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Linguistics with Spanish
BA Honours
- UCAS code: Q1R4
- Full time
- 4 years
- Next start date: September 2020
This linguistics degree allows you to explore how languages work, develop and are used, alongside the study of Spanish.
Fees (per year)
- Home: £9250
- International: £18000
Entry requirements
- A Level: AAA-ABB
- IB: 34-36 points
UCAS Institution name and code:
Course overview
This four-year Linguistics with Spanish degree concentrates on developing your understanding of how we communicate, and the growth of language in the brain. You'll explore linguistics in the context of English and Spanish language. You'll focus on the structure, history and social aspects of the English language and language in general, building a foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue many career paths.
You will be able to apply your linguistics learning, knowledge and skills to strengthen your fluency of Spanish, from beginner, intermediate or advanced level.
In your third year, you'll immerse yourself in Spanish culture as you spend the year in a Spanish-speaking country to help further improve your language skills and confidence.
Our cutting-edge programme – shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading staff – ensures your studies explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:
- computational linguistics
- language variation
- psycholinguistics
- theoretical linguistics
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to COVID-19.
See our terms and conditions for more information
View our Frequently Asked Questions
Your course during COVID-19
Whilst things will not be the same when you join us in September, this course page is intended to give you insight into what to expect from your course and your learning experience for the duration of your degree.
We have updated all course information where there are specific changes in the first semester.
Most of our student services are now available online. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, we'll be opening up our on-campus facilities as soon as it is safe to do so, so that you can get the best out of your studies.
Your learning experience
Your teaching will be a mixture of online and in-person on-campus teaching. In semester one, as a result of physical distancing requirements, all lecture materials will be delivered online along with many tutorials, workshops and labs.
Our aim, if Government guidance allows us, is to deliver up to three hours of labs, seminars and tutorial teaching in-person on campus where this is possible and safe to do so. We'll review this regularly and plan to return to full in-person, on-campus teaching in semester two if restrictions allow.
In semester one, we will not be running face-to-face, on-campus examinations. We will instead use different approaches to assessment. These will test and support your learning.
Field trips
We will be running some but not all of our planned field trips. Some of those that do run, will be run virtually. For those that do not run, we will be offering alternative learning activities. These learning activities will give you the opportunity to achieve the same learning.
Terms and conditions and student complaints
The University has terms and conditions which create a positive environment for learning and academic achievement.
Further information
Our COVID-19 Study page gives more information about your Newcastle University 2020 study experience.
Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitments outlined are subject to the guidelines that may be in place at the time.
Quality and ranking
- 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
- 94% overall student satisfaction score – National Student Survey 2019
- top 150 – Linguistics category – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- top 175 – Arts and Humanities category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- 5th in the UK – The Guardian University Guide 2020 (Modern Languages)
- top 10 in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2021 (French and Iberian languages)
- top 10 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 (Iberian languages)
- 6th in the UK for research power – Research Excellence Framework 2014
Teaching excellenceTEF Gold
A ringing endorsement of Newcastle University's long tradition of excellence in teaching.
Modules and learning
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
The linguistics topics you study are broadly similar to our Single Honours Linguistics degree. Your language tuition involves two hours a week on speaking, reading, writing and listening skills, taught by a native Spanish speaker.
You will have a weekly one-hour grammar lesson. You complement this with modules aimed at helping you understand the culture and society of the countries where Spanish is spoken. In addition, you can take modules in Catalan or the indigenous Latin American language, Quechua.
|Optional Modules
|Introduction to Linguistics
|Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula
The linguistics topics you study are broadly similar to our Single Honours Linguistics degree. Your language tuition involves two hours a week on speaking, reading, writing and listening skills, taught by a native Spanish speaker.
You will have a weekly one-hour grammar lesson. You complement this with modules aimed at helping you understand the culture and society of the countries where Spanish is spoken. In addition, you can take modules in Catalan or the indigenous Latin American language, Quechua.
|Compulsory Modules
|Phonological Theory
|Syntactic Theory
|Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish
You will spend your third year studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country.
|Compulsory Modules
|Year Abroad ePortfolio (YAeP)
You will continue to study advanced language modules in Spanish, reflecting the fluency you will have gained during your year abroad. An extended project gives you the chance to study in greater depth a topic that you are passionate about.
The remaining half of your topics are optional and are linked very closely to your lecturers' research specialisms. These currently include syntactic and phonological theory; low-educated second language and literacy acquisition; language origins and evolution; child language acquisition; language change; and discourse analysis.
|Compulsory Modules
|Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Advanced Writing Skills
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
You can normally expect to spend around 10 hours per week engaging in lecture, seminar and workshop materials, plus weekly study groups.
You also spend around 25 hours per week on class preparation, reading, writing, and other kinds of independent research recommended by your tutor.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Assignments – written or fieldwork
Dissertation or research project
Examinations – practical or online
Group work
Skills and experience
Practical experience
Studying at Newcastle means you may have the opportunity to attend field trips to local and national points of interest. Previous visits have included:
- The Wordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage)
- Lindisfarne
- Seven Stories (the National Centre for Children's Books)
- Beamish Museum
- the Great North Museum
- Northern Stage
You'll have access to our award-winning Language Resource Centre and subject to availability may have access to the language laboratories. These facilities support and facilitate your language learning, and encourage cross-cultural communication.
Research skills
You can complete a dissertation in your fourth year, investigating a topic that you are passionate about. You will also be offered a range of opportunities to participate in staff research projects.
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Studying at Newcastle means that I haven't had to choose between my love of linguistics and my love of foreign languages - I can pursue both my passions with the support of two dedicated faculties to guide me.
You will spend the third year of your degree in a Spanish-speaking country, where you can:
- study at one of our partner institutions
- teach English as a foreign language under the British Council assistantship programme
- take a work placement
- combine study with work placement
Facilities and environment
You'll be based in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, which is at the heart of our city-centre campus, in the Percy Building. You'll join a lively community of students, academics, authors and professionals.
You'll have access to a digital media lab – for students with documentary and film-making modules – a PC cluster, a student-led cafe, and plenty of spaces to work and socialise, all based in the School.
You will have exceptional library provision from our award-winning Library Service, which houses over one million books and a huge range of electronic resources.
Newcastle University Students' Union is home to the award-winning student newspaper, The Courier, giving you the opportunity to develop your creative writing and journalism skills.
Our teaching is closely linked to the programme of the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA), giving you regular contact with leading creative artists. You'll also have access to the diverse programme of events organised by NCLA throughout the year, including spoken-word events and creative writing courses.
Find out more about the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have when starting university.
Your future
English students acquire a range of valuable skills, which they can transfer to many different employment situations. Your literary and linguistic training can be used in journalism, librarianship, teaching and the highly competitive fields of writing, acting and directing.
You will also gain other skills such as the capacity to analyse and summarise material, to communicate, to work to a deadline, to argue a case, to work independently as well as collaboratively, and to think logically.
This is excellent preparation for a wide number of professions and as such, our graduates have gone on to a variety of career areas including editorial, marketing, PR and other forms of media. Others have gone to work in law, politics, HR, teaching and supporting specialist learning.
Employability at Newcastle
96% of Newcastle University graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating, with 85.5% in graduate-level employment or further study.
Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates. See what they have gone on to achieve and be inspired to follow in their footsteps.
Statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation (Destinations of (undergraduate and postgraduate UK domiciled) Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
Make a difference
Careers support
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.
A Level
International Baccalaureate
34-36 points
Other UK qualifications (and PARTNERS)
Qualifications from outside the UK
English Language requirements
Through our PARTNERS programme, you could receive an offer up to three grades lower than the typical requirements, and get support throughout the application process. To apply through PARTNERS, you must be based in the UK and meet our eligibility criteria.
Entrance courses (INTO)
International Pathway Courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO.
Find out more about International Pathway Courses
Admissions policy
This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University, including Newcastle University London. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for 2020 entry (per year)
Home Fee Students
International Fee Students
The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your degree programme (unless you are on a shorter exchange programme).
The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
Year abroad and additional costs
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
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Open days and events
The situation with Covid-19 means that we're unable to hold Open Days on campus. However, you don't have to visit in person to experience Newcastle.
From the comfort of your sofa you'll be able to:
• explore our beautiful campus
• find out about our vibrant city
• discover what students think about studying at Newcastle
You'll also have the opportunity to speak to academic staff and find out more about the subjects you're interested in.
Find out more about our virtual events
We regularly travel overseas to meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University. Visit our events calendar to find out when we're visiting your region.
How to apply
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To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle University, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:
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Remember, Perception Is Everything
So here it is, its Wednesday March 12th, 2014, a beautiful sunny day here on the west coast of Canada. I fetched my snail mail this afternoon, I opened an envelope addressed to me. No, it wasn't bills or bad news, it was…well, I wasn't sure what to think. Most of the world knows who Mayor Rob Ford is, if you don't know who he is, he is the Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has admitted to smoking crack cocaine, and is a binge drinker, along with host of other issues. There's a much deeper story, but I don't have the time, the patience, or the space to write it.
So, in the mail today I got a direct mail piece, they used Send Out Cards (www.sendoutcards.com), so, a card, I have never done business with them before, or know anyone who works for them, so they're soliciting via the shotgun approach. This card was from a financial firm in British Columbia, getting the card was fine, but what was on the cover….well…. rather than me say it, I'll show you:
Now I understand what they're trying to do, but I felt like they were going for the cheap humor, potty jokes. The question, "What do employee benefit renewals and elections have in common?"gets lost in seeing Mayor Rob Ford's picture to me. Call it shock marketing, hoping the negative will be a positive conversion experience. The sell inside the card, I removed the company name & phone number. Here's the inside message:
Would you consider this a good direct mail piece, would you use the picture of Mayor Rob Ford as your cover, is this a good marketing idea or bad? Would you do business with this company? What is your gut reaction, impressions? Remember, perception is everything.
The Future Of Business – History Is Repeating Itself
When I was a little boy at the age of 5, I lived on the Queen Charlotte Islands. We moved from Vancouver, British Columbia to the Northern Tundra, it was a sad day for my Mother & I, oh ya, my brother too. It was at best an adventure, it wasn't a lifestyle improvement. I can remember riding with my Dad in his truck from Queen Charlotte City to Masset on many occasions, what was weird about it was, you couldn't make that drive without hitting a deer with the truck. You couldn't own enough freezers to store all the meat, so Dad would have to report most of these incidents to the game warden. This happened everyday! The interesting thing about it was, everyone in town knew it had happened. Queen Charlotte City is not a big town, so news traveled fast.
I told you that story to tell you this one. The greatest impact living in an isolated part of the world was not how bad it was, but how these small communities all over the island pulled together. I mean it was beautiful country, there was so much natural in everything that happened, but the real treat, the healthiest thing for our community, was how business conducted.
Remember when you could order items from the Hudson Bay, Eaton's and Sears catalogue? It was fun, it was easy, it was drop shipped to your door, except if you lived on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Oh you could make your orders through each of these company catalogues, if you didn't, Christmas didn't happen! Worse yet, you couldn't get new clothes, well not unless you went down to the trading post and picked up something someone else owned at one time.
Business was much more difficult back then, or at least getting what you needed to survive, let alone having any luxury items. The most memorable thing for me living there, was when you would make your orders, wait at a minimum of one week for the ship to come in, that's right, a freighter would come filled with belongings, food, clothes, all kinds of things, even equipment. The whole town would gather down on the main dock and wait, BBQ's were out, music was playing, everyone in town gathered like a family reunion. Imagine waiting a week to get your food, maybe two weeks because of bad weather. I can remember some tense times when word got out the ship was delayed. But it was a great memory, a happy memory, the towns people helped each other, we all knew each other, and we made sure our neighbour was looked after.
Today, 50 some years later, we appear to be heading right back to a time such as then, without the ship of course. Social Media has brought us back to a place where we have to care for one another, connect with each other, build a relationship with each other. We had to build trust then, and we have to build it again today. Back in a time when big business did not have the same control as it had between now and then, we the people have control once again. We are gathering together to meet, to help each other, to collaborate, and make sure our neighbour is looked after. History is repeating itself, mostly in how we used to do business. Today we hold Tweet Up's, big social events, and speaking events, all for the purpose of coming together as a community, or communities. We are going back to ordering from catalogues that are now web applications, Apps, Smart phones, websites like Amazon, and it gets drop shipped by the big ship UPS or FEDX, or whomever you prefer. These companies we order from are now asking us what we want, how we want it, and how fast can we get it to you. We are going back to small town rules, where you can't hide, you can't lie, and you can't get away with shinanagan's and stay in business.
The Future Of Business is all about people, it's taking us back to a time like the depression, back to a time when we did all that we could for one another. History is repeating itself, are you part of making the world a better place, are you part of this history taking place? I challenge you, be the change, you be the voice, you be the reason the world is a better place, you help make history repeat itself.
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SRCTec.ca – Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech
The Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech, (SRCTec), was founded in 2006 and is supported by key Regional strategic partnerships, including Chilliwack Economic Partners (CEPCO), City of Abbotsford and Community Futures for South Fraser.
The role of SRCTec is to actively attract technology companies to the Fraser Valley Region, which includes; the City of Abbotsford, City of Chilliwack and City of Mission, located just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. SRCTec has exclusive responsibilities for economic and educational development specific to the high tech sector.
SRCTec will focus on attracting investment to the Region from the high tech sector including information technology, information services and telecommunications / wireless technology based firms.
SRCTec provides a single point of contact for the high tech industry, and a doorway to the comprehensive information and resources in the Region. High technology organizations will find that SRCTec understands their business, and that the Region has a range of advantages. This coupled with development factors will assist in establishing operational and research facilities.
SRCTec is a not-for-profit organization governed by an operating Board of Directors and supported by sponsors, the community, and our high calibre Advisory Board.
My disclaimer, I used the text from the SRCTec site, also, I'm on the Board of Directors and can't promote this initiative enough 🙂

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United States District Court, D. Delaware
June 22, 2018
JOSEPH S. PACZKOWSKI, Plaintiff,v.STATE OF DELAWARE, et al., Defendants.
S. Paczkowski, Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown,
Delaware. Pro Se Plaintiff.
Joseph S. Paczkowski, an inmate at Sussex Correctional
Institution in Georgetown, Delaware, filed this Complaint in
March 2018 raising claims under 42 U.S.C. §
1983.[1] (D.I. 1, 8, 9). He appears pro se
and has been granted leave to proceed in forma
pauperis. (D.I. 7). He requests counsel. (D.I. 4, 9, 11,
12). The Court reviews and screens the Complaint pursuant to
28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915A(a).
August 1999, Plaintiff entered a Robinson plea in the
Superior Court of the State of Delaware to one count of
unlawful sexual intercourse in the third degree.
Paczkowski v. State, 2001 WL 213354, at *1 (Del.
2001). Pursuant to the plea agreement, he was sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment, suspended after two years for
fifteen years' probation. Id. In October 2011,
Plaintiff was charged with violation of probation. (D.I. 8).
Plaintiff was detained, and his VOP hearing was continued
pending an investigation. (Id.). Plaintiff asked to
be released, but he remained detained.
December 2011, Plaintiff was indicted on five counts of sex
offender unlawful sexual conduct against a child. (D.I. 8 at
p.1); see also State v. Paczkowski, ID Nos.
1112009385 & 9904022327 (Del. Super.) (D.I. 70) (decision
denying motion for postconviction relief) (available at
Paczkowski v. State, No. 17-1665 (D.I. 4-2)
(D.Del.)). Plaintiff contends that the grand jury should not
have heard about his status as a sex offender. (D.I. 8 at
p.4). He alleges prejudice and violations of his civil rights
because the grand jury heard this evidence. (Id.).
On many
occasions while awaiting the VOP hearing, Plaintiff requested
a new attorney. (Id. at p.1). Plaintiff alleges his
attorney had a conflict of interest and that the Public
Defender and the State of Delaware worked together to violate
his civil rights. Plaintiff also alleges that he was denied
effective assistance of counsel during the criminal
proceedings because his attorney waived Plaintiff's right
to a preliminary hearing. (Id. at p.3). Finally,
Plaintiff alleges that Probation requested destruction of
evidence, the request was granted on September 7, 2012, and
he needed the evidence for postconviction relief.
(Id. at p.1).
Plaintiffs final case review on April 4, 2012, he pled guilty
to one count each of unlawful sexual contact in the first
degree and to sexual solicitation of a child in addition to
admitting a violation of probation. See Paczkowski,
ID Nos. 1112009385 & 9904022327 (D.I. 70) (decision
denying motion for postconviction relief). See also
D.I. 14 at 6. Plaintiff alleges that the VOP was "put on
the plea deal," and he was pressured into it without
having an evidentiary hearing. (D.I. 8 at p.4). He alleges he
was denied the right to confront his accusers as to the VOP.
Plaintiff was sentenced to 30 years at Level V, suspended
after serving 15 years at Level V and completing the family
problems program for a lengthy period of probation. See
Paczkowski, ID Nos. 1112009385 & 9904022327 (D.I.
70) (decision denying motion for postconviction relief).
alleges violations of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and
Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. He
seeks damages, lost wages (D.I. 4 at 1), and release from
prison (D.I. 8 at 1). He also requests counsel. (D.I. 4, 9,
11, 12).
federal court may properly dismiss an action sua
sponte under the screening provisions of 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915(e)(2)(B) and § 1915A(b) if "the action
is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which
relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a
defendant who is immune from such relief." Ball v.
Famiglio, 726 F.3d 448, 452 (3d Cir. 2013); see
also 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) (in forma
pauperis actions); 28 U.S.C. § 1915A (actions in
which prisoner seeks redress from a governmental defendant).
The Court must accept all factual allegations in a complaint
as true and take them in the light most favorable to a
pro se plaintiff. Phillips v. County of
Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 229 (3d Cir. 2008);
Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 93 (2007). Because
Plaintiff proceeds pro se, his pleading is liberally
construed and his complaint, "however inartfully
pleaded, must be held to less stringent standards than formal
pleadings drafted by lawyers." Erickson v.
Pardus, 551 U.S. at 94.
action is frivolous if it "lacks an arguable basis
either in law or in fact." Neitzke v. Williams,
490 U.S. 319, 325 (1989). Under 28 U.S.C. §
1915(e)(2)(B)(i) and § 1915A(b)(1), a court may dismiss
a complaint as frivolous if it is "based on an
indisputably meritless legal theory" or a "clearly
baseless" or "fantastic or delusional" factual
scenario. Neitzke, 490 U.S. at 327-28; Wilson v.
Rackmill, 878 F.2d 772, 774 (3d Cir. 1989).
legal standard for dismissing a complaint for failure to
state a claim pursuant to § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) and §
1915A(b)(1) is identical to the legal standard used when
ruling on Rule 12(b)(6) motions. Tourscher v.
McCullough, 184 F.3d 236, 240 (3d Cir. 1999). However,
before dismissing a complaint or claims for failure to state
a claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to the
screening provisions of 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915 and
1915A, the Court must grant Plaintiff leave to amend his
complaint unless amendment would be inequitable or futile.
See Grayson v. Mayview State Hosp., 293 F.3d 103,
114 (3d Cir. 2002).
Rule 12(b)(6), a motion to dismiss may be granted only if,
accepting the well-pleaded allegations in the complaint as
true and viewing them in the light most favorable to the
plaintiff, a court concludes that those allegations
"could not raise a claim of entitlement to relief."
Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly,550 U.S. 544, 558
(2007). "Though 'detailed factual allegations'
are not required, a complaint must do more than simply
provide 'labels and conclusions' or 'a formulaic
recitation of the elements of a cause of action.'"
Davis v. Abington Mem 1 Hosp.,765 F.3d 236, 241 (3d
Cir. 2014) (quoting Twombly, 550 U.S. at 555). In
addition, a plaintiff must plead facts sufficient to show
that a claim has substantive plausibility. See Johnson v.
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A Dartford swimming pool has brought back its inflatable obstacle course for the summer, and it's now twice the size.
As the school holidays get under way, Fairfield Leisure, Lowfield Street, said everyone is welcome to take on the course.
It follows a significant investment from Places Leisure which manages and runs the centre on behalf of Dartford Council.
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The course includes nine challenges, including the tower, s-bends, and a mega slide for the over fives.
All users get a safety briefing and safety jackets are provided for all.
General manager Tom Page said: "I am really pleased with the new and improved inflatable. Our swimming pool programme is jam-packed with a host of activities and this is really adding to the fun element.
"All the Fairfield team are looking forward to inviting customers for this new exhilarating experience!"
Other improvements include the changing rooms, gym, and fitness areas.
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A person who frequently associates with or accompanies another; a person in a long-term close relationship with another.
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Madonna has always been known as flamboyant and riding on the edge, but apparently it might be just this behavior that drove her son Rocco to flee to England to live with his father. The Sydney Morning Herald reveals that there has been speculation that Madonna has repeatedly humiliated Rocco by posting embarrassing photos of him with inappropriate captions.
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The anime version of Card Captor Sakura will be released in Blu-ray format next year by Geneon Entertainment.
Card Captor Sakura – Clow Card – Blu-ray Box (episodes 1 to 46) will be released on March 27, 2009 (65,520 yens),
Card Captor Sakura – Sakura Card – Blu-ray Box (episodes 47 to 70) will be released on June 26, 2009 (39,480 yens).
This version will be a limited one and its production will last until March 2010.
Card Captor Sakura is the first CLAMP anime to be released in Blu-ray format.
Thank you romanchan for letting me know about it!
19 thoughts on "Card Captor Sakura Blu-ray Box"
I always wondered when this series would be picked up again. If Ebay is any indication, there is certainly still demand for it. Good to know, thanks. 🙂
EDIT: Annnd I just realized that this is in Japan, not America. Whoops. Well, one can only hope. xD
550€ plus shipping is WAY too much to spend on Blue Ray discs…
And now I decided, I want to watch some CCS…
Aw man, you got me excited thinking it had gotten re-picked up in the US! Dang, not that I would be able to watch Blu-Ray disks anyway, lol.
Holy cow, am I calculating right…more than $700 US for the first box set?!!! As much as I'd love to take advantage of the fact that Japan and US share the same Blu-ray region that's a bit…much…especially for something I already own on DVD. ;_;
Canned Dogs reported it as 81,900 yen for the Clow card arc and 49,350 yen for the Sakura card arc.
Interesting news and they sure chose the right time to publish those: right when CCS|SxS are going to make their appearance in TRC *great timing guys!*
It's nice thinking we're going to get many new CCS pictures (they will very unlikely use old images from years ago, will they?) but it's also very frustrating thinking we can't get our hands on those, God, it's REALLY too expensive ;____; But I couldn't help myself and added it up in my Amazon wishlist, just to look at them T___T *I'm getting pathetic now…*
Oh, and I just realized the videographic aspect is 16:9! That sure is a change from the 4:3 we've all seen…
Where does it say the aspect ratio will be 16:9? It says the resolution will be 1920×1080, but all Blu-ray discs (except for a tiny minority that are 720p) have that resolution. Blu-ray inherently has a 16:9 aspect ratio – it's built into the format. However, there have been numerous examples (including several recent anime releases) of content being released in 4:3 and the extra space to the left and right being filled with black. I think it's virtually certain that CCS will be released this way, since a 16:9 release would mean cropping the image, and the Japanese have a tendency to be massive completists, and CCS is a real fan-favourite series. The complaints if they cropped it would be insane.
In the Amazon.jp items description, there is written:
Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Two common videographic aspect ratios are 4:3 (1.33:1), universal for standard-definition video formats, and 16:9 (1.78:1), universal to high-definition television and European digital television.
I have no more information about it, but having extra black spaces on the right and left sides is plain ugly and anti esthetics.
It might be like the remastered edition of Sleeping Beauty by Disney: that those pictures were actually already there from the start but hidden to the public viewing when released the first time?
Who knows.
Amazon's information is often wrong due to them being given incomplete information. Presumably they haven't been told what the aspect ratio will be (other sites don't list it at all) and simply put in 1.78:1 as the default since it's a Blu-ray release, and all Blu-rays are technically 1.78:1 anyway.
"having extra black spaces on the right and left sides is plain ugly and anti esthetics"
It's also the only way to preserve the original aspect ratio, and is fast becoming the standard for 4:3 anime content on Blu-ray. Don't be surprised if CCS is released this way. (Also, I'd recommend getting used to it if you have any interest in older anime on Blu-ray. It's really not that ugly or aesthetically displeasing.)
"It might be like the remastered edition of Sleeping Beauty by Disney: that those pictures were actually already there from the start but hidden to the public viewing when released the first time?"
Very unlikely. CCS was apparently shot on 35mm film, which has an aspect ratio of 1.37:1.
If CCS was really shot in 35mm, then it certainly won't work as Sleeping Beauty which was made in 70mm ^^;;
The thing is, and the main reason I'm seeking something 'special' about this box, is that if it's really 'only' ~passing~ the 4:3 episodes in blu-ray, then the price is not justified at all o__o
For example, if we take the 1st box: Amazon.jp sells it online for 62,244 JPY.
One single blu-ray disc anime cost around 5500 JPY (I took a Macross Frontier blu-ray as reference, since normal movies cost around 4000JPY) but let's boost the price up to 7000 JPY per disc. The first box contains 7 dics = 49,000 JPY, we are still far from the count. And you have to take in consideration that '62,244 JPY' is a reduced online price, and that the price in stores in Japan is 81,900 JPY!!! o___o Ok, it's Clamp, Ok it's a limited edition and Ok it's CCS but just where does all this money go?!
By the way, the first broadcasting of CCS finished in march 2000, this new release appears exactly 9 years after ^^ A 10 years anniversary might have been better but as said before, I think they are using their probable reappearance in TRC to get all the nostalgic *or new* fans to get those *this is japanese marketing at its best! :P*
I agree that the price is ridiculously high, but the content will be no more or less than anyone really expected from a Blu-ray release of CCS. Bear in mind that the vast majority of movies were and still are shot on 35mm film and look amazing on Blu-ray (because 35mm film, while not having a "resolution" as such because it's analogue, actually holds far more detail than the 1080p resolution that we currently call high definition). 70mm productions like Sleeping Beauty are very much the exception.
This is a side note, but bear in mind that the Macross Frontier Blu-rays have 3 episodes per disc, while these seven CCS discs will have 6 or 7 episodes on each disc. The price per episode isn't that far off.
Blu-ray….I hate blu-ray. That´s so sinless. DVD!!!! cheap and good. :DDD
But there's no way I can afford it ;_;
SCC in blue ray *–*
thank's chibiyuuto I ♥ this anime!!! =D
I wonder if it'd have english subtitles? Australian dvds often have five or more different subtitle tracks. If they were going to have any foreign language subtitles at all, they'd have english, right?
$700, huh? Maybe it comes with a limited edition gold plated Kero-chan doll.


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If you believe an application, file or URL you encountered is malicious, tell us about it.
Authors: AiroAV Labs
At AiroAV (a.k.a Airo), we define seven main categories of Mac threats, as our lab classify them. So, without further ado let us introduce you to them. It should be noted that some of the definitions are commonly used and are well known in anti-malware communities and others are the creation of our very own AiroAV labs which are based on countless encounters and incidents incurred by different types and diverse spectrums of malicious conduct.
The following classifications are made up of some well-known, annoying and/or unwanted Mac threats disguised as genuine OSX applications, however; some may apply to other operating systems too.
The AiroAV "Suspicious File" classification signifies that the applications or the software being downloaded or used is questionable, undesirable and/or unknown. This may be because it has a bad reputation (or no reputation at all), has received a number of user complaints or it behaves in a way that is not fully disclosed to or consented to by the user. AiroAV's emphasis on "Suspicious" classification is largely on non-genuine intent or on the bad reputation of the application or software.
Applications or software that use questionable distribution tactics or sources and behave in such a way that forces the user to install programs, click buttons, call phone numbers or take any action that is not in the best interests of a user will also be classed as suspicious until it would be proven otherwise.
In some cases, AiroAV will class something as "Suspicious" while it is being analyzed on a solid suspicion that it is malicious with the aim to warn users of a potential threat and alert them to be more cautious until AiroAV is able to classify the potential threat more accurately.
The following is a (non-exhaustive) list of some behavioral examples and symptoms of "how 'Suspicious files' are likely to behave when evading, or attempting to infiltrate, users' Mac system", which will trigger the AiroAV's "Suspicious File" Classification.
Anything associated with a Scareware, Adware or Malware.
When AiroAV classifies something as a 'Scareware' it refers to software, application, program or anything that uses scare tactics to alert, trigger and urge users to download or purchase their products.
Scareware is usually associated with false or over-exaggerated claims about the health of the system or machine by impersonating system notifications and alerts.
This category, together with Scareware, is the biggest focus of AiroAV detection technologies and research. Simply because research has shown that Mac users are mostly disturbed by this category, and most Antivirus products refrain from analyzing and detecting those.
Anything classed as 'Adware' by AiroAV refers to any software, application, browser extension or program whose self-purpose is to make money or generate revenue by disrupting your Mac experience and/or by hijacking your browsers default search engine.
AiroAV classifies as a 'Malware' a program, software, application, script of file embedding the potential or intent to maliciously harm users' Mac, browser, accounts, experience or data. Malware takes on many forms including:
These malicious programs can perform a variety of functions including stealing, encrypting or deleting sensitive data, altering or hijacking core functions and monitoring users' activity without their knowledge and /or permission. Their sole purpose is to harm the users Mac or to use it to their own benefit, or causing the potential for such ham (even if not exploited directly by them).
Malware, regardless of its form can be presented or appear as a legitimate file that is infected, unknown to the user.
Spyware is a type of software, application, program, file or script with a sole function of spying on the users' activity or stealing data or collecting sensitive data about them without their permission or knowledge.
Some spyware may even steal passwords, credit card information and online accounts credentials.
Spyware is not a legitimate file infected by a virus, it is embedded in an application which is coded with malicious intent and it cannot be disinfected.
A Crypto-Malware classification is a type of malware that is attached to any software, application, script or program that's sole purpose is to mine cryptocurrency without the consent or knowledge of the user. Basically, any person and/or organization that is digging into the user's system, CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory for their own financial gain.
Ransomware is a particularly vicious type of Malware that takes over the user's machine and hold it to ransom. The hacker then blocks access to the Mac and demands payment via cryptocurrency or credit card (or other payment methods) to release the access to the computer or files, usually by a specific time. If the ransom is not met, then the hacker usually threatens to publish or delete sensitive information or files.
If a user is ever unfortunate enough to be attacked by ransomware, they'll know about it, but here are some examples of how ransomware would try to attack.
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I cannot understand why whipped yogurt is so, SO significantly more delicious than traditional yogurt.
I don't even try to convince myself that I'm feasting on strawberry-flavored whipped cream while I'm eating it.
Monday, December 20, 2004
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Last week, the NGO Cooperacción produced a timely editorial highlighting the continuing conflict in the province of Espinar, in Cusco. Communities there are increasingly frustrated by the continued lack of effective policies to address health concerns over the presence of heavy metals in the bodies of people living close to Glencore's huge copper mining project Antapaccay – Tintaya expansion – Coroccohuayco integration.
The Cusco-based organisation, Derechos Humanos sin Fronteras (DHSF) has also released a series of articles reflecting some of the most severe concerns, most of which have yet to be addressed effectively. We summarize here the chief concerns.
Polluted water – high levels of toxic metals
In December 2018, the regional health authorities (Dirección Regional de Salud de Cusco, DIRESA) published a report stating that studies had found high levels of metal contamination in potable drinking water. As a result, in February 2019 the Regional and Municipal Councils of Espinar declared a health emergency for 90 days, and the governor of Cusco was asked to liaise with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Environment to implement the necessary steps to address the problem. However, DIRESA has recently reversed their previous declarations, stating that the water is safe to drink.
DHSF immediately denounced this change in discourse, releasing their own analysis to counter it, and asked DIRESA to clarify these contradictions: "Information of this type, where the health of the population is at stake, has to be used with responsibility, the more so in a place where there are permanent denunciations of water contamination and health concerns, particularly for people living close to the Antapaccay mine….", DHSF noted.
The latest conclusions from health authorities appear to have come from a 'mesa tecnica', or technical working group, formed by a number of ministries and the PCM. It lacked representation from local and regional authorities or grassroots organisations.
Ongoing health concerns
Since the violent protests of 2012, there have been limited efforts to address some of the communities' grievances, with various official reports that document the presence of heavy metals in the bodies of people living near the mining sites and high levels of contamination found in water sources. The trouble here has been the lack of clear documentation of base lines and the complex data needed to distinguish between natural contamination (from the geology of the rock) and the impact of mining itself.
The state has promised to implement an integral health action plan to provide much needed attention to people at risk of contamination. However, the plans have lacked sufficient resources and the institutional capacity to implement them. According to Cooperacción, worse still is the lack of epidemiological data mapping to identify the areas where the risk of contamination is grave, as well as the lack of data to determine the sources of contamination and the routes of exposure.
The results of a 2015 causality study, led by the agency in charge of environmental oversight, OEFA, have yet to be disclosed. The results of a further study that focuses on the causality of water contamination, led by the Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear (IPEN), are also pending.
Modifications to the environmental impact assessment of the Antapaccay project
A further area of concern is the proposed expansion of Glencore's mining project. SENACE, the department of the Ministry of the Environment charged with environmental certification, is currently evaluating the latest Modification to the Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIA) presented by Glencore in 2018. There are many concerns over the environmental and social impact of the proposed expansion, shared by local communities and SENACE, questioning the design of the project as well as the proposed mitigating measures to counter or prevent potential negative impacts. Communities have also raised concerns about the lack of prior consultation during the process (see PSG article). According to Cooperacción, the proposed modification to the EIA in essence means a whole new mining project: the proposed Coroccohuayco project involves the construction of a new open pit, as well as underground work in communities that will be newly exposed to mining. (See PSG article for comments on the difficulties associated with evolving EIAs)
Cooperacción hopes that SENACE will guarantee effective participation of the affected population in the MEIA process and that a human rights framework is embedded in the present environmental assessment.


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Our Spotlight Opportunity Winner Caitlin Lucia stopped by the WorldArts Stage for a live Periscope performance! You may recognize Caitlin from her audition on Season 7 of NBC's "The Voice"!
Caitlin is Huntington Beach Native and describes her style as "Katy Perry thrown back into the 60's and 70's", since she's super inspired by that era including the fashion! Some of her other musical inspirations are Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, and The Grateful Dead. During her live Periscope set, she sang 3 of her original songs and performed a cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" as well as Vance Joy's "Riptide"! Watch her sing "Us", "Stay With Me" and "Mess We Made" below!
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Personify Your Brand,Make It Human
Marketing is more about giving customers what they need then it is about pushing products. It's through engaging content that we build the brand and an emotional connection with customers.
Every brand is like a person, has its character possesses a unique traits which configures its way of conducting relationship, the expression and demonstration of its inner own universe. It goes without saying that each character has a temperament which can take on various representations.
Mainly there are three types of temperament.
- Choleric
- Phlegmatic
- Sanguine
To clarify it further I must mention that these are actually three types of Human personalities.
These people are very practical and they make for naturally gifted businessmen. Constantly looking for opportunities and always working on themselves, they build successful businesses that thrive and benefit others.
People with phlegmatic personality are unassuming, agreeable and intuitive and they possess the ability of "web thinking".
People with this personality tend to be lively, sociable, carefree, talkative, and pleasure-seeking. They may be warm-hearted and optimistic.
Let us learn how big brands in the world use this as tool to fine tune their Marketing strategies.
Type of Character- Choleric
IBM: Create targeted content and work with influencers
IBM produces a lot of content and distributes them through various channels. But more importantly, this brand taught us how one can go a long way by prioritizing quality and engaging with influencers through various content types. IBM extensively uses video content to discuss ideas behind the company's innovative products on their research page.
In addition, the brand frequently appears in content that is outside their website by collaborating closely with industry influencers. And their content is highly targeted. From news and case studies to latest solutions and thought leadership, IBM has something for almost everybody, including their target industries. Talking about extensive targeting, the brand has been showing us how to do it.
Moreover, the company has been using their Voices page to combine ideas and socially shared content for easy consumption. Everything from IBM's strategy team is funneled through this platform.
Things to Learn: More than the tactics, you need to focus on the strategy behind IBM's content marketing success.
Firstly, focus on creating highly targeted content. If you observe their portals keenly, you will find that IBM has several focused portals and resources and each of them caters to a well-defined target audience. You need to understand the special requirement of each segment of the market you cater to, and then create content addressing those issues.
Next comes working with influencers. As mentioned, IBM closely collaborates with industry experts and thought leaders to influence their fans and followers. Similarly, you need to work with bloggers and writers who are already popular within their network of target audience. Working with industry influencers is a great way to build brand and improve your credibility.
Type of Character- Phlegmatic
Example- Google
Google: Tell your story
Google: Tell your story
With a brand value of $56.6 billion, Google needs no introduction. The tech giant teaches us that your story is not just about you. It's more about what you are doing for others. How many times have you found Google publishing content about how its operating system and search algorithms work? When it comes to creating content, Google's focus is rather on the ways its innovative technology connects people to enrich their lives. Think about their most unique content, "Google Doodle." They don't utter a single word about their products or technology through these animations but people speak of Google's creative ideas every time they publish a Doodle.
It is true that the entire existence of Google is based on content, but this brand has a unique approach. It tells stories. Just have a look at Google's Instagram page; you will find photos and videos showcasing behind the scene stories of what happens in the company each day. In addition, they post captivating videos celebrating different events, from around the world.
Needless to say, they have one of the best content marketing strategies, especially the Doodles. How many times have you visited Google only to see these animations? These interactive pieces of content are the best thing we have seen in the past few years to keep the audience engaged, period.
Your story is about the people you cater to. Your customers are your hero, not your products. So instead of boasting about your products and services, talk more about the ways they are benefiting the real people. In fact, when you focus on your bigger story you don't even need to create promotional content anymore as this content strategy helps you communicate your value proposition that further positions you for long-term success.
Your story is about the people you cater to. Your customers are your hero, not your products. So instead of boasting about your products and services, talk more about the ways they are benefiting the real people. In fact, when you focus on your bigger story you don't even need to create promotional content anymore as this content strategy helps you communicate your value proposition that further positions you for long-term success.
Type of Character- Sanguine
Example- Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton: Leverage Visual Content
Visual content is one element every business, irrespective of its size, needs to focus on. In fact, if you want to learn anything from Louis Vuitton's content marketing strategy, this is it. As one of the most powerful luxury fashion brands in the world, Louis Vuitton once again taught us that "a picture is worth a thousand words."
A very visual brand, this company posts inspirational images of their latest products on their social networks to connect with people. But it is probably their video content you need to take inspirations from. The company uses video creatively with a range of 'short films' posted on their YouTube channel. Each of these videos speaks volumes about the company's latest fashion campaign and are really engaging. In fact, they are so engaging that you would like to click the share button and get excited for Louis Vuitton's next big fashion piece.
Things to Learn: Online users today have short attention spans. Louis Vuitton uses this drawback to their advantage. With compelling visuals, they successfully capture the attention of their audience. I've already mentioned about the importance of embracing storytelling; now, make sure your story is totally relevant to your customers and is easy to share.
First things first, add some visuals in your content marketing strategy to attract your audience(s). Use market research data to create your own visualization such as infographics. Leverage the concept of customer generated visual content like photo competition where customers using your product share their photos on social networks to win goodies. Additionally, create some DIY and 'how-to' videos to give your brand a human face.


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One of the best things about living in the Cariboo is being able to enjoy all the outdoor activities.
We have a dog and like to go on long walks. Sorry correction, my wife likes to go on long walks. I like to get outside for a little while but not usually as long as she would like to.
Ideally, she'd like to get me to go on a long walk every day but time rarely permits that (as she doesn't like to walk in the dark).
I'm not that great at walking. If I had to give my walking skills a grade, it would be about 5/10 (maybe I'm even padding my numbers a little with that).
I walk into walls, trees and other obstacles regularly resulting from poor balance and inattention. I think once I even broke my nose doing so (it was certainly bleeding like it did) but I'm not entirely sure.
This weekend, despite the snow, was no different in terms of my wife wanting to go for a walk.
Taking the stroller didn't seem like a great idea given the depth of the snow so we decided we'd be taking the carrier.
Most of the time my wife carries him (on account that he seems to fall asleep better on her) but she didn't feel like it so I strapped the now quite heavy bugger on to me and we went out the door.
The house was barely out of view and I'd already slipped twice.
The first was more of a double slip with me using one hand to hold his head while using the other to slow my descent onto the frozen ground. The second time I slipped I didn't go all the way down but slightly knocked him in the head trying to protect him.
At this point, my wife decided that that was enough and told me to give her the baby.
After a chilly switch, we kept walking and it wasn't long before I slipped a third time, this time nearly knocking her in the head.
Luckily I managed the rest of the walk without further incidents.
However, I jokingly said that the Cariboo might not be a great place for me to get old, so by the time I turn 50 or 60 it might be time to start looking at moving to a bouncy castle.
She said, "you might not get old living here."
I'm never quite sure if she's got a sense of humour or not.


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A friend is running his first marathon in less than two weeks. He asked me for my advice. I've run two marathons (42 k) and five 30k races.
Below is what I said.
John Stanton (founder of the Running Room) says,
"The first third is easy, the second third is like a long training run and the
last third is why you get a medal."
My addtional words were:
Don't worry about your time – just keep moving.
See a strong image of you crossing the finish line in your mind.
If you trained well, your body is ready. The real test will be what goes on
in your mind.
If you are running a marathon soon I hope that these words help you.