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Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient temples located in Aswan, Egypt. At least, this is where they’re located now. But how they got here was no easy feat.
The ancient Egyptians built the two temples in the 13th Century BC under the reign of king Ramesses II (aka Ramses II). Many scholars believe that the temples commemorated the king’s victory at the Battle of Kadesh; a battle against the Hittite Empire in 1274 BC.
The figures are approximately 22 meters high! (Modesty was not a strong suit of the Egyptian pharaohs).
The temple was dedicated to three gods: Amon Re, Re Horakhte and Ptah. Amon Re and Re Horakhte were both sun gods. Amon Re was the king of the gods and creator of all things, and Re Horakhte was associated with the rising and setting sun. The third god, Ptah, was the god of craftsmen as well as the Underworld and rebirth.
Two days out of the year, around February 22 and October 22, (dates vary with the reference, some say it’s on the 21st) the morning sun shines through the entrance of the temple into the inner sanctuary. February 22 was celebrated as Ramesses II’s birthday, while October 22 was celebrated as the date of his coronation.
Every year, thousands of tourists still come out to watch the sun pierce the inner sanctuary. The sunlight illuminates the seated figures of Ramesses II, Amon Re and Re Horakhte inside. By design, the figure of Ptah remains in darkness all year round.
Ramesses II devoted the smaller temple to his wife, Nefertari. It’s dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the sky goddess.
The statues on the Small Temple stand about 10 meters high. That sounds practically diminutive by comparison!
There are six figures on the front of the Small Temple – four representing Ramesses II and two representing Nefertari. It seems rather self-serving of Ramesses to put so many figures of himself on a temple he supposedly built for his wife! However, the temple is significant for a few reasons.
Ancient Egyptian art and sculpture usually depicted wives on a smaller scale than their husbands. But at Abu Simbel, Nefertari’s statues are on the same scale as Ramesses, thereby indicating her importance and status.
Also, the Small Temple is only the second example of a temple dedicated to a pharoah’s wife. (Akhenaton previously dedicated a temple to his wife, Nefertiti, during his reign in the 14th Century BC).
Eventually the ancient Egyptians abandoned the site, and the Egyptian sands blew in around it. Around 1813 a Swiss researcher named Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered Abu Simbel. (Incidentally, he had also rediscovered the site of Petra in Jordan!) Burckhardt had no luck in uncovering the temple entrance, though. But he did tell his friend, Giovanni Belzoni about his discovery. Belzoni later went to the site in 1817 and excavated the temples.
As time passed, Egypt’s population grew. Eventually the need for electricity prompted the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. The project, while deemed necessary, was controversial. The dam created Lake Nasser. The subsequent rise in the waters flooded several archaeological sites, as well as displaced thousands of people.
The project also threatened the future of Abu Simbel. UNESCO, with support from the Egyptian government, stepped in to save the structure from destruction.
Between 1963 and 1968, an international team of 2000 engineers and craftsmen worked at the site. The workers used bulldozers, pneumatic breakers, compressors and drills to dismantle the temples.
They cut the walls, roof and facade into blocks, using handsaws. (Power saws caused too much damage to the porous sandstone.) Some of the stone blocks weighed up to 30 tons! Then they disassembled the blocks and lifted them to their new location.
Abu Simbel is definitely one of the most spectacular ancient sites in Egypt. But it’s particularly interesting if you’re into learning about engineering projects of such a large scale.
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Obituary for Gavin Troy Flener | Powell Funeral Home, Inc.
Gavin Troy Flener, 43, of Salt Lick, KY, passed away Friday July 20, 2018.
Born January 20, 1975 at Bowling Green, KY he was the son of the late Richard “Ricky” Flener and the late Nena Hardin.
Troy was a self employed appliance repairman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting pool and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn McAteer.
Survivors include his son, Bradyn Troy Flener, 7 sisters, Scarlett Carpenter and her husband Boo, Della Iker and her husband Floyd, Angela King and her husband Ernie, Samantha Esteppe and her husband Shane, Serena Patterson and her husband John, Connie Howard and McKenna Hardin, 3 brothers, Marcus Flener and his wife Jessica, Michael Hardin and his wife Wanda and John Howard, 1 step-sister, Aimee Stiddom and her husband James, 1 step-brother, Jenson Hardin, his step-father, Charles Hardin, his step-mother, Vonnie Flener, 1 aunt, Betty Jo Copher and her husband Robert and 1 uncle, Henry McAteer and his wife Linda.
Funeral services will be Wednesday July 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Crouch officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday July 24 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.


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For everyone with paternal Y-DNA and/or maternal mtDNA from Alpine Area.
As of June 2018 there is no more FamilyFinder (autosomal and X-DNA) research; previously kits with min. 1/4 of the ancestry (one grandparent) could join. The Public Alpine DNA Gedmatch Kits List form (see participants spreadsheet) will kept online as long as believed to be useful for shared public research.
1.1 public results (Y, mt): public viewing and sharing of Y and mt groupings is essential for successful research. On Privacy & Sharing > Project Sharing > Group Project Profile have "Opt in to Sharing" active. Public Family Tree Sharing and mt Coding Region Sharing is also helpful.
In Project Preferences > Advanced or at least Limited Group Project Administrator Access is necessary for effective Y and mt research.
1.2 Y-DNA (research focus): Genealogical evidence of paternal lineage ancestry or clear Y-DNA match/es from the Alpine Area. Member of the most informative Y-Haplogroup project/s.
1.3 mtDNA: Genealogical evidence of maternal lineage ancestry or clear FMS match/es from the Alpine Area. Member of the most informative mt-Haplogroup project/s. FMS submission to Genbank.
Y-DNA research and grouping: The goal is to find clusters with Common Ancestor (see also MRCA) not more then 1,000 years ago. Haplogroup predictions can be higly speculative and can only be made if a 37/67 marker profile is in the group and Matches are publicly available. Please correct errors and send additional information. For fine-grained clustering and optimal paternal discoveries we use the following Projects for your (alpine) Y-DNA Haplogroup: R1b (U152, U106), I1-NCE / I1-M253, E1b-M35 (M2), J (J1/J2), R1a-M198 (R1a-Y), G, I2a-P37.2/I2b-M223/I2b-L38, L, T, Q. For more Haplogroup Projects login to myFTDNA and look here: E (4), G (3), I (11), J (17), L (4), Q (2), R (37), T (2).
For FTDNA customers with paternal (Y-DNA) and/or maternal (mtDNA) and/or autosomal DNA ancestry (by genealogy) from the Alps: the european mountain valleys stretching from Austria (Österreich) and Slovenia (Slovenija) in the east through Italy (Italia), Switzerland (Schweiz - Suisse - Svizzera - Svizra), Liechtenstein, Germany (Deutschland), France and Monaco in the west.
Core Alpine DNA places: Tyrol (Nordtirol, Osttirol), South Tyrol (Südtirol - Alto Adige), Trentino (Welschtirol), Salzburg, Carinthia (Kärnten - Koroška - Koruška), Styria (Steiermark - Štajerska - Stájerország), Graubünden (Grischun - Grisons - Grigioni), Sondrio (Sunder - Sünders), Ticino (Tessin), Uri, Valais (Wallis), Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Aosta (Aoste - Outa), Savoie (Savouè d’Avâl - Savoia), Hautes-Alpes (Auts Aups).
Rhaeto-Romance minorities (language, old culture): Romansh, Ladins, Furlan. Candidates: Nones/Solandro.
German minorities: Cimbrian (Upper German - Bavarian dialect)/Zimbern/Cimbri in Trentino, Verona, Vicenza, Belluno (Lusern, Roana, Seven Communities, Giazza/Glietzen,...); Bersntolar/Mócheno (Tyrolean dialect) in Trentino; Walser (Highest Alemannic) in Northwest Italy, Italian Carnian Isolates: Plodn/Sappada, Zahre/Sauris, Tischlbong/Timau, Kanaltal/Val Canale.
Interesting population history: Saas Valley (isolated alemann settlers?), Anniviers (Hungarian roots?), Valdôtains (border situation, Arpitan in Italy).
Alpine Diaspora: Puerto Tirol (Argentina), Colonia Tirol (Brazil), Tirol (Romania), Villa General Belgrano (Brazil), Oxapampa (Peru), Swabian (South German) emigration to Transylvania/Siebenbürgen - see Danube Swabians.
Joining other relevant geographical projects is very useful: Switzerland, French Swiss, North Italy, Ladinia, Slovenia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, German Language area, Italy.
Baumgartner different Haplogroups with origins in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
Bertschinger R1b incl. Persinger from USA. Origins in Eastern Switzerland / Graubünden?
Holiger Y-DNA J2a-L25 incl. Hullinger from USA with ancestor Henri Holiger of Boniswyl, Aargau, Switzerland, born in 1425.
Rottensteiner Y-DNA. Rottensteiner from Tyrol, Salzburg, Lower Austria. Oldest line arround 1530 in South Tyrol.
Zelger Y-DNA. L-M317 Zelger from Tyrol, Switzerland, USA.
TiGen - Tyrol Genealogy partly in english. Tyrolean DNA admixture and genetic structure. South Tyrol (Südtirol - Alto Adige): population, ethnic groups and historical migrations.
Swiss Anabaptist DNA Project and Anabaptist Family Finder Project auDNA comparison for Anabaptists groups like the Amish, Mennonites, River Brethren and Hutterites.

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Mike Trout and the Anaheim Angels shocked the world yesterday by announcing a mega-deal that will keep Mike Trout an Anaheim Angel for the next many years. The notion that Trout would be a Phillie someday just sort of went up in smoke for many fans that were perhaps dreaming of a Trout/Harper combination being possible at some point in the future.
What stood between the dreams of Trout becoming a Phillie was a bit more that $430 Million dollars. That is an insane amount of money, you could nearly build a stadium for that kind of cash. It's a 12 year deal that locks up Trout till he is 39 years old.
The dream of Trout being a Phillies player someday was fueled by a speculation that Mike would be more comfortable around his hometown of Millville NJ, and playing with the Phillies would have accommodated that prospect. It's true that Trout is having a very large home built currently in Millville, but in this day and age, with all the plane rides that baseball players take, it seems Trout is just fine in California and just because he is from Millville doesn't necessarily mean that he is more comfortable playing here.
The Angels took a chance with Trout, they signed him, gave him an opportunity to play, and look what Trout has accomplished. There is a lot to be said about a guy like Trout wanting to stay with the organization that signed him and scouted him out of high school right under the noses of the Phillies scouts who were only just a short drive away.
The Phillies have their own new chapter, a goal of making the playoffs this year. The Angels have had the best player in baseball on their team for several years now, they added a couple more and have had Pujols on the team as well, but have went nowhere in the postseason. That's ok for Phillies fans. We can live with that, and we can live with the fact that Trout will probably never be a Phillies player.


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It has become the beverage of the world’s most beautiful, permanently attached to the palms of those such as Rihanna, Gisele, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio to name but a few - they’ve all gone completely nutty for coconut water. Once the preserve of exotic holidays, it’s now used by stars and sports person alike - but what exactly is it about this drink that’s driving people coco-crazy?
For starters, it’s quite unlike any other drink in that not only is it low in calories, rich in good fats and contains no sugar or artificial ingredients, but it also contains the same electrolytic balance that we have in our blood, making it nature’s isotonic drink. In particular, it’s a great source of electrolytes, including potassium, which aids muscle contraction, helping to generate energy in the body.
As a result it’s believed that sipping on a cup of coconut water can help with weight loss, boost hydration, improve digestion and reduce blood pressure. We don’t know about you, but for us that’s plenty of ammunition to tell us it’s time to ditch the diet coke and jump on the coconut bandwagon - happier, healthier and very a la mode.
The idea of skin like Sienna and a body like Gisele sounds quite tempting, doesn't it? Well look no further than our Jax Coco giveaway to give you a heads start - we’re giving you the chance to win an entire month’s supply of coconut water (that’s a whole 48 bottles!). Simply enter here for your chance to win!


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We have established a separate in-house testing department, which is installed with all the required amenities. Our quality analyst utilizes the facilities, to stringently check the entire assortment after being procured. This helps in ensuring that defect free products are supplied to the customers that are based across the national market. After testing, the products are systematically stored at our capacious warehouse, which is spread in an extensive area. These are also packed properly using fine quality packaging materials, to ensure that the products remain safe during transit.

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Who do you want to be? We hear this question all the time. Yet the real question we should be asking is “Who do you think you are?” Our brains are designed like a circuit. Our thoughts can lead directly to our reality.
Holy Crap! Can you believe we are now in 2017! So crazy right? What are you most excited about for this new year and what where your biggest lessons learned in 2016? Talking about lessons learned is one of my favorite things and what I have noticed leads to real and lasting change in our lives. These are 6 #DisruptiveThougths that have made the most dramatic impact in my life. I simply cannot even put into words how much practicing these ideas changed my life for the better! (Probably why I am so excited to share them with you) Try them, share them, and don't forget to share your #disruptivethougths so we can all help each other make 2017 the most positively disruptive year yet!
Ever wonder why good or bad things happen to you? Good things happen to occur when you're especially happy, and the world seems to fall apart when you're down and out. Why is that?
On this #WorldChangerWednesday we celebrate Ryan Blair for his incredible authenticity, and his love for failure and sharing his failures with the world! Ryan has taken extreme adversity and turned it into a lifestyle, a lifestyle that he strives to teach others.
There are so many incredible and positive things happening in my life right now, and I am grateful Millennial Mag has featured some of my work and helping share my message of empowerment to others.
Growing up as a gymnast I was always an entirely stressed out girl. It wasn’t because I was born into stress as my parents were always encouraging, not yelling or forcing me to succeed. It was really more of the personal stress I put on myself. Constantly worried about being perfect and having to be the best placed a ridiculous amount of stress even in my young life.
Have you ever watched little kids and noticed how free and full of life they are? They can remind us of our most natural, true, and blissful state. I realize that at times we all have to go through challenging life experiences to help us learn and grow.

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Teeth Whitening Dubai : Best Teeth Whitening Dental Clinics & Dentist in Dubai : Check Prices, Cost and Reviews. Find best dental clinic or dentist in Dubai for teeth whitening procedure to make your teeth whiter and shiner than ever before. Locate the best dental experts and dentist specialists for teeth whitening in Dubai UAE.
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Tested and proven teeth whitening in Dubai for a more beautiful smile – Everyone dreams of white and bright smiles yet not everyone has the blessings. Many people hide their teeth or refrain from smiling for embarrassments due to discolorations and stains. Everyday brushing and flossing is insufficient to remove hardened stains and plaque stickiness. The enamel of the tooth stains from the consumption of certain foods and beverages. Another factor which contributes to tooth yellowing and stains, is cigarette smoking. That is why tooth whitening has become a popular and effective option among many people and patients.
It essentially removes stains and discolorations through specialised processes. Patients who have healthy gums and yellow tones respond best to these treatments. It is an effective means of lightening the natural colour of teeth without removal any of the tooth surfaces through non-invasive methods. However, the visible effects of the treatment will vary from patient to patient. It is heavily dependent on the condition and the natural stain of the teeth.
What Is Teeth Whitening? It is normal for the natural whiteness of teeth to fade over time. This can be caused by a variety of reasons, including the intake of coffee and tobacco, as well as particular medications. All you need is one session with us to achieve a noticeably whiter smile that will last for a long time.
Teeth whitening is an effective way to brighten up teeth, without affecting their natural colour. It basically makes the teeth whiter for a more appealing appearance. Different processes for teeth whitening in Dubai UAE.
Plasma light can be used to activate the whitening gel with extremely positive results. Plasma whitening treatments are performed using balanced plasma lights (LED) to activate the hydrogen peroxide gel applied on the target area. Plasma light does not give off any heat, which means virtually zero discomfort throughout the entire operation. This treatment is very effective and is also completely free from carcinogenic UV-light and harmful wavelengths that may cause negative health effects.
With laser whitening, teeth can become seven to ten shades lighter, for a more appealing smile.
It is the fastest treatment for achieving a brighter smile, with results becoming immediately visible after the procedure.
Due to its non-invasive nature, this method of treatment does not involve any incisions, pain or bleeding to recover from after the procedure is done. Also owing to its non-invasive design, this treatment is virtually pain free, therefore dismissing the use of any anaesthesia or pain-relieving medication.
There are procedures for teeth whitening in Dubai that can be done at home using bleaching trays, but these often take more time as compared to an in-office procedure. If you are looking for a cost-effective means of whitening your teeth through, however, many dental clinics in Dubai provides home whitening kits for customers in Dubai UAE.
Finding a Dentist for Teeth Whitening in Dubai UAE – Whitening one’s teeth often has its bits of confusion. From finding the best over-the-counter treatments to finding a dental clinic, most people end up taking the wrong option. So, what should you do in order to get the best possible whitening treatment? The best answer is to find a dentist that offers teeth whitening. Yes, it’s as simple as that.
However, surprisingly, not everyone knows that not all dentists offer teeth whitening procedures. Often times it’s because of the lack of know-how and equipment. In-clinic whitening treatments differ from over-the-counter stuff that you can buy. Although there are dental clinics that offer just the topical whitening solutions, they are almost always not sufficient compared to those who have the proper gadget.
One way to make sure that you will find a proper dentist, teeth whitening treatment, and adequate assessment of your teeth is by looking for a cosmetic dental clinic. Most of the time, these clinics offer whitening and they have skilled and experienced dentists who carry out the procedure. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch that mostly tackles the aesthetics of modern dentistry, and the experts often undergo additional studies or training.
The expertise of the dentist is another important factor to consider. Many professionals are not afraid to show their certifications to backup their claims of expertise and skills. If they have an official website, they usually have a specific page for all these info. You may find that some dentists have masters’ degree, additional certifications other than dentistry, training certificates from other institutions, and many others.
When searching for a cosmetic dentist or clinic, you may use the internet to look for official websites or offline addresses and contact numbers. A local clinic is the best place to start with, since location is an essential factor. Make sure that you’ll find a clinic that’s within your city for accessibility and convenience.
If you prefer browsing on the net, you can take note of the dental clinics that you will come across. Make sure that you look for the physical address, services offered, gallery of products and the clinic itself, photos of the dentists, and pricing, if available.
Searching for the right professional to treat your discolored teeth should no longer be a problem. You have the internet at your fingertips. Just remember what to look for and do not be shy to ask if the websites offer online chat for inquiries.
In the wake of technology and progression, nowadays people make an effort to invest in themselves to look better, sharper and more hygienic. From employees to high-powered executives people are more concerned about their dental hygiene and find ways to improve it. In the ever growing field of cosmetic dentistry, the most popular treatment happens to be teeth whitening. There is a variety of range from dental bleaching to other solutions which can be applied according to the need and budget of the client. Teeth whitening has far-reaching effects on the personality and confidence of the individual. However, it is not everlasting and need a follow up for a retouch. There are different kind of procedures available to whiten your smile.
Custom Fit Tray Bleaching – This is the most affordable and reliable method available. In this procedure, the individual is allowed to wear a plastic gum for 2-3 hours every day for a week according to the dentist. On the inside of the wearable is a gel that touches your teeth and does the magic.
Whitening Strips – This method is widely available over the counter without prescription. They are easy to use as they look like a scotch tape which is to be applied onto the teeth except that it contains bleaching agents which whiten the teeth. It is safe to read the instructions on the manual first before hastening into applying the strip.
Britesmile Teeth Whitening: This a product specially designed to cater the needs of the individual and makes the work of the dentist easy. The main kit contains two parts. One for the dentist and one for the individual. The dentist’s kit contains a gel which after evenly applying on the teeth, a light is shined on them. The individual’s kit contains maintaining products and gargling mixtures prolong the effect of whitening.
Whitening Toothpaste – They may look ordinary but they are specialized to make your teeth whiter. They are expensive and may need a dentist’s prescription to get them. They may require you follow a set of instruction on the manual or from the dentist after a certain procedure. To get the maximum effect.
Laser Bleaching – Firstly all the teeth are cleared of any tartar. This is a sensitive procedure as it is performed near the gum line. A specialized peroxide gel is applied evenly on the teeth and then the laser is used to activate the gel. The laser acts as facilitator to the chemical reaction to enhance the beauty of your smile.
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While the gas-powered Ford C-Max has been sold in Europe since 2003, the hybrid-only wave will finally reach U.S. shores. The Associated Press reports that Ford will finally have competition to offer against the Toyota Prius when the new C-Max hybrid minivan hits the market in 2012. It will be sold in both hybrid and electric versions.
According to Ford, the smaller-model C-Max hybrids will get more than 41 miles per gallon. The electric version will function similarly to the Chevy Volt in that it will be drivable in all-electric mode and have the gas engine as a backup.
Car and Driver points out that while the minivan may appear to be a strange choice for Ford in terms of coolness quotient, U.S. drivers should set aside any preconceived minivan notions with the C-Max hybrid. Yes, it has two sliding doors, but according to Ford VP of Global Marketing Jim Farley, millennials will make different choices than their parents. They grew up in SUVs and do not have the same vanilla, family tedium-type associations their parents do with the boxy minivans that came before.
Ford is banking on the notion that multiple sliding doors will be seen as a convenience, rather than as a symbol of domestic surrender. Being able to hold seven passengers is also convenient, particularly because the back rows can fold safely away when you want to throw your bike, board or skis in the back.
Ford plans to keep U.S. drivers interested with either a 1.6- or 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with minimal lag, plus a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. For an extra boost of power beyond the 177 lb-ft or torque, the EcoBoost can throw down with a very Porsche-like temporary over-boost at 199 lb-ft. Experts do not anticipate that the Ford C-Max will come with a diesel engine option because of cost.
The 2012 Ford C-Max tested by Car and Driver handled like a smaller vehicle. Even if one adjusts for low passenger vehicle expectations, the C-Max should provide its fair share of fun on the road.
For a minivan with these options and much more, a price in the mid-$30,000s would be typical. However, Ford is pleased to announce that the 2012 C-Max will come “well-equipped” at $25,000. The C-Max should aid Ford in its continued resurgence.

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Pen & Chisel Q&A: Is Your Law School Personal Statement Too Vague?
Q: My advisor says that my personal statement is too vague. How can I solve this problem?
Vague information is a common weakness in law school application essays. To make the most effective argument for admission, it’s best to avoid vagueness. Instead, provide vivid, specific information throughout your personal statement and other essays.
What’s wrong with vague information?
First, vague information is not persuasive. If the evidence supporting your argument is ambiguous or unclear, it will be less likely to convince the admissions committee to admit you to their program. In contrast, clear, specific details will let you directly illustrate your points, supporting your argument for admission much more effectively.
On top of that, vague descriptions are boring to read. It’s not only important to convince the admissions committee of your argument for success in law — you also need to grab and keep their attention throughout your essay. Otherwise, you run the risk of losing your reader’s interest.
How is detailed information better?
Vagueness creates two problems; specific detail solves those problems. First, detailed information will essentially serve as evidence for your argument for admissions to law school. Using strong evidence will make your argument more convincing. This will let you directly show the admissions committee that you are a good candidate for admission to their school.
Detailed information is also much more interesting and compelling to read than vague information. Vivid details will help you create interest and hook the reader, making them more likely to read your whole essay, stay engaged, and give you the chance to make a strong argument for admission.
Let’s analyze an example to see what vague information looks like and how you can make it more detailed. Can you picture exactly what happened from the description below?
As captain, I guided the basketball team to victory. Together, my teammates and I worked hard to triumph over the Blue Jays.
While this describes a positive accomplishment, the details of what happened are unclear. What did you (the captain) do to guide the team to victory? How did you and your teammates work hard? What was the end result?
For instance, did you set up specific drills to address key weaknesses, allowing the entire team to increase their skills? Did you work on-on-one with a struggling teammate, or come up with a new strategy that ensured a win? In the process, did you increase teamwork between players or help others form meaningful bonds? And as a result, did you win an important game, advance to a playoff or championship, or earn an athletic scholarship or award? Any or all of these additional details can help you create a more compelling argument.
I had to move fast to counter the Blue Jays’s offense. As the ball flew by me, I pivoted, intercepting it and passing it swiftly to our retreating point guard. Dashing down the court, I heard the tell-tale swish of the basket. Our new strategy had worked!
As well, this description is far more interesting and vibrant than the previous example. It’s easy to visualize the fast pace and dramatic action of the game. Your readers will get invested in your story and want to know what happens next. This will keep them hooked throughout your essay, propelling them forward toward your ultimate argument for admission.
Now that you know what an effective description looks like, it’s time to get going and fill your essay with specifics! Revise those vague sentences and replace them with vivid details, and you’ll create a much more convincing, compelling essay.
Thanks, Eileen! Got a burning law school application question? Just send a note and maybe it will be answered in a future column!

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The funding will continue the company’s strong trajectory of growth, bolstering its existing operations in Australia and the USA, and generating about 70 new jobs in the coming 24 months.
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Fox won the night with adults 18-49 and CBS with total viewers. Pending adjustments, Fox’s The X Factor results dropped four tenths from last week to a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating and against the fall finale of Grey’s Anatomy, Bones fell six tenths from last week’s premiere to a 2.7 adults 18-49 rating.
The Big Bang Theory was off two tenths from last week to a 5.2 adults 18-49 rating and Rules of Engagement was down a tenth to a 3.6 adults 18-49 rating.
Against a rerun of Person of Interest, Grey’s Anatomy was up four tenths in its fall finale to a 4.0 adults 18-49 rating. Private Practice, also against a CBS repeat was up three tenths to a 2.9 adults 18-49 rating.
NBC’s Community was down two tenths from last week to a 1.5 adults 18-49 rating and Parks & Recreation fell three tenths to a 1.8 adults 18-49 rating. The Office was down two tenths to a 3.0 adults 18-49 rating but Whitney was steady with a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating. Prime Suspect was also steady, albeit at an anemic 1.2 adults 18-49 rating.
The CW’s The Vampire Diaries was off two tenths with adults 18-49 to a 1.4 rating and The Secret Circle was down a tenth to a 0.8 adults 18-49 rating. Still, it was The Vampire Diaries second most watched episode of the season and it was steady versus last week with women 18-34 (2.1 rating).
Was it the premiere of Thursday Night Football on NFL Network?
I’m sure several will ask why CBS was running repeats during “November Sweeps?” Sweeps haven’t seemed to mean anything on a national level for a while (though we hear they’re still a big deal in terms of setting local advertising). Ultimately most shows have only 22 episodes and the networks have about 36 weeks to work with. Maybe it was a case of “we have to have repeats somewhere, regardless might as well take the first night of Thursday Night Football off, we might win the broadcast night anyway.” And it was pretty close. In fact, even with the repeat of Person of Interest, between 8-10pm CBS beat Fox head-to-head. The extra hour between 10-11 (of a repeat) took CBS’s average down further but between 8-10p it edged Fox (3.2 vs. 3.0) with adults 18-49.
In Nielsen’s 56 metered markets, household results were: “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” 2.8/7; CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” 2.9/7; and ABC’s combo of “Nightline,” 3.3/8; and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” 1.6/5.
At 12:35 a.m., “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (1.6/5 in metered-market households) beat CBS’s “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (1.3/4). In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, “Late Night” (0.6/4 in 18-49) topped “Late Late Show” (0.4/3).

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Rev. Seth Polk, pastor of Cross Lanes Baptist Church and 4:12 Network Member has written an inspiring new book entitled This is Eternal Life. The book provides the reader with the inspiration and the tools to experience life in the fullness of God. We interviewed Seth about the book.
Question: Seth, could you tell us the premise of the book?
Seth: Many people think of the Gospel only in terms of the moment a person places his/her faith in Jesus and is forgiven of their sins. This is essential of course, when we are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus who died and rose again. Once we have come to know Jesus and have become children of God, there is much more of life with God to know about, and to be experienced, now and into eternity.
Question: How did you become inspired to write on this particular subject?
Seth: I was inspired to write more indepth on the subject by Jesus' words in John 17:3 This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and the One You have sent- Jesus Christ. (HCSB) Eternal life is referenced in numerous places in the Bible, and I wanted to explore what it means to live life in the fullness of God.
Question: Who could benefit from reading it?
Seth: I think the book would be helpful for new believers, and even those considering the faith, as it is written at a foundational level, and in a Bible Study format, to be studied individually or in a small group setting. It would also be helpful for anyone who wants to examine their life with God, and to know Him more deeply. I wrote it from a personal perspective, and it was helpful for me to think through my own spiritual journey.
We encourage you to check out this valuable resource, and to find other inspiring resources on the 4:12 Network website.
Learn more about Seth and his ministry.


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I have written several posts about the different types of rubrics—especially my favorite, the single-point rubric—and over time, many teachers have asked me about the most effective way to convert the information on these rubrics into points. Even if you are moving toward a no grades classroom, as a growing number of educators are, you may still be required to supply points or letter grades for student assignments.
Despite the title of this post, all I can really offer here is a description of my own process. It has been refined over years of trial and error, and the only evidence I have to back up its effectiveness is that in over 10 years of teaching middle school and college, I can only recall one or two times when a student or parent challenged a grade I gave based on a rubric. This is by no means the only way to do it—I’m sure plenty of other processes exist—but this is what has worked for me.
Before I get into the specifics of the scores themselves, I’m going to describe all the things that happen before those points go into the grade book. I’ll do this with an example scenario: Suppose I want my eighth-grade students to write a narrative account of a true story. This will not be a personal narrative, but rather a journalistic piece that illustrates some larger concept, such as the story of one student’s chaotic after-school routine to illustrate the problem of some kids having too many activities and homework after school.
I would also consult with my standards and curriculum materials, to make sure I wasn’t missing something relevant and to make sure the language in my rubric is aligned with those standards.
If you have been working with single-point rubrics, you know that the left-hand column is reserved for indicating how students need to improve. The right-hand column has a different title than what I have used in the past. In earlier versions I titled this column”Exceeds Expectations,” providing space to tell students how they exceeded the standards. I have adapted it here to “Above and Beyond” to make it more open-ended. It can be a place to describe where students have gone beyond the expectations, or it could be a place where the teacher or the student could suggest ways the work could reach even further, a place to set “stretch goals” appropriate to that student’s readiness and the task at hand.
Once my criteria have been defined, and if I will ultimately be giving points for this assignment, I need to decide how to divide those points across each category. Assuming a total of 100 points for this assignment, I would weigh certain components more heavily than others. Because my main goal is for students to write a robust, well-developed story, I would place more value on the top two categories—structure and idea development. This is an area where subjectivity can take over, and where rubrics can really vary from one teacher to another. So again, keep in mind that this is what it looks like for me.
This part is crucial. Even if students are not included in the development of the rubric itself, it’s absolutely vital to let them study that rubric before they ever complete the assignment. The rubric loses most of its value if students aren’t aware of it until the work is already done, so let them see it ahead of time. I typically provide students with a printed copy of the rubric when we are in the beginning stages of working on a big assignment like this, along with a prompt that describes the task itself.
Another powerful step that makes the rubric even more effective is to score sample products as a class, using the rubric as a guide. I often created these samples myself, building in the kinds of problems I often saw in that type of writing. Occasionally I would use a piece of writing from a previous student with their name removed. Ideally, we would score one or two of these as a whole-class activity, and then I would have students do a few more in pairs. This process really gets students paying attention to the rubric, asking questions about the criteria, and getting a much clearer picture of what quality work looks like. When it comes time to craft their own pieces, they are better at using this tool for peer review and self-assessment.
I put a check beside the criteria that has been satisfied in that draft, and add comments to the left of those that need work. In the right-hand column, I add a few suggestions for ways this student might push herself a bit more to make the piece even better.
You’ll notice that the space for scores has been left blank. There’s a reason for that: When students are given both feedback and number or letter grades, their motivation often drops and they tend to ignore the written feedback (Butler & Nisan, 1986). My own experience has proved this to be true; I have often spent hours giving written feedback on student writing, but found they often ignored that. Now I know this was because the feedback also included a grade. No-grades advocate Alfie Kohn, in his piece From Degrading to De-Grading, recommends that teachers who want to avoid this effect “make grades as invisible as possible for as long as possible.” With that in mind, in this round, students only get feedback, not scores.
Keep in mind that much of this feedback could be generated with the student, in a conference. If time permits, you could sit with the student and go through the rubric together, noting places that still need work and considering ways to take what’s already working and improve it further.
Unless the student has satisfied all the criteria on this first try, she will have an opportunity to revise her work and resubmit it, along with the original rubric. Those who did meet all the standards have the option to revise; not for a higher score (since scores haven’t been given), but to simply push the piece to an even higher level of quality.
When students have improved their work and re-submitted it, if they have gotten much closer to achieving the criteria, this would be an appropriate time to assign points to go into the grade book. If the issues raised in the first round have now been addressed, they are given a check to indicate that they are no longer a problem. In cases where all criteria in a category has been satisfied, the full number of points will be given. If a problem persists, new feedback may be added, and a portion of the points will be deducted. Again, this is the subjective part: I try to consider the work as a whole and deduct only a small percentage of the total points for a small problem. Really, if a problem is significant, the assignment should be reworked until that problem has been resolved. Once each section of the rubric has been scored, the points are totaled and that total is the score that’s entered into the grade book.
Will there be a Round 3?
That depends on you and your student. If you feel the student is growing and will put the work in to improve the piece further, and you are willing to assess it again, you should offer another round, and another, if progress is still being made.
Doesn’t this process result in most students getting an A on the assignment?
It definitely could. If a student is willing to put the time in to satisfy all the criteria, then she will get the A. Those who are used to getting A’s will have the option to push their skills to a higher level in Round 2 or will have the luxury of moving on to something else. It may bother some people that two students who may have different skill levels could end up with the same grade, but behind the scenes, the effort to reach that grade could be very different from student to student.
Heck yeah it is. Well, sort of. For me, this type of assignment would be given over the course of several weeks. By the time I have to actually give points, I have seen that student’s piece many times. I have given her informal feedback while she writes and more formal feedback in Round 1, so the time I put into all the stages ultimately results in a final product that’s much stronger than it would have been as a quick, one-time thing. And that makes the final assessment process much faster.
Doesn’t this result in students being at different stages at different times?
Yes. In many cases, you will find yourself with some students being “done” with an assignment, while others are re-doing it. Most teachers want their students to be learning the same skills at roughly the same time, and unless you are running a very personalized, Montessori-style classroom, you’ll want some kind of consistency from student to student. Consider whether you might be willing to spend only part of your class doing the more lock-step, everyone-on-the-same-page kind of work, but set aside other times for students to work on improving past assignments or doing independent work like genius hour projects.
Butler, R. & Nisan, M. (1986). Effects of no feedback, task-related comments, and grades on intrinsic motivation and performance. Journal of Educational Psychology, 78(3), 210-216.
Kohn, Alfie. “From Degrading to De-grading.” High School Magazine (1999). Retrieved 19 Aug. 2015 from www.alfiekohn.org/article/degrading-de-grading/.
Jennifer…I love the way this process lives up to Kohn’s words of keeping the grade “invisible” for as long as possible.
I’ve found that giving lots of feedback makes teaching writing less tedious and more rewarding for me, which I think is antithetical to some teachers’ opinions.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I’m going to be trying out a “criteria for success” this year–have you heard that term? I was blown away when I learned about the CFS during some summer PD. It’s much simpler to create than a rubric. It looks somewhat similar to your single-point rubric, so reading your thoughts about how to determine points was really helpful for me in allaying my concerns re: moving away from the busy, text-heavy rubrics I’ve used before. Thanks again!
Shari, if you have a link to any CFS materials, I would love to see them, and I’m sure anyone coming to this post would as well. Thank you!!
I can definitely share this one that I created for the course I was taking: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6kDpYerNa0hV3JlMkFRNVlzanM/view?usp=sharing. This one would be used for an original vignette students would write after reading The House on Mango Street.
Credit for introducing me to the Criteria for Success goes to WriteBoston. The course facilitators, who are writing coaches in public schools, explained the CFS as the first column of a rubric. It provides more flexibility for grading, is easier to develop, and is easier for some teachers to use. They reported that students respond positively to the extra white space–which your single-point rubric offers, too.
I am going to implement CFS across the board this year in the senior elective for which I am the only teacher–and plan to propose that my course partners and I adopt it for some of our common 9th grade assessments too. I think it could be tricky to align grading practices, but better in the long run for delivering individualized feedback to students.
Shari– thank you so much for sharing that. I’m creating a rubric for an assignment and that example you linked to is spot-on for what we’re doing.
This is my 18th year of teaching and I still feel like I just started learning all of the best techniques!
Gotta reply again– I am having a tough time coming up with stuff for this class (it’s health & fitness, brand new to the school, no textbook, open to whatever I want to teach) and l just finished writing the rubric in CFS style. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I got a tiny bit teary with relief at how easy that was. THANK YOU again!
Abby, I’m so, so glad this was as helpful for you as it was for me! I’m going in to year 5, and I feel so lucky to have found a profession where exploration, reflection, and trying new things are encouraged. I hope we BOTH get to experience the anticipated benefits of this new approach to grading!
Would you be willing to share that rubric?
Thank you for this! Your examples provide a very clear picture of how this could work in a Literacy class. I’m wondering, have you used this single-point format for other subjects? If so, how does it differ from a language-based assignment?
I have been using rudimentary forms of single point rubrics for years now. In my old rubrics I gave more space to the points that to the feedback. I have now shifted that.
I did not get exposed to this format until I left the classroom. Now that I am working as a Professional Learning Coordinator I have been both using this to give feedback to teachers on their curriculum work and have been pushing it as the format we should use for rubrics district wide. I am going to share this post with my colleagues since you do a far better job of explaining it than I do. I have been using different headings “Consider for revision” “Proficient” and “Area of strength” In the feedback I have been giving I also tend to write something in proficient to either explain why it was proficient or to push the recipient to think about what a next step might be.
I have always struggled with balancing the amount of feedback I give. How much can my students take and how much do I have time to write. I don’t think single point rubrics solve this but they do help us be more focused and they do save time over agonizing what box to put the student work in.
Hi Jennifer. After coming across the single-point rubric, it answered a lot of questions for me! I have spread the word in school, and others have taken a real liking to it. This point distribution system also makes a lot of sense as we usually have some kind of “hidden” hierarchy of criteria in our scoring brains. This brings that out into the light. I have experimented using the google docs preferences tool to create comment shortcuts (3-letter/punctuation combinations), so that I can quickly add oft-used comments to either side of a single-point rubric created in google docs. (I got the preferences idea from a post on Google communities.) Thanks for the Blog and the ideas therein!
Initially I wondered why people needed this post but I’m really glad I read it. It hits the formative assessment activity I needed for my classes perfectly. Thank you. Just FYI all of my extended tasks are set with rubrics which translate easily to grades or marks (points) because I generally use a 3 or 5 point category scale. With a 5 point scale each item (which comes from my state syllabus) has criteria for grades from A-E or points 5-1. I usually mark out of 15, but it’s easily adjusted to suit the task.
Shari – I really like the CFS rubric and I’ve used something similar with the scale. I’m curious as to how you would translate that into a grade? If a student was “approaching expectations” in each category (7, 4, 4, 2, 2) they would have 19 out of 30. As a percentage, that’s a 63, which is close to failing (below 60) where I work (university). Do you then take these points and convert them? Thank you!
I am curious about the scoring, too, Shimon. I teach a support-basic skills class, that follows a 7th grade curriculum. We use a district-wide rubric for our writing, and often my “best score” will look something like 19/32, which is a 59%. How do you go about converting them, please?
Thank you for your great work and sharing. I am from Spain, a Primary teacher. I have a question. I am once of those who think grades shoudn’t be to soon because I expirienced it many times. But at the end we have to. How do you go from a 100 to a grade A, and so on?
Sory for the spelling and thank you.
Hi Angela, this is Debbie, a Customer Experience Manager with CoP. Turning rubric scores into letter grades can be challenging. I’m just wondering…are you wanting to know more about how to convert an overall rubric score to a letter grade? For example, what range of scores is an A, what range is a B and so on? Or was it something else we can help with? Thanks for clarifying.
I am really glad I came in and read your piece. I was about to use a rubric structure I’ve used before and I’m going to go to 1 pt w comments for this first assignment of the marking period. I have wanted to make grades as “invisible as possible for as long as possible” for some time and I think this does it better than what I had in mind. It’s less verbose, it puts more energy into the comments than into a rubric that tries to be all things to all people. Thank you!
I ended up on this post after listening to episode 94 of your podcast, and then reading the single-point rubric post. While I have been using a variation of a single-point rubric for some time (though I had never heard of the name), I am struggling with your approach to converting the rubric to a grade.
The way we approach grades at my school is that a C is meeting expectations – which would mean the middle column on a single-point rubric would score at most a 79%. Anything that went “above and beyond” could earn a B or A grade, and anything that doesn’t meet the expectations would earn a D (or F). Generally, how I do this is to create a scale. The middle column would be worth 2 points (or a weighted version, so multiples of 2), not meeting would be worth 1 point and exceeding 3. Adding up the points possible in the entire middle column would give me the middle of my scale, and I calibrate up and down from there.
I’m wondering why there is such a big disconnect in our approaches. If meeting the grade level expectations earns an A, then a student who isn’t meeting expectations in many categories could theoretically still earn a passing grade. Is there research on grading that shows that meeting grade level expectations should earn a grade of A? I really love listening to and reading Cult of Pedagogy, and it has helped me be reflective on my own teaching practice, but I’m curious to hear more from you about this!
I guess the disconnect is really in our definition of a “C.” I have taught in two different states and have been a student in many more, plus I also have 3 kids in the public school system, and at no point have I gotten the impression that a C was really viewed as equivalent to “meeting expectations.” There have always been conversations around the idea that C was originally meant to represent “average,” with B and A representing something above that, but I think I would be hard-pressed to find a teacher who thought a student showing 75% mastery was “meeting expectations.” I think this has more to do with the connotation of a C, rather than whatever definition we’ve given to it.
What I’m presenting in this post is how I used both rubrics in a school that gave percent/letter grades, and how all of that was communicated to students, so they understood the expectations. It was not meant to prescribe a specific course of action for all teachers, but to show the process, if that makes sense. So if everyone in your school agrees on what a C, B, or an A means, and those expectations are outlined clearly ahead of time, then you’re good to go.
For me, this conversation really highlights the fallibility of grades in general, because if we just gave students feedback and didn’t try so hard to define things with letter grades, our students would get what they need and would probably be better off — it’s so difficult for everyone to agree on what grades mean, anyway. In episode 94 (and the post that goes with it), I mention the Teachers Throwing Out Grades Facebook group. I think you’d find their conversations really interesting.


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Learning to fly is easier than what you may think. All you need is a passion for freedom.
The flying license can be obtained by enrolling into a school certified by the Italian Aero Club and attending the courses until the final exams.
With its eight take-off and two landing areas and its unique microclimate, Pedemontana Veneta has always been one of the top destinations in Europe for flying schools. Year after year, all year round, dozens of paragliding schools from all over the world choose Monte Grappa as the perfect spot to teach their students how to fly safely over stunning landscapes. After the day lessons, the surroundings offer countless occasions for fun and relax for both the pilots and their families and friends. All our flying schools have highly qualified instructors with years of teaching experience. With them guiding you, you will get your license having fun in complete safety.
The programs may change slightly depending on the school you are enrol in, but some fundamental parts will be the same. At the beginning, you will get to know the wing and the gear in all their components. You will then start the practical part by learning how to control the wing on low hills: you will practice the pre-flight check and learn the take-off techniques. You will not fly during this part of the course: you will only be lifted by a couple of meters from the soil. The duration of this phase can vary, according to the ability and feeling of the student, from three to seven days. Once the instructor allows you to, you can start making tandem flights: you will receive precise instructions on what to do during all the phases of the flight and put them into practice accompanied by your instructor.
When you will be ready, you will start to fly alone. Remember this will only happen when you feel fully comfortable and confident about your skills. You will be radio-guided by the instructors and their assistants both at the take-off area and at the landing area. Of course, these first flights will be done during the calmest hours of the day to give you the opportunity to learn without fear. Along with the manoeuvres that you will have to perform at the exam, with the passing of time you will learn how to recognize the thermals that allow you to make longer flights. The minimum number of flights to be admitted to the exam session is thirty. Anyway, this number may increase if the instructor suggests you to practice a little bit more.
Together with the practical part, you will start the theoretical lessons. You will be taught subjects such as meteorology, aerodynamics, legislation and flying techniques. You will do mock exams to become familiar with the written exam structure.
Once the instructor allows you to sign up for the final evaluation, together you will choose a date among those scheduled by the Italian Aero Club. Two external examiners will evaluate your technical abilities during all the phases of the flight. You will be asked to perform the take-off, some manoeuvers during the flight and a correct landing autonomously. A written test will be delivered after the practical evaluation.
The duration of the course can vary according to the weather conditions and the availability of the pilot. Usually, it takes from three to six months to get your license. Our schools are open all year round. Some of them offer courses also during weekdays to meet the needs of those who can only dedicate a limited amount of time to the course.
Once you passed the final exam, the Italian Aero Club will issue an internationally accepted flying license. From that moment on, you will be able to enjoy the overwhelming pleasure of free flight every time you feel like to.


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“…The terms of product purchase offers made by Participating Merchants are determined solely by them – American Airlines does not price products sold on the site, determine the amount of miles associated with a particular offer, determine eligibility for a particular offer, or post offers on the site.
I’m not an attorney, nor do I pretend to be, but I question the wisdom of a great name and company like American Airlines being associated so loosely with an outside provider that has shown little regard for what they place on the website named the Aadvantage eShopping website.
In the long run, no one will remember the name Cartera Commerce. It is American Airlines that will lose credibility and future business. I am sad to see that happen. If American can’t or won’t step up to bat with this, I have made my last purchase on their shopping mall.
Very good post. Win/win. Show your company that you are acting responsible with the money they allow you and you may be given responsibility for more money. Show them that you can't be trusted with that amount and, if they are smart, they'll get rid of you or, at least, never trust you with more.
Also very good points on how, with status, you can book cheaper flights and, hopefully, change to a flight that works better for you.
I was curious about the 3 hour window for Delta. On Frontier, it is same day, so you can make the change first thing in the morning, even for evening flights. Lets you firm up plans for your day sooner.
No disrespect to Howie, as he seems to be a very good writer. But when I previously commented that I thought it was great that Howie will be writing from the perspective of having an expense account, I never imagined that it would be every week. I just wonder what percentage of readers have an expense account and can benefit from this info.
As a middle class person without an expense account who does not own a business, is single and basically retired and does most of my traveling within the U.S. with very occasional international trips; I'm starting to feel like this blog is becoming less and less helpful to me.
I have really liked the common sense, practical tips in Rick's blogs and the great credit card information. I also read Shannon's blogs and pick up some tips and reminders from her from time to time. I usually scan Andrew's blogs as his topics rarely apply to me. But Howie's perspective and experience just doesn't apply to me at all.
In no way am I suggesting that Howie's or Andrew's blogs should be eliminated. Maybe they could share one day of the week and alternate weeks… one week Howie, the next week Andrew… And maybe on that open day, someone who is in a similar situation as me – and I would guess many other readers – could write from that perspective.
I hope you will consider this suggestion. I think it would benefit a lot of readers and give the blog a broader appeal.
Is anyone else in my situation?
carol in mn: by adding Howie we have done just what you requested, broadened the audience. I have no idea what is like to travel with an expense account, nor can I go back to thinking like a rookie nor can I imagine living in a tent in the Sahara, climbing Mt Fuji or donating my time to a women's clinic in Mali.
Be assured I am constantly monitoring the blog readership and if we find a segment that the readers don't like, I'll make the necessary changes. For now, why not give Howie a try. I'm sure you'll and the rest of the readers learn a few helpful things.
This is a great read – please keep this type of stuff coming!!!
And one more thing… I don't normally post things, but you have been incredibly helpful and have saved my family literally thousands of dollars this year on our personal vacation travel. Thank You!!!

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My mom had been wanting to visit all fall but the only time we could work it out was the first week of December before we scrambled to get ready for Africa. It was just a quick visit from Thursday to Tuesday and we didn't plan anything elaborate. Picking her up from the airport we were surprised to see that she had actually taken my advice for once and went natural grey instead of dying her hair.... We almost missed her at the airport!
I was able to stay home from work on Friday to spend the day with her and on the weekend we drove up to the Pittock Mansion to check out the decorations. Everything was a bit gawdy for our taste so we didn't stay long there. Instead we headed down to OMSI to walk around the always changing exhibit halls. I called from OMSI to arrange the pickup of my mom's Prius from the house on Monday while she was there and I was at work which ended up working fine to transport her car across the country. She had made the decision to not leave NY after all and this was the final shovel of dirt burying the idea of her moving to the Portland area.
We had a nice visit with her and went out for dinner several of the nights and even caught a Marvel movie with her. The only thing she didn't join us doing was when we went to the Kenton Station to meet Tom, Andrea, Everett and Eric to watch the MLS championship and the Timbers absolutely Spank the Columbus Crew to win the Cup for the first time since joining the MLS several years ago.
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In a dark place, two people are sitting on a table like the time is frozen. Wo are these two double ? Who is a man, wo is a puppet ? Is the party already over ? Were there actually guests ? Will it stay so still ? Slowly a meeting is starting between the two character , between tenderness and battle, from confusion until amazement. Where will it go ?
In the piece Confetti, the public is invited to be very close. What happens after a party, when all the guests are gone and when you are suddely alone with yourself ? At this moment, a lot of thoughs come to you. With the help of a real-size puppet, Emilien Truche is trying to show these internal process. Is the inside so overwhelming that it has an effect on the outside ?
The human-size puppet seems to have her own life and to follow her way. Does the puppeteer manipulate the puppet or vice-versa ? The piece Confetti is always in movement between act, feel, observe. The actor seems to be manipulate by the puppet . Where is the link between between the puppet and the puppeteer ? Who is manipulate whom ? Is the human being only the puppet of his own will ?
These piece was created in spring 2017 in the frame of a cooperation between the HMDK Stuttgart and the HEAR of Strasbourg.


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Looking for a fun 5K near Athens supporting a great cause? Saturday, Sept. 2, ButterFly Dreams will host a 5K at Briarwood Baptist Church, in Oconee County, to help fund horseback riding scholarships for students with special needs. 7 am Raceday registration, 8 am 5K run/walk, 9 am Kids’ Lap of Love.
Register at www.active.com, search Butterfly Dreams.
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It was just a couple of weeks ago since OnePlus released the beta version of Android Pie for the 5/5t series from last year and today the company started to roll out the stable release of the OS. It is very impressive to see such great work from the company and they managed to keep their promise of having Android 9 available for their smartphones by the end of the year. Many other companies with much more renowned names in the industry, like Samsung, still don’t have a stable version for their 2018 flagship device, let alone a smartphone released more than a year ago. OnePlus proved once again that good updates is one key ingredient in having a successful business model.
I must mention that the OnePlus 6 and 6T got Android Pie updates more than two months ago, and it feels like ages now. Those that are interested in buying the latest smartphone from OnePlus can use this link to get an extra $20 discount on accessories.


text: The Shepard Landfill is a municipal landfill that has been in operation since 1972 and has had active landfill gas capture and combustion since late 2005. The LFG is collected from vertical wells installed in closed areas of the landfill and the biocell and combusted in a reciprocating engine or enclosed flare. Prior to this project there was no LFG capture. The Project reduces the amount of methane released to the atmosphere from the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste and also provides renewable electricity.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Located within the Watchman Training Center is the Watchman Wall. This Wall is a symbol of and inspiration to prayer. Twelve small rooms within the Wall, called prayer grottos, are available for extended times with the Lord. Each room is equipped with seating for one to five people as well as a variety of prayer and worship tools to support all styles of worship and intercession. The prayer grottos may be reserved on a one-time or recurring basis and are open to the public free of cost.
This reservation system is only for single rooms for a single day. If you need multiple rooms or your need is for more than one day, please email your needs to info@ehc.org.


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As it was President’s Day, we decided to make the most of the long weekend and head up to New York for a couple of days. After class on Thursday we all hopped on the Megabus and within four short hours were in New York City. We were staying on the top floor of an Airbnb in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn with views overlooking the Manhattan skyline from the Empire State building to the World Trade Center.
As this was my second time in New York I had already seen the Statue of Liberty, toured the MoMA and the Met, and taken a picture in Times Square. This time around I was able to skip all the tourist attractions and experience the city as a local. The best way to travel around New York is by subway. Although it cannot compare to the London Underground, the subway still gets you everywhere you need to be. My first visit to New York I avoided the subway and went everywhere by taxi or walking. This time around I wanted to be able to do as true New Yorkers do.
A friend of mine that I met on a previous exchange in South Korea had recently moved to New York and so was able to show me how locals do it. Living on opposite sides of the pond it was great to catch up, hang out and explore the city together. That’s what so great about studying abroad, you meet people from all over the world and get to travel together. From travelling both individually and in a group I have learnt that it is the people you share these experiences that truly makes it.
On Saturday I joined my friend to go rock climbing in Long Island City. Although I am not the athletic type I decided that when in New York is a good time to climb a sixty-foot wall. Surprisingly, this turned out to be a good idea and I managed to make it all the way to the top. I figured studying abroad is a great opportunity to try anything new.
As I didn’t have class on Tuesday, I decided to stay an extra day in the city. We headed across town to catch the East River Ferry. The East River Ferry is a commuter ferry that only costs $4 ($7 on weekends) and takes you from midtown down to Pier 11. It gives you the most amazing views of Manhattan, all the bridges and the Statue of Liberty. From Pier 11 we walked up through the city, stopped for lunch in ChinaTown, I tried my first cannoli in Little Italy went shopping in SoHo.
It was great to experience the hustle and bustle of New York. The city is the embodiment of the melting pot that is America. Endless cultures, languages, food and ethnicities it genuinely is a city where anything goes. Spending a week away in New York, it was finally time to return to home. Leaving DC made me realise how much the city has become my home.


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With 2016 coming to a close, I couldn't be happier. I would be lying if I said 2016 was the best year. It was probably my toughest and most emotional year yet. I'm not ready to go into detail of what has been going on this past year just quite yet, but one day I will open up about this crazy journey thats been unfolding and still going on. With 2016 ending, I have realized how strong I am, how strong my husband Gregg is and how much love and support we have from family and friends. 2016 was a tough year, but it still had many great memories too.
Looking back, 2016 has made me so grateful for the things I do have. We got to travel a lot this year (well a lot for us at least!) Gregg and I got to travel to Hawaii over Valentines Day, which was the most amazing vacation - just the two of us. Then in July, we went to Carmel with the whole Harmeyer Clan and stayed in the most amazing beach house. In August, Gregg surprised me for our 4 year anniversary and took me to Solvang. We stayed in the most amazing tower suite at the Landsby and wine tasted for the first time- which was so fun! We had countless weekend getaways to the desert, which I am so grateful for. We are so fortunate to have a place we can escape to whenever we want to. In December, we had a fun getaway with some friends in Big Bear- where Sampson played in the snow and the boys went snowboarding. We had so many amazing adventures with family and friends!
Now its 12/31/16 and we are currently in the desert with Gregg's parents, my sister and her boyfriend. I could not be more excited to have my sister here ringing in the new year. I wish my sister in law and her bf could be here too, but they had other last minute plans. Our plan is to cook a yummy dinner and then go across the street to a festive NYE gathering with some champagne bars, live music and dancing! Hopefully we can make it until midnight haha!
New year, new feels, new chances, same dreams, fresh start.
I'm making a few new year resolutions this year but my number one is to be more present, live in the moment, and stop comparing my life to others. Social media really portrays peoples lives how they want people to see them - i'm just as guilty at this. With having a blog I struggle with the things I want to share and not share. I try and keep it pretty basic with outfit posts, pics of me and my husband and of course Sampson. For now, I'm ok with just sharing that. This doesn't mean I'm not human and I don't have struggles- because I do. I just choose not to share that much (for right now) Thank you for those that follow along my blog, I really appreciate your love, support and comments. You guys are super rad and beautiful people. I never get mean or rude comments which is awesome! I hope you all have an amazing 2017.


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HOWDEN SCHOOL. 8/2/19 – Prison Me! No Way!
The day opened in the main hall in front of 140 year 9 students.
Rev, who brought along Manny from HMP Hatfield. Always a thought provoking workshop. Malc actually sat in with Manny.
Neil, Rev and Mike Maddison a volunteer prison officer from HMP Humber. They facilitated our new Anti Social Behaviour workshop.
Simon Watson and Paul Nicholson. Two volunteer prison officers from HMP Hull. They discussed what life in prison is like. The workshop also included a trip to our mock up cell.
Malc spent the day behind the scenes, helping out when and where required.
Dawn brought along her Network Rail workshop. She is new the post but is already settling into to the role comfortably.
Ian Russell was the lead teacher on the day. My thanks go to him for making sure everything ran smoothly.
The pupils were a delight to work with. They are a credit to their school.
Another fantastic day had by all.


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My Perfect Holiday Pedi with Amopé™.
I've been on the quest for soft and smooth feet for sometime now. I spend a lot of time at the beach (I travel to Florida about once a month) and my feet pay the price. I am constantly pampering my feet because they are usually in pretty rough shape. I was introduced to the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ and added it to my routine just in time to get the perfect holiday pedi.
Amopé Pedi Perfect™ is an electronic foot file that quickly and easily helps to remove dry, rough skin from the feet.
It's really easy to use; so easy to use because the unit does the work for me. The secret is the specially designed Micralumina roller head that rotates as I pass the unit over my feet.
I've been making a point to use the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ once or twice a week and the difference I see and feel is amazing. The unit is lightweight and easy to hold. The file does not hurt one bit as I glide it over the rough areas of my feet. I am amazed at how fast it works to remove the dead skin. The secret is to keep moving the unit around and not to leave it on one area too long. I continually pass the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ over the areas in slower movements until the rough areas are gone.
My first Amopé Pedi Perfect™ treatment took about 10 minutes on each foot — my feet were pretty rough. Now, with using it once or twice a week, I only need to spend about three or four minutes on each foot to keep them looking and feeling their best. A coat of pretty polish (red for the season) has my feet holiday pretty and perfect.
I like the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ so much that I think it makes a great holiday gift. I'm giving one to my sister as a Christmas present this year — I know she will love it. My sister Cindi is just as obsessed with pampering her feet as I am. We often go and have pedicures together and giving her this gift so she can keep up the routine of smooth feet at home will certainly be a treat for her.
Save $5 on the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Electronic Foot File this holiday season with the $5 coupon on coupons.com. It's redeemable at Walmart nationwide! I bought the bonus pack (which included the extra refill) at my local Walmart. I couldn't miss the huge display right by the entrance to the store.


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Asamoah Gyan is a professional football player of Ghana national football team. He is the captain of the national team. He currently plays for Al Ain of the UAE Pro-League as a striker.
In 2003 he started his career playing for Liberty Professionals which is a Ghanaian Premier League club. He is also known by Gyan. He studied at at the Accra Academy.
He belongs to black ethnic background. His face color is black. He have got dark brown eyes and hair is black in color which perfectly suits his personality. He weighs 77 kg.
He was born and spent his childhood in Accra, Ghana. His personal life detail is not given as he doesn't likes to gives his personal information. He loves music and also have done some musical works.
He while playing for Liberty Professionals scored 10 fantastic goals in sixteen matches. He as a part of AI Ain won UAE Pro League for 2 times in 2011 and 2012. He is also top scorer of Ghana.
He is rumored to kill his friend in a black magic.
Siaka Tiéné is an professional Ivorian football player who currently plays for Ligue1 club Montpellier HSC as a left back. He is usually a left sided defender, although he can also play as a holding midfielder or winger.
He is an attacking midfilder who currently plays for Barcelona and Ecuador national team.He made his international debut against Peru in 2003.He played FIFA world cup in 2006 in Germany.
A professional baseball player, JD Martinez is currently associated with Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a baseball right fielder.


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Chef Channy's book about how she and her family survived the Cambodian genocide.
Short Hair Detention is a true story recounting the intimate details of a thirteen-year-old Cambodian girl and her journey through the devastating years of the Cambodian genocide (1975 -1979).It progresses from the first six months of starvation to the agonizing moments when the Khmer Rouge separated her from her parents and how she learned to survive year-round unforgiving conditions. Throughout the journey, she experienced constant reminders to keep faith in God and to not lose hope that her family would somehow be able to survive.
Incredibly, the story describes undeniable moments of giggling with her starving teenage girlfriends, even under the direst circumstances.Those friendships, along with numerous kind-hearted people on the journey helped her to keep sane with small strands of hope to cling to.The story also reveals the animal instinct within that takes over the conscious mind, the self-inflicted emotional pain that weakened her, and the love that she had for her mother that gave her strength. It was this mother-daughter love that motivated her to look past her own misery and strive to survive for her mother.

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A volatile housing market means more homes for house hunters to choose from, but many North Texas buyers are finding themselves in the middle of bidding wars for the homes they want.
In the current world of real estate, buyers are hearing an old phrase it all the time.
"Buyer's market," real estate broker Jason Aleem agrees, "but be realistic, be prepared and be excited."
For Aleem, the operative phrase is "be realistic" -- buyers are getting competitive for the better properties.
Many North Texas buyers are finding themselves in the middle of bidding wars for the homes they want.
"If any house was nicely done with a pool -- the main things pool, kitchen, bathrooms -- they were gone," says house hunter Scott Saunders. "About a month and a half ago, we put in a bid on a house and we were told, 'okay, we're going to move forward with your bid,' only to find out that our bid was accepted so that we would continue bidding."
The bidding wars can continue until one party moves more aggressively.
"[Buyers] don't really believe it, and then, once it happens, and their feelings are hurt, they really believe me then. And then, the next time, they're more aggressive about putting in an offer that makes sense," says Aleem.
Aleem says one of the most important factors to consider when buying a home is how much comparable homes in the area are selling for. Buyers should structure their bid based on those figures.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction