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Are Scottish non-denominational schools really non secular?(29 Posts)
Because I'm confused, chose a non-denominational school thinking there was no predominant religion, now hearing the pupils are going to Church of Scotland services?
Schools in Scotland must have acts of collective worship that are 'broadly christian' in nature. As the Church of Scotland is the national church, the local minister will often go into the school to deliver these acts of worship and there may be end of school type services in the local church. You have the right to withdraw your child from all religious services, but the school has no choice but to provide these acts of worship, regardless of the feelings of the headteacher.
mine also go to church services despite being in a non-denominational school. It doesn't really bother me and I did the same when I was at school.
Hmm ok just assumed that non-denomintaional would teach about religion but have no predominant bias. Both me and hubby were brought up catholic but no longer practicing, so our only experience is of catholic schooling. Are they the same then but for a different religion? I had really been hoping for a more rounded education on different religions rather than a bias towards any one but looks like that is not an option open to us in Scotland?
Our primary school goes to the kirk at easter and at christmas for carols. That's about it. You can withdraw your child if you wish - they send a message out about it beforehand.
It was the same when I was at school. They do stuff for Diwali/Ramadan/Chinese New Year in school too, just don't go out to a different location.
Non-RC schools in Scotland are a lot less "religious" than RC schools are, but they are not completely secular. They usually have a tie in with the local kirk and use generally Christian hymns and prayers etc for their collective worship.
However they are not meant to teach your child that there is one religion that they ought to be following, and they are supposed to be open and encouraging to other faiths and atheism/agnosticism.
They also do not teach the children anything like the RC catechism, or prepare them for confirmation, or anything like that.
So it is not the same as RC schooling.
RE will also be about comparative religion - ie teaching about religions rather than assuming you have one.
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So Christianity will always feature.
I don't like it as a parent or as a teacher, but there it is. At least assembly is only weekly, and not always led by a minister!
I am very careful to present each religion in the same way in lessons, and avoid "us and them"-type language. Also last week I was certainly not giving my pupils colouring sheets with "Jesus died for our sins" written on them, unlike one of my colleagues.
Thanks for the replies, so it sounds like its not as extreme as the rc church but still definitely still a religious bias. I don't agree with separating school based on religion, why segregate at such a young age? Which is why I opted for non- denominational, though looks like in doing this I have just opted for 'the other side', rather than a unified alternative. I find it quite depressing that in this day in age all religions and cultures are not being represented equally at school.
This link gives the current guidance to schools, and highlights the fact that "religious observance" is meant to be separate from ordinary assemblies etc.
It also says "Religious observance ... should be sensitive to our traditions and origins and should seek to reflect these but it must equally be sensitive to individual spiritual needs and beliefs, whether these come from a faith or non-faith perspective" - so, in theory at least, a non-denominational school is not "Church of Scotland", but it's likely that the religious observance is going to be heavy on Christianity and lighter on other religious influences and general "spirituality".
Personally, I don't think that school is the place for religious observance - if you want to raise your child in a faith, then take them to church/temple/whatever and show them the importance that you place on it in your own daily life. But I don't think Scottish non-denominational schools are too bad in general, and they do at least teach about other religions reasonably fairly. You certainly haven't just chosen the 'other side', you've chosen the 'much less dogmatic but still assuming its a basically Christian country' side.
It totally depends on the school though. At my second primary school I cannot remember any CofS minister at assemblies etc, although there was one came to my first primary school.
We were taught about about Easter and Christmas but also about Diwali.
It would be pretty unheard of for a school to not celebrate Christmas, which would be required if they were to be truly free from religious bias.
Depends on the school. Ds went to a very ethnically mixed primary school (60% ethinic minorities - inner Glasgow) and as a result "celebrated" Christmas, Diwali and Eid. They visited the local mosque but I don't recall them every visiting the local church.
At his secondary school (slightly less ethnically mixed), they do have a church service at Christmas (last day) that the pupils can choose to go to. I only found out about it at as it was mentioned at a Parent Council meeting in January. I asked ds if he had gone - he said, "Why should I, I'm not religious?!"
given that we've never gone to church, what did I expect I suppose I should be grateful that he was actually at school on the last day of term before Christmas
The more I think about this the more annoyed I get. Basically in my catchment I have the option of sending my son to a Catholic school which is really an exteme very catholic school or a so called non denominational school which in my area is in fact a Protestant school. Why should I have I make him an 'outsider' by excluding him from religious observance am I being unreasonable to be annoyed by this? No wonder we have such a catholic/Protestant divide in glasgow
There was a bit consulation about this a couple of years ago, and one of the recommendations was that any mention of Christian observance be taken out of so-called non-denominational schools.
The end result had to take into account tradition, public views, the churches' views, etc. Our society isn't at the stage of accepting completely non-denominational schools.
As for sectarianism, that runs much deeper than the school system!
Remember that schools only have children for 25 hours a week, of which no more than an hour is likely to be spent on religious observance, if that. We as parents have much more influence over children's beliefs.
which in my area is in fact a Protestant school
Is it really? In which ways?
I teach in, and my children attend, non denominational schools in Scotland. There is NO compulsory worship and RE is optional. We do carols at Christmas and that is all. It really depends on the Head. These are not CofS schools but genuinely non denominational. Any visits from the minister (rare) are balanced by visits from the priest. We alternate churches at Christmas time. We have no visits from other religions because there are none locally but they would be made equally welcome. TBH I think you are over-reacting.
But don't you think Euphemia that if we stop segregating kids at the age of 5 then their generation would at least grow up to see that they can be friends with people of the other religion?
Maybe my non denominational school is extreme, but the principle is the same, why are we forced to choose one Christian religion over the other when sending our children to school? Why don't we have the option to choose 'neither'
Roaeforme, your school sounds like the school I imagined for my son, where he could learn about many religions and decide in his own time whether he wanted to follow one. I feel a bit cheated that my own catchment school is not like this
Tessa, I think you are going slightly off track. Choosing a school is not about segregating children. If you are a Catholic and would like your children raised in the faith and supported at school then that is a valid parental choice. My friend does exactly that and yet our kids still play together and we don't "segregate" them!
Also, just because your "other choice" of school is not Catholic, does not make it "Protestant". Can I presume from your comments you are in Glasgow?
we have a combined campus school-one Catholic and the other non-denominational. The children are split for lessons but share the playground and dinner hall. A good idea I think. I am near Glasgow.
Tessa is your DS really not learning about the other world religions?
In Aberdeen there are 3 catholic schools. The rest are non denominational. You need to make a conscious decision to send your child to a catholic primary if that's what you want.
There are no specific catholic secondaries, they are all in together
The non denominational schools are definitely not protestant. They are just not Catholic.
My DD was best friends at Nursery with a girl who went on to the village Catholic school. DD and I had many discussions about why, what different people believe, etc. as a result.
She has remained good friends with her, so it's not necessarily the case that denominational schools cause divisions.
I personally disagree with denominational schools, but that's down to personal choice.
My dc go to school in Glasgow - they all have assembly weekly but "religious observance assembly" once a term. They really don't like it, but that's mainly as its mind-bogglingly boring (I've been) and as they are used to going o a lively, interesting, child-friendly community focused church, assembly is just one more thin to sit through!
How can non denominational be secular?
There seems to be a huge misunderstanding of the term.
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I have been visiting Shenzhen for the past few days. The last time I was in Shenzhen was in 1999-2001, when the Internet bubble peaked.
This time around, the city has changed considerably since the last time I spent time here. Parts of the city are not recognizable, all in the good sense. There are many more skyscrapers than before, but somehow the city seems more refined and green than Shanghai and Beijing. When I was last here, the city had a grimy, grungy feel about it; no more. It takes pride in being the garden city of China, and in large parts, it is. The downtown area is clean, there are new and very modern shopping malls, and the people seem happy.
I have ridden several times on the Shenzhen Metro, it is very clean and modern. There is one line which roughly runs east-west; another line is under construction. Before, when I lived in Shenzhen, I would cross to Hong Kong every weekend. Now, I feel no need to do so; I can get everything I need in the city. Last night, I went out with a friend to a very nice and clean Japanese restaurant, owned by a Japanese, which had excellent fresh sashimi.
Real estate is still substantially cheaper, and many Hong Kong residents now keep their homes in Shenzhen, crossing the border every day when they go to work. Their children also go to Hong Kong schools, so when crossing customs in the morning and afternoon, there are often large groups of schoolchildren.
I went to a Starbucks once (there are many in Shenzhen; they first opened in the city in 2002), and in section of the cafe, I counted 25 persons and eight notebook computers in use. (In China, Starbucks offers free Wifi service.) If you work out the ratio, that means there were nearly three persons to every notebook computer in use, which is a very high ratio. I have not seen ratios this high in Shanghai, Beijing, or for that matter, in the US which is increasingly falling behind in many Internet usage statistics.
I have not checked any of the Internet cafes here, nor do I plan to. My own guess is that most Beijingers access the Internet from their offices, and the poor or 民工 access the Internet from Beijing's low-priced Internet cafes since they cannot afford it at home. People in Shenzhen, for the most part, are comparatively well off since the city, which now has a population of 7-14 million mainly comes from other regions of China. (Over the years, the hukou system of individual registration has fallen into disuse, which is why the city government is no longer able to keep track of population.) If their usage of notebook computers in Starbucks is any indicator, they are also much more mobile.
Shenzhen is surrounded with factory satellite towns which employ many workers; most of these factories also supply food, housing and entertainment facilities to their employees. I'm sure that many of these factory workers now have broadband Internet access from their dormitory facilities.
Just to give you some indication of how common broadband is now, I am staying in a Home Inn (a Chinese chain of moderately-priced motels) which charge about US$25 a night. Broadband access is provided free of charge.
Shenzhen now has a very large and modern port and container facility which rivals Hong Kong in capacity.
I cannot help being impressed with Shenzhen's and China's development as a whole. In the late 70s, just when China's reforms were starting and Shenzhen was just a fishing village, many refugees would try to swim across Mirs Bay to seek freedom in Hong Kong. Many of them drowned, and their bodies were washed up on the shores of Hong Kong, or Hong Kong held offshore islands.
Those days are gone.
The women in Shenzhen are fashionably dressed and wear makeup, and are more conscious of their looks than Beijingers. They also smile more readily, and look less self-conscious when they do. There is a lot of truth in the saying 天高皇帝远 ("The skies are higher when the emperor is far away")
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Late in the first period of Friday's East Regional semifinal, Michigan State scored what appeared to be an equalizer in a scrum in front of the Union net, batting a bouncing puck out of the air and into the back of the net.
"We didn't pretend to come out here with an explosive offensive team, so we knew we'd have to scratch and claw to create offense against a tough defensive team," Spartans coach Tom Anastos said.
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Referee Derek Shepherd called no goal on the ice, perhaps either because of the goalie controlling the puck or Shepherd losing sight of it.
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"We knew the puck went in the net because we had two real honest guys tell us it went in," Anastos said jokingly.
The official NCAA report confirmed MSU's assertion that "the puck enter[ed] the net."
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"What we were surprised at was that they ruled that it was a no goal because the net was dislodged," said Anastos.
Shepherd's whistle and initial no-call did not appear to be a result of the net coming off of its moorings. And video replay showed that the net was dislodged by a Union skater.
Because the on-ice call was no goal, the video replay had to show a legal goal being scored, not just the puck crossing the goal line. According to the NCAA, the video replay showed that the net had become dislodged prior to crossing the goal line, so, by definition, "there was not conclusive video evidence to overturn the on-ice referee's initial call."
By the book, the referees seemed to get the replay review correct. But the Spartans might have good reason to feel burned by the constraints of the replay system.
In its statement, the NCAA at least tacitly agreed that the Union player had intentionally dislodged the net. It included in its statement that "penalties cannot be called by the use of video replay."
The referees may have been handcuffed by the rules, which did not allow them to award a goal, a penalty or a penalty shot as a result of what happened. Rule 16, Section 18-12 requires that "[t]he net has to be in place when the puck crosses the goal line."
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On June 12, 1987, in a speech near the Berlin Wall to commemorate Berlin's 750th anniversary, US President Ronald Reagan famously said to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." The destruction of the wall would serve as a symbol of Gorbachev sincerely trying to increase freedom throughout the Eastern Bloc.
Today, August 13, marks the anniversary of the day the building of the Berlin Wall began. In honor of that sad day I say, "Mr. Obama, tear down this government."
The US government has now grown into something more emblematic of tyranny and misery than the Berlin Wall ever was. Not everyone today realizes this, but it will be clear across the board to the generations that look back at this era.
The Berlin Wall started as just a wire fence in 1961, but over the years it "bulked up" to its infamous, concrete, sophisticated version. In a similar manner the US government has bulked up over time, but mostly in the last few years since the Bush administration pulled off the biggest false flag scare tactic ever and pushed through the so-called Patriot Act. Since then the US government expanded its scope from merely stealing from its subjects with taxes and a central bank and interfering with their business via regulations and prohibition to militarizing its local police, spying on all electronic communications and giving itself the right to disappear citizens without trial.
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The Carvelles had a bunch of skateboard songs on their 1977 LP Skateboard Rampage. In fact, out of ten songs, only two are missing the word "skateboard" from the title. Two of those are on the very good This Is Skateboard Music collection. This song, L.A. Run isn't on that collection. All Music doesn't have an entry for the Carvells, but they appear to be a vehicle for a guy named Alan Carvell, who had a UK hit in the 60's and sang backups and harmonies for many well known acts in the 70's and 80s. This video is a 1977 appearance from Top of the Pops. Check out the stage for assorted skateboard props, a ringer in the audience, and gratuitous stock footage from the U.K.. Who are those guys? The Benji Board team has been suggested, since they are skating U.K. spots. Check it out after the jump.
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They should have named themselves the Skate Boys.
Naw, the Sidewalk Boys would be a better analogy.
This is an attempt to copy Jan and Dean's "sidewalk surfing" -came out 1965'ish. Which is a much better song and more legit. Jan and Dean actually loved skateboarding. These guys in the video most likely didn't skate at all. Maybe I don't know… doubtful
Isn't that 80s Tony Hawk on keyboards???
what other fad was so trendy it had bands making whole albums about it, yet it survived the trend status? remember "Pac Man" fever? is the keyboard player waving around a 60's era board at the end? I'll bet they skated but did not record the backing vocals themselves
Re; but did not record the backing vocals themselves.
Every one of the the vocals on this single and also the album were sung by Alan Carvell alone.
the song isn't actually too bad. My mate Bugsy bought the single. I dig the totally gratuitous guitar solo at around 1:10. And did they really need 3 guitarists and a keyboard for this?
Contrary to all opinions on here the band did play and still play now in different guises. In fact I know all of 'em and they're all great guys.
Do you know the names of the band members? Who is the blond guy 1,35 minutes into the film?
Most of the band were from York England who were originally called RELAY and teamed up with Alan Carvell in 1977 the Keyboard player is a guy called George Hall who still lives in York and performs regularly with a very successful covers/party band called HUGE
The keyboard player seen on the video is Costa Couloris however the only person in that video who was on the recording was Alan Carvell who sang every vocal part.
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Our curriculum development team strategically chooses the best books and products and we send them straight to you, ready for a year of learning. Sonlight does the searching so you can spend that busy "hunting for books" time with your family instead.
4. More time to interact with your children.
Sonlight minimizes the prep work and maximizes the time you have for discussions with your children about issues that matter to you (many of which you wouldn't have even thought to bring up). With our Instructor's Guides--designed for homeschoolers--you'll find you engage in heartfelt, thoughtful discussions on a regular basis.
5. A learning (and teaching) experience that you enjoy as much as your children do.
According to most of our customers, Sonlight's educational materials inform, challenge and inspire YOU, the teaching parent, as much as they do your children. Not only does that create great memories for you and your kids together, it means you're motivated, yourself, to finish the course.
6. A biblical base that provides a solid intellectual and spiritual foundation for your kids.
Sonlight Curriculum's purpose and world-view are grounded in and motivated by Scripture. We believe the Bible is a necessary foundation for all learning and we unapologetically seek to arm students with a strong understanding of their faith as it relates to every area of life.
7. Curriculum that helps children gain a balanced perspective on controversial issues.
We do the research necessary to reduce one-sided arguments to a minimum and provide responsible answers to the biases inevitably present in almost every book. We help students fairly analyze different views from a Christian worldview.
8. Curriculum that fosters a broad and godly view of the world.
Your children will discover cultures and rich histories that span thousands of years. Indeed, they will engage three times as much world history as found in any typical educational program. Sonlight sparks interest and compassion in your children for the peoples and cultures of different lands and helps them develop a godly heart for the world.
9. A liberal arts and hard sciences emphasis that prepares children to be cultural leaders.
Traditionally, the scholarly pursuit of the liberal arts and sciences is the best training to influence culture. Scriptural examples of influential "lettered men" include Moses, Daniel and the Apostle Paul.
10. Curriculum that directs your children toward worthy life goals.
The greatest heroes are those who not only overcome their personal limitations, but who also stand up to fearsome foes and put ends to great evils. Sonlight highlights these kinds of heroes in order to direct students to purposeful lives and godly goals.
11. Curriculum that trains students to engage different points of view with gracious humility.
In anticipation of their world-changing roles, Sonlight strives to develop students who will listen carefully so as to understand the views of people who hold opinions different from theirs. So when the opportunity comes, they are able to express opinions worth hearing in such a way that their audience is willing to listen.
12. A friendly community of homeschoolers to help and encourage you.
The Sonlight® Forums offer warm community, great advice, and the chance to meet kindred spirits. Occasionally, these parents get together locally to meet and share in person. You can also find community on Facebook and the Sonlight® Blog.
13. A tremendous value.
Even if you never enjoy the incredible discounts (huge savings on All-Subjects and History / Bible / Literature Packages, and 10% off nearly everything else for a year), the free shipping, the one-year trial, and the college scholarship opportunities that are yours when you purchase History / Bible / Literature or All-Subjects Packages, Sonlight Curriculum is still an excellent value.
You can reuse much (sometimes 90%) of Sonlight® materials with multiple children. And the majority of your books, you will find, will build a library your family will enjoy for a lifetime. Great education and top-notch entertainment all at once. Can you imagine a better use of your family's funds?
14. The option to teach two or more children with one program.
Our literature focus gives you the flexibility to combine ages as you teach. Older and younger kids alike can benefit from the books you read aloud. Why not save time and money?
15. Assignments that readily meet all your children's academic needs.
Our programs provide academic challenges for advanced students, yet average students and others with learning disabilities find remarkable success with Sonlight. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to make it work for your family. We've made adaptation easy.
16. Maximized educational value through strategic attention to children's developmental needs.
At early ages, children can understand far more than they are able to read. That's why we urge parents to read aloud to younger kids--and why we carefully design child-friendly type size and layout in books children will read for themselves. They grow in excitement to learn instead of frustration.
17. One-stop shopping convenience.
Sure. You can purchase many of the books we carry elsewhere. But you won't be able to find all the components in one place nor order them with a single click of a button--not in any one place besides Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd.!
We gather your materials together, package them, and ship them to you FREE (or at deep discounts). Which means you can enjoy more time with your family and less time "book hunting."
18. Homeschool support, from personal consultations to videos and articles.
Sonlight® Homeschool Advisors are experienced homeschool moms ready to answer your questions for free, offer curriculum suggestions, and share in your struggles. And please don't hesitate to sign up for our email series full of homeschooling tips.
19. Schedules you can easily follow or modify as you go.
Your entire year's schedule is outlined for you. You can see each week at a glance and choose whether to nibble on a bit of each subject each day or focus on one subject at a time.
20. Access to a company that actually listens to you!
We want to make your job as a homeschool parent easier, give you more confidence, help you overcome obstacles, and protect your family's interests. So we offer lots of ways for you to give us feedback and get help. We listen to your suggestions and incorporate your ideas. Many of our products and services today sprang from customers' input!
21. Instructor's Guides that walk beside you every day, ready to help.
No formal jargon or heavy-handed statements about the "right" way for you to teach your kids. Instead you'll find a knowledgeable and experienced friend who speaks your language, addresses your concerns, and offers suggestions.
Sonlight History / Bible / Literature Instructor's Guides schedule every History / Bible / Literature subject (History, Geography, Bible, and Reading) as an integrated learning experience. You can easily add our separate Language Arts, Science Packages with complete Instructor's Guides as well.
22. Time (because we eliminate unnecessary busy work).
Tap into the Sonlight forums anytime to get activity ideas from other parents. But we've carefully screened out materials that require unnecessary effort or "learning" activities that, in our opinion, involve more preparation than their educational benefits merit. In other words, we save you time.
23. An unparalleled one-year trial.
No other homeschool curriculum offers such a generous, comprehensive guarantee: Take a full year to use up to 18 weeks of your Sonlight® All-Subjects Package or History / Bible / Literature package. If it does not surpass all your expectations and desires, please return it (used books and all) for a full refund. Get the full details of Sonlight's Love to Learn Guarantee.
24. FREE shipping (for all History / Bible / Literature purchasers in the lower 48 states).
We make shipping more affordable than any outside option for all our customers, even if they're overseas.
25. A 10% discount on all additional materials for a year when you purchase a History / Bible / Literature or All-Subjects Package.
A History / Bible / Literature curriculum purchase also makes you eligible for a full year of discounts, special gifts and more. (See all the Sonlight benefits.)
26. Payment plan options that help make Sonlight budget-friendly.
You can choose to pay for your curriculum over three, six or nine months. Click here for more information about Sonlight's Payment Plans.
27. The opportunity to encourage Kingdom efforts around the world when you buy from Sonlight.
We count it as a privilege to support international missions, church planting, literacy, education and disaster relief efforts that touch the lives and hearts of people around the world--especially in the neediest parts of the planet, such as the "10/40 Window." We also enable motivated customers to participate directly in these efforts along with us.
Thanks for reading a few of the reasons families love Sonlight. If these reasons appeal to you, I encourage you to give Sonlight a try. With Sonlight's unbeatable one-year guarantee, you have nothing to lose and a whole world of learning to gain.
God bless you as you choose which curriculum will help you mold and shape your children into life-long learners.


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The White Curly Ostrich Feather Angel Wings come with adjustable satin straps. Measures 20" by 14". Each wing is feathered by hand with selected feathers one by one.
They use the finest materials available to construct the frames out of plastic mesh sandwiched between 2ply Buckram with a bendable wire core. If you wish to give more of an angle to your wings (they can be bent further toward the back).


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(Updates prices, adds analyst quotes, Latam currencies, Poland zloty; SAO PAULO dateline)
By Asher Levine and Sujata Rao
SAO PAULO/LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's real weakened on Monday as traders corrected an overdone rally, while Hungary's forint dropped on concerns the central bank may cut interest rates further.
The real ended a four-day advance against the dollar, losing 0.66 percent and nearly erasing the previous two sessions' gains. The Chilean and Mexican pesos also weakened modestly.
The trading environment for emerging assets was generally positive, however, after soft U.S. jobs data on Friday reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve might speed up the rate of tapering of its monetary stimulus.
"The market read the U.S. payroll numbers on Friday as weak and expected the Fed to be more cautious with any tapering," said Gustavo Mendonca, an economist with Saga Capital in Rio de Janeiro. "We've had a bit of euphoria and today's move is a normal correction."
MSCI's emerging equity index edged down 0.1 percent as Brazil's Bovespa nearly erased the previous session's gains.
Investors are expected to remain cautious before this week's testimony in Congress by Janet Yellen, the new head of the Federal Reserve. She is known for her support of ultra-loose U.S. monetary policy, traders said.
The Hungarian forint dropped 1.27 percent against the dollar, reflecting nervousness before the central bank's meeting next week and the publication of data late this week which could show a fall in inflation to record lows and possibly into negative territory.
"That (inflation fall) will probably make the NBH (central bank) dangerously comfortable with the ultra-dovish stance, and(the forint) will continue to incorporate that in its price," Citigroup said in a note.
Turkey's lira weakened slightly and Turkish stocks eased 0.72 percent after Standard and Poor's cut the outlook on Turkey's rating to negative from stable on Friday, citing unpredictable policies and risks of economic shocks.
Ulrich Leuchtmann, a currency strategist at Commerzbank in Frankfurt, said the S&P move was hitting sentiment on the lira, which has clawed back some January losses after big rate hikes at the end of last month.
"We had quite a good week for the lira last week and there is not much room for further recovery, as the central bank is not creating confidence that it has a monetary policy that makes the lira attractive. The rate hike only took place because the market forced it," Leuchtmann said.
The day's outperformer was Ukraine's hryvnia, which rose as much as 1.5 percent to an 11-day high after the imposition of capital curbs which slapped restrictions on some types of foreign currency purchases.
The move has stabilised the currency, boosting it almost 5 percent from 4-1/2-year lows hit last Wednesday.
The central bank offered to buy dollars at 8.49 hryvnia per dollar, compared with 8.54 on Friday. But five-year credit default swaps rose 38 basis points to 1,088 bps, their highest level in two months, according to Markit.
Leuchtmann said the currency would enjoy only a short-term gain from the capital controls.
"It leads to stabilisation but it is something that will hurt the hryvnia in the medium- to long run, making it much more difficult to attract foreign capital in the future."
Fitch cut Ukraine's rating by two notches on Friday to CCC from B- and kept the outlook at negative, citing rising political instability.
Poland's zloty snapped a five-day rally against the dollar. Central bank policymaker Andrzej Rzonca told Reuters he expects the economy to grow at a nearly 4 percent rate and sees no reason to extend the bank's forward guidance on leaving interest rates unchanged at least until the end of June.
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Flex (bend) sensor! This sensor can detect bending in one direction. They were popularized by being used in the Nintendo PowerGlove as a gaming interface. These sensors are easy to use, they are basically resistors that change value based on how much their flexed. If they're unflexed, the resistance is about ~10KΩ. When flexed all the way the resistance rises to ~20KΩ. They're pretty similar to FSRs so following this tutorial will get you started. You can use an analog input on a microcontroller (with a pullup resistor) or a digital input with the use of a 0.1uF capacitor for RC timing. Flex (bend) sensor, in the Adafruit store.
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How would the resistance of one of these sensors change if it were stretched between two points and pressed somewhere in between – say, in the fashion of a guitar string?
"How would the resistance of one of these sensors change if it were stretched between two points and pressed somewhere in between – say, in the fashion of a guitar string?"
Probably not very much- they really need a fair amount of bend to work properly. I would think an FSR type sensor would better suited or I have seen sensors that look kind of like a bungee cord that change resistance when they're stretched.
I've noticed that bend sensors tend to be a bit "noisy" too- but for making sensor gloves they're awesome, especially when combined with FSR sensors on fingertips.
I'm looking for several bend sensors for an University project in the biomedical field. The sensitivity is not so critical but the sensors need to be about 2 feet each. DO you have anything like that?
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Larger than the mini version, these delightful cast resin Foo Dog Lamps scream Hollywood glamour. White design with gloss white parchment shades is modern and classy and best of all will fit into any decor. If you've been wanting to add a little style to your room, these lamps by Barbara Cosgrove will do the trick. Set is one left and one right.
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Rebooting Our Politics and Schools to Engage Young People
It was first published on Thomson Reuters.
There is plenty of rhetoric about "change" and "change makers" in the U.S. presidential campaign, but millennials understand "change" more viscerally. It's a paradigm shift they feel happening under their feet.
The shift is not about trade or immigration. It's about technology flattening hierarchies, tearing down silos, and lowering barriers across society. Changemaking capabilities once reserved for elite leaders are now available to anyone with a smartphone: e-commerce, printing presses, distribution channels, broadcasting networks.
Ashoka Insight
Our kids need to cultivate an innovative mind, service heart, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative outlook from a tender age. If a teenager hopes to play fully in the new game, she'd better start practicing now: develop her ideas, build her team, and work collaboratively to change the world for the better.


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SOUTH THOMASTON – A graveside committal service for Oliver "Jim" Dennison, 64, who died April 4, 2010, beloved husband of Gloria Curtis Dennison, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Village Cemetery, South Thomaston. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
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Veena Malik, who hogged the limelight in India with her stint in Bigg Boss 4 house, entered Indian cinema with the Hindi movie Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai. She is also set to make her mark in Kannada with Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga. We hear that this Pakistani girl is now set to rock Telugu audience. Yes! She has recently signed a movie in Tollywood.
According to reports, controversial actress Veena Malik has reportedly given her consent to star in the movie titled Nagna Satyam, which will be directed by Rama Rao and produced by Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao under the banner of Anuradha Films. Reports further suggest that the shooting of the film will begin on November 10 and is expected to release in theatres in the mid of 2013.
However, Veena Malik is currently busy with production of Kannada film Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga and Hindi movies like Mumbai 125 KM 3D and Zindagi 50-50. She has another couple of flicks like Supermodel and Mr Money, which have been lined up to be shot. It should be seen whether she will star alongside any big star in her debut Telugu movie.
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Nestled in the third floor of the Viking Union, the Underground Coffeehouse is a favorite spot for coffee, community, and comfy couches. We host free events for students and community members on weeknights, including specialty programs on Monday (trivia, jazz jam sessions, karaoke, and more), open mic on Tuesday, the concert series on Wednesday, and AS club sponsored events on Thursday. The Wednesday night concert series features local and regional musicians of a wide range of genres. For more information and upcoming events, visit the ASProductions Underground Coffeehouse Facebook page, or contact the Underground Coffeehouse Coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Salmon Fettuccine Recipe
My husband, Chet, and I both love sport fishing—in fact, we even went fishing on our honeymoon! This tasty recipe is a favorite when we have leftover cooked salmon to use up. It's also great with canned salmon.—Lisa Royston, Wasilla, Alaska
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup canned or fully cooked salmon chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini and onion in butter until crisp-tender.
- 2. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add the salmon, peas, tomato, parsley and seasonings; heat through. Drain fettuccine; serve with salmon mixture. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 344 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
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"I changed this a lot, left out the zucchini, tomato and mushroom because my kids don't like them. I changed the pasta to a different shape. We all loved it."
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Editor's note: ESPNHS is a collection of the best blogs and videos from high schoolers across the country. Bloggers react to the news that Manny Ramirez tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and that he will serve a 50-game suspension. Want to get involved with ESPNHS? Start blogging and uploading videos today!
Manny and his drugs
By Sportsking437
Well as we all know,Manny Ramirez is being suspended 50 games for taking a pill that is for woman.I am very disapointed in him.He is a HERO to me and to see this happen is a shock.Why do basball players do stupid stuff like this…. i wish i had the answer.Play the game right.How hard is that.
What do you think this will do to Manny's Hall of Fame chances?
Another Episode of Manny Being Manny
By manny24435
With the news of my former hero Manny Ramirez being suspended for a banned substance, I was actually extremely disappointed even though he completely quit on the Sox last season. Most of Red Sox Nation finds this news enjoyable and well deserved. Just remember Boston what the man gave us, two world championships after an 86 year drought. My relationship with Manny is a love hate type of deal where I despise him for just quitting to get more money and adore him for letting me die in peace.
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Manny Ramirez: You Were My Last Hope!
By chibears1223
It seems like there's really no good baseball player that does it the right way. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, A-Rod, and now Manny Ramirez. I was really disappointed when I found out about A-Rod because I really did believe in him and respected him for supposedly just being naturally gifted. I got over it because at least I still had Manny. That ship has sailed. Even after the whole controversy with the Red Sox, I still liked and respected him because I thought he did it the right way. It doesn't matter if he says he was doing it for his health. I hear that way too many times. Why would anyone believe it even if it is true? Besides, the drug he used is supposed to make your body go back to normal after using steroids. So has he used steroids? I don't know what to think.
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Another Legacy Smashed
By dirtydave998
I have never been a very big MLB or any kind of baseball fan, but I was starting to become one this year. Then I thought about changing my mind. Maybe it was because I found it less exciting than most other sports, or maybe because I was never good at it. The biggest probability is because of the steroid issue. In the last two years we figured out that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Alex Rodriguez took performance enhancing drugs. Another big name player tested positive, we found out yesterday. His name is Manny Ramirez. Some say they expected this and some say they were caught off guard. I knew there would be another person I just didn't know who. Ramirez violated the MLB's drug and treatment policy. Manny will be suspended for 50 games. What do you think of the suspension? Weigh in!
Manny Ramirez
By readlith
I was talking with my friend about the steroid era and what it has done to the game about a week ago. This friend and I rarely agree on matters involving baseball, seeing as I love Orioles baseball and he is a Yankee for life, but we both agreed on one thing: There are still enough players out there to save the integrity of the game.
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Manny Being Manny
By Baseballanderson
Yesterday May 7th Manny Ramirez was suspended 50 games after testing positive for a banned substance. Manny said that it was perscribed by a doctor because of some health issue. Now the question is though will he be forgiven by not just Dodger fans but also Red Sox Nation. We all know about what happened to Manny in his last day with the Red Sox. Actually there was a special on Manny and his last days with the sox on FSN last night. It showed something that I had forgotten about. It showed how he called John Henry (the owner of the Boston Red Sox) a liar after he sucked up to him and made him happy for those 7 and a half years. But one thing I hope doesn't happen is everyone thinks the Sox '04 world series championship and the '07 one were rigged because Manny was on drugs.
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New Center to Support Gravitational-Wave Research
Sept. 19, 2012
Cal State Fullerton will mark the opening of its new Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Center Friday, Sept. 28, at a gathering for student and faculty researchers. Scholars will be collaborating on gravitational-wave research, education and outreach at the new center in McCarthy Hall. Prominent scientists in the field will be among those attending the invitation-only event from 2-5 p.m. Media representatives are welcome.
Cal State Fullerton, McCarthy Hall, Room 601
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Guest speakers include:
3:15 p.m. — Gabriela Gonzalez of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Scientific Collaboration. LIGO is a collaboration of more than 800 scientists worldwide leading gravitational-wave research efforts and funded by the National Science Foundation. Gonzalez is a professor of physics and astronomy at Louisiana State University and is active with research activities at the LIGO observatory in Livingston, La., one of two gravitational-wave detector sites in the United States. The other U.S. site is in Hanford, Wash., with observatories also in Italy and Germany.
3:30 p.m. — Kip S. Thorne, California Institute of Technology's Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus. Thorne is an expert in gravitation physics and astrophysics, with emphasis on relativistic stars, black holes and gravitational waves. He is author of "Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy." His talk will focus on general relativity and gravitational waves.
Center director Joshua Smith, assistant professor of physics, is among physicists worldwide working on the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The center housed within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics was established to train the next generation of leaders in gravitational-wave science, as well as promote a diverse gravitational-wave science community, new scientific development and expand knowledge of the universe through gravitational-wave observations, Smith said. To date, Smith has received $535,000 in funding for his research efforts to improve LIGO detectors. CSUF became a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration in 2009.
New Physics Faculty:
Two new faculty members have joined the college this fall and will play key roles in the development and research projects of the center:
Geoffrey M. Lovelace, assistant professor of physics, who earned a doctorate in physics from the California Institute of Technology. He worked for five years as a research associate at Cornell University before coming to CSUF. As a graduate student at Caltech, he worked with Thorne, who was his adviser, on gravitational-wave research efforts. A theorist specializing in numerical relatively, his research focuses on using supercomputer simulations to model sources of gravitational waves — ripples of space-time curvature — such as colliding black holes or a black hole tearing apart a neutron star. By detecting these waves, experiments like LIGO will be able to test Einstein's theory of general relativity under the most extreme conditions, Lovelace said.
Jocelyn S. Read, assistant professor of physics, who earned a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her research interests focus on the astrophysics of neutron stars — the remnant cores of dead stars that didn't quite have enough mass to end up as black holes. She studies how matter behaves at the extremely high densities inside neutron stars and how this might be measured from astronomical observations of X-rays, gamma-ray bursts and gravitational waves. Read completed postdoctoral work at the Albert Einstein Institute in Potsdam, Germany, and at the University of Mississippi.
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Joshua Smith, Physics, 657-278-3716
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