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- How to convert a csv to a pdf from Microsoft Excel
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The comma separated values file or CSV file is a simple file format that enjoys large support among various applications especially spreadsheet and database management programs, this is why it is used very often in moving data around in tabular version between different file types. It can also directly export data in spreadsheets from databases and vice-versa. The reason behind the csv popularity is the fact that the type exists since the early days of the internet and the networks as a mean to pass data between PC's.
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How to convert a csv to a pdf from Microsoft Excel
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How to convert a csv to a pdf from Microsoft Works Spreadsheet
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How to convert a csv to a pdf from Microsoft Notepad
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How to convert a csv to a pdf from LibreOffice Calc
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In 1967, Moorhead Electric opened its doors to provide the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding area with superior electrical contracting work. Over those five decades, Moorhead Electric has earned a reputation for delivering top-tier results on time. That reputation has allowed Moorhead Electric to work with hundreds of companies across the region.
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Faith & Favor Nights
Nancy's Chicago Pizza, 265 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast #A , Atlanta, GA 30308
Tosinger sings. Come and enjoy an event that combines Faith, Food, & Entertainment where you can have your spirit feed and your taste buds tickled with the authentic Italian favor Chicago style pizza selection and more of Nancy's Chicago Pizza. While admission is free, a 1 item minimum purchase will be required.


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Mark Williams on Father Brown coming back to our screens and making the permanent move to Sussex
PUBLISHED: 14:40 19 January 2017 | UPDATED: 09:30 03 January 2018
Lewes-based Mark Williams worked with Glenn Close on 101 Dalmatians, achieved catchphrase status on The Fast Show and played Mr Weasley in the Harry Potter series. He's back on our television series this month in a new series of Father Brown. Jack Watkins spoke to him about the period detective series
Mark Williams chieved worldwide fame as Arthur Weasley in the Harry Potter films, shared the big screen with Glenn Close in 101 Dalmatians, and was part of one of the funniest turns in TV comedy The Fast Show. Yet I get the feeling nothing gives him as much satisfaction as his title role in the BBC period detective series Father Brown. First screened in January 2013 and returning this month for its fifth series it has been a worldwide hit. "We're shown in 182 countries, we get Americans and Australians coming to the sets now, and I've met Russians and New Zealanders who really love it," says Mark. "So do the Scandinavians. We watch their dark detective dramas and think 'wow!' But they'd prefer to be cheered up, thanks very much."
The appeal isn't hard to understand. Invariably shot in the summer, the golden Cotswold stone and lush greenery of the backdrops are deeply soothing. And the cast of regulars soon become loveably familiar, not just Mark's redoubtable clergyman-cum-sleuth, but his gossiping secretary Bridgette McCarthy (Sorcha Cusack), society dame Lady Felicia (Nancy Carroll) and her laddish chauffeur Sid (Alex Price), together with irascible Inspector Mallory (Jack Dean).
Then there's the 1950s period setting. GK Chesterton's original Father Brown stories were written in the early decades of the last century, but Mark thinks shifting them forward in time has added an extra dimension.
"The 1950s is such a fascinating decade. It's a time when society is emerging from the war period and people are opening up enormously to new ideas. They want to get back to the old order, but things are never going to be the same. Young people have different attitudes and there's more money around, so it's not always about poverty. Women aren't prepared to settle for things being the way they were. It's a much more fluid decade than the 1960s, in my opinion. And – of course – the girls look great in the costumes and the cars are wonderful. I'm slightly envious about the cars though, as all I've got is a pushbike in the series."
He says he landed the role without having to audition for it. "I was filming in Northern Ireland at Castle Crom for another BBC series, Blandings, playing the butler Beech. My agent rang saying she'd been talking to BBC Birmingham and that they'd offered me the part. I said: 'Oh, great!' thinking I'd been cast as a murderer or something, but I was lost for words when she said I was to play Father Brown. I knew instantly what I'd do with the role – just as I had done with Mr Weasley."
It's not the first time the tales have been adapted. Among the more familiar interpretations Alec Guinness played the Roman Catholic priest on the big screen in 1954 and Kenneth More played him on TV in the 1970s. Did Mark study their performances as part of his preparation? "No – in fact quite the opposite. I'd never seen the Alec Guinness film but after I did the first series I did watch it and a bit of the Kenneth More series, but we're all radically different."
It's fair to say Mark has made the part entirely his own. It's a beautifully understated piece of acting, full of quiet humour, puzzled frowns and gentle glances. "I don't consciously do that," he reflects. "It's just that Father Brown is very empathetic with people. When the criminals are saying things like: 'I didn't mean to do it,' in a way you are watching the passage of their feelings through the expressions in his face. And I'm absolutely convinced Chesterton would have appreciated the humour we've put in."
He might also have respected the stoicism of the cast and crew. Shooting so many scenes outside on a tight budget and schedule puts them at the mercy of the British weather. "When it lashes down the Cotswold mud is very fine and slithery and it can be really difficult for the production guys to move things around. And the wind is not helpful for sound," explains Mark. But then there's the heat. He ruefully recalls shooting one episode in 36 degrees. "The crew were in singlets and sun hats, but I'm wearing a hat, a cassock, heavy trousers and boots, so that was difficult. I just have to zen out of it. It's not just me. The girls are often in wool twinsets."
Father Brown's way of being "interested in everything" is a trait Mark shares off-screen. He was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and says he was always "interested in learning." His home in Lewes is full of books and his taste is eclectic – if not eccentric – from a history of farming to divining and Russian criminal tattoos. Winning a school history prize aged 13, he requested a copy of RA Buchanan's Industrial Archaeology. "Well, there you are. Alea iacta est (the die is cast), as Julius Caesar said when he crossed the Rubicon," he laughs. "Industry was the lifeblood of the area. My granddad worked at the Austin plant and practically every other garage had a lathe. As soon as I was 15 I was out working as an electrician's mate."
He put that knowledge of industrial heritage to good use years a few years back when he made three documentaries on the subject for the BBC: Mark Williams on the Rails; Industrial Revelations; and More Industrial Revelations. "Somebody once called me the 'new age Fred Dibnah,'" he says.
But Mark had academic leanings too. He went to Brasenose College, Oxford, where he read English Language and Literature. But he'd always been interested in acting. He appeared in several Oxford Union Dramatic Society productions, alongside Imogen Stubbs and Hugh Grant, before turning professional after graduation.
Carving out a reputation for his performances on stage, Mark appeared in several Royal Shakespeare Company plays, but describes acting as "not so much a career as a series of jobs strung together by hope and fear." Even into his mid-30s he admits he felt deep anxiety about his prospects. Yet he seems to have successfully juggled the stage with film and TV work. "To be honest for a long time I was better known in America, whereas with the BBC it would be 'who's he?'"
He was in The Borrowers, Shakespeare in Love and fondly recalls working with Glenn Close on the set of 101 Dalmatians.
"One of the funniest times was Glenn, Hugh Laurie, John Shrapnel and I trapped in the back of a van while shooting a scene. All the cameras were set up at the end of the van, meaning we couldn't get out between takes. We spent the whole afternoon in the van cracking jokes and telling stories. Glenn and I still talk. She's great. She's from the theatre and is what we call 'a trouper'. And she's got one of the funniest laughs. It should be bottled."
A few years later he was in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, dyeing his hair ginger and getting stopped by Stephen Fry in Soho, who peered at him and asked: "Is that for professional or sexual reasons?" Appearing in seven Potter films was fun, helped by the fact that Julie Walters, playing his on-screen wife, hails from the West Midlands like him.
On TV his work with Alexei Sayle, Angus Deayton and Paul Whitehouse drew domestic attention to his comedic talents. But he is emphatically an actor – not a comic – and proud to be regarded as such. A lovely man to talk to – and full of insight into his work – the drawbridge comes up quickly if he senses you are trying to probe his personal life. All he will say is that he is married "with a bolt-on family, with one biological child and half shares in two others." He made the permanent move to Sussex after sitting in the beer garden of the Jolly Sportsman in East Chiltington "looking at the Downs and thinking: 'I could live here.' The children go to school in Brighton and we shop, eat out and have friends there, so it's the best of both worlds really."
He refuses to speculate how much longer Father Brown will run. "I do think the new series has a life of itself. And they are always great fun to make," he says, his enthusiasm bubbling to the surface once more. "We have vintage fire engines, ambulances, brewers' drays and in this series a new female character, Bunty, with a very fast car. Sometimes you go on set and it's a case of: 'What have we got today?!'"
A new 14-episode series of Father Brown starts on BBC1 on 2 January 2017.
• Dan Walker on Crawley Town, the good in football and following in the footsteps of a broadcasting hero - Crawley-born presenter Dan Walker's 2016 has been a personal best. Now he has rounded off a year in which he's taken his place on the famous BBC Breakfast sofa and covered the Olympics in Rio by publishing a book about football.


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The church exhibit was
on display in North Dakota
1st August trough 30th September 2003.
The Photographic church
exhibit was on display during the 84th Annual convention of the Icelandic League of North America in Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada 1-4th May 2003 at World famous West Edmonton Mall
Part of the Photographic church exhibit was
held 19 trough 21st April 2002 at McNamara Center University of Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota during the 83rd
Icelandic National League of North Americaconference
Western Icelanders: Coming to North America
In order to see the beautiful Icelandic Church in Markerville the best way to go is en route to the Historic Markerville Creamery
which is located 1/2 hour South West of Red Deer off Highways 781 & 592 in the hamlet of Markerville, Alberta, Canada.
The Icelandic creamery is owned and operated by the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society. You can check out the creamery
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EXHIBIT IN ICELAND 25th of MARCH 2000
The exhibit was at Gerdarsafn in Kopavogur
Images from the exhibit in Iceland March 2000


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So, what causes Schizophrenia?
The exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown,
however, research has found that people with schizophrenia have significant degenerative
brain abnormalities. Four consistent
changes in the brain have been uncovered using brain studies.
The frontal lobe is primarily responsible for activities like attention span,
organization, working memory and behavior control.
In people with schizophrenia, the frontal lobe doesn't get as much blood
flow, impacting function. This leads to the symptoms of apathy, lack of motivation,
poor impulse control, poor judgment and difficulty paying attention.
The temporal lobe is responsible for processing hearing, smelling, understanding
speech, visual recognition and integrates everything needed to write.
In people with schizophrenia, the outer layer (called the cortex)
thins and the blood flow is higher than normal.
Presumably this thinning and increased blood flow leads to auditory hallucinations
or illusions (seeing something in the environment that isn't really there). The hippocampus, a structure
responsible for linking memories and emotions together, is smaller than normal. Memories or the feelings associated
with them are often lost. In addition,
a person with schizophrenia experiences generalized decreases in gray brain matter
and enlarged lateral and third ventricles with widened sulci (these are the grooves
on the surface of the brain). These
growing gaps in brain matter leads to delays and misinterpretation in the processing
of sensory information, contributing to hallucinations, delusions, and/or illusions.
In addition to brain structure abnormalities, the neurochemicals are different too. Dopamine, involved in memory,
concentration and controlling emotions is higher than normal.
The excess dopamine causes bizarre behaviors and beliefs.
There is some current research that has implicated serotonin in the condition
as well, although the exact impact is not yet clear.


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British doctors are fighting back against a sexist article with this hilarious hashtag
LONDON — British doctors are using a hilarious hashtag to hit back against an article published by The Sunday Times that has been branded "sexist" on social media.
The column, written by Dominic Lawson, discusses "the feminisation of medicine" and suggests the NHS is being adversely affected by an increasing number of female doctors.
Dominic thinks we're the problem. Really? Try saying that while I'm cardioverting you. #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/SIeGHqLkKw
— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) January 17, 2016
Unsurprisingly, the article didn't go down well with some people.
Middle of serious crisis in medical staffing & recruitment. What should we do? Put out sexist articles blaming it on women #likealadydoc
— johannmalawana (@johannmalawana) January 17, 2016
Roshana Mehdian was one of the many doctors who was frustrated by the article.
"Women doctors are surgeons, physicians, leaders, college presidents, innovators and often mothers, sisters, daughters," she told BuzzFeed. "To me, and to most people in this century, that is a cause for frustration and nothing else."
Mehdian expressed her feelings on Twitter Sunday evening.
I can scrub up both the DISHES and for an OPERATION #likealadydoc @thetimes pic.twitter.com/CB8FAFnLgY
— Roshana Mehdian (@RoshanaMN) January 17, 2016
Mehdian's tweet, and the #likealadydoc hashtag, have since snowballed. Throughout Monday, male and female doctors made fun of Lawson's article on Twitter.
#likealadydoc I got all confused & got 3 degrees+2 royal college memberships. I only popped out for a new frock. pic.twitter.com/6yx8C5LOEx
— gaps inbetween (@gapsinbetween) January 18, 2016
I'm a doctor, training to be one of those wicked "part-time" female GPs. Even more shocking, my husband is a nurse #likealadydoc
— Lucy Pocock (@drpoco) January 18, 2016
Thanks to fellow ladydoc, Frances Helen Parsons, for this. #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/wH9m0T5i23
— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) January 18, 2016
Became confused mid Ortho op and tried to give myself a manicure. Then I cried. Blasted ovaries! #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/zGsifnadJc
— Charline Roslee (@Hell_on_heels) January 18, 2016
Amazing how we manage to care for patients without our wombs and hormones getting in the way #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/A2VJzEpPnb
— Dr. Seema Yasmin (@DoctorYasmin) January 18, 2016
Even in dire haemodynamic instability, I only ever insert a pink cannula #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/yidZEaw575
— Heather Ryan (@DrHFRyan) January 17, 2016
My sparkly work pen because if I have to sign prescriptions with a nasty boys one I cry all day long #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/fqnNVf1n4f
— Dr Zoe Norris (@dr_zo) January 17, 2016
Back home after an awfully tough medical on call - broke a nail :( (and a few hearts) #likealadydoc pic.twitter.com/AOkk1YFb5h
— Dr Ben White (@ProtocoIDriven) January 17, 2016
Damn - I wish the patients didn't make me cry - it ruins my makeup #likealadydoc #thesundaytimes pic.twitter.com/XjMNG0ISVf
— Dr Francesca Silman (@DrSilman) January 17, 2016
Dominic, does my tinsel look straight in this? No? That'll be the 30mins CPR I just did. #likealadydoc @thetimes pic.twitter.com/lZdkFBbwBy
— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) January 17, 2016
Mehdian has since tweeted again to encourage people to wear pink on Wednesday and share photos of themselves in order to support female doctors.
On Wednesday, wear pink for #likealadydoc and post ur pictures to support all the incredible lady docs out there! #pinkwednesday
— Roshana Mehdian (@RoshanaMN) January 17, 2016


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Writer, teacher and conservative activist Shari Goodman has written a must read piece for the website Family Security Matters on how the Left used immigration (among other things) to unravel America. Goodman analyzez recent world events, including the Muslim refugee crisis in Europe to explains just how liberal forces have worked tirelessly to undermine our once great country.
While we go about our daily lives, Europe and America are quickly unraveling. It is a scenario we attempt to ignore on both sides of the Atlantic as we go about our daily lives, much like the Europeans and Americans did pre-1939. Meanwhile there is an ominous dark storm gathering, but if we look outside our window, the sun is shining, the restaurants are full with patrons, and stores are busy with shoppers; yet, if we turn on the news reports or open the paper, there it is.
We see the images of thousands of Muslim invaders descending onto European shores who believe Europe is theirs for the taking. Making their way from Africa, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Turkey by the boat load, they bring with them a hostile ideology that threatens the security of Europe. They are also entering America under the U.N. Refugee Resettlement Program. The Obama administration, the Obama State Department, and the Democratic Party are encouraging the resettlement of 65,000 Syrians in over 195 American cities in 2015 alone. This is being done without any local consent or control and in addition to the millions of Muslims we have allowed in over the last two decades.
With the influx of Muslims have come the thousands of mosques that have been quietly and not so quietly built in small cities and urban areas throughout the United States. A study conducted by the Center for Security Policy found 80% of the mosques provided their mosques with jihad style literature promoting violence. It should come as no surprise that for the last year, over 60 Islamic terrorist attacks by Muslim immigrants have been foiled.
The unraveling of Europe and America began when the seeds for America's transformation were planted decades ago. Taking a page from Saul Alinsky and Cloward- Piven, America's Left knew America to be too strong to destroy from outside; thus, the Left concocted a plan to take America down from within through mass disruption, and we now find ourselves bewildered as we see America coming apart at the seams.
Where once E pluribus unum (from many one) was a cornerstone of America's fabric, the Left instead introduced multiculturalism and the concept that all cultures are equal. Patriotism and nationalism were frowned upon and labeled xenophobic…
Keep Reading at Family Security Matters
The views expressed in this opinion article are solely those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by EagleRising.com


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Woke at 11am, and we staggered to Good Morning Vietnam, where I enjoyed a wonderful taglietelle, washed down with a lovely glass of of lunchtime red cabernet sauvignon. Delicious, though it meant the rest of the afternoon was spent in a sleepy alcohol-induced haze. We hired a couple of old cyclo drivers to take us around the city. Visited the Jade Pagoda and the War Museum, which was particularly interesting. Some of the images of the American War (as the call it in Vietnam) were shocking, and the pictures of the effects of Agent Orange on Vietnamese people deeply disturbing. The museum has a very anti-American feel, and leaves people visiting with similar sentiments, so horrific are the accounts of the war, and the atrocities committed by American soldiers. History is something only learned about in school. Unfortunately, the real lessons are never really learned, and history repeats and repeats, albiet in slightly different guises.
We took a stroll around a mall, where I suddenly realised looking in a mirror that I was in dire need of a change of wardrobe, so I bought myself some dapper new threads : a pair of faded light blue jeans and a white shirt that matched well. It was what the shop dummy was wearning anyway…Went to Uncle Bo Coffee House next, where I enjoyed a unique Ice Blended Mars Bar Drink. The place had a cinema upstairs for guests, and we decided to watch Transformers, which began at 8:30pm,
The movie was OK, but a little far-fetched, though i still retain a certain fondness for Transformers, having grown up playing with the toys and watching the cartoons. After the movie, we were both exhausted from our long day, so we had a very early night.


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At UCA, international students are eligible for employment known as 1501 positions. These are positions funded by the university and not funded by the US government. International students are not eligible for 1502 positions. Students are limited by law to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester, but may work on campus over 20 hours per week during breaks and holidays including Spring Break, Winter Break and summer vacation. If you do not meet the requirements of your F-1 or J-1 visa status, you will not be able to continue on-campus employment.
Students may earn approximately $3,600 per semester before taxes are taken out, by working 20 hours per week at a minimum wage of $10 per hour. Although working on-campus can provide money for some expenses, it can not be depended on to cover your educational costs. Furthermore, student worker positions are limited and quite competitive.
The Office of Career Services in Bernard Hall, keeps a list of open positions. You may sign up for Bears4Hire the on-line tool powered by Handshake to connect you with Career Services and employers, so that you can be notified if any positions become available. Please contact the Office of Career Services for more information, or visit their website.
It is up to you to find a job on campus. In addition to checking with Career Services you should also visit departments on campus and ask if they have 1501 positions available and tell them that you would like to apply.
If you submit an application to a department, but they don't respond immediately, you should check back with them every few weeks or so to let them know you are still interested.
Here are a few departments that often hire international students:
- Aramark (Cafeteria and Food Court in the Student Center).
- Reynolds Performing Arts Center
- HPER Center
- Academic Outreach/Continuing Education
This list does not include every department with 1501 positions, but they will give you a place to start.
Once you find a job, learn how to apply for a Social Security Number.


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SWAMPLAND the story
– bog, fen, marsh, marshland, mire, moor, morass, muskeg, slough (also slew),swamp, wash, wetland
The brain child of local artist Tony Daunt, Swampland oozed onto the Auckland Scene in 2012 . With a catchy blend of Swampy Rock ,Country and Punk roots. The band was active till early 2104 when guitarist Fred Smith left to move to Australia at which time the band went into a forced hiatus.In early 2018 by chance two old friends caught up again after nearly 35 years. Tony Daunt and Guitarist Rik Fisk first met at the age of 14 and were regularly jamming together until Tony moved schools.
Through the magic of facebook they were united once again to make music .At this time Chis Kemp the original Drummer decided it was time to move on and left the band leaving space for Sean Rundle an old band mate of Rik's to join the band on drum . Sean quickly slotted in with long term bassist Jamie Vodanovich and the new line up was sealed.
With new people the band took a decided change with a new cut on the existing setlist. A more rocky edge came to the tracks widening the appeal to the existing following.


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And she also plays with us our Style Rapid Fire
Talented lass, Tridha Choudhury, has appeared in various Bengali and Telugu films, but Dahleez was her maiden television project. The actress was no doubts, not only appreciated for her acting chops, but also for her simple but stylish dressing.
Roll down and find out what Tridha prefers for the new year's party.
What would you rather wear for your New Year's Party? Little Black Dress or Blingy Golden Gown?
Blingy Golden Gown
How will your hairstyle be? Casual Beach waves or Classy Top Knot?
Casual Beachy Waves
How will you like your makeup? Shimmery Eye shadows & nude lipstick or Smoky Eyes and red pout?
I will like Shimmery Eyeshadows and nude lipstick, while wanting it to be slightly matte also at the same time.
For jewelry will you prefer Long Earrings or Small studs?
Small earring studs
What kind of shoes will you opt for? Metallic Stilettos or Thigh High Boots?
Metallic Stilettos


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BCU Named to the Companies That Care 2013 ListMarch 22, 2013
BCU has been named to the Center for Companies That Care (CTC) Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year.
Center for Companies That Care announced its 11th Annual Honor Roll yesterday, recognizing employers for outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement. The Honor Roll celebrates U.S.-based organizations of all sizes in diverse industries. The 2013 Honor Roll includes 85% privately held and 15% publicly traded organizations as well as not-for-profit employers representing nine industries and six states. Two key components of the selection process are a written application and employee survey results.
"These employers are among the best in the nation," says Marci Koblenz, Center for Companies That Care's Co-founder and President. "They show a commitment to helping people achieve career goals as well as life goals. They seek and listen to what their employees' opinions are then follow up with action. Further, all of our Honor Roll encourages community service and employees enthusiastically participate. There is no doubt these organizations are companies that care and are examples to follow."
BCU and other Honor Roll recipients located throughout the country are selected for their adherence to all 10 Characteristics of socially responsible employers. Each of the organizations named to the Honor Roll is recognized as showing its steadfast commitment to employees and community in sustaining a work environment founded on dignity and respect, developing great leaders, communicating standards of ethics and integrity, and participating in initiatives that support the community.


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Schlagerfestival 2017
Extraordinary lighting design and video content.
CATEGORIES Entertainment
Out-of-the-box thinking for massive 3 hour show.
For Het Schlagerfestival, a yearly celebration of schlager music, we were asked to provide lighting design and video content to wow the visitors. With a massive 3 hour show, 42 songs needing a totally different look and feel, and less than 3 days in the venue before the first show, we needed to think out-of-the-box!
To achieve the most immersive effect, we chose to apply 3D mapping to a 'blank' set in this festival style set-up.
To make the most of the short time on site, we used the d3 studio at our offices in Genk and engaged in extensive visualisation. This allowed us to program the vast majority of the lighting and video in advance in a virtual setting, that could then be imported into the lighting console at the venue.
For more information, please see the interview with Michael Al-Far, Senior Visual Designer and Project Manager for the Schlagerfestival.


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Road to the Isles - 5 day tour
Road to the Isles
5 day/4 night tour
In just 5 days you'll get the chance to explore pre-historic sites at Kilmartin Glen; have an in-depth tour of the beautiful Isle of Skye and, on some departures, enjoy a trip on the famous Jacobite Steam Train. This comprehensive tour of the Scottish Highlands is the perfect balance of exploration, travel and hospitality.
Price range: £520 - £750
Oban - experience the wonderful seafood in this lively fishing port
Isle of Skye - explore the lunar landscape of the Trotternish Peninsula to see Kilt Rock and the Old Man of Storr
Culloden Moor - discover the story behind Bonnie Prince Charlie and the last battle fought in Britain
Loch Ness - enjoy a "Monster" cruise to see impressive Urquhart Castle
Jacobite Steam Train - many departures include a one-way journey aboard the real Hogwarts Express!
Movie locations - Snow White and the Huntsman, Stardust and Harry Potter
Guest house accommodation included - hotel upgrade available at extra cost
Full Tour Itinerary
Select Day:
Day 1 - Edinburgh/Glasgow - Inveraray - Oban
Leaving Edinburgh and Glasgow behind we enter the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, a natural wonder that is just waiting to be discovered. Loch Lomond is a real highlight - this is Britain's largest lake and one of Scotland's loveliest. It has 30 islands, including one inhabited by a colony of wallabies! We'll make a stop in the pretty village of Luss so you can take a stroll by the "bonnie, bonnie banks".
The Argyll Forest Park is famed for its ancient trees, tranquil lochs and mountains. Look out for Ben Arthur, affectionately known as "The Cobbler" - it's one of Scotland's most popular climbs.
Soon our coach starts our ascent of the "Rest and be Thankful" mountain pass. You'll soon realise why this road has such an unusual name when you look down on General Wade's original road that winds its way through Glen Coe all the way to the summit!
The 3rd Duke of Argyll built the "new" town of Inveraray at the head of Loch Fyne. The town sits in the shadow of Inveraray Castle and, as we will discover, this pleasant town retains much of its 18th Century charm.
From Lochgilphead we enter Kilmartin Glen. This mysterious Glen has one of the most concentrated areas of prehistoric sites in Scotland including a linear cemetery – a line of burial cairns that stretch for over 2 miles. Nearby is Dunadd, a hill fort that dates from the Iron Age. Dunadd was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Dalriada so this part of Argyll has played an important part in the creation of modern Scotland!
Soon we arrive in the bustling, beautiful port of Oban, our stop for tonight. Oban is the gateway to the isles so why not take a pre-dinner stroll and admire the views over the busy harbour.
Overnight: Oban
Day 2 - Oban - Glen Coe - Isle of Skye
We bid farewell to Oban and make our way to the Connel Bridge. As we cross Loch Etive look out for the Falls of Lora below.
Glen Coe is arguably Scotland's most famous Glen partly because of it's awe-inspiring beauty and, more sinisterly, because of the infamous massacre that took place here in 1692. The sad tale will be told as we make a short diversion to explore this special place for ourselves.
Fort William's glorious setting on the banks of Loch Linnhe has made it a popular tourist destination since the arrival of the steamships in the mid-1900's. The town sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, which, at 4,406 feet, is the tallest mountain in the UK.
Here we leave our tour coach and board the Jacobite Steam Train (see note below) for a journey of a life time on the famous West Highland Line – regarded by many as the most scenic in Britain! From Fort William the train travels along the banks of Loch Eil then crosses the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter movies as part of the route to Hogwarts. Look out for the Glenfinnan Monument built to commemorate the ill-fated Jacobite up-rising of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745.
The scenic journey continues with wonderful views of Lochs Eilt, Ailort and nan Uamh before reaching the silver sands of Morar (made famous in the popular film Local Hero) and Mallaig. After some free time to enjoy the views over the Sound of Sleat to the Magical Isle we board a ferry for our crossing "Over the sea to Skye". A short drive brings us to our home for the next two nights.
Note: Departures of 11 May to 10 September, 2020 will travel on the Jacobite Steam Train. All other departures will include a cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle instead.
Overnight: Isle of Skye (2 nights)
Day 3 - Isle of Skye Excursion
After breakfast we board our coach for a wonderful day of exploration. From the little villages and gentle scenery of the southern part of the island the views will change dramatically as the Cuillin Hills come into sight. Considered by many to be amongst the finest hills in Britain the Cuillins present a vista that is simply unforgettable.
Set round its natural harbour the picturesque town of Portree is the largest community on the Isle of Skye. The name of the town means the "King's Port" following a visit by King James V in 1540. Today the pretty painted houses which surround the harbour give Portree an old fashioned appeal. During our stop there will be time to explore the town and browse the interesting shops that surround Sumerled Square.
Later we tour the famed Trotternish Peninsula. From Portree we travel northwards to the little ferry port of Uig from where ferries sail to the Outer Herbrides. At little Kilmuir there is a monument to Flora MacDonald who, famously, assisted Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape the Government Troops who were hunting for him.
We'll stop to explore The Quiraing, a dramatic terrain formed by a landslide. We'll stop so you can walk through a landscape that dates from Jurassic times! See if you can identify the rock formations that are known as the "Needle", "Table" and "Prison".
A short drive brings us to Kilt Rock, so named because the basalt columns of this rock fall to resemble the pleats of a kilt - we will stop so you can snap an "I was there" photograph!
Dun Beag is a well-preseved broch dating from the Iron Age that has a commanding position overlooking Loch Bracadale. This type of round stone tower is unique to Scotland and is thought to have been built as a small fort over 2,000 years ago. After time to explore this ancient monument we'll make our way back to Portree.
Day 4 - Isle of Skye - Eilean Donan Castle - Loch Ness
We bid farewell to the Isle of Skye and return to the mainland. We stop to visit picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. This is, without doubt, one of Scotland's most iconic sights. The castle stands on a little island situated at the confluence of Loch's Alsh and Duich. We'll have time to discover the castle for ourselves during our stop here.
Experience amazing scenery as we tour through Glen Shiel. Look out for the towering peaks of the mountain range known as the "Five Sisters of Kintail". They make for an impressive sight.
From Invermoriston take a drive along the banks of mysterious Loch Ness. Enjoy time in the delightful village of Drumnadrochit then this afternoon why not mount a "Nessie" spotting cruise of your own or enjoy wonderful views of the lake from the battlements of mighty Urquhart Castle?
Overnight: Loch Ness
Day 5 - Loch Ness - Culloden Moor - Edinburgh/Glasgow
A short drive will take us to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, and then on to desolate Culloden Moor which was the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil. The Jacobite troops of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the British Army under the command of the Duke of Cumberland clashed here in a bloody battle. The Jacobites were routed and in the aftermath Highland life changed forever. We'll make a stop so that you can discover more about the battle and its dramatic consequences.
The Cairngorm National Park is an area of stunning natural beauty, as we will discover. As we journey through the Spey Valley the Cairngorm Mountains, which rise to over 4000 feet, provide a striking backdrop. We'll make a stop at a local Malt Whisky Distillery where you can enjoy an informative tour and have a tasting. Slàinte!
Wild mountain vistas surround us as we descend the Drumochter Pass, the main route into the highlands since the earliest of times.
There are fine views of Blair Castle, the seat of the Dukes of Atholl – the only man allowed to have their own private army, The Atholl Highlanders. We'll make a stop in the pretty town of Pitlochry, a gloriously colourful and vibrant Victorian town surrounded by the most resplendent mountain scenery in Europe. Its fame as a holiday resort dates from the 1860s and was a popular destination with Queen Victoria. We'll spend time here so you soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque little town.
The final part of our journey together takes us through the heart of Highland Perthshire. As we travel southwards past the twin villages of Dunkeld and Birnam you will discover why this part of Scotland is called "Big Tree Country"! From Perth we travel through the Kingdom of Fife then cross the River Forth to reach to Edinburgh.
If the starting point of your tour was Glasgow the coach will make a stop at Edinburgh Waverley Station. Here you'll board an express train for the 50 minute journey back to Glasgow. The ticket price is included in the cost of the tour fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on this Signature Multi-Day Tour
For the discerning traveller a Signature Multi-day Tour offers amazing value for money, comfortable accommodation, well-paced sightseeing and luxury travel. All of this combines to create the definitive Scottish experience. Each tour is hosted by a professional driver/guide, who has been chosen for their extensive knowledge as well as their driving skills. And being locals you are sure to get that extra insight. If you should have any problems during your stay, they'll go out of their way to help. You will want to see as much as possible, but you don't want to be rushed. Our tours are carefully planned to strike the right balance, and as well as comfortable mini/midicoach travel many feature memorable railway or ferry journeys. Having somewhere pleasant to stay after an exciting day of discovery is an important part of your holiday experience. Comfortable guest house accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, tv and other amenities is included in the price of all tours. On many tours you can choose to upgrade to hotel accommodation, at extra cost, if you wish. A tasty Scottish breakfast is included each morning of your stay.
Can you tell me more about the optional extras on this tour?
The tour fare includes transportation by luxury mini or midicoach and the services of a professional driver/guide. Admission to the attractions featured on this tour is optional so you can choose to visit or not depending on your interests. The tour itinerary will allow time for you to enjoy visits to:
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness Cruise
Culloden Moor Visitor Centre
Dalwhinnie Malt Whisky Distillery
The links above will give you more information on these attractions as well as current prices. On some tours discounted prices are available to tour passengers - your driver/guide will provide more information if this applies. Not all attractions accept payment by credit or debit card so you should carry sufficient cash should you be planning a visit.
What is the journey on the Jacobite Steam Train like?
Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this 42 mile one-way trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis! The train will cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films) which overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument. The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view. On some tours the route may be reversed.
What meals are included ?
A full Scottish breakfast is included from day 2 onwards. This hearty meal consists of fruit juice; a choice of cereal; bakery basket; cooked items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and, maybe, a taste of haggis! plus tea or coffee. Vegetarian and lighter Continental options are always available. Lunch and dinner are not included in the price. During the touring day there will be a stop where you can enjoy lunch in a local pub or restaurant. Your driver/guide will be happy to suggest a conveniently located restaurant where you can enjoy good food for dinner.
Tell me more about the optional Loch Ness Cruise?
Mount your very own Nessie adventure by taking a one hour cruise to explore the deep, dark and mysterious waters of Loch Ness. The cruise boat is equipped with on-board sonar, comfortable seating inside and out as well as toilets. Refreshments are available for purchase or you can bring packed food. You can purchase a ticket from your driver/guide on the day of the tour and payment is in cash only.
- 4 nights guest house or hotel accommodation
- Location: Oban (1); Isle of Skye (2) and Fort Augustus (1)
- Scottish/Continental breakfast (4)
Visits, Admissions and Experiences
- One way Jacobite Steam Train trip on the West Highland Railway Line (11 May to 10 September departures only)
- Admission to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Cruise (all other departure dates)
Tour Essentials
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned mini/midicoach
- Live commentary in English
- Services of an experienced driver/guide
- Service charges and taxes
- Admission charges
- Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
- Gratuity to your driver/guide
Departure information
From Glasgow
From Parish Hall Coach Tour Stop
266 George Street
Glasgow G1 1QX
Check-in: 09:30 hrs
Tour Departs: 09:45 hrs
Tour Returns: 20:00 hrs
From Edinburgh
From 1 Parliament Square
Royal Mile/High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Check-in: 08:15 hrs
Tour Departs: 08:30 hrs
Tour Returns: 19:00 hrs
Child details
Concession discount applies to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 3 to 15 years inclusive.
We're really sorry but children aged under 3 years cannot travel on this tour.
Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.
Price Notes
Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 8 days notice before travel. Click here for more information.
The price of this tour includes guest house accommodation with en-suite bathroom. You can up-grade to hotel accommodation at extra cost during the booking process.
Please note that due to a lack of suitable hotel accommodation your stay on the Isle of Skye will be in a superior guest house.
Luggage Allowance
One medium sized suitcase/bag per person (maximum weight: 15 kilos)
Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.
This tour departs from Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can choose to return to either city at no extra charge! Please make your selection during the booking process.
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.
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Rating:01 Oct 2019
It was a lovely tour I will book my next one on my next holiday thank youSALMAN from sabah al salem, KW
Rating:25 Sep 2019
The tour to the highlands of Scotland " Road to the Isles" is one of the best 5 day tours organized by Scottish tours. For persons who are travelling countries as tourists this is an unforgettable experience "MUST SEE" the enchanting beauty of Scottish Highlands. The visit to the valleys, mountains and the lochs is an amzing experience, breathtakingly beautiful and not to be missed. The bed and breakfast guesthouse acommodations are really good. Best Regards,Rama from Bangalore, IN
Rating:23 Sep 2019
A fantastic introduction to the highlands of Scotland. Planned and executed really well with the chance to see and experience so much, but also time to explore some areas in more depth. See many of the Scottish things I was hoping for: Mountains, Lochs, Waterfalls, Hairy Cows, Heather, and much more. Our driver/guide (Tommy) was informative, entertaining and diligent making sure that everyone was looked after. Would not hesitate to recommendDes from BARNET, GB
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Guest Columnist #81: A History of the Amebix "face"
The power still remains: Amebix and their use of the art of Austin Osman Spare
by Bood Samel (email@example.com)
I first distinctly remember hearing Amebix back in the winter of early 1997. At the time I was living in a squat in west philly, this huge abandoned apartment building that was around the corner from where the Stalag 13, killtime, and fakehaus warehouses were. Amebix was a band that I'd always see patches and t-shirts for, but never actually heard. One night I was hanging out with my friend Broken and drank cough syrup for the first time. I dozed off on it for a little while sitting on a reclining chair with a few blankets laying over me, and was having these hallucinations of riding trains and flying. I started to come out of it and the first thing I sensed was this voice saying "Relax its only paranoia". Broken had put on ARISE while I was out of it. After that I was all about Amebix.
At the time I was real into Satanism and anything to do with the occult, but didn't know too much about it. One night a few days later while relating the story to my friend Justin he mentioned to me about how the Amebix face logo was a stencil of a painting by this British occult artist named Austin Osman Spare. I got real excited by this because at the time I didn't know very many people who were into that sort of thing, and given that I was 18 and living in a squat I was happy to find some common ground between my immediate life and what I was interested in.
Over the years here and there I began looking into both Austin Osman Spare and Amebix to see how much of a connection there was between the two. The issue of Spare and his legacy is very long and complicated issue, one that could take whole books. Here I will mention a bit of background information so his effect on Amebix and other bands will make more sense.
Spare was a British guy from the early 20th century who had a crazy talent for both art and the occult and came from a working class background. In his teens he had a relationship with a much older woman who was some sort of European folk-witch that taught him a lot about magick, mainly rites of a sexual nature, entering trance states, and communicating with spirits. Later in life he joined various formal Masonic style occult groups that were around at the time, crossing paths with the likes of Aleister Crowley, and those around him at the time. However Spare never cared for Crowley and co. and departed not after too long. Spare would go on to develop very simple techniques that he used to build up his own private system of sorcery.
A lot of Spare's ideas were very similar to that of surrealism, and did a lot of his work around the same time the surrealists were active (See the book "Surrealism and the occult" by Nadia Choucha which has a chapter on Spare). Spare dealt with ideas that he thought could tap directly into the unconscious, and draw out primal instincts and summon spirits thought to reside there. Many paintings and drawings of his are entities he summoned, saw in trance states, or are automatic drawings. The Amebix face painting is one such work.
Spare was relatively unknown until the late 70's. Around the time the early punk and industrial scenes were starting in England a big cultural shift was also happening in the occult world over there. Out of that era came what was to be called "chaos magick", a type of post-modern and DIY free form approach to the occult that drew heavily on ideas from Austin Osman Spare.
A good deal of the people involved with chaos magick were also people involved with both the early British punk and industrial scenes. Not a lot of people these days know about the overlap between the early punk bands and the early industrial bands. At the time everything was so new that clear cut lines were yet to be drawn. Bands like throbbing gristle played with punk bands all the time. Throbbing gristle and all the bands it became (psychic TV, coil, current 93) were friends with crass and other crass records bands. People from crass and other crass records bands are on various songs of those bands from the early 80's. There is even a throbbing gristle track that is them crank calling rudimentary peni. Genesis P-Orrage of both throbbing gristle and psychic TV, as well as Peter Christopherson and John Balance of coil are seminal figures in chaos magick. These folks also own quite a bit of the original Austin Osman Spare art. Spare's impact on industrial/experimental music has been huge and includes dozens of bands who claim to be attempting to apply his ideas to music. I've even come across a few black metal bands that take from his work.
Having learned all this over the years I began to form an idea in my head as to exactly what the deal was with Amebix. Not a whole lot was ever written down on the band, and it seems their popularity was well after the fact. How did a bunch of crusties get into this sort of thing? This was a big deal to me because I was a crusty who got into the occult through being crusty. A few friends of mine and people I met here and there where the same way. Through squatting and traveling something opened up inside of us, we found that yes the power really does remain.
These subtle themes in Amebix came out more in bands they inspired namely Neurosis and Crash Worship. A friend of mine who lived at 5th st. squat in NYC told me he first heard of Austin Osman Spare from Dreiky of Crash Worship. I remember Spare art being wheat pasted in the walls of SQRL squat in west philly by Dave Onion of the philly anarchist newspaper the defenestrater. For awhile around the late 90's my friend Tom Cryptonomous and I were wheat pasting Spare art around philly. Knowledge of his art wasn't unknown to people in squatter circles, but the connection of his art to Amebix was something not fully explored or explained.
Over awhile I pieced a theory together. Then recently I got a hold of Rob Miller from Amebix and settled it once and for all. My ideas were that Amebix could have found out about Spare because they were in contact with crass, who were in turn involved with the industrial people, and the early chaos magick people. They moved in the same circles so it made sense that they could have picked up on ideas floating around at the time in those circles. The ideas of Spare did some seem to have influenced the lyrics of Amebix. Spare writes of atavistic resurgence, which is tapping into the raw power of the unconscious. From Amebix we have one comment on that from an interview-
Does the face on your records symbolize anything?
It is a painting of a guy called Austin Spare who dealt primarily with atavistic art, symbolism if you like. The face is a very immediate painting to me, you know what was in the artists mind when he painted it. Atavism is the drawing up of images from the past through art including music.
Themes of tapping into forgotten, repressed power pop up in Amebix songs-
Feel the strength from within, do you believe it's a sin
To find the power lying inside your mind
Not from the cross or the gun
Not from the moon nor the sun
But rising from the very soul of mankind
We are straining at the leash!
We swear allegiance to none, be, not become
There is no one upon whom praise we will shower
I believe that the sin is the first to give in
On the path toward the ultimate power
—From the song chain reaction
Also we have rather pagan-like themes in the song the power remains-
Out in the marshland and deep in the woods
Something stirs from the past to live once again
Do you believe that there is life
In all that they told us was dead?
Our land, sea and sky
Our land, our claim
Our land, sea and sky
The power remains
This faith that moved mountains, blue stone and earth
Has its roots in the past, it's rising again
The path of the serpent now trodden to dust
Is raised from its slumber to beckon us on
Nathrac! They ripped your innards out
Defiled the sacred land
But I believe the power remains
Reach out your hand
The parchment of my flesh must break
The winter winds my soul doth take
And all beneath the heavens lies in peace
A world will form and fade away
The crystal dawn of the final day
A build up towards an occult and inherently apocalyptic world view progresses through out the albums, peaking with the final album monolith. Lyrically monolith is expressed in personal and spiritual terms and deals often with themes of misanthropy, cultural decline and ruin. This as far as the lyrics go aesthetically put Amebix closer to music like Non/Boyd Rice, and death in June. We even find a bit of non-egalitarian rhetoric with-in the song last will and testament-
To my wretched son I leave this gun
To slaughter all your race
For this, the beast you have become
I have no longer taste
And daughter fair with burning hair
The swamp of life be thine
And watch as e'en the great will mate
With the lowliest of swine
To breed the sons, the greed and scum
Of this your ravaged land
All my estates, both small and great
Shall fall beneath your hand
As far as the Amebix face image goes I could never find any information prior to my contact with Rob Miller as to why they chose it. I contacted Fulger publishing recently who are in charge of managing the rights to Spares work. On that painting they told me-
I think you are referring to the picture titled "The Vampires are Coming", 1954. This pastel was bequeathed by Spare to Kenneth Grant and is reproduced in Zos Speaks! The original is quite a small picture, but it packs a powerful punch!
The first time I wrote Rob Miller about these questions his response was-
It is fair to say that Amebix dabbled very tentatively in the occult, none of us practiced ceremonial Magick to any great degree. My experience working in an occult group came in the 90's, years after the band had finished.
We found the original (at least I believe so) Spare painting in the Witchcraft museum in Boscastle, Cornwall, some research indicated that his artwork was an Atavistic type of key, I also believe that as a band we were manifesting a lot of a particular energy through our work and live concerts, there was an extraordinary power that came through the Soul of the band, a palpable presence when we were playing, I have felt briefly as though I was being looked through, a very charged time.
Occult significances rely very heavily on the belief of the individual, sympathetic magic requires a sympathetic person in order to act, I have learnt and unlearnt a lot through my own occult experiences, sometimes life is lesser now, sometimes more, but I am highly skeptical about some experiences that can be traced to a collective unconscious rather than an empirical Magickal 'reality'.
The second time I wrote him I asked about if they were in deed in contact with the industrial music and chaos magick people, and he said-
We didn't have any contact with anyone else in the occult circles at the time the band was operational. We drew on a lot of energies from our time on Dartmoor, living in an ancient manor house in the winter, reading Crowley, taking large amounts of drugs and practicing at night. As far as I am concerned we drew our energies from within the music itself and the mood that we were creating, there was always a feeling of 'another' presence when we were playing, something at a very deep level emerging out of the soul of the band.
So it seems that Amebix came to their conclusions through person interest, isolation, and the extremity of how they were living. The ideas they learned about fell into place with their lives as squatters at the time. Amebix musically to me always had a very primal, and timeless quality that seems both ancient and post-apocalyptic. They managed to make music that while rather simple still manages to evoke deep feelings and internal imagery. That to was also an intent of Spare who's work has very crazy effects on people (see the recent book Disinformation: book of lies, which has some really good articles on Spare and his art). Much of Spare's art and writing can be found on-line as well and is very much worth looking into. Both Spare and Amebix have a legacy that seems to be holding up quite fine.


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The Easiest Way to Spot a Pair of Summer-Friendly Lightweight Leggings
Tamim Alnuweiri・July 18, 2018
In the summer, all clothing seems burdensome. But unless you're planning to take a naked yoga class, you're still going to have to figure out what to wear to your next workout. The foolproof way to ensure that you're pulling the most-lightweight and quick-drying pair of performance tights from your perfectly organized leggings drawer is by checking out its clothing tag.
What you're looking for are options made primarily (like 75 percent-plus) from fabrics that are thin, quick drying, and sweat-wicking such as nylon, polyester, and polyamide. All three of the above are synthetic, and if the "S" word has your Spidey Senses going off, know that there are sustainable options in this category as well. Keep your eyes out for pairs made from recycled plastic. It'll likely appear on tags or product descriptions as Econyl (recycled nylon), Repreve or Rpet (both of which are polyesters made from reusable water bottles). More and more brands are becoming fans of these eco-friendly materials. Early adopters include Aday and Mara Hoffman, as well as those known for making waitlist-only leggings like Girlfriend Collective and Adidas by Stella McCartney. (Adidas recently announced plans to use recycled plastic in all its products by 2024—which was the fitness fashion equivalent of Starbucks deciding to do away with straws.)
That's not to say that plant-based fabrics such as cotton aren't breathable—they're just heavier, and on hot, humid days, that extra density that helps to hold you in and sculpt your shape will also weigh you down. (Better to relegate the material to your summer undies instead and rotate pairs made primarily from it to the bottom of your yoga pants pile until after Labor Day—unless you're planning to try a cool-temp workout.) At the very least, if you want to go au naturale, look for leggings that incorporate design elements with other cool factors—mesh panels, lace-up detailing, and cutouts for starters. Not only are they very on trend, but they'll also give your legs some much-appreciated ventilation.
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The origin of the Gurjars is uncertain. Many Gurjars claim descent from Suryavanshi Kshatriyas(Sun Dynasty) and connect themselves with the Hindu deity Rama. Historically, the Gurjars were Sun-worshipers and are described as devoted to the feet of the Sun-god (God Surya).Their copper-plate grants bear an emblem of the Sun and on their seals too, this symbol is depicted. Also the Gurjar title of honor is Mihir which means Sun. Ancient Sanskrit Poet Rajasekhara in his plays styled Gurjar rulers as Raghu-kula-tilaka (Ornament of the race of Raghu), Raghu-gramani (the leader of the Raghus)and so forth.
In Ramayana, it is described that a war was fought among demons and gods.Gurjars fought against demons under the leadership of King Dasharatha. There is also references of gurjar widows in Yoga Vasistha, whose husbands laid down their lives in the battlefield, having their heads tonsured as a mark of their bravement. In Mahabharata war also Gurjars fought and later on along with lord Krishna migrated from Mathura to Dwarka, Gujarat.
The Gurjar clan appeared in northern India about the time of the Huna invasions of northern India. Some scholars, such as V. A. Smith, believed that the Gurjars were foreign immigrants, possibly a branch of Hephthalites ("White Huns"). Mr. Devadatta Ramakrishna Bhandarkar (D. B. Bhandarkar) (1875–1950) believed that Gurjars came into India with the Hunas, and their name "Gujar" was sanskritized to "Gurjara" or "GÅ«rjara". He also believed that several places in Central Asia, such as "Gurjistan", are named after the Gujars and that the reminiscences of Gujar migration is preserved in these names. General Cunningham identified the Gurjars with Yuezhi or Tocharians.
General Cunningham and A. H. Bingley consider the Gurjars as descendants of Kushan/Yueh-chi or Tocharians of Indo-Scythian stock.In the past, Gurjars have also been hypothesized to be descended from the nomadic Khazar tribes, although the history of Khazars shows an entirely different politico-cultural ethos In Gazetteer of Bombay Presidency, the British civil servant James M. Campbell identified Gujars with Khazars. Scott Cameron Levi, in his The Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and its Trade, 1550-1900, mentions Kazar (Khazar, could also refer to Kassar) and Kujar (Gujar) as two different tribes with links to Central Asia.
Some others claim that the Gurjar caste is related to the Chechens and the Georgians, and argue that Georgia was traditionally called "Gujaristan" (actually Gorjestan).However, there is little evidence for such claims. The word "Georgia" derived from the Arabic and Persian word Gurj, and not Gujjar or Gurjar.
A 2009 study conducted by Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation, under the supervision of Gujjar scholar Dr.Javaid Rahi, claimed that the word "Gujar" has a Central Asian Turkic origin, written in romanized Turkish as Göçer. Study claimed that according to the new research, the Gurjar race "remained one of the most vibrant identity of Central Asia in BC era and later ruled over many princely states in northern India for hundred of years".
According to Scholars such as Baij Nath Puri, Mount Abu (ancient Arbuda Mountain) region of present day Rajasthan had been abode of the Gurjars during medieval period. The association of the Gurjars with the mountain is noticed in many inscriptions and epigraphs including Tilakamanjari of Dhanpala. These Gurjars migrated from Arbuda mountain region and as eatly as sixth century A.D, they set up one or more principalities in Rajasthan and Gujarat.Whole or a larger part of Rajasthan and Gujarat had been long known as Gurjaratra (country ruled or protected by the Gurjars) or Gurjarabhumi (land of the Gurjars) for centuries prior to Mughal period.


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Co. Cork → East Carbery (East Division) → Coolmain Electoral Division → Glanavirane
Glanavirane is in the Electoral Division of Coolmain. We don't know what Civil Parish Glanavirane is in. Glanavirane is in the Barony of East Carbery (East Division). Glanavirane is in Co. Cork
Glanavirane is not matched up to Logainm.ie yet.
It is located at 51° 38' 23" N, 8° 37' 59" W.
Glanavirane has an area of:
Nationwide, it is the 34255th largest townland that we know about
Within Co. Cork, it is the 3494th largest townland
Glanavirane borders the following other townlands:
We don't know about any subtownlands in Glanavirane.
Curious to see who lived in Glanavirane in the past? Maybe even seeing scans of their handwritten census returns?
Glanavirane was added to OpenStreetMap on 17 May 2015 by Dafo43.


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In the last few weeks I've had bundles of fun coming up with ideas and creating this one-off 9-hole crazy golf course for JW3. The family-friendly course is themed around Rio's summer of sport and is now fully-installed on site. It will be open every day – except Saturdays – from Sunday 17 July until Sunday 4 September.
Click here for location, prices and details on how to book. And if you do get to play, I'd love to hear how you got on… let me know via UrbanCrazy's twitter page. Happy putting!
Playing Saltburn Minigolf: Hints and Tips
Saltburn Promenade has been home to a fabulous new minigolf course since March 2016. We designed and built the course to offer an enjoyable game for visitors of all ages and a treat for the eyes, with cleverly-placed seaside-themed obstacles and features. You must putt past the surfboard, around the lighthouse, over the bridge, through the beach hut and down the Bagatelle for glory!
Read on to learn more about the facility and for pointers on how to play some of the holes ahead of your next visit. Check out the gallery to the right for some of our favourite photos.
Our favourite obstacles
There is no finer complement to a crazy golf course than a selection of wacky obstacles. Wouldn't you agree? I set out on a quest to find out what our staff think is the greatest obstacle we've ever produced and most importantly, why. Here were my findings: Read more
An artist's impression
Last Saturday I spotted this story on the BBC website about a photo taken on New Year's Eve in Manchester, which developed into an internet meme. As you scroll down the article you will notice a tweet from @mjlovatt_LFC in which he used the specialist app, SuperPhoto, to recreate the image with a paint effect.
So I decided to use the same app and another that I recently discovered – RollWorld – to reimagine some of our own favourite photos that we've taken over the past few years. Here are the hypnotic results…
2015 London Golf Show report
It was a huge thrill to be back at the London Golf Show for the sixth time entertaining visitors with our minigolf and ping pong activities. Alongside the course and tables we had a separate stand with special offers on a bright selection of themed and novelty golf balls. The show was a success for us with many rounds and games played, Christmas pressies sold and funds and awareness raised for our partner charity, On Course Foundation. It's a very worthy cause, please take a look at their website. Read more
A bloomin' great course
A chance visit to a garden centre sowed the 'seed' of an idea for Simon Fitton earlier this year, which, with a bit of help from UrbanCrazy, finally came into bloom in August.
As a golf pro and successful golf club owner Simon had been looking to 'branch' out into the world of mini-golf but had not found the right location for his venture. When he stopped off to take a call in the car park of Dobbie's Garden Centre in Peterborough he knew he had found the ideal spot and immediately spoke to the manager. Within a few days things started to take 'root'.
Caddyshack In The City
Because we've had the pleasure of working closely with one of the freshest and quirkiest event companies in the land, we thought we'd tell you about them! The 'Social Experiences Club' pride themselves on producing the very best in creative entertainment, turning an ordinary company outing into the finest array of creative pursuits that no company has dared or dreamed to try before! Read more
PongCrazy pimped up 'UV style'
Ever since we introduced the world to PongCrazy (our quirky take on ping pong), we've been dying to pimp up our tables 'UV style'! So very recently we set to work on a new version that would glow all sorts of weird and wonderful colours in a dark room, under a black light, with the aim of confusing the hell out of people attempting to play. Sound like a good plan..? We thought so! Read more
Matrimonial miniature golf
Over the years we have entertained at dozens of weddings with our unique brand of portable miniature golf. If you are getting married soon then I welcome you to join the revolution and hire one of our exclusive courses for your big day!
Improve your game with Chris Harding
Back in 2005 UrbanCrazy's very own Jon Angel, who was then captain of the Great Britain Minigolf Team, asked me to join them for that year's World Minigolf Championship. Although a little nervous, I agreed, and had a great time learning the finer details of how to play professional minigolf.
Ally Pally went Ping Pong Crazy
North London's Alexandra Palace plays host to many great sporting events throughout the year and last weekend was no exception. On Sat 24 and Sun 25 Jan, the iconic North London venue was home to the very exciting Party Poker World Championship of Ping Pong. And our PongCrazy activity was booked to add even more pizzazz and entertain visitors before and after the tournament sessions.
Trendy crazy golf, by Swingers
Having heard all the talk about the 'Swingers' club, I couldn't wait to check it out. It's not what you're thinking, it is in fact the new pop-up crazy golf course and bar in East London! So I went for a 'busman's night out' with a few pals, down to trendy Shoreditch, to see what all the fuss was about. Read more


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Taking the world by force is all Frederick has ever known. Domination is in his blood; which is evident in the boardroom and the bedroom. While stranded on the doorstep of his virtual assistant, Frederick finds himself in new territory. As a person who demands and takes, Frederick now finds himself ready to give.
Taryn has built her walls high with layers and layers of guilt after the deaths of her sister and nephew. Her solitary life, void of most pleasures, is her self-imposed punishment. Working is her only connection to the outside world; that is until her work barges through her front door.
Thrown together in a snowstorm, secrets are uncovered. Will Frederick break through her walls built by guilt? Can Taryn open up and let go? Or will their curiosity bring them to their knees?


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You might be solely a stills photographer, but 4K resolution, the new standard in video, is increasingly changing the way we capture still images. In this primer we answer the question, 'What is 4K video' and explain why it's such a big deal.
Now, let's first clarify what 4K video is: one frame of 4K video is comprised of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
What 4K means is a new resolution standard that offers four times the resolution quality as Full HD.
There are actually several different 4K resolutions that are recognised, but the two most widely used formats are Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) and Cinema 4K (4,096 x 2,160, also known as DCI 4K).
Ultra HD is probably the more commonly found format because it uses the same 16:9 aspect ratio of most televisions these days.
Now, you might be thinking that you never use the video function on your camera, so what's the big deal about 4K. Read on…
What 4K means for photographers
Because 4K video is so high resolution, one frame can produce an 8.3-megapixel image. As a point of comparison, the previous video standard, Full HD, can generate a 2-megapixel image from one frame of footage. So it's quite a leap up in quality.
This means that photographers can now extract high-quality still images from video footage. It means that finding that decisive moment, as Cartier-Bresson termed it, can be much easier to do.
In fact, some camera manufacturers are already offering direct controls to do this. With its LX100 Panasonic introduced its 4K Photo mode, and soon rolled it out onto other Lumix models. In this mode you simply press the shutter button, and the camera records a short burst of video. Then in playback mode you can select the best still image.
Taking it further, Panasonic also introduced a Post Focus feature that, again, records a short burst of 4K video, adjusting its focus across all the points of contrast in a scene. You can then, in playback mode, select your preferred point of focus – or all of them for wider depth of field.
There are myriad possibilities with this technology, and it's only going to get better. You can, of course, also extract stills from your 4K video footage using Photoshop or simply by taking a screen grab when playing it back.
Why shoot 4K video
You may not have a 4K TV and you may be wondering if shooting in 4K is really relevant for you: it is. Most of us don't have 4K-ready TVs, but footage shot in 4K can be what's called 'downsampled', or reduced in resolution to display on a Full HD screen.
When reducing the resolution of recorded 4K footage you end up boosting some of the finer details within that video, making them crisper and more vibrant.
Also, because 4K footage offers four times the area than video shot at 1080p you have more leeway to crop into a scene yet still retain enough resolution for a sharp Full HD image.
This cropping capability also opens up the possibility of post-capture effects, such as zooming and panning. What's more, being able to crop right in like this allows you to apply digital stabilisation to an image to minimise camera shake.
Disadvantages of 4K video
The chief drawback of shooting 4K video is its size. 4K video footage will fill up your memory cards very quickly. In practical terms, about 5min of 4K footage can take up to 4GB of space. This means you'll need bigger – and more – memory cards. And you won't want to buy the cheapest, either.
You'll probably want to fork out for a Class 10, U3-certified SD card, which will be able to maintain a minimum write speed of 30MB/s. You're storage requirements will also shoot up.
The other drawback of shooting 4K video – and this is probably the biggest consideration – is that it will expose any flaw in your lighting or composition.
This is because old video at lower resolutions would smooth over a scene and hide any dodgy lighting and imperfections. When shooting at 4K resolution you're capturing a much wider dynamic range, and thus more detail.
Any lighting errors, blemishes and other imperfections that may have been hidden at lower resolutions will be much more visible in 4K resolution. So when shooting 4K video – or even still images – you need to think carefully about your background, your composition and how you build up your scenes.


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"Last August I was sitting on my couch scrolling through Instagram—literally all I ever do —when I saw what I thought was a juice cleanse advertisement, but was actually a complete parody making fun of basic girls who bombard you with healthy eating diet tea products and endorsements," says Australian visual artist Carolyn Duchene. "I was laughing so uncontrollably at the accuracy of the meme that my dog was concerned. I started thinking of all the ways that people annoy me and how I could turn these irritating, awkward, and uncomfortable situations into satirical comedy." Duchene's Instagram page features a daily mix of original memes, obscure reposts, rare Shiba dogs, and fresh beauty looks that set her apart from the memer masses.
"The game-changer for me was the one coolest mentor and friend I ever had, the incredible meme genius @trevso_electric, who sadly passed away last October. I sent him a design I made—a pair of panties made out of all the annoying things fuckboys text girls—and he loved it and reposted it, and I started designing more funny products and memes and my account blew up shortly after that," she says. "He was a huge inspiration to me and helped lift my Instagram meme game to psychotic levels." Here, Duchene, whose Instagram is currently tipping towards the 50,000 follower mark, talks celebrity followers, double-process hair, and Instagram's least likable post.
Do you have an Instagram clique?
Definitely. There's a tight circle of awesome individuals who post the weirdest shit I have ever come across and I love them to death. We DM each other strange things we've seen IRL and meme ideas, and also have really deep chats about life. It's a great emotional support network. There are so many, but my favorite Internet comedians include @tank.sinatra, @mo_wad, @sonny5ideup, @iamsloanesteel, @ohalenoo, @idroppedthescrewinthetuna, @shopjeen, @gabriel_held, @doctor_nora_ and @browncardigan.
What's the weirdest DM you've ever received?
Oh my God people are so weird. There are a lot of weird dick pics with no explanation, and things that could be dicks but also could be pet animals. A lot of people send me pictures of their mom for no reason. The best DM I ever received was from a guy who was actually in one of the stock photos I made a meme out of. Turns out he was a model for hundreds of stock photos about five years ago, and his friends tagged him in the meme. He was pissing himself laughing. I didn't know people in stock photos were actually real live people, it was so funny.
Do celebrities featured on your page ever like their own memes?
It's hard to tell if a celebrity has liked a meme, because I don't scroll through the likes. But my memes have been reposted by my favs Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas, and Sky Ferreira. It's so cool to make them laugh—they're so talented. Skye's been a devoted follower for a while. I love her.
Is being a makeup artist your side hustle?
I thrive on procrastination and part of that is doing extensive makeup looks and playing around with all the beautiful useless products I buy when I go to the drugstore for deodorant. I love drawing in my eyebrows and doing winged eyeliner. I also love contouring and highlighting because it is so cool to transform your face. I have a baby face and it's cool to make it fancy. I think makeup is an art form and so much fun. My favorite makeup artist on Insta is @katedevlin, she does some really cool looks and takes the hottest selfies.
What are the lip colors we're seeing on your account?
Oh I love pink. Pink is the best color. I currently switch between Chi Chi's Bimbo matte lipstick and M.A.C's bright plum matte, then I put a Revlon gloss over the top.
Who does your blonde?
I actually did it myself! I bleached it and toned it at home. Firstly I made sure my hair was strong enough to be bleached by using b3 Brazilian Bond Builder—what Kim Kardashian used when she went blonde—and then I mixed the bleach at home using cream developer and bleach powder, applied it to my hair, which is a dark blonde naturally, and washed it off after twenty minutes. I then used a light violet silver toner which I left in for half an hour, then I rinsed that out and applied a ton of L'Oréal purple shampoo—the best stuff—and left that in for about eight minutes otherwise my hair would turn purple! And rinsed that out, applied a deep hydration moisture mask for ten minutes then washed it all out and voilà— White-blonde hair of my dreams! My blonde inspiration is my cool photographer friend @ladydrewniak, who has literally the best hair and makeup 24/7. I love that silvery white look so much.
Are any of your nail looks DIY?
I do my nails myself usually, with the absolute sickest colors from @trustfundbeauty. I'm obsessed. They have the best range of pinks and glitters, with names like 'Bye Felicia,' 'Boy Tears,' and 'Hungover & Pretty.' My nail inspiration is always my stunning friend, celebrity nail artist @stephstonenails, who is AMAZING. Nail polish is like candy to me. I also have this cool 24K gold topcoat from OPI that I use over tiny little nail decals I find online. It's so fun and makes me feel fly.
What's your most-liked post ever?
I think it is a meme I made with a cat hugging onto a lady, a photo my friend sent to me, with the caption 'when u love her deeply but the relationship won't work because she is a peoples and you is a kitty.' It currently has about 20,000 likes. Sometimes you'll think a post will blow up and no one likes it, other times it will be a 'hmm, this is sort of funny' and it will explode. Basically, something that is as relatable to the most people as possible, using a situation that is very common and very awkward, usually to do with cats, dogs, alcohol, relationships, or sex.
Would you ever delete a fail?
Oh, I delete stuff all the time. I have like, ten mini identity crises each day. Often I'll think something is so fucking hilarious and will die laughing and then five minutes later I'll look at it again and think 'wow… that really isn't funny at all.' Something that won't be funny to one person will have another peeing their pants. The Internet is unpredictable and scary and incredible.
And what about a major fail that would lose you 1k followers. Does that ever happen? What do your followers hate?
That's never happened to me, but I can guarantee it would happen if I did an experiment and only posted photos of my Starbucks latte for 30 days straight, or like, everything I ate for a week. People generally follow for comedy content and cool stuff, anything else and they usually kind of ignore it.
What makes you cringe? What should seriously just die in 2016?
So, so, so many things. My cringe muscles are sore. Fedoras. Veganism. Vape pens. The word 'squad.' The term 'Netflix and Chill.' That was only funny for about a week in September last year. People who text back 'haha' to something way funnier than a 'haha.' Like um excuse me… That deserves a 'HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.' The word 'fuckboy.' People who watermark their memes. The list goes on.
What makes you laugh uncontrollably?
Weird stuff. I die at funny dogs and cats. I love shiba dogs. I follow all the shiba dog accounts. I just think they are so funny. @marutaro is my favorite. I also lose my shit every time at that Randall guy on Youtube who narrates nature documentaries like The Honey Badger. I'm basically a12-year-old boy.
If you could work with ANY brand, who would it be?
Moschino. I'm obsessed. I love pink. Versace. I have all their fragrance bottles they're so beautiful. I love shiny pretty stuff. I started working with an amazing eyewear company, @supasundays, that make the coolest reflective sunglasses. I'm seriously infatuated.
What are your top 5 fave emoji?
Omg. I love emoji!!! I love the new ones.
🔥 The fire emoji is hot and sexy.
🍜 This bowl of ramen is so kawaii.
💅 These nails are so sassy and cool.
💦 The water emoji is a bit naughty.
✨ These stars are so magical and cheeky.


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I figure she must live just outside the car's present range...RegGuheert wrote:Not enough range for her, either, huh?IssacZachary wrote:I think I'm going to just give it to my mother-in-law.
I figure she must live just outside the car's present range...RegGuheert wrote:Not enough range for her, either, huh?IssacZachary wrote:I think I'm going to just give it to my mother-in-law.
There's a guy in Boulder looking for a Leaf and he claims all he wants is 40 miles of range.IssacZachary wrote: But what do I do with it now?
He also is looking for the cheapest possible.goldbrick wrote:There's a guy in Boulder looking for a Leaf and he claims all he wants is 40 miles of range.IssacZachary wrote: But what do I do with it now?
Yes, yes, yes, maybe, and yes.SageBrush wrote:He also is looking for the cheapest possible.
This thread strikes me as a reaction to OP's inability to sell his LEAF at the price he wants. He jumped into the EV pool with a lot of enthusiasm but not a whole lot of consideration, and wrongly figured he could climb out easily if the car did not work out.
IIRC, he paid $10k a year ago and received a $2k tax credit. Close to the same time I bought a very similar car albeit with a healthier battery for $8300 and also received the tax credit. We both live in areas where EVs are rare cars and demand is quite low.
The biggest difference between us though is that OP bought a car that was a reach from the get go for his driving and when circumstances changed for him the LEAF became inadequate overnight. My LEAF is our second car, used from day #1 for local duties. I did buy a 240v mobile EVSE as insurance and some "piece of mind" but the car is simply not ever going to be asked to be a general purpose car. I did have to agitate for over a year to finally uncover a charging method near work as a back-up, but that was always plan 'D' anyway.
This is not an EV specific issue, it is a LEAF issue. And more specifically it is a locale and OP issue. Rather than turn on EVs, I suggest he put more effort into finding or making happen an L2 charge point at his new destination. Such is the reality of buying a very range limited EV in an area with minimal charging infrastructure.
"Hacking" the car to make it work for him is just not going to happen. It sounds sexy and all and attempts to move blame to the car but it really is besides the point and completely impractical. Perhaps the gentler way to frame this is that OP has to "hack" the EV charging infrastructure. Knock on doors. Use the new employer's connections. Focus on extending the LEAF in ways that have a better chance of success.
I would think I understand how an EV works much better than most kids. Most kids know nothing of what voltage, current, resitance and power really mean. And kids these days know nothing of computer programing either. Back in the days of DOS you had to make a lot of your own programs to run a computer. Now kids just download apps.LeftieBiker wrote:The first time I looked at a normally aspirated 1.5L Civic engine, with its seeming miles of vacuum hoses and serpentine belts, and terrible access, I gave up DIY engine repairs. (I had been the star of my High School auto shop classes.) The issue isn't that EVs are too complex, but it's that they require a largely different skill set than ICE cars. Kids coming up now will have no trouble with them.


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Lynsey & James ~ New Hall Hotel
As the nights now draw in and the last of the leaves continue to fall, the end of our 2017 wedding season is in sight and on the 17th November it was Lynsey & James's turn to tie the knot at Coleshill Parish Church before celebrating in style at the stunning New Hall Hotel. We had fun from the very start, with the Bridal Prep at Lynsey & James's home right through to First dance in the evening. Lynsey was almost Vicar, Nick Parker's, earliest Bride to arrive ever, giving us lots of lovely time to photograph her arrivals…. Until we realised she had left her bouquet at home 😉 However having said that she still made it back in time for us to capture some lovely moments with her Dad. It was a lovely happy ceremony and even more special for the newly weds when it came time to sign the registers as her late Grandad had donated the signing table to the church as a memorial to his wife many years before. Being the time of year it is the light fades super quick so we decided to photograph our groups in the grounds of the church before heading off to the venue for the drinks reception. You'll find it hard to believe that their wedding was held in the middle of the winter by the stunning shots and although it was a beautiful day it was so very very cold! Huge respect to Lynsey who braved the freezing chill of the wind for me to work my magic but boy it was worth it 🙂 This couple were such a pleasure to photograph and very easy to work with. Full of fun and laughter it really was a relaxed and heart warming day. The speeches came later after their wedding breakfast held in the Great Chamber and as ordered the laughs were plenty with beautiful words from the Father of the Bride & James, and funny stories from his Bestman and Lynsey's Grandad. New Hall is lit up beautifully at night and having warmed up a little the happy couple were more than happy to brave the elements again for some night time photography. Finally it was time to kick off the heels and have a good old knees up as Mr & Mrs Goode danced their first dance, friends and family joining them on the dance floor to boogie the night away. It really had been a wonderful day, Thank you Lynsey & James for asking me to be a part of it 🙂 Here's to a long and very happy future together ♥
Thank you to Spencer and all the Staff at New Hall for all their hard work, a pleasure as always 🙂


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Learning and Safety in the Time of School Shootings
It is important to teach children to understand something beyond 'us and them' and 'good or bad'. It is in the opposition of terms that fear, and sometimes hate, can develop.
It is important to teach children to understand something beyond 'us and them' and 'good or bad'. It is in the opposition of terms that fear, and sometimes hate, can develop.
We wonder if in teaching history as a story of facts, we have scrubbed it clean of the emotional story that carries the important messages.
The schedule should be developed to support the curricular needs of the teaching and learning.Teaching and learning should not be forced into a schedule's demands, but they have been and still do.
The difficulty lies in mediating the arbitrary, but important landmark standards, and the variability of children's readiness to meet them without the adults using labels to separate.
Many of today's schools in the U.S. were built 50-60 years ago. These buildings weren't designed for change - they're very static places. This has become a big problem for the U.S. since education looks very different today and continues to evolve, as it should.
The professional conscience of every great educator guides them to prepare children with an education that develops the skills and knowledge to be successful in the world. Not our current world, mind you, but the one in which they will live as graduates of our systems.
What do we know, what can we be sure of, and what do we need to learn about how it feels to be a child in our schools?
While this uninformed Cabinet Secretary who is supposed to care about everyone's kids wreaks havoc on our reputations and dismantles some of the best regulation we have seen in years, school leaders can step out and up.
STE(A)M can be a program or a club or a teacher or a class but if it remains at hose incidental moments, it will be just another fad and will be short lived. It can also be the way schools build their system of teaching and learning. If that happens, it will have staying power.
Guest blogger Jacob Lewis says, "I think sometimes the manner of communication creates a disconnect between teachers and students. There's no way language can communicate what it's like to think with my brain or to view an idea or concept exactly the way I do."


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Started recently, t=gives no error or any message
solved by restart, and recurred every few days.
Computer details:
WebDrive WebDrive 2017 (build 4804) 64 bit
Running on Windows 10, Build #14393.
Registration Code: 55-640N00-10F42475-000632-51E0
License Type: Individual License
Purchase Date: January 16, 2017
Have not found a solution, but it happens after a Windows update and/or a WebDrive update. If you go into the control panel, select services, then scroll down to Webdrive. You will notice it is set to Automatic, which should auto start it, but it is not running. You can just select start and it will work properly afterwards (until the next update).
I have gotten into the habit of just checking/starting it after each update. There is probably a way to test and start it from a script, but it doesn't happen often enough to force me down that path.