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I recently lost my little brother, he was 24. When I say recently I mean very recently, so seeing this thread pop up is a little eary.
Let me tell you death is no Joke. Nothing could be worse then death, there is no coming back, that's it. I dont think people should fear it though - we will however I think, it can't really be helped i guess.
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You should be as careful with your health etc as possible. You may live till 90 or die tomorrow, but regardless, you should never be careless with your life or anybody elses for that matter.
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Here are 8 new snow areas. Any comments most welcome.
Only issue I see is some buildings have grass basement,well no base textures that can look a little odd.
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nice one! like it
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Yuck!!! white stuff falling on our head again.
Thank you for it.
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pretty cool, thanks!
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Very nice mod thank you so much!!!
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How much do these "level" ground? I mean can these be used to make a snowy hill?
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How much do these "level" ground? I mean can these be used to make a snowy hill?
its like a tree filler you select the area and it fills it in. it doesn't raise the height at all if that's what you mean.
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This update?
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Job Title: Junior Campaigns Organiser and Junior Caseworker for David Ward MP
Responsible to: Regional Campaigns Officer and Office Manager of David Ward MP
Salary: £15,000 - £17,000pa + pension
Location: Bradford constituency office
David Ward MP and the Liberal Democrats are looking for a Junior Campaigns Organiser and Junior Caseworker to join the constituency office in Bradford. The main purpose of the role will be to lead on outward engagement with local residents and to help process casework in the office.
Given the mix of Parliamentary and Party responsibilities, this position is offered as two part-time roles with separate contracts, but which combined offer the successful applicant a full-time equivalent position.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be a 'people person' with strong organisational skills. They will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, good political judgement, and knowledge of the policies of the Liberal Democrats. Prior experience of community engagement or similar would also be desirable as would knowledge of the local area.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Bradford MP, David Ward has severely criticised the elitism of Parliament as highlighted by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission's research into the backgrounds of more than 4,000 business, political, media and public sector leaders.
The report by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission, chaired by former Labour Minister Alan Milburn, found that small elites, educated at independent schools and Oxbridge, still dominate the top roles in the Judiciary, Armed Forces, Civil Service and in Parliament.
The commission found that those who had attended fee-paying schools included:
The report also highlights that those privately educated made up 45% of chairmen of our public bodies, 44% of the Sunday Times Rich List, 43% of newspaper columnists and 26% of BBC executives.
In politics, half the House of Lords attended independent schools, along with 36% of the cabinet, 33% of MPs and 22% of the shadow cabinet. This compares with 7% of the UK population as a whole. Furthermore, 59% of the Cabinet, 57% of permanent secretaries, 50% of diplomats, 38% of the House of Lords, 33% of the shadow cabinet and 24% of MPs hold Oxbridge degrees. The study shows that less than 1% of the whole population are Oxbridge graduates while 62% did not attend university.
The report calls for a national effort to "break open" Britain's elite, with:
Commentating David Ward MP said
"The report highlights the very worrying fact that elitism is still deeply ingrained in our society. With 33% of MP's and 36% at Cabinet level being privately educated, it is clear that Parliament does not adequately represent the electorate. This has consequences for policy making as parliamentarians will be less familiar with the day-to-day challenges facing most people in the country.
"The report shows that social mobility across all parties in the House of Commons has only very marginally improved since the 1950's. This is abysmal and not enough progress is being made to ensure that politicians like me, who are not from privileged backgrounds, can represent the areas that they live in.
"Whilst we want the best and brightest in the top jobs, it is crucial to ensure that these do not just come from a limited pool of privileged people, and that the circumstances of our birth will not be a hindrance in a person's ability to succeed to the top jobs.
"We need more policies like the pupil premium which provides more resources at an early stage to ensure that a child's family income will not have already limited the life chances of bright and determined people".
The Social Mobility and Child Poverty (SMCP) Commission https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/social-mobility-and-child-poverty-commission/about
SMCP Research - Elitist Britain? - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/elitist-britainPublished and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Whether you're watching Manchester City or the Bantams, there is spirit and passion about football that unites communities, even if it often divides families!
Unfortunately in modern times, football has become increasingly expensive and when budgets are tight, the season ticket is often one of the first things people have to sacrifice.
That is why Liberal Democrats want to cut the cost of attending football matches by introducing safe standing areas at football grounds. If clubs are able to offer lower priced tickets for safe standing areas, it will mean people have cheaper ways to go and watch the team they love.
Safe standing is already supported by many fan groups, football clubs and is backed by the football league. I'm delighted that Liberal Democrats are the first political party to officially back it.
Safe standing involves installing new areas that can be easily switched from standing areas to seats as required. This means the number of people in standing areas is easy to control as people still have allocated rows, but also gives people the choice of whether to sit or stand.
But while many lower league clubs still have terraces, teams in the Premier League and the Championship are banned from having any standing areas in their grounds at all. This is despite the fact that countries across the world, like Germany, Austria, Sweden, Canada and the United States, have "safe standing" for top division domestic fixtures.
As well as other European football leagues, safe standing is used successfully in other sports right here in the UK. Bristol City's Ashton Gate ground was recently equipped with safe-standing interchangeable 'rail seating' which will be seating during football games. It is also worth highlighting fans still stand on terraces at top flight rugby union and league in this country.
There is also an accessibility problem with modern football. I know people who aren't good on their feet who avoid going to football, especially away games, because they know everyone will stand in seating areas and block their view. So if we give people who want to stand an area to do so, people buying seated tickets will know that they'll be able to sit down and watch the game. Everyone is a winner.
We believe that fans should be offered the choice. We aren't saying fans should be forced to stand, or that clubs should be forced to provide standing areas. But if the club want it, the fans want it, and it is deemed to be safe, then why should Government stand in the way?
For years, understandably no-one in the country would contemplate introducing safe standing. A generation of football fans were scarred by the tragedy at Hillsborough, when 96 innocent Liverpool fans died. But it's important to note that no one is talking about a return to the vast terraces of the past where crowds were packed into small areas and often surged one way or another. Rail seating means every person standing has an allocated spot, with a rail both in front and behind them to prevent surges.
By introducing safe standing areas at football grounds, we would cut the cost of football for normal fans and improve atmospheres at grounds. It is an idea whose time has come and its worth exploring.Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
David Ward MP has today warmly welcomed the announcement that a Liberal Democrat government would allow football clubs in the top divisions to introduce safe standing areas into their grounds.
Under manifesto plans announced today, football clubs would be allowed to work with their supporters to introduce standing areas.
Safe standing already operates in domestic leagues across Europe, including Germany, Austria and Sweden.
70% of UK football clubs support safe standing and fans say standing provides a better atmosphere.
Introducing safe standing would also cut the price of going to watch a football match.
Commenting, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media & Sport John Leech MP said:
"The Liberal Democrats believe football clubs should be allowed to introduce safe standing areas where there is a desire to do so. Safe standing is allowed in many other sports and we do not believe that the top level of football should be an exception.
"We are not calling for a return of the terraces of the 1980s. Modern safe standing areas using 'rail seating' operate very successfully in top tier football across Europe.
"When clubs and fans are in favour of safe standing and it can be done safely, then the Government shouldn't get in the way. That is why Liberal Democrats want to change the law to let clubs introduce safe standing.
"Safe standing offers supporters more choice, a better atmosphere and cheaper tickets. It is an idea whose time has come and I am proud that it is the Liberal Democrats who are the first political party to commit to delivering this."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
In situations like the conflict in Gaza, which polarises opinion almost straight away, it can be hard to find our moral compass, which is why it can be useful to listen to learned and respected independent people.
In an exclusive article for Haaretz, Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses why he is calling for a global boycott of Israel and urges Israelis and Palestinians to look beyond their leaders for a sustainable solution to the crisis in the Holy Land http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/1.610687.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu My plea to the people of Israel: Liberate yourselves by liberating Palestine
The past weeks have witnessed unprecedented action by members of civil society across the world against the injustice of Israel's disproportionately brutal response to the firing of missiles from Palestine.
If you add together all the people who gathered over the past weekend to demand justice in Israel and Palestine - in Cape Town, Washington, D.C., New York, New Delhi, London, Dublin and Sydney, and all the other cities - this was arguably the largest active outcry by citizens around a single cause ever in the history of the world.
A quarter of a century ago, I participated in some well-attended demonstrations against apartheid. I never imagined we'd see demonstrations of that size again, but last Saturday's turnout in Cape Town was as big if not bigger. Participants included young and old, Muslims, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, agnostics, atheists, blacks, whites, reds and greens ... as one would expect from a vibrant, tolerant, multicultural nation.
I asked the crowd to chant with me: "We are opposed to the injustice of the illegal occupation of Palestine. We are opposed to the indiscriminate killing in Gaza. We are opposed to the indignity meted out to Palestinians at checkpoints and roadblocks. We are opposed to violence perpetrated by all parties. But we are not opposed to Jews."
Earlier in the week, I called for the suspension of Israel from the International Union of Architects, which was meeting in South Africa.
I appealed to Israeli sisters and brothers present at the conference to actively disassociate themselves and their profession from the design and construction of infrastructure related to perpetuating injustice, including the separation barrier, the security terminals and checkpoints, and the settlements built on occupied Palestinian land.
"I implore you to take this message home: Please turn the tide against violence and hatred by joining the nonviolent movement for justice for all people of the region," I said.
Over the past few weeks, more than 1.6 million people across the world have signed onto this movement by joining an Avaaz campaign calling on corporations profiting from the Israeli occupation and/or implicated in the abuse and repression of Palestinians to pull out. The campaign specifically targets Dutch pension fund ABP; Barclays Bank; security systems supplier G4S; French transport company Veolia; computer company Hewlett-Packard; and bulldozer supplier Caterpillar.
Last month, 17 EU governments urged their citizens to avoid doing business in or investing in illegal Israeli settlements.
We have also recently witnessed the withdrawal by Dutch pension fund PGGM of tens of millions of euros from Israeli banks; the divestment from G4S by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and the U.S. Presbyterian Church divested an estimated $21 million from HP, Motorola Solutions and Caterpillar.
It is a movement that is gathering pace.
Violence begets violence and hatred, that only begets more violence and hatred.
We South Africans know about violence and hatred. We understand the pain of being the polecat of the world; when it seems nobody understands or is even willing to listen to our perspective. It is where we come from.
We also know the benefits that dialogue between our leaders eventually brought us; when organizations labeled "terrorist" were unbanned and their leaders, including Nelson Mandela, were released from imprisonment, banishment and exile.
We know that when our leaders began to speak to each other, the rationale for the violence that had wracked our society dissipated and disappeared. Acts of terrorism perpetrated after the talks began - such as attacks on a church and a pub - were almost universally condemned, and the party held responsible snubbed at the ballot box.
The exhilaration that followed our voting together for the first time was not the preserve of black South Africans alone. The real triumph of our peaceful settlement was that all felt included. And later, when we unveiled a constitution so tolerant, compassionate and inclusive that it would make God proud, we all felt liberated.
Of course, it helped that we had a cadre of extraordinary leaders.
But what ultimately forced these leaders together around the negotiating table was the cocktail of persuasive, nonviolent tools that had been developed to isolate South Africa, economically, academically, culturally and psychologically.
At a certain point - the tipping point - the then-government realized that the cost of attempting to preserve apartheid outweighed the benefits.
The withdrawal of trade with South Africa by multinational corporations with a conscience in the 1980s was ultimately one of the key levers that brought the apartheid state - bloodlessly - to its knees. Those corporations understood that by contributing to South Africa's economy, they were contributing to the retention of an unjust status quo.
Those who continue to do business with Israel, who contribute to a sense of "normalcy" in Israeli society, are doing the people of Israel and Palestine a disservice. They are contributing to the perpetuation of a profoundly unjust status quo.
Those who contribute to Israel's temporary isolation are saying that Israelis and Palestinians are equally entitled to dignity and peace.
Ultimately, events in Gaza over the past month or so are going to test who believes in the worth of human beings.
It is becoming more and more clear that politicians and diplomats are failing to come up with answers, and that responsibility for brokering a sustainable solution to the crisis in the Holy Land rests with civil society and the people of Israel and Palestine themselves
Besides the recent devastation of Gaza, decent human beings everywhere - including many in Israel - are profoundly disturbed by the daily violations of human dignity and freedom of movement Palestinians are subjected to at checkpoints and roadblocks. And Israel's policies of illegal occupation and the construction of buffer-zone settlements on occupied land compound the difficulty of achieving an agreementsettlement in the future that is acceptable for all.
The State of Israel is behaving as if there is no tomorrow. Its people will not live the peaceful and secure lives they crave - and are entitled to - as long as their leaders perpetuate conditions that sustain the conflict.
I have condemned those in Palestine responsible for firing missiles and rockets at Israel. They are fanning the flames of hatred. I am opposed to all manifestations of violence.
But we must be very clear that the people of Palestine have every right to struggle for their dignity and freedom. It is a struggle that has the support of many around the world.
No human-made problems are intractable when humans put their heads together with the earnest desire to overcome them. No peace is impossible when people are determined to achieve it.
Peace requires the people of Israel and Palestine to recognize the human being in themselves and each other; to understand their interdependence.
Missiles, bombs and crude invective are not part of the solution. There is no military solution.
The solution is more likely to come from that nonviolent toolbox we developed in South Africa in the 1980s, to persuade the government of the necessity of altering its policies.
The reason these tools - boycott, sanctions and divestment - ultimately proved effective was because they had a critical mass of support, both inside and outside the country. The kind of support we have witnessed across the world in recent weeks, in respect of Palestine.
My plea to the people of Israel is to see beyond the moment, to see beyond the anger at feeling perpetually under siege, to see a world in which Israel and Palestine can coexist - a world in which mutual dignity and respect reign.
It requires a mind-set shift. A mind-set shift that recognizes that attempting to perpetuate the current status quo is to damn future generations to violence and insecurity. A mind-set shift that stops regarding legitimate criticism of a state's policies as an attack on Judaism. A mind-set shift that begins at home and ripples out across communities and nations and regions - to the Diaspora scattered across the world we share. The only world we share.
People united in pursuit of a righteous cause are unstoppable. God does not interfere in the affairs of people, hoping we will grow and learn through resolving our difficulties and differences ourselves. But God is not asleep. The Jewish scriptures tell us that God is biased on the side of the weak, the dispossessed, the widow, the orphan, the alien who set slaves free on an exodus to a Promised Land. It was the prophet Amos who said we should let righteousness flow like a river.
Goodness prevails in the end. The pursuit of freedom for the people of Palestine from humiliation and persecution by the policies of Israel is a righteous cause. It is a cause that the people of Israel should support.
Nelson Mandela famously said that South Africans would not feel free until Palestinians were free.
He might have added that the liberation of Palestine will liberate Israel, too.Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Message from Bradford's Clinical Commissioning Groups
A range of new direct access NHS diagnostics services based at Eccleshill Treatment Centre and other sites throughout Bradford have been announced by the local clinical commissioning group (CCG).
This follows a re-procurement process to deliver the best outcomes and choices for local people after the previous provider's (Care UK) contract to provide services at Eccleshill ended in July.
NHS Bradford Districts CCG has commissioned new providers for endoscopy, MRI, CT and ultrasound services which will all be available via the NHS Choose & Book system, giving patients greater choice of where they can go for diagnostics services.
After a short temporary closure during which some essential works were carried out at the building, Eccleshill Treatment Centre is due to re-open for business in September 2014.
During the transition period patients were referred to alternative diagnostics services across the district and national targets for waiting times continued to be met.
Jane Hazelgrave, chief finance officer at Bradford Districts CCG, said: "I'm delighted that we are able to announce a wide range of providers of diagnostics services, which will result in increased choice and improved access for local patients.
"Endoscopy, ultrasound and MRI services will be based at Eccleshill with other providers offering MRI, CT and ultrasound in community and hospital settings.NHS Property Services, which own the building, are also in discussion with some providers about rental space at Eccleshill.
"It was never our intention to close Eccleshill and we have made that clear throughout the re-procurement process. There is always a period of transition as providers change - but we have worked hard to keep any inconvenience to patients to a minimum, by offering them a choice of alternative providers to make sure they continue to receive high quality care."
New providers who have been commissioned via the any qualified provider (AQP) route are as follows:
Non-obstetric ultrasound
SG Radiology & Associates Ltd
Yes (Mobile)
Eccleshill Treatment Centre, Eccleshill
Yorkshire Clinic (Ramsay Ltd)
Bradford Road, Bingley
Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd
Yes (Mobile)
Sites to be confirmed. Service start date: September 2014
Windhill Medical Practice
Existing provision at 2 Thackley Old Rd, Shipley
New sites planned at:
The Ridge Medical Practice, Great Horton & Canalside Health Care Cente, Bingley
Avicenna Medical Practice
489 Barkerend Road, Bradford
Global Diagnostics
Sites to be confirmed. Service start date: September 2014
Health Harmonie
Low Moor Medical Centre; Sunnybank Medical Practice, Wyke; Wibsey and Queensbury Medical Practice; Eldwick and Gilstead Health Centre; Dr Longfield Surgery, Woodroyd Centre, Bradford
Service start date September 2014
Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd
Sites to be confirmed. Service start date: September 2014
Physiological Measurements Ltd
Baildon Medical Practice
Service start date: September 2014
Yorkshire Health Solutions
Ashcroft Surgery; Eccleshill; Leylands Surgery, Leylands Lane; Bingley Medical.Practice, Canalside Health Care Centre
Service start date: August 2014
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford Royal Infirmary & St Luke's Hospital
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale Hospital
Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate Hospital
(Ultrasound to be established at Yeadon Health Centre)
Westcliffe Health Innovations Limited has been approved as an AQP provider of Community Endoscopy Services and intends to start services in September from Eccleshill Treatment Centre.
Westcliffe Health Innovations Limited is a consortium of consultants and GPs.Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
A letter send to the Telegraph and Argus from David Ward MP
Dear Editor,
At a National Citizenship Scheme event I recentlt attended, I asked a group of Secondary pupils, who soon may be considering going to University, how many knew that they would not have to pay anything for tuition fees whilst they were studying at University.
Sadly, three years into the new system only two out of 30 young people knew the truth - what are their schools telling them! We must kill the myth that University tuition fees are a barrier to attending University. There are no fees paid whilst studying, nothing is paid until a graduate earns over £21,000 and then they are taxed at 9% of every pound over the £21,000. Not a bad deal.
A T&A headline (August 13th) "Survey: Fees put students off uni" did not help to dispel the myth. The article was actually a very positive piece about the growing popularity of apprenticeships but contrary to the headline, the survey did not provide any evidence that the increased take-up of apprenticeships had anything to do with students being 'put off' by University tuition fees.
The headline was simply not true. For the record, applications to University are at a record level and more are from young people from deprived backgrounds
Yours sincerely
David Ward
Member of Parliament for Bradford EastPublished and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
A Liberal Democrat government will make further cuts in Income Tax and reduce National Insurance for millions of workers under manifesto plans announced today.
The party plans to raise the personal allowance to at least £12,500 by the end of next Parliament.
This move would cut income tax for 30m workers and be worth £400 per year to a typical basic rate taxpayer.
Pensioners have not benefitted from the previous increases in the personal allowance, but the increase to £12,500 will benefit more than 6m pensioners.
And in a new proposal announced today, Liberal Democrats will seek to raise the amount people can earn before paying National Insurance once the personal income tax allowance has reached £12,500.
Commenting Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said:
"Our tax system must be fair and help to make being in work pay. That's why cutting income tax for working people, particularly those on low and middle incomes, is a top Liberal Democrat priority.
"It was on the front page of the 2010 Liberal Democrat manifesto and we have fought to keep it on the agenda at every Budget. By April next year we will have delivered a tax cut to over 26 million people worth £800 a year to a typical basic rate taxpayer and taken over 3 million out of tax altogether.
"Now we want to go even further and lift the amount of money people can earn before paying income tax to £12,500. This will take hundreds of thousands more low earners out of tax altogether and give millions of working people a further tax cut of £400.
"This move will also give a tax cut to over 6 million pensioners. When we've reached £12,500 we will seek to raise the level that people start paying employee National Insurance.
"The Liberal Democrats are the only party in British politics with a long-term commitment to cutting taxes for the working people of Britain. We've delivered the largest programme of tax cuts for a generation over the last four years, despite all of the other financial pressures.
"These manifesto commitments will mean nothing less than a generational shift to a fairer tax system that rewards work and helps working people. That's the way to build a stronger economy and a fairer society and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to get on in life."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Bradford MP, David Ward, has today warmly welcomed the release of July's official unemployment statistics for his Bradford East constituency, which shows that unemployment has fallen by 1,270 people in a year, the lowest level since August 2010.
July's Job Seekers Allowance figures in David Ward's constituency of Bradford East totalled 4,229 people.The number of claimants was 1,270 lower than in July 2013 and 56 lower than the previous month (June 2014). June's figures represent a rate of 8.6% of the economically active population aged 16 to 64, which is the 8th highest out of the UK's 650 Parliamentary constituencies.
The excellent figures in Bradford were matched by a record drop in youth unemployment across the country, with the largest annual fall since records began 30 years ago. Youth unemployment has fallen by 206,000 over the past year, which is the largest drop since records began in 1984, bringing it to the lowest level for nearly 6 years. The youth unemployment rate is down 4.5 percentage points compared to a year ago.
Unemployment in the UK also fell by 437,000 over the past year - and 132,000 in only the past 3 months - which is the biggest annual fall in 25 years. The unemployment rate has also fallen again, down to 6.4%, the lowest since late 2008.
Commenting, David Ward MP said:
"This is excellent news for Bradford with the number of people claiming JSA at its lowest since August 2010.
"Over the past 18months we have seen a sustained fall in unemployment in Bradford and with the Government's stewardship of the economy, I'm confident that unemployment will continue to fall over the long term for Bradfordians.
"I'm particularly delighted about the reduction in youth unemployment which shows that our drive to increase apprenticeships is working to get more young people into work and education.
"However despite this good news, Bradford still has one of the highest unemployment levels in the country so no complacency as there is still much more we have to do to bring more investment and more jobs back to Bradford and I'll be doing what I can to ensure that this occurs."
Job Seekers Allowance statistics for Bradford East - figures provided by the House of Commons Library.
JSA Count
Rate %
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May -14
At a recent meeting in Westminster I said that I could not see why the peace negotiations that at that time were still on-going, would be taken seriously by the Israeli Government. Why should Israel want peace when, in terms of its ever increasing occupation of Palestinian land, it was quite clearly winning.I unreservedly condemn the use of military action by both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But how do we arrive at peace in a non-violent way?
I was, quite rightly admonished by a Palestinian who said I was wrong. Israel was not winning he said "because we have not forgotten". The Palestinians will never forget the injustice they have suffered for so long and cannot be bombed into forgetting - and this is the fundamental flaw in the Israeli Government's strategy and until it is accepted, Israelis will never live in the peace and security that they want. I whole-heartedly welcome Nick Clegg's recent call for Israel to begin immediate and genuine negotiations with Hamas.
Would this be rewarding terrorists? Of course not. We all know of many examples of terrorists becoming former terrorists after they were engaged with in negotiations. It really is beyond belief for the Israeli Government to take its principled stance of not negotiating with terrorists when Zionist military group leaders, many of whom went on to be Israeli politicians, committed so many acts of terrorism against British soldiers leading up to 1948 and then brutally against so many Palestinians after the British evacuation.
Whilst I welcome Nick's call for negotiations with Hamas I believe it misses one vital ingredient. What if they don't? Unless there is a change in the international community's continued acceptance of Israel's behaviour, where is the imperative for Israel to change? At the time of writing this 70,000 people have added their name to my e-petition calling on our own Government to consider the use of Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel if it fails to comply with those things that could lead to a lasting peace. This would include complying with UN Resolutions, ending illegal settlement expansion, ending child detention, lifting the blockade on Gaza - the list goes on and on. When will we learn that when it comes to Israel - words are not enough.
BDS may not be the only non-violent way forward but at least it is a peaceful form of resistance to the suppression of the Palestinians and gives them hope and an alternative to the violent resistance offered by Hamas's military wing.
David Ward MP
PS If you haven't already signed or shared the petition demanding the British Government take a tougher line with Israel then please share this link http://dw.lib.dm/P822.
Bradford MP, David Ward has written to the Home Secretary regarding the backlog of family visa applications in his constituency following the decision by the Court of Appeal sanctioning the Government's income threshold for family visas.
The visa applications of a significant number of families in David's Bradford East constituency (there are 4,000 nationally) have been on hold since 5th July last year whilst the Court of Appeal ruled on the legality of a new Home Office minimum income threshold of £18,600 for sponsoring a foreign spouse.
Since being introduced in July 2012, the new minimum income requirement of £18,600 has caused huge controversy as many have been unable to sponsor their spouse or partners, ripping relationships and families apart. Because of this, three claimants challenged the Government's Family Visa rules in the High Court, on the basis that the rules were discriminatory and interfered with Article 8 of the Human Rights Act, the right to a private and family life.
In a judgement in the High Court on Friday 5th July 2013, Mr Justice Blake stated that whilst the visa rules were not unlawful on the basis of discrimination, or due to a conflict with the statutory duty to regard the best interests of children while making visa decisions, he said that the earnings threshold was disproportionate if combined with one of the four other requirements in the rules.
The Home Office appealed this decision by the High Court and a year later on 11 July 2014 the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the High Court judgment from July 2013 and upheld the lawfulness of the minimum income threshold for spouses/partners and children applying under the family route.
From 28 July 2014, the Home Office have started communicating with the 4,000 backlog of individuals whose applications are currently on hold and they will receive a decision by post. In the large majority of cases, these Visa's will be refused having had to wait over a year for a decision. Should they then appeal, this will cause even further delay and uncertainty to thousands of families that just want to settle down, work and live normal lives.
David has a long running petition calling on the Government to change the £18,600 threshold for sponsorship of a spouse visa to take account of the difference in regional pay and the cost of living http://signme.org.uk/811.
Commenting David Ward MP said:
"It's really disappointing that the Court of Appeal could not see that such a high blanket income threshold applied across the Country will have a greater impact in places like Bradford than it will in London and the South East.
"The average wage in Bradford is barely above the current visa income threshold so this will exclude thousands of people legitimately bringing their loved ones to the UK to settle and contribute to the local area. How is it fair that a taxi driver or a newly qualified nurse working in London can afford to sponsor a spouse but people working these jobs in Bradford can't?
"My team and I have been supporting many families in the local area, who have been waiting for a decision for over a year, only to find that their applications may now be refused. I'm concerned that the Home Office which has a large backlog of cases, may not have the resources in place to quickly make decisions on the family visas, especially given their already lengthy wait.
"Should my constituents have to continue to wait for a final decision then this equates to soulless and crass treatment by the Home Office and I will continue to campaign for a more workable and fair income threshold that reflects local circumstances."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Bradford MP, David Ward, will be joined by his constituency staff in celebrating Yorkshire Day by eating locally produced Fish and Chips from the renowned Undercliffe Fisheries.
David Ward and his constituency office staff based at Killinghall Road will be helping to celebrate the best of the county on Yorkshire Day by eating locally made and produced fish and chips from the award winning Undercliffe Fisheries, just across the road from his office.
Undercliffe Fisheries uses only local produce with the fish being sourced fresh every day from the North Sea and the potatoes are also grown in the local area.
Yorkshire Day is celebrated on 1 August to promote the historic county of Yorkshire. It's a modern celebration - started in 1975, by the Yorkshire Ridings Society, as a protest movement against the Local Government re-organisation of 1974. The date alludes to the Battle of Minden in 1759 where Yorkshire soldiers ensured a famous victory, and also the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, for which a Yorkshire MP, William Wilberforce, had campaigned for most of his life.
Commenting David Ward MP said:
"Yorkshire Day is a great time to reflect and enjoy the best of Yorkshire and what could be a better why than by eating a great Yorkshire meal washed down with a fresh cup of local brew.
"We have so much to be proud of within the local area and the recent Grand de Part showed us at our very best.
"I would be interested in hearing your favourite Yorkshire meal or tipple so please email, Tweet or Facebook me and I will be publishing the results on my website."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
I/we the undersigned urge the British Government to call for an immediate end to Israeli military operations which endanger civilians in Gaza and which are effectively a collective punishment of the Palestinian people. Furthermore we believe that the British Government should inform Israel that unless it ends its campaign of violence against the civilian population then Britain will consider the contribution that a policy of boycott, divestment and sanctions could play in bringing an end to the long standing conflict between the State of Israel and Palestinians.
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Bradford MP, David Ward, has warmly welcomed the latest news from the AA which shows that car insurance premiums are continuing to tumble, falling 19.3% over the last 12 months - the biggest ever recorded decrease by the AA Car Insurance Premium Index in its 20 year history.
The latest Quarter 2 2014 figures from the AA British Insurance Premium Index shows that the average quoted Shoparound premium for an annual comprehensive car insurance policy fell by 6.1% to £504.29, wiping more than £30 off the average price quoted for a new insurance policy in only three months.
Over the last 12 months the average quoted premium has fallen by more than £120 or by 19.3%. This is the largest annual fall ever recorded by the Index, which started 20 years ago in July 1994.
While drivers aged 17-22 still pay the largest premiums - at an average £1,096.45 a year, the age group also experienced the largest premium fall by 7.5% with those aged 70 plus experiencing the smallest fall by 2.6%.
It was good news also for Bradfordians as on average they would have seen their insurance premiums fall by 5.3% in the last three months from £631 to £598, which is down 19.6% from £743.42 a year ago.
The continued fall in car insurance premiums is explained within David Ward's recent research into car insurance premiums which can be found on his website http://davidward.org.uk/en/page/car-insurance-homepage
Commenting David Ward MP said:
"The biggest ever annual fall in insurance premiums as announcement by the AA is really excellent news and shows that the reforms already implemented by the Government are working in helping to significantly reduce car insurance premiums across the country.
"However, insurance fraud is still high which is why the Government's reforms on whiplash and uninsured drivers once implemented will be critical to continuing the downward trend in insurance premiums.
"Whilst it's clear that premiums have been going in the right direction for a number of years, for many people especially young Bradfordians, premiums still remain far too expensive.
"That's why we have to build on the current success and introduce further necessary reforms particularly around the use of telematics and graduated driving licences which will help reduce insurance premiums even further but more importantly save hundreds of lives in the process."
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Bradford MP, David Ward's Petition calling on the Government to take strong action against the Israeli Government has quickly passed 23,000 signatures, showing the strength of feeling across the country against the continued killing of women and children in Gaza.
Launched on Thursday 24th July, David's Palestine Petition has in only 5 days accumulated 23,000 signatures. This is by far the largest petition organised by David Ward with 95% of signatories coming from the UK.
David's petition has received a large number of signatures from Bradford and from all parts of the country. David is urging people to sign the petition and share it with friends and contacts through twitter and facebook.
The petition states:
I/we the undersigned urge the British Government to call for an immediate end to Israeli military operations which endanger civilians in Gaza and which are effectively a collective punishment of the Palestinian people. Furthermore we believe that the British Government should inform Israel that unless it ends its campaign of violence against the civilian population then Britain will consider the contribution that a policy of boycott, divestment and sanctions could play in bringing an end to the long standing conflict between the State of Israel and Palestinians.
If the petition reaches over 100,000 signatures then this will almost certainly guarantee that a debate will be held in the House of Commons on the petition.
Commenting David Ward MP said:
"The response from all across the country just shows you the strength of feeling that is out there, that the Palestinian people are being indiscriminately targeted by the Israeli Military, causing the deaths of over 1,000 people with a horrible percentage of children being killed and mutilated.
"Whilst Israel has a right to defend itself, it does not have a right to do this unilaterally outside of international law and without thought to the suffering that these actions are having on the people of Gaza.
"It's about time that the international community stood up for the people of Gaza, saying enough is enough and should the indiscriminate killings continue then direct action like boycotts and sanctions need to be seriously considered."
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Bradford MP, David Ward has organised a meeting with well-known textile companies to discuss increasing public awareness of the importance that the textile industry still makes to the regional economy and to encourage further investment in this, once again, thriving industry.
Taking place at Wool House in David's Bradford East constituency, home to the British Wool Marketing Board, many of the most successful textile businesses will be attending including dyers, weavers, carpet makers and fashion houses. The meeting has been called by David in order to discuss what local stakeholders can do to champion the local textile industry and the feasibility of starting a local textiles forum.
It is hoped that any work undertaken locally would supplement the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Textile Manufacturing, which David Chairs in the Houses of Parliament. The APPG has a membership of over 30 Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords and its purpose is to provide an independent forum to encourage the exchange of knowledge and understanding between Parliamentarians and the textile manufacturing industry in order to promote investment and help raise the profile of textile manufacturing both inside and outside of Parliament.
Textile manufacturing of all kinds used to be one the UK's main industries but since the end of the postwar period this once thriving industry has struggled. However, through the use of technology and the increasing demand for high-end textiles, over the past few years the industry has started to grow once again and David hopes to bring businesses together to help further promote growth and support for the industry.
Commenting David Ward MP said:
"Over the past few years, Textile Manufacturing has had a bit of a renaissance in Yorkshire and with sales in the high-end textile and fashion industry increasing, I think now is really the time to make sure that all the major players are pulling in the right direction.
"I have visited many of the key local manufacturers and the general view I have received is that now would be a good time to create a new group to promote a greater public awareness of the important contribution that the textile industry still makes to the regional economy.
"The phrase that I have heard most often is that there is a need for the industry to speak with one-voice. Therefore, it's really important to give the textile industry a greater platform to help focus on issues facing the industry and come up with workable solutions.
"Winning more backing and support for the textile sector will be good for the economy and critical for Bradford which still has several successful wool textile firms. Their contribution deserves more official recognition."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Bradford MP, David Ward has successfully applied for a debate to be held in the House of Commons on the issue of Kashmir and human rights.
David Ward applied to the House of Commons Backbench Business Committee for a debate in the House of Commons with support from David Nuttall MP (Labour) Andrew Stephenson MP (Conservative), in order to discuss a motion on the political and humanitarian situation in Kashmir.
Following a national petition that gained thousands of signatures, David and over 20 MP's requested a debate on the below motion:
"That this house believes that the ongoing Kashmir dispute is a threat to regional and global
peace; further that the dispute is causing insecurity, instability and human rights violations; and further that the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be given the right to self-determination."
A date for the debate has yet to be allocated by the Commons Backbench Business Committee but it is hoped that a suitable slot with be available in September or October following the Houses of Parliament's Summer recess.
Bradford MP, David Ward said:
"The issue of Kashmir, its right to self-determination and concerns with human rights in the country has not been debated for some time in the House of Commons, and with the change of Government in India, it seemed that now is the right time for us in Parliament to have a full and frank debate about Kashmir.
"The debate has cross party support with many MP's giving their support to the holding of the debate. With many local people having families in Kashmir, this is a very live issue for many Bradfordians and I hope that this will act as a spur for further Government action."
Commenting Raja Najabat Hussain Chairman Jammu Kashmir Self Determination Movement Europe said:
"I would like to thank David Ward for his efforts & support in securing a debate on Kashmir in the House of Commons on behalf of the Kashmiri Nation especially from Bradford Kashmiris who he represents.
"David Ward is a genuine supporter of Human Rights & oppressed people. JKSDMEU will support his future activities on Kashmir in Bradford & in the Parliament. We hope to achieve a constructive Kashmir debate soon."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL
Liberal Democrats have helped to restore the UK economy to pre-crash levels, figures released today show.
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK economy has grown by 0.8% over the last quarter, ensuring that the UK economy is now 0.2% ahead of its pre-crisis peak, which was reached in the first quarter of same level it had before the banking crisis in 2008.
The ONS said the economy had grown 3.1% since the second quarter of last year.
It comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted Britain will be the fastest-growing advanced economy in 2014 expanding by 3.2% this year, up from a previous forecast of 2.8%.
Commenting Bradford MP, David Ward said:
"Today is a big day for Britain. The rescue is working as Britain's economy moves past its pre-crash level. We are clearing up Labour's economic mess and this is fantastic news for people in Bradford.
"Delivering this recovery is why Liberal Democrats stepped up to the plate in 2010 and I am proud that we have helped rescue the British economy and get it growing at the fastest rate of any major economy.
"Whilst things have improved in Bradford, there is much more that needs to be done to bring back even more businesses and jobs to Bradford but it's certainly all going in the right direction.
"This recovery would not be happening without the Liberal Democrats, and it certainly wouldn't be happening as fairly. It is the Liberal Democrats who have delivered an £800 tax cut to help millions of people weather the storm.
"Now, as we move from rescue to renewal the Liberal Democrats are determined to make our economy even stronger and our society fairer - so that every single person in Bradford benefits from the recovery and has the opportunities to get on in their lives."Published and promoted by B.Stubbs on behalf of David Ward and the Liberal Democrats, all at 458 Killinghall Road, BD2 4SL


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But the BCS and the accompanying bowl system only tells half the story. What about how the other half lives? The teams so futile, so inept and so terrible that the race to be crowned the worst in the country is as heated as ever. And so, on the heels of the BCS, the announcements have been for the BFS (Bowl Futility Series). Talk amongst yourselves, disagree with the placements and talk about how once again the BFS has failed to produce a true embarrassment to Division 1-A football...but you know you'll watch anyway.
You know the rules. The five BFS conferences (CUSA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC) get an automatic bid from their "top loser." Then, the five wild card berths are drawn from the BFS conferences as well as any non-BFS schools that may qualify. Could this be the year than a non-BFS school breaks through the glass basement?
Here are your automatic bids:
Conference USA: SMU (1-11)
MAC: Northern Illinois (2-10)
Mountain West: UNLV (2-10)
Sun Belt: Florida International (1-11)
WAC: Idaho (1-11)
and your wild card berths:
Utah State (2-10)
North Texas (2-10)
Minnesota (1-11)
Syracuse (2-10)*
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- Release Date: May 3, 2013
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May 16, 2013This movie is a little gem. I read the New York Times review that said it was "Brilliant" or whatever, and I don't know if I'd go that far, but it's definitely the best movie about divorce and child custody I've ever seen, and it's nothing like Kramer vs. Kramer. It's actually really sweet and real feeling, mostly because you really identify with the little girl Maisie. All the adult actors are great, and sometimes funny (Steve Coogan), but I especially loved Alexander Skarsgard. He seems like a loser when you first see him, but he ends up being super loving, and his scenes with Maisie are really fun to watch. Haters are going to hate, but I think anyone would relate to this film about parents, kids, and finding people to love.… Expand
Jul 27, 2013This is a wonderful film with fantastic performances. This film will use up all of your emotions one moment your angry, another your sad, and even another you maybe happy that Maisie have some people who know what responsibility is and a sense of stability. Julianne Moore plays a supposed mother who is down right loathsome she may love her child, but she should not be having them. Steve Coogen plays a father who acts like he cares, but is barely around. My favorite character in the film except for the young girl is Lincoln played by Alexander Skarsgard who shows that real love can come from the strangest places. This film however belongs to young Onata Aprile who is pitch perfect as Maize. One of the best movies of the year so far. A… Expand
Jun 15, 2013this is as heart wrenching as they come. You will want to cry out loud for little Maisie, as her parents say the love her but after their divorce seem never to have time for the child and then, your heart will fill with joy as you finds love with two strangers. The acting first rate and the direction is fantastic.
the movies message is clear, just because you shower you children with hugs and kisses and five the presents does not mean you love them. You most be there for them every step of the of the way. When Maisies's mother sais to her you know I love you right?" The child's hear breaking expression tells the whole story. I hope at Oscar time this movie is remembered. This is my favorite movie so far this year. This a gem.… Expand
Nov 9, 2013Onata Aprile (Maisie) kills it in this movie! Rock solid performance. She outshines Julianne Moore in this movie about divorce and child custody. This is a must see for anyone out there!
Capturing the essence of the source novel, this is a superior adult drama. Harrowing, heartbreaking but utterly compelling.
Aug 22, 2013Handsomely shot and stopping just short of cloying sentiment, this is an accomplished, engaging work.
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Cloudy today, so no sunrise. Watching rabbits cavorting in the yard.
I am sitting here waiting for the sun to rise.In partial darkness.
Hope U have the Best of Mondays.
My fresh pot of coffee smelled and tasted better this morning than ever! I think it's the stormy weather that improves it so. I left it plugged in so I could smell it all day.
It's 608 am cst.I I gotta pot of coffee making .It won't be long,
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Hey - just drank some coffee - how is everyone?
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That's a lot of coffee, Richard. I only drink two cups a day, usually with a snack or dessert. Enjoy!
I am sitting here with empty cup in hand.Decisions.
I have consumed 3 cups of coffee.
Coffee of choice is Community Coffee Ground (Colombia Classico Blend) medium dark roast. or,just strong coffee.
I decided to go for the 4th cup.(no added ingredients)
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Carlos Beltran hit a grand slam and drove in five runs as the New York Yankees broke out to support improbable fill-in starter Esmil Rogers and beat the sloppy Cleveland Indians 10-6 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Italy's Sara Errani, Roberta Vinci Complete Career Grand Slam
Italy's Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci became the fifth duo to complete a career Grand Slam in women's doubles together, winning Wimbledon for the first time Saturday.
Teagarden Hits Slam In Debut; Mets Beat Brewers 6-2
Taylor Teagarden hit a grand slam in his Mets debut, Daniel Murphy had a two-run shot and New York beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 Tuesday night to snap a six-game skid.
Murray's US Open Reign Ends; Djokovic Wakes Up, Gets Back To Semis
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Wawrinka dazzled with 45 winners to Murray's 15. He outplayed Murray from start to finish, rendering Murray defenseless as Murray was unable to come up with any break points in the entire match.
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Bryan Brothers Survive US Open Scare In Third Round
The Bryan's are trying to become the first men's double team of the Open era, the first since 1951, to win all four majors in the same year.
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More Cowgill! Energetic Outfielder Enjoys Grand Mets Debut
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Andy Murray knew it wasn't going to be easy to win his first major. But I'm not sure anyone could have expected so many hurdles all thrown into one epic match.
Liguori: Retiring Roddick, King Of Effort, Can No Longer Give His All
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Roddick, Djokovic, Venus Cruise Into Second Round Of US Open
That Andy Roddick's last match as a twentysomething would not be his last match at the 2012 US Open was hardly in doubt Tuesday, especially whenever he was launching that intimidating, tough-to-handle serve of his.
Second-Seeded Agnieszka Radwanska Punishes Bratchikova In Just 54 Minutes
Radwanska beat Nina Bratchikova of Russia 6-1, 6-1 on Tuesday to start play at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 91st-ranked Bratchikova had 28 unforced errors to only six for Radwanska.
Liguori: Maria Sharapova Hits Manhattan With New Business Venture
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Celebrate Halloween with 7 Days of Stan Winston's Famous Monsters; Go Behind the Scenes of Aliens!
Dread Central has a deep-seated love for classic movie monsters and the artistry that brings them to life so when the opportunity arose to showcase the work of the legendary Stan Winston, we thought we'd celebrate Halloween with "7 Days of Stan Winston's Famous Monsters"!
For those who may be unaware of the legacy he's left behind, special effects maestro Winston first rose to prominence in Hollywood with his Oscar-nominated work on the 1981 comedic cult classic Heartbeeps and since then created countless iconic creatures and numerous subtle prosthetic effects that forever changed the world of film and the effects industry as well.
During his 35-plus-year career, Winston dabbled in the worlds of dinosaurs, aliens, cyborgs, superheroes, the supernatural and the super-awkward with his work on films like The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Thing, Aliens, The Monster Squad, Predator 1 & 2, the Jurassic Park trilogy, Edward Scissorhands, A.I., Pumpkinhead, Dead & Buried, Batman Returns, The Relic, Iron Man, Congo, Doom, Lake Placid and many, many more.
Winston's unforgettable creations were also honored throughout the years by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science by awarding the special and visual effects trailblazer four Oscars throughout his career for Aliens, Jurassic Park, and two for Terminator 2 and nominated him on seven other occasions for his work on the aforementioned Heartbeeps, Predator, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and A.I..
For the next week we'll be bringing you exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from many of Winston's greatest cinematic achievements in special effects. To kick things off, we decided to go big and give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film that Winston took home his first Oscar for, James Cameron's Aliens.
Check out our photo gallery below with several behind-the-scene stills from Winston's workshop and the set of Aliens as well one of Winston's concept sketches for the sequel, courtesy of the Stan Winston School of Character Arts. Then make sure to head back here every day until Halloween for more behind-the-scenes looks at other iconic special effects creations created by Winston during his illustrious and influential career.
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