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With all my trips to the States for work, it's a wonder that I would ever go down there for fun. Well, last week that's exactly what I did.
I have some family in New York and so we decided to drive down there on a long weekend to visit them. My cousin lives in a suburb outside of New York City so we spent most of our time there, but we made time to go into the city and check it out.
I've been to New York City before but the last time I went was a year or two after 9/11. I don't really remember that trip that much but I do remember driving past the site of the attack and remember seeing a void where the towers used to be.
I remember 9/11 quite clearly. I was a bit too young to understand the gravity of the situation but as I grew up and got a bit older, I realized that that event honestly changed the world. So many things are different because of the events of that day and despite not being American, it's probably the most consequential event that occurred in my lifetime so far.
So, I made it a goal to make sure I visited the site this time around.
It was kind of a weird feeling being there. I've been to other disaster sites before, like the Hiroshima Peace Park, and I remember how calm and soothing it felt there. The 9/11 Memorial, on the other hand, felt a bit eerie.
I think that that's probably a result of the design of the place. You're in the middle of a giant city with supertall skyscrapers and you just see two holes in the ground; water pouring into the void.
When I wasn't by the pools and was just somewhere in the park, it almost felt like a regular park. But when I was near the pools and could hear the water, there was just this odd somber feel to it.
It was made even weirder because my cousin was saying beforehand how she knew a person that died in the attack. The names of those that have died are etched into the sides of the pools and we were going to look for his, but we didn't have to look far because it was literally right in front of me.
We were all so surprised that his name was literally right there. That was so strange.
To me, the visit to the memorial was the most important part of my trip. In a way it felt like a mini pilgrimage to just go there. But as far as time goes, we didn't actually spend that much time there.
I mean, New York City is a huge city with a lot to see and do. When you're there on such a short amount of time, of course you have to go and hit up all the major sites.
Times Square is one of the biggest and so we made sure to go check it out. It's kind of a neat place but it honestly kinda confuses me as well. It's really just a rectangular public space with.. a bunch of ads?
The atmosphere there was quite touristy and festive but for the most part I couldn't really figure out what was so interesting about the place other than the fact that it was Times Square. It's almost like it's a place that's famous for being famous at this point and people go there to just check out the ads and billboards.
We also went to Central Park, the most visited urban park in the world. Now, I love urban parks. I think they're an incredibly great idea since it provides people with a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and it also balances out the pollution a bit and emits some fresh air.
Central Park is huge so we didn't have a chance to visit all of it. In fact, it would probably take a long time to do so since it's such a big park. It was pretty nice though. I could totally see myself doing some long walks in the park or even renting a bike and going through it.
One of the smaller goals I had for my trip to NYC was to also grab a hot dog at Central Park. Why? I have no idea, it just seems like it's a thing. So, despite everyone telling me the hot dogs are gross and that it was a bad idea, I decided to get a hot dog anyways.
It was ok. Nothing super special.
In continuation of the idea that NYC has everything, we also went and checked out some bridges. There's a "secret spot" (that's not so secret) in Brooklyn where you can frame the Empire State Building between the feet of Manhattan Bridge. That was a pretty sweet spot to take some pictures.
From there, we walked up to the Brooklyn Bridge and walked across it. I didn't expect that the pedestrian path was actually above the road and so that was kinda cool. The bridge itself has an interesting construction so it was neat to be up there and be able to see both Brooklyn and Manhattan.
That said, there was like a trillion people on that bridge and it was so crowded. It was really difficult to just take it slow and try to enjoy the view since there were so many people walking by, taking photos, or ringing the bell on their bikes.
By the time we walked to the other side I was really glad to be done. It probably would've been a much nicer walk if there was like, a quarter of the people.
Overall, it was a short trip to New York City, but it was a really good one. Not only did I have a chance to hang out with family, but I also had a chance to check out well, New York City.
I think New York City is a really special city. It's one of the biggest cities in the world in terms of.. pretty much every metric. I feel like it's one of those cities where you could spend your entire life in and still have a lot to explore.
New York City is a city where you can get lost in a forest of super tall skyscrapers. A city where you can take a breather and hang out in nice parks or by the water. A city where you can meet people and eat food from all over the world. A city that is incredibly modern but still have its fair share of history.
The idea of New York City is pretty nice and I'm definitely looking forward to the next time I go back.


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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) ? During a court hearing Thursday, authorities released autopsy results revealing that Kay Raines was strangled to death. Detectives say she was killed at the hands of her own son.
The 68-year-old Mobile woman went missing back in January and months later, her body was found in a shallow grave in Baldwin County.
Her son, Clarke Raines, has been charged with murder and appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing.
The court hearing provided insight on what led to Clarke Raines arrest.
Kenneth Gillepsie, a detective with the Mobile Police Department, testified that a tracking device was placed on the car Clarke Raines had been driving. He said that the tracking device led them to Kay Raines' body.
According to the detective, they believe Clarke Raines killed his mother just a day after she went missing. Her official cause of death: asphyxiation by strangulation.
In February, police officially identified Clarke Raines as a suspect and placed a tracking device on the car.
A month later, the data from the tracking device led authorities to Kay Raines body.
When police began tracking Clarke Raines in February, they learned that he was using his mother's credit cards and pawning her items.
His activity picked up in March when he returned to the Beau Rivage casino to try to cash in on his mother's previous winnings. The detective reported that same day, Clarke Raines visited a Home Depot and bought a small shovel and 10 bags of potting soil.
From there, the detective stated, he went to Baldwin County and "drove around for some time".
The following day, the tracker reported that Clarke Raines was back in Baldwin County. He drove to Highway 225 and spent about 10 minutes in that location.
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It was that same day, Gallepsy said, they went to the location and discovered Kay Raines' body. He said she was face down and it appeared, at one point, she was hog tied. He said she was wearing the same clothes she was last seen wearing on January 29. Later that night, Clarke Raines was arrested.
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Since February, 2011, I have moved twice. The first place, the cave, didn't work out. Now my son Lorin and I have a beautiful storefront studio in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and we are open as a gallery from 1-5 Wednesday through Sunday, plus whenever we are there working on new pieces, or by appointment. The address is 2635 Murray Avenur, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 412-421-3212. We are Boksenbaum Fine Art Studio and Gallery.
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DETECTIVES are sifting through CCTV footage in a bid to trace armed raiders who struck at Crewe's Royal Mail sorting office.
Up to eight men piled out of a white Transit van at the Weston Road depot and started banging on the doors of a Royal Mail vehicle.
When the driver refused to open the door, they smashed his window and then set fire to the vehicle.
The driver escaped unharmed to raise the alarm but the men had fled over a fence.
Police confirmed that at least two of the men were armed with weapons which were described as pipe wrenches by a postal worker witness.
More than 200 workers were evacuated from the depot following the incident shortly after 9pm last Wednesday.
Detective Inspector Ian Goodwin of the Special Investigation Unit at Crewe, said: 'Between seven and eight people, wearing balaclavas and believed to be males, got into the compound at the rear of the sorting office.
'They tried to gain entry into the Royal Mail van, smashing a window, but the driver bravely refused them access. He set the alarm off and called the police.
'They got away in two saloon cars and headed, we believe, in the direction of the M6 up Weston Road.
'We are investigating every avenue, including CCTV footage, for images of the white Transit van which was seen in the vicinity before the and the men getting ' The white van registration was BK53 TFJ. It had been stolen earlier from Manchester.
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The house came back into the family in 1934, who gave it to the National Trust in 1958. The family continues to live at the property today, as tenant of the National Trust.
In 1918, a son of Edward's (the judge in Bengal), Reverend Charles Benthall, leased the house and lived there for a few years with his family. This was the start of the family's return to Benthall.
In 1934, the property again came up for sale at auction. Luckily, Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) managed to purchase the house and estate. This dramatic intervention required Mary Clementina to put everything she had into the purchase. Both she and her husband, James Floyer Dale, were grandchildren of Edward Benthall, whose surname name they then took.
James died in 1942 and, in 1958, Mary Clementina proposed to leave the estate to her cousin Sir Paul Benthall, son of the Reverend Charles Benthall. Sir Paul persuaded her to leave it to the National Trust, with some of its contents, and his elder brother, Sir Edward, provided part of the endowment required to maintain the house.
Mary Clementina died in 1960 and Sir Edward in 1961. Sir Paul and Lady Benthall became the first tenants of the National Trust, from 1962 to 1985. Sir Paul's son, James, and his wife, Jill, then took on the tenancy. Sir Paul and Lady Benthall continued to live in the house until their deaths in 1992 and 1988, respectively.
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Gareth Thomas confirms he's working with Prince Harry to raise awareness of HIV, following his diagnosis.
The 45-year-old revealed he had been diagnosed with the condition in a candid video, shared on his Twitter account over the weekend.
And, during an emotional appearance on This Morning, he announced plans to work with the Royal in the future, in a bid to break the stigma.
If he has time, that is.
'For me, I would be a complete hypocrite if this was the end for me. This is only the beginning for me,' the rugby legend told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
'I stood up because I was forced to stand up, this is not information I really wanted to put out there, because it's my information and my family. I was forced to do it. Trust me, this is only the start.
'And to be working alongside Prince Harry…. Weirdly, I had a text yesterday saying, "Can we have your home number because Prince Harry wants to call you?"
'I was looking at my phone, [with the message] saying "Can you give me a time that you're in?". I thought, "I'm feeling a bit tired tonight, so you can call me tomorrow, Harry."
'I'm going to be speaking to him later, and we're going to work together.'
While he disclose exactly what they would be doing together, Harry was one of the first to offer his support to the athlete, sharing a sweet message on Instagram.
Alongside a photo of the Dancing On Ice star – shared with 9.4million followers, the dad-of-one wrote: 'Gareth, you are an absolute legend!
'In sharing your story of being HIV+, you are saving lives and shattering stigma, by showing you can be strong and resilient while living with HIV.
'We should all be appalled by the way you were forced to speak your truth, it is yours and yours alone to share on your terms and I and millions stand with you. – H.'
While his brother, Prince William, added Gareth was 'courageous as ever'.
Gareth spoke about his diagnosis on Twitter, explaining he had been forced to speak out after being blackmailed.
'I am living with HIV,' he told fans. 'Now you have that information that makes me extremely vulnerable, but it does not make me weak.
'Even though I have been forced to tell you this, I choose to fight, to educate and break the stigma around this subject.
'And that begins today when I take on the toughest ironman in the world in Tenby, and I push myself physically to the limit.'
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2 cups (260 grams) London Blend
1/3 cup (70 grams) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup (50 grams) chocolate chips
1/4 cup (30 grams) toasted and chopped pecans
1/3 – 1/2 cup (80 – 120 ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (120 ml) canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash:
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk or cream
Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Heat: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the London Blend, sugar, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt.?Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or hand mixer. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.?Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans, if using.?In a separate bowl mix together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree and vanilla and then add the buttermilk mixture to the dry mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
Transfer to a surface floured with London Blend and sprinkle the top of your dough with the Blend to prevent it from sticking to your hands and your work surface.? Roll the dough into a ball and then pat into a circle that is about 7 inches (18 cm) round and about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) thick.?Using a long knife or pizza cutter, cut this circle into 8 ?pie-shaped wedges (triangles).?Place the scones on the baking sheet.?Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash and sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
Place the baking sheet inside another baking sheet to prevent the bottoms of the scones from over browning.? Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.?Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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|Birds don't like fracking??? WTF!!
Interesting aside on this, which I suppose only re-enforces the content below.. but not a lot of PRO ranting out there is there.. No CUPE Paid bus transport to Pro-Fracking Rallies, Not a lot of Pro-Fracking signs littering the lawns of the supporters.
Maybe a good time to take a peek at tge definition of Silent Majority;
Ok, back to the point at hand... In trying to understand the sides of this debate... I more often end up trying to be recruited by the Anti side.. and seems the core of there beef is that "the government is not addressing our concerns.. they have not answered any of our experts questions, they are in cahoots with big business, there silence is obvious a result of them hiding something."
THIS.. is the base of this blog... why is the Government not addressing the questions and concerns of the Anti-Fracking mob...
My thoughts:
A governments role is not to "justify" every policy, decision, or action... the power to manage the province is provided by the voters.. and if they publicly negotiated every tough decision, that would make them completely ineffective. Typically the quiet majority do not picket in the streets in support of a government policy.. so if the government wavered to every protesting group (Be it abortion, EI benefits, Fiscal Restraint, Fracking, etc) - then the point of having a government would be moot.. and the province would end up being directed by the vocal minority on every policy..
If one happens to support of a movement, I am sure it is frustrating that the government does not defend their position on it.. BUT if you shared support with the government on a policy and they flipped the policy because of a group of people carrying signs - you would be irate.. (the old can't have your fraking and eat it too story)
The government fighting back with their own propaganda would erode their strength, effectiveness, and confidence of the population The fact that they (as a representative of the public - and voted to be so) have decided to go forward with this.. it is all they need to say.. as representatives of us, they have done the investigation, studies, cost/benefit analysis and so on.. what else do they need to say.
I can only imagine a large, successful business, employing thousands.. deciding it course of business, based on a small group of their employees down in the shipping department.. I doubt that they would remain in business very long.
So.. I am pretty indifferent on the Pro/Anti thing... but I am enjoying watching yet another minority movement in a state of absolute awe, because the Government has not dropped everything to respond to their placards, yard signs, and dropped leaflets from airplanes (Ok, maybe they are not doing that yet)


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In The Wall Jumper, what is the meaning of the very last line about walls still standing?
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Journey to Chiapas
Morgan Davis '07
After a night of air travel, involving a stop in the Mexico City airport, and a bumpy ride on a tiny plane, we landed at the single runway airport in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas. Hilary and Niki met us with the two vans that would serve as our transport for the rest of the week. We drove through lush, green canyons. The newly built road was something like Mullholland Drive on steroids, with steep drops on one side. As we crossed a bridge over a deep gorge, our driver only half-jokingly told that the bridge was likely to break soon.
After two hours, we arrived in the city San Cristobal (official population about 95,000), where we would spend six of our seven nights. Perched in the mountains at around 7,000 feet, the city is best described as "romantically decayed." A stormy gray sky served as a dramatic backdrop to the Spanish colonial style buildings, which were swathed in vibrant colors. The buildings on every block were attached, so magenta changed from peach to lemon yellow, to olive, periwinkle and burgundy as we walked down the street. Stay dogs loafed on every corner.
Our hotel, La Posada Dona Rosita, was in keeping with the city's general color scheme, with liberal splashes of orange in the common area, and yellow-saturated walls in the girls' room, all accented with blue and white patterned floor tile. Dona Rosita herself was a small woman who made us generous helpings of eggs, toast and coffee every morning and dined with the hotel's other young, backpacking internationals at her own table.
During the next two days we received a crash course in the many social and political issues faced by the people of Chiapas, through a series of meetings arranged by Nikki and Hilary. Bleary-eyed though we were by our red-eye flight, we tried to absorb as much information as possible, knowing that what we learned would set the foundation for contextualizing our experiences in the coming days.
We left San Cristobal on Tuesday morning for a two-day excursion. The coniferous landscape gave way to lush rainforest as we traveled down the winding mountain roads. Our destination was the village of Ocotal, home to one of the Mujeres de Maiz en la Resistance cooperatives. Perched on a hill, the village is only accessible by a steep dirt path. Though the road seemed perilously narrow, our vans climbed it dutifully, stopping once as one of the wheels slipped off the road as we crossed what I can only describe as a very small waterfall. Near the top, we stopped to pick up three young boys, who had been walking for hours up the hill—the only route between the large town of Yajalon and tiny Ocotal .
In the village, chickens and dogs ran wild around us as we walked up a steep path through tall grasses up to the site where the women from the cooperative were assembled in a small wooden structure that was later revealed to be the general store they built with their earnings from the Oakwood Chiapas Project. We sat on the wooden benches that had been set up for our visit, talking excitedly amongst ourselves as homemade fruit juice was passed around in paper cups. Introductions were made all around and, with Nikki acting as translator, we discussed their cooperative, and life in the community. They told us that a small piece of their traditional floral needlepoint pattern takes days to make. This is in addition to caring for their children and animals and preparing meals from scratch, often rising before dawn to grind corn for tortillas. However, their artisan work, their only source of income, allowed them to establish the small store, which provides basic goods for their fellow villagers that would otherwise only be found in Yajalon, several hours' walk away.
All formality vanished as the interview ended. Several students joined the mujeres in the store to help prepare lunch. A six-year-old girl named Sadie entertained herself by taking off-centre pictures with Sascha's digital camera. (Everywhere we went, the children were captivated by their images on the camera screen.) Sadie, who is from Yajalon, had met Oakwood students last year when she accompanied her mother and grandmother to the encuentro, and was already a master at monopolizing everyone's affection. Meanwhile, feeling a sudden urge to communicate, I joined Nora and Chloe in a conversation with a girl who turned out to be our age.
As no one of was completely conversant in Spanish, our conversation was somewhat limited to simple questions (How old are you? How many brothers or sisters do you have? Is Chloe's red hair colored?). I attempted to string together the handful of Spanish words I know into coherent phrases, asked my friends to translate, and cursed myself for not taking Spanish.
We spent the night in Palenque, a humid, ramshackle city with none of San Cristobal's charm. We slept with wet towels draping our bodies to cool off, and awoke in the night to sounds of passing trucks and the unearthly wail of mating cats. There are two popular tourist attractions neighboring Palenque: the Agua Azul waterfalls and the awe-inspiring ruins of the Mayan temples. We visited both, accompanied by a seemingly endless supply of German tourists in their bus caravans and the odd Speedo-clad Italian at the waterfalls.
Before departing Palenque, we met with three women from Ixim Anztetik, a women's health center in Palenque. They are the first and only organization to serve the medical needs of indigenous women, providing counseling, basic health care services, referrals, and information about health, birth control and legal aid. Silhouetted against a mural of smiling women and corn, they told us horrific stories of indigenous women denied aid at local hospitals, even when their lives were in danger, as in the case of one woman who was possibly suffering a miscarriage and was turned away until a woman from Ixim Antzetik stepped in. Though they often face scorn from the community, and even members of their own family, the women we met described a profound sense of satisfaction and empowerment in their work for the organization.
The following morning, we left for another excursion. This time we traveled upwards, further into the highlands to the community of Acteal, the site of a 1997 massacre where 45 people were murdered by paramilitary forces. On the 22nd of every month, the villagers honor the event with a special Mass, which we were fortunate enough to attend. The service was preceded by a procession from the sight of the massacre, a small wooden church, to a large commemorative sculpture by the main road. The service itself was conducted in a large outdoor amphitheatre. In addition to the villagers, several dozen international aid workers or tourists attended. What struck me (and I believe those around me) most was the kind of solemn joyfulness with which the villagers conducted the ceremony. We had visited the church where the murders were committed, seen the bullet holes in the walls and the pictures of the victims, mostly women and children, and we were somewhat bewildered by the attitudes of the villagers. I would continue to see almost confounding strength and resiliency in everyone we met.
We left after the service and traveled forty-minutes or so to the village of Los Chorros, home to the Abejas, one of the most successful cooperatives in the Mujeres de Maiz.
We had lunch at the home of two sisters who are the cornerstone of the operation, and have chosen not to marry in order to devote their time to their artisan work. In the absence of males, the work of doing the family's share in gathering corn in the village's field had fallen to their mother. A number of women from the Abejas prepared a plentiful meal for us, and their mother in particular seemed overjoyed to host us, since she had never met Oakwood students before– she repeatedly burst into tears and thanked us all, over and over. And, though Nikki said smilingly, "She always does that," the old woman's spontaneous outpouring of emotion seemed to change the light-hearted gathering to something deeper and more personal. The tone of the gathering took a serious turn when the sisters told us about their experiences being held hostage in their village by the paramilitaries. And it's not over, we learned: paramilitary members are still living in the village, and one woman suggested ominously that they would likely be approached by paramilitaries when we left, expecting that we would have given them money.
The following day was the start of the two-day encuentro, during which representatives of the cooperatives (including the Abejas, Sadie and her grandmother, and a few of the women from Ocotal) come to San Cristobal to meet with the Oakwood delegation. As part of an introductory exercise, Nikki and Hilary had us divide into groups and construct out of clay something representing our communities. Each cooperative group portrayed their village, while the Oakwood groups created a beach scene with the Santa Monica Pier, a full rendering of Los Feliz, and a freeway traffic jam, complete with Hummer and limo. The rest of the day's activities consisted mainly of similar introductory activities (one game resembled the Bar Mitzvah standard, Pepsi- 7-Up), arts and crafts, mingling, eating, and…shopping (how could we resist?).
The next day we discussed the previous year's sales and evaluated the aesthetics of the goods that the women had laid out for us to critique. (They were shocked to hear that midriff-baring shirts were out of style, since Oakwood students five years ago had insisted that they were all the rage.) We also discussed the nature of the partnership between Oakwood and the Mujeres de Maiz. Some of the women expressed concern that we had to put too much of our time into the project, or that we had to beg people to buy their goods. We assured them that it was quite the contrary— it required neither an undue portion of our time, nor convincing and cajoling to sell their work. And as for Mickey, he graciously assured them that though he does work hard, he does not work nearly as hard as they do.
The two days of intensive interaction culminated in an emotional goodbye. We danced to a hired mariachi band, and had a sing-along of sorts — they sang the Zapatista Hymn and traditional songs; we sang "Redemption Song" and "Blowin' in the Wind." Finally, we went around in a circle and everyone spoke. On both sides, the sentiment was one was gratitude and admiration, expressed with warmth and often with tears.
It was pouring when we walked back to Dona Rosita's. In the morning, we ate our final breakfast of eggs, tortillas and toast, paid a last visit to the local artisans' market for some last-minute gifts, and said goodbye to Nikki and Hilary. We arrived at LAX that night tired, happy, relieved, and a bit dirty. My parents asked me how it was. I didn't know where to begin, so I simply said, "Sad to leave. Happy to be home. I'll tell you about it later."
Words can't express what a moving, incredible and rewarding experience the Chiapas trip was. I hope everyone involved with the Chiapas Project has a chance to experience it first hand. And if there's one thing I want to stress it's this: Oakwood is the only group that sells the artisan goods made by the Mujeres de Maiz collectives. The Chiapas project is essentially their only source of income; every contribution makes a profound difference. So, for the many of you who have taken part in the Chiapas Project, take satisfaction in knowing that your contributions have gone to real, tangible use. We hope to see the Project grow through the continuing support of the Oakwood community and concerned citizens.


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Using Technology in Classroom Instruction
Using technology in the classroom enhances and provides opportunities for critical thinking, clear communication, collaborative learning, creative thinking and problem solving in the classroom.
Using Technology in Classroom Instruction Learning Objectives
- Gain awareness of how the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for teachers and students and the 21st Century Skills impact the implementation of technology in the classroom.
- Examine the three pyramids for technology integration.
- Begin planning for implementation of using technology in classroom instruction.
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Participant Slides: These files do not include the presenter notes. Files can be viewed online, on mobile devices, or printed. Click on the slide image to open the file in Joomag. From there, you can print or email participants. Another option is to use the direct link shown below each image. You can copy and paste that link into an email.
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3-Ingredient Honey Berry Sorbet
Honey Berry Sorbet – sweet and tart, absolutely refreshing summer treat with just 3 ingredients. A must try summer dessert!
It's been insanely hot summer so far here in ND. Not just hot, blazing hot!!! Some days I feel like I live in a desert somewhere. And when it's that hot outside, all you want to eat is popsicles, ice creams, and anything frozen. Oh and drink plenty of water!
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Especially since berries are in season, there's just no excuse not to make it.
Hope you're enjoying the summer. And please make this treat to cool down. Thanks for reading!
Honey Berry Sorbet
Honey berry sorbet – sweet and tart, absolutely refreshing summer frozen treat with just 3 ingredients!
Yield: About 3 cups
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (I used ½ cup of each fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
- ½ cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- In a medium saucepan, combine berries, honey and 1 cup (240ml) of water. Simmer over medium heat until honey is fully dissolved, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the mixture into a blender, add the lemon juice and blend.
- Strain the mixture through fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- Cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Pour the cooled mixture into the ice cream machine and follow the manufacture's instructions.
- Freeze the sorbet for firmer texture.
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How much does this yield?
I just made this. It is amazing…not too sweet. I used strawberry, raspberry and blue berries. Easy peasy and tasty.
nice light refreshing dessert!
This looks amazing Shinee. I love that you use honey in this recipe.
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Want to Start a Business at the Beach? Read This First
Ditch the inland grind and chase your dreams to the coast.
Oregon-based small-business expert Steve Strauss offers tips on what to know before hanging your shingle in the salt air.
Zero in on Friendly
Business-friendly, that is. Look for a vibrant town, which means residents are doing business with locals, and businesses are succeeding. If you find a place that works with you, not against you, your odds of succeeding are much better.
Live Like a Local First
You're investing time and treasure, so part of your business plan should include spending time getting to know the residents and tourists who will make or break your profits. Learn what they need here versus other beach towns you've visited. It might surprise you.
WATCH: 3 Ways You Can Make Money While on Vacation
Have an Off-season Plan
If the locale is busy four months out of the year, moderate for two months, and wet and cold the rest, you need to create multiple profit centers. Is there an online component to your business that will keep profits up after the tourists leave? Or a business-to-business side that services commercial clients? Finally, consider alternate offerings: something residents need in the off-season that you can provide.
Be Frugal
Your primary duty is being a businessperson. That means keeping overhead low and knowing how many pieces you need to sell to turn a profit before you open your doors.
Ace Your X Factor
If you're entering a new market, you have to have something that differentiates you from the competition—especially in beach towns where tourists return for generations. There's often built-in loyalty there. Whether it's your level of experience, a convenience the others don't offer, or a technological upgrade, identifying and promoting this X factor is central to your marketing plan.
Steve Strauss writes the USA Today small-business column and is the author of The Small Business Bible. Find more of his tips on his website, theselfemployed.com.


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Friday we had a fun filled day! Lots of sledding and playing in the snow! The weather was great. I believe the temps topped off at 38 degrees, so it was perfect weather for playing in the snow. 😉
First, we went to a snow hill nearby and went sledding. The girls had a blast! Afterwards, we headed over to DQ for lunch and a treat.
When we got home, we played in the snow and built a snowman. I even made DIY snow paint for the girls, and they loved it. I then filled balloons with water and food coloring {to freeze} to make "snow ornaments" {like we did last year.} 😉 It was such a fun day!
I didn't snap a photo of the balloons I filled, but I'll do that today when I pull the balloon from the frozen "snow ornament". I can't wait to see what they look like! 😉
Have a great day!


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Karl Marx was born 195 years ago and died 120 years ago, but the science that he gave to the world continue to inspire us in a very live way. Marxism is alive because it is a science that guides the action of the working class and its vanguard Communist Party on the basis of analyzing contemporary phenomenon. The Communist Manifesto, which Marx wrote with Friedrich Engels in 1848, is the foremost political manifesto of the working class, and continues to inspire workers of all countries. "Workers of all countries unite! Proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. We have a world to win" are slogans that continue to reverberate in the working class movement across the world.
Today, the world over, the working people are faced with tremendous difficulties because capitalism is in severe crisis and it is shifting the burden of the crisis on to the backs of the working masses. Marxism is the science that can help us to understand this crisis and its very basis and organize to end it once and for all by the working class taking over the means of production from the capitalist class and reorienting the economy to fulfill the growing needs of the present and future generations. As Marx said, "philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways: the point, however, is to change it". And conditions are demanding change today, as never before. We will be impotent to effect any change without the science of Marxism.
The essential lesson of Marxism that can assist us to not only explain the contemporary world but to change it is the law of class struggle. Society is divided between two classes – the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The struggle between these two classes is over political power. The bourgeoisie wants to retain political power in its hands, while the working class has to seize the reigns of power from the hands of the bourgeoisie in order to liberate humankind from capitalism and all its fellow travellers, including unemployment, and imperialist wars. This class struggle is being denied by those who do not want to change the present conditions. Today, we are constantly being bombarded that there are no classes but just good people on the one side and evil people on the other. We are told that the struggle is between good and evil ideas, between good and evil minds and it is only a matter of the triumph of this good over evil!
Marxism scientifically explains the underlying basis of the crisis – the contradiction between the social process of production and the private ownership of the means of production. This is the very essence of the capitalist mode of production which ensures that the rich get richer on one pole and the poor get poorer on the other. It is the source of the periodic crisis of the capitalist system, one which cannot be resolved without overthrowing the capitalist system itself. Karl Marx concluded that just like earlier social systems, the capitalist system is also a transient system that will be replaced by the socialist system, which will eventually lead to the creation of a classless communist society. Class struggle is the motive force of development, and this class struggle in capitalism must necessarily lead to the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat.
Long live Marxism! Uphold the teachings of Karl Marx!
MEL is reproducing the speech of Frederick Engels (a contemporary and life time collaborator and friend of Karl Marx, a scholar and teacher of the modern proletariat, who devoted his life to the same cause as his friend – the cause of the liberation of humanity through class struggle) rendered at the graveside of Marx, in 1883 at the Highgate Cemetery in London:
"On the 14th of March, at a quarter to three in the afternoon, the greatest living thinker ceased to think. He had been left alone for scarcely two minutes, and when we came back we found him in his armchair, peacefully gone to sleep -- but for ever.
An immeasurable loss has been sustained both by the militant proletariat of Europe and America, and by historical science, in the death of this man. The gap that has been left by the departure of this mighty spirit will soon enough make itself felt.
Just as Darwin discovered the law of development or organic nature, so Marx discovered the law of development of human history: the simple fact, hitherto concealed by an overgrowth of ideology, that mankind must first of all eat, drink, have shelter and clothing, before it can pursue politics, science, art, religion, etc.; that therefore the production of the immediate material means, and consequently the degree of economic development attained by a given people or during a given epoch, form the foundation upon which the state institutions, the legal conceptions, art, and even the ideas on religion, of the people concerned have been evolved, and in the light of which they must, therefore, be explained, instead of vice versa, as had hitherto been the case.
But that is not all. Marx also discovered the special law of motion governing the present-day capitalist mode of production, and the bourgeois society that this mode of production has created. The discovery of surplus value suddenly threw light on the problem, in trying to solve which all previous investigations, of both bourgeois economists and socialist critics, had been groping in the dark.
Two such discoveries would be enough for one lifetime. Happy the man to whom it is granted to make even one such discovery. But in every single field which Marx investigated -- and he investigated very many fields, none of them superficially -- in every field, even in that of mathematics, he made independent discoveries.
Such was the man of science. But this was not even half the man. Science was for Marx a historically dynamic, revolutionary force. However great the joy with which he welcomed a new discovery in some theoretical science whose practical application perhaps it was as yet quite impossible to envisage, he experienced quite another kind of joy when the discovery involved immediate revolutionary changes in industry, and in historical development in general. For example, he followed closely the development of the discoveries made in the field of electricity and recently those of Marcel Deprez.
For Marx was before all else a revolutionist. His real mission in life was to contribute, in one way or another, to the overthrow of capitalist society and of the state institutions which it had brought into being, to contribute to the liberation of the modern proletariat, which he was the first to make conscious of its own position and its needs, conscious of the conditions of its emancipation. Fighting was his element. And he fought with a passion, a tenacity and a success such as few could rival. His work on the first Rheinische Zeitung (1842), the Paris Vorwarts (1844), the Deutsche Brusseler Zeitung (1847), the Neue Rheinische Zeitung (1848-49), the New York Tribune (1852-61), and, in addition to these, a host of militant pamphlets, work in organisations in Paris, Brussels and London, and finally, crowning all, the formation of the great International Working Men's Association -- this was indeed an achievement of which its founder might well have been proud even if he had done nothing else.
And, consequently, Marx was the best hated and most calumniated man of his time. Governments, both absolutist and republican, deported him from their territories. Bourgeois, whether conservative or ultra-democratic, vied with one another in heaping slanders upon him. All this he brushed aside as though it were a cobweb, ignoring it, answering only when extreme necessity compelled him. And he died beloved, revered and mourned by millions of revolutionary fellow workers -- from the mines of Siberia to California, in all parts of Europe and America -- and I make bold to say that, though he may have had many opponents, he had hardly one personal enemy.
His name will endure through the ages, and so also will his work.
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Hello Toulan
Im back ingame over expectations and this break was definitly healthy and needed.
Computer will be repaired soon so hopefully all me issues will be fixed :P
Ill direct this straight to Miles and Mohammed,
Have hides drop/parts drop been fixed since the loot table mayhem revision or is it still as it was, as the change known short after Baydar/Qaydar adventures loot revamp?
Baraka armor been implanted yet?
I heard mentoring armor is dispatch righfully now so great job here, even though stats still need to be revised to match Toulan mobs damage types and not be a pixi copy~ the planet going foreward made me very happy.
If hides drop rightfully ill come back for awhile for those delightful dailies as i chipped out when i left and i need to rebuild a bit of evade
Anything new i should be aware of?
With love,


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In the meantime:
(Durham Go Tournament has been cancelled, as of 20-04-2020. We may be able to organise something in its place later in the year, depending on how things go.)
The best first step to playing Go in Durham is to subscribe to our mailing list, which will confirm meeting times and places and let you know of any changes. Whether at the University or not, you can sign up to the mailing list.
There are two mailing lists - one for term time, one for the University vacations. Our timetable varies with the university terms: please check the term dates. To be certain that any particular session is meeting, drop us an email.
There will be an email sent to the mailing list before each session; normally the evening before. During term time you can then just turn up (you don't need to let us know you're coming). During the vacations we only meet if there are people around for a particular session (as the club tends to be smaller, and people often disappear on holiday) - for this reason, you need to reply to emails on the Vacations mailing list to say if you're coming. If no one replies then we don't meet.
Players of all standards and complete beginners are welcome at any of our sessions.
By the way, this is Durham UK. You might be looking for the Go Club in Durham, North Carolina.
The Elm Tree, Crossgate (T) - Mondays (8-10pm) and Wednesdays (7-9pm) (both termtime and vacations)
In The Elm Tree, Crossgate:
The Elm Tree is a fairly small pub, but has several sections - we're normally in the bit round to the left of the bar, but just walk round until you find us!
Term time? Vacations? Where are you meeting this week?
Our time-table varies with the university terms: please check the term dates. To be certain that any particular session is meeting, drop us an email to check.
For more information about the club, please email the Exec.
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BEUNOS AIRES – The Argentine Army is taking a recent cyber attack on its website very seriously, as it apparently came from a terrorist organization.
The Argentine Army issued a press release Tuesday through its Department of Institutional Communication to address the computer attack suffered in the previous hours and inform that the case had been reported to the judiciary's Specialized Cybercrime Unit (UFECI) and that "none of the critical computer systems had been affected."
Signs like "We are the Islamic State. This is a threat. ISIS is in Argentina and soon you will hear from us. Allahu Akbar (sic, Allah is great)" could be read in Spanish on the website for about 20 minutes, with a photo of an alleged members of the terrorist group.
The cyber attack from a yet undetermined source took place around Monday noon, according to the Army's statement. As soon as the problem was detected, "security protocols" were launched and normalcy restored as soon as possible, the statement added.
Media analysts said the attack bore no similarity to ISIS' modus operandi known to this date.
The Army also made it clear that only its website with public news had been affected and that the perpetrator or perpetrators were almost about to be identified by Tuesday afternoon, despite the national Flag Day holiday in commemoration of the passing away on June 20, 1820 of Manuel Belgrano, one of the country's founding fathers, who designed the flag which was first hoisted in Rosario in 1812.
Last January, email accounts of Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and more than 30 other high ranking officials were targeted by hackers and jokes against President Mauricio Macri were published though Bullrich's own Twitter account.


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Cauliflower baby food is one of those foods that your baby must have in his/her diet. The cauliflower, which is a member of the Brassicaceae family, is a tasty, nutrient dense vegetable you can incorporate into your baby's diet. Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage are also members of the Brassicaceae family.
Cauliflower Baby Food Is Very Nutritious
You can add homemade cauliflower baby food to your baby's diet from 8 months of age. However, it is worth knowing that cauliflower (like broccoli or cabbage) can cause gas in some babies while other babies will have no problems with it at all.
Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense vegetable with anti-cancer properties. This cruciferous vegetable is also an excellent source of vitamin C, Folate, vitamin K and dietary fiber. Like that's not enough, cauliflower contains Phytochemicals, the anti-cancer compounds and other compounds found to be great for your baby's long-term health and well-being.
Selecting And Storing Your Cauliflower
A fresh cauliflower should have a white colored curd (purple, green and orange varieties are also available) with no brown marks or any other discolorations and fresh crisp-looking leaves.
To store cauliflower, try wrapping it in cling wrap or pop it into a freezer plastic bag and store it in the crisper bin of your refrigerator. Like with most fresh foods, the quality of cauliflower will deteriorate with time. So the earlier you use the cauliflower, the better.
Cooking Your Baby's Cauliflower
Cooking vegetables in a vegetable steamer is the best way to prepare baby food. Steaming cauliflower is the best way to preserve all the phytochemicals and other nutrients that can easily be lost through boiling. Microwaving is also another good option.
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Easy, Nutritious Cauliflower Baby Food Recipes
Cauliflower puree makes good baby food. It has a very mild taste and blends easily with most fruits and vegetables. I like using pureed cauliflower as a hidden vegetable in meat dishes. This way the kids can also have "just pasta and mince sauce" sometimes.
Basic Cauliflower Puree
- 200g Cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1 Cup water for steaming
- Bring a cup of water to the boil in a chemical-free non-stick saucepan and place the cauliflower florets into a steamer basket. Cover with a lid and steam the florets until tender ( about 10 minutes). Reserve the cooking liquid.
- When the florets are cooked, puree to a smooth consistency. For older babies just crush the cauliflower with the back of a fork. Use the reserved cooking liquid to make the puree lighter if you think its too thick for your baby.
Apple And Cauliflower Puree
- 1/2 a cup or 50g cauliflower
- 1 Red Delicious apple (or any red sweet apple of your choice)
- Wash, peel and chop the apple into thin slices.
- Combine the apple and cauliflower and steam or boil in as little water as possible until soft.
- Puree to a smooth consistency. Add a bit of breast milk or cooled boiled water if desired.
Creamed Cauliflower
- 1 red apple of your choice
- 160 g Cauliflower
- 1 Tbsp Onion chopped
- 1 1/2 Cups milk
- 30 g grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 clove garlic chopped finely
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
- Steam the cauliflower and the apple slices until soft and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a heavy-based non-stick saucepan and add the onion and the garlic. Continue stirring for a minute or until the onion is soft and fragrant.
- Add the flour, cook and continuously stir for about a minute. Carefully whisk in the milk and then stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the apple, cauliflower and the cheese, whisking carefully to break the cauliflower into even smaller pieces for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mash the cauliflower and apple pieces with the back of a fork.
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Nigel Farage has reportedly given Paul Nuttall six weeks to prove himself as UKIP gears up for the general election.
Nuttall has faced trying times since he was elected party leader. He has had to deal with internal struggles within UKIP as well as the fallout from a failed bid for election in Stoke.
Farage, the former party leader, said on Radio 4 he would continue to support the leader of UKIP, but he had six weeks to prove himself.
The MEP made it clear the general election would be a major test of his leadership.
Farage revealed he is considering whether he would stand for election in the June vote, saying he had to "weigh it up".


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04 Jan Be My Charleston Valentine
Even though most of us have made our way back to school and work and are digging through snow (even us here in Charleston if you can believe it!), we're already dreaming of a vacation. And summer is just too far away! But you don't have to wait until summer to take that much-deserved break. A quick Valentine's getaway to Charleston may just be what you need.
With plenty to do and see, February is the perfect time to visit Charleston and see for yourself why so many people fall in love with this place. In honor of our love for Charleston, we've decided to turn Valentine's Day into Valentine's Month all February long at The Charleston Chestnut Mansion.
In February, Charleston celebrates two of its biggest events: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) and Charleston Wine + Food Festival. But those aren't the only things happening! There are several other special events throughout the month, and as always, there's non-stop history at our museums, plantations and galleries, dining at world-renowned restaurants, and shopping at some of the most exclusive shops and boutiques in the world.
There really is something for everyone to love about February in Charleston!
For the Nature Lover…
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)
February 16-18
Throughout Downtown Charleston
SEWE is a 3-day wildlife and nature extravaganza. From art exhibits to conservation education and sporting demonstrations to parties, SEWE invites visitors of all ages to explore their wild side. For a full event schedule and tickets, please visit sewe.com.
For the Foodie…
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
February 28 – March 4
Marion Square (12-minute walk) and throughout Downtown Charleston
This annual festival blends local flavors with top chefs, winemakers, artisans, authors, and food lovers from around the world. Eat and drink your way through downtown Charleston with dinners, wine tastings, workshops, excursions, and seminars. For a full event schedule and tickets, please visit charlestonwineandfood.com.
For the Thespian…
Got You Babe!
January 23 – February 24
34 West Theatre Company (5-minute walk)
Enjoy this live theatre production in which a Minnesota girl finds a job and a little more in a big city 1960's department store. It's Big Bang Theory meets Mad Men in this groovical from the creators of the sellout hit Groovy Kinda Love. For tickets, please visit 34west.org.
For the Fitness Fanatic…
Cupid's Chase 5K
February 10
James Island County Park
Help Community Options, Inc. make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in their annual Cupid's Chase 5K. Runners, walkers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) are welcome. To register, visit the Community Options, Inc. website.
For the Concert Goer…
Diana Krall: Turn Up the Quiet World Tour
February 10
Gaillard Center (10-minute walk)
Hear Multi GRAMMY Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall. Krall is the only jazz singer to have 8 albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. She has earned 5 GRAMMYs, 8 Juno Awards, and 7 multi-platinum, 3 platinum, and 9 gold albums. For tickets, visit gaillardcenter.com.
Air Supply
February 24
Gaillard Center (10-minute walk)
Sing along to your 80's favorites like 1980 Song of the Year "Lost in Love" and "All Out of Love." Air Supply has had a total of 7 Top 5 Singles, and their albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits have sold in excess of 20 million copies. For tickets, visit gaillardcenter.com.
For the Sports Enthusiast…
2018 Carolina Challenge Cup
February 17, 21, 24
MUSC Health Stadium – Daniel Island
The Charleston Battery welcomes Major League Soccer's Atlanta United, Columbus Crew SC, and Minnesota United FC. This year's Challenge Cup will showcase MLS stars like Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Josef Martinez (Atlanta United), Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC), Ola Kamara (Columbus Crew SC), and Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC). For play times and tickets, visit charlestonbattery.com.
With all this going on, there's never a bad time to visit Charleston, so take that much-deserved getaway now to the "World's Best City" (Travel + Leisure). We know you'll fall in love with Charleston just like we have.
We look forward to having you be our guest at The Charleston Chestnut Mansion!


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25 th May 2019, St. Petersburg. With the ceremonial launch of the nuclear-powered arctic ice breaker 'Ural' today, Russia's nuclear energy giant, ROSATOM, has completed another step towards ensuring all-year round navigability of the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
Another unique feature of the project 22220 vessels including the 'Ural' is its dual-draught design. Ballast tanks inside its hull can be adjusted easily to alter the ship's draught depending on whether the vessel needs to navigate the Arctic sea or shallow river estuaries. With this smart design solution, ROSATOM is essentially getting two types of ice breakers for the price of one, representing a potential cost saving of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Commenting on today's ceremonial launch, ROSATOM Director General, Alexey Likhachev, said: "The 'Ural' together with its sisters are central to our strategic project of opening the NSR to all-year activity. Our goal for 2024 is for more than 80 million metric tons of shipments to pass through the NSR. We also plan to add two more project 22220 ships to our nuclear icebreaker fleet by 2027. The contract for construction of these icebreakers is expected to be signed by the end of this August".
The Russian government has given Rosatom the lead in the development of the NSR infrastructure. The total amount of funding for the NSR development project is 734.9 billion roubles for six years. Up to a third of that, 274 billion roubles, will be provided from the government budget. The remaining two-thirds, over 460 billion roubles, will be funded by investors, including Rosatom, Rosneft and Novatek and others, who are interested in transporting cargo along the Arctic sea route.
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ROSATOM is the only company in the world to offer integrated clean energy solutions across the nuclear supply chain and beyond, including design, construction and operation of nuclear power stations, uranium mining, conversion and enrichment, supply of nuclear fuel, decommissioning, spent fuel storage and transportation and safe nuclear waste disposal. With 70 years' continuous experience, the company is the world leader in high-performance solutions for all kinds of nuclear power plants. It is also working in the segments of wind generation, nuclear medicine, energy storage and other. Headquartered in Moscow, the company brings together over 300 enterprises and organizations and over 250,000 employees. Globally, the company has the second biggest uranium reserves, has more than a third of the world's enrichment market, and is the world's biggest builder of the latest generation nuclear power stations and US$133 billion 10-years export order book.


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As a wife, Ruth was no longer the young bride whose feelings were easily hurt. She had learned to laugh at almost everything, as illustrated by this example of how she dealt with Billy's chronic preoccupation:This made me smile, not just because of the Ruth-and-Billy moment, but because I can well imagine why this would have tickled my grandma so much. I am sure my grandpa had that very same problem of being attentive, and I wonder if grandma marked it to read aloud to grandpa one evening, or if she just kept the humor all to herself.
One day the Grahams were expecting guests for dinner and Ruth asked Billy, "What would you like to have on the menu?"
"Uh-huh," came the reply.
Deciding to have some fun, Ruth began rattling off a rather unusual bill of fare.
"I thought we'd start off with tadpole soup," she began.
"Uh-huh," he replied.
"And there is some lovely poison ivy growing in the next cove which would make a delightful salad."
"For the main dish, I could try roasting some of those wharf rats we've been seeing around the smokehouse lately, and serve them with boiled crabgrass and baked birdseed."
"And for dessert we could have a mud souffle and..." her voice trailed off as his eyes finally focused.
"What were you saying about wharf rats?" he asked.
One of the things I do when I read books is that I make notes of pages numbers or write whole excerpts into my journal as I read. I never highlight or mark the pages of a book, as some do. But what I want to remember, or revisit, I make note of.
There are quite a few page numbers and notes jotted down in my journal after reading this book, so I thought I'd share them here on the blog, as well. (Stay tuned for Part 2, with more Ruth Graham quotes!)


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Safe Fleet Mirrors History
Located in Elkhart, IN, Safe Fleet Mirrors is the leading manufacturer of exterior and interior mirrors for transit buses. Formally known as B&R Manufacturing and Hadley Transit, Safe Fleet Mirrors also manufactures mirrors for military vehicles. The company designs products around the idea of enhancing both driver and passenger safety and boasts the largest offering in the industry. To learn more, visit https://busandrail.safefleet.net/products/mirrors/.
- 1993
- Founded by Bob Loper in Elkhart, IN.
- 1999
- Release 1st Auto-Return arm / bracket to bus industry
- 2004
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- 2010
- Launch of RV mirror product line
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- Launch of patented Ford 450 Shuttle mirror
- 2014
- Release of "Quad Mirror" control keypad
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- Awarded exterior mirrors for JLTV Program
- Acquired by Safe Fleet