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Check out Britain's best beaches, then check into a romantic windmill or even a converted pigsty.
Just choosing one Welsh beach location is to risk insulting this country's stunning coastline, so we'll make it a good one. Barafundle Bay on the Pembrokeshire coast is spellbinding. You have to walk along a cliff path from nearby Stackpole Quay and through a stone archway to find it, but once you do, you'll feel you've passed through some sort of mythical, mind-cleansing portal.
Stay at the outwardly twee, inwardly cool Stackpole Inn (01646 672324/www.stackpoleinn.co.uk), a seventeenth-century coaching inn that does great food, with rooms from £80 a night.
From Pembroke, take the B4319 south and follow signs to Stackpole village and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Drive through the village, and follow signs to Stackpole Quay and the National Trust Visitor Centre. To get to Stack Rocks, stay on the B4319 to Castlemartin and look for the car park.
Pembroke station is a 20-minute drive.
The Coastal Cruiser bus runs between Pembroke, Stackpole and Broadhaven (www.pembrokeshiregreenways.co.uk). Also try the Green Dragon dial-a-ride bus (www.prta.co.uk).
Go from Paddington to Lamphey, five hours 30 minutes, advance return from £30 (www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk).
Taxi from Lamphey to Stackpole Quay five minutes.
A good beach needs some element of drama, and they don't come much more dramatic than towering Bamburgh Castle looming from its craggy perch above the Northumberland coast. More drama is close by at Holy Island, accessed by a low-tide causeway leading to ancient Lindisfarne Priory and more deserted, golden beaches.
Stay at any guesthouse in Bamburgh village, or at the lovely Beach Court (01665 720225/www.beachcourt.com) on the seafront in Beadnell, a few miles south along the coast. Doubles start at £79 and sea views are guaranteed from the wide, wide window seats of all three first-floor rooms.
Turn off the A1 near the village of Belford and take the B1342 east. Part of the National Cycle Network (www.sustrans.org.uk) meanders through this part of the Northumbrian coast and passes through Bamburgh.
Nearest major stations are at Berwick-upon-Tweed (18 miles north) and Alnmouth (18 miles south). From here change to local lines to Chathill. Taxi from Chathill to Bamburgh ten minutes.
Limited local bus services. There are links to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle-upon-Tyne (0871 200 2233, www.traveline.org.uk).
Go from King's Cross to Chathill, four hours, advance return from £94 (www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com or www.northernrail.org).
Hidden behind a mountain of golden dunes, Camber Sands in East Sussex is a windswept expanse of soft, sandy beach that stretches for seven miles and boasts a half-a-mile width at low tide. Come here for a sunset stroll in the surf, hide behind a windbreak, ride your horse, fly a kite, or act out your 'Lawrence of Arabia' fantasy at the quieter western end of the beach.
Stay at the Place at the Beach (01797 225057/www.theplacecambersands.co.uk), a family-friendly, motel-style boutique hotel laid out around a courtyard that contains a great café-brasserie. Rooms from £117.50 B&B midweek.
From Ashford (M20) take the A2070 to Brenzett. Turn on to the A259 signposted New Romney/Hythe. Turn left on to B2075, signposted Lydd, from Lydd follow signs for Camber. From Hastings/Rye, take A259 towards Hythe, then B2075 three miles east of Rye.
Nearest station Rye. Then it's a ten-minute taxi ride from Rye.
Hourly service from Rye to Camber/Lydd (08702 433711, www.stagecoachbus.com); every two hrs Sundays/ holidays.
Go from Charing Cross to Rye, one hour 45 minutes, off-peak return from £29.60 (www.southeasternrailway.co.uk or www.southernrailway.com).
On the north coast of Norfolk, a few miles east of Holkham, are Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, connected by a three-mile sand-and-shingle spit. From here venture out to observe the seals at Blakeney Point, and windswept marshes, sea and sand as far as the eye can see.
Stay at the Cley Windmill (01263 740209/www.cleywindmill.co.uk), where lovely high-rise rooms are accessed by ladders and filled with colourful rugs, offering a welcome change from those muted boutiquey tones – and welcome prices, with rooms starting at £78 a night.
Go from Liverpool St to Sheringham, three hours 15 minutes, advance return from £16 (www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com). Taxi from Sheringham to Cley-next-the-Sea 15 minutes.
With not one but two fabulous beach cafés designed by leading British architects – the West Beach Café by Asif Khan and the undulating, sculptural East Beach Café by Thomas Heatherwick – Littlehampton is fast becoming a foodie haven. Once you've eaten your fill of the excellent fish and chips at the former or more sophisticated dishes at the latter, you can enjoy one of the south coast's quietest beaches. Head out of town to explore Rick Mather's much-lauded new Towner Gallery in nearby Eastbourne.
Stay at the small, very pretty Slindon campsite (01243 814387), set in the orchards of the National Trust-owned Slindon Estate between Arundel and Chichester. It offers beautiful views across the coastal plain of West Sussex and will set you back just £8 a night.
Go from Victoria to Littlehampton, one hour 40 minutes, advance return from £18.40 (www.southernrailway.com).
The Landmark Trust owns this three-mile-long slab of granite in the middle of the Bristol Channel, so there are no hotels, no fish-and-chip shops and definitely no kiss-me-quick hats. Instead, there's a pub, a shop, miles of coastal walks, wild cliffs for climbers, a marine reserve for diving fans and wildlife galore both on- and off-shore, including silka deer, Lundy ponies, Soay sheep, dolphins, seals and basking sharks.
Stay in one of the Landmark Trust's 23 characterful self-catering options on the island, which include a lighthouse, a castle or, for loners, a converted pigsty that sleeps one and costs from £29 per night (01628 825925/www.landmarktrust.org.uk).
Go from Paddington to Barnstaple, four hours, advance return from £24 (www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk). Taxi from Barnstaple to Bideford 20 minutes. Ferry from Bideford to Lundy two hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in summer; also Wednesday in August), period return £56. Helicopter services at www.lundyisland.co.uk.
Not many beaches in Britain boast proper white sand, but Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris does, and it's shot through with rivulets of sea water that sparkle in a hundred hues of blue and bright white light. Framed by the hills of the Outer Hebrides, the elements combine to create arguably Britain's most beautiful views and a topography that goes back three billion years.
Stay at the Neolithic-inspired Blue Reef Cottages (01859 550370/www.stay-hebrides.com) if you fancy spending a week gazing at the stars from your own private sauna and Jacuzzi. Prices start from £350 per week for a cottage that sleeps two.
Travel to Skye, embark at Uig and take the ferry.
The ferry runs from Uig to Tarbert. Then you'll need to take a taxi from Tarbert to Luskentyre (15 minutes). Caledonian MacBrayne runs the crossing from Uig to Tarbert (1 hour 30 minutes), also the sailing from Ullapool to Stornoway on Lewis (2 hours 45 minutes), which is connected to Harris (01851 703773, 08705 650000, www.calmac.co.uk).
There are several buses a day on South Harris (Hebridean Transport, 01851 705050). These drop people on the A859 at the Luskentyre turn-off, then you have to walk. Rosamol is less than three miles away; other sands are far closer.
Lewis and Harris actually form a single land mass, so it is possible to fly to Stornoway on Lewis, then go south to Luskentyre without recourse to ferries. Several airports provide regular services to Stornoway; the travel pages of the Western Isles Council (www.cne-siar.gov.uk ) provide a good summary of carriers.
Go from Euston to Fort William sleeper train, 13 hours 30 minutes, advance return from £64 (www.scotrail.co.uk). Coach from Fort William to Uig, three hours 35 minutes, return from £35.60 (www.citylink.co.uk).
The Isle of Wight has some classic beaches, and one of the nicest is also one of the most secluded. Priory Bay near Seaview, on the eastern side of the island, is unspoilt and accessed via the Priory Bay hotel that backs on to it; there's an oyster bar from which to enjoy the views.
Stay where you can explore the 70-acre estate of the sumptuous Priory Bay hotel (01983 613146/www.priorybay.co.uk). Take advantage of the packages on the website for a stay in the hotel proper, or share a self-catering cottage with friends from £25 a night.
Go from Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, one hour 30 minutes, off-peak return from £32.10 (www.southwesttrains.co.uk). Ferry to Fishbourne (www.wightlink.co.uk), 40 minutes, from £15.40. Taxi to Priory Bay 15 minutes.
It looks as old as the hills that rise steeply from it, but this ageing-hipsters' town in western Cornwall still has what it takes; two terrific art galleries, picturesque cobbled streets, pubs that serve scrumpy strong enough to make you fall over after a pint and of course one of the loveliest bays in Britain.
Stay at the Primrose Valley Hotel (01736 794939/www.primroseonline.co.uk) on Porthminster Beach, where airy, bright rooms (from £90) all have modern furniture, good art and, best of all, sparkling sea views.
When you are driving south in Cornwall, come off the A30 at the Loggans Moor (Hayle) exit. For Godrevy and Gwithian, turn right at the first mini roundabout and follow the B3301. For Hayle Towans, head over the mini roundabout, through the traffic lights, and turn right by the recreation grounds (signposted Phillack and the Beaches).
The Truro-St Ives service stops at Hayle (01752 402060, www.firstgroup.com); Western Greyhound services run from Penzance to Hayle, Gwithian and Godrevy (01637 871871, www.westerngreyhound.com).
Go from Paddington to St Ives, five hours 15 minutes, advance return from £30 (www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk).
Actually not sandy, but still a beach worth spending a few days exploring, especially if you're looking for some solitude on the pretty but packed-to-the-gills Devon coast. Caught between the fast-encroaching sea on one side and a freshwater lake on the other, the vulnerable, three-mile-long shingle bar is distinguished by its calm beauty and relative peace; catch it while you can.
Stay at the Seabreeze (01548 580697/www.seabreezebreaks.com), from £70 a night, where you can hear the sea stroking the shingle from rustic blue-and-white-painted rooms that will make you think you're on a Greek island – though outbursts of 'Mamma Mia!' are likely to offend the smoothie-sipping guests at the smart terrace café outside.
Slapton Sands is on the A379 between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth.
Slapton is not near any rail stations. Totnes is the closest, but you must take the 111 bus to Dartmouth, and then catch another bus from there (see below). Taxi from Totnes to Slapton Sands 20 minutes.
First Western National's 93 bus runs between Plymouth, Kingsbridge, Slapton and Dartmouth (there is one service per hour, 0845 600 1420, www.firstgroup.com; Traveline, 0870 608 2608, www.traveline.org.uk).
Go from Paddington to Totnes, two hours 50 minutes, advance return from £26.50 (www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk).
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Have you seen bournemouths beach it is wicked even better than littlehampton and Cley-next-the-sea put together. :)
Small Hope beach, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
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Beaches near London
i liked your websight. i am coming to visist london which we alawys do most of summers, but never go out of lonon to see the best of UK beaches because i don't know how to do that with a big family like us, my mother my 3 children(21, 18 and 14 yrs old) i want a very near nice beach for 7 days form 25th of June till 1st of July, can you help me with that? thank you
Folkestone has Sunny Sands very near the harbour ... a beautiful clean sandy beach from which you can easily see France on a clear day... this little known gem on the Kent coast... is well worth a day out with plenty of other interesting things to do and see in the town close by...
Guernsey has some really beautiful beaches. Even in the height of summer they don't get too crowded. Some of my favourites are in this post: http://eats-the-world.blogspot.com/2011/09/weekend-in-guernsey.html
Littlehampton - "Head out of town to explore Rick Mather's much-lauded new Towner Gallery in nearby Eastbourne"
Just a teeny mistake - Eastbourne is about eighty miles from Littlehampton, as the crow flies.
Priory Bay - "Priory Bay near Sandview"
Another teeny mistake. Priory bay is near Seaview, not Sandview.
Those are just the places that I know personally. The one about Littlehampton and Eastbourne is an absolute howler. It must have been written by someone who has verer even looked at a map of Sussex, let alone been there. On that basis, I would ignore all of this "article"
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World Cup semi-final referee Alain Rolland believes he made the right call to eject Wales skipper Sam Warburton despite several claims to the contrary.
There was an outcry from many Welsh journalists as well as members of the Wales management following the semi-final match in Auckland. Warburton was red-carded for a dangerous tackle on
France winger Vincent Clerc, and while the No 7 has since admitted that he got it wrong, some still believe that Wales would have won the game, and possibly the World Cup, if not for Rolland's decision.
The Irish referee has finally responded to accusations that he 'ruined the game'. Rolland maintains that he got the call right.
'If I had to do it all over again I would do the same thing,' he told the Western Mail. 'I don't think it needs to be vindicated full stop. The important part for referees, no matter what sport it is, is to take the emotion out of it. We can only officiate on the action itself and what he did merited what happened next because it was dangerous.
'Did he mean to do it? Was it intentional or unintentional? We don't officiate on intention, we officiate on the action itself. Unfortunately, what had happened gave me no option but to do what I did.
'Any time you make a decision, 50 per cent of the people think it is a great call and 50 per cent of the people say "How did he come to that decision?". That is just the way it is.'
Rolland added that the response by the Welsh contingent and many neutrals wasn't unexpected.
'The thing you have to remember is that straight after the game there was huge emotion everywhere, which is understandable. But in time, maybe in 10 or 15 years, it might calm itself down.'
Rolland also commended Warburton for coming out and admitting that he deserved the red card.
'To be fair to Sam, I think it is a true measure of the man he is. I don't think he had to come out to say anything and I didn't really care one way or the other because what happened, happened.
'I think for the game in general it was a very good comment by Sam because parents looking on would be happy to see he came out and said what he said, which might make the game a bit safer.'
Wales will play the Wallabies in a one-off Test later this month.

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The information below is taken from the 2013 printing of "Guide to Advancement", BSA Publication 33088 (SKU 618673), which replaced the former publication 33088 entitled "Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures", and the 2011 Guide to Advancement. The Guide to Advancement is the official Boy Scouts of America source on advancement procedures.
Since we are preparing young people to make a positive difference in society, we judge that a member is "active" when his level of activity in Scouting has had a sufficiently positive influence toward this end.
126.96.36.199 Active Participation
The purpose of Star, Life, and Eagle Scout requirements calling for Scouts to be active for a period of months involves impact. Since we prepare young people to go forth, and essentially, make a positive difference in our American society, we judge that a member is "active" when his level of activity in Scouting, whether high or minimal, has had a sufficiently positive influence toward this end.Use the following three sequential tests to determine whether the requirement has been met. The first and second are required, along with either the third or its alternative.
- The Scout is registered. The youth is registered in his unit for at least the time period indicated in the requirement, and he has indicated in some way, through word or action, that he considers himself a member. If a boy was supposed to have been registered, but for whatever reason was not, discuss with the local council registrar the possibility of back-registering him.
- The Scout is in good standing. A Scout is considered in "good standing" with his unit as long as he has not been dismissed for disciplinary reasons. He must also be in good standing with the local council and the Boy Scouts of America. (In the rare case he is not, communications will have been delivered.)
- The Scout meets the unit's reasonable expectations; or, if not, a lesser level of activity is explained. If, for the time period required, a Scout or qualifying Venturer or Sea Scout meets those aspects of his unit's pre-established expectations that refer to a level of activity, then he is considered active and the requirement is met. Time counted as "active" need not be consecutive. A boy may piece together any times he has been active and still qualify. If he does not meet his unit's reasonable expectations, then he must be offered the alternative that follows.
Alternative to the third test if expectations are not met:
If a young man has fallen below his unit's activity oriented expectations, then it must be due to other positive endeavors—in or out of Scouting—or due to noteworthy circumstances that have prevented a higher level of participation.
A Scout in this case is still considered "active" if a board of review can agree that Scouting values have already taken hold and have been exhibited. This might be evidenced, for example, in how he lives his life and relates to others in his community, at school, in his religious life, or in Scouting. It is also acceptable to consider and "count" positive activities outside Scouting when they, too, contribute to his growth in character, citizenship, or personal fitness. Remember: It is not so much about what a Scout has done. It is about what he is able to do and how he has grown.
Additional Guidelines on the Three Tests.
There may be, of course, registered youth who appear to have little or no activity. Maybe they are out of the country on an exchange program, or away at school. Or maybe we just haven't seen them and wonder if they've quit. To pass the first test above, a Scout must be registered. But he should also have made it clear through participation or by communicating in some way that he still considers himself a member, even though—for now—he may not fulfill the unit's participation expectations. A conscientious leader might make a call and discover the boy's intentions.
If, however, a Scout has been asked to leave his unit due to behavioral issues or the like, or if the council or the Boy Scouts of America has directed—for whatever reason—that he may not participate, then according to the second test he is not considered "active."
In considering the third test, it is appropriate for units to set reasonable expectations for attendance and participation. Then it is simple: Those who meet them are "active." But those who do not must be given the opportunity to qualify under the third-test alternative above. To do so, they must first offer an acceptable explanation. Certainly, there are medical, educational, family, and other issues that for practical purposes prevent higher levels of participation. These must be considered. Would the Scout have been more active if he could have been? If so, for purposes of advancement, he is deemed "active."
We must also recognize the many worthwhile opportunities beyond Scouting. Taking advantage of these opportunities and participating in them may be used to explain why unit participation falls short. Examples might include involvement in religious activities, school, sports, or clubs that also develop character, citizenship, or personal fitness. The additional learning and growth experiences these provide can reinforce the lessons of Scouting and also give young men the opportunity to put them into practice in a different setting.
It is reasonable to accept that competition for a Scout's time will become intense, especially as he grows older and wants to take advantage of positive "outside" opportunities. This can make full-time dedication to his unit difficult to balance. A fair leader therefore, will opportunities both inside and outside Scouting, and consider them part of the overall positive life experience for which the Boy Scouts of America is a driving force.
A board of review can accept an explanation if it can be reasonably sure there have been sufficient influences in the Scout's life that he is meeting our aims and can be awarded the rank regardless of his current or most recent level of activity in Scouting. The board members must satisfy themselves that he presents himself, and behaves, according to the expectations of the rank for which he is a candidate. Simply put: Is he the sort of person who, based on present behavior, will contribute to the Boy Scouts of America's mission? Note that it may be more difficult, though not impossible, for a younger member to pass through the third-test alternative than for one more experienced in our lessons.
188.8.131.52 Demonstrate Scout Spirit
The ideals of the Boy Scouts of America are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. Members incorporating these ideals into their daily lives at home, at school, in their religious life, and in their neighborhoods, for example, are said to have Scout spirit. In evaluating whether a member has fulfilled this requirement, it may be best to begin by asking him to explain what Scout spirit and living the Scout Oath and Scout Law mean to him. Young people know when they are being kind or helpful, or a good friend to others. They know when they are cheerful, or trustworthy, or reverent. All of us, young and old, know how we act when no one else is around.
A leader typically asks for examples of how a Scout has lived the Oath and Law. It might also be useful to invite examples of when he did not. This is not something to push, but it can help with the realization that sometimes we fail to live by our ideals, and that we all can do better. This also sends a message that a Scout can admit he has done wrong, yet still advance. Or in a serious situation—such as alcohol or illegal drug use—understand why advancement might not be appropriate just now. This is a sensitive issue, and must be treated carefully. Most Scout leaders do their best to live by the Oath and Law, but any one of them may look back on years past and wish that, at times, they had acted differently. We learn from these experiences and improve and grow. We can look for the same in our youth.
Evaluating Scout spirit will always be a judgment call, but through getting to know a young man and by asking probing questions, we can get a feel for it. We can say however, that we do not measure Scout spirit by counting meetings and outings attended. It is indicated, instead, by the way he lives his life.
22.214.171.124 Positions of Responsibility
"Serve actively in your unit for a period of … months in one or more … positions of responsibility" is an accomplishment every candidate for Star, Life, or Eagle must achieve. The following will help to determine whether a Scout has fulfilled the requirement.
22.214.171.124.1 Positions Must Be Chosen From Among Those Listed.
The position must be listed in the position of responsibility requirement shown in the most current edition of Boy Scout Requirements. Since more than one member may hold some positions—"instructor," for example—it is expected that even very large units are able to provide sufficient opportunities within the list. The only exception involves Lone Scouts, who may use positions in school, their place of worship, in a club, or elsewhere in the community. Units do not have authority to require specific positions of responsibility for a rank. For example, they must not require a Scout to be senior patrol leader to obtain the Eagle rank.
Service in positions of responsibility in provisional units, such as a jamboree troop or Philmont trek crew, do not count toward this requirement.
For Star and Life ranks only, a unit leader may assign, as a substitute for the position of responsibility, a leadership project that helps the unit. If this is one, he or she should consult the unit committee and unit advancement coordinator to arrive at suitable standards. The experience should provide lessons similar to those of the listed positions, but it must not be confused with, or compared to, the scope of an Eagle Scout service project. It may be productive in many cases for the Scout to propose a leadership project that is discussed with the unit leader and then "assigned."
18.104.22.168.2 Meeting the Time Test May Involve Any Number of Positions.
The requirement calls for a period of months. Any number of positions may be held as long as total service time equals at least the number of months required. Holding simultaneous positions does not shorten the required number of months. Positions need not flow from one to the other; there may be gaps between them. This applies to all qualified members including Lone Scouts.
When a Scout assumes a position of responsibility, something related to the desired results must happen.
188.8.131.52.3 Meeting Unit Expectations.
If a unit has established expectations for positions of responsibility, and if, within reason (see the note under "Rank Requirements Overview," 188.8.131.52), based on his personal skill set, the Scout meets them, he fulfills the requirement. When a Scout assumes a position, something related to the desired results must happen. It is a disservice to the Scout and to the unit to reward work that has not been done. Holding a position and doing nothing, producing no results, is unacceptable. Some degree of responsibility must be practiced, taken, or accepted.
22.214.171.124.4 Meeting the Requirement in the Absence of Unit Expectations.
It is best when a Scout's leaders provide him position descriptions, and then direction, coaching, and support. Where this occurs, and is done well, the young man will likely succeed. When this support, for whatever reason, is unavailable or otherwise not provided—or when there are no clearly established expectations—then an adult leader or the Scout, or both, should work out the responsibilities to fulfill. In doing so, neither the position's purpose nor degree of difficulty may be altered significantly or diminished. BSA literature provides the basis for this effort: the Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009, ("The Boy-Led Troop"); the Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32502 ("Your Patrol and Your Troop"); the Varsity Scout Guidebook, No. 34827 (in explanations of team organization); the Venturing Leader Manual, No. 34655 ("Leadership in the Crew"); and the Sea Scout Manual, No. 33239 ("Officers' Responsibilities").
Under the above scenario, if it is left to the Scout to determine what should be done, and he makes a reasonable effort to perform accordingly for the time specified, then he fulfills this requirement. Even if his results are not necessarily what the unit leader, members of a board of review, or others involved may want to see, he must not be held to unestablished expectations.
188.8.131.52.5 When Responsibilities Are Not Met.
If a unit has clearly established expectations for position(s) held,
then—within reason—a Scout must meet them through the prescribed time. If he
is not meeting expectations, then this must be communicated early. Unit
leadership may work toward a constructive result by asking him what he
thinks he should be accomplishing. What is his concept of the position? What
does he think his troop
leaders—youth and adult—expect? What has he done well? What needs improvement? Often this questioning approach can lead a young man to the decision to measure up. He will tell the leaders how much of the service time should be recorded.
If it becomes clear nothing will improve his performance, then it is acceptable to remove the Scout from his position. It is the unit leader's responsibility to address these situations promptly. Every effort should have been made while he was in the position to ensure he understood expectations and was regularly supported toward reasonably acceptable performance. It is unfair and inappropriate—after six months, for example—to surprise a boy who thinks he has been doing fine, with news that his performance is now considered unsatisfactory. In this case, he must be given credit for the time.
Only in rare cases — if ever — should troop leaders inform a Scout that time, once served, will not count.
If a Scout believes he has performed his duties satisfactorily, but his leaders disagree, then the possibility that expectations are unreasonable or were not clearly conveyed to the youth should be considered. If after discussions between the Scout and his leaders—and perhaps including his parents or guardians—he believes he is being held to unreasonable expectations, then upon completing the remaining requirements, he must be granted a board of review. If he is an Eagle candidate, then he may request a board of review under disputed circumstances (see "Initiating Eagle Scout Board of Review Under Disputed Circumstances," 220.127.116.11).
22.214.171.124.6 "Responsibility" and "Leadership."
Many suggest this requirement should call for a position of "leadership" rather than simply of "responsibility." Taking and accepting responsibility, however, is a key foundation for leadership. One cannot lead effectively without it. The requirement as written recognizes the different personalities, talents, and skill sets in all of us. Some seem destined to be "the leader of the group." Others provide quality support and strong examples behind the scenes. Without the latter, the leaders in charge have little chance for success. Thus, the work of the supporters becomes part of the overall leadership effort.
18.104.22.168 Unit Leader (Scoutmaster) Conference
The unit leader (Scoutmaster) conference, regardless of the rank or program, is conducted according to the guidelines in the Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009. Note that a Scout must participate or take part in one; it is not a "test." Requirements do not say he must "pass" a conference. While it makes sense to hold one after other requirements for a rank are met, it is not required that it be the last step before the board of review. This is an important consideration for Scouts on a tight schedule to meet the requirements before age 18. Last-minute work can sometimes make it impossible to fit the conference in before then, so scheduling it earlier can avoid unnecessary extension requests.
The conference is not a retest of the requirements upon which a Scout has
been signed off. It is a forum for discussing topics such as ambitions and
life purpose, goals for future achievement, and also for obtaining feedback
on the unit's program. In some cases, work left to be completed—and perhaps
why it has not been completed—may be discussed just as easily as that which
is finished. Ultimately, conference timing is up to the unit. Some leaders
hold more than one along the way, and the Scout must be allowed to count any
of them toward the
Unit leaders do not have the authority to deny a Scout a conference that is necessary for him to meet the requirements for his rank. If a unit leader conference is denied, a Scout—if he believes he has fulfilled all the remaining requirements—may still request a board of review. See "Boards of Review Must Be Granted When Requirements Are Met," 22.214.171.124. If an Eagle Scout candidate is denied a conference, it may become grounds for a board of review under disputed circumstances. See "Initiating Eagle Scout Board of Review Under Disputed Circumstances," 220.127.116.11.


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Risk Factors
- Current or previous sexually-transmitted disease (STD)
- Multiple sex partners
- Sexual intercourse with a partner who has an STD
- Intercourse without the protection of a condom
- Having an intrauterine device (IUD) recently insterted for birth control
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Vaginal discharge with a foul odor
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Nausea or vomiting
- Painful intercourse
- Painful urination
- Vaginal bleeding
- Cultures of the cervix to test for STD organisms
- Blood tests to check pregnancy status, and signs of infection
- Laparoscopy —insertion of a thin, lighted telescopic tube through a small incision in the abdomen to look at the reproductive organs
- Use a latex condom each time you have sexual intercourse.
- Discuss birth control options with your doctor. Ask which methods may decrease your risk of PID.
- Seek immediate treatment for symptoms, such as unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding.
- Limit the number of sexual partners.
- Have regular screening tests for STDs.
- Do not have sexual intercourse until after the treatment is complete, symptoms have resolved, and your sexual partner has been treated.
- Notify all sexual partners. They will also need to be treated.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists http://www.acog.org
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada http://www.sogc.org
Women's Health Matters http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - CDC fact sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/std/pid/STDFact-PID.htm. Updated September 28, 2013. Accessed July 25, 2013.
Pelvic inflammatory disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what. Updated January 20, 2013. Accessed July 25, 2013.
Pelvic inflammatory disease. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH website. Available at: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/pelvicinflammatorydisease/Pages/default.aspx. Updated November 29, 2011. Accessed July 25, 2013.
Workowski KA, Berman S, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010. MMWR . 2010;59(No. RR-12):1-110.
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The perious angel in the picture is smiling Thank you ASPCA I hope the people get what they deserve and more. I do have comfort in knowing they will one day!!!
I'm so glad that ASPCA is there to help these dogs.
Beautiful! Thank God for the ASPCA and their partner organizations. They give me hope in humanity. These dogs are beautiful, and their faces radiate the goodness of their forgiving souls. I wish them all the happiest and most loving of forever homes. May their abusers rot in Hell!
Thank goodness we have people dedicated to serving these animals who only want the love they deserve. So thrilled for these little angels.
Thank you ASPCA for saving these precious babies. I am sickened by what they were put through. These pictures can show people that they are NOT born killers and that they can be so forgiving with alittle love.
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I seem to remember in Letter to a Christian Nation, that he mentioned the apparently absurd idea of "souls splitting in two", when he he was discussing the stem cell issue. It ran something like this: if the soul forms at conception, when two zygotes splitting in two also be two souls splitting in two.
The purpose here (obviously) is to make the entire concept of souls seem rediculous. BUt what about the stories about identical twins feeling pain when one of them is injured? I remeber I saw this in a documentary on TV years ago. One twin was living in Colorado (I think), miles from his brother when it happened.


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HIGH POINT, N.C. - Mount Olive earns the top ranking in the conference women's cross country preseason poll for the first time in school history. The Trojans return three All-Southeast Region performers, including a participant in last year's NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country National Championship. Pfeiffer University comes in 7th in the coaches annual poll.
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King College's starting five for 2012 will include three runners that currently sit in the school's top-10 all-time list and look to build off of a third place Conference Carolinas Championship finish from a season ago. Danielle Beauvais, Evan Ferrell, and returning All-Region selection Kendra Sokol will lead the team that finished their season with a fourth place finish at the 2011 Southeast Regional Championship and topped out ranked second in the region as the season progressed.
Queens University of Charlotte is coming off of a 2011 season where they won the Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championship for the third year in a row. This season Queens will be tested after losing four of their top six runners. Andrea Guerra and Mathilde Timboni, Queens' top two returners, will be looked upon to lead the group on their mission to defend their title.
Lee-McRae College finished fourth in the poll with Belmont Abbey fifth followed by Barton, Pfeiffer, Erskine, Converse, Limestone, Coker, North Greenville, and respectively rounding-out the poll standings.
Conference Carolinas Women's Cross Country Pre-Season Poll (# of First Place Votes in Parenthesis)
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2. King - (2) 107
3. Queens - (6) 103
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In her stunning novel, Hall imagines a new dystopia set in the not-too-distant future. England is in a state of environmental crisis and economic collapse. There has been a census, and all citizens have been herded into urban centers. Reproduction has become a lottery, with contraceptive coils fitted to every female of childbearing age. A girl who will become known only as "Sister" escapes the confines of her repressive marriage to find an isolated group of women living as "un-officials" in Carhullan, a remote northern farm, where she must find out whether she has it in herself to become a rebel fighter. Provocative and timely, Daughters of the North poses questions about the lengths women will go to resist their oppressors, and under what circumstances might an ordinary person become a terrorist.
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Sarah Hall was born in Cumbria, England. Her fiction has won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize (Overall Winner, Best First Book), a Society of Authors Betty Trask Award, the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, the James Tiptree, Jr., Literary Award, and the Portico Prize. She has been short-listed for the Man Booker Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize (South Asian and Europe region), the Prix Femina-Roman Etranger, and the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
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A random check of area convenience stores selling alcohol found several out of compliance when it comes to dealing with underage customers.
The alcohol compliance operation was conducted by a multi-jurisdictional alcohol law enforcement response team in Graham,
"Alcohol compliance operations are law enforcement operations that occur on a regular basis in our community and throughout the state with the goal of determining those businesses that sell to underage youth and encouraging training to store managers and clerks on North Carolina laws related to alcohol sales," Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community Project Director Karen Webb said.
The following stores listed were visited. Those that passed asked for appropriate identification and refused to sell to the buyer while the stores that failed sold alcohol to an underage buyer.
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Since 1984, everyone at Nidecker has had one common goal : to push the technological envelope of snowboarding. Our design team works closely with our professional riders and technology partners to develop state-of-the-art composite materials and design innovations. Our single-minded pursuit of excellence has allowed us to revolutionize snowboarding…over…and over…and over again. Join us on the cutting edge.
Our 3D N Concept takes snowboard construction to the next level, providing the rider with the ultimate feeling of control : Independent Torsion Flex. Combining carbon fiber and fiberglass, and a host of visionary composite materials into a hyper-responsive control matrix, it's the future…in the form of a snowboard.permalink
By reducing the wood and fiberglass in the nose and tail, and by reinforcing them with lighter, yet stronger, materials such as carbon fiber, Free Flex technology allows us to lighten up the board significantly while increasing strength, durability, and pop. Free Flex also dampens vibrations and provides a unique, light feel in turn transitions, due to its reduced thickness and profile.permalink
In this patented technology, the nose and tail of the board are specially molded in a very thin composite material that is laye¬red with a proprietary elastomeric covering. This cancels out vibrations and helps provide a unique light feel in transitions, due to its reduced thickness. Free Flex 2.0 has one of the lowest swing weights in the industry, meaning less chatter for you.permalink
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Swiss Core is a new technology from Nidecker that will change the way snowboarders not only ride, but how they look at their snowboards. Requiring an extraordinarily high level of -precision- in the manufacturing process, we consider this new technology similar to the "Swiss Movement" found in many of today's finest Swiss watches. What it simply means is that we took a complex matrix of -fibers- and engineered them in such a way that the board reacts differently when flexed in different directions, thus improving performance no matter what your style of riding. When the board is flexed down, the -matrix- forces the edges to rise, thus making it easier for the board to slide on rails or boxes without catching an edge. When the board is flexed up, such as when making turns, the matrix forces the edges to press down, which allows for superior hold during those turns. What this boils down to is a full on, high-stoke revolution that is going to improve your overall ride, no matter what your style of riding.
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OXFORD, Ohio - For the second time in as many games, sophomore forward Alex Wideman (St. Louis, Mo.) scored the shootout winner as the fourth-ranked Miami University hockey team earned a 2-2 draw against Michigan State Friday night at Steve Cady Arena before earning the extra point in the CCHA standings with the shootout win. The RedHawks move to 6-2-3 on the season and 3-2-2-2 in Central Collegiate Hockey Association action, while the Spartans move to 4-5-2 overall and 3-3-1-0 in CCHA play.
"I thought we played hard tonight," said Miami head coach Enrico Blasi. "It's a good sign. We are going to be in a lot of tight games so we might as well get used to it, and I thought the guys handled it very well."
Freshman forward Alex Gacek (Dracut, Mass) put Miami on the board in the first period at the 11:15 mark on an unassisted goal, which was his second goal as a RedHawk. As Michigan State was trying to clear, Gacek intercepted the puck between the circles and fired a wrister over MSU goalie Jake Hildebrand.
"(Blake) Coleman and (Marc) Hagel had a great forecheck," said Gacek. "They were in there for a minute or two and had great pressure. There was a turn over to my side and I found the puck and had a quick release, and luckily it went in."
The RedHawks took a 2-0 lead when Wideman punched in his third goal of the season off a sophomore defenseman Ben Paulides (San Jose, Calif.) assist at 5:47 in the second period. Wideman picked up the puck skating away from Hildebrand to the Spartan goaltender's right, then spun and lifted a sharp-angle shot into the back of the net.
Michigan State pulled within one goal two minutes later, as Matt Berry scored at 7:38 off an assist from Matt DeBlouw. The Spartans evened the game on a power-play goal by Jake Chelios at 18:53 in the second period off a Berry assist. Chelios' shot deflected off a Miami defenseman just in front of freshman goaltender Jay Williams (McLean, Va.), sending it past his outstretched glove with just over a minute to play in the second period.
Both teams created opportunities in the third period, with Miami holding a slight 8-6 margin in shots on goal, but the two netminders held strong to send the teams to overtime. In the overtime period, Miami again held an advantage in shots with two to the Spartans' one, but for the second straight game the RedHawks skated to a tie through 65 minutes of play to send the game to a shootout.
Miami, shooting first, sent freshman forward Riley Barber (Livonia, Mich.) to center ice for the first attempt. Barber skated straight up the ice and made a move to his forehand to beat Hildebrand for the 1-0 lead in the shootout period. After two Williams saves and a miss by sophomore forward Austin Czarnik (Washington, Mich.), Wideman sealed it for the RedHawks when he sprinted up the ice, used a quick deke and sent a low shot past Hildebrand for the extra point in the league standings.
For the night, the RedHawks outshot the Spartans 27-21 as Williams made 19 saves for Miami and Hildebrand stopped 25 for MSU. The 'Hawks finished 0-for-4 on the power play and 2-for-3 on the penalty kill against the potent Michigan State power play unit that is ranked first in the CCHA.
Miami returns to the ice on Saturday, Nov. 17 when they complete the weekend series against the Spartans. Game time is 7:05 p.m.


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Results vs. Limestone College (2008-04-12 00:00:00)
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|GAFFNEY, S.C.-- No. 3 Limestone College defeated Conference Carolinas-rival Pfeiffer University in men's lacrosse action on Saturday, 16-4, at Saints Field. The Saints improved to 10-0 with the victory (5-0 league) as the Falcons fall to 3-8 overall (1-4 conference).
The Falcons had goals from Eddie Gourley (Damascus, Md.), Chad Olsen (Great Mills, Md.), Robert Adams (Mooresville, NC), and Shawn Cross (Cranberry, Twp., Pa.). James Rutledge (Charlotte, N.C.) led the Falcons with five ground balls. Rutledge and Anthony LaMarca (Sayville, N.Y.) each had three caused turnovers. Goalkeeper Pat Martin (Leanordtown, Md.) posted 12 saves.
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Talk around the Duke basketball team has involved the potential return of senior forward Ryan Kelly by next week, if not sooner.
But the Blue Devils might have more pressing issues tonight, particularly with a Virginia team on the verge of a 20-win mark.
Duke's quest to make Saturday night's game with first-place Miami meaningful at the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference hinges largely on the result of the matchup with Virginia.
Not to mention that forward Joe Harris of Virginia has emerged as one of the most reliable players in the league.
"(Harris) is one of the favorite players that I've watched, not just in our conference, but around the country," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said.
Duke won a pair of blowouts last week against Virginia Tech and Boston College — teams at the bottom of the ACC standings.
"We just played a lot better," guard Seth Curry said.
Virginia holds a 15-game homecourt winning streak, reflecting its longest stretch of success in its current arena.
As for Kelly, who said he has targeted a return to the court for no later than Tuesday's Senior Night game vs. Virginia Tech, there's optimism amid uncertainty.
"Ryan is going to be back soon," Krzyzewski said. "What does 'soon' mean, I don't know."
Who: No. 3 Duke (24-3, 12-3) at Virginia (19-8, 9-5)
When: 9 tonight (ESPN)
Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va.
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