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One can certainly understand why former President Clinton has urged Senate Democrats not to waste any time getting some version of government-heavy health insurance overhaul to the Senate floor. The more people examine the version passed by the House – which, contrary to prior promises, was not available online for 72 hours before the vote – the more objections arise.
Mr. Clinton's own experience 15 years ago was that the longer HillaryCare was discussed (once it had emerged from a secretive drafting process) the more objections various constituencies had. And the version passed by the House on Saturday night already has stirred passionate objections, from conservatives concerned about creating a government insurance company to liberals worried that it scales back abortion rights.
There are literally dozens of problems with what independent academic Camille Paglia calls "this rigid, intrusive and grotesquely expensive bill," and we'll get to as many as possible in the days to come. For today, let's focus on the likelihood that, as explained in recent days by Harvard economist Martin Feldstein and Janet Trautwein, CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters, it is likely to lead not to more people being insured but fewer – and with higher premiums.
Mr. Feldstein sets the stage: "A key feature of the House and Senate health bills would prevent insurance companies from denying coverage to anyone with preexisting conditions. The new coverage would start immediately, and the premium could not reflect the individual's health condition."
That's a popular provision, and one can understand why. Getting affordable health insurance has been difficult to impossible for many people with preexisting conditions, and people who are laid off or change jobs can be especially affected.
The Senate still has not come up with anything close to a final version (and might not be able to, but that's a different story), but all the bills under serious consideration include a mandate for companies to offer health insurance to employees and for every individual not covered by an employee plan to buy government-approved health insurance.
The mandate is backed up by fines and, as a last resort, perhaps the threat of imprisonment. But the fines are well below the cost of purchasing health insurance, and it would probably be politically impossible to increase them substantially. That situation creates perverse incentives.
The bill proposed by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., imposes a $200 fine on anybody who didn't buy insurance, increasing to $750 by 2018. Other versions would impose a fine of 2.5 percent of family income.
Mr. Feldstein estimates the average cost of a family plan at $13,375 annually and an individual policy at $4,800. Ms. Trautwein goes with the Congressional Budget Office estimate of $5,000 for an individual health insurance policy.
A fine of $200 or $750 is obviously well below these figures. A fine of 2.5 percent of a family with $75,000 in income would be $1,875. For a family or individual with an income of $50,000 it would be $1,250.
The economically rational action for people in such situations who are reasonably healthy and do not expect to need pricey care would be to decide not to have health insurance and pay the fine. The annual savings would be anywhere from $13,175 (for a family, if the fine is $200) to $11,500 (for a family with $75,000 in income paying a 2.5 percent fine).
If they knew that they could purchase health insurance without any penalty for preexisting conditions, plenty of people would decide to go without health insurance until they came down with a malady or condition that seemed likely to demand expensive medical care. But this would mean that the pool of insured people would shrink and would be concentrated among those with serious or expensive conditions. Premiums would have to rise to cover the costs. And it is altogether possible that even more people than today would not have health insurance – and it would be an economically rational decision.
If this unintended consequence developed, it is likely Congress would institute subsidies not just for lower-income but for some middle-income people – or create a "public option" (assuming one is not included in the original legislation) that would have to be heavily subsidized to be affordable.
We don't see any way around this dilemma – except to scrap the existing bills and start over more intelligently, with a different approach.
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What's a Shaving Scuttle? And How do I Use One?
The Scuttlebutt on One of Shaving's Lesser Known Tools
[20521]Back in the old days....
Before there was that miraculous cylinder in your garage or basement known as a hot water heater, having a steamy bath or a well prepped shave was a process. Tubs and basins were filled from boiling kettles on the fireplace or potbellied stove. The shaving scuttle was invented in the 19th century to remedy the need for hot shaving lather. Lucky for you, this antiquated device still helps deliver a top quality shave.
But what is it?
Essentially a scuttle is a shaving mug that has space around it to hold hot water. Think of it as a mug inside of a mug. You fill the outer chamber with boiling water and place your shave soap or cream in the inner chamber. The heat from the surrounding water keeps the lather nice and warm. The inner bowl of many scuttles have ridges or concentric rings that hold water and aid in building a world class lather.
Why would I want one?
One of the keys to a great shave is softening the coarse facial hairs so the razor can glide smoothly across your face. Razor burn and nicks are most commonly caused by razor drag due to tough hair and thin lather. Hot water, along with a good pre-shave oil is crucial to decreasing razor drag. Adding heated lather to your routine will dramatically improve the quality of your shave. Plus you want to prep your shave brush properly by soaking it in hot water before you start the lathering process. Scuttles have a convenient hole in the top that allows your shave brush to rest in the hot water.
Another key to that elusive "baby's butt smooth" shave is thick, quality lather. Building a good creamy lather is more art than science and one of the main ways that is done is with hot water. Without a scuttle you have to put a few drops of hot water in your shave bowl and take your brush that has been soaking in the sink and make your lather. The problem with this method is that by the time you start your second pass, the bowl and the lather has cooled. The insulated scuttle will keep your lather nice and warm for the duration of your shave.
Where to find one?
Scuttles are as varied and unique as their owners. You can buy them from large retailers that sell shaving gear and you can find antique models on ebay and other sites. I like to support local artists, so I found a handmade pottery scuttle on Etsy. Look around, finding the right one for you is as much a part of the fun as using one.
If you are considering a scuttle, you my friend have already gone down the rabbit hole of artisan shaving. You no doubt have scrolled through endless pages of information on razors, creams, and brushes. You likely have the beginnings of a respectable shave den growing around your sink and you are steadily gaining the ire of your significate other for devoting so much time and money to "just shaving your face." If this is you, then you need a scuttle. You are the type to appreciate the difference a hot, rich lather can make in your morning shave. Go for it!

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Ever tried canoe camping? Packing your gear in a canoe takes a lot of weight off your shoulders (litterarily speaking) and gives you a fantastic mobility – not to mention the experience itself of transporting yourself on water. Of course you need to find a nice lake or river to start off your adventure. And we know exactly who could help you find that!
Let us, once again, introduce Tim Gent here at Tentipi blog. Outdoor photographer and writer, camping guru, canoe expert. And steady member of the Tentipi tribe. Tim's photos often portray wilderness landscapes, canoes and his Safir 7b. You can see them in our catalogues, on our Facebook page and of course on Tim's own webpage.
Tim will in this series of blog posts, together with his wife and co-adventurer, photographer Susannah Gent, guide us to their favourite canoe camping places in Scotland and Scandinavia.
On our travels up and down Sweden, we must have dropped in to say hello to the Tentipi tribe on at least half a dozen occasions, parking our dusty red van for a well-deserved rest outside either the Sunne offices in the south, or the Moskosel parent-ship up near the Arctic Circle. After cups of dangerously strong coffee (well, strong for British tea drinkers at least), talk will turn to where we've been on this latest trip. Before long, the inevitable question will surface, it's one we're asked almost everywhere we meet fellow campers and canoeists. 'Where are your favourite places to go canoe camping?'
Now I have quite a bit of difficulty with this sort of thing. I can't even decide on my favourite colour for long. It's no different here. My answers then are pretty vague, mentioning Arctic Scandinavia, or Scotland. But after that…
So when asked if I might write something on the subject, you can imagine my initial reservations. I think this was recognised mind you, with the thoughtful suggestion that I focus on say five or six general areas. Even so, I suspect the hope is I'll end up committing myself, identifying a few more specific spots as I go along. Let's see what happens.
West coast of Scotland
People often think I'm being flippant when they ask which bits of Scotland's west coast are worth visiting with a canoe and tent.
'Surely it can't all be good,' they'll say after hearing my answer, a look of doubt clear to see.
Oh, but it is.
From the Kyle of Bute at the mouth of the Clyde to the Kyle of Durness right up around the top corner, I've yet to find a dull bit. Set out north along the wondrous A82 from Glasgow and the journey is stunning from almost the first turn. And if you think Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are impressive, and they are, wait till you meet the sea. It really does just get better and better.
Only in Norway have I seen the mountains continue to fall, mile after mile, direct into the sea with the same visual impact, the snowy peaks reflected so perfectly in the still water below, and Norway is an awfully long van drive away.
And then there is something about the size of it all. Somehow the peaks and lochs of this crinkly edge of Scotland seem to have been built on a human scale. No top is really beyond the reach of a fit person with a full day before them. Few lochs are built on a measure that discourages exploration by canoe. One side is rarely that far from another.
Which is fortunate, for while the scenery up there can be breath taking, so too at times can the weather. The prevailing south-westerly winds that throw themselves in off the Atlantic can be pretty unforgiving, and canoes are never the best of craft in a blow after all. Happily, along with all that unalloyed beauty, the indented and folded west coast offers a surprising amount of confidence to the canoe camper. Perhaps this is why I have a soft spot for those particularly long, deep and narrow lochs.
It is almost impossible then, on approaching the head of Glen Coe, not to veer off left towards Loch Etive. Despite the twelve-mile single lane track that leads amidst the red deer herds to the shore, this diversion always pays off. The loch is almost purpose built for the canoe camper, with numerous fine spots to pitch a tent on either shore. If you should travel right out to the mouth of the loch however, take real care anywhere near the road bridge. The Falls of Lora are a force of nature when a tide is flowing hard, and not a place for the sane canoeist.
The road down to Loch Hourn is even longer, quite a bit longer, but the eventual destination, set below the majesty of Ladhar Bheinn, makes it all worthwhile. Setting out, just keep an eye on the tides here too. You are unlikely to wish to pass through the narrows of Caolas Mor when it's in full flow. In fact, you won't be going anywhere here if the current is against you. Susannah and I once sat on the shingle beach by this tight turn, waiting for something close to slack water, before following a pair of porpoises up through the cliff-edged gap.
On a much more intimate scale, but with its own fairly long, narrow access road, Loch Moidart must be one of the prettiest spots in Scotland. Castle Tioram alone, sat crumbling quietly on a little island, makes the journey worth it. For a truly fine trip, start by launching onto the head of Loch Shiel just inland.
After paddling down this long body of freshwater, perhaps pitching your tipi overnight en route, you have the fun of a tight and sometimes challenging outflow that runs down to the sea. In good conditions, after exploring the shores of Eilean Shona, the stunning main island of Loch Moidart, you can even extend the journey, braving the open stretch of sea between here and the often welcome shelter of Loch Ailort. There is some fine camping on the north shore, before you turn the corner into the inner stretch.
Anywhere a little further north along the coast near Arisaig is a joy for the canoe camper. In good calm weather you can explore the countless tiny islands and skerries sprinkled across the sunlit sea. At low tide, many beautiful sand beaches are exposed, few of which see anyone else but paddlers for months on end.
Further north still, quite a bit further north, why not launch from close to the bridge at Kylesku to explore the varied shores of Loch Glendhu and Loch Glencoul.
Well, that seemed to drag a few location commitments from me.
My tip for the area: When looking for a place to camp, search out the rubble remains of old settlements or houses. 'Cleared' brutally of people by landlords in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these houses are surprisingly numerous, and were built by people who really knew the land. You'll not find a more sheltered spot on your stretch of coast.
The Scottish isles
Sat on a shelf to my right, is a well-thumbed book, written by Hamish Haswell-Smith. With the sort of straightforward title you'd expect from a Caledonian author, 'The Scottish Islands' describes the 162 surf-ringed landmasses of 100 acres or more, scattered around the Scottish mainland. It lists a single example on the east coast, a further 56 islands as part of the Orkney and Shetland archipelagos to the north, leaving a whopping 105 lying off the loch-indented stretch of coastline to the west. Should the glory and variety of the mainland ever pale, a short ferry crossing, or in one case a lofty bridge, will soon take you out to new wonders.
In fact, if you spend more than about five minutes on Scotland's west coast, it won't be any failing of the mainland that results in a journey offshore. You'll have already have felt the pull. I can think of almost nowhere along this shore where at least one beautiful island isn't visible from the cliffs in clear weather. Stood on pretty much any beach or point on a fine day and the chances are you'll be able to count three or four. Sat low and high, smooth or spectacularly rugged, upstanding bumps of rock and sand pepper the horizon, calling a visitor to the mainland to travel on, further west and north.
To date, and despite many trips to Scotland, we've still only visited a handful; nine by ferry, one using that bridge, one at low tide by foot, and four with the help of our canoe. What's so extraordinary is how different each island can be, with a unique character formed by its own particular geology, flora, fauna and history.
We first visited Bute under our own steam. The night before we'd camped on the shore of Loch Striven. The next morning, the air still, the sun high, we made the short crossing from the mainland, landing not far from the ferry slipway, sliding about on the damp bladderwrack at low tide. We camped that night out on the west coast, with views out to Inchmarnock.
Quite a bit further out into the Atlantic, we once worked our way in slightly choppy conditions from Benbecula, to claim Wiay as our own for a while. Many of those 162 islands are uninhabited, and there are simply thousands of other islands and skerries that don't quite meet Haswell-Smith's 100-acre criteria. In the Scottish isles, with a canoe and fair weather, it is still possible to be a King or Queen for anything from between ten minutes to a day or two. I suspect that in Scotland's less tranquil and not so distant past, many true island reigns lasted little longer.
And I suspect many canoe travellers in the area will agree that good things come in small packages. It is often the modest islands, sometimes the very modest ones, that provide the most fun for the paddler, however brief or long the visit. Working our way from islet to islet in Skye's Loch Dunvegan, pinching mackerel from under the noses of the local seals, before cooking them on our own private beach, or just lazing on flat a sun-drenched dome of gneiss off Lewis. Those are the days that stick in the mind.
And you can't go wrong with Loch Dunvegan. Even if the opportunities to camp ashore are a little limited, many of the islands provide fine camping spots. Watch out though, when the wind picks up, and it will, it seems to fly across this loch as if it has collected friends all the way across the Atlantic just for this moment.
Almost anywhere on the Outer Hebrides is worth visiting, with perhaps the best opportunities to the east of Benbecula and the Uists.
My tips for the area: Don't stint on the ferry tickets. The cost of some might seem a little steep, but we've never regretted the outlay. If you think you may indulge in a fair bit of island hopping, Calmac (or Caledonian Macbrayne to give the ferry company its full name) has always offered some sort of season ticket.
And keep an eye on the weather. As canoe campers this should come as second nature of course, but things can change really quickly out there, and when it turns rough, you probably won't experience anything much more impressive, or scary.
Inland Scotland
Perhaps after reading about the splendour on offer along the shore, and out amongst the Hebrides, it might not come as that much of a surprise to find that our canoe trips inland are relatively few. This isn't to say that we don't launch onto freshwater in Scotland, it's just that we both buckle rather easily when subjected to the draw of the tide.
Another thing that I've found seems to set us slightly apart from many canoe campers is that we have no great experience of Scotland's main rivers. Apart from the lure of the salty stuff, this probably has quite a bit to do with the land through which these rivers run. There are a couple of exceptions, but on the whole those big rivers, rightly loved by many canoeists, flow through the flatter land to the east, and that land, due to its less hostile demeanour tends to be farmed and settled. These landscapes have an undisputed splendour all of their own. It's just not quite what we are usually looking for.
Mind you, what travels we have made on freshwater in Scotland have been very fine indeed.
So where have we visited that I can recommend? Well, almost everywhere we've launched. Admittedly, there have been the odd few lakes in the south that presented us with unexpected problems, but only because the local landowners chose to flout the law and erect signs trying to warn us off. These unfriendly occasions were exceptions though. Check the Land Reform (Scotland) Act, 2003 – outdooraccess-scotland.com – for yourself. There are few places you can't paddle and put up a tent, and these lakes should be available.
We do have a soft spot for Loch Morar, even if a few more of those illegal signs were still evident near the village when we last paid a visit. This is a very generous loch, in size and character, dotted with stunning islands at the seaward side, and plenty of campsites along the shore. We've never tried it, but a few sturdy souls even portage over the high ground to the north to launch into salty Loch Nevis. And mentioning Morar, please take care with the weather here too. The generous size of the loch, combined with a close proximity to the sea, can soon turn it from a sunlit idyll to a scene of spray and white-capped waves, and certainly not a comfortable home for a canoe paddled far from shore.
If the islands of Morar are good, wait till you see the Loch Maree collection. While completely natural, these look as if someone has spent an awful lot of money to create the prettiest little isles they could. Before launching though, it might be worth checking with the local conservation groups, as some of these pine-studded beauties are important nesting sites for birds. When we were last there, a pair of young sea eagles were involved in some rather unimpressive attempts to fly. Mind you, their incompetence was to our benefit. So fixed were they on the job in hand, the two youngsters seemed to be unaware we were floating by watching from below. We left them in peace and camped on the loch shore.
My tip for the area: If you are travelling in the warmer months, buy a head net. What's more, make sure it is one designed not to just to keep out mossies, but with a mesh fine enough to hold back the dreaded wee midge. Scotland has only one detriment, and you will meet it as soon as the breeze drops in summer.
The good news is that the midge doesn't care much for a frost. This often makes visits in April and late September insect free (this goes for both the west coast and the islands too).Tim Gent is a British outdoor writer and photographer, writing about fishing, hillwalking, canoeing and camping. He had the first of many magazine articles published in 1990 and he is a regular contributor to Canoe and Kayak UK and Bushcraft and Survival Skills, and often writes for The Great Outdoors. His photography can also be seen on Tentipi catalogues, website and social medias.When not camping, Tim and his wife, photographer Susannah live in Devon, England, midway between Dartmoor and the Atlantic coast. Read more at http://www.timgentoutdoors.com
Thursday 8th October 2020
Sometimes you have to repair your Tentipi tent. Some things you can manage yourself, others you need help to do. Here are some tips from Tentipi.
Thursday 6th August 2020
Christian Reinwarth and Judith Senger live near Düsseldorf in Germany. They visited Tentipi, Sunne, a Friday in July to get a tent repaired, to buy a floor and to expand their tent range with an Olivin in cotton/polyester. That's their fifth Tentipi tent and in an interview the couple told how it comes they are so fond of Nordic tipis from Tentipi. They gave some advice for camping as well.
Tuesday 21st July 2020
The scents of nature always smell good, right? Well, that's a truth with exaggeration. There are such amounts of different smells, and they are experienced in different ways due to experiences, memories and circumstances that you do not always know. The sense of smell is more or less developed and this makes it difficult to know what others feel about scents. How much the sensory cells are exposed to a certain smell also determines how you feel about it. The olfactory cells can be tired by an intense scent and if another comes close, it feels much stronger. Now there is research that shows that you can feel well about different smells and researchers have managed to find out how some everyday scents develop.
Tuesday 14th July 2020
Give yourself a time, a place, give yourself peace with opportunities to be right here and now. A quiet day when you are at the centre of your care in the meadow, in the woods, on the mountain top, on the hills, on the beach wherever you get the rest you need.
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
When large parts of the world are in quarantine and many countries have imposed restrictions on travel and crossing borders because of the Corona virus, our colleague, Lena Grahn has reflected on whether anything positive can come out of this crisis.


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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges that many Americans will face in the coming months, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently announced the Keep Americans Connected Initiative. In order to ensure that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances, he specifically asked broadband and telephone service providers, and trade associations, to take the Keep Americans Connected Pledge.
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High-speed Internet access, or broadband, is critical to economic opportunity, job creation, education, and civic engagement. But there are too many parts of this country where broadband is unavailable. Chairman Ajit Pai's top priority is to close the digital divide between those who have access to cutting-edge communications services and those who do not. He believes that every American who wants to participate in the digital economy should be able to do so.
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The United States is moving swiftly to lead the world in the next generation of wireless connectivity—or 5G. These new networks and technologies will enable faster speeds and low-latency wireless broadband services, cultivating the Internet of Things and innovations not yet imagined. Under Chairman Pai, the FCC is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to Facilitate America's Superiority in 5G Technology (the 5G FAST Plan). The Chairman's strategy includes three key components: (1) pushing more spectrum into the marketplace; (2) updating infrastructure policy; and (3) modernizing outdated regulations.
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The FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which took effect on June 11, provides a framework for protecting an open Internet while paving the way for better, faster and cheaper Internet access for consumers. It replaces unnecessary, heavy-handed regulations that were developed way back in 1934 with strong consumer protections, increased transparency, and common-sense rules that will promote investment and broadband deployment.
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The FCC is working to, as Chairman Pai says, "stop the scourge of illegal robocalls." He has made combatting unlawful robocalls and malicious caller ID spoofing his top consumer protection priority. By proposing and implementing impactful policy initiatives and pursuing strong enforcement actions, the FCC has been taking a bold stand to protect and empower consumers.
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The incentive auction was the world's first two-sided spectrum auction. In it, broadcasters bid in a reverse auction to voluntarily relinquish their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion of the proceeds from a forward auction of new, flexible-use licenses suitable for providing mobile broadband services. Bidding concluded in 2017, repurposing 84 MHz of low band spectrum for mobile use and raising $19.8 billion in gross revenues.
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Taking on the communications challenges faced by Americans with disabilities has been and will remain at the forefront of the FCC's agenda. This includes the telecommunications needs of the millions Americans who are Deaf, hard of hearing, speech disabled and deaf-blind. The FCC's latest effort is called Accessible Communications for Everyone (ACE), an initiative to break down telephone access barriers for these populations using innovative technologies of the 21st century.


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The people at Nokia and Sundance are launching a short-film competition, asking filmmakers, fans and musicians themselves from cities all over the world to shine a light on their respective music scenes.
For the last cycle of the competition, the organizers showcased videos from Portland (natch), New York City, Los Angeles, Detroit, New Orleans and Atlanta. I think it is Houston's turn.
Obviously, this is a chance to showcase the things in our city that you love the most, be it a noise act at Super Happy Fun Land, a punk band at Mango's, the best rapper in Houston no one knows about yet, a jazz quartet at your favorite wine bar or a picker at your local quasi-honky-tonk.
To take part, filmmakers must upload a short video trailer (15 sec-60 sec) including a 150-word supporting written description visualizing the 'underground music scene' in their chosen city.
Think of this trailer as an audition, which showcases your concept. Nokia is looking for creative ideas that push the boundaries of the camera and the possibilities of mobile filmmaking.
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The two finalists selected will then receive two Lumia920 cameras and a hefty $5,000 budget each to create their final product.
A special screening at the Sundance London Film and Music festival this coming April is guaranteed, with both finalists attending, all expenses paid. The grand prize winner -- if a free trip to London isn't enough -- will walk away $5,000 richer and with a Nokia Lumia920 in his or her hands.
Check out all the rules for the contest here. Mind you, the deadline for trailer submissions is March 14, at 10 a.m. PST (noon Houston time), with voting starting the next day and running for a week after that.
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Yuri Luzhkov wants snow banished from Moscow in winter to save money and improve the standard of living. He is proposing to use cloud-seeding to encourage snow to fall in the countryside surrounding Moscow, leaving the city's skies clear.
Mr Luzhkov noted that city authorities already used such techniques to break up rain clouds and guarantee good weather on important public holidays, such as the annual May 9 parade celebrating victory in the Second World War, the Times reports.
"Why don't we keep this snow outside the Moscow city limits?" he said.
"For the countryside, this means more moisture and bigger harvests.
And for us, less snow." Russian newspapers reported that the idea had provoked panic among residents in outlying regions, worried that they would be flooded out of their homes. Vladimir Litvishkov, a land management official, told reporters: "On those holidays when they clear the clouds over Moscow the surplus precipitation becomes a problem for us." A snowless mid-winter Moscow might sound absurd, but Mr Luzhkov has had a habit of getting his way since he was elected in 1992.
His programme to manage the weather would cost only a third of the amount spent on snowploughs and round-the-clock clearance operations.
City authorities send 2,500 snowploughs into action to clear snow, and employ an army of 50,000 workers to clear Moscow's streets and pavements after a blizzard.
As many as a dozen cargo aircraft are sent into the skies over Moscow before major public events, scattering silver iodide, liquid nitrogen and cement powder into rain clouds to encourage precipitation.
However, scientists warned that cloud-seeding throughout the winter could have serious environmental consequences.
Winter in Moscow typically lasts from October to March, although recent years have seen unusually mild weather which some have blamed on global warming. A sudden snowfall in October 2007 caught the authorities by surprise and resulted in 3,200 car accidents in two days.


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We held a work in progress screening at the Hanesbrands Theatre here in Winston-Salem on January 5th. Over 160 people attended. Among them were some folks from the press.
Brian Clarey from Twin City Beat, who had written about Greg before, wrote the cover article for his paper: Greg Taylor and the long arc of justice. You can read it here.
We also got coverage in the Winston Salem Journal's Scene and Heard column by Cindy Hodnett.
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Values are at the heart of the cascading economic crisis. The elite have nurtured a financial system in which there was only one metric — raw profit. When profit is the only virtue, things like this are bound to happen and very difficult to fix. One silver lining of the continuing pain can be the realization that values other than money must guide societal actions going forward. Comparing the controlling values in our financial systems with a system in which altruism is the defining virtue can make this clear.
Consider the Wall Street bailout first. Christopher Cox, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, admitted last month that his voluntary oversight program for Wall Street's investment banks, which relied on honestly of these banks, was "fundamentally flawed from the beginning." This system, which ceded the SEC's regulatory powers to "self-regulation" by the banks that we are now bailing out, came into existence five years ago after heavy lobbying for the plan from all five big investment banks, according to a recent story in The New York Times. None other than Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson was head of participant Goldman Sachs at the time.
One of the most startling examples of the ramifications of profit as the sole value can be seen in the government's initial bailout last month of the world's largest insurance company, AIG. Those who know of the Great Depression have some sense, at least, of the need for the government to step in and help banks. But why are we bailing out the world's largest insurance company? According to a recent story by Gretchen Morgenstern in The New York Times, it turns out that AIG was intimately connected with Goldman Sachs, which stood to lose $20 billion if AIG fell by itself. In mid-September, Paulson convened a meeting to consider the AIG bailout. Suspiciously, there was only one investment banker in the room, Lloyd Blankfein, the current head of Goldman Sachs. AIG and Goldman were linked by a complex web that "existed for the most part inside the financial world's version of a black box," according to Morgenstern. What was Blankfein doing in the room helping to decide the fate of AIG? Goldman's CFO claimed that his firm's exposure to AIG problems was "immaterial."
It is easy to understand why financiers operate like this. They work in a system in which no value matters other than the personal accumulation of wealth. I have yet to read a story of any banker or investment manager who is willing to do anything to help out in the situation they got us into, without taking a piece of the action. In fact, the financial papers are full of stories of financial sharpies trying to take advantage of the coming misery. Yet, we the American people are being asked to be altruistic toward them.
Compare this to another existing system that plays a major role in the lives of many Americans, the organ transplantation system. Late this summer, my sister-in-law received a kidney transplant. I can't help but contrast the values in the system that allowed her to get a kidney from a person she did not know with those in view in the Wall Street debacle in which we will be bailing out people who we do not know. The transplantation system is startlingly different for one primary reason — it is based on different values. It could operate on the value of profit alone, but those involved in the system have refused to allow this to happen.
The system of kidney transplants that has developed over the years depends on locating kidneys that can be matched to needy donors for transplantation. Matches are currently overseen by the United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit group that contracts with the federal government. There are today nearly 100,000 Americans waiting for kidneys, according to figures on the UNOS website. Yet, due to a shortage of usable kidneys, only about one quarter of the people on the list are able to get transplants in any given year. My sister-in-law had kidney failure and, fortunately, had to wait for only a few months for a replacement. Due to her unique biological fingerprint, a matching kidney was found from a deceased man from Tennessee in many fewer months than is typically the case.
The old system of matching kidneys, one by one, has not satisfactorily dealt with this backlog, nor produced enough donated kidneys from live donors. In response, new systems of altruistic daisy chains are emerging, in which donors are willing to anonymously give one of their kidneys to another. John Roberts, the chief of the Division of Transplantation at UCSF, believes they "make a lot of sense." The basic idea is that the person receiving the kidney has to agree to locate a kidney to be donated to another person, so that the chain can go on and on. Often the person receiving the kidney has lined up a family member or friend who is willing to donate a kidney, but is unable to use it due to a biological incompatibility. This "Never Ending Altruistic Donor" chain can transform a single act of human kindness "into a never-ending cascade of benevolence," its proponents believe. These networks are something to be admired.
Put the two systems side by side. Both involve many people who are often unknown to each other, cover large geographic areas, and involve necessary and important human interactions. The reason for the differences in the systems relates to the values explicitly promoted. The daisy chain of transplants promotes kindness, altruism, and community. The values of 21st-century business are profit, selfishness, and individualism. When the profit motive is exalted as the controlling principle, it is nearly impossible for altruism to thrive. Where altruism and benevolence are the anchor values great things can happen. People will do the right thing in these systems.
I do not think financiers are going to replace the profit principle with that of benevolence. But if we let business get away with saying individual profit is the only metric, we are sure to see awful situations like this reoccur, and probably not too far in the future.
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5 Career Professions That Involve Working with Children
Working with children is one of the most rewarding jobs one can have. Teachers, social workers, or day care employees will tell you that despite the stressful moments, being able to make a difference in a child's life is an invaluable experience.
When working with children, a lot of training and education is required in order to keep the child's best interest in mind. While each profession calls for different training, one can expect extensive background checks and a longer hiring process than other professions. Once you are certified, there are many job opportunities that let you work with children.
1. Teacher
The most obvious of the jobs involving children, there are many different kinds of teaching jobs and all range in the amount of training involved. Private and public schools have different criteria when it comes to teachers, but a Masters in Education is typically required. Teachers can work anywhere from a special education classroom to high school science lab.
2. Social Work
From counseling to child protection services, social workers are hands on with children in need in the community. Higher education is needed to get a foot in the door, but social workers can apply their skills in numerous venues, from schools to government agencies. Even better, social workers can see firsthand how they're making a difference.
3. Child Care
If you want to work with children, but are unsure if you can go through the training needed to be a teacher, working at a child care facility could suit you best. Child care workers are with children all day long, especially when they need care while parents are at work. This job will allow you to work with children of all ages and with different needs.
4. Pediatrician
Requiring the most formal education, a pediatrician works for about 10 years before getting the chance to open up a practice to help children. Working as a pediatrician is one of the most rewarding jobs since many families will depend on you for your expert care and guidance. If working as a doctor is not the route for you, there is a high demand for nurses in the health care field as well.
Whether working at a youth center or as a coach for a local sports league, community workers have a big impact on children. If you're creative and have a lot of energy, this is the perfect profession for you. In addition to caring for children, you'll be working hard to keep them interested in your program. Schools, churches and community centers are the best places to look when you want to work with kids in your local area.


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Rebecca Weisman: Skin Ego
February 22, 2019 - June 9, 2019
1st floor, BCA Center
Artist Reception: Friday, February 22, 5-8 p.m.
In Skin Ego, Rebecca Weisman creates a large-scale installation that includes an eight by twenty foot sculptural recreation of a stranded whale that visitors can enter and explore. Incorporating film and performance within her surreal environment, the artist spins a provocative tale about the interconnection between mind and body – our unconscious and our skin.
Rebecca Weisman: Skin Ego is commissioned in part by BCA Center. Skin Ego is the third installment of Project Vermont, a new series dedicated to experimentation by providing a setting for contemporary Vermont artists to push their artistic practice while creating new work. Rebecca Weisman: Skin Ego is commissioned in part by BCA Center.
Click HERE for exhibition catalogue
BCA Exhibitions are funded in part by a grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Vermont Arts Council. With support from Farrell Distributing and Sugarsnap Catering.
Public Program
Artist at Work: Rebecca Weisman
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6-7:30 p.m.
BCA Center, 2nd Floor, LBG Room
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Angry Birds Space hit 100 million downloads so quickly, it became the fastest selling mobile game of all time. Rovio would like to repeat that when the Angry Birds Space: Red Planet update comes out this fall. The current Angry Birds Space is 99 cents at the Google Pay Store and in the Apple App Store.
Many think that the Angry Birds games suffer from a case of overexposure. It seems like there is a new game every week. Last month Rovio announced that they will be offering a new game that will allow players to play as the pigs. The game is expected to be out before the holidays and you will most likely be defending the eggs stolen from the birds by launching the pigs into the air to stop the birds.
Well, if you still like the game you'll pick up this new update regardless.
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Hostels are one of the cheapest ways to stay in Britain. If you prefer budget accommodation & value over luxury but still want good quality accommodation, look no further than a hostel.
Low-cost, traveller-friendly accommodation
Hostels are low-cost, traveller-friendly accommodation. They generally provide private and shared rooms for individuals, couples or groups. Most hostels are self-catering, although some provide hot meals and refreshments.
How much does it cost to stay in a hostel?
Prices vary depending on location, length of stay and time of year, but here are some examples:
* YHA Hostel (Central London): Adults from £12, Under 18's from £9
* YHA Hostel (Windermere, Lake District): Adults from £13.95, Under 18's from £10.50
* SYHA Hostel (Edinburgh Central): Beds from £15, Family room from £67
* SYHA Hostel (Glen Nevis): Adults from £12, Juniors from £5
* St Christopher's Inn (London): From £9.50
* St Christopher's Inn (Bath): From £5
For more information on hostel prices, please contact the hostel directly before booking.
Note: Prices correct at time of publication.
What facilities does a hostel provide?
Facilities vary from hostel to hostel – most will have a common room, a café/restaurant or self-catering kitchen so you can make your own meals, and lockers. But in some hostels (usually in bigger towns and cities) you'll find internet access, bars, games rooms, libraries, satellite TV and laundry service. If you want to know more about the facilities on offer, contact the individual hostel before you book.
Who can stay in a hostel?
Hostels are only suitable for young travellers and backpackers, right? Wrong. Many hostels in Britain also offer accommodation for families, groups, people with disabilities and travellers of any age.
Where can I find a hostel?
You'll find hostels in most cities and towns in Britain, and if you're planning to see Britain's beautiful countryside, look out for rural hostels. Britain's main hostel providers include YHA (Youth Hostel Association), SYHA (Scottish Youth Hostels) and St Christopher's Inn, but there are also lots of great independent hostels around.
If you are planning a trip to London travel as the locals travel using an Oyster Card. It really is the essential "buy before you leave" product. You can use Oyster on ALL London underground, buses, Docklands Light Railway and trams, and on many regular train services within London.
Link source: http://www.visitbritain.com
The Backpacker Tour Company – www.Backpackertours.co.uk
Budget Adventure Tours of the U.K and Europe


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Spectrum Healthcare Resources has opportunities for civilian Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses at Tripler in Honolulu, HI. This position provides Labor & Delivery nursing services in support of patient care and treatment. This contract position offers: - Two weeks paid time off - 40 hours per week - 10 paid Federal Holidays Job Requirements: The Labor and Delivery RN will have the following requirements: - Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university; and/or graduate of an accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) School. - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Have and maintain a current and valid state license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice as a Registered Nurse in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. - Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certification - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a RN. - Minimum of at least 1 year of experience, within the last 3 caring for high risk labor& delivery patients as an RN Company Overview: Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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[18+] BoobRun Mod
DescriptionsBoobRun is a classy Jump´n´Run Arcade game, where it it is up to you to get your hero as far as possible in order to beat you local highscore, as well as other players in the global Highscore. Your Boobs do not only just look good in this hilarious sidescroller game, they do also become an essential secret weapon against the mean, ugly aliens with the several buffs like the fire buff or the mega boob buff that you can collect.
The farther you manage to advance on your run, the more complex and difficult it will become to fight off the increasing number of tentacles and aliens that are chasing you.
Lovely graphics, customizable outfits and versatile achievements will ensure you a funny long-term game experience. If you did love similar Arcade Jump´n´Run games like Temple Run before, you will simply love BoobRun!
Your goal:
Survive as long as possible as a hot manga girl running through a laser-alien invaded japanese city. Gather coins and kill enemies for additonal points and break the highscore! Helpful powerups will help your on your mission.
BoobRun key features:
- Amazing Jump'n'Run in a cartoony 2D/3D world
- Kill retarded sci-fi monsters and horny tentacles
- Gather powerups and achievements
- Customize the babe with your favourite outfits and haircolor
- Upgrade your buffs and get even better!!
How long can you survive on this unbelievable adventure and withstand the alien hordes?
Information and Requirements
- Requirement: Android 4.0+
- Current version: 2.0.0.
- Size: 66.9 MB.
- Mod:
- Infinite condoms.
- All gallery unlocked.
- All outfits unlocked.
- Play store: N/A.
- Internet: Not required.
- Root: NO.


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Bloating is a condition where one feels stuffed stomach. It is mainly because of excessive gas production for short period of time. The condition is neither life threatening, chronic nor severe in nature. However, It can adversely impact your efficiency to carry out work. It also causes embarrassment because of gas. People mostly use over … Read more


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These are the reliable electronic resources, that I recommend to use when preparing your course works, bachelor's qualification works amd master's dissertations. These resources can be also useful foe your self-education. Normally by surfing or googling these websites you find at least some information relevant to your topic =)
- Mankiw N.G.'s "Macroeconomics" textbook website (contains the "presidential game" and the Macrobytes)


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Atiora ensures that additional measures are taken to guarantee clients money is held in a separate account away from any accounts belonging to the firm. In the unlikely event of a default, the segregation of client's funds will return the money to the clients rather than be treated as a recoverable asset by general creditors of Atiora Ltd.
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Clients' assets and Atiora`s assets are held on deposit in different accounts to prevent the misuse of clients' assets for internal purposes.
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"Since arriving at the Texas State University Philosophy Department two years ago, the library has been an incredible resource. In terms of my teaching, librarians have provided customized learning sessions for both my lower- and upper-level classes, and I frequently use the "Ask a Librarian" feature to find a fact or statistic before I go into lecture. I also have been able to order books that I have adopted in classes so that I can place them on Reserve for the students. And if the library does not have an article I would like to assign my students to read, the Copyright Officer purchases access to it. In terms of my research, interlibrary loan has been invaluable. Moreover, after I have written a piece, the Copyright Officer will not only help me determine what copyright permissions need to be obtained, the Officer will actually do the work to get those permissions. Finally, in terms of character, the librarians with whom I have worked have always been friendly, knowledgeable, and über competent."
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i'm trying to create a program that calculates Body mass index in a for loop with 5kg gaps. BMI formula is: weight(kg)/height(meters squared) = BMI. How would this work? this is the code i got so far:
Console.Write("Write your height in meters: ");
double t1 = double.Parse(Console.ReadLine());
Console.Write("Write starting point of weight in kg: ");
double t2 = double.Parse(Console.ReadLine());
Console.Write("Write ending point of weight in kg: ");
double t3 = double.Parse(Console.ReadLine());
double i = t1;
double t1s = t1 * t1;
double BMI = t2 / t1s;
for (i = BMI; t2 <= t3; i++)
t2 += 5;
} Console.ReadKey();
i want the result to look somewhat like this:
BMI for height 1,6m is:
weight | BMI
60 | 23.44
65 | 25.39
70 | 27.34
...skipping to 125(ending point)
125 | 48.83
i'm really lost in how this can work, if anyone knows how this could work please answer.


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One down, one to go. Remember my theory of the Big Bad Events. People hold back buying ahead of Big Bad Events such as the European Central Bank announcement, to be sure there's no downside surprise. They don't fear missing an upside surprise, because the trigger-pull money remains bearish or on the sidelines.
They come in reluctantly after the news, when the news is in-line. Who knows how high this stock market would be if Draghi had cut rates in addition to the non-surprise of bond-buying?
Oh, and once again, you can measure the worth of Draghi by looking at Banco Santander (SAN), which has a huge number of Spanish bonds and Spanish real estate on its books and is the largest bank as a proportion of GDP of a country that I follow.
Yes, it has only 20% of its business in Spain, but Santander and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) will be the two surviving banks at this pace, and Santander can be Lehman Brothers if things go wrong. The fact that it is monetizing the other assets is a terrific sign, though, with the Mexican deal being the latest positive.
We could have even more aggressive buying than I thought because of the triple threat of a good monthly jobs report tomorrow, with the Challenger survey, the ADP survey and the weekly jobless claims all pointing to a decent number tomorrow.
Shorts are afraid of that number, because it triggers tons of buying and selling on the news. The bias against the ECB by the trigger-pullers does not extend to the U.S.
So we get the first event, and it is fine. The second event is looking fine, from these three inputs, so more buyers than usual are taking the plunge.


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Man arrested for abusing police in viral video
WARNING: Extremely offensive language
A MAN who filmed himself taunting and abusing police in a shocking foul-mouthed tirade has been arrested and charged after the video went viral online.
The video, which was posted to Facebook and reuploaded by 2GB radio host Ray Hadley, appears to have taken place in Sydney's Redfern after a group of police asked the man for identification.
"Youse know who I am, why do you [need to] see ID?" the man asks. "You just walked up to me stating my name."
The video cuts to the police officers leaving as the man yells and swears at them, calling them "dogs". "Look at the dogs," he says.
"Look at him the fat dog, the s*** ganga. I f***** your mum last night and I banged her in the a******, c***** ...
"Look at this fat dog smoking his c*** and rock. Thank you for sucking my d***. See yas later. Keep harassing me. F*** your mum, all four of youse."
Hadley posted the video to Facebook saying it had been sent to him by a serving NSW Police officer after it was posted online. "This is what they have to put up with," Hadley wrote.
A NSW Police spokeswoman told news.com.au the man, who has a distinguishing forearm tattoo that reads "F*** the police", had been arrested.
"The man has been tracked down and we've issued him with a criminal infringement notice for offensive language," she said. "The fine is $500."
Users on Facebook questioned why police weren't more forceful at the time. "Honestly this should not be allowed to happen to any police officer," Mick Stapleton wrote.
"If I spoke to officers that way I'd at least expect to be locked up for the night. How will they ever get respect if they have to stand by and take that?"
Darrell Madgwick said the man should have "been body slammed into the ground and handcuffed just for that tattoo".
"Why is this behaviour being tolerated?" asked Saxon Call. "This is the core of society's problems. No one should be subjected to this at their place of work, let alone the people trying to protect us."
Brian Sutton said "we all created this" by voting in "weak politicians who kowtow to civil libertarians". Vesna Fernandez said the man "wouldn't have gotten away with this 20 years ago, this is the rubbish you get because of the weak government and political correctness".
"And they can book a 21-year-old for riding an Esky on Australia Day but walk away from this scum," wrote Darren Uncles.
The NSW Police spokeswoman couldn't say why the man wasn't charged at the time of the video.
"I don't know what was going on, but at the end of the day we've gone and done the investigation and he's been arrested," she said.


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Can somebody save Gucci Mane from getting dragged over and over for a simple picture?
Over the weekend, the famous rapper from Alabama took to social media where he shared a photo and video of his fresh haircut. So far, so good, right?
Well, Keyshia Ka'oir's husband made the mistake of disclosing to his millions of followers that he paid $500 in cash for the new haircut.
In the viral photo, Gucci Mane is flashing his famous and expensive smile while wearing a black hoodie and some fancy bling.
He is looking sideways to show off what he deemed was a great job by his barber.
The "Walk on Water" MC captioned the photo: "Me and my barber just invented the #GuccimaneHaircut @bobbysworldintl 500dollars a cut."
In a matter of minutes, the picture and video went viral, and the comments were somewhat funny and other were quite frankly mean.
Supporters and foes alike seem to agree that Gucci Mane was ripped off by his barber.
Most of them say that a haircut like the one he is currently sporting should have cost him no more than $20 and tip.
People want to know, which celebrity hairstylist conned the famous MC and why is he praising the man who took his hard-earned money?
A few commenters claimed his hairline looks very different and that he might be wearing a lace front wig for men.
One fan said maybe he gave a large tip and added: "Not for no damn ordinary haircut. The work you do with those hair replacements is worth every dime. But please don't get these "around da way" barbers doing fades and Caesars any damn false ideas or hopes. Not to take away from anyone's craft but I'm sure his Barber is his barber or have selective clientele. I know damn well I'm not paying 500 dollars for a haircut. That cut better last me ALL YEAR!!!
He charged 30, but Gucci, tip him 470."
A woman told him to get rid of the face tattoos while he was at it.
The lady wrote: "Love the cut, waiting for the removal of that face tattoos. But bro You got ripped tf off. You can get this cut for 25 bucks sir…It's clean but not 500 dollars clean."
The person said to ask for his money back and concluded: "It looks like 25$ don't gas.Lol, I had the taper fade for a minute and paid 20, and my cut looked just as good. It looks like u need another haircut."
Would you pay 500 bucks for a haircut?


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A Note from the Athletic Director
Welcome to Fredericksburg Christian School athletics. We offer a competitive athletic program that is used to exemplify Jesus on and off the playing field. We strive to compete with excellence, intensity, and humility. Our athletic program provides an opportunity for students athletes to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to mature into Christian men and women.
Everyone of our athletes are equipped, encouraged, and challenged by our fantastic coaching staff to be their best athletically and grow in their faith. Thank you very much for supporting the FCS athletic department and we look forward to seeing you at the games! If you have any questions feel free to email me at email@example.com or call 540.735.1292. GO EAGLES!
-Luke Sellers, Athletic Director
Athletic Awards
Across twenty-seven teams, we've had the opportunity to set some amazing records and titles. Our teams work hard to bring excellence every time they walk onto the field, court, pool, track, or green. And it shows. Dedicated coaches lead FCS athletes to go farther, push harder, and honor God as we develop our skills and character.
Summer Sports Camps
Starting at the first grade level, we provide sports camps all summer long. Not only do our camps keep athletes on top of their game during the off-season, they allow for beginners to get started. Whether they play during the school year or not, working as a team teaches kids how to collaborate, think fast, and be accountable to their peers.


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Friday March 4th ….Its been a long time between posts and Freya and I are on a steep learning curve.
School has finished and new routines are falling into place.
Coming to work on the bus is a highlight along with a stroll at Southbank at the end of the working week.
Highlight of the week delivering a gift to Chloe. Step found our site on the internet and on Facebook and rang through to place an order.
This was out first order for the year and is one of the key areas we want to expand on this year.
Freya is waiting to get those hula hoops out and working with every complimentary delivery.


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Dafydd Hywel
Dafydd is an intuitive and captivating actor with many leading on screen credits including STELLA for Sky, BBC drama INDIAN DOCTOR and feature MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN directed by Tim Burton. His extensive Welsh language credits include the award winning MARTHA, JAC A SIANCO, Y PRIS and PEN TALAR. Dafydd is also a very experienced voice artist and radio actor.SKU: Hywel
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Cycle Workouts
I have been teaching (and taking) cycle classes for over 10 years now and it is by far one of my favorite workouts. I strongly believe that the music makes the class. Without a great playlist, it doesn't matter what the instructor has you do- you are going to get bored and when you are bored, you don't work as hard. I want to get as much out of every workout as possible, so I make sure my beats are strong! So, here are a few of my favorite cycle playlists right now. You can find these if you follow me on Spotify at Cassandra's Corner or you can make your own playlist on whatever formate you use. Now hope on a bike and get pumping!
Yoga for Bloating and Digestion
If you have any problems with bloating or digestion you have to give Yoga for Bloating and Digestion a try. Seriously, I wish I would have taken before and after pics (I will next time), but I was feeling really gross and bloated this morning so I did a quick search and found this video. Sarah Beth soothingly moves you through a series of twists and stretches to release the gas and bloat and get your digestive track moving. In only 12 minutes, I could feel and hear my belly working and less than an hour later, I felt so much better.
Five, 5-minute Videos That Work Your Core
1. 5 Minute Flat Abs! by Blogilates is an intense, pilates inspired workout. While I wouldn't say that is for beginners, it is one you could set as a goal to actually complete the the whole thing and talk through it like the peppy instructor. There are five exercises that you do one minute each, without any breaks. Each move is progressively harder. She does preview the moves beforehand so you don't have to stop to look and learn. There is a also a countdown clock to keep you motivated.
2. Anna from Pop Sugar Fitness visits Love Sweat Fitness to bring a new take with the 5 Minute Flat Ab Workout. This video features none of the traditional moves you'd expect from a core workout. She incorporates five moves that you complete slowly, with control, for a little less than one minute each. II will definitely be adding some of these exercised to my classes to mix things up.
3. I love this instructor for yoga so I thought I'd try 5 Minute Flat Ab Yoga Workout. This is a another Pop Sugar Fitness video, but it is lead by celebrity yoga instructor Mandy Ingber so you get an ab scorching sequence. The five minutes just flew but. You really work the core and as a bonus you work your shoulders and back too.
4. This 5 Minute Lower Abs Workout by Koboko Fitness gives you a set of five moves that you work for 30 seconds each with a short break in between before repeating the entire set.. The focus is on the lower abs or the pouch area. The video features a countdown clock and she offers modifications if you need them.
5. If you don't want to hit the mat this one is for you. Love Sweat Fitness returns to PopSugar Fitness for a 5-Minute Standing Flat Ab Workout. The entire, barre inspired, workout is done standing. You work each move on the right for 30 second and then the left. Once you have the moves down you can add some light weights to add more resistance.
Reality Check Workout.
Do you think you're in shape and/or coordinated? I did. Then, I tried a few workouts by Millionaire Hoy. Yikes! I'm so glad no one was watching! Hoy's speciality is 10 minute EXTREME cardio workouts and they are just that. Don't believe me? Then try what Hoy calls a "ninja burpie!" He has plenty more moves that keep you entertained and keep you heart pumping.
Each of the videos in his series are ten minutes long and they include ten exercises with 50 seconds of work and a ten second break. I tried a few different videos and man this guy is EXTREME. The workouts are quick and effective if you're looking for major calorie burn, heavy breathing, a full body workout, and a challenge. Hoy has a preview window in the corner so you can see what moves are coming next. And on some videos he offers a modification window on the screen too, which is good because some of these moves are EXTREMELY challenging. There is no warmup so make sure you do one so your body is ready for this intensity. If you have the time preview the video before you actually do it and try some of the moves as it helps when you're really in the thick of it.
Even though my old lady knees might not ever be able to handle all of Hoy's moves just like him, I'll keep trying to master these combos so that I won't be so embarrassed if someone happens to see me trying to workout like Hoy.
One Song Workouts
I like to end my classes at the gym with a "squat song." It is just one song where we get a little bit dancey, a little bit funky, and of course we squat. I try to make it fun as we move to the beat, but also a challenge since it is the end of class and I like to go out with a bang. So I thought I'd share some of these short (and not so sweet) thigh burning, One Song Workouts here. As an added bonus I included a couple songs that give the legs a little break and let you work some other areas that might need three minutes (or so) of attention. Go ahead crank up the beats and workout out for just one song.
Full Body Cardio Sculpt
This week I tried out the 20 Minute Full Body Cardio Sculpt for Fat Burning and Toning. This 20 minute workout by Body Fit By Amy is a quick way to get your heart rate up and sculpt for your entire body. With one set of dumbbells (she says 3-5, but I used 10s) Amy combines strength and cardio with a variety of moves. She guides you through a 2 minute warm-up and then jumps right into each move. You work for 50 seconds, followed by a 10 second break. You get a quick water break halfway through and then it's back to work. With 1 minute left on the onscreen timer she starts the cool down that continues for an additional 1 minute.
Intensity + Basic Cardio = Sweat Fest
This is a 30 minute Advanced Fat Burning HIIT Cardio Workout by Body Project. You start with a warm-up, then complete a series of high intensity moves for 60 seconds, followed by a 30 second break. The trainer starts out by telling you that "this workout isn't going to win awards for being original," and that's very true. The moves are basic, but the way they are layered and the timing that makes it worth it. He says, "it's all about intensity" when it comes to the moves, and ultimately that's what makes this workout pack a major punch. I liked the fact that you didn't have to do some of the moves for the whole minute. For example, one set combine burpies with fast feet, so you aren't hammering away at either for too long. The on screen timer is helpful as well. Overall, for a quick 30 minutes, this basic workout works up a sweat and gets the job done.
Multi-tasking Cardio & Toning
Once again a PopSugar Fitness video makes the weekly workout list and this one is well worth your time. The 45-Minute Cardio and Toning Workout From Jennifer Lawrence's Trainer consists of three rounds of four moves each. You do a set of four moves for a minute, take a break and then do the same moves for 30 seconds each before moving on to the next round. The trainer, Kit Rich, says she likes to multi-task by combining moves so you are hitting up more than just one area. I was impressed by her original combinations. This video is full of moves I never seen, that were so effective I think I'll be using some of them in my classes next week. To top it off Kit's workout includes a bunch of squats and lunges that will left me feeling it for days afterwards. Aside from the soreness, you can burn some major calories with this one. I tracked this workout on my fitbit and burned 350 calories, which is pretty sweet for 45 minutes.
Tank Top Arms Indeed
Some mornings I crank out the cardio on my own, on my bike or treadmill and then after, when I need just a little more I search ten minute workouts and see what else I can add in for the day. I like to choose a focus spot like arms, abs or legs. Since I am officially counting down to my cruise next month I figured Tank Top Arms sounded like a nice way to round out my morning.
This is a Fitness Blender workout, which if you have every tried any of their videos, then you know that the set-up is a little different than most. The model does the moves and the trainer / voice-over gives you the instructions. Also there is no music. Here is the deal, you get 7 exercises that are 50 seconds each and a ten second rest after each n(so it's really a little less than ten minutes). You only go through the sequence once ( but who says you can't do it twice!) I liked the different combinations and the nontraditional moves that were included. They suggest light weights or water bottles, but I used ten-pounders and it was killer. If it's your first time doing it, I suggest listening to the voice-over, which gives tons of cues, and using the lighter weights to make sure you have the correct form. After you have it down, flip on some tunes (I like There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back by Shawn Mendes and Good Time Good Life by Erin Bowman) lift some heavier weights and add this one to your regular routine.
Let's Dance
So this week I went back to my hometown and taught two classes during their Holiday Challenge Week. It was so fun and I got to see so many sweet faces I hadn't seen in months! I taught hip hop drumming (see pic below) and cycle and core. Those two classes were definitely my workouts of the week. I haven't instructed in four months and man did I miss it! So did my legs because they are totally feeling it! I absolutely love loud, bumpin' music and fun (sometimes funny) dance moves on the floor and on the bike. I a by no means a dancer, but I try to make my class participants work hard and have fun, so shaken' it is mandatory and laughing is expected.
Since I didn't record these classes I still want to leave you with a rocking' fun, dance workout to try this week and this video is an oldie but a goodie. A couple years ago my good friend and fellow instructor, Sue, did this killer routine in class- it was seriously insane and it was only one song. After class she tells me to check out Jessica Dance Fitness. Back then Jessica was just making YouTube videos of the routines she did in her own classes. They are so good, so fun, so popular, and so effective, she now makes full class videos and she live streams her classes. The music is always fresh, the moves are easy to follow and you will sweat. This video, Dark Horse, is the one that got me hooked, try it and see if you get hooked too.
Vigorous Yoga – Yes, Please!
I have been trying to improve my yoga practice and so I have committed to trying a new yoga workout every Wednesday. It is a nice, much-needed break from my regular workouts, but if you are a cardio junkie like me, it is hard to make that transition and really commit. While I do enjoy the the mind-body connection the fact is I need to sweat to feel like I did something. So, I have been trying different videos for about two months now and this one is definitely a keeper.
The Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, by Five Parks Yoga is 30 minutes of very "vigorous" yoga- I mean I was dripping sweat all over the mat. Erin Sampson's video is not for beginners, as she challenges you with some serious movements. There are definitely a few balance poses that will keep me coming back to see my progress. As she says, this workout is meant to keep you moving the whole time and it delivers with a quick pace that keeps you focused and keeps your heart rate up. I really appreciate background music and although she doesn't have any, she does have some natural wildlife sounds and the video still held my attention the whole time. It is also filmed outside which adds another unique dimension. I will keep coming back to this one and because I know what it can do for me- see how it works for you.
Butts and Abs Pilates Bikini Workout Oh My!
Here is it: brought to you from PopSugar Fitness it's the 30 Minute Butt and Abs Pilates Bikini Workout. First let me say Jake DuPree makes you work hard and he keeps you entertained the entire time! I just love this guy he is amazing and I have been sore for two days after this workout!
First of all, he goes really fast with some of these moves- telling you "Now, it's time for double time!" I had a hard time keeping up at points, but I kept going and still felt some major burn. The moves keep your heart rate up and he changes things up quickly so you don't get bored. But seriously, with his one liners and move descriptions like "now you're a lady and now you're not" (what!?!?) his play-by-play will keep you more entertained even than the moves.
If you need a quick calorie burn and a laugh, and you are wondering if you have 30 minutes to try it? You know what Jake would say? "Yes! Yes!"


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We are so happy to be able to share with you our great news that Lynda Dawson (married to Colin Dawson, the owner and Director of ABC Training Services Ltd) has decided that the time is now right for her to join us.
Having brought up 2 children, 54 year old Lynda has also been busy over recent years helping with her 3 grandchildren… oh, and 1 dog.
Lynda is a wonder woman – as well as tending youngsters and her two-legged 'baby', somehow she has managed to put her first aid into practise over the last 36 years!
Let's hear more from Lynda herself…she'd love you to hear her story.
'In the 1980s, I covered many Emergency Ambulance calls with the NHS. In fact, I have been qualified constantly since then, and I currently hold a Diploma in Emergency Care. I have covered many public events over the years, and I have put my skills into practise on several occasions.
People often ask me how I got started in first aid. Well, 13 years ago I started teaching for St John Ambulance. I gained my teaching qualification and I have qualified in several subjects: First Aid, AED, Paediatric, Manual Handling and Fire Marshal.
I have been constantly assessed in these subjects. I have retained my skills which means I can continue to give up-to-date information on the courses I teach. Another thing that has kept me up-to-date and my knowledge current is competing in competitions. It also helps you to understand how students feel prior to an assessment. I have been very successful in competitions and became the National Champion in Care in 2008.
What can I bring to the Team at ABC? I will definitely bring lots of enthusiasm. I have the type of character that will help to bring humour into the training, too. One of my strengths is that I can really relate to people from all walks of life; I have worked in management and on the shop floor, so I'm good at seeing things from different angles, and understanding the needs of others.
My aim has always been to work alongside my husband, Colin. The company, which was initially set up for him, has grown significantly over the last 3 years, so the time is right for me to come on board at ABC. I'm really looking forward to it – the future looks very exciting!'
Thank you, Lynda! Your expertise and professionalism will be a huge asset to ABC Training Services. We are all looking forward to working with you for many years to come.
You can find out more about the different types of training we provide on our website, including online training.


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The "Field of Dreams" Essay The Field of Dreams story has 5 characters that have a second chance in their life. In this essay the second paragraph would be about Ray Kinsella that if it is really heaven in the "field of dreams". The third paragraph would be about John Kinsella & "Shoeless" Joe Jackson of both of them having a desire to play baseball. In the fourth paragraph it would be about Terrance Mann & Archibald "Moonlight" Graham because both of them stopped what they were doing best because of the world outside them. Then finally it would be about all of the 5 characters in a way that of having a second chance in their life.
Ray Kinsella was an ordinary farmer who gave up on his father but also did something for his father. He built a "field of dreams" that was really heaven for him. It made Joe have a 2nd chance of playing baseball, John having his dream of playing catch with his son, Terrance Mann having another chance of writing again, and Archibald to have his dream of batting.
Ray also had a chance of talking to his father again. Ray Kinsella before didn't want to become "like his father" because he didn't want to be like his father that of not having a fun time before he got too old. Ray built this "field of dreams" for all these people including him for a second chance.
John & Joe both had a deep desire of playing baseball and going to the pros. John had really wanted to play baseball but he was caught up with work he had to do and got too old before he could do anything else anymore. It was his dream of playing in the majors because of his...


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Dr Omar Kholeif, FRSA (Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts), is a writer, curator, editor and Director of Collections and Senior Curator at the Sharjah Art Foundation. Recent curatorial projects include the 14th Sharjah Biennial; 'Time, Forward!' — the V-A-C Foundation's presentation at the 58th Venice Biennale; 'Focus:Beyond Territory' and 'Focus:Icons' at Abu Dhabi Art; and filmmaker David Lynch's first retrospective of his visual art (with Professor Sarah Perks) for the Manchester International Festival. Dr Kholeif is currently working on two major monographs.
Previously, he was Manilow Senior Curator and Director of Global Initiatives at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. His past positions include Curator at the Whitechapel Gallery, London; Senior Curator at Cornerhouse and HOME, Manchester; and Curator at FACT, Liverpool. Dr Kholeif has organised more than 100 exhibitions, projects and commissions, from the Venice Biennale to the Liverpool Biennial and Sharjah Biennial. He has written extensively on art in a global context, focusing on art that intersects with the internet, as well as works of art from emerging geographic territories yet to appear in the mainstream.
Dr Kholeif is the author and editor of more than two dozen books. His writing has also been published in The Guardian, Wired, frieze, and Artforum, among numerous publications. He has taught at Hunter College, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Oxford. He has served on numerous juries, including the Film London Jarman Award and the Thoma Foundation Arts Writing Award in Digital Art, and has received awards from organisations such as the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and the Creative Capital / Andy Warhol Foundation.
Dr. Omar Kholeif is the curator of Abu Dhabi Art sector Focus


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Amidst the current chaos within the country (and with a fresh haircut), Kodak Black drops the highly anticipated track "Tunnel Vision" alongside a controversial music video.
Unlike his previous music videos, Kodak takes a political approach in visually depicting the single. He parallels the injustices and inequalities apparent in the prison system with the current presidential campaign, showcasing the metaphorical war waged against people of color. There is nothing subliminal or abstract about the message being conveyed throughout the visual. With burning crosses, a hanging KKK member, and an intense dual between a black man and confederate flag boasting white man, Kodak exposes the palpable racial crisis evident in the times.
Contrary to his characteristically street image, Kodak takes a stand and utilizes his power by releasing a politically charged track and further stressing the importance of exercising our first amendment right.
We look forward to more from the young bull and eagerly await more projects soon!


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The primary objective of the Philosophy faculty is to explore, through our research and with our students, the experience of studying and understanding major philosophical questions. The faculty believes it is essential to be aware of the alternative answers proposed by philosophers and the ways answers are achieved.
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The Philosophy Department offers several classes at the 100 level that students use to fulfill their Liberal Studies requirements. Among classes that students may choose from at all levels are: Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Introduction to Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of the Arts, Epistemology, a variety of applied ethics classes, and World Religions.
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The philosophy program at Northern is traditional but also includes a minor in applied ethics and a minor in religious studies. The department does try to be attentive to the educational desires and changing needs of its students in our global, multicultural environment. The courses offered provide students with an historical foundation of the discipline and its concerns about problem areas in ethics, religion, science, epistemology, existentialism, logical and analytic skills, etc. The department stays in touch with current developments in the field and has integrated critiques from postmodern and feminist voices into the curriculum.