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When I applied to Darden, I had twelve years of professional experience. Nine of those had come as a military officer or working in the extended military community. I felt comfortable building and leading teams, but knew there were gaps in my skill set relative to corporate finance, marketing, global business and more.
In evaluating the elite EMBA programs, I felt Darden was distinguished by its focus on general management and leadership in practical affairs. I was attracted to a school that would deliver a rigorous curriculum through the lens of leadership. Darden appeared intent not just on challenging its students just to be better accountants or financiers, but to be leaders that make a positive impact on all around them.
The program had an immediate and positive impact on my career. While still in the program, I was fortunate enough to be selected for a significant promotion. I applied lessons learned in the Darden classroom during a competitive interview process and apply those same lessons in leading my business unit on a daily basis.Exposed to a myriad of challenges, industries and solutions during the program, Darden makes you comfortable in virtually any business situation. The Darden classroom offers perhaps the most rigorous training in the fundamentals of business available. The case method, however, is the essential ingredient. At Darden, the cases come at you with high volume and high intensity. Each case is analyzed individually, in a learning team and with the full cohort.
With its individual, team and class components, the case method builds hard-earned, deeply honed skills in working through business problems. While I certainly can't predict the challenges ahead, there is comfort in knowing that I can draw on skills built in the Darden classroom in solving business problems as they arise.
I honestly feel that the entirety of my professional experience and education prior to Darden was focused on task excellence. I felt extraordinarily well equipped to lead teams to the accomplishment of specific tasks in even the most resource constrained, time critical environment. While not short of rigor, Darden offered another critical skill in building an ability to analyze situations to the five-levels-of-why.
I rarely evaluate situations in binary, go/no-go terms anymore. I believe Darden builds a level of sophistication in one's thinking where you look at the impact of business decisions on all stakeholders. You also learn to leverage this understanding into more effective communication with all parties and more elegant solutions.
Perhaps the defining moment for me in this transition was in ethics class when presented with what I felt was a bold, bright line ethical decision. The professor challenged me to articulate my beliefs in a way that would resonate with an extended group of stakeholders and could be applied to other situations with equal equanimity.
Twenty-one months of academic discipline and intellectual challenge of this sort ensure that students emerge from the classroom with an unmistakable comfort in analyzing and articulating the five-levels-of why in any context. It is an invaluable tool for leading in the practical world.
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Although I didn't know it heading into the program, one of the senior directors of my organization is a Darden alumnus. As it turns out, we shared many of the same professors and cases 15 years apart. We often share stories of common classroom experiences and found the opportunity to collaborate on a number of projects. The new business ventures and opportunities that ensued simply would not have been broached without the Darden connection.
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Clinical hours short of NMC suggestion? - page 4
First of all, I really hope Silverdragon reads this and gives me insight. I have sent out my application as well as all of my paperwork to the NMC for my nursing license, except my training form. I was trained in the US at... Read More
- 0Feb 16, '11 by Silverdragon102, RN AdminQuote from jls2011new to this forum and hope someone will have an insight.
i am an american trained nurse (with the dreaded accelerated second degree bsn) who is residing in the uk with a spousal visa. i started the nmc application process, but called today to question the clinical hours requirement. they told me straight -- that with a 12 month bsn, they will be unable to approve my application. as i'm not running off to the u.s. so quickly and i'd like to work as a nurse in the u.k., they referred me to the ucas site, specifically the section on apel credits. the nmc suggested contacting university programs here to see what i could do to amalgamate my us bsn.
1) has anyone done this? suggestions?
2) not to sound too complainy, but i'm unsure of one detail. the dean of my university in the u.s. explained that the clinical and theory hours are exactly the same in the accelerated program as they are in the traditional bsn. so, does that mean that if i had a traditional american bsn, i would still have difficulty joining the uk register?
any insight would be appreciated. i was working under the assumption when i agreed to move here with my husband that having a bsn would exempt me from this mini-nightmare. i had no idea they differentiated between a traditional bsn and an accelerated bsn.
the question is do your clinical and theory hours match the uk hours. that is what usually is required although each case is based individually i believe some have gotten though with slightly less hours but uk clinical and theory hours are a lot as the training is full time for 3 years with a lot of clinical emphasis
for all three year nursing courses, at least half (or 2300 hours) must be in clinical or
practical training, and at least one third (or 1533 hours) must be theoretical training.
- 1Feb 16, '11 by babyNP.Actually, I'm glad this thread popped up again because I received an e-mail from a UK agency--the lady told me that she has never heard of an American RN with a straight 4-year bachelor's degree be denied. She said that the NMC knows that American nurses don't have nearly the amount of hours that UK nurses have in training. This is also consistent with other extensive research that I have completed through the wonders of google. When I get another chance I'll post a few links for other folks who might be reading this thread wondering if they can register.
The kicker, obviously, is immigration. I feel very fortunate that my husband is a British citizen, otherwise it would be nearly impossible in this economy, I imagine. Although I wanted to go in the first place to be near his parents so they can meet their grandkids.
The accelerated BSN is more sticky, unfortunately for you...I don't have an answer for that one.
- 0Feb 17, '11 by jls2011Thanks for your responses!
To Silverdragon : No, my clinical hours will not total 2300. But neither do traditional American BSNs as BabyRN has correctly pointed out. I know of no American universities where 62 weeks (37.5 hours/week) is dedicated to clinical or "on the job training". When the move to the U.K was a twinkle in my eye, I confirmed with a friend/faculty member that the requirements for the accelerated BSN was identical to the traditional students, simply condensed into a 12 month full time, M-F 8 - 5 p.m schedule. Therefore, if traditional American BSN students are awarded NMC registration "on a case by case" basis, I don't know why accelerated students are discriminated against.
Anyway, I did learn, for what it's worth, that even if I wanted to augment my BSN by parlaying into a British nursing program, I would have to wait for three years to do so, regardless of the fact that I'm on a spousal visa (married to U.K. citizen).
I have a meeting with our local MP on Monday to discuss this issue. I don't have much hope in making a dent into a system that is tremendously biased in favor of the EU, but it will be interesting nonetheless.
Thanks to both for responding, again!
- 0I also am interested in working in the UK. I currently have an ADN and am working on my BSN. Because I have an ADN, the clinical hours were included in the total credit hours in the nursing courses. It does not seem that, even when I complete my BSN, that I will have nearly enough clinical hours to complete what the NMC requires. The only two courses that I have left that require clinical hours will total 80 hours.
If I had to guess at the total clinical hours I currently have while earning my ADN, I would say 450. With the last two clinical courses that require 40 hours each, that brings me to approx. 540.
I am not really understanding why the UK has such excessive requirements? I knew someone who is American, who was living in Scotland at the time that she graduated from nursing school. So, she was trained there, and now is back in the States. The way that she spoke about it was that you could indeed work there with an ADN ??
Do they calculate this with just nursing courses or are pre reqs also calculated (for the theory portion)? I also was working on a med tech degree at one time, I have enough college credits for two bachelor degrees. Doesnt that count for something? This is horribly discouraging... I may give up my dream of ever working over there or even working for one of the travel nurse companies that employ US trained nurses in the UK.
- 0BabyRN,
I actually did read all the posts in this thread..thankfully. Im still confused tho lol It is something that I really want, as I see it is with others as well. I don't think that I understand calculating the hours, to be honest. The hours that I posted were actual hours spent int eh clinical setting just added up, but isnt there an actual formula that is used? What about time spent in skills laboratory and clinical preparation? Does that count? I know some schools do not require chart studies the nite before clinical, but mine did. I would often spend two hours going through my patient's record, then coming home after an hour drive and finishing up preparation for the next day, which would often take me up to three hours (I went to a very strict school, and they would send you home if you didnt know the answer to a simple question).
I also came from a school where 75 was a failing grade. I find that is everywhere but there are also more schools that consider a lower grade as passing. It was just an over all tough school and if you made it through then it was quite an accomplishment (as it is anywhere really!). Just nightmare-ish and I often equate it to military boot camp lol! thank you for sharing your insight with me, I truly appreciate it!
- 0Feb 18, '11 by Silverdragon102, RN AdminGenerally it is required that your training matches UK training which for most people is just over 3 years full time in university. For several years the UK training has changed and for most it is specialised with options to only do Adult nursing, mental Health nursing or Paeds nursing. Midwifery is totally different and a course on it's own. For the ones doing Adult, mental Health or Paeds the first 18 months is a foundation course and the last 18 months becomes more specialised but even then many students do not gain experience in all areas enabling them to be general trained making it easier to register as a RN in both Canada as well as the US. Presently UK training is either diploma or degree level but from 2013 all nurse training will be at BSN level
- 0Silverdragon,
Thank you for explaining that to me! Oh my, I am wracking my brain trying to figure this out... and i honestly did not know this forum existed as I just joined today. I also do not know quite how to use this site either so it will take me som e time to get used to it
Interestingly, 2013 is the year that many changes will take place here in the US as well. I am working toward my BSN, and am very close to finishing (will be finished in 2012). After which I would love to continue on and get my masters and be a nurse practitioner. In 2013, a PhD will be required for NPs. Also, BSN will be required in all states, as of timing I don't know, but ADNs will no longer be eligible to work in the US. Many facilities are requiring BSN now as well. I lived an hour from Boston last year and every hospital I looked at required the BSN no matter how many years of experience you have. While discouraging, it makes sense in that evidence shows better patient outcomes with bachelor prepared nurses. The movement has begun! Im' glad I'm doing it now to be honest
- 0Feb 19, '11 by babyNP.A PhD will NOT be required of NPs, although a DNP may be. In actuality, it's a guideline posted by the AACN, not a requirement (and it's 2015, NOT 2013). There are many universities who are not complying with this recommendation. There is also no truth in the ADNs not being eligible. There are some states that have lobbied that one makes it so you have to get it within a certain number of years, but by no means is this every state.
Try not to post information unless you're sure of the information because you inadvertently mislead others and discourage those that may seek an advanced path but do not want all extra work you've described.
edit: it's actually the AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing), not the ANA like I originally described. Link in my next post.Last edit by babyNP. on Feb 19, '11


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CLARKSDALE Applauding retired state Rep. Robert G. Clark, the first African-American elected to Mississippis House of Representative, hundreds of students at Coahoma Community College Monday chanted his keynote theme: I will no longer hang my head low, because I am somebody.
Opening CCCs Black History Month finale, Rep Clark said, No where through grade school or high school or college, did I hear anything about the history of African Americans.
We dont know who we are; we have to pick it up by bits and pieces, recalls the legislator credited with overseeing the passage of the Education Reform Act of 1982.
We are a group of civilized individuals from Africa put together through the slave trade, he said.
Clark says in Mississippi when most students went to school eight months of the year, African American students went home two months for their cotton sacks and another two months to get their hoe and go to the cotton field.
Addressing CCC students, Clark said, I am not worried about you, but about the others out there who dont know who they are. The sky is the limit for you.
Ive done all I can; I did not stop fighting, said Clark describing how he personally steered the Education Reform Act to a vote despite initial you are out of order threats.
The bill was called for consideration; it passed, and young African Americans can stand for something, and know they are someone, said Clark.
Dr. Rosetta Howard, vice president of academic affairs, praised Clarks address, and Dr. Vivian Presley, college president, said, He knew he had a purpose
Mondays program included music and dance by Coahomas Band under the direction of James McLeod; choral music by the CCC Concert Choir under the direction of Kelvin Towers; a poetic drama, Dare to Change, by freshman Breunna Faust; the dramatization of Dr. Kings I Had A Dream address by freshman Londynn Jones; the invocation by sophomore Chris Tanner; the purpose by SGA president Yasmine Williams; greetings by Miss CCC Melody Dixon; and introduction of the guest speaker by sophomore Sam Miller III. Presiding was freshman Delois Boyd.
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[Editor's Note: This post marks the debut of CRA's new Tisdale Policy Fellow for Summer 2014, Yiyang Shen. Yiyang is a sophomore at NYU, with an interest in Mathematics and Computer Science, and will spend this summer with CRA working on science policy issues, including tracking the progress of efforts to reauthorize the Department of Energy's Office of Science. Expect to see more of him on the blog!]
On June 11th the Energy Subcommittee, of the House Science, Technology, & Space Committee, held a markup of the Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014. Surprisingly, this hearing was very contentious and Democratic members used procedural tactics to obstruct consideration of this bill to reauthorize research and development (R&D) programs at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The hearing was finally adjourned by the Republicans on a party line vote after Democrats refused to waive the reading of the bill.
The markup was originally scheduled at noon, but the subcommittee chairwoman, Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), did not convene the hearing until ~12:10pm. Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) surprisingly started the "parliamentary game" then, interrupting the chairwoman's opening remarks by requesting a recorded vote to change the official start time in the subcommittee records. His point of order was ultimately tabled by vote but it signaled Democrats' strong opposition to the bill.
In her opening statement, Lummis stated that, "the draft bill provides a $250 million increase in funding for basic research. The bill provides deficit reduction by making cuts to outdated, wasteful and duplicative programs within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy." The main point, as Republicans hold for the previous FIRST Act of 2014, is to use money wisely, provided the limited resources.
In response, the Ranking Member Eric Swalwell (D-CA) conveyed two central problems with this "premature" markup in his opening statement. The first relates to process: the bill was not shared with Democratic members of the Subcommittee until the last Friday before the markup. Given that this 103-page bill proposes to reauthorize all of DOE's research and development programs, Mr. Swalwell said, "that means we're being asked to make tough decisions about how to allocate billions of taxpayers' dollars after having less than three business days to consider the bill."
Mr. Swalwell then pointed out the second problem the minority has with the bill. The budget for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is substantially cut; ARPA-E funding is largely reduced; and the bill includes burdensome limitations on what research DOE can fund. In addition, it includes particularly objectionable language that bars the results of DOE-funded R&D activity from being, "used for regulatory assessments or determinations by Federal regulatory authorities." Specifically, this language is meant to keep the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using research data to support their operations and any environmental regulations. Of interest to computing researchers, the bill does include increased authorizations for the Advanced Scientific Computing Research activity, ramping the authorization for the program up to $600 million in FY 2015, $59 million more than the President requested.
After hearing the opening remarks from both sides, Ranking Member of the Full Committee, Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) also gave a brief comment on the markup that day. She criticized how dysfunctional the committee has become, and strongly opposed the consideration and passage of the bill.
The markup ended awkwardly. After the opening remarks, the bill is then read into the record, a procedural process which is usually dispensed with under unanimous consent. However, in this instance the Democrats used it to their advantage: they withheld their consent and required that the bill be read, in full, into the record. As this would have tied up the subcommittee for hours, the Republicans instead adjourned the meeting.
The prospect of the bill moving forward this summer is unlikely. The real news from this markup is that the House Science Committee has become increasingly polarized and neither side intends to cooperate with the other. This does not bode well for future science legislation.
As we mentioned, President Obama released his budget request for the Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) on Tuesday. We'll be doing a series of posts on the assorted agencies' budgets that are important to the computing research community. The first agency that we want to highlight is the Department of Energy (DOE), as they released their top line numbers on March 4th (most of the other science agencies are releasing their numbers next week).
Two key parts of the agency for the computing community are the Office of Science (SC), home of most of the agency's basic research support, and ARPA-E. For SC, the office would only see a 0.9 percent increase from FY14 to FY15 (going from $5.07B to $5.11B). However, that small overall increase masks significant gains for the subaccount that matters most to computing researchers: ASCR or Advanced Scientific Computing Research. ASCR would see a significant increase in funding, going up by 13.2 percent (or $478M in FY14 to $571M in FY15). Much of the justification for this increase is tagged to work on achieving exascale computing, application of high performance computer simulation and modeling, and operations & upgrades to ASCR facilities. ASCR would receive the largest increase within DOE SC's request. This is obviously good, but the details are important, and we should get those soon.
As for ARPA-E (or Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), it would see a large increase of 16.1 percent (or $280M in FY14 to $325M in FY15). This increase is to support, "transformational energy R&D…as part of a $5.2 billion DOE investment in clean energy technology programs." While this number is encouraging, it is important to note that a large increase in ARPA-E's budget has been a regular occurrence with Obama Administration budget requests over the years. And Congress doesn't have a good record of passing those suggested increases. In the FY14 Omnibus, for example, the agency received just enough funding to roll back much of what it had lost to the sequester in FY13 ($275M in FY12; $252M in FY13; and $280M in FY14) but still fell well short of the President's request for FY14 ($379M).
It is both important, and not important, to note that the President has signaled DOE as a major agency in his "Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative," or his wish list of programs that ought to receive extra funding beyond the FY15 budget caps. It is important because it demonstrates that the Administration is still concerned about scientific research. However, it is not important because the Initiative is dead on arrival with Congress. Whether this is good or bad, to paraphrase Obi-Wan Kenobi, "depends greatly on a certain point of view."
To sum up, the President's DOE request is good news for the computing research community, at least at the top line level. Remember, detailed budget info has not been released yet and, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details. As more information is released, we'll be posting it here, so stay tuned.
So, the good news this year was that the President and Congress were working from the same set of numbers for the first time in a long time. The bad news is that those numbers are pretty underwhelming. The President introduced his FY15 budget request today, a budget that would remain largely flat — increasing discretionary spending just $2 billion over FY14 ($1.014 trillion in FY15 vs. $1.012 trillion in FY14). NSF would grow just 1 percent (to $7.3 billion) under the "base budget" in the President's plan. Research at NSF would actually decrease $3 million under the President's plan ($5.191 billion in FY14 vs. $5.188 billion in FY15). (We'll have lots more information about NSF's budget request next Monday when the agency rolls out its detailed budget justification.)
Recognizing that the agreed-to budget caps were overly constraining for all the Administration's priorities, the President included a $52 billion "wish list" of additional funding proposals — called the "Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative" — that includes increased funding for key science agencies that could be offset by cuts to farm subsidy programs, tax increases on "multi-million dollar retirement accounts," and other spending cuts and tax increases identified by the Administration. Were that wish list to be approved by Congress, NSF could see an additional $552 million in funding (and R&D agencies overall would see an increase of $5.3 billion) However, congressional Republicans have already declared the wish list DOA.
Funding for other agencies in the President's base budget is a bit of a mixed bag:
- DOE basic and applied research would be up 6.1 percent in the President's plan ($8.412 billion in FY 15 vs. $7.932 billion in FY14)
- DOD basic and applied research would see an increase of 4.4 percent ($6.582 billion vs. $6.307 billion
- NIST basic and applied research would increase 3.3 percent ($598 million vs $579 million)
- NIH basic and applied research would increase 0.7 percent ($29.403 billion vs. $29.205 billion)
- Homeland Security basic and applied research would decrease 1 percent ($250 million vs. $251 million).
Keep in mind that the expected inflation rate between FY 2014 and FY 2015 is about 2 percent.
The White House has released an R&D Budget Fact sheet that goes into some of the details.
But we'll learn more about the agency priorities as the agencies roll out their own budget request over the next week or so.
As always, we'll have the details as we learn them!


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quickLine breaks: quick
Pronunciation: /kwɪk /
Definition of quick in English:
1Moving fast or doing something in a short time: in the qualifying session he was two seconds quicker than his teammate [with infinitive]: he was always quick to point out her faults
More example sentences
- They are a fine team with very fast and quick forwards and they are pressing for the top place in the group and if they beat us they will do that.
- With electric gates which can be operated from either end of the pit cows make a quick entry and a fast exit.
- While being quick and fast, those involved in the relief and rescue work should maintain their temper, he noted.
fast, swift, rapid, speedy, high-speed, expeditious;
lightning, meteoric, overnight, whirlwind, fast-track, whistle-stop, breakneck, smart
British informal cracking
literary fleet
rare tantivy, alacritous, volant
1.1Lasting or taking a short time: Brian gave her a quick look we went to the pub for a quick drink
More example sentences
- Bails was tired but met for a quick drink after work.
- We were supposed to be having 'a quick drink', but it ended up being dinner for about eight and the bar actually ran out of wine.
- The set was two and a half hours of music with a twenty-minute interval for drinks and some quick reprogramming of the lights and video projectors.
hasty, hurried, cursory, perfunctory, superficial, desultory, incidental, summary, glancing;
brief, short, fleeting, passing, transient, transitory, short-lived, flying, lightning, momentary, temporary
1.2Happening with little or no delay; prompt: children like to see quick results from their efforts
More example sentences
- However if we want a quick result on a short session they are ideal.
- The result is quick response both around town and on the open road, plus levels of fuel efficiency and economy that rate at the top of the class.
- Low-intensity warfare of this kind does not bring quick results and much of the work is low-key, repetitive and painstaking.
sudden, instantaneous, immediate, instant, abrupt, sharp, precipitate, breakneck, headlong
2Prompt to understand, think, or learn; intelligent: it was quick of him to spot the mistake
More example sentences
- But in private, it was clear that this guy was very smart, very quick to learn.
- With its quick intelligence, it has no trouble learning its name and how to use a litter box.
- Joseph early in life learned that quick wit would get him through.
intelligent, bright, clever, gifted, able, brilliant, astute, quick-witted, sharp-witted, ready, quick off the mark;
observant, alert, sharp, wide awake, receptive, perceptive
informal brainy, smart, on the ball, on one's toes, quick on the uptake, genius
North American informal whip-smart
2.1(Of a person's eye or ear) keenly perceptive; alert.
Example sentences
- Her bearing has turned to reserve, her normally quick eyes dull and watery.
- Making money in this segment will require careful management and a quick eye on micro-trends.
- He signaled secretly to his gang, but the cold man's quick eye caught everything.
2.2(Of a person's temper) easily roused.
Example sentences
- Normally, he was quite calm and quiet, but he had a quick temper that subsided as easily as it came.
- You can be rather selfish, though, and a partner needs to be able to deal with your quick temper and impulsive tantrums.
- Now I realized that it was his cold anger that I feared, and not his quick temper.
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At a fast rate; quickly: he'll find some place where he can make money quicker [as exclamation]: Get out, quick!
More example sentences
- Exxon and Shell say if we don't do something quick the 2004 convention sponsorship deal is off.
- So get your ducks quick as they are flying out of the place.
- How quick we have forgotten the sacrifice demanded of those whose homes and communities that stood in the way of the inner relief folly.
nounBack to top
1 (the quick) The soft tender flesh below the growing part of a fingernail or toenail.
Example sentences
- You'll enjoy the movie if your idea of a good time is sitting glued to the edge of your seat chewing your fingernails down to the quick.
- This will prevent the quick from growing too long and prevent the nail from bleeding.
- As she packed, I saw her hands and her once beautiful nails were bitten to the quick.
1.1The central or most sensitive part of someone or something.
Example sentences
- It cuts to straight to the quick of this most sinister tale, using just two actors on a bare stage to tell of a man divided and torn between his good and evil nature.
- Its implications cut to the quick of the British constitution.
- It neutralises the whining about failing to address the issue because it cuts to the quick.
2 (as plural noun the quick) archaic Those who are living: the quick and the dead
More example sentences
- They will die as you died, in the footsteps of the dead that were quick.
- From the salvation of the dead we move to the healing of the quick.
- This law renders willful killing of an unborn 'quick' child by any injury to the mother of the child to be manslaughter.
3 Cricket , informal A fast bowler.
Example sentences
- All it took was a stare and a crook of the eyebrow from any one of the quartet of West Indian quicks in those days for the batsmen to know that a bowler was upset.
- However, there is enough help for the seamers to persuade both teams to play three frontline quicks.
- If Bridgetown's Kensington Oval was a fortress for the Caribbean quicks of the 1970s and 80s, Eden Park became the impenetrable battlefield of the lack-of-pace New Zealand attack in the World Cup.
- 1
be quick off the mark
- see mark1.
- 2
cut someone to the quick
- Cause someone deep distress by a hurtful remark or action: she was cut to the quick by his accusationMore example sentences
- The mocking tone was slight, but it cut Maple to the quick.
- But when she opened The Independent the other day, she was cut to the quick.
- Gleason's flamboyancy would have cut Buk to the quick.
- 3
(as) quick as a flash
- see flash1.
- 4
quick and dirty
- informal , chiefly US Makeshift; done or produced hastily: a quick and dirty synopsis of their workMore example sentences
- With regard to how these albums were made, Craig said that he is 'a big believer in the quick and dirty.'
- While mini-DV camcorders have nothing to fear from Canon's movie mode, it does provide a quick and dirty way to capture impromptu moments.
- I give a quick and dirty translation below, which unfortunately doesn't preserve the rhyme, the meter, or much of the sensibility, but what can I do?
- 5
quick on the draw
- see draw.
- 6
a quick one
- informal A rapidly consumed alcoholic drink.Example sentences
- See if you can spot the two I wrote when I was a bit drunk, after the third consecutive 'oh, just a quick one then' early evening session in the village pub with the usual suspects.
- They are also non-refundable, so don't be tempted to have a quick one for Dutch courage before you set off; all climbers are stringently breathalysed!
- Better make it a quick one - the last train leaves at 6: 35 pm.
- 7
quick with child
- archaic At a stage of pregnancy when movements of the fetus have been felt.Example sentences
- By the present Law, this offence is divided into two classes: the capital offence being where the woman shall be quick with child.
- In the criminal context, women convicted of capital crimes were permitted to plead that they were quick with child, and to have this claim tested by a group of six women.
- A woman is usually considered to be 'quick'with child around the fourth month of pregnancy.
- 1
quickness noun
- Example sentences
- He gets by on quickness and athletic ability, skills that might be starting to fade.
- What he lacks in size he makes up for with smarts, speed, quickness and tackling ability.
- I'm impressed with the ActiveWords discussion board and the quickness of the tech staff.
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Bankruptcy Guru Altman Z: Bernstein Right on Sprint
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- A Sanford Bernstein analyst on Monday put the odds of Sprint (S) going bankrupt in the next five years at 50/50. So, does the bankruptcy metric developed by New York University professor Edward Altman in 1968 -- which has been 72% accurate in predicting corporate bankruptcies two years prior to the filing -- have Bernstein's back?
Sort of.
Sprint is clearly at risk of bankruptcy based on the Altman Z metric, but so is just about every company in its capital intensive sector. Bernstein makes the case that Sprint's bet-the-farm strategy on Apple's (AAPL) iPhone will sink the firm as it tries to build out a network to support the device users' needs.
Sprint does rank most at risk among peers, however, many rank at a score where the bankruptcy risk is closer to Sprint's danger level than what would be an Altman Z "all clear" signal.When it comes to Sprint specifically, there's a key difference between Altman Z and the Bernstein analysis. While Sprint's debt load is high, Bernstein says it should be able to handle its 2013 and 2014 maturities, and that it is after these two years when the real red flags will arise. The Altman Z score, on the other hand, is designed to predict a bankruptcy two years before the event. For a detailed review of Sprint's issues and debt load as portrayed by Bernstein analyst Craig Moffett, click
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All of the input is very much appreciated. Here is what I gather from the replies:
16" - best bet for light, not ideal for the longer end of my 100-500 yard range
18" - gain 30-40 yards on the 16"; middle of the road (kinda like the .40 S&W).
20" - heavier, much better suited for the longer end of my range.
Because this may (hopefully) wear a can in the future I think the 20" is not an option.
I think I have some more research to do. I can say that looking at ballistics tables has been very helpful. Thanks for all of the input!
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Apollo Group Announces Timing Of Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release
Apollo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and year-end results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results in more detail at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) the same day.
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Webcast and Replay:Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event by visiting the Apollo Group, Inc. website at: www.apollo.edu. A webcast replay will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call at the same link. Telephone Replay: A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing: 855-859-2056 (Domestic)404-537-3406 (International)Conference ID: 65232387(Available until October 27, 2013) About Apollo Group, Inc. Apollo Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest private education providers and has been in the education business since 1973. The Company offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services online and on-campus at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels through its subsidiaries: University of Phoenix, Apollo Global, Institute for Professional Development and College for Financial Planning. The Company offers programs and services throughout the United States and in Latin America and Europe, as well as online throughout the world. For more information about Apollo Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, call (800) 990-APOL or visit the Company's website at www.apollo.edu.
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Tourist arrivals increase 7.1%
Total inbound tourist trips for January were estimated at 69,525, an increase of 7.1 per cent when compared to the corresponding month last year, the NSO said today.
A total of 55,440 inbound visits were carried out for holiday purposes, while a further 9,775 were undertaken for business purposes. Most inbound tourists came from EU Member States, while tourists from Non-EU countries advanced by 45 per cent. The largest proportion of inbound tourists were aged between 45 and 64, followed by those within the 25-44 age bracket.
Total nights spent went up by 10.6 per cent, reaching 571,745. In absolute terms, the majority of guest nights were spent in collective accommodation establishments, while the number of tourists residing in private accommodation rose by 40.9 per cent.
During the reference month, total tourist expenditure was estimated at €56.2 million, an increase of 9.4 per cent over the corresponding month last year.


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The Chronicle's live breaking news blog brings you regular updates, pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, travel, weather, crime and council news for Monday, 16 June 2014.
You can contribute to the live blog by posting your comment below, and you can also tweet us @EveningChron to share breaking news stories, pictures and opinions.
Our Newcastle breaking news live blog begins at 06:30am every weekday and is updated throughout the day until 10.00pm.
Good morning. I'm reporter Sara Nichol and I'll be kicking-off the live blog this Monday morning
As always, if you're out and about and see something, get in touch and let us know - comment on the live blog, tweet us (@EveningChron) or call us on 0191 201 6027
Thank you for joining us this morning, whether you're on your way to work or simply an early bird, have a great day
NEWS: A man will appear in court this morning after another man was stabbed in the cheek
It happened shortly after 5pm on Saturday at a home at Mallard Lodge, in Felling, Gateshead
The 45-year-old victim was taken to hospital with a puncture wound to his cheek
Terrence Coates, 39, of Mallard Lodge, has been charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and is due to appear before Gateshead Magistrates' Court this morning
NEWS: In a separate incident, another man will appear in court in Gateshead this morning after an alleged assault.
At just after 5.10am on Saturday, police received a report from the ambulance service that they had found a 34-year-old man on Half Moon Lane, near the Gateshead Quays suffering from several cuts to his head.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Alan Clarke, 39, of Railway Terrace, North Shields, has also been charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. He too was due to appear in court this morning.
WEATHER: Here's your weather forecast for the day
It will be generally dry and bright day with variable cloud and some sunny spells. It should feel warm inland, although cooler and breezier along the coast. The maximum temperature will be 18 °C.
Tonight, there will be some bright or sunny spells at first. It will be mostly dry overnight but cloud will thicken, with a few spots of light rain or drizzle in places, mainly near the coast. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
SPORT: Alan Pardew believes that England boss Roy Hodgson got it wrong against Italy by playing Wayne Rooney out of position.
The Newcastle United manager feels that Hodgson may even consider dropping Rooney for the next group game against Uruguay.
Read our story here
TRAFFIC: There is slow traffic on A167 Tyne Bridge between Gateshead and Newcastle.
TRAVEL: Anyone travelling in Newcastle this morning should be aware of temporary traffic lights on New Bridge Street.
Here's more on that
NEWS: A woman suffering from terminal cancer caused by asbestos has appealed for former work colleagues to get in touch.
Catherine Robson, 59, hopes they could help provide information to lawyers investigating her condition.
She is also hoping former workmates of her late father, Arthur Carter, could also help.
Read more on this here
TRAFFIC: Here's a bit more about the earlier post of temporary traffic lights on New Bridge Street, in Newcastle.
The traffic lights are not working on A193 New Bridge Street at B1600 Gibson Street. Expect delays.
TRAFFIC: There is heavy traffic on the A194(M) northbound between A195 Northumberland Way/Follingsby Lane and the A194 Leam Lane/A184 / A184 Newcastle Road (White Mare Pool Roundabout).
TRAFFIC: Here's a round-up of the busy spots on the region's road this morning
- Slow traffic on A167 Tyne Bridge between Gateshead and Newcastle.
- A181 Front Street, in County Durham, inbound busy but moving around Dragon Lane.
- A181 Gilesgate, in Durham, inbound busy but moving at A690 Leazes Road.
- A189 Redheugh Bridge inbound busy but moving from A184 Askew Road to A695 Scotswood Road.
- A690 Milburngate Bridge, in Durham, busy but moving at A691 Framwelgate Peth (The Gates roundabout).
- A1058 Coast Road inbound busy but moving at A188 Chillingham Road.
- Gallowgate, in Newcastle, in both directions busy but moving between B1307 Percy Street and A189 St James Boulevard.
- A167(M) southbound busy but moving between A193 New Bridge Street/B1309 Durant Road and A167 (Pilgrim Street Roundabout).
- Heavy traffic on A194(M) northbound between A195 Northumberland Way/Follingsby Lane and A194 Leam Lane/A184/A184 Newcastle Road (White Mare Pool Roundabout).
- New Elvet, in Durham, inbound busy but moving at A690 Leazes Road (Leazes Bowl Roundabout).
NEWS: Two-year-old Nat Walker left with cerebral palsy after being born premature but Sunshine Fund Go Bananas Appeal could help him out.
Find out how here
TRAFFIC: There is heavy traffic on A167 North West Radial inbound between A167/B1305 (Cowgate Roundabout) and A167(M)/B1318 Great North Road.
NEWS: Forced marriage has today become illegal
The maximum penalty for those convicted is seven years imprisonment.
Northumbria Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are raising awareness of the issue.
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is the driving force behind the regional strategy Violence Against Women and Girls which includes pledges to tackle forced marriage and honour crimes.
Mrs Baird said: "The point of this new law, which makes forced marriage a crime, is to make a declaration that forced marriage is wrong and no reasons whatsoever for coercing someone into an unwanted marriage will be an excuse or a defence.
"However the point is to stop forced marriages from happening, not to send members of people's families to prison.
"We understand the difficulties people have in making reports to police, particularly when they are subjected to family and cultural pressures, and if additionally they are afraid that if they do so their family will be taken to court.
"There are orders that can be made that simply tell those who are planning a forced marriage to stop and which don't result in any penalty, so long as the order is obeyed.
"However ignoring an order is also a crime and if necessary the police will arrest and use their powers, though we all prefer that this law change acts as a deterrent.
"We want victims to know they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and that their views on what they want to happen will be followed.
"We are helping local organisations who can support potential victims of forced marriage to gain a better understanding of how to protect them as the law changes. We work well with the Angelou Centre and their phone number is the principal helpline we are promoting.
"We are focussing too on agencies supporting people with learning disabilities who can be particularly vulnerable to forced marriage."
SPORT: Newcastle United are facing fresh competition for Remy Cabella.
But Toon chiefs are hoping to make progress in the transfer market this week.
French sources say that Montpellier chief Louis Nicollin is resigned to losing the talented playmaker but will continue to play hardball to get the price he wants.
Read our story here
NEWS: Here's today's front page about hero lifeguards who saved a boy dragged out to sea by a rip currant.
Read the full story here
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TRAFFIC: Two issues to be aware of.
Firstly, there is heavy traffic on A1 northbound between A167 (Angel Of The North) and Coalhouse Roundabout.
Secondly, there is heavy traffic on A167 Ponteland Road inbound at B1305 Two Ball Lonnen/Stamfordham Road (Cowgate Roundabout).
NEWS: Theatre bosses have spoken of their "delight" at being given the go-ahead for a new building, which will fill a long-vacant gap on Newcastle's Quayside.
Live Theatre has been given planning permission from Newcastle City councillors for its LiveWorks £10m capital development scheme on the Quayside.
It bought the last remaining prime Quayside plot of land and buildings alongside its theatre premises in February, and plans a four-storey office building.
The scheme also includes a landscaped green space, a new pocket park with public pedestrian access from the Quayside, and a public and performance space managed and programmed by Live Theatre.
Read our full report here
TRAFFIC: It's quietening down on the region's road now we're coming to the end of rush hour.
Here are the only two issues:
- Heavy traffic on A167 Ponteland Road inbound at B1305 Two Ball Lonnen/Stamfordham Road (Cowgate Roundabout).
- Heavy traffic on A1231 St Michaels Way, in Sunderland, between A183 Livingstone Road roundabout and Stockton Road/A690 New Durham Road Roundabout.
CRIME: A young man was assaulted outside the Cricketer's Pub, in Blackhill, County Durham.
It happened at around 6pm on June 11.
Ring 101 if you have any information.
ENTERTAINMENT: Queen on Country Dolly Parton was in Toon this weekend.
The singer wowed crowds at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on Saturday night.
See pictures and read our reporter Gordon Barr's review here
NEWS: Some lighthearted news this morning.
Meet Jinx Ragnar Trappistini La Bonche, the cat who has been trained to do circus tricks and uses a first floor catflap.
Watch a video of him in action and read more here
CRIME: A knife-wielding robber stormed a Tyneside store and stole cash.
It happened at just after 7am this morning at a shop on Stoddart Street, in South Shields.
The man entered the store carrying a knife and threatened staff before making-off with a quantity of cash.
The member of staff was not injured in the incident.
The man then made off along Stanhope towards Vine Street and Olive Street.
He is described as 5ft 8 to 5ft 10 inches tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a dark hooded top and sunglasses.
Extra police are in the area to carry out enquiries into the robbery and are asking anyone who was in the area this morning and saw anything to contact them.
Anyone with information should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 173 160614 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BREAKING NEWS: It is being reported that former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left the French hospital to continue his long phase of rehabilitation.
More to follow
NEWS: Michael Schumacher had sustained severe head injuries in the incident in the French Alps in December, and was subsequently put into an artificially-induced coma
But his management company said in a statement: "Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore."
CRIME: A burglar crept into a house in the middle of the night and poured a substance on the occupants as they lay in bed.
It happened just before 4.10am on Saturday when an intruder entered an address on Westgate Hill Terrace, in Newcastle.
The man made his way into the bedroom and poured a substance onto the occupants while in bed.
He made off with a quantity of cash from the address.
The occupants were left extremely shaken but uninjured as a result.
Police are carrying out enquiries in the area and additional officers are on patrol to reassure the community.
Investigations are continuing today and police are keen to speak to anyone with information.
People can contact police on 101, ext 69191, quoting log number 256 14/06/14, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CRIME: A man entered a pub armed with a machete before making threats.
It happened at 2.20pm on Sunday when police received a report a man had gone into the Howard Arms, in Roker Avenue, Sunderland.
The man was involved in an altercation with a 51-year-old man who suffered a shoulder injury. The knife was not used in the incident.
The man then left the pub in the direction of Church Street.
Officers are carrying out inquiries and asking any witnesses to get in contact.
Anyone who was in the Howard Arms yesterday afternoon, or has information about what happened, should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
CRIME: Here's more on a burglar entering a house and pouring a substance on the sleeping occupants
Read more here
NEWS: A stab victim injured when violence erupted in village back alley has been discharged from hospital.
Police are today continuing to question a suspect over the early morning disorder in West Allotment, North Tyneside, which ended with a man being knifed in the legs and groin.
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CRIME: Police investigating a theft in Newcastle have released CCTV of a man they need to speak to.
It happened about noon on Monday, May 19, at Pilgrim Street, when a mobile phone was stolen from a woman's handbag when she was standing outside a shop. The stolen phone is a silver iPhone 5S worth hundreds of pounds.
Police investigating the theft have released CCTV images of a man they need to speak to who may be able to help with their inquiries.
If you recognise the man or have any information, ring 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 524 10/05/14.
CRIME: A man who hit another man over the head with a fence post has been jailed.
Karl Pascoe, 29, of Striding Edge, Blackfell, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Newcastle Crown Court following the assault, which happened in December last year.
He was sentenced to 13 years on Thursday, June 12.
The assault happened in Woodland Terrace in the early hours of Monday, December 23, when a 32-year-old man suffered a serious head injury after being assaulted.
Det Sgt Andy Richardson, of Northumbria Police Major Crime Team, said: "Pascoe is a violent individual who carried out a brutal attack continually hitting the victim over the head with a fence post causing him to suffer a serious head injury. Luckily, he made a full recovery and there is no long-lasting damage, although the consequences could have been far far worse.
"This sentence sends a clear warning how seriously police and the courts take violence and I'm pleased Pascoe will spend a considerable amount of time in prison for his actions."
CRIME: Police investigating a shop theft in Sunderland have released CCTV images of a man they need to speak to.
It happened at 1.10pm on Saturday, March 15, when candles were stolen from Clinton's Cards, at The Bridges Shopping Centre, in the city.
Police investigating have released CCTV images of a man they need to speak to who may be able to help with inquiries.
If you know this man or have any information, ring 101.
TRAVEL: There's a train cancellation on a service between Newcastle and Nunthorpe.
Here's some more informaiton
The 14:30 Newcastle-Nunthorpe train, going through Sunderland and Middlesbrough is now cancelled, due to a member of crew being unavailable.— Tyne and Wear UTMC (@TyneWearTravel) June 16, 2014
CRIME: A cowardly robber punched a pensioner in the face and stole her handbag.
This is the appalling state 75-year-old Anne Anstey was left in after she was attacked in Meadowfield, in County Durham.
It happened as she was walking home after a night out in Durham at about 11.30pm on Saturday.
Mrs Anstey was in the Meadowfield area, entering Arundel Way via a back field, when she was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground.
Her beige coloured cotton handbag containing a purse, a Samsung mobile phone and a small quantity of cash, was stolen during the robbery.
And, while she was on the ground, she was also punched in the face by her assailant.
The attacker was described as a white man, aged between 20 and 35 years old, approximately 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins in height, and wearing a sky blue, long-sleeved top and jeans. He spoke with a local accent.
PC Sarah Douglas, from Durham City CID, said: "This was clearly an extremely distressing incident for Anne, who was left very shaken following the attack. Fortunately, she was able to make her way to a neighbour's house to raise the alarm.
"She was left with injuries to her face which required stitching, and is now recovering at home.
"Clearly we are very eager to trace the suspect, and would appeal for anyone with information that might assist us with our investigation to come forward as soon as possible.
"I would like to reassure the public that this type of incident is extremely rare in Durham, and is being treated as an isolated occurrence."
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around the time of the attack, or saw anyone in the local area matching the description of the suspect, is asked to contact PC Sarah Douglas from Durham City CID on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Right folks, that's me for the day. I'm passing you over to the capable hands of my colleague Sarah Jeffery.
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NEWS: Lee Brown caused more than £1,000-worth of damage when he targeted cars on Salters Road in Gosforth
A former Army officer caused more than £1,000-worth of damage to eight cars when he went on a drink-fuelled vandalism spree.
Lee Brown, who once instructed other officers at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, kicked the wing mirrors of the vehicles while they were parked on Salters Road, in Gosforth.
Among the cars the 28-year-old targeted were a Land Rover Defender, a Mercedes and an Audi A3.
NEWS: The giant platform jacket started its journey to its new home on Friday leaving Hadrian Yard in Wallsend
After a weekend adrift, a major oil and gas project from Tyneside has arrived at its new home in the North Sea today.
The 118-metre high, 54,000 tonne oil and gas structure has been pictured taking up home as part of a new bridge-linked platform within the Montrose Redevelopment Project.
The platform jacket left Wallsend in North Tyneside on Friday for its base in the North Sea as part of the redevelopment project for one of the oldest platforms in the field.
SPORT: The Black Cats are set to announce a third signing in goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon - and he will be in competition with Vito Mannone
Costel Pantilimon is at the Academy of Light to talk over a move to Sunderland – and may yet challenge Vito Mannone's number one status at the Stadium of Light.
The Romania goalkeeper jetted into the North East this morning and is now talking to Black Cats officials over a move that would see him challenge Mannone for the number one jersey.
It is understood that talks are already well advanced and the goalkeeper has provisionally agreed terms on the move. Provided there are no unexpected complications, Sunderland may announce his capture by the middle of the week – thus filling the vacancy left by Keiren Westwood's release at the end of the season.
TRAFFIC: For those of you planning on leaving work shortly or if you're already on your way home, here is the latest traffic and travel round-up
- The A1058 Jesmond Road outbound is busy but moving at B1307 Sandyford Road (Punch Bowl traffic lights).
- Traffic is moving well on A167 Tyne Bridge between Gateshead and Newcastle.
- Traffic is flowing freely on A167 outbound from A189 Grandstand Road (Cow Hill Junction) to A167 Ponteland Road / B1305 Two Ball Lonnen (Cowgate Roundabout).
- The A1231 St Michaels Way is busy but moving between A183 Livingstone Road roundabout and Stockton Road / A690 New Durham Road Roundabout.
Public Transport
- No significant problems reported at Newcastle International Airport.
- No problems to report on DFDS Seaways between Newcastle and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam).
- No problems to report on Shields Ferry between North Shields and South Shields.
- There are no reported problems with bus, train or metro services.
NEWS: Police are questioning a suspect after a worker at the Best One shop in South Shields was threatened with a blade
Police are today quizzing a suspect over a knife-robbery at a South Shields newsagents.
The terrifying raid happened at the Best One newsagents on Stoddart Street, at around 7am today.
Wearing a dark hooded top and sunglasses the raider went into the shop and allegedly threatened a member of staff with a knife before stealing cash.
He then left fleeing along Stanhope Street towards Vine Street and Olive Street
NEWS: Wheelchairs stolen from a young disabled football team are still missing after police questioned two suspects
The Percy Hedley School's Sports Academy is now launching a huge fundraising drive to help replace thousands of pounds worth of specialist equipment taken when cruel thieves targeted its football team's van.
The Chronicle revealed last week how the wheelchair football team from the Sports Academy at Killingworth's Percy Hedley school were shocked and devastated when they discovered their van, containing thousands of pounds worth of equipment had been stolen as they slept in a hotel.
The charity's football team, Northern Thunder, had been staying at The Village Hotel in Nottingham after playing their final match of the season and winning the league.
CRIME: Police are appealing for help to trace a woman after a shop theft in Gateshead.
It happened on Thursday, May 15, at approximately 2.45pm at Vision Express at the Metrocentre in Dunston. The offender stole several pairs of sunglasses and left the shop without paying for them.
Police investigating the theft have released a CCTV image of a woman they need to speak to who it's believed may be able to help with their enquiries.
Anyone who recognises the woman in the image is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 26346Y/14, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
SHOWBIZ: Pop princess Cheryl Cole has hired a new beauty team ahead of her X Factor return.
The Geordie star parted company with long-term hair and make-up artist Lisa Laudat and is now working with celebrity make-up artist Karin Darnel and top hairdresser Paul Percival.
The new team will style her for the start of The X Factor as auditions kick off in Manchester today.
The former Girls Aloud singer, who is said to have been paid £1.5million to return to the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Spice Girl Mel B, is said to hope to avoid repeating her now famous hairdo disaster at the launch of the US series of The X Factor in 2011.
WHAT'S ON: Things to do in Newcastle tonight – whether you like gigs, art or comedy, we've got it covered. We've picked out five of the best including: Evita at Sunderland Empire, Things We do For Love at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle and a Fringe Preview Double Bill: Lloyd Langford and Jarred Christmas at The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle.
You can read our full guide here. If something takes your fancy, simply click on the heading to get times, prices and to book tickets.
NEWS: A triple murderer who took the government to court after his prison cell laptop was taken away from him could win it back
A notorious triple murderer who took the Government to court after his prison cell laptop was taken away from him could win it back, High Court judges have said.
Michael Steele, 72, is serving a life sentence at Durham's Frankland Prison for a trio of gangland murders near Chelmsford, in Essex, in the 1990s.
Steele has filled his time at Frankland preparing a series of legal cases, using a Ministry of Justice laptop in his cell.
Among his past claims was one which resulted in a £44,500 damages payout from the Home Office over negligent dental care in prison.
TRAFFIC: Waldridge Road in Chester-le-Street is closed in both directions closed due to an accident between Waldridge Lane and Sidlaw Avenue.
It is affecting traffic heading past The Whitehills Pub.
TRAFFIC: Go North East are having to divert some services due to the accident in Chester-le-Street
Due to an incident at West Lane in Chester-le-Street, services #50 and #X25 diverted via Avenues and Orbital Road in both directions.— Go North East (@gonortheast) June 16, 2014
NEWS: Thieves netted thousands on clocks worth vastly more in theft from the former Co-op department store in Newgate Street, Newcastle
Clocks stolen in a daylight raid from an iconic North East building could have been worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, it has been revealed.
The theft in August 2012 saw brazen thieves in hi-vis jackets remove the clock faces made of copper and bronze from the Co-op department store in Newgate Street, Newcastle.
It is believed the valuable metals were stolen for scrap or to be melted down which would have netted the thieves a few thousand pounds on the black market at best.
SPORT: Here's a look at Lee Ryder's five players that could make the difference for Newcastle United from the World Cup
Newcastle United's scouting team will be watching from afar at the World Cup.
But as ever they will monitoring with caution.
A player's value can rocket during the Greatest Show on Earth or a major tournament and plenty of clubs have had their fingers burnt by making disastrous signings.
We all remember Toto Schillaci after Italia 90 but after winning the Golden Boot his career went downhill at Juventus and then he was a flop for Inter Milan a couple of years later.
TRAFFIC: For those of you planning on leaving work shortly or if you're already on your way home, here is the latest traffic and travel round-up
- There is slow traffic on A167 Tyne Bridge between Gateshead and Newcastle.
- Traffic has returned to normal on A1058 Jesmond Road outbound at B1307 Sandyford Road (Punch Bowl traffic lights).
- Traffic has returned to normal on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound near A186 Pilgrim Street Roundabout.
- Traffic is flowing freely on A167 outbound from A189 Grandstand Road (Cow Hill Junction) to A167 Ponteland Road / B1305 Two Ball Lonnen (Cowgate Roundabout).
- The A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge is clear between B1405 Pallion New Road and A1290 Queens Road.
- The A1231 St Michaels Way is busy but moving between A183 Livingstone Road roundabout and Stockton Road / A690 New Durham Road Roundabout.
- The A690 Alexandria Crescent / Sutton Street Northbound is clear between North Road Roundabout and Crossgate traffic lights.
- The A690 Milburngate Bridge is clear at A691 Framwelgate Peth (The Gates roundabout)
Public Transport
- No problems to report on Shields Ferry between North Shields and South Shields.
- British Airways Flight BA1334 from London Heathrow was due at 17:45, now expected at 18:15.
- BH Air Flight BGH5517 from Bourgas was due at 16:15, now expected at 18:20.
- There are no reported problems with bus, train or metro services.
WHAT'S ON: The People's Theatre prides itself on the variety it offers.
So as well as regularly performing plays audiences might not have seen before the group is not not adverse to some old favourites too.
This week it presents toe-tapping comedy Stepping Out, charting the exploits of the Mavis Turner Tappers, a class of amateur hoofers who meet once a week in a scruffy church hall and who are forced to raise their game and work as a team when they are invited to take part in a big charity show.
It's a play so popular with People's members and audiences that two of its cast are returning for a third time!
NEWS: Youngsters from Whitley Lodge First School, in Whitley Bay, were treated to a visit from North East football legend Jack Charlton
World Cup fever took over a school as Geordie winner of the famous trophy Jack Charlton dropped by.
The youngsters from Whitley Lodge First School, in Whitley Bay, were treated to a visit by the North East football legend.
And the 1966 World Cup winner brought along his football shirt, winners' medal and other soccer memorabilia to show the school children.
The visit came after student Charlie Irwin, six, told his dad that they were learning all about the 1966 World Cup at school.
NEWS: Police are questioning a suspect after a worker at the Best One shop in South Shields was threatened with a blade
Police are today quizzing a suspect over a knife-robbery at a South Shields newsagents.
The terrifying raid happened at the Best One newsagents on Stoddart Street, at around 7am today.
Wearing a dark hooded top and sunglasses the raider went into the shop and allegedly threatened a member of staff with a knife before stealing cash.
He then left fleeing along Stanhope Street towards Vine Street and Olive Street
NEWS: Work will start within weeks on a 222-bed hotel in Newcastle's High Bridge after the property was sold to Kier Property Developments
Construction is poised to start within weeks on a £12m boutique hotel in the heart of Newcastle, bringing more than 100 jobs to the region.
Munich-based Motel One, a "luxury budget" operator with more than 40 hotels in Germany and Austria and three in the UK, agreed a long lease deal with landlord the Lugano Group back in 2012.
Now the property owners have announced the completion of the deal that will see High Bridge transformed with the construction of a 222 bed boutique hotel for the German operator.
TRAFFIC: Waldridge Road in Chester-le-Street has re-opened in both directions and traffic has returned to normal after earlier accident has been cleared between Waldridge Lane and Sidlaw Avenue.
NEWS: Newcastle City Council has announced further budget cuts which will result in more staff redundancies and cuts to services
Newcastle City Council it to slash its budget by £40m as a new set of cuts is drawn up to meet the Government's deficit reduction plan.
The multi-million pound cuts will result in another round of staff redundancies, services being further cut and some mothballed.
The council is already in the middle of implementing a £38m cuts package for this year.
But council leader Nick Forbes and chief executive Pat Ritchie took the rare step of outlining the financial plans for 2015/16, which will have to be formally ratified in March next year.
TRAFFIC: We're hearing reports of an accident on the Tyne Bridge which is causing delays in both directions. We will bring you more information as soon as we have it.
NEWS: A teenage student from Newcastle University is to appear in court charged with manufacturing an explosive substance.
Officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit launched an investigation when it was found in a bedroom in halls of residence.
An 18-year-old has now been charged with the manufacture of an explosive substance and the possession of a bladed article and will appear before magistrates in London tomorrow.
A second 18-year-old man, arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation, remains on police bail pending further inquiries.
SPORT: Sunderland have confirmed that Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon will join on a Bosman free transfer at the start of next month
Sunderland have confirmed Costel Pantilimon will join the club next month.
The Romania international goalkeeper has signed a four-year contract with the Black Cats that takes effect on July 1, when his current deal at Manchester City expires.
The 27-year-old is the third player to agree a Bosman move to Wearside, following West Brom's Billy Jones and Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordi Gomez to the Stadium of Light.
NEWS: Residents in Kenilworth Road in Monkseaton arranged with the council to get the street closed for children to play outside
Reclaiming their street, these youngsters blocked off the road for a special play session.
Parents of children living on Kenilworth Road in Monkseaton, North Tyneside, closed off their street to traffic so their young ones could play outside and socialise with neighbours.
The 'play out' idea came from mum-of-one Carol Ownsworth who came across the initiative started by a group of parents in Bristol and decided to take it on in Tyneside with the help of North Tyneside Council.
TRAFFIC: There is one lane closed and queueing traffic due to an accident on the A167 Tyne Bridge in both directions between A167(M) Pilgrim Street Roundabout and A184 Askew Road. Lane two (of two) is closed on both sides of the bridge, affecting traffic heading between Newcastle and Gateshead
SPORT: Newcastle United are a club that once achieved the unique double of signing players on both the back AND front of a World Cup back in the 1990s - with mixed success.
It was Kevin Keegan who once snapped up Philippe Albert and Marc Hottiger after the pair had successful tournaments in the United States back in 1994.
Keegan also tried to lure Gheorghe Hagi to Tyneside in what would have been an audacious swoop for the man dubbed "The Maradona of the Carpathians".
Then there's the big World Cup flop that is Stéphane Guivarc'h...
WHAT'S ON: Jessie J talks about this weekend's North East Live gig in which she is looking forward to something of a school reunion
Jessie J is headline act at this year's North East Live.
The pop party takes place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Sunday and here you can hear Jessie J talk about it.
Capital FM's breakfast show team Bodg, Matt and JoJo caught up with Jessie, who reveals it will be something of a school reunion for her when she arrives on Wearside this weekend.
NOSTALGIA: It's back to the 1970s as The Osmonds, David Essex, Les McKeown's Bay Ciy Rollers and Showaddywaddy perform in the Once In A Lifetime show at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena
The waistbands may be fuller, the hair thinner and greyer - but there is no mistaking the classic artists who'll turn the clock back four decades at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena next Tuesday.
They are four of the biggest acts from the bright, vibrant and colourful world that was 1970s pop.
For anyone who grew up in that decade, the songs of The Osmonds, David Essex, the Bay City Rollers and Showaddywaddy will no doubt form part of the soundtrack of their lives.
Right everybody, that's it for today.
Thanks for joining us, make sure you check back tomorrow at 06:30am when reporter Sara Nichol will be back to bring you all the latest news, travel and weather from around the region.
If you're staying in then why not check out our most read story of the day - Newcastle United chiefs aiming to crank things up in the transfer market
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bevelSyllabification: bev·el
Pronunciation: /ˈbevəl /
Definition of bevel in English:
1A slope from the horizontal or vertical in carpentry and stonework; a sloping surface or edge.
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- Standard redwood patterns include: tongue & groove, bevel, rabbeted bevel, shiplap, channel shiplap and V shiplap.
- The older picture showed an aluminium-hued casing with rounded corners and a screen bevel sloping away to the edge of the unit.
- They should be trimmed to 4-5 inches wide with a 35-degree bevel on one edge.
1.1 (in full bevel square) A tool for marking angles in carpentry and stonework.
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- Where the skirting board butts up against a doorframe, check that the angle is true and, if not, use a sliding bevel to measure the angle of the cut and mark on the board.
- Perhaps the simplest form of edging is to take a shovel and bevel and edge all around the garden.
- He states that early Chinese plane blades were sharpened with two bevels, the front bevel requiring a lower iron mounting angle.
verb (bevels, beveling, beveled or bevels, bevelling, bevelled)[with object] (often as adjective beveled) Back to top
Reduce (a square edge on an object) to a sloping edge: a beveled mirror
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- The quality and finish of the cooler is very good, the base is smooth and the edges are even bevelled nicely.
- If the chips are quite minor, it should be possible to have them ground down and polished out, or the edges could be bevelled out.
- Planes are for removing very thin layers of wood, for trimming and smoothing, for straightening edges or beveling them, and even for adding a groove.
late 16th century (as an adjective in the sense 'oblique'): from an Old French diminutive of baif 'open-mouthed', from baer 'to gape' (see bay5).
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Fudgecule is listed here as being candy, thoguh the Fudgecule discussion page indicates that it is not. Which is the case, and what is hte evidence for it being or not being candy?--Gunther Maplethorpe 01:24, 16 December 2011 (CET)
So does any item that you can trade in for Candy Credits count as candy? This includes the candy jewelry. --JohnAnon 21:36, 18 December 2011 (CET)


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My basement has a suspended ceiling. This is good for hiding pipes and other unsightly necessities. Also, it's a great way to block out the sound of my brother's band when they practice down there.
Oh, I can still hear them, but not nearly as well as I could if they practiced in any other room of the house. The acoustical tiles keep most of the noise down in the basement where it belongs.
Since my brother and all his bandmates are either short or average height, the low ceiling doesn't bother them. I'm rather tall, though, so I wouldn't want a suspended ceiling elsewhere in the house. I rarely go down to the basement, so it doesn't bother me.