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Kottonmouth Kings
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Daddy X is like a REBEL! He?s a fuckin rebel
I?m like god damn, you gotta have big time revolution for that
[Daddy X]
the revolution will not be televised..
RIGHT-you say you?re right
I say you?re wrong
You destroy lives
You build the bombs
Spend all your lives
I say we?re spun
You call it war, it?s just begun
We fight with thoughts, you fight with guns
You make the laws, fill all you jails
Fill us with fear, that?s where you fail.. that?s where you fail!
Lies, power, destruction, a world of corruption
Corrupting, and control, tell yourself its all LIES
The thoughts they keep exploding
And the earth is eroding; they keep on reloading and firing LIES
They stand they salute and they cheer and they shoot down men and ladies
I could puke on this earth, with all their LIES
So what will it take for this earth to break?
for people to awake a realize.. its all LIES
they got us believing by always deceiving
and what we?re receiving is nothing but LIES!
Increase all the peace; we need to stop all wars
Innocent people are dying for no reason what for?
The country keeps makin the bombs we keep dropping
We?re killin each other we the people can stop them
Who they tryin to fool? We?re the leaders of the new school
We fight for our rights, realize the governments of of LIES
Don?t ask us why? You can see it in our eyes
Who is he? Who is she? You got my screaming to myself LIES!
[Johnny Richter]
Its all in your face while their laughing inside,
Tell you whatchya wanna hear
but its just a bunch of LIES!,
Taxes Highest to help the Senior citizens,
Social Security and Help Benefits being questioned,
Its all bullshit its just a big scam,
Uncle Sam got us fightin family wars up over land,
Weapons of mass destruction, Yo where they at?
How Many Souljaz gotta die before we bring Americas Kids back!
Lies, Revolution [x4]
[Daddy X]
This is a freedom song, songs of freedom
Stand up for you rights
Right means not wrong
1 life 1 chance 1 earth 1 people
you decide?
RIGHT-you say you?re right
I say you?re wrong
You destroy lives
You build the bombs
Spend all your lives
I say we?re spun
You call it war, it?s just begun
Now we take it back, Slaves of us all
We will attack, sick of the lies
The lies and their hate
Sick of it all, ??
Its coming your way
Its coming your way, the revolution will not be televised
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This four-year degree (three years plus a placement year) develops applied computing, interpersonal, communication and IT skills and readies graduates to develop, select, deliver, manage and maintain cutting-edge IT infrastructures and advanced IT systems.
Technology advances at a rapid pace and businesses must adapt if they are to compete in an ever expanding global economy. A degree in CIT gives students a robust understanding across a broad range of information technology subjects.
While this degree is ideal for students who are interested in IT and are keen to learn programming, web development, database design and human-computer interaction, it also requires teamworking skills and nuanced interpersonal interaction. Collaboration and communication are fundamental skills that students must learn to be successful, not only in this degree but in industry.
Employer experience is embedded into this course and allows students to engage and learn from prospective employers from day one. Industry placements, company sponsored hackathons and challenges are a core part of the curriculum and vastly improve our graduate's employability rates.
Information on the implications of Brexit for prospective students.
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|This degree aims to teach the necessary skills, tools and techniques to enable our graduates to embark on careers as IT professionals in a wide variety of roles, and involves extensive practical work with a significant portion completed in team-orientated projects.
There is an emphasis on user experience and information security throughout the degree, which contains the following themes which may change due to the nature of the IT Industry and keeping up with industrial trends:
Computer Architecture (including Computer Networks)
Database Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
IT Infrastructure Specification and Design
IT System Administration
Web-Based Development
The modules build progressively on each of these themes throughout the first two years. Students then undertake a full year's paid placement, which is an opportunity both to practise the principles learned to date and to gain practical experience as an IT professional. Typically students will gain a Licentiateship of the City & Guilds from this period of work experience. Students then take their final year modules, including a major project, which pull together many of the individual themes of the degree.
|Year 1
|• Programming
• Computer Architecture, Networks and
• Introductory Software Engineering
• Rigorous Problem-solving
|Year 2
|• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Management Systems
• Web-based Programming
• System Administration and Maintenance
• Software Engineering
|Year 3
|Year of Professional Experience
|Year 4
|• IT Enterprise Project
• Agile and Lean Software Development
• Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Information Systems Security
• Software Testing
• Software Design Principles and Patterns
|Large Group Teaching
|9 (hours maximum)
9 hours of lectures
|Personal Study
|24 (hours maximum)
22-24 hours where we expect students to spend time on completing assignments, working on projects (individual or group), preparing for practical classes, alongside studying and reviewing taught material.
|Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial
|6 (hours maximum)
6 hours of practical classes, workshops or tutorials each week
The School has a world class reputation for research and provides excellent facilities, including access to major new research centres in Secure Information Technologies, Electronics, Communications and Information Technology and Sonic Arts. A number of modules on the course are closely linked to the research expertise of these centres and evolve and change rapidly to reflect some of the current, emerging and exciting developments in the field.
At Queen's, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.
The BSc in Computing and Information Technology provides a range of learning experiences which enable students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies and a world class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners. Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this course are:
Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:
As students progress through their course at Queen's they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
Entry Requirements
|A level requirements
BBB including Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
ABB including Biology, Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT (including Single Award Applied ICT), Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
|Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Mathematics
H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in any computing or scientific subject + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
H2H3H3H3H3H3 + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
|Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65% in a computing or mathematical Access Course + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% in a scientific Access Course + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75% in any Access Course. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.
|International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Mathematics.
33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry or Physics.
34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level.
If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in English and Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics would be accepted.
|BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
A relevant computing QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 100 credits at Distinction grade and 80 credits at Merit grade+ GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A relevant computing RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 540 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 540 GLH at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A relevant engineering or scientific QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 120 credits at Distinction grade and 60 credits at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A relevant engineering or scientific RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 660 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 420 GLH at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A non-relevant QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 140 credits at Distinction grade and 40 credits at Merit grade+ GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A non-relevant RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 780 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 300 GLH at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
|BTEC Higher National Diploma
Those with good grades in a relevant Higher National Diploma/Foundation Degree will be considered individually on their merits for entry to Stage 2 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided that subject specific requirements are met
|All applicants
Computer Science, Computing Information Technology and Software Engineering share a common core of modules in the first year, so students may therefore transfer between these degrees at the end of first year, subject to meeting the normal progression requirements.
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.
Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form, which is considered by a member of administrative staff from the Admissions and Access Service and, if appropriate, the Selector from the School. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.
For entry last year, applicants must have had, or been able to achieve, a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better (to include English Language and Mathematics), though this profile may change from year to year depending on the demand for places. The Selector also checks that any specific entry requirements in terms of GCSE and/or A-level subjects can be fulfilled.
Offers are normally made on the basis of three A-levels. Two subjects at A-level plus two at AS would also be considered. The offer for repeat candidates is normally the same as the offer for first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.
Applicants offering other qualifications, such as Edexcel National and Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, the International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate or an Access course, will also be considered. The same GCSE profile is usually expected of those candidates offering other qualifications.
For applicants offering a relevant HNC, the current requirements are successful completion of the HNC with 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits.
For those offering a relevant Foundation Degree, there may be the possibility of advanced entry to Stage 2 depending on relevance of the Foundation Degree and first year results (an average of 60% with no less than 50% in any module). Where offers are made for entry to Stage 2 students would be required to achieve an average of 65% in final year modules and no less than 55% in any final year module. Those not eligible for entry to Stage 2 would be considered for entry to Stage 1 provided they had an average of 50% in first year modules with all modules passed. Students would be required to achieve an average of 55% in final year modules and no less than 50% in any final year module.
For those offering a relevant Higher National Diploma, there may be the possibility of advanced entry to Stage 2 depending on relevance of the HND and first year results (at least half of the first year units must be at Merit grade). Where offers are made for entry to Stage 2 students would be required to achieve 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits in all units assessed in final year. Those not eligible for entry to Stage 2 would be considered for entry to Stage 1 provided at least one first year unit is at Merit grade. Students would be required to achieve Merits in all units assessed in final year.
The information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted but these are not the final deciding factors in whether or not a conditional offer can be made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking 4 A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September.
If you are made an offer then you may be invited to an Open Day, which is usually held during the second semester. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University and to find out more about the degree programme of your choice; the facilities on offer. It also gives you a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.
If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact the University Admissions and Access Service (email@example.com), giving full details of your qualifications and educational background.
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.
An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
INTO - English Language Course(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
Course content
Studying for a Computing and Information
Technology degree at Queen's will assist you
in developing the core skills and employmentrelated
experiences that are valued by
employers, professional organisations and
academic institutions. Graduates from this
degree at Queen's are well regarded by local,
national and international employers.
Northern Ireland has an excellent international
reputation for the quality and supply of its
software engineers, and many companies,
both national and international, have chosen
it as a base for their computing divisions in
recognition of the high quality of graduates
produced by the local universities.
Employment after the Course
Careers open to graduates with a BSc
Honours in Computing and Information
Technology include systems engineer, systems
analyst, web designer, systems developer, IT
consultant, and project manager.
We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, Asidua and Liberty IT, who provide sponsorship for our students as well as Citi and Kainos who are members of the employer liaison panel for the course.
Placement Employers
Our past students have also gained work placement with organisations such as: Liberty IT; Microsoft; Citi; Asidua; Kainos; Cybersource.
Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Entry requirements
Fees and Funding
|Northern Ireland (NI)
|England, Scotland or Wales (GB)
|Other (non-UK) EU *
Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student's tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.
* The tuition fees that EU students starting courses at UK universities following the agreed transition period are required to pay will depend on what is agreed as part of the UK's exit negotiations. Please refer to www.qub.ac.uk/brexit-advice/information-for-students
All Students
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. A programme may have up to 6 modules per year, each with a recommended text.
Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.
If a final year includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.
Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience costs
Students may wish to become a student member of the British Computer Society at an annual cost of £37.
Students undertake a placement in year 3 and are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. These costs vary depending on the location and duration of the placement. Students may receive payment from their placement provider during their placement year.
There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.
Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.
Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.
Information on scholarships for international students, is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/International-scholarships/.
How to Apply
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.
When to Apply
UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2020 from 1 September 2019.
Advisory closing date: 15 January 2020 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.
Applications from UK and EU students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen's for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2020) subject to the availability of places.
Applications from International (non-UK/EU) students are normally considered by Queen's for entry to this course until 30 June 2020. If you apply for 2020 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.
The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.
Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/
The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.
Fees and Funding
Queen's University Belfast is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
For more information please read our Equality and Diversity Policy.
Queen's University Belfast is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101788
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Stretch marks - what the experts say
Preventing stretch marks
Once stretch marks appear, they are difficult to remove completely. Therefore, prevention is essential to ensure they do not appear. How effective the prevention depends on how early you treat your skin, how regularly they appear and how long they last. It is recommended to use an anti-stretch mark product daily as soon as you become pregnant and up until one month after the birth. Select a product specifically formulated to prevent stretch marks for pregnant women: it will help minimize the inflammatory effects and stimulate the regenerative capacity of your skin.
At the same time, try to monitor your weight (without becoming obsessive about it) throughout your pregnancy to minimize the risk of the stretch marks appearing.


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Screen's US editor Jeremy Kay also surveys where Lincoln, The Life of Pi and The Sessions stand in the awards race so far.
Argo took hold of the ball at Telluride and hasn't let go. It remains a frontrunner for best picture, director, screenplay and other major categories and the enthusiastic backing of deep-pocketed Warner Bros should ensure it stays in contention throughout the season. It deserves its status. The studio orchestrated a glitzy US premiere at the Academy in Beverly Hills on Oct 4 when the stars well and truly came out, as they say. Earlier this week Ben Affleck, the movie's director, producer, writer and star, did himself no harm attending the vulgar promotional platform that is the Hollywood Film Awards. It all counts.
For the record a battalion of potential contenders attended that awards show. The road to the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Feb 24 2013 (by way of numerous critics awards, Globes, BAFTAs, etc.) is paved with flattery, hubris, rubber chicken and, occasionally, ingenuity. This last element was on show on Oct 15 when guild members and select press got a chance to see Flight at a cleverly staged bi-coastal event one day after the world premiere closed out the New York Film Festival (NYFF). Paramount dovetailed a guild screening in New York with a simultaneous presentation at the Arclight in Hollywood so that the ensuing press conference and Q+A were beamed over to the West Coast where audience members Tweeted questions.
I was at the Arclight and the occasion created a must-see aura about the movie, but in fairness Flight doesn't need bells and whistles to commend itself to anyone in search of intelligent, gripping drama. Denzel Washington was feeling a little off-colour that day and declined to take part in the Q+A but no matter – we'll be seeing and hearing plenty more of him in the months to come. The star, coming off the biggest box office hit of his career in Safe House, is irresistible as Whip Whitaker, a troubled commercial airline pilot whose professional brilliance and a single heroic act thrust him into the spotlight with unwelcome consequences. It's an intelligent, uncannily empathetic performance about addiction that positions Washington front and centre in the lead actor race. For sure it will be tough going against the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis – understated yet authoritative as the 16th president of the United States in Lincoln – and John Hawkes on impish form as polio victim Mark O'Brien in The Sessions, but Washington, an Oscar winner for Training Day, has seldom been better. Perhaps never.
Every season there's a movie that confounds your expectations and for me Flight is that movie because it's so much richer than you expect. Paramount's marketing boffins had a thankless task to bottle its essence. The billboards and marketing materials around Los Angeles show close-ups of Washington in his pilot's uniform in the rain or condensation trails cutting through the brilliant blue. The look is almost pedestrian, like an episodic. It's nobody's fault because you can't bind Flight in a nutshell. John Gatins' screenplay is a complex heavyweight and I'll write more about his struggle to get his story made in a forthcoming issue of Screen. Robert Zemeckis has immersed himself in motion-capture for the last 12 years but has clearly lost none of his live-action panache and is expert in his execution. The UK's Kelly Reilly also stands out from a terrific ensemble and must be a player in the supporting actress race. Few movies will push Argo as hard all season.
The early word on Ang Lee's Life Of Pi, which opened the NYFF on Sept 28, is that it will compete for best film, director, screenplay, cinematography and effects. I'm yet to see it and look forward to the experience as many have spoken of its visual majesty. Lee is a chameleon and Yann Martel's book remains an enduring favourite in the zeitgeist. Fox is slowly beginning to roll out screenings and is playing its top live-action contender fairly close to its chest at this stage.
Steven Spielberg's Lincoln will be a major contender as you'd expect. The DreamWorks saga won't receive its official world premiere until the close of AFI FEST on Nov 8 but the movie has already screened a few times, off-piste as it were. It played as a kind of work-in-progress as the surprise movie at the NYFF on Oct 8 and they subsequently screened a final print on the Disney lot. It's a finely crafted history lesson that drips with intrigue and demands close attention. If Lincoln over-eggs the intricacy of Civil War era politics in places it's entitled to some culture-specific indulgence; as John Hawkes, who has a small but important role in the movie, remarked to me this week, now we know how Americans feel when they watch BBC period dramas. Regardless, Lincoln is beautifully staged and anchored by Day-Lewis' deliciously measured, rather beguiling performance and a barnstorming turn by Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens. Jones will give Silver Linings Playbook's Robert De Niro and Argo's Alan Arkin a run for their money in the supporting actor stakes. We'll be writing plenty more about Lincoln in coming weeks.
Hawkes as I've said delivers the goods in The Sessions, which is in the thick of the screenings circuit now and scored a record per-screen average when Fox Searchlight launched it in the US last weekend. Box office glory is exactly the type of buzz a small movie like this needs. I was dreading this before it premiered in Sundance as The Surrogate (rights issues forced a name change) – the prospect of seeing the emaciated actor in an iron lung fumbling his way towards carnal knowledge was as appealing as bedding down for the night in an eviscerated deer carcass – but my ignorance of the life and spirit of the late poet and polio victim Mark O'Brien, upon whose autobiography this is based, meant I was in for a surprise.
It turns out we were all in for a pleasant shock, including Searchlight, who stumped up $6m for worldwide rights in Park City. They're all great in The Sessions and Helen Hunt navigates a tricky role as the surrogate Cheryl with aplomb, but Hawkes takes the prize. His O'Brien is magnificent and moving, utterly without self-pity and possessed of a wit that makes this one of the most left-field feel-good movies to come along in a while.


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"Working together to bring knowledge, skills, qualifications and training to charities in Scotland
"The EVSWN mission statement:
"1. To allow charities to find willing volunteers for any kind of requirements, from simply helping out where help is needed, to bringing fully qualified skills (e.g. door stewards or joiners) to the community.
"2. To provide a centre for training to people who are interested in learning new skills and acquiring qualifications that can help charities and their local communities
"3. To leverage those skills and form groups of qualified people to go out into the community and make money "
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New Blue Mound State Park shelter will warm skiers
Blue Mound State Park is getting a welcome addition — a $500,000 shelter where skiers and other visitors will have a space to warm up.
A Wisconsin State Journal report said the shelter is scheduled to open Saturday night during the park's annual ski-by-candlelight event.
The shelter has been in the works for 10 years. It became a reality through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of Blue Mound State Park.
The new building has cathedral ceilings, a heating and cooling system, skid-resistant floors, and heated bathrooms.
Blue Mound State Park attracts about 140,000 people each year. Park Ranger Kevin Swenson said about 10 to 20 percent come between December and March, attracted by the well-groomed ski trails.


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YORK COUNTY — Stores, homes and parks are decorated for Christmas and volunteers stand next to red Salvation Army kettles ringing bells to catch the attention of shoppers.
"It's Christmas time in the city."
As the holiday season gets under way and people prepare for parties and family gatherings, many also become more aware of those who are struggling to get by day-by-day to provide for their families and can't even think about buying gifts.
For those who truly want to help others during this season of giving, there are many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people in need. Here are a few local organizations that are making a difference and how people can help them help others.
Santa's Cause, Inc. began as an effort to bring some of the joy of the season to children in foster care, even if their foster families could not afford to buy gifts for them.
Founded in 2005 by Robin Donarumo of Sanford to provide at least one gift to each needy foster child in the area, Santa's Cause distributed more than 350 toys and gifts in 2010 and Donarumo anticipates she and fellow volunteers will distribute between 450 and 500 gifts this year.
As the need has grown over the years, so has the response from the community.
For the first few years, Donarumo and a small group of volunteers organized what they called a "community scavenger hunt," collecting gifts for children from area businesses and organizations that had offered to help. The hunt is now in its eighth year and last year 137 York County businesses and organizations participated — the majority of them in the Sanford/Springvale area, "but we receive help from generous businesses all over York County," Donarumo said.
In November, Santa's Cause sends out letters to each participating business, organization or school requesting that they purchase the item indicated next to their name. Items requested on the Scavenger Hunt List are usually in the range of $10 to $25, Donarumo said.
The Christmas gift scavenger hunt grew, and four years ago it became Santa's Cause Inc.
Over the years, Donarumo said, people have learned about Santa's Cause and call her directly to adopt a family or child for gift-giving. In addition, "tags" for specific items are now available at the Elks Lodge in Sanford, as well as at some larger businesses, organizations and churches.
Tags include the child's first name, age, gender, and a gift suggestion from his or her Christmas list.
Requests for assistance from Santa's Cause come from pre-approved individuals such as counselors, teachers, social workers, and child protective services, Donarumo said.
"Thanks to the support of our community and volunteers, we have never left a request for help unanswered," she said.
Community members who take a tag and buy a gift can have it picked up by a volunteer or drop it off at Taylor Rental Center of Sanford.
For more information on Santa's Cause, the group is on Facebook and has a website at: www.santascauseinc.com. Donarumo can also be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 459-4024.
Santa's Cause will hold its third annual Santa's Meet and Greet, on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the offices of Better Homes & Gardens/Masiello at 1293 Main St. in Sanford. The price of admission is a toy, just one per family. Children get to meet Santa and chat with him one on one, and can have a picture taken with him at no charge. After their visit, they are invited to enjoy snacks and drinks and every child will receive a new, free Scholastic book.
Food Drives
Members of Fraternal Lodge 55 in Alfred will hold a food drive to benefit the York County Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa Claus will be there, and children and families can have their pictures taken with him if they donate one nonperishable food item, such as a canned or boxed good. The Lodge is located at 165 Waterboro Road (Route 202) in Alfred.
Adams Park Storage, LLC, will hold a food drive and raffle to help support York County Shelter Programs from Dec. 5 to Dec. 19. The raffle winner will receive a $100 gift card from Walmart. The drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 19. Food donations will be collected at Adams Park Storage, 23 Smada Drive, Sanford. Suggested items to donate are family-size servings of non-sugared cereal, canned tuna, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tomato sauce, five pound bags of flour and sugar, pasta, peanut butter, juice, and rice. Donors will be given a raffle ticket for each item they donate.
Toys for Tots
Sanford High School's Jobs For Maine Graduates Class will hold toy drives for Toys for Tots on two Saturdays, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8, at Walmart, Route 109, in Sanford.
There are also drop-off locations for toys for Toys for Tots in many stores, banks and other locations in Sanford and surrounding towns.
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YORK COUNTY — Stores, homes and parks are decorated for Christmas and volunteers stand next to red Salvation Army kettles ringing bells to catch the attention of shoppers.


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I went off four hundred points and shooting I know that just on the Dow just on the Dow which fell into its not just a doubt not just U S stocks yet so that's the scary part about all this is you seen the ripple effects across the globe here you're seeing in commodity prices you see in precious metals ... gold is down more than five percent single prices not percent to five percent of people on thirteen hundred dollars an ounce that's a level that hasn't been reached and three year so ... that's that's kind of scary Siegel director of the silver also was down more than eight percent ... below twenty dollars an ounce of ... gold and silver prices can it really hard or sing in emerging markets ... merge what he saw the yield on the U S and yes was his ties to for sixty right right at the multi year high ... as I look to the Fed history really did try to put a nice picture on right they said ... the economy's getting better the cut at the peak tweets their outlook a little bit higher you see things in a little better but that the bottom line is for the last whatever four plus years ... the market isn't predicated on the idea is ... that the Fed is going to be there with a lot of money right right ... so that's that causes winner of big market in this rally and so you take a little bit of a open sandals away ... 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"Answering Difficult Questions about the Church," New Era, Sept. 2012, 28–29
Answering Difficult Questions about the Church
Have you ever been asked a tough question about the Church by one of your friends?
It can be an intimidating experience to be asked questions about the Church. Imagine you are eating lunch at school with a group of friends when one of them turns to you and says, "I heard Mormons are not Christians. Is that true?" You explain that "Mormon" is just a nickname and that the real name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "I believe in and follow Jesus Christ," you add. Then someone asks another question. This time the question sounds more like an attack, and you're not so sure you have the right answer. Suddenly you feel singled out, as if you're being interrogated. These moments may seem a little scary, but they can be a great learning experience for you and a chance to share the truthfulness of the gospel with others.
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Questions are at the heart of learning, and sincere gospel questions can lead to understanding and testimony for you and your friends. Consider the following principles as you share answers to gospel questions. Remember that how you react to the question and how you live your life can have just as great an influence as the actual words you say.
1 Be grateful. When others ask questions, realize you have been given the opportunity to share gospel truths. Before responding, consider saying something like, "That's a great question." Using kindness will help bring the Spirit into the situation and avoid contention. Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has stated, "We should also remember that sometimes the best way to answer people's interest can be by how we live, how we radiate the joy of the gospel in our lives, how we treat others, and how sincerely we follow the teachings of Christ" ("Faith, Family, Facts, and Fruits," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 27).
2 Be comfortable not knowing all of the answers. If you don't know the answer, it's OK to say so. Tell the person you would like to follow up after you study more about the question. Not knowing the answer to a gospel question does not mean you don't have a testimony. Stay anchored in the things you believe. Share your experiences in the gospel.
Look at how the prophet Nephi answered a question he did not know the answer to. He was asked, "Knowest thou the condescension of God?"
To which he replied, "And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things" (1 Nephi 11:16–17).
Nephi's faith was not shaken because he couldn't answer this question. He responded by sharing something he had experienced. Being aware of the fact that he did "not know the meaning of all things" actually opened the way for Nephi to be an excellent student of the gospel as the Spirit of the Lord taught him.
As you search for answers, go to sources you can trust (see the list at bottom right). Avoid reading the inaccurate literature produced by those who are trying to tear down the Church.
3 Keep answers clear and simple. Most people do not expect or want long, complicated answers. Stick to the point and make sure to use plain language and avoid words or phrases that are not understood or mean something different outside of the Church. Keep your answers focused on gospel doctrine rather than speculation or rumor.
4 Learn from each other. When answering questions, it may also be helpful to find out what your friends believe about the topic. Share your beliefs in a kind and gentle way, and listen to your friends with attention and respect. When you seek to understand others first, they will often do the same in return.
5 Testify of Jesus Christ. When you share what you know to be true, the Spirit carries your message to the hearts of your friends (see 2 Nephi 33:1). Share your testimony of the Savior and how living the gospel has blessed your life. On this topic, Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has said, "We must be bold in our declaration of Jesus Christ. We want others to know that we believe He is the central figure in all human history" ("Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear," Ensign, Nov. 2011, 42).
Be Not Ashamed
As chosen sons and daughters of God, you stand out from your peers. You have an inner light that shines forth for good. I pray you will feel the confidence that comes from living the gospel every day. You need not fear when others ask you questions about the Church:
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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If the mark of an entrepreneur is seeing opportunity where others don't, then Jan Nytzen and Bjorn Lowenhielm, founders of Universal Cart Systems Inc. in New York City, are entrepreneurs par excellence. In the seemingly mundane world of food cart manufacturing, the pair developed techniques that dramatically rearranged the economics of the product and provided entree to a multimillion-dollar opportunity.
Rather than welded steel, Universal's carts, which can be used for food service as well as merchandising, rely on modular components made from aluminum extrusions. "What was made by five workers in five days could now be done by one worker in a few hours," says Lowenhielm. "[We realized] this was clearly something that had significant potential."
The funds spent on research and development got Universal into initial production. With several units occupying New Jersey's Giant Stadium and with what Lowenhielm calls rave reviews from food-service contractor Aramark in Philadelphia, the company is now ready to launch a full-scale rollout of the product.
To do it right, Nytzen and Lowenhielm figure they'll need an additional $500,000 and eventually as much as $1 million. But with $1 million already invested, the co-founders are looking for "angel" investors with the kind of equity capital that will drive Universal to its next growth level. While they know the money exists, there is less certainty regarding the kind of angel investor they need.
David R. Evanson, a writer and consultant, is a principal of Financial Communications Associates in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Art Beroff, a principal of Beroff Associates in Howard Beach, New York, helps companies raise capital and go public.
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The importance of the chemistry between entrepreneur and investor cannot be underestimated. Consider that while a banker may completely trust and like an entrepreneur, he or she will not change the lending criteria a single iota because of these feelings. But with angel investors, the situation is quite different: If he or she develops a bond with an entrepreneur, an angel will agree to almost any deal.
Because of this phenomenon, angel investor Rich Bendis, who is also president of Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. in Topeka, Kansas, says entrepreneurs must understand the basic investor personality types to help them forge the bond so vital to closing the deal. While private investors come in many different shapes, they can be categorized into five types: corporate angels, entrepreneurial angels, enthusiast angels, micromanagement angels and professional angels.
1. Corporate angels. Typically, corporate angels are former senior managers of Fortune 1000 corporations who have been outplaced or have taken early retirement. Corporate angels may say they're looking for investment opportunities, but in reality, they're looking for a job. This doesn't mean they won't invest. Bendis says they typically have about $1 million in cash and may invest as much as $200,000 in a deal, but some kind of position, usually unpaid at first, is part of the deal.
Nytzen and Lowenhielm, who had lengthy careers at Volvo and Electrolux, respectively, before striking out on their own, think a corporate angel might work out. "I understand their thinking because we came out of that mold," says Nytzen. "My one reservation would be that in start-ups, you have to wear a lot of hats, and people from large corporations with highly specialized skills can't always do that."
Lowenhielm concurs. If forced to choose a corporate angel who also wanted a position with the company, he says, "I would choose someone who left a large corporation to pursue other interests, as opposed to a senior person who got downsized out of his or her job."
Corporate angels typically make just one investment, unless their last one didn't work out, says Bendis. And with respect to that one investment, they tend to invest everything at once and may get nervous when the hat gets passed their way again.
2. Entrepreneurial angels. These are the most prevalent type of angel investors, according to Bendis. Most of them own and operate highly successful businesses. Because these investors have another source of income, and perhaps significant wealth from an initial public offering or partial buyout, they will take bigger risks and invest more capital than other types of angels. Whereas the corporate angel is looking for a job, entrepreneurial angels are looking for synergy with their current business, a way to diversify their portfolios or, in rarer instances, a way to prepare for life after their current business no longer requires their full attention. As a result, these investors seldom look at businesses outside their area of expertise and will participate in no more than a handful of investments at any one time.
"We are talking right now to an investor who owns a fabrication business," says Lowenhielm. "Obviously, there are some strong synergies. I like the idea that there is an incentive for each business to strengthen the other."
According to Bendis, entrepreneurial angels almost always require a seat on the board of directors but hardly ever want any kind of management duties. They typically make fair-sized investments--$200,000 to $500,000--and invest more as the company progresses. However, because of their agenda, when the synergy or the potential they initially perceived disappears, oftentimes so do they.
3. Enthusiast angels. While entrepreneurial angels tend to be somewhat calculating, enthusiasts simply like to be involved in deals. Bendis says most enthusiast angels are 65 or older, independently wealthy from success in a business they started, and have abbreviated work schedules. For them, investing is a hobby. They typically want no role in management and rarely seek board representation.
Because enthusiasts spread themselves across many companies, the size of their investments tends to be small--from as little as $10,000 to perhaps a few hundred thousand dollars. "On the plus side," says Bendis, "enthusiasts tend to have a difficult time saying no and often bring their friends into a deal."
Nytzen feels that enthusiast angels, affiliated with the company but free from the burden of board representation, would provide an invaluable resource for Universal. "When we created international advisory boards for Volvo, we were able to attract top people because there were no official responsibilities," Nytzen says. "We received tremendous support and counsel from them. I see enthusiasts as a very interesting source of capital."
4. Micromanagement angels. "Micromanagers are serious investors," says Bendis. "Some of them are born wealthy, but the vast majority attained wealth through their own efforts." Unfortunately, this heritage makes them dangerous. Because they have successfully built a company, micromanagers attempt to impose the same tactics they used with their own companies on the companies they're investing in. Though they do not seek an active management role, micromanagers usually demand a board seat. If the business is not doing well, they will try to bring in new managers.
"The idea of control has a little bit of a bad taste [for us]," says Lowenhielm. "The investor who wants to know how much we spend on paper clips would be a hindrance. The way I see it, investors who want to control want to restrain."
"This would be a tough fit for us," agrees Nytzen. "Right now as a start-up, we [have identified and are confident of] our market and our products. It would be difficult to put someone else in the driver's seat."
Bendis says it's possible to exploit the behavior patterns of micromanagers--but at a cost. "They enjoy having as much control as possible," Bendis says. "Many will gladly pay for it by putting more capital in the business." Micromanagers typically invest between $100,000 and $1 million.
5. Professional angels. The term "professional" in this context refers to the investor's occupation, such as doctor, lawyer and, in some rare instances, accountant. Bendis says professional angels like to invest in companies that offer a product or service with which they have some experience: A doctor will look at medical instrumentation companies, a franchise attorney will look at franchise deals, and so on.
These investors don't typically need to know what's going on in the business on a daily basis, and they do not micromanage their portfolio companies. In fact, professionals rarely seek board representation. However, Bendis says, they can be unpleasant to deal with and impatient when the going gets tough, and may think a company is in trouble before it actually is.
Bendis says professional angels invest in several companies at one time, and their capital contributions range from $25,000 to $200,000. "They are good for initial investments but are less likely to make follow-up investments," he says.
Perhaps more than any other investor, professionals operate within loosely defined but clear networks, and they tend to be more comfortable investing alongside their peers. Thus, the first professional investor you find will likely open a pathway to others. Professionals can also offer value when they have--and provide--legal, accounting or financial expertise for which the company would otherwise have to pay hefty fees. Be wary, however, because some professionals want to be hired after they invest.
Pairing Up
Of all the different personality types, Nytzen and Lowenhielm agree the best investor for Universal Cart Systems would be an entrepreneurial angel. "The fact that he or she is already in business and wants to remain there and be a resource for our business seems to create the best atmosphere for success," says Nytzen.
But the partners are not ruling out the other types of investors. "This is business," says Lowenhielm. "If someone brings something valuable to the table that can help us reach our goals faster, then I would consider them a good investor for our business."
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Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp., fax: (913) 296-1160, firstname.lastname@example.com
Universal Cart Systems Inc., 730 Fifth Ave., #900, New York, NY 10019, (212) 333-8609


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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Working Away and a Winner!
And now for the winner! I counted quilts, actually counted them a bunch of times to make sure I was correct. Believe it or not from all those comments only one person hit it on the nose. A bunch of you were close, but here's the official count:
Bedroom - 2
Studio - 4
Studio closet - 10
Hallway - 2
Bedroom closet - 12
Living room - 3
Dining room - 1
Kitchen 1
for a grand total of 35 quilts. Elizabeth, you are the winner. Drop me an email and I'll send you the code so you can do some fabric shopping at Sew Mama Sew.
30 comments:
- Cheryl Arkison said...
I have a friend who stores her quilts on her spare bed. One laid out on top of the other. Oh, such luxuries!
- January 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- Dani said...
Darn it! I was one number off!
I really like how your red quilt is coming along. Red is a favourite of mine to sew with
- January 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM
- Sharon said...
Love your red/white, my fav combo. I roll quilts and smaller wall hangings are hung on pant hangers in the spare closet. I just put a piece of batting over the area where the hanger clips onto the quilt.
- January 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- elsy said...
i love this...wonderful
- January 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- Kristi said...
I roll mine like you do, and then make a Tyvek bag for each of them. Tyvek HomeWrap sews up nicely and keeps out humidity. Just write the name of the quilt on the outside.
- January 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- carol said...
LOVE...did I say it loud enough??? L O V E the direction of the red and white quilt so far. I think that one might be my very favorite of all when you finish it!!
Brilliant idea about your quilt storage. Thanks for the idea!
- January 11, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- Live a Colorful Life said...
Great idea for quilt storage! I agree about Tammy and her service--fabulous!
- January 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM
- Melissa Corry said...
What a great idea on storing quilts. Thanks!!
- January 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- SusieDW said...
Congrats to Elizabeth! I like the new red and white pattern you're working up. A Valentine Day quilt? Broken Heart?
- January 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM
- Chancy said...
I just took out a quilt and refolded it last night to make sure the creases didn't become permanent. When I saw that picture, without even reading your comment yet, my first thought was "GENIUS!". Such a simple solution; I don't know why I didn't think of it before.
- January 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM
- elizabeth said...
Oh what a fun surprise to see my name as the winner! I sent you an email and appreciate the gift certificate! Now I'm going to go check on some quilts that I have folded.
- January 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for the tip on rolling the quilts and the update on your red and white quilt.
- January 11, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Annie said...
Love the coming along of the red and white quilt! Thanks for the rolled storage idea. I always notice when photos are taken of a quilt that has been folded. But yikes, rolling storage needs some serious space, that's for sure! But it will definitely be well worth it.
- January 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM
- Sequana said...
By golly, guessing 42 quilts at your place was not THAT far off! I was judging by what I have stored and hanging around here. It's always more than you think.
Love the new quilt taking form.
- January 11, 2012 at 3:01 PM
- FlourishingPalms said...
Your tip about rolling quilts is spot on, but that works only when one has wall-hanging or smaller-sized quilts. For the big quilts, I highly recommend folding them on the bias. Start by folding the quilt in half, diagonally. Then working from the left, clockwise, take the left corner and fold it to the right corner. Fold the next corner in, then the next corner in, etc. You can make a neat little package of it. I teach this in my beginner quiltmaking classes, and always fold my own quilts this way, especially if I'm boxing them up to send someplace.
- January 11, 2012 at 5:02 PM
- jacquie said...
Thanks for the tip, Linda! I do roll my bed sized quilts too. I just hate those fold lines.
- January 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM
- Naomi said...
Roll the quilts.... smart.
- January 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM
- Angela Nash said...
Another vote for "awesome tip"!
- January 11, 2012 at 8:48 PM
- goletagirlwendy said...
I love the red!
- January 11, 2012 at 9:34 PM
- Suzanne said...
Rolling quilts is a great idea. Thanks!
- January 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Terrific tip. One question, however, how did you get the fold lines out? Do you press them and if so, how without flattening the quilting?
- January 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- jacquie said...
good question! i "steamed it" while it was hanging. first i hung it and lightly misted the bad folds and just let it hang. that helped a lot. about a week later i misted it again and used my iron to shoot steam at it. that relaxed it even more. then i let it hang. it's looking good now with no ironing.
- January 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM
- Jules said...
thanks for the tip on storage!
- January 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM
- Marty Mason said...
Great storage tip....now I'm off to the top of my closet to try to undo some of the harm I've done!
- January 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM
- Christine L said...
Thanks for your idea on storing Quilts! I like it alot.. just ran across the same frustration at Christmas time.
- January 13, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- sclangs said...
What a great idea to prevent the fold lines. I don't think I would have ever thought of that!
- January 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM
- Hannah said...
I never thought of rolling up quilts. What a great idea!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM
- Jennie P. said...
Thanks for the storing tip. I've always folded. I'll start rolling now.
- January 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM
- Quilt Fabric Pizazz said...
What is the point of having 35 quilts rolled up in a closet? Boggles totally. If there aren't enough beds, wall space or stairs rails to display them it seems silly to me.
- October 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM
- jacquie said...
I use all of my quilts. I have a quilt rotation in the house, beds, couch, chair, walls etc. Quilting is also my business. I travel with 100 pounds of quilt (about 25) for trunk shows and classes. I have many that are class samples for teaching. There are many uses for quilts and some of us need many!!
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Maybe you all remember when I got sick at CIM and took this picture.
When I was sick and not having a good day. Sidenote: You ALL seem to love a horrible race report from me. I guess my misery is your happiness. Anyways, I know that you all remember this epic picture that I tweeted. It's where I seem to spend most of my time come race day. :)
Then I got this from Danielle!!!! And I thought nothing was more appropriate for a Friday!
Tomorrow I've got 6-8 miles on my plate and more moving! We moved some of our stuff last night and this weekend the only thing I hope to have left in my room is my bed and some clothes! Moving is quite a workout!
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