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|Up-to-the-minute perspectives on defence, security and peace
issues from and for policy makers and opinion leaders.
What do we do on the 24th of June? What should be the first tasks of Her Majesty's Government when the Prime Minister walks in front of the Press early on that morning when the result of EU referendum is announced? asks Capt BS Forethought
Whatever the result what we can be sure of is whatever the result the political oxygen is going to be absorbed with candidates positioning themselves for the upcoming Leadership election. However, I am not going to discuss here the differences between the outcomes of the respective votes, both campaigns are covering this with gusto. What I mean to discuss on the next page is what is true however we vote.
So let us imagine we are there sitting in the Cabinet on that Friday morning, what should we recommend, how do we make the best of the situation? If in every disaster there is opportunity, and to whatever the result one side is going to think it is a disaster, what is that opportunity? My suggestion is that the first order of Government should be a massive ship-building programme to rebuild our escort/frigate and SSN fleets.
Scenario One: Britain Votes Leave: As soon as the result is declared the first thing which will happen, almost before whichever Dimbleby finishes the word 'leave', every British ambassador in Europe will be beating down the door of their respective Head of Government shouting 'the people have spoken, the bastards'. Every sinew of British Diplomacy will be then stretched to explain how this isn't what the Government, or the Civil Service, or any sane person wants... so let us try and make the best of it.
Of course, in order to prevent further national exits from the European Union, the only politically sane course of action on the part of the Commission will be an attempt to 'punish' the UK. Even under WTO rules, there is plenty of scope for a market to make life difficult for a smaller neighbour. In fact it is the very fear of this is what Remain campaign are focussing on. This will impose a 21st century redux of the 'continental system'. With pressure on the Pound as the ECB dumps its reserves on the market, interest rates will rise, house prices fall, and to prevent the economy spiralling out of control we will require a stimulus to break the vicious cycle.
Just as with its various forebears across the centuries the result of this was the UK being forced into switching its posture to a wider world focus. Therefore our key trading relationships will switch away from the continental landmass and the only way to get there is over the sea. So whoever ends up becoming Prime Minister in the wake of David Cameron's resignation will be forced, whether they like it or not, into massively increasing our maritime presence in order to secure our lines of communication. A ship building programme kills two birds with one stone, stimulating the economy, whilst securing our overseas trade.
Scenario Two: Britain Votes Stay: In this case then if Britain is to avoid the fate of France and in effect becoming a German client , it is going to have to develop some unique negotiating chip to bring to the table in European negotiations. Whatever ones euro-view, the behaviour of the Troika with Greece, Italy and Spain, should send shivers down the spine of democrats. Whether or not Yanis Varoufakis was threatened with casus belli for attempting to circulate the deliberations of the Eurogroup, he is right there is now a very real risk of a fault line running through Europe down the Rhine and the Danube splitting the unemployed 'Latins' from the rich 'Teutons'. If we vote in, Britain's vocation in Europe will be to keep the peace between these two factions. To do so we are going to have to develop leverage over both sides.
Given the Northern Powerhouse is not going rival the Rhineland for several decades, it is not going to be industrial leverage; as German banks have successfully kyboshed the completion of a single market in services, it will not be financial leverage; just as the Euro is really a 'Grossdeutschemark', so any "EU Army" will really be a 'Wehrmacht (+)', so it will not be an Air-Land leverage; and although cultural dominance is powerful in shaping agendas, it is poor at forcing decisions. So what is it we have which the Germans do not? The answer is of course the same as it has been for five centuries - Naval power.
Unconsciously we have already being doing this. The UK maintains a full spectrum of capability precisely because it has, at least the possibility, that were more resources to be made available in the event of a more general war, then Britain could operate independently. We have effectively sacrificed operationally available mass now to maintain operational independence in the future.
A Remain vote would redouble this imperative.
William Hague once said that "Europe used to be run on a Franco-German axis, now it is more of a German-German axis." The reason for this was pointed out in Alesina and Spolaore's The Size of Nations , public goods disproportionally befit those close to their Centre of Gravity. The Centre of Gravity of European Air-Land environment is the Rhine, it has the country, manpower, industry, and movement corridors. Whereas the Centre of Gravity of the Maritime world is the Channel, it has the sea-lanes, the ports, the industry, and the financial services.
So when the recent Mckinsey report on military productivity asserted that "we must pool and share military capabilities in a much more substantial fashion" we should be wary, as the notion of pooled defence capability is already well developed in Air-Land sector but not in the Maritime one. A development profoundly against our national interest as its Centre of Gravity will be on the Rhine, not the Channel.
BAOR was the cold war solution to this dilemma. Dominate the Centre of Gravity by occupying it. However, BAOR was expensive, inflexible, isolated, and politically we could not again build it to genuinely significant strength. Rather, the Army operates at its best when fulfilling its historic role, as a giant bullet fired by the Royal Navy (and its prodigal son the "Royal Air Navy"). Able to strike at a place of our choosing, at a time of our choosing, with the strategic depth afforded by seaward passage. Remember, it is the hunter who chooses the hunting ground.
The Maritime Pivot
Whether through a Democratic Asian Pivot, or a Trumpian Isolationism, the Pax Americana which has lain over Europe for two generations is coming to an end.
For the reasons I outlined above, whether we like it or not we are an island, therefore Britain will always be the Athens to the continental Sparta; the United Provinces to Ancient Regime France; the Barcian Carthage to Fabian Rome. Yet after our entanglements in Afghanistan and Iraq we have invested in our Air-Land capability, at the cost of systematically gutting our maritime infrastructure. Our SSN (now 8) and frigate and destroyer (now 19 - scarcely more than our losses at Jutland) fleets especially have been decimated, the very capabilities which are the most important for maintaining persistent overseas presence.
Just as the United States is in the middle of its Asian Pivot, so Britain should engage in its own Maritime Pivot.
In the event of a Brexit recession (or for that a Remain euro-collapse recession), we will need to stimulate the economy, and what better way than a sustained shipbuilding programme. As modern ships are as advanced as fighter jets, such a programme would stimulate our shipbuilding, high tech engineering, and R&D sectors whilst providing skilled employment, both uniformed and not, overwhelmingly north of the Watford Gap. Astute submarines and Type 45 destroyers are nearing the end of their current order cycles, so extra ones could be rapidly commenced and cost effectively built, enabling us to have two carrier groups in operation much of the time - one as carrier strike, the other in an amphibious role. The UK-built Wave class auxiliaries and the South Korea-built Tide class, as well as Batch 2 stretched River class counter-terrorism, counter-piracy and anti-smuggling ships (which are also capable of deployment to the South Atlantic) could also give shipbuilding opportunities to English and Scottish yards, building to proven designs with benefits of scale - and of course more lower-cost hulls in the water.
A renewed focus on this form of independent expeditionary capability has significant upsides in that is highly flexible; the same piece of infrastructure can be used for a counter stroke in the Baltics, or in the Black Sea, or in the South Atlantic, or the South China Sea, or the Gulf, or in Home defence; it keeps our lines of communications open; it can intervene quickly to conduct evacuations and humanitarian relief; and it means when people the world over look to sea they see a ship flying the White Ensign. Maintaining a Maritime predominance over our EU 'partners' does not come at the expense of our ability to deter Russian aggression, or intervene with the Islamic reformation, rather it enhances it.
What I am not arguing for is emphatically not an extension of the 'penny more for the Army is a penny less for the Navy' mentality. As a soldier I have no institutional loyalty to the Royal Navy. Whatever the engagement we are still going to need tanks, Special Forces, infantrymen, drones, and fighter jets. It is despite of my institutional loyalty rather than because of it I recommend this course of action. It is the cold logic of Realpolitik which means on June 24th, however the vote, however we see ourselves, and whoever in No 10, the strategic situation is the same; our future lies at sea.
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|The tacos at Gusto Taco near the Hongdae leisure district in Seoul have been generating a buzz among foodies. / Courtesy of Gusto Taco
'Gusto Taco' impresses with authentic Mexican dishes and fresh-made tortillas
By Kim Young-jin
|Aaron Allen and his wife Kwon Hye-jin of Gusto Taco
Corn kernels must be ground down and cooked into "masa." This is made into dough, pressed into discs and cooked again.
For American Aaron Allen and his wife Kwon Hye-jin, owners of Mexican restaurant chain Gusto Taco, the process takes eight hours. And they think it's worth it.
"We wanted to make something as authentic as you can get," said Allen, 45, during an interview at Gusto Taco's new location near Sangsu station in Seoul.
Having recently opened the new, larger store ― and becoming the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Seoul on Tripadvisor ― business is flourishing.
Underpinning this is the story of the couple, who have taken an unconventional path to success.
As with food, sometimes business ― and life ― takes a bit of extra time to get really good.
Twist of fate
For Allen, a native of Portland, Oregon, things were going well in his adopted home, New York.
He had a successful career as a programming consultant for financial firms and in 2006 he tied the knot with Kwon, a transplant from Korea who was studying art in Manhattan.
Things took a turn when the couple began trying to start a family.
Following tests, they discovered complications that would make it difficult to conceive naturally and sought the help of one of New York's most in-demand specialists in in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Couples with experience in IVF often say it is stressful given the high price and because it plunges them into uncertainty.
"There's nothing you can do but wait and think, 'If I have (a baby), what's it going to be like and if we fail, are we going to do this all again?" said Kwon.
On their second attempt, the couple ran into medical complications, which Allen simply described as a "bad experience that was upsetting enough we didn't want to do (IVF) anymore in New York."
The affair added to complaints they had about IVF services in New York.
Their doctor recommended two alternatives. There was Israel, where residents get free treatment. Korea, the doctor said, had the highest rates of success.
The choice was a no-brainer.
"My family is here, and if I had my baby here, my parents would be more than happy," said Kwon.
When they arrived in 2010, they found a much different experience.
They said waiting times were much shorter. Nurses, they said, were friendlier and took the time to explain procedures.
"Population issues are taken very seriously here. There is a sense of national urgency surrounding fertility that doesn't exist in the U.S," said Allen.
IVF is a growing industry in Asia, which is plagued with low birth rates. Korea, which according to the World Health Organization has a fertility rate of 1.4, has introduced financial support for infertility treatment.
Just do it
Walking along the Han River, the couple came up with the idea to open a restaurant.
Allen drew inspiration from the Mexican food of San Francisco, where he began his career in programming. They also had fond memories of Mexicana Mamma, the Greenwich Village restaurant where they dined frequently.
"We didn't question (the decision)," Allen said. "For the next two years, we just did it and we didn't sit and worry about it."
Looking for a small space with low premiums, the couple found what they were looking in 2011 for down a quaint alley near Hongdae University.
Allen admits they were lost at first, recalling mishaps trying to grill the meat ― un-marinated ― instead of slow-cooking as they do now, and struggling with the subpar tortillas that they bought.
The entrepreneurs researched and modified their recipes, getting tips from foreign students who stopped by.
The clientele wasn't only interested in the food. Over time, they came to know about the couple's journey to become parents and offered support at the restaurant and on Facebook.
Off and running
Slowly but surely, the restaurant's brand began taking shape.
"Everything has to live up to the standard of our customers from places such as Texas, California and Mexico," he said. "When those people say it's as good as anything they tried at home or better ― that's what makes difference for us."
Gusto Taco's menu features standards such as nachos, burritos and quesadillas. But for now, the tacos are the star of the show.
A bite of the pork taco reveals the delectable combination of the hearty, homemade tortilla and slow-cooked meat. The salsa, avocado and sour cream tie it together.
Needing a bigger space, they opened up a second shop down the road earlier this year, moving into an old house. The renovations changed everything except for the thatched, wood ceiling that gives the place a homey feel.
When they opened three months ago, some 500 people showed up on opening night.
They shared that success with their daughter, So-hee, who was born 18 months ago.
Allen has plans to expand Gusto Taco in Korea as well as to China and Japan, keeping authenticity ― and the handmade tortillas ― at the fore.
The American, who majored in philosophy in high school, says he couldn't imagine any of this five years ago.
"We walked away (from New York) because we wanted to start a family, and that was our entire impetus for doing this.
"The business was a serendipitous side effect and it gave us even more confidence one we saw things start to take off. And having the baby, it all kind of dovetails into a completely new life."
Gusto Taco's main store is accessible from Sangsu Station, exit 1, in Seoul. For more information visit www.gustotaco.com.

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The Ground Rules Explained
^Hanging out in Immortal Iron Fist.
I can hear Monica saying to Marvel, " A Diva is a female version of a hustler...of a hustler."
hm... if only J. Scott could do the interiors art as well.. so.. does this take into account the Dark Reign events..? I remember Firestar retiring in the aftermath of Civil War.. I hope Monica is portrayed with dignity, as there is usually a 'dingbat' in these type of series (not to mention the golddigger and the sack-hopper)..suggestion for recurring male- Monica & Jericho Drumm- the new orleans connection; both virtually ignored by the press on Marvel earth.. "b-list" status..
"With Photon, Monica Rambeau, I wanted to pick up a thread that Reggie Hudlin had introduced in 'Black Panther,' that she was part of a team that went down to New Orleans to help with Post-Katrina reconstruction, which led to a run-in with vampires and an interaction with Brother Voodoo. I have a real fondness for Marvel's supernatural characters, so I started imagining, what if Monica and Voodoo had a fling in the Big Easy? And what if it wasn't 100% over?"
Cool... Hudlin-continuity spreads its seeds!
and that's a good thing.let's put another couple out there in the forefront.


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Subscription WotW #102
In the Netherlands we suffer a lot from cyber crime: last week the general Tax Service and 3 head offices of three different bankers were hacked. Today the police arrested an 18y young man, who admitted to have hacked the Tax service. The police is still investigating if he has something to do with the hacks on the banking sector too. He is still in custody.
However yesterday, February 5, started the subscription for the Walk of the World #102 edition 2018. And guess… 47,000 people are eager to subscribe via internet, but… the website was hacked till late in the afternoon. Result: everyone who wanted to subscribe had to make a new profile, resulting in a lot of emails, new passwords, and changing the computer generated password in a new one, before the real subscription could start. Finally 9,000 were successful to subscribe.
This morning, very early, I was lucky to create new profiles and to do the password procedure for Pierre and myself. So, up to July 17 – 20!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂


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Scenes From Tsarist Russia
19th Century Russian Classics From The State Russian Museum Collection
Scenes from Tsarist Russia: 19th Century Russian Classics from the State Russian Museum Collection, not only presented art lovers with a selection of masterpieces being displayed for the first time in Turkey, but also offered scenes of Russian history through Russian Realist paintings.
The masterpieces from the rich collection from the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg reflected every aspect of life including labour and poverty, the world of children, public festivals, war and death, scenes from bourgeois life, and revolution.
In literature, music, and fine arts, the ""Russian spirit"" is depicted as a world of emotions in which love, sorrow, and death run rampant. After the 1860s, Realist conventions came to dominate the genre scenes. Progressive artists of Russia began portraying the fundamental problems of the period such as social injustice, serfdom (until 1861, peasants were considered as property of landowners in Russia), child labor, subjugation of women, and poverty. Daily life hence became a point of interest in art.
In the 1870s and particularly after the 1880s, a more positive attitude came into view; the artists gradually diverged from depicting painful worlds. The public was no longer the victim, but a powerful subject. A tendency to poeticize folklore, as well as the public perception of nature and the universe began to emerge. Social problems were addressed in their entirety; analysis replaced condemnation. The exhibition, which included artists from Repin to Makovsky, Yaroshenko to Shishkin along with many others, presented not only Russia of the period with all its different aspects, but with its themes and characters the exhibition offered audiences a unique experience, one similar to reading the works of the great Russian writers such as Nikolai Gogol and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Exhibition Catalogue
Scenes from Tsarist Russia
19th Century Russian Classics from the State Russian Museum Collection


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I'll be honest; I can't really tell how much of this recent Reuters article is pure, unabashed sensationalism and how much of it is something to seriously worry about.
Apparently pirate activity (the yarrr kind, not the torrent kind) near Somalia has been picking up recently, with more frequent plundering against freight ships causing some companies to opt for alternative shipping routes that can add up to three extra weeks travel time – ships choose to go south around Africa's Cape of Good Hope instead of using the Suez Canal, which cuts above the top of the continent.
According to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), such piracy "will really hit home when consumers in the West find they haven't gotten their Nintendo gifts this Christmas." Whaaa?
The article comes out of London, so it might not have quite as much impact on those of us here in the US but it's serious enough that Reuters wonders if there's a trade crisis brewing.
Attacks have supposedly gone up "from one attack every couple of weeks to four in a single day," according to ITF, and "attacks are no longer 50 to 100 miles off Somalia" but more than 200 miles off of the coast.
Says ITF, "This is not just guys in little fishing boats anymore. We know there are three probably ex-Soviet trawlers acting as mother ships." The British navy is apparently sending extra ships to the region, which will hopefully cut down on the attacks. Until then, some ships are taking the long way around Africa.


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Observers at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on the Berks-Schuylkill county line counted 2,806 monarch butterflies moving past the hawkwatch site on Monday.
That number set a one-day record at the sanctuary, according to Mary Linkevich, director of communications and grants.
A few days earlier, on Saturday, Michael Gadomski, a free-lance photographer in the village of Sterling in the Poconos, also reported spotting large numbers of the migrating insects.
On Facebook, he wrote, "I have never seen as many monarchs in the meadows around our house as I have this year. Usually we have a dozen or so, but this year there are many dozen and in groups of eight and 10 individuals. I hope this is a positive sign and not a swan song for a species in serious trouble."
Observers across the continent have worried over dwindling monarch numbers for many years.
Some, like Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch and a biology professor at the University of Kansas, have projected that drought conditions in the Midwest this year have severely impacted an already stressed population that is about half of its long-term average.
According to Taylor, the primary cause of the insect's decline is habitat loss, both in the U.S. and on wintering grounds in Mexico.
The monarch butterfly migrates south each fall and north each spring. Although it's different generations making each leg of flight, half of the migration can be nearly 2,500 miles for some monarch populations.
The migration is under way for monarchs in the eastern U.S. and will continue through mid-October.


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If you are an R&B lover, chances are you have heard something that was either written or produced by Eric Roberson. Have you heard the names Dwele, Vivian Green, or Musiq Soulchild? Then you have definitely been privy to Roberson's work. After all, he has been in the business for thirteen years.
The singer, songwriter, producer didn't have an easy start and like many other artists, Roberson had his share of record deals which fell through including almost signing with Columbia Records. Roberson's experiences led to him deciding to take his career into his own hands thus leading to the creation of Blue Erro Soul, his own label. From Blue Erro Soul, the artist has released his fifth and latest CD … "LEFT", along with three other albums.
"LEFT" is infused with sounds of rhythm and blues with some remnants of jazz and hip-hop. Some notable tracks from the album include "Evening", "Pretty Girl" and "Been in Love "and" If I Had a Chance. By no stretch of the imagination are these only great songs on the album, far from it. "LEFT" has a song for everyone to enjoy including your parents, children, and friends. It is honest music for your listening pleasure.
Making history, Eric Roberson is the first independent artist nominated for the "BETJ Cool Like That Award" for the 2007 BET Awards.
Through years and years of hard work and staying true to what he believes in, Roberson has maintained his strong fan base as an independent artist. He is always looking to place a smile on the faces of those who support him most. "LEFT" is definitely the right album to own!
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — This is just how things go for the Detroit Lions.
In the middle of a tight quarterback competition, with one preseason game remaining, Daunte Culpepper, who many believe should start to spare the rookie Matthew Stafford from getting beaten up on a bad team, missed practice Monday with what the team described as a minor cut to a toe. The team said he sustained the injury when he stubbed the toe at home.
Minor? It required eight stitches.
When reporters went to watch practice Monday afternoon, they noticed that Drew Stanton, the third-string quarterback, wasn't there, either. The team said Monday that he sustained a minor left knee injury in the preseason game Saturday against the Colts.
Stafford, the first overall pick in the draft, had to take all the snaps in practice Monday, forcing Coach Jim Schwartz to shorten the workout. Reporters joked with Stafford that perhaps this was a Tonya Harding situation. No, he said.
On Tuesday, despite glorious early fall weather, the news went from bad to worse: the team announced that Stanton was in Birmingham, Ala., to visit the noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The Lions said Stanton was having an arthroscopic procedure. Uh-oh.
The Lions signed the free agent Brooks Bollinger, the former Jets quarterback, to take some snaps so Stafford wouldn't be overworked. He needs his rest, since he might win the starting job by attrition.


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For Valentine's Day, what better story to share than this: a man falling in love, then becoming a missionary! We hope you're encouraged by this sweet story about Tuhinsurra and Hira. Read their love story! … [Read more...]
For the Name of Christ
Surrounded by murderers, rapists, and thieves. Separated from family. Living in cramped cells. Ailing health. Pastors Samuel, Roshan and Ugyen were in prison—for the sake of Christ. Pastors Ugyen, Roshan and Samuel all have something deeply in common: They suffered in prison for the name of Christ. We may not be able to share the same kind of stories as them, but we can take a few moments … [Read more...]
Now Entering Filth and Fertile Ground
Gospel for Asia Reports and Stories Imagine living in a town where the air is full of stench, everything is covered in filth, violence is rampant, and there is no electricity or running water. Now imagine choosing to live in this town in order to share the Gospel with the people there. Could you do it? Would you be able to stick it out? This is what Prisha, a Gospel for Asia-supported Sister … [Read more...]


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Don L. Spicer, Esq.
Of Counsel, Don L. Spicer, P.C.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
(719) 259-0050
Fax: (719) 471-8001
Accomplished & Determined
Don not only brings a wealth of experience to the Drexler Law Group but also a 100% Commitment and dedication to every one of our client's. Don can be an aggressive advocate when needed but realizes that most cases need to be handled with a lighter approach through negotiation and hard work.
Background & Family
Don brings over 25 years of litigation and trial experience to the clients of the Drexler Law Group. In 1986, Don received his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law in Nashville, Tennessee and was promptly hired as an attorney in the Colorado Springs Public Defender's office. Don is licensed to practice in both State and Federal Court's of Colorado. After practicing for three years as a Deputy State Public Defender, Don joined a small civil litigation firm, Pelton and Pelton, doing primarily Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Criminal Defense and eventually becoming a partner at the firm. In 2003, Don started his firm, Don L. Spicer, P.C., handling both civil and criminal litigation with an emphasis on Juvenile criminal defense. In 2015, Don was chosen by his peers as one of only three lawyers in Colorado Springs as "Top Lawyers" in Juvenile Law. In 2018 Don was selected by the Colorado Juvenile Defender Center as Outstanding Juvenile Defender of the Year.
Don is a single father of twin daughters who values his parenting time but strives always to be available to his client's whether after work hours, on weekends or holidays. Most importantly, as a Family Law Attorney, Don personally understands the many difficulties our clients are going through during this emotional and stressful time of their lives.
Areas of Practice
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Bar Admissions
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- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with a minor in Economics.
- Magna Cum Laude.
Vanderbilt School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Colorado Juvenile Defenders Center
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado.
- 2014 - 2015 President
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State of Colorado Office of the Public Defender
- Deputy State Public Defender 1987 to 1990
Pelton, Pelton, and Schreiber
- Associate Attorney 1990 to 1991
- Partner - 1991 to 1993
Schreiber and Spicer
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- Don L. Spicer, P .C. - 1993 to Present
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Auguste Rodin (French Sculptor)
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a French sculptor.
Rodin was born in Paris to a working class family. Rodin began artistry tendencies at the age of ten and grew to become a celebrated sculptor of his time whose works drew both admiration and criticism in equal measure. He studied painting and drawing in school (Petite Ecole School of art and mathematics) and competed in 1857. However his attempts to gain entry to the more advanced school of art in Paris (Grand Ecole) were unsuccessful.
Dejected he became a craftsman for almost the next two decades. All along, his sculptural unique talent never faded. Indeed by 1900, wealthy clients sought his works as he had become extremely famous. He married his wife Rose Beuret in 1864 and together they got a son. However soon after his death from influenza in 1917, his works suffered a beating but his legacy would solidify decades later specifically since the 1950s.
Influence on other artists
Rodin can arguably be described as one of the greatest artists of his time. In fact many scholars have used him as a subject of their scholarly work. Though highly celebrated for his artistic genius, Rodin never influenced a large number of followers equivalent to his big name. However, among his few students and followers include Antoine Bourdelle who would become a prolific and influential French painter, sculptor and teacher. Others are Charles Despiau who once worked as Rodin's assistant between 1907-1914; Malvina Hoffman who was American and was known for her sculptures of people and French graphic artist and sculptor Camille Claudel who at one time was Rodin's mistress.
Famous works of Rodin
Rodin had a number of famous works under his belt but the most outstanding one remains The Age of Bronze (1877). This controversial piece of work that was a bronze male figure the size of an adult led Rodin to face allegations of sculptural cheating from his predecessor Michelangelo's Dying Slave. However after a committee of sculptures meeting was held and investigations done, he was absolved of any wrongdoing.
His other notable piece of work was The Thinker (1902). This was a sculpture made of bronze and marble and represented a seated man in a pensive mood. It is available in Musee Rodin in Paris. Others include The Kiss (1889) depicting a couple holding each other; St John the Baptist Preaching (1878); Fugit Amor; The Falling Man, and The Prodigal Son.
Rodin's most expensive sculpture
Rodin's sculpture by the name "Eve, Grand Modele", c. (1885) marked one of the greatest sales he ever made recording a premium price of $18.97 million at Christies NY, in may 2008. It was initially created for his other earlier works The Gates of Hell.
Notable auction sales
Given that most of Rodin's works were riddled with authenticity controversies, the sale of "Eve, Grand Modele" will be remembered in history as one of his notable sales.
Popularity with collectors
Rodin's ability to represent the human body in his works made him very popular with collectors. Indeed most of his popular works such as the thinker and the kiss are widely used as symbols of human character and emotion even outside the realms of fine arts.
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Bunco is a popular dice game played by groups of adults across the United States. Many groups meet monthly to play and socialize; each player pays a small amount to play. There are several categories of winners, and prizes are awarded based on the perceived value of the category. For example, a prize for winning the most rounds is ranked higher than the prize for losing the most rounds. Prizes can be either gift items or cash. Many groups use the cash contributed by each player at the beginning of the game and divide it up based on the number of prize categories winners.
Collect a fixed amount of money from each player before starting Bunco play -- $5 is a standard amount for monthly groups of 12 to 16 players.
Base prize money allotments on the following percentages: first-place category winner receives 30 to 35 percent of the pot; second place receives 20 to 25 percent; third place receives 15 to 20 percent; fourth place receives 10 to 12 percent; fifth- and sixth-place winners divide the remaining amount with the fifth-place winner getting $1 or $2 more than the sixth-place winner. This percentage breakout allows you to adjust the actual prize amounts based on the total in the pot.
Use the following example to help you determine how to split the Bunco pot: If you have 12 players playing at a rate of $5 per player, you have $60 to divide. The first-place winner receives $20. The second-place winner receives $15; third place wins $12; fourth place gets $6 and the last two winners divide the remaining $7 for $4 and $3, respectively.
Pay out the amounts of the pot determined to the winning players upon completion of play.
Determine the prize categories and value of each prize (percentage of the pot) in advance of your group's first game. Put this information in writing so all players are aware. Most groups include some combination of the following winning categories: most Buncos, last Bunco, most wins, most losses, most baby Buncos, even number of wins/losses and door prize. Determine which category is first place -- usually most Buncos -- this will receive the largest prize payout. Continue ranking the remaining categories in prize value order. Many groups rank in this order: most Buncos, most wins, last Bunco, most losses and even wins/losses or most baby Buncos. The door prize category is usually determined by collecting all non-prizewinning score sheets and drawing one at random.
Having this established in advance and in writing helps prevent disagreements and confusion and makes it easier for substitute players to understand your group's way of dividing the prize pot.
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If you're currently in science research then you're well aware of the funding deficit, and it's likely that at one point you or a fellow scientist friend has had research (or maybe even a job) on the line while eagerly awaiting a grant score. So,
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PROGRAMS I & II, Colony of Light
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The Colony of Light is a provisionally utopian collective of artists and filmmakers which first convened and collaborated in July 2013 at MoMA PS1, NYC. They reunite for a week residency at Basilica Hudson this August, where they will be collaborating on new work, and will present two public programs of films, videos, and performances. Each night will be an entirely different program of recent work by the Colony members: Basma Alsharif, Peter Burr, Bonnie Jones, Ted Kennedy, Jodie Mack, Xander Marro, Ben Russell, Jonathan Schwartz, Fern Silva, Ruth Somalo, and others, all of whom will be in attendance for discussion.
The first iteration of the Colony was inspired by, and initiated around Ben Rivers and Ben Russell's film A SPELL TO WARD OFF THE DARKNESS (screening on Aug 9), exploring the themes of Utopia, collective living, and "dark optimism".
BASILICA SCREENINGS is a film series that presents an array of works from new and repertory narrative features, documentaries, experimental films, to video and media art, often with filmmakers and special guests in attendance for a discussion following thescreenings. Programmed by Basilica Hudson's film curator Aily Nash, and creative directors Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone.
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YouTube Reveals Its Pick of the Non-Profits for Next Cause Summit [VIDEOS]
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YouTube has chosen the first class of 20 non-profits to participate in its Next Cause program, a day-long summit in San Francisco that will teach non-profits best practices on the social video platform.
YouTube chose organizations, it believes, are already making an impact for good on the world. Next Cause, the latest phase of the NextUp Program, aims to give non-profits the tools to best tell their stories through video.
"The organizations come from big cities and small towns across the country from Illinois to Colorado to Texas to California and many work all over the world," YouTube spokesperson Jessica Mason wrote Mashable. "They also work on a variety of issues from animal abuse to homelessness to international poverty alleviation to children's health."
YouTube says the organizations were chosen for their prior commitment to the YouTube platform, passion for improving their use of online video and potential to use video to drive action.
You can also watch all of the videos in a YouTube playlist. Below is a complete list of the organizations chosen for Next Cause.
Autism Speaks
Children's Hospital Boston
IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare
Sunlight Foundation
American Heart Association
American Foundation for Equal Rights
Malaria No More
The Humane Society of the United States
The Pablove Foundation
COTS - Committee on the Shelterless
Durango Discovery Museum
Save Mount Diablo
Art Resources in Teaching
Per Scholas
The Supply
Born Free USA
The Lazarex Cancer Foundation
What do you think are the most important things for non-profits to remember when creating videos? Let us know your favorite tips and tricks in the comments.


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Management at Enterprises Corp works hard to nourish an energetic and empowering company culture. The firm's director of operations discussed his focus on team building, particularly during the hiring process.
ATLANTA, GA , October 23, 2015 (Newswire.com) - "At Enterprises Corp, our culture is founded on teamwork," said Enrique, the company's director of operations. "We never lose sight of the need for collaboration, or the impact it makes on our success. I'm proud to lead a driven and passionate group of people who know how to transform fledgling brands into nationally known names."
According to Enrique, building a team-based culture begins with values. "In our business' earliest days, my colleagues and I identified the values we wanted to define our company and guide us to unparalleled success," he stated. "We make sure every new member of our team is committed to those same values. During the interview phase of hiring, for instance, we screen candidates for leadership potential and qualities such as strong work ethic and effective communication."
Assimilating new hires into Enterprises Corp's team culture continues throughout the initial training period. Individuals are paired with experienced marketers, who work with them on a one-to-one basis to ensure successful completion of the training program. When team members learn about all the opportunities for growth and advancement offered at the firm, they are more engaged and motivated to work together toward their goals.
Director of Enterprises Corp Explains How Social Events Reinforce Team Bonding
"We work well together at Enterprises Corp, but it's not all we do," Enrique continued. "I know how important it is to take breaks, relax, and have fun. Why not do it together? Spending time as a group outside the office enhances performance and productivity in it. Of course, we have a blast attending athletic events, having dinner, going bowling, and more."
Enrique indicated team social events allow his people to bond on a deeper level. They can shed their professional roles and connect as friends. Such cohesion also inspires more creative thinking, and easier sharing of responsibilities. In other words, the more they get to know each other, the more familiar they are with individual strengths and weaknesses. As such, they can balance their talents with their work to ensure the best possible results overall.
"I'd also like to point out that a lot of our team building efforts are aimed at community giveback," Enrique concluded. "We help raise funds and do hands-on work for nonprofits in the region. In addition to helping others, we learn a lot and meet some great people. It's a win-win for all involved."
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This idea hinges on an interesting use for a very basic technology. Two architects from the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development (EiABC) are working with the community-based organization Tena Kebena to build on an ancient food storage technique—clay pots—to see if it can prolong the lives of perishable foods like fruits and vegetables. Clay pots are nothing new when it comes to keeping water cool in hot humid climates. But figuring out how clay pots might extend the shelf life of fresh foods could increase profits for market vendors in Addis Ababa and amount to more food to go around. The project will co-create the storage units with a local women's craft cooperative dedicated to clay-based products.
In summer 2016, the team is engaging in some preliminary research and testing out small versions of what this storage solution might look like. They've used clay insulation concepts in different forms so far in a community workshop—using clay and sand as insulation in a refrigerator-shaped storage facility. They have also gotten feedback on natural cooling techniques such as hanging vegetables in wet burlap sacks and using evaporation to keep food cool. Part of what Tena Kebena has learned is that having things out in the open and visible is important to both vendors and buyers, so though the bags work well, they're not ideally suited for the market.


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The fans of Demi Lovato enjoy the pictures of this artist in the free time and watch with attention the big smile and the shiny eyes of these musician that interpreted very popular songs with a little bit of rock and a little spice of pop, the best combination on the teen music industry. Disney have a very famous teen artists and Demi Lovato is one of the best, her songs have melody and distortion guitars, we enjoy this music.
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Justin Bieber in a very important Twitter user and every day shares with all the fans very special comments and pictures for all of them. In his Twitter Justin say hello to all the fans and share love with all the fanatics of all over the world. He says that they are always there for me and I will always be there for you. If you want to say hello to Justin on Twitter, do click in the link below and enjoy the Bieber World.
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Twitter is an important social network that we use for promote our websites and blogs in the world of the blue bird and for receive a lot of positives comments. In the link below you can download more than 100 beautiful Twitter icons and buttons for blogs and for sites. This compilation is perfect for increase Twitter followers with this resources.
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Twitter is a social network very special for the design lovers because we can use different backgrounds in our accounts. In the link below you can download more than 50 backgrounds very beautiful. In the galley appears American flag, a fire city, a lake, a lot of beer in the wall, Harry Potter background, Justin Bieber, science images and more. Do click in the link below.
Goodbye love poems in pictures for share
The poetry is a good way to express different feeling with beautiful words and with a lot of sweetness. This is why we have a compilation of love poems for express our feeling in the difficult moments. All the poems have goodbye texts for share on Facebook and for express your emotions.
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Angry Cat is the most angry pet in the entire world and when he saw us on our eyes we feel very scary because have big angry eyes. This cat is my favorite and now we share Angry Cat memes very funny for laugh a lot and for share on social networks like Facebook. Enjoy it.
Pictures of Bullet for My Valentine for Facebook
Bullet for My Valentine is a very famous Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend. This band formed in 1998 and is composed of Matthew Tuck, vocals, rhythm guitar, Michael Paget, lead guitar, Jason James, bass guitar, and Michael Thomas playing drums. We have pictures of this band for all of you.
Beautiful anime pictures very colorful and funny
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Be Inspired: Study in Style
With uni just around the corner we wanted to give you some great ideas on how to style your room to make it look bright and practical. Whether you're moving to university campus, sharing a house with your mates or staying at home, create a calm and refreshing study area that will keep you focused throughout the year.
Wanderlust Vibes
Add Wanderlust Vibes to your whole room and embrace the beauty of discovery. Keep a neutral colour scheme and create a laid-back look. Incorporating world map motives will boost the productive aura and add character to the space. Large rustic looking storage boxes will fit this look perfectly and they are quite handy when it comes to keeping the room clutter free.
Don't forget to ensure you have bright and practical lighting available for those late night study sessions. Our Giant 1 Light Task Floor Lamp in Cream is a great choice. Position this functional light above your study desk for bright and practical ambience or use it as the main light when you want to create a relaxed atmosphere.
Slick & Smart
If you're looking for something more chic then Slick & Smart might just be the look for you. Black is an amazingly simple yet incredibly elegant colour. Room like this would leave a lasting impression on your guests / colleagues as well as boost your self-confidence and productivity.
Arc Style floor lamps add a sophisticated touch to the room. Our Modern Arc Floor Lamp has a glossy polished chrome finish and is 160cm high, making it suitable even for small rooms. Our Photo Eye Ball Black Table lamp is a great option if you're looking for more accent lighting. It will also keep in with the sleek black colour scheme.
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University Halls look is perfect for those who like to spend their evening reading a book in bed while sipping a cup of hot coco. It's a very cosy look that will make you feel at home, even if you're 100 miles away. Go for a neutral colour scheme with few pops of colour and add plants to make the room feel lived in.
Great way to subtly add colour to your room is with light shades. Easy fit shades are perfect for university rooms. There's no need for electricians help as the shade easily attaches to the existing fitting and it can be removed at any time. Our Geometric Drum Shades have a fun design and are available in 3 different colours. Accent lighting is very important when it comes to creating a cosy atmosphere. Choose string lights or table lamps for those snug autumn nights in.
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The HANNA dissolved oxygen portable test kit can determine the oxygen concentration in water quickly and easily. A modified Winkler method is used. Manganous ions react with oxygen in the presence of potassium hydroxide to form a manganese oxide precipitate. An azide is present to prevent any nitrite ions from interfering with the test. On addition of acid, manganese oxide hydroxide oxidizes the iodide to iodine. Since the amount of iodine generated is equivalent to the oxygen in the sample, the concentration of iodine is calculated by titration of thiosulfate ions that reduce the iodine back to iodide ions.
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HI 3810 test kit comes with 30 mL manganous sulfate solution, 30 mL alkali-azide reagent, 60 mL sulfuric acid solution (2), 10 mL starch indicator, 120 mL titrant solution, glass bottle with stopper, 10 mL calibrated vessel and calibrated syringe with tip.
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Karlie Montana is a passionate redhead who is very skilled at losing her clothes for the hottest pictures around. Now, she wears a blue top, a tight red skirt and black shoes. While she shows off her nasty behind still in the skirt, we can see her tattoo very close to the naughty boob. The top is taken out of the skirt and the girl smiles when her juicy titties are fully exposed. With a very naughty look on her face, the miss takes the fabulous behind out of the skirt. In black shoes only, Karlie shows her nude hot body and especially her cooter with a sexy pubic haircut. On the floor, she has a hot spreading of her legs that actually offers a full view of her crack.


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Here he is! New for 2016. You can get him now from your LNS or, if you prefer PDF, from my website: Woodland Nutcracker
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A wise lady convinced me to start dyeing fabric. I already have the dye and know-how so it should be easy peasy. Only problem is I am missing some key components. That's where you come in. There are a lot of great rewards waiting for you. Please consider helping and thanks in advance!
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Etsy Sale!
Because I am posting this late here the sale will be extended until tomorrow morning for blog followers! This sale is just for items in my Etsy store. Use code: Weekend15 for 15% off! https://www.etsy.com/listing/470655067/the-every-day-girls-sirena-pdf
Thursday, May 19, 2016
New cottons and New Silks
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
New cotton colors added and a new line of silk thread!
Yes, I am still designing but having a lot of fun dyeing too! Ship's Manor
Friday, March 18, 2016
Four new colors and Home design!
The new colors are: Prim and Proper, Bleak House, Jill's Lemon Drink and Dusty Things.
When you purchase the 5 thread colors that were used in the design "Home" you get the pattern for free! You can purchase the bundle for it HERE!
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When two Texas antique dealers bring their work home, you get a one-of-a-kind farmhouse.
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Rolling distressed apothecary wood storage cabinet, vintage Industrial with brass hardware. Lower six drawers are double drawers. Cabinet is on four cast iron wheels, two are swivel. Overall dimensions measure 40 1/2" x 25 1/2" x 53 1/4" in height. Top 18 drawers - inside dimensions measure 20" x 9" x 4 1/4" in height. Bottom three measure 20" x 8 1/2" x 9" in height.
Simple Ways to Pack More Personality Into Your Entryway
Showcasing vintage finds in a landing spot grounds this transitional space by adding a bit of history. The row of charming theater seats above was a splurge uncovered in a thrift store by Karen of Perfecting the Homefront.
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A FINE copy! The English artist Eric Hebborn (1934-1996) explains the secrets of his forging techniqes in this illustrated work compiled shortly before his death. Drawings previously attributed to artists such as Picasso and Corot were in fact the work of Hebborn and this work provides an insight through explanations of his work. Inks, papers, pigments, monograms and signatures are all explained as well as Hebborn's own often outrageous speculations about the nature of art and value.
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HA NOI (VNS) — A Viet Nam-Hubei economic and trade seminar was held in Ha Noi yesterday, luring more than 60 business representatives from the Chinese province.
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vice President Doan Duy Khuong said the seminar was designed to deepen mutual understanding between Viet Nam and China, while providing an excellent opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to directly meet potential Chinese partners and seek cooperation opportunities.
According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, trade volume between Viet Nam and China was US$31.9 billion in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent compared to the same period last year. Of that total, Viet Nam's exports to China were $7.7 billion, up 4.7per cent and imports were $24.2 billion, up 21.8 per cent.
Viet Nam exports crude oil, coal, computer, telephone, rubber, rice, fruit and vegetables, and seafood to China while imports consist of machinery, tools, electronic components, spare parts, garment, steel and fertilizer.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reports that as of March this year, China invested $8 billion in 1,112 projects in Viet Nam, ranking ninth among 100 foreign investors. Chinese businesses poured $253 million in 99 projects in the country just last year alone.
Khuong added that China sends the highest number of tourists to Viet Nam last year, with 1.9 million visitors. Around 700,000 Chinese people came to Viet Nam in the first half of 2015.
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The body of Dr Kelly, a senior Ministry of Defence adviser, was discovered in woodland near his Oxfordshire home on Friday morning, with a knife and a packet of painkillers close by.
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STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Two Ohio high school football players sexually assaulted a young girl in a humiliating and degrading way when she was too drunk to protest last August, a prosecutor said in an opening statement at a trial of the players on Wednesday.
Steubenville, Ohio high school quarterback Trent Mays and wide receiver Ma'lik Richmond, both 16 at the time of the alleged attack, are accused of raping a classmate at a local house after a night of drinking on Aug. 11.
The case has drawn national attention after purported accounts of the party, including crude banter on Twitter and photos, went viral on social media.
Background:Big Red football players face trial on sex charges
Computer hacking group Anonymous organized protests accusing the town of covering up involvement by other players. The criticism has stunned Steubenville, which looks with pride on its perennial powerhouse "Big Red" football team.
On the first day of the trial, prosecutor Marianne Hemmeter described what she said was "the humiliation of someone who was too impaired to say no."
She said evidence of the alleged rape would include social media pictures and postings, indicating the girl was too drunk to make a decision about her welfare.
"You will have to piece it together much in the way (the victim) had to piece it together," she told the court.
A defence lawyer said the circumstances are different than what has been said on social media and by the prosecution. Lawyers for the boys say the sex was consensual and that the victim had told friends in advance that she wanted to have sex with the players.
"Mays did not rape this girl," said lawyer Adam Nemann, who is representing the quarterback.
Prosecutors have charged Richmond and Mays with sexually assaulting the girl as she lay naked on the basement floor, too drunk to move or speak. The girl reported the incident to police the next day but said she did not remember what happened.
The prosecution called two witnesses Wednesday morning, both girls who knew the victim. Julia Lefever, 17, said she drank vodka with the victim on the night of the party and saw the victim drink at least one beer.
After midnight football player Mays and the victim, looking drunk but saying she was OK, left the party despite Lefever's efforts to stop her.
"Trent said she'd be fine. He kept saying she would be OK," Lefever testified.
Lefever then went home and watched on social media as accounts of what went on were posted. She testified she picked up the victim the next morning at the house looking dishevelled.
Outside the courthouse on Wednesday, a handful of people wearing white masks representing Anonymous held signs such as: "Stop blaming the victim. The world is watching," "Stop Sexual Violence" and "This is something you just can't get away with."


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Bubble Blast Holiday is a puzzle game in which you burst Christmas characters to trigger a chain reaction in order to eliminate them.
2 game modes are available
- Puzzle mode with 2500 exclusives levels
- Arcade mode to play freely
This Bubble Blast Edition was made for Christmas season.
Have a good Xmas time !
This game is also available in Easter, Sports, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentine and Halloween editions.
Give them a try.


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Most explicitly political articles I read are conservative, but I frequently like to escape my bubble and read the left as well. Occasionally a liberal makes a valid point that changes my mind about something (it's rare, but it happens). The best writers on the left at the very least help me refine and improve my conservative beliefs by forcing me to consider them again and again at new angles. Even poorly reasoned garbage from popular liberal organizations helps me understand the other side so I am better equipped to debate them.
Today I read some poorly reasoned garbage from Huffington Post that was informative. In a piece entitled Bad ideas aren't worth debating, Noah Berlatsky argued conservatives are dumb and evil, therefore they shouldn't be hired to write by mainstream publications and those smart people on the left shouldn't bother reading or debating them. Unlike Noah, I understand that even stupid, unAmerican ideas like his are worth understanding and refuting.
I almost never throw around words like "unAmerican." But if you take this country's founding seriously, if you support the ideals that made this nation great, you must by definition cherish a rigorous debate of ideas. It is our willingness, not just our ability but our desire even, to debate everything including first principles that has marked the growth of America ever since the Mayflower Compact. That so much of the country is abandoning this American ethos is disquieting.
Plenty has already been written about the emerging tendency on the left to take one out-of-context line, one bad joke, or one intemperate response out of the millions of words conservative writers have written, and claim it not only speaks for their entire body of work but should exclude them from prestige publications. Kevin Williamson, who serves as Noah's primary antagonist in his piece, was fired from The Atlantic for just this reason soon after he was hired.
But Noah goes further than this dishonest ploy to claim all conservatives should be banished from mainstream press, not because they have said or written some horrible offense, but simply because they are conservative.
Noah's piece essentially breaks down to an argument that he is right about what he believes, therefore no one should read any opposing views because the issues are all settled. On the one hand, this is intellectually lazy. Every advancement in human thought came from challenging what people knew to be true. At a base level, Noah is arguing Americans should not improve.
But I think his real motivator is fear. I believe his argument is so shoddy and ignorant that if intelligent, fair minded people read it along with my rebuttal, I will win that debate. Noah clearly isn't so confident.
The secret behind every attempt to stifle speech is fear one's arguments are not good enough to win the day. If Noah truly believes conservative ideas are as bad as he claims, and that his are clearly superior, he should relish the opportunity to battle it out in the marketplace of ideas and watch converts to his worldview roll in.
But he doesn't. He would rather win by default because no one hears an opposing opinion. That is unAmerican cowardice of the highest order.


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If you would like your child to join our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Nursery applications for 2020/2021 can be made on this page. If you would like a paper copy, please contact the school.
Online applications for Nursery are now open.
Please use the link below to apply.
Willow Class
Nursery and Reception
Nursery children can start school in the September of the academic year when they are 4. All Nursery children are entitled to 15 hours of free Nursery care and we are also able to offer 30 hours free childcare if you are eligible for this. If you are not currently eligible for the free 30 hours, additional nursery care can be purchased. Currently the cost is £9 per session. As a small school we are able to be flexible on the times when these hours are taken. For example, parents may prefer every morning or afternoon or full days. We are able to accommodate most requests.
Nursery and Reception children are taught together in a purpose built classroom which has it's own outside area. Currently there are a total of 11 pupils who are taught by a teacher and an Early Years practitioner. This adult to child ratio means that all children receive the support they need.
Starting School
Starting school is probably one of the biggest steps in a child's life. We hope that at our school it is a happy experience. Parents/carers are encouraged to visit the school as early as they wish in the years before their child comes to school. Contact between home and school is very beneficial and helps the child settle into school easily.
We have a secure transition process which includes a New Parents meeting, home visits and visits to the classroom. We find that due to this structured transition, the children settle very quickly into school life when they start.
Parents can help their children to be ready for school by: encouraging them to talk and question, providing them with the opportunity and equipment to draw, paint and write, encouraging them to enjoy and appreciate books and reading to them.
It is helpful if children can change their clothes and shoes, go to the toilet alone, use a knife and fork, and know their full name, address and telephone number.
Above all please talk to your child in a happy, positive way so that the event of starting schools is a welcome and exciting experience.
Home and School
We believe that a harmonious relationship between the home and school provides the basis for the successful education of every child. Parents are welcome to discuss any concerns with the class teacher or Head at mutually convenient times.
We are fortunate to have parents who help with a variety of activities in school. Any parental support is greatly appreciated and offers of help are always welcome.
Parent-teacher consultations are held in the Autumn and Spring terms when parents can discuss their child's work and progress with the teacher. A written report is sent to parents at the end of the academic year. The school also has a home/school agreement which you will receive when your child starts school. A new agreement is sent out annually and children are expected to sign as well as we believe they have reached an age where they can take more responsibility for themselves.
Parents and local people are invited to school throughout the year for various events, such as Harvest and regular parent assemblies and church services.
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New publication
The powers and pitfalls of large-scale, unreplicated natural experiments (LUNEs)
Shanta Barley, Jessica Meeuwig | Aug 29, 2016
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Shark fisheries have created experiments that allow scientists to test hypotheses about the role of predators on reefs.
Photo: Garth Cripps.
Barley, SC, Meeuwig, JJ. 2016. The powers and pitfalls of large-scale, unreplicated natural experiments (LUNEs). Ecosystems, 1-9. DOI: 10.1007/s10021-016-0028-5
- Humans have caused the rapid demise of wildlife on Earth by altering the climate, cutting down forests and overfishing the oceans, yet we still have a poor understanding of how these changes are affecting ecosystems.
- Our new paper urges ecologists to increase the use of large-scale natural and manmade disasters as experiments to help solve the greatest environmental challenges facing the planet.
- Earthquakes, tsunamis and oil spills such as Deepwater Horizon have created experiments, known as Large-scale Unreplicated Natural Experiments (LUNEs), that scientists have used to understand how the world works.
- Using the results of LUNEs is critical, especially at a time when investment in science is increasingly constrained.
Large-scale, unreplicated natural experiments(LUNEs) have a unique power to test hypotheses at ecologically realistic scales and have delivered in-sights of great power into cosmology, evolution and geology. Yet, LUNEs are relatively rare in the field of ecology and continue to meet resistance due to their lack of replication. However, in the vast majority of cases, large-scale experiments cannot be replicated for practical and ethical reasons. Here,we make the case that LUNEs have had a disproportionately positive effect on conservation policy and are a crucial next step in the extrapolation of our understanding of ecological processes from small-scale experiments to relevant scales, particularly in the context of the current ''replication crisis'' affecting many sciences. Greater inclusion ofLUNEs in mainstream ecology will help humanity to solve global problems as human transformation of the planet accelerates in coming decades.
This research was featured in a recent issue of Australasian Science.
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Glass Façade Digital Printed in a Commercial Building in Holand
Glass Farm
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An All-Glass Exterior Creates a Historic Installation with a Clear Future
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The Glass Farm is a mixed-use project, hosting office, commercial and recreational spaces within the structure. Many different elements were taken into account to create a realistic exterior, with different layers used to create these effects. Layers of information were printed on the glass including a brick texture imitation layer; a printed windows and door layer contributes to the scaling effect; and a playful atmosphere layer, with small historic references and environment details breathes life into the installation. One such playful element the designers added was superimposing a four-meter (13 foot) high farm door, to give adults the nostalgic feeling of being a small child again. In addition, a transparency and solar heat gain control layer, in which the printed windows are not the actual "windows" of the building, helps maintain more efficient climate control, while keeping the exterior looking authentic.
A highly complicated, intricate and precise installation, the Glass Farm required thousands of individual, customized glass panels. To keep track, variable data codes were printed on each panel for easy installation and reproduction.
Besides an incredibly accurate replication, using digital ceramic printing gave the Glass Farm the durability it needs to withstand the elements over the long haul. The result: technology that perfectly replicates tradition – a modern glasshouse built in the image of history that is sure to stand the test of time.


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Author(s): Yann and Gwendal Le Bec
What if dogs could walk and talk and go to work? Well, Raymond the dog has big ambitions beyond his ordinary, canine life in the big city. He wants to take himself for a walk and get his own dinner. And when he's done all that? Well, he wants a job, just like his owners. But when Raymond begins a high-flying journalism career at Dogue magazine, he soon realizes it's no walk in the park... With a stylish limited palette and incredible visual humour, children and adults alike will fall in love with Raymond and his laugh-out-loud antics in this absurdly original - yet highly relatable - world.
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"Even before you have opened the book, you will be won over by the brilliant sunshine-yellow cover and Raymond [...] The delight for readers is partly in acknowledging that we should all be careful what we wish for." * Observer * "This funny, `be careful what you wish for',` don't bite off more than you can chew' tale, with its New York setting, will resonate with adults as much as children, or perhaps more. The trouble is though, it's not necessarily all that easy to step off that workaholic, achievement treadmill, which seems always to be driving us onwards towards greater heights . . . There's plenty to make readers - be they or be they not dog lovers - smile in the comic style scenes of a life as a top dog." * Red Reading Hub * "The message won't be lost on adult readers while children will delight in Raymond's extraordinary adventures." * Andrea Reece, LoveReading *
General Fields
- : 9781406378320
- : Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
- : Walker Books Australia
- : January 2018
- : United Kingdom
- : February 2018
- : books
Special Fields
- : Yann and Gwendal Le Bec
- : Paperback
- : 218
- : English
- : 823.92
- : 32