text: MATCH REPORT: Thunder 34 – 4 Doncaster Match Report September 29, 2019 Newcastle Thunder booked a place in the Betfred League 1 play-off final with a superb performance at a sopping Kingston Park Stadium on Sunday lunchtime, as they put Doncaster RLFC to the sword in an impressive 34-4 win. After coming up short against the same opposition in the first round of the playoffs two weeks ago, Thunder were a different side in this Preliminary Final, as they played with precision and efficiency to make light of tricky conditions. They started brightly and dominated the opening exchanges, going close to an opening try after just three minutes as Misi Taulapapa was played in from his wing, before the skipper set the platform for his side's opening try on their next attacking set, singling out a not square marker and earning a penalty that took them deep into the Dons half. Kieran Gill was the man to cross as a tip on from Lewis Young opened the Don's defence, with the young centre able to shrug his way past the initial tackler before powering through two covering defenders to dot down for his 26th try of the season. It was a try that saw Gill take the outright record for most tries scored for Thunder in a single season, having equalled Matty Daylight's 20-year-old accolade last weekend. Looking to fight back, Kyle Kesik put forward his case to switch over to football with some impressive ball control as he kicked ahead to gain some good field position, but Alex Clegg dealt with the threat well to secure the wet ball cleanly and send his team back onto the attack. Working two angles off a penalty in midfield took the hosts up to the Doncaster line with some big carries from the forwards including local man Sam Luckley, allowed Keal Carlile to snipe over from dummy half. After being on the back foot for most of the opening quarter of an hour, Doncaster began to pose some defences questions of their hosts but were unable to engineer a try as Newcastle rode out the pressure, before using a penalty on halfway to extend their lead on the half-hour. Keeping the ball in hand, Young changed the direction of his run and then straightened his line to streak past three defenders as Thunder went out to an 18-0 lead that they took into half time. Having controlled the first half, it was a disappointing opening to the second for Thunder as former England international Rangi Chase scored on Doncaster's first attack and after losing two big leads to the Dons earlier this season, the 480 hardy souls in the ground could have been forgiven for any worries the try might have raised. Thunder though weren't going to let themselves be denied an appearance in a first final since 2016 and responded with good sets that saw Alex Clegg and Liam McAvoy go close to scoring, but a forward pass and stubborn Doncaster resistance ensured that the lead remained a fourteen point one. After successfully stretching the Don's defence, Gill added his second of the day after as he finished off the run of Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e, who had enough time to feed the centre with the scoring pass for a converted try. Thunder kept the scoreboard ticking over as Clarke sunk a penalty for an off the ball incident before another penalty on halfway allowed the hosts to make another foray deep into the Dons half. It was a position that allowed Gill to turn provider as he slipped a sublime ball out the back that made its way out to Clegg's wing and allowed the youngster to take Thunder beyond the 30-point mark. Doncaster tried to apply some late pressure, but it was Newcastle who enjoyed the final word, as Gill charged towards the Dons line and sold his marker a superb dummy to bring up his hat-trick. Newcastle Thunder Lewis Young, Misi Taulapapa, Tyler Craig, Kieran Gill, Alex Clegg, Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e, Nick Newman, Liam McAvoy, Keal Carlile, Harry Aldous, Joel Edwards, Rhys Clarke, Sam Luckley, Evan Simons, Conor Fitzsimmons, Jack Aldous, Alex Rowe Tries: Gill (6, 59,75) Carlile (12) Young (27) Clegg (68) Goals: Clarke 5/7 Doncaster RLFC Jordan Howden, Matthew Chrimes, Connor Bower, Jason Tali, Sam Doherty, Rangi Chase, Matty Beharrell, Levy Nzoungou, Kyle Kesik, Ryan Boyle, Brad Foster, Frankie Mariano, Brandan Wilkinson, Watson Boas, Bradley England, Thomas Halliday, Connor Scott Tries: Chase (42) Goals: Beharrell 0/1 Gallery


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Commercial Insurance
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Running a business in Pennsylvania with today's economy is a challenge, but can also be very rewarding. Although keeping up with day-to-day operations takes up most of your time, you also must take all necessary precautions to safeguard your business from loss.
Whether you own an office building or a coffee shop, we offer the right combination of coverages to meet your needs.
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Provides coverage including defense for liabilities associated with operating a commercial business enterprise. Policies are tailored to meet the specific risk management needs of your business.
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Provides coverage for your buildings and contents. Coverages range from specific named-perils policies to broader all-risk type policies.
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Designed to protect the directors and officers of your organization from damages and defense costs due to civil claims, claims of negligence, and of errors and/or omissions.
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Provides coverage for defense costs and liability arising from allegations of improper employment practices, sexual harassment, and discrimination.
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One of the most needed types of coverage is also one of the most commonly overlooked, or even known about, by consumers. It's called Ordinance or Law Coverage. As your building becomes older certain changes in your county's building codes and ordinance change to reflect new standards for construction. If your older property suffers a substantial loss, fixing it may require a higher construction standard to reflect new laws, therefore simply replacing your property as it was just isn't good enough to meet these new laws and codes. Ordinance or law coverage pays for these upgrades in building standards.
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Paths of Glory
Yesterday I had an opportunity to GMT Games' Paths of Glory. I purchased it a while back, and aside from tooling around with a solo variant and getting a little used to the rules, I hadn't really had the time to dig into it. My first game was fun; however, it was over quick. Really need to watch supply lines in this game.
|Ted Raicer
|Charles Kibler, Terry Leeds, Rodger B. MacGowan, Mark Simonitch
|GMT Games, Devir, DiceTree Games, Udo Grebe Gamedesign, Wargames Club Publishing, Wydawnictwo Gołębiewski
|Year Published
|# of Players
|2 - 2
|User Suggested # of Players
| Best with 2+ players
Recommended with 2 players
(86 voters)
|Playing Time
|Mfg Suggested Ages
|14 and up
|User Suggested Ages
|14 and up
(31 voters)
|Language Dependence
|Extensive use of text - massive conversion needed to be playable
(34 voters)
|Wargame, World War I
|Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement
|Paths of Glory Player's Guide
|Continents: Europe, Players: Two Player Only Games, Region: Middle East
|Primary Name
|Paths of Glory
|Alternate Names
|Ścieżki chwały, Senderos de Gloria, 光荣之路 (光榮之路), 패스 오브 글로리


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The "J Team" formally known as The Provincial Support Team is designed to promote true Companionship, to help Chapters enhance their meetings, especially on an Exaltation evening, to ensure that any Candidate experiences a true H.R.A. welcome when becoming a Companion of our wonderful Order, so truly denoted "The Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch". All Companions can be a part of the team, and everyone who joins us is considered a valuable Companion of The Team.
The team spreads the happiness of the H.R.A. The more companions who join us, the better, especially as companions can choose when it is convenient for them to come to a meeting to support a chapter. We go to support and enjoy companionship. We pay for our own meals so there is no drain on the supported chapter involved. I email companions on future Chapters, dates, times and venues as soon as known.
If there are any Companions who would like to join the Support Team, please let me have your email address via the Provincial H.R.A. contact page so that I can add and welcome you to "The Support Team". If any chapters would like our support, don't be afraid to ask. I would be delighted to arrange a Team visit. The Support Team wants to visit. Its our pleasure as Companions of our Order.
There is no obligation at any time. As a member of the Team, if you can then thank you. If you cannot, then hopefully next time. Please support another Chapter. I thank everyone most sincerely for your support, now and in the future.
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First ladies of lipstick
PBS film paints a picture of the cosmetics pioneers' times and rivalry
Only prostitutes and performers wore makeup before Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden created the modern beauty industry in New York in the early years of the last century. For 50 years these bitter rivals never met, though they lived and worked only blocks from each other.
They were as different as two people could be. Arden loved the refined, quiet country club life; Rubinstein was urban, arty and edgy. But they sold exactly the same idea: Painting the face with makeup was not only acceptable, it was a necessity.
In the early teens, the entrepreneurs opened competing beauty salons for the average American woman, taking cosmetics from the bordellos and stage to the vanity tables of respectable ladies. Lipstick, mascara and face creams were inexpensive to make and sold at a huge profit, making Rubinstein and Arden two of the wealthiest women in the country.
In troubled times, the cosmetic industry tends to thrive, as women opt for $20 lipsticks over $200 blouses, as famously noted by Leonard Lauder, chairman of the Estee Lauder Cos., who reported that his lipstick sales went way up after 9/11.
So a new documentary on the two cosmetics pioneers is especially timely. "The Powder and the Glory," based on the book "War Paint: Madame Helena Rubinstein & Miss Elizabeth Arden -- Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry," by British author Lindy Woodhead, airs on PBS on March 23.
Told with wit and charm, the film uses rare archival footage of the women as well as animation, talking heads and the continuing motif of a chessboard, with the two queens never more than a few squares apart. Best fun fact: Arden was responsible for styling Mamie Eisenhower's trademark curlicue bangs.
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Card picked at Life Care Centers of America
Life Care Centers of America recently appointed Christi Card as its new senior vice president of clinical services.
The announcement was made by Bart Walker, Life Care's senior vice president of operations.
"In the discussions I have shared with Christi over the past few weeks, it is obvious she has a passion for patient care and many ideas to help enhance the services we provide to them," Walker said.
"Christi's enthusiasm is contagious, and the positive interaction she has with others is undeniable."
Card comes to Life Care from UHS-Pruitt Corp. in Norcross, Ga., where she served for more than 17 years in various leadership positions, including most recently chief clinical officer and, before that, corporate compliance officer.
Rone Regency adds Michael A. Foxx
Rone Regency has added Michael A. Foxx as a new team member.
He has more than 35 years' experience in the jewelry industry and has held positions as the senior director of retail stores for Zale Corp. and director of jewelry operations for Sears Holdings Corp.
Most recently he managed a Sterling property in Texas. He has been directly responsible for operations and sales management of up to 78 stores and directly responsible for up to 13 district managers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
"We have diligently searched for the ideal candidate with values and integrity that mirror ours. We refuse to compromise on excellent customer service accompanied with a welcoming environment and prompt follow up," said owner Bob Mason.
Foxx will join a vibrant team full of seasoned experts in the industry. The team has a combined total of more than 211 years of experiences in the jewelry industry.
Trimble Insurance sees another generation
Arch Trimble IV is joining his father, Arch Trimble III, in a new insurance business -- Trimble Insurance LLC.
Arch Trimble Insurance Inc. was started in 1960. Arch Trimble IV said he has grown up around the insurance business and seen first-hand the hard work the family has put into making sure customers' needs are met and attended to on a daily basis.
"My great-granddad, granddad, and dad have been great examples of how to run a business and provide quality services; they have set the bar very high, and I look forward to trying to follow in their footsteps," he said. Arch Trimble III said the family "is glad to be back doing what we love, and I am happy to welcome my son to the team."
Hutton Construction promotes Lewis
Drew Lewis has been promoted to senior estimator at Hutton Construction, said company Vice President Bob Elliott.
Lewis, a Middle Tennessee State University graduate, has worked as a treasury analyst for a national trucking company and in multiple capacities for a national retail general contractor, assisting in large, multitenant retail venues.
He joined Hutton Construction in September 2010 as a staff-level estimator. "Drew has become a trusted and valued asset within the entire Hutton Company umbrella," Elliott said.
Urban League offers surety bonding workshop
The Urban League Entrepreneurship Center will hold a free surety bonding workshop on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Urban League Office at 730 East M. L. King Blvd. in Chattanooga.
The center is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Chattanooga's Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise.
The purpose of the workshop is to provide information to construction contractors and other business owners who periodically have to meet surety bonding requirements in order to participate on larger- size jobs.
"Today many small and minority contractors and business owners are challenged with securing surety bonds for a variety of reasons," said Warren E. Logan Jr., CEO of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.
Answer Financial earns award
Answer Financial Inc.'s agency insurance answer center has earned the Safeco Insurance President's Award, an honor given annually to a group of the company's top-performing independent agent partners.
The award recognizes Answer's success with Safeco and is based on the prior year's performance, including business growth.
"We are proud to earn this honor from Safeco," said Rob Slingerland, CEO of Answer.
Reyes named at Chattanoogan hotel
The Chattanoogan hotel has appointed Chad Reyes as the hotel's director of rooms.
The Chattanooga native is responsible for overseeing the operation and staff of the upscale hotel's front office, valet, conference services and housekeeping departments.
"It is a pleasure to appoint Chad to this new position at The Chattanoogan," said Tom Cupo, regional managing director for The Chattanoogan.
CapitalMark picks marketing director
Chattanooga native Kelly Spencer was promoted to director of marketing and communications for CapitalMark Bank & Trust.
In this role, she will develop and execute marketing and advertising strategies and internal and external communications, including public relations.
Spencer joined CapitalMark in February 2011 assisting in marketing, communications and investor relations. Her previous work experience includes an internship at the New York Observer handling marketing, advertising sales and event planning support for the news publication.
"I am honored and excited to be a part of a visionary team," she said.
InfoSystems hires Davis as sales director
InfoSystems has hired Scott Davis, formerly of IBM, as its new director of sales.
Davis will spend part of his time expanding and building on InfoSystems' relationships with current and new enterprise-level clients while providing new focus and direction for the small and midsize sales team.
"With his experience, proven track record and dedication to fostering relationships with clients, Scott is the smart choice to lead our company and sales team to the next level," said Clay Hales, CEO of InfoSystems.
Davis brings 29 years of technology industry experience to InfoSystems, most recently serving with IBM as a client solution executive.
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Chief Engineer
Recruiter: Consilium Recruit
Location: Coventry
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Application date: 26th Oct 2018
The Manufacturing Technology Centre is a UK success story – created to provide manufacturing systems solutions in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. Working in partnership with Consilium Recruit they are seeking a Chief Engineer – Power. The purpose of the role is to establish the MTC as a key R&D player in the growth of the Power sector in the UK. For clarity this will include all energy related technologies, nuclear, renewables and relevant support in utilities such as gas/electricity distribution and water supply.
It will be imperative to demonstrate an ability to maximise order intake for the business whilst providing a high level of technical competence to help grow this nascent sector for the MTC.
The Role
Duties and responsibilities of the Chief Engineer – Power include:
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Power sector in the UK, including market size, industry players, market trends, SWOT info, etc
Building a technology roadmap with support and buy-in from influential external stakeholders and helping to educate the MTC engineering teams
Gaining an in-depth understanding of relevant Government programmes, support initiatives, white papers, etc anything that is likely to provide mechanisms for allowing MTC to support/partner major change programmes
Managing the relationship between MTC and industrial clients to help grow their individual spend with us as well as identifying larger collaborative opportunities that they can get involved in with other members
Maintaining sound knowledge of all current and future external funding research programmes (via Innovate UK, Horizon2020, and any other relevant funding agencies) and helping to decide which ones MTC should be active in
Supporting the Strategic Development Director in building business cases for high value government backed bids (£25m+)
The Person
The Chief Engineer – Power will have / be:
10+ years background in energy related industries
Highly technically competent with strong engineering related competency
Proven track record of securing new accounts and winning new business
Proven and demonstrable track record of delivering order growth
Excellent relationship management skills
Ability to develop relationships at all levels of an organisation to deliver top line growth
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In a proposal sent to Congress on March 28, 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) recommended that Congress amend the statutory definition of "commercial item" in 41 U.S.C. §103. A copy of the proposal can be found here. The DoD proposal would alter the current definition by adding two related restrictions.
First, the proposal would restrict the definition of commercial items to goods or services that are actually sold to the public. Under the current definition, goods or services that are not actually sold to the public may nonetheless be considered "commercial items" if they are "of a type" that is offered for sale or lease to the public. The DoD proposal recommends striking "of a type" from the definition of commercial items.
Second, the proposal would restrict the definition of commercial items to only those goods or services that have previously been sold to the public. The current definition includes items that have been "offered for sale, lease, or license, to the general public," but not actually sold, leased or licensed. The DoD proposal recommends striking the "offered . . ." language.
According to the DoD, these changes are necessary to ensure that the streamlined acquisition procedures applicable for commercial items (namely, the exemption from providing certified cost and pricing information) are only applied to those items whose price has been established in the commercial marketplace. Significantly, while the changes were proposed by the DoD, they would affect the definition of a "commercial item" government-wide if enacted.
The DoD's proposal is currently being considered by the House Armed Services Committee. Opposition letters from industry have been lodged with the Committee and are available here.
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How we encourage early reading habits (and a Children's Day Giveaway)Friday, October 09, 2015
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You know that reading is important, and is a good habit to inculcate in our kids.
You know that reading helps the child strengthen his foundation in the language.
But how do you shape that love for reading in your child?
Here's sharing the journey we have taken (since 10 years ago) to raise at least 2 avid readers who will pick up a book to read before breakfast, after they come home from school, before bedtime, whenever and wherever. (In my opinion, these strategies work best before the child reaches Primary One.)
Start young.
We started our reading journey with each child when they were about 3 months old. Don't underestimate their ability to understand you when you read aloud to them. Read from a simple picture book or short story, but with consistent efforts, your child gets the idea of flipping the pages (this developmental milestone usually occurs around 1 year old) and associates the action with reading.
Also, when the child hears enough of the same words, those words stay as part of their vocabulary and helps with speech development and sentence construction.
When we select books for the kids, we go for books that are suitable for each child's cognitive and language development. This keeps them interested while we read. Choose books of a suitable difficulty level, with enough (not excessive) words and pictures to encourage speech and participation from the child. Short stories like The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, or Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell have simple sentences that repeat in the same form throughout the story. Also, books for toddlers and pre-schoolers should have colourful illustrations that are easy to interpret visually.
What we found most useful when the kids were less than 5 years old was to have books that are of their favorite cartoon characters or what they were interested in.
For Ch, she was in love with Dora for the longest time and we had books about Dora for her reading pleasure. She loved them so much and always requested for them to be read. L's were Thomas the train series and that got him hooked to reading. K is into animals and Peppa Pig so she flips through books of those themes. Now, she will say "Read book." in her sweet, gentle voice and pass us a book of her choice.
We started exploring chapter books with Ch when she showed readiness to sit through longer story books. She was about 4 years old when ZY introduced Noddy-A Classic Treasury by Enid Blyton. He patiently read one chapter a day with her before bedtime and continued to do that even after she could read the book herself.
To ease your headache of finding appropriate and good reads, you can refer to the list of winners of the Caldecott and Newberry awards, and the list of best kids' books published in the last 25 years. There are good souls who have done the hard work for you!
Read with them every day, even after they know how to read independently.
Reading is one of the bedtime routines we have established with the kids till now. They love to snuggle up their beds and read on their own, or they get Daddy to read a book to them. Even now when Ch and L can read themselves, ZY still reads aloud to them (more with L, as Ch thinks Daddy reads too slowly) when he is able to. This is important because the child gets to hear the words, especially the more difficult ones, and expands his vocabulary. His understanding deepens when he is able to clarify and question too.
Let them hold a book - a REAL book.
I tend to be a traditionalist. I love the simplicity of a print book and I want my children to appreciate books that come with the smell of newly printed pages, or the musty smell of yellow pages. I want them to have the tactile experience of flipping real pages and holding books of different weights. These are what give reading the oomph.
Let them choose the book (most of the time).
This makes them more engaged and motivated to stay through the whole reading session, as their choice is respected. In our family, there is no problem with letting them choose the book, as most of the books we own have been curated before they are allowed a space on the bookshelf.
When they go to the public library, we try and recommend better books to them. But if their choice is not too bad, we will usually go with their flow. A child whose reading interest is dictated strictly by his parents usually don't get too excited over reading.
Make books accessible everywhere in the house.
We are book-junkies. Okay, maybe not to that extent, but we love buying books for ourselves and the children. Friends also pass us their pre-loved books, and the children get books as birthday presents very often.
We organise the huge stash of books into 4 small reading areas. There are books in the children's room, our room, the dining area and living room. When books are easily accessible, there is a higher tendency that they get read more too.
I place a shoebox of books suitable for K next to my bed (she sleeps in my room). And this is the usual sighting I get in the mornings.
|Isn't this a pleasant sight for us parents?
The library is one good place to read more good books without burning a hole in your pockets. However, for babies and young toddlers, I prefer to own the book as they can read and re-read the same book and still benefit a lot from it. I am also more particular when it comes to the hygiene of a borrowed book. Definitely wouldn't want my baby to mouth a book that has dropped on the road by the previous borrower.
Role-model reading habits.
I have heard friends complain that their children do not like to read. However, when asked if they have the habit of reading themselves, the common reply I get is no. Why do you think your child doesn't like reading then?
Children pick up habits from people around them, particularly their parents. So, it is important that they see us reading books too! Older siblings can also role-model good reading habits for the younger ones.
Bring a book (or two) along when they go out.
Instead of occupying their time with a smartphone or iPad, let them read and be entertained by the world in the book. It also gives you a peaceful time to shop/ eat, and makes long waiting time a lot more pleasant for everyone.
[updated: Do hop over to Tan Family Chronicles and get tips from Pamela on how she inculcates the love for reading in her kids - Tips for Reading to a Toddler, and Start Reading Young!]
Let's strive to build a generation of readers. How do you encourage your child to read?
"The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
~ Dr Suess
To celebrate the Children's Day, I have 2 book vouchers worth $30 to gift to my Simply Lambchops readers! You can use the book vouchers to offset your purchase at The Groovy Giraffe!
The Groovy Giraffe is Singapore's first official online remainder bookstore. You'll notice the bookstore carries great discounted books, and your savings can be as much as 80% of the recommended retail prices.
Why are the prices so affordable? That is because they are remainder books - books that are BRAND NEW, overstocked and overprint. Some of the heavily discounted books may display minor shelf wear due to being placed onto and removed from a shelf. So far, the books I have purchased look really new and I don't see any defects at all.
I like that The Groovy Giraffe team also helps the book selection process by organising their books according to age groups, price, authors and publishers. There is also a section on books by Children's Laureate.
The Groovy Giraffe also offers FREE SHIPPING within Singapore for orders above $50.
In order to qualify for the giveaway, please use the Rafflecopter widget below to complete the following steps:
Giveaway Terms and Conditions
The winner will be contacted using the particulars provided when entering the draw, and has 48 hours to respond, failing which a new winner will be drawn. Claiming of the $30 voucher is through The Groovy Giraffe. All incomplete entries will be disqualified. All entries will be verified before the winners are announced. To be fair to our sponsors, please note that all fake Facebook accounts (e.g. accounts set up purely to take part in contests with no or very few real friends) will also be ineligible to win. This giveaway is open to Singapore residents only.
The Groovy Giraffe has kindly offered a 5% discount to all Simply Lambchops readers when you make a purchase from their online bookstore (except bargains)! Just enter the coupon code below when you check out your cart!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was given for this review and all opinions are ours. We received a set of books from The Groovy Giraffe for the purpose of this review.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Jenny Y. and Ms Cynthia L.!
for winning the giveaway!
I will be getting in touch with you soon!
Please check your email for details to collect your prize!
Please check your email for details to collect your prize!
To everyone who has participated in
this giveaway, THANK YOU for supporting
Simply Lambchops!
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Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church to hold Revival Services and Homecoming this weekend
Palmyra, TN – Brother James Salyers, an evangelist from southwestern Virginia, will be the guest speaker at the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church's revival this weekend.
Services will run on September 14th and 15th, Friday and Saturday night, at 7:00pm. He will also be the guest speaker on Sunday, September 16th.Brother Salyers was born in Raven, Virginia near what was originally known as the Old Kentucky Turnpike. He grew up in a coal mining and farming community, and is no stranger to either the plow or the coal mines. His memoirs tell the story of growing up in the Appalachian hills, citing early years with no electricity and an outdoor toilet. At the start of his first service, he proclaimed himself as "country as a turnip green."
He served as an Assembly of God minister for over 20 years before retiring, but still promotes God's word as an evangelist. At the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, this will be Brother Salyers' third year sharing God's word with his high energy and trademark humor.
Services will be on September 14th and 15th, Friday and Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm. Finger food will be served after the evening services. He will also be the guest speaker at the homecoming service on Sunday, September 16th, at 11:00am, which will be followed by a potluck lunch.
Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located at 4812 Shiloh Canaan Road Palmyra, TN.
All are welcome to attend.
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Public Invited to Unified Relay Rally in Hartford, May 31st
The first-ever Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America Presented by Bank of America will pass through Connecticut, May 30 - June 1, and the public is invited to a community Unified Relay Rally at Bushnell Park in Hartford on Sunday, May 31st, beginning at 4 p.m. (where Hartford Earth Festival activities will be underway.)
This celebration will include the arrival of the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope," carried in by the Bank of America Relay Team. Team members will include torch bearer Lt. Don Crabtree - a Law Enforcement Officer with the Wethersfield Police Department - and Bank of America Executives and community partners. It will also feature live music and a festive atmosphere that celebrates inclusion, acceptance and respect for people of all abilities through sport, and remarks by Special Olympics Athlete Selina Derungs who is currently preparing to compete and represent Connecticut at the Special Olympics World Games. Speakers will also include Bank of America's Dean G. Andrews, CFA, Senior Vice President, Hartford Market Manager.
After making its way through Connecticut, the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" will continue its historic journey across America, on its way to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California, on July 25th. The Unified Relay will unite the country, increase understanding and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities, and create communities of acceptance and inclusion along the way.
On May 14, 2015, the Flame of Hope was lit by the rays of the sun during a ceremony conducted by High Priestesses with intellectual disabilities in Athens, Greece. The torch was then passed to the Guardians of the Flame, Law Enforcement officers from throughout the world who represent the Law Enforcement Torch Run. After the official lighting, the flame began its official journey to the Special Olympics World Games and arrived in Washington, D.C., where the relay then split into three simultaneous routes starting in Augusta, Maine; Miami, Florida; and Washington, D.C. Thousands of participants across the United States are running, walking or biking a segment of the Unified Relay as it passes through all 50 states. In its role as presenting sponsor, Bank of America is providing significant financial and volunteer support to the Unified Relay.
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. We empower people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. Using sports as the catalyst and programming around health and education, Special Olympics is fighting inactivity, injustice and intolerance. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown to more than 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. With the support of more than 1.3 million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers 32 Olympic-type sports and more than 81,000 games and competitions throughout the year. Special Olympics is supported by individuals, foundations and partners, including the Christmas Records Trust, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics®, The Coca-Cola Company, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN, Lions Clubs International, Mattel, Microsoft, P&G, Bank of America, Essilor Vision Foundation, the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, Finish Line, The Safeway Foundation, and Safilo Group. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org. Engage with us on: Twitter @specialolympics; fb.com/specialolympics; youtube.com/specialolympicshq, instagram.com/specialolymics and specialolympicsblog.wordpress.com.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 13,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.
Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org - www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsCT - https://twitter.com/SOCTconnecticut)
Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Dream Ride, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Hubbell Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Campus Customs/Cymplify, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England, Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Dunkin' Donuts, Graebel Moving Services, LLC, Guida's Milk and Ice Cream, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.
About the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
With 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches representing 177 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and an anticipated 500,000 spectators, the 2015 Special Olympics World Games - being staged in Los Angeles July 25 - August 2, 2015 - will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015, and the single biggest event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games. The 2015 Special Olympics World Games, with the unparalleled spirit, enthusiasm, teamwork, joy and displays of courage and skill that are hallmarks of all Special Olympics events, will feature 25 Olympic-style sports in venues throughout the Los Angeles region. The Opening Ceremony, to be held July 25, 2015 in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games, is expected to attract 80,000 spectators. For more information on the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.LA2015.org and on social with #ReachUpLA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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- Practice
- Algorithms
- Graph Theory
- Breadth First Search: Shortest Reach
Breadth First Search: Shortest Reach
Breadth First Search: Shortest Reach
Consider an undirected graph where each edge is the same weight. Each of the nodes is labeled consecutively.
You will be given a number of queries. For each query, you will be given a list of edges describing an undirected graph. After you create a representation of the graph, you must determine and report the shortest distance to each of the other nodes from a given starting position using the breadth-first search algorithm (BFS). Distances are to be reported in node number order, ascending. If a node is unreachable, print for that node. Each of the edges weighs 6 units of distance.
For example, given a graph with nodes and edges, , a visual representation is:
The start node for the example is node . Outputs are calculated for distances to nodes through : . Each edge is units, and the unreachable node has the required return distance of .
Function Description
Complete the bfs function in the editor below. It must return an array of integers representing distances from the start node to each other node in node ascending order. If a node is unreachable, its distance is .
bfs has the following parameter(s):
- n: the integer number of nodes
- m: the integer number of edges
- edges: a 2D array of start and end nodes for edges
- s: the node to start traversals from
Input Format
The first line contains an integer , the number of queries. Each of the following sets of lines has the following format:
- The first line contains two space-separated integers and , the number of nodes and edges in the graph.
- Each line of the subsequent lines contains two space-separated integers, and , describing an edge connecting node to node .
- The last line contains a single integer, , denoting the index of the starting node.
Output Format
For each of the queries, print a single line of space-separated integers denoting the shortest distances to each of the other nodes from starting position . These distances should be listed sequentially by node number (i.e., ), but should not include node . If some node is unreachable from , print as the distance to that node.
Sample Input
4 2
1 2
1 3
3 1
2 3
Sample Output
6 6 -1
-1 6
We perform the following two queries:
The given graph can be represented as:
where our start node, , is node . The shortest distances from to the other nodes are one edge to node , one edge to node , and an infinite distance to node (which it's not connected to). We then print node 's distance to nodes , , and (respectively) as a single line of space-separated integers:
6, 6, -1.
The given graph can be represented as:
where our start node, , is node . There is only one edge here, so node is unreachable from node and node has one edge connecting it to node . We then print node 's distance to nodes and (respectively) as a single line of space-separated integers:
-1 6.
Note: Recall that the actual length of each edge is , and we print as the distance to any node that's unreachable from .


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Thursday's CNET Update is reliving the '90s:
Apple is addressing two iOS bugs mentioned in today's tech news roundup. But one isn't so much a "bug" as it is an exploit to bypass a lock-screen passcode through a series of steps. Once bypassed, it's possible to make calls and listen to voice mail messages. Another fix is coming for those that use Exchange Sync. Some iOS 6.1 users were seeing batteries drain faster because it was excessively communicating with Exchange servers.
Also in today's report:
- Research firm IDC breaks down which smartphones dominated during the fourth quarter of 2012. More than 70 percent of smartphones shipped in that time were Android phones, with the iPhone making up about 20 percent.
- Firefox is working on a touch-centric browser for the Windows 8 operating system. But it is still in the early stages of testing.
- The Tamagotchi has been reborn in app form! It's been 16 years since Bandi first came out with the digital pocket pet, and now it's available for free in Google Play.
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The Village of Colonie Outreach Center staff is able to provide information on community services, resources and government programs that provide assistance to individuals and families in need. The outreach center staff can help you understand the services that are available and make referrals to appropriate programs. In addition, the outreach center staff works closely with our local school district for those families that have questions regarding their child's education and with our village senior center to assist with their needs and safety.
Meet the Outreach Center Staff
Sue Bredice
Contact Information
Sue Bredice has worked for the Village of Colonie since June 2011 as am Outreach Worker. She has done extensive community outreach by providing information, referrals and support to our local residents. Prior to working in the village, Sue was a parent partner and prevention worker through Families Together in Albany County; helping families navigate the complex service systems of children's mental health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, special education and juvenile probation. Sue and her husband Barry are the parents of 8 children and former foster parents of many more. She is active in the South Colonie PTA, is a Special Education Committee Parent Member, and enjoys cheering at her daughter's sports events. Sue has won numerous awards for her volunteer work in our community.
Joan Rueckert
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Joan Rueckert has worked for the Village of Colonie since June 2011 as an Outreach Worker. Joan is a graduate of Russell Sage College with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Psychology. She previously taught special education for Albany BOCES. Joan also worked for Families Together as a Parent Partner assisting families that have children with a mental health diagnosis. Joan continues to assist individuals and families by providing information and referrals to community services, resources and government agencies. She also works with the local school district assisting families with questions regarding their child's education. Joan is the mother of two grown children and has extensive experience caring for elderly family members.
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8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday Thru Friday (except holidays)
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Tokyo was bracing for a night of macabre revelry on Saturday as party-goers flocked to buy wacky costumes for the evening's Halloween celebrations.
For the normally reserved Japanese, Halloween is an excuse to let their hair down as they dress up as blood-spattered ghouls, fluffy animal characters or foxy nurses at pumpkin-decorated parties across the country.
"I will put a spell on you," nine-year-old Yuta Shimizu warned AFP, waving a wand as his Harry Potter spectacles slipped down his nose. "I can turn you into a lizard."
Pint-sized friends of Shimizu trick-or-treating their way around Tokyo's hipster neighbourhood of Shimokitazawa included a pirate, a firefighter and a petite Maleficent.
Halloween is a billion-dollar industry in Japan, enjoyed by an estimated 20 million people across the country, and where shops are decked out with pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns while eateries and convenience stories offer pumpkin-flavoured drinks and desserts.
Parades last weekend staged in Tokyo's Roppongi district and in Kawasaki, south of the capital, drew 100,000 spectators each, according to organisers.
"This is poison," said 29-year-old Aki Nakano, done up as a zombie nurse and brandishing a syringe filled with a blood-red alcohol concoction she was squirting into the mouths of club-goers earlier this week for 500 yen ($4) a shot.
"Halloween is my favourite time of year," she added. "I work in an office and I don't get a chance any other time of the year to dress however I want -- a bit, sort of, slutty."
Train carriages were already filling up with party-goers from late afternoon with one foreigner dressed as cult mascot hero "Funassyi" and leaping up and down with a high-pitched squeal as the squidgy funster himself.
"Imagine trying to do this in the States," said the American, invisible under his yellow mask and declining to give his name. "We'll keep riding the train until it gets dark and then go to a club."
Police at the iconic "scramble" crossroads in trendy Shibuya were bracing themselves for a long night, meanwhile, as Tokyo Disneyland was preparing for a record weekend.
Halloween events were also being planned across Japan -- from icy Sapporo in the far north to the honeymoon isles of Okinawa in the south of the country.
"I've dressed as a vampire to go with my Transylvanian roots," said Romanian-born DJ and event organiser Dani Savant, on his way to spin at the 'Scream' Halloween party in Shibuya. "Halloween gives Japanese the opportunity to come out of their shell and go crazy. It's so awesome to see!"


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Promises to cut costs and shrink government are frequent among conservatives during election years. You'd be hard pressed to find a candidate who didn't talk about these in the last several cycles as big government has became an easy target as state and federal budgets ballooned.
The question I pose today is why aren't we hearing more plans for cost cutting and savings when the budget is the biggest focus in the state?
State Auditor Jim Zeigler continues his crusade to address avenues where money can be saved with his latest recommendation to eliminate the office of the Examiners of Public Accounts.
In a release sent by his office sent, he notes that the $13 million budget of the examiners office could be shifted to the state parks.
Beyond the cost savings, Zeigler's release states, "The plan will provide more timely audits, because the Examiners are seriously late in their audits. Some state agencies have already privatized their auditing, paying money from their own budgets to obtain an audit they previously got free from the Examiners."
It's doubtful the Legislature would actually take Zeigler up on his plan to get rid of the Examiners office. Functions of the job would need to continue, especially for the reviews needed for the Sunset Committee. The point is where are all of the other ideas? Why aren't their reports every day of ideas as bold as Zeigler's?
Zeigler has said he'll update his proposed plan on Tuesday. We'll stay tuned for more from him and encourage other elected officials at every level of government to follow his lead and begin making suggestions as well.


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And she killed it!
Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to newcomer Tori Kelly with an incredible cover of "Nobody Love" on the opening night of her "Piece By Piece" tour.
The original American Idol sang Tori's breakthrough hit during the fan requested section of the show in Pennsylvania and blew the crowd away as she showcased the full range of her famous voice.
Clarkson continues to be one of the realest artists out there and this is just another example of that; recognising a new artist and praising the hell out of them during the opening night of your own headlining tour isn't something many people would do.
"I'm a huge fan of this artist – not many people can sing well live and this girl is killing it," she said before her acoustic rendition of the Max Martin-produced song.
Tori heard about the cover and reached out to the "Heartbeat Song" singer on Twitter with some reciprocated love.
this is so awesome 2 me. thanks @kelly_clarkson for the shoutout & for being such a real artist: http://t.co/JNlWOpgdH4 (she killed my song)— Tori Kelly (@ToriKelly) July 13, 2015
Check out the cover below and let us know what you think in the comments!


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Denmark/Canada: Rockwool has announced the retirement of long-standing North America regional president Trent Ogilvie and thanked him 'for the successes he helped create in the North American business' over his 25 years in the post. The company employed 60 people at a single facility in the region in Toronto, Canada, when Ogilvie took over as president in 1995. Its four facilities in Canada and the US now employ 1000 people and make sales of hundreds and millions of US Dollars.
Rockwool's fifth stone wool production line, located in West Virginia, is due to open in early 2021.


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Re: Incoming CallsLUCKIEST Oct 31, 2007 5:12 PM (in response to cruecrue)Sorry, I personally do not know of any software to keep track of incoming calls, HOWEVER I did
google "software to keep track of incoming calls" and got about 6 hits.
Hopefully this helps, LUCKIEST
Re: Incoming CallsEd O'Gee Oct 31, 2007 6:28 PM (in response to cruecrue)There is a company called Evoice Receptionist - you can Google it, that has all the functionality you need. You'll get your reports, a professional voicemail service and it will cost you much less than $400.
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I begin this, my new entry for the 69th year of India's independence, with a memory of old.
A memory so old, in fact, that it predates me. It predates my father too, through whom I claim kinship with the event. It begins with my grandparents' wedding, on 8 August, 1947, in Lyallpur, West Punjab.
It was a traditional Hindu Punjabi arranged marriage, carried out in some style as it celebrated the union of two firstborns. Meanwhile, there was some concern locally over rising Hindu-Muslim tensions.
The date of India's Independence from British rule approached, and in the midst of the excitement, communal tempers were inflamed. There were calls for a separate country to be carved out for Muslims, but there was no indication of where the new borders might lie.
Besides, Punjab was different.
"The day of Independence came, and the festivities spilled out into the streets. Feelings approached, no, surpassed the feverish mania experienced at the crux -- at the successful crux -- of a hard-fought cricket final."
There had always been Hindus in Punjab, just as there had always been Sikhs and Muslims. Things would carry on as before. They would all live relatively amicably, with the demarcations of old maintained. Hindus and Muslims would not intermarry. They would pray to their separate gods.
And so, while there was rising awareness of pre-Independence tensions, in Lyallpur that sultry August evening, my family was celebrating. The bride's Muslim friends attended the wedding, though they weren't invited to partake in the wedding feast. That particular demarcation of old -- that no Muslim would eat, or be offered food, in a Hindu household -- proved resilient to the claims of revelry and hospitality.
The newlyweds departed for their new home in Karachi, where the groom had a commission in the Indian army. My grandparents settled easily into their new lives. This was their honeymoon period, and their neighbours, a young Muslim couple, were friendly. The new brides spent much of the day together, and in the evening, dishes were exchanged between the two young homes.
The day of Independence came, and the festivities spilled out into the streets. Feelings approached, no, surpassed the feverish mania experienced at the crux -- at the successful crux -- of a hard-fought cricket final. Sweet barfis in the tricolour were distributed in the streets. Strangers were embraced and congratulated. Dishes of food were passed from Hindu home to Muslim one.
It emerged that Karachi, and my grandmother's native Lyallpur, had fallen the way of Pakistan in the Partition. My family was now Pakistani. They were Hindu minorities in this new Muslim nation. They weren't too concerned by their change in nationality. Punjab and Sindh -- where my grandparents' new home of Karachi was based -- had always been states where Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs coexisted. They were peaceful for the most part, but as is natural for a volatile, passionate people, tempers did sometimes fray, especially when a Hindu killed a Muslim, or when a Muslim married a Sikh. But these were exceptions, and in their new, hopeful world newly rid of their British masters, the peace between the different constituents of Pakistan was sure to endure.
And then, my grandparents were never sure when, the camaraderie between Muslims and non-Muslims ebbed. My grandmother's Muslim neighbour stopped sending over delicacies from her kitchen. There had been reports of trains carrying slaughtered Muslims pulling into Pakistanis stations. My grandparents' neighbour had lost a loved one in the exodus, and suddenly, everyone was wary of sharing their food. The Hindus were suddenly scared of being poisoned, the Muslims resentful of the murderous Hindus in the East.
"My grandmother's Muslim neighbour stopped sending over delicacies from her kitchen. There had been reports of trains carrying slaughtered Muslims pulling into Pakistanis stations."
Karachi became a city of whispers, of simmering echoes that hot, humid monsoon season. Plots were predicted, massacres planned. Lone Hindus and Sikhs were ambushed in narrow alleyways. And still the news of violence from the East -- from India -- grew. Muslim refugees from UP and Bihar arrived in Karachi. They were unable to speak the local language, but were full of the terrors they escaped in India -- the rapes, the abductions, the land grabs, the murders. The echoes rose in pitch until they became the cry of a street army. Local Muslim boys teamed with miscreants imported from the frontiers with Afghanistan, and began to wreak their bloody revenge.
Hindu and Sikh homes were invaded, entire families put to the sword. Women were raped and murdered, others had their heathen breasts hacked off. And there was no hiding.
In a city where people from different religions had lived so easily together, every Muslim knew where a Hindu home was, and where a Sikh one was.
Even for those escaping their homes and heading east, it was hard to hide their origins. People had been in the habit of tattooing the insides of their wrists with marks that betrayed their religion -- with the Om symbol, or with their names. It was just a matter of turning an arm up, and reading an offending word in an offending language; a Rakesh in the Devanagari script, and a Hindu was offered up for vengeful slaughter.
And what of my grandparents? They were fortunate. The debutant governments of the two new countries arranged an exchange of officers -- Hindus and Sikhs were sent into India, and Muslims who desired to go to Pakistan were dispatched to the West. The extended family, too, was airlifted out of Lyallpur, and found themselves safe, newly destitute but essentially unharmed, in Delhi. And Delhi, that capital of the Raj, the ruined bastion of the Mughals, that quicksilver survivor of a million conquests, changed once more to accommodate its new Punjabi inhabitants.
"I was allowed to go out -- in India and beyond -- without prejudice, and that, more than any land, was my unprejudiced, large-hearted Partition inheritance."
And so I was brought up, a third generation immigrant, without much sense of the horrors my family had witnessed. I was raised with the desire to succeed that typified these educated, previously privileged refugees. And those around me, relatives and friends, strove to overcome the handicap they faced for having been born on the wrong side of a line sketched in their -- in our -- land by an unknowing, uninterested representative of a waning foreign power.
I was left free of the paranoia, of the rage and the hatred that must have suffused my grandparents' last weeks in Pakistan. I was left free of the prejudice, or of the hatred they must naturally have begun to feel towards their aggressors. I was not taught to fear the symbol Om, though equally I wasn't encouraged to acquire any tattoos. This, of course, may owe itself to other instincts than ensuring religious anonymity, but their gift to me, their immigrant's child's child, was to let me choose my own destiny.
I was allowed to go out --in India and beyond -- without prejudice, and that, more than any land, was my unprejudiced, large-hearted Partition inheritance.
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Dark Rhymes: The Hidden Meanings Behind Our Favorite Children's Nursery Rhymes
Lizzie Borden took an axe,
And gave her mother forty whacks.
And when she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
While many know that this popular children's jump-rope rhyme refers to the infamous hatchet murders that took place in Fall River, Massachusetts on August 4, 1892, allegedly at the hands of New England spinster Lizzie Borden (who many believe killed her father and stepmother), few know the dark and hidden meanings behind many other rhymes that were popular through the ages. Here is a look at a few of the most popular--and notorious.
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary:
Mistress Mary, quite contrary,.
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
With pretty maids all in a row.
Identified with Mary I of England, "How does your garden grow?" is said to be a mocking reference to her womb and the fact that she never produced heirs, as well as a pun aimed at her chief minister, Stephen Gardiner--her "gardener." "Quite contrary" is believed to be a veiled nod to her unsuccessful attempt to reverse ecclesiastical changes put into effect by her father Henry VIII and her brother Edward VI. The "pretty maids all in a row" are references to her many miscarriages, as well as the execution of Lady Jane Grey after coming to the throne. "All in a row" is also said to refer to her infamous burnings and executions of Protestants, while "silver bells and cockle shells" are colloquialisms for instruments of torture referring to her "Bloody Mary" image .
Little Jack Horner:
Little Jack Horner
Sat in the corner,
Eating a Christmas pie;
He put in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said 'What a good boy am I!'
In the nineteenth century the story became accepted that this rhyme is actually about Thomas Horner, who was steward to Richard Whiting, the last abbot of Glastonbury before the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII of England. As the story is told, prior to the abbey's destruction, the abbot sent Horner to London with a huge Christmas pie which had the deeds to a dozen manors hidden inside, and that during the journey Horner opened the pie, removed, and then absconded with the deeds. It is further said that since the manor properties included lead mines in the Mendip Hills, the "plum" is a pun for the Latin plumbum, for lead.
Jack Be Nimble:
Jack be nimble,
Jack be quick,
Jack jump over
The candlestick.
This rhyme is first recorded in a manuscript around 1815 and was collected by James Orchard Halliwell in the mid-nineteenth century who verified that jumping candlesticks was a form of fortunetelling and a popular parlor game. Good luck was said to be indicated by clearing a candle without extinguishing the flame. This rhyme is thought to have been a covert method of referring to what was otherwise an illegal act.
Ring Around the Rosey:
Ring around the rosey,.
A pocket full of poseys,
Ashes, ashes,
We all fall down.
Many associate this poem with the Great Plague which occurred in England in 1665, or with earlier outbreaks of the Black Death in England. The "rosey rash," was the first symptom of the plague, "posies" were carried as protection and to ward off the smell of the disease, sneezing or coughing was a final, fatal symptom, and "all fall down" was the end result. The line "Ashes, ashes" is said to refer variously to the practice of cremating the bodies, the burning of victims' houses, or sometimes, to the ashen blackening of the skin the disease caused.
Bah Bah Black Sheep:
Bah, bah a black sheep,.
Have you any wool?
Yes, merry have I,
Three bags full.
One for my master,
One for my Dame,
One for the little boy
That lives down the lane.
Long said to be a veiled mockery of the centuries-old slave trade, a controversy emerged over changing the language of 'Bah Bah Black Sheep' in Britain in 1986 because it was seen as racially insensitive. A similar controversy emerged in 1999 when reservations about the rhyme were submitted to Birmingham City Council by a working group on racism in children's resources.
Humpty Dumpty:
Humpty Dumpty sate on a wall,.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
Threescore men and threescore more,
Cannot place Humpty Dumpty as he was before.
The popular belief is that this seemingly harmless verse is actually referring to King Richard III of England, depicted in Tudor histories and in the Shakespearean play as humpbacked, who was defeated in battle at Bosworth Field in 1485 despite his formidable armies
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Excellent analysis. "He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum." Substitute "gun" for "plum" and Little Jack Horner would be a Columbine-type mass murderer today.


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However, foreign investors reduced the total net sell value by 77 per cent to VND69 billion (US$3.2 million).
On the HCM City Stock Exchange, the VN-Index was down 0.51 per cent to 590.02 points.
Shares were very active with 75 flat stocks, 100 gainers and 111 decliners.
Market liquidity was slightly down compared with Tuesday, with 129 million shares worth VND2.1 trillion ($97 million) traded.
Shares with large capital-isations and low market values remained the most active on the market. FLC Group (FLC) topped market trading with 18.7 million shares and gained 1.36 per cent to VND8,900 per share. On the contrary, OGC Group (OGC) fell to VND2,700 and saw 10 million shares traded yesterday.
Among the 10 blue chips on the market, only Vingroup Corporation (VIC) made gains and Petro Vietnam Gas Corporation (GAS) remained flat, while the others fell from their Tuesday values.
VN30 basket conditions were bad, with 18 decliners including Vietcombank (VCB), Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (VNM) and Ma San Group (MSN). The VN30 Index lost 0.6 per cent to close at 610.73 points.
All bank shares fell from their previous values, while among gas shares only Petrovietnam Drilling & Well Service Corporation (PVD) declined. Securities shares showed some positivity with HCM City Securities Corporation (HCM) and Sai Gon Securities Incorporation (SSI) making gains.
Also struggled
Mid-cap shares and small-cap shares also struggled during yesterday's session. The VNMID Index fell by 0.19 per cent to 656.14 points while the VNSML Index ended almost flat at 668.41 points. Both baskets ended with a balanced performance between decliners and gainers.
On the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX Index dropped 0.34 per cent to end at 86.46 points with decliners outnumbering gainers by 115 to 83 and 161 flat codes. Overall, northern market liquidity ended slightly higher than Tuesday with more than 51 million shares worth VND650 billion ($30 million) traded.
Both Sai Gon-Ha Noi Bank (SHB) and Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) declined from their previous values by 1.2 and 1.83 per cent.
Gas shares improved but were unable to help the northern market avoid its fall. Drilling Mud Corporation (PVC), Petroleum Technical Services Corporation (PVS) and Petro Vietnam Construction JSC (PVX) gained 3.27, 2.17 and 2.44 per cent. — VNS
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Siblings Caught on MLB's Kiss Cam
High on the list of most awkward things imaginable: Being caught on a sports stadium kiss cam with your sibling while tens of thousands of clueless onlookers peer pressure you into a Jumbotron smooch.
What would you do? Hide your face in shame? Give a harmless peck on the cheek? Maybe just run away as fast as you can?
The young man here chooses that last option after he and his sister are caught on the Dodger Stadium kiss cam at a recent MLB game. It looks like a pretty decent call, and we can't really fault him for skedaddling. Check it out for yourself below:
That's some quality kiss cam content right there. It's definitely better than this on-camera break-up, which turned out to be staged. But does it beat this Barack and Michelle Obama smooch from last July? Tell us what you think in the comments.
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Reason 1. Horses are bred for the race
"The central failing of the Grand National, as with all steeplechase racing, is that the horses are not physically designed by nature to leap over high fences," Vets in Practice's Emma Milne, tells SevenStreets.
"Their bodies are not strong enough, nor are their legs sturdy enough. Every time a horse jumps over an obstacle, especially with an added human load, it puts tremendous pressure on its two front legs as it lands.
"The bitter paradox of racing is that the breeding of horses for speed directly undermines their ability to cope with jumps. For what a racehorse owner wants is a thin, light creature which can move as fast as possible – exactly the type of horse most likely to be vulnerable when forced over jumps of more than five feet high.
"National Hunt horses are still bred for speed, and therefore they are required to operate far beyond the capacity of their bodies' skeletal strength."
Reason 2: Aintree is the most dangerous racecourse in the country.
It is more than five times more lethal than other steeplechases. Since 2000, 13 horses have been killed during the course, and even if there are no fatalities this year, we probably won't have to wait long for the next – the fatality rate of horses in jump races is four out of every 1,000 runners (by comparison, the number in flat racing is 0.6). In the Grand National, this is 15 per 1,000. Over the past 50 years, 36 horses are known to have lost their lives, while many others have been injured. (CORRECTION – 37: another horse, Battlefront, died yesterday)
Only 40% of the foals born into the racing industry are considered good enough to race. The available evidence indicates that many of the 'failures' are shot at stables or killed for meat, or repeatedly change hands in a downward spiral of neglect.
Reason 3. We're sick of the myths.
We've all heard them, trotted out over the years: Horses enjoy the races otherwise why would they continue to run after their jockey falls off?
"The Grand National's defenders claim that the horses actually enjoy the races, otherwise why would they carry on racing," Emma Milnes continues. "But out of instinct, they will try to follow the leader of the pack or continue running because that is what they have evolved and indeed been trained to do. But there is no evidence they really enjoy jumping."
Reason 4: It's all about the money.
The Grand National only exists because people bet on it. And bet on it we do. According to William Hill, £4.5m was bet on the race in 2012, up from £4.3m the year before. That's also why, today, 40 horses race, and the crowded field continues to contribute to accidents and deaths. Dooneys Gate, for example, fell and had his back broken when another horse, unable to avoid him in the melee, landed on him.
From 1839 to 1999, the average number of runners was below 29. Now, partly because of the cramped field, just 37 per cent of all horses entered have finished the race in the past ten years.
Reason 5: The fences are bigger than any other British racecourse's.
They vary in height, spread, drop and composition, making them uniquely difficult for horses to get over safely. Bechers' Brook is the Grand National's most notorious fence. It is responsible for the deaths of 10 horses.
Reason 6: The event is gruelling in length – nearly four-and-a-half miles long.
Numerous horses have collapsed near to the end of the race. In 2009, Hear The Echo collapsed and died shortly before the finishing post. The race is run over an extreme distance of 4½ miles and confronts horses with a combination of 30 formidable obstacles, some of which include perilous drops, ditches and sharp turns. During the race, the heartbeat of a horse can increase tenfold. This can lead to heart attack and, as a totally predictable outcome, deaths at the three-day event are routine.
Reason 7: It's an exercise in pure hypocrisy.
"It seems like every year when they make the course 'safer' horses still end up dying in the name of entertainment, gambling, and exploitation," says TV vet & animal welfare campaigner Marc Abraham. "I find it odd how the same news mourning the loss of those poor animals perishing in recent icy conditions will be celebrating an event that can cause the preventable public death of others within the same week. I wonder when the tradition of whipping these magnificent beasts over abnormally high fences for fun will finally give in to the wishes millions of animal lovers – sadly very unlikely when huge sums of monies are involved."
And what of the industry? It claims to care passionately about horses. Yet more than 7,500 horses leave British racing every year – the same number who enter it – and only a comparatively small proportion of the animals are properly provided for. In 2012, the industry donated just £50,000 to Racehorse Rehabilitation and Retraining.
Only 40% of the foals born into the racing industry are considered good enough to race. The available evidence indicates that many of the 'failures' are shot at stables or killed for meat. The same stuff that turned our collective stomachs earlier this year. Still, what goes around, eh? Maybe John Smiths should move aside, and Tesco Value Lasagne should sponsor the race.
"There is only one way to stop the suffering of the horses and that is to ban the Grand National," Emma Milne adds. "If racing enthusiasts truly respected these noble, majestic creatures, they would be unable to tolerate any longer such needless cruelty masquerading as sport."
There is no doubt that the day will come when horse racing will go the way of dancing bears and cock fighting. But Liverpool won't let go without a fight. It's far, far too lucrative a weekend for Sefton, for the city, and for everyone from Modo to Circo, with their Champagne Breakfasts and Grand National parties.
A century ago, horses used to be tethered and farmed for their hair. Their manes and tails regularly shaved to stuff sofas for the gentry. They stopped this practice (at least in parts of the world self-dubbed 'civilized') when the industry was deemed 'inhumane'.
And yet, this weekend, as Katherine Jenkins, The Saturdays and the Red Devils display team whip up the crowds; as the tills ring in the pubs and restaurants of the city; and as our friends and neighbours get dolled up to the nines we should, at the very least, own up to an uncomfortable truth: The Grand National is the most exciting race in the world. And part of that excitement is inexorably tied up in the agonising death of innocent, beautiful creatures.
For our amusment. And to our collective shame.
Place your bets, please.
(Aintree Racecourse and British Horseracing Authority refused to comment on any of the above points)
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The Albany County Fire Warden would like to remind everyone of some guidelines for burning refuse or slash piles. It is permissible to do burning in Albany County on private land when no fire restrictions are in place. When planning a burn there are a few things you need to do before, during and after a burn.
1) Make sure you have complied with WDEQ open burning requirements for Refuse or Vegetative material burning. They may be called at 307-777-7391 to obtain information.
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Effect of Vouchers on Achievement Unclear, GAO Says
Advocates for vouchers say they're convinced of the success of the option, even though a U.S. General Accounting Office report issued last week concludes that research doesn't provide a definitive answer on whether publicly financed tuition-voucher programs in Cleveland and Milwaukee have raised student achievement.
"We don't disagree that there's not conclusive evidence that the programs are absolutely, completely, 100 percent excellent," said Kaleem Caire, the president and chief executive officer of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, a nonprofit Washington group that supports school choice.
But he added: "They're looking at straight test scores. They're not looking at all the other factors that relate to student achievement."
The GAO report, "School Vouchers: Publicly Funded Programs in Cleveland and Milwaukee," released Oct. 1, reviews both research conducted by state-contracted evaluation teams and by independent researchers on the impact of the state-enacted programs on student achievement.
The study by the investigative arm of Congress focuses on whether students improved their standardized-test scores because that's what the research studies have focused on, said Diana M. Pietrowiak, an assistant director of the GAO.
While the state-contracted evaluations found little or no difference between the academic achievement of voucher students and public school students in the two districts, some studies by other researchers found that voucher students did perform better on tests in some subjects.
"None of the findings can be considered definitive," the GAO analysis concludes, "because the researchers obtained different results when they used different methods to compensate for weaknesses in the data."
The GAO "didn't look at issues of parent and student satisfaction," said Christian N. Braunlich, the vice president of the Center for Education Reform, another Washington-based organization that advocates school choice. In addition, Mr. Braunlich said that he disagreed with the criteria used to exclude some studies.
A week before the report's release, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that challenges the inclusion of religious schools in the Cleveland voucher program. ("Supreme Court to Hear Pivotal Voucher Case," Oct. 3, 2001.)
Incomplete Information
The report points to other unknowns in how voucher programs have been implemented. It says, for instance, that it is unclear to what extent schools participating in the Cleveland and Milwaukee programs have used random selection for enrolling students because no one has monitored that aspect.
In addition, the report notes that all of the information about the test scores of Milwaukee voucher participants was collected in the program's first five years. Such information hasn't been collected in the past five years, yet the city's voucher program has expanded greatly during that time.
All those unknowns point to what one opponent of vouchers contends is a general lack of oversight of the voucher programs by government and taxpayers.
Schools using vouchers "need to be treated more like the public schools," said Marc Egan, the director of the Voucher Strategies Center at the Alexandria, Va.-based National School Boards Association, which opposes vouchers. "They need to be open to the public in terms of how their dollars are spent, what their students are learning, and whether the students are learning better than their public school peers."
Vol. 21, Issue 6, Page 3Published in Print: October 10, 2001, as Effect of Vouchers on Achievement Unclear, GAO Says
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