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Kenya Safaris 2024 & 2025
The spiritual home of safari, Kenya’s parks and reserves offer a wonderfully diverse range of landscapes and experiences.
Masai Mara National Reserve
The grassland plains and rolling bush-covered hills of the Masai Mara provide some of the best game viewings in Africa. The wildebeest migration during August to October is famous, but throughout the year there is still an abundance of wildlife in the park, including the ‘big five’, zebra, cheetah, topi, giraffe, impala, baboons and over 500 species of bird. Try a hot air balloon ride for the ultimate Mara adventure.
Stay on the banks of the Mara River, within the Masai Mara at Governors Camp.
Amboseli & Tsavo National Parks
In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, the low savannah grasslands of both these parks provide ideal animal viewing opportunities. Much of the smaller Amboseli National Park is an ancient dry lake bed surrounded by fertile swampland, where vegetation is lush and animal and birdlife abundant. Tsavo is flatter with thornbush, acacia and baobab trees providing some shade.
For a truly authentic experience in the heart of Amboseli National Park, stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Alternatively, you could stay at the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park, which overlooks a waterhole.
Samburu, Shaba & Aberdare
Situated 230 miles north of Nairobi at the edge of the arid northeast region, Samburu and Shaba are well known for their herds of elephant and large numbers of leopard, along with the more unusual Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. Watch out for the crocodiles by the Ewaso Ngiro River, a magnet for all wildlife at the end of the day. Aberdare has wooded highlands with plenty of monkeys and amazing wildlife.
Stay within the Samburu Game Reserve at the simple yet elegant Elephant Bedroom.
Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha
Lying at the heart of the Great Rift Valley, these two magnificent lakes have attracted bird and animal life for thousands of years. In its own National Park, Lake Nakuru is renowned for its rhino and leopard populations and there is also chance of seeing some flamingos. Naivasha is Kenya’s highest lake, sitting at an altitude of over 1,800 metres and its fresh water attracts over 400 species of native bird as well as hippos.
Plan your Kenya holiday

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So, Wizards got Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade and Scott Kurtz from PvP to sit down at a table to play 4th edition. Gabe announces it on the Penny Arcade news for today, and gives it a generally positive impression. The best part though? They recorded the whole thing for a podcast. (And added […]
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The friendly neighborhood Propangandroid over at The Gamer Dome has just launched a wiki for his new project: a way for all the amateur game designers to collaborate on their projects. Unlike the board game designers forum, this has a broader aim: to not only help those who want to design from scratch, but for […]
We’re going to be sent a review copy of the new game Alone in the Dark to be dissected by our crack team of video game experts one guy in a basement who can kick my ass in any FPS. Most of us hadn’t heard much about the game, so I checked out the trailers […]
Well well, D&D 4e is already such a huge success that WotC have re-sent the books to the printers before the release! I truly am happy about that since I was worried that the appearance of the pre-press printer files of the Core books on the net would cause a dent in demand. It’s now […]
Tired of spending countless hours raiding and clicking to level up your Paladin? Wish you could gain powers and abilities while checking your email and going through your RSS feeds? Then do I have the game for you. PMOG- the Passively Multiplayer Online Game– is designed to be the game you play while going about […]
Surprisingly, no one else stepped up to review the latest (and last?) Indiana Jones flick. Here’s my SPOILER-FILLED thoughts for those who have seen it.
Please take this post with the necessary grain of salt. See my comment below the post. Ahhh it’s been a long time now has it? What? You don’t know who I am? I am the dark power behind Chatty’s feverish prose. I’m his id, his darkest desires made thoughts! While he tries real hard to […]
I was taught in Project Management classes (I did 6 months of them) that it’s good practice and useful to go over a completed project and do what is called a Post-Mortem analysis. Well my last D&D 3.5 campaign has been completed for more than 2 weeks and I thought, while I await for my […]
Looks like a certain online seller shipped out at least some of its copies of the 4th edition D&D core books almost two weeks before the street date when they were supposed to start selling it. Of course, several threads have popped up to start tossing out scoops left and right. While there is a […]
Just a few ways that Mario could die, but doesn’t, the first few classic ones being the best.

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The Home Office said it "remains committed" to supporting the search for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Portugal's Praia da Luz over six years ago.
A Home Office spokesman said: "We have always said we would provide the Metropolitan Police with the resources they need to investigate her disappearance".
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After a relatively mild and quiet night, an episode of rain for many of us tomorrow.
The 34-year-old from Coulsdon in Surrey died during the private party in Headley in the early hours of Monday, Surrey Police said.
The Home Office made the arrests at various restaurants across London on July 4.

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Who Is Actor Danny Masterson? Masterson Sentenced To 30 Years Jail In Rape Case Check Full Report On Thursday, Danny Masterson from That ’70s Show was sentenced to 30 years to life for sexually molesting two women over 20 years ago. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo handed down Masterson 47’s sentence after listening to women and hearing of their suffering and experiencing any lasting damage due to disturbing memories from that night that still remain present within them today.
Who Is Actor Danny Masterson?
Actor Antonio Iacobucco who’s been held since May appeared before a courtroom wearing formal attire. Sitting alongside two female defendants he appeared eerily silent as they discussed various cases before leaving without showing any visible reactions while discussing. “When Masterson sexually assaulted me, you took from me,” according to one woman convicted of rape against Masterson in 2003. Rape “is theft: taking our spirit from us,” explained this same victim of Masterson.
You are an inhuman, depressive, and violent individual”, she lamented. “The world would be better off without you in it. One woman, Masterson was sentenced for rape by Judge McLaughlin who stated “[he has not expressed] even an inch of responsibility to any harm he has caused”. Masterson informed her judge she believed him a criminal and thought they should go behind bars to protect all women he came in contact with, adding “I feel very upset at this time and wish I would have informed him earlier about police activity”.
Is Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years Prison
Under pressure to quickly secure convictions on all three counts of rape in December and after being granted a mistrial order by a court judge, Masterson was retried on each charge at the beginning of 2017. On May 31 after seven days of discussion by seven female and five male jurors, Masterson was found guilty on two charges by seven females and five males.
Masterson was denied his right to speak before receiving his sentence from Judge Jeffrey Kelleher and did not react in any way when hearing of her decision, nor did any family members sitting alongside him react at all to it; only Bijou Phillips wept during her opening statements during this hearing. Masterson lived in Hollywood during 2003 at a time of peak popularity for his Fox show That ’70s Show on network Fox TV when both attacks occurred at his residence.
Actor Danny Masterson Case Report
Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding Masterson’s third charge: assault of long-term lover. On Thursday morning, Judge Jennifer Knudsen found actor Ryan Gosling guilty after rejecting a defense motion to seek retrial that had been debated earlier that week. Masterson received the maximum sentence allowed under law; this signifies he may qualify for parole after serving 25 1/2 years, however is likely to remain behind bars throughout his lifetime.
“Mr. Masterson, it appears you remain staunchly convinced of your innocence, thus rendering a significant portion of the justice system dysfunctional,” Olmedo noted when handing down Masterson’s sentence. Herr. Masterson is not being victimized here – rather, your actions 20 years ago denied an individual their voice and decision-making rights, leading them to question their decisions today and forcefully resist future ones.” Mr. Masterson must recognize his past actions and their consequences before continuing.
Actor Danny Masterson Biography
Defense counsel requested concurrent sentences on both convictions of Masterson; 15 years to life was requested as punishment by them. Meanwhile, the prosecution sought all 30 possible life sentences Masterson could qualify for. Masterson’s attorney Shawn Holley addressed the judge prior to sentencing: “Your decision today will impact upon his life as well as that of his daughter – nine-year-old Emma is his passion and commitment is total. He led an extraordinary life as a father-wife team member, husband, brother coworker son and community contributor,” Holley observed.


A Yeovil building will not be developed into a house of multiple occupancy due to concerns about the lack of nearby parking.
RPS Asset Management Ltd, which is based in Martock, applied to turn 41 Percy Road in Yeovil into an HMO.
The company also wished to build a new dwelling on the land next to the existing property, and convert a garage to the rear into a flat.
But South Somerset District Council has blocked the plans, stating the surrounding road network is too congested.
A HMO is a dwelling which has been sub-divided to allow multiple individuals or families to rent bedrooms while sharing communal facilities, such as the kitchen, bathroom and garden.
All HMOs have to meet government standards, with those containing more than five households requiring a licence from the council to be able to operate.
The Yeovil plans were discussed by the council's area south committee on Wednesday afternoon (December 4).
The vacant land and outbuildings next to 41 Percy Road was previously used as part of a motor repair business.
David Drummond, the applicant's agent, said the site was well-connected to amenities and therefore would attract people without cars.
He said: "This site is hardly rural - it is near the town centre of Yeovil and is well-designed."
Councillor Peter Seib said it was "a really attractive" way of bringing the site back into use - but others were not convinced.
Councillor Tony Lock said he was in favour of developing the site in principle, but had concerns about how those living there would end up parking.
He said: "I would like to say I agree with the development of the site - but I cannot agree with the development to this extent at this time.
"Parking is a major issue, regardless of what happened with the Great Western Hotel.
"This is one of the narrowest roads in Yeovil, with parking on both sides of the road."
The council lost an appeal in May over plans to turn the former Great Western Hotel on Camborne Grove into flats - despite claiming the parking provision was "woefully inadequate".
Councillor David Recardo added: "What we feel is excessive is the one-bedroom flat at the rear, which could be used to provide more parking."
The committee voted to refuse the plans by a margin of ten votes to four.
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Masisi: ex-combatants pledge to participate in the development of their host communities
"After taking up arms, it is now time to develop our communities," says an ex-combatant involved in the project to install public lighting in the locality of Karuba, in Masisi territory.
Funded by MONUSCO to the tune of US$49,820 through its Community Violence Reduction (CVR) programme, this project will have benefited more than 60 people, including 20 vulnerable women and 10 ex-combatants. The latter had laid down their arms with MONUSCO's DDR/RR (demobilisation and reintegration) section under the PDDRCS programme.
Happy to be part of this project, these former militiamen have committed themselves to using their strengths through development actions in order to contribute to the sustainable stability of their communities.
The impact of this project is indeed significant on the lives of the people of Karuba. "I am happy because when we used to come back from our rural activities, there were bandits who would steal all our goods because of the darkness. Now we are reassured because when we return we are well secured", says a woman beneficiary.
Other beneficiaries were trained in the proper management of street lights, including the installation and repair of electronic equipment related to public lighting. "We are very satisfied with the training in the installation of public lighting. It will also enable us to use the knowledge in the search for employment by installing street lights in our villages," says one of them.
With the income from this project, some beneficiaries intend to create income-generating activities. This is the case of Julienne, one of the women involved in this project. While thanking MONUSCO for this initiative, she encourages other young people from Karuba to get together so that they can also benefit from social cohesion projects for the stability of this area.

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Tiny implanted sensors can indicate the severity of a heart attack in a mouse, even days after the damage happened. Similar sensors could one day be used to monitor people at high risk of having a heart attack, researchers say.
About 30 per cent of people who experience heart attacks do so without the characteristic chest pains. But biomarkers of the event – unique proteins released by heart cells as they die – remain in their blood.
Some biomarkers hang around for a day, others for a week. So a blood sample drawn days after a suspected heart attack contains only a partial collection of these proteins, complicating diagnosis.
Now Michael Cima, a materials engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and colleagues, have tracked the total amount of three biomarkers released over a 72-hour period using three disc-shaped magnetic sensors implanted under the skin of a mouse – each sensor picking up a different biomarker.
Each 8-millimetre-wide sensor is a porous plastic bag filled with nanoparticles of iron oxide. The nanoparticles are coated with antibodies to the proteins released by dying heart cells. The bag is supported internally by a ring doughnut–shaped piece of hard plastic.
After an induced heart attack, proteins leak into the fluid underneath the mouse’s skin and diffuse into the three sensors. The antibodies in each sensor grab their target protein, creating clumps of iron particles that “light up” in an MRI scanner in a characteristic way.
The MRI scan determines the amount of captured protein that has been attracted to its equivalent antibody, which reflects the amount of injured heart tissue. “This is the first time these things have been used to detect a clinical event,” Cima says.
The clumps grow larger as more protein enters the sensor, increasing the MRI signal. From the signal strength, “not only could we tell [a mouse] had had a heart attack, but we could estimate the size”, Cima says. “This caught us totally by surprise.”
This information could help doctors quantify the amount of heart muscle damaged after a second heart attack. Currently doctors inject dye to enhance images of the heart. But scar tissue from previous attacks prevents dye transport, creating incomplete pictures, Cima says.
Cima hopes to increase the sensor stability past their current 6-week shelf life so they can be used for continuous clinical monitoring.
He envisions implanting these sensors in people at high risk of a heart attack so that they can monitor themselves at home using a portable scanner. But these devices are years in the future, he says.
Albert de Roos, a cardiac radiologist at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, says that these implantable sensors are a “very keen concept”. They wait to detect diseases like a traffic camera catches speeding drivers, he says. “They will not miss it.” But he adds that developing durable devices that last for years in the body will be technically demanding.
Journal reference: Nature Biotechnology, DOI: 10.1038/nbt.1780


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"The San Andreas is not Los Angeles' only fault," cracked architectural historian Thomas Hines at the kickoff to Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A.. Hines didn't really mean it -- he was quoting a joke that people from, say, San Francisco might make -- but the quip hit just ... More >>
A somewhat conservative institution like the Getty Museum isn't alway known for its sense of humor. And Richard Meier's modernist castle on the hill can be intimidating. So it comes as a pleasant surprise to see the Getty jumping on one of the more amusing Internet memes to pop up in the last, oh, 7 ... More >>
This week, homing pigeons interfere with LCD signs on the I-10, one artist takes narcissism to virtuosic heights and another imagines China bringing the United States to its knees.
5. Soccer as endurance art
"You can't be surprised by a good-looking girl playing ball once, maybe twice," says a guy ... More >>
Last Saturday, less than a week after she opened The Rock and Eagle Shop on Eagle Rock Boulevard, artist and curator Bettina Hubby heard a man outside the door. "I'm just going to make sure it's not just an adult rock and eagle shop," he said to his children.
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For some, Los Angeles' musical history fits nicely into categories; there was bouncing beach pop, Laurel Canyon folk, West Coast rap and Sunset Strip rock. But behind this shroud of notable names and iconic acts, there is a richer, more diverse portrait of music in Los Angeles.
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"You screwed up," chef John Rivera Sedlar told Getty curator Andrew Perchuk in the months before Pacific Standard Time began. The sprawling, Getty-funded celebration of postwar SoCal art should have included food. But Perchuk, already working to facilitate exhibitions at 60-plus institutions and org ... More >>
Courtesy of the artistSusan Mogul's Mogul Celebrates Mogul poster hanging alongside the official PST ads in Echo Park
Anthony Kiedis and Ed Ruscha both like words. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' front man and now-iconic L.A. artist drive around L.A. discussing this shared affinity in a promo vid ... More >>
In a way, every wedding is a multimedia theatrical production. Each detail is managed, choreographed, and rehearsed; from rings, to cakes, seating charts, music, vows, catering, decoration, and, of course, wardrobe.
Wedding professionals have to pull off flawless manifestations of other people's mo ... More >>
Illustration by Art SpiegelmanStory by Erik Himmelsbach
Van Dyke Parks lives on the fringes of the city, up the hill in the northeasternmost nook of Pasadena. He's comfortable there; it's a geographic mirror of his own five-decade career as a culty wingman whose fingerprints are conspicuous ... More >>
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Everyone knows that L.A. isn't the 'real' America. It's full of communist liberals who have no faith in the great American nation. However, have no fear -- if you're planning on going to that show at the Echo on July 4 and skipping out on the fireworks, you ... More >>
"Incognito," which was held Saturday night in its seventh year as an exhibition and fundraiser for the Santa Monica Museum of Art, offers an enjoyable blind taste test of contemporary art. Well-known artists displayed side-by-side with emerging artists -- equally sized, equ ... More >>
Gone, 1992Sorry, Los Angeles: Ed Ruscha has left the building.
The saddest part is, we hardly heard him go. Two years after an initial media storm revealed the City of L.A. might be trying to push the pop-art master out of his Venice studio shack for the sake of a parking lot, he exited quie ... More >>
The estate of Glenn Goldman, the late owner of Book Soup, will be up for sale this Sunday at Bonhams & Butterfield's in Beverly Hills (7601 W. Sunset Boulevard). This particular auction focuses on Goldman's art books. The pieces up for grabs include a signed coffee table photography book by Annie Li ... More >>


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Saturday, October 29, 2011
The blonde, light-footed partner of dancer Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers was born in Independence, Missouri in July, 1911 and died in 1995. In 1941, Rogers was Hollywood's highest paid female star performing dramatic, comic and Broadway leading roles. She made 73 movies opposite such leading men as James Stewart, Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Her 1941 Academy Award for her performance in Kitty Foyle are displayed at the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University along with a trove of correspondence, photographs, scripts and film and stage memorabilia in honor of her birthday. Come browse our media collection for some of Rogers' films such as The Gay Divorcee, The Barkleys of Broadway, Swing Time, Shall We Dance, Top Hat and 42nd Street.
Friday, October 28, 2011
If you are an audiobook lover, you will want to take a look at the newly announced Audiofile Earphone Awards for October, 2011. These awards are given to audio presentations with exceptional
- narrative voice and style
- vocal characterizations
- appropriateness for the audio format
- enhancement of the text
The Wreckage by Michael Robotham; read by Sean Barrett.
The Return by Hakan Nesser; Read by Simon Vance.
Neuromancer by William Gibson; Read by Robertson Dean
Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie; read by John Moffatt
So if you are going on a trip, exercising, or just relaxing, request one of the October 2011 Audiofile Earphones Award Winners to enjoy!
Monday, October 24, 2011
What's coming out in November? Here are a few titles:
11/22/1963 by Stephen King
What if you could go back into the past and change the course of events? See what happens in Stephen King's new novel.
V Is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
Kinsey Milhone is back -- for the 22nd time! And there's a woman with a murky past. Did she kill herself or was it murder?
The Impossible Dead by Ian Rankin
No more John Rebus books from Ian Rankin. This is the second novel featuring the new character, Inspector Malcolm Fox of the Edinburgh Internal Affairs Department.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
If you used a #2 pencil to fill in circles on standardized tests you'd be amazed on how much has changed. Nowadays, computers rule and security in testing centers puts the TSA to shame. For some exams you can even click a button and find out most of your scores before you leave the center!
Because the tests undergo significant changes every few years it's important to use an up-to-date test preparation book. Here are just a few of the recently revised 2012 prep books available in the library:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Have you heard about how you can download library ebooks for your Kindle but been a little shy about trying it out? There's no need to fear, we've created a tutorial to help you get started--you'll be downloading ebooks in no time, I promise.
Posted by Wellesley Reference at 10:49 AM
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Amazon Kindle owners will probably have heard by now that they can borrow ebooks from libraries (through Overdrive) and read the books on their readers. This was exciting and long-anticipated news, since Kindles are so popular among e-reading devices. There is a new wrinkle, however, making its way into librarian discussion groups. Public libraries have very strict guidelines (embedded in state laws, and American Library Association principles) about the confidentiality of library records--specifically the borrowing history of its patrons. Short of a court order, those records are erased and unavailable to anyone when a book is returned. So what about the borrowing records of Kindle ebooks? Those records, are the property of Amazon and are used to sharpen their marketing of similar books to their customers. The discussion is still in its early stages, so no one knows yet how (or whether) public libraries will be able to uphold its principles and continue to deliver ebooks in this very popular format. The Minuteman Library Network will discuss the issue in its November meeting. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The Wellesley local history collection has a wonderful oversize book of the publicity of the Wellesley Committee on Public Safety during the war years 1940-1945. It is filled with articles published by the Townsman, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and Wellesley Ledger.
Defense information, air raid planning, scrap collection, food and nutrition classes, blackouts, first aid, knitting, and other public safety articles reflect what life was like in Wellesley during the war years.
Ask to see it at the reference desk.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Wellesley Free Library is happy to offer online access to the most
respected science magazine for the general reader—ScientificAmerican, winner of the 2011 National Magazine Award for General Excellence.
Scientists, inventors, and engineers present their ideas and achievements that demonstrate the latest in scientific discovery and technological innovation in easy to understand articles with rich graphics. So whether you are an amateur scientist or a student with a project, keep up with our fast moving world from home or in the library using this wonderful resource!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Marilyn Obsession (as described last week in the NYT Fashion & Style section). The October Vogue cover story features a photo shoot by Annie Liebowitz of Michelle Williams as Marilyn, the role she plays in the upcoming movie My Week with Marilyn. The movie is based on the book by Colin Clark, son of Sir Kenneth Clark (most well-known to Americans for his 1969 BBC series, Civilization). The audio version of Clark's book features narrator Simon Prebble, one of AudioFile's Best Voices of 2009.

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The core of a SATCOM-based NCW Network Solution is based on voice, video and data communications subsystems that are networked over a combination of terrestrial and satellite-based platforms.
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Much more than buzzwords, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are driving significant advances in operations across consumer, enterprise and government networks and across satellite and terrestrial transports. To support increasingly complex networks with accelerating volumes of data, AI and ML are helping to shorten triage time for help-desk incidents, proactively detecting anomalies, and automatically recommending remediations. As the communications industry evolves, these techniques will feature more prominently—not only in the cloud but also at the network edge, where individual sites are most vulnerable.
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The new low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations are creating big interest from potential users. High data rate combined with low latency, the ability to cover areas with no communication infrastructure, Earth Observation and Imaging capabilities, as well as the promise of single hop to anywhere secure links are definitely major advantages, and disruptive technologies.
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The satellite communications industry stands at the threshold of a major transformation, as new frequency bands open and new lower-orbiting satellite constellations are populated over the next few years. The impact will be felt across all market segments: aeronautical, maritime, land-mobile … [more information]
On a beautiful summer day in the Tennessee countryside, a foreboding Black Hawk helicopter lifted off from a regional airfield to surveil the local landscape. Equipped with a high-definition video camera, the Black Hawk was on a mission: to send real-time, HD video as it buzzed across the… [more information]
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The expectations placed upon mobile network operators have never been higher, and the competition has never been so fierce. There’s a massive opportunity to expand mobile networks. The market for remote and rural coverage is growing exponentially. And satellite connectivity is more critical than… [more information]
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International economy – US and China trade update
In September 2018, the US imposed 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. China responded by imposing 10% tariffs on $60 billion of US goods. The US said that the current 10% tariffs imposed on China will become 25% tariffs by January 2019. China has promised to do the same.
These trade wars have reduced manufacturing activity around the world, apart from the US, since December 2017. Confidence across manufacturing has been affected by the uncertainty surrounding trade policy and this has translated into lower business investment.
To soften the blow of the trade war, the US and China have used government spending to assist those sections of the economy that have been affected.
The outlook does not appear optimistic as neither the US or China appear willing to compromise because they will sacrifice too much domestic political goodwill by being the first to compromise. The most likely outcome is that new tariffs will lower future economic growth by restricting trade, but this will be offset to some degree by greater government spending.
The worst-case scenario for an escalating global trade war that spills out beyond the US and China appears to have been avoided.
Australian economy – property update
In Australia, property markets were keenly watched during the September quarter as national house prices fell 2.7% over the last 12 months. This decline was led by previous market leaders, Sydney and Melbourne, which dropped 6.1% and 3.4% respectively over the period.
What has prompted the decline in property prices?
There are several reasons for the decline in house prices, with the major factor being higher mortgage rates. ANZ, Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and some smaller banks all increased interest rates during the September 2018 quarter.
Lending standards have also been tightened in response to both the regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), and in anticipation of changes forthcoming from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. This tightening of standards has made it more difficult for people to get a home loan. The reduction in borrowing means there is less money to sustain continued growth in house prices.
An excess in the supply of new apartments and softer immigration numbers has affected unit prices in the important markets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
What is the outlook?
The decline in housing financing coupled with weak income growth and tight lending standards will likely continue to act as headwinds for house prices going forward.
Also, if a global economic shock leads to higher unemployment in Australia this could trigger loan defaults and foreclosures. This would further exacerbate price declines.
However, if immigration continues at strong levels or wage growth improves, households may be able to bid up house prices once more. This is unlikely to eventuate as wage growth remains subdued. Also, immigration growth may be curtailed in the future given the populist trend to reduce immigration being seen in politics at the State and Federal level.

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The idea of books as gateways to new worlds of imagination and knowledge is something to continually impart to your child. The top 10 books for 8 year olds does this beautifully! Help your child’s mind expand with this incredible list designed specifically for the 8 year old in your life.
Give your youngling the chance to learn about the Greek gods, enter the magical (and illustrated) world of Harry Potter, and laugh till their sides hurt via hilarious poems from Shel Silverstein. The top 10 books for 8 year olds also features some classic words of wisdom by Dr. Seuss, body-positive messages for girls, and that big, friendly giant story from Roald Dahl.
Every book on the list provides your child with an education outside of the classroom. Reading offers innumerable benefits no matter your age, and is especially helpful to developing young minds. Whether learning new vocabulary words, the power of kind deeds, or why it is important to love who you are, the top 10 books for 8 year olds has what you want as a parent.
What’s here: This fantastic compilation of the 10 best books for children 8 years of age for the spring and summer months of 2017 was created by real moms and educators who enjoyed these books themselves or taught them in class. Numerous types and themes of books are included in the list to keep your youngin’ stimulated.
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When the God Apollo is banished from Olympus to New York City, he is placed inside the form of an average teenage boy. Of course he is hardly average…his father Zeus is angry with him and his enemies (demons, demi-gods, and terrifying creatures) are still after him! Yikes! Apollo has to relearn serious survival as a mortal and hopefully not get killed by the many creatures who want to take advantage of his weakened state. His one big hope is to make it to Camp Half-Blood, a center for the demigod children of the Greek pantheon.
Written by the same guy who writes the Percy Jackson series, this book offers a great adventure for your 8-year-old and will likely inspire him or her to learn more about the Greek gods, demi-gods, and the mortals and monsters they encountered. Give it to your child as the perfect jumping off point for a Greek myth education!
I remember when the first Harry Potter book came out. The librarian suggested it numerous times before I finally gave it a chance, and I never looked back. I was hooked. This edition is the original introduction of Harry Potter and friends, but with colorful, vivid illustrations throughout the book. In other words, it is the perfect introduction to the magical world of Harry and friends (and enemies).
In case you don’t know the story, Harry is an 11-year-old orphan living with his unpleasant aunt and uncle and their spoiled son. Harry lives in the cupboard under the stairs and one day gets a letter from a most peculiar place…Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The 11-year-old is suddenly plunged into a whole new world where everyone knows that he is a wizard…and what the lightening scar on his forehead means.
Your child will love reading this beautiful book…and diving into Harry’s world!
Now with awesome updated content, this must-read for little ladies covers the details of hygiene, puberty, personal care, and confidence. Girlies will learn all about their bodies, from what to expect to tips on how to prepare for inevitable changes. It is simply wonderful, and a perfect way to start the conversation about growing up and how the body changes. You can give it to your young daughter whenever you feel the time is right and tell her you can read it together if she want or she can read it and come to you with any questions. The book also emphasizes the importance of confidence and loving yourself…two things you cannot stress enough as a parent!
Dr. Seuss is the master of concealed life lessons. Those stories that consist of quirky rhymes and silly characters, but really hit on major issues, like leaving home, trying new things, overcoming bullies, and saving the Earth. This book is a compilation of Seussian quotes from his most beloved classics. It is truly a great guide to life!
Whether your child is a longtime Dr. Seuss fan or new to the fantastical world of the good doctor, this is a great book to keep and pass down to future generations. The wisdom contained in this book is timeless and provides your child with comfort whenever it is necessary. Awesome.
Always a classic favorite – Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein also ranks among the “best of” books for 8 year old kids in 2017.
Shel Silverstein shares the stage with Dr. Seuss when it comes to amazing poetic collections and funky, cool illustrations. Where the Sidewalk Ends features thought-provoking, funny favorites for generations of Silverstein fanatics, many of which inspire the reader to LOL. This is the extended anniversary edition (extra poems), which makes it a great gift for any young Shel Silverstein fan who has checked his books out from the library over and over. A true classic, Where The Sidewalk Ends is a wonderful addition to any children’s library.
Nancy Clancy has really grown up since we were first graced with her toddler presence in the first-ever Fancy Nancy books. This chapter book follows Nancy on the soccer field. She is sassy, sweet, and different, but when she is on the field, she is one member of an amazing team. Nancy loves cheering for her teammates and getting into the spirit of everything; however, she is a wee bit slow. Will Nancy reach her goal of at least being okay at the sport? Your little ‘un will just have to read this chapter book and find out.
A great story for kids who are not super-athletically-inclined or have not found what they are best at yet, this book is filled with humor and fun.
One from Peter Brown – The Wild Robot comes in at #7 of the top 10 books for 8 year old kids in 2017.
Roz is an unsuspecting Robot who comes to life on a deserted island. The wilderness is overgrown and crawling with dangers—ones that Roz has to learn how to escape and survive. A heartwarming story of adaptability, Robot Roz slowly begins to understand her place in the wide, lonely world. She becomes friends with the island’s animals and eventually thinks of the island like home…but what about her mysterious past? It comes back in a big, big way.
A great story about the collision between nature and technology, your youngling will have a hard time putting this book down! It is truly a wonderful new take on the classic story of survival.
Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat takes up the 8th spot on our 10 best books for 8 year olds this year.
We have all asked our parents, “are we there yet?” on those long car rides. Even if it were merely 5 minutes to the grocery store. This book is about a bored little boy with a big imagination. From dinosaurs and princesses, his perspective puts a spin on road trips. He and his parents are driving to his grandmother’s birthday party, but everything seems to be going slowly. Really, really slowly. So slow, in fact, that the boy finds himself going back in time!
The perfect book for the kid who does not like long car rides (which is, um, most kids), it also inspires plenty of fun in the realm of imagination.
The BFG has been around for decades, but kiddos are just now discovering it because Steven Spielberg adapted it into a film. Sophie is a little girl carried off by a big, jumbly giant—one who is merely seeking a friend. Awwww.
Roald Dahl’s classic, unusual tales entered the children’s literature pantheon sometime ago and will undoubtedly remain their as long as books are written. This story emphasizes that things are not always what they seem and it is very possible to be deceived by appearances. The BFG seems scary at first, but is actually the only friendly giant in the land, and the one to help Sophie save other children from not-so-friendly giants!
Kids are naturally curious. When they learn to talk, the average youngster can prattle off over a thousand questions per day. Most consisting of, “why?” This book answers those questions with 1,001 facts about anything and everything, like space, technology, animals, humans…and Swiss cheese. It is a wonderful, super-fun book ideal for the curious child eager to learn more about the world. Don’t be surprised if your kiddo cannot wait to share what he or she has learned with you, other family members, friends, classmates, teachers, and anyone else!


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Three New Balsamic Vinegars
We've had many requests for an apple balsamic vinegar and we are happy to report that it arrived this week along with two other delicious flavor-infused vinegars. Fustis are full with Red Apple Orchard, Lemongrass Mint and Sicilian Lemon ready for tasting!
Red Apple Orchard
This aromatic, fruity vinegar adds a refreshing lift to salads, sauces and vegetables, as well as chicken, pork and fish. Drizzle over baked apples for a healthy treat.
This tart, crisp balsamic is delicious in vinaigrettes and as a marinade for chicken and seafood. Add hot Thai chiles and fresh cilantro for an Asian inspired marinade or dipping sauce.
Sweet Sicilian lemons infuse white balsamic vinegar creating a clean, lemony flavor that complements seafood, chicken, fruit and vegetables. Pairs beautifully with our EVOOS in marinades and vinaigrettes.

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WBC Intercontinental light middleweight champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo, was almost legally blind. He recently had ASA eye surgery and has recovered successfully. His next fight is scheduled for June 8th,2013 when he will fight Demetrius Hopkins as part of the undercard of Josesito Lopez vs Marcos Maidana at the Home Depot Center. This Video is a special contribution from Russell Davis. You can follow Russell on twitter: @Dangerussmind. And read the related article by Kelsey McCarson: http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/16730-jermell-charlo-once-close-to-legally-blind-now-seeing-straight
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Minor elements and their effects on the growth and chemical composition of herbage plants
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SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will double the number of flights on the Gimpo-Haneda route late this month as Japan resumed visa-free travel for visitors, the transport ministry said Tuesday.
The government will have carriers provide 56 flights per week on the Haneda route from the existing 28 starting Oct. 30, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.
On Tuesday, Japan lifted the ban on the number of inbound passengers and resumed visa-free travel for visitors from specific countries, including South Korea.
Previously, Japan only allowed package tours and required visas for all visitors in a move to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Korean Air Lines Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc., South Korea’s two biggest carriers, resumed the Haneda route after a two-year suspension due to the pandemic on June 29 after the two countries agreed to reopen the route a week earlier.
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The Hornets are hosting the Bobcats Monday night, so how did center Chris Kaman get into proper spirit for the game? By taking pictures of himself holding a dead cat — or a Bobcat to be exact. Kaman is known for sharing pictures of his hunting spoils on Twitter, but this was taking things a little too far. By tweeting pictures of this nature, Kaman is showing he’s not too different from the wacky fans who go overboard at tailgates.
Clippers center Chris Kaman seems to have spent a good part of the lockout in his native Michigan. Now that the lockout appears to have ended, Kaman is taking a road trip to LA for the season. While passing through the midwest, Kaman has been sending some tweets, such as this one:
“Passing through OK City, who would want to live here?”
Kaman was likely trying to upset teammate Blake Griffin, who’s from Oklahoma. Naturally, Griffin zinged him back.
“Me, Chris. Don’t you still live with your parents?”
“Not anymore, duh lock out is over!”
Kaman later said that he was just joking with Griffin, but I’m sure there are plenty of Oklahomans who don’t find it funny. After all, we’ve seen how some of them take a joke. Maybe Kaman will have to offer some venison to Griffin as a truce.
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The Clippers have been open to trading center Chris Kaman since the time he got hurt and backup center DeAndre Jordan began playing well. Likewise, it seemed inevitable that the Sixers would deal Andre Iguodala after he missed his season-ending exit meeting. Just last month the Philly Inquirer said the team was looking to trade him. There have been reports of an Iguodala for Kaman trade and Iggy supposedly would love to play with the Clips. Adding to the trade speculation is what Alex Kennedy wrote at Hoops Hype Monday.
Kennedy says Iguodala is open to a trade, that he doesn’t expect to be back in Philly next season, and that the Sixers don’t want a player who has a long-term contract in return. Kaman fits that profile well because he’s only set to make $12.2 million next season before his contract expires. Iguodala is set to make over $28 million the next two years and he has a player option for $15.9 million in three years, something he’ll definitely pick up.
Philly may not be inclined to trade Iguodala for Kaman straight up, but that’s an excellent basis for a potential deal. Perhaps the Clippers could add in another player or draft pick to make it more realistic. Either way, it seems as if Iguodala will be dealt and the Clippers seem like a possible trade partner.
Rapture Day came and went. I’m here, you’re here (at least I believe so), and the notorious scare of May 21st’s Judgement Day is finished. However, that same scare led to Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman purchasing a few guns.
Kaman tweeted “Just in case anything fishy happens tomorrow I bought a few more guns.” Following the tweet, he displayed a few photos (one pictured above) of rather large guns that could do serious damage.
Some may think this is all fun and games, but NBA commissioner David Stern will not. Thanks to one idiot amongst the NBA ranks, the Association holds a strict policy against firearms and that’s probably something Kaman wouldn’t be advised to share.
I have no idea how this stuff works out, but somehow Chris Kaman is going to wind up playing for Germany in the Olympics. Yes, the dude was born in Michigan, which in case you had forgotten, is in the U.S., and even went to school at Central Michigan, too. Yet somehow he started contemplating playing for the German national team a few months ago. Dude’s great grandparents are German from what I understand, and I guess that was enough to get him German citizenship.
Honestly, I don’t get it. Is this really about patriotism or just some sort of mockery? Should I go try and play for the Polish baseball team because I’m like 1/16th Polish? Why would Chris Kaman go out of his way to do this? Does he live in Germany? Did he grow up in Germany? Does he work in Germany? Does he make money because of the German economy? I’d really like to know what part Germany played in his life prior to this citizenship anointment. Seriously, this is just becoming a joke. As long as Chris Kaman is allowed to play for the German national team, then you know this whole thing is bunk. What a joke.
Alright, so a lovely compilation of “Ballers w/ Randoms” photos has been uncovered (put together) by the fine fellows at Free Darko. It’s already made its rounds (I first saw it at Mr. Irrelevant’s humble abode) andÂ yesterday The Big Lead also made reference to it. It’s just too priceless to pass up, so I will share my favorites:
Chris Kaman shows he has A LOT of love to give
Kirk Hinrich, blinded by the flash, or some really good hash?
Channing Frye, rocking the sweat suit, and a fanny pack?!?
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Blessed relief for crops, town water system
A downpour Tuesday morning brought .65 inches of rain and gave farmers and town officials a slight reprieve from the heat and drought that were threatening to burn up crops and deplete the city water supply.
Through Monday, July 12, only .18 inches of rain had fallen throughout the month, following on the heels of an extremely hot and dry June.
Average high and low temperatures moderated somewhat in July, but combined with last month’s total rainfall of .48 inches, less than an inch of rain had fallen over the past six weeks before July 13’s rain.
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South Broward County students are celebrating reading this month with a medley of activities centered on their schools' libraries.
April is a month full of designations, including National School Library Media Month, National Library Week, April 5-11, and the Second Annual Broward County Read-In on Friday. During the countywide read-in, every student, teacher and staff member in the county's public schools will read for 30 minutes.
"A lot of kids like to draw, but they don't like to read," said Kamellia Edwards, media specialist at Cooper City Elementary. "You have to make it fun."
Librarians said traditional favorites, such as Charlotte's Web and James and the Giant Peach, remain fun for students to read today. Contemporary authors Judy Blume and Shell Silverstein are popular with teen-agers.
Dorothy Morsello, Davie Elementary's media specialist, said the district's videotape book reviews entice many of her students to read.
"It doesn't tell the book's ending, so they want to check it out," Morsello said. "I can see a real difference in the number of kids wanting to read."
Olsen Middle School students selected stories from their library to tell to their classmates last week during the school's first Storytelling Festival.
"The telling of stories is older than history," Gloria Schwartz, Olsen's media specialist, told students.
Schwartz said students volunteered to memorize stories and then recite them to classes visiting the library last week.
"I was a little wary of whether they could do it, because I insisted they memorize them," she said. "But they were great. I want to make it an annual event."
Schwartz also invited Cassandra Jones, a storyteller at the Broward County Main Library, to talk to students. Jones recited Haitian and South African tales and poems she had heard her father and grandmother tell when she was a child.
"I would just sit there in awe," Jones said. "The students don't realize it, but they're learning listening skills."
Olsen's storytellers said they learned that reading aloud put more meaning into the stories than reading them silently.
"It's better to actually have someone read the story," said Christy Simpson, an eighth-grader from Hollywood.


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Part centennial celebration, part something much grander, The Poets’ Theatre of Cambridge will be presenting a staged reading of Edgar Lee Masters’ seminal collection of poems, "Spoon River Anthology," later this month.
The poems, which were published in 1915, document the lives (and deaths) of those in a fictional farming town, narrated by the townspeople themselves. Considered groundbreaking at the time, both for its blisteringly honest portrayal of small town life, and allegations that the characters were based on real-life people, "Spoon River Anthology" has come to be considered a staple of high school English curriculums. And with that, according to The Poets’ Theatre president and artistic director Bob Scanlan, comes a certain weariness to re-engage with the work.
“I get it. On the outside the poems seem so hackneyed and overused, and people got tired of them,” Scanlan said. “But upon diving back in, I realized -- whoa! This is way better than I thought.”
Scanlan, who is a professor of theater at Harvard, is directing the adaptation. He was president of The Poets’ Theatre from the early '90s through early 2000s, shortly after the organization reopened after a fire in 1962 that left it shuttered for nearly 25 years. Despite the period of inactivity, the theater already had an impossibly bright history of producing the work of leading poets and writers, including Samuel Beckett, William Carlos Williams, Edward Gorey and Alison Lurie.
Scanlan was reappointed as president of the theater earlier last year, after the organization went through another bout of artistic dormancy. That ended with last September's adaptation of “Under Milk Wood” at Sanders Theatre, and followed up with the critically acclaimed production of “Albatross,” a one-man show starring Benjamin Evett, in February that won two Elliot Norton Awards.
On the heels of those shows' success — and all the other work that came before them — Scanlan said he’s excited to be furthering the original goal of The Poets’ Theatre, which is to bring poetry to the stage. He testified to "Spoon River’s" forgotten power.
“I soon realized they were begging for a good performance,” he said. “And when you really look at them [the poems] critically, they are part of this grand tradition of American literature. It comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman, and it leads to Thornton Wilder and 'Our Town.'”
Literary intentions aside, the performance features some of Boston’s best talent: Steven Barkhimer, Marianna Bassham, Benjamin Evett, David Gullette, Caitlin Langstaff, Paula Langton and Nael Nacer will be bringing Masters' words to life.
Scanlan emphasized the production will not be a traditional “poetry reading,” in the sense of music stands and finger snapping. Rather the two performances will be a dramatic, lively and distinctly theatrical adaptation. He called the cast top caliber.
“Actors like these are my bread and butter,” he said. “They know how to energize material.”
“Spoon River Anthology” will run two nights only, from June 26–27, at Suffolk's Modern Theatre. Tickets can be purchased here.
Matt studies at Emerson College and is an editorial assistant at Ploughshares, the literary journal.
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Soil classification through dynamic soil signatures
The demand for a cost effective site investigation method has resulted in the introduction of various advanced in-situ testing techniques. These techniques utilise modern electronics instrumentation to monitor various soil parameters during site investigation. The data is then processed using high speed, low cost digital computers which allow an accurate and rapid assessment of the conditions of the foundation soil under a proposed construction site. In this thesis, a site investigation tool that drives a coring tube into the ground under a combination of vibration and impact is considered. This machine, called a vibro-impact corer, is fully instrumented to provide penetrometer-type information and a core sample for further inspection in the laboratory. The self-adjusting mechanism inherent in this machine delivers the minimum level of energy required to overcome soil resistance which thereby allows continuous penetration of the coring tube. This mechanism is also results in minimal induced disturbance during the coring process. This thesis investigates use of the vibro-impact corer as a soil classification tool. It involves the design of data analysis software to perform the soil classification procedure. Due to the nature of the system, the resistance monitored through the annular load cell fitted at the tip of the coring tube consists of the dynamic end resistance waveform and the peak magnitude of these waveforms over a sampling period. The vibro-impact soil classification system is based on the distinct self-adjusting mechanism of the machine. The self-adjustment mechanism imparts a different level of impact and vibration as soil conditions change which produces distinct dynamic soil resistance waveforms. In addition, the penetration rate and the magnitude of the soil resistance encountered also varies according to the material being penetrated. These two features are used to form the basis of the soil classification system in this software. The software also includes options for empirical correlation of the results obtained from the vibro-impact penetrometer with the CPT and SPT tests to allow comparison. The vibro-impact soil classification software is designed to be user-friendly. It reads the data files from a Biodata Transient Capture System for the classification process. The output devices such as plotter and printer are used to produce hardcopy records for various data. All the options are menu driven. A two degree freedom simulation of the operational responses of the vibro-impact machine is also included in this thesis. The main objective of this simulation is to study the soil response during vibro-impact mode of driving. This allows a comparison of the simulation soil responses to the model test results to provide an understanding of the soil behaviour under a combination of both vibratory and impact loadings. This thesis presents the results of several laboratory model and full scale vibro-impact penetrometer tests. It concentrates on the main subject of soil classification during the discussions although in some occasions the operational mechanism of the machine is mentioned. The results justify the approaches adopted for the soil classification system using a vibro-impact machine.

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In an August 30, 2014 blog post, Rick Sacra, MD, worried about the “many people in Liberia who are at risk because of the Ebola tsunami that swept through an already fragile healthcare system.”
“The healthcare system in Liberia has had to go through a complete reboot after every single hospital in the city of Monrovia closed down to be decontaminated with bleach water as a result of Ebola cases landing in emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and medical wards,” he continued. “We hope to gradually increase our services over the next couple of weeks to include children and adults, but we must first make some changes to our building to allow us to triage everyone before they enter the hospital grounds to check for any signs of Ebola. A large shipment of personal protective gear arrived yesterday from our partner, Samaritan’s Purse. This has been one of the key issues in reopening—ensuring that we have adequate protective equipment.”
Shortly after that post, the 51-year-old family ob/gyn physician began exhibiting signs and symptoms of Ebola, which he probably contracted working long hours over the previous three weeks treating pregnant women and literally saving lives.
“When the patients started arriving, they had often been to several other hospitals and traveled for hours seeking care,” Sacra wrote in his blog. “More than 35 cesarean sections were performed to save women and their babies in the first 20 days—sometimes two or three a day. “
Sacra was flown back to the states and admitted Sept. 5 to a specially designed 10-bed biocontainment unit at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Two of his colleagues with Samaritan’s Purse had undergone successful treatment for Ebola at a similar biocontainment unit at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. By late August, each had recovered and was discharged. As this issue went to press, Sacra was making some progress but doctors said it was too early to give a definitive prognosis. Meanwhile, a fourth health care worker infected with Ebola in Africa was admitted to the Emory biocontainment unit on Sept 9th, though few details were being released.

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Collisions Dance Festival
Part I - Moving Conversations with Rex Harrington
Continues today (December 12) at the Young Centre, Toronto
The Collisions Dance Festival brings something unique to the Toronto dance calendar, in that the festival spotlights not only performance, but the creative process itself. I tried to cram in as much variety as I could, which wasn't a difficult task given the varied programme. Here's part I.
Moving Conversations: Rex Harrington featured the renowned dancer interviewed by actor William Webster, who introduced him as "Rex the King Harrington". The conversation that ensued was full of reminiscences that covered the evolution of dance and ballet in the city. Rex's career took off at a time Canadian dance really came of age, and he worked with a succession of renowned names - Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev, James Kudelka - along with partnering with iconic ballerinas Evelyn Hart and Karen Kain, the latter now his boss in his current gig as artist-in-residence at the National Ballet.
"Aside from being known as a great soloist," William began, "you were a great partner."
"I wasn't a great technician," Rex acknowledged. He was drawn to dramatic and expressive roles like that of Romeo, and also to the fine art of partnering, in contrast with many of his fellow male dancers. "A lot of guys don't really want to practice partnering," he says. Among the challenges and rewards - "Working with both Karen Kain and Evelyn Hart, and keeping both great egos happy," he laughed.
He started dance lessons at a local stripmall dance school at age 14. "I did it because my mother made me," he said. He had thoughts of Broadway and musical theatre, but once he began to get recognition as a dancer, and was offered more interesting roles, ballet became his focus. Still, he retained that leaning towards theatrical roles. "I hate pure classical dance," he admitted.
The conversation turned towards the figures who had influenced his career. He credits Erik Bruhn for seeing his potential and pushing him further in his career - not that the memories are necessarily warm and fuzzy. "A good director has to strike fear in his company," he observed, remembering Erik as an intimidating legend in black glasses.
Of James Kudelka: "We had a love/hate relationship for years," he recalled. He described him as having a very intense presence during rehearsals, although he was another person elsewhere. "He had a wicked sense of humour - outside the studio."
Dance legend Rudolf Nureyev was another larger than life figure. "He liked to beat the dresser!" Rex laughed. "He was a very dynamic man." Seeing Rudi dance beyond his prime brought thoughts of his own retirement from dance a few years ago. "I didn't want to be an old man in tights," he said.
After a couple of years outside the dance world, and when ex-dance partner Karen Kain took over the helm as Artistic Director of the National Ballet, Rex felt it was time to come back. What good was all his experience, after all, if it didn't get passed on to the next generation? He talked about adjusting to his new role as instructor, and having to sometimes instill the fear of God in his charges, something that didn't come naturally. His easygoing approach takes his own experience into account. "You're treated like a child your whole life," he said of a dancer's life.
In the end, Rex credits Evelyn Hart with having the most influence on his career of anyone. Laidback and naturally sociable, Evelyn's ultra serious and hardworking approach was in direct contrast to his. "Evelyn was so exacting and drove me nuts," he said. Rex says she had such a keen ear that choreography on occasion would be altered because of a facet of the music she'd brought to the conductor's attention. It was her high standards that led him to be able to appreciate working hard.
Here's a video of the two of them in performance.
With a sad childhood that included the mental illness of his mother and an acrimonious divorce, he says it was dance that saved his life. "I always said I was happiest on stage," he notes. "You're completely in control of the moment."

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We’ve got a special treat today from the Backwoodz Studioz camp. “David Lopan” is the first single from Willie Green’s upcoming instrumental album, Dirty Jordans. Featuring samples from the film Big Trouble In Little China, “David Lopan” is an interesting fusion of sounds and musical influences. Some of you may remember Willie’s superb album, …Of Heroes And Villains, from 2009. Dirty Jordans, available on June 22, aims to pick up right where Heroes left off. Hit the skip for the download.


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Desmond Bishop made his first start for the Vikings on Sunday. It might have been his last.
Bishop suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 35-10 loss to Carolina and will soon undergo season-ending surgery. He recently had moved ahead of Marvin Mitchell at weakside linebacker.
Bishop, 29, missed last season with the Packers because of a torn hamstring, then was signed by the Vikings this summer to a one-year contract.
After Vikings coach Leslie Frazier announced the injury, Bishop tweeted (@Desbishop55), “Ppl close to me won’t agree but I feel I let u down. To my family, teammates, coaches, Vikings organization, fans & mostly myself. I’m sorry. So much I wanted to accomplish this year, so much I wanted to help my team accomplish is gone! Miffed that I couldn’t prove doubters wrong.”
Frazier said the weakside position would be filled by either Mitchell or rookie Gerald Hodges, but didn’t rule out bringing in another linebacker this week.
Safety Harrison Smith (turf toe) had an MRI on Monday, but results weren’t known when Frazier addressed the media.
Smith walked through the locker room during the access period wearing a walking boot and a grimace. Turf toe is commonly a ligament sprain around the joint of a big toe.
Cornerback Xavier Rhodes sprained an ankle in Sunday’s loss, but Frazier said the rookie should be ready for Monday night’s game against the Giants.
No quarterback news
Frazier said he would make a decision on which quarterback will start Wednesday.
Matt Cassel struggled to move the team Sunday in relief of the benched Christian Ponder, and it seems likely that newly acquired Josh Freeman might take over.
“It would be a bit difficult [to step in to the Vikings’ system], but Josh is a bright young man,” Frazier said. “I want to talk with him a little bit and just pick his brain some, talk through some things and see where he is. Our offensive coaches will do the same.”
On further review
Frazier seemed to absolve cornerback Josh Robinson from much of the blame Robinson has been taking after being apparently victimized Sunday for two touchdowns — a 2-yarder to Steve Smith and a 79-yarder to Brandon LaFell. LaFell beat Robinson out of the slot on the 79-yarder, but it looked as if Robinson anticipated zone coverage and Rhodes was playing man-to-man. Rhodes, as it turns out, might have had coverage responsibility.
“Josh actually did a pretty good job for us yesterday,” Frazier said. “I know some will think he didn’t do some things well, but … he had one of his better ballgames inside, didn’t give up any big plays for us, which was encouraging.
“Xavier … there are some things he can definitely do better, he’s got to defend certain routes better than he is, but … as he gains more experience, he gets put in some of those same situations, he should get better and better.”
Rhodes, one of the few players to appear in the locker room during a one-hour media access, didn’t go into detail on the 79-yarder, calling it a “miserror.”
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With his offense and defense under fire, Frazier did find a positive from Sunday’s loss.
Rookie punter Jeff Locke averaged 49.8 yards on four punts, and also kicked off three times because Blair Walsh had a tweaked hamstring.
“Jeff Locke may have had his best outing to this point — did a really good job for us, both on kickoff and on punts as well,” Frazier said. “And we did a good job covering kicks.”

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Bedtime Stories for Business Owners – Part 1
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