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The Sunbeam Tiger, the car driven by agent Maxwell Smart (TV and latest movie), came out of the Rootes Group, which was later purchased by Chrysler Corporation.
Sunbeam was created in 1887, producing bicycles held by some as the best money could buy. In 1899 the Sunbeam car company was created; the airship R34, which made an Atlantic crossing in 1919, was powered by five Sunbeam Maori DOHC V12 engines. It was the first aerial crossing from the UK to the USA and back, done in 183 hours. In 1911, Louis Coatalen (an ex-Humber designer) was the first to put the oil pump into the sump.
Sunbeam merged with Darracq in 1920; the original Sunbeam Tiger was built by this merged company in 1925. It was originally named Ladybird, perhaps an odd name for a V12 four-liter racing car. The Sunbeam Tiger, a one-off vehicle, was the first car to exceed 150 mph and had the smallest engine of any car ever to hold the World Land Speed Record.
The combined company went bankrupt in 1934, and the remains were purchased by Rootes Group, which closed the factory, dropped the existing Sunbeam designs, and called the cars Talbot-Sunbeams for a while before placing Sunbeam at the top of the Rootes luxury order, modifying existing cars to take the Sunbeam name.
The Sunbeam Alpine was a comfortable car for driving and a success on the rally circuit. The Sunbeam Tiger was essentially a Sunbeam Alpine, powered by an American V8 engine; it was introduced in 1964, and was assembled not by Rootes but by custom luxury automaker Jensen, later known for its use of Chrysler V8 engines and bodies. Coincidentally, in 1964, Chrysler bought a third of Rootes Group, taking full control in 1967; the cash infusion was very welcome at the time, as Rootes was rapidly failing.
The Sunbeam Tiger was relatively inexpensive for its performance; still, fewer than 7,000 were made over its four model years. It was billed as the world's fastest production car for under $3,500 (steep but not excessive for 1965). The Sunbeam Alpine, in contrast, was just $2,400. By 1967, it was billed as the world's fastest car under $3,700 (the price having moved up) and was sold in the United States by Chrysler dealers, sold as the "Rootes Sunbeam."
In racing, the Sunbeam Tiger started running at high speeds, running with Jaguars rather than MGs, and setting an AHRA national record with a quarter mile of 12.95 seconds in 1965; and winning the 1964 Geneva Rally, the 1965 Scottish Rally, the 1965 International Police Rally, and (within its class) the 1965 Monte Carlo rally, where it placed around fourth or fifth outright. The Shelby-prepped V8s failed the cars when commpeting in LeMans, just as the Shelby Alpines failed; but a Shelby prepared car in the U.S. won an SCCA Class B race in the U.S. The Tiger's racing success was limited in 1967 by rules which eliminated the ability to use nonproduction performance items in SCCA racing; and in 1966, the Tiger was largely replaced in racing by the Imp Sport, a version of the Hilllman Imp.
A Sunbeam won the index of thermal efficiency, the second highest award at LeMans outside the outright winner. (Thanks, David at PR Strategy Consulting).
The first 3,763 Tigers were the Mark I, with the next 2,706 being Mark IA, the primary differences being the doors (round vs square corners), convertible top covers (metal vs vinyl), fresh air ventilation (added in the IA), and door seams (lead filled vs unfilled); finally, there were a small number of Mark II items, which had a slightly larger V8, and a revised grille, with chrome side trim removed.
A proposed update of the Alpine and Tiger was cancelled, though new Alpine and Tiger models would later appear — the Tiger name being applied to the Hillman Avenger. The closest Sunbeam would come to replacing the Tiger would be the later Ti, a stripped-out base model with alloy wheels, big spoilers and a 1600c version of the Avenger Tiger engine (with twin 2bbl Weber carbs) giving 100hp, 0-60 in 9 seconds, and 106mph for those who could stand the noise, harsh suspension and poor fuel economy.
The mid-1960s Sunbeam Tiger was on Hemmings' list of the top ten collectible cars, and there are still regular Tigers United events.
In the late 1990s, another company purchased the rights to the Sunbeam name and posted a Web site to sell their new Sunbeam Tigers and other vehicles. Mike Sealey investigated and wrote:
The SUV I cannot place, except for headlights coming from the Opel Frontera. It might be a Polish Tarpan/Daewoo or perhaps a vehicle from India.
The Tiger sports car is the Swedish JC Indigo 3000, built around 1997-98. Production totalled less than 40, a great car that deserved to have achieved more. They are even using JC's own photos.
The SUV I cannot place, except for headlights coming from the Opel Frontera. It might be a Polish Tarpan/Daewoo or perhaps a vehicle from India.
The Tiger sports car is the Swedish JC Indigo 3000, built around 1997-98. Production totalled less than 40, a great car that deserved to have achieved more. They are even using JC's own photos.
Photo: Sunbeam Tiger at the Bay State Antique Automobile Club's July 10, 2005 show (by Sfoskett)
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Since its humble beginning as a bustling port town for merchants, St. Augustine has always been a hot spot for incredible shopping opportunities. Whether you're looking for the perfect souvenirs or hoping to indulge in some much-needed retail therapy, you'll find a wide variety of unique shops during your visit to America's oldest city. Here are just some of our favorite spots for St. Augustine shopping that you'll want to add to your must-do list.
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1. Historic District
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2. Cobblestone Village
Cobblestone Village is one of the more recent additions to St. Augustine's vibrant shopping scene. The modern mall is filled with all of your favorite retail stores including Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier 1, and Ross. You'll also find some local favorites that allow you to browse through items you wouldn't find at your typical neighborhood mall. If shopping has worked up an appetite, Cobblestone Village also provides a selection of popular eateries including Panera Bread, Crispers, Firehouse Subs, and Publix.
3. Uptown St. Augustine
This is one of the most popular spots for St. Augustine shopping! Located just north of the city gates and the Visitors Center, Uptown St. Augustine thrives with an impressive number of boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, antique shops, and more. On the last Saturday of each month, don't miss Uptown Saturday Night, a celebration that brings the streets of Uptown to life with live music, trunk shows, book signings, and other fun activities.
4. St. Augustine Outlets
Shoppers on a budget will find unbelievable deals at the St. Augustine Outlets and Premium Outlets! Here, you can find steep discounts on brand name items such as Old Navy, Coach, Ralph Lauren, and GUESS. There are two outlet malls on either side of the I-95, so you'll have plenty of options for a fun-filled day of St. Augustine shopping.
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After exploring the shops, we invite you to come back and rest your feet at the Victorian House Bed & Breakfast. Our elegant inn is located right in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district, making it ideal for travelers seeking comfort and convenience to their favorite local attractions. The highly-appointed guest rooms are also equipped with everything you need for a memorable getaway including private porches, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and more. Guests will even enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast served each morning during their stay. What more could you ask for in a St. Augustine, Florida vacation?
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Xenith IP interview with CommSec
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Craig Dower, CEO of Xenith IP Group talks with Tom Piotrowski from the Commonwealth Bank's investor website Commsec. Craig outlines Xenith IP's position in the market and the central importance of IP protection for a growing local economy. Craig discusses the Australian IP industry, our technology transformation program and Xenith IP's growth into Asia.


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Here is a new Longhorn style I designed with sophistication, elegance and a unbalanced look to cross over from a western setting to a contemporary New York Apartment. I decided to make this design after gluing two book match pieces of 4/4 mesquite slabs together . The slabs ended up 28'' wide at the back side and went down to 16''x 6' long. I then bandsawed the live edge off following the grain sanded , then used a 45 degree router bit and chamfered the live back on. This way it looks elegant with out the bark or different colored wood on edger. Then I decided to use two horns on the fat side then put a twisted single horn on the front. The longhorns were also much bigger than the front single horn which I accentuated with longer silver tips on the back side. I then attached the horns in my usual fashion which is a trade craft secret here on lumberjocks . I will give you one tip they are filled with concrete and polished to 1200. grit bright reflective finish. I filled the mesquite cracks which I hate to do with a new product called wood wise a water based black powder you add water and dries in one hour then finished with conversion varnish. I put it in my gallery and already have gotten two custom orders for larger and different woods but still using natures Trinity longhorn legs . This is what I call a home run piece because it can be so flexible wider longer almost timeless in not subscribing to any fad's or new quirks . All this and Heaven too.
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#1 posted 02-10-2014 01:37 AM
Very nice. Very unique.
-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.
#2 posted 02-10-2014 02:04 AM
Very unique way of using Texas Longhorns…. Most of the time, they're over a Mantel, etc. LOL
What happened to the mating horn of the lonely one? LOL
Very COOL!
Thank you.
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#3 posted 02-10-2014 02:25 AM
this table turned out great, i love the use of these horns, silver tips and all
#4 posted 02-10-2014 03:00 AM
Awesome table! I love all of it, very creative and unique. I like the mesquite too.
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#5 posted 02-10-2014 05:20 AM
Great unique table!!....................Jim
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#6 posted 02-10-2014 05:21 AM
Woah, nice work. Looks almost sinister…
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#7 posted 02-10-2014 10:14 AM
Best Wishes !
#8 posted 02-10-2014 02:49 PM
Thats something you don't see every day. Well done.
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Below are two approach options we would consider for deployment with any of the Strat Africa Fully Charged® programmes:
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- Provide active support to the CEO as a personal advisor and coach.
- Act as a sounding board by adopting a mentoring style.
- Provide a forum where key issues can be discussed and challenged before the CEO engages with the management team.
- Challenge the business to reach stretch objectives and act as a counter to objections coming up through the organization as they arise.
- Assist in driving the pace of change - there is no alternative
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- Become actively involved in the management team to ensure strategies are bought into by all members.
- Lead from behind. Through active support from the CEO, rely on persuasion and face to face interaction with team members to get things done.
- Assesses management capabilities to implement an action plan and advise the CEO on gaps and how to remedy.
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Starting a garden from scratch is a challenging, but rewarding experience. It is your chance to create something from nothing. Try to see gardening from scratch as an opportunity. Look on your yard as a blank canvas for you to fill with trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowerbeds.
You can approach your empty yard in several ways:
1. You can pay a landscape contractor to come up with a plan or even to do all the workThe landscape gardener will happily design you a garden. You will need to decide on a budget and say how you intend to use the yard. The design will cost you a few hundred dollars. If you want the landscape contractor to do all the work it becomes expensive because of the labour costs involved.
2. You can grass it all and chip away at the grass as new ideas come to you
This is what most people do. They order a truckload of turf and cover everything up. This does make the yard look better and it becomes usable, but it tends to limit the imagination and most people never do more than digging a few flower beds around the edges of the grass.
3. You can sit down and plan your garden yourself and start everything rolling at once
This is the most rewarding approach, where you make decisions and start various long-term projects all at the same time.
Gardening from Scratch – Where Do You Start?
Start your plan by thinking about a few questions:
How much grass do you need? If children are to use the garden, a lot, otherwise, leave this until later to decide.
Do you intend to grow vegetables? If so they will need a sunny spot, close to the kitchen. These will be easier to pick and to weed if you use a raised bed. You will need to put topsoil in your bed and then construct a wall around it.
Will children use the garden? If so, you will want to avoid poisonous and irritating plants. You will need to think hard about ponds and water features, too.
Does the yard need screening from neighbours? If so then a fence and boundary shrubs become more important.
What garden structures do you want to include? You will need a large shed, compost heaps and perhaps a built in barbecue grill. You might need a timber store and a work area, too. Decide where these are to go first.
Do you want a garden that attracts birds? If so then you will need to plant native shrubs and trees that will attract insects.
What is the soil like? You will need to buy topsoil if your garden is just builders' rubble or rock. Buy the best you can find, but only once you are ready for it.
Is the garden overgrown with weeds? If so, buy a few sheets of heavy guage black polythene Damp Proof Membrane. Spread the sheets over the weeds and leave for a few weeks. The weeds will disappear. The longer you leave the polythene in place the more deep-rooted weeds will die.
Gardening from Scratch – Making a Start
Order a large shed. Small sheds are a waste of time. The minimum size you need is 10ft x 8ft, and that will be full to overflowing in two years. Your shed needs to be easily accessible from the house and will need a path to it.
Buy a few tools. Buy the best quality you can find, because these tools will outlast the cheaper ones many times over. You need; spade, garden fork, Dutch hoe, draw hoe (swan-neck hoe), rake, trowel, builders' wheelbarrow, buckets to start with.
Find a few old wooden pallets and use them to construct compost bins. Ideally you will need more than one. You need to one 'In Use' bin, one for 'Maturing Compost' and at least one more for turning the maturing compost into to aerate it. Plastic compost bins are not big enough and are a waste of money.
Buy the trees you need and plant them. Trees grow slowly, so get them in the ground as soon as you have decided where they are to go. Consider buying fruit trees rather than flowering cherries and the like. Fruit trees give you blossom, attract insects and birds and give you apples, cherries or whatever.
Decide where your paths are to go. You need to link all the high traffic areas, including shed, compost heap, timber store, dog run and work area. Use curves, rather than straight lines.
Buy a roll of black heavy-duty polythene as 'Underlay for your paths'. Cut off 4ft lengths and lay them where your paths will go. Put in edging stones, set in concrete and weigh the polythene down with large stones or bricks.
Order gravel or pebbles for your paths. Pebbles look good but are difficult to walk on and are impossible for wheelchair users.
Gardening From Scratch – Your Yard Takes Shape
Taking stock, you now have trees planted, shed, wood store and compost heaps constructed and your paths laid: An excellent start.
Buy native shrubs and small trees for screening off work areas and to divide up the garden. Choose flat flowered varieties such as yellow flowered hypericum to encourage hoverflies. Hoverflies eat greenflies, so just by planting certain plants you prevent a plague of greenfly.
Erect a fence to provide screening from neighbours. Think about putting up two fences, a timber one for screening purposes and a wire one to keep out dogs for when the timber one has rotted in ten years time. Plant shrubs, at least two deep along the fence for when it falls down. In ten years time these shrubs will be fully-grown and provide privacy. Include some evergreen shrubs and trees along the boundary fences, for winter color and privacy.
Construct your raised bed vegetable garden, be sure to include plenty of compost. You will probably need to buy topsoil for this bed.
Put black polythene down to kill the weeds where your grass is to go. Leave it there for two weeks, then dig and rake the ground level. Sow grass seed, preferably in spring, but certainly not in a drought. String cotton above the newly sown grass seed to stop birds eating it.
In two years time your garden will be well developed and you will find it difficult to remember how difficult you thought creating a garden from scratch was going to be. Take pictures regularly to mark your progress, because it is so easy to forget all the steps along the way.


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When: Built circa 1972-1975
Where: Large parts of the H-Section, and parts of the G and J sections.
Who: Bramalea Consolidated Developments Limited, Cadillac Development Corporation Limited, Consolidated Building Corporation Limited, DelZotto Enterprises Limited, Victoria Wood Development Corporation Inc.
What I Know: I would argue that these houses are some of the most unique in all of the country, both for the architecture and the way that they are sited on the lots.
The designs won an honourable mention in the 1976 Canadian Housing Design Council Awards. Many articles were written on the project in architectural and building-trade journals when it was first built, which have been reproduced in this posting.
There is really so much to write about these innovative houses. At the bottom of the post is an excerpt from my Master's thesis on Bramalea, regarding the history of the zero lot-line houses.
One interesting aspect of the zero lot line houses can best be seen from above. Below are a series of images that show the fascinating landscape (click on them to make the image larger):
This image shows the two different types of layouts – the ones on the left side are more common, while the right side of the photo shows a more random layout of houses on a few select streets in the H-Section. Courtesy of Google Maps
While all of the houses have unusual siting with the zero lot-line concept, perhaps the most interesting are the ones where the houses are at oblique angles to the road. These few streets look like the houses were thrown down randomly on the land, like a child may do with his/her set of blocks. Courtesy of Bing Maps
Another view of the randomly placed houses in the H-Section. Courtesy of Bing Maps
This image shows the lot-lines, which are most unusual when the houses are at angles to the road. Courtesy of Brampton Maps
There are many different variations of the facades – too many to show them all here. The image above is a good representation of the type of architecture found in the zero lot-line areas. Common to many of the houses is an asymmetrical roof (which often wraps down one side of the house), a mixture of materials on the facade (brick, different colour siding), uneven window placement (such as the two different sized windows on the side of the house) and blank facades.
Another view showing the blank facades, uneven roof lines and seemingly random window placement.
Some of the houses have more traditionally inspired facades, but the placement of the houses in relation to each other is far from traditional. The two white houses in the centre of the image are at right angles to each other.
The following section has newspaper articles and advertisements, as well as historic journal articles on the area and houses:
Toronto Star, September 12, 1972
Toronto Star, September 12, 1972
Globe and Mail, September 12, 1972
Globe and Mail, December 8, 1972
Toronto Star, July 11, 1974
Globe and Mail, November 1, 1974
Toronto Star, September 6, 1975
Page 63 from Zero lot line housing by David R. Jensen, 1981.
Canadian Building magazine
Canadian Building magazine, July 1971
Canadian Building magazine, December 1972
Canadian Building magazine, May 1975
Canadian Building magazine
The Canadian Architect, November 1972
Canadian Housing Design Council Awards 1976.
I only have a few plans for the houses, but would love to get my hot little paws on more. If you have any, please let me know!
Below is an excerpt from my Master's thesis on Bramalea, regarding the zero lot-line houses:
In the early 1970s, two hundred acres of land were made available in Bramalea by the Ontario Housing Corporation to build affordable housing. According to the master plan, the land was originally set aside for townhouses, which were believed to be the best solution to affordable housing. This plan was changed in 1972 in favour of a mixture of housing, but no specifics were outlined at the time.[1] In order to cut costs, building and planning standards were examined and decisions made as to how to build the most affordable housing. As a result, the Ontario Housing Corporation examined the standard lot size and lot setback standards for detached houses. At the time, the front-yard setback was twenty-five feet from the road, with four-foot side-yard setbacks. It was decided that these spaces were often underused, and thus could be eliminated, thus paving the way for the first application of the zero lot-line concept in Canada.[2]
The idea of zero lot-line planning was based on the fact that there were to be no setbacks, which meant that a house could be located right on the lot line of the property. Whereas the suburban tradition was to place a house in the centre of a lot, the new concept meant that a house could be placed on either the front, back, or side edge of a lot. The lot could be smaller, with most a mere thirty-by-eighty feet in size, in contrast to the standard fifty-by-one-hundred foot lot for detached houses in 1960s Bramalea. In some cases the lot was not a traditional rectangle, but a multi-faceted irregular shape. By the end of 1972, the first of 2,400 houses were set to be built. The development was titled The Villages of Central Park, and all the houses were located on cul-de-sacs. This made the development very suburban in nature. Since these houses were detached, they fit in with the suburban dream of owning a house of one's own.
With the assistance of the Government of Ontario's H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Made Easy) Plan, the houses were offered at an extremely low price. To make the houses even more affordable, the land was not owned, but leased from the Ontario Housing Corporation for up to fifty years. However, the homeowner had the option of buying the land outright after five years.[3]
In September 1972, construction began on the first six hundred and sixty-four houses of The Villages of Central Park. It was anticipated that these houses would take a year to sell, but in fact they sold out in just six weeks. A waiting list then had to be established for the forthcoming phases. By the middle of 1973, there were well over one thousand names still on the list. The builders had no way of keeping up with the huge demand for the houses, so the list had to be cut off for the next few years to allow those already on it to purchase a home within in the development.[4] By 1974, there had been 1,700 lot-line houses built, with the final 700 in the project slated for completion that year. For the thousands still on the waiting list wanting the remaining 700 houses, a lottery was held to pick names. Those on the list had the option of paying a fee of $100 to enter it, or dropping off the list. If their name was drawn from the lottery, the potential homeowner was shown the available houses and had to make a decision on the spot to purchase.[5] Some stipulations were attached to the purchase, such as that the buyer had to live in the house and not rent it out. In addition, the house could not be sold for five years without the permission of the Ontario Housing Corporation.[6]
Perhaps the most curious aspect of the developments was not the placement of the houses on the lot, but the style of the houses themselves. An array of very contemporary features distinguished the basic rectangular shape of the houses in The Villages of Central Park. The most striking element was the uneven roofline of most of the houses. While a traditional gable roof had the peak at the centre, these houses had the peak placed off-centre allowing two different angles of the roofline, one usually very steep. In some cases the roof rolled down the side of the house and ended at the bottom of the upper level windows. When the house was turned so that the gabled end faced the road, the profile of the roof was unlike anything one would expect in a suburban context.
Secondly, the window arrangement of the zero lot-line houses was unusual, especially by suburban standards. On many of the houses, irregular spacing and window sizes were found on any given façade. For privacy reasons with the zero lot-line arrangement, houses had a windowless façade on the side that sat on the lot line. In some cases, the front of the house, which faced the street, was void of any openings, save for the front door.
Most people had preset notions of what a house was to look like, especially in the suburbs. The uneven rooflines and irregular window placement of the zero lot-line houses were unlike anything that had been built en masse before in residential architecture. Many of the façades of the houses in The Villages of Central Park have since been altered over the years. To make them more "suburban" in style, homeowners added regular shaped windows, windows on walls which had been bare, as well as window boxes and shutters. Even so, the majority of the houses retain their quirky exteriors.
[1] "Home in Brampton for $750 down payment," The Toronto Star,1 January 1972, p.43.
[2] "Ease rigid municipal standards to cut costs, builders ask," The Toronto Star, 3 June 1972, p.25.
[3] Toronto Star12 September 1972, p.67.
[4] Toronto Star18 April 1974, p.A6.
[5] Toronto Star11 July 1974, p.A21.
[6] Saulius Svirplys, Bramalea: The History of its Architecture and Built Environment (Gatineau: Saulius Svirplys, 2005).
Addendum May 7, 2017:
I recently found these pages in my files on Bramalea:


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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is initiating a variety of statistics-generating initiatives and research after the success of the National ICT Household Survey (NICTHS) last year. The step was announced by the department last week during the 31st National Statistics Month Celebration.
The National Statistics Month is an annual celebration under a presidential proclamation that aims to promote, enhance and instil awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics. It is also designed to elicit the cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality and standards of statistics in the country.
Under the ICT Statistics Roadmap 2020-2022, the DICT is mandated to conduct surveys as part of the Digital Philippines initiative. These include the Women and Development Index Survey 2020, NICTHS Expanded Data Analysis and Policy Research, Education and ICT Survey, Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Survey 2021, National Government Agencies (NGA) – Local Government Units (LGU) Survey, and the National ICT Household Survey 2022.
DICT Secretary Gregorio B. Honasan II said that data and ICT statistics serve as a guide to ensure the government keeps national ICT development initiatives on the right course. Data gathered can help government agencies monitor programmes and develop evidence-based projects and policies geared towards improving the lives of Filipinos, especially now as the country transitions to a new way of life.
The NICTHS last years was the first survey of its kind conducted by the DICT in partnership with the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). It assesses the country's status in terms of ICT and offers baseline data on ICT access and usage in households and communities across the country.
The main goal of the survey is to gather baseline household and individual ICT data that are necessary for producing internationally comparable core ICT indicators. This would serve as an input in the monitoring of existing programs, development of prospect projects, and formulation of future policies all geared towards the advancement of ICT in the country.
A total of 43,838 households from 2,617 barangays were surveyed using household and individual questionnaires. Barangays were also surveyed using a community questionnaire.
The household questionnaire centred on Filipino households' access and usage of ICT devices and services. The individual questionnaire, on the other hand, measured individual knowledge, access, and usage of ICT. Lastly, the community questionnaire focused on ICT infrastructure and equipment present in the community.
The results show that over 90% of the surveyed barangays have cellphone signals present in their barangays and more than half of these can access a 4G (LTE) signal. However, only 30% of the barangays have fibre optic cables installed and just 13.0% have free public Wi-Fi.
Other statistics revealed the level and range of online activity. Of the 43% that use the internet, many used a cellphone to do so. More than 50% of the interviewed individuals were not aware that financial transactions can be done online while only about 6% have online bank accounts, electronic or mobile money accounts. Less than 2.5% sell goods and services online.
Such information allows the government to have a better understanding of the level of ICT access and usage in the country. The government can improve the formulation of evidence-based programs and policies; can perform targeting more efficiently, and can effectively monitor existing and upcoming programs now that baseline data is available.
Diana May V. Cabrales, OIC Assistant Secretary and Director of DICT's Legal Service said the survey results have triggered the exploration of emerging policy areas. Through the partnership with the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, the DICT is looking to promote data utilisation to identify policy directions for sound ICT infrastructure development and promoting the use of digital technologies by every citizen.
The Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of "HKSTP InnoAcademy" on 7 October 2020. The Academy is dedicated to the continuous nurturing of young technology talent to inspire and drive success in Hong Kong's innovation and technology (I&T) industry.
The HKSTP InnoAcademy aims to boost Hong Kong's I&T competitiveness with a sustained series of programmes, including training and value-added support to upskill technology talent from various sectors into future leaders. The day also marked the inauguration of eight high-potential talents from the first cohort of HKSTP InnoAcademy's signature "Technology Leaders of Tomorrow" (TLT) programme, as they embark on an extensive 26-month journey within the Hong Kong Science Park ecosystem.
Since enrolment began in July 2020, the TLT programme received an overwhelming response with over 600 applications from graduates in Hong Kong and across the globe, which are the world's top 50 universities in 2020. Among the many applicants, 60% of them were holders of a Master's degree or PhD, majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Information Technology or Data Science.
The CEO of HKSTP stated that talent development, attraction and retention are crucial factors in sustaining the growth momentum of Hong Kong's I&T sector. HKSTP recognises that grooming quality talent into inspiring and standout leaders is a critical ingredient to maintaining the city's global competitive edge.
The mission at HKSTP InnoAcademy is to build the ideal I&T breeding ground to nurture future technology leaders and pioneers. With HKSTP's extensive ecosystem, the Park and its partners will work together to develop forward-looking learning and training programmes tailored to young graduates and mid-level professionals.
HKSTP InnoAcademy will focus on developing young talent across HKSTP's strategic technology areas, including Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Biomedical Technology, Data and Smart City and FinTech, as well as establishing partnerships and connections with key industry leaders, training providers and tertiary education institutions. The continuous learning approach provides talent with multiple career pathways to join the I&T industry while supporting future skills acquisition.
TLT Programme Offers Diverse Opportunities
The eight selected talents from the first cohort of the TLT programme will first enter a two-month HKSTP internship and enjoy valuable exposure to Hong Kong's leading I&T ecosystem. From there, each talent will take a 24-month full-time R&D role at one of HKSTP's partner companies for continued career mentoring and development.
Beyond the current TLT programme, InnoAcademy will continue to roll out an extensive range of talent development and training initiatives, in collaboration with major academic and industry partners to unleash the potential of young graduates and equip them to become a driving force in the future of Hong Kong's I&T sector.
In July 2020, HKSTP launched the Technology Leaders of Tomorrow Programme (TLT Programme) which aims to nurture future technology leaders in Hong Kong and has been designed in collaboration with 11 leading HKSTP's partner companies at the pilot stage. The programme is now calling for ambitious graduates across the city who are committed to an I&T career to submit applications.
The HKSTP CEO had stated that The Park is committed to accelerating the growth of Hong Kong's innovation and technology through supporting the development of local start-ups and introducing young people to the promising career prospects and rich opportunities in the industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming rollout of 5G are expected to drive up the number of gamers in Thailand. However, economic difficulties still weigh on their spending per person, according to the promoters of Thailand Game Show 2020, scheduled for next month.
The Managing Director for Digital and Media Platform Online Station under one of the core businesses of Thailand's fully-integrated digital service providers, which is a key supporter of the show, stated that the pandemic ushers in positive aspects and challenges in the game industry.
The global number of gamers has surged 36.9% since the outbreak, helping the home entertainment business, while game downloads have jumped 20%. While there is no official data on the segment in Thailand, it is likely to follow the global trend.
This is a challenging year for the country's game industry, as gamers' per-person spending is likely to fall in line with the economic woes. It is expected that the whole gaming market in Thailand to rise as the industry takes a smaller hit from the economic impact than other sectors.
Thailand has 27.8 million gamers or 41% of the population of 69 million. The industry's market value is expected to reach THB27 billion in 2020, up 15% from 2019. In the worst-case scenario, the gaming industry would grow 10% following the postponement of the launches of new PC and console games.
Thai gamers spend an average of THB940 per person per year. Gamers aged 25-34 are the most willing to pay for games. In Thailand, mobile games account for 71% of the gaming industry's revenue, followed by PC (22%) and console (7%). At the global level, mobile games represent 49%, trailed by console (28%) and PC (23%).
It was noted that mobile games are expected to increase momentum due to rising smartphone penetration, while console games will also thrive due to the upcoming launch of new game consoles. Cloud-based games are also projected to gather steam in the next few years.
The Thailand Game Show 2020 will be held as a hybrid offline and online event from 14 to 15 November 2020 at Siam Paragon's Paragon Hall. The space will be divided into two zones: one for a stage show with a THB100 ticket for entry and another for 24 booths of game accessories vendors. The show lets gamers meet game idols, casters and cosplayers.
OpenGov Asia recently reported that Deputy Director-General of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) announced a collaboration with Thailand's largest GSM mobile phone operator and the leading source of all tech and business news in Thailand and Southeast Asia to launch an online seminar which will feature a comprehensive overview of the gaming and e-sports industry.
The parties will come together to develop a new path for the game industry in Thailand. The partnership aims to increase the number of industry opportunities in the esports, a sector which many people still as lacking potential. Moreover, a case studies of the successful implementation of esports industry initiatives will be done and the results will determine the measures needed to apply them to the gaming industry in Thailand.
Across the world, people are turning to gaming platforms to view virtual concerts, for messaging, gambling, dating and even virtual celebrations of weddings and birthdays in an increasing number, the company found. They predict that the global consumer gaming industry will reach a value of $198 billion by 2024, not including sales from hardware and devices, augmented reality, virtual reality and advertising.
The industry is turning from selling individual games to offering subscription services, with several tech giants offering gaming subscriptions and competing with major players. Moreover, the firm found that 58% of gamers use or intend to use gaming subscription services, while 38% use or intend to use cloud gaming services. About 22% of people who bought their first virtual-reality headsets this year did so during the virus outbreak, the firm reported, with most users intending them for videogames.
The WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston has congratulated Western Power on the successful deployment of 52 stand-alone power systems (SPS) at properties throughout the Mid-West, Goldfields, eastern Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions. The final SPS unit commissioned in this roll-out, in Wansbrough, is a trial unit that will supply two customers – another Australian first.
Stand-alone power systems are a more efficient option than traditional poles and wires, to supplying electricity to households or businesses, and typically includes solar panels, a battery and back-up generator.
The 52 units will replace around 230 kilometres of overhead powerlines, at an average of 4.5 kilometres per property, all of which would have needed to be replaced at a significant cost. This also results in improved land amenity for farmers and reduced risks of collisions or bushfire.
An SPS is part of Western Power's service area but operates independently to the main network. The 52 unit roll-out follows a successful pilot involving six stand-alone power systems in 2016; it exceeded expectations with customers avoiding over 200 hours of power interruptions over the three-year trial.
Deploying stand-alone power systems has generated direct benefits for the State economy through supporting WA small businesses, and creating new jobs and training opportunities. The deployment beyond the trial phase was made possible by the McGowan Government's Electricity Industry Amendment Bill 2019, which passed earlier this year.
The Energy Minister stated that the stand-alone power systems are a cost-effective and innovative approach to providing power to WA's regional customers. Using SPS is part of the McGowan Government's commitment to providing reliable and safe power to customers that are on the fringe of the grid. The government has made significant headway in transitioning towards a low carbon future with the recent release of the Whole of System Plan, DER Roadmap, the big battery and commissioning of SPS technology.
The basics of SPS technology
Murdoch University notes that Stand-alone Power Supply (SPS) systems are small-scale (<50 kW) self-contained units, providing electricity independent of the main electricity grid or mini-grid network. These systems are sometimes also known as Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS) systems.
In Australia, most electricity is supplied by utilities or electricity corporations from power stations via power supply networks, called grids. These main grids provide power to the majority of Australians using many large coal and gas-fired power stations, large hydro generation schemes and more recently, some smaller-scale wind farms and photovoltaic systems. Remote towns like Port Hedland, Mt Isa and Coober Pedy are not serviced by the main grid and have gas or diesel power stations or combined diesel/wind power stations to provide their power via a mini-grid.
SPS Systems (SPS) in Australia
In Australia stand-alone and hybrid power systems are used widely in remote areas to provide power for the following situations: small holiday homes and shacks, boats and recreational vehicles, small rural farms (single homes), large station homesteads (with multiple residences), remote aboriginal communities, small mining operations, and various telecommunications applications. While the total number of systems in Australia is not accurately known, it has been estimated as being more than 10,000 systems.
Main Component Technologies
SPS systems range from small petrol generators able to power appliances directly, to more complex installations using only renewable energy, with a combination of both also being possible. An SPS system that has a combination of energy sources is termed a hybrid SPS system.
Disabled people continue to be disadvantaged by their limited ability to engage with digital and online services, according to a new report: Digital inclusion user insights – Disabled people. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) estimates that around 20% of all New Zealanders are digitally excluded. This essentially means that this community does not have the skills or access needed to participate in the online world.
The purpose of this research was to understand the perceptions and feelings about digital inclusion from people with disabilities as they go about their daily lives. The goal was to understand the key pain points for individuals, what they liked about the current system and what improvements could be made to ensure a more equitable digital environment for all.
For disabled people, one of the most vulnerable communities, this research highlights how the experience of engaging with digital services could be leaving disabled people behind, increasing the number of people who cannot easily and confidently use the internet and online services.
Adam Stapleton, Programme Delivery Manager, Digital Public Service branch at DIA said, "The report highlights issues that have impacted disabled people's ability to easily and confidently use the internet and digital services. COVID-19 has exacerbated some of these issues and yet also produced an environment where new insights to improve digital inclusion can be embraced and used. This is a real opportunity to create traction."
The research report gives disabled people a voice and outlines their lived experience in terms of being digitally enabled. It outlines 5 key findings which could help improve the design of websites and online services, making an impact on how disabled people experience the digital.
The report includes insights from disabled people and 5 recommendations for Government on how to increase digital inclusion.
- a need to enforce or incentivise application of the Web Accessibility Standard
- a call to increase the co-design of accessible, digital services
- strong demand for digital skills training from within the disability community
- demand from the disabled community for affordable access to digital tools and technology
- a call to explore employment and post-employment support for the disabled community.
The findings highlight that vulnerable communities like those of the disabled people community will continue to be disadvantaged by their ability to engage or not engage with digital services. The report shows that government agencies can design and provide services differently to be more inclusive for disabled people.
Making digital inclusion a priority
In 2019, the New Zealand government laid out the Digital Inclusion Blueprint and Action Plan, a vision and roadmap working to ensure that all New Zealanders can participate in, contribute to and benefit from the digital world. The Blueprint sets out 4 roles for government in building a digitally included New Zealand: lead, connect, support and deliver.
That vision continues to come to life in the 2020 Digital Inclusion Action Plan which outlines the range of government activities underway and planned to make a more digitally inclusive New Zealand. For example, focusing on closing digital skills gaps for whānau (extended families and communities), iwi (Maori community or people) and small businesses to support them in being able to better engage digitally. Another key part of the work is the user experience research work — a series of 7 user experience reports to understand the perceptions and feelings about digital inclusion.
The goal is to understand the key pain points for individuals of vulnerable communities. What they liked about the current online environment, what they do not, and what improvements could be made to make it a more equitable digital environment.
These reports are more than words on a page. These reports will be used to inform, advise and help people in government and the community who design and provide services so that they can be more inclusive for disabled people.
"Closing the digital divide is something we all need to work together on. Reading the report, consider how to use the findings applied to ongoing or new digital strategies is going to be key to creating the traction needed for disabled people to get the benefits of the internet, connectivity and connection," confirmed Adam Stapleton, Programme Delivery Manager, Digital Public Service branch at DIA.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and HTX have developed, and are currently testing out, a training system known as the Enhanced Live Firing Range System – ELFRAS, that is aimed at enhancing firearm training delivery.
The system uses multiple sensors and analytics to improve the shooting performance of officers undergoing firearm training. This is also in line with the Home Team's (HT) drive to better leverage technology to enhance learning outcomes for HT officers.
The sensors capture human factors such as weapon handling, breathing, shooting posture, gaze fixation and visual alignment. An embedded Advance Performance Enhancement & Analysis Range System (APEARS) software analyses data collected through these sensors and provides real-time recommendations to help improve the officer's subsequent shots.
The features of the sensors are as follow:
Weapon Handling. A sensor attached to the weapon tracks the movement of the weapon before, during and after the trigger is pulled. It also identifies trigger pulling techniques applied by the officer.
Breathing. A sensor, fixed at the shooting lane, tracks and shows whether the officer's breathing technique affects the movement of his weapon while firing.
Gaze Fixation. A sensor in the form of a pair of spectacles tracks the officer's eyes during firing, including whether the officer focuses on his aiming or blinks his eyes while firing.
Shooting Posture.A body posture camera, fixed at the shooting lane, captures the officer's body movement and compares it against the recommended shooting postures.
The Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise (HFS CoE) of HTX worked with SPF to identify the full spectrum of performance-related human factors indices and to define the engineering design to instrument the shooting lane with these sensors.
Ying Meng Fai, Acting Director of the HFS CoE said, "The system provides information on the shots and real-time analysis of human factor indices such as weapon handling, breathing, shooting posture, and visual alignment. This way, timely and targeted feedback can be provided to the officers to improve their proficiency."
The ELFRAS system also features a target sensor system that performs automated scoring, captures and displays the location where each shot lands on the target board in real-time.
This information, together with recommendations generated by the APEARS software, is presented on display panels placed beside and above the officer, to provide both officer and trainer immediate insights on the shooting performance.
This allows the trainer to provide comprehensive and timely guidance to the officer. The team has also designed an intuitive 'one glance' user interface for ELFRAS which enables the trainer and trainee to rapidly visualise and mitigate critical performance gaps.
Superintendent Joseph Yoong, Head of the Instructional Technology Division of the SPF Training and Capability Development Department, and member of the ELFRAS project team, said, "As part of our efforts to be a learning force with world class training, the Singapore Police Force leverages technology, such as ELFRAS during firearms training, to enhance our training delivery and effectiveness, so as to better prepare our officers for their work at the frontline."
Currently, the project is undergoing a trial at the Home Team Academy live firing range. The trial which started in June 2020 is expected to end in February 2021. The trial is conducted with selected officers undergoing pistol and revolver training.
The digitisation and digitalisation of the Malaysian economy is an important factor in the changing society today as most countries are re-emerging by adopting new norms due to pandemics affecting various sectors. This unprecedented situation has led to irregular structural changes in past lifestyles.
However, a majority of the population does not have much choice because they have to adapt to the new paradigm as past practices have to be changed forever. It is important to acknowledge that this crisis is causing the emergence of change agents that trigger a new digital era.
The industrial revolution that bloomed about 200 years ago has exposed humans to technology has now entered a new phase which is the leap into the Industrial Revolution 4.0 or IR 4.0. Despite the belief that IR 4.0 will remain, the implementation of these technologies will determine which societies will progress and which ones will be left behind.
Just as steam engines trigger the use of fossil fuels to aggravate the current climate crisis, the power of IR 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, material internet (IoT), robotics and crypto will determine the quality for human beings whether they provide well-being or vice versa.
Taking on the responsibility of digitising Malaysians who are 'affected' by this transformation, the role of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is being implemented accordingly. The agency is responsible for ensuring the widespread dissemination and use of IR 4.0 tools in advance so that the community is aware of the challenges that are inevitable not only in Malaysia but also globally.
Considering that more than 90 percent of businesses in Malaysia are categorized as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), it is an essential requirement for this group to be given 'digital power'. Therefore, the focus is also given to MDEC for the digitization and digitization of family-based businesses.
Investment through training, subsidies, incentives, grants and loans are all important to achieve the goal of digital participation, especially during these challenging times, MDEC is in a unique position to encourage grassroots engagement by sharing resources that fairly involve all stakeholders in society.
The main philosophy that drives the penetration of IR 4.0 technology in the Malaysian digital economy is to achieve common prosperity for all citizens. The current global crisis is an opportunity to place the country in a position from where it can prepare for a better future with greater possibilities as well as by placing the community at the centre of IR 4.0 technology.
Another article notes that MDEC aspires to firmly establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN, a regional digital powerhouse launching global champions to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It also aims to ensure the digital economy will drive shared prosperity for all Malaysians by accelerating our digital economy growth, ensuring it is inclusive and rewarding for all, focused on the key drivers: empowering Malaysians with Digital Skills, enabling Digitally-Powered Businesses, and driving Digital Sector Investments.
At the cusp of the 4IR, Malaysia is blessed with the chance of re-engineering the human experiment using technologies that decentralise authority and de-emphasise divisions along the lines of colour, creed and country – what the Japanese have coined as "Society 5.0" – and the nation has adapted as "Malaysia 5.0".
The term describes the next stage of the evolution of societal communities. The quest for Society 5.0 is built around the needs of a human-centred society. MDEC envisions playing a leading role in catalysing this transition to Malaysia 5.0 as a new narrative for introducing emerging technologies which are essential tools in the new Malaysia 5.0 digital economy.
With Malaysia 5.0, it can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy, where greater well-being is possible for all citizens regardless of age, ethnicity, and class.
The Indonesian manufacturing sector is seeing comprehensive changes in businesses across the spectrum, that is leading to accelerated progress to Industry 4.0 standards. This increased pace is being driven by efforts to increase productivity, efficiency and safety to adapt to the new normal brought about by the pandemic. Speaking at a virtual event, Webinar of Industrial Powerhouse in the Making: Invest in Industry 4.0, Director-General of Resilience, Territorial and International Industrial Access (KPAII) of the Ministry of Industry, Dody Widodo felt that current transformation efforts are critical to encouraging economic growth and competitiveness of the country.
Digitisation and technology have brought a marked improvement in the productivity of the domestic manufacturing industry after being hit by the COVID-19. As of September 2020, the utilisation of the manufacturing sector reached 55.3%, an increase of 15-25% from the previous 30-40% at the start of the pandemic. He was confident that efficient and effective digitalisation would connect companies with domestic and international markets through an integrated supply chain network. Countries that have low transformation performance characteristics will face high costs due to unreliable capacity and efficiency, as well as major barriers to integrating and competing in global supply and value chains.
Dody acknowledged the undeniable role of the internet has had in changing the way of doing business, including in the industrial sector. Industry 4.0 is driving the increasing trend of automation, such as through the Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine and human-to-machine interfaces, artificial intelligence, digitisation in manufacturing, and other advanced technologies. According to him, the new paradigm shift in manufacturing today is the result of the use of the internet which allows real-time communication between machines and humans- leading to an era of smart products and smart services.
To prepare for the Industrial 4.0 era, the Indonesian government has launched a road map for Making Indonesia 4.0. Initially, there were five sectors that received development priority – food and beverages, textiles and clothing, automotive, electronics and chemicals. However, learning from the pandemic, the Ministry of Industry has added two critical sectors to be included in the Making Indonesia 4.0 program – pharmaceutical industry and medical devices. With this, there are seven priority sectors.
These seven sectors are key sectors in the world economy and Indonesia is striving to become one of the major global players in these. The main goal is to have Indonesia in the top 10 countries that have the strongest economy in the world by 2030.
OpenGov Asia recently reported on the Ministry of Industry's launch of the Startup4industry programme as another concrete step to implementing the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap. The nation is confident that this strategic initiative will bridge the needs of industry and the community with the role of startups as technology providers. Startup4industry, built on the theme "Indonesia Is Confident in Domestic Technology" 2020 aims to deeply technology to have a positive social impact on citizens and mitigate the impact of the pandemic in the industrial sector.
Investment in Industry 4.0 technology will increase competitiveness and added value and, to that end, the government has carried out various strategic activities as part of the implementation of Making Indonesia 4.0. These include 2019 Indonesia Industrial Summit, preparation of Indonesia's 4.0 Industry Readiness Index (INDI 4.0), the IKM e-Smart program and the appointment of an Industry 4.0 lighthouse company in Indonesia.
To attract investment related to industrial technology 4.0, the Ministry of Industry has proposed various incentives for industry players, including a super tax deduction of 300% for industrial companies investing in R&D (including technology 4.0) and 200% for industrial companies investing in vocational education.
Further, to maintain business continuity of the industrial sector in the country, the Ministry of Industry has granted an Operational Permit and Industrial Activity Mobility (IOMKI) for business actors who meet the requirements based on Circular (SE) of the Minister of Industry Number 4 of 2020, SE of the Minister of Industry No.7 / 2020 and SE of the Minister of Industry No.8 / 2020. As of October 2020, 18,183 IOMKIs have been issued for various industrial sectors with total employment of 5.15 million people.


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A longstanding Moberly tradition, the 18th Annual Independence Day 5k Run/Walk takes center stage in Rothwell Park come July 4 regardless of the weather conditions. Registrations are underway now for this major fundraiser to support Moberly High School's cross country program, as well as awarding $1,000 college scholarship to a Moberly graduating senior that has been a long distance runner.
Registration fee is $18 for those that commit by July 1, and the entry fee is $20 thereafter. The first 200 persons that have a paid their registration fee receives a t-shirt. Registration forms can be picked up at the Moberly Monitor-Index office weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. or by contacting coordinator Todd Beaverson at 660-651-9320.
On-site registration and check-in at the Riley Pavilion begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. The 3.1 mile route will remain the same as in years past along the paved roadway through Rothwell Park with both the start and finish line being close to where fence lines of Patrick Field and Meinert Field meets.
Participants will travel south along the roadway, cross Rothwell Park Lake Dam making their way toward Candy Cane City playground area. The route continues north through the park, making a left at Stone St. where persons will travel the entire length of the road making a loop, and then following the same path back to its starting point.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers of each age division. Food will be provided for all participants after they complete the course, and there were be gifts awarded as door prizes.
Last year's event attracted 106 participants and raised nearly $4,700 after expenses were paid reported Beaverson following the 2018 Independence Day 5k.
The overall top male runner a year ago was Alex Fincher with a time of 18:11 minutes, and the female winner was Isabella Ross at 22:59, both of Moberly.
The oldest male participant was 82-year old Charles Brazeale of Paris who has attended every Independence Day 5k Run/Walk held. The oldest female last year was JeanAnn Roth, 74, of Huntsville, who had participated in this event the past 16 years.


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Great effort was demonstrated by all the girls who played against Sion Mills on Wednesday 20th May. You all played really hard with the end score being 12-12.
Well done to all the boys who attended the match on Thurday 21st May against Sion Mills PS. A great effort was shown with a 9-0 win!!!
Cross Country
Cross Country Update
WOW what a morning the cross country team had. We arrived nice and early for the competition and we met lots of other teams from schools from far afield. From over 70 boys we had 5 of our boys in the top 20 and from over 70 girls we had 3 girls in the top 20. All the hard training at lunch times paid off. Well done to all who attended!!
Mr Gregson
Netball Team Plays Sion Mills PS at Home
New Club to Start
Exciting news for all girls P.4-7! Our new After Schools Netball Club will be starting in January 2015 and run every Thursday 3.15-4.30pm till June. The new coach Martin Gormley will be aiming to teach skills, form a team and compete in local cross community matches.
Bready Jubilee Primary School, 12 Cloghboy Rd, Bready, Strabane BT82 0DN | T: 028 7184 1319


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Your site's comment board is just one aspect of your social media efforts, but having an active, energetic board is vital for creating interest in your business' content and in your brand. However, sometimes creating that interest is easier said than done. Fortunately, Disqus recently made some major changes to its service which has made it simpler than ever to promote engaging discussions on your blog.
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Disqus works with all major platforms (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, etc.) through the use of simple plugins, and the service has become so popular (and still growing) that it now reaches 700 million people a month.
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In addition to the features already mentioned, Disqus recently added some new elements to the program that can help you deliver an even better discussion experience to your visitors. Some of the most notable features of Disqus 2012 are:
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- Like System –To encourage quality discussions, Disqus added a voting system where users can show their approval for a comment by giving it a positive or negative vote, and the best comments remain higher in the discussion thread.This essentially makes Disqus comments almost identical to the way Reddit does commenting. The way Reddit (and now Disqus) works, the more upvotes a person has on their comment, the higher in the discussion they are. What this does is weed out the spammers, trolls, and other undesirables that ruin the internet for us.It's really a genius move by Disqus.It will allow communities to stay as relavant and informative as possible by pushing the best and most liked comments to the top. This is only going to enrich the conversations happening on your site.
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- Paid Discovery – To help encourage user discovery, Disqus' new "Promoted Discovery" tool recommends related content from other sites across the web. The recommendations are personalized for your readers and are placed in a prominent position directly beside the comment feed (in the Discovery box).The great part is, by participating in Promoted Discovery, links to your content may appear on other people's sites too. This gives you the benefit of being part of a traffic generating group, and your content is circulated for a longer time and among a much larger audience than it would on its own. If that wasn't enough, you can also earn a revenue share if someone on your page clicks on a promoted (paid) content link. Or, if you'd rather be on the advertising end, you can pay to have your content publicized in the Discovery Boxes of relevant sites.
At the heart of every great blog or website there is an active community of people who are making comments, asking questions, debating, offering feedback, and generally breathing life into your content (without them it's just a bunch of pictures and words). It's possible to have such interactions with an ordinary comment system, but Disqus makes it so much easier and provides a better user experience. Of course it's not perfect (what platform is?), but its comprehensive approach to online discussions can help you maintain that all-important connection between your business and its audience.
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The father of Irish and Leinster rugby scrum half Eoin Reddan was held up and robbed by at least one man in his home last night.
Don Reddan, runs a well-known insurance business, Don Reddan Insurances in The Crescent, O'Connell Street, Limerick.
His son Eoin has 53 caps for Ireland and has also played for Munster, Wasps and Connaught.
Mr Reddan, aged in his 60s, was at his home located in the town land of Ballycummin near Raheen, Limerick, when a lone armed robber entered the house at around 10:30pm.
Gardai have described the incident as a "serious aggravated burglary".
It's believed Mr Reddan was tied up and held by the robber for at least two hours in his home. Gardaí said their investigation was "in its early days".
Gardai said the robber was armed with a "weapon", and "not a gun".
Detectives are investigating several lines of enquiry, including that the man was acting with others who may have been waiting in a car nearby.
Gardai said Mr Reddan - who is believed to have a family - was the sole occupant in the house at the time.
A Garda unit is currently carrying out a forensic examination of the house.
A Garda spokesman said Mr Reddan was admitted to University Hospital Limerick as a precaution following his terrifying ordeal, but was not injured.
"He was discharged from hospital at 5am this morning. We have yet to talk to him. I believe he is resting up at the moment," said a source.
A "small sum of money" was taken in the robbery, Gardai said.
"There was a serious incident, a serious crime, in the townland of Ballycummin near Raheen. It was an aggravated burglary. If anybody can offer us assistance we would be very grateful," said a Garda spokesman.
Gardai said the assailant was wearing "dark clothes" and his "face was covered" with a balaclava.
"We are appealing to people who may have noticed any suspicious activity or suspicious car activity in the area or near the man's house to contact us," the Garda source added.
The critical times Gardai are appealing for information on, are between 10.30pm last night and 12.30am this morning.
An investigation room has been set up at Roxboro Road Garda station.
"Gardai at Henry Street received a 999 call (from a third party) and alerted Roxboro Road Garda station. We are appealing for information. It was a serious crime," the Garda added.
Roxboro Road Garda station can be contacted on 061-214340.


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Holiday Goodies
Chocolate, Walnut, and Almond Kugelhopf
This new year I'm going along with my resolution to get good luck, which involves eating a number of different good luck foods. Lentils, beans, greens and round cakes are all on the menu. Ring cakes are a classic dessert for celebrating the new year, especially in Europe. The ring shape is believe to bring luck, wealth, and prosperity. There are many cakes that fit that mold, like Bundts and Kugelhopfs.
Kugelhopf is a cake made famous in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary. The cake is most often made with a yeast dough that's rolled up with a filling of cinnamon and raisins. But the cake can also be made with baking powder or soda, which turns out a cake much like any standard quick bread or American-style Bundt cake. But this cake recipe is special because it's made entirely without leavening.
A Tasty New Year's Eve Pairing
New Years Eve is upon us. Before kids, the hubs and I would pick a great restaurant, go out with friends, drink too much, and spend way too much money. After several years of that, we switched to cooking an amazing meal at home, made great cocktails, invited friends, and played board games until dawn.
Then we started a family. When Eli was young, we grabbed my parents and made 6p.m. reservations at The Palm. Came home, put on our sweats, and played games. We now bring in the New Year with friends, great food, cocktails, and lots of board games. The kids like to stay up until 12 (I rarely make it) and the evening usually ends with someone else's kid sleeping here, and one of ours sleeping elsewhere.
This year we are having cocktails with friends. A light snack of cripsy potato skins and a simple "French Blonde Cocktail" to start off the evening. After that, a huge Tripoli match is on tap along with chocolate lava cakes. Let's just hope I make it until 9p.m. That way I can at least bring in the New Year, east coast time!
Happy New Year everyone. Thanks for filling my year with blessings and gratitude.
Christmas Morning Popovers: Which Pan To Use?
This Christmas especially I am wishing we could be with my Mom and Dad and sister in Delaware. But it is not to be, so I will have to make do, recreating the traditional Christmas morning breakfast we've cooked year after year. Popovers are the star, with scrambled eggs and scrapple on the side. Scrapple might be a bit hard to find in Massachusetts (!), but I will definitely be making my Dad's famous popovers. Only I'm not sure which pan I'm going to use.
When I was a very little girl, my job was to stand on a stool, dip a paper towel into a can of Crisco, and grease the cast-iron muffin pan with the stuff. The Crisco kind of went by the wayside, but for some reason, that cast iron pan wound up with me, and has traveled around the Northeast for the last 25 years or so. I'm not sure how old the pan is (it's marked "Griswold, Erie PA," so I know for sure that it was made before 1957, when the Wagner company absorbed Griswold. But it is likely much older than that). But I think it is due a little more respect than I have given it lately.
Cocktails & Cookies Christmas Extravaganza
The holiday season would be unthinkable - and a bit unbearable - without plenty of goodies, both sweet and intoxicating. Hear are some of our favorite recipes, some classic, some simple, all sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Cashew Linzer Cookie Wreaths
Chocolate Souffle Cookies
Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Mocha Kissy Cookies
Mocha Mint Biscotti
Valerie's Neapolitan Cookies
Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti
Rice Krispie Coconut Snowballs
Buche de Noel with Chestnut Filling
Best Red Velvet Cupcakes
Double-Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Candy Cane Martini | Champagne Punch | Cranberry-Spiced Martini | Eskimo Kiss | Happy Elf
Haute Holiday | Holiday Pomtini | Hot Buttered Rum | Matt's Winter Cocktail | Mulled Wine
The Silver Bell | Spiced Mulled Cider | White Christmas Cocktail
Chocolatey Espresso Nut Cookies
Are you looking for that perfect cookie to round out your holiday cookie platter? The one that will please the chocolate lovers, the coffee lovers and nut lovers alike? This is it!
It is complex and full of goodness. I suggest tripling the recipe because it is crazily addictive. But, here is why I like it for a cookie platter. You need variety in your assortment of holiday cookies, but every cookie can't be a labor intensive nightmare. You'll never get it done. Listen to me, I'm so cynical? But really, it's experience talking. You know what I mean. We all want these gorgeous plates of holiday cookie beauty, but it is so hard to do.
You have to have a few cookies that knock it out of the park on taste and are easy-schmeazy to make. This one doesn't need eggs and all that other fancy stuff. It's so easy to throw together between all the sugar cut out cookies.
Holiday Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
My kids beg for chocolate covered pretzels every holiday season. We have been making versions of these for years and years. Sometimes it's just the long rods with sprinkles, or the thick "pretzel shaped" ones.
They are another easy, easy addition to the holiday cookie platter. And they look so pretty too. We made so many of these the other day. It's also the perfect project for kids who like to do this kind of thing. No stove required.
I have been using Candiquik for a very long time. It only shows up at my grocery store "sometimes" during the holiday season. When I see it, I buy every single package. It lasts all year and is perfect for lots of holiday projects (Valentine's, Easter etc). I especially like how it sets up so easily on the item you are dipping. I have always had great luck with this product. I just wish it was more readily available and I'm finding myself ordering it online more and more.
Andes Crème de Menthe Chocolate Brownie Cookies
According to their site, Andes Crème de Menthe candies rank as the "number one after-dinner mint" delivering a "smooth blend of mint and chocolate flavors– the perfect post-meal treat".
They are particularly popular during the holidays and easy to find at your local grocery store. They help bring these easy chocolate "brownie" cookies to a new level of decadence.
After removing the cookies from the oven, each one is topped with an Andes mint while still warm. The residual heat melts the candy, turning it into a spreadable "frosting" to swirl over each cookie.
They'll be the hit of any holiday gathering cookie swap.
Apple Pie Gets Whisky Tipsy
For the holidays, old favorites are entitled to special love. Case in point, apple pie. Nothing is more American and no dessert is more satisfying than apple pie, hot from the oven, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Delicious as it is, special occasions call for special ingredients.
Whisky's smoky sweetness seems like a perfect companion for apple pie's richly comforting wholesomeness.
My mother made apple pie for Thanksgiving and Chanukah. Her recipe was the essence of simplicity. One of those dishes that intuitively adheres to the principle of "let the ingredients speak for themselves."
At a time when farmers markets didn't exist in cities, my mom would pack my sister and myself into her Dodge and we'd head out to the farms in the areas surrounding Banning, California, the small town on the way to Palm Springs where we lived during my high school years.
My husband has been begging me to make rugelach for years now. They are the favorite cookie of his youth and he has always raved about his mother's rendition of them. I've just never gotten around to making rugelach happen.
About five years ago, my husband attempted to make his own batch of rugelach. Oh my goodness, they were these horrible little petrified pieces of doodoo. They were so hard and burnt they exploded when you took a bite. Of course I laughed and didn't think about making them for a long time.
About a year ago, this recipe was published in my local paper and I held on to it until now. It belongs to Margaret Hasson from Portland, Oregon whose rugelach is sought out by friends whenever she is baking. I truly believe it, because these little bites are pretty much heaven on a plate.
Hoppin' John
New Year's is about a lot of things: partying into the night, getting tipsy on Champagne, sharing a moment with a special someone at the stroke of midnight. But most importantly, the new year is a reboot, a chance to make some changes, to set a goal and go for it, to choose a new direction in life. Many cultures believe there's a way to ensure a positive outcome in the new year by eating lucky foods. So to guarantee your good luck, why not eat your way to prosperity and wealth? It's worth a try!
It's tradition to eat pork on New Year's Day since the pig symbolizes forward progress due to its predilection to dig things up with its snout. Whereas other animals, like the chicken who scratches backwards, is a no-no on New Year's. Southerners equate black-eyed peas and greens with wealth—the beans look like coins and the greens like money. Hoppin' John is one of those traditional dishes you'll find on the Southern New Year's table because it has black-eyed peas and bacon—what a winning combination.
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My guest this week is Catherine Driscoll, self-published author of the hit book "The Town Turkey." Catherine wrote it based on a funny event that happened in her town, and ended up turning the idea into a very successful first book! In this interview she shares how she came up with the idea, what led her to self-publish and self-print (rather than using a print on demand service like CreateSpace), how she launched and marketed the book, and much more!
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- How she leveraged the local angle to sell more books and build her fan base
- Her brilliant tips for getting the most out of school visits and readings
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Catherine is a very smart marketer and promoter, and the advice she shares in this episode will be a big help to you if you're struggling to put together a marketing and launch plan for your books! Be sure to check it out and leave a comment below or a review on iTunes.
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What Caused the Closure of the Hood Canal Bridge?
"During that time I watched the traffic cameras on the bridge and at SR-3 Milepost 58, which seemed to show westbound traffic moving long before the eastbound traffic did. When my husband finally got across the bridge, he could see nothing to indicate why the eastbound traffic was stopped for so long."
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Addition and Subtraction Facts through 20These basic computational skills are crucial to your children's mathematical development.
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Robin Cook
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New York City, New York
Robin Cook, a medical doctor, is a founding father of the "medical thriller" genre of popular fiction. His 1977 novel Coma was a sensation (and was turned into a film directed by another author/M.D., Michael Crichton). Cook's many other novels have included Outbreak (1987), Vital Signs (1991), and Toxin (1998). His 1999 novel Vector, the fictional tale of bioterrorists spreading anthrax in New York City, foreshadowed the real-life 2001 anthrax attacks in the U.S.
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Cook is no relation to the former British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, who died in 2005.
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