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Run into a UD graduate in the Rochester chapter, and you’ll likely get an earful.
If you ask some of the 767 alumni in the Rochester, N.Y., chapter to talk about their alma mater, you’d better have a comfortable chair handy.
“We love to talk about UD — it’s kind of an obsession,” said chapter president Katie McGuire ’07. “Three of our alumni chapter presidents are Rochester natives. If I wear a Flyers T-shirt to the Rochester Public Market, I’m inevitably going to be stopped by someone who wants to tell me when they graduated and what house they lived in on Kiefaber.”
Proud and passionate, Rochesterians were born to be loyal Flyers, McGuire said. The chapter is known for strong event attendance, whether they have to slog through a snowstorm to make a game watch or tolerate an eight-hour bus ride back to campus for Reunion Weekend.
“We’re hearty,” McGuire explained. It doesn’t hurt that the bus trips, started years ago by longtime chapter president Frank Geraci ’73, have now reached legendary status. “We fill a bus with 50 people, everyone brings snacks and movies, and we sit together as a big cheering section at a basketball game. It’s a blast.”
They also understand how to maximize their city’s offerings. Last fall, the chapter was recognized by the Alumni Leadership Council with a Program of the Year award for its 9/11 commemoration event. The group toured the traveling exhibition “September 11, 2001: A Global Moment” and invited University political science professor Mark Ensalaco, director of human rights research, to lead a post-tour discussion.
Rochester alumni have also partnered with local agencies like the Notre Dame Learning Center, a Catholic-based tutoring program; participated in charity fundraisers like the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association; and volunteered at major events like the LPGA Championship.
You can also find them getting back to their roots. They host an active Christmas off Campus event each year and organized a bowling night to connect with current UD students home on winter break. A meet-and-greet luncheon for area law grads is also in the works, McGuire said.
“There are several colleges and universities in the Rochester area, but our UD alumni chapter is larger and more active than some of theirs,” she noted. “Just ask us — we’ll be happy to tell you all about it.”
What’s your favorite Rochester festival?
“The Park Avenue Festival is one of my favorite summer festivals in Rochester; it’s always held the first full weekend of August. I have attended since I was a child and still love going.”
—Jackie Sudore-Flood ’95
“The Lilac Festival. It’s the first festival of the season, with 10 days of entertainment and yummy food.”
—Anne Marie Jankowski ’94
“Fairport Canal Days!”
—Dom Zambelli ’16
“Positively Pittsford, for the food and live music.”
—Trish Gramkee Kazacos ’92
Win or lose, Cleveland’s professional sports teams have some of the most loyal fans in the nation.
By combining that devotion with UD’s passion for Flyer basketball, the Cleveland alumni chapter found the perfect mix for its alumni events.
“We might not have the best pro teams, but we show up,” said chapter president Carla Rossi ’05. “It’s something we can bond over.”
In a large city where the east-west twain rarely meet and 40-mile drives on I-90 can separate far-flung suburbs, Rossi and her husband, Craig ’07, have spent the past year bringing together more than 3,000 alumni from east, west and all parts in between in the spirit of Flyer and Cleveland sports love.
Alumni eagerly gobbled up tickets purchased for UD nights at Indians and Cavaliers games, and gamewatches for the Flyers’ matchups against Xavier and the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament proved to be popular draws. The chapter hosted gamewatches at Buffalo Wild Wings in Strongsville, owned by Jerry Franklin ’74 and daughter Colleen Franklin ’02, and Mullarkey’s Pub in Willoughby, owned by another parent-child team — John Bowers ’76 and son Kevin Bowers ’06.
Another gamewatch spot, Eddy and Iggy’s bar in Lakewood, doesn’t have direct UD ties, but the owner has become quite fond of Cleveland’s Flyer Faithful.
“We had a really great turnout there,” Rossi said. “The owner even calls us now when UD games are coming up and asks if we’d like him to host it.”
Lest one think that Cleveland alumni only unite for sports-related programming, a Christmas off Campus celebration in Lakewood drew a strong crowd, as did a Christmas decorating event at St. Aloysius Church on the east side.
Sometimes, the group doesn’t need sports or UD traditions to have fun. Last winter, the chapter hosted Beer School, a two-hour course at Cleveland-based Great Lakes Brewing Co. Rossi said one attendee noticed someone she hadn’t seen since their 2002 graduation, and the two have now rekindled their college friendship.
“Being a UD alum means you’re family for life, wherever you are,” Rossi said.
If you’re looking for three words that sum up the love Chad Larkin ’00 has for the Phoenix area, these will do as good as any: golf in December.
After graduation, the former varsity golfer and Dayton native packed a suitcase and his golf clubs, booked a flight and headed west.
“When I graduated, I thought, ‘I can go wherever I want,’” Larkin says. “I can always move home, but it’s hard to establish yourself somewhere new.”
Over the past decade, he’s watched the region emerge from its reputation as a retiree haven. Young people like him have flocked to the metro area — now the country’s fifth-largest — drawn by its robust economy and outdoor, active lifestyles. The area’s average age is now 34.
“It’s a very young city now,” he says. “We have Intel, Honeywell, Boeing. Google has an office at Arizona State.”
He sees the changing demographics in the UD alumni who attend Phoenix chapter events, which draw a wide range of ages. As alumni chapter president, it’s something he keeps an eye on.
His chapter does a very popular Christmas off Campus each year, most recently to benefit Maggie’s Place, which offers support for single mothers. In other years, they’ve assisted Foundation for Blind Children and St. Vincent de Paul. Changing partners each year “gives us exposure to different service opportunities,” he says. There is a quarterly networking event, and Larkin is looking at opportunities to offer more cultural activities, particularly ones that might draw young families such as a trip to the children’s museum.
But there’s one annual event that he says is “just for us”: golf in December. As students on UD’s campus are typically shivering on a walk to the library to study for fall semester finals, Phoenix alumni are trying not to get sunburned on Arizona State’s Karsten Golf Course. In the distance are hiking trails at Pinnacle Peak, Camelback Mountain and other geological showcases begging to be explored.
There are 653 UD alumni living in the Phoenix area. As Larkin says, it’s a good place to be.
“Even having lived here for 12 years, I still look around at all of the scenery,” Larkin says. “It never gets old.”
What’s the city’s high point?
“Tucked right in the city and known as ‘nature’s stair-climber,’ Piestewa Peak is a great place to go for a quick morning hike when you want a great workout and a great view of the city.” —Emily Miller ’07
“Located 10 minutes east of downtown is Sun Devil Stadium, situated between two buttes on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe. You get more than just the views of the game. From the top of the stadium you have fantastic views of downtown Phoenix to the west, Scottsdale and the McDowell Mountains to the northeast and downtown Tempe just to the south.” —Chad Larkin ’00
“Near my stomping grounds in Phoenix is South Mountain Park/Preserve. At over 16,000 acres, it is the largest municipal park in the country. This mountain range is not as high as Camelback Mountain but provides easy to difficult trails with beautiful scenic views.” —Andy Neal ’97
“My sister and her family live in Phoenix, so I visit as often as possible. Camelback Mountain is footsteps from their back door. I usually start each morning with a run/hike up the mountain, practice my yoga and watch the sunrise from the summit. Afterward, I reward myself with a breakfast from my favorite cafe, La Grande Orange, just on the other side of the mountain.” —Erika Patterson ‘06
“High point? No snow!” —Den Komaromi ’63
Whether from West County or South City, having attended CBC or Ursuline, when St. Louis first-year students arrive at UD, the rivalries fall away.
“Even though we went to rival high schools, we have that common bond of going to the University of Dayton and being from St. Louis,” says Bernie Powderly ’06. “You could always find a ride home.”
Powderly, St. Louis alumni chapter president, taps into that same feeling when planning events. It’s a culture of community born in St. Louis, nurtured at UD and expanded exponentially when alumni return home — 1,100 strong and growing.
Famous for the Arch and toasted ravs, St. Louis is also home to the first Christmas off Campus. A committee chaired by Renai Basta Lowry ’75 and Brian Lowry ’79 helped start the event that blends the social with service and that has now spread to chapters throughout the nation. The family feel of Christmas off Campus is something Powderly is fostering as the chapter adapts programming to attract more diverse class years. It is capitalizing on free activities like the zoo, adding networking events when the Flyers play A-10 rival Saint Louis, and choosing a more family-friendly day for the annual Cardinals outing (vs. the Phillies Friday, May 25).
The chapter also has the good fortune of sharing its city with the Marianist Province of the U.S., giving alumni opportunities to continue their Marianist connection, says Michael Lofton ’05, former chapter president. For example, brothers join with alumni during game watches, and alumni explore what it means to be Marianist in the 21st century.
Spiritual events are one of five programming areas that all chapters aspire to fill — and St. Louis does it in spades … and diamonds. For the past three years, the chapter has achieved diamond status, the highest rating for chapter participation.
Powderly wants alumni to know that St. Louis is always a great place to come back to. Powderly, a finance and international business graduate who traveled for a year and a half before deciding to come home, is reaching out to St. Louis natives no matter their address. You’re always welcome home, he says, for a visit or to stay. And when you come, we’ll show you what it means to be a young professional in a great city.
How do you have fun all day but pay ONLY for parking?
“St. Louis parks and even the zoo are free. The trails, beautiful scenery and a sunny sky make for a very inexpensive yet fun day. During Thanksgiving weekend, I took my son to the zoo and only paid for parking. It was fun! The penguin exhibit was his favorite.” —Jessica Gonzalez ’96
“Go to the Cathedral Basilica, the seat of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and one of the most spectacular buildings that I have ever visited. Free tours are available daily.” —Larry Bommarito ’75
“The 1,293 acre Forest Park is home to the breathtaking Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri History Museum. There are also two public golf courses. It does cost money but, since there are countless free parking spaces within the park grounds, one can use parking money to enjoy a nice round of golf.” —Myles McDonnell ’13
“Either visiting the Saint Louis Zoo or visiting the Arch grounds.” —Renai Lowry ’75
“Laumeier Sculpture Park, Anheuser-Busch brewery tour (free and you get two cups of beer at the end), and take a tour of the Hill (historic Italian part of town).” —Brian Effer ’99
“And you can’t beat the view from the top of the Arch (not free but cheap).” —Joe Pott ’00
Making local schools shine is just one way the Chicago chapter of UD’s National Alumni Association upholds the University’s dedication to service.
At the Alumni Leadership Conference, held on campus in mid-September, the group received the Chapter of the Year award, which recognized it for its emulation of the National Alumni Association’s mission and the University’s charge to learn, lead and serve.
Approximately every other month, the chapter cleans up inner-city Catholic schools in partnership with the Big Shoulders Fund. Volunteers deep clean the building, paint, landscape, organize classrooms and more.
“Chicago alumni, along with volunteers from other schools and service groups, team up together and get an enormous amount of work done in only three hours,” says Tim Rice ’88.
A popular alumni activity, Christmas off Campus, is another way the UD spirit is present in Chicago. The volunteers visit the Association House of Chicago, a community center in a lower income neighborhood, to decorate cookies and play games with children. Santa even visits.
“It’s the continuation of the neighborhood feel, the community feel, where you can walk down Evanston and hang out at your friends’ houses,” chapter co-president Jason Capone ’07 says.
This sense of community is one reason Chicago is so unique.
“It has a great Midwest feel,” Capone says of the city. “Everyone is active and likes to support each other. You always run into other alumni. If you are wearing a UD shirt, you are guaranteed to meet people who went there.”
If alumni in the Chicago area want to go to a bar where everyone knows their name, the place to be is Finley Dunne’s. From gathering to watch men’s basketball games to participating in a Euchre league, the establishment hosts many alumni activities.
The neighborhood bar is so popular that graduates hang out there outside of alumni events, says Capone.
As co-president of the chapter, Capone enjoys having the opportunity to take part in so many activities.
“The Dayton spirit is unique, and to continue to meet people who represent that is so rewarding,” he says. “It is also a chance to give back to the school that gave us so much.”
What is your favorite Chicago dive restaurant?
“TANGO SUR on Southport. You can get a great steak for a great price, and it is BYOB.” —Kevin Higley ’11
“Man, that’s hard in a great city like Chicago. I’d have to say THE BIG EASY for quick grub, and PUBLICAN for great beer and food.” —Steve Vandorn ’07
“THE OTHER SIDE BAR, off of Clark and Arlington. Not only does it have great drink specials, awesome food and a really fun environment, it’s always filled with the sweet smell of garlic bread.” —Caitlyn Andre ’10
“JAKE’S PUB on Clark.” —Charlotte Pederzol ’06
“KUMA’S CORNER. People first try this place because of the novelty — very small, risqué artwork, very loud heavy metal music playing, heavily inked servers and bartenders. But take all that away and you’re still left with some of the most outstanding hamburgers in the city.” —Pete Roccaforte ’02
“EPPY’S DELI … classic deli sandwiches and the home of temperature soup, soups that are priced on the outside air temperature of the day.” —Terry Stewart ’09
“I’m a sucker for a PORTILLO’S hotdog, even if it is a chain. Ask any Chicago-raised UD student — we all craved Italian beef sandwiches and/or hot dogs while away at school.” —Jennifer Cheney ’11
“My favorite dive restaurant would have to be TOP NOTCH BEEFBURGERS. They have the best burgers and shakes — definitely a local spot.” —Meagan Marion ’11
“PANES BREAD CAFE, at the corner of Wellington and Sheffield. They serve hot sandwiches and bake their own bread.” —Mike Wiora ’09
“GREEK TOWN GYROS.” —Beth Bracco ’81
“OLD TOWN PUB, for their pizza.” —Katie Wenstrup ’06
“WILD GOOSE.” —Lauren Hausmann ’08
From a luxury party suite in the Staten Island Yankees minor league baseball stadium, New York and New Jersey alumni look across the water toward the towering Manhattan skyline.
When the game is over, the sky between the boroughs erupts with fireworks. A windy ferry ride to and from the annual alumni event sends alumni floating past the Statue of Liberty.
Incoming chapter president Kevin Stacey ’06 says not many alumni get to see something that cool on the commute to a chapter event. He continues, “That’s the excitement of living in New York City. It’s one of a kind.”
The city offers plenty of activities for UD’s New York/New Jersey chapter, 3,526 strong. Alumni are attracted to the area, as exiting president Steve DeFilippis ’92 explains, because you can do anything there. “It has everything to offer, period.”
Chapter events range from wine tastings to game watches. With basketball such a big part of UD’s culture, DeFilippis says anytime a game is in the vicinity, events are huge. Alumni attend games at Fordham University in the Bronx when the Flyers travel there. Host for the NIT finals in 2009, the chapter welcomed alumni from all over the country to New York for the games at Madison Square Garden.
Alumni love to participate in Christmas off Campus. Held at the Covenant House for more than 20 years and counting, Santa Claus always makes a visit, bearing gifts for everyone.
Stacey knows New York City is a very different environment from the Midwest; one of the reasons he moved there after graduation was so he wouldn’t have to drive a car. Though the chapter includes the surrounding suburbs and northern New Jersey, DeFilippis says most events take place in the city and require alumni to cross a bridge, travel through a tunnel or take a subway — but that’s part of New York City’s charm.
There are three points Stacey wants to focus on during his presidency: consistency, variety and communication. He plans to build an ongoing relationship with a Catholic charity and, this summer, he put on a co-ed charity softball game. With the arrival of fall, the chapter held a back-to-school event for current Flyers and their families.
“I could hit a golf ball in any direction from my house and I’d hit an alum,” DeFilippis says. With all that the area has to offer, it’s no surprise there are so many around.
Stacey says, “It’s New York City. … If a UD alum can make it here, they can make it anywhere.”
How do you show off New York?
1. Coney Island Chris and Cindy Majewski Sippel ’81 took their daughter’s UD friends to Coney Island to experience Brooklyn history, “not to mention getting to ride the Cyclone and having a few Nathan’s hot dogs.”
2. Karaoke U2 After riding an elevator to the basement to find a poorly marked doorway, Emily Cipolla ’09 surprised her high school friends with this underground karaoke bar on St. Marks Place. “There’s nothing like belting out old songs with good friends!”
3. Stone Street Tavern Keith Powers ’05 took a fellow grad to this bar in the financial district for happy hour to be outside with all the people and energy. He also likes to take visitors to Yankees games, “since they’re the best team in baseball.”
4. Radiance Tea House & Books Within walking distance of Fifth Avenue, Central Park and the iconic “Love” statue, Lydia Hirt ’07 took her mother and younger sister to Radiance on West 55th for “a fabulous tea tasting and to enjoy their delicious dumplings.”
5. High Line Brian Torpey ’07 took his father to this park, which stretches through three Manhattan neighborhoods. “It’s fascinating to see how it has been revitalized by making an old section of railroad tracks into a park.”
The Dayton alumni chapter got a good price on a bunny suit. For years the members had been renting, but they finally got around to buying one for $100. Call it an investment in the future.
Each Easter more than a hundred children are let loose on the Kennedy Union lawn in search of 800-900 hollow plastic eggs filled with candy and four silver and gold eggs that will win them a plush bunny or chick. It’s what Dayton alumni chapter co-president Gloria Marano ’88 describes as “controlled mass chaos.”
“But it’s a good kind of crazy,” she added.
With 21,891 alumni in the area, the Dayton alumni chapter is easily the largest chapter around. The Palm Sunday Easter egg hunt, an annual event more than a decade in practice, is the kind of event only the Dayton alumni chapter could hold because it’s the only chapter with the UD campus in its backyard.
“We do everything,” said chapter co-president Aimee Kroll Forsythe ’99, a systems analyst for Avery Dennison who hails from Cleveland. She came to Dayton in 1995 and, like a lot of her friends, hasn’t left.
The proximity advantage has also allowed the chapter to launch Dinner with 5 Flyers, a Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow program which brings alumni and current students together for dinner discussions about life and UD.
In 2006, the National Alumni Association named it Program of the Year. While it was once exclusive to Dayton, the initiative now is expanding to Philadelphia, New York and other cities where alumni chapters are thriving.
In addition to contributing to on-campus events like Christmas on Campus, the chapter holds game-watches throughout the basketball season and once a year fills 200 seats at the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball stadium.
Chapter members have provided meals for the homeless at St. Vincent de Paul hotel and dinner for the families of sick children of Ronald McDonald House. For the last two years, they have raised awareness for multiple sclerosis research through the MS Walk in Kettering, Ohio, with the Ray of Hope team in honor of former UD president Brother Raymond Fitz, S.M. ’64.
But it’s during the on-campus activities like the Easter egg hunt that alumni and their children get to engage most with the tradition and community of the University.
Those kids posing with a UD student wearing the $100-bunny suit might just be the next generation of Flyers.
1. The Oakwood Club “They have excellent food and excellent service. I’ve been going there since I was a little girl. I had my first Shirley Temple there with my dad.” —Anne Fahrendorf Sweeney ’71
2. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force “Not only do you get to learn about the Wright brothers, but you also get to see the modern jets. I suggest everybody visit the SR-71 Blackbird. It’s truly amazing — you can see the fastest jet in the world here in Dayton.” —Wayne Small ’02
3. RiverScape MetroPark “It’s a great place to take a stroll or hop on the bike trail and ride along the river. During the summer there are concerts, and in the winter you can go ice skating or join the Dayton Broomball Association.” —Jen Cadieux ’05
4. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery “A unique indoor zoo where you can interact with small animals, the wonderful planetarium and many engaging exhibits to help you understand the world — it’s the perfect place for a family with children.” —Julie Miller Walling ’80
5. John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge “They have a lot of hiking trails and streams that run through the parks. You can see layers of exposed rock from post-glacial canyon cutting.” —Kerry Glassmeyer Ulery ’99
When Tampa Bay alumni named Jim Sirak ’79 their new chapter president, he immediately wanted to focus on promoting a fun atmosphere.
And his system worked — just one year into his presidency Tampa Bay was awarded Chapter of the Year by the National Alumni Association.
“I was shocked,” Sirak said of the honor. “I don’t feel like we do anything exceptional or unusual, but I always try to hear the leadership council and hold as many events for as many people as possible.”
The chapter was singled out for soliciting and incorporating feedback from local alumni and best practices from alumni chapters around the country.
But, Sirak would say, that’s how Tampa Bay has been doing it for years.
For the past 11 years, former chapter president Joe Daum ’85 has been in charge of the annual golf outing at MacDill Air Force Base. This year, the chapter has decided to make it a charity event and give the proceeds to the Sidney School for Autism.
Another event the chapter always looks forward to is its annual Day at the Races at Tampa Bay Downs. Tampa Bay Downs is the only thoroughbred racetrack on the west coast of Florida, and the chapter has been attending races there for more than 10 years.
“We get to enjoy a lunch buffet and also have a race named after us — the University of Dayton Stakes Race,” Sirak said. “Several alumni are always invited down to have their picture taken in the winner’s circle, and we always have a great time.”
This February, President Daniel J. Curran traveled to Tampa Bay. From the headquarters of Valpak at an event hosted by Jim Sampey’82, chief operating officer at Cox Target Media, Curran updated the chapter on campus projects using recently taken aerial photos. He also stayed after to enjoy the men’s basketball gamewatch versus St. Bonaventure.
“It’s one thing for the University to try and relay information, but it’s another for the president to come down and do it himself,” Sirak said.
“Dayton knows how to treat its alumni chapters right,” Daum added.
Top Tampa Bay attractions
1. Minor league baseball Ball caps, hot dogs and peanuts are the perfect combination for a sunny afternoon watching the Clearwater Threshers, a Class A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, located just outside Tampa Bay.
2. Bay Palms Golf Complex Join the alumni at their annual golf outing at MacDill Air Force Base, home to two 18-hole, par 72 courses and beautiful tropical weather.
3. Ybor City Affectionately known by some alumni as “the Oregon District on steroids,” Ybor City is an original Cuban neighborhood full of a variety of cuisines, night music and red brick buildings — a refreshing change of pace from the sandy beaches.
4. Tampa Bay Downs Visit the only thoroughbred racetrack on the west coast of Florida and one of America’s oldest racetracks. Join our alumni each March for their annual Day at the Races.
5. The Straz Center This performing arts center has a leading Broadway series, produces grand operas and presents a variety of concerts, performances and events frequently attended by Tampa Bay alumni.
For information about the National Alumni Association and your local alumni chapter, visit the alumni website.
The San Francisco Giants’ World Series championship isn’t the only thing UD alumni in the Golden State have been celebrating.
Alumni living in California — and visitors from other parts of the country — recently joined President Daniel J. Curran with the San Francisco chapter at the Cartoon Art Museum to kick off “Celebrate UD in California,” a series of alumni chapter events along the West Coast Oct. 6-9.
The San Francisco event was followed by a Grammy Museum tour and reception with the Los Angeles chapter and ended with a tailgate hosted by the San Diego chapter to cheer on the football team’s 21-20 victory over the University of San Diego.
At the Cartoon Art Museum, alumni viewed hundreds of pieces of original cartoon and animation art — from editorial cartoons to comic books, graphic novels to anime and Sunday funnies to Saturday morning cartoons.
After roaming through five galleries of exhibitions, Curran sat down with alumni and gave an update about what’s been happening at UD. Frank Pauer, University of Dayton Magazine art director, then gave a presentation discussing his inspiration for cartoon sketches and how he incorporates them into his design and publications. He created, special for the event, a cartoon sketch of the Golden Gate Bridge over the University of Dayton that was handed out as a gift to all guests.
“This was the first alumni chapter event I have attended in more than a decade, and Frank’s talk was perfectly coordinated with the venue,” said Phil Anthony ’74. “He revealed the thoughts behind his illustrations and designs and had a central theme and wry humor that placed UD in new light.”
With confidence gained by the success of the Cartoon Art Museum event, the 797-member chapter began planning its first Christmas off Campus, which it held Dec. 11 to assist the San Francisco Food Bank in sorting, packaging and readying food for distribution to struggling families in the area. Chapter members with event ideas should send them to chapter president Peter Morabito ’99 at email@example.com.
Five places to leave your heart in San Francisco
1. Alcatraz This island is full of history and beauty. Once home to some of America’s most infamous criminals, it now harbors rare flowers, marine wildlife and the West Coast’s first and oldest operating lighthouse.
2. The cable car Experience one of the oldest traditions in San Francisco. Developed in 1873 to help people travel uphill, these cars operate seven days a week and cost $5 to ride — be sure to get a front seat.
3. Golden Gate Park After visiting the bridge, stop by this 1,017-acre park covered by grassy meadows, wooded bike trails and secluded lakes. Keep an eye out for the herd of roaming bison or head indoors to see the Japanese Tea Garden.
4. Chinatown In the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, you’ll experience herb pharmacies, fortune cookie factories, fresh produce markets, seafood and poultry shops, and countless fine restaurants.
5. Fisherman’s Wharf Take an early morning stroll down “Fish Alley” to view the fishermen at work or visit some of the more exotic attractions on the Wharf, such as the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum or the Wax Museum.


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I attended the funeral of a friend's mother recently. At the funeral, there was a blonde woman who looked incredibly familiar to me. After we were introduced, I realized that we had gone to middle and high school together. It is a small world (particularly in the suburbs). She was my friend's cousin - the familial relationship which I had never realized.
We talked about our current lives (as one does). For the record, in school, we hung out with completely different groups of people. During the conversation I found out she has three children, and she works at home with them full time.
Perhaps it was because it was her aunt's funeral, perhaps it was just that she and I have always been completely different people with different values. Most likely, it's that I often put my foot in my mouth.
I asked her what she did to keep busy. She seemed taken aback and offended. My husband jumped in (remember, he was a stay at home dad) and said - chasing after kids is enough!
What I meant to say was - what do you do for you? What do you do outside of being someone's wife and mother? What makes you fulfilled?
I suppose that this was a political question, even though I didn't mean for it to be. And I wasn't trying to offend her. What I was trying to acknowledge was that while being a stay at home mom is a full time job - each person should have their own interests. Kids grow up. And being able to be a full time mom is a privilege.
But it's not my place to tell someone else their choices are invalid, or to play the Cassandra. Just because I would want to have outside interests, doesn't mean everyone has the same needs. Later, I found out that she had loaned her car last week to my friend to help make arrangements.
And I couldn't help but think - when people work at home full time - this is how they're able to support their friends and family. They have the resources to run the PTA, to take their kids to hockey practice and ballet - to pick them up from school. To step up to the plate when others need help.
So perhaps it's political of me as well to acknowledge that these services aren't valued by our society (monetarily). How many Moms do I know without adequate social security (because they were out of the workforce for years)? How many rejoin the workforce and make drastically less than their peers (working at jobs far below their education)? These issues are very complicated, and it's not for me to approve or disapprove of another person's choices.
I was just struck about how off base my assumptions were, and that my question (which was meant to be supportive) turned out so poorly.

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Hip implants pose a potential inconvenience for airplane travelers
Nearly 70% of patients with hip replacements reported their prosthetic joints were a source of inconvenience when going through airport security screens, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
To alleviate patients’ concerns or anxiety, the findings indicate physicians should counsel patients with these implants to expect delays and inconveniences when using air travel.
According to the study abstract, researchers asked 250 consecutive patients if they had received a hip prosthesis at least 1 year prior and, if so, whether they had flown on a commercial airline within the year. Patients who met both criteria completed a survey noting which joints had been replaced and answered questions about their experiences with airport security measures.
“Of the 143 patients with hip replacements who traveled by air, 120 (84%) reported triggering the alarm and required wanding with a handheld detector,” the authors wrote. “Ninety-nine (69%) of the 143 patients reported that the prosthetic joint caused an inconvenience while traveling.”
According to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons release, patients who had a single hip implant demonstrated a lower rate of triggering alarms (80%) compared with those who had two hip implants (95%).
The authors concluded that full-body scanners could offer a solution for some of these travelers.
- Johnson AJ, Naziri Q, Hooper HA, Mont MA. Detection of total hip prostheses at airport security checkpoints: How has heightened security affected patients? J Bone Joint Surg (Am). 2012. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.00864

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By Steve Holland
A new national park that will be the biggest in Australia is set to be created in Western Australia's Kimberley region after two major mining companies relinquished their tenements.
Rio Tinto and Alcoa Australia have given up their rights to mine the Mitchell Plateau in the north-west of the Kimberley, a region of significant biological diversity, encompassing spectacular gorges and waterfalls.
Premier Colin Barnett said on Tuesday he would introduce legislation into WA Parliament to terminate a State Agreement which would have seen an alumina refinery and bauxite mine allowed in the region.
"This is the most significant conservation achievement in WA's history," he said.
The proposal will allow more than 175,000 hectares of land on the Mitchell Plateau to be protected.
"The new national park will encompass the existing Prince Regent, Mitchell River and Lawley River national parks and will become Australia's biggest national park," he said.
Mr Barnett said the termination of the Alumina Refinery (Mitchell Plateau) Agreement 1971 would include the Mitchell Plateau in the proposed Kimberley National Park which would extend more than two million hectares and be surrounded on its coastal boundary by new marine parks.
"The Mitchell Plateau and the Mitchell Falls are spectacular and unique landscapes in Australia and will be the jewels in the crown of the new Kimberley National Park," he said.
"I am delighted that thanks to this agreement, this extraordinary landscape will now be conserved."
Previous agreements between the state government and the miners were intended to facilitate the development of bauxite mining and an alumina refinery on the Mitchell Plateau, when economic conditions were favourable.
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh said the miner had taken notice of significant changes in public attitudes towards mining and the environment.
"We need to move with the times," Mr Walsh said.
It's expected that numerous endangered animals in the region, such as the northern quoll, the rough-scaled python and various turtles, will have a greater chance of survival with the creation of the park.
Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the government's Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy was delivering more resources for the protection of the Kimberley than ever before.
"The strategy involves the creation of almost five million hectares of interconnected marine and national parks across the Kimberley, which will support the delivery of research and on ground conservation work to protect the region's unique plants and animals," Mr Jacob said.
"This is also generating employment opportunities for Aboriginal communities and supporting environmentally sensitive nature-based tourism."
The government announced it would continue to work with the traditional owners in the area, the Dambimangari, Wunambal-Gaambera and Wilinggin, to create and jointly manage the proposed Kimberley National Park.


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Bangalore: The government is yet to seek Governor Vajubhai R Vala’s appointment for Cabinet expansion and Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that he is waiting for a green signal from the Congress to go ahead with the proposed cabinet expansion.
Even though the Congress repeatedly stressed that the cabinet expansion or reshuffle will take place on December 22, many in the political circle feel that it will happen only after the Lok Sabha elections, as the Congress has divided opinions. This rumour also coincides with the cryptic response of the chief minister.
During an interaction with the media at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, the chief minister told “The major partner is the Congress — it all depends on the decision the party arrives at. We (JD-S camp) are ready. There is no problem in my party, as we are all united.”
The Chief Minister told the media persons that he will write to the Governor seeking his appointment for the Cabinet expansion only after he gets confirmation from his senior partner – the Congress.
The Chief Minister told that the government wants to complete the expansion and it is for this purpose the Congress leaders have gone to Delhi.
There are eight posts available in the 34 member cabinet, out of which six are for the Congress and two are for the JD(S). In the Congress party, there are about a dozen leaders who are ministerial aspirants and are camping in Delhi to pressurize the party leadership for the post in their favour
The Congress leaders, including its legislature party leader Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dinesh Gundu Rao flew to New Delhi on Thursday to hold talks with their party president Rahul Gandhi to obtain his approval to expand the Cabinet and finalize the portfolios.

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Thank you President Obama!!!
……For following through on the promises Bush seemed to forget about. A commander in chief is not someone who just gets to dress in drag to prove something, they actually DO SOMETHING for the men and women who wear or WORE the uniform.
I hate to say this, but if Ryan wants to run for national office again, he’ll probably have to wash the stench of Romney off of him.
Craig Robinson, former political director of the Republican Party of Iowa (via 6dogs9cats)
Table - Obama for America TV Ad (by BarackObamadotcom)
READ MY PLAN…compare it Romney’s
people who support the republicans, but are not taking them for their word, or the words they speak, should be asked ”why then are you supporting the republicans if you can’t take them on their word”?
“I support President Obama,” she said.
Brown just gulped.
He knows he’s got a problem. That problem is named Mitt Romney. And it got a whole lot worse when Romney attacked 47 percent of Americans as a “dependent” class that he can’t be bothered with.
Every few days he keeps on saying he’s going to reboot this campaign or they’re going to start explaining very specifically how this plan’s going to work, and then they don’t. They don’t say how you’d pay for $5 trillion in tax cuts that are skewed towards the wealthy without raising taxes on middle-class families. They don’t explain how you’d spend two trillion [dollars] more on military spending that our military hasn’t asked for without having you foot the bill. The math doesn’t add up.
President Obama • Attacking Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, for announcing yet another campaign reboot, during his speech at rally in Hampton Roads, VA this morning. The President continued to slam the Republican presidential nominee over what he calls a lack of “economic patriotism,” a term that he debuted yesterday in a new political advertisement, and continued his push for higher taxes for millionaires. “My opponent thinks it’s fair that somebody who makes $20 million a year like him pays a lower rate than a cop or a teacher” said President Obama, adding, “I don’t think that’s fair.” source (via shortformblog)


Alvis Brothers Ltd, a Somerset cheesemaker, is fined £20,000 for its third pollution offence
Alvis Brothers Ltd, who makes Lye Cross Farm cheeses, has been ordered to pay fines and costs of over £23,700 for a third case of causing pollution from their farm, near Bristol.
The company, of Lye Cross Farm, Redhill, Bristol, admitted a charge of causing discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter and fined £20,000 and ordered to pay costs totalling £3520.20, and a victim surcharge of £190. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.
Alvis Brothers Limited supplies a number of large supermarket chains, including Waitrose, Ocado and Asda, and exports to more than 40 countries.
Bristol magistrates heard on Friday that the company had similar offences from 2013 and 2019. District Judge Matthews said that this was another case of the company failing to self-report a pollution incident to the Environment Agency because “they hope to get away with pollution incidents”. She ordered the Farm Operations Director, Nick Green, to tell the court under oath how many times they had self-reported a pollution incident, to which he replied “zero”.
The court heard that in September 2020, following reports of white discolouration in a watercourse, Environment Agency officers went to a tributary of the Congresbury Yeo, downstream of Lye Cross Farm. The watercourse was milky both in colour and odour.
The source of the pollution was found to have been caused by a blockage in a pipe that took wash water from their cheese production facility to their onsite treatment works which had subsequently overflowed to the watercourse. The blockage had consisted of a plastic bag containing gloves and other plastic.
In a later interview under caution, Mr Green, on behalf of the company, admitted the offence and said the company was sorry and pointed out the measures taken after they became aware of the pollution spill to mitigate the effect on the watercourse.
The Environment Agency maintained in court that the materials that caused the blockage were everyday items clearly inappropriately disposed of, there appeared to be no form of alarm to notify of the blockage to the drainage system or of a spill and while the pollution was clearly visible it was not reported to the Environment Agency.
The judge said that in view of the company’s history of offending, she was not surprised that their offer to the Environment Agency of paying an Environmental Undertaking sum – an alternative penalty to a criminal conviction – was rejected.
Following the court hearing, senior environment officer, Jo Masters said: “This is the third time Alvis Brothers Limited has been prosecuted since 2015 for polluting the watercourse. We strive to work with farmers to prevent pollution through advice and guidance, but we are clear we will take action where offending is repeated and offenders aren’t willing to change their practices to ensure environmental protection. Incidents can be reported to our incident hotline 24/7, 365 days a year on 0800 80 70 60.”


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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #74: The Yule Teeth is one of the most jam packed, crazy, holiday episodes that Ken and Dana have every slapped together.
It starts off with a wonderfully wacky version of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer done by Plumey.
Then the show starts... without Dana! In his place is Santa Claus:
Ken: I am your merry yuletide jingler, Ken Plume.
Santa: And I am Santa Claus
Ken: You're not really Santa Claus
Santa: Oh, ho ho ho! I am, Ken! You've been a naughty boy this year!
Ken: Prove it.
Santa: I see everything, Ken.
Ken: What kind of twisted, perverted man are you?
Santa: I know what you do in the bathroom with your whatnot Muppet. It disturbs me, ho ho ho ho, to no end!
Santa then talks about his favorite cocktail: Cookies and Milk.
Eventually Mr. Snyder surfaces and explains that Santa is staying at the Snyde-mansion and he tells us about the humongous #2s that Santa has left in the Snyde-toilet.
Later in the show Dana leaves Ken alone to fill time. In a stroke of brilliance Ken introduces us all to the Chattering Yule Teeth. It's a riot.
Before the show ends, Dana takes out his ukulele and the boys delight us all with some Christmas carols.
Your holiday will not be complete unless you drop what you are doing and give KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #74: The Yule Teeth another listen.


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Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs—make them for yourself and everyone you know!
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Rashida Coleman-Hale has been making things ever since she can remember. Sewing is a gift passed on to her by her mother, grandmother, and grandfather, who was a tailor. Rashida studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Not sure if fashion was her calling, she traded her sewing machine for a computer and worked as a freelance graphic designer. Her passion for sewing was rekindled in 2006 after the arrival of her first child, and she began the blog I Heart Linen to document her re-born creative life and her life as a stay-at-home mommy. Rashida spent much of her youth in Tokyo, Japan, where her love of linen began. Her experiences there have completely influenced her work and its style. Her work has been featured in SewNews, Stitch, SewHip!, ReadyMade, Burda Style, and Quilting Arts magazines, as well as on popular blogs such as Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, Decor8, Craftzine, Sew, Mama, Sew, and True Up. Her first book, I Love Patchwork, was published in 2009. Rashida lives in Atlanta with her husband and their three children.Review:
If Scandinavian design doesn't appeal, perhaps you'll find this collection of projects in Japanese style more enticing. The term 'zakka' has been loosely translated to mean 'miscellaneous goods' or sundries.' but in the craft world it has become synonymous with a kind of simple charm and uniqueness—something handmade that is useful and pleasing. 24 designers have each contributed a project, and they include a pincushion, pencil case, mug rug, messenger bag, pot holder, bookmark, coin purse and pillowcase. The instructions seem quite detailed and they're illustrated with diagrams and close-up photographs, as required. This book is another wonderful source for gift ideas and sweet little kinck-knacks to make 'just because.'
(Australian Homespun Magazine, 09/20/12)
Zakka, a Japanese term meaning 'many things' or 'miscellaneous goods,' has evolved into a universal design style that embodies simple charm and a homemade aesthetic. This book showcases projects by fiber artists from around the globe who share this zakka style. The 24 projects comprise bags and totes in a variety of shapes and sizes as well as simple and sweet items like a pencil case, sewing kit, pincushion, patchwork ribbon, and picture frames.
Coleman-Hale, who also writes the blog 'I Heart Linen,' demonstrates her affection for linen and the role it plays in Zakka Style: all the projects incorporate the natural fabric and exude an organic, homemade feel true to zakka.
(Christine French International Quilt Festival - Quilt Scene, Winter 2012/2013)
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Merle Haggard charted scores of Top Ten songs. He won just about every music award imaginable, both as a performer and as a songwriter, and in 1994 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Achievement in 2006. His body of work easily places him beside Hank Williams as one of the most influential artists in country music. That’s the Way Love Goes released in 1983 reached Number 8 on the Billboard Country album chart. Three singles were released with both “That’s the Way Love Goes” and “Someday When Things are Good” reaching number one and “What Am I Gonna Do (With the Rest of My Life)” peaked at number 55. That ‘s the Way Love Goes won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. It’s All in the Game was released in 1984 and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with three number one singles Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room , A Place To Fall Apart and Natural High .
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Muhammad Elmi Jumari wins inaugural L’Étape Malaysia in Desaru Coast
DESARU COAST, 4 JUNE 2022 – The Malaysian cycling scene gained a massive win in prominence and credibility following the unforgettable debut of L’Étape Malaysia, dubbed “the World’s Greatest Amateur Cycling Event” on June 4 in picturesque Desaru Coast in Johor.
The successful series, which has been organized in over 20 countries including France, China, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil and Australia has now successfully made its way to Malaysian shores which saw the participation of 4,700 participants.
Muhammad Elmi Jumari was crowned the men’s champion in the 140KM individual category with a time of 3:11:11, while Yeong Zhen Yi crossed the line as champion in the women’s 140KM individual category with a time of 3:14:29. Elmi was surprised with his victory, as he had took part only to help his friend. He was rewarded with an all-expense paid trip and participation in the L’Étape Du Tour de France 2023.
The mass participation made it officially the second largest L’Étape race after France, with people from all walks of life converging to share a unified love for cycling. Participants got to revel in several exciting events in the lead-up. This included the cultural performances from Warisan Johor, French Music Performances and French Pastry Classes that took place at the Festival Village on June 3-4.

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The season is approaching and you can already prepare your holidays at Risoul 1850.
We will keep you informed very soon about the conditions of access to the Forêt Blanche domain, which have been suspended for the moment.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
The domain owes its name to the numerous larches that cover it up to 2,200 m in altitude. From this privileged location, the ridge lines of the surrounding massifs are visible, from the Alpes Maritimes to the Haute-Savoie, from the Ecrins massif to the Queyras, from the Mont Viso to the Mont-Blanc.
In the heart of the Guillestrois region, this area is defined above all as a mountainous region. And it has an exceptional potential for ski lovers!
The resort is nestled in a larch forest, its chalets and residences dressed in wood and stone give it the appearance of a mountain village that has seen the passing of time and the seasons. Hotels, holiday villages, tourist residences, furnished rentals, make up a total of nearly 20,000 beds. The main street and the snow front represent the heart of a resort that is always lively and smiling.

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United Nations anti-corruption gathering to meet in Sharm el-Sheikh in December
The ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) – COSP9 – will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 13 to 17 December 2021.
A wide range of topics will be discussed at the conference including recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic with integrity, preventing and combating corruption and the way forward following the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption in June this year.
The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument.
Every two years the States Parties to the Convention meet to review the implementation of the Convention and discuss ways to improve cooperation between States parties to achieve the Convention’s objectives.
More than 1,000 people, including many high-level participants, are expected to attend from governments, regional and intergovernmental organizations, and civil society.
Media representatives wishing to cover the conference are advised to apply for accreditation in advance through the United Nations INDICO platform.
Onsite registration at the Sharm El Sheikh International Congress Centre (ICC) will be limited.
Criteria for media accreditation and information on the documents required are available on the UNIS website.
Facilities for the media including a media centre and a press briefing room will be available at the ICC.Tags:UN, United Nations

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Welcome! These pages provide detailed readings of the poems selected by the WJEC for the GCSE in English Literature (component 3B) on Welsh Writing in English (up to the year 2023). You will find detailed discussions of each of the set poems, along with some pictures and links in the helpsheets which are provided as PDFs.
These readings are aimed at teachers doing the background reading in preparation for teaching, but can be viewed and used by anyone. Students are reminded that they are assessed on their own readings.
NB: These resources are not endorsed by the WJEC and are not intended to replace any of the teaching resources created by the WJEC.
These pages were commissioned and edited by CREW, the Centre for Research into the English Literature and Language of Wales.
Editors: Kirsti Bohata with Rhea Seren Phillips (2023) and Siriol McAvoy (2020-2022)


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Greece, February 6, 2015/ Independent Balkan News Agency
By Spiros Sideris
Greek Prime minister Alexis Tsipras gave a detailed briefing, in relation to the visits the previous days in European countries, at the first meeting of the government council. According to his colleagues the situation can be described as positive both to Italy and Cyprus, as well as the meeting with Junker.
There was also an evaluation of the ECB yesterday’s action. At the same time, a considerable debate was held on the policy statements in the coming days, with each minister referring to his portfolio.
With the inauguration of the new members of the Greek parliament began on Thursday the works of the new parliamentary term that resulted from the elections on January 25. On Friday will be elected the president of the House, with SYRIZA MP Zoe Konstantopoulou taking over.
The process of policy statements will begin on Sunday at 6 pm with the speech of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and will be concluded with the vote at midnight Tuesday.
In addition, it was agreed to hold a meeting of the government council probably Saturday.
Regarding the meeting Varoufakis – Schaeuble there was no discussion in the Governing Council, according to the same sources, but associates of Prime Minister stressed they keep the positives. They noted the sincere intention to find ways of understanding and stressed that the Greek government will continue the consultation.
Furthermore they expressed their optimism and said it was gratifying that the people are not worried in relation to the banks, while noting that the banking system is safe.

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The journey begins at the historic Sandsayre pier, where the old boatshed, complete with a former ‘flit’ boat, has been developed into a fascinating interpretive centre to provide an insight into the life and times of the local area. Sail over to Mousa for a fascinating and memorable trip on the island - most famously the Mousa Broch, but the island is a RSPB Nature Reserve and home to many breeding wildlife, colonies of seals and birds - there is so much to see and do on Mousa Island.
This trip operates daily (except Saturday) from April 1st to end-September and booking is not required for the daily Mousa Island Trip. Sailings are all dependent on weather, and the season could close early because of weather conditions.
Please don’t leave your trip to the last day of your visit to Shetland though, as all sailings are weather dependant. You can check your sailing is operating two hours before departure by checking the Sailing Information Updates on this website. All sailings depart from Sandsayre pier, Sandwick unless otherwise advised.
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Payment is made onboard the ferry to the boatmen in cash only before departure to Mousa.
Please note we are sorry but we don’t take card payments.
Other Mousa Trips
Besides the scheduled day-time crossing and Storm Petrel dusk trips, we operate short cruises during the summer months around the local waters. (Normally group bookings) These trips, lasting approximately one hour give the visitor an opportunity to experience the nature and history of the area, as well as splendid views of the famous broch. A cruise may be of interest to less able visitors as well as those who simply want to enjoy a relaxing and informative excursion. For announcement of the cruises please check our Sailing Information Updates near the top of the page.


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Chronis Estate is located at an altitude of 730 meters in western Macedonia at the foot of the verdant mountainous mass of Varnous, outside the village of Ano Klines, 10 km north of Florina.
It is a certified model unit producing, processing and commercializing organic apiarian products, and is a small family-owned business in operation since 2005. The vision and goal for our products are to offer their enormous, scientifically-verified value in enhancing good health.
Our products originate from a wide variety of wildflowers, trees, herbs, and aromatic plants, which our bees find in great abundance on the mountain slopes of the region.
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Type /akeyless in Slack and select the OTP option
Followed by the secret value
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While Israel has yet to confirm Lebanese reports of developments on the prisoner-exchange front, all signs seem to be pointing to a significant breakthrough.
Sunday will see the release of convicted spy Nasim Nasr, a Jewish man who converted to Islam and immigrated to Israel from Lebanon. In 2002 Nasr was sentenced to a six-year prison term after being tried for espionage.
Though Nasr has recently finished serving his sentence, Israeli authorities continued to hold him under administrative detention – possibly hoping he could be used as a bartering chip in the negotiations.
Nasr's attorney, Smadar Ben-Natan, told Ynet that officials from the Immigration Authority have recently informed her that her client stands to be released on Sunday and deported back to Lebanon, where he will be handed over to UNIFIL peacekeepers and Red Cross officials.
"The timing is not incidental," said Ben-Natan, "Israel could have transferred him to Lebanon several weeks ago, but now the delayed release has been made to appear as an Israeli gesture."
Meanwhile Lebanese media revealed new details regarding the burgeoning exchange agreement. According to a report in the 'al-Akhbar' daily on Sunday, Hizbullah is insisting Samir Kuntar be included in any exchange deal for Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert initially objected to this, the paper wrote, but later changed his position after accepting Hizbullah's pledge to work towards determining the fate of Israeli navigator Ron Arad, who was captured in 1986.
Former Shin Bet Deputy Chief Ofer Dekel, who Olmert appointed to oversee the work being done to secure the return of the kidnapped soldiers, relayed the message to the German mediator.
In his speech on Monday, Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announced that Kuntar and his brother would soon be returned to Lebanon.
The al-Akhbar report says that, as opposed to report in the Israeli media, Hizbullah has not backed down from its demand to include Palestinian prisoners in the deal.


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Ripe, juicy and delicious in jam, fresh blackberries are a joy for foragers. But in the Galapagos Islands, they only leave a sour taste in the mouth.
Following a trail around the twin sinkholes of Los Gemelos on Santa Cruz Island, my naturalist guide, Blanca, explains how native scalesia forest was attacked by brambles, suffocating the broccoli-like trees endemic to this biologically sensitive archipelago.
And then there were the feral goats, she continues, as we peer into a crater almost 700 metres deep, where the animals once resided. They too wreaked havoc on the delicate landscape. Yet when they disappeared, one of their food sources, blackberries, flourished.
In a scenario akin to the ‘Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly’, it’s just one of the many unfortunate chain reactions caused by disrupting nature, a problem the Galapagos Islands know only too well.
Unwittingly or not, invasive species were introduced to this far-flung Ecuadorian archipelago, 600 miles off the west coast of South America, by humans, who – some might argue – were the most damaging addition of them all.
It’s a dichotomy environmentally-conscious visitors to Galapagos now face; as much as we want to witness the unique creatures and plants that thrive on these volcanic outcrops in the Pacific Ocean, our mere presence potentially does them harm.
One organisation hoping to restore and maintain balance is the Charles Darwin Foundation, an NGO set up in 1959, which celebrates its Diamond anniversary this year.
The visitor centre on Santa Cruz is also the resting place of Lonesome George, the sexually ineffectual Pinta Island giant tortoise, whose death in 2012 marked the extinction of his sub-species.
I was lucky enough to see George alive shortly before he died; now the embalmed wrinkled rarity stares back at me from a glass cabinet in a humidity and temperature-controlled room, which visitors can only enter for six minutes at a time. What could be interpreted as a macabre showpiece turns out to be something far more chilling; an example of what might happen to other island inhabitants unless we all take note.
Protecting the islands’ native residents is a daily struggle, science director Maria Jose Barragan Paladines tells me, on a private guided tour the centre.
The latest major threat is the Philornis downsi fly, whose larvae hatch in the nests of mangrove finches and crawl into the nostrils of young chicks. The number of these feathered creatures, found only on Isabela island, now stands at less than 100, making them the most endangered bird in Galapagos. In this case, survival of the fittest doesn’t seem fair.
Another issue is plastics, currently the scourge of our wild planet. Debris is not only potentially poisonous when ingested by birds and marine creatures, it also carries invasive algae in its crinkles and folds.
Influenced by three ocean currents, Galapagos has become a dumping ground for rubbish washed into the sea, and beach clean-ups are one of the key priorities for the Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT). Over the course of last year, plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam cups were banned, part of a growing movement to make the Galapagos Marine Reserve plastic-free.
But, admits Anne Guezou, outreach and education coordinator for the GCT, it’s not that straightforward. Bans are only guidelines and no penalties have been put in place. In fact, when I landed at Baltra airport only days earlier and purchased a coffee in the neighbouring kiosk, I was presented with a plastic teaspoon, and several stores I pass continue to stock drink cartons with plastic straws.
These shortfalls shouldn’t detract from the bigger picture, though; both the Ecuadorian authorities and residents of Galapagos have made great progress in protecting this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A shining example is Isabela, one of the four inhabited islands, which now uses 100% renewable energy thanks to a new hybrid electricity generation system combining solar power and, bizarrely, a biofuel derived from a tropical nut.
Although only 1% of land is for human habitation, with the remainder devoted to National Park, tourism here has boomed in the last decade and there’s even talk of direct flights launching from the mainland.
For now, though, it’s the wild island; a sentiment perfectly summed up in the four (canvas) walls of Scalesia Lodge, a collection of luxurious safari-style tents pitched on platforms in the forested highlands, with a dining and lounge area in a modernist concrete building, that could have been masterminded by the Bauhaus school.
Entwined rose pearl trees form a tunnel leading to the entrance; their pom-poms of white flowers paving the way with a carpet of fallen petals. Very soon, after some strict negotiations with Isabela’s Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Center and the promise of 24-hour surveillance, general manager Felipe de la Torre tells me a giant tortoise sanctuary will open on the property, with a view to eventually releasing the animals into the wild.
The largest of the archipelago’s 19 islands and scores of islets, Isabela is a mass of twisted lava and five active volcanoes, including Sierra Negra, which erupted last year. There are no roads in the northern sector, with several landing sites accessed only by expedition cruise ships, but the south has a buzzy community of bars at Puerto Villamil, overlooking flamingo-filled lagoons and beaches sprawled with marine iguanas.
One of the area’s geological wonders is Los Tuneles, a series of flooded lava tunnels and archways, where reef sharks navigate an aquatic maze and blue-footed boobies dance around pillars of cacti. Nearby, an area has been designated for snorkelling, presenting some excellent opportunities for marine wildlife viewing.
Green sea turtles casually glide alongside me, unperturbed by the human-shaped obstacle in their path, and a circus of rainbow wrasse, yellow-tailed surgeonfish and panamic sergeant major perform a somersault of colours before my eyes.
Duck-diving into a cave, I discover a shiver of white-tipped reef sharks sleeping and circling; again, not one of them seems to notice I’m there.
But the best surprise comes in the smallest form – a male Pacific seahorse, anchored to the seabed by its prehensile tail. Like a cartoon caricature, it doesn’t look real; a fantasy form only nature could create.
It’s proof, that sometimes little things can have the greatest impact. When it comes to conservation on the Galapagos Islands, baby steps hare maturing into giant strides.
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Articles of Association of Musti Group Oyj
The name of the company is Musti Group Oyj and the domicile of the company is Helsinki. The parallel name of the company in English is Musti Group Plc.
The company’s field of business is the wholesale, retail trade and marketing of food and non-food pet products and services, production and development of products as well as franchising. The company may practice its business through subsidiaries and holding companies. In addition, the field of business of the company is to control and own securities, shares, real estates and other property in Finland and abroad either itself or through companies owned by it. The field of business of the company is also to produce administrative, finance and other group services to its group companies and to grant security and guarantees on behalf of its group companies.
The Board of Directors of the company shall consist of three to ten (3–10) members. The term of office of members of the Board of Directors begins from the General Meeting deciding on their election and ends at the close of the next Annual General Meeting following their election. The Board of Directors shall elect a Chairman from among its members.
The company may have a Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors shall decide on the appointment and dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer.
The company is represented by two (2) members of the Board of Directors jointly or by a person or persons whom the Board of Directors has granted a right of representation.
The shares of the company shall belong to the book-entry system after the expiry of the registration period.
The shareholders exercise their power of decision in the company’s affairs at the General Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting of shareholders shall be held annually within six (6) months of the expiration of the financial year. An Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders shall be held when the Board of Directors considers it necessary or when the law so requires.
The Board of Directors convenes the General Meeting and decides on the place, manner of arrangement and time of the General Meeting. The notice of the General Meeting shall be delivered to the shareholders no earlier than three (3) months and no later three (3) weeks prior to the General Meeting, however, no later than nine (9) days before the record date of the General Meeting. The notice shall be delivered to shareholders by means of a notice published on the company’s website or at least in one national daily newspaper designated by the Board of Directors. To be entitled to attend the General Meeting, a shareholder must register with the company no later than on the date specified in the notice of the General Meeting, which date may not be earlier than ten (10) days prior to the General Meeting.
The Board of Directors may decide that shareholders may participate in the General Meeting in a manner whereby shareholders exercise their full decision-making powers during the General Meeting using telecommunications and technical means (hybrid meeting).
The Board of Directors may decide that the General Meeting is arranged without a meeting venue in a manner whereby shareholders exercise their full decision-making powers in real time during the General Meeting using telecommunications and technical means (virtual meeting).
At the Annual General Meeting the following shall be presented:
– the financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements,
– the annual report, and
– the auditor’s report.
After which, the following shall be decided:
– the adoption of the financial statements and consolidated financial statements,
– the use of the profit shown on the balance sheet,
– the discharge from liability for the members of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer,
– the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and of the auditor, and
– the number of members of the Board of Directors.
After which, the following shall be elected:
– the members of the Board of Directors, and
– the auditor.
After which, any other matters possibly contained in the notice of the Meeting shall be handled.
The company has one (1) auditor that shall be an auditing firm approved by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office. The auditor’s term of office begins from the General Meeting deciding on the auditor’s election and ends at the close of the next Annual General Meeting following its election.
Company’s financial year ends annually on 30 September.

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Laurens Electric Cooperative’s September recipient of the employee Pay it Forward funds is Customer Service Representative Marisa O’Neal.
Marisa paid forward $250 each to two local individuals going through urgent health situations.
Laurens resident Belinda Bailey was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in August. She must travel to undergo chemotherapy once a month and radiation therapy every day. The disease has made it difficult to chew and swallow food, and Belinda battles daily to consume enough calories to continue the fight against cancer.
Whitmire native Charles Kinard was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body. On his 53rd birthday this August, Charles, who is also diabetic, was diagnosed with pneumonia in his lungs and heart failure. Too weak to undergo daily dialysis treatment, he was placed in a medically induced coma.
Both Bailey and Kinard are unable to work while undergoing treatment.
Charles’ wife Tracy said, “With the help of my family, friends, and church, I have travelled back and forth to the hospital daily to be with him. Thankfully, as a school teacher I was out for the summer, and my part time job understood the situation and I was able to be off. Charles made it through once again, and is now out of the hospital. I have been able return to both jobs and do the best I can to care for my husband.”
“I know firsthand what it’s like caring for a sick loved one,” said Marisa. “No one ever knows when sickness may come or how to manage the situation. The Kinards and Baileys were the first to come to mind when I was selected to receive the employee Pay It Forward funds, and I consider it a blessing to have the opportunity to help.”

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Taking advantage of an amazing mother nature of ocean and islands experience on a cruise with our splendid yacht. Try our trip from Ocean Marina Yacht Club (OMYC) Pattaya to Koh Samed Island. It is an amazing four day three night trip. The trip sails off from OMYC and arrives at Koh Samed Island just before sunset. Silver Princess Yacht anchors right in front of the hotel for checkin. Spend three nights on beautiful resort Bar Bed complimentary by Silver Princess Yachts Island Tour. Then the following days could be up to your liking either chill at the resort or take the yacht out for more island hopping. On the fourth day, Silver Princess Yacht sails back to OMYC. An experience one shouldn't miss.


On February 28, the official website of the army training camp shared more photos of the soldiers in training. Contrast to the first set of cuts, the soldiers look a bit more relaxed showing off their goofy sides.
Big Bang's oldest hyung T.O.P is captured fiercely pointing at the camera while looking handsome in the uniform. And this time, his name tag is at the proper position as well.
T.O.P is scheduled to get discharged from the military in November of 2018.
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AMSAT South Africa has announced that the 2023 AMSAT SA Space Symposium will be held on Saturday, 23 September 2023.
It will be a virtual event opening participation to people anywhere in the world. The event will be hosted on the Bluejeans platform from 09:00 – 15:00 SAST (07:00 – 13:00 UTC). Those registered will receive an email with logon details.
The aim of the AMSAT SA Space symposium is to take amateur radio into space, encourage more amateur satellite operation, development, and research.
Registration is required and will be free but a donation to the AMSAT SA managed SARL Next Generation Beacon fund would be appreciated. Registration opened 24 August at bit.ly/45SynOJ
Call for papers
Proposals for papers are invited. Send a summary of the proposed paper in MS word to firstname.lastname@example.org. The closing date for paper proposals is 4 September 2023. The final programme will be published on on 6 September 2023.
AMSAT-EA will be on the air on all available satellites with the callsigns AM1SAT and AM2023SAT from September 4th to 17th, 2023 to celebrate the fourth edition of the AM1SAT trophy contest as part of the URE activities within the IberRadio 2023 event, the largest one in the world of amateur radio in Spain and Portugal (http://www.iberradio.es), and which will open its doors during the weekend of 16-17 in Avila, a city near Madrid, capital of Spain.
The AMSAT-EA operators will activate the aforementioned callsigns from the different states and autonomous cities of Spain during the said period of time and with the objective in this edition to promote contacts with the maximum number of them.
As part of this activity and to encourage participation, SILVER and GOLD diplomas will be available for the different modalities of satellites according to their footprint and orbital height, LEO, MEO (IO-117 satellite) and GEO (QO-100 satellite), as well as a trophy for the station that works the greatest number of states in the total number of available satellites and another trophy for the one that contacts the greatest number of states on the satellite with the largest footprint and coverage (in this case, IO-117). These trophies will be physically sent at no cost to the winners.
The third edition of the AM1SAT satellite contest, in 2021, finished with 1327 QSOs including GEO and LEO contacts, with 57 different radio-countries, using 20 satellites and with the participation of 419 different competitors (callsigns).
According to IARU two new satellites, Veronica and ROM-3, has been coordinated and are planned to launch during 2023. Following are info from ANS-218:
Veronika From the Technical University of Kosice, Veronika is a 1U CubeSat scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 launcher on the Transporter 9 mission in October 2023. The satellite will be equipped with a 24/7 digipeater on two different bands, as well as experimental SSDV transmissions.
The satellite also has an education and outreach mission in that it is planned to involve Slovak grammar and high schools and to transmit special CW and AX.25 messages on several special occasions. From a platform perspective, the satellite will be equipped with a novel ADCS subsystem, including electromagnetic actuators and a GNSS receiver. This will also help to identify the satellite during the first days and weeks. The satellite will communicate o using Spacemanic’s well-known Murgas transceivers (BDSat-1, BDSat-2, Planetum-1).
Altogether, Veronika will provide: AX.25 telemetry; a CW beacon; a digipeater; AX.25 & CW messages on special occasions for community engagement; Experimental SSDV transmissions; and SATNOGS integration, decoder and dashboard. A downlink on 436.680 MHz has been coordinated and will use 9k6 G3RUH AX.25 and a CW beacon. Planning a SpaceX launch on Transporter 9 mission in Q4 2023 to a 500/600km polar orbit . More info at https://om3ksi.tuke.sk/en/home/
ROM-3 From the Romanian Radioamateur Federation, ROM-3 is a 50 x 50 x100mm picosat with three missions and objectives. Its primary mission is to act as a digital amateur radio repeater. Its secondary mission is to transmit low-resolution SSDV images in a GFSK Mode. The tertiary mission is to transmit a CW beacon that will help amateur radio operators detect the presence of the satellite and measure basic properties of the signals such as its strength, fading due to spin, Doppler to measure speed, etc. A downlink on 436.235 MHz has been coordinated for 20 wpm CW, 500bps GFSK telemetry and 5kbps GFSK SSDV. Planning a SpaceX launch in October or November 2023 into a 500km polar orbit. More info at https://rom-space.ro
The URESAT-1 satellite, also known as HADES-B according to its ITU designation, successfully launched into space as part of the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission from Vandenberg AFB on Monday, June 12. The satellite is a joint effort between AMSAT-EA, URE (the Spanish equivalent of ARRL), private companies, and universities.
The URESAT-1 satellite, contained within the D-Orbit ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), was not deployed directly from the Falcon-9 rocket. Instead, approximately one hour and twenty minutes after launch, the Falcon-9 released the OTV. URESAT-1 was deployed from the OTV at approximately 12:10 UTC on June 22, 2023. As of this writing, signals have not yet been received from the satellite.
One of the primary objectives of URESAT-1 is to serve as an FM voice and FSK data repeater. Equipped with a Slow Scan Television (SSTV) camera, the satellite will transmit live images as well as stored images at regular intervals. It also features a chess game, enabling players on Earth to engage in a game against the satellite. Periodically, the satellite will transmit updates on the state of the game, including the chess board, the last movement made, and whether the next move belongs to the players or the satellite.
The specified frequencies for communication with URESAT-1 are as follows: for uplink transmissions, 145.975 MHz or 145.925 MHz (auxiliary frequency) using FM voice without subtone, FSK 50 bps, AFSK, AX.25, APRS 1200/2400 bps. For downlink transmissions, the frequency is set at 436.888 MHz, and modes include FM voice, CW, FSK 50 bps telemetry, SSTV Robot 36, and a voice beacon with the callsign AO4URE.
To provide further information regarding URESAT-1’s transmissions, the AMSAT-EA organization has made available a comprehensive document that can be accessed at the following link: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13366685/AMSAT+EA+-+URESAT-1+Transmissions+description.pdf
For those interested in decoding the telemetry, a Linux x86/ARM decoder is available for download at the following link: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13395017/URESAT-1_telemetry_decoder_Linux_X86_ARM_v1.0.zip
A sample file containing the audio of a telemetry file can be found here: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13398144/URESAT-1_sample_FSK_telemetry-chessboard_packet.wav
If URESAT-1 operates as intended, the project team plans to release a Linux program that will allow players to send their chess moves to the satellite, further enhancing the interactive experience.
[ANS thanks Félix Páez, EA4GQS, AMSAT-EA President for the above information]


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The fate of Britannia is now in our hands with the release of King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame, players can now aid King Arthur in the return of the RTS/RPG. Players who have yet to pre-order the game can download a demo today.
The demo gives players a feel of what's to come with the game's tutorial and first mission giving you around an hour of play to get to grips with managing your army and territories, and leading your battalion into battle for the fate of Britannia.
If you are unaware of Neocore's critically acclaimed King Arthur series, be sure to check out our preview the game; it's a bit like Total War but with proper fantasy battles, magic and moral choices.
Download the demo now and begin on your path to help set Britannia free with King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame available now on PC from all good retailers and digital distribution channel such as Steam and Gamersgate.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2018
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‘Faith Votes’ organizers pledge to hold one million conversations with voters nationwide ahead of the midterm elections
WASHINGTON — As part of a commitment to contact one million voters before the midterm elections, Faith in Action (formerly PICO National Network) today announced a comprehensive voter engagement campaign, ‘Faith Votes.’ Clergy with the national network of 39 groups in 22 states and 150 cities, discussed their intention to conduct live, person-to-person voter engagement, support key ballot measures in Ohio, Florida, Texas, and facilitate outreach in congregations.
“Through Faith Votes, we aren’t just interested in voter engagement, we’re interested in building leaders,” said the Rev. Alvin Herring, executive director, Faith in Action. “Rather than focusing exclusively on the need to vote, we will engage voters, many whom are people of color, around issues that impact them the most such as voting rights, sentencing reform, livable wages, family leave, public education, and access to affordable healthcare.”
“We are excited to embrace a voting program this year that invests in our communities – particularly communities of color,” said Megan Black, national clergy organizer, Faith in Action. “We’re engaging clergy and congregations representing a wide range of religious traditions in our relational organizing voting program this year, with an emphasis on building sustainable relationships between the local organization, congregations, and the wider community that have traction even beyond the election cycle and prioritize the needs and contributions of communities of color.”
In addition to working in states across the country to encourage voting, Faith in Action is also partnering with local groups to protect access to the ballot.
“It was never our intention to create registrants; we want to create voters,” said Nse Ufot, executive director of the New Georgia Project. “We are organizing heavily in the south to ensure that African Americans can cast ballots. We are seeing sheriffs deployed to homes to verify addresses and if the sheriff doesn’t get answers he or she deems appropriate, voters are being kicked off the rolls. When we see these attacks, we have one option and that is to go into organizing mode.”
“As a result of the work that clergy and people of faith are doing, people of color will be able to show up at the polls and cast a ballot. Their engagement will make the difference in their communities today and well into the future,” said the Rev. Cassandra Gould, executive director of Missouri Faith Voices. “We are talking to people whom political parties have ignored. We want people to know that their vote, and their lives matter.”
The Faith Votes team will provide webinars and a toolkit for their organizers across the network that includes phone bank tally sheets and scripts, canvassing scripts, signs and volunteer tracking sheets. The effort will also include a data toolkit that outlines data collection best practices and training.
Faith in Action’s congregations will work to deepen their relationships between their membership and the community, while building power within both the congregation and the community around their campaigns like LIVE FREE that works to end mass incarceration and gun violence in urban communities and LA RED which focuses on immigrant justice.
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Faith in Action, formerly known as PICO National Network, is the largest grassroots, faith-based organizing network in the United States. The nonpartisan organization works with 1,000 religious congregations in more than 200 cities and towns through its 45 local and state federations. For more information visit www.faithinaction.org.