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Warning: Mysql_fetch_array(): Supplied Argument Is Not A Valid Mysql Result Resource In Includes/functions/database.php On Line 99?
Anono replied to akent64's topic in Shipping ModulesHere is help for the following error: Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /var/www/html/oscommerce/includes/functions/database.php on line 99 Line 98-100 of my database.php file contained: function tep_db_fetch_array($db_query) { return mysql_fetch_array($db_query, MYSQL_ASSOC); } Clearly, somewhere in my code I had a call to tep_db_fetch_array, in which I was passing an invalid resource. The proper way to call tep_deb_fetch_array is to first prepare a select statement using tep_db_query, as shown below: $my_select_statement = 'Select * from ' . TABLE_CATEGORIES; $my_query = tep_db_query($my_select_statement); while ($my_result_row = tep_db_fetch_array($my_query)) { $my_cat_id = $my_result_row['categories_id']; .... } The function tep_db_query returns an resource of type 'mysql result'. If $my_query had been an invalid resource (eg not defined, or null, containing a string or numeric value, or containing anything at all other than a properly formed 'mysql result' resource), then it would have caused warning message I saw. One way of testing your code is to call mysql_query directly, bypassing all the osc wrappers, like so: $my_select_statement = 'Select * from ' . TABLE_CATEGORIES; $qr1 = mysql_query ($my_select_statement) or die ("Query failed: " . mysql_error() . " Actual query: " . $my_select_statement); In my case, I got this warning message after making a mistake in installing Linda McGrath's very nice addon Attributes Sorter and Copier (http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,772) version 5.1b. It concerned some tricky merging of code in the file catalog\admin\categories.php, tricky because I had already edited that section of code with other addons (Additional Images and New Attribute Manager). I had the line: while ($new_images = tep_db_fetch_array($images_product)) { But $images_product was undefined because I had overwritten the code that defined it. The tricky section of code in file catalog\admin\categories.php started with: default: if ($rows > 0) { if (isset($cInfo) && is_object($cInfo)) { and ended with: } else { // create category/product info $heading[] = array('text' => '<b>' . EMPTY_CATEGORY . '</b>'); $contents[] = array('text' => TEXT_NO_CHILD_CATEGORIES_OR_PRODUCTS); } break; } By reinstalling this section of code from my backup, and then more carefully installing the Attributes Sorter and Copier addon, I was able to fix the problem.
Offical Google Checkout module for osCommerce Support Thread
Anono replied to Silverado05's topic in OtherForce Carrier Calculated Shipping for Zero Weight Items We're going to be selling a lot of low-weight items online, and intend to use GoogleCheckout with carrier caluculated shipping. In our case, shipping charges vary little by the quantity we package into a given shipment, and so we'd rather not take the trouble to enter a weight value for each product we offer when we add the product to our online store. However, we found that carrier caluclated shipping doesn't work for a zero-weight package (no big surprise). What the system does is use the 'Default Values' you specify for 'Carrier Calculater Shipping Configuration' - the same values it would use if it had been unable to communicate with the carrier's site. The problem here of course is that it is the same value, regardless of destination. Our solution was to force a mimum weight of 0.01 LBS for all shipment items. The carrier caluclated shipping charges provided by all three carriers (FedEx, UPS and USPS) now work; they round the total shipment weight up to a minimum of 1 LB. in catalog\googlecheckout\library\googleitem.php, near line 76. Change this: $this->item_weight = 'LB'; } $this->numeric_weight = (double)$numeric_weight; } } To this: $this->item_weight = 'LB'; } $this->numeric_weight = (double)$numeric_weight; } // Change to force minimum weight for each item if ($this->numeric_weight==0) {$this->numeric_weight = 0.01;} // End of change to force minimum weight for each item }
Offical Google Checkout module for osCommerce Support Thread
Anono replied to Silverado05's topic in OtherHere is how we are setting up our osCommerce store to handle sales tax by zip code using GoogleCheckout v1.4.5_CCS. We have a brick & mortar store in San Mateo county, California and want to start selling online. Our osCommerce store will feature GoogleCheckout only. In other words, online customers will not create a customer account at our site and they will have only one checkout option: GoogleCheckout. Our problem was how to charge sales tax. 1) First, what's the law about sales tax in California for online sellers? There is a state-wide charge of 7.25% you have to collect for all online sales shipped within the state, if you have a physical presence in the state. There are also many 'districts' in California, each with different sales taxes added on to the state-wide rate; you have to collect these additional district sales taxes only for the district where you have a physical presence. Read more about this at the California State Board of Equalization website (www.boe.ca.gov), especially publications 71, 44 and 105. In our case, because we have a physical presence in the district of San Mateo county, we are required to collect: 0% sales tax on shipments outside of California 7.25% sales tax on all shipments to California locations 8.25% sales tax on all shipments within San Mateo county To make things more interesting, you cannot reliably identify shipments to a California sales tax district by zip code. Some zip codes extend across sales tax district lines. But you have to start somewhere. You can get a list of all zip codes for a given county at melissadata.com. We found there are 38 zip codes that lie within San Mateo county, and one zip code (94303) that stretches across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. What to do with this one zip code that encompasses residents in both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties? It turns out that Santa Clara county has a sales tax rate of 8.75%. We're not legally required to collect Santa Clara county tax, but we're allowed to do so. In theory, Santa Clara county residents shouldn't complain if we collect 8.25% sales tax from them, because they are required to pay the full 8.75% sales tax as a 'use tax' and they can get credit for the 8.25% we will have collected from them. Bottom line: we decided to collect 8.25% for all 39 zip codes in San Mateo county, even the one that extends into Santa Clara county. Melissadata.com tells us that 51% of the addresses in zip code 94303 are in Santa Clara county, and we intend to pay Santa Clara county 51% of 1% of all online sales shipped to zip code 94303. 2) It is easy to configure osCommerce to charge the 7.25% sales tax on all shipments to California. Start in admin. In the menu on the left, click on 'Localizations / Taxes'. 2.1) Click on 'Tax Zones' to display the Tax Zone page. Click 'Insert' to create a new Tax Zone. Name: California. Description: California Sales Tax. 2.2) Then (still on the Tax Zone Page), click on your newly-created Tax Zone for California. Notice on your browser's address box that you are running catalog/admin/geo_zones.php. This is the place to insert geo_zones that will be assigned to your newly-created tax zone of California. Click 'Insert'. First select 'United States' from the country drop-down box. Then select 'California' from the zone drop-down box. Click 'Insert' then 'Back'. (While you're here, you might want to remove the Florida Tax Zone that is pre-configured of osCommerce, out of the box). 2.3) Click on 'Tax Rates' in the menu at left to display the Tax Rates page. Click 'New Tax Rate'. Tax Class Title: taxable goods. Zone: California. Tax Rate: 7.25%. Description: California Sales Tax. Priority: 1. Click 'Insert' to save the record. GoogleCheckout will use this state-wide sales tax rate of 7.25%. 3) Our problem was how to make GoogleCheckout charge sales tax based on zip codes. It should charge 8.25% on shipments to the 39 zip codes in San Mateo county. There are a number of osCommerce addins that apply sales tax to zip codes, but most appear to require the creation of a customer account at your osCommerce site, and our intention is to create a site without customer accounts. In other words, the customer at our online site would be able to use GoogleCheckout to pay for a purchase without having to create an account at our site. Our solution is a cludge, and rather ugly because we're hard-coding the 39 zip codes into our php code, but it does work and we'll use it until we develop something better. In file catalog/googlecheckout/gcheckout.php, near line 673, find the following lines: $num_rows = tep_db_num_rows($tax_rates_result); $tax_rule = array (); $GAtaxTable = new GoogleAlternateTaxTable((!empty($tax_name_array[$i])?$tax_name_array[$i]:'none'), 'false'); Directly below this, insert the following code: //** Start of Zip Code Based Tax Rules ************* // $zipRate = ".0825"; // Sales tax rate for San Mateo county $newGAtaxRule = new GoogleAlternateTaxRule($zipRate); $zipsArray = array(); $zipsArray[] = "94002"; // Belmont $zipsArray[] = "94005"; // Brisbane $zipsArray[] = "94010"; // Burlingame // ...etc. Add all 39 zip codes for San Mateo county to $zipsArray $newGAtaxRule->SetZipPatterns($zipsArray); $GAtaxTable->AddAlternateTaxRules($newGAtaxRule); // //** End of Zip Code Based Tax Rules ************* 4) Testing the Code. You should already have GoogleCheckout installed and configured to use your sandbox account. The GoogleCheckout button should display on your shopping cart page. All the code specifying sales tax is executed whenever the user displays this page. Add something to your cart and then view the source for the shopping cart page. Find the code that reads: <input type="hidden" name="cart" value=" The value is a long, long string of alphanumerics enclosed within double quotes. It is the XML sent by your site to the GoogleCheckout site, encoded to base64. Copy everything within the double quotes to your clipboard and then paste it into a base64 decoder. I've been using http://demo.globant.com/~brovagnati/tools/base64decode.php. (Thanks to the people who developed and posted that!) Press 'Decode' to see the XML. It should display your sales tax rules, something like what you see below: ... <alternate-tax-tables> <alternate-tax-table standalone="false" name="Taxable Goods"> <alternate-tax-rules> <alternate-tax-rule> <rate>.0825</rate> <tax-area> <us-zip-area> <zip-pattern>94002</zip-pattern> </us-zip-area> </tax-area> </alternate-tax-rule> <alternate-tax-rule> <rate>.0825</rate> <tax-area> <us-zip-area> <zip-pattern>94005</zip-pattern> </us-zip-area> </tax-area> ... <alternate-tax-rule> <rate>0.0725</rate> <tax-area> <us-state-area> <state>CA</state> </us-state-area> </tax-area> </alternate-tax-rule> ... Notice that the zip-code rules are specified BEFORE the CA state rules. GoogleCheckout API requires the most specific rules first. Read more about the GoogleCheckout API for tax rules here: http://code.google.com/apis/checkout/devel..._API_Taxes.html 5) Testing the Code in the Sandbox. After you create your Googlecheckout sandbox buyer account, you can test the code in the sandbox. The trick here is that on the first GoogleCheckout page, called up after you enter your GoogleCheckout buyer account login and password, you can specify alternative 'Ship to' locations and even add new 'Ship to' locations on the fly. Test your zip-code based sales tax rules by creating new 'Ship to' locations and watch the tax charged on that page change as you change locations. Hope this helps. I'd like to hear about it if anyone has any comments or suggestions. Anono
Information Pages Unlimited v1.0
Anono replied to chooch's topic in General Add-Ons SupportMany thanks for the contribution. I installed the 11 Jan 2008 version (2.04.2) and it works fine. It even works and plays nicely with STS. I did encounter one minor problem when adding child information topics. Links to the children topics would appear just as expected in the Info Box, but whenever I clicked on the link to the first child then the links to all child topics for that parent would dissapear. Although the topic information content would appear as expected, the child links would collapse and show only the parent link. This problem occured only for the first child; a click on the links for subsequent children worked just fine. I'm not an expert at php, but I think I may have found a solution. In the file catalog\includes\functions\information.php, near line 47: Find: // Test if a child has been requested and set $parent_child_selected for ( $i = 1; $i < ($count_child+1); $i++ ) { Replace with: // Test if a child has been requested and set $parent_child_selected for ( $i = 0; $i < ($count_child); $i++ ) { This seemed to correct the problem for me. A great contribution! Many thanks for all the work Joeri, Luca and others have put into it.


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Michael Wilford & Partners Ltd
Structural Engineer
Buro Happold
Steelwork Contractor
William Hare Ltd
Main Contractor
Bovis Lend Lease
The Lowrie Centre Trust
The Lowry project on Salford Quays has been designated the Nation's Landmark Millennium Project for the Arts. The Lowry consists of two theatres, two galleries and various facilities for conferences and general hospitality.
In the Lyric Theatre two rows of columns based approximately 3m apart set out on an oval grid as defined by sight lines and linked back to shear walls by curved steel beams were used to provide the transverse stability. These columns were used to support cantilevered trusses which in turn supported the seating. The central core columns and beams were painted with intumescent paint to satisfy the one-hour fire rating requirements.
Set on the outside perimeter of the leaning concrete wall, the Lyric Foyer provides access from the theatre entrances to the galleries and exits. The roof beam consists of a plated 610 deep beam cut to suit the architect's requirements. The difficulty of connecting this to the cruciform column which was made up from a 356 UC with Ts welded to the web was overcome by means of a tubular insert welded to the top of the column.
This Adaptable Foyer comprises four cruciform columns made from four 120 x 120 SHS welded together. These in turn support a tree top configuration made from tapered beams out of 610 UCs. The tapered beams supported 165 UC purlins which in turn supported the metal decking roof. A curved 152 RSC formed the edge support.
The two Galleries comprise longitudinal trusses supported on 322 x 25 CHS columns with the bottom boom supporting first floor cell beams and the top boom supporting similar transverse roof trusses. The connections had to be kept as clean as possible to satisfy the architect's requirements for clear uncomplicated lines as the steelwork is visible both internally and externally.
The Diagrid Tower is used to house the artwork when not in use the architect required this to be the highest visible feature using symmetrical steel beams to form a cylindrical shape with no connections visible on the perimeter. Four beams connected together formed a facetted diamond shape and this pattern was repeated around the cylinder and from bottom to top.
Set at the entrance to the Lowry, the Canopy was designed as an imposing architectural feature as well as a functional structural item. Supported on two sets of A-frame legs with six smaller CHS supports the structure consists of a central toblerone shaped truss on which are supported frames with a sloping top boom and curved bottom boom to give the architect's required shape. This structure was covered in perforated cladding.
Why Steel? The design team recognised from the outset that the structure had to satisfy both structural and architectural requirements. The geometry of the structure with its various leaning walls, cylindrical shapes and large spans meant that for the majority of the structural framing, steel was the only logical choice.
Despite its complex nature the engineers could design the structure confident that the steelwork would achieve their requirements within the tolerances required.
From an installation perspective steelwork was the only logical choice due to the limited nature of the space available on site. Vast areas of space were not required for temporary support/propping during installation as the steel frame was designed to be stable within its own right and installed in a manner to minimise any temporary bracing required. The speed of erection also confirmed steel as the correct material for the structural framing.
Judges' Comment
A prestigious project of great complexity, incorporating two theatres, galleries and support services. The exposed structural steelwork in many areas has been innovatively fire engineered. The combination of steelwork and stainless steel cladding is very effective.
The public already shows great enthusiasm and appreciation for this building, which displays steelwork to good effect.

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I had some old boards from the fence I took down. And as an Iowa farm boy, I have skills.
Now, to repair the danged pool my own little self.
I had some old boards from the fence I took down. And as an Iowa farm boy, I have skills.
Now, to repair the danged pool my own little self.
This morning as I was going to QT for my daily dose of wake-up juice with caffeine in it, Jody Dean and the Morning Team on KLUV radio station were making fun of the North American Manure Expo taking place in London, Ohio this week. Jody Dean, the radio talk-show host, was suggesting that the Expo would've been a natural thing to host in Fort Worth because, well, Texas and cow poop just naturally go together. But it occurs to me, that this is fortuitously a part of Ohio this month because the GOP convention is taking place shortly in Cleveland, and the bull dookie won't have to be shipped as far for that. Besides, having grown up as an Iowan, I have a farm-boy awareness of the intrinsic need for poo-poo conventions where the latest distribution technology is on display. After all, cow poo is fertilizer… it makes stuff grow.
Yesterday I was unable to write the post I had planned about the tragic police shooting in Dallas. There was a lot to write about. It was a terrible thing that affected me deeply and did considerable damage to the fight for human rights in this country and preserving the respect and dignity we owe to the men in blue who too often give their lives to keep us safe. It also gave our Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick a chance to actually put both feet in his mouth at the same time, and for Dallas resident and former rodeo clown turned president George W. Bush to do a goofy smiley-faced dance during the playing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic while the memorial to the fallen Dallas policemen was in the middle of a rather somber occasion. Poop makes stuff grow, and that post would've been epic.
You see, yesterday I didn't have the usual amount of time for writing because I had to install an air conditioner for my hot wife. It was difficult to install because the bedroom I installed it in has no regular windows. Only a window/door onto the patio. And I had to do the installing because my wife wanted to take a sledge hammer to the bedroom wall and knock out enough bricks to make a vent hole for the air conditioner. I did not want my determined little wife taking up the hammer herself, so I carefully mapped out a plan and bought supplies to cut a hole in the drywall and then jury-rig a makeshift air duct to a pre-existing hole in the brickwork. I got the hole cut in the drywall and then ran into a snag when I exposed a support beam in the way of my plan. Well, this led to a discussion of the details executed rather loudly and I believe I was compared to a donkey at least three times. We then reached a compromise (by which I mean what husbands usually mean when they use the word "compromise" which is that we did things the way my wife wanted them done. Or, rather, my wife picked up the hammer and crowbar, and I retreated to my room to sulk like a proper adult. The air conditioner is now humming. It is blowing half of the exhaust out through the space left by the two bricks she knocked out rather neatly, and the other half up through the wall into the attic. Oh, well, it works and she is happy with it. Hopefully no building inspectors read this post.
The point is, cow poop happens. And cow poop is fertilizer. It makes things grow. Including ideas for posts on my blog. I was able to illustrate the Telleron alien kids from two of my novels while I was busy sulking and feeling sorry for myself. In fact, the novel Catch a Falling Star probably only exists because of Iowa and cow poop. Yes, life in farmville is resoundingly boring and uneventful, so my fertile imagination couldn't help but make up an alien invasion of a small Iowan farming community. And my imagination was probably fertile due to so much exposure to cow poop on my grandfather's and my two uncles' farms. So now you know.
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Visual Merchandising Manager
Managed planning and implementation of company merchandising programs, resulting in a 22% increase of storewide sales.
- Developed Visual Departmental execution plans, programs and budget.
- Implemented space planning reports, set guides, merchandise planners, core standards and event executions.
- Maintained work schedules for four Visual Design team members and conducted their annual performance appraisals.
- Created a training program based on corporate merchandising and presentation standards.
- Managed marketing releases to local media.
- Represented store as community liaison for numerous local charities and fund-raising events.
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Visual Merchandising Manager
Drove the customer experience from a merchandise presentation perspective by translating corporate
directives, business plans, and strategies into a sales driving environment. Oversaw three direct reports.
- Coordinated and supervised window installations and shipments; maintained supply budget.
- Created/analyzed reports and made product placement adjustments based on collected data.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and developed new visual merchandising associates.
- Led a team of six to eight associates in new store openings.
- Worked closely with General Manager and Customer Experience Manager to maximize business
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Senior Visual Merchandising Manager (ny Region/flagships)
Oversaw visuals, merchandising and sell-through procedures, resulting in weekly sales of over $250,000
- Provided ongoing management and staff training in visuals and merchandising standards
- Created window displays for chain and corporate design center
- Worked with corporate visual team to create floor sets for the chain (860+ stores)
- Supervised a staff of 100+, trained and oversaw development of brand delivery team
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Visual Merchandising Manager
Developed and executed merchandise planning strategies to maximize sale and profitability for stores
- Coordinated and performed assigned materials management tasks, including: Placing orders with the vendors; Inventory Control; accepting incoming orders; and maintain inventory
- Evaluated profitability for in-season sales, financial and inventory performance and suggested adjustments as needed
- Executed merchandise presentations, restocking and recovery to maximize productivity
- Conduct comprehensive sales, stock, and underperformance analysis and recommend action to capitalize on opportunities
- Complete all duties including special projects with high level if proficiency and according to time frames set
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Visual Merchandising Manager
- Directed, hired, and developed team in $4 million store
- Planned and maintained store's merchandising aesthetic including mannequin, interior, and window displays
- Identified opportunities for growth within sales teams, operational systems, and merchandising presentations
- Utilized all reports to implement creative merchandising changes to meet sales goals
- Acted as Selling Manager to host floor during peak business hours
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Visual Merchandising Manager
Drove store sales and profit through effective merchandising, sales leadership, and payroll management
- Executed monthly rollouts including window displays and floor sets
- Maintained visual concepts and flex displays based on inventory
- Trained and develop visual rollout team
- Reviewed and analyzed store reports to make effective visual decisions
- Partnered with store director/district visual manager and district manager to ensure presentation was compelling
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Visual Merchandising Manager
- Created and maintained a floor plan that conveyed a family atmosphere in a 17,000 square feet Juvenile Specialty retail establishment, with an annual sales volume of 3.3 million dollars
- Merchandised the floor in an organic way that created a flow that was visually appealing, attractive, easy to shop, and complied with all safety requirements
- Created exciting displays, organized, grouped, and merchandised stock to maximize sales
- Consulted, on a daily basis, with the Store Manager and Buyers to discuss upcoming promotions, community events, and future trends in the business.
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Visual Merchandising Manager
Designed, coordinated and maintained displays and mannequin presentations.
- Created signs, logos and props from foam core.
- Organized and maintained merchandising transfer records.
- Designed and executed outposts for promotions and sales events.
- Oversaw a staff of four assistants.
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Visual Merchandising Manager
- Responsible for directing, overseeing, and producing the entire visual merchandising process for retail stores, including: store openings, visual standards, fixture placement, floor setup, window display, fixture design, P.O.S., and merchandising presentation concepts for 1,300 retail stores.
- Developed and coordinated brand strategies, implementing all marketing trade, visual collaterals, special events, new product launches, and promotions in conjunction with overall marketing programs.
- Traveled to retail stores and trained visual staff to ensure brand and visual merchandising consistency.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining a $3+ million dollar operating budget.
- Analyzed business trends and implemented creative strategies to enhance exposure and profitability.
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Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
Supported management of a high-end retail clothing store targeting young, hip, urban women and men with annual sales of $9M.
- Assisted with day-to-day operational direction including payroll, recruiting, employee scheduling, inventory, loss prevention, administration, sales reporting and forecasting.
- Managed visual merchandising to maintain corporate image, and boost customer traffic.
- Planned and executed weekly, daily, and monthly floor changes alongside head visual merchandiser at multiple district stores.
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Last year, I showed you a bunch of my Halloween decorations. Some are the same, like the lighted house and tree, but I changed up some elements this year. Including the front door.
Creepy huh?Well, maybe not the sign. I got it at Kohl's because I thought it was really cute.
The creepy part is the eyes.
Would you want to enter with those scary, disembodied eyes staring at you?Luckily, making these evil eyes isn't half as hard as mustering the courage to go past them. I started by using a regular glass to trace circles on neon paper I had on hand. I used lime green, but I think these would look great in purple or orange too. Cut out the circles (I made 6 circles for 3 pairs of eyes). Next, you just have to freehand the pupils of the eyes. I took a pencil and lightly drew an outline of where I wanted the black part to be. Once I settled on how I wanted it to look, I put a black piece of paper under the circle and pressed down hard on the pupil lines. That left an small indent on the black paper so I knew where to cut. Using the first cut out pupil as the template, I traced 5 more and cut them out. Finally, I glued the pupils in place. Wait a little while for the glue to dry, then tape the eyes to the door. Check back tomorrow to see the spooky way I decorated my front stairway.


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Helping Hands
A Weston-super-Mare business which was launched as a result of redundancy now has a fast growing order book and an expanding list of popular services.
Helping Hands, run by husband and wife team Dominic and Ally Ife, frees up people's time and makes their lives easier by taking over many of life's chores, with no job being too small. The business offers a huge range of services from gardening to spring cleaning, dog walking to errand running and form filling to accompanying people to hospital.
The business came after Dominic found himself redundant from his kitchen assistant role in 2008. Eight months later, unable to find work and feeling increasingly despondent, a chance remark got Dominic thinking about how much he enjoyed helping people.
Having researched the business idea Dominic approached North Somerset Enterprise Agency and soon found himself learning everything he needed to know to start his business from training courses and workshops. We also helped with networking, local advice and contacts and we kept an open door for advice and help.
Dominic credits the team here at NSEA with ensuring Helping Hands survived the early days.
"We had access to all the help and support we needed and were always able to see an advisor when we wanted to. They also introduced us to a wealth of local contacts." he says.
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Cut/Shape: Oval Double Cabochon Measurements: 19.28 x 14.60 x 6.24 mm
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4 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: 0.16 carat Color: J-K-L Clarity: VS 2 Marquise Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: 0.35 carat Color: G-H Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.51
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In this unit you complete and submit your substantial independent research project in Music. Regular meetings with a supervisor approved by the Honours Coordinator will guide your progress. You will continue to submit drafts at agreed times, and develop your expertise in relevant research methods and analytical skills as well as in the subject matter of your specialist topic.
1 x 2hr seminar/week; 7 x half hour supervision meetings/semester, on average
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The Lofts gives you all the perks of living off-campus, with the convenience that campus life provides. You can get to class quickly, thanks to shuttle buses that run to all three West Virginia University campuses (Downtown, Evansdale, Health Science) every 20 minutes. When you're in the mood for a night on the town, the nightlife shuttle will pick you up and deliver you home.
Back at your place, freshen up with a shower in your private bathroom. Connect to the free internet and chat to your friends on Facebook, then spread your books out on your desk and get stuck in to your college work; you can print your notes for free in the computer center.
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Situated along the walking path on the southern point of Ontario Place, The Faraway Nearby is an installation that emphasizes the horizon line of Lake Ontario. Unobstructed from any landmass on the periphery, this area is a natural lookout point and a frequent stop for visitors. Light towers are placed in the open clearing of asphalt, encouraging visitors to pass through these sculptures as they continue along the path. During the day, the semi-translucent rectangular prisms are camouflaged by the sky, while the concrete mimics the asphalt and rocky shore on which it stands, unifying with the space. At certain vantage points, the tops of the concrete bases align with the horizon line in the distance, harmonizing the foreground with the background view. At night, when the dark waters merge with the darkness of the winter sky, the light of the sculpture defines the horizon line, bringing the boundless distance into close proximity.
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SHENZHEN, China — So … let's call it even?
Calgary Flames franchise icon Lanny McDonald made a special appearance at Thursday's NHL Fan Fest at an outdoor mall in Shenzhen, China, and one man — a self-admitted supporter of the Montreal Canadiens — came prepared.
The autograph-seeker had printed out the famous photo of McDonald with the Stanley Cup hoisted high above his head.
"You broke my heart in 1989," he told McDonald.
Lanny's quick reply?
"Well, you broke my heart in 1986," he said, referencing the Flames' first meeting with the Habs in the championship series.
Still as popular as ever in Calgary despite being retired for nearly three decades and still a terrific representative for both his sport and city, the 65-year-old McDonald accompanied the Flames to China as an ambassador of sorts.
At Thursday's promotional event, the Hockey Hall of Fame inductee tried to teach a few prospective fans the finer points of the slap-shot — starting with the proper technique to grip a stick — and then took a turn as goalie, high-fiving youngsters each time they slipped one past him.
The Flames are facing the Boston Bruins in the O.R.G. China Games, a pre-season series that will include Saturday's matinee in Shenzhen and Wednesday's rematch in Beijing.
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One thing peculiar to human nature is our ability to adapt to a new environment and completely become embedded in a new culture that our old ways are replaced with what we are constantly exposed to. That would be the case of many Nigerians who have relocated abroad.
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Drive Better Customer Experience With Exela's Four Quick Tips
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Everyone knows the pain and suffering of waiting on hold for a customer service representative after following a winding, push-button menu of too many options that simply lead to another tier of options. What if your customer service system could anticipate needs and anticipate potential issues to get your customer to the right place faster? In order to do so, the customer experience (CX) needs to be at the forefront of your digital business decisions – this includes combining technology with the people who define your company for the best balance going forward.
A newly designed app might seem like the perfect solution at first, as it encourages mobility and ease of use. However, that app won't mean much if your back-office processes aren't up to speed and ready to tackle a new approach to the CX as well. All of your data needs to be accessible to create a big picture view, from the front end to the back office. Adding technology to the process is a great step, but the infrastructure behind it needs to be there – people are your biggest asset. Exela's primary goal is to empower your workforce using technology, not replace your workforce with technology. After all, people still do many things better than machines, such as making value judgements, synthesizing knowledge over time to make decisions, or provide a level of stellar service to boost continued customer loyalty. Machines are great helpers in the process, and once you apply AI to the more basic processes, it frees up your workforce to focus on tasks only they can perform.
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Individual, siloed departments are often the norm and can create internal barriers. Implementing effective and high-quality CX depends on an integrated approach that involves everyone. If you use an end-to-end approach with your customers, you should also do so when deploying new technology platforms within your organization. Help shift company culture to embrace your new layer of technology.
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Choosing a provider for your new CX initiative is just as important as implementation! Exela's platforms and solutions transform the CX by making it personal, customized, and easy to use. This sets us apart, as we can either work with your existing legacy software or provide you with a new system. While you're thinking about how to optimize customer experience, Exela is working to drive your digital transformation to achieve the results you're looking for.
Now that you're in the know, you can start thinking about the best ways to take your CX to the next level by adding an efficient technology platform to your roster or integrating one with your legacy systems. While most businesses are trying to figure out just how to optimize their customer experience, you're on the road to turning thoughts into actions, and actions into an increase in sales and retention, all while empowering your workforce to work more seamlessly within the digital economy.


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We hope you enjoy this month's Around the Office as we share with you some of the exciting news happening at Rocco & Associates Wealth Management. We are always trying to build a stronger relationship with our clients and we think there is no better way to do so than to keep you informed of our upcoming events, initiatives, and general office activities.
Upcoming Events
At Rocco & Associates Wealth Management we find that the best way to engage our clients and our community is to host and sponsor local events. Approaching quickly is our Fishing & Finance event which will be held at local fishing retailer, Westport Outfitters. Westport Outfitters is located in the Saugatuck area of Westport and is owned by our Director of Business Development, Eric Johnson. Fishing & Finance will take place on July 25th, and will be an evening of barbequing and family fishing instruction. Eric will also be hosting the annual Saugatuck Cup at Westport Outfitters. The Saugatuck Cup is a charity fishing event that raises money for the Ninth Floor Foundation, which gathers funds for young people with cancer. Please check out SauagatuckCup.com for more information on the event. Finally, we are very excited to announce our Back to School event on August 15th. The event will focus on the importance of saving for higher education and raising financially aware children. Every Rocco & Associates Wealth Management event is intended to be informative and family friendly. We encourage you to please join us at an upcoming event, and don't forget to bring a friend!
Team News
Recently our team members at Rocco & Associates Wealth Management have been giving us many reasons to celebrate. Two weeks ago Charlie Rocco, Vice President of Strategic Development, passed his state insurance exam and has received his Connecticut State Insurance Producers License. We are extremely proud of his accomplishment. Charlie is ecstatic to begin using his license and become more involved with a wider variety of our clients' needs. Our summer intern, Joseph Petti, has been selected to attend the Deloitte National Leadership Conference at their training center in Dallas, Texas. We are very excited for Joe and congratulate him on his acceptance to this very exclusive program. He will learn a great deal about the financial services industry and will bring that knowledge back to his position at Rocco & Associates. As our business continues to grow, we are in the process of recruiting a new Business Development Intern for the fall semester. The addition of our second intern will be instrumental in working with Eric, while Charlie juggles both work and school. Thus far we have received applications from some tremendous candidates and we are looking forward to the addition of another exceptional young individual to the Rocco & Associates team.
Initiative Reminders
One of our most important responsibilities is helping to keep our clients up to date on all aspects of their financial portfolio. Currently we are doing insurance reviews of client policies, and we encourage you to come in and meet with us or give us a call to discuss your policy. We believe these reviews will benefit our clients by helping us to keep your insurance objectives aligned with the policies you own. Please call our office and schedule an appointment to discuss your insurance needs today!
Intern Spotlight
Hi all! For those of you who haven't met me, my name is Joseph Petti, and I am a junior at Fairfield University. I am a few hours away from finishing my sixth week with Rocco & Associates. For me the greatest part of working in our office has been the exposure to many different aspects of the financial services industry. I enjoy being thrown into different situations where I am forced to learn many foreign concepts. On any given day I could be learning the intricacies of life insurance or interviewing candidates for the fall 2013 Business Development Internship position; I had no idea how much more relaxed it is on the other side of the table! Also, working in an office that holds client services to a near-sacred standard has given me an invaluable experience that I would never have been able to learn in the classroom. That's all for this month, thanks for reading, and please feel to stop by the office to meet me!


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Sunday, July 29, 2007
The latest occurrence happened just moments ago.
It seems redheads in the UK are claiming that they face discrimination. I find that information hopelessly sad, as I do most tales of bigotry. I can only hope that, like most of the information on the World Wide Net, it's inaccurate.
If you British redheads really do feel that way, then you should definitely come to visit me at the Pop Culture Institute. Now, I can't afford to house or hire you, but you will definitely not encounter any prejudice against your kind here. Quite the opposite.
Redheads represent the apotheosis of rarity in the human species. Or something like that. If we don't act now, within a couple of generations oranges will be the only fruit, if you know what I mean.
So any of you Prince Harry or Ron Weasley types out there (and you ersatz Catherine Tates and Duchess of Yorks too) can rest assured that nothing's gonna harm you, not while I'm around...
Just remember to bring your freckles.
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Not all redheads have freckles, i mean i have a few but for the most part i have pretty white skin. just thought i would let you know and I am lucky enough not to live in the UK it sounds so brutal.
- Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 6:04:00 PM PDT
Thanks for the comment about red hairs.
It was refreshing.
Thanks again.
- Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:40:00 PM PDT
- Dan said...
- Friday, June 25, 2010 at 10:07:00 PM PDT
In my experience it seems like more women than men are accepting of redheads/gingers. I get compliments on my strawberry blond hair all the time from other women on the street and rarely get comments from men. What gives guys?! On Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti said that she likes gingers but that men don't like them. I'm still looking for the perfect guy that likes gingers in the mean time I hope I avoid the Gingerphobia that is apparently prevalent in England. I would love to vacation there someday, do I need to worry about verbal and physical attacks?! Yikes, frightening to think about.
- Friday, August 13, 2010 at 3:12:00 PM PDT


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I strongly believe that everything I do whether it be washing dishes, gardening, playing games with my family, etc. can be done to bring glory to my King. It is not just in my times of singing, prayer and bible study that I can worship and glorify Him. So I have been considering all aspects of my life (including blogging) in my thinking about the old year and the new year.
I have been thinking lately about my reasons for blogging. Some of my reasons are because of what I get out of it and some of the reasons I blog is because I hope to be able to minister to others. Here are some of reasons that I blog:
- I like to visit/talk/share. I have always been one who likes to express myself. I think growing up I was probably the child that talked the most in our home. I don't know if that is really a good thing but it is the truth. I do think God made each of us with different needs in that way (some people it is rather like pulling teeth to get them to talk- while others are more like me) and I seem to need to be able to talk with others. As a stay at home Mom my visiting opportunities are more limited than for some others and I enjoy using this blog as a way to visit with you all! :-)
- When I write in my blog it helps me to think and evaluate my life (and hopefully learn from that!).
- By blogging I can journal and record what is going on in our life which we have found to be enjoyable and sometimes useful.
- Through blogging I often challenge myself and then feel more accountable to do things (whether it be living more frugally, finishing projects or studying the Bible more) that I want to do but may struggle with the self-discipline to accomplish.
- I can share with others things that I have learned or project ideas.
- I hope to be able to encourage others in their walk with God and their relationship with their families.
- I hope to encourage others in the journey of homeschooling.
- I hope to be of some help and encouragement to others that are trying to live well within the means that they have.
- I hope to encourage others to look optimistically at life- realizing that God has blessed them abundantly.
- I can keep connected with old friends and meet new ones.
On Sundays I plan to continue having my weekly "Speaks to me Sunday" feature.
This is where I share a verse that has spoken to me during the previous week or where I share some verses from a topic that I have been studying on. In this feature it is my goal to encourage you in your own study of the Bible (which is the only true guidebook for life!) and I also like doing this feature because it makes me really pay attention to what I am reading to find something that I want to share with you.
I will also continue to write regularly about our journey in living more naturally on our little "homestead". I will plan on joining in on the Homestead Barn Hop as often as I can on Mondays and I will be telling about my gardening, beekeeping, preserving food, wholesome recipes, making things for our family and more. We continue in our journey towards more sustainable living and I hope you will join us!
On Tuesdays I will try to have my "Project time Tuesday" as much as possible. I am really thankful that God placed in me the desire to make things and I look forward to doing "show and tell" on here. :-) I do have some plans this year for having themed weeks, for example: Once a month (on the second Tuesday I am planning, Lord willing) I will share a rag rug that I have made with hopefully a tutorial (or a link to a tutorial that I have found). I have been working on quite a few rag rugs lately and I thought I would be rather fun to feature one each month.
Also in conjunction with this- though I would blog about it more than just on Tuesdays- I am planning on devoting each month to a specific type of item that I plan on using for "do-it-yourself-recycling". For example in November I challenged myself to see how much I could make using old t-shirts and sweatshirts my next plan was to work on the old jeans around my place but that project got rather held up as my sewing machine broke down and then I got busy with holidays and such. So I still have a bunch of denim that I am hoping to turn into something useful. I have made a few things such as the little denim basket below, but I want to make a lot more. So I am officially declaring the month of January as "Denim Days" here on my blog. :-)
I will try to announce the project of the month at the beginning of each month and then on the last Tuesday of the month I will plan on having an overview of the projects of the month.
Other "Project time Tuesday" projects that I am thinking about are featuring a strip a month of a quilt that I have been wanting to work on for Mara (I thought perhaps it would be good for me to have a deadline each month.) and sharing homemade gift ideas one Tuesday a month.
On Fridays I am hoping to start a new series where I will talk about what "I don't buy...." In my journey to live more frugally and sustainably I have learned how to do without buying many things. Some I have talked on here before but some will be new. I plan on telling how we have learned to get along without them and what we use instead. I hope you will find it interesting and helpful.
Other things that I hope to blog about are:
~Homeschooling- things we are learning, ideas I have found that work well and books that we like. I am really enjoying learning as much as we possibly can through the reading (together and separately) or good and interesting books and by hands on learning. We still use some workbooks but I am seeking to keep that as minimal as possible.
~Organization, cleaning and such. This is a constant work in progress at my house and in my effort to improve I will probably be blogging about it too.
~Loving my husband and children. This is a calling that I have from God and I want to do the best I can for Him. This is something I pray about often and strive towards. I hope to encourage you in this high calling as well!
I am sure I have missed things- you probably well know that I have a very eclectic blog. Well I guess that is just me- so please bear with me and please share your ideas and the things that you enjoy and are learning about. I really really love to hear from you!


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"I think we're both tired from a long season. Plus he's been playing four straight weeks now, very successful, so we tried to give it all we had," Federer said. "The crowd really enjoyed themselves and at the end there is always going to be a winner unfortunately in tennis. But I think we both can be very happy with the week today."
It appeared that the Swiss may fall short in his 13th Basel final when del Potro broke immediately in the third set to snuff Federer's momentum and gain the lead in the decider. But the now 95-time tour-level titlist broke the Argentine twice in a row to turn the match around. Serving for the tournament, Federer missed out on his first championship point with a forehand error, but hit a crisp serve wide in the deuce court that del Potro couldn't handle, sending his hometown crowd into a frenzy as he threw both arms in the air.
"You've been playing great tennis this year. You are in fantastic shape, it's unbelievable," del Potro said to Federer after the match. "I would love to be at your age in the same form, but I don't think so."
Federer moved ahead of Ivan Lendl into standalone second place on the Open Era titles list, only trailing Jimmy Connors, who owns 109 trophies. He now owns eight or more trophies at three different events: Halle (9), Wimbledon (8) and Basel (8).
The Basel victory continues Federer's astonishing renaissance, rising from No. 16 in the rankings at the beginning of the year into contention for the top spot with two tournaments remaining in the season. He extended his record against the Top 10 this season to a tour-best 11-1 this week in the semi-finals against David Goffin. That 6-1, 6-2 victory was his most dominant against a Top 10 opponent since the 2014 ATP Finals, when Federer beat Andy Murray, 6-0, 6-1.
"You've been on a great run since the US Open and before so I'm very happy to see you playing so well again and being able to play every week. That's something I would like to be able to do again," Federer said to del Potro. "All the best for Paris and then I'll hopefully maybe see you in London, too."
Regardless of whether del Potro does in fact qualify for the year-end finale, he has set himself up for a strong 2018. The Argentine rose to No. 19 in the rankings on 16 October, his highest mark since 6 October 2014.
While del Potro will move up to No. 17 when the new rankings are released on Monday, he was close to soaring all the way to No. 12, which he would have reached if he closed out Federer in Basel.
The Argentine did not win one point on his second serve in the third set (0/6) and did not capitalise on his chances on Federer's serve. He reached 30/30 when the Swiss served at 3-1 and 4-2, but could not earn a break point.
Federer extended his lead in the pair's ATP Head to Head rivalry to 18-6, capturing his fifth win in their past six matches. After the final Federer announced he would withdraw from the Paris Masters. His final event of the year will be the ATP Finals 12-19 November in London, where he will chase a seventh title at the season finale.
"It was an emotional match," Federer said of his victory. "But a good one, I think, for the fans."
Date: 29 October 2017, Source: ATP and AFP


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This is so cool. It's a browser plugin that inserts hover links where politicians' names are on the page. Hover to see a quick card detailing what lobbies their biggest donations come from, and what percent are <$200. Reading about a political issue? Easily see who's in a conflict of interest. Click to learn more details about their contributions, and positions on specific campaign finance reform proposals. Their landing page says it well: "Puts vital data where it's most relevant so you can discover the real impact of money on our political system."
Oh - and the creator is a 16 years old high school sophomore: http://nicholasrub.in/ Not even old enough to vote, but old enough to use tech to add transparency for those who can. Super cool.
this is pretty fun, especially the name which is the same as the World's biggest Marijuana seeds provider from Amsterdam haha http://www.greenhouseseeds.nl/home
super cool - love seeing stories like this. let's get this kid some well-deserved buzz. cc'ing founder @nickrubin - what inspired you to build this? Where's it going?


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President Roosevelt said December 7, 1941 was "a date which will live in infamy." He was right. Japan's attack on U.S. forces in the Pacific changed America forever: 2,403 Americans were killed, 21 warships were sunk or damaged and the bombing of six airfields catapulted the United States into WWII.
But what you may not know is that prior to the air attack on that peaceful Sunday morning, the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a secret weapon -- five midget submarines. Their goal was to sneak into Pearl Harbor and torpedo our fleet. As you will hear, what actually happened to those midget submarines is now rewriting history.
In this revealing episode of "War Stories with Oliver North," you'll meet one of the Japanese submariners who launched a midget sub and believed in death before defeat. You'll hear of the midget submarine that lies 1,200 feet down in its watery grave, sunk by the USS Ward and her brave sailors an hour before the air attack.
This amazing discovery proves that the first casualties of the Pacific War were Japanese.


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Glenelg developed the iconic Twist banner system for Eve Products in 2003, revolutionising the exhibition industry upon its launch. We have since designed a range of exhibition products including the patented Link², the world's only linking roller banner, as well as both the Curve and Connect ranges.
Eve have consolidated their position as one of the most respected and innovative company's in the exhibition industry, and utilise Glenelg to constantly refine and improve the product catalogue. This may include anything from iterative improvements following customer feedback to sourcing new manufacturing partners and processes.
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Pennsylvania requires students to take and pass Keystone exams in three subject areas (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature) in order to graduate. A student who passes an exam is said to be "Proficient" or "Advanced" in the subject. Students who do not pass the exam (those who receive a score of "Below Basic" or "Basic") are given supplementary instruction prior to retaking the test. If a student is still unable to reach proficiency on an exam after supplemental instruction, the student may be allowed to complete a Project Based Assessment.
Project Based Assessments (PBAs) are aligned with Keystone exam modules. There are two modules in each of the exams. A student must complete a project for each module of an exam on which the student was not Proficient or Advanced. A student may choose to retake a Keystone exam while working on a PBA. If the student passes the exam while working on a project, project work ends.
PBAs are typically framed around a real life scenario. Each project is broken into manageable tasks. A task may have one or more activities within it. Students are given as much time as necessary to successfully complete each activity. Projects were designed to be completed in 5-7 hours; however field-testing proved that the average time to complete a project is 8-10 hours.
A tutor will provide remediation on the subject as necessary, utilizing any accommodations and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as dictated by a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. The tutor also will assess work at specified checkpoints. If the tutor deems the work unsatisfactory, the tutor will provide appropriate remediation and then allow the student to redo and resubmit the activity.
A state panel composed of teachers, principals, and curriculum specialists scores each project based on a rubric. Projects are scored either as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. A Satisfactory is recorded in the student's record as Proficient for state graduation purposes. If a project is deemed Unsatisfactory, the project will be returned to the tutor who will direct the student to redo the Unsatisfactory part.
Projects cannot be completed at home; they must be completed at school under supervision. No conversation with other students or adults is allowed while the student is working on a project.
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PBAs are only available for students who:
- Have not demonstrated proficiency on a Keystone Exam after two attempts (except for some students with IEPs who can begin a PBA after one failed attempt);
- Have taken the course;
- Have met the attendance requirements of the school district, vocational/technical school, or charter school; and
- Have participated in a satisfactory manner in supplemental instructional services (except for students graduating prior to 2019).
Students with IEPs who have not completed a course in a particular subject may also be allowed to begin a PBA after attempting the Keystone exam.
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2015 PAP Strategy 战略 19 -- strategy of crying
In 1965, Lee Kuan Yew cried when Singapore gained independence. But his deputy, Dr. Toh Chin Chye said he did not know why.
The People's Action Party practiced crying 50 years ago. It just continues to do so even many Singaporeans, especially young voters who are born after 1965, do not know the real reason of the 1965 crying.
Crying seems to be a habit whenever the PAP faces a crisis. No wonder we see so many PAP members of parliament and ministers are crying these days.
From Lim Boon Heng (again), Ong Teng Koon, Lee Bee Wah, Lim Swee Say to even Lee Hsien Loong, more and more are crying. Even DPM Tharman got emotional yesterday when he announced the PAP Aljunied GRC team.
Do you know what are they crying for? Perhaps, like Dr Toh Chin Chye, there is no answer and no reason for crying.
One possible answer can be like 1965, the PAP is facing an uncertainty. There was a crisis and they were worried. They need voters' support and the support of Singaporeans.
"With you, for you and for Singapore"?
1965's Singapore and 2015's Singapore is very different. Singapore core was nearly 100% then. Today, the PAP is saying they are trying to maintain two-thirds Singapore core. The PAP is not sure whether they can maintain this level of Singapore core.
Do you understand the 'You'? Does 'You' refers to Singapore core? Or a future Singapore without the Singapore core?
I don't know the meaning of 'With you, for you, for Singapore' .
Singapore First seems to have a better solution. 'Restore Our Nation' is their 2015 election slogan. It means restoring the Singapore core. Without the Singapore core, Singapore will lose our fighting spirit. Credit should go to Lee Kuan Yew as he managed to turn against the odds.
But 2015 is not 1965. The PAP is talking about their fourth generation. However, they are very different from the first generation PAP. 'You' has different meaning in 1965 and 2015.
But 2015 is not 1965. The PAP is talking about their fourth generation. However, they are very different from the first generation PAP. 'You' has different meaning in 1965 and 2015.
Today, the 'You' to the PAP is a tourist and Singapore is just a hotel. 'With you' can mean providing opportunity to you, it may not be the Singapore core. 'For you' means Singapore enriches you, again may not be the Singapore core. 'For Singapore' is the PAP's standard answer: foreigners create jobs for local, for Singapore.
The PAP sees the crisis ahead and so they cry, one after another. They have a different meaning of 'You'. The worst part is the PAP does not want to empower you. They want to be with you and perhaps work hard for you. But certainly, they will not give your the power to decide your future. They want to practice the same 1965 crying strategy: with you, for you, but no rights, no power, no freedom.
Do you trust a PAP slogan crying for a return of 1965? If you vote the PAP, it is again the return of the dark days of economic growth without a caring heart, without democracy. Just look at the media, it has failed its duty again for another negative reporting. You cannot expect the mainstream media to protect your civic rights under the PAP.
Empower your future and restore our nation fighting spirit are the keys to Singapore future in this coming election. If citizens have no rights, no powers for freedom and no demand for transparency and checks and balances, then it is a back to the past, not creating the future.
The PAP says voters are voting for SG100 and their 4th generation PAP leaders. But they never give the promise to 'empower your future'. They only want your mandate to empower themselves to restrict your movements, actions, thinking and civic rights.
It is the same old crying strategy, past, present and future if voters continue to support the PAP.


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Nothing says winter like a V-shaped formation of Canada geese winging across a steely sky, their honking carried on a chilly breeze. Cold weather brings tens of thousands of geese, migratory ducks and other waterfowl to the Chesapeake Bay region as the birds seek warmer (or at least less frigid) places to await the return of spring.
The Bay is a relatively balmy refuge from the ice and snow that buries all food sources in their Canadian nesting grounds during the coldest months of the year.
There are many places around the Chesapeake region to view wintering waterfowl, and one — the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary — is just a short drive from populous Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Located on Maryland's Patuxent River, Merkle is a great spot to see geese on the wing or to catch flocks of them at rest in a field or protected cove. And perhaps best of all, on Sundays, you can do it from the warm comfort of your vehicle.
Merkle is Maryland's only state-operated wildlife sanctuary. It was named after Edgar Merkle, a wealthy printer and conservation-minded hunter who frequently entertained friends and officials at the 400-acre farm he owned on the Patuxent.
He's credited with bringing Canada geese to the Western Shore of Maryland. He started by introducing domesticated birds from the Midwest in the 1930s, and then managed his farm as a haven for migratory flocks on their way south for the winter. In 1970, the Merkle family sold the farm to the state.
Now managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the sanctuary has expanded through the acquisition of neighboring parcels and totals approximately 1,670 acres. It's home to about 100 resident geese year-round. In winter, though, it hosts several thousand migratory birds, the largest concentration on the Bay's Western Shore.
On Sundays, visitors can take a short self-guided driving tour and get reasonably close views of waterfowl and other animals.
The Critical Area Driving Tour, as it's called, is open only on Sunday year-round and, during the winter, only from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In warmer months, the route is open Monday through Saturday for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding; Merkle's grounds are closed for those uses Oct. 1–Jan. 31 to limit the disturbance of the visiting waterfowl.
The driving tour begins at adjoining Patuxent River Park just north of Merkle near U.S. route 301.
It winds through forests and fields, crossing Mattaponi Creek into the wildlife sanctuary. Portions of the 4.3-mile tour are open to two-way traffic, but most of it is a single, unpaved lane.
On my Sunday afternoon visit in December, the traffic was sparse, with only three or four other vehicles spotted during the entire drive.
To get the most out of the tour, it's best to "walk" your vehicle at speeds of 5 miles per hour or less. At that pace, the drive can take an hour or more, and driver and passengers alike can take in the sights without fear of running off the road. You can also pick up at least some of the sounds of nature if you roll down or even crack a window a bit.
Early on, the drive passes a stubbled cornfield, which during my visit drew flight after flight of honking geese. Though most leaves had browned and fallen, there were still flashes of red and yellow foliage, as well as green patches of hardy ferns carpeting the ground in spots.
There are places to stop and get out along the way. In Patuxent River Park, there's a boat ramp at the beginning of the tour and a re-created American Indian village, including longhouses similar to those made by ancestors of today's Piscataway Indians.
Both Patuxent River Park and the Merkle sanctuary are sites on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, which highlights the landscapes and Indian communities of the Bay region during the early 1600s, when Smith made his explorations.
Signs dot the driving route, with snippets of information about the natural and human history of the region. Bluebird boxes sit on posts just off the road.
Crossing Mattaponi Creek calls for traversing a 1,000-foot, bending wooden bridge. Near the middle of the span, you'll find a short observation tower with room for a couple of cars to stop near its base.
Farther on, in a wooded stretch, there's more space to stop and take a short hike to a steel observation tower. After climbing several flights of stairs to the top, you'll reach a platform with a panoramic view above the treetops of water and wetlands. Birders often set up their scopes here to sweep the sky and landscape for new and old winged friends.
A few trails branch off from the driving route near the water, a couple of them leading to fishing spots The sanctuary has five ponds stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and other species, though fishing is off-limits until April 1.
The driving route eventually peels away from the waterfront, crossing open fields and meadows. In one large field surrounded on three sides by woods, a herd of about 20 deer browsed on the green shoots of a recently planted winter cover crop. They raised their heads as our vehicle appeared, then went back to grazing, perhaps aware that in this sanctuary, humans pose no threat.
The tour ends at Merkle's entrance drive, leading either out of the sanctuary or to its visitor center, which until May 1 is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sign on the building proclaims: "This place is for the birds." From indoors or out, visitors can use binoculars and scopes provided there to scan the surrounding fields and distant water for wildlife.
Inside, interpretive displays showcase the life history and management of the Canada goose, as well as local American Indian heritage, early European settlement and the Patuxent's role in the War of 1812. There's a spot for children's crafts, and several live animals are on display, including an Eastern screech owl, snakes, a diamondback terrapin and other turtles.
For those who want to stretch their legs, there are four hiking trails that explore the upland forests and marshes bordering the Patuxent. The walks range from easy to moderate, from nearly three-fourths of a mile to 3 miles in length. One, Lookout Creek Trail, can only be accessed from the driving tour, while the others start out near the visitor's center.
"It's just a great way to learn, from a different source and right at the source," said Avis Turner, who lives not far from Merkle and brought her 9-year-old son Jack to a ranger-led hike through the woods one Sunday afternoon this fall.


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5 Bouton Point Road, Lloyd Harbor Beachfront Home For Sale
5 Bouton Point Road, Lloyd Harbor, NY
Iconic 4 year young beachfront Villa approached through gated driveway featuring exquisite detail and soaring ceilings throughout. Foyer with fireplace leads to great room with arched floor to ceiling windows perfectly framing water views to Lighthouse and beyond. Professional eat-in kitchen with walls of sliders flawlessly blend indoor/outdoor living. Relish each sunrise from unparalleled master en-suite. Energy efficient geothermal HVAC/radiant heat. Situated on 2+ acres with 400ft of beach, patio with kitchen and fireplace, natatorium with swim current and sauna, plus so much more!
Minutes to Huntington/Cold Spring Harbor villages, and Lloyd Harbor Beach park with Summer camp, tennis and additional mooring rights (fee).
Perfect for a year-round staycation or a Summer retreat.
...and only half way to the Hamptons!
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No compromises were made in the construction, finish work or materials to complete this waterfront masterpiece. Foyer leads to an expansive ~7,000 sqft sun-filled interior featuring floor to ceiling windows and views unlike any other. Green living with geothermal HVAC and radiant heat.
Professional Kitchen
This top of the line kitchen will not disappoint. Exceptional detail and water views. Professional appliances, large sleek island, and access to patio.
Built in 2016
Floor to ceiling arched windows perfectly frame western waterfront overlooking the Lighthouse and Harbor.
Spacious Master Wing
Begin and end each day in this expansive master oasis featuring a private balcony, luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and eastern water views.
- List Price$7,450,000
- Year Built2016
- Property TypeResidential
- Taxes$56,944.56
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms5 Full/2 Half
- Garage Spaces4
- Square Footage~7,000
- Water ViewYes
- Acres2.10
- School DistrictCold Spring Harbor
- Listing BrokersElena D'Agostino & Joyce Mennella
- BrokerageLucky To Live Here Realty
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Lloyd Harbor Village Beach - 8 Min
In the summer, families spend lots of time down at the waterfront village park, enjoying the beach, tennis courts, and picnic areas. Residents have mooring rights (fee) and access to the town boat ramp. The summer camp is especially convenient. It's a great feeling to be amongst a group of people who have a shared love of our little patch of paradise. It's what we really mean when we say 'I'm lucky to live here'.
Huntington Village - 5 Min
As a bigger town, Huntington has more infrastructure and amenities than some of the smaller hamlets in the other Harbor areas. The Huntington Department of Parks & Recreation manages an extensive array of public beaches, park, skating rinks and golf courses. We love spending time in Huntington Village. We could probably eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at a different restaurant every day for a month. Yet as hip and urban as parts of Huntington are, it's also clear that families and businesses here date back for generations, and that people value their history.
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Gold Star Beach - 4 Min
A family beach with a great playground & picnic area. Close to Huntington Village this beach is a quick stop to have the children play in the sand and calm harbor water, go paddle-boarding and kayaking. This is also the location to get the launch for Huntington Lighthouse tours held in the summer months.
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Caumsett State Park - 10 Min
Huntington, NY ranks #2 best places to visit this Fall - USA Today
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh. The park has beautiful gardens, excellent fishing and scuba diving by permit.
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Cold Spring Harbor Village - 10 Min
The northern trailhead of the 26-mile Nassau Greenbelt Trail originates in Cold Spring Harbor, near the Library, offering a hike (or amble, or run) you'll want to do again and again. And speaking of the Cold Spring Public Library, it's an absolutely magnificent community center overlooking the harbor. Don't forget to stop by lovely Billy Joel park where you can watch the boats and fisherman make their daily journeys out to the Sound.
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