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Roger Nash Tree Reading Series
Check out this video of Roger Nash performing as part of the Tree Reading Series: linkContinue reading
Haiku Conference
Thank you everyone who made it out to the 2017 Haiku Canada Conference. The event was a great success! Please visit Anna Yin's blog at the following link for all the details. Check out the video below for highlights and photos from the conference.Continue reading
Exceptional Achievement in the Arts
Yesterday Black Moss poet Roger Nash was awarded with the Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Arts at the "Mayor's Celebration of the Arts" hosted by the Sudbury Arts Council. As well as the recognition for his hard work in the arts, Roger will receive a bursary to help with the costs of pursuing his creative... Read more »Continue reading
Vanessa Shields Reading
On May 10th United Way is hosting a luncheon to celebrate & honour women who have helped shape our lives. We hope you will join us for this exciting event featuring a keynote from local inspirational author and poet, Vanessa Shields. Follow the link to purchase tickets and bring a book to donate towards promoting... Read more »Continue reading
André Narbonne Shortlisted
Congratulations to André Narbonne for the short listing of his book Twelve Miles to Midnight for the Danuta Gleed Literary Award. Click the link to get the full details: link. Black Moss Press is pleased to see the recognition that is being paid to André Narbonne's writing.Continue reading
Kara Smith Review
Head on over to Debbie Okun Hill's blog for a review of Kara Smith's newest book of poetry The Artists of Crow County: link.Continue reading
Experience 150
Don't forget to come out to the Caboto Club tomorrow night for the launch of Barry Brodie's Tom Thompson and Bruce Meyer's 1967. Ring in Canada's 150th birthday and celebrate National Poetry Month in one event! There will be fun for the whole family, books for sale and complimentary refreshments! Follow the link for more... Read more »Continue reading
Vanessa Shields Readings
Vanessa Shields is continuing her tour of Look At Her for National Poetry Month. If you haven't gotten your signed copy yet follow the link to Vanessa's website to find a reading near you!Continue reading
Sarnia Lambton's 2017 National Poetry Month
April 18th at 7pm, at John's Restaurant in Sarnia. See the event page below for more details or follow the link to the Facebook event page for more details: link. Showcasing past and present members of The Writers' Union of Canada: guest authors Kara Ghobhainn and Sharon Berg plus local poets James Deahl, Norma West... Read more »Continue reading
Anna Yin on Poetry and Truth
Visit the Puritan Magazine's website for a guest blog post by Anna Yin titled "Poetry and Truth." Enjoy: link.Continue reading
Roger Nash Readings and Award
Congratulations go to Roger Nash for being one of two finalists in the City of Sudbury's Lifetime Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Arts. You can see Roger tomorrow, April 2, at 6 pm, where he will be a guest poet at an evening event at the Finlandia in Sudbury. Roger will also be at... Read more »Continue reading
Experience 150: Book Launch
Join Black Moss Press and our editing teams Threshold Publishing and The 67's as we present to you the can't miss literary event of the year on April 6th, 7pm at the Caboto Club. The evening will centre on the hard work that both of these teams have done in bringing you the latest book... Read more »Continue reading
1967: Centennial Year Cover Reveal
The 67s Editing Team, under Black Moss Press, is happy to reveal the cover of Bruce Meyer's upcoming work, 1967: Centennial Year. The main title, 1967, is the most prominent aspect of the cover because it is the focus and selling point of the book. "1967" is also featured in a number of the poem titles, connecting... Read more »Continue reading
Tom Thompson Cover Reveal
Threshold Publishing, a Black Moss team, is excited to release the cover of Barry Brodie's book, TOM THOMSON On the Threshold of Magic. After much deliberating, designing, and collaborating, the design was finally chosen from a collection of mock-ups. The cover depicts a man in a canoe paddling into the unknown. Our intention with the... Read more »Continue reading
André Narbonne Interview
Please enjoy Rob Mclennan's interview with Black Moss Press author André Narbonne: linkContinue reading
Roger Nash Performance Sudbury
Honegger's oratorio KING DAVID will be performed, with the Laurentian University choir, at St. Andrew's Place in Sudbury, on March 17 at 7.30 pm. Roger Nash will be paling the part of the Narrator in the oratorio. If you enjoyed Roger's poem "Singing" from Zigzags, then you won't want to miss this tale of David fighting the... Read more »Continue reading
High School Reading
Please enjoy these photos of Laurence Hutchman, Daniel Lockhart, Vanessa Shields and Kara Smith reading at St. Joseph's High School. Thank you again to the Poets for taking the time to bring their poetry into the high school, and thank you to St. Joseph's for welcoming us into the school.Continue reading
Bruce Meyer Talks 1967
Learn more about Bruce Meyer's 1967: Centennial Year, an upcoming book of poetry from Black Moss Press.Continue reading
Barry Brodie Talks Tom Thompson
Details about Tom Thompson: On the Threshold of Magic, Barry Brodie's first book with Black Moss Press.Continue reading
Bruce Meyer Reading Friday
Just a reminder that Bruce Meyer will be appearing this Friday at Storytellers Book Store in Windsor. Please see the image below for more details. See you there!Continue reading


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95: Biscuits and Gravy at Ward 6
As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2016, coming April 20, we're serving up 100 of our favorite local dishes. Here are the best dishes, drinks, snacks, and sweet treats we encountered over the last year.
To turn out a good biscuits and gravy, you have to master the three key components of this seemingly simple dish: The biscuits have to be flaky and melt-in-your-mouth tender, the gravy should be rich and thick, but not in a gloppy way, and the eggs should be the crowning glory, cooked just the way you like them. Done right, biscuits and gravy is a Southern classic. Done badly, it's a soggy mess.
And although on these chilly mornings we are constantly reminded that St. Paul is about as far as you can get from the Deep South, at Ward 6, Southern is a state of mind. Somebody in the kitchen is channeling an Alabama grandma, because the biscuits and gravy on the restaurant's brunch menu hits all the right notes.
It starts with the biscuits, which, let's face it, are the engine that drives this train. If the biscuits are dry or flavorless or leaden like hockey pucks, the plate is doomed from the get-go. But these buttermilk biscuits are tall and fluffy. They're topped with velvety smooth gravy studded with a generous amount of sausage that has just enough zip to wake up your mouth in the morning. Finally, two eggs cooked with care crown the kingly dish. This is a breakfast that is more than the sum of its parts. When it comes to the table, you'll think, "There's no way I can finish this," but before you know it, you've eaten the whole thing — and it has ruined you for other biscuits and gravy.
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98: The Kingfield at Five Watt
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Now announcing FIYA's latest sports offering, PING PONG!
As part of our mission and commitment in offering a variety of sports for our student athletes, FIYA hosted its very first Ping Pong tournament this March of 2019!
WE HAD A BLAST AT THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT! Thanks to all who came out and participated. See the full article include the winners from this year's Ping Pong Tournament HERE!
See all PHOTOS from the Ping Pong Tournament on our Facebook Page HERE!
Special thanks to FIYA school participant, Le Lycee for hosting and helping run our 1st tournament in 2019 and thanks to our sponsors for making this new program possible!
If you're a student athlete, parent, or coach/ school administrator interested in participating and are new to the Ping Pong sport:
Check out our FIYA Ping Pong Pinterest Board HERE for video tutorials, exercises, strategies, forms, lessons, tips, practice drills, rules, and MORE to prepare for our upcoming tournament! It's a very discipline and strategic game, so we highly recommend getting your practice time in beforehand so you're prepared for the day of the tournament!
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Bob from Belmond (IA) writes, "Ever since my retirement, my days have been boringly the same. What should I do?"
The answer came from Pete, who has been retired for a while and is now in his 70's. "You have to seize the opportunities when they occur. The other day I went into the hardware store for some screws. When I came out, an officer was writing a ticket. 'Why don't you give a senior citizen a break?' He ignored me and kept on writing, so I called him a name. When he finished the first ticket, he began a second for low tread tires, so I called him a second, stronger name. This went on for some five minutes, with him writing ticket after ticket. I didn't care. My car was parked around the corner. Finally, still chuckling, I walked off."


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The 17-year-old has scored three goals in eight games for Werder's Under-19 side this season, having scored 17 goals in 26 matches for their Under-17s last term.
Although he is uncapped by Germany at Under-17 or Under-19 level, reports claim Philipp is regarded among the best young players in the country.
Sky Deutschland says Liverpool and Spurs have been in talks to sign Philipp - something Werder youth chief Bjorn Schierenbeck has acknowledged.
"I do not want to exclude it. However, I do not know how concrete the interest is," said Schierenbeck. "We've already showed him in his conversations about how his career could look at Werder."
Tottenham were linked to Werder's Denmark international midfielder Thomas Delaney as well last week.


text: Smart & Connected Life Smart Home Home Automation Mesh Networks Explained Z-Wave & ZigBee are common mesh networks used by home automation devices. by Ron Fritz Writer Ron Fritz is former Lifewire writer and a computer technology writer with over 15 years of experience with information technology and home automation products. our editorial process Ron Fritz Updated on April 11, 2019 Smart Home Your Best Year Ever: College Tech Tips Amazon Appliances & Lighting Google Tweet Share Email Mesh networking is a fancy way of saying every device is able to talk to every other device. The advantage of mesh networking in home automation is multiple paths to the destination device. Imagine you want to drive across town to work. If there's only one possible route to get there then you'll be late if traffic is heavy or an accident has occurred and stopped traffic. However, if you have multiple alternate routes available then you'll always get there on time regardless of road conditions. That's a mesh network. Mesh Networks Increase Reliability Most computer and communication networks are composed of some form of mesh topology. Some networks contain bottlenecks, and the fewer bottlenecks a network has, the more reliable it is. Common examples of mesh networks are computer enterprise networks, the Internet, cell phones, and home automation networks. Wireless Networks Are Mesh Network Wireless networks are mesh networks out of necessity. The advantage (and problem) with wireless devices is their portability. Wireless devices are often moved about freely and sometimes need to reconnect to additional wireless devices to maintain their network connection. If you've ever been talking on your cell phone and moved into a dead-zone you know firsthand what happens when a wireless device loses its connection. B. Tanaka/Getty Images Wireless Home Automation Home automation wireless devices that communicate via mesh networks are INSTEON, Z-Wave, and ZigBee. These home automation devices communicate with every other device within range. This increases network reliability because the system finds a path to the destination. Because signal degradation can be a big problem with wireless signals, home automation wireless devices boost the signal as they pass it the next device (called a hop). A big advantage to mesh networking in home automation is that if a device is turned off in the signal path (picture the accident on your normal route to work), the network simply finds an alternative route to the destination. To increase network reliability, simply add more wireless devices and you decrease the number of potential bottlenecks in your system.


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If there's one bike in the CUBE range that symbolises the freedom of two-wheeled exploration, it's this: the brand-new Kathmandu Hybrid Pro. Whether you're an occasional commuter or regular cyclist; whether you ride to get around the city or to escape into the countryside at the weekends, this is a bike to feed your sense of adventure. With a completely revised frame and new, fourth-generation Bosch CX drive unit mated to Shimano's reliable 10-speed Deore transmission, our design team pulled out all the stops to create an adaptable, versatile ride companion. From the Integrated Carrier 2.0 to the tapered head tube and fully enclosed, CUBE Modular Battery System, every detail of the Kathmandu Hybrid Pro's chassis is designed for strength, stiffness and durability - a fact that we've proved in our in-house test lab. And, with a choice of Easy Entry, Trapeze or Men's frames, there's a Kathmandu Hybrid Pro to suit any rider. But it's not just about function, because it wouldn't be a CUBE Hybrid if it didn't also have elegant lines and incredibly easy, intuitive handling thanks to its low centre of gravity. With a tough Suntour suspension fork featuring 100mm of travel and a suspension seat post too, you're assured of a comfortable ride on even the roughest of road surfaces. Grippy Schwalbe tires and powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes ensure that you always have full control, no matter what the weather. And practical touches like the full-length mudguards, integrated lighting system and CUBE kickstand mean you're fully equipped for wherever your busy life - or your curiosity - takes you.
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Dia Temple Reversible Shorts
Introducing our first pair of Reversible Shorts! Just like our reversible tanks and jerseys, our Reversible Shorts are a single layer of Flexlight, making them just as lightweight and comfortable as our regular shorts.
This pair features the ever popular Dia de Los Muertos and Temple of Doom designs from our World Class Collection.
Production and Sizing Information can be found here.


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The Mob Doctor is an American medical drama broadcast and produced by the Fox network in the U.S. Centered on the career of Doctor Grace Devlin, the show revolves around her work at one of Chicago's top hospitals as she attempts to work off the gambling debt's incurred by her brother Nate. Because of Nate's gambling debt's Grace cannot escape Chicago's Southside mob or her dysfunctional family.
Created by television drama veterans Josh Berman and Rob Wright the show stars TV and film actress Jordana Spiro as the titular mob doctor, best known as P.J. Franklin on the TBS show My Boys. Spiro's character in The Mob Doctor is ordered by members of the Chicago Mafia to perform illegal operations or kill their enemies or they will kill her brother who has large gambling debts. Grace Devlin is not allowed to tell anybody outside the Chicago mob of the work she does for the criminal underworld; even her brother Nate, played by Jesse Lee Soffer is not aware that his gambling debts are being worked off by his sister.
Alongside the work for the Chicago mafia the show also tells the story of the legal work completed by Devlin at Chicago's Roosevelt Medical Center. The 13 episode first season aired as part of the Fix fall season in 2012 with guest appearances by Michael Rappaport as the Chicago Mob boss Paul Moretti. Josh Berman and Rob Wright worked together on Drop Dead Diva and have television credits including Crossing Jordan and Law and Order.
The Mob Doctor is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on September 17, 2012.
The Mob Doctor is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Mob Doctor on demand atAmazon, Vudu, The Roku Channel Free, Google Play, iTunes, Crackle online.
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- Episode 13 - Life and Death
In the first season finale, Grace's world continues to deteriorate, while the FBI closes in on Constantine. She attempts to define her role in both worlds.
- Episode 12 - Resurrection
Constantine seeks assistance from a Chicago mob colleague in an attempt to help his estranged son Garrett, who is deep in debt to the ruthless Nogales Cartel. As payback for the favor, Constantine orders Grace to treat Trapani's girlfriend, who is harboring a shocking secret.
- Episode 11 - Sibling Rivalry
When a champagne bomb is delivered to Constantine, he and Celeste try to determine who wants him dead. Meanwhile, Nate seeks Grace's help after an accident. Back at Roosevelt Medical Center, Grace treats Brett's estranged brother, Jack Hanson, following a severe cycling accident.
- Episode 10 - Confessions
Dr. Devlin and Dr. Robinson treat a priest who was wounded during an exorcism of a demon. After Constantine learns that newcomer Russell King is determined to take over downtown, he seeks help from Celeste and Al Trapani. Meanwhile, Dr. Devlin helps a runaway who may have witnessed a murder.
- Episode 9 - Fluid Dynamics
Franco refers master thief Russell King to Dr. Devlin at Roosevelt Medical to treat his back pain, he finds he needs immediate surgery.
- Episode 8 - Game Changers
In an attempt to form a coalition of mob factions, Constantine calls on Celeste LaPree, a former girlfriend and call girl-turned-madam, now married to a hypochondriac mafia boss who runs Chicago's Northside. Meanwhile, Franco forces Grace to make a decision based on love and loyalty.
- Episode 7 - Turf War
When two innocent bystanders are caught up in an ambush meant for Franco and the rest of Moretti's crew, Grace tries to intervene. As the war between Moretti (guest star Michael Rapaport) and Constantine escalates, Grace is desperate in her attempt to end the feud.
- Episode 6 - Complications
Grace and Brett feel the pressure of their busy schedules starting to take a toll on their relationship and reach a breaking point. Grace is in a serious situation when mob boss Paul Moretti takes matters into his own hands.
- Episode 5 - Legacy
Grace faces a moral dilemma in order to save her patient who needs a heart transplant.
- Episode 4 - Change of Heart
After delivering a baby that Constantine intends to use for blackmail, Grace plans to help the mother keep her newborn son. Meanwhile, Moretti tries to prevent a witness from testifying at his trial.
- Episode 3 - Protect and Serve
Dr. Devlin treats a family that was involved in a fatal car crash and then is forced to help the driver of the hit and run.
- Episode 2 - Family Secrets
- Episode 1 - Pilot
The series premiere opens with Dr. Grace Devlin, a top resident at Chicago's Roosevelt Medical Center, struggling with a moral dilemma - she is indebted to the mafia. She attempts to meet the intense demands of being a surgeon while working "off book" for the mafia men she once despised.
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The Mob Doctor Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot is a new drama from Fox. The show stars Jordana Spiro as Dr. Grace who is a doctor that has a brother who is in debt to the mob. While trying to pay back the mob she must balance work and home life.


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Workforce jobs in construction grew in the 12 months to September 2018, according to the latest UK labour market figures.
A measure of the number of filled jobs in the economy, workforce jobs in construction differs slightly from employment, which estimates the number of people in work – but some people have more than one job.
The figure of workforce jobs in construction has come from a number of employer services, and reveal that the industry has seen the creation of an extra 32,000 jobs between September 2017 and September 2018.
It is the third successive quarter in which the number of workforce jobs in construction has increased and, when compared to the figures from June 2018, the number of positions has risen by 26,000.
It paints a positive picture for a sector in which output continued to rise in the final months of 2018, and other evidence revealed that a solid rise in employment numbers was recorded across the whole industry in December; although this eased from a three-year high of November, it still represented growth.
In a wider context, the government has much to be pleased about from the latest UK labour market figures given that it revealed the strongest jobs market on record showing that more people are in work now than have ever been.
Unemployment meanwhile, remained at a joint 43-year low, registered at 4%, while employment was officially registered at 75.8% – a new record high.
The Minister of State for Employment, Alok Sharma, commented: "There are 328,000 more people in work over the past year, almost entirely driven by full-time jobs as the government delivers an economy that works for the British people.
"Our pro-business policies have helped boost private sector employment by 3.8 million since 2010, and as the Resolution Foundation's latest report shows, the 'jobs boom has helped some of the most disadvantaged groups find employment', providing opportunities across society."


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Effect of Section 24 of the FDI Act on State-Chartered BIF Member Insured Savings Bank's Investment in Limited Partnership Organized to Make Portfolio Investments in Equity of Various Enterprises
May 11, 1992
Pamela E.F. LeCren, Counsel
The following is in response to your March 31, 1992 letter to me seeking confirmation of your understanding, based upon our recent telephone conversation, of the effect of section 24 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ("FDI Act", 12 U.S.C. 1831(a)) on [savings bank] investment as a limited partner in a limited partnership organized for the purposes of making portfolio investments in the equity of various enterprises. You also asked for guidance on the divestiture requirement imposed by section 24.
According to your letter, [savings bank], a state chartered BIF member insured bank, entered into an agreement of limited partnership in 1989. The general partner is an affiliate of a major investment banking firm. Pursuant to the agreement the bank committed to invest a maximum of $10,000,000 in the form of capital contributions to the partnership. To date the bank has invested approximately one half of that amount. The portfolio investments of the partnership presently consist of equity investments in, among other things, companies involved in the aerospace, broadcasting and automobile industries. When the general partner determines in its sole discretion that it is appropriate for the partnership to make a portfolio investment, the general partner can call for an additional capital contribution the proceeds of which are used to fund new investments by the partnership. The agreement provides that a limited partner may be excused from its obligation to make a capital contribution with respect to a portfolio investment if the limited partner delivers a legal opinion to the effect that the payment of the capital contribution, or any specified portion thereof, to acquire the proposed portfolio investment is prohibited by any statute, regulation, law, judicial or administrative order or decree.
Section 24(c), which was added to the FDI Act effective December 19, 1991, provides that an insured state bank may not directly or indirectly acquire or retain any equity investment of a type that is not permissible for a national bank. There are a number of exceptions to the general prohibition1 none of which are applicable here. Therefore, the issue presented by the facts of your letter is whether section 24(c) prohibits [savings bank] from making any additional capital contributions to the partnership.
It is our opinion that any additional capital contribution by the bank pursuant to a capital call by the general partner would be an "acquisition" of an equity investment for purposes of section 24(c). As we know of no statute or regulation that would authorize a national bank to make a similar investment, no further capital investments are permissible. Additionally, the bank's current investment must be divested.
You will note that section 24(c)(4) provides that an insured state bank must divest any equity investment as quickly as prudently possible (but in no event later than December 19, 1996) if the equity investment is not a permissible equity investment for a national bank. The FDIC is the arbiter as to the timing and conditions under which a prohibited equity investment may be retained during the divestiture period. Insured state banks are expected to use their best efforts to divest prohibited equity investments. A bank will not be held to be in violation of the prohibition on the retention of a prohibited equity investment so long as the bank complies with any conditions or restrictions that the FDIC places on the retention of the equity investment during the divestiture period.
Until such time as the FDIC imposes any conditions or restrictions (either by order or regulation) on [savings bank] retaining its limited partnership interest, the bank is not under any obligation to take action with respect to that investment other than to use its best efforts to divest its interest as quickly as possible. A bank is expected to immediately evaluate and plan for divestiture. It will not be considered acceptable for a bank to continue to merely hold a prohibited equity investment until the outside divestiture date. Additionally, the FDIC expects any action that the bank may take with respect to its interest in the limited partnership to be consistent with its obligation to divest that interest as quickly as possible. If the bank is determined by the FDIC to have failed to divest as soon as it could have prudently divested, the FDIC can order the bank to do so and if the bank fails to comply with any conditions or restrictions that are placed on retention of the limited partnership interest during the divestiture period, the bank will be cited for a violation of section 24(c).
I hope that this letter has been responsive to your request. Should you have any further questions, or need for clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at (202) 898-3730.
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Amy will be appearing at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland* on Friday, November 7th, 8:00 PM. The evening will likely include an on-stage interview, craft/cooking demo, audience Q&A and book signing (subject to change). Additional details to follow. Tickets can be purchased online or from the box office (301-600-2828) ($27 for front orchestra; $25 rear orchestra; $20 balcony). More info here .
*(Close proximity to Baltimore, Washington and Harrisburg)
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Kent School of Architecture is one of the most successful schools of architecture in the UK. Innovative programmes, studio-based teaching, professional links and excellent facilities combine to create an inspirational learning environment.
- 10TH in The Guardian University Guide 2018.
- 90% of final-year Architecture students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.
- 3RD for graduate prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2018.
- 91% of Architecture students who graduated from Kent in 2016 were in professional jobs or further study within six months (DLHE).
Our vision
Kent School of Architecture has a forward-thinking philosophy. We combine contemporary research with an educational framework that prepares you for the academic and professional world.
Our students benefit from one of the most advanced learning environments in the UK. As well as a creative studio culture, you gain experience in using the latest facilities and equipment, which prepares you for work in the industry or further study.
We have developed and maintain strong links with local businesses, regional communities and built environment professionals. This has led to our students and graduates working alongside each other on projects directly affecting the local region, as well as many of our students going on to work at professionally respected architectural practices across the world.
State-of-the-art facilities
Kent School of Architecture is equipped with the latest resources including modern design studios, a dedicated model workshop featuring laser-cutting facilities and 3D printing, and a computer studio with the latest technology.
Our state-of-the-art digital crit space has eight high-tech, 70-inch uTouch screens with HD resolution. These give our students and tutors the chance to interact and contribute to presentations and tutorials.
Inspirational teaching
Our enthusiastic academic staff have many years of teaching experience at degree level and particular strengths in historical, environmental, technical and digital aspects of the subject. We take an innovative approach to teaching that develops your design confidence through experimentation and project work.
Your academic study is complemented by a mentoring scheme with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). You also benefit from practical involvement with local architects and projects, as well as learning experiences available outside Kent School of Architecture such as field trips and study tours.
Research excellence
Kent School of Architecture has an international reputation for the quality of its research. Our research staff are active at academic and professional conferences, both nationally and internationally, and appear and publish in local and national media.
We promote innovative and interdisciplinary research, emphasising sustainable design. We host two research centres: the Centre for Research in European Architecture (CREAte) and the Centre for Architecture and Sustainable Environment (CASE).
Impressive prospects
Studying with Kent School of Architecture equips you for a successful career. As well as enhancing your professional skills, we also develop your transferable skills such as communication, team working, problem-solving and computer literacy.
Many of our students go on to work at professionally respected architectural practices around the world, such as Grimshaw Architects, Farrells, HLM Architects, HOK, Jestico + Whiles, and Herzog & de Meuron. Our graduates have also followed careers in professions related to designing, graphics and visualisation.
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Our programmes are validated by RIBA, and the awards are prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This allows you to work towards full accreditation as a professional architect.
Successful completion of the Architecture BA (Hons) provides exemption from Part 1 of the ARB/RIBA exams, while the two-year MArch programme provides exemption from Part 2 of the ARB/RIBA exams.
Kent School of Architecture is based on our Canterbury campus with its first-class academic and leisure facilities. We are equipped with the latest resources and our beautiful setting offers plenty of tranquil spaces to study and relax.
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Kathryn's shoes fit like a glove
A BUDERIM woman's shoe invention has been "doing wonders" for the nursing profession around Australia.
Barani Jane is a 100% Italian leather slip-on invented by online shoe saleswoman Kathryn Lawrence.
The experienced shoe retailer spent 20 years researching and developing the range, aimed at helping working women avoid painful foot problems associated with long hours standing.
Mrs Lawrence said more than 350 Barani Jane shoes had already been sold since the launch last month.
"Customers say they fit like a glove and are doing wonders for their posture," she said.
"They kept saying to me that they just couldn't find a shoe that they could rely on for comfort, support and durability.
"My shoe is all of those things and more, because I have spent the time to perfect it and research it over many, many years."
Those years were spent in her Mooloolaba and Maroochydore retail stores, For the Love of Shoes.
"You could say that it was in my blood because Dad was also in the shoe industry for 50 or so years," she said.
"I think I just got sick of hearing people say they could not find the right shoe, so I decided to make one myself."


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Crime of Fashion: No New Trial for Wayward Designer to Stars
LOS ANGELES (CBS/ AP) He was a designer that had made a name for himself across the fashion world, from appearances on "America's Next Top Model," to successful runway shows, to designing for such celebrities as Janet Jackson, Oprah Winfrey and Paris Hilton.
But Anand Jon Alexander is also a convicted serial rapist who was found guilty last year of forcibly raping seven women and girls, ages 14- to 21-years-old. Prosecutors said he lured aspiring models to Los Angeles and sexually assaulted them.
Now, a judge has denied a request for a new trial this week, even as he found there had been misconduct by a juror and the defendant's sister during the sexual assault case.
Superior Court Judge David Wesley found juror Alvin Dymally and Alexander's sister, Sanjana Alexander, in contempt of court after determining Dymally appeared to be seeking a romantic relationship with her when he spoke to her by phone twice during the trial and offered his help.
There had been wide speculation that the juror was trying to trade his vote on the jury for sex or money.
Dymally also gave Sanjana Alexander a note in a courthouse cafeteria, asking her to call him. She did but refused to meet with him alone.
The judge held her in contempt for contacting the juror and failing to report the misconduct.
"She thought he was going to vote not guilty and she wanted that," Wesley said during Monday's hearing.
participate in a march to seek Alexander's release.
Defense attorneys claimed Dymally changed his vote to guilty after Sanjana Alexander refused to meet with him.
Later, outside the courtroom, a tearful Sanjana said, "This is a total travesty of justice. I did not go meet with him. If I did, this wouldn't have happened."
Asked why she didn't report the calls to her lawyers or the court, she said she was scared because she thought more jurors might be involved with him. She also said, "Nobody asked me."
The judge held Dymally in contempt for violating court instructions and also said the juror had lied on the witness stand about his phone conversations with Sanjana Alexander.
Wesley, however, said there was no proof the telephone conversations swayed the verdict.
"It is settled law in this state that a new trial will not be granted where there is misconduct of such a trifling nature," the judge said.
Alexander, 35, was convicted of 14 counts including forcible rape. He was found not guilty of four felonies, and jurors could not reach a verdict on three counts.
After the judge's ruling, prosecutors immediately filed a sentencing memorandum in which they asked that Alexander be imprisoned for the maximum possible under the law -- three terms of 53 years and six months to life.
Alexander's sentencing was set for Aug. 31, with contempt hearings for his sister and Dymally to follow in September.
Sanjana Alexander had recorded her phone conversations with the juror, and the FBI provided enhanced transcripts of them to the judge.
In the first call, the juror asked Sanjana if she was married and said, "You're real warm, real, very affectionate ... I think you're really sexy and you look great ... I love your eyes and leave your hair long."
She did not respond to most of the comments except to say, "Thank you. Thank you very much." He added, "I'll do every possible thing I can do to help, every possible thing." She thanked him again and he said, "Probably afterward we can meet."
In a second conversation, he said they needed to meet.
But the judge said his motivation was unclear. "All I have heard is speculation based on these contacts," he said.
"The court finds the misconduct did not have an effect on the juror's ability to be fair," the judge said.
Wesley had refused to grant an earlier motion by the defense claiming misconduct by prosecutors.
The judge held hearings that showed district attorney investigators had sabotaged a meeting the defense had arranged between the sister and Dymally after the trial with the intent of tape recording him and finding out his intent.
The judge had approved the meeting, but when the juror approached, investigators tried to question him, scaring him away.
"I know there is some distrust among the parties here and it's not ill founded," Wesley said. "As you know, I'm not happy with the way the people handled this case."
Outside court, defense attorneys Donald Marks and Leonard Levine said they plan to appeal the judge's ruling.
In their legal research, "There was no case we could find that even came to close to such blatant and egregious misconduct," Marks said.


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#Snow Joke
GAA rescheduled fixture plan suffers setback as further postponements announced
Three other National League ties are still set to go ahead.
Snow causes havoc again for GAA as 3 league finals now likely to be played in April
The hurling quarter-final between Wexford and Galway has been postponed again.
Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland
Don't let the actions of the few overshadow the wonderful efforts of many.
Scottish runner bags World bronze after nightmare six-hour, £1,500 taxi journey
Laura Muir thought she wasn't going to make it to Birmingham in the first place, but came away with a medal.
Adverse weather hits Pro14 schedule as Ulster's clash with Glasgow called off
Severe weather warnings are in place for the next few days.
18 brilliant photos of the snow that we've all just woken up to
Is there any way we could arrange a second Christmas this week? Since we've got the weather.
Met Éireann warns that 'exceptionally cold' weather is on the way
Snow and "severe frosts" are expected.
Re-fixtures for next Sunday after weather causes havoc and O'Byrne Cup final moved to March
Monaghan and Kerry will be heading back to Inniskeen next Sunday.
Solicitor who brought small amount of cocaine into Mountjoy Prison given option to avoid conviction
Aonghus McCarthy said he did not know how the 0.33g of cocaine was in his wallet.
'It's a headache' - Galway champs face financial challenge of second London trip in 6 weeks
Corofin are heading back to the English capital this Sunday.
This adorable little girl finds the very concept of snow laughable
A conspiracy theorist in the making.
An 18-year-old F1 driver drove his €2.7 million race car down a ski slope
Max Verstappen's latest stunt puts the ice around Ireland into perspective.
"We just did what we always do - we kept going": Dublin Bus vs the coldest Irish winter since 1963
Here's how Dublin Bus coped.
NBC came up with a nifty trick to help TV viewers watch an NFL game in the snow
It was chilly at Mile High last night.
Is it going to snow on Monday?
Wait. What month is it?
Pics: How you've been dealing with the snow around the country
Got any more pictures? Send them in…
The Peamount U9s showed their commitment to the cause tonight
The team trained tonight despite some fairly adverse conditions.
Wrap up and be careful: It's snowy and icy out there
Welcome to spring.
America's winter is so bad that this guy is successfully selling snow
People can and will make money off anything.
Police catch cannabis growers after spotting snow-free roof
Growing more than five plants is illegal in the Netherlands.
This was the scene in Ireland four years ago today
The big freeze of 2010.
CSKA coach knocked unconscious by a snowball in Sofia derby
Bulgaria's biggest fixture was marred by trouble yesterday.
A fake Edward Snowden Tinder account was set up and the responses are amazing
"Good with computers. Optimist. Loves to travel."
Here's why the NFL doesn't take place during summer*
*Not really but DeMarcus Ware is having to get used to Denver weather.
This is what two inches of snow did to Atlanta
Helicopters and Humvees are being sent to save stranded commuters.
Downhill competitor narrowly avoids carnage as stray skier drifts into path
Get that eejit back to the green slopes.
College students face legal repercussions after snowball fight gets ugly
Police in Oregon are investigating the snowball fight after the students dumped buckets of snow on passing cars.
The Redzone: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Fans of the NFL were walking in a winter wonderland last night.
It's going to get cold, but will it snow?
Answer: Maybe. But it won't be as bad as what will hit Britain.
Your first snowman picture of the season
It's November and the snow has started. Brrr.
15 people* turning the snow to their advantage
*And a few animals.
All white on the night? Costa Rica demand replay of snowy USA qualifier
Clint Dempsey's 16th-minute strike gave the USA a 1-0 win in a match blighted by heavy snowfall in Colorado.
12 things you could do if today was a snow day
Imagine if it snowed so much that this list was totally applicable. Sigh.
Here's your that's not bad weather, THIS is bad weather pic of the day
Galway and Louth didn't seem to mind though.
Things to do with the snow, part 17: use it to pelt your football club's unpopular owners
Disclaimer: TheScore.ie does not approve of fans snowballing football execs. Not even at Blackburn.
Caption competition: Donncha O'Callaghan doing the unseen work again in Carton House
Must have been cold in Kildare this morning.


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North Dakota teacher of the year accused of sexual relationship with student
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The 2014 North Dakota teacher of the year has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.
Aaron Knodel, 35, had been on paid leave from his job as an English teacher at West Fargo high school since the investigation began in February. He faces five felony counts.
Knodel began grooming the teen girl with text messages in December 2008, the student told police according to an affidavit cited by WDAY. She was a senior in his English class at the time.
The messages gradually became more sexual over time until the pair eventually had their first sexual encounter in February 2009 while his wife was out of town, the station reported.
The student said they had sex five to 10 times more over the next few weeks until Knodel ended the affair on March 9 – his birthday – after his wife found messages from the girl.
He accepted the prestigious award last September to a room packed with smiling and applauding colleagues and students.
"Nothing I do is unusual compared to what every other teacher does," Knodel told reporters the day he received the award.
His fall from grace was swift.
The married man was removed from the classroom in February and is now about to be charged.
The school district kept quiet about the investigation until recently, and police are only willing to confirm a school employee is under investigation.
He has not yet been charged but faces two Class B felonies and three Class C felonies for the alleged encounters, according to reports.
Officials plan to share more information during a Friday afternoon news conference.
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How to eat right for summer
Let go of the eating practices of winter and begin eating appropriately for summer. The season is changing and gradually, we can see the days become warmer and the sun sharper.brunch Updated: Apr 06, 2013, 17:22 IST
The season is changing and gradually, we can see the days become warmer and the sun sharper. During the Aadan Kaal (northern solstice), the sun and the wind become powerful and excessive heat and dryness deplete the body's energy. Visarga Kaal (southern solstice) is the period when the sun and wind are milder and they impart energy and strength to the body.
As the season changes, we need to change our eating patterns and modify our day-to-day routine. The reason these changes have to be made is because our bodies, the foods we eat and the seasons are linked by an intricate thread called the prakriti. The prakriti is common to everything in the universe. According to the Vedas, the five basic elements are the same for everybody (air, water, fire, earth and space). As the seasons change, these elements, too, change their intensity, strength, action and impact.
Tap into your elements
The human body is also made up of the five basic elements. So, vata constitution types have an excess of the air element, pitta types have more of the fire element and the water element is on the higher side in the kapha body type.
Our food, too, has elements of the cosmos within it. So, we have foods that have higher elements of vata such as beans, channa, rajma, cabbage and broccoli. Foods with higher elements of pitta include spices (all garam masalas) and meat products and foods which have a higher element of kapha include wheat and banana.
Several small festivals signal the onset of the seasons and pave the way for changes in our eating and daily routine. It is that time of the year when we have to let go of the eating practices of winter and begin eating appropriately for summer.
In this new eating regimen, we have to stop consuming foods with high kapha content (such as items cooked and kept overnight), fried food and heavy desserts. Sweets made of khoya and ghee should make way for lighter sweets such as kheer, thandai and fruit puddings. In the summer, the variety of grain should also become lighter. So, switch to easier-to-digest grains such as rice, sattu and barley.
The logic of fresh
Another aspect of your diet that needs to be addressed with the change of season is the freshness of food. Fresh food is light and easily digestible, which is important, because in this season our digestive capacity reduces as compared to winter. Amongst fresh foods, one can eat cereals (rice, barley, oats) fruits, salads, vegetables and chutneys.
This is the season to start preparing chutneys as they can be made fresh every day and enjoyed with most meals. Traditionally, chutneys contain several ingredients that are high in digestive properties.
The needs of your palate should also keep pace with the change of season. In the cold and humid winter, the taste to hanker for is sharp (spices). In the spring it is astringent (salads). In the summer it is bitter, in the rainy season sour, in the autumn salty and in the beginning of winter (during Diwali and New Year), it is sweet.
Avoid heavy sweets made of khoya and have kheer, thandai and fruit puddings instead
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Water is essential for life. But across the globe a staggering 2.5 billion people do not have access to basic sanitation and 783 million have no access to clean water.
Clean and abundant water, good sanitation and appropriate hygiene are key to maintaining a healthy environment, especially for children. Children who are already malnourished are more susceptible to disease spread by dirty water and poor hygiene practices because their immune systems are weaker. And, in turn, waterborne diseases stop a child from absorbing vital nutrients and energy. So, a vicious circle develops that puts the child's life at risk.
Our integrated approach to hunger and malnutrition therefore involves extending water and sanitation services to communities faced with water scarcity, unsafe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.
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Access to clean water is critical to keeping children and their families nourished and healthy. In an acute crisis we deliver clean water directly to communities via trucks or temporary water bladders. Where water is scarce or unsafe, we drill and decontaminate wells, install hand-pumps, protect natural springs, develop water infrastructure, and pipe water into hard-to-reach villages and health centres.
Improving access to sanitation
Adequate sanitation is paramount to tackle and prevent the outbreak of waterborne disease. We therefore improve sanitation by building latrines, providing families with a safe and private place to go to the toilet.
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To prevent outbreaks of disease during a crisis, our teams distribute hygiene kits and build hand-washing stations. All our water, sanitation and hygiene programmes include the promotion of good hygiene practices like hand-washing, cooking with clean utensils, and drawing water from protected sources at schools, in health centres or at home. This allows us to minimise waterborne disease and ensure that the health benefits of safe water and sanitation are maximised.
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I saw this question asked in 2012 but did not see a definitive answer to the question so here goes. The new main bearings I received for my build are little different than the originals. Of the five bearings the thrust bearing is the same as are two of the other bearings. Of the other two one has two oil groves and one is wider than the others. Does anyone know where the odd bearings go. My guess is they go in the front and the rear but I don't know what one goes where. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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"The Three Card Monty - International Direct Route Carrier
First and foremost, thank you for all the emails related to our last article. While it was sad to hear how scams have affected businesses across the country, the resolution of people in the prepaid industry to identify scams and clean up the industry gives us inspiration to continue this series. In the last issue, we addressed the topic of scams on prepaid providers and distributors. This issue we will address international carrier route scams, and in particular - the dreaded "carrier deposit."
Although not always apparent, the heart of the prepaid calling industry are the national and international carriers. They are the means of all calling transport. Many prepaid calling cards are branded and tailored to specific country routes based on underlying carrier termination capacity. Of these direct route carriers, those offering termination into countries that are not entirely open to foreign competition due to either regulation or infrastructure constraints, are the most highly sought after. Classic examples of these routes include Ecuador, Honduras, Cuba, and Vietnam. For the switched-based prepaid calling provider, these routes and their carriers are very tempting because of the provider's ability to charge healthy rates and still be cheaper than most post paid long distance services. Not surprisingly, scam artists have picked up on the temptation and have exploited it.
While there are numerous types of carrier scams, we will focus this issue on the direct route deposit scams because of their pervasiveness in cities such as Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. The basic modus operandi of these scams is to have an initial, and substantial, deposit or funds wired to the carrier; the scam artist then either immediately vanishes, or, will go ahead and connect the services, They may actually operate the services for a few days, but will then disconnect and disappear. Most times the victim is unaware of the scam until it is too late because of the fog of temptation that exists around these rare and desirable routes. The victim thinks, almost haughtily, that they have discovered a one-of-a-kind find, often sloughs off issues or events that seem irregular in comparison to the custom and practice of carrier relations. The reality is that they are playing a game of Three Card Monty for their own deposit or funds. Though the objective is to induce the victim to pay, we have identified several scam themes that seem to re-occur.
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These scams usually are found where a brokered direct route deal is at issue. A broker, or some other type of third party, may approach the victim purporting to have contact with a rare direct route that is in the process of being set up. The deal is usually presented as a ground floor opportunity and one that "may" require some funds in order to get the operations started. The broker may be involved in the scam, or may be an "innocent" third party to the scheme. In some scams, the broker himself may simply regurgitate what the scam artist previously presented. In other cases, the broker may be part of the scam. The process will usually begin with the traditional Non-Disclosure Agreements and a series of discussions where the basic premise of the direct route shortfall is presented.
In a nutshell, the scam premise is as follows: A potential direct route with tremendous capacity has been in works for the past several months between facilities here in the US and some foreign destination. The development of the route has progressed, and some equipment has been already deployed. The problem, according to the scam artist, is that the project has gone over budget and now is in jeopardy. The scam artist presents himself as being desperate and offers to sell substantial capacity at an incredible rate for a period of years, if only he can get an initial deposit in order to bridge the shortfall. Again, the need for an initial deposit is presented and a carrier services contract may be signed. Upon placing the deposit, the victim is usually contacted again about the status of the project and informed that monies are being forwarded to foreign country to complete the project. The truth is that the artist has begun his disappearing act and your deposit has now gone elsewhere.
These scams usually are found where a resale international carrier is involved in a direct route deal. The process often begins with a listing of an incredible rate to a direct route. Upon inquiry it is learned that a small direct route has been in operation for a short by re-filing traffic through a third-party country. Capacity on the route is purported to be limitless and growing. The end victim very rarely has direct contact with the scam artist. Most contact is through the resale carrier who is on the US side and is conducts all business via email, fax and telephone. Again, like the Shortfall scam, it is debatable if the resale carrier is in on the scam or is the first victim.
In either case, the desired target is your deposit(s). A contract may be signed, but invoices may also be used on a take and pay basis because of the re-file method of transport. The reseller does not usually place the deposit themselves. This is allegedly because they are reaping such a low margin of profit in your resale that it is better if you bear the burden. Once the deposit is place, service often begins as if normal - however this is not for the long term. Usually service is provided consistently until a high traffic amount is desired. When this occurs, an increase in the deposit is requested. Once the deposit is paid, it turns out that the route is unable to handle the increased capacity, many calls are lost and overall service quality is poor.
The purported reason for the problems is claimed to be in the re-filling and the fact that either the re-route traffic has been discovered by the country of termination or that the route has been shut-down by third party country for violation of laws or regulations of that country. It will usually prove difficult or impossible to confirm these rationales, but easy to see that your deposit(s) are gone. When you go back to the resale carrier they are either hiding behind a Force Majure clause in your contract, or may be another victim themselves, in the deal. The real winner here is the gray re-file route carrier in the third party country. This is because they either knew the maximum capacity that they could achieve before the route would be discovered or they negotiated the re-file for a limited capacity or period of time with a PTT or other foreign licensed carrier. By offering the best resale rate in town, they baited the hook in order to generate interest in the rare route. If investigated fully, it is likely that this direct route carrier is renting or has temporarily borrowed facilities to complete the deal. The carrier is also usually unlicensed or unregistered in the third party country. All of this is information in hindsight for the victim because their monies are gone and in a foreign jurisdiction.
These scams usually are hybrids of the two previous direct route scams looking to target a deposit. The basic difference in the premise from the above is the alleged involvement of an official or public minister who is "quietly" behind the scenes ensuring that the route will operate freely without interference from their national regulators or the PTT. This official, allegedly on the take, is highly dependable and extremely loyal to the project. Of course, the entire line is a ruse and usually is used when the targeted victim has no real experience in working in an international environment. In the end, the Minister of Everything ploy is made strictly to lower the guard of the intended victim of either the re-file scam or the "from here to there" scam. Particularly in Latin America, the involvement of "corrupt" government ministers or officials in back-door deals has been greatly reduced over the past ten years. Should an actual official or minister be involved in any deal or route in any government capacity, it will be clearly identified.
o A direct route carrier deal presented as a ground floor opportunity requiring deposits or funds to bridge ongoing route development in order to ensure an unbelievable discount rate in future.
o A listing of an incredible rate on a direct route by refilling through a third-party country and purporting to be limitless and growing in capacity.
o No confirmable network maps or network layout within the foreign country prior to a deposit being made.
o Alleged involvement of an official or public minister who is "quietly" behind the scenes ensuring that the route will operate freely without the interference from their national
regulators or the PTT.
Edward A. Maldonado, Esq., a principal of the Regnum Group, is a telecommunications attorney based in Miami, FL who represents and advises communication companies both in the US and Latin America. He can be reached email@example.com.


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A Republican pollster who has long studied the women's vote called on Republicans to "call out the left on their over-emphasis on abortion and contraception" in the 2012 campaign.
Kellyanne Conway, who runs a research and consulting firm, said those social issues aren't as central to women voters as Democrats assert. In an interview on DC Bureau, the Journal's online politics show, Ms. Conway said economic issues top the list of womens' concerns, and that abortion, contraception and similar issues don't "pop up into the top five among men or women."


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Formula One teams continued their testing session at Jerez Circuit for the second consecutive day. Fernando Alonso raced with Renault's R27 and set the fastest lap time at the end of the session.
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Clubs are designed for students who need extra help throughout the course of the year. The GCSE KS4 History intervention sessions are available on a Monday night after school. In these classes we consolidate the work which has already been taught and this reinforces students understanding of the topic. These classes are open to any student studying GCSE History. Key stage three students also have the opportunity to attend History club on a Wednesday night after school. This gives students the opportunity to ask for help with any classwork or homework.
We are fortunate enough to offer students the opportunity to attend two trips with the History department. The first trip is for Year 7 and 8 students. This involves a one night stay over in London. The trip links into our revolution in crime topic, as students have the opportunity to visit the Tower of London, the London Dungeons and participate in a Jack the Ripper walk.
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It wasn't a very good start to the new year for Season 8 American Idol Winner… Kris Allen.
Allen ,27, his pregnant wife Katy and dog Zorro were involved in a head-on collision car crash on New Year's Day.
Kris and Katy were suffered bangs and bruises…their dog Zorro escaped without injury. According to source… Allen who suffered a broken arm in the accident underwent surgery today. The Idol winners mother, Kimberly, says Kris is in a lot of pain and may not play guitar for awhile.
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Comparing CDs vs. Bonds
What Are the Best Choices for Safe Income?
If you want to get a return on your savings but also want a low-risk investment option, certificates of deposits and bonds are two good choices.
Both allow you to get some interest payments on your cash beyond what you earn from standard savings and checking accounts, but each security has its own characteristics that may or may not meet your investing needs.
Risk and Liquidity
Generally speaking, bonds and CDs are considered "safe" investments because they offer a steady income without the volatility of stocks. For older people who want to preserve their savings during retirement, these are good vehicles.
Most people find bonds to be slightly more lucrative overall, but they can come with more risk. Depending on your age and how soon you need access to your money, you may find one to be preferable over another.
In terms of liquidity, once you lock your money up in a CD, you can't take it out without paying a penalty. Banks have recently started offering CDs with penalty-free early withdrawals, but they're subject to specific rules and you'll receive a lower interest rate on this type of CD.
Bonds, on the other hand, are much easier to convert back to cash without paying any penalty.
CDs and Interest Rates
Certificates of deposit are not much different than a savings account. With CDs, you are simply putting money in the bank and agreeing to not withdraw it for a set period in exchange for a higher interest rate. The longer you are willing to have your money tied up, the higher the interest rate you will get. CDs are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), just like other bank deposits, and thus there is a virtual guarantee you won't lose money. In an environment of rising interest rates, CDs offer higher rates as well.
When interest rates rise, that's generally a good thing for those considering putting money into CDs. Higher interest rates mean more income, after all. It may be disadvantageous to put money in a long-term CD if interest rates are rising quickly because you might be locked into one rate and miss out on the chance to make more money if rates go up.
That's why many investors set up "CD ladders" in which they place money in various CDs with different maturity dates. This way, they never have all of their money tied up all at once.
Bonds and Interest Rates
Bonds are a little bit more complicated than CDs. With bonds, you are essentially lending money to a government or a business in exchange for interest payments over the course of a predetermined period. Bonds can give you good interest income but can lose value if rates go up.
If you own a 20-year bond with a rate of 3 percent, for example, it may be less attractive to a potential buyer if interest rates rise to 3.5 percent. This may not be too big a deal if you are in short-term bonds, because interest rates usually don't change dramatically in a short period of time. But long-term bonds may be less attractive under this scenario.
The interest you'll make on a bond is affected by market interest rates, just like CDs. However, bonds move inversely to the market, so as interest rates rise, bonds pay lower rates.
A Search for Safety
Anyone putting money in CDs or bonds is most likely interested in capital preservation. They want to know their money is safe and they're willing to take a lower interest rate in exchange for the low risk.
CDs are generally safer than bonds because they are not much different than simple savings accounts, and there's an FDIC guarantee for anything under $250,000. The only real risk of losing money on a CD is if inflation quickly and outpaces interest income, but that risk is very small because CD interest rates are designed to track the consumer price index.
Bonds can be almost equally safe, but it very much depends on the type of bond and the creditworthiness of the borrower.
U.S. Treasury Bonds, for example, are considered extraordinarily safe investments because the United States never defaults on its debt. There are even Treasuries, known as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) that are indexed to inflation.
Corporate bonds from very large and stable companies are usually fairly safe, as well. But if you are seeking higher rates from bonds, you may choose to purchase bonds that are labeled "non-investment grade," which means they carry some risk that the borrower will not be able to pay back lenders.
Short-Term vs Long-Term
Determining whether to put your money in CDs or bonds can depend on your time horizon and the current interest rate environment. As of January 2019, short-term bond yields are slightly lower than the rates offered on CDs, making CDs a better investment.
As interest rates rise, bond values go down. That's why fewer investors have purchased long-term bonds as interest rates have been climbing steadily upward.
Considering Other Investments
Before putting money in CDs, it is worth asking whether there are other investment options out there. Interest rates are still historically quite low, and investors may be able to get higher returns from stocks.
Those concerned about the volatility of the stock market may still be drawn to dividend-paying stocks that offer relatively stable share value but income that is considerably higher than CDs or bonds. There is always a risk in owning stocks, but younger investors who are far away from retirement may find them to be more useful investments than bonds or CDs.


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PM, Abe script next level of Indo-Japan strategy
Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Japan, reports from the significant bilateral meeting with Japanese Premier Shizo Abe in Tokyo.
Strategic and defence cooperation were high on the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Following the annual summit meeting, Dr Singh said the two nations attach particular importance to intensifying political dialogue and strategic consultations and progressively strengthening defence relations, including through naval exercises and collaboration in defence technology.
In a joint statement issued following their meeting in the evening, Prime Minister Abe recognised India's sound non-proliferation record. Both sides expressed their commitment to continue to work to prepare the ground for India to become a full member in the international export control regimes: the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Australia Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of civil nuclear cooperation between the two countries, while recognising that nuclear safety is a priority for both governments. In this context, they directed their officials to accelerate the negotiations of an Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy towards an early conclusion.
Negotiations on a civil nuclear energy deal between Tokyo and New Delhi were suspended after the powerful March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear crisis in Japan.
Tokyo, though, has found it difficult to ward off stiff opposition from the non-proliferation lobby in the country. Unlike the United States, which acknowledges India as a nuclear State, Japan wants it to first gain entry into international export regimes before a nuclear pact can be inked.
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Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Wednesday
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Marine, defence cooperation on the cards
The two prime ministers decided to further build upon maritime and defence cooperation.
It was decided to establish a Joint Working Group to explore modalities for the cooperation on the US-2 amphibious maritime aircraft for the Indian Navy. The group will assess whether the aircraft fits the Indian requirement and option for co-producing the aircraft. The aircraft can be used for both defence and civilian needs.
The two leaders noted that the ongoing bilateral exchanges on maritime security including counter-piracy activities, participation in bilateral and multilateral exercises as well as sharing of information, and in this context, welcomed the joint exercises between the Coast Guards of India and Japan held off Chennai in January 2012 and in Tokyo Bay in November 2012.
Dr Singh and Abe reiterated their commitment to the freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
They expressed their expectations to further promote bilateral and unmultilateral cooperation on maritime issues.
Dr Singh told media persons, "Our discussions were guided by the fundamental belief that at a time of global uncertainties, change and challenges, India and Japan are natural and indispensable partners for advancing prosperity in our two countries and for a peaceful, stable, cooperative and prosperous future for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions."
"We attach particular importance to intensifying political dialogue and strategic consultations and progressively strengthening defence relations, including through naval exercises and collaboration in defence technology. Cooperation in high technology, space, energy security and rare earth minerals will also add rich content to our strategic partnership," he added.
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Collaboration on High Speed Railway discussed
Prime Minister Abe reaffirmed that Japan would continue its Official Development Assistance at a substantial level to encourage India's efforts towards social and economic development, including in the area of infrastructure and human resource development.
The two prime ministers welcomed the signing of the Exchange of Notes for loan totalling 71 billion yen for the Mumbai Metro Line-III project, as well as the yen loan of the fiscal year 2012 totalling 353.106 billion yen for eight projects.
Dr Singh appreciated the Abe's pledge for the Campus Development Project of the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (Phase 2) for 17.7 billion yen and the Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Programme for 13 billion yen.
"While continuing our development partnership, especially in the infrastructure sector in India, we will also strive to substantially expand the flow of trade and private investment," he said.
Dr Singh noted Japan's interest in supporting the introduction of high speed railway system in India.
Appreciating Japan's high level of expertise in designing and implementing High Speed Railway (Shinkansen) systems, he conveyed that India will plan such projects based on its infrastructure priorities, commercial viability and financial resources.
The two leaders decided that both sides will co-finance a joint feasibility study of High Speed Railway system on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.
The two prime ministers, recognising the importance of upgrading the speed of passenger trains on the existing Delhi-Mumbai route to 160-200 kmph (Semi-High Speed Railway system), welcomed the final report of the feasibility study undertaken with Japan's cooperation, and confirmed that further consultation between the two countries would be continued to draw up a road-map.
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Need for UN reforms re-emphasised
The two prime ministers shared the view that business environment improvement is significant in enhancing bilateral investment and trade which would drive growth of both countries.
In this connection, the two leaders expressed their expectation that both countries would continue to work closely to achieve an enabling predictability and transparency in terms of business environment, including tax administration which is conducive to India-Japan economic cooperation and greater flow of investment, technology and services between the two countries.
They welcomed Japan External Trade Organisation's matching activities later this year to strengthen business partnership and consolidate supply chains between the two countries.
Noting the importance of increasing Japanese investment and business in India for economic growth of both countries, the joint statement said that the two prime ministers expressed their expectation to advance cooperation between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan in the framework of India's "National Manufacturing Policy" in such areas as industrial human resource development and business environment improvement.
The two prime ministers re-emphasised their resolve to work towards early reform of the United Nations, including the expansion of the United Nations Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories, particularly through the efforts of the G-4 so as to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.
They confirmed that such reforms were necessary to make the Security Council more representative, effective, credible and responsive to the needs of its wider membership.
They concurred in continuing to take an active part in the inter-governmental negotiations in the United Nations General Assembly supporting the chair to achieve meaningful progress.
In this regard, they also decided to strengthen their bilateral cooperation and consultation with other member states.
They decided to hold the 1st India-Japan Consultation on UN Issues, including United Nations Security Council reform, soon and confirmed to hold regular consultations twice a year, to further enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Image: United Nations Security Council in a meeting
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