Getting to the Resort-because the resort charges $35 per day for parking, we had decided to arrange limousine transport. There were 6 of us arriving together, basically two wallets to split the one-way fare of $160 plus gratuity. We used Cloud Nine Limousine, the official limousine transport company for Aulani and as such guests receive a 10% discount if you book on their website using the promotional code. They also offer a 5% cash discount. A huge benefit to this is that they pick you up at the gate at Honolulu Airport and drive you to baggage claim, allowing you to bypass the Wiki Wiki Bus System at the airport. This also allows some of your party to remain in the limo, while a few go retrieve the luggage. We also decided to pay the driver for an additional hour ($60) so that we could stop at Safeway on our way into town and stock up on items for snacks, breakfast, etc. I highly recommend doing this because food choices are Aulani are limited and it can get very pricey. The ride to Aulani from the airport without any stops is approximately 30 minutes.
Arrival-The lobby is beautiful, really stunning, with lots of Hawaiian art and motifs, and very high ceilings, ocean view. The bellman took our bags and greeted us with leis. There is a kids' check in area where they can sit in small chairs and watch vintage Disney cartoon. There are some nice little touches, too, like LED lights in the flooring, a little gecko running around in one of the lights, or have them look in the "keyhole" in the children's lobby to see something special. Check in was smooth, we gave them our credit card which they pre-authorized for $1500 and gave us a schedule for the day's activities. Everyone was pleasant and helpful.
Rooms-We had two Partial Ocean View standard rooms that connected. These were standard hotel rooms, not a villa. The rooms were spacious, and had a good size closet with hangers, upper shelf, and about 6 drawers are under the TV stand. The beds are high and allow for the luggage to fit in a cubby under the bed. There is a fridge, coffee maker which is stocked daily, a desk, iPod docking station, and free internet. The bathroom is a very good size, with toilet that closes off, a shower with Vichy shower head and tub, and ample counter space and cubbies with two sinks and two nice bathrobes. The lanai is a nice size, with two chairs and a table. The rooms always felt dark to me, they could use a bit more light. 1 and 2 bedroom villas do have full kitchens and living areas. All rooms have a pack n play in the closet. The beds were very comfy, but the pillows a bit too fluffy & fat. I suspect just because they are so new and have not been used enough to flatten a bit.
Pools and Beach-Aulani has a fabulous pool and beach and is definitely a highlight of the resort. The center of the pool area is their lagoon style lazy river, which you can enjoy in inner tubes provided, or just float/swim along. It is well designed and attractive, and at different points you will go past waterfalls, "rapids", bridges, etc. There are two waterslides, one is in a dark tunnel and more adventurous, the other is for inner tubes and you can go in a single or double and then float along or get out. They are located at the top of the "volcano".
There are so many lifeguards it is almost comical. The main pool, slides, and spray park hours vary according to season. When Kelly was there they were open from 8 am – 8 pm, because we were there in January water park closed at 6pm, the main pool & slides closed at 8pm. There are lifeguards about every 20 feet as you float by in your inner tube. The quiet pool is open until 11 pm.
There is also a shallow area to the pool that starts at zero entry and is nice for little ones, as well as a large spray park with bridges and cascading water. For those seeking a quieter, albeit plainer experience, there was a regular rectangular pool off to the north side of the property. There are two large hot tubs, and my favorite was the two-level infinity edge hot tub with a lovely ocean view. Guests congregate here at sunset, it is pretty spectacular and a great place to enjoy such a beautiful view!
There is drink and food service to the lounge chairs at the pool, and when I was there we had no problems getting lounge chairs or needing to "save them". There is a towel stand and restrooms near the middle of the pool area.
The beach was so great for kids. It is in a crescent shaped cove shared with the JW Marriott next door. The waves stop at a reef further out, and it is gentle and calm. The water was clear and we were able to snorkel in the rocks. There are rentals on the beach, Kelly's family took out a long board and all had a turn learning it on our own. Our group rented a kayak one day for an hour ($30). There are lifeguards and a rope boundary to keep you from going out to the rougher part of the ocean. The sand was nice and there were plenty of beach chairs.
In November, Kelly experienced some windy times- mostly in the morning. During our stay in January we definitely had some trade winds- but they were very refreshing while sitting out in the 80 degree temperatures.
Kids Clubs and Activities-The other strength of the resort is the kids programs and daily activities for families. We always had something to do, and my kids would each get a copy of the "Daily Navigator" to figure out what they wanted to do for the day (they are delivered to your room each evening for the next day).
The main kids club is called Aunty's Beach House, and it was very spacious and well run. It is for ages 3 – 10, and the first half is geared for the younger kids with a dress up area (tons of costumes), make believe area, story area with couches and fireplace, video game area (interactive games on these big tables, not traditional game systems), craft area, and a whole room for classes, projects, and "experiments" with Stitch. There is also an outdoor area with a playground. The second half is for the older kids, 7 – 11 or so, with similar areas but geared for bigger kids. They had a movie studio, snack area, video games and other games like foosball and such, and they can also participate in the special events like the science experiments.
All kids receive a GPS bracelet so that you know where they are, it is waterproof and they wear it their whole stay. They are signed in and out by their parents, and receive a password. Kids need to be potty trained, and you leave your cell phone in their registration. They can hang out there any time they want, and they will feed them lunch or dinner from the rooms service menu ($15 each). The price of the kids club is included. The hours they are open varied daily while we were there, always opening at 9am, but some nights closed at 9pm and other nights 11pm. They have their activities printed in the daily navigator so that you can drop in for something special.
Across the courtyard is the tween and teen club. They have their own space that is next to the spa, and their own teen spa. Kelly has a "teen" who hung out there and enjoyed it when there were other kids there. They also have their own schedule of activities printed in the daily navigator, and those were more of a hit with my 13-year old than just "hanging out". They had a video scavenger hunt throughout the resort, where they were given video cameras and teamed up and sent out with a mission to complete, and afterwards everyone got together and watched the videos. They had computers for checking Facebook and email, and video games. They had a couple of movie nights, also beach games and contests. The tween/teens were able to get out and utilize the resort as part of their program, and can come and go as they please once parents fill out a form. Older kids can sign in as a guest at Aunty's Beach House if they want to hang out with siblings or do the activities over there. The teen spa offered a number of services that I think any tween or teen girl would love to participate in.
The only complaint that our friends had was that they wished there were more outdoor activities. If the counselors would take the kids swimming or out to learn paddle boarding, etc. Our friends have a 9 year old who didn't want to go to the club and an almost 6 year old who we couldn't pry away from the club.
The Daily Navigator had a myriad of activities every day for Ohana (families), and it would be impossible to partake in all of them! There were hula lessons, art tours, fitness classes, games, fish feeding, ukulele lessons, etc. going on all day, and in the evening there were family movies under the stars, a show that was similar to a luau but without food that had activities for the kids and then dancing (and Disney characters come out at the end!); and nightly storytelling by the fire pit.
One of our favorite activities was the Menehune Adventure Trail. You check out an itouch from the community center, and it sends you out on an interactive scavenger hunt around the courtyard of the resort. There is an interactive movie/game with Aunty that has clues, and some pretty amazing things happen along the way (fire in the volcano, rocks that light up, things rising up out of the water, etc.). It was very Disney and very clever! There was also an inside trek in the lobby area that was shorter that we let the boys do on their own the next day.
For an additional fee, there is the Rainbow Reef which is a stocked and gentle place to learn to snorkel. We got the kids acclimated here before going out into the real lagoon and it was a good experience. You can get a week-long pass ($39/adult $29/child) or just one for the day ($20/adult $15/child), but you can keep the equipment all day and use it in the Rainbow Reef area or in the lagoon. When you are in the ocean you can also get flippers at the beach shack. Rentals at the Rainbow Reef can be taken out to the ocean and allow you access to Rainbow Reef, but not vice-versa if you rent at the beach shack, so be sure to get them at Rainbow Reef.
Another optional activity is the sting ray adventure. They have a pool with sting rays that you can get in the water with and feed and pet. It was very enjoyable & informative. ($50 per adult/$45 child). Now they do tell you when you check in and pay to hang onto your receipt to claim your "surprise". I'm not sure if the surprise is different each time, but for us it was a 5 X 7 photo of our experience. Now since I did this with my niece, we paid separately- which was a good thing because that meant we got two copies of the picture!
One of the aspects of the resort that I liked was that it is designed with more of a Hawaiian touch than Disney character touch, but there are character greetings three times a day that are listed in the daily schedule. You can take pictures with your own camera, or there are Disney photographers as well. They will give you a "photo pass" just like in the park, and you can collect your pictures from the character greetings, character breakfast, sting ray experience, or family photos at sunset and order them from the gift shop. I didn't really like they way they had that set up, where you have to ask the clerk to show you every picture and pack up or zoom in as needed, I hope they go the way I have seen at other resorts where there is a bank of photo computers and you sit down and spend time at your leisure looking at them and deciding what to get. I am a sucker for getting the photos, though, and it so nice to have some with everyone it them!
The community center has games you can check out. The lobby gift shop has a selection of souvenirs, as well as sundries and snacks and a few basic groceries.
The Spa was very nice, Kelly says it was a lovely experience, with a serene atmosphere, good treatments to choose from, and nice treatment rooms and changing rooms with everything you need. The best part was the access to the outside water garden, with numerous hot tubs, lounge chairs and a "shower garden" where you can go in a circle and experience all these different types of showers (not sure how else to describe it, but it was wonderful!) Kelly managed to spend several happy hours having a massage and hanging in the water garden.
There are concierges and an activities desk. Their activities were in conjunction with Adventures by Disney. We did not do any activities during our stay; however, Kelly and her family did and she found it to be more economical to book their own outings. They went to the same place they go for horseback riding, the Kuoloa Ranch, and just drove themselves there and enjoyed the scenery along the way. They hit Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace the morning they were flying out since those things are near the airport. There is so much going on at Aulani, it's possible to never leave, or only to go off once or twice.
Dining- I found the dining to be the one challenging aspect about our stay. There are two main restaurants, the Makahiki which is a buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, and the Ama Ama which is an oceanfront fine dining restaurant that was open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast at the Makahiki is a nice buffet, but expensive for every day. ($27 adult/$14 children). Their character breakfast is fun and worth doing once ($32/18), but it is offered three times a week (Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays) We were not able to get reservations in advance, but found out while there that they have added Fridays as an "overflow" day for the Character Breakfast. We stumbled upon that and were able to get seated right away. Ama Ama offers sit down breakfast a la carte, my husband and his buddy had breakfast there one morning and said it was fine. Service was a bit slow, the food was good but not over the top for a "fine dining" establishment. There is also a coffee bar with some cold items (pastries, fruit, and yogurt).
Lunch has more options, with Ama Ama for a full service restaurant, One Paddle Two Paddle for walk up quick service items (burgers, fish tacos, wraps); or Hooks which is the pool lounge and has casual options in a sit down setting (or poolside ordering).
For dinner, you are back to the buffet restaurant (Makahiki, $43/adults $21/child age 9 & under) or the fine dining restaurant (Ama Ama). Kelly & her family really enjoyed Ama Ama, it was excellent food and service, but it would be nice to have other options besides the buffet. Our group, however, did not enjoy Ama Ama. We thought that the service was a bit lacking and there was nothing 5 star about the food. We went next door to the JW Marriott twice during our stay and enjoyed excellent meals. We did have to make sure to have reservations at the JW Marriott though since it was Pro Bowl time and the hotel was under tight security because of the event and most players staying at the JW Marriott. You can leave the kids in the kids programs to go offsite. There is also a Roys across the street that was recently closed after a fire- it will re-open in a few months. We heard that Chuck's Steakhouse at the Marriott Vacation Villas is a good choice, but we just ran out of nights to go try for ourselves. We were told that the Hawaiian BBQ across the street was pretty good and that the Taco Joint gets mixed reviews. Most Californians think it's terrible.
Children are considered ages 3 – 9. The kids menu comes with a choice of entrée and either a starter or dessert, which is nice. We did discover that you can order appetizers at Hooks in the evening, and we did that one evening for our dinner. We ordered room service a few times as well, and it was prompt and about average price for a resort.
Restaurants do require reservations, it is a good idea for the character breakfast to reserve before you depart for Oahu, and for the other restaurants try to reserve by the day before. (even the buffet).
As stated earlier, I would highly recommend stopping at the Safeway or Super Target right before getting to the Aulani and stocking up on breakfast items, snacks, and drinks if you are in a hotel room as we were; and groceries/meals if you are in a villa with kitchen. There is a small selection of groceries and snacks in the lobby store, and a small market across the road for more selection. The Safeway and Super Target are located on your way to Ko'olina on the H-1, exit at Kapolei. We also bought several bottles of wine and felt it was a better value to have our own wine and pay corkage fees (usually about $20/bottle) vs. paying for their wines. One of our friend's favorite bottles of Cabernet was listed at $156/bottle on the Ama Ama menu...you can buy it here at BevMo for $50!
There is a shaved ice stand at the pool; you can pick multiple flavors for a large shaved ice for $3.75, a relative bargain. There is also a frozen yogurt bar in the teen club that anyone can go to. Each family member will have a key card, and it is optional whether or not you have charging privileges on them.
Another relative bargain is the unlimited soda/coffee cup. It was just under $20 and you could refill it with soda as often as you liked for the length of your stay. There was a station in the lobby, by the pool, and by the snack bar. The one in the lobby also had coffee. Depending upon what you think your family will consume, a family of four can probably get by with 2 mugs and share them throughout the stay. It makes a good souvenir when done as a travel coffee mug.
Check Out - you are given the option to do automatic check-out and they will email your receipt to you, which we opted in. The emailed receipt was delivered around 4am to my inbox and then promptly at 11am our TV in the room automatically shut off. Then at 1110am, the maid was knocking on our door to see when we would vacate the hotel. The resort was about 50% occupied, so I was a little irritated by that. We had our ride scheduled for 1130am pick-up, but I was quite surprised by their tactics to enforce the 11am check-out. Not very Disney-like.
All together, I loved the Aulani resort and so did our friends. They did a beautiful job, with enough subtle Disney touches to remind you who designed it, but mostly just a lovely Hawaiian resort. The activities and touches that they offer for families make it a great value despite the price tag. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and can't wait to go back! I will also say that you just can't beat a Hawaiian Sunset! Pretty darn spectacular!
To view more pictures of our stay, click HERE!


The issue of state restructuring has been sorted out after the State Restructuring Committee of the Constituent Assembly submitted its report. It is up to the CA now whether to accept the report or reject it. I don't understand the rationale behind constituting an experts' committee at this juncture. We know that there is a conspiracy going on against federalism. This is the reason we have threatened to violate the whip. I am not only a member of CPN-UML but also a member of a particular community, which gives me my identity. As a member of Janajati caucus, I have the responsibility to protect the interests of our caucus. There is nothing wrong to defy the whip if it is against my will and identity.
State restructuring remains a contentious issue as political leaders having a unitary attitude and an affinity with centralization are always against federalism and the question of state restructuring. This time also they attempted to block the process of state restructuring by proposing to constitute an experts' committee. Since the federal provinces are to be formed on the basis of identity and viability, the issue of ethnic identity would certainly come up in the process of federalization of the country. There is nothing wrong with this. Our proposal to set up 14 provinces is very rational and viable. We have made every efforts to carve the country by balancing ethnic, geographic and economic aspects. Nepal is a country of janjatis and ethnic communities. If we deny this, restructuring will remain only on paper. Janjatis want to see establishment of their rights.
Although the Janajati caucus is against any kind of commission or experts' committee to oversee the report of the State Restructuring Committee, we supported the move of the parties to set up the Commission on the ground that it will not override the committee's suggestions. According to the Interim Constitution and CA Working Procedures, only the CA has the final say on the report of the State Restructuring Committee's report. By amending the constitution, this government cannot impose any super body to nullify the report prepared by the State Restructuring Committee.
The country opted for federalism to end political and economic discrimination and for appropriate political representation and identity. I think the committee's proposal of 14 federal states is based on the historical and geographical continuity. Frankly speaking, the commission can never encroach upon the jurisdiction of the sovereign committee, which is also a mini-CA. I don't think there is going to be any problem on any issue as delimitation has been carried out and technical assistance will be needed while demarcating federal units.
Since federalism is needed for political representation, cultural and caste identity, social and economic access of the marginalized people and self-dignity, we are not compelled to obey the whip when the issue of identity comes up. We are ready to face any kind of action in defying the whip for our demands for the rights of identity. Nobody should be afraid of federalism on the basis of ethnicity and we should move from viability to identity and not vice versa. We have demanded federalism because it is for our dignity and identity.
As the government is setting up of the State Restructuring Commission, its mandate needs to be limited just to read the report and it should not have any rights to decide new things or amend the issues.


The Adopt-a-Street Program is a cooperative effort between the City of Mexico and citizens of Mexico who wish to contribute to the appearance of their community by the reduction of litter.
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to residential property owners for the installation of a backflow valve to prevent basement sewer back‑ups.
The City of Mexico opened its Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility located at the Singleton Maintenance Center, 221 S. Morris on Wednesday April 9, 2008.
This Public Sidewalk Program is intended to assist applicants with the cost of replacing all or a portion of their existing sidewalk or installing a new sidewalk. To be considered for the Public Sidewalk Program, an application must be submitted and approved prior to beginning any work on a sidewalk.


Reddit Launches Job Board – Why Not?
Reddit—aka Digg's cousin—'s launched a job board, Mashable reports. Why, you ask? Why not?
Well, for one, because Reddit is "more of a place to relax and read some funny comments than to go about job hunting," and because job boards are a dime a dozen.
On the other hand, Reddit's community is savvy and tech-smart. (The jobs posted currently are all for Flash, PHP, Ruby on Rails developers and goodness knows what else.) Could we find the next generation of journo-geeks here? Survey says maybe!


"Micro Preemie wasn't part of our vocabulary." Admittedly, they were prepared for an earlier delivery, as is often the case for twins, and they even knew there was a chance of bed rest due to recent blood pressure increases but mostly on everyone's mind at the regularly scheduled MFM visit at 23 weeks was that they were doubly excited for two girls. All too quickly, the excitement shifted to fear. The visit turned to an admittance due to preeclampsia diagnosis soon-turned HELLP syndrome.
For too many of ANRC's readers, this shift from happy-go-lucky to heart-stopping fear is all too familiar. However, this isn't the story of the parents of the micro preemie.
This is the story of the grandparent.
Last month I had the pleasure of talking on the phone with one of ANRC's regular readers, Marilyn, who agreed to share her story. I asked her to share because prematurity doesn't just emotionally impact the immediate family. It also impacts the extended family and, often, most notably the grandparents. I also asked Marilyn to share because, just like many people say to me, "I can't imagine how you do it". I sometimes think that way about the grandparents' version of this story. Not only are they helpless to what's happening to their grandchild. The grandparent is also helpless to making it better for their own – adult – child.
Marilyn described it so well. She happened to be with on that visit during the 23rd week that went horribly wrong. She said, "I went into that mode – she's scared. As a mother, I was worried, but I had to stay calm." I haven't met Marilyn in person, but I could tell from our phone conversation that she is a master of remaining calm on the surface. At the same time, I could hear the fatigue in her voice as she shared that day with me. "Indescribable," was her word. Sitting in that waiting room. Making phone calls notifying friends and family of the turn of events. HELLP is a very serious medical condition – Marilyn's daughter's life was in immediate risk. At the same time her two granddaughters were coming into the world at just 23 weeks. "You try to be happy and joyous, but at the same time, I have three loved ones in the ICU." Marilyn says she felt fear and anxiety more than immediate joy.
Unfortunately, on the same day when there should have been relief at her daughter's recovery from HELLP and discharge from the ICU, one of the babies passed away. "And then we were planning a funeral". The words Marilyn spoke were simple and straightforward. However, the weight of them were enormous. As I write this a month later, I can hear her say those words. Her voice was even and clear, but I can feel the pain 1000 miles and a month away.
And just as suddenly, Marilyn's tone changed, the pain was pushed aside and she was back to matter of fact. There was still a surviving baby, who was only 15 oz at birth, and her grieving mother to worry about. Marilyn didn't have time to process what her family was going through. She had to keep staying strong so she could help ease the burden. Marilyn visited the hospital daily to support her daughter and also she helped with logistics to ease some of the pressure on the family.
As Marilyn described the helplessness of not being able to make things right for her daughter, I realized how much she truly understands the story of every preemie parent. As parents we often feel like we're supposed to come equipped with a magic power that makes everything okay in every situation. When that ideal can't be met, it's excruciating. We feel it as preemie parents and Marilyn proves it's also felt as parents to preemie parents.
Also, like preemie parents, Marilyn admits that even though she has stayed strong to the outside world…and around her daughter… she reserves the right to meltdown with her husband. Marilyn's situation allows her to play a more physical role with helping her daughter, but she took special note that grandfathers are also deeply affected by the prematurity experience. The emotional burden is shared by the entire family and Marilyn and her husband rely on each other as they both cope with that weight.
Now that her granddaughter has been home from the hospital for a year, Marilyn continues to play an active role in helping with day-to-day cares and errands. At 19 months old, the baby has a trach and requires around the clock care. When the nurse goes home, Marilyn does what she can to help. With cold & flu season in full swing, Marilyn helps with grocery shopping and picking up medications at the pharmacy. Things are improving, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
Marilyn's pay off for the work that she's done is the joy in watching her daughter love her own daughter. Together they celebrate each milestone – signing "mommy" and "daddy", knowing her body parts, cruising and walking with hand held assist. Marilyn's voice sang, as she talked about how well her granddaughter is doing. While she admitted there is still crippling fears – especially tied to cold & flu season – she said she really tries to focus on how much fun her granddaughter is.
I love that the conclusion of our call was focused on the joys and loves of parenting and grandparenting. Whether you're parenting a typical child, a preemie or a parent of a preemie – it seems no matter how dark those darkest moments may be, it all comes back to joy and love.
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Thank you, Tatum, for letting us be a part of your journey through writing. Sharing these experiences and feelings with others who really understand is very therapeutic for all of us. Keep on writing!!
Thank you for sharing your story. Our boys were born at 25 weeks and we also lost one of our twins as well. My mom has been such a huge support to me through it all, taking care of her grandchild and daughter at the same time. She was right there with with me every step of the way, going into the NICU early in the morning to hold my son so that I could try and get a little more sleep. I couldn't have done it without her!
I've been thinking about this a lot lately – how my daughter doesn't get to spend as much time with her grandparents as I had planned, because of her medically fragile state. I realized the other day that I view asking my mother-in-law to babysit as a burden, because of the weirdness of feeding with a feeding tube, because anyone who hangs out with us for more than a few minutes is going to get puked on, because of the months on oxygen and apnea monitors. But to my MIL, she sees the opportunity as a chance to spend time with her grandbaby – she doesn't care how she has to feed her. She doesn't care if she gets puked on. She came to the class on oxygen safety and got certified in infant CPR, and she raised four kids so she's probably better equipped in most situations than I am. And if my daughter had been born healthy, I'd probably be dropping her off at Grandma's once a week so I could go to a movie or something.
It's helpful to remember that I'm not the only one who lost something with this premature birth, and that we are so lucky to be at a point where we can start acting more like we would have if things had gone according to plan.
Beautifully written! As the grandmother to twin girls born at 26 weeks on 10/06/2014, I could relate to so much. My daughter never wanted to leave the NICU, I worried about her health – she had been through so much the last 2 weeks trying to avoid delivering early. When her husband returned to work, it was her & I every day in the NICU. The babies had daily challenges and we almost lost the most fragile one on day 4 While I was with my daughter, I knew she only felt better when her husband came each evening & weekends. So, I respected their time together and left once he came. When the twins came home, after 96 days, I spend the days with my daughter and babies until her husband comes home. It is amazing to see the wonderful Mom & Dad they are! The babies have only left the house 3 times for doctor appt. Again, thank you for writing from the grandparents perspective. It still breaks my heart that my daughter has so much to worry about every day & not having a typical new parent experience, but how she handles this leaves me humbled by her devotion to her babies & husband!


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Four students had the opportunity to represent the Chugwater FFA Chapter in Indianapolis, IN at the 91st National FFA Convention from October 22-27th. Over 60,000 members from across the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were in attendance! Megan Sagner was our sole competitor, presenting a project in the Agriscience Fair, finishing 8th in the nation in her division! The other attendees were Caitlyn K., Allie Van Why, and Nicole Sagner.
The trip was filled with incredible experiences, including a tour of the Louisville Slugger factory and a morning spent at Churchill Downs. During the convention, members had the chance to attend workshops of their choice, consisting of topics ranging from leadership to beef advocacy. We also listened to the top four Creed Speakers in the nation, including the National Champion who is from right here in Wyoming! A Garth Brooks concert in the Lucas Oil Stadium topped it all off. Overall, the trip was filled with good food, great people, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and unforgettable memories.


In Search of Sunrise 5: Los Angeles is the fifth album in the In Search of Sunrise series mixed by trance DJ/producer Tiësto, released on April 25, 2006. This album was produced while Tiësto was in Los Angeles in February 2006 with his friend BT while he was on a vacation there. The packaging contains a special slipcase that is printed with metallic foil. It was certificated Gold in Canada for sales over 50,000 copies. It also charted, peaking 34 in Canada and 59 in Austria.
I miss Tiesto Trance style really much.. I can't stop to listen this album for exemple..
OMG!! I saw Tiesto Live @ Avalon when he was on tour for ISOS 5 Los Angeles, back in 2005..or 2006, with my ex-who is also a DJ and we had so much fun! It was awsome!! Tiesto was beyond amazing! He looked so content and happy!! Totally in his element! I will never forget it, and cant wait, to see him again!! It was unforgetable and I love TIESTO!!


So what would I do once I receive my cheque? Well, of course, my priorities would be my studies, so it would go into my university fund. It's not much, but it's something =D As I come from a mediocre wealth family, can't say that $$ is easy to come by, but I know that my parents are doing their best, and it's only fair that as their daughter, I should help in any way to help them reduce their financial burden. =) After all, I have one more little sister in Form 5 now, and she will be heading off to uni soon (if she doesn't go F6 lar).
Of course, any Advertlets user can participate in this opportunity, provided that you haven't cashed out from Advertlets previously ^_^ Once again, thanks to Advertlets for creating another opportunity for us bloggers to earn more $$! Hopefully in the future there will be more opportunities like this for us, and more future versions of catscity cliques for us here in East Malaysia.


This packet contains all of the forms for clients over the age of 18. Please fill out all pages, and provide as much information as possible, and double check that you have signed every form that requires a signature. If you are seeking couples therapy, or family therapy, everyone coming in will need fill out these forms.
You may download and read the notification of privacy rights here, this notice describes how your mental health records may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please read all forms carefully before signing.
Please fill out all pages, and provide as much information as possible, and double check that you have signed every form that requires a signature. You may download and read the notification of privacy rights here, this notice describes how your mental health records may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please read all forms carefully before signing.
There are several different packets of forms relating to the age of the client, as well as the marital status of the client's parents. Please use the packet that matches your situation.
From time to time you may need to sign a release of information to authorize your therapist to exchange confidential information with other providers or individuals for your benefit, or for coordination of care. You will find that document here.


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Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this classic adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the king who led England to victory in the Battle of Agincourt. The film pays tribute to its origins by opening in a version of the Globe Theatre in 17th century London, where Henry (Olivier) takes to the stage along with a variety of nobles to discuss his plans to stake a claim to the French throne. As the range of Henry's ambitions make themselves known, the theatrical artifice gives way to a more naturalised style and follows Henry as he sets sail from Southampton with his army. Inspired by Henry, the invading English hand the French several defeats, culminating in a triumph against far superior numbers at Agincourt. Shot during WWII, the film was designed to raise morale in the ongoing battle against Nazi Germany and earned Olivier an Academy Award for his 'outstanding achievement' in bringing the film to screen.
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RPAZ celebrating World Patient Safety Day
September 30, 2021 Shingirai Huni
Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter
THE Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) yesterday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Patient Safety Day under the theme: "Safe Maternal and new-born care."
RPAZ has embraced the World Health Organisation's urge to "act now for safe and respectful childbirth," as well as Government's strategic thrust towards improving the quality of life for citizens.
In a statement, RPAZ corporate communications officer, Mr Shingirai Huni said in fulfilment of the mandate of protecting people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation, RPAZ recognises the need to ensure protection of patients which includes pregnant women.
"Prenatal radiation exposure is the exposure of a foetus to radiation. This could occur when a pregnant mother's abdomen is exposed to radiation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The possibility of severe health effects depends on the gestational age of the foetus at the time of exposure and the amount of radiation it is exposed to.
Foetuses are particularly sensitive to radiation during their early development, between weeks two and 18 of pregnancy," said Mr Huni.
He said expectant mothers are advised to ask their doctors about the dangers of exposing their unborn babies to radiation.
"The health consequences can be severe, even at radiation doses considered too low for the mother. The consequences can include stunted growth, deformities, abnormal brain function, or cancer that may develop sometime later in life. Pregnant women should consult with their physicians if they have any concern about radiation exposure to their foetus," said Mr Huni.
He went on to list what RPAZ has done to protect patients, such as inspecting and grading of facilities as well as training of radiation safety officers.
"A graded approach is used for inspecting facilities with radiation equipment and radioactive sources including diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy facilities. Inspections are conducted to verify whether facilities meet radiation safety requirements, equipment being used meets quality control requirements, facilities have adequately trained and qualified personnel and A graded approach to enforcements to ensure correction of identified non-compliances at facilities," he said.
"Training of Radiation Safety Officers who have a key role to play in ensuring radiation safety requirements are met at facilities. Raising awareness to members of the public at strategic events like the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Harare Agricultural Show and health expos. All the strides are crucial in ensuring patient safety which also includes safety of pregnant patients leading to delivery of healthy babies." — @bonganinkunzi – The Chronicle
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As the world moves to a more digital-based working environment, many companies are looking to expand their search areas to source talent. Inspired by her travels, an HBCU graduate created a virtual assistant and consulting company that connects talent across Africa with various job opportunities.
Chandell Stone created Stone Solutions in 2018 after running a travel experience company focused on cultural impact, which brought her to Kenya, where her operations are based. "Stone Solutions came out of the work I had already been doing on the continent with my first company, Destination Impact," said Stone in an email interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE.
"I recognized a need to go beyond "feel good" projects that serve an immediate need but do not ultimately solve systemic issues. My goal shifted to create jobs, empower African people through skills training, and show the continent for what it truly is, the past, and the future of economic opportunity."
The Bronx-born entrepreneur hopes to expand her operations to other African countries to help provide people with more job opportunities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Many entrepreneurs and small businesses are looking for administrative support, but aren't able to afford local talent," says Stone.
"Especially [amid the COVID outbreak], people are getting a lot more comfortable with the idea of virtual services, while simultaneously being awakened to the need to invest in Black businesses. Africa has been overlooked as a place to source talent for professional services, and we are excited to fill that niche of people wanting to invest in quality, affordable services that align with their social interests."
Stone Solutions was founded by Chandell Stone, a budding social entrepreneur who acknowledged the vast unemployment of educated, qualified African millennials, Stone decided to create a company that would begin to show the world Africa's potential. . . #entrepreneur #bgm #virtualassistant #assistant #staffing #employment #africa
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Shhh! The kids Are Sleeping! I can Write!
I have been serving individuals with complex communication disorders for over fifteen years now. I am guided by theAmerican Speech and Hearing Association's Communication Bill of Rights (ASHA, 1992) which outlines the minimum communication skills and rights for users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and strategies. These rights include the ability to communicate for all pragmatic purposes; greet, request, make choices, question, and inform, to name a few. It includes the right to an appropriate AAC device and that it be consistently made available and in good working order. And the right to intervention; therapeutic intervention that helps these individuals achieve functional and effective communication across environments and communicative partners.
I have been encouraged over my many years in this field that the quality of life for individuals with complex communication needs will be significantly improved through the use of AAC devices and services. There have been significant innovations and improvements to technology, along with a decrease in price, lending potential support to these individuals. Students are investing more credit hours at the University level in the areas of Assistive Technology and its sub-set, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. And, there are more laws governing the provision and use of Assistive Technology in the workplace and the educational setting. There are many success stories out there, and my story needs not to diminish their value. However, the success stories, in my experience, are the exception, not the rule.
This blog and website seeks to open a discussion among professionals, caregivers and AAC users so that we may begin to make these "success stories" the norm, instead of the exception. For starters, despite technology becoming cheaper, I don't see this impacting the major companies that provide some of the most sophisticated Speech Generating Devices (SGDs). Why isn't this dropping their prices? I see school teachers and parents charged with the day to day support required to produce an AAC expert user with little knowledge themselves about language acquisition or sound pedagogical strategies as to how to teach communication and language skills to these individuals. I see teachers who must teach in several languages, if you will, in the same classroom- juggling Picture Communication Symbols from Mayor Johnson, Symbolstyx and Vantage, to name a few. But, where I mention difficulties or barriers, I also see solutions.
I will continue to use the Communication Bill of Rights (ASHA, 1992) as a framework for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of this field so that we may begin to see a real change in the quality of life for individuals with complex communication needs.


Now available exclusively from Me&Noo, these children's 'All about the Boobies!' short sleeved t-shirts are available in a range of sizes, from 0-3 months up to 14 years old.
Available as standard in Grey Marl with vinyl design in black, now your little (or not so little) one can let everyone know that it really is All about the Boobies!


Today marks a special day, not only is it the birthday of my beautiful daughter, it is also the fourth anniversary of our Speedy Tuesday feature and the 70th birthday and the last working day of Stephen Urquhart, CEO of Omega.
Stephen Urquhart was born May 31st 1946 in Trinidad and has both Swiss and British nationality (Scottish father and a Portuguese mother). He started working for Omega in 1968 as an International Account Manager and – as he told me during an event last year – he got to communicate with NASA during that time because of his perfect English, which was something quite uncommon in Switzerland in those days. He worked for Omega for 6 years (must have been an exciting time!) before he started to work for Audemars Piguet where he ended up as joint President and CEO from 1987 till 1997. In the meanwhile, he was also on the board of directors for Jaeger-LeCoultre from 1990 till 1997. From 1997 till 1999 he was Director of Blancpain.
That is already quite a resume, but it didn't stop there. From June 1999 till today, the 31st of May 2016, Stephen Urquhart was the CEO of Omega. Actually, I [almost] do not know where to start, telling you what happened to the brand in this period.
In 1999, Omega introduced the first watch with a co-axial escapement. This invention, by George Daniels, was adopted inside an existing Omega caliber (1120, based on ETA's 2892-A2, resulting in caliber 2500 with the new Co-Axial escapement) and used in the Omega De Ville Co-Axial with beautiful 'brick' bracelet.
Stephen Urquhart during the Globemaster introduction in Spain.
It was – and still is – a landmark for Omega as it paved the way to become a manufacturer again of movements. With their in-house caliber 8500 movement they truly adopted the concept of the Co-Axial escapement as designed by George Daniels. The chronograph version, the caliber 9300 as well of course. Nearly all Omega watches will – in the end – be equipped with these movements or variants of them and certified as 'Master Chronometer' watches. You could say that under the direction of Stephen Urquhart, Omega became a true manufacturer again that it was in the period before the 1970s, but with modern technology and the latest innovations. Innovation is one of the key words that I would associate with Stephen Urquhart. Omega was never meant to create highly complicated watches, although they do have a mighty nice center Tourbillon timepiece, but just to develop, manufacture and sell good reliable timepieces. Omega was the watch that your grandfather had, the watch that your father received for his graduation and that was perhaps passed down to you or at least was your first encounter with a good Swiss watch. In the 1980's and early 1990's Omega definitely lost some of its previous shine, but boy did they fought back. It is cool to have an Omega again, also for the young generation (it seems to be the older generation that you need to tell sometimes that Omega is – again – a good watch) due to massive marketing operations like James Bond. Omega is a good watch, based on new technologies and innovations like the Co-Axial escapement, use of silicon parts, scratch resistant ceramics for the bezels and – sometimes – casing etc. etc. The Omega Globemaster (in-depth review here) and Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon series are an excellent example of this.
Besides the achievements of Stephen Urquhart and his colleagues at Omega, I got to know him as a very kind person. Although from a distance he might come across as a bit strict (but that is just appearance), he has always been kind to me and the rest of our team. I remember my first interview with him in Baselworld, being a bit nervous as it was the CEO of Omega after all, it was actually quite a nice and relaxed chat and I was amazed by the knowledge he had, it was like talking to a fellow collector. A few months later, during the introduction of the new Seamaster Planet Ocean (in Capri) with liquid metal and in-house caliber 8500 movement, he invited me over to his table during dinner and again, I had a great time talking about watches with him and his team. Later on, I met him on several more occasions and he is always very kind and good-natured during these encounters. He is the type of CEO that comes to you to shake hands and have a chat, instead of you have to make a nervous attempt to try to talk to him. Impressive, to say the least.
Coincidentally, I bought my first Omega (Speedmaster) in 1999 as well and have followed the brand ever since with great interest. For me personally, Omega is the brand that got me into writing about watches in the first place, with a strong focus on the Speedmaster of course. My great-grandfather, grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, (my wife) and myself had and have Omega watches. Family pieces that are still there and cherished. I love watches in general, love a lot of different brands, but this brand always had and probably always has a special place in my horological heart. The brand to me is always a conversation maker with other people, watch enthusiasts or people that just bought a 'good watch'. Today is the last day for Stephen Urquhart as CEO of Omega and I would like to thank him for everything he has done for the brand, which is a lot. I also asked some collector friends and fellow journalists to say a few words, which you will find below.
Stephen Urquhart will be succeeded by Raynald Aeschlimann (International Sales Director for Omega). I've got to know Mr Aeschlimann a bit in the last few years and have great respect for him. I am convinced he will continue to do some great things for and with Omega.
For now, Happy Birthday Mr Urquhart and thank you ever so much for everything you've done for Omega.
Today on Instagram you can see the #thankyoustephenurquhart tags for images (double Omega wristshots) and messages to thank him. If you're an Omega fan, please do join!
"A clear vision that´s what Omega needed the most in the last years and this is what Omega President Stephen Urquhart always had in mind for the brand. Simply the best should be good enough. Today Omega watches are better than ever, very innovative, stunning beautiful and very much sought-after.
Listen to Alexander's last interview with Stephen Urquhart here.
"It's quite bittersweet to see him step down. Knowing what the last year has been like for him in his private world, I am happy to see him retire, and hope that he will find retirement as a wonderful opportunity to enjoy his beautiful family.
I know his young son and his wife will enjoy not having to share him with the world. However, selfishly, I have never known Omega without him. He has always been the quintessential "Omega man", the 'Elegance without the arrogance' that for me, embodies what I love about Omega. I have had the privilege of his company on a number of occasions, and he had always exuded an easy style and grace, commanding respect, yet, at the same time being humble, gracious, and eschewing bravado (again, why I have grown to love Omega more than Rolex – that style and confidence without pretention).
The cufflinks in the attached picture, are one of my favourite possessions. They belonged to him. At the conclusion of my first ever conversation with him, he took these cufflinks off of his own shirt and placed them in my chest pocket. It was one of those gestures that leaves you completely speechless. In future meetings with him, he had always greeted me like an old friend, despite the countless individuals he must have encountered all over the globe, he always had that magical ability to make anyone with whom he was speaking feel like the most important person in the room. The legacy he leaves at Omega will be unparalleled, bringing omega from barely limping along after the quartz crisis, to its rightful place as best in class in Swiss horology.
No one will be able to argue with his accomplishments at Omega. I think he is making an exit that many can only dream of, a high note for his company, and leaving the fan base wanting more.
"I only met Stephen once briefly at the NYC Cindy Crawford Orbis screening, but what I can say, is that you did not have to meet him to realize and recognize what he has accomplished. In simplest of terms, in our daily lives and careers we all aspire to leave things in better conditions that the state they were handed to us. Think of where Omega is today as compared to 17 years ago when he took the helm, not only is this an extraordinary accomplishment, but what I believe his biggest legacy will be, will be the management he has left in place.


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Acciona Energía to build $1.3 billion wind farm in Australia
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Spain's Acciona Energía announced plans on Monday to build a 2 billion Australian dollar ($1.34 billion) wind farm in Australia, nearly doubling its investment and generation capacity at a site in the northeastern state of Queensland.
The Herries Range 1,000-megawatt (MW) wind farm will be built at the MacIntyre wind farm, where the renewables and infrastructure conglomerate is already building a 923 MW wind farm alongside a state-owned one.
Queensland has been pushing to attract investment in wind and solar farms, as it wants 70% of the state's energy to be supplied by renewables by 2032 and hopes to create more jobs.
The more than 2,000 MW of capacity of the enclosure, with an investment of more than 4,000 million Australian dollars, will provide enough clean energy to supply the equivalent of 1.4 million homes annually, the Spanish company said.
"With this project, we hope to dramatically accelerate the decarbonisation of Queensland's electricity grid," Acciona Energía Australia Managing Director Brett Wickham said in a statement.
The Herries Range project will create up to 600 new jobs during construction, the state's deputy chief minister, Steven Miles, said in a statement.
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A letter to a young woman who is concerned about the Biblical view of eating meat.
Fermented foods such as wine and yogurt are permitted at Passover. But other fermented foods such as bread and beer are off-limits. Why? This essay offers an explanation.
Leo Tolstoy's advice about belief in God.


Thunderstorm Dancing is a wildly energetic story of a girl and her family rhythmically expressing their interpretation of a swirling thunderstorm while it rages outside. With Katrina Germein's rollicking onomatopoeia and exuberant lyrical verse, the little girl's family whizz up an indoor storm whilst she takes cover. The house becomes a romping, rumbling orchestra of stamping feet, roars, claps, and clanging spoons on pots and pans. When the riot finally ceases, Granny smiles and her piano music emanates the gleaming sun. The final image is delightful with the girl radiating warmth and beauty across a calm, blue sky.
As animated and fast-paced as the text, Judy Watson's illustrations emit passion, spirit and verve. Her breathtaking, sweeping pictures, synonymously with the lively pandemonium expressed in the words, almost literally thrust the whirlwind out of every page and carry the reader along with every scene. The beautiful hues of blues and oranges set against creamy backgrounds, together with a mix of lines, daubs and splashes, effectively represent the different aspects of the storm and the contrasting sentiments of chaos and peace.
Thunderstorm Dancing conveys warmth and affection as characterised by this loving, interactive family and their pets. It is a joyful and vibrant story, perfect to read (or sing) aloud and dive straight into the action. It lends itself to a wide array of experiences in dance and creative arts, and environmental studies. Preschoolers will be stamping their feet for more.
Teachers' notes and activities can be found on the Lamont Books website. Highly recommended.


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eHealthspace interview
My interview with eHealthspace newsletter about the television distribution technologies, the digital divide and rural and rural and remote Australia has just been published.
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ABC Radio interview on Indigenous TV program
My interview on ABC Radio North Queensland (Cairns) went to air this morning – about the Rural Health Education Foundation's program "Sharing Solutions", preventing and treating chronic disease in Indigenous Australians. The ABC link is http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/07/2865896.htm and the news release is at http://www.rhef.com.au/2010/04/05/all-indigenous-panel-tackles-chronic-disease-in-april-27th-broadcast/.
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Diabetes Channel video
A video of me has just (October 23) been released on the Australian Diabetes Channel, which is run by Diabetes Australia – NSW. In this short segment, I discuss the work of the Rural Health Education Foundation and its four-part educational television series on diabetes type 2. Go to http://www.diabeteschannel.com.au and click on the News and Research tab to view the video.
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Interview on technology in The Australian IT section
I was interviewed by The Australian's IT section (journalist Jennifer Foreshew) on Monday 28 September 2009. The article discussed the Rural Health Education Foundation's use of technology in delivering its programs. You can view the full article online through this link http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,26136966-5013040,00.html (but note that The Australian often does not keep its pages accessible that long). The full article is reproduced below:
Jennifer Foreshew | September 29, 2009
THE Rural Health Education Foundation expects to trial the delivery of its training programs, which reach an audience of 100,000 health professionals, via handheld devices within a year.
The non-profit foundation produces and packages information on a range of health and medical issues and makes it available to rural and remote areas via satellite, webcast and DVD.
It operates a network of more than 660 satellite receiving sites nationally, called the Rural Health Satellite Network. The network is one of the largest dedicated networks of its kind in the world, reaching more than 90 per cent of rural doctors and other health professionals.
Rural Health Education Foundation chief executive Don Perlgut said the organisation was producing most of its live programming via simultaneous satellite television and webcasts.
The foundation, which used the Optus Aurora platform, was focused on accessibility and content delivery to its audience.
"One of the things we are examining is how we make our programs as suitable as possible for delivery to handheld devices, not just the mobile," he said.
The next stage was to "retro-fit a program for use on a handheld device".
Another issue was formatting and, Mr Perlgut added: "Do we need to shoot them differently and offer them in six or seven-minute programs rather than 60 minute programs."
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After an extensive tender process, my husband and I chose to work with Broseley on our Holland Park house refurbishment. The project entailed merging two properties in two different buildings to form one family home. We chose Broseley because they saw possibilities where others saw roadblocks and extra costs. Broseley delivered a beautiful, seamlessly integrated house, which has become our home. They were enthusiastic, reliable, solution orientated and, most importantly, nice people. We highly recommend them.
When we went ahead with our substantial renewal and basement dig we had no hesitation in appointing Broseley. A fantastic service with minimum disruption to our 25 year long neighbours. They were always ready to please and the quality of their work and tidyness allowed us to move in while finishing touches continued. They proved very good value compared to other builders.
After having a bad experience with builders on a renovation project six years ago, we hired Broseley to come in and fix the mess which had been created. The Broseley team has been nothing but professional, timely, knowledgeable and diligent. We have done a few renovation projects in the past and going forward we would not even paint a wall without Broseley's involvement.
As a long established London based structural engineering consultancy Martin Redston Associates has worked with many contractors. We have worked with Broseley on three structurally very demanding residential schemes. Two schemes involved extensive deep underpinning whilst the third included major structural alterations within a part occupied property. On all three projects Broseley has impressed us with their experience and skill. We would not hesitate in putting their name forward to be included on any client's tender list.
I am entirely delighted to write to recommend the services of Broseley. I have used them over many years for many building projects of varying size and have always had an immaculate service. Work is done to a high standard and to budget and to time. Over the years I have recommended them to many others all of whom have been equally pleased.
I live a few doors from a Chelsea house that Broseley has built from the ground up, including creating a very deep basement. Throughout, they have taken the trouble to ensure as little noise and disruption as possible, and deliveries have been quick and timely. Of the 5 or 6 building companies that have dug basements and performed major renovations nearby in the last few years, Broseley were by far the most courteous and considerate.


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Information About TRAPPIST-1 Ultra-Cool Red Dwarf Star
Today we have to talk about stars named TRAPPIST-1. This is known as an ultra-cool red dwarf star. It is slightly larger than the planet Jupiter but is much larger. TRAPPIST-1 Star Aquarius is located 39.6 light-years from the Sun. So let's get some information about TRAPPIST-1.
In 2015, a team of Belgian astronomers discovered three Earth-sized planets for the first time that the dwarf star was rotating. On 22 February 2017, astronomers announced four extra exposures around TRAPPIST-1. TRAPPIST-1 star temperature is 2,550 K. Two Microns during the All-Sky survey, this star was discovered in the center of the system in 1999. It was entered in the list named "2MASS J23062928-0502285" in the following list. This number refers to the right favors and degradation in place of TRAPPIST-1 in the sky and "J" refers to the Julian Epoch.
Three planets around TRAPPIST-1 were first invented. And B, C and D were designated to increase the circulation period. TRAPPIST-1 spectral class M8.0 ± 0.5 is an ultra-cool dwarf star, which is about 8% Quantity and Sun's radius are 11%. Although this star is slightly larger than Jupiter, it is about 84 times larger. TRAPPIST-1 is estimated to be about 7.6 ± 2.2 gyr. This star has a circulating duration of 3.3 days.
Received high-resolution specie images of TRAPPIST-1 and declared that there is no companion with brighter light than a bright dwarf in the M8 star. Due to its low brightness, it has the capacity to live up to 12 trillion years. TRAPPIST-1 is rich with 0.04 metal or 10% of solar amount. And its brightness is 0.05% of the Sun, most of which extends into the infrared spectrum, and with the apparent intensity of 1880, it is not visible to the naked eye from Earth.
On February 22, 2017, astronomers announced that planetary system of TRAPPIST-1 is composed of seven temperate subterranean planets, five of which are similar in size to Earth, and two are intermediaries between Mars and Earth. The orbit of the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system is very flat and compact. This star passes only 1.5 Earth days on the nearest planet, while the seventh planet year passes only 18.8 days. The amount of TRAPPIST-1 is approximately 0.02%, which is the same part in the Jupiter four Galilean satellites.
On August 31, 2017, Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope reported the first evidence of possible water content on the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets. Using the modified parameters for you, you observed the TRAPPIST-1 to fulfill the orbit and physical parameters of the seven planets. Their results were published on 9 January 2018. On February 5, 2018, collaborative study by the International Group of Scientists, using the Hubble Space Telescope, Kepler Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and ESO's SPECULOOS ous Telescope, has still published the most accurate parameters for the TRAPPIST-1 system.
Like a set on TRAPPIST-1, most of the orbits are set to be unstable, causing one planet to fall into another hill area. Modeled the effects of planetary B and C hypothetical distances far ultraviolet and extreme ultraviolet irradiation by TRAPPIST-1. Their results indicate that two planets must have lost about 15 sea oceans of the planet. If future observations detect ozone on one of the TRAPPIST-1 planets, it would be the main candidate in search of surface life. TRAPPIST-1's planetary satellites are a convenient target for transmission spectroscopy inspection.
The combined transmission spectrum of planets B and C of TRAPPIST-1 obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope regulates cloud-free hydrogen-dominated environments for each planet. In a paper with international collaboration using the data of space and land based telescopes, it has been found that the planets of TRAPPIST-1 are mostly rocky interiors, and that B is the only planet that is above the greenhouse limit.
A TRAPPIST-1 system orbit can have as many as 10-100 strong magnetic storms, with the most powerful geological storms on earth, near the planet closer to their host star. One study, using the CAPSCam astrometric camera, concludes that at least 4.6 in the TRAPPIST-1 system. There are no planets with collective objects of MJ and at least 1.6 MJ with a five year old orbital Do not project.
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i chose a beautiful navy blue for the body of the desk, to complement the warm brass accents. To see the gorgeous after, painted in mid-century modern style, visit my blog, Reinvented.
We replaced the "holy" top with a piece of solid aspen stained a beautiful warm hue. See the transformation at the link below.
Thank you so much for checking out my furniture refresh!
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NCLR analyzes the new "Every Student Succeeds Act"
Dear CABE Community,
You may have heard that the the House of Representatives just passed the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which will update ESEA (and NCLB). The official statement from the USDOE can be found here:
USDOE STATEMENT, Arne Duncan: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/statement-us-
secretary-education-arne-duncan-house-passage-every-student-succeeds-act
FACT SHEET: Congress Acts to Fix No Child Left Behind: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/03/fact-sheet-congress-acts-fix-no-child-left-behind
Below is a press statement from NCLR (of which CABE is an affiliate), that outlines their analysis of ESSA. While there are some positive elements, there are many reasons for the CABE Community to continue to be vigilant.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
December 2, 2015 Camila Gallardo
cgallardo@nclr.org
NCLR: Education Bill Takes an Important Step Forward for English Learners; Work Must Continue at State and Local Levels to Ensure its Success
Washington, D.C.—Today in a 359-to-64 vote overwhelmingly in favor, the House of Representatives passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a House/Senate conference report updating the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. NCLR (National Council of La Raza), our Affiliates and our partners have been actively engaged on this reauthorization effort. As a result of their passion and advocacy as well as the diligence of a bipartisan group of members of Congress, the final legislation makes important strides over current law, especially for English learners (ELs).
"Thanks to the tireless efforts of many organizations and members from both sides of the aisle, for the first time all states will be held accountable for how well EL students are performing in schools. This bill is not perfect, but it deserves support from our community—not only for the important steps forward it is taking on behalf of the nation's 13 million Hispanic students, but for showing that members of Congress can come together in a bipartisan effort to enact critically needed legislation for the good of our country," said Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR.
Among key improvements, states must for the first time include ELs in the statewide accountability system and implement standard entry and exit criteria for the identification of these students. The ESSA also adds new reporting on long-term ELs and ELs with disabilities to show how these additional categories of students are performing. These changes stand to lift up the academic achievement of the nearly five million ELs enrolled in U.S. schools.
While NCLR is encouraged by these changes, we are apprehensive about the significant discretion and authority given to states and districts in this law to implement strong accountability systems, as well as allowing the EL definition to include those who have exited the program, which will mask true academic performance. NCLR and its partners in the civil rights and business communities, the state chiefs, the Department of Education, as well as NCLR's extensive network of over 300 Affiliate groups will continue to work with local school districts and parents to engage stakeholders across the country in preparing for the challenges ahead as the ESSA is implemented.
"In the months ahead, we look forward to working with our allies as well as our Affiliates to inform parents in our communities nationwide about new state and district responsibilities so that there is effective advocacy at the local level to ensure our most vulnerable students are succeeding within this new legislation," concluded Murguía.
Finally, we note our deep disappointment that a bill of this magnitude and of such significance to the Latino community did not include any Democratic members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in the formal conference committee process. Latino students will comprise nearly a third of all U.S. K–12 enrollments by 2023 and CHC leaders will be critical to hold states accountable in the future.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along onFacebook and Twitter.
Julian Teixeira, Senior Director, Communications
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Superyacht Market Reports Back
4 things you need to know about the superyacht market in July
1 - Half of the yachts launched so far this year are Italian Half of the yachts launched so far this year are Italian
The first half of 2016 has produced several distinctive trends in the superyacht market, foremost of which is the enduring popularity of Italian brands. We know of 55 Italian superyachts that have been launched so far this year, compared with 60 from the rest of the world combined. Azimut-Benetti leads the way with 20 launches, including the 90 metre flagship superyacht Lionheart (pictured above and recently delivered), while Perini Navi, Admiral - The Italian Sea Group and Cantiere delle Marche have all launched their largest models to date in 2016. What's more, Admiral has taken an order for a 63 metre superyacht and CRN has sold its 62 metre in-build superyacht Project NL 303.
The first half of 2016 has produced several distinctive trends in the superyacht market, foremost of which is the enduring popularity of Italian brands.
We know of 55 Italian superyachts that have been launched so far this year, compared with 60 from the rest of the world combined.
Azimut-Benetti leads the way with 20 launches, including the 90 metre flagship superyacht Lionheart (pictured above and recently delivered), while Perini Navi, Admiral - The Italian Sea Group and Cantiere delle Marche have all launched their largest models to date in 2016.
What's more, Admiral has taken an order for a 63 metre superyacht and CRN has sold its 62 metre in-build superyacht Project NL 303.
2 - Spanish charter supply continues to rise Spanish charter supply continues to rise
The Spanish charter market has continued its recent upward trend, with early indications suggesting that this could be a strong summer for the Western Mediterranean destination, both in terms of supply and demand. Anne Sterringa, Camper & Nicholsons International's head charter broker in Palma, remarks that there are 115 yachts over 20 metres available to charter in the Balearics, up 34% on the 2015 figure of 86. "There is a steady increase of charter enquiries for the Balearics but not in the same proportion as the increase in the number of yachts available. This creates an opportunity for clients who have some flexibility with their dates," she added. Tamsin Priestley, director of yacht charter at Y.CO, echoed this sentiment: "We are seeing an increasing number of bigger and better yachts for charter in Spain and the Balearics, such as 44 metre Heesen yacht Jems (pictured above), although anything over 45 metres is still relatively rare." Alev Karagulle from Burgess Yachts has offered one potential explanation for the upswing in demand: "With the trend for cruising the Eastern Mediterranean at an all time low, charterers are looking for alternative Mediterranean destinations."
The Spanish charter market has continued its recent upward trend, with early indications suggesting that this could be a strong summer for the Western Mediterranean destination, both in terms of supply and demand.
Anne Sterringa, Camper & Nicholsons International's head charter broker in Palma, remarks that there are 115 yachts over 20 metres available to charter in the Balearics, up 34% on the 2015 figure of 86.
"There is a steady increase of charter enquiries for the Balearics but not in the same proportion as the increase in the number of yachts available. This creates an opportunity for clients who have some flexibility with their dates," she added.
Tamsin Priestley, director of yacht charter at Y.CO, echoed this sentiment: "We are seeing an increasing number of bigger and better yachts for charter in Spain and the Balearics, such as 44 metre Heesen yacht Jems (pictured above), although anything over 45 metres is still relatively rare."
Alev Karagulle from Burgess Yachts has offered one potential explanation for the upswing in demand: "With the trend for cruising the Eastern Mediterranean at an all time low, charterers are looking for alternative Mediterranean destinations."
3 - The brokerage market is holding steady The brokerage market is holding steady
Despite the political uncertainty of an impending US election and the UK's surprise decision to leave the EU, the brokerage market has thus far managed to match the strong level of sales posted in the first half of 2015. A grand total of 184 yachts were sold between January to June 2016, which is only marginally down on the 189 sold during the same period in 2015. Notable sales include the 75 metre Peene-Werft Leander G (pictured above). Toby Maclaurin, director of sales and marketing at Ocean Independence, said: "The values of brokerage yachts sold so far this year is comparable to 2015. In terms of volume of sales in a six-month period, our first half has been disappointing in comparison, but the second half is starting to look like it will be more promising." Joe Foggia, sales broker at Northrop & Johnson, offered a US perspective on the market: "Overall, it has been a robust 2016. The first quarter was substantially down from the first quarter of 2015. However, in the second quarter as the political situation became more defined, we saw many more sales. By the end July, I believe we may be ahead of same time in 2015." Karagulle added: "There is a quiet confidence in the market with the most sought-after pre-owned yachts holding their value well and fewer significant price reductions being entertained. The US, China and other non-EU countries are currently leading the charge."
Despite the political uncertainty of an impending US election and the UK's surprise decision to leave the EU, the brokerage market has thus far managed to match the strong level of sales posted in the first half of 2015.
A grand total of 184 yachts were sold between January to June 2016, which is only marginally down on the 189 sold during the same period in 2015. Notable sales include the 75 metre Peene-Werft Leander G (pictured above).
Toby Maclaurin, director of sales and marketing at Ocean Independence, said: "The values of brokerage yachts sold so far this year is comparable to 2015. In terms of volume of sales in a six-month period, our first half has been disappointing in comparison, but the second half is starting to look like it will be more promising."
Joe Foggia, sales broker at Northrop & Johnson, offered a US perspective on the market: "Overall, it has been a robust 2016. The first quarter was substantially down from the first quarter of 2015. However, in the second quarter as the political situation became more defined, we saw many more sales. By the end July, I believe we may be ahead of same time in 2015."
Karagulle added: "There is a quiet confidence in the market with the most sought-after pre-owned yachts holding their value well and fewer significant price reductions being entertained. The US, China and other non-EU countries are currently leading the charge."
4 - Brexit will make yachts more expensive for UK buyers Brexit will make yachts more expensive for UK buyers
The result of the recent British referendum on EU membership will have many long-term implications for the yachting industry, but the most immediate one has been a downturn in the value of sterling. Jonathan Mealey, director of global currency account specialist Centtrip, said: "Sterling has lost circa 10% in value since the referendum and we have seen people taking advantage of the relative strength in the US dollar." In terms of the superyacht market, this will affect the buying power of clients with sterling liquidity. For example 85 metre Lürssen superyacht Solandge (pictured above), which is currently asking €169,000,000, is now over £14 million more expensive in real terms to a buyer paying in sterling than it was before the referendum. On June 23 this was the equivalent of £128,916,113, whereas by July 5 that sum had risen to £143,341,815. However, on the other hand, yachts priced in pounds will represent better value for overseas buyers. Mealey added that this situation is likely to persist: "Weakness in sterling will likely continue for the foreseeable future, with the possibility of a further leg down should the Bank of England cut rates or increase monetary stimulus."
The result of the recent British referendum on EU membership will have many long-term implications for the yachting industry, but the most immediate one has been a downturn in the value of sterling.
Jonathan Mealey, director of global currency account specialist Centtrip, said: "Sterling has lost circa 10% in value since the referendum and we have seen people taking advantage of the relative strength in the US dollar."
In terms of the superyacht market, this will affect the buying power of clients with sterling liquidity. For example 85 metre Lürssen superyacht Solandge (pictured above), which is currently asking €169,000,000, is now over £14 million more expensive in real terms to a buyer paying in sterling than it was before the referendum. On June 23 this was the equivalent of £128,916,113, whereas by July 5 that sum had risen to £143,341,815.
However, on the other hand, yachts priced in pounds will represent better value for overseas buyers.
Mealey added that this situation is likely to persist: "Weakness in sterling will likely continue for the foreseeable future, with the possibility of a further leg down should the Bank of England cut rates or increase monetary stimulus."
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Alcoa and Ma'aden amend joint venture
Alcoa Corp. has amended its joint venture with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) in which Alcoa holds a minority, 25.1% stake.
The joint venture was created in 2009 as a fully integrated aluminium complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, comprised of three entities: the Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC), the Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC; the aluminium smelter and casthouse), and the Ma'aden Rolling Company (MRC; the can and auto sheet mill).
The amended JV agreements, signed 26 June, include: Alcoa will transfer its 25.1% interest in MRC to Ma'aden and make a contribution to MRC in the amount of USD100 million. Alcoa is released from all future MRC obligations, including Alcoa's sponsor support of around USD295 million of MRC debt and its share of any future MRC cash requirements. Alcoa will avoid future capital contributions in any MRC debt restructuring and recapitalization. Alcoa and Ma'aden further defined MBAC and MAC shareholder rights, including the dividend policy.
The parties will maintain their commercial relationship, which includes Alcoa providing sales, logistics and customer technical services support for MRC products for the North American can sheet market. The company will retain its 25.1% minority interest in MBAC and MAC, and Ma'aden will continue to own a 74.9% interest.
"The Ma'aden joint venture aluminium complex has been an integral part of our portfolio, and we greatly value our relationship with our Saudi partners," said Alcoa president and CEO, Roy Harvey. "As we look ahead, divesting Alcoa's investment in MRC enables us to pursue future returns in our bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminium smelting businesses and gives Ma'aden more strategic flexibility to further develop the rolling business."
Alcoa will record an estimated charge associated with the disposition of its interest of around USD320 million (pre- and after-tax), or $1.72 per share, in the second quarter of 2019. The charge includes the write-off of Alcoa's investment in MRC, the cash contributions noted above, and the write-off of Alcoa's share of MRC's delinquent payables due to MAC of USD59 million that were forgiven as part of this transaction. Investment losses attributable to MRC included in net income totalled USD34 million (pre- and post-tax) in 2018.


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Miró & Jan Steen
Exhibition: 17 June - 13 September 2010
From the museum website, 27 April 2010
From 17 June to 13 September 2010, the series Dutch interiors by Joan Miró (1893-1983) will make its debut at the Rijksmuseum. Miró travelled to the Netherlands in 1928 and included the Rijksmuseum in his itinerary. Two interior scenes by 17th-century Dutch masters Hendrick Sorgh and Jan Steen inspired him to create a series of three paintings, which represent one of the highlights of Miró's early surrealistic work. The Dutch Interiors, including sketches and drawings by Miró, have never before been displayed alongside these 17th-century works, which were the original source of his inspiration. This exhibition by the Rijksmuseum uniquely brings together art from the past and present.
In May 1928, Miró travelled from Paris to the Netherlands and included the Rijksmuseum in his itinerary. He also took two home two postcards, which were colour reproductions of paintings from the Rijksmuseum collection: The lute player by Hendrick Martensz. Sorgh (1661) and Children teaching a cat to dance better known as The dancing lesson by Jan Havicksz. Steen (c. 1660-1679). Both paintings feature a musician, surrounded by one or more listeners, a cat and a dog. In the Dutch interiors, the scenes undergo a complete metamorphosis, as Miró captures these figures in his own surreal fantasy world.
In summer 1928, during a visit to his studio on the family farm Montroig in Catalonia, Miró drew inspiration from these two picture postcards, creating the three paintings later entitled Dutch interiors. Rather than working spontaneously as he usually did, he prepared an extensive series of sketches and drawings. The paintings are currently part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). The postcards, sketches and drawings were donated by Miró to the Museum of Modern Art and the Fundació Joan Miró (Barcelona) in the seventies. This study material offers a unique insight into how Miró transformed the original 17th-century works.
By working in this way, Miró subscribed to a long tradition of 'creative copying', whereby artists reinterpreted the masterworks of predecessors, using them as a source of inspiration for new artworks. Today, as in times past, the Rijksmuseum collection often serves as a source of inspiration. Nevertheless, the encounter between Miró and the Dutch masters of the painting genre represents a rare highlight in art history. The exhibition is an intriguing and surprising meeting between the Dutch Golden Age and the avant-garde movement of the 20th century. Jan Steen is one of the masters of the Dutch Golden Age and is particularly well-known for his often humorous scenes of everyday life. Following an important exhibition and several publications, he enjoyed great fame at the end of the twenties. At that time, Joan Miró was considered as one of the key exponents of surrealism and painting. He went on to become one of the most influential and famous artists of his generation.
Afterwards the exhibition will travel to New York and will be on show in The Metropolitan Museum from 4 October 2010 until 17 January 2011 with the title Miró: The Dutch Interiors.


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Former baseball player Barry Bonds leaves federal court after being sentenced for obstructing justice in a government steroids investigation on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in San Francisco.
Image: Noah Berger/Associated Press
5 things the feds could have spent $55 million on instead of Barry Bonds
Written by Patrick Kulp
To throw some perspective on the sum, we rounded up five things that the feds could have afforded instead. As it turns out, $55 million can go a long way.
In this March 10, 2014, file photo, former San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds chats to the dugout during a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Image: Chris Carlson, File/Associated Press
Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction reversed by appeals court
Written by The Associated Press
Bonds was convicted in 2011 of a single count of obstruction by a jury, which deadlocked on three charges he made false statements during his grand jury appearance.


Competition makes for choosy males!
Through Alex Jordan's hard work we got our second manuscript accepted in American Naturalist!
Alex did an amazing job on this manuscript. I won't ruin the punchline, so I'll put up a link as soon as it comes out.


Is it impossible to buy a house in London without parental help?
You might remember a few weeks ago the advice given to Millennials by estate agent Strutt and Parker: If we give up on 'luxuries' like sandwiches and going out with friends, we could get on the property ladder in a mere five years.
While eating gruel for lunch and forgoing a social life for half a decade doesn't seem ideal, maybe it's not so bad if you get a house at the end of it.
What Strutt and Parker failed to mention, however, is that even if you do live the life of an ascetic, you'll still need your parents to chip in about £30,000.
Thanks for the tip, lads, but there's quite a few of us out here whose parents can't afford to add a cool 30k to our kitty. But, does that mean there's no hope for those us not blessed with wealthy family?
My mum and dad bought a house in Greater London when they were in their twenties, living on the salaries of a decorator and an administrator. They had to save, of course, but were able to do so while still affording rent, not to mention the costs of raising two kids.
That seems like an impossible dream nowadays, but surely – SURELY – there must be a way to get on the property ladder, even if it does mean boycotting Pret for life?
Since most of the advice we receive on the topic either comes from people who want to sell houses whatever the cost, or people who purchased their homes in a completely different time, we thought we'd get our Money Month hats on, and give you an honest account of what you'd actually need to do to get those coveted first-home keys.
So, first thing's first, you need to be earning a salary that'll allow you to save in the first place. Recent results from job website Monster put the average in the capital at around £35,000.
Of course, averages can't show everybody's situation and particularly if you're younger you'll find that your pay differs greatly from this. However, for illustrative purposes let's assume that's your wage. That puts your take-home pay at £2,256 a month, but bear in mind that this doesn't include pension contributions or student loan repayments.
If you can't stay with family, you likely have to pay for rent, which varies from £530 to £1,346 a month for a room. For argument's sake, let's say you're paying £600 – which leaves you with £1,656 to play with.
Next, remove £155 for utilities, £22 for internet, and £139 for transport (these are all figures taken from Expatistan). And according to Money Advice Service, Londoners spend £230 on food.
So, the current total is £1,110. But, that's without ever leaving the house except for work, or paying for everything else that adds up, like insurance/debt repayments/Christmas presents/a mobile phone contract/home improvements/not staring at the wall in solitary confinement. So, putting aside around £500 for all of those things you have £610 left to save a month (or £7,320 annually).
The average price for a flat/maisonette in London currently sits at £413,275, according to government statistics. However, there are deals to be had depending on where you want to go.
Heading out to boroughs like Barking and Bexley can take that average cost way down, with prices for a property closer to £300,000. The minimum deposit you can pay is about 5%, which in those areas is about £15,000. Most mortgage calculators don't even show figures for lending at 5% for first-time buyers, however – so 10% is better.
Which? estimate that, once inflation is taken into account, you can have your 10% saved in six years. But, when you put these figures – including income and deposit – into the Halifax mortgage calculator, they only lend you around £135,000, so if you're single it's a pretty hopeless situation, and you might as well duck out now and stop feeling guilty about buying a plate of avocado toast.
If you're part of a couple, things get a bit easier. You can save your 10% in three years with the shared income. Time to get finding love, then!
Based on these figures, Halifax would lend you about £299,000, which by the time you've actually finished saving would be just enough to get somewhere. Hopefully.
But, don't get too hyped yet, as the monthly repayments would still be sitting at up to £1,300 a month. That's £650 each for the next 25 years of your life.
Initial costs like stamp duty (which you may just miss if you're under the £300,000 mark due to new government plans), furniture, conveyancing, surveying, and mortgage arrangement fees are also left out of this as they're harder to predict, so they'll need to be taken into account.
You'll also be responsible for all ongoing costs associated with the property, including ground rent if it's a leasehold, as well as any other repairs.
You've reached your goal, but it's pretty bittersweet. You've lived for years without holidays or big nights out, or any sort of splashing out, only to realise that the price of owning your home in London stretches way beyond the deposit. It's a huge commitment.
The figures I gave at the start are also extremely generous and count on you earning a good wage and finding a very good bargain. I'm looking at the best case scenario here, which as we know is about as rare as a four-leaf clover.
It's pretty much an impossible dream to own in London if you're single and not filthy rich (AKA me – goodbye dreams). Your best hope is to somehow earn a London wage while living outside where homes are cheaper.
Couples are in a much more favourable position, but it's still going to be a very, very long road even after you've got the stage of owning the property.
It's a sorry state of affairs, and for those of us who can't relocate, we'll be stuck as part of Generation Rent forever. Paying a landlord who makes a healthy profit while you live in their often substandard properties is grim.
Leave the capital and try your best to get a job back in your hometown while you save for a deposit to buy there.
Resign yourself to renting, and/or hope for a lottery win.
Get saving while you're making the big bucks here, and move away once you have some cash.
Find love, and take the hit for thirty years of scrimping and saving to own a bedsit in Essex.
Get adopted as an adult by Daddy Warbucks.
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