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MARIE Soleil P. Tropicales has been appointed as the new Tourism Director/Attaché for the San Francisco office of the Philippine Department of Tourism. Director Tropicales assumed her post last January 22, 2019.
Director Tropicales took over the SF post from Purificacion Suanding Molintas, who was tourism director for the last four years.Read more at Asian Journal
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The Philippine Department of Tourism, together with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, kicked off its Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) Program with two events in October 2017.
The soft launching event held during the Undiscovered SF Creative Night Market on October 20, 2017 attracted a millennial audience along with travel and media partners. Night Market attendees at the SOMA Pilipinas cultural district enjoyed night of Filipino-inspired music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and cuisines with a San Francisco twist.
The program was officially launched on October 27, 2017 at the Philippine Center Building in San Francisco, CA. PDOT-San Francisco Tourism Attaché Purificacion Suanding-Molintas enticed and explained the mechanics on how to join the program to an audience of Filipino-American community/association leaders and influencers, airline representatives, tour operators, and members of the media. PDOT Undersecretary Katherine De Castro shared a brief message urging them to invite their friends and debuted the Bring Home a Friend Music Video by DOT's newest Tourism Ambassador Piolo Pascual.
BHAF is a referral incentive program that aims to encourage both Filipinos abroad and expatriates living in the Philippines to invite their international friends to come and visit the country. This program will run from October 15, 2017 to April 15, 2018.
To join, the sponsor can register online at bringhomeafriend.online and invite his/her friends through the website. A sponsor must be 18 years of age and above, a Filipino dual citizen living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers, or a foreigner (expatriate) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the program period. An invitee can be anyone holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the program period and has traveled to the Philippines during the specified program period.
Three (3) sponsors and their invitees will be selected to win through an electronic raffle draw in April 2018. Sponsors have a chance to win a Le Grand condominium unit in Eastwood, Philippines, or a brand-new Toyota Vios, Duty Free gift certificate worth 200,000 pesos (approx. 3,800-4000 USD). Invitees can win two roundtrip tickets 6-days/5-nights accommodation in Palawan, two roundtrip tickets 5-days/4-nights accommodation in Cebu, or two roundtrip tickets 5-days/4-nights accommodation in Davao.
To register as a sponsor, go to bringhomeafriend.online .
For more details, visit philippinetourismusa.com .
Like, follow, and support the official BHAF social media accounts:
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BHAF PROMOTION IN NaFFAA'S 2018 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) promoted the Bring Home a Friend (BHAF) Program during The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) 2018 Leadership Summit at the Philippine Center Building in San Francisco, CA on January 26, 2018.
PDOT-San Francisco Tourism Operations Officer Alessa Lopez explained the mechanics of the BHAF Program to more than 100 Filipino American leaders who flew in from all over the United States to celebrate NaFFAA's 20th anniversary and to showcase their vision of unity and empowerment for the younger generations.
BHAF is a referral incentive project that aims to encourage both Filipinos abroad and expatriates living in the Philippines to invite their international friends to come and visit. This program will run from October 15, 2017, to April 15, 2018.
To join, the sponsor can register online at bringhomeafriend.online and invite his/her friends through the website. A sponsor must be 18 years of age and above, a Filipino dual citizen living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers, or a foreigner (expatriate) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the program period. An invitee can be anyone holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the program period and has traveled to the Philippines during the specified program period.
Three (3) sponsors and their invitees will be selected to win through an electronic raffle draw in April 2018. Sponsors have a chance to win a Le Grand condominium unit in Eastwood, Philippines, or a brand-new Toyota Vios, Duty-Free gift certificate worth 200,000 pesos (approx. 3,800-4,000 USD). Invitees can win two roundtrip tickets 6-days/5-nights' accommodations in Palawan, two roundtrip tickets 5-days/4-nights' accommodation in Cebu, or two roundtrip tickets 5-days/4-nights' accommodation in Davao.
To register as a sponsor, go to bringhomeafriend.online
For more details, visit philippinetourismusa.com
Like, follow, and support the official BHAF social media accounts:
Facebook: BringHomeAFriendPH
Twitter: bringhomeph
Instagram: bringhomeafriendph
Email: email@example.com
Hashtag: #BHAF2 #bringhomeafriend
Philippine Adult Chemistry Nightlife Event at the California Academy of Sciences
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) of San Francisco participated at the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) Nightlife in San Francisco on February 22, 2018, where the Adult Chemistry theme featured a series of Philippine Lambanog drinks and Philippine cuisine attendees enjoyed all night long.
PDOT-San Francisco's resource speaker was Infanta Lambanog, a US distributor for Philippine Lambanog. Event goers enjoyed a Philippine Weng Weng and Mestizo cocktails as well as sampling them straight. Philippine cuisine such as Lechon (roasted pig), Garlic Noodles, Fried Green Beans, and Lumpia was also served.
Infanta Lambanog presented twice about Philippine Lambanog; the tourism destinations where they are produced (Quezon and Batangas), history, and the step by step process on how it is made (Harvesting, Fermentation, Distillation). They also touched on the sustainability of coconut plantations as well as what other products are produced through coconuts.
Located by the stairs leading down to the Philippine Coral Reef Tank, the Philippine Tourism Table distributed promotional giveaways through a prize wheel and information about Philippine destinations.
CAS researchers spoke about restoration and conservation efforts for Philippine coral reefs in the African Hall. Specimens collected from their trips were also displayed in the Project Lab and by the Swamp areas for event goers to observe up close.
CAS is a natural history museum that houses one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks; the 212,000 gallon Philippine Coral Reef Tank. CAS sends their research teams on expeditions to the Philippines to learn more about the center of the center of marine biodiversity and give efforts for restoration.
Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show 2018
(Santa Clara, California) The Philippine Department of Tourism San Francisco sponsored a booth and participated in the Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center on February 17 -18, 2018. A total of 21,312 people attended this year's travel show.
Philippine Travel Suppliers and Experts such as Philippine Airlines, Rajah Tours, Mango Tours, NRT Tours Centre, and Pacific Air Leisure enjoined in promoting and selling the Philippines to the thousands of travelers and information seekers during the event.
The Philippine booth highlighted leisure and cultural tourism through the backdrop display of Panglao Island, Bohol, and Intramuros, Manila. To increase brand and destination awareness, brochures, flyers, and promotional giveaways were distributed to event attendees. The booth also promoted the ongoing Bring Home a Friend Campaign and the upcoming 12th Ambassadors Tour to the Philippines from July 9 to 15, 2018, featuring the famous destinations of Cebu and Bohol. The raffle-draw of a free Philippine Airline ticket also drew attention to the booth.
The Travel & Adventure Show is the longest-running series of travel shows conducted in the Top 8 Feeder Markets in the United States, namely: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. These travel shows have become USA's most noted travel events for marketers wishing to reach consumers and travel agents.
"Magandang hapon," chorused 30 voices who have been undergoing the University of the Philippines Alumni Association's Cultural Summer Camp, eager to show off the Filipino phrases they have learned from their teachers.
As part of the Consulate's movement to Spark*Connect*Empower* the Filipino-American Community, it organized an event for the University of the Philippines Alumni Association's Filipino Cultural Summer Camp students at the Philippine Center on Tuesday, 25 July 2017, to educate them about the Philippine Consulate's and partner agencies' functions as a government agency based abroad.
The campers, with ages ranging from as young as 6 to 14 years of age, and are third-generation Filipino-Americans and have been learning Philippine history, music, arts, dance, cuisine, literature, and basic Filipino.
Deputy Consul General Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon welcomed the campers to the Consulate, informing them that his son was in the first batch of of the Cultural Summer Camp. He proceeded to entertain the children with a yoyo exhibition, saying that the yoyo was popularized in 1929 by Filipino immigrant to the United States Pedro Flores.
Consul Carlyn A. Monastrial gave a presentation on the functions of the Philippine Consulate General, explaining that it is guided by the three pillars of foreign policy, namely political security, economic security, and assistance to nationals. She added that the Consulate aims to reach out to the Filipino-American Community by providing platforms where the latter may be immersed in Philippine culture and heritage. She led them on a tour of the Center, passing through the 2nd floor which houses the information section of the Consulate and the attached agencies; the Philippine Folklife Museum on the 5th floor, and the consular section on the 6th floor.
Tourism Office's Alessa Lopez made a presentation on the functions of the Tourism Office, leading them through an interactive presentation that allowed the kids to win prizes for answering trivia about the Philippines.
A lunch of Jollibee chicken and spaghetti were provided to the campers and teachers, to familiarize the third-generation Filipino-Americans with the Filipino palate. Ms Ana Segovia, the head instructor of the Summer Camp, informed that Consulate that it was the grandparents of the children who enrolled them in the Camp in their desire to ensure that kids are familiar with their roots, culture and heritage. This is the first time that the Camp has targeted Filipino-American youth in the South Bay, providing the much-needed connection to their Filipino heritage.
In appreciation for the Consulate's hospitality, the kids sang "Pen Pen de Sarapen", a Filipino folk song that they learned in their classes. They also wrote notes of support for Filipino soldiers in the frontlines, after they were informed of the insurgency going on in Marawi City. The children were given Philippine flaglets and magnets as a souvenir from the Consulate. END
Ways to Maximize your Travel Rewards Points and Miles
International travel is becoming more accessible as airlines and travel companies cater to different interests, personalities, and budgets. Relying on seasonal airline promotions or special travel packages don't always enable us to get the best vacation experience or travel as often as we would prefer.
Here are a few ways you can take advantage of travel rewards point and miles to travel in style or simply book your next trip for (practically) free.
Invest in a Rewards Credit Card
Credit card companies offer competitive and wide-ranging travel reward credit cards. Popular travel reward credit companies include American Express, Capital One, Chase, and Citi. Depending on the card, points acquired from valid affiliate purchases can be transferred to airlines or hotel chains. You can also earn points when you gas up your car, get your weekly groceries, or indulge in your favorite restaurants. Airline credit cards often offer perks like priority boarding and booking, free checked baggage, and no foreign transaction fees. There are several websites such as nerdwallet.com, thepointsguy.com, or creditkarma.com that provide reviews and tips on credit cards that fit your needs and lifestyle.
Compare offers meticulously.
Buying and booking in advance is always better than doing it so close to your departure. In fact, frequent flyers know that last minute airfare offered miles spike up. The first offer you see is not usually the best you could find. It pays to exert more effort on comparing prices and points because it could give you an idea on which one best suits your requirements.
Travel to lesser-known destinations and off-peak season
Using travel rewards points or airline miles in the high-traffic destinations can be a bit difficult especially if you have specified travel dates. Whether you're using travel awards miles or travel points to purchase your flight, it is likely hard to book seats to Hawaii, Bangkok, Cancun, or the Carribean. Instead, explore the lesser known vacation spots. Be on the lookout for airlines that just opened or increase new flights. You will likely get your desired vacation on your preferred dates. You might even get a great deal on upgrades. For instance, many Asian airlines have opened increased flights between the US and Asia. You may opt to avail or ongoing promos or increased airline seats to fly to Manila, Coron, Puerto Princesa (Palawan), or Cebu for that much-deserved tropical island getaway.
Use your miles for other purposes
For long-haul trips to Asian destinations like the Philippines, use your reward points or miles to upgrade your cabin from economy to business class for a more comfortable flight. You can also spend them on booking a hotel room, renting a car, or including a stopover to your flight.
And lastly, don't be afraid to ask! Airlines and travel companies don't always post all their offers and travel perks online. Take time to research in travel forums, call/email customer service, or have a chat with the airport staff and hotel desk agents.
Ready to book your next trip? Check out these amazing Philippine destinations and find out how to get there. You can also check out our Travel Partners' offers for great deals on Philippine hotel and activities packages!
DOT goes on US roadshow to promote Cebu
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 is currently conducting a roadshow in four cities in the United States to lure more foreign tourists to come to Cebu via the Philippine Airlines' (PAL) new direct link between Cebu and Los Angeles next month.
The agency, together with three Cebu-based travel agencies and travel operators/representatives from Manila will market Cebu and the Philippines to Filipino communities and US nationals in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6.
PH consulate sets tourism ad drive for Super Bowl in SF
SAN FRANCISCO—In time for the Super Bowl in the Bay Area, the Tourism Office of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is offering attractive travel packages to various destinations in the Philippines.
In a push to promote Manila, Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol and Albay, some cable cars, MUNI buses and trains will showcase the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" ad campaign to coincide with San Francisco's hosting of Super Bowl 50, America's biggest sporting event.
Direct flights between Cebu, LA to bring in more business, tourism for VisMin
Bacolod City (CNN Philippines) — More business and tourism opportunities await the Negros Island Region (NIR) with the start of operation of direct flights from Cebu to Los Angeles in the U.S. and vice versa on March 15.
This, according to Harry Inoferio, sales head of Philippine Airlines (PAL), during the Visayas Roadshow in Bacolod City on Friday (February 12).
DOT, PAL launch of Cebu-LA flights to boost tourism
MORE foreign tourist arrivals, particularly in the Visayas, are expected starting this year as the Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to begin its newest international service between Cebu and Los Angeles on March 15.
The airline held a Visayas Road Show to launch the non-stop flights between Cebu and Los Angeles at Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod City Friday.
Fil-Am community welcomes new tourism director to LA
MEMBERS of the Filipino-American community in Los Angeles officially welcomed Richmond Jimenez as the new tourism director at the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) office in this city.
Jimenez, who will serve in the position for the next three years, said that the department is seeking new ways to creatively attracted Filipinos and non-Filipinos living abroad to visit the Philippines.


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LONDON-- Ever since they were introduced by UEFA in 2012, fans all over Europe have been asking the same question: what does the official behind the goal do?
It was UEFA president Michel Platini who opted to use "the human face of football" - namely, additional assistant referees - rather than goalline technology to help decide whether the ball has crossed the line as well as aid the man in the middle with his decision making.
But since they were introduced it has become a joke among fans that the additional assistant referees never make a decision - even if the referee has got something wrong.
All that changed after 40 minutes at the Emirates on Tuesday in the Champions League Group F match between Arsenal and Olympiakos Piraeus.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, under no pressure from any Olympiakos forward, mishandled a high, inswinging corner and half caught the ball before appearing to carry it over the line.
Dutch referee Bas Nijhuis was unsighted and in the wrong position to see if the ball had gone over the line.
Unlike matches in the Premier League or FIFA internationals, UEFA does not use goalline technology, so the Dutch additional assistant made Nijhuis's decision for him.
Alerting the referee by sending an electronic signal, he indicated the ball had gone over the line by at least a metre, and Nijhuis awarded a goal - officially recorded as an Ospina own goal.
That put Olympiakos 2-1 ahead and they went on to win 3-2 for their first ever away win in England since they first played a competitive European match in the country in 1965.
Official behind the goal takes centre stage - at last
LONDON-- Ever since they were introduced by UEFA in 2012, fans all over Europe have been asking the same question: what does the official behind the goal do?

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Whenever the city of Gotham needed to call on their caped crusader, they'd display the Bat-Signal and now Los Angeles will do the same to honor the late Adam West.
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Adam West played Batman for 2 years on the ABC series along with portraying the superhero in the first film adaptation. While the television series only lasted for 120 episodes, it became a cultural icon and is remembered to this day.
In their book TV: (The Book), Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz ranked Batman No. 82 on their list of the Top 100 television series of all times. In fact, even if you've never seen a single episode of Batman (which you definitely should), you can still probably sing the theme song. Na-na-na-na-Batman!
West also lent his voice for a few different Batman projects including The New Adventures of Batman and Batman: New Times. West also voice acted as himself for shows such as Family Guy and The Fairly OddParents who portrayed the actor as an eccentric and larger than life character.
Adam West died of Leukemia at the age of 88 on June 9 but his legacy will live on forever. To honor the actor, Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA Police Department Chief Charlie will light the Bat-Signal in Los Angeles tonight (6/15).
DC Comics writes, "Mayor Garcetti and Chief Beck will light the iconic Bat-signal, which will be projected onto the tower of Los Angeles City Hall at Spring Street. Attending Bat-fans are invited to don their Bat-suits and trusty utility belts in honor of West's signature role as the true crimefighter."
If you aren't able to make it to the lighting, DC Comics writes that "the West family encourages Adam's "old chums" to make a donation to the Adam West Memorial Fund for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Idaho-based charity for children diagnosed with cancer and their families, Camp Rainbow Gold."
Join us at City Hall to pay tribute to Hollywood legend Adam West & light the bat-signal for the #BrightKnight. pic.twitter.com/7USpxg70r7
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The role of solar carports in implementing Title 24 mandates, a car-free in Oslo, eco-friendly insulation alternatives, builder using wellness software for healthier homes, and relaxed environmental compliance requirements for guaranteed worker wages and benefits
Solar Carports can Help with California's Title 24 Mandates
Solar carports, virtual net-metering software, and tax-enabled financing can help apartment builders and owners meet California's new Title 24 mandates. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, all new residential buildings in California under three stories tall must include solar panels. New homes must produce more energy than they use by 2020; new commercial buildings must become net-zero by 2030.
Multifamily properties will be required to disclose their properties' energy usage to show their level of Title 24 compliance in June 2019. Solar energy will be a critical component in compliance strategies.
A new company called "Powering Title 24" is offering solar-enabled carports that it says provides substantial tax credits and accelerated depreciation benefits. The tax benefits, the company says, offset the construction costs of the carport, which provides a base for the racking system for the PV unit.
Oslo, Norway's Downtown Goes Virtually Car-free
Oslo, Norway made its downtown practically car-free with notable positive results. The city converted parking spots to bike lanes and added plants, tiny parks, and benches. Cars were banned on some streets, discouraging driving in the downtown.
Without cars, mass transit is more efficient, air quality has improved, and the streets are full of people. In 2015, the government proposed banning cars completely downtown, but resistance from merchants and others produced the alternative strategy of removing parking spots.
A few spots have been converted into parking for disabled drivers or EV charging, and some streets allow delivery trucks for a couple of hours in the morning. Most drivers have to park in garages on the fringe of downtown, and traffic restrictions prompt drivers who don't need to go through the city center to take a ring road around it.
Several Materials Offer Eco-Friendly Insulation Alternatives
A recent post at Inhabitat.com examines seven alternative materials for insulating homes that can be considered eco-friendly. The options include sheep's wool, which has natural fire retardant qualities, and cotton from leftover jeans that is shredded and treated with a borate solution so it is not flammable.
Certain manufactured materials such as polystyrene are considered green because they help save energy when used as a spray foam or as rigid foam boards. Aerogel, which is about 90% percent air, does not let much heat pass through, so it too is an effective green insulation material.
Builder to Offer Wellness Software to Make Households Healthier
KB Homes will offer technology later this year that is intended to make households healthier. The software add-on, called Darwin, will be initially available to buyers in California, but will eventually be available nationwide.
Darwin is designed by New York-based technology startup Delos. The technology monitors and controls air quality and water filtration. Homeowners can also input their sleep schedule on the app to automatically adjust their lighting to mimic the sun's rising and setting. Sensors also measure allergens and other harmful substances in the air and ramp up filtration systems if levels become excessive.
Proposed Calif. Regulation Would Relax Environmental Compliance for Guaranteed Worker Wages, Benefits
A proposed new regulation in California would ease some environmental compliance requirements if residential developers pay workers a guaranteed wage and other benefits. Single-family and small apartment building developers would pay construction workers a rate less than the union prevailing wage but higher than the average private-industry rate. They would also provide apprenticeship training and medical and retirement benefits.
In return, developers would be rewarded with an easier, quicker route through the California Environmental Quality Act process. The new regulation wouldn't impact large commercial or multifamily projects.


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Minute markers.
Tachymeter around the outer rim.
Date display appears between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions.
Chronograph – three sub-dials displaying: 60 minutes, 60 seconds and 24 hours.
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Screw down crown. Solid case back.
Case diameter: 45 mm. Case thickness: 15 mm.
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Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date.
The TW Steel Men's Grandeur Divers Black Watch boasts an impressive blend of sporty styling and sophisticated performance. The black stainless steel case, black bezel, and mineral window give the watch a robust durability, as well as a water-resistance depth of 330 feet (100 meters). The handsome black analog dial features three hands pointing to 12 Arabic numerals and 60 indices. It also contains a tachymeter-marked inner bezel, a date display, and three chronographs for advanced calculations.


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Midnight Meditation
I'm a big believer in the healing powers of meditation. Last night, I got into it a bit right around midnight, as it happened. I tend to use candles and incense set up alongside a few crystals of whatever varieties feel applicable at the time when I aim for a meditative state, and last night … More Midnight Meditation


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Afghanistan Security Forces Fund
The Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) is a Defense Department program that provides assistance to the security forces of Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) is a Defense Department program that provides assistance to the security forces, civilian personnel and armed groups of Afghanistan. Implemented with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, assistance may include the provision of equipment, supplies, services, training, and transportation. Ultimately, its goal is to produce an independent, self-sufficient armed forces for Afghanistan for counterinsurgency and counterterrorism purposes. The original authorization for the training of Afghan security appeared alongside Iraq security assistance authorization in Section 1202 of the FY2005 National Defense Authorization Act. The FY2005 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act first mentioned the ASFF by name, allocating an initial $1.28 million in assistance. Reporting requirements include quarterly reports "summarizing the details of any obligation or transfer of funds," and the congressional Armed Services committees must be notified 15 days prior to any obligation of resources. Funds are housed within the Defense Department's Operations and Management account. Recent amendments earmark funds to ensure the participation of women in the development of the security forces. The FY 2017 NDAA requires that no less than $10 million and up to $25 million be designated for improving the training, retention, and treatment of women in the Afghanistan Security Forces and the recruitment, training, and contraction of female security personnel for future elections.
Original authorization: National Defense Authorization Act FY 2005. (Section 1202)
Funds Conditions: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 428), Amended by NDAA 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4424).
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Matilda is not your typical child. She was able to read at an early age but the only books in the Wormwood house is the phone book. At age 4 she starts to walk to the public library where is she is greeted by an enormous amount of books! The librarian shows her the children's picture books but soon realizes that Matilda is beyond picture books and shows her Great Expectations! Matilda then moves though all the great classic novels. Although Matilda is a smart young girl, she has horrible parents and terrible brother. During the story we learn that her father, a used car salesman, cheats out is customers by fixing the odometer and other sneaky fixes to make the cars look better than they are. Because of this Matilda decides to teacher her parents a lesson! Her parents finally allow Matilda to attend school, she starts at Crunchem Hall Elementary School. The headmistress is Miss Trunchbull; who might be worse than her parents!
Although Matilda attends school, she is welcomed by a wonderful teacher, Miss Honey. Miss Honey notices how intelligent Matilda is and starts to challenge her and forge kind and caring relationship Matilda has with an adult.
After you read this classic children's book, check out the movie. It is just as good as the book! Danny DeVito plays Matilda's father and also directs.


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Sometimes the whiff of a change in scenery is all I need.
I'm reading about the sensuality of work, the unsubstantial, half-hearted nature of play, and considering how I earn my dough, how I like to play. Elaine Scarry writes, "It is not simply the surface of the body but the deep entirety of its interior that is in work put at risk." Yes, yes, I know.
And the e-mail arrives. There's a job posting for two scopists (that's me) to fill a seven-month (with possibility to extend) position in criminal court at The Hague. Meal and housing allowance provided. It's vague, but it must be World Court work, that's what happens at The Hague. I cannot possibly go, couldn't think of applying. Seven months away from home! The Finlander says, It's a chance of a lifetime. You must apply.
The inquiring e-mail is sent and we're all left to dream. I go back to reading Scarry, who is talking about Dickens's Pip, "If life had required Pip to learn the distinction between the artificial and the real, he might not have had such a difficult time; but he is instead required to make the much more difficult and interesting distinctions between failed artifice and successful artifice, between failed work and successful work, between irresponsible imaginings and responsible imaginings." Yes, yes indeed.


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The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body of people which co-operates with the minister (the Rector in the case of All Saints Wokingham) to promote the whole mission of the church in the parish in all its aspects; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
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- all the clergy (and any lay workers) officially licensed to the parish (At All Saints this is Canon David Hodgson the Rector, and The Revd Hannah Higginson, the Associate Priest. We have no licensed lay workers.)
- the churchwardens (At All Saints there are three churchwarden positions, currently only two are filled, by Clive Charlton and Geoff Davies)
- one or more of any lay readers (LLMs) licensed to the parish (At All Saints we have no licensed lay readers or LLMs currently)
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- the elected lay representatives (At All Saints we have 12 people elected by the church membership to the PCC)
- up to 2 persons co-opted to be members by the PCC (At All Saints we frequently use one of these places to co-opt The Revd Colin James, who does not qualify to be elected nor is officially licensed to the parish, though supporting the parish in many ways)
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The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, Rector, Chair of PCC (licensed clergy)
The Reverend Hannah Higginson, Associate Priest (licensed clergy)
The Reverend Colin James, Honorary Priest (honorary priest)
Clive Charlton (churchwarden)
Geoff Davies (churchwarden)
Peter Barrett (Deanery Synod member)
Anne King (Deanery Synod member)
Judith Scott (Deanery Synod member)
John Smith (Deanery Synod member)
Stephen Smith (Deanery Synod member)
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Hazel Cupper
Liz Edge
Michael Freeman
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APPLICATION DEADLINE16/12/2019 23:00 - Europe/Brussels
LOCATIONLuxembourg › Luxembourg
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France, Germany, Turkey | 2017 | 87 mins | Dir. Ayse Toprak
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We've learned a lot over these past five and a bit seasons of Girls. This week brings a new lesson: impromptu scatting at a purple-ish venue in New Jersey is never a good idea. Episode six finds Hannah, Marnie, Elijah, and even Adam and Jessa trying to figure out how, exactly, they've ended up where they are. Apparently, at least some of this started in a bulk-bin aisle years ago. The truth is, it's impossible to fully understand what propels any of us forward. Tempting though it may be to blame them, it can't all be our moms' fault.
This season (and this episode) witness Hannah's effort to decide whether she's ready for some next phase, some evolution, some ultimate destination. But what, exactly, prepares a person for adulthood? No one has an exact answer, but Hannah has come to a crucial conclusion — that however much money you make, however much you're bound to fuck up your kid, a lot of a person's life is decided by the people she surrounds herself with. And for the first time maybe ever, Hannah isn't will to accept just anyone, even if that makes her a psychopath.
1. Let's kick this off on an unrelated note: Does anyone really prefer mixing a salad themselves? Like, dressing on the side when you pick up your lunch from Sweetgreen? That's a quick way to have salad ribbons all over your desk. Can we all agree that just waiting in line to have it mixed is the preferable way? Thank you; good day.
2. Has any relationship ever really soared when one half thinks the other half was "just supposed to be grateful" that she even wanted to talk to him?
3. Does anyone who doesn't work as an OB-GYN "literally know hundreds of pull-out babies"? And even then?
4. Do you think manicurists see Marnie's hands and are just like, "Now, those are hands"? They're very shapely!
5. According to Marnie, what do you think it means to "basically have your shit together"? Like, if you're Marnie — wayward, crazed, selfish Marnie — what even constitutes that?
6. When Hannah insists that Marnie's support "kinda makes [her] wanna do it less," could that seriously mean she mostly wants to have a baby to prove everyone wrong?
7. How many times has Desi worn that sweatshirt in a row?
8. Where does Marnie go to stock up on diamante-accented dresses?
9. Isn't a "bad dream come true" just a nightmare? Or is there some distinction I'm missing?
10. Aw, Hannah, writing for Esquire about controversial app creators and striving to meet deadlines! She really is living the dream, isn't she?
11. Why does it matter to Adam "if it's real"?
12. Wow, remember Fran?
13. Do you think "I'm pregnant" is the ultimate rejoinder?
14. But really, shouldn't Marnie know what a high person looks like by now?
15. What would "rock bottom" even look like for Marnie? Because I keep thinking we've hit it and then she surprises me?
16. Why does it always fall to cameo appearances to be the voices of reason on this show?
17. Where did Marnie find her hair #inspo for this gig?
18. Would you choose Marnie over "JC Chavez"?
19. Do you believe Hannah that she doesn't care about Jessa anymore?
20. Is that how it was for Hannah and Adam? Because I remember it differently?
21. They met in the bulk-bin aisle?
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The Messalonskee High School baseball and softball teams did not travel to Skowhegan Friday afternoon to play scheduled games there.
With the ongoing national manhunt for John Williams, the man suspected of killing Somerset County sheriff's Cpl. Eugene Cole early Wednesday morning, area school administrators remained cautious. Authorities have called Williams armed and dangerous as they scour the region for him.
"Everybody is trying to err on the side of caution, especially when it comes to sending kids up into that area," Messalonskee athletic director Tom Hill said. "People are kind of uncomfortable doing that. It's totally understandable."
Skowhegan was set to host Messalonskee in both varsity baseball and softball. After three days of a school "lock-in" in School Administrative District 54, Friday was the first day Skowhegan student athletes were allowed to be outdoors after school hours for practices and games.
Ashley Alward, a senior at Skowhegan and pitcher for the Indians' softball team, said she understands why other schools would be reluctant to travel to Skowhegan in the wake of the manhunt for Williams, who was a member of the Skowhegan Area High School class of 2007.
"It's a bummer that we couldn't play or weren't able to practice (Wednesday or Thursday), but if it's a concern of safety, it's understandable," Alward said.
"Not really knowing what's going on, it's just a matter of you've got to make decisions based on the safety of all kids," Hill said.
Skowhegan athletic director Jon Christopher said that Friday was a return to as much of a normal schedule as possible for the school's athletic teams. Tennis matches both at home and on the road were still on schedule to be played. The Mt. Blue tennis team was scheduled to play at Skowhegan Friday afternoon.
Christopher said Skowhegan teams practicing outdoors Friday were encouraged to be finished by 5 p.m. Under guidance from local law enforcement agencies and school officials, the goal was to have as many people as possible home and off roads by nightfall.
"I think people would rather play it safe than sorry, versus wishing after the fact that you'd played it safe," said Christopher, adding that he felt it was safe for athletes to be outside on campus.
Messalonskee's boys and girls lacrosse teams planned on traveling to play road games Friday, at Greely and at Falmouth, respectively.
Alward said she and her teammates were not concerned for their safety. As part of the school's lock-in this week, there has been an added presence of police officers both inside and outside of the school buildings.
"They'll make sure we're safe," Alward said. "It's a little worrisome that there's someone on the loose that already hurt somebody and who could do more damage. It makes me a little uneasy. But I know personally a bunch of (police officers) and firemen here who will be out there risking their lives for us to make sure we're safe.
"The hope is that all of them come home safe, too."
Messalonskee would have been willing to host the baseball and softball games on Friday in Oakland, but heavy rains the last two days rendered those fields unplayable.


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Many humans have trained themselves to ignore their discomfort which is doing yourself a great disservice! Discomfort allows you to discern whether something is an energetic match to you or not. Simply ignoring that information is largely responsible for the great numbers of people on your planet who are suffering both emotionally and physically. Hear us when we say there are no special awards handed out for struggle and angst. Discomfort exists to get your attention and to encourage you to redirect into a path that is more aligned with who you really are. It is feedback from your soul.
不适让你辨别一样东西是否匹配你。 忽视这个信息主要是因为大多数人情感上和身体上的苦难。 当我们说对斗争和焦虑不会有特殊的奖励,请听我们的。 不适的存在是为了引起你的注意和鼓励你去重新调整道路---更加 与你真正的所是对齐。这是你灵魂的反馈。
When you start navigating your path by what feels good, you are stepping into self love. You start to honour yourself, your comfort, your wellness. You will always find it so much easier to surrender and willingly flow into what feels good, Dear Ones, and hear us when we say we wish nothing more for you than to have a life that satisfies you, and allows you to step into what you are really on the planet to experience.
你开始荣耀自己,你的舒适,你的福祉。 你总是会发现很容易就能臣服并愿意流入感觉良好的,亲爱的一们, 当我们说我们只希望你拥有一个令你满意的生活, 能让你步入你前来体验的生活时,请听我们的
So many of you ask for signs from the universe. That guidance is always available to you, right in your body! Resistance is your soul telling you a direction is not energetically supportive to you. Flow will always find what is in line with your soul, and all great things happen from there. Which would you prefer? ~Archangel Gabriel
就在你的身体中!抗拒是你的灵魂在告诉你一个方向并不支持你。 流动总是会发现什么与你的灵魂对齐,所有伟大的事物从那发生。 你更喜欢哪个?~大天使加百利
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But according to court filings by the New York State attorney general's office, there is new evidence that the company has not actually followed that course, potentially overstating the value of its assets and defrauding its shareholders.
According to the filings, made by the state on Friday, "evidence suggests not only that Exxon's public statements about its risk management practices were false and misleading, but also that Exxon may still be in the midst of perpetrating an ongoing fraudulent scheme on investors and the public."
The filings come in a long investigation by the attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman, into whether Exxon lied to investors and consumers about the risks of climate change and how those risks might hurt its business. The investigation has its roots in a report the company released in 2014 in response to shareholder pressure to disclose how vulnerable its assets could be to future climate regulations.
The issue resurfaced this week when a majority of shareholders approved a measure asking for a more open and detailed accounting.
The central question is how Exxon values the fossil fuels it owns but has yet to extract. Climate scientists have suggested that if the world were to burn even just a portion of the oil in the ground that the industry declares on its books, the planet would heat up to catastrophic levels — an argument that has been boiled down to the slogan "keep it in the ground."
By that logic, if policies aimed at slowing global warming mean that Exxon has to leave those reserves in the ground, their declared value could be far too high.
According to the filings, starting in 2010, Exxon told its investors that it used one set of estimates known as proxy costs while a set of lower costs was used internally in business planning.
Exxon Mobil rejected the assertions.
"For many years, Exxon Mobil has applied a proxy cost of carbon to its investment opportunities, where appropriate, in order to anticipate the aggregate financial impact of future government policies," it said in a statement. "Exxon Mobil's external statements have accurately described its use of a proxy cost of carbon, and the documents produced to the attorney general make this fact unmistakably clear."
The state's filings on Friday asserted that Exxon's public estimates for projects in developed countries set the proxy costs at $60 a ton of greenhouse gases by 2030 and $80 a ton by 2040, while internally the company assumed the price reached only $40 a ton by 2030.
The filings show that an Exxon climate change manager wrote in a 2010 email that the higher figures were "more realistic," but that Rex W. Tillerson, then chief executive, approved of the accounting discrepancy and wrote in an email in 2011 that he was "happy with the difference." Mr. Tillerson left the company late last year to become secretary of state in the Trump administration.
Mr. Schneiderman's office asserts that there is little evidence that the company applied even the lower figures, with only one instance of a price being used in the documents the company turned over.
"It appears that Exxon's proxy-cost risk-management process may be a sham," John Oleske, senior enforcement counsel to the attorney general's office, wrote in one of the filings.
In response to subpoenas, the company has provided at least 400,000 documents totaling millions of pages. But the filings argue that more are needed to determine the accuracy of Exxon's calculations about how future regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions would affect the value of its investments.
Exxon Mobil has argued in court that the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts are conducting a "highly politicized and bad-faith investigation." The company, accused of conspiring to cloud the issue of climate change through surrogate groups, argues that the investigators are conspirators because they consulted with environmentalists, including the Rockefeller family.
Mr. Schneiderman has said that his efforts constitute a straightforward securities fraud investigation like those he has undertaken concerning Wall Street companies and another climate change suit that led to a 2015 settlement with Peabody Energy.


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Lucy Dean is a dancer in Potters Theatre Company and we caught up with her to talk broken wrists, her brother being a former cast member and Potters being a cruise ship on land…
How did you get to join Potters Theatre Company?
My brother is John Dean and he used to be part of Potters Theatre Company and was in Frankie's Guys. I came to see him at Potters when he was here so I knew the place and the shows, and he spoke to Nicky Hathway and I got an audition, and got picked. This is my first proper full-time contract since leaving college and what a place to start in! Working with Richard Peakman is amazing and the whole team are so talented. Before Potters I did a few things, like being in the music video for Blossoms I Can't Stand It song and was in a Mac make-up Christmas ad.
I love being at Potters Resort and it is like a cruise ship on land. The quality of everything is just insane and the shows are on a par with the West End. Guests always tell us how much they love our shows and how it is such a big part of their break, and that is lovely and great to be part of that.
What is your favourite part of working at Potters?
The show of course! For anyone who hasn't seen them, you must come as you will just be amazed at the standard of them. Broadway & Beyond has been my favourite one to perform so far and I also love the drinks inclusive breaks as the atmosphere is incredible and everyone is up dancing and having the best time. I love musicals and especially 9 to 5.
The team also get on so well – we hang out during the day and joke around backstage. We also lift each other's spirits when needed. Lauren always has to wish us good luck before the can-can and it is a bit of a ritual for her! Everyone is just really nice, which makes it a great place to work. Combine a great team with doing what you love and it is the best job!
As we talk to you, you have a broken wrist!
Yes, I injured it but still managed to perform some shows with the injury - accidents and injuries are just part of it! The other thing that tends to break a lot is costumes!
What would you love to do in the future?
Have a dance school with my brother. I would love to teach others in the future.
Do you ever get used to being away from home?
You do but to drive home is five and a half hours, as I am from Manchester. It is just part of the job though and that's why Potters Theatre Company has become a little family.
What are some of the quickest costume changes?
About 30 seconds and that is so tight! Once I went on without my gloves in a routine where we need them and we do have costume malfunctions. Sometimes something will have been left on stage from the previous song and we just have to kick it to move it out of the way. The comedy team do a song in Broadway & Beyond with a boob style costume and one of those were left on stage once!
You are a dancer but do you have to do some singing too?
Yes, we still do some backing vocals and also I have had to learn to sing and have done swing for Girl Power and that is full on singing! We need to know how to cover things if we need to suddenly perform something different!


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5 September 2015
Renault Sport and the ELMS join forces
Renault Sport and the European Le Mans Series are proud to announce their collaboration beginning in 2016. Working for many years to make motor racing accessible to the general public, the two organizations will join forces to offer increasingly Fast, Free & Fun race weekends for the following three years.
Via its popular and family friendly events, the World Series by Renault has offered spectators an unforgettable experience in the motor racing universe since 2005. Beginning in 2016, the enthusiastic and curious are in for more intense weekends thanks to the agreement between Renault Sport and the European Le Mans Series.
Activities for all ages as well as spectacular and varied races will be part of the programme. The Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 will represent the single-seaters, the Renault Sport Trophy for the GTS and the European Le Mans Series for Endurance. While they will share the bill at five meetings in 2016, each category will retain its identity and its specificities.
Launched this season, the Renault Sport Trophy has already established itself as a new reference among feeder series' towards the professional championships thanks to its extraordinary performance level and its ultra-competitiveness.
An essential cornerstone of the Renault Sport strategy, the Formula Renault 2.0, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, has been the break out category for many future champions such as Alain Prost, Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Valtteri Bottas, Romain Grosjean, Daniil Kvyat, Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz.
The three International Formula Renault 2.0 series' will reinforce their cooperation. The Eurocup, ALPS and NEC are working on complementary calendars to avoid date conflicts and allow drivers who have double programmes to accumulate the necessary points to validate their FIA super-license. The three categories will have a minimum seven events organized at Europe's finest circuits, like Pau for the ALPS or Silverstone for the NEC. And for the first time in its long and rich history, the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 will be the curtain raiser for the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
Jean-Pascal Dauce, Renault Sport Technologies Director of Motorsport: "During a period of reconstruction for the feeder series', we are thrilled to have concluded this agreement with the ELMS to organize our championships. After having collaborated by their side at several meetings the past two years, it was wise to take the plunge to offer varied events in as much for the spectators as for our competitors. This partnership will also offer a quality setting to the Formula Renault 2.0 and Renault Sport Trophy drivers in proposing race meetings at legendary circuits, including a number of F1 venues. A very good school for the young drivers who hope to reach motor racing's most prestigious category."
Gérard Neveu , European Le Mans Series CEO: "We are very happy to welcome the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and Renault Sport Trophy which are joining us at the majority of the 2016 ELMS calendar and our thanks go to Renault Sport Technologies for their full support. The addition of these two high profile single seater and GT race series will enhance the popularity of the ELMS weekends. Formula Renault 2.0 has produced some great champions since the series began, including Porsche's Brendon Hartley and Audi's Filipe Albuquerque, both ELMS race winners.The new Renault Sport Trophy with the new RS01 is going to be an exciting new championship and will provide another route for drivers interested in GT racing. The combination of ELMS, Formula Renault and the Renault Sport Trophy will give the fans more reasons to join us for an exciting 2016 season."
Provisional 2016 Calendar*:
16/17 April 2016: Motorland Aragón (Renault Sport Trophy, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0)
14/15 May 2016: Imola (Renault Sport Trophy, ELMS)
29 May 2016: Monaco (Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0)
16/17 July 2016: Red Bull Ring (Renault Sport Trophy, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, ELMS)
27/28 August 2016: Circuit Paul Ricard (Renault Sport Trophy, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, ELMS)
24/25 September 2016**: Spa-Francorchamps (Renault Sport Trophy, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, ELMS)
22/23 October 2016: Estoril (Renault Sport Trophy, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, ELMS)
*Subject to FIA approval, additional dates will be announced soon
**Subject to confirmation


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Gerry is the only journalist in WA and one of the few in this country willing to investigate the appalling record of the UK multinational Serco, who runs more and more of the nation and WA's public services.
Serco has highly profitable contracts with the Gillard Government to run Australia's controversial immigration detention centres and also runs many of Australia's defence and military bases, including overseas military bases.
Since the Barnett Government came to power Serco's power and influence in Western Australia has grown, thanks largely to their profound and deep conections within the Liberal Party and the Government bureaucracy.
Serco won a contract to run WA's largest hospital Fiona Stanley Hospital despite having no experience running hospitals in Australia. From November it will run WA's only juvenile prison. It already runs Acacia Prison. Serco took over the highly controversial prisoner transport contract from G4S.
Gerry's latest report which will appear in the National Indigenous Times this week describes Serco's continual and constant contractual failure in the prisoner transport contract.
Whistleblowers to National Indigenous Times correct, SERCO wrong says government arbiter
Gerry Georgatos
The multinational SERCO has been hit with a fine of nearly $600,000 and has been told to get its act together. Department of Corrective Services and SERCO whistleblowers to the National Indigenous Times had said that SERCO had been failing to meet its prisoner transport contract duties - and had failed to turn up to pick up prisoners for court appearances, had failed to provide staff for prisoners attending public hospitals and had taken prisoners to the wrong prisons.
SERCO is one of the world's wealthiest organizations and holds not only prison management and prisoner transport contracts, however lucrative immigration detention contracts, and is entrenched in the service delivery of public transport, human resource management and public welfare components and the public health systems.
The Contract for the Provision of Court Security and Custodial Services annual report noted that a performance improvement notice was issued and the reason for this was "persistent poor performance."
In May, a customer satisfication survey was conducted by a government arbiter and found a satisfaction rate of only 52.6 per cent. The annual survey referenced 32,000 prisoner transfers and movements 6,600 court sitting days.
Social researcher and SERCOWATCH spokesperson, Colin Penter said that the fine and the one in two failures exposed by the survey and by whistleblowers evidences "a consistent failure of SERCO failing to meet targets" and that the underperformance impacts on the prisoners.
SERCO took over the prison transport and court services contracts from G4S, the company in whose care Aboriginal Elder Mr Ward died from horrific burns and dehydration in the back of a prison van on a 43 degree day during a 360km desert drive.
"SERCO has improved nothing, they are just as bad as G4S which killed Mr Ward," said UWA law student and former Deaths in Custody Watch Committee chairperson, Marianne Mackay.
"They are unfit to hold any tenders and contracts to do with the criminal justice system. Our people suffer in their hands."
"Nyoongar man Grantley Winmar died in SERCO run Acacia Prison after being neglected for days - he died of haemorrhaging."
The Australian Institute of Criminology in its 2008/2009 report noted that prison deaths in private company managed prisons died at three times the rate than those dying in government run prisons - 4.5 deaths per 1,000 prisoners in private prisons compared to 1.3 deaths per 1,000 prisoners in government run prisons.
Mr Penter said SERCO cannot be trusted with the profit motive appearing to be foremost. "In the UK SERCO was found to have lied 252 times, and the failures of the SERCO run prison in Christchurch are there for all to see - it comes down to gross neglect."
"To put everything in context SERCO's neglect leads to deaths." In the UK SERCO was slammed for the death of a 14 year old boy in their custody"What is disturbing for me is that the whistleblowers who were in a way the 'family', the support, of the prisoners are now gone from inside. They were right all along despite SERCO and the Department of Corrective Services saying otherwise."
In recent months there has been an outcry against the Department of Corrective Services push to use video-link and Skype technology for court appearances and in that prisoners were refused transport to funerals.The annual report revealed that this is already in place and has reduced the attendance of prisoners to and from courts by nearly 30 per cent in the past year due the increased use of video-link technology.
"A son and daughter, despite being an inmate, should be allowed the dignity of attendance at a parent's funeral, it is both a customary right and the humane thing. Using money as an excuse to stop our people attending funerals well the line must be drawn and this not allowed," said Ms Mackay.
"Our people should also have court attendance in person, so they know what's going on and can speak for themselves and not be removed from their full set of rights and comprehension by being stuck in a prison room and in front of a camera where they can input very little - this should be illegal."
A DCS spokesperson said, "It is too early to assume any service delivery trends or issues from a single survey. DCS Commissioner Ian Johnson was reported saying that the DCS is constantly developing "practices that reduced the need for unnecessary prisoner transport" and that in fact he said "70 per cent of all appearances were now by video link."


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KILDARE PROPERTY WATCH: Charming cottage on 20.5 acres at Whitehall, Kilcullen
This unique property could be extended, renovated or replaced with new build
The house at Whitehall
Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are bringing to the market a charming cottage on 20.5 acres (8.27 hectares) at Whitehall, Kiclullen.
This is an executor sale and the property will be sold by public auction.
This is a superb property located on the edge of Kilcullen within 1.5km of the M9 (Exit 2), 13km from Naas, 7km from Newbridge and 3km from The Curragh.
The property has frontage on the R418 (250 metres) towards Athy and also the local road towards the village of Cut – Bush (L6078) of 40 metres.
The cottage extends to 66 sq.m (710 sq.m) providing two bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room and a bathroom.
The entire could be renovated/extended or an application for a replacement dwelling could be made to Kildare County Council.
Old stores
Outside there are a number of old stores and double garage.
The land is all in grass in about five divisions, all with natural boundaries and hedgerows.
There are panoramic views from the elevated setting with views of Old Kilcullen and further east towards the Wicklow Mountains.
The property is to be auctioned on Tuesday the May 21 at 3pm in the Keadeen Hotel Newbridge (unless previously sold).
Jordan's are quoting €350,000 for the entire and further details are available by contacting Clive Kavanagh or Paddy Jordan on 045 – 433550.


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OMG standards and related glossary entries
Proposed glossary entries Meta-model Production rule PRR SOA JSR 94 Business rules, SBVR and related entries Data Bases and related entries
Format Proposed definition Why this is relevant for this group and the RIF How this impacts the design of the RIF Pointers for more information
Meta-model A meta-model is the ontology for a model Relevance for this group and the RIF –Specific rules expressed in a rule language are instances –The rule language is the model –The meta-model is the ontology of the rule language E.g. a « rule » is made of an « antecedent », aka « condition », which is represented by a « boolean expression »; and a « consequent »… The semantics of the rule language belongs to the meta-model Impact on the RIF –Rule languages can be translated into each other if they share a meta-model Pointers for more information?
Production rule A production rule is a rule where the consequent is an action or a list of actions –An action is an assertion with side effects Production rules are widely used in commercial applications, esp. to automate business rules –There is a very large base of production rules deployed Figures? –Users demand a standard RIF and vendors are willing to implement it –There is a high potential for early deployment of the RIF (if it fits users and vendors requirements) Impact on the RIF –RIF must cover the specific features of production rules and the most widely deployed implementation technologies (pattern matching, RETE…) Pointers for more information?
PRR PRR is a meta-model for Production Rule Representation under specification at OMG –PRR Core and PRR OCLPRR Core Relevance for this group and the RIF –See Production RuleProduction Rule Impact on the RIF –PRR must be a meta-model for the relevant part of the RIF –The (phase 2 extension of) RIF must include a concrete syntax for the PRR meta-model (among other extensions) PRR white paper (to be published soon by Paul)
SOA SOA is an IT architectural style that supports service orientation –Service orientation is a way of composing an application as linked services –A service is a repeatable business task Relevance for this group and the RIF –Rules are a part of an SOA –Rules are a way to direct services –Rules are a way to implement a service Impact on the RIF –RIF must be able to include a reference to a service, esp. a Web service –RIF must support an XSD type system Pointers for more information?
JSR 94 JSR 94 specifies a lightweight Java API to enable stateful and stateless rule engine use; deploying rulesets from a variety of sources (including XML documents), undeploying rulesets Relevance for this group and the RIF –JSR94 assumes the existence of a standard rule language: RIF would be that language –JSR94 is part of the motivation for vendors to implement RIF Impact on the RIF –No apparent impact on the design of RIF JSR94 spec
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