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A gang can be a group of mates who hang around together, but some gangs are involved in crime and violence, including fighting other gangs and knife crime. If you are being forced to join a gang you should tell someone about it, or call ChildLine.
A gang can be a group of friends who live in the same area, or all go to the same school and who hang out together.
Being in a gang can make you feel part of something or that you belong.
There are some gangs who take part in criminal activity and who might try to get you involved with them. Being part of a gang like this can be dangerous. Sometimes you can be forced to commit a crime or do things that are unsafe.
If a gang carries knives or other weapons, they might get them out to show off and look hard. This can be very scary for other people, especially if they think the gang will use them.
Some people can feel intimidated and scared of gangs especially if they are involved in violence or crime.
You might feel worried about:
- being threatened or attacked- bullying or being made to feel unsafe- being robbed or crime- physical abuse or sexual abuse - racism and discrimination
If you have been affected by something involving a gang, you can talk to a ChildLine counsellor. They will support you and you can talk about anything.
No one has the right to force you into doing things that make you feel uncomfortable or put you in danger.
You might be told that if you join a gang, you'll be looked after and receive protection, but this is not always true. Being in a gang that is involved in dangerous or illegal things could make you a target for some people or other gangs.
If your friends are in a gang and want you to join, this can feel confusing especially if you're trying to fit in. If your friends are really your friends they should respect you and not make you do things that make you feel nervous or scared about. Find out how you can be assertive and say 'no' to people.
If someone is trying to make you join a gang or become involved in illegal or violent activities, it is really important to tell someone you trust, like a parent or teacher. It's important they know what is happening so they can try to help you. If you don't have anyone to tell or feel that you can't talk about it, you can contact a ChildLine counsellor for help.
How you leave a gang can depend on what your position is within the gang. It is not always easy, but it is possible to leave safely and without any problems.
You might worry that:- other gangs might still see you as a rival and could try to harm you- the people in your gang won't allow you to leave or will make it hard for you- your family or friends could be targeted if you leave- you won't have any friends or fit in any more- you won't feel safe if you're not in the gang
You may want to think about the positive things in your life and how you would like your future to be.
Some tips to help you leave gang:1. Try to spend less time with the gang and find friends who are not in gangs.2. Try to avoid places where you know the gang will be.3. Speak to someone you trust like a family member, teacher or youth worker.4. You can contact Gangsline for free advice and support from ex-gang members. 5. You can call the police by dialling 999 for urgent help if you're in danger.6. Focus on things that you enjoy like sports, music, reading or find new hobbies.7. You can contact ChildLine and speak to a counsellor in confidence. We can help you find a way to get out.
A tip from an ex-gang member: ''When I wanted to get out of a gang I stopped taking calls or replying to texts from people in the gang. I also made sure my family said I was not at home when they came looking for me. After a short while, they got the message and stopped contacting me.''
Young people join gangs for lots of different reasons. Some of these include:
- fitting in with friends and other gang members- sharing interests with others, like sports or music- feeling respected and important- to be protected from bullying or from other gangs - making money from crime or drugs - gaining status and feeling powerful
If you hang out with your friends in a group this can be good way to get to know each other and share hobbies and interests. It can become unsafe or worrying if you join a gang that is involved in illegal or violent activities such as theft or gun and knife crime.
You don't have to join a gang if you don't feel comfortable or sure about things. Find out about being assertive and standing up for yourself.
Some gangs are involved in crime, drugs, violence and other illegal activities. If you are part of a gang like this it can be dangerous.
It can also mean being:- controlled by older members of the gang- given money or things you like but this could soon change you'll be treated differently- threatened or forced to do things you don't want to do- worried about your safety and the safety of your family or friends- worried about fights with other gangs
It is important to think about your future and how being in a gang can affect your life. For example, not being able to finish school or college, not being able to get a job and not being able to ever feel safe.
If you want to report a crime or talk about something illegal that has happened, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.orgYou can also talk to a ChildLine counsellor in confidence at any time.
It can be really worrying if you know someone who is in a gang and you want to help them. You don't have to cope with things on your own, you can talk to a ChildLine counsellor in confidence and get help. You could also try:- letting the person know how you feel - encouraging the person to think about their safety and their future- asking an adult for help, like a teacher or parent who you trust- contacting Gangsline for free advice and support from ex-gang members- encouraging the person to contact ChildLine - calling 999 if you think the person is in danger and needs urgent help
Find out more about helping a friend
Being in a gang is not against the law but being involved with illegal activities that some gangs do could be an offence.
You could go to prison or end up with a criminal record if you're involved with:
- gun and knife crime- violence or harassment- turf wars or postcode wars - carrying, using or selling drugs- theft or other illegal activities- rape and sexual assault
If you have a criminal record you might not be:
- accepted into a university, college or higher education - able to get a job, internship or do work experience- allowed to travel to some countries, like the United States of America
It is important to think about your future and how being in a gang can affect your life.
If you want to report a crime or talk about something illegal that has happened, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.orgYou can also contact a ChildLine counsellor at any time.
Some people carry weapons like knives and guns to feel protected, because of peer pressure or to feel powerful. If you have a weapon you might not always plan to use it - whether you use the weapon or not, it is still illegal.
Police have the power to stop and search you if they think you or your friends have a weapon. You could be arrested or go to prison for carrying, buying or selling a weapon.
Situations involving weapons can get out of control very easily and you might not have time to think about your actions. You might feel safe by carrying a weapon but it is very dangerous.
If you carry a weapon, you are more likely to:
- get stabbed yourself if you're carrying a knife- kill or injure yourself badly if you fire your gun- hurt or kill others with your weapon- hurt innocent people if a fight happens- be attacked or threatened by other gangs who use weapons- be arrested by the police - be charged with murder through joint enterprise, if you're at a place where someone is killed, even if you were not carrying the weapon
If you carry a weapon, you are putting your life and your future in danger. To get help and support, you can contact ChildLine in confidence at any time. You could also speak to an adult you trust like a parent, youth worker or other family member.
If you or someone you know is in serious danger, you should dial 999 for urgent help.
If you have seen or been involved in something in a gang, reporting it can feel scary and confusing. You might worry about getting into trouble or making things worse. It's important to think about your future, your safety and what feels right for you. You don't have to deal with this on your own. Here are some ways of reporting things:
- Asking an adult for help, like a family member, youth worker or teacher- Calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or giving information online. You will be asked questions about what has happened but you don't have to give your name. - Calling ChildLine free on 0800 1111 or having a 1-2-1 chat with a counsellor. It's confidential and you can get in touch at any time. Calls are free, even from mobiles.- Contacting the police by dialling 101 to report something that already happened.If it's an emergency or someone is injured or being threatened, you can call 999 for urgent help. The police are there to protect people and help stop crime.Find out more about police in your area.
You can get free legal advice from Children's Legal Centre or talk to a ChildLine counsellor for support. ChildLine can help you find a way to report things.
You can get free legal advice from Children's Legal Centre or talk to a ChildLine counsellor for support. ChildLine can help you find a way to report things.
It's fine to go out with a group or gang of friends, but it's important to be aware of what you look like to other people. If you aren't doing anything wrong then you don't need to worry. There are things you can do to make sure that people know you are not doing any harm.
1. Always let your parents or the person responsible for you know where you are and who you are with. 2. What you wear is up to you, but it's worth remembering that if you are wearing hoodies or other clothes that cover your face, it can be worrying to other people, as this is associated with some gangs.3. Don't go anywhere that you are not allowed to or trespass on private property. 4. Respect other people's property.5. Don't shout out to people or do anything that might make them feel worried or intimidated. 6. If other people try to cause trouble or get you into a fight, walk away or tell someone responsible like an adult you trust
Find out about different crimes and the law and report a crime anonymously online.Fearless
Call Gangsline for free advice and support from ex-gang members on 0800 032 9538 or 07753 351 256.Gangsline
Find out more about gangs, group violence and the law.SAFE
Feel the need to carry a weapon? You're putting yourself in danger. Find out how to get help with TheSite.org.Why carry a weapon? (TheSite.org)
Find out about your rights if you are stopped and searched by the police.Stop and search (SAFE)
Check out The Victim's Code to learn about what support you should get if you have experienced crime.The Victim's Code
Chat to a ChildLine counsellor online in a 1-2-1 session any time you want. Sign up to start talking.
Ask Sam whatever you want. Write a message to Sam or look at what other people have asked.
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July 18, 2007 Ancient Zimbabwean wisdom suggests "if you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing" though we're sure it is also true that if you can hold a note, carry a tune and belt out something relatively pleasant to the ear, everyone has more fun. There is currently a renaissance of music sweeping the world. More people are listening to more music thanks to the low cost high convenience MP3 player, and advances in user-friendly software and devices mean more people are beginning to explore not just listening to music but making it. One such device is the i-Sing, an MP3 player with the ability to digitally cancel out the original artist's vocals on any track, display song lyrics and record the user's own vocals over the instrumental tracks at the touch of a button. Bound to be popular with fans of the (insert country here) Idol TV phenomenon, the i-Sing harnesses some very cool technology and combines it with childproof ease of use.Read More
April 11,2007 Samsung Electronics' most recent addition to its audiovisual offerings is the Samsung K3 MP3 player. Similar to its predecessor, the K5, the Samsung K3 features an intuitive touch-screen navigation menu, FM radio, JPEG image and text viewer, all displayed on a vibrant 1.8-inch Organic Liquid Electronic Display (OLED) screen. The K3 comes without the inbuilt speaker of the K5, and accordingly is considerably slimmer at just 6.65mm. The Samsung K3's optional docking speaker is a slip case that doesn't add much to the slim profile. Read More
February 19, 2007 In November we wrote about the newest of the elite mobile phone manufacturers, Gresso, which makes phones from 200 year-old African Blackwood and Gold. Now Gresso is to diversify and has announced a collection of ultra-exclusive Mp3 players, to be called Symphonia, and the idea to create an Mp3 player that is dedicated to create a device for those customers who demand the ultimate craftsmanship and exceptional design. Four Symphonia models will be released in Q2, 2007, being made from Blackwood and White Gold, Blackwood and Pink Gold, White Gold and Pink Gold respectively, with the same ancient blackwood and 18 carat gold in each case, with prices ranging from EUR 3000 (US$4000) to EUR 5000 (US$6500).Read More
August 22, 2006 Competition improves the breed, and in the hot-hot-hot world of MP3 players, the 8 GB SanDisk Sansa e280 is the best of breed this week. Unveiled yesterday as the world's largest capacity flash-based MP3 player, the e280 has a suggested price of US$250, audio, photo viewing and video clip playback capabilities and a microSD expansion slot allowing expansion to 10GB of music with a 2GB microSD card. The player features an open digital rights management system that allows users to purchase songs or access subscription download services from numerous sources. In keeping with the ever-improving bang-per-buck trend, SanDisk has lowered its prices on the entire Sansa e200 line of products, including the existing 2 GB (US$140), 4 GB (US$180) and 6 GB (US$220) models.Read More
August 14, 2006 We just can't get over how hot MP3 players are at present. From being non-existent just a handful of years ago, portable audio player sales last year hit US$5 billion in the United States, which comes into perspective when you find out that the combined home and automotive market for fixed audio systems was US$5.11 billion. Whatsmore, the MP3 market is expected to more than double again by 2009. Then consider that the market leader (Apple's iPod) has 75% of the market, despite offering no functional advantage beyond the user interface and charges a significant premium for its products. It seems logical then that the contenders are lining up with killer pricing strategies. We've already reported on the world's cheapest MP3 player, but expect that with the price of flash memory continuing to fall, we're going to see some outrageous bargains over the next few years and here's another to start you thinking. The Chinese 1GB Ainol V3 is half an inch thick, supports all major formats, has a 1.3-inch 160 x 129 screen, FM radio, USB 2.0, miniSD slot and retails for US$69 in China (US$50 for the 512MB version).Read More
August 13, 2006 With MP3 player sales booming and threatening to become a disruptive media technology, the BBC is planning to develop a "plug-in gadget that turns MP3 players into digital radios." Plans are in the early stages and no functionality spec or firm details have been released, nor has a cost or availability details, but a BBC spokesman was reported as saying, "it's important for to us to make sure that people can listen to digital radio on their own terms" according to the BBC web site. The BBC spokesman said the BBC was conducting feasibility studies for the design, manufacuring and marketing of the device. The plug-in gadget would not be limited to playing the BBC digital radio stations and versions might also be available for mobile phones and cars. The BBC initiative comes just after the release of a study by global market research firm Ipsos which indicates that as many as one in five Americans over the age of 12 now own portable MP3 Players and one in 20 own more than one. Read More
July 20, 2006 When it all boils down, as much as we love the iPod, it doesn't seem fair that Apple should do as well as it has on the strength of what's basically a good MP3 player because there are plenty of other good MP3 players out there without the charisma of a Steve Jobs and the cleverness of Apple's marketing team at their disposal – like the US$200 iriver clix f'rinstance. The clix has a very intuitive interface, 2GB memory capacity, a large colour display, digital FM tuner, enhanced photo viewing, video playback, and FlashLite game support. Seen as the most likely to successfully tackle the iPod, iriver has cosied up to Microsoft and offers immediate Windows Media Player 11 compatibility with the clix, has already spawned a bunch of accessories from the leading accessory manufacturers and has developed a close relationship with MTV Networks' new URGE digital music service in the hope of matching the iPod/iTunes team. There's a really good interview with iriver America President Jonathan Sasse discussing all this ...Read More
May 3, 2006 We've mentioned this capability before but we're still so tickled about it, the shipping release of H2O Audio iPod nano waterproof housing gave us the ideal excuse. Anyone who swims knows the solitude of the water and the semi meditative state that can be achieved. There are those among us though, who crave the rhythm offered by music and this ingenious waterproof housing/headset combo enables one to listen to most mp3 players underwater. The H2O housing also offers safe sanctuary to your MP3 player during adventure sport activities such as surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, snowboarding and probably anything else you can think of other than perhaps diving and the diminutive iPod nano design ensures users it can be strapped on and simply won't get in the way. With the nano housing, absolute waterproof protection is not at the expense of access to Apple's interface – the casing has a unique full-function Commander scroll-wheel assembly that provides users with ready access to all of the iPod nano's proprietary click wheel functions even when fully submerged in water. will be able to take their playlist with them regardless of outdoor conditions or recreational environment. Excellent action piccies with the housing being tested to the extreme!!Read More
April 15, 2006 If you're in any doubt about how ubiquitous the MP3 player will become, think about this. Japanese company Evergreen has released the DN-2000 onto the Japanese market. The DN-2000 has no internal memory and no display, but takes SD cards up to 1GB and like most MP3 players, doesn't need a display because the standard interface of buttons is entirely adequate. We're not going to put the price in the heading or first paragraph so you can decide for yourself just how cheap it might be possible to sell such an MP3 player for … with earphones, after design, manufacture and marketing. Read More
April 5, 2006 German audio and storage company TrekStor, has received an order from Russian-Canadian billionaire and owner of the Midland Formula 1 team, Alex Shnaider, to develop the world's most expensive MP3 player. This luxurious piece of jewelry, valued at approx. US$20,000, is cast in 750 gold and adorned with numerous diamonds and a valuable chain. The idea to develop the world's most expensive MP3 player came to Shnaider while negotiating a sponsorship deal with TrekStor CEO, Daniel Szmigiel. Shnaider was so fascinated by the i.Beat organix – a handy, 40g player with full-bodied sound and winner of eleven accolades – that he placed a special order for the unique, custom-made device on the spot.Read More
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Unlock any phone locked to the
Boost Australia network (including the latest Nokia, Samsung,
Telstra, LG, HTC, Blackberry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola etc) except the Apple iPhone.
Supported Models
All GSM/3G models (except Apple iPhone) locked to the
Boost Australia network.
What does unlocking my mobile phone do for me?
Unlocking your phone removes the network restriction from your phone and allows you to use your mobile on any GSM network worldwide. You are no longer restricted to only using the network that your phone is locked to. This provides you with greater freedom and allows you to change network providers as you please. This is especially handy for when you travel overseas as you are able to simply purchase and insert a local network SIM card into your phone and avoid expensive roaming charges. Unlocking your phone also usually significantly increases the value of your phone.
The Unlocking Process
1. Simply select your desired quantity of unlocks (how many phones you have to unlock) in the box below and click "Add to Cart".
2. Complete the checkout process and include the IMEI number(s) of your phone in the Comments section in the Payment Page in the checkout.
3. Once we receive your payment, we will process your request and send you your unlock code and instructions on how to enter the code into your phone.
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Unlock Type: Remote unlock via IMEI code. You simply enter an unlock code (provided by us after purchase) into your phone.
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Turn around time: Usually 1-2 business days. Please allow up to 4 business days.
Conditions: Purchasing this product does not guarantee that we will be able to generate your unlock code within the time period mentioned above. In the event that we do not send your unlock code to you within 4 business days, you are entitled to cancel your order and receive a full refund or continue to wait.
What is my IMEI number?
Every GSM & 3G mobile has a unique 15 digit IMEI number which is like a serial number for your mobile phone. To find your IMEI number you can either type the following keys one by one into the "idle" screen of your mobile: * # 0 6 # or you can look at the sticker underneath the battery of your mobile phone.
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Softball Falls To Florida International, 5-0
March 7, 2004
BOCA RATON, Fla. - In game two against Florida International, junior Hilary Puglia (Stoneham, Mass.) and freshman Candice Molinari (Glendora, Calif.) led off the game with a walk and a single, but the Minutewomen were unable to bring them home. FIU then plated the games' first run in the bottom of the inning. Jennifer Owens hit a RBI single to center field. The Golden Panthers had a chance for more as they loaded the bases with one out, but sophomore pitcher Jenna Busa (Lexington, Mass.) was able to get a double play to get out of the jam. FIU, however, was able to push two more runs across of Busa in the bottom of the third to take a 3-1 lead. Jennifer Powell had a RBI double and Owens added a RBI single for the Golden Panthers.
Again, the Minutewomen threatened in the top of the fifth inning by putting their first two runners on base. Both freshman Amanda Morin (Worcester, Mass.) and sophomore Kristi Stefanoni (Columbus, N.J.) singled to knock FIU pitcher Kendra Laminack out of the game. Nicole Barrett came in and retired the next three UMass hitters.
Florida International then added an insurance run in the fifth and sixth innings and the Minutewomen were unable to get the offense going.
Busa went 4,1 innings. She gave up four runs on six hits and two walks. She struck out four batters. Junior Barbara LaFogg (Willliamsburg, Mass.) then came in and pitched the final 1.2 innings. She gave up one run, one hit and walked two.
Massachusetts will head right back to South Florida for the Blue & Gold Classic hosted by Florida International March 12-14. The Minutewomen will play FIU, Virginia Tech and Miami (Ohio) in pool play before bracket play begins.
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A stray bolt of lightning struck and damaged the famous Jesus the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week. In a bizarre natural phenomenon that appears not unlike the wrath of the gods, the iconic statue often viewed as a holy symbol had a finger hit and severed this week by the powerful flash. Fortunately, the official caretaker for the statue and local officials have confirmed that plans for repairing the Christ figure are already underway, affirms UPI News this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.
The giant statue that gazes down on the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is now missing the upper tip of its thumb, confirmed Rev. Osmar Raposo. Raposo serves as head manager of the site in which the holy statue of Jesus the Redeemer rests. A lightning bolt was said to have struck it during a particularly bad storm this week and caused "minor damage to the beloved and internationally known work of religious art."
The thunderstorm in question was confirmed to have been that occurred this Thursday. As cited in a Brazilian authorities' weather report and information provided by citywide satellite technology, the massive storm that day included well over 40,000 lightning strikes that boomed throughout the area for just under three hours.
Many photos captured during the storm reveal the holy Jesus the Redeemer statue standing stark and glowing with a whitish glow against the pitch-black night sky while a spider web of lightning bolts pattern in the background. One specific shot even show shows the powerful force of nature striking the Christ figure's thumb.
Sometime in Feb., repairs are expected to be underway for the beloved statue. Raposo confirmed that the damage is "nothing to worry about." According to a 2007 survey, the famous statue overlooking the popular Brazilian city — standing at a tremendous 125 feet tall near the very top of Mount Corcovado — was named a symbol of beauty and one of the seven great wonders of the world.
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April 21, 2012
Sophomore All-American Alec Faldermeyer unleashed a monster throw of 229-3 in the hammer on Saturday at the Mt. SAC Relays, narrowly missing the school record by two inches.
Faldermeyer came into the meet with a lifetime-best of 223-9 and a season-best of 221-1 and upped both marks on Saturday with a new career-best of 229-3. He finished sixth overall, but was the top collegiate finisher during the elite competition. His mark moves him to No. 3 in the NCAA this season and raises the sophomore class record (which he broke earlier this season). He also moves from No. 3 in UCLA history, to No. 2 behind only former All-American Bolizsar Kocsor.
Also on Saturday, sophomore Mike Woepse was competing in the pole vault. He unfortunately did not clear his opening height of 17-4.50.
The Bruins will host USC on Sunday, Apr. 29 in the final home meet of the season.


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I'm an engineer by trade, but I try very hard to keep up with my sketching because it's a huge creative outlet for me. I'm a huge fan of Japanese Super Robots, particularly those from the mid-70s to early 80s, but I also enjoy good horror, sci-fi and high fantasy work.
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On February 23, a team of computer scientists, based out of Florida State University put out an exceptional report analyzing the ES&S iVotronic 184.108.40.206 voting machine firmware. The reason that this particular machine was of interest is that it was used in the 13th Congressional race in Sarasota County last November. As many of you know, this is the machine that was responsible for approximately 18,000 undervotes in that race. The research team was chartered with the task of attempting to determine if anything related to that code could have caused the missing votes due to some bug in the software on the voting machine. Of course, they could only analyze the source code of software that was supposed to be on the machine. They did not have an opportunity to examine whether or not the binaries actually running on those machines corresponded to that source code, nor is such a determination possible today.
When I first heard about this study (and I was even approached about joining it), my first thought was that it is a silly idea to try to figure out what went wrong in Sarasota County by analyzing the source code. So many factors that have nothing to do with the source code could have contributed to the problem, and source code analysis cannot be used to find all problems that may have arisen in the software. There are all kinds of run time conditions such as, for example, race conditions and runtime bounds errors that could cause problems without the ability to be detected by source code analysis.


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Height: 6-3 Weight: 223 lbs.
Throws: Right
Born: July 7, 1977 in Louisville, KY
High School: Male
College: Louisville (school history) (Redman college stats)
Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 3rd round (75th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 9 (7518th overall since 1950)
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One of the toughest things that parents must teach their children is when to follow and when and how to lead. Successful adults can do both, and they know when to do each one. Family Fun Night can be a great time to teach some of these skills. Everyone plays Follow the Leader when they're kids. This week's family fun night offers a variation on that old game.
Each member of the family gets to be the leader for a specified period of time. If you have younger children, keep the time short…about 15 minutes per family member. If you have older children, the time could be a little longer…about 30 minutes per family member.
Rule 1: The entire family must participate in the activity that the leader chooses.
Rule 2: Mom and Dad go first. This helps instill in children that parents are the leaders of the home.
Rule 3: When you are the leader, you must pick an activity that everyone can participate in.
Follow the leader provides a great opportunity for parents to get closer to their children. You can just relax and play with your kids, and you can also see what interests them and what they are enjoying.
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Arcadja Auctions > Artists Database > B > Bandr-Banti > Thomas John Banks
Thomas John BanksTweet (1828 -  1896 )
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Thomas John Banks - The Farne Islands, With Bamburgh Castle In The Distance
Original 1881
Auction: Christie's -Nov 8, 2009 - LondonLot number: 48
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Thomas Joseph Banks (1828-1896) The Farne Islands, with Bamburgh Castle in the distance signed with a monogram and dated '81' (lower right) and inscribed 'The Farne Islands/Bambro [sic] Castle in the Distance/Painted by/F J Banks' (on a label attached to the stretcher) oil on canvas 35 x 29 in. (98 x 73.7 cm.) Special Notice No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. All lots removed to off-site warehouse the day after the sale - 2 weeks free storage
Thomas John Banks - Upper Thames View With Riverside House
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J.T. Banks - Oil painting - Upper Thames view with riverside house, figures in boats, artist's easel and sheep to bank, relined canvas 33ins x 60ins, signed and dated 1914, in modern gilt moulded frame
Thomas John Banks - Mussel Gatherers
Original 1891133
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Thomas Joseph Banks (1828-1896): Mussel Gatherers, oil on board monogrammed and dated '91, 20cm x 31cm £300.00 - £400.00
Thomas John Banks - The Farne Islands
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Signed with monogram, dated '81, inscribed on a label on thereverse. Provenance: Christopher Wood Gallery, London.
Thomas John Banks - Goathland
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Thomas J Banks (British, 1828-1896)Goathland, near Hull, Yorkshire signed lower right with monogram"TJB '78" oil on canvas 39 x 74cm Provenance: Private collection,Cambridge


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This is just turning into a bizarre set of examples of a total misreading of plain old English.
Does Scott Brown actually know how to read? Does he have any skills at all in reading comprehension? Did Tufts neglect this very important part of his education? I know I learned those skills in grammar school, but man, if he got into college without them, one would have hoped Tufts could have picked up the slack somehow. I have never seen an adult this epically bad at plain old reading comprehension.
Because now Brown is reading extra meaning into a letter Ted Kennedy sent a dying Pope about religious exemptions where he wrote
I believe in a conscience protection for Catholics in the health field and I'll continue to advocate for it as my colleagues in the Senate and I work to develop an overall national health policy that guarantees health care for everyone
and claiming that Ted Kennedy would share his view of the Blunt amendment! Who in their right mind would think Kennedy would support this amendment?? Kennedy was specifying that a doctor or nurse should have an exemption from performing a medical procedure their religion disagrees with (a la abortion etc). NOT that employers should be able to discriminate against covering birth control for employees of their non-core institutions like hospitals.
This is beyond sad and insane. I can't believe a sitting US Senator would be this dumb and exhibit such poor intellect. Never mind how bad it would be if Senator Brown knows exactly what the language in the letter (and in the Blunt amendment) mean but has decided to lie about it, an even worse situation. A wrong interpretation of an obvious plain English statement, or a lie to distort and exploit Ted Kennedy's legacy - either way, it's flabbergastingly terrible.
Even Brown's own wealthy backers can't understand the senator's motivation on this:
Kennedy's support for an exemption for individual health care providers can, indeed, be read as support for an exemption for health insurance corporations, as long as you remember that corporations are people, my friend.
Corporations being people and all, one aspect of this bill that has been overlooked is our friends the corporations deciding they don't want Catholics, or 7th Day Adventists, or Mormons etc working for them, so they purge their little "families" of those types claiming their religious beliefs would interfere with their jobs in the companies that continue to provide $ for contraception, abortion, blood transfusions etc.
Leverett Saltonstall Says:
Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!
Governor Saltonstall, there's something I always wanted to ask you: What's Henry Cabot Lodge really like?
I need you to clarify, please. I think your point is: corporations will attract or repel certain demographics by the health insurance they carry? That Catholics would not work at a "pro-abortion" company or something like that?
Just being nit-picky - the letter the president delivered was not to a "dying" Pope (he's very much alive), Kennedy was the one dying. It was sent, I believe, right before he died.
Sorry, I could have sworn the thing I read about it was about an older letter to the previous Pope, but you're right, it's from 2009.
It's a minor quibble though since the issue is about the contents.
Lynne: Did you not learn reading comprehension in 4twhatever grammar school you attended?
"Sorry, I could have sworn the thing I read about it was about an older letter to the previous Pope, but you're right, it's from 2009."
Hey RiL - you are soooo cool! Wow! I am just aghast at your powers of intellect. *rolls eyes*
Address the core premise. Oh, you can't? Oh wait, there's tons of reporting on Kennedy's REAL position on this, making Brown look even more douchy? Well, then, it MUST be time to be bitchy about an honest mistake that has no bearing on the actual point being proffered!
To that I'd add that 1) Mis-remembering the sequence of events (who died when in relation to the letter) is qualitatively different reading comprehension and 2) Even if you go to the source and follow the link to the BMG post and then follow the link from there to the Boston.com story, a quick read of the actual sentence makes it grammatically vague as to who died.
Not long before he died, Ted Kennedy, in a letter delivered to the pope by President Obama, and mostly about personal issues, had stated that he supported a religious exemption for Catholics on health matters
Not the only Kennedy to be misconstrued by a Republican this week. Rick Santorum said that JFK's speech about the appropriate role of faith in politics made him want to vomit. That was based on his interpretation of the speech which was that people of faith have no place in public discourse. Of course, JFK said no such thing. Besides as a Catholic shouldn't Santorum be thanking JFK for breaking down what had been a barrier?
Hank Jr. was a nice enough fellow, but for the life of me I can't remember him ever picking up a check.
I need you to clarify, please. I think your point is: corporations will attract or repel certain demographics by the health insurance they carry? That Catholics would not work at a "pro-abortion" company or something like that?"
No I am suggesting something much more sinister, Ins Companies will be able to fire/remove/refuse to hire people with certain religious beliefs based on this bill if HR or the CEO etc "thinks" their religious beliefs might not "fit" in their corporate culture. Once a can of worms like this is opened there are all kinds of "unintended" consequences
Apparently, you can't handle tongue in cheek humor… or any humor.
Well, it seemed rather sarcastic and "gotcha" than mere humor, even you have to admit that, RiL. Read your post again. There was nothing in it to suggest it was anything but meant to be insulting.
Don't underestimate Brown.
Warren made her mark by exposing Wall Street.
Brown is attempting to move the conversation away from that. This thread indicates he is having some success at that.
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The United States continues to have a strong showing in slopestyle events. As the Associated Press reports on Feb. 11, United States skier Devin Logan won the silver medal in the slopestyle skiing event at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi.
Logan came in second to Canadian Dara Howell who dedicated her gold medal to freestyle skiing pioneer Sarah Burke, who died in 2012 following an accident while training on the halfpipe. Howell continued Canada's dominance in freestyle skiing even with American's Jamie Anderson and Sage Kotsenburg taking home gold medals in slopestyle snowboarding.
It took Devin Logan's 85.40 acrobatic run to prevent Canada's Kim Lamarre from taking the silver. Logan's frontside 720-degree spin was just enough to hold off Lamarre, but she admitted that the Canadians owned the event.
"They're really good as you can see. They're definitely giving us a run for the money. It helps us progress our sport. It's nice having a little bit of a rivalry trying to beat them or one up them."
The 21-year-old Logan was happy with her performance, especially since she completed two comebacks following torn ACL tear in her right knee. She will be celebrating her accomplishment, one that includes getting a tattoo she says.
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President Obama's budget request for 2015 includes $2.6 billion for the conservation, preservation, and recreation mission of the National Park Service (NPS) as it approaches its 100th anniversary.
The budget boosts essential programs and operational needs for NPS by $38.5 million and adds $16.6 million for fixed cost increases.
The budget proposal would provide targeted increases for the National Park Service Centennial Initiative, a multi-year effort to support preservation of natural, cultural and historic resources protected by the NPS. The centennial initiative has plans to expand the use of parks for informal learning, engage volunteers, provide training opportunities for youth, and enhance the NPS's ability to leverage partnerships to accomplish its mission.
The budget request also includes a legislative proposal in support of the initiative, providing $400 million in mandatory appropriations annually for three years to fund partnership and deferred maintenance projects.
"As we prepare for our centennial, the President's budget request recognizes the importance of investing in an historic effort to attract and host more visitors, leverage additional private philanthropy for the parks, and help build the institutional capacity to maintain the parks for the next 100 years," said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis.
The proposal comes on the heels of a report released last week that showed that national parks across the country are important economic engines, generating $26.75 billion in economic activity and supporting 243,000 jobs in 2012.
The Centennial Initiative includes legislative proposals for new, mandatory funding of $400 million a year for three years to benefit NPS and other land management agencies:
$100 million each year for three years in federal matching funds for NPS Centennial Challenge projects and programs. This proposal will support signature projects at many parks.
$200 million each year for three years to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the NPS' deferred maintenance backlog by restoring priority park assets to good condition.
NPS will have the opportunity to compete for $100 million each year for three years in project funding to meet conservation and maintenance needs through a multi-agency Centennial Land Management Investment Fund.
Overall, the Centennial Initiative will allow NPS to ensure that 20 percent of the highest priority park assets are restored to good condition. The effort creates thousands of jobs over three years, provides more than 10,000 work and training opportunities to young people, and engages more than 265,000 volunteers in support of public lands.
Other highlights in the president's budget will fund national park operations, new construction for visitor and employee health and safety and environmental restoration, funds for the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program, money for the Historic Preservation Fund, and a government-wide Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative.
"We are thrilled by the president's robust budget proposal which, if funded, will produce jobs, enhance the experience of visitors and begin addressing many infrastructure needs in our parks," said Theresa Pierno, chief operating officer of the National Parks Conservation Association. "From Yellowstone to Gettysburg, the Statue of Liberty to the Grand Canyon—the president's proposed investment in national parks would put more national park rangers to work to address overdue maintenance needs, enhance the visitor experience, and better connect young people with their natural and cultural heritage, while supporting local economies across the country. Further, the president's Centennial Initiative offers a bold program to create needed construction jobs while restoring America's treasures."
The National Park Service employs more than 20,000 people at 401 national parks in 50 states and four territories.


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Last week was a dud. This week is a doozy. This is the best week of non-conference action with the highlights being four games vs. Pac-12 foes. The only unappetizing clashes: three games vs. the MAC, and two vs. FCS foes. Still, there's lots to like with UCLA at Nebraska; Wisconsin at Arizona State; Ohio State at Cal; and Illinois vs. Washington in Chicago.


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Arizona State: The only male cross country runner to attain All-America honors twice in a career...ASU recordholder in the men's indoor 5,000m (14:03.06) and outdoor 10,000m (28:46.88), the third time he has broken the 10K mark...as a redshirt-freshman in 2000, broke a 31-year old school record in the 10,000m with a 29:13.61 performance at the Mt. Sac Relays.
2002 Seasons:
2002 XC: Proved to the be the leader on the team again by placing the highest on the team in three of the five team races he ran...qualified for the national meet as an individual with JJ Duke...finished 55th in the race with a 30:46.1 in his final career cross country race...best finish of the year was a 10th-place performance at the Pac-10 Championships...was second on the team at the NCAA West Region where the team placed fifth... 2002 Outdoor: Tallied the top times on the team in two events, the 5,000m and 10,000m runs...time of 28:46.88 in the 10,000m is a school record...ran both events at the NCAA Championships coming in 15th place in each race)...finished sixth at the Pac-10 Championships in the 10,000m run (31:06.91)...earned Academic All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention...also earned Maroon and Gold Student-Athlete award for both cross country and track... 2002 Indoor: Led the team in two events again, this time the 3,000m and 5,000m events...set a school record in the 5,000m with a 14:03.06 at the Husky Last Chance meet (3/2/02).
2001 Seasons:
2001 XC: Earned All-America honors with a 22nd-place finish (29:58) at the NCAA Championships, the first ASU male to become a two-time cross country All-American...prior to nationals, did not finish lower than fifth in a race all season...ASU's top finisher at the NCAA Pre-Meet, Pac-10 Championships, regionals and nationals...placed fourth at West Region in 30:59.1, earning all-region honors...set ASU record with a runner-up finish at the Pac-10 Championships (24:06.2), leading the Sun Devils to a school-best second-place team finish...earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors...finished fifth at the NCAA Pre-Meet (24:25)...ASU's second-highest finisher at the Roy Griak Invitational, placing third (24:13.7) behind runner-up Juan Reyes...earned second-team Pac-10 All-Academic honors... 2001 Outdoor: Placed 13th in the 10,000m (30:17.17) at the U.S.A. Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore ....earned All-America honors in the 10,000m with a sixth place finish at the NCAA Championships (29:33.18) ...Pac-10 runner-up in the 10,000m (29:37.25)...also placed seventh in the 5000m (14:24.81) at the Pac-10 meet...placed seventh in the 10,000m at the Stanford Invitational, breaking his own ASU record with a personal-best 28:58.61...automatic NCAA qualifier in the 10,000m...recorded a personal-best in the 1500m (3:50.44), placing fourth at the UA/NAU Double Dual...also competed in the 3000m (8:27.95), placing third at the Bill Sawyer Invitational...earned second-team Academic All-District honors and second-team Pac-10 All-Academic acclaim... 2001 Indoor: Competed once, placing ninth in the 3000m at the UA/NAU Double Dual (8:42.52 alt.adj.).
2000 Seasons:
2000 XC: Redshirted... 2000 Outdoor: Finished 12th in the 10,000m at the NCAA Championships (31:16.52)... posted an NCAA provisional mark and the seventh fastest 5000m time in school history with a 14:04.20 performance at the Penn Relays...ran a season best (3:53.19) in the 1500m at the Double Dual...school record time in the 10,000m at the Mt. Sac Relays, broke the previous record by five seconds set by Jerry Jobski in 1969 (29:18) and missed qualifying for the Olympic Trials by seven seconds... 2000 Indoor: Posted an NCAA provisional mark in the 5000m with a 14:16.07 but did not qualify for NCAAs...earned that time at NCAA Last Chance meet in Ames, Iowa, placing second...won the 3000m at the Double Dual with a 8:46.63.
1999 Seasons:
1999 XC: Joined Todd Lewis (1991) and Larry Lawson (1974) as the only All-Americans in ASU men's history...finished 19th at the NCAA Championship (31:01), the third-best individual finish in ASU history...was also ASU's top finisher at the Pac-10 Championships, placing fourth to earn all-conference honors with a season-best time of 24:00.3... earned all-region honors with a fifth-place finish (30:45)...named ASU's most valuable runner...a second-team Pac-10 All-Academic selection...finished fifth at the Cal Irvine Invitational, 10th at the Pre-NCAA meet and 11th at the Roy Griak Invitational...during the spring of 1999, he was the top American finisher (25th) at the IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships, held in Belfast, with a time of 28:02...fellow Sun Devil Isaiah Festa placed 30th as the two led the U.S. to a sixth-place finish...finished fourth at the National Junior Championship... 1999 Outdoor: Redshirted... 1999 Indoor: Redshirted.
1998 Seasons:
1998 XC: One of five freshmen to lead ASU to a fourth-place Pac-10 finish...placed 20th at the Pac-10 Championship (24:29) and NCAA Regional (31:20)...third-highest finish for a freshman at Pac-10s and second-highest at regional, trailing only teammates Juan Chavira (both) and Isaiah Festa (Pac-10)...top Sun Devil and freshman finisher at Bob Timmons Invitational (39th, 25:47)...had top-20 finishes in all but Bob Timmons meet including two top-10 finishes.
High School:
1998 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Ind....1997 cross country All-American... placed fifth at the 1997 Foot Locker National Championships...Indiana state champion in 3200m (1998) and cross country (1996)...state runner-up in 1996 and 1997 (3200m) and 1997 (1600m)...team won state championship in 1995.
Majoring in chemical engineering...parents are Moges and Eyerusalem Bizuneh...has two brothers, Amsalu (25) and Ben (11)...Amsalu ran cross country and track at Butler.
Personal Bests: 800: 1:55.67, 1500: 3:50.44, Mile: 4:15.20 (alt. adj.), 3000: 8:22.96, 5000: 13:51, 8000: 23:42, 10,000: 28:46 (school record).
AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002 Cross Country 55th 30:46.1 2002 Outdoor 10,000m 15th 30:34.1 2002 Outdoor 5,000m 15th 14:32.46 2001 Cross Country 22nd 29:58 2001 Outdoor 10,000m 6th 29:33.18 2000 Outdoor 10,000m 12th 31:16.52 1999 Cross Country 19th 31:01


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Cup winners celebrate
by Stuart Vose
FA Cup legends to attend gala dinner tonight.
Today is the 40th anniversary of Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup win – and the stars of the show are set to celebrate in style tonight.
Eleven of the 12 players on duty that day will be at the Stadium of Light this evening for a gala dinner.
The only absentee from the playing staff will be goalscorer Ian Porterfield, who passed away in September 2007 at the age of 61, while manager Bob Stokoe passed away aged 73 in February 2004.
The event has been sold out for months, with the legends set to be joined by an army of guests.
Check the club's official Twitter account (www.twitter.com/safcofficial) for full coverage from the event.
And don't forget to check out today's special 1973 content, including a bumper photo gallery, highlights from the game, celebration video and more!


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2013 - Freshman: Game-By-Game Statistics ... Made his first appearance with the Minutemen as a reserve midfielder at Albany (3/5).
Before UMass: Letterwinner out of Wantagh, N.Y. ... In 2011, was selected to all-county and academic all-conference ... Was picked to all-county, all-Long Island Second Team and U.S. Lacrosse High School All-America teams following his senior year in 2012 ... As a senior, he scored 48 goals and notched 35 assists for 83 points ... Tallied 105 goals and 57 assists over the course of his scholastic playing career at Wantagh High School ... Also was a member of the varsity football and basketball teams ... All-county football player and offensive MVP.
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The Health Professions Quality Assurance office of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers.
In May, the Nursing Assistant Program denied the applications of certified nursing assistant Amanda Michele Armstrong. She was found guilty of wrongful use of marijuana on divers occasions, and wrongful use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine on divers occasions.
In June, the Nursing Assistant Program charged Cynthia J. Anderson with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to comply with terms and conditions set against her registration.
In June, the Medical Commission terminated the agreed order against physician assistant Casey J. Maul. Maul's license is unrestricted in Washington.
In June, the Nursing Assistant Program terminated the order of probation against certified nursing assistant Andrea D. Ponce.
In July, the Oregon State Board of Nursing suspended Courtney K. Chipman's registered nurse license indefinitely, for failing to cooperate with the Board during an investigation. She lives in Amboy.
If you have questions about this report, contact Health Professions Customer Service at 360-236-4700. For questions about the Oregon State Board of Nursing report, call 971-673-0685.


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A pictorial and historic view of Boston, Georgia to commemorate its 175th Anniversary
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As every book lover knows, indulging in a good read and browsing for books in a good bookstore can bring one to equal levels of euphoria. While Edmonton offers a grand selection of used bookstores, a smaller town with a more limited offering of book-lovers' dens can be more appealing considering things like traffic, distance, prices, and that good old fashioned small town feel that most big city dwellers have not experienced. That is why a review of two very diverse bookstores in Red Deer, Alberta— The Bookworm's Den and The Red Deer Book Exchange—is in order.
The Bookworm's Den:
As the name implies, The Bookworm's Den is a tiny little shop cozily stuffed with every conceivable item relating to books of all and any kind. Situated in the picturesque core of Red Deer's downtown area, The Bookworm's Den faces Ross Street with a comic covered bay window and an old, weathered door inset into a crevice in the building's exterior.
Unlike many other bookstores, The Bookworm's Den offers all types of books for all types of people. You collect comics? Check out the large variety of comics situated at the very front of the store. Here, there are glossy X-Men comics and old, ratty Archie comics just waiting to be brought home with you. Likewise, this store offers a variety of book and movie related posters and t-shirts—most of them outrageously retro (in a cool way, of course)—which hang above book browsers' heads.
If you are looking for classics, The Bookworm's Den offers a great collection of inexpensive (five dollars, anyone?) classics, from Dickens to Hardy, and from Shakespeare to Anna Sewell. Most of these books are a little worn, which happens to be my favourite type of book, but once in a while one can get lucky and find a little jewel amongst the rabble.
Organizationally speaking, the Bookworm's Den is broken up into such categories as general fiction, classics, comics, more pricey comics, non-fiction, and Canadiana. Here, one will not run into the problem of trying to find the appropriate section. All the books are pretty well organized into thoughtful (if not down-right ergonomic) categories.
Here, one can peruse the books in leisure, listening to CKUA's jazzy tunes and feeling generally nostalgic about the death of small bookstores. Once you have made your selections, you don't need to worry about fancy point systems, or a ridiculously long and pointless conversation about books that you would never read. The owner is an extremely polite man, content to chat only as much as you wish, who accepts only old fashioned cash for your purchases.
The only downsides to this cozy little den are that the owner accepts only cash—a fact that has sent many running across the street to the local Royal Bank. Likewise, the shop is a little more untidy, a little older looking and musty smelling, and a little worse for wear. This, however, may also lend to the appeal of The Bookworm's Den since there is nothing better than perusing much loved books in a much loved store.
The Red Deer Book Exchange:
Situated on the north end of Red Deer, The Red Deer Book Exchange has a demeanor that differs greatly from the Bookworm's Den. In a spacious and brightly lit store, the books are relegated to their shelves in an appealing, family friendly way that allows room for multitudes of browsers at any given time.
In this warm and cheerful store, one is always welcomed by the gracious owner as if they were welcomed home by their long lost brother. This perpetuates a friendly feeling of home about the large store that is encouraged by a little reading section complete with a cozy rocker.
Here, in a more family oriented setting, The Red Deer Book Exchange offers a cleaner atmosphere with books that are clearly of a higher physical quality. You are definitely more likely to find an un-creased book spine here than you are at The Bookworm's Den.
Amongst the generously filled shelves, the book categories are clearly demarcated with the general standards of fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, etc. One does, however, miss the small classics section so conveniently offered by The Bookworm's Den.
If you are taking books to this store, be aware that only the higher quality books will be accepted. Likewise, if they already have a few copies of one title, they may reject your stock. Fortunately, they offer a free recycling program in order to help save trees and, perhaps, the ever-delicate human conscience.
Unlike The Bookworm's Den, The Red Deer Book Exchange does not offer any old fashioned solutions to purchasing books. Instead, browsers must understand a two-tiered point system and, if they have exchanged books, must remember how many points they have been rewarded. More importantly, despite the point system, these books are a bit more expensive than they are in The Bookworm's Den. While the system works well, it can sometimes be cumbersome.
All in all, both The Bookworm's Den and The Red Deer Book Exchange offer two different, but equally valuable, experiences. Whether you are looking for a wholesome, super-cleanly family affair or are hoping to browse the beautifully ragged underbelly of used fiction, each of these stores can turn out to be the gem that you are looking for.


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Dine, Philip / Crosson, Seán (eds)
Sport, Representation and Evolving Identities in Europe
Year of Publication: 2010
Oxford, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Wien, 2010. XXII, 369 pp., num. coloured and b/w ill., tables and graphs
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Sport annually mobilizes millions of people across Europe: as practitioners in a wide variety of competitive, educational, or recreational contexts, and as spectators, who are physically present or following events through the mass media. This book presents original research into modern sport funded by the Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Its aim is to examine the distinctive contribution made by this complex phenomenon to the construction of European identities. Attention is focused on sport's social significance, as a set of mass-mediated practices and spectacles giving rise to a network of images, symbols, and discourses. The book seeks to explore, and ultimately to explain, the processes of representation and mediation involved in the sporting construction, and subsequent renegotiation, of local, national, and, increasingly, global identities. It offers a survey of key developments in sporting Europe – from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, and from the Atlantic to the Urals – presenting findings by acknowledged international experts and emerging scholars at the level of individuals, communities, regions, nation-states, and Europe as a whole, in both its geographical and political incarnations. Its focus on representation offers a broadly conceived, and consciously inclusive, approach to issues of 'Europeanness' in modern and contemporary sport.
Contents: Paddy Agnew: Foreword. Football and Evolving National Identity – Philip Dine/Seán Crosson: Introduction. Exploring European Sporting Identities: History, Theory, Methodology – Sébastien Darbon: An Anthropological Approach to the Diffusion of Sports: From European Models to Global Diversity – Borja García: The Governance of European Sport – Eleni Theodoraki: Expressions of National Identity through Impact Assessments of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games – Jeffrey Hill: 'I Like to Have a Go at the Swanks': Alf Tupper and English Society, 1945-1990 – Paul Dietschy: From 'Sports Arditism' to Consensus-Building: The Ambivalences of the Italian Sporting Press under Fascism – Álvaro Rodríguez Díaz: Spain's Social Values through Film: Films about Sports – David Scott: Boxing and Masculine Identity – Cathal Kilcline: California Dreaming: Surfing Culture in Mediterranean France – Marcus Free: Antihero as National Icon? The Contrariness of Roy Keane as Fantasy Embodiment of the 'New Ireland' – Alan Bairner: Representing the North: Reflections on the Life Stories of Northern Ireland's Catholic Footballers – Gyozo Molnar: Rediscovering Hungarian-ness: The Case of Elite Hungarian Footballers – Dilwyn Porter: Cornwall and Rugby Union: Sport and Identity in a Place Apart – Arnd Krüger: Sport and Identity in Germany since Reunification – James Riordan: Sport and Politics in Russia and the Former Soviet Union – John Bale: Europeans Writing the African 'Olympian'.
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Philip Dine is Senior Lecturer in French at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He has published widely on representations of the French colonial empire, including particularly decolonization, in fields ranging from children's literature to professional sport. Other published research includes a history of French rugby football, as part of a broader reflection on leisure and popular culture in France. The present volume is one of the outcomes of a thematic project on sport and identity in France and Europe for which he acted as coordinator and which was funded by the Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (2006-2009).
Seán Crosson is Programme Director of the MA in Film Studies in the Huston School of Film & Digital Media at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He teaches courses in the Huston School on Irish film, documentary, world cinema, and cinema and Vietnam. He has published widely on various aspects of Irish studies, from film to literature, and his current research concerns the representation of sport in film, from the silent to the contemporary period, the subject of several recent and forthcoming publications.
«The editors are to be congratulated on managing such an ambitious project; and on bringing it to fruition via a collection of essays which (...) challenge lazy thinking as to the nature of nationalism and national identity. Taken together, these commentaries shrewdly interpret sport as a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional manifestation of how contemporary Europe differs so profoundly from the new status quo that emerged only two decades ago.» (Adrian Smith, The International Journal of the History of Sport, March 2012)
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Stanford senior forward Chiney Ogwumike was named the 2014 John R. Wooden Award winner Friday night at the Wooden Award Gala in Los Angeles.
Ogwumike became honor's first recipient from both Stanford and the Pac-12, and the honor follows a record-setting season from the Cypress, Texas native and consensus All-American. She was named to her third straight WBCA Coaches' All-America Team at the Final Four in Nashville this past weekend in addition to earning her second straight nod to the Associated Press' All-America First Team last month. She also earned All-America nods to the John R. Wooden Award, ESPN, and USBWA teams for the second year in a row.
Ogwumike finished the campaign as the only player in the nation to finish in the NCAA top 10 in scoring (26.1 ppg – fourth), rebounding (12.1 rpg – ninth), field-goal percentage (60.1 – fourth), and double-doubles (27 – third). She swept the Pac-12's Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards for the second straight year, with the defensive honor being her third in a row.
Her performances helped lead Stanford to a 33-4 record and the program's 12th Final Four appearance and sixth in the last seven years in 2013-14. The Cardinal also claimed its 14th consecutive Pac-12 regular season title and posted a perfect 16-0 record at home.
Ogwumike set numerous career and single-season records at both the school and conference levels this season. On Jan. 3 she became the Pac-12's all-time leading rebounder, passing former teammate Kayla Pedersen's benchmark of 1,266, and went on to finish her career with 1,567 rebounds. Over two months later, in an NCAA Tournament First Round game against South Dakota on March 22, Ogwumike passed former Stanford star Candice Wiggins' mark of 2,629 points to become the Pac-12's all-time leading scorer, finishing her career four games later with 2,737 points.
She also set new Stanford career benchmarks for field-goal percentage (58.9) and field goals made (1,100), besting the previous marks of Jeanne Ruark Hoff (58.6) and older sister Nnemkadi Ogwumike (965), respectively. Her total of 1,100 field goals is also the Pac-12 career record.
Her sum of 967 points in 2013-14 also stands as the Pac-12 single-season benchmark, while she set new single-season conference marks with nine Pac-12 Player of the Week honors and 18 for her career.
At the NCAA level, Ogwumike's rebounding total (1,567) ranks fifth all-time, while her scoring figure of 2,737 ranks 25th. Her 967 points this season goes down as the sixth-highest single-season total in NCAA history.
Off the court, Ogwumike showed her academic and creative versatility. In February she was named the Capital One Academic All-American of the Year, and to the Academic All-America Team by CoSIDA for the second straight season. A month later, she was named the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year prior to the Pac-12 Tournament.In mid-March, she wrote and helped perform Stanford Athletics' newest hit single, "N-E-R-D-S (#NerdAnthem)" which has become the soundtrack to the postseason runs of both the Stanford women's and men's basketball teams' runs to the Sweet 16 and beyond. Reaching tens of thousands of hits and shares over social media while uniting Nerd Nation behind the Cardinal athletic programs, the follow-up to her and Nneka's 2012 hit "Nerd City Kids" has become the rallying cry of the Stanford athletic department and its fan base.


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