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2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue
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Loyola University Maryland seeks to enroll students who subscribe to the ideals and objectives of the institution and who show preparation qualifying them to benefit from the liberal arts education it offers. In addition, the University seeks students who will become participating members in the Loyola community of faculty and students; contribute to the intellectual growth of this community while achieving their own personal intellectual growth and development; develop a social awareness through participating in the cocurricular activities of the University; develop their understanding and appreciation of spiritual values; and benefit from participation in the University's recreational and athletic programs. The University welcomes applications from students of character, intelligence, and motivation.
Applicants for admission are evaluated in a holistic manner. The most important criterion is the secondary school record, including GPA and curriculum. Applicants are also evaluated on factors that include essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvement, and leadership. Submission of SAT and/or ACT scores is optional for all first-year applicants, excluding home-school students. Division I student athletes will be required to provide official SAT and/or ACT scores to determine athletic eligibility. Students who do not choose to submit standardized test scores must submit an additional letter of recommendation or personal essay. SAT and ACT scores will be reviewed if submitted.
All applicants are admitted on the condition that they satisfactorily complete their secondary school coursework and graduate. A final transcript should be provided to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. If an accepted student encounters any disciplinary issues, in or out of school, the Office of Undergraduate Admission should be contacted immediately.
All applicants should submit the Common Application. A fee of $60 must accompany the admission application. This fee is not applied to tuition and is not refundable.
Early Action
Early Action is a selective, nonbinding program that allows academically exceptional candidates who view Loyola as a top choice for their undergraduate education to learn of their admission decision by January 15 of their senior year. Students admitted through Early Action have until May 1, the Candidate's National Reply date, to make their enrollment decision.
All credentials should be submitted by November 15. Candidates for Early Action will be evaluated primarily on their high school record through the junior year. If students choose to submit standardized test scores, SAT and/or ACT scores from the October administration will be considered.
Students applying to Loyola through Early Action are free to apply to a binding early decision program and/or to non-binding Early Action and Regular Decision programs at other institutions. It is the student's responsibility to abide by the Early Decision guidelines outlined by the institution the student is applying to for admission. The Admission Committee reserves the right to admit, defer, or deny any candidate for admission. Deferred Early Action applicants will be reconsidered for admission under the provision of Regular Decision. A student who has not applied for Early Action, but has submitted a completed application by the deadline, may be admitted under the provision of Early Action.
Regular Decision
Students who complete their application by the January 15 deadline will learn of their admission decision no later than April 1.
Secondary School Course Requirements
Preparation in secondary school for admission to Loyola University Maryland should normally total 16 units including the following:
Classical or Modern Foreign Language 3-4 units
English 4 units
History 2-3 units
Mathematics 3-4 units
Science 3-4 units
Academic subjects are preferred to commercial, industrial, or technical subjects.
First-Year Student Advising
Registration for first-year students occurs during summer orientation. At this time, students meet with an academic advisor to discuss their educational objectives and to plan a program of courses for the fall semester. During the fall orientation, first-year students meet with their assigned Messina core advisors who will guide and advise them until they declare a major. The relationship between the Messina advisor and the student is meant to be a professional, yet comfortable, relationship that allows new students to achieve the maximum benefit from Loyola's liberal arts curriculum. It is also meant to ease students' transition from high school to college and to help students in the assessment of their potential, the evaluation of academic progress, and the clarification of future goals by putting them in immediate contact with understanding and knowledgeable members of the faculty.
Loyola University Maryland welcomes applications from international students. Loyola defines an international student as one who does not hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency. Need-based financial aid is not available for international students; however, merit-based scholarships are available.
Early Action November 15
Regular Decision January 15
Earlier submission of applications and all supporting documents is strongly encouraged.
In addition to possessing the academic qualifications for admission, international students must meet the following requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not a native language are required to demonstrate evidence of English proficiency. Test results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are accepted. Additional information can be obtained from www.toefl.org and www.ielts.org. Minimum score requirements:
TOEFL iBT: 80 or higher
IELTS: 7.0 across all bands
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional. Students who do not choose to submit standardized test scores must submit an additional teacher recommendation or personal essay.
Submit official transcripts/academic credentials to either the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Josef Silny & Associates (www.jsilny.com) or another NACES (www.naces.org) member evaluator for translation and evaluation of grades and credits. An additional fee may be required. If the transcript is in English and a U.S. equivalency grading scale is provided, in some instances, this requirement may be waived.
Submit the completed International Student Supplement form, available at www.loyola.edu/admission/international.
Submit a copy of the biographical page of the student's passport.
If available, submit copies of the student's U.S. visa and most current U.S. entry stamp. If applicable, submit copies of the principle visa holder's biographical page of the passport, U.S. visa and most current U.S. entry stamp.
International students requiring a Form I-20 for F-1 student status must meet the following additional requirements in order to complete the application process:
Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support from a parent or benefactor affirming that all expenses will be met during the student's enrollment at Loyola. Expenses include tuition, fees, housing, board, books, medical, and all other expenses. This form is available at www.loyola.edu/undergraduate/admission/international.
Provide a current, original, official bank letter written in English showing funds (in U.S. dollars) available to cover the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, board, books, medical, and all other expenses) for one year at Loyola. The original bank letter must be on bank stationery, signed by a bank official, and include the bank's contact information.
Before a Form I-20 can be issued for an admitted student, the following must be provided:
Payment for one semester's tuition and fees upon formal acceptance to the University.
Proof of sufficient health insurance coverage for the first year of study at Loyola (must be renewed each academic year). Coverage must be equivalent to the United Healthcare Insurance Company Plan designed for Loyola students (www.firststudent.com), and it must be transferable to the United States. Students are encouraged to purchase the United Healthcare plan.
All full-time international students must provide proof of health insurance coverage each academic year. Students are required to go online to (www.firststudent.com) and either enroll in the United Healthcare Insurance Plan designed for Loyola students or waive the coverage by providing proof of comparable coverage. If no action is taken, students will be automatically enrolled in Loyola's plan at the end of the enrollment deadline and billed for the coverage. A postcard will be mailed to the home address on file which will provide important information on how to complete this process. Email reminders will also be sent to students (Loyola email address only). For additional information, contact Loyola's insurance broker at 1-800-346-4075 ext.1607 or Loyola@rcmd.com.
Once deposit has been made, students will be sent access to the "New Student Checklist" which contains information on how to access the Health and Immunization form. This form must be completed by the noted deadline and submitted to Student Health and Education Services. Completion of the form includes documentation by a healthcare provider of required immunizations and tuberculin testing. Required immunizations are listed at www.loyola.edu/department/student-health/new-students/health-requirements. Students will not be admitted to campus housing if their form has not been received prior to their arrival to campus.
International exchange students enrolled in a one-semester or one-year Loyola exchange program must submit proof of sufficient health insurance coverage for the duration of their studies at Loyola. Coverage must be equivalent to the United Healthcare Insurance Plan designed for Loyola students (www.firststudent.com), and it must be transferable to the United States. Students have the option to purchase the United Healthcare plan. Students must complete the Health and Immunization form. Completion of the form includes documentation by a healthcare provider of required immunizations and tuberculin testing. Required immunizations are listed at www.loyola.edu/department/student-health/new-students/health-requirements. Students will not be admitted to campus housing if their form has not been received prior to their arrival to campus.
Once a student is accepted to the University and all international student requirements have been completed, the Form I-20 (along with immigration and visa information) will be mailed to the student. Upon receiving the Form I-20 from Loyola, the student must pay a $200 USD SEVIS processing fee directly to the Department of Homeland Security. Information on the SEVIS fee will be mailed with the Form I-20.
All international students are required to attend New International Student Orientation, which occurs the week prior to the first day of classes. For more information, contact the Office of International Student Services, oiss@loyola.edu or 1-410-617-5245.
Applications for transfer from students attending accredited two- and four-year institutions are welcomed. Due to the University's undergraduate residency requirement (see Residency Requirement under Curriculum and Policies), students may not apply for transfer beyond the beginning of junior year. Credit awarded on the basis of any placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
All transfer applicants should submit the Common Application for Transfer Students, their secondary school (high school) transcript, official transcripts of all work completed at other colleges, and the College Report Form from all previously attended institutions. Transfer applicants must state their intended major. A minimum cumulative QPA of 2.700 in previous college work is required for consideration. College instructor evaluations, teacher evaluations, and SAT and ACT scores are optional for submission.
Upon admission to Loyola University Maryland, transfer students from accredited two- or four-year institutions will be awarded credit for courses with content and learning aims comparable to those offered at the University, regardless of mode of course delivery. Department chairs and the Academic Advising and Support Center will determine course comparability. Remedial, personal development, physical education, health, and preparatory courses that are not equivalent to or discipline-compatible with Loyola's courses are unacceptable for transfer. Only courses equivalent to three, four, or five credits in which a grade of C or higher has been earned can be accepted for transfer credit. Some departments may require a higher grade. A course with a grade of C- or below will not be accepted in transfer, regardless of the point value assigned by the transferring institution (see Grades under Curriculum and Policies). Courses that are 10 years or older cannot be transferred to fulfill major requirements for graduation.
Grades for transferred courses will not be factored into the Loyola grade point average. Credits will be transferred only for those courses that are similar to the requirements for degree programs at Loyola University Maryland. The Loyola cumulative QPA is used for determining Latin honors at graduation or any other University honors. Latin honors are calculated with grades that appear on the Loyola transcript for courses completed at Loyola, through Loyola-sponsored programs, or for courses taken through the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (see Courses at Other Colleges under Curriculum and Policies). Full- and Part-time students are eligible to receive honors at graduation.
Fall Semester July 15
Spring Semester November 15
Summer Sessions May 2
Earlier applications, especially for the fall semester, are encouraged.
Loyola University Maryland welcomes applications from international transfer students. Loyola defines an international student as one who does not hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency. Need-based financial aid is not available for international students; however, merit-based scholarships are available.
Fall Semester June 15
Spring Semester October 15
In addition to possessing the academic qualifications for admission, international transfer applicants must meet the following requirements:
IELTS: 7 across all bands
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional.
Submit official secondary school (high school) transcripts to the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Josef Silny & Associates (www.jsilny.com) or another NACES (www.naces.org) member evaluator for translation and evaluation of grades and credits. An additional fee may be required. If the transcript is in English and a U.S. equivalency grading scale is provided, in some instances, this requirement may be waived.
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. should be submitted to World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Josef Silny & Associates (www.jsilny.com) for course-by-course evaluation and translation of grades and credits.
International students requiring a Form I-20 for F-1 student visa status must meet the following additional requirements in order to complete the application process:
Provide a current, original, official bank letter written in English showing funds (in U.S. dollars) available to cover the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, board, books, medical, and all other expenses) for one year at Loyola. The official bank letter must be on bank stationery, signed by a bank official, and include the bank's contact information.
All full-time international transfer students are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage each academic year. Students are required to go online to (www.firststudent.com) and either enroll in the United Healthcare Insurance Plan designed for Loyola students or waive the coverage by providing proof of comparable coverage. If no action is taken, students will be automatically enrolled in Loyola's plan at the end of the enrollment deadline and billed for the coverage. A postcard will be mailed to the home address on file which will provide important information on how to complete this process. Email reminders will also be sent to students (Loyola email address only). For additional information, contact Loyola's insurance broker at 1-800-346-4075 ext.1607 or Loyola@rcmd.com.
Once deposit has been made, students will be sent access to the "Transfer Student Checklist" which contains information on how to access the Health and Immunization form. This form must be completed by the noted deadline and submitted to Student Health and Education Services. Completion of the form includes documentation by a healthcare provider of required immunizations and tuberculin testing. Required immunizations are listed at www.loyola.edu/department/student-health/new-students/health-requirements. Students will not be admitted to campus housing if their form has not been received prior to their arrival to campus.
If the student already holds a Form I-20 from another university, a Transfer Eligibility Form must be submitted to Loyola along with a copy of the student's current Form I-20.
Once a student is accepted to the University and all international student requirements have been completed, the Form I-20 (along with immigration and visa information) will be mailed to the student. All international students are required to attend New International Student Orientation, which occurs the week prior to the first day of classes. For more information contact, the Office of International Student Services, oiss@loyola.edu or 1-410‑617‑5245.
Students may take courses at Loyola on a part-time basis. Eleven or fewer credits per semester is considered part-time. Part-time applicants follow the same admission procedures and must meet the same admission standards as full-time students. Ordinarily, students must complete all degree requirements within a 10-year period.
Part-time students will be charged a tuition fee of $785 per credit for the 2019-2020 summer, fall, and spring semesters. They also will be charged any special fees (lab, testing, graduation, etc.) that may apply to individual students. All University regulations are applicable to part-time students.
Special Students
Students who have earned four-year college degrees and who wish to take courses without pursuing an additional degree at Loyola are special students. Special students must submit an application accompanied by the official college transcript that verifies receipt of a bachelor's degree. Students with a Loyola bachelor's degree are not required to submit a transcript. Special students are ineligible for financial aid from Loyola University Maryland. Campus housing is not available for nondegree students.
Fall Semester August 15
Spring Semester December 1
Summer Sessions May 15
Students who take courses at Loyola that count toward a degree at another institution (either a high school or another college) are classified as visiting students. Visiting students must submit an application, an official transcript from current institution, and an authorization letter from an official at the degree-granting institution. This letter should specify the course(s) to be taken at Loyola and should verify that the student is in good academic standing. Visiting students are ineligible for a degree or financial aid from Loyola University Maryland. Campus housing is not available for visiting students.
Students who miss three semesters (including summer) without filing a request for a leave of absence are automatically withdrawn from the University and must reapply. This policy also applies to students who study abroad and do not take an official leave of absence from the University.
Students who desire to return following withdrawal from the University must apply to the Undergraduate Admission Office. They will be asked to send a detailed statement of their activities since withdrawal. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons may reapply for admission after one calendar year. Readmission to the University is not automatic. Students who are academically dismissed a third time will be permanently dismissed from all undergraduate programs at Loyola University Maryland.
Readmitted students must satisfy the degree requirements in effect for their programs at the time of readmission, and they must be able to complete the degree within 10 years of original date of enrollment. Campus housing is awarded to readmitted students on a space-available basis.
On-campus housing is awarded to transfer students based on availability. Off-campus housing is also an option for transfer students, as well as for readmitted and nondegree students. Additional information about on- and off-campus housing may be obtained by visiting the Office of Student Life webpage, www.loyola.edu/studentlife.
All full-time undergraduate students must provide proof of health insurance coverage each academic year. Students are required to go online to www.firststudent.com and either enroll in the United Healthcare Insurance Plan designed for Loyola students or waive the coverage by providing proof of other insurance. If no action is taken, students will be automatically enrolled in Loyola's plan at the end of the enrollment deadline and billed for the coverage. A postcard will be mailed to the home address on file which will provide important information on how to complete this process. Email reminders will also be sent to students (Loyola email address only). For additional information, please contact Loyola's insurance broker at 1-800-346-4075, ext.1607 or email Loyola@rcmd.com.
Advanced Placement Examinations are given in May by the College Entrance Examination Board. These tests are scored and sent to Loyola during the summer. Complete details on the Advanced Placement Examinations are available on request from the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541‑6671.
Students who have taken an advanced placement course in secondary school may obtain college credit at Loyola if their performance on the examination is satisfactory. Credit, but no grade, is awarded and recorded on the student's transcript for a score of three, four, or five, depending upon departmental policy.
The Academic Advising and Support Center will work with students receiving advanced placement credits to make any changes necessary in their programs of study. The maximum amount of credit awarded on the basis of all placement tests is equivalent to one academic year of credit. Credit awarded on the basis of placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements.
This is a national testing program administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for students who have acquired college-level knowledge in a particular subject area to validate their knowledge and receive college credit. This knowledge may have been acquired by taking advanced secondary school courses, through independent study, or through employment experience. A maximum of one year of credit may be earned through examinations. Such credit is not applicable toward fulfillment of residency requirements. No credit is awarded for work experience alone.
Test scores required for the awarding of credit vary with each test. Credit, but no grade, is awarded and recorded on the transcripts of matriculated students of Loyola University Maryland. Entering first-year students may take the tests at one of the national testing centers prior to their first semester at Loyola. Loyola University Maryland should be listed as an institution to receive the scores. There is a fee for each test taken. Matriculated students are not allowed to seek CLEP credit.
Complete details on the CLEP Testing Program are available on request from the College Level Examination Program, Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541.
International Baccalaureate Program
Some high schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, an internationally recognized, comprehensive two-year curriculum for high school students culminating in an IB Diploma. The program offers study in language and literature, history and the social sciences, mathematical and natural sciences, fine arts, and the classics.
Each subject examined is graded on a scale of one (minimum) to seven (maximum). In consultation with the academic departments, the University offers college credit but no grade for these subjects for scores of six or seven. Upon receipt of official notification of these scores, the Academic Advising and Support Center will work with each student to determine if credit should be awarded. Credit is awarded only for higher level IB courses. A maximum of one year of credit may be earned through examination. Such credit does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
Regardless of the mode of course delivery, college-level work done prior to high school graduation may be awarded transfer credits upon receipt of the following information:
an official letter from the high school principal or school counselor stating that the courses were taught on the college campus by a member of the regular college faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college, and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalogue;
an official, seal-bearing transcript from the college/university; and
a catalogue description and syllabus, if required, for each course submitted for transfer consideration.
Each supporting document is to be sent to the Academic Advising and Support Center. Credit awarded for these courses does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
A departmental examination may be taken for some courses offered by the University. Some departments charge a fee for such examinations. The appropriate department chair must be consulted to determine if a specific course can be taken by examination. Credit, but no grade, is awarded and recorded on the student's transcript. Credit awarded on the basis of these examinations does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements.
Students are assigned to their initial foreign language course by the Academic Advising and Support Center on the basis of a placement test which is usually taken in conjunction with the summer orientation process. Students may choose to learn a new language rather than continue with the one studied in high school. However, all students must take the placement test for the high school language. Students placing into a 200- level or higher modern or classical language course are eligible for retroactive core credit upon successful completion of coursework at Loyola. Credit awarded on the basis of placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements. All students must fulfill the foreign language core requirement.
All entering first-year and transfer students who have not completed their mathematics/science requirement must take a placement test in mathematics administered by the Academic Advising and Support Center.
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Oracle Releases Java SE 9 and Java EE 8
After multiple delays, Oracle has announced that Java SE 9 and Java EE 8 are now generally available for production use. Java SE 9 includes more than 150 new features, the most important of which is its new modularity, enabled by the Java Platform Module System (JPMS), also known as Project Jigsaw.
"This version of Java SE will provide millions of developers [with] the updated tools they need to continue building next-generation applications with ease, performance and agility," said George Saab, vice president of development at Oracle.
Java EE 8 includes new features like HTTP/2 support in Servlet 4.0, a new JSON binding API, JAX-RS improvements and security enhancement. This is the last update for Java EE that Oracle will handle; ownership is transferring to the Eclipse Foundation.

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Dual-band products are probably a better choice. 11a-only products are quitescarce, pretty pricey if you find them, and probably use the obsoletedfirst-gen Atheros 11a AP chipset, which you don't want because of its inferior performance. We also recommend not buying 11a-only client cards for the same reason.
Dual-band products are finally making a comeback in draft 802.11n products. They will be pricey (around $300) at first for wireless routers capable of operating in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands at the same time. But the price will come down pretty quickly.


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Megyn Kelly hits Obama for blaming election loss on Fox News
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Fox News Host Megyn Kelly criticized President Barack Obama for implying that her employer was partially responsible for his party's election losses.
"When he was specifically pressed on the Democrats' shellacking, the president said it was not his policies or his party," Kelly said. "Instead, he blamed Fox News. Still. It isn't getting old for him apparently."
"If this sounds familiar, it should," Kelly said before playing a montage of the president's critiques of the network.
During an interview with Rolling Stone published Tuesday, Obama blamed Fox News and his party's failure to campaign at a "grassroots level" for Democrats' election losses.
"And I think that part of it has to do with our inability, our failure, to reach those voters effectively," the president said. "Part of it is Fox News in every bar and restaurant in big chunks of the country, but part of it is also Democrats not working at a grassroots level, being in there, showing up, making arguments."
Obama also suggested that fake news shared on social media may have played a role.
"It's making people exaggerate or say what's most controversial or peddling in the most vicious of insults or lies, because that attracts eyeballs," he said.
As TheBlaze noted, Obama bemoaned fake news to Rolling Stone, an outlet that has recently been found guilty of publishing fake news.


Aambal is basically a tangy addon to your normal meal, and is predominantly cooked in northern part of India. It is made out of kaddu (Pumpkin), which is readily available in any part of the world.
It had been long i made it last, so called up my dearest Amma and asked her to brush me through the recipe again. So, are we ready!
Peel off the outer layer of the pumpkin and clean in the inside of it too. Cut it into small pieces (size you prefer).
Heat oil in a wide[preferably] pan.
Wait for fenugreek seeds to turn brown.
Toss cut pumpkin pieces to the pan.
Add salt, turmeric and red chilli powder to it.
Mix all the ingredients well and let it cook.
Let the pumpkin pieces fry and turn golden brown, they will also get cooked in the process.
Soak imli in a bowl of hot water for few minutes and make a thick paste out of it.
Once the pumpkin is golden brown and has turned soft, pour imli paste into it and mix the ingredients well.
Stir and cook the mixture well on slow flame for 10-15 minutes.
Add water to consistency of your choice and cook again for another 10 minutes.
Preferably serve along with dals (lentils), as it add up to the taste.


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Posted on 1st July 2016 by Sally Campbell
Pilot Mark Vanhoenacker is the author of our Non-fiction Book of the Month Skyfaring. After leaving academia, Vanhoenacker initially worked as a management consultant. Regular flying rekindled his childhood dream of becoming a pilot and he began flight training in 2001. Today, as a Senior First Officer for British Airways, Vanhoenacker flies Boeing 747s to major cities all around the world and when he isn't at flight level, finds time to regularly contribute to The New York Times and Slate. For Waterstones, he here explores the relationship between music and flying
When I was around 12 years old and only dreaming of becoming an airline pilot, I got my first portable cassette player and headphones and began to choose music for myself. One afternoon in the kitchen of our house in rural Massachusetts, maybe as I unpacked that very Walkman, I asked my older brother if airline pilots were allowed to listen to music while they flew. He answered that he wasn't sure, but he thought not.
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I do not remember wondering again about how music might relate to a pilot's career for a long time. But as a teenager, whenever I flew occasionally, I would listen to my cassette or disc player for as long as the flight or the batteries lasted, hunting for songs that matched my thoughts or mood as well as the view.
In my late 20s my dream came true when I became an airline pilot. I now fly the 747 from Heathrow to major cities around the world. My brother, of course, was right about pilots and music. Though surgeons may listen to their choice of music while working, music is a rare sound in a commercial cockpit, if it's heard at all.
At work I do not listen to Brian Eno's Music for Airports, or Max Richter's wonderful Written on the Sky, or Iron & Wine's cover of Such Great Heights, the lyrics of which ('They will see us waving from such great heights, "Come down now," they'll say…') my partner wrote on a card for me, early in our relationship.
Sometimes, a pilot's own choice of music might be played when an airplane is parked at the gate, especially if there are hours until departure and no one else is on board. Occasionally, too, I will listen to music on my breaks, if I am resting but not sleeping, but for this sky music I am in a windowless bunk.
When I fly as a passenger, my friends laugh when I ask for a window seat. "You have the best window seat when you're at work," they say. But the opportunity to listen to music as the world turns past is a privilege of passengers, not pilots.
Sometimes now when I am sitting in the window seat with my headphones in place, I wonder how this ability to arrange wings and portable music, these two technologies of elevation and transcendence, would strike my distant ancestors. Many people have the opportunity to sit by a high window for a few hours of their life, I'd tell them, and to watch the most extraordinary things pass across it: icy peaks, shining oceans, and the tawny waves of deserts rolling away to the horizon; archipelagos of cloud, the purified light of our star, or of many stars; the illuminated creases of civilisation on the night face of the world. And we are free to choose the music that accompanies the procession of all of these across the windowpane.
Airplanes and songs both take us from one place to another, through new places and feelings, and through those we have already experienced, but did not know how to link. A song and an airplane continue through time and through difference. When I am a passenger in a car, I often remember something I was first struck by as a child sitting behind my parents in the rear seat: the streaming effect of power lines along the road, between the poles that march past the window. Now, the sight of them suggests aircraft contrails to me, or a musical staff or stave. But many of the things I see from the sky — the line of the wing itself, the rivers, mountain ranges, cloudbanks and coastlines, perhaps above all railways and roads —provide just such pleasingly literal glimpses of rhythm threading the land.
Very occasionally a radio station will break through on an air-traffic frequency. The sky realms of airplanes and music are fittingly close neighbours. An FM station's frequency might be 105 MHz; typical air frequencies start only a little higher, around 118 MHz. When I was learning to fly, near Phoenix, I sometimes flew near a prominent mountain south of the city on which there are many radio masts, dotted with red warning lights for aircraft like mine. If I flew close enough, music would occasionally seep across the electromagnetic border into the headset I was wearing. It was jarring to hear music where music was not meant to be, and I understood this transgression as a function of the land, the mountain forest of blinking masts, that I approached in the geography of the sky.
For many years, of course, the use of music players was restricted at certain times of the flight. Those rules made me sad, and the window seat meant less to me during that time. I'm glad the rules are changing again. Glad for myself, but also for young passengers, maybe future pilots themselves, who will once again be able to find their own music for the turning world.
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Sian Ka'An and Muyil Archaeological Site Tour from Tulum
Explore the structures of Muyil, a Maya archaeological site amid the mangroves of Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This excursion from Tulum takes you to the former trading post along an interpretive nature trail before a boat ride to Muyil Lagoon. Then enjoy a relaxing float down the shallow canal as you drift past unique vegetation. Learn from your guide about the ecology of the area and the Maya civilization before a picnic lunch.
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Tulum Including Cenote and Lunch
The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico's iconic landmark on a day trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of Cenote Saamal, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.
Chichen Itzá, cenote and Valladolid Small groups day Trip from Tulum
Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this combo tour of Chichen Itzá and the colonial city of Valladolid, departing from Tulum. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Make a stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the city center and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Coba Ruins and Punta Laguna Monkey Reserve Day Tour from Tulum
If you've got an appetite for adventure, then this exhilarating excursion to the Coba and Punta Laguna Nature Reserve is perfect for you. Family-friendly and suitable for all ages, this tour combines Mayan history with cycling, kayaking, ziplining, rappelling, and swimming in a cenote. Climb Nohoch Mul, the highest pyramid in Mexico's Mayan kingdom, and observe a purification ceremony performed by a Mayan priest. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.
Coba, Tulum, Cho-Ha Cenote and Paradise Beach, Premium Service.
Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Riviera Maya on a small-group tour that takes you to Coba, Cenote Choj Ha, Tulum, and Paradise Beach. Take a refreshing swim in the fresh waters of Choj Ha Cenote; learn about the history and archaeology of Tulum; and relax on the sands of Paradise Beach or splash in the Caribbean Sea near the ruins of Tulum. Your guide shares commentary about the Yucatan region with your small group, which is limited to no more than 15 participants.
Cobá Ruins Tour (Half Day)
Visit the ancient Mayan city of Cobá on an easy day trip from Tulum. Located deep in the Yucatán jungle, this archeological site was once an important trade zone. Your guide will share the history of the ruins and if you choose, you can climb to the top of massive stone pyramids to enjoy views of the lush vegetation below.
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You will enjoy and know the best part of the riviera Maya to the best price and service.Our tour guides are certified and will guide you with the best information and take care of you during the tour.
Private Tour to Coba and Underground River Sac Actun
Get up close and personal with two of the most spectacular sights in the Riviera Maya during this adventure-filled combo tour. Hop a bike or rickshaw to explore the ancient Mayan city of Coba, surrounded by thick rainforest. Climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula for unparalleled panoramic views. Top off your visit with a rare peek at Sac Actun, and swim through the world's largest set of underwater caves.
Chichen Itza and Cenote Day Trip
Reach two of Mexico's most impressive attractions during this action-packed, double-duty guided tour, which takes you to Chichen-Itza archaeological site and Xcajum cenote. Relax and settle back for an all-inclusive experience, cutting the hassle of getting to each location. Enjoy unlimited drinks, air-conditioned transportation, an expert guide, and a regional buffet lunch. Top off your visit to the immense ancient ruins with a refreshing dip in turquoise waters.
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Private Tour to Tulum and Underground Sac Actun River
Discover spectacular natural scenery along with one of Mexico's most renowned archaeological sites during this action-packed, double-duty tour. Enjoy free time to explore Tulum, a photogenic ancient port city overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Most tours end there, but you'll shift gears from cultural to natural attractions with a visit to the world's largest set of underwater caves. Swim through a hidden world of hanging stalactites, previously undiscovered.
Tulum and Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.
The archeological site of Tulum, an ancient Mayan port overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean, is a must-see on a visit to the Yucatan. Enjoy a detailed historical tour just as the site opens, when it is virtually empty and the morning light over the ocean is a treat. We follow up with a visit to an exclusive cenote hidden in the jungle. This is an incredible insight into the underground world of the peninsula, where we walk, wade and swim in the clearest of waters, surrounded on all sides by the wondrous limestone formations that create beautiful textures in the rock. A close-up and exclusive experience of the unique environment of the underground rivers will leave you with a lasting impression of this magical world. The open sink hole in the middle of a labyrinthine cavern and the winding paths that lead us to it will delight your senses.
Tulum: The Return Home
Between the jungle and the caribbean, is this important city and old coastal port of the Mayan civilization. Formerly called, "Zama", which means "Reborn, Dawn". Another of the sites that with great temples, observatories, remember and still maintain the ancestral energy of the old settlers. A sensorial experience bringing ancient Maya traditions to your ears.
(4X1) Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Playa del Carmen, 1 Full Day Tour From Cancun Now!
Discover the most important archaeological site of the Mayan Riviera on a professional tour in a first class transportation to Tulum. Where you will learn more about the wonderful Mayan culture and enjoy its archeology. After visiting the archaeological zone of Tulum, we will arrive at Coba, another archaeological site. You'll learn more about Mayan culture, but first we´ll enjoy a buffet with the typical dishes of the region a delicious food next to a lagoon. . . while one of our professional guides explain in detail how the life of the Mayan ancestors and the architecture took place. At the end of the tour of Coba, we´ll arrive at our true Mayan cenote, there you'll have time to refresh in the crystal clear and fresh waters of an incredible place formed by nature, a unique experience that you´ll never forget. Visit the town of Playa del Carmen for 45 minutes of free time, there on 5th avenue you can buy local crafts, food, souvenirs for friends and family and much more.
Full-day Tour of Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid City
If you're a history buff, no visit to the Yucatan is complete without visiting Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. As well as stopping at a limestone cenote and the colonial town of Valladolid, you'll experience both guided sightseeing and free time to explore the ancient archeological site, which also has UNESCO World Heritage status. Plus, a buffet lunch is included.
Chichen Itza Basic
Optimize your vacation time on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza, Suytun Cenote, and Valladolid, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your Tulum hotel. Benefit from the expert knowledge of your guide as you explore the Mayan ruins, enjoy a refreshing dip in the sacred sinkhole, and admire the colonial architecture of Valladolid in just one day, keeping up your energy with a typical Yucatan lunch included in the price.
Tulum Adventure (Full Day)
Not only does this tour take you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tulum Archaeological Site for a guided tour of the ruins, but it also lets you explore a few of Tulum's beautiful natural cenotes. In addition to sightseeing and swimming, this tour includes an authentic Mexican lunch to complete the day.
Private - Sian Ka'An and Muyil Archaeological Site Tour from Tulum
The archaeological site of Muyil is located in the northern part of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere reserve. This ancient Mayan trading post is the perfect place to enjoy astounding Mayan temples such as the 17 meters (57 ft) building known as El Castillo in the incredibly diverse semi-deciduous forest of Sian Ka'an. From the archaeological site you will take an interpretive trail towards the tallest observation point of Sian Ka'an to admire the exuberant vegetation of the jungle and the fresh water wetlands. Once you reach the Muyil lagoon, you will take a boat across two lagoons connected by an artificial canal that has been in use for many centuries. Xlapak is the name of the building at the beginning of the lazy river and the start of an incredible floating experience in crystal clear pluvial water on its way to the Caribbean ocean. You will float for over 30 minutes surrounded by mangroves, orchids, bromeliads. A delicious vegetarian picnic with seasonal fruits is included in the tour.
Bird Watching in Sian Ka´an and Muyil Archaeological Site from Tulum
About 20 minutes south of Tulum, we have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible bird diversity, learn about the current Maya culture and the ancient Maya civilization as we walk and look for birds in the village and archaeological site of Muyil.  We explore different habitats in the village with different types of vegetation: mature semi-deciduous jungle in the archaeological site of Muyil and some fresh water wetlands as we walk through flooded jungle using a boardwalk until we reach a fresh water lagoon.  On this tour it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds (depending on the time of the year).  Depending on the availability of boats, there is also the possibility to add a boat trip across two lagoons and a lazy river floating experience to this tour. We float in a truly unique setting, listening to the sounds of nature, among mangroves, orchids & bromeliads. A calming experience like nothing you have experienced before.
Tulum ruins and Paradise Beach tour
• Morning half day tour to Tulum ruins and Paradise Beach • Guided tour with an arqueologist • Free time to explore the site on your own • Free time at the beach • Access to facilities at beach club (showers, sunbed, etc) To take advantage of your day this tour will start in the morning, visit Tulum, the only ancient Mayan city on the coast of Quintana Roo ! This site was used as a commercial port and center of exchange, and is located on a 15 meters high cliff, which guarantees you a wonderful panoramic view of the turquoise blue Caribbean Ocean. Indulge in its history during the expertly guided tour and enjoy 30min of free time to take pictures afterwards. At this point you will be ready for a visit to the beach. Next to the Tulum site, you will not miss visiting its beautiful "Paradise Beach", to relax or swim. Enjoy 2 hours of free time at this great location with access to washrooms, showers, and to a sunbed. A perfect day tour to enjoy two of Riviera Maya hightlights.
Amazing Tulum, Coba, Playa del Carmen, Cenote and Bike Rental
Take a break from the beaches and bars for the day and discover two places filled with history: the Tulum Archaeological Site and the Cobá Archaeological Site, home to the biggest pyramid you can climb in Yucatán. Afterward, cool off with a swim in a cenote and visit Playa del Carmen.
Private Coba, Tulum and Temazcal Tour from Tulum
Combine visits to two of the Yucatán Peninsula's most significant archaeological sites during this 8-hour tour from Tulum. Get personalized attention from your dedicated guide as you explore Coba and Tulum, then participate in a traditional ceremony inside a Mayan sweat lodge. Round-trip transportation from your Tulum accommodations and a buffet lunch are included.
Chichen Itza & Night of Kukulkan with Light and Sound
Take a day trip from Merida to see the ancient Mayan complex of Chichen Itza. Your driver will pick you up in Merida in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Once at the archeological site, enjoy some free time to explore on your own before meeting up with a professional guide who will explain more about the history of the area. After a break to eat, return to the Pyramid of Kukulcan to see an impressive and unique light and sound show that tells the story of the eponymous feathered serpent god.
Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an and Muyil Archaeological Site from Tulum
About 20 minutes south of Tulum, we have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible bird diversity, learn about the current Maya culture and the ancient Maya civilization as we walk and look for birds in the village and archaeological site of Muyil. We explore different habitats in the village with different types of vegetation: mature semi-deciduous jungle in the archaeological site of Muyil and some fresh water wetlands as we walk through flooded jungle using a boardwalk until we reach a fresh water lagoon. On this tour it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds (depending on the time of the year). Depending on the availability of boats, there is also the possibility to add a boat trip across two lagoons and a lazy river floating experience to this tour. We float in a truly unique setting, listening to the sounds of nature, among mangroves, orchids & bromeliads. A calming experience like nothing you have experienced before.
Tour Cenote, Coba, Tulum & Playa del Carmen 4x1 VIP
The Promotion of the 4x1 Tour with transfer included from Cancun visits the Ruins of Tulum and Cobá, a Cenote where you can cool off and, in the afternoon, walk on the 5th Avenida in Playa del Carmen, four great attractions on the same day; an unforgettable experience, You will start visiting Tulum maya ruin, with a tour guided approximately one hour, and take a beautiful picture in the blue sea side, after that in the afternoon we are going to the restaurant, where you will taste typical food from the region. The next stop will visit the archeological mayan ruin Coba, are 1.3 mile to get to the archaeological area, you can walk or rent a bike on your own until where is located the tallest pyramid called "Nohoch Mul" and walk around one hour and then we will going to Playa del Carmen, and you will know the 5th avenue to look around and you can buy a local handicraft for your family and friends, you can not miss this adventure!
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Something I hate about getting old is that the people who have the greatest influence on my life don't want me to drive anymore.
They don't worry about me driving on back roads when we're staying in the old country house at Winedale. They don't mind if I drive in Houston traffic if I'm just going to the grocery store, or to the doctor's office.
But they don't want me on the freeways, where everybody is gunning along at 80 or more.
I tell them I've never had any trouble driving the freeways. I know how to get in the middle and maintain safe spacing and watch out for the crazies driving black BMWs and red pickups.
But they argue that at my age, my reaction time can't be very good and I could get myself killed, or I could kill somebody else and generate a lawsuit. And I guess they're right.
The regular customers may remember that for many years I conducted my annual Loop 610 Driving Test. In that test, I drove alone in my pickup around the Loop, to see if I was still comfortable in heavy Houston traffic.
I started doing that because I had friends who already were afraid to drive the Loop, and some weren't yet old enough to draw Social Security. I didn't want to get grounded before my time. I intended to keep doing the test until I scared myself, and then I'd quit.
But I never had any scares. When I was 88, the test didn't seem any harder than it was the first time I took it.
The only goal I've ever set, about age, involved the Loop. I wanted to drive it on my 90th birthday, and write one last column about the test, and then shut up about it forever.
But during the week I turned 90 I was extra busy, celebrating my birthday, and not long afterward I got sick, and stayed puny for weeks.
By the time I got to feeling a lot better, suddenly I was too old to drive the freeways, according to those who control my life.
If you're a good deal younger than I am, which is likely, you may be thinking that nobody is ever going to control your life, because you just wouldn't put up with it. Well, you're thinking wrong.
When you get up in your 80s the controllers, as I think of them, will start making decisions for you before you even know it's happening. You can fight them, but it's hard because these are people who care about you, and worry about you, and love you. So you can't win.
They won't be all family, either. Some are friends. Some will surprise you because you don't even know them yet.
Anyway, all this is why I don't take the Loop 610 drive anymore. I would love to do it one more time, but I've been defeated.
On many days I've thought of slipping off and making that drive without telling anybody in advance. Be easy to do, and I've come close a time or two.
But then I'd get to thinking, yeah, but what if. What if an 18-wheeler ran over me? What if my brakes went bad, and I rear-ended a Mercedes? Even if I had the smallest trouble on the way around, like a flat tire, I'd never hear the last of it.
My old pickup has spent so much time sleeping under its shade tree in the country, it looks sad, as if it realizes that it may never again run with the crowd out there on the big highways, going important places.
Sometimes I wake it up, even when I don't have anywhere I need to go, and drive it a few miles on country roads. We look for roads we've never been on, to see where they go. We hunt for small bridges that make a musical noise when we go across, and wave at anybody we see. And we stay away from freeways.
Soon after this report gets in the paper, I'll have an email from a sweet little 94-year-old great-grandmother who drives Loop 610 every day, on the way to work, and maybe in a red pickup.


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The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of STAA, AEP and VXRT
Friday, October 16, 2020 2:40 PM
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2020 / The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. There is no cost to participate in the suit. If you suffered a loss, you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that the court appoint you as lead plaintiff.
Staar Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA)
Class Period: February 26, 2020 - August 10, 2020
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 19, 2020
Staar Surgical Company allegedly made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: the Company was overstating and/or mischaracterizing: (1) its sales and growth in China; (2) its marketing spend; (3) its research and development expenses; and that as a result of the foregoing, (4) Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Learn about your recoverable losses in STAA: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/staar-surgical-company-loss-submission-form?id=10231&from=1
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:AEP)
Class Period: November 2, 2016 - July 24, 2020
The complaint alleges that throughout the class period American Electric Power Company, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company covertly participated in the "the largest public corruption case in Ohio history"; (2) the Company secretly funneled substantial funds to Ohio political organizations and politicians to bribe politicians to pass Ohio House Bill 6 ("HB6"), which benefited the Company and its coal-fired generation assets; (3) the Company partially funded a massive, misleading advertising campaign in support of HB6 and in opposition to a ballot initiative to repeal HB6 by passing substantial sums through a web of dark money entities and front companies in order to conceal the Company's involvement; (4) the Company aided in subverting a citizens' ballot initiative to repeal HB6; (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements regarding the Company's regulatory and legislative efforts were materially false and misleading; 6) as a result of the foregoing, the Company would face increased scrutiny; (7) the Company was subject to undisclosed risk of reputational, legal, and financial harm; (8) the bribery scheme would jeopardize the benefits the Company sought brought by HB6; (9) as opposed to the its repeated public statements regarding a move to clean energy, the Company sought a dirty energy bailout; (10) as opposed to the Company's repeated public statements regarding protection of its customers' interests, the Company sought an extra and state-mandated surcharge on its customers' bills; and (11) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Learn about your recoverable losses in AEP: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/american-electric-power-company-inc-loss-submission-form?id=10231&from=1
Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT)
Class Period: June 25, 2020 - July 25, 2020
The complaint alleges that during the class period, Vaxart, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) Vaxart exaggerated the prospects of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, including its purported role or involvement in Operation Warp Speed ('OWS'), a program which commits the federal government to massive funding for the development of COVID-19 vaccines; 2) Vaxart's COVID-19 vaccine candidate had no reasonable prospect for mass production and marketing and was not among the companies chosen to receive significant financial support from OWS to produce hundreds of millions of vaccine doses; and 3) Vaxart's COVID-19 vaccine candidate was merely selected to participate in preliminary U.S. government studies to determine potential areas for possible OWS partnership and support.
Learn about your recoverable losses in VXRT: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/vaxart-inc-loss-submission-form?id=10231&from=1
Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. If you suffered a loss during the class period and wish to obtain additional information, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899, or visit the webpages provided.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
J. Klein, Esq.
www.kleinstocklaw.com
SOURCE: The Klein Law Firm
The Klein Law Firm


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I kept my job but realistically it was giving me more stress than everything else. Then, due to a few different reasons, I left my apartment in the city and moved back home for about 16 months. So I still had the job, but literally nothing else. I attended my parents' church infrequently and typically spent my weekends sleeping off the stress from the week.
But God was not done with me. After a life-changing surgical procedure and continued work with my therapist, I was able to gather enough self-confidence to apply for new jobs. The position I accepted is what brought me to Arlington Heights, and searching for a Vineyard in the area is what brought me to Thrive.
I walked in the door shy, nervous and lonely. I wanted desperately to find a church home, an extended family, and friends. I was desperate for connections but afraid to reach out myself. I wanted to worship and serve, but not get pulled into leadership. And most of all, I needed to heal.
What I found at Thrive was a group of honest, real men and women who love God and each other. I saw close-knit friendships between people were also open to including newcomers. And I heard the Word of God spoken through sermons and in the prophetic, in ways that spoke directly to me and began to heal the cracks in my soul. And I began to realize that I have, in fact, come home.
And while I have fallen in love with this church, this isn't an advertisement for Thrive. This is a testimony of God bringing me where I need to be. God has spoken through people who didn't know me at all, of what I most desperately needed to hear: I am in a place of healing and restoration, I have the gift of the Prophetic, I am loved.
It has only been a couple of months but already I have found myself worshipping again, sharing Words, and I have even found myself in a group of wonderful women who share meals, conversation, and faith with each other. And I am excited to continue meeting the other members of the church.
My experience at work has been similar. I have fallen in love with my team, and I have already been able to work on projects that allow me to use my skills and passion for writing and public speaking. I feel truly appreciated for the first time, for my knowledge and experience, and I feel that there is truly room for me to grow.
The depression, anxiety, fear and loneliness are still there, but I feel so strongly that God has indeed brought me to a new beginning. I feel like a seed planted in a garden—there will be droughts and storms, but with the Son of God and His Living Water, I know I will thrive.
Prayed for a woman's right knee this morning. She told me that she dislocated her knee cap, tore her meniscus, and was currently in PT.
After I laid hands and prayed for complete healing, Eden said that she felt pain relief and a coolness come over her knee. Mind you, she was blown away and incredibly shocked. Not to mention, she was wearing a brace and my hands were warm... So that cool sensation, that's Holy Spirit y'all.
From there and through some more volleying of questions between us, Samuel began to explain his dream to open a family owned and run Bed and Breakfast in Jamaica. I really saw his eyes light up when he talked about his ideas, the roles family members would have in the business, and the plan to make his dream a reality. Quite simply, it nearly inspired me to build a BnB in Jamaica!
After he shared his dream and just after a casual conversation about spirituality, I asked Samuel if he knew about God and had any relationship with Jesus. He said he knew about Christianity and didn't necessarily believe in it; however, he did believe in a higher power and was still searching.
Without giving the man a tract or offering him to repent of his sins, I simply offered to pray for him. With his permission, I began to pray and prophecy the calling on his life in his name, which means "name of God" or "God has heard" in Hebrew! I assured him that his searching is such a great place to start. I spoke over his created value and I shared some specific words of knowledge pertaining to his entrepreneurial visions. Above all, I spoke the promise that God is so in love with him and that in Jesus, the heart of the Father is revealed.
It was a great Lyft ride. I might not ever see Samuel again. He might have driven away thinking I was a lunatic (he did seem in good spirits and we shook hands before he left). He might not remember a thing I said. But in faith, I'm praying that the next person he drives or a stranger at the grocery store encounters him with the same level of humanness and bravery to risk and love on him. Just maybe the searching he's been doing will turn itself and he will realize that God has been searching for him all along.


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OverviewCISLAC Admin2018-02-01T08:37:17+00:00
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is a non-governmental, non-profit, advocacy, information sharing, research, and capacity building organisation. Its mission is to strengthen the link between civil society and the legislature through advocacy and capacity building for civil society groups and policy makers on legislative processes and governance issues. CISLAC was integrated as a corporate body (CAC/IT/NO22738) with the Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on the 28th December 2006. Prior to this incorporation, however, CISLAC had actively been engaged in legislative advocacy work since 2005. The organisation is also compliant with the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2007. The Organisation reports to SCUML, any transaction that is above One thousand dollars, detailing the payee, purpose and the other KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. This is done on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the volume of transactions and to ensure appropriate compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
NPC Certified
CISLAC is registered organisation under the National Planning Commission.
ECOSOC Status
In recognition of its broad perspective the CISLAC was granted an ECOSOC status by the United Nations in 2011 giving it the mandate and the instrumentality of the UN.
EFCC Anti-Money Laundary Compliance
CISLAC is duly registered in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(1) (a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
CISLAC/TI Partnership
CISLAC is the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI).
Also, CISLAC is registered organisation under the National Planning Commission.
As indicated above, the organisation emerged from the need to address the gaps in legislative advocacy work of civil society and government access to civil society groups. CISLAC's engagement with Federal Ministries, National and State Assemblies, Local Government Administrations, private sector interests, and non-government organisations, has opened a window through which the public and policy officials can interact and collaborate.
CISLAC through its engagement of the governance processes in Nigeria has contributed towards the passage of several primary legislations such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Public Procurement Act, and Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative Act which promotes transparency and accountability in governance as well as the domestication of international conventions at the Federal and state levels in Nigeria through advocacies, presentation of memoranda and public enlightenment programmes and media engagement. CISLAC along with other civil society organizations campaigned and advocated for passage of the Freedom of Information Act. CISLAC is among the movement advocating for the passage of such pieces of legislations as the National Tobacco Control Bill, National Health Bill, Disability Bill, Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill, Violence against Persons Prohibition Bill, Whistleblower Protection Bill, Prison Reform Bill, etc.
CISLAC has created civil society awareness through the publication and dissemination of a monthly newsletter Legislative Digest and Tobacco Control Update which have been in circulation for both public and legislative consumption since October 2006 and June 2013 respectively. It has been a central medium of accountability, as it provides citizens a platform to monitor the performance of their Legislators, and a channel for Civil Society Organizations advocacy on critical issues that require legislative intervention. Also, CISLAC has a wide range of publications such as Textbooks and Policy Briefs, which examines policies requiring amendment and providing recommendations.
As a renowned CSO in Legislative advocacy in the region, CISLAC has on several occasions shared its experience on best practises for legislative advocacy on invitation from its international partners such as the World Bank Parliamentary Forum and the United Nations Millennium Campaign in African countries such as Kenya and Zimbabwe. Similarly, Ghana, Kenya, and Democratic Republic of Congo have also requested support from CISLAC for replication of their work in Legislative advocacy. In many West African countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Cameroon, Niger, Togo and Benin Republic, CISLAC has carried out experience sharing and advocacy exercises on the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative processes through supporting the passage of extractive industry initiative laws in these countries. CISLAC has also undertaken capacity building for legislators, CSOs and Media on policy engagements in the above countries.
CISLAC's sub-granting experience includes grants to national organisations. With skilled, committed, experienced and proactive leadership and employees, particularly in the areas of coalition building, tenacious advocacy, community mobilization and the clout needed to engage lawmakers at all levels, the organization proven capacity to attract international solidarity, engage policy makers and mobilize local civil society groups and communities into action.
"To make government accessible, responsive and accountable to citizens."
"A Nigeria where legislators and policy makers are safeguarding citizens' rights and welfare, while citizens effectively demand accountability."
MISSION/PURPOSE
"To engage state and non-state actors for improved policy and legislative frameworks, transparency and accountability in governance for people oriented development."
ADVOCACY VISITS
CISLAC has successfully engaged key members of the National Assembly in order to wield their influence in ensuring that civil society positions are accommodated. In 2006, for instance, CISLAC targeted key players and created public awareness on draft legislation and questionable provisions incorporated by the National Assembly. Such efforts improved the levels of discipline, transparency, and accountability in the management and openness of fiscal responsibility, public procurement, and the nation's extractive Industry sector in Nigeria.
Through such efforts, CISLAC has empowered communities mostly affected by the extractive industry sector, improved the levels of information dissemination, and ensure due process and transparency in the payments made by extractive industry companies to the Federal Government and its agencies. It has also educated State and Federal legislators, their advisory staff, CSOs, the media, and key stakeholders on their oversight roles in legislation and has reviewed their commitment in implementation.
PUBLICATION OF MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
CISLAC has strengthened civil society intervention by the publication of a monthly newsletter Legislative Digest and Tobacco Control Update which have been in circulation for both public and legislative consumption since October 2006 and June 2013 respectively. It has been a central medium of accountability, as it monitors the performance of Legislators, and a channel for advocacy on critical issues that need legislation. Also, CISLAC has a wide range of publications such as Textbooks and Policy Briefs.
CISLAC'S MAJOR DONORS
Oxfam Novib
Oxfam International
Ford Foundation
McArthur Foundation
PACT Nigeria/USAID
United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC)
Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Heinrich Boll Foundation (HBF)
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK)
The Federal Public Administration Reform (FEPAR)/DFID
T.Y Danjuma Foundation
Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP)
CISLAC in its efforts to deepen its engagement on issues and impact positively by ensuring that civil society views are adequately inputted in public policies, has defined governance structure. At foundation, some key allies who are well grounded in development issues and are currently at the decision making level in their organisations were consulted and accepted to serve on both the Board and Advisory Council of the organisation.
The Board of Trustee
This is the policy-making organ of the organisation. It approves the budget of the organisation, provides contacts for operational funds and supports the operation of the secretariat.
1. Mr. Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani)
2. Mr. Adesina Oke
3. Mr. Y.Z Y'au
4. Ms. Nkoyo Toyo
5. Ms. Hadiza Kangiwa
6. Mr. Adagbo Onoja
7. Hon. Uche Onyeaguocha
8. Bukhari Bello
9. Dr Afia Zakiya (CISLAC Global)
The Advisory Council is an advisory organ consisting of people with vast experience and knowledge of socio-economic and political dynamics in the country and across the world.
Prof. Okey Ibeanu
Prof. Sam Egwu
Chom Bagu
Gen. Ishola Williams (rtd)
Prof. Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan
Halima Ben Umar (Ms.)
Dr. Chichi Anagolu-Okoye
Rahama Kassim
The Secretariat is vested with the day-to-day running of the organization. It implements the decisions of the Board of Trustees. It is headed by an Executive Director who oversees the day-to-day running of the organisation while a Senior Program Officer oversees programmes implementation along with other programme staff.
Head Office, Abuja:
Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) – Executive Director
Kolawole Banwo – Senior Programme Officer (Extractive, Environment and Security)
Mr. Okeke Anya – Senior Programme Officer (ECOWAS & AU)
Ms. Chioma Blessing Kanu – Programme Officer (MDGs, Gender, Reproductive Health and Anti-corruption)
Mr. Salaudeen Hashimu Nurani – Programme Officer (Human Rights/Migration, Agriculture/ Livelihood)
Mr. Augustine Erameh – Assistant Programme Officer
Mr. Abubakar Jimoh – Communication, Information and Publication Officer
Ms. Lovelyn Agbor – Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ms. Onyekachi Eke – Media Officer
Mrs. Hauwa'u Bin Abdallah – Admin Officer
Mr. Gonji Dadoh Timbut – Finance Officer
Ms. Abimbola S. Okoilu-Miró – Secretary/Assistant Programme Officer
Chinedu Bassey – Programme Officer (Tax Justice)
Ms. Abiodun Oladipupo – Office Assistant
Ms. Fatimah Shuaibu – Office Assistant
Regional Office: Kano
Mr. Nura Maaji – Programme Officer
16 P.O.W. Mafemi Crescent, Off Solomon Lar Way,
Behind Chida Hotel, Utako District, Abuja. Nigeria.
Regional Office, Kano:
Block 3, Sharifawa House,
Kofar Kabuga Along BUK Old Site Kano,
Kano State.
Outreach Office:
No. 110 Alyuma House
Maiduguri Road, Kano, Kano State.
Motto: Strengthening Civil Society Legislative Advocacy


There's no getting away from the fact that a stained carpet is an eye sore and acts as a constant reminder every time you sit down on the sofa or walk into the room. Whether it's muddy shoes, a glass of red wine that's gone awry, or an over excited pet, it's there for all the world to see. The good news is that it is possible to remove those stains as long as you know what you're doing.
By far the hardest part of getting rid of pet urine is eradicating the odour. Firstly make up a vinegar/water solution to break down the bacteria which creates the smell. Secondly when nearly dry, liberally sprinkle baking powder over the area and leave for around 10-15 minutes, Finally give it a good vacuum. If the stain or odour doesn't lift the first time, then repeat the process.
When we spill fizzy pop it really needs super quick action before it penetrates into the fibres of the carpet. Doing so will stop the sticky area from attracting dust particles leaving a dark or grey ring. Therefore absorb the spill quickly using a large clean cloth or towel. Then scrub the area with a light soapy solution. Finally rinse the soap out and dry thoroughly.
Mud and dirt are probably some of the most common stains found in our carpets. The good news is that they're usually the most easiest to remove too. One thing you do need to remember is to make sure that the mud is thoroughly dry before you try to get rid of it. Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up the excess dirt and then scrub the area with a damp cloth. When dry vacuum again.
Besides being dark in colour red wine is very acidic and can cause problems to the fibres of your carpet if allowed to penetrate. Again like fizzy drink spills it's always best to act quickly. This doesn't mean following it with a glass of white wine as this is an old wives tale that doesn't really work on carpet. Instead use a large cloth or towel to blot the area taking care not to scrub. Then once as much of the liquid has been removed as possible, pour cold water over the area to dilute it further. The next step is to dry the area using a clean towel and then mix up a baking powder water solution to form a paste. Spread it over the stained area and allow it to dry. Finally vacuum the area to achieve the desired effect.
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Q: Python. Container file for different multimedia This is my problem.
I need to combine text, picture and video (any codec) into one file.
I know there is binary files. How would I go about packaging and reading the file.
For example, In the one file I store the text, then the png and then the video.
In another Python file I extract the files again and display as I please.
Regards,
Renier Engelbrecht

A: You could use the zipfile module - it creates a single file from arbitrary components.
Sample usage (Python 3):
import zipfile

# Write zip file
with zipfile.ZipFile("combined_file.zip", mode='w', compression=zipfile.ZIP_STORED) as archive:
    archive.write("file_1.ext")
    archive.write("file_2.ext")

# Extract contents later
with zipfile.ZipFile("combined_file.zip", mode='r') as archive:
    archive.extractall()

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