The Ganaraskan is a medium-sized dog. The breed originated in Port Hope, Ontario.
History
The Ganaraskan is a modern breed developed about 30 years ago by a group of breeders, mostly from around the Ganaraska river region of southern Ontario (hence the name), who set out to create the ideal therapy dog. The qualities required from a good therapy animal, such as above average intelligence, eagerness to please and a non-shedding coat, automatically make this dog an ideal family companion. The foundation breeds that contributed to its early development were the English Cocker Spaniel, the Bichon Frise, the Poodle and the Miniature Schnauzer. Only dogs showing exceptional capacity to learn were used for the program. To this day, all breeding stock is required to be inspected and cleared for hip and elbow dysplasia by an accredited radiologist and also be certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation..
History
The Ganaraskan is a modern breed developed about 30 years ago by a group of breeders, mostly from around the Ganaraska river region of southern Ontario (hence the name), who set out to create the ideal therapy dog. The qualities required from a good therapy animal, such as above average intelligence, eagerness to please and a non-shedding coat, automatically make this dog an ideal family companion. The foundation breeds that contributed to its early development were the English Cocker Spaniel, the Bichon Frise, the Poodle and the Miniature Schnauzer. Only dogs showing exceptional capacity to learn were used for the program. To this day, all breeding stock is required to be inspected and cleared for hip and elbow dysplasia by an accredited radiologist and also be certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation..
Farooq Paracha was a Pakistani print and television journalist. He is the father of Pakistani columnist and cultural critic, Nadeem F. Paracha.
Farooq Paracha was a staunch supporter of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the late sixties and seventies and was blacklisted by the dictatorship of Zia-ul-Haq when Zia toppled the populist PPP leader and Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in a 1977 military coup. He spent much of the eighties as an advertising concept-writer before returning to journalism after Zia's death in 1988.
Though already known as a fiery left-wing journalist, Paracha became known as a television journalist when he became General Manager Special Programs at Pakistan's first private TV channel, NTM. His political and social talk shows for the channel dealt with thorny social issues.
Farooq Paracha was a staunch supporter of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the late sixties and seventies and was blacklisted by the dictatorship of Zia-ul-Haq when Zia toppled the populist PPP leader and Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in a 1977 military coup. He spent much of the eighties as an advertising concept-writer before returning to journalism after Zia's death in 1988.
Though already known as a fiery left-wing journalist, Paracha became known as a television journalist when he became General Manager Special Programs at Pakistan's first private TV channel, NTM. His political and social talk shows for the channel dealt with thorny social issues.
The Bahá’í Internet Agency states on its website that it "assists the global Bahá’í community in its use of the Internet, providing technical support to Bahá’í institutions and supporting promising initiatives of individuals. Established in 2004 by the Universal House of Justice, the Bahá’í Internet Agency operates under the guidance of the International Teaching Centre."
Baha’i Internet Agency Whitepapers
Some publications of the Baha’i Internet Agency include:
*Individual Initiative on the Internet
*Participation and the Internet
*Blogging and the Baha'i Faith
*Podcasting
*Guidelines for Internet Communication
*Understanding Online Social Networks
*Responding to Criticism and Opposition on the Internet
*Basics of Search Engine Optimization
*Building Internet Communities
Members
*Matthew Weinberg- Program Director
*Thane Terrill - Director of Information Services at Baha'i International Community's United Nations Office
*Pedraum Pardehpoosh Representative
Resources and articles
Bahai Internet Agency Whitepapers
*Individual Initiative on the Internet, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Participation and the Internet
*Blogging and the Baha'i Faith, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Podcasting, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Understanding Online Social Networks, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Guidelines for Internet Communication, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Responding to Criticism and Opposition on the Internet, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Basics of Search Engine Optimization, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Building Internet Communities, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Baha'i Blog Survey - Pheonix Conference (M. Naeimi), accessed September 12, 2009.
*Cultivating the Roots Presentation, accessed September 12, 2009.
*NEBY Fest Presentation, accessed September 12, 2009.
*The Internet Perspective, accessed September 12, 2009.
Contact
Website: http://www.bcca.org/bia/
Baha’i Internet Agency Whitepapers
Some publications of the Baha’i Internet Agency include:
*Individual Initiative on the Internet
*Participation and the Internet
*Blogging and the Baha'i Faith
*Podcasting
*Guidelines for Internet Communication
*Understanding Online Social Networks
*Responding to Criticism and Opposition on the Internet
*Basics of Search Engine Optimization
*Building Internet Communities
Members
*Matthew Weinberg- Program Director
*Thane Terrill - Director of Information Services at Baha'i International Community's United Nations Office
*Pedraum Pardehpoosh Representative
Resources and articles
Bahai Internet Agency Whitepapers
*Individual Initiative on the Internet, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Participation and the Internet
*Blogging and the Baha'i Faith, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Podcasting, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Understanding Online Social Networks, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Guidelines for Internet Communication, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Responding to Criticism and Opposition on the Internet, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Basics of Search Engine Optimization, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Building Internet Communities, accessed September 12, 2009.
*Baha'i Blog Survey - Pheonix Conference (M. Naeimi), accessed September 12, 2009.
*Cultivating the Roots Presentation, accessed September 12, 2009.
*NEBY Fest Presentation, accessed September 12, 2009.
*The Internet Perspective, accessed September 12, 2009.
Contact
Website: http://www.bcca.org/bia/
Piet Boon (born 1958) is a Dutch architect and interior designer.
Originally a building contractor, Boon founded a design studio in 1982 that he now runs with his wife, Karin. Based in Oostzaan, near Amsterdam, the studio comprises architects and designers. He launched the "Piet Boon Zone" line of furniture and lighting in 2003 which now successfully operates in 34 countries. In addition to designs for private clients and various commercial housing developments, he designed the interior of the Delano Hotel in Las Vegas and beachhouses in the Caribbean amongst others. He has published three books - Piet Boon (2001), Piet Boon 2 (2005), and Piet Boon Beach (2007).
The garden for his own home in Oostzaan, designed by Piet Oudolf, was featured in the BBC's Around the World in 80 Gardens.
Originally a building contractor, Boon founded a design studio in 1982 that he now runs with his wife, Karin. Based in Oostzaan, near Amsterdam, the studio comprises architects and designers. He launched the "Piet Boon Zone" line of furniture and lighting in 2003 which now successfully operates in 34 countries. In addition to designs for private clients and various commercial housing developments, he designed the interior of the Delano Hotel in Las Vegas and beachhouses in the Caribbean amongst others. He has published three books - Piet Boon (2001), Piet Boon 2 (2005), and Piet Boon Beach (2007).
The garden for his own home in Oostzaan, designed by Piet Oudolf, was featured in the BBC's Around the World in 80 Gardens.