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Ready, Set, Go! is a two-day SRI conference for investment professionals interested in environmental, social and governance issues. To be held in Sydney on September 21 and 22, the conference is being presented by the Ethical Investment Association. Climate change, water risk, industrial relations, bribery and gambling issues will be discussed, along with responsible finance topics such as engagement practices, trustee initiatives, the cleantech boom and microfinance. Among the keynote speakers is AWU boss Bill Shorten.
The Bolwell Nagari V8, manufactured in the Melbourne suburb of Seaford in the early 1970s, was Australia's most successful independently produced sports car. News that the Bolwell Corporation is working on a new Nagari supercar has created great excitement among wealthy revheads. A progress report says that the new Nagari features an alloy supercharged V6 and formula one-style carbon-fibre construction. The prototype should be completed early next year but photos and the all-important price remain a closely guarded secret.
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SPORTS>>Harding Academy girls roar back for win
Leader sportswriter
The Harding Academy Lady Wildcats did not have go-to post player Ariel English in the game as much as they would have liked, but benefited from her 10-point performance in the fourth quarter when it counted the most.
English sat out more than half the game with foul trouble before leading the Lady Wildcats (3-1, 2-0 in 2-3A Conf.) to a 37-31 win over cross-town rival Riverview on Friday night at Harris Gym.
Ariel picked up the two quick fouls early, said Harding Academy coach Rusty Garner. And our other post players did an admirable job of helping us out to get to the half. It took us to the fourth quarter for us to be able to leave her out there long enough to establish some post play.
The Lady Raiders controlled the game with a slow pace in the first half, when the two teams combined for only eight field goals two of those coming in the final 1:28.
The rivalry lived up to its billing in the second half, however, with physical play in the paint by both teams. Riverviews quickness and outside shooting eventually gave way to the dominant sizeof Lady Wildcat post players English and Megan Pack, whose key rebounding on the defensive glass limited Riverviews second-chance attempts in the third quarter.
A three pointer by Ciarra Farmer to start the second half gave Harding Academy its first lead of the game at 17-16, and Emily Davis extended that lead moments later with a basket with 5:25 left in the third.
The Lady Raiders had one more swing of momentum in the middle of the third quarter, starting with a basket by Emily Harris to cut Harding Academys lead to one.
Riverview leading scorer Kandice Leggitt followed that with a pair of free throws at the 5:05 mark that put the Lady Raiders back in front 20-19, and a transition score by Emily Chapman increased the advantage to three.
Leggitt doubled that lead with a three pointer at the 3:20 mark, and Casie Clause gave Riverview the biggest lead of the game for either team with a long jumper to make it 27-20 heading into the fourth quarter.
We really wanted to keep them at bay, Garner said. Give them a shot and then go rebound. I thought we did a much better job of rebounding in the second half. For them, I thought they did a great job of dictating the tempo. We want to run, play fast and put it up in the 50s and 60s. They controlled the tempo for the duration, and thats a credit to them.
Were still trying to figure ourselves out. Its early, weve got a long way to go. When we got down by (seven), the girls didnt look defeated, they looked determined. I thought they battled their rear ends off in the fourth quarter.
The Lady Wildcats had only eight rebounds at the end of the first half, but finished with 30 for the game.
Harding Academy cut into the lead quickly on the strength of Farmer and English at the start of the final frame. Farmers 4 of 6 performance at the line in the first three minutes, along with three inside shots for English had the Lady Wildcats back on top 30-29 at the 3:42 mark, which seemed to throw Riverview off its deliberate-style game plan.
The Lady Wildcats were able to contain Leggitt in the final period, limiting her to one point while Harding Academy went on to outscore the Lady Raiders 17-4.
English led the Lady Wildcats with 16 points and eight rebounds, with 10 of those points in the fourth quarter. Anna Bangs added eight points, and Farmer finished with seven points.
For Riverview, Leggitt led the way with 11 points. Casie Clause added seven points, and Harris had six. Chapman rounded out scoring for the Lady Raiders with five.

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Queer/error : gay media systems and processes of abjection
Rodgers, Jessica & Parkhill, Chad (2010) Queer/error : gay media systems and processes of abjection. In Nunes, Mark (Ed.) Error : Glitch, Noise and Jam in New Media Cultures. Continuum International Publishing Group, New York, pp. 211-231.
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Gay community media functions as a system with three nodes, in which the flows of information and capital theoretically benefit all parties: the gay community gains a sense of cohesion and citizenship through media; the gay media outlets profit from advertisers' capital; and advertisers recoup their investments in lucrative 'pink dollar' revenue. But if a necessary corollary of all communication systems is error or noise, where—and what—are the errors in this system?
In this paper we argue that the 'error' in the gay media system is Queerness, and that the gay media system ejects (in a process of Kristevan abjection) these Queer identities in order to function successfully. We examine the ways in which Queer identities are excluded from representation in such media through a discourse and content analysis of The Sydney Star Observer (Australia's largest gay and lesbian paper). First, we analyse the way Queer bodies are excluded from the discourses that construct and reinforce both the ideal gay male body and the notions of homosexual essence required for that body to be meaningful. We then argue that abject Queerness returns in the SSO's discourses of public health through the conspicuous absence of the AIDS-inflicted body (which we read as the epitome of the abject Queer), since this absence paradoxically conjures up a trace of that which the system tries to expel. We conclude by arguing that because the 'Queer error' is integral to the SSO, gay community media should practise a politics of Queer inclusion rather than exclusion.
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Lorraine Kelly, the GMTV host, turned army inspector yesterday at a royal gun salute to mark the Queen's birthday. It was her first official duty since being appointed to the role of Honorary Colonel of the Black Watch battalion's Army Cadet Force (ACF).
She acted as Inspecting Officer at Stirling Castle where troops lined up in honour of the Queen's official birthday. Glasgow-born Kelly, 49, said: "I am passionate about working with young people and really want to help them develop. I was very keen to become involved as it offers me the chance to share some of my experiences so the cadets can learn different life skills."


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Welcome » IT Booklets » Development and Acquisition » Appendix A: Examination Procedures
EXAMINATION OBJECTIVES: The objectives of
Development and Acquisition assessments are to identify weaknesses
or risks that could negatively impact an organization, to identify
entities whose condition or performance requires special
supervisory attention, and to subsequently effect corrective
Examiners should not expect organizations to employ formal
project management techniques in all situations. Reviews should be
risk focused and center on ensuring project management standards,
controls, and procedures are present and commensurate with the
characteristics and risks of the projects under review.
Examiners are not required to include lengthy responses to each
Objective or bulleted item. Often, examiners should be able to
simply note an item is adequate or inadequate with yes or no
responses. However, examiners must adequately document material
findings. Documentation must be sufficient to support the
assignment of the Development and Acquisition component rating of
the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's Uniform
Rating System for Information Technology.
Objective 1: Determine the scope of the Development
and Acquisition review.
1. Identify strengths and weaknesses relating to development,
acquisition, and maintenance activities, through a review of:
2. Review management's response to report and audit findings to
3. Review applicable documentation and interview technology
managers to identify:
Objective 2: Assess the level of oversight and
support provided by the board and management relating to
development, acquisition, and maintenance activities.
1. Assess the level of oversight and support by evaluating:
Objective 3: Assess the organizational structure in
relation to the appropriateness of assigned responsibilities
concerning technology systems and initiatives.
1. Evaluate organizational responsibilities to ensure the board
and management:
Objective 4: Assess the level and characteristics of
risks associated with development, acquisition, and maintenance
activities that could materially impact the organization.
1. Assess the risks identified in other objectives and evaluate
the adequacy of risk management programs regarding:
Objective 5: Assess the adequacy of development
project management standards, methodologies, and practices.
1. Evaluate the adequacy of development activities by
Objective 6: Assess the adequacy of acquisition
project management standards, methodologies, and practices.
1. Assess the adequacy of acquisition activities by
Objective 7: Assess the adequacy of maintenance
project management standards, methodologies, and practices.
1. Evaluate the sufficiency of, and adherence to, maintenance
standards and controls relating to:
Objective 8: Assess the effectiveness of conversion
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of conversion projects by:
Objective 9: Assess the adequacy of quality
assurance programs.
1. Assess the adequacy of quality assurance programs by
Objective 10: Assess the adequacy of program change
1. Evaluate the sufficiency of, and adherence to:
Objective 11: Assess the adequacy of
patch-management standards and controls.
1. Evaluate the sufficiency of, and adherence to, patch-management
standards and controls that require:
Objective 12: Assess the quality of application,
system, and project documentation, and the adequacy of
documentation controls.
1. Assess the adequacy of documentation controls by evaluating the
sufficiency of, and adherence to, documentation standards that
2. Assess the quality of application documentation by evaluating
the adequacy of internal and external assessments of:
3. Assess the quality of open source-code system documentation
by evaluating the adequacy of internal and external assessments
4. Assess the quality of project documentation by evaluating the
adequacy of documentation relating to the:
Note: If examiners employ sampling techniques,
they should include planning and testing phase documentation in the
Objective 13: Assess the security and integrity of
system and application software.
1. Assess the quality of open source-code system documentation by
evaluating the adequacy of internal and external assessments
Objective 14: Assess the ability of information
technology solutions to meet the needs of the end users.
1. Interview end users to determine their assessment of
technology solutions.
Objective 15: Assess the extent of end-user
involvement in the system development and acquisition
1. Interview end users and review development and acquisition
project documentation to determine the extent of end-user
Objective 16: Document and discuss findings and
recommend corrective actions.
1. Document findings and recommendations regarding the quality and
effectiveness of the organization's Development and Acquisition
standards and procedures.
2. Discuss preliminary findings with the examiner-in-charge
3. Discuss your findings with management and obtain commitments
for corrective actions and deadlines for remedying significant
4. Discuss findings with the examiner-in-charge regarding:
5. Document your conclusions in a memo to the examiner-in-charge
that provides report-ready comments for all relevant sections of
the report of examination.
6. Organize your work papers to ensure clear support for
significant findings and recommendations.
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Larry and Tina Hahn of Philadelphia, formerly of Bucks County; and Nancy and Larry Kaplan of Wynnewood announce the engagement of their children, Marni Sabrina Hahn and Adam Berger. Adam is the son of the late Karl Berger.
Marni is a graduate of the George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in political communications. She is pursuing a Juris Doctorate from the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University, and will graduate in May.
Adam is a graduate of George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is pursuing a Juris Doctorate from the Villanova University School of Law, and will be graduating in May.
Marni's grandparents are Adele Hahn and the late Fred Hahn, and the late Rhoda and Fred Nisenholtz. Adam is the grandson of Molly Shapiro and the late Sol Shapiro, and the late Nathan and Ethel Berger.
Joining in the couple's joy is Marni's sister, Blair Hahn.
The couple, who met at G.W., is planning a June 2011 wedding in Center City.


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Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes
If you don't want to bake, you can always order cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery in NYC. These are my favorite cupcakes! Magnolia Bakery opened in the mid 1990s and is famous specifically for their cupcakes. They are so good that whenever I pass by their store, there is literally a line down the block to get in. Well worth it and I think you will agree.
Sublimely simple, the Buddha Bowl will quickly become your favorite. Designed to rest in the palm of your hand you'll love it for rice, lattés, ice cream, and even cereal. Microwave & dishwasher safe.Tags: home, tea, food, kitchen, cooking, zen, accessories, dinnerware, entertainingAdded 9 Years Ago from Delight.com
I badly need this apron for when I make cupcakes!
The best panini maker. I now own this sucker and abuse it regularly. Just think of new year sandwiches of toasted brioche, topped with creme fraishe and a dollop of caviar.Added 9 Years Ago from Williams-Sonoma
i bake alot and this saves my me. it works so well!!!Tags: home, food, kitchen, appliances, gadgets, recipes, cooking, cooking tools, bakingAdded 9 Years Ago from Amazon.com
I love salt and I know I would feel totally culinary choosing which particular type of salt to add to my foods.
This vintage inspired cherry apron is almost too cute to dirty up in the kitchen!
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Personally, if it's not in a gi then it's submission wrestling to me. It doesn't bother me when others refer to it as no gi BJJ, but to me there's no such thing as 'no gi BJJ'.
BJJ is in a gi. If it's no gi then it's submission wrestling. It's all semantics really though I suppose. To each their own.
No gi is simpler, with fewer techniques to learn. Because of that I've found it easier to get better at when I've not been able to train very often. It also helps if you're the sort of person who wants to become excellent at half a dozen techniques, rather than good at hundreds of moves.


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After a three-year break from studio releases, the queen of hip-hop soul returns with her fourth. From the Fulfillingness' First Finale-style groove of the opening "All That I Can Say" to the replayed "Bennie and the Jets" sample on "Deep Inside," these tracks are perfect matches for Blige's update of classic R&B values. --Rickey Wright


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Faced with an escalating civil war in a volatile African state, coffee planter Maria (Isabelle Huppert) must chose between safety and protecting her way of life, a course that proves increasingly dangerous.
Fussily structured and brusquely concluded, Claire Denis' return to Africa still offers some fascinating insights into the reprehensible actions that can seemingly be justified by a love of country. As in The Sea Wall, a taciturn Isabelle Huppert clings to her colonial idyll, as she attempts to gather a coffee crop in the face of a civil war that arrives on her doorstep in the form of some child soldiers, a politically ambitious mayor and a wounded rebel. Yet, despite ex-husband Christophe Lambert and slacker son Nicolas Duvauchelle betraying her with respective cool calculation and deranged recklessness, Huppert cuts an unsympathetic figure.
Claire Denis' drama is an overly fastidious but insight-filled look at post-colonial Africa.


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WASHINGTON — The eyes bulged, the shoulders tensed. The reporter for a specialty media publication looked like a guy who had arrived home, realized he had lost his keys and now heard the phone ringing inside with a critically important call.
The catastrophe befalling him at the U.S. Commerce Department?
He'd walked into a press conference Thursday, saw other reporters holding press releases and turned feverishly to find one for himself.


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Regional Reviews: Connecticut & the Berkshires
Regional Reviews by Fred Sokol
The Servant of Two Masters
Christopher Bayes directs a contingent of performers who appear to be having a festive and fun time of it for nearly three hours. Constance Congdon has adapted Carlo Goldoni's play while using a Christina Sibul translation. It's a fasten your seat belt type experience from start to furious finish.
During a single day in Venice, maybe many moons ago, Beatrice (Sarah Agnew) comes on the scene to find Florindo (Jesse J. Perez); Beatrice is in disguise as her own brother. She employs Truffaldino (Steven Epp) as her servant. Florindo, could use some help, tooand he also hires Truffaldino. Clarice (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), who is the daughter of ridiculous Pantalone (Allen Gilmore), is to marry Silvio (Andy Grotelueschen).
Evidently, a man named Federigo once was promised Clarice as his bride. Others think, though, that Federigo has already been killed. It turns out that he is really Beatrice, in disguise. And so on. Do not fret if you are one, of many, who cannot keep track of plot, identities, and so forth.
This is the very best of show-and-tell theater. Nothing, however, is haphazard. Bayes and his actors forge a precise blend of anarchy and discipline. It's a joy to observe the results. Sometimes, it feels as if the Keystone Kops and many friends are on stage. The performance draws maximum benefit from each prop, song, movement and stunt. The show is clever but does not rely upon cheap gimmickry.
The characters are verbal and physical acrobats, some of whom wear masks. They are quick-witted and appear, at times, to improvise. These are not simpletons. Additionally, they sing well!
Central to the performance is the multi-talented Steven Epp, who plays Truffaldino. Here's a man who is smart enough to feel that he is able to juggle double duty as a servant and make himself some real money. Ultimately, he cannot resist the maid Smeraldina (Liz Wisan, a third year MFA student at Yale School of Drama). She yearns to be married but, by play's end, sees that this might not be quite as euphoric as imagined. Still, it's better than being lonely and wanting.
Three musicians positioned on stage (right) are proactive and essential. The accordionist (who also doubles on drums) adds texture and atmosphere; he cannot keep from smiling from time to time as he observes the company at play.
The Servant of Two Masters, running one comic moment into the next, as interpreted by Bayes, includes just enough touch and feeling. Katherine Akiko Day, the scenic designer, combines her effects with Chuan-Chi Chan's deft lighting to, at times, furnish charming, sweet evening sequences.
In the end, as couples are defined, this becomes a play about love and partnership. At Yale, this journey, however unusual, consistently diverts and entertains.
The Servant of Two Masters continues at the University Theatre (presented by Yale Repertory) in New Haven through April 3rd. For ticket information, call the box office at (203) 432-1234 or visit www.yalerep.org.
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This is the shit I love about New York City. For way too long, I was surrounded by the "New" New York, and lately, I've been hanging out within the Old New York. I love the ghettos, being fearful of whether or not I am going to be robbed or shot, and the beautiful people that hustle every day to put food on their tables. As crazy as it sounds, I admire it. Life isn't easy, and going to these parts remind me of that.
These are photos from the Heights. A little on the nicer side of things. I look forward to photographing more parts of New York that we have forgotten. NEW POP!


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"Infinite Love is the only real truth, and the God of & in each of us 'is love'.. There is no father to that, Just as thus there can be no other father to me or my style, personal evolution, and mental revolutions surrounding and encompassing this thus far!...remember and know that before I say anything about anything, or you try to understand me at all:-).. Update: I'm currently recruiting new friends in the Green Bay, Appleton Area, for myself, and even my lady to go to things together with, like attending live music/festivals, or possibly even your own suggestions?... are you that coolness, were looking for?.. are you smooth enough company to hang?.. It can't hurt apply, give it a try! :-D
I once was told on here, that; "I should try to be more inviting..with the comment "honey draws more flys"... Well, perhaps I don't wanna draw 'flies'?.. perhaps, I'm waiting it out for 'butterflies', and 'humming birds' to land on me!/:-D..Did you ever think of that!;-p..heh..with that aside; I am open to considering suggestions, of what you don't like on my profile?, or what isn't absolutely necessary to mention?, what women don't care about?!:-\ -Thanks
Hmm, now if you came here cause I visited your profile?..you might notice that I give you stars, but I don't send a message? I want you to know, It isn't that I am incapable of doing so, and with substance, it's the fact I never know how to initially engage a conversation..Plus, I'm never convinced woman want to be messaged on here, I'm down-right confused by what most women want on here actually..heh
Clarifications, Disclaimers, Annoyances, and Intolerant Issues:
I don't know my 'exact type of women' is, but I do know, who she is mostly not like; she most likely won't list in her 6 things she can't live WITHOUT as; Her iPhone, that should not be one of them(especially not the top number one thing), she also should never have justified owning or plans on purchasing ugg boots for any reason at all!(site this in my inbox for why if you have, if you would like apologize for it;-p.. but even still it is likely your tastes, and mine will clash, maybe you've been exploited by consumer marketing tactics?..maybe your a style collector?, or perhaps you don't have your own style yet?..idk)
'said' real lady candidate; also should NOT have repeated on her profile in various subjects 'that her children are her world!'.. Why? you may shockingly, or disgustedly ask!..well, because this reality is a give-in, and should go without mentioning more than once, and be expected of a real mother!, and also because I'm just tired of reading it repeated many times on many mom's profiles online...If you say things too many times it loses it's meaning or believability.
Let me be clear-There's definitely nothing wrong with being a good mom(correction:Great Mom!..lol), and loving your kids, being devote to them, and you being a big part of their life/and also them making a big impact on who you are, or what you do, or why you're a better person!.. But, please also admit to yourself- that there is more to your world, and 'yourself' than your children, so be more original when talking about yourself(underlined for the word 'yourself').. for instance; what were you like personality-wise before you had your children, just a thought floating in the air, waiting to be thunk?!..Nope not for real!..So, get back to who you are, or what made you who you are from then til now today..Besides all that, this is a dating site right?.. *According to my distinguished female friend Kenzie* when I gave her this additive to my profile for review; She said I sound like a 'funny jerk', so I'm sorry to sound like a d*ck to innocent by-standing readers, but it just couldn't go without mention anymore;-)
Now, Let us finally begin..
I'm a enriching study that not many seems to have the time, active interest, or attention span to learn enough to care about, it would seem like to me anyway!.. As a person I love & accept myself as myself, and that is what I hold high, and also how I want to anticipate everyone new I meet, and also how I will deal with others in my life.
I've been accepted the reality of my gifts, flaws, or disabilities,etc, and roll with it!...Be advised; I generally don't give a damn what anybody thinks about me, or what I do, as long as what I do is upright, and true!..But I also don't get an attitude with it:-)
Loose unconnected personal insight:
I really don't get/relate to most people in our times now, and my reception of people that you just meet in short-term, that haven't been knowing you closely is this; " everybody wants to play you close like they know you good, and make you believe they' Jesus to you!, But where's your works at, your leavens?, and how can you be Jesus?, when to me.. you operate otherwise like you got a mind designed/dressed-up in a suit & tie with a application; to apply, and sign your soul away for a job for Satan!..want to come to me, come correct, and be on my level, and most importantly just damn be who you are!.. not the image of what you want to impress to me, or think I want to see" #Realtalk
Test Results:
If you read this far then maybe your not a total wimp!, or offended/insulted easy?..excellent even better!.. Maybe this also means, you also have the mental fortitude to know how to survive with what's in your surroundings, live off the land, and cook and care for your family.. But then again, maybe you don't have all those skills, are you willing to learn?.. Do you have a teachable spirit?..That's it all takes for me. Because everyday for me is a learning experience!.. If you don't have any of what I just listed in the last paragraph, but you're somehow still reading right now..then you can easily admit, you are already committed to knowing the basics of me, so don't give now!..keep on keeping!:-)
General Personal Summary:
I'm definitely not your standardized regular cookie-cutter, macho-insecure, womanizing, lying or cheating type guy..I also don't look like a Ken doll, nor am I built like one, I'm a modest small structured man, that could hardly intimidate a teenager!..lol ..So If you need a big burly, or husky man, or lumberjack built thud of a dude, I'm not your man!..Also, sorry to be the one to inform you; but there is no amount of food you could feed me to make me that!.. Still, heaven knows, that I would invite you to still attempt to in-vain(but then I love to freakin' eat!)
first things people notice when talking to me, is I'm an intellectual, so i take that approach to answering and critical thinking..if you're not an intellectual yourself that is fine!..but If you also don't have a solid strong sense of humor?, and a sense of fun to how you think, or live your day to day life, or how you get things done!.. Then we just may not be on the same wave-length in communicating points to each other, or share enough common ground to get down!. Also If you don't at least have an obsession for music as I do?, then you probably won't get along in extended company with me so well, or perhaps come so close to knowing me in personally in the deep ways that music, has shaped, improved and inspired me to remain living, and growing.
Interests and Background:
I'm good to know and have around, difficult for most to learn completely, but I like to think well worth it in the long-run! ;-)I like to write - as you could imagine from all I've included so far. I tend to elaborate to get to the point, but everything stays relative, I'm a 'very detailed everything person'!..I also communicate like a roller-coaster, with my thoughts, and how fast they move and how quickly I shift subjects. So hang on tight, If you are trying to follow along with my train of thought. I discovered I had a story-telling talent as a result to a class I had in 7th grade, where I had to write a story idea for a book, later in life I also discovered around 16 years old, that I had a stronger talent in writing poetry, and as a result of writing, what I was writing I made a personal discovery that my Poetry was more like music, so from there on in I have been writing rhymes, with the aspiration of also incorporating my talent for story-telling somewhere in the rhyme, somewhere down the line.
Personality, Characteristics, Disabilities, Flaws, and Deep Reflection:
I'm sort of crazy-cool personality-wise, I'm a refreshing personality that energizes all those receptive around me, all this is radiated out of the free-spirited person I was born as, I'm personally therapeutic(like a shrink), but since I'm aware of this, I try not to be an enabler of my friends character flaws.
As a friend I'm loyal and devoted, and fully committed to being a constant provider of happiness, and comic relief, to others around me?(like the general public), I'm probably otherwise appear to be an absurd and insane and ridiculous individual, for the everyday UN-inclusive by-standing, or also perhaps for those who don't take the time, or have the interest to know me personally:-\ Oh, well their loss right!.
I live in the reality of myself at every age of myself being ever present with me constantly(relatively), regardless of the age I'm chronologically at, so my age can variate case-by-case and as necessary/needed.. I can remember myself(in short) vividly being born, and as a baby, a small child, an adult, and even know my future self as a old man, so I live in the limitless/timelessness of that in my reality, and the acknowledgement of it, in reference to my existence, and how well I know myself, and/or affect myself to not repeat the same mistakes in life.
"Except no substitutions in regards to my illustrious, illegitimate, union of immaculate design!" heheh(just something funny I used to say back in the day to summarize myself, when I didn't know what to say to describe what I think of myself:-p)... Anything I don't state here that you
need to know about me, or are confused by with me?, then just ask and you shall received?!...
"I'm a real-ass man, of God and Science', as I've also quoted before: Science via mind design, and hip-hop emcee at heart; Dj by technology. I have nothing to hide as a person, and If It can be anyway conceived by me for you, than It will be begot!... I'm a little smart IQ-wise, (or otherwise have tested out that way previously)..Household-wise; I'm very handy to have around in a multitude of areas, good with my hands, but even better than with my mind. I'm never a bore, with plenty to speak on, and references to back-up my claims in most cases:-)
I do have some learning disabilities, most people figure that out when they spend enough time around me; Mainly the ones that stand out most, are A.D.D, and dyslexia.. I've also tested as 67% aspie(high-functioning spectrum disorder).I have a big impassable mental block with understanding English grammar, or sentence structure, and how it works, or implementing it correctly, but I do my best..I also can't associate numbers with letters, or they can't be combined, I also have Zero retention for number combinations(it actually took me 8 years to memorize my social security number, had to eventually set it to a musical cadence to get it..heh) other than that I type just how I would speak it to you, or how I would say it in person:-)..I do have a decent vocabulary though in an attempt to make up for it, If someone can appreciate that?
Although I am not really simple as a person can be, this by no means denotes me as unapproachable, cold or emotion-less...I'm soft on the outside, and hard on the inside. I love meeting' new good people any-day?. One thing to keep in mind at all times in regards to me/whenever dealing with me is communication-wise: that I'm very obsessed with music, and I have a great appreciation of humor, so don't feel bad if you get a backseat to either of those! ..
Closing Statement:
I would rather be your friend first, then If we both feel it after some time/effort, that we work out as being best friends, and If we effortlessly made it as my best friends, and we also have a strong chemistry and natural deep connection, then hopefully we won't need to speculate on it, and we will probably forget we are best friends, and just always be for each other forever lovers!:-) (best case instance/scenario of course;-)
-Cheers!... for reading, come back again later, to read the rest!( I would never expect anybody to read more then the about me in one sitting)
Just deserts:-\ - https://soundcloud.com/rajah3000/twenty-twenty-five-remastered/s-UffM1
I'm good at adding quality to peoples everyday 'blah-blah routines', and mundane lifestyles.. I also have an insane mental capacity for visualizing things of an aesthetic nature, balancing and arranging objects into perfected symmetry, and spatial relations(tested highest in the national average) I'm also a natural with music creation, and writing, and design and invention..let's see, I'm a research expert.. or..very good at Just about everything I attempt!.. and maybe even more stuff I don't know of yet?, or I should have done, but have never thought to attempt, or doubted myself in *So there, hmmph!*:-| j/p(but maybe I'm not!?..am I?..I am:-)..See, but I'm only sarcastically arrogant and conceited, because I'm not at-all that way in real life, and it's also a ironic homage for comedy sake..Vanity is just not my bag, and a big turn-off to me, but I hardly ever resist the urge to joke about something that doesn't apply to me, or is ironic:-)
I have almost no sense of pride or ego, so my mind is never 'on the shelf', But it does tend to eat at people why I don't, and I've been grilled for it before:-\.. I do go-hard on almost everything!, for real!- it's like all or nothing, with me!.. I'm typically really good at knowing myself and being myself.. with myself and others, and being real, striving to always be true to myself as well. I was also told by one of my last Instructors in class, that I am 'the most literal person he has ever witnessed in all his 60-some years', & apparently it 'flipped his cabbage'?, the extents I go to, cause he stopped the class just to make mention of that to me, in front of everyone, don't worry I wasn't embarrassed:-D..
I'm quite good at knowing, and respecting my limits all the while at the same time never really setting limits on myself, or others around me, and what someone can achieve, or think of, or the perspective something can be anticipated and approached(If that makes any sense?)...oh, I'm also a very wise old soul in a young man's body, but am I good at it?..idk!, I just kinda am!, right when I am, and when the time is right!;-)
Oh yup, food almost forgot!; I especially like spicy foods, so anything middle-eastern, or Mexican is Go!..But I also appreciate Italian from time to time..Chinese is a fav(when I'm not into something spicy) I love an American style meal though as well with like baked potatoes and a steak(*update:gradually phasing beef out of my life), and a salad, and some good garden fresh vegs, maybe some cinnamon applesauce, or the berry kind?..Not a pork eater though, I will eat bacon from time to time(as a garnish to something), but other than that, pork products never felt right in my stomach, or processing in my body... I also can't deal with much dairy, might be just the lactose, but it's probably more to it then that. So i drink Silk Almond Milk, or Rice Dream, or some other NON-GMO stamped milk substitute. I also only drink beverages with raw sugar, as my body can't process synthetics sugars anymore, as it makes me sick from my body rejecting them. This has just changed with my body over the last couple of years.. I try to eat healthy, and never eat at fast-food really, but eating healthy can feel like a luxury I can't yet afford, so I'm still shut-out from knowing what it's like to be able to eat healthy:-\
Music types I love: Reggae, Blues, Punk-Rock, Folk, Folk-Punk, Anti-Folk, Blue grass, old classic Country, some Indie stuff(but I'm picky), Fair amount of Metal(although I like lyrics you can understand, no crazy scream-o stuff, and mostly slower metal) Some R&B, Classic Motown, or Oldies, and Soul(all day!) Celtic, and any Roots music in general, Rebel Music!, Oldschool rap, and real Hip-hop in general(in any form of quality content, culture & substance, or struggle music from the oppressed, and mentally repressed!..heheh, IE; Modern Street life folk music!;-), most Classic Rock, some 80's music, Alternative-rock, or just Alternative music in general..A small amount of Jazz as time goes on,.. but lean towards more singer song writer types; Fiona Apple, Mazzy Star, Cat Power, Florance and the Machine, and the like?...(with the exception of that last one mentioned) Very rarely do my interests ever fully enter the 'Pop status' scene in anyway, unless they go in to cross-over status, and that's typically when they sort of lose my ear, or interest... I don't totally hate pop music, I loved Micheal Jackson's work, and he was the king of it..but pop music is just not my bag, and doesn't interest me.
-Btw, Thanks so much for your time-commitment, If you've really actually read this far down one sitting, without just skimming, then you go ahead and message me!:-o.. that's Impressive, if you've done that, or red all this in less then 15-20 minutes..Message me!; cause you have a impressive reading speed!..lol
but DO NOT contact me IF; You are racist, superficial, overly-materialistic, judgmental, pretentious & demeaning, or someone you has an obsession with making distinctions of everything!, or If you live according to the stereotypes you make about things, and people..or stereotypes taught to you as a child.
I'm also not interested in talking with closed minded people; or otherwise people that reject other cultures, ways of life, or other belief systems, simply because of their own individual one doesn't match up/align(IE; religious snobs)..The United States is the home for Christian and/or religious snobs:-\..with maybe 600+ different religions, and most that also reject all other world religions, so yeah I'm sorry but not interested:-|.. message me If you really want the main written reason listing of why(can't believe anyone would what anything at this point but to be done reading anything else I have to say for at least a week)..lol


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New Kenny Chesney album coming
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Kenny Chesney will release a new but as-yet-untitled album on April 30th. He says he'll showcase some of the new material on his No Shoes Nation tour. "It's gonna be an amazing summer, and I'm really excited to bring some new music to No Shoes Nation."
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A colony of Livingstone's fruit bats, whose wingspan can reach 5ft (1.5m), has been kept at Jersey zoo in the Channel Islands for the last 12 years.
A number of the bats have now started to fly through a purpose-built tunnel in their enclosure in search of food.
The zoo, HQ of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, is one of only two global sites where the bats are kept.
Noah's Ark
Livingstone's fruit bat (Pteropus livingstonii), also known as the Comoro black flying fox from its home in the Comores Islands near Madagascar, is thought to be at risk of imminent extinction because of the loss of its forest habitat.
The trust is working with a local group, Action Comores, to save the species. It now has 30 bats on Jersey; another colony is at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Until now they have never been known to fly successfully for any distance in captivity. But some have begun flying the full length of a 130ft (40m) tunnel, planted with vegetation to encourage them to fly to reach their feed.
They are also proving their ability to sustain their own environment. Dozens of wild tomato, fig, melon and cape gooseberry plants are now growing in the tunnel's earth floor, having germinated from seeds which had passed through the bats.
Two young bats have been born in the tunnel this year, suggesting the animals are happy with it.
Treasure troves
Dominic Wormell, deputy head of mammals at the zoo, said: "Of the some 950 species of bat that live worldwide, Livingstone's fruit bat is one of the largest and faces the greatest risk of extinction.
"In the Comores, precious little forest remains - the islands are also home to a poor and rapidly expanding human population. If areas that the bats depend on for their survival are not protected, this amazing species will be extinct within 10 years."
Mark Stanley Price, executive director of the trust, said: "Durrell Wildlife's success with the bats in the Comores is building on the back of its Islands & Highlands programme.
"Islands and highlands make up only 5% of the globe's surface but account for 45% of its endemic animal and plant species; and of the 724 known animal extinctions in the last 400 years, half were on islands."
There are thought to be about 1,000 bats on the two Comores islands where they survive in the wild.
The bats are mostly covered in very dark brown-black fur, have rounded ears and large orange-brown eyes.
Adults have a body length of about 1ft (30cm). On average they weigh 1.1 to1.8lbs (500-800g), although bats born in captivity tend to be heavier as they generally fly less and eat more.
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April 24th, 2015
Episode 43 of 159 episodes
Live life conscious of how much God loves you, and be set free from condemnation, depression, addictions, and other bondages. Join Joseph Prince for a liberating time in the Word as he shows you how you can be free from a burdensome life of legalism to enjoy a life of unspeakable joy and peace. Learn what it means to be dead to the law and alive in Christ so that you can be constantly fruitful and excellent in your Christian walk. Hear also how the true gospel has gloriously transformed precious lives and be the next to experience the power of God's love!
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NEW YORK -- With DNA solving crime after crime, some states are extending or dropping the statute of limitations on prosecuting rape and other violent offenses in case a genetic match that can prove who did it turns up decades later.
Such changes in the law challenge the legal tradition that says prosecutors have to bring charges within a certain amount of time after the crime -- a rule based on concern that evidence might get lost and witnesses prove untrustworthy after many years have gone by.
Generally, statutes of limitations for serious offenses run for four to six years, depending on the state.
Defense lawyers warn that dropping those limits would give prosecutors too strong a hand.
But such changes make sense to Michigan state Sen. William Van Regenmorter, who heads his state's Senate Judiciary committee.
''The statute of limitations served a function, particularly in pre-DNA days, with worries about memories fading. DNA doesn't rely on memories. Those old arguments fade away when you have DNA,'' he said.
Nationwide, at least 180,000 rape kits -- evidence gathered from a woman's body -- remain untested, according to the Justice Department's National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence.
Because crime labs are backlogged, kits that may provide the proof to inextricably link rape victim and rapist can take years to get tested. Meanwhile, statutes of limitations close the door on prosecutors seeking justice.
''Every single day we reach a point that the rape that occurred five years and one day ago is unprosecutable. And that victim has no recourse whatsoever,'' said Chris Asplen, an assistant U.S. attorney who directs the commission.
New DNA evidence has already freed many defendants convicted of crimes they didn't commit. It also helped prompt re-examination of the death penalty in Illinois, where 13 men have been freed from death row because of serious doubts about their guilt.
DNA -- the genetic molecule that can identify one person out of billions -- is now a crucial enforcement tool. State and national databanks already contain more than 220,000 DNA profiles of criminals and suspects.
While legislators debate changing the laws, prosecutors and police are already relying on DNA to buy themselves more time.
This week, New York City prosecutors filed charges against a serial rapist identified only by his genetic profile. In effect, they escaped the state's five-year statute of limitations and bought time to find the suspect. Authorities have done something similar in Utah and Wisconsin.
Some states have already reshaped laws involving sexual assaults. In 1997, Florida removed a statute of limitation on any rape case where potential DNA evidence has been collected. That year, Nevada eliminated its statute of limitations in rape cases. In California, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin, lawmakers are now re-examining their statutes of limitations.
Most proposed changes focus on rape, but some go further. New York legislators want to cut the five-year limits on prosecuting violent felonies such as robbery, rape and manslaughter. The state already places no time limits on arson and kidnapping. Michigan's Van Regenmorter wants no limits for all felonies with DNA evidence.
This month in California, a House committee approved a measure waiving the five-year limit on rape if new DNA evidence is discovered.
Historically, murder was considered too heinous to ever close the books, so states place no time limits on such prosecutions. But lesser crimes have always carried time limits.
Gerald Lefcourt, a past president of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, said the statute of limitations protects defendants whose fate depends on witnesses or records that may be impossible to find after too much time.
Lefcourt also questions how lawmakers can give prosecutors the right to go to court with new DNA evidence, but not defendants who claim wrongful convictions.
Asplen, the federal prosecutor, agreed. ''It absolutely has to go both ways.''
Only two states -- New York and Illinois -- guarantee convicted criminals the right to test evidence in cases that pre-dated DNA testing.
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Based on the real stories of surfing legend Jay Moriarity and veteran surfer Frosty Hesson, teenager Jay braves the "Mavericks"-huge, deadly waves off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
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The Regional Champion girls cross country team travelled to Round Rock to participate in the State meet Saturday. The girls' team finished in 6th place as a team. The conditions were windy which favored the Dalhart squad. The team was led again by Sara Smith who finished in third place with a time of 12:10.75. Pama's Terra Truit edged Sara for second place with a time of 12:09.01. The Lady Wolves scored 161 points, while first place team Sanger had 63 points. Sara Smith a sophomore also competed last year when she finished in 48th place. The team averaged 13:03.03 as a team.
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Wicksy's finally put a ring on it. "It" being Carol. Actually he hasn't even done that because he didn't have time to peruse the Argos catalogue for any Elizabeth Duke sparklers before his impromptu proposal at karaoke night, so Carol's currently ring free. It was a momentous occasion on the Square this week. Carol smiled for the first time in over a decade. Yes, she might be burdened with working for Beale and battling a life-threatening illness but when someone pops the question over a packet of peanuts, a room full of plebs and a karaoke machine, surely life ain't so bad? Even though she denied him at first, she soon came round to David's romantic request and ended up asking HIM to marry HER in The Vic while wearing her sexy fleece pyjamas. It actually bought a tear to our eye and warmed our normally-stone-cold-cockles as she squealed with delight and they embraced over a sticky G&T. If he ends up screwing her over we are going to go Max Branning MAD.
We'll also keep it to ourselves that David and Nikki tongued each other rather aggressively in Carol's kitchen and he contemplated running away with her to Acapulco about the same time she was starting her chemo. But they're just minor details no one need know. Did anyone else notice how her air hostess hat managed to stay on perfectly mid pashing? She may be a trolley tart, but she don't 'alf know how to work a can of hairspray and a bobby pin.
Elsewhere, Kat turns Inspector Clouseau after she spies Stacey going into an 'airdressers on the 'igh street and her and Max track her down. Then he goes into a salon, shows an imaginary business card and the owner lets a complete stranger wade through private information on their computer while she goes and paints her nails. Who knew hijacking stuff could be so easy? Why not try robbing a bank next, Max?
Mr Mas has managed to overcome his midlife crisis after just one week with the help/hinderance of highly annoying Shabnam. We didn't think there could be anyone as frustrating as Tamwar. Turns out there is.
Linda's been busy trying to pop Johnny back in the closet and pushing Whitney in right behind him and bolting the door. And while Danny's been sleeping with Lucy on Janine's desk - careful of that stapler - and doing some jiggery pokery with Janine's cash, he's also trying to woo Johnny over a gay internet dating site which we're *pretty* sure Phil's secretly on.
Onto this week's Enders best bits...
The only place Linda needs an iron is on her forehead
Mick: "You invited Whitney over to iron him out."
David didn't seem to mind
Rosie: "Mum has to keep good balance or she'll fall in people's laps."
Bianca: "I bet she does."
Beale tries to make a quick buck with Latvia
"You've probably heard the Beale name means something round here."
Yes, it does. PRAT.
Sod The Ritz. They've got the local where they serve dog
David on celebrating his engagement: "Curry? Nah. We can do better than that! We're gonna go over The Vic!"
It really is a romantic whirlwind for lucky bride-to-be Carol
Bianca: "One minute we're microwaving a massala. The next we're organising your 'en do."
Nor is your attitude, love
Shabnam: "Your boy scout badges aren't going to help if the market closes."
Even criminals need to get their hair done
Max on Stacey sighting at the salon: "I don't think fugitives apply for jobs."
David's run out of space on his homework diary to doodle girls' names
"The last thing I need is another relationship."
There's nothing like some inappropriate name calling from your boss
Latvia to an extra: "You want to expand? That's great, darling."
Best to choose your words more carefully in future, David, eh?
To Carol: "What you doing? You'll catch your death."
Ian 'party boy' Beale can find any excuse for a celebration
To David: "What did you do? Sell a moped?"
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Leopard print bed covers in Tiff's room.
The market merging with "Spring Lane". Presumably someone was watching The Simpsons when they thought up that name.
Kat looking like a lady of the night on the bus.
Alfie back from Oz with a new car and buckets of money. What did he do? Sell a twin?
"Ruth" covering the stall for Kat and Bianca. Nope, we've never heard of her either.
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With the families of many young kids on the east side of town not able to pay the weekend entry fee to Blakely Pool during the summer of 2012, attendance had been down and operating costs were not being covered.
In the spring of last year, when it became apparent that the city of Lodi would not be able to operate Blakely Pool during the 2013 summer because of anticipated low attendance, Jeff Hood at Parks and Rec came up with a plan to seek private funding to keep the pool open on weekends.
Individuals, groups and a number of businesses became sponsors and donated the funds that covered the $650-per weekend operating costs to keep the pool open for 15 weekends during the summer. It worked and attendance almost doubled.
I formed a group of my Woodbridge neighbors to fund one weekend last summer and we're doing it again this year. Hopefully others in the community will join us in this worthwhile effort. Give Jeff a call at 209-333-6742 if you want to help keep the Blakely Pool open again this summer for young kids in that east side neighborhood.
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text: Old ladies, ventriloquist dummies, decrepit small-towns, and dolls are all exploited for their full creepy potential in DEAD SILENCE, a relatively innocent but thoroughly scary horror feature from the makers of SAW. After a heavily stylised black-and-white opening credit sequence that shows the storys central ghost, Mary Shaw, constructing her beloved ventriloquist dolls back in her heyday, the film transports viewers to the present. As newlyweds Jamie (Ryan Kwanten) and Lisa Ashen potter lovingly about their apartment far from their hometown of Ravens Fair, it is clear that something bad is about to happen. This dread is only further cemented when a knock on the door leads the lovebirds to discover an unmarked box containing a worn but eerily lifelike ventriloquists dummy. When Jamie goes out to pick up some takeout, he returns to find his wifes mangled body (minus her tongue) propped up like the dummy seemingly responsible for her death.With detective Jim Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg) on his heels, and a very guilty dummy in his passenger seat, grieving Jamie returns to Ravens Fair with the hunch that his wifes death is linked to the towns murdered ventriloquist, Mary Shaw. Once grand, Ravens Fair is now in a state of decay, and many of its inhabitants have died mysterious and brutal deaths in the years since Jamie was last home. Jamie arrives at his wealthy fathers home, only to find a young new bride (Amber Valetta) by his side. No one wants to talk about Mary Shaw, let alone whisper her name. If Jamie is going to get to the bottom of the Mary Shaw legend, hell have to face the towns past on his own. Arriving in the midst of the gore/torture trend (SAW, HOSTEL), DEAD SILENCE comes as a breath of fresh air. Its nice to see that a horror movie can still use gore with discretion and deliver a fright through old-fashioned scare tactics and a premise as simple as a ghost story.Check stock and price


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By CONNIE ESHThe Wilson Post
Several Wilson County residents are planning what may be the trip of a lifetime by traveling to Washington, D.C. to see for themselves the inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African American elected as President of the United States.
District 20 County Commissioner Annette Stafford plans to take her mom, Louvenia Dixon, her daughter, Ranesa Shipman, and her 13-year-old granddaughter, Hailey Stafford, along to see the parade and inauguration.
"I want her to be able to tell my great-grandchildren she saw the first African American President take the oath," Stafford said.
Brother David Meek, pastor of Market Street Church of Christ, is taking 11 people along in his 15-passenger van. He and his wife and daughter will be taking four grandchildren, MaZaria Frierson, 7; Brianna Meek, 10; Freedarius Wade, 13; and Mayah Meek, a sophomore at Middle Tennessee State University.
The Meek family, who received their invitation through U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon's office, will be staying with relatives in Annapolis, Md.
The Stafford family is going because of a promise Stafford made to Hailey.
Hailey's birthday is in July and this past summer at her party Stafford, her grandmother, asked her what she wanted for her next birthday. Hailey said she didn't know, and as a kind off-the-cuff statement Stafford said "I know if Obama wins I'll take you to the inauguration."
"I didn't expect to actually take her, but then election night before I saw the results she called me. 'Grandma we're going to Washington,' she said. And I looked and decided she was right."
Both Meek and Stafford have been given lists of things not to take and not to do on Jan. 20, too.
Prohibited items include, of course, weapons, but also no backpacks, sticks or poles, coolers, bags, suitcases larger than 8-fee-by6-feet-by4-feet and no strollers or umbrellas. Alcoholic beverages, hand tools like "Leatherman tools," sharp objects, aerosol cans, packages and glass containers are also forbidden.
Also included in the instructions are cautions that people attending the inauguration will need to dress very warmly and be prepared to stand for at least six hours and deal with long delays leaving the Washington area.
Staff Writer Connie Esh may be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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St Catherine's Hospice have been forced to cancel their main fundraising event of the year. "Symphony at the Tower" was due to take place this weekend at Hoghton Tower and was billed as an evening of music and fireworks.
Bosses fear that with upfront costs and the loss of ticket sales they could be facing a loss of £93,000.
The decision to cancel the event has been taken due to the unprecedented high levels of rainfall which have made ground conditions dangerous for an outdoor event on such a large scale.
The Hospice has consulted with a number of professionals including the fire service, police and their own Health & Safety Consultant, Ian Routh, who says that, "Due to recent poor weather and having visited the site twice over the last few days, I found the fields waterlogged in many places and far too hazardous for safe car parking and for pedestrians carrying their outdoor equipment. With more rain expected ground conditions are likely to deteriorate further and so the Hospice has been left with no choice but to cancel the event. I fully endorse the decision of Stephen Greenhalgh, Chief Executive of St Catherine's Hospice to cancel this event."
The Symphony at the Tower is St Catherine's flagship event and 2012 would have been it's18th firework concert. At this late stage, many set up costs have already been paid and, when these are added together with profit from ticket sales, the Hospice could lose up to £93,000. The Hospice are saying they will do all that it can to cope with the loss but this will not be easy in times of economic recession.
The Hospice issued a statement on their website saying "We thank everyone who planned to come to the Symphony at the Tower and apologise for the inconvenience that this decision, even though it was unavoidable, will have caused. We are also grateful to those supporters who may generously choose to donate their tickets. However, for those who wish to claim a refund, a special call centre has been set up and lines will be open from 10am Monday 9th July. The call centre numbers are 01772 695290 or 01772 324540."
Stephen Greenhalgh, Chief Executive said "St Catherine's has had to face a number of challenges during its 27 year history and it has pulled through largely due to the positive and unrelenting drive of its staff, volunteers and supporters. That spirit continues be very much alive at St Catherine's and we will do all in our power to overcome this latest difficulty. We have the best supporters, friends and volunteers in the world here in South Ribble, Preston and Chorley and that makes all the difference!"
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I'm not a bread baker. In fact…before I baked this 4 Ingredient Round Bread I had never even attempted it. Chances are I never would have tried it at all if it hadn't been for Pinterest. You can find a recipe for anything under the sun along with beautiful pictures and words of wisdom from cooks all over the world.
You'll find cooks, new and not so new, who want to share their kitchen creations with recipes that are simple and straight-forward. Even the simplest of recipes may take practice though…sometimes it takes more than one try to get a recipe right. In fact, some times it takes 3, yes count them, 3 times.
I fully expected, on my first try, that this bread would be perfect. The original recipe is from Simply So Good and she makes it look so easy. Ha! Easy it is, but it may take you a few tries to figure out the correct baking time for your oven. Don't give up because when you finally get it right, it is so exciting! I stood in my kitchen and wished there was an audience who would honor me with a round of applause. It was truly a moment of triumph.
After my first attempt I knew I needed to make some changes. The original recipe calls for quick rise yeast that is mixed in with the flour. I switched to dry yeast that is activated in hot water. I also changed my baking times so the crust wasn't quite so crusty. By my third try I was satisfied.
- 3 c. white flour
- 1 3/4 t. kosher salt
- 1 t. active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 c. very hot water
- In a large bowl put the hot water and yeast. Stir to mix and let set for 5 minutes.
- Add flour one cup at a time along with the salt.
- Stir to combine. Dough will be shaggy and messy.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let set for 12 – 18 hours.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place 5 – 6 qt. pot and lid in oven. Any type of pot can be used as long as it's oven-proof to 450 degrees and it has a lid. I used an enamelware Staub pot.
- Right after the pan is placed in the oven, dump your dough onto a heavily floured surface.
- Flour your hands and shape the dough into a ball.
- Cover with plastic wrap from your bowl and let rest for the 30 minutes it takes to heat the pot.
- After 30 minutes, remove the pot from the oven and carefully place the dough inside. Remember it is VERY hot.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake for 10 minutes more.
- After removing from oven lift bread out of the pan.
- Place on rack and cool completely.
- Don't forget to pat yourself on the back for producing a perfect loaf of bread!
A reader tried this with half white flour/half whole wheat and said that the dough didn't rise as high resulting in a dense, low round of bread. She said it tasted OK but using all white flour worked much better.
If you decide to become a bread baker (or are one already) please let me know if you make this and how it turns out. Good luck and happy baking!
See you tomorrow…thanks for stopping by. I so appreciate every one of you and thank you for making my day with your comments.


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This is my second column from the Humanist Society of Scotland's magazine, Humanitie. It should be read side by side with this column from The Friendly Humanist.
I don't hate animals (from now on by 'animals' I mean non-human animals). I'd never describe myself as an animal lover, but I'm not at all unsympathetic to the suffering of other species. Conversely, I've never really questioned why I have little problem eating them. The issue only really came to mind during the Edinburgh Science Festival this year, when I heard Richard Holloway remark to Richard Dawkins in a sterile lecture theatre which they'd failed to make homely with a coffee table and a couple of armchairs, that he considered speciesism "the greatest moral crisis of our time", following insights from humanists and animal rights activists like Peter Singer.
I've started to notice there are plenty of vegetarian humanists (I admit that I used to associate it with those I dismissed as hippies). Indeed many object to the label 'humanist' because it is exclusive of animals. If humanism is the pursuit of knowledge and morality through reason and rationality however, it seems to me it's not the name that's excluding the non-rational animals, it's humanism itself. Animals can't be humanists, whether we change the name or not.
The time when Jamie Oliver and others were trying to expose the widespread barbaric practices used in processing non-free range meat was a good time to consider the issue, even if it meant I had to endure a few hours of that horrific combination of accent, speech impediment and gross bastardization of the English language. Let me say from the outset that I don't have a big problem with animals dying so I can have something to eat. It happens in nature, we are obviously evolved to do so, and our species wouldn't be where it is now if it we hadn't (I recall an Edinburgh HSS group talk on neuroscience where Roger Redondo confidently announced that vegetarians are less intelligent than meat-eaters. I'm sure he meant vegetarian species, really). And I know if a bear decided to have me for lunch, no amount of rationality would convince it otherwise. I know that's speciesist, but for the moment it seems an acceptable position.
So the moral problem I have is not with eating meat in itself, it's with the unethical farming practices and abhorrent cruelty shown towards some animals on their way to my plate. The moral arguments against eating meat are just as effective in favour of veganism. After all, dairy cows and egg-laying hens are still killed when they're no longer productive. And arguably vegetarianism alone doesn't solve the problem, since you can still buy eggs from caged hens or milk from badly treated cows. So I decided, as a compromise between my moral conscience and my lack of enthusiasm for veganism, to only eat free range meat and animal products. This is difficult considering pork, beef, milk and cheese aren't as well labelled as eggs and chicken, so you can't tell if they're free range or not, but the balance of conscience and practicality works well.


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Confederation of British Industry - Member Benefit
As the only motorsport organisation amongst the 140 trade associations in the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the MIA facilitates access for our members to the 'Voice of Business'.
Boasting 1,500 direct and 188,500 indirect members, the CBI in total, speaks for around 190,000 businesses. Its wide reach and influence brings real, tangible benefits so to find out how you as an MIA member can benefit, continue reading.
Our voice is heard
Everyone is subject to business influences over which they have no control - think red tape, business taxation and international barriers to trade. One CBI objective is to ensure that the motorsport sector, through the MIA, has a voice when government is formulating policy or consulting the business community.
Strength in numbers
Membership of the CBI is made up of organisations and companies, as opposed to individuals. What gives the CBI its strength is the sheer size and diversity of that membership. Members range from start-ups to multi-national corporations in sectors across the commercial spectrum including retail, financial services, construction, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture, IT and tourism. Approximately 80% of the FTSE 100 companies are CBI members.
Influence where it matters
At the heart of its success, is the CBI's resources and expertise. It's the only organisation in the UK equipped to deal with the array of business policy issues and is a compelling force in Westminster, Whitehall, devolved assemblies, regional agencies, the EU and beyond.
We turn to the CBI to reinforce our own efforts as we bring about change in motorsport's legislative and regulatory framework. When the impact of proposed legislation is not always fully understood by those who devised it, the CBI can step in, mobilise business opinion and help us bring influence to bear on government. For the motorsport business community, this role is crucial. Without the CBI's extensive network of contacts (government ministers, MPs, civil servants, opinion formers and the media) our industry would be worse off.
Networking opportunities
The CBI hosts a wide range of regional events allowing MIA members to network and foster business-winning relationships. Business development opportunities are plentiful with national events including the Annual Conference, Growing Business Awards and Manufacturing Dinner. Our members can hear from highly respected speakers and mingle with key senior figures in both UK business and government.
Access to intelligence
The CBI has an unrivalled information database from which the MIA benefits. We receive regular updates and analysis on how government policy, industry trends and international events will impact our industry.
The CBI's economics analysis team provides qualitative business trends surveys and macro-economic analysis and forecasts. Information is available prior to the publishing of official statistics which can provide invaluable insights to our members.
Here are the most recent of the CBI's Economic Flagship Reports:
CBI International Economic Outlook
Research reports available
Benchmarking research reports are compiled from data gathered from the CBI's comprehensive database of member companies who collectively employ over four million employees. Annual CBI HR reports assess trends in pensions, absenteeism and labour turnover. In addition, there are publications that report on the competitiveness of the UK through investigations into labour market flexibility, transport, taxation, manufacturing, environmental regulation and financial services. If you're keen to find out more, visit the CBI's website or select from this list of reports (where relevant, the latest editions are here).
- From follower to leader
Mapping the UK's path to innovation leadership
- Economic Update:
A double edged Budget for business (Jul 2015)
- CBI Report: Shaping our Future (Jul 2016)
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USA (Aug 2015)
UK Economic Outlook
- UK recovery in fine fettle (Oct 2014)
- Resilient domestic growth, against choppier global backdrop (Dec 2014)
- Drop in oil prices set to spur growth (Mar 2015)
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Blockbusters: Now a 15 Central Park West Apartment is Asking $95 Million
The Broker BuddyAugust 08, 2012After A-Rod left his 35th-floor rental at 15 Central Park West, the apartment's owner, steel magnate Leroy Schecter, announced his plans to combine the unit, 35B, with 35A, which he also owned, and then put the combo up for sale. Schecter had already tried and failed to sell the apartments in 2010 for $55 million, at the time an astonishing price for even 15 CPW. Now, Schecter's five-bedroom combo is nearly complete, and the Journal reveals its asking price: $95 million. This is the era in which another apartment in the building sold for $88 million, after all, and there are still 92 people in the world richer than the person who bought it.
Schecter himself paid just $18.9 million for the two apartments, so why should anyone pay so much more for the combo, especially when it's 20 percent smaller than its $88 million neighbor? Schecter's apartment is higher and has better views, his broker explains. The master bedroom looks out on the park, too, even if it wasn't custom-designed by building architect Robert A.M. Stern. And, like Sanford Weill, seller of the $88 million pad, some of Schecter's profits from the sale will go to charity—in this case, Schecter's own foundation, which "is planning to refocus on helping people living in poverty in the New York area."
There's no listing online for the $95 million combo, but here are the floorplans for the two uncombined 35th-floor units:


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What Did Sarah Learn?
October 7, 2008
The frisky pit bull bounded out of her debate camp confinement, lipstick glistening under the PBS staging lights. Her black suit might have echoed Susan B. Anthony, were it not for the decidedly un-serious peplum that added a not so subtle, curtsy-cute feminine flourish.
But then nothing about Sarah Palin is either subtle or uncalculated. Just as her glittering rhinestone flag pin, ten times the size of the one on ol' "Say it ain't so, Joe" Biden's lapel, intended to telegraph "I'm a red-blooded, patriotic all-American girl", her perky (Red Bull enhanced?), "Hey, kin I call ya Joe?" aimed squarely to disarm both her audience and her debate adversary.
I mean, what was Biden going to say? "No, honey, call me Senator Biden"?
She certainly knew full well her political future and that of her presidential running mate John McCain hung in no small measure on her performance at this, the only vice-presidential debate. To that end, she had practiced forcefully spitting out her most emotion-laden words like "maverick!" the Republican red meat "tax cuts!" or the ultimate epithet "Washington DC!", even while flashing a shining smile. And she looked absolutely gleeful when she got to pounce on Biden's promise that "We will end this war" applause line with her obviously practiced sound bite: "Your plan is the white flag of surrender."
Palin is a fierce competitor, as her high school basketball teammates knew when they nicknamed her Sarah Barracuda. If you're a feminist, you've got to love the way this woman embraces her powers, both the power of her physical attractiveness and the power of her current political opportunity to become America's first female vice president. It's pretty heady, even for someone who said, when told she might become governor someday, that she'd really rather be president. You can't blame her for going full bore for the brass ring.
The chattering classes used the word "spirited" often in describing the tone and tenor of the debate, and most concluded that Palin didn't knock it out of the ballpark, but her performance kept McCain-Palin in the game. That was no surprise, since the format agreed to had been designed to favor her particular strengths.
To me, the only real surprise in this debate was how well Biden did. Republican strategist David Gergen said it was the best performance of his life.
Most of the pre-debate speculation had centered on whether Palin would measure up. I was frankly much more worried that Biden would be too smart for his own good—that he would display his deep knowledge and experience as Al Gore did in 2000, and afterward find himself characterized as arrogant. People like perky a lot more than they like arrogant. And if they don't like you, it doesn't matter how smart you are; you won't get elected.
More than once at Senate hearings, I've seen Biden become testy and condescending with women. Anita Hill is a case well known, but I myself have been pointed to publicly by Biden and excoriated for insisting that the Senate Democrats shouldn't roll over and confirm George Bush's judicial nominees without evaluating whether their judicial philosophy is consistent with American principles of justice and equality for all, including women.
That why Biden's reply to debate moderator Gwen Ifill's question, "Can you bring up a single policy issue where you had to change your position over time due to changed circumstances?" was to me the pivotal point of the debate. It spoke volumes about the man's character, his principles, and his willingness to learn.
"Yes," he said without skipping a beat.
I was of the view that the only criteria for judges is judicial temperament, had not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitide…. It took about five years for me to learn that the ideology of that judge does matter
That's why I led the fight against Judge Bork. Had he been on the court, I suspect there would be a lot of changes that I don't like and the American people wouldn't like, including everything from Roe v. Wade to issues relating to civil rights and civil liberties.
And so that -- that -- that was one of the intellectual changes that took place in my career as I got a close look at it. And that's why I was the first chairman of the Judiciary Committee to forthrightly state that it matters what your judicial philosophy is. The American people have a right to understand it and to know it.
In contrast, Pit Bull Palin answered that same question by referring in her usual generalities to compromises she had struck in state government.
He went immediately to a question of principle; she went to a question of expedience.
Ever the calculating competitor, for Palin the game is simply about winning. In this debate, Palin certainly lived to compete another day. But Biden won the debate hands down on his humanity and on his substance.
You betcha.
Cross posted from Heartfeldt Politics
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The Karriereforum is an annual event at Technische Universität Dortmund which addresses advanced young academics of all disciplines.
This one-day event offers postdocs and junior academics comprehensive information and intensive discussions with high-ranking experts in industry and the sciences. In a concentrated form it presents opportunities for individual career planning. It also offers the chance for exchanging ideas with experienced people about higher education policy and career planning at an elevated level. In addition, the Karriereforum offers interdisciplinary networking with other academics in the Ruhr area. You can choose between different activities to create your own individual schedule.
Group discussions
Topic rounds are small discussion groups with 5-15 participants. The focus is not on the lecture but on the intensive exchange between the participants, the transfer of information, and the "out of school"- talks. You have the opportunity to ask questions in small groups and discuss with the other participants and high-ranking experts.
One to one counselling sessions
The one to one counselling sessions are individual talks, which last about 20 minutes, with representatives of companies and research facilities. You can get in contact with company representatives beyond a regular job interview, represent yourself, and receive information about possible career entries. You can also be counselled by selected research facilities regarding your individual questions.
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Expert Interview on Content Strategy with Margot Bloomstein
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I'm pleased to announce that for the next few weeks I'll be reaching out to some of the thought leaders in my own specialty, Content Strategy. You can probably imagine that I'm just tickled pink with the opportunity! I've decided to kick it off with someone who I've yet to meet in person but found her writing and especially...Read more


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October 5, 2006
Building an Aux Input Cable for Bose SoundDock
Update: I've had a number of requests from folks interested in purchasing this cable. If you don't want to go through the trouble of making one for youself, you can now buy one from CableJive.
It's been about 3 months since I hacked my Bose SoundDock to include an auxiliary input. I've gottent a fair amount of response from folks about it, SoundDock owners everywhere are seriously interested in being able to listen to more than just the iPod on the speakers. However, most folks aren't up for pulling the unit apart and taking a soldering iron to it. A lot of folks have wished for a cable that simply plugs into the iPod connector.
Here's how to do it. With the right tools and supplies it doesn't take more than a few hours.
First order of business is getting a female iPod dock connector from Ridax to plug into the SoundDock. I don't believe there's a home-made solution to this, you've just got to wait for Ridax to get the order processed and the mail to snail it's way to your house. While shopping at Ridax you might notice that they now have a SoundDock friendly adapter that takes a 1/8" jack. Perhaps you'll decide that's a better option, in which case you can skip the rest of this exercise.
I ordered two of the white female adapters a few months back. It took them a few weeks to arrive, and then they sat on my desk for a long time waiting for me to get motivated to tinker. The adapter is easily pulled apart and as you can see has a small metal piece with the stretch of exposed pins that you can use to make connections through the female adaptor to the iPod-compatible device.
Once I had the adapters in hand I wrestled with how to figure out how the SoundDock is activated. My first aux input hack required leaving the iPod on the SoundDock for power activation. With this female adaptor hack I needed to figure out how to turn on the SoundDock from the adapter. I figured worse case scenario is that the SoundDock detects a small battery charge and uses that to trigger the power. The easier place to start was some testing to determine if bridging any of the pins triggered the SoundDock to turn on. After a little trial and error, I got the SoundDock to activate by connecting pin 18 and 19 (counting from left to right). The iPod Connector specs indicate that these are voltage pins. For whatever reason, connecting them triggers the on switch for the SoundDock.
Important notice, please ready the update at the end of this post. There's is more to the story for powering on the SoundDock.
To make that connection permanent I pushed the 18 and 19 pins together until they were crossed and making a solid connection. For good measure I stuck a small spec of solder on the two pins to make the connection more permanent. Not easy to solder on such a small scale, but sitcking just a small shaving of solder onto the crossed pins and pressing the tip of the solder iron down did the trick. Of course I tested to ensure that popping it on the SoundDock did indeed activate the unit. With that major issue resolved the rest was fairly straightforward.
The iPod connector specs indicate that pins 1 & 2 are grounds (connected together on logic board of iPod), pin 3 is right line out, and pin 4 is left line out. I had a spare 1/8" jack with a 2 foot cable in my cable box that looked just right for the job. (I thought about using an RCA-type plug but I think the 1/8" jack will be more universal for my use). After putting a small knot in the end of the cable to help keep it secure in the female adaptor housing I stripped back the ground, left and right wires just enough to give space for soldering. I should add at this point that soldering on these tiny prongs is a challenge, especially if you don't have any special soldering equipment (I have a $10 kit from RadioShack). I was able to get fairly nice, solid solder connections but sensed some risk that there could have easily been a drip of solder that would have covered and connected 5 or more of the tiny pins. You'll notice in the picture that I snipped off a few of the unused pins to the right of the audio connection pins just to free up some space.
With the cable soldered in place I put a good blob of clear epoxy over the soldered wires and pins to reduce movement and ensure the wires would stay in position and not accidentally short out.
After giving the glue some time to dry I snapped the unit together and have been listening happily to my laptop via the SoundDock ever since. It's worthy of note that the sound quality from the SoundDock is much improved over the original hack. I suspect it's because when the iPod is attached the audio out from the iPod causes problems with the aux input, even though the iPod isn't actually sending a signal. The extra hiss that I noticed in my first hack is completely gone when using this cable/adapter.
Important update: Some digging around with the multitester indicates that the SoundDock provides 12V, 500 mA from pin 19. Looking at the dock connector specs indicates that on pin 18, the iPod provides a 3.3V output. Using the multitester on my 4G iPod indicates that it outputs 3.3 V, 40mA. I checked using two 1.5 V batteries and indeed, providing ~3V to the SoundDock on pin 18 triggers the on switch. As documented above, I'm sending 12V, 500 mA into pin 18. It works, but may prove harmful over time. To convert the voltage and amperage down to a safe level a resistor should be used between pin 19 and 18. My calculations indicate that this should be a 250 Ohm resistor (drop 12 V by 8.7 V to be 3.3 V with 40 mA). Am headed over to the electronics shop at lunch to pick a range of resistors up and will update with information when I have a chance to try it.
Final Update: After a few trips to Radio Shack, some diagnistoc work, and conferring with a retired college professor/electrician (my father) I have a final update on connecting the current from pin 19 to pin 18. Pin 19 outputs 12V (firewire, used to charge the iPod). Pin 18 accepts 3.3V (for the iPod to power accessories) and uses that to trigger the on switch of the SoundDock. Initially I thought putting a 220 Ohm resistor between the 12V and 3.3V would reduce the electricity by 8.7 volts and be just what is necessary.
Unfortunately it isn't that simple. A resistor only reduces voltage if there is a significant draw in amps (or milliamps). Circuit 18 draws almost nothing, so putting a resistor between pin 19 and 18 made no significant change in voltage. The amount of draw is undetectable by my multitester. It can go down to hundredths of a milliamp and still wasn't registering anything when attempting to test the draw of electricity from pin 18.
The good news about that is that the SoundDock doesn't seem to be actually using the electricity coming in on pin 18 other than detect that there's some current there. So my original attempt to make a direct connection between pin 19 and 18 to trigger the on switch by sending 12V into the 3.3V doesn't seem to cause short-term damage. It's uncertain whether it causes long-term damage, as pointed out in the comments. Until someone verifies the electronics inside the SoundDock, or an engineer from Bose comments here, it's risky to send the 12V from pin 19 directly into the 3.3V on pin 18. It may prove to be damaging in the long run.
For those of us who'd like to play it on the safe side, there's still a way to reduce the voltage by hooking up resistors in serial and tapping out at the right point to get 3.3V.
Without going into a lot of electrical theory the idea is that you want to connect the 12V to the ground through two resistors, selected in a ~4/1 ratio. If you tap out between the two resistors you will get approximately 1/4 the voltage coming off the 12V. At first I chose a 1K and a 220 Ohm, put the 1K on the 12V side and the 220 on the ground site. Tapping off between them provided just about 3.3V. Since the SoundDock requires almost no current I decided to try a 10K Ohm on the 12V side and a 2.2K on the 3.3V side (both 1/4 watt resistors). Even with close to 0 amps coming off the tap between the two resistors the SoundDock powers on. I believe this is the best method (using the 10/2.2K resistors) for channeling power from the 12V to the 3.3V as it provides only a bare minimum current. I've made a few of these now and will take some photos to post on the next one I make.
Making this cable is just a bit more challenging when you have to put the resistors into the small connector housing.
Posted by mike at October 5, 2006 10:13 PM