will be utilised. Say you had a group of business people in an office and there are six learners and a teacher. In this sort of environment, people miss class, they're late… so they don't get the material. Corporate learners have very low attendance rate in these classes. A mobile platform would solve this problem. With a mobile platform, a teacher could set up a class where on day two or day three students start missing class but can still receive the lesson. There's a platform for them to download the lesson and interact with the social network, the other people in their group, in real time. You download the lesson and listen to it on the subway. Maybe the class happened last night, but you can still listen to the class and join into the discussions in a thread that builds upon the class.
Q: Why is this going to do what previous technology-based solutions couldn't?
A: I've been a language teacher for years, so I'm pretty obsessed with this particular question. Language teaching in general is a pretty abysmal discipline. The way I learned languages in schools was completely ineffective. It's pretty much been a failure. Plus, institutionalized education, this teacher-centered notion that a teacher can teach you a language, is wrong. It's a 19th century notion.
Q: Why?
A: One of the old reasons is that language is seen as something the teacher does to the students. The teacher knows, the students don't know, so the teacher explains the language to the students. But students need to be engaged in the language, not listen to lectures about the language. These older technologies were based on the same flawed premise. The CD-ROMs and the tapes still treat the learner like an idiot and explain the language to them. The French on those tapes, "le plume de ma tante": it's useless, this kind of approach. It's the equivalent of showing you a map of a country instead of taking you there. Becoming familiar with the grammatical map of the language does not give the student the ability to speak, because speaking is a skill, not a body of knowledge.
Q: So how are students engaging more with a language on a mobile phone?
A: Once you've got the mobility, you've got 24 hour access; you've got your audio lessons, your dictionary, your flashcards. There's people, content and system. Learners need to be connected to the teacher, the content, the students, and to the platform that helps them manage it. The more access they have to this system, the more opportunities there are to engage them.
Q: What about PC-based solutions, like Rosetta Stone?
A: They've done better than some other systems, but what was missing was the people. You can't interact with it.
Q: Do you assess ChinesePod students for comparison or to measure their improvement?
A: There was a New York Times article about how this kind of technology can be a more effective teaching method. As for actual real hard data on how much students improve, I'm not sure I can quantify that, but they are coming back, they're signing up for more, they're buying more. The community is our yardstick.
Q: How big is the market?
A: I don't know, but I do know a lot of people are overrating it. The Chinese government, for example, says 30 million people worldwide are studying Chinese and that will grow to 100 million in the next few years. We don't believe that, we think that's a wild exaggeration by maybe five or 10 times, but clearly Mandarin is an emerging language.
Q: How willing are people to spend on this?
A: We're charging and we're doing well by it. We give away the basic level for US$9 per month. For US$199 per month, the teacher will call you every day and give you a lesson.
Q: It seemed like when ChinesePod first launched, a few months later there were a dozen copycat products. How do you deal with the relative ease of market entry here?
A: In terms of the podcasts, we don't have any large competitors, just a lot of small competitors. We were lucky to develop the brand early and attract a loyal core of customers and assume the leadership position. We work hard to maintain that; I think it would be hard for a newcomer to come in and rob us of that. Our lessons are designed in some cases by our users themselves. It's hard to duplicate that, too. We aren't saying we won't have to compete in the future, but right now it's our game to lose.
Q: How much discipline does the ChinesePod system require? Don't a lot of people go out and buy language-learning technology and stop using it? Why is that?
A: These language-learning products are not engaging them because they are not very interesting. If you listen to our newbie podcasts, for example, the whole point is to put it into context. Some people will learn Chinese no matter what without any help from technology. Others will never learn it. We are looking at how we can convert those swing voters, the majority of the population, who just need a little bit more to make it interesting. I guess I'm more sanguine about the potential for language technology.


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The Department of Modern Interpretation is the newest interpretative department within the Living History Association. The department covers all eras starting from 1898 (Spanish American War) and continuing through Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The department hosts a number of events including Second World War tactical events, departmental timelines, and era displays. If you are interested in participating or having your unit participate please feel free to contact the LHA headquarters or any of the Departmental Officers.
Department Officers:
Richard Tucker, Department Chairman
Michael Heenan, Vice Chairman of Department
Gretchen Tucker, Secretary
Eric Roberts, Treasurer
Scott Greb, Safety Officer
Vance Anderson, Safety Officer Assistant and Department Alternate
Jesse Holschuh, Department Alternate
We plan to take a photo at the Spring Social of our officers or use a photo from the timeline for some visual representation on our page as well if the photo at the Social can't be done.
Department Meeting Minutes
Below are minutes from prior department meetings (these minutes are starting at the point of the new "committee" and department):
April 25-27: Department of Modern Interpretation Timeline Event, Matterhorn Inn, West Dover, VT
May 30-June 1: All inclusive WW2 era Tactical Event. Camping at the Matterhorn Inn, West Dover, VT
August 22-24: The Great War Event, Matterhorn Inn, West Dover, VT
September 26-28: Vietnam Weekend, Matterhorn Inn, West Dover VT
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) endorsed 31 legislative acts last week which now become part of Ohio law. The list of the bills below comes directly from press releases issued by the Governor's office.Read More
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Gov. DeWine Signs Five Ohio Legislative Acts into Law
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a video conference ceremony on Wednesday where he signed five Ohio legislative acts into law.Read More


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Revell 69 Nova SS in hugger orange
RDean58 posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsAs a companion piece to both the 69 Chevelle SS396 and 69 Camaro, I decided to build the small block version of Revell's Nova in hugger orange with Testors wet look clear. Thank you for looking, all comments welcomed.
Revell 1969 Chevy Nova
MikeyB08 posted a topic in Model CarsCompleted my 1969 Chevy Nova. Was a fun and fairly relaxing build. Only issue I had what with my clear coat. For whatever reason, when Insprayed my Future Clear coat after drying for a few days it started to spider web. Any ideas as to what could have caused it?
1/25 AMT '72 Nova SS "Old Pro" Pro Stock
Casey posted a topic in Car Kit News & ReviewsThe 1/25 AMT "Old Pro" '72 Chevy Nova SS Pro Stock, kit #1142, is coming back:
1969 Chevy nova COPO
thecrossguy posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsHello everyone. Well this isn't really on the work bench yet as my plans are to enter in the model car show in February. But, I do need some help. This wheel be my first time lowering a model car and I would like to keep the realism of it if possible. The rear end I have figured out. The front suspension is another story. A-arm is mounted to the frame and there isn't a lot of room to hack off the spindle. I was thinking of sawing off the A-arm to bring it up some but there ain't a lot of room to do that. So any suggestions, advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Let's see some Chevy Novas
CEKPETHO BCE posted a topic in Model CarsI recently started building a Revell '69 Chevy Nova and can't really decide how to build it. I'd like to see some of your Novas. Different wheel and color combinations are welcome.
Revell 69 Nova SS 396
RDean58 posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsThe original plan was to paint this Tamiya Metallic green, but something happened on the way to the painting station. I decided to paint it Fathom Green Metallic instead. Here's some pics Thanks for looking! All comments welcomed.
Revell 69 Nova
RDean58 posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsGot the frame and engine done on this bad boy. I am using the chambered exhaust from a Revell 69 Camaaro kit along with the headers. I needed to shorting the carb a bit to get the air cleaner to fit below the hood and I need to fix one of the pipes coming out of the mufflers. The chambered exhaust did not fit very well and needed some modifications to get it to fit. Thanks for looking.
Revell '69 Nova
Starliner Kustoms posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsStarted this a while back hope to finish by the end of the month. Basically it is an out of the box build other than the Crager SS wheels. I decided to go with rally stripes and surprisingly being my first time painting them, I feel pretty good as to how they came out. I used Tamiya White primer as my base then Tamiya Bright White for the first top coat once that dried for a few days I masked off the stripes and sprayed Tamiya Bright Orange for my color coat. And last but not least once that set up, I shot it with a few coats of Testors Wet Coat Clear. After the paint is gassed out a bit I will polish and chrome what I need to. I did do some chrome prior to paint and polished the spots lightly. I also decided to chrome the edges of the fender gills just to break up the area a bit (still needs work). I hope to post more as I go along. if not, I will definetly post when finished.
1966 Chevy Nova
zakdoggi posted a topic in Model CarsThe AMT 1966 Chevy Nova built to represent my favourite Australian Touring Car Champion - "Stormin Norman" Norm Beechey. Added a scratch built roll bar, wheels and tyres pinched from another kit, homemade decals, a rattle can exterior and vinyl paint interior. First pic is the real thing which now sits in a large private collection of historic Australian race cars.
Yenko Deuce Nova
Superbird McMonte posted a topic in Model CarsThis is a project that was in the running for my next "Bring out your Dead" subject. But while I was waiting for voting to close I decided to see if I could knock it out in 3 days. And I did!
The Austin and Impala both got 7 votes The Rallye Olds got 5 Ferraris got 4 and the Deuce 3 Prostreeter69 voted for "the Nova or the Austin" so his vote became the tie breaker!
While waiting for the voting to finish, I got bored and picked up the Nova. Like I said any other post it was pretty close to getting done. Painted in 2008 Decal in 2019! So it was a no brainer! I'll post more pictures in the under glass section.
murder nova streetoutlaws
Toriano posted a topic in WIP: Drag Racing ModelsThe murder nova is one of my previous builds. I also have the crow in the works.
Reading the build process reminds me of kit bashing for some reason. Not Your Average 1,400-Horsepower 1966 Chevy Nova Street Machine
Revell 69 Nova 350 SS
RDean58 posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsI had no clue as to what color I originally wanted to paint this one since it had been so long since I started it, (2014) but finally decided on Testor's Italian Red. Not too bad. I'll get rid of that finger print! Thanks for looking, all comments welcomed.
AMT "OLD Pro" 1971 Nova
RDean58 posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsFrom careful web searching I have deduced that AMTs "Old Pro" Nova is a 71 model. I cracked this kit open the other day and was thinking of getting the Revell 69 Nova for it's frame, engine, and interior, and then I thought, "Why?" Let's just put this one together! The drivers side "C" pillar has a weird bulge to it that I managed to sand out a bit, although it is still there. The frame and interior fit into the body loosely, so I'll have to make sure I have them well glued in. Tires are an aftermarket set of white line Goodyears from Modelhaus. A close up of the wheels shows where I painted the aluminum and black vents. After looking as some pictures of the wheels in real life I discovered that AMT made them with too much depth and slant from the outer edge to the center cap. I matched this engine up with one from the Revell 57 kits and I can definitely tell you that the engine block is way too long. It is supposed to be a 350 which is the same outside size as all the other "first generation" (265, 283, 327, 302, 307, 350) small blocks but AMT decided to do this one differently :-) Later on I'll shoot some comparison pictures to show you the difference, as you can see in the picture, the distance between the rear of the intake and the beginning of the transmission is how much longer this engine is. Perhaps an 8th of an inch maybe, which translates into a little over 3 inches difference in a 1:1 scale. I have not put a ruler to it to confirm the gap so it may even be larger! Obviously, this will not be a super detail build, just straight out of the box (with a tire change), some flocking, and paint. Thanks for looking, all comments welcomed!
67 Nova Post Apocalypse recon vehicle
Daxman posted a topic in WIP: Model CarsIt's been a few years since my last post apocalypse vehicle. I had originally built this model back in the early 90's. It was sitting in a box in my basement for the past 20 years. It's been repurposed into a post apocalypse recon buggy. The engine is from a Cadillac El Dorado kit that was in the same box in the basement. Might as well use it! The engine cover is from a Peterbilt semi. I had 5 wheels and I really wanted the spare to be mounted and visible. It sticks through the hood next to the intake that cools the 50 caliber. The gas tank is behind the passenger seat. I got the 50 caliber guns from Shapeways a few years ago. It came with 2 sets of dual machine guns. This was the 1st time trying to weather seats to look torn. Thanks for looking!
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy II Hardtop
Casey posted a topic in Car Kit News & ReviewsBy chance does anyone happen to have an AMT '65 Chevy II Hardtop "Craftsman" kit, and be willing to share some pictures of the contents? With Moebius' upcoming '64/'65 Chevy II Sedans, I thought it might be a good time to look over and discuss the good, bad, and ugly regarding the vintage AMT kit, which is never to return. I appears AMT captured the body shape quite well...: ...but the chassis is promo style, with molded in everything and an engine 'plate' insert:
1966 Nova Pro Street
young_model_builder posted a topic in Model CarsThis is a simple pro street nova I did. Nothing too crazy, just a simple little model.
I'm looking for some knowledge/advice on modeling the cars my parents owned during the '70s. They traded the first one the year I was born so I'm not 100% sure I ever rode in it, but photos exist somewhere so I should have references for all of these post Thanksgiving. First: 1970 Chevy Nova (not an SS though). I'm assuming I should start with a Revell or AMT kit. Is one a better option? How hard will it be to "downgrade" it to a non SS model? Next: 1974 Chevy Impala. Does anyone make a model of this and/or is it possible to model with another model year kit? And finally: 1978 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup. I saw this morning Revell is issuing a '78 GMC pickup in December. Would that be the best place to start? All help and comments welcome!
'69 Chevy nova SS
Evan Williams posted a topic in Model CarsHere's my revell '69 nova SS with a 350 size engine. This was a huge milestone in my building as this was my first paint job to turn out flawlessly. I absolutely loved this build and I put as many drag racing options as I could into it, while still keeping it a street car. If anyone sees anything I could improve upon or do better please say something. I want to get better
Nova SS Street Machine
Starliner Kustoms posted a topic in Model CarsGot this finished up the other day. Loved building it. And, it was my first time actually spraying the rally stripes. I have tried decals in the past with major failures. I used Dupli-Color for the first primer coat to see and body work that was needed. after wet sanding and drying I shot it with Tamiya primer followed with Tamiya's Bright White. After sitting for a few days I masked off and shot the Tamiya Bright Orange color coat followed by Testors Wet Look Clear. I built it pretty much out of the box with the exception of the wheels. I wanted to go with a more period look. Anyway, enough babbling...
'69 Chevy Nova Copo
Filter posted a topic in Model CarsHello, i build this Revell Nova quite out of box beside some motor-wires and hoses this metallic-gold doesn't forgive any mistakes, so the paintjob isn't 100% flawless , but ok for me and some additional pic with "Vitamin D"
Hi, I'm new here; I want to build a 1972 Pontiac Ventura II to replicate my buddy's 1:1 car. The Jimmy Flintstone resin body is available; I need to know if the AMT Beverly Hills Cop Nova #836 will work for a donor car. Flintstone suggests the AMT 6556 Nova, which is getting hard to find and is pricey. Thanks, Dave
AMT 1966 Nova SS 396
62 Parts posted a topic in Model CarsThis is the excellent AMT kit of the 66 Nova that can be built up one of three ways.... as Grumpy's Toy drag car, or a street custom, or just factory stock. I chose the street custom route and modified the engine slightly by using a P/E air cleaner from Parts by Parks. I also wired it up and added fuel and electrical lines. The paint is rattle-can Tamiya Metallic Red over a base coat of Silver Leaf. The interior is Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black, the carpet is flocking from Detail Master. The fantastic tires are pad printed tires from the AMT 68 Camaro kit (which came w/ 2 sets of tires!). I'd love to have one of these bad boys in real life!


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One of the pleasant duties of the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Professor is to organize a colloquy, for which I proposed the materiality of sculpture as the subject. The wonderful collection of nineteenth-century French sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, including all the states of sculptures, from sketches to completed marbles or bronzes, makes the Gallery a perfect site for such an inquiry.
In 1942 the National Gallery of Art received a very important gift from Katherine Seney Simpson: twenty-eight sculptures, eight drawings, and three drypoints by Auguste Rodin (1840–1917). She had acquired them directly from the artist, with whom she had formed a friendship, and this collection, said to be
Among the sculptures are two terra-cotta sketches, Eve Eating the Apple and Statuette of a Woman, both of which served as starting points for a long, laborious creative process that extended throughout Rodin's career. It resulted in some of his most important late works, whose innovative character helped usher in twentieth-century sculpture. In addition, the sketches help illuminate Rodin's approach, from studies from living models to forms that encapsulate the essence of sculpture. In one of these series of variations the small Eve morphs into a torso (the Victoria and Albert Museum Torso of a Woman), a derivation so simplified that it has almost become an abstract form. Eve and its transformations were included in Rodin: The Centennial Exhibition (Grand Palais, Paris, 2017), but the series generated by Statuette of a Woman had never been properly identified or explained.
With the opportunity to study the collection closely in preparation for the Safra Colloquy, I noticed that the statuette's arched silhouette (height, 35 centimeters) was the seed that engendered, almost thirty years later, the life-size Torso of a Young Woman with Arched Back, exhibited at the Salon of 1910. This torso has been related to a small terra-cotta figure known as Thunderstruck Damned Woman (Musée Rodin, Paris). Now conceived lying down on its back, and with a different, more severe head and with legs truncated below the knees, this sketch appears to be a variation on Statuette of a Woman in Washington. Indeed, it is a fragment to which Rodin added, first, a new head, indicated by a visible join at the neck, and, second, a base that resembles rocks or clouds. Conversely, the Washington sketch is a complete and standing figure, obviously modeled from scratch from one of the young women who sat for Rodin at the beginning of the 1880s when he was working on The Gates of Hell. Like Damned Woman but at a smaller scale, it is a vigorous sketch, quickly done, especially in the head, where only the essential volumes are indicated, whereas the torso is more refined. The surface is imprinted with the marks of a special tool, a kind of rasp with thin teeth, and it is still fixed on its original wooden base, characteristic of Rodin's studio.
But the story did not end there. At one point, Rodin eliminated the head, arms, and upper legs to obtain a torso. He then enlarged it, as was his custom with his main sculptures
Rodin also simplified the surface, making it closer to the work of Aristide Maillol (1861–1944), to which his own was often compared. Even if some critics protested against his apparent new habit of systematically exhibiting only studies of details, most viewers recognized the beauty of the enlarged arched torso, and the Ministry of Fine Arts commissioned the first bronze cast for the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris. Embellished with a pale green patina reminiscent of archaeological finds, the bronze Torso of a Young Woman with Arched Back is indeed one of the works, including The Walking Man, in which Rodin comes closest to the antiquity he admired so much. Like the


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Lexus had designed a concept car painted in bold yellow for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August 2018. The Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Edition is now moving to production, with 100 examples rolling off the assembly line.
Lexus has gone to great lengths to ensure the production LC 500 Inspiration doesn't stray too far away from its concept form. This applies to the interior as well as the bodywork.
The Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Edition does not feature any mechanical upgrades.
The Lexus LC 500 Flare Yellow still retains its vibrant colour for production, much like the concept. An inscription on the carbon fibre door sill covers marks each of the 100 cars as part of the exclusive run. The semi-aniline seats feature contrast yellow stitching while the doors have yellow inserts, again similar to the concept. The dashboard, centre console, and glovebox also feature yellow contrast stitching. The production LC 500 Inspiration also carries over the concept's carbon fibre roof and grille inserts.
Lexus has chosen to fit the production coupe with split five-spoke design alloys as opposed to the concept's snazzy dark cross-spoked alloys. Wheel size is consistent at 21 inches all around.
As for mechanicals, Lexus left this area untouched. The Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Edition gets a 5.0-lire naturally aspirated V8 producing 471hp and 540Nm. The engine drives the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LC 500 can sprint to 100kph in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 270kph.
The interior trim is defined by the Flare Yellow colour seen in piping, door inersts, and contrast stitching.
Lexus has been notoriously slow in updating, or introducing new, sports models. The production LC 500 has been the flag-bearer for Lexus performance vehicles, joined recently by the RC F. However, we know that Lexus is capable of making cars such as the fearsome LF-A which boasted of a snarling V10. The Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Edition is a cosmetic makeover. It does look good, but does nothing to hide the fact that Lexus still doesn't have a new car for us.
Now if the company were to launch the seductive LC 500 Convertible, it might find renewed interest in the brand. It remains to be seen when the Japanese automaker has planned the launch.


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Movie review: "Maleficent" a pretty package with storytelling flaws
"Let us tell an old story anew, and see how well you know it," says our narrator at the beginning of "Maleficent," simultaneously warning us that there are changes ahead.
Disney's big-budget live-action reimagination of one of it's most iconic cartoon villains takes what was an underdeveloped backstory and runs wild with it with mixed results, depending on whether you like things good or evil.
We meet Maleficent when she was just a carefree young fairy (or pixie, as the movie can't seem to keep its own terminology straight) living in an idyllic forest world call the Moors.
So how does this sweet and kind fairy (played by Angelina Jolie in adulthood) become one of Disney's biggest baddies? I'll leave the surprises for the movie, but let's just say this character arc is on truckstop speed.
With a cool, dark and sinister ad campaign focusing on the vampy, villainous incarnation - which Jolie nails, by the way - seeing the cheerful roots of the character was a little disconcerting. It was like young Anakin Skywalker in "The Phantom Menace." Nobody wants to see Lil' Darth Vader skipping and saying "Yippee!"
And with help from our storybook narrator, we cross some big lapses of time - some handled more awkwardly than others - that have a tale that spans decades unfold in a tidy (and more kid-friendly) 97 minutes.
Behind the helm of "Maleficent" is first-time director Robert Stromberg. His previous work in visual effects and production design for movies like "Avatar" and "Pan's Labyrinth" is a pretty good indication of the sort of impressive eye candy you can expect. And the 3D upgrade is pretty worthwhile for this one.
On the downside, sometimes those big flashy visuals make this feel like a big blockbuster stew. There are large-scale battle scenes that feel like they're out of a "Lord of the Rings" movie, and it's easy to pick up notes from the Harry Potter films. That sounds all well and good, but more cohesion would be nice.
While the movie as a whole isn't, ahem, magnificent, Jolie sure does relish her role. Sadly, she spends far too little of the film in villain mode, which is where things really feel juicy. "Maleficent" has the sights and sounds down, but it could use some more focused storytelling.
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A recent trip to Europe startled me in a number of ways. First, discounting the fact that the dollar isn't worth all that much these days, there are a number of factors I encountered which prove that Americans should count their blessings -– and one glaring example where we are really far behind.
For instance, I rented a car while traveling. It would be considered a small car by Americans but a good-sized car for Europeans. It was very roomy inside and it had a 4-cylinder diesel engine which averaged more than 30 miles per gallon at legal highway speeds up to 81 miles (130 km) per hour. That's a good thing because diesel fuel averaged a little more than $5 per gallon. I noticed that gasoline prices are 20 per cent higher than diesel. Coming home to skyrocketing U.S. gas prices are a little more tolerable after paying $60-$90 each time I filled up my compact rental car.
Plus, there were the highway tolls to factor in. I traveled one stretch of super-highway for less than two hours. The toll was just over $30. We're lucky. Driving a car over there is a very, very expensive proposition.
On the other hand, Europeans have it all over us when it comes to cell phones. They pay about the same price each month for their wireless services, but that's where the similarities end. Their phones do more and Europeans do more with them -– more messaging, more use of online services and, of course, making and receiving more phone calls.
There's a good reason for the difference -- their service is way better than ours. Through all my travels -- in major cities, on highways, on country roads and even "the middle of nowhere" -- my cell phones (I brought a few to test) always worked. They constantly received near perfect signals. My boss had a similar experience recently. Traveling through Wales -- in cities, towns and even on rural, one-lane roads -– he and his wife were able to make phone calls without dropouts, static or any problems at all.
The phones seemed to work everywhere. I was able to hold conversations inside buildings -– in basements of department stores, in the back of restaurants, in the subways. I was even able to browse the Web and tend to my email while traveling on subway trains. This was not a hit-or-miss proposition. I was able to do this every time I tried. No way that's going to happen here in the United States.
There are many reasons for this disparity. Some argue that Europe is much smaller than the U.S. so it's easier to wire the place for cellular service. But the real reason is that there is one cell phone standard in Europe and most of the world. GSM phones rule. Some Far Eastern countries use other standards, but within each of those countries there is one preferred system.
In the United States, there are many cellular standards. T-Mobile and Cingular are our GSM providers. North American GSM phones operate on different frequencies than overseas GSM phones. That's why you'll see the designation "quad band" or "world phone" on some handsets. They have both U.S. and European circuit boards inside and work everywhere GSM works.
Verizon, Sprint, Nextel and others use different cell phone standards (CDMA, TDMA, etc.) Their phones don't work overseas, although Nextel's SIM cards work in GSM "world" phones allowing you to keep using your phone number overseas.
I believe that our system of allowing each cellular company to do what they please is holding us back when it comes to blanketing our country with usable signals, despite what the ads claim. In other ways we have an edge. Verizon and Sprint provide very fast data networks here in the U.S., much faster than their GSM data network counterparts.
But, here in the U.S. we're far behind in total cell phone data use. Catching up will take awhile. Most users here stay with their provider for years and years, accepting what they're offered without taking the time to shop around for improved services -– not just price. And consumers are not going to purchase voice services from one place, data services and overseas roaming from others.
There needs to be one standard here too. If all cellular companies, worldwide, worked on improving one set of standards we'd see a lot better service -– with more features -– at better prices. This is one area where narrowing the competition would be a good thing for the consumer.
But, I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't expect our government to step in to help. On the other hand, the FCC did choose a broadcast standard for digital radio in the United States. Though as you might expect, it's not the same standard that the rest of the world is happy using.


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