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It has officially been confirmed by Super Smash Bros. producer Masahiro Sakurai during an interview with Kotaku at E3 2013 that the 'tripping' feature from Super Smash Bros. Brawl will not return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and for 3DS.
Sakurai confirmed the removal of tripping by simply saying, "To answer quite frankly, it will not return." It doesn't get any more definitive than that folks. Tripping was not a well liked feature in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and it seems logical for Nintendo to remove this feature.
If you have yet to have a look at what Nintendo has in store with the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game, you can check out some mind-blowing screenshots of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and for 3DS here. Be sure to let us know what you think of 'tripping' getting the boot in the comments section below.


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Many thanks to Syd Bird for the above photo, taken no earlier than 1900 as you can see St Hildeburgh's Church in the background. Pictured are a group of golfers on the Royal Liverpool Golf Club links – some wearing particularly impressive flat caps – known as the Hoylake Villagers.
Here's a copy of a comment for an earlier item that explains the origins of the Hoylake Villagers:
Originally the RLGC was a horse racing course and, when it was bought by the RLGC, a stipulation of the purchase was that local transmen, i.e. Artisans, had to be able to use the course. Members of the Village Artisans (known as 'The Villagers') at the RLGC did not pay a fee to use the course but paid a fee to belong to the Artisans. For this privilege they helped to maintain the course, replacing divots, marshalling at matches, etc. but had restricted teeing off times at the weekends. But at least they got to play on a great golf course. As they weren't allowed to use the member's clubhouse (they had a wooden hut), they would meet during the 1960′s at The Ship Inn which was run at the time by Edna House. There was an Edna House Trophy and also a Glenda Jackson Trophy as Glenda's father, Mickey, used to be a member of the Villagers. My husband, Peter, was also a Villager before joining Wallasey G.C. When The Open was held there in 1967, Peter was working for a local electrical firm (Peter Ryder) and they carried out all the electrical work on site. We were still living in Hoylake when The Open was held there a few years ago and it was a fantastic week, although a bit hot for the players !
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"One Size Fits One" and Seven More Hospitality Truths
As chairperson of The International Hotel School, I was invited to become an honorary member of the New England Inns and Resort Association (NEIRA), which provided me a complimentary registration to attend their annual conference held in Newport, Rhode Island. Since the BS – Hotel & Lodging Management degree has two elective courses directly related to this niche market, Resort/Spa and Timeshare Management as well as Developing and Managing a Small Hospitality Lodging Property, this seemed like an ideal opportunity to obtain some inside information from local industry experts to share in the classroom.
In general, topics ranged from sales to technology to revenue management to time management and even creative cocktails — an especially yummy session! However, at least four offerings focused on the consistent trend of guest service, including the opening general session speaker, Richard Coraine, Chief of Staff for Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). (For those "foodies" reading this, you'll recognize USHG as the umbrella organization for JWU Honorary Degree Recipient Danny Meyer who owns a collection of some of New York's most celebrated venues — Eleven Madison Park, Blue Smoke, Shake Shack, and Union Square Café — just to name a few.)
The first part of this blog's title is one of the memorable lines from nearly two pages of notes taken during this session, which was replete with tidbits and tips reflecting USHG's "enlightened hospitality" service philosophy. Allow me to share a few factoids Coraine suggested that lead to "essentiality," a term he considers critical in the hospitality industry today.
- You need to be evolutionary, not revolutionary to survive in the marketplace.
- Hospitality is when things happen for you, not to you.
- Think inside the box: How do you make your own business essential?
- Everyone wants 100 percent on their test — 49 percent of hospitality is technical (everything has to work); however, it's the remaining 51 percent that makes service memorable and adds to the grade.
- In every transaction, remember the Wizard of Oz: Use your brain (the Scarecrow), your heart (the Tin Man), and your courage (the Lion).
- We're in the hugging business. You give one; you get one.
- Less imposition and more improvisation is needed for customers to say "I've got to have some of that on a regular basis."
- One size fits one: Don't think for the customer, ask them what they want, and make them feel important. After all, they have other choices.
Let me close by sharing the three questions his company asks when interviewing potential candidates. Think of your own responses and examples just in case you want to work for USHG!
- What is the misconception that others have about you? Why isn't it true?
- What is the last gift you gave, for any reason?
- Who do you admire, for any reason?
If you'd like to learn more about Danny Meyer's "enlightened service" philosophy, consider one of his books, Setting the Table (two volumes) and Second Helpings from Union Square Hospitality.
Johnson & Wales University offers several online undergraduate and graduate hospitality management degrees. For more information, complete the "Request Info" form on this page or call 855-JWU-1881.


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Book Review : Geek Sublime: Writing Fiction, Coding Software by Vikram Chandra
Geek Sublime: The Beauty of Code, the Code of Beauty by Vikram Chandra
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Somewhat disappointing. This book comes across as a collection of rather rambling and chaotic musings on the author's literary and software developer experiences.
With regard to his observations on the world of literature and fiction writing his reminicences and musings largely revolve around Indian cultural life and history, where he observes the juxtapositions of his experiences between his Indian upbringing and that of American life and culture. Whilst I'm sure much of this will resonate with individuals with a similar background, it will mean little to the average westerner and European like myself.
As a software developer myself I found many of his reflections on the software development process pithy and insightful. I, like the author, do find an inner beauty and joy in coding software. However I was left wanting more on this topic, as I'd say about 60-70% of the book is biased towards the author's career as a fiction writer and only 30-40% as a software developer.
Given the title of this book and the blurb on the back cover I expected more musings on the beauty and aesthetics of code and software development, but I was left disappointed.
However, I do agree with the wonderful sentiment quoted on the books cover …
"Making software gave me a little jolt of joy each time a piece of code worked … the world fell away, my body vanished, time receded … You can slam this pleasure spike into your veins again and again, and you want more, and more, and more."
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A great novelist on his twin obsessions: writing and coding. What is the relationship between the two? Is there such a thing as the sublime in code? Can we ascribe beauty to the craft of coding?
Vikram Chandra is the award-winning author of two acclaimed novels and a collection of short stories – and has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a writer. In his extraordinary new book he looks at the connection between these two worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with elegance and style, just as writers are, but do the words mean the same thing to both? And is it a coincidence that Chandra is drawn to two seemingly opposing ways of thinking?
Exploring these questions, Chandra creates an idiosyncratic history of coding – exploring such varied topics as logic gates and literary modernism, the male machismo of geeks, the striking presence of an 'Indian Mafia' in Silicon Valley, and the writings of Abhinavagupta, the 10th – 11th century Kashmiri thinker. Part technology story and part memoir, Geek Sublime is a book of sweeping ideas. It is a heady and utterly original work.


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If you think about it, password security is an interesting phenomenon. The odds are that a user knows the importance of using a strong password, as well as the potential consequences of using weak ones. Yet, time after time, people would rather go with passwords that are easy to type and remember, as opposed to adding a few simple security measures.
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By now, you've heard all about the Equifax data breach, which exposed sensitive information of 143 million individuals. To keep this from leading to identity theft and other challenges for these users, many professionals are encouraging them to freeze their credit lines. To do so, a PIN is required, which is something that a hacker can easily take advantage of.
We are never shy about insisting that certain standards are met when devising passwords, but many major companies are seemingly far less worried about password security than we are. A recent study conducted by the password manager developer Dashlane paints a troubling picture of the state of password security, providing anecdotal evidence in the form of some very well-known and trusted companies scoring at the low end of the password security spectrum.


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Viertel (Bremen)
Viertel (literally "quarter"), also Ostertor, is a district of the city of Bremen in the north of Germany. It lies east of the old town between Ostertor and Steintor.<ref name=dv>Template:Cite web</ref>
The neighbourhood was developed from the mid-19th century until the 1930s when typical Bremen Houses (Bremer Häuser) were built in a combination of Neohistoricist, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. They nevertheless fall into an attractive, harmonious environment. Construction firms designed whole stretches of the area's streets combining tall, narrow row houses with stately villas.<ref name=dv/> Until 1973, the area around Ostertor fells into a sorry state as there were plans to build a motorway along the Mozartstraße but after sustained protests, the plans were finally shelved. Thereafter the old facades were restored, making the district one of Bremen's most presentable and lively. New buildings are designed so that they fit into their historic surroundings and the local colour scheme.<ref name=ostetor>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Viertel embraces Bremen's cultural mile with the city's main theatre, and three museums. The Theater am Goetheplatz, completed in 1913 in the Neoclassical style, presents productions of musicals, opera and drama. The art museum Kunsthalle Bremen was built in 1849, enlarged in 1902 and further expanded in 2011. It houses European paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as a new media section. The Gerhard Marcks House from 1825 is a museum inspired by the sculptor Gerhard Marcks exhibiting contemporary sculpture. Forming a pair with the Wilhelm Wagenfeld House standing opposite, it hosts design exhibitions inspired by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, noted for his household object designs.
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Another interesting landmark in the area is "Wilhelm Holtorf Colonialwaren von 1874", an old grocer's shop on Ostertorsteinweg which was renovated in the Art Nouveau style in 1903 and is now a listed building.
The Viertel district today
Today the district is known for its shops, cafés and restaurants. In addition to the cultural mile, locals also appreciate the shopping mile on Ostertorsteinweg stretching from the theatre to St. Jürgen Straße. There are no department stores here, only small shops and boutiques offering everything imaginable.<ref name=ostetor/>


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The flu has increased significantly in homes and schools across the country recently and with children and teens being more vulnerable than most, you want to do everything you can to prevent them—and you—from getting sick.
However, with germs everywhere and kids in school, sometimes a cold is inevitable.
Pediatrician and author Dr. Tanya Altmann has an office full of little ones coming down with stuffed noses and coughs and offered tips she uses at home and with her patients to keep families as healthy as possible during cold and flu season.
What can you do when your child has a cold or the flu?
Lots of fluids, rest, vitamin D, probiotics and call your pediatrician with any questions or concerns. Most colds will improve on their own within a few days to a week.
You can help your child by making sure they drink plenty of fluids, use nasal saline to loosen nose congestion and either gentle suction or have them blow.
If your child's cold isn't improving after a few days, they have a high fever, trouble breathing or seem lethargic, see your pediatrician right away.
The flu is also caused by a virus, but it's much more serious than the common cold. If you think your child has the flu, you should touch base with your pediatrician.
hey may want to examine your child, test for the flu and potentially prescribe an antiviral medication such as Tamiflu. An appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen will usually reduce fever and aches and pains.
How do you when to keep your child home from school and when they should return?
Any child with a fever (temperature of 100.4 or higher) should not be at school. That's for the safety of the sick child and to decrease sharing germs with other children. If your child really isn't feeling well, has a bad cough, vomiting, diarrhea or any other symptoms that you wouldn't want your child exposed to, your child should stay home.
Always call your pediatrician if your child looks really sick, isn't able to keep down fluids or has trouble breathing. With most illnesses, typically a child can return to daycare and school 24 to 48 hours after fever and symptoms are improved. You know your child best and will be able to tell when they're getting back to their normal, energetic selves.
How can you prevent the whole household from getting sick, when one family member gets sick?
As any parent knows, it's very easy to catch an illness from your child! A cold from daycare can quickly spread through the entire house. When one family member gets sick, be extra careful to prevent others in your home from following suit. Here are my tips on how to keep your family's immunity up and as healthy as possible.
Wash your hands. So simple, but so important! Get kids in the habit of washing their hands before every meal time as they'll most likely be touching their food and mouth (even with the best utensils). Even if you're only giving them a small snack—it'll help prevent germs from entering their mouths and little bodies.
Healthy eating! Think of food as medicine. Filling your body and your kids' bodies with lots of nutritious foods will help strengthen your immune system and keep your body feeling its best.
My foundation foods that should be a staple in every home include eggs, prunes, avocados, fish, yogurt, cheese, nut butters, chicken, beans, lentils, berries, citrus fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and water.
Kids can have a whole grain quesadilla with chicken and spinach and parents can have salmon and steamed vegetables (which kids may like too!). When you start with real, wholesome foods, you have plenty of options to get creative with and make the ingredients applicable to every family member.
Probiotics. Probiotics play an important role in helping to support digestive health, which helps support overall health. While you should be eating enough probiotics year round, they're extra important during cold and flu season.
Research has found that children who have enough daily probiotics have fewer fevers, illnesses and missed school or daycare days. One of the best natural probiotic sources for babies, kids and parents is yogurt.
It's one of my foundation foods and is full of important nutrients including probiotics!
Sleep more! Sleep is crucial for little growing bodies. Kids and teens need to get enough sleep in order to stay healthy. Pick an early enough bedtime and stick to a routine.
If you're concerned about your child's sleeping habits or aren't sure if your child is getting enough sleep for their age, talk to your pediatrician.
Kisha DeSandies Lester is the Senior Editorial and Digital Manager at National PTA.


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A common error that many Galaxy users deal with when making a call or text is "Samsung not registered on network". Since your current Service Provider could not be modified of your IMEI number, you will see this error on a pop-up "not registered on a network" on the screen. However, you should not worry, as we will be sharing with you solutions to "Android not registered on a network" problem.
This error occurs due to the software not being up to date, and your phone might be running on the earlier software. This common problem usually occurs with Galaxy devices from T-Mobile, AT&T, Vodafone, Airtel, Rogers, Virgin carriers. Also, if your device is locked to a carrier, it may also appear such error.
Solutions To Fix Samsung Galaxy Not Registered On Network
Method 1:
First, you need to ensure you are connected to a Wireless connection:
- Prepare your Galaxy device ready
- Insert the SIM card in your phone
- Head over to Settings app
- Scroll down to the bottom
- Tap on About Phone > Software Update
- If there is an update available, wait for your phone to complete the update
Method 2
Another solution that many Galaxy users successfully solved the error by following this method below. If it doesn't work at the first attempt, try it again.
- Power your phone off by holding the Power + Home (Bixby) buttons in conjunction.
- Once it is off, wait for around 2 minutes.
- After that, remove the battery if possible as well as the SIM card from your phone
- Press the Power button + Home (Bixby) button for 10 consecutive times.
- Afterwards, hold both keys for about 1-3 minutes.
- Next, insert your SIM card and the battery into your phone again
- Power on your Galaxy phone
- Once your phone is on, remove the SIM card, re-insert it and then repeat this five times
- There will be a message appearing on the screen, saying that you have to "Restart your Phone". Simply, tap on it.
- Finally, your Samsung galaxy should boot up with no errors.
Method 3
If none of the above methods works, then the problem comes from your SIM Card.
Trying a different SIM card can fix the problem as it worked for most people.
Method 4
Update your APN Settings is also a good solution for this error. To do so, tap on Mobile Network > Access Point Names > Menu under Wireless & Networks. Select from the Home key > New and then enter the APN settings for your carrier.
If you are using the T-Mobile network, you need to enter the following command:
Name: T-MobileAPN: epc.tmobile. com (If your phone supports LTE, you should use: fast.tmobile. com instead.
Proxy: <leave it blank>
Port: <leave it blank>
Username: <leave it blank>
Password: <leave it blank>
Server: <leave it blank>
MMSC: http: //mms.msg.eng.t-mobile. com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <leave it blank>
MMS port: <leave it blank>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
Authentication type: <not set="">
APN type: <leave it blank> OR Internet+MMS"
If you are using AT&T network, enter the following command:
"Name: AT&TAPN: wap.cingular
Proxy: <leave it blank>
Port: <leave it blank>
Username: [email protected] com
Password: cingular1
Server: <leave it blank>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular. com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular. com
MMS port: 80
Authentication type: <leave it blank>
APN type: default,supl,mms OR Internet
APN Protocol: Leave it on the Default one"
For those who are using other carriers, you should contact your carrier for further assistance.
Method 5
Head to Settings app on your phone, and then tap on Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Network Operators. Next, choose your own network.
Method 6
"Samsung Galaxy not registered on network" error might occur since the SIM card was not put correctly, which caused your mobile network not to be available and appeared error for the network.
Note: This method is only available for Galaxy devices that can remove the battery
- Tap on Mobile network settings in Settings.
- When you are in mobile settings, hold the Power + Home buttons altogether until your phone powers off.
- Once your Galaxy is off, remove the battery if possible.
- Press the Power + Home buttons altogether for 10 seconds.
- Then, press and hold both buttons for 1-2 minutes and it will drain all static charges.
- Insert your battery into your phone now.
- Power up your Samsung Galaxy device with the SIM Card.
- Do not put the back cover yet.
- When your phone is on, you should then remove and insert the SIM card 3 times. (Some Galaxy devices require you to remove the battery before taking out the sim card. If it's the issue, please skip this step)
- You will then be asked to reboot your device.
- After restarting your phone and you will no longer see an error when searching for a network.
If this method did not help you, you should insert SIM card to access network services.
Note: If you tap on the update from Settings, and it says "No Firmware Found", you need to update your device via Kies software on your computer.


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10 Secrets How To Be Stylish In Summer
We are bringing your a new article written by one of the best Czech fashion bloggers, Jana Janata from Love Fashion. Ejoy her advice on how to be stylish in hot days like these….
In this summer heat everybody would think that being naked would be the best solution to that problem :-).
What a pity, say some – thank god, say the others, nudism is not allowed in the streets. So we have to choose to wear at least something …
Therefore, we are bringing you the 10 recommendations how you could deal with it.
1. Materials
For summer, natural materials are the best (cotton, linen, silk). Linen might be a problem for some of us because it creases a lot. However, even a little bit creased shirt can look good. And you can be sure that you will feel comfortable in it and what is more you will not sweat as much as in e.g. polyester.


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Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has said he declined several invitations from the Gupta family, including one to the now-infamous wedding at Sun City in 2013.
In a written reply to a question from Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Michael Bagraim, Patel clarified that neither he nor employees of his department were influenced nor took instructions from the Gupta family or their associates.
He also said that during president Jacob Zuma's administration (between 2009 and 2014) he had attended meetings and public official functions where members of the Gupta family were present, and that members of the Gupta family had engaged with him, as with other attendees.
Beyond these public events, however, Patel said that he declined several other invitations to meet with the Guptas.
"In approximately late 2011, my office received a request from a member of the Gupta family to meet with me.
"As no information was provided to warrant a meeting with me, I declined the request and directed my office to refer them to meet with one of my officials instead, as is standard practice with many requests by business people for bilateral meetings," he said.
But the Guptas did not take up this offer, and they made no further effort to take up Patel's request.
Patel said he also declined personal invitations to celebrate Diwali, "on more than one occasion".
"In addition, sometime in early 2013 I received an invitation to attend a wedding involving relatives of the Gupta family in Sun City, which ... I declined."
Patel also said that the former president's son, Duduzane Zuma, had introduced himself to Patel at his parliamentary offices on the day of the State of the Nation Address in February 2010.
"No specific request was made by him at the meeting, nor does my office have any record of a request for a follow-up meeting," Patel said.
In September this year, Patel provided an update on a R250m loan granted by the Industrial Development Corporation, an entity of his department's portfolio, to Gupta-linked Shiva Uranium. The IDC is in the process of recovering its payment, and Shiva Uranium has since filed for business rescue.
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Marble Cupcakes with Wings
Member recipe by ilovemaryberry
ServingsServes 1 - 18 Cakes
A great idea for younger children!
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- For Cakes:
- 175g Butter
- 175g Caster sugar (granulated works just as well)
- 3 eggs
- 175g self raising flour
- 2 tbsp milk
- 55g plain cholcolate, melted
- 2 tsp cocoa power (optional)
- For Icing:
- 85g butter
- 85g Icing sugar
- Enough water so that it becomes a stiff mixture
- Put eighteen cupcake cases into a muffin pan
- Put margarine, sugar, eggs, flour and milk in a bowl together and mix with either a mixer or electric whisk
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Former Chhattisgarh High Court judge Ishrat Masroor Quddusi has "deep roots in the society" and cannot tamper with evidence, a Delhi court today said while granting him bail in connection with an alleged medical college corruption case.
It, however, directed the 67-year-old former judicial officer to surrender his passport to the CBI within two days and not leave the country without its permission.
"This court is cognisant of the fact that Quddusi has been a judge of High Court for 17 years, though at the same time, no special concession can be showered on him solely due to this fact.
"Nonetheless, it also goes on to demonstrate that he has deep roots in the society and the apprehension of CBI that he would flee away or influence the witnesses or tamper with evidence, remain in the realm of apprehension only which seems unfounded and unsubstantiated," Special Judge Manoj Jain said.
The court gave the relief to Quddusi on a personal bond of Rs one lakh and a surety of a like amount considering that he had cooperated with CBI probe and was not required to be kept in jail any further.
"Keeping in mind the overall facts and circumstances of the case and without making any comment with respect to merits or demerits of the case, I find it to be a fit case where no useful purpose would be served by permitting Quddusi to remain behind bars at this juncture," the judge said while allowing his bail plea filed through advocate Vijay Aggarwal.
Opposing the bail plea, CBI senior public prosecutor Vivek Saxena argued that the scam in question was of a very serious magnitude and the former judicial officer's role was "crucial and pivotal as he used his contacts to help co- accused run the medical college".
Quddusi, who has also served as a judge in Orissa High Court, was arrested along with Lucknow-based Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences' chairman B P Yadav, his son Palash Yadav and three others, for allegedly trying to settle a matter relating to the medical college debarred from admitting new students.
Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the 46 colleges debarred by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
The court also granted one week's interim bail to Bhawana Pandey, the lone woman accused in the case, for treatment of her four-year-old son suffering from autism.
It kept the bail pleas of Yadav and his son pending for decision next month.
The other accused in the case are alleged hawala operator Ram Dev Saraswat and one middleman Viswanath Aggarwala.
While granting bail to Quddusi, the court accepted the argument of his counsel that he had an unblemished track record as a high court judge for 17 years and there was no question of his non-cooperation with the probe agency.
It also noted the submission of the CBI that Quddusi had voluntarily given his voice samples for probe relating to call records, which "suggested he had cooperated with the CBI".
"The most clinching piece of evidence is already in possession of CBI in the shape of recorded conversation and therefore, it is hard to believe that Quddusi would be in any position to tamper with the evidence," it said.
The CBI claimed Quddusi might tamper with evidence and influence important witnesses in the case.
According to the CBI, the arrests were made on September 20 after search operations at eight locations, including the residence of Quddusi in Greater Kailash area of South Delhi, as also in Bhubaneswar and Lucknow.
It had said that a case was registered against them for allegedly trying to settle an ongoing matter relating to a medical college barred from admitting new students.
The court had on the last date of hearing sent Quddusi to Tihar Jail here while rejecting CBI's plea to interrogate him in custody. It had sent all the other accused to judicial custody as well.
The CBI had alleged they were not cooperating in the probe and had to be quizzed regarding similar cases involving 46 medical colleges debarred by the government from admitting students due to sub-standard facilities.
The probe agency has alleged that Quddusi had obtained an instalment of gratification from B P Yadav and it needed to investigate how it was paid.
It has alleged that Rs 1.86 crore were recovered and "a larger nexus needed to be considered as 46 colleges were debarred".
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As the Wesleyan athletics scene transitions from winter to spring sports, track and field continues running seamlessly from the indoor to the outdoor season. With NCAA Division III Indoor Championship in Birmingham, Ala. looming ahead, the team has been making strides with personal records, school records, and top-ten finishes.
On Friday, Feb. 17, the men's team traveled to Middlebury, Vt. to compete in the New England Division III Championship. Tying for 23rd of 28 teams, the squad took home two top-ten finishes; Grant van Inwegen '20 earned sixth in the 1,000-meter run, while first year Kevin DeLoughry finished ninth in the 400-meter race. DeLoughry continued his success in the 4×400-meter relay along with Kyron Roberts '21, George Avrassoglou '19, and Jay Carter '21, placing 13th in 3:31.31. Thirteen proved to be a lucky number as Andrew McCracken '19 finished 13th in the pole vault event with 4.36, followed by senior Jessy Carrasco with a 4.21 mark.
On the same date at Springfield College, the women's team placed eighth of 30 teams. Junior Jenny Aguiar led the pack with a top-title finish in the 600-meter run with a time of 1:37.15, and Ivie Uzamere '21 continued her stellar rookie season with second-place marks in the shot put and weight throw. Back on the track, distance runners Julia Mitchell '19 and Sara Pinsonault '20 gave notable performances with a 7th-place finish in the mile run and a 13th-place mark during the 5,000-meter race, respectively. Two relays landed in the top-ten slots, as Ananya Subrahmanian '18, Julia Cella '21, and juniors Aguiar, Allegra Fils-Aime, and Alex Dibrindisi took third in the 4×400-meter relay, while Dibrindisi, Cella, and Subrahmanian ran with Tess Holland '18 and Isis Gaddy '21 to place ninth in the 4×200-meter event.
A week later, the women's and men's teams once again claimed individual accomplishments at the Fast Track Last Chance Meet in Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. On the men's side, two third-place efforts came from McCracken in the pole vault and sophomore Conner Sexton in the 3,000-meter event. DeLoughry and van Inwegen once again landed in the top ten, this time with a fifth-place effort in the 400-meter and fourth place in the 1,000-meter event, respectively. Van Inwegen's 2:30.35 was good for the program record, beating the 2:31.25 record set in 2005.
"I've had that time in the back of my head since freshman year, so it was a long time coming," van Inwegen said about his record finish. "I felt really smooth throughout the race, and with a lap to go I knew it was in reach, so I went for it."
Numerous members of the team also earned top spots as John Henry Vansant '18 and Adam Linksy '20 snagged eighth and ninth place in the 5,000m, respectively. Two more ninth-place efforts came from Roberts in the 400-meter race and Tate Knight '18, following Sexton, in the 3,000-meter. Off the track, Carrasco claimed eighth place in the pole vault with a 4.25.
Not to be outdone, the women's track and field team did not disappoint as they claimed five top-ten finishes. Mitchell took the highest honor with a fourth-place mark in the 3,000-meter run, followed by first year Lizzie Edwards and sophomore Rosie Skovron in 13th and 15th, respectively. Senior Sylwia Lipior took the second-best finish for the team, claiming fifth during the 1,000-meter event. Pinsonault moved up in the rankings from her mile-run stunt the week before, this time taking the ninth slot with first year Becky Lopez-Anido right in front of her in eighth.
The Red and Black will compete again next weekend, March 1-2, at Tufts. The Massachusetts meet is deemed the "Last Chance Meet," aptly named for the final race of the indoor season. Yet as the weather warms up and competition moves outside, these Cardinals don't have time to relax in the nest.
"The team views track as one whole season," van Inwegen said. "There's no gap in training between winter and spring. We continue to build off of what we've been doing in the winter to get our fitness levels as high as possible for those late outdoor meets."
The Cardinals look to keep pace and run on toward the heat of summer and the release of graduation. Outdoor meets begin Saturday, March 24 during the Wesleyan Spring Classic and ends with the outdoor Last Chance Meet on Thursday, May 17 before the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championship.
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The property is situated close to the junction of Whalley New Road (A666) and Campbell Street to the north of Blackburn town centre. Junction 7 of the M65 motorway is approximately 5 miles to the east.
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We detail below the following accommodation and approximate net internal floor areas: Retail Unit Ground Floor: Sales, Kitchen and W/C 54 sq m (581 sq ft) Flat First Floor: Lounge, Bedroom, Kitchen and Bathroom Second Floor: Attic Bedroom
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Dennis Nona, Alick Tipoti, Andrew Williams, Bily Missi, David Bosun, Victor Motlop and others have demonstrated a mastery in their traditionally derrived carving skills and have created an art movement based on incising linoleum, and printing editions on to archival paper. This exhibition features the unique and wonderful work of these artists.
A common source of imagery of these artists is the coral sea which contains the vital foods that sustain the people of the Torres Straits, including dugong, turtle, edible fish, crayfish and the beautiful features of the reef like corals, trochus shells and conches. The artists are accutely aware of the gragile nature of their environment and incorporate this theme in their work. Billy Missi's pring Dhanghal Um Araik, which was highly commended in the 2000 National Heritage Art Award is a fitting example.
The breeding grounds of the dugong and their interconnectedness, is depicted as a grandfather and father ponder whether these grounds will survive to sustain the next generation.
David Bosun's image of a beautiful crayfish with its intricate background design is named Dying Industry, because of the rapid decline in their numbers over recent years. Tales of the days of commercial pearling and the luggers now no longer seen in the islands, and sea going outriggers, now largeley replaced by aluminium runabouts, are an inspiration, along with the many exotic flowers, trees and birds like hibiscus, fangipani or tropical fruits and the Torres Strait pigeon, native to these islands.
The backgrounds to the figurative imagery are also full of symbolic meaning. For example, the open weave of traditional baskets, as in Victor Motlop's Battle During Trading, where the sacred clan designs of shark tooth or crocodile skin are employed together with the incredibly intricate patterning of tidal movements through the Straits.
Extract from the essay The Genesis and Devlopment of Torres Strait Print Making in the Western Islands, page 11 by Adrian Newstead, in the Gelam Nguzu Kazi - Dugong My Son catalogue.
The Australian Art Print Network is the exhibition organizer (in conjunction with Kubin Community Council) and tour managers. For more information visit the Art Print Network site by clicking here.


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When I was in junior college, the school put up a production of Grease and I thought about auditioning for it, learnt some of the songs, but eventually changed my mind. I do, however, remember most of the lyrics of the songs from the show and was delighted to be able to sing along during the opening show of Grease at Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands last night!
Grease takes place in and around fictitious Rydell High, and follows ten working-class teenagers in 1959 as they experience the intricacies of love, friendship and rebellion. The story revolves around the relationship between 'bad boy' Danny Zuko, who believes he is the coolest kid on the block, and 'girl-next-door' Sandy. Although Grease is set in the 50's, the story-line is still so easy to relate to and the songs are as catchy as ever!
Grease premiered on Broadway in 1972, and the first London production opened six months later. The stage production was followed by the 1978 hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. This new multi-million dollar production features a top-notch international cast direct from a sell-out tour of Australia.
I was glued to my seat from the moment the lively performance started and I'm glad to say the energy level was sustained throughout the show that lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. The singing was superb and the vigorous dancing was a delight to watch. I was singing bits of the songs all the way home and I would love to watch it again but will be satisfied with digging up the movie to relive the performance!
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Cron jobs run scheduled commands at specific times. The Cron Jobs tool in cPanel is helpful for setting up automated maintenance and other unmanned server duties.
Create a Cron Job
To create a cron job:
- Log into cPanel.
- In the Advanced section, click Cron Jobs.
- Under Cron Email, make sure the current email address is valid. If not, enter a new, valid email and click Update Email. You will receive an email after the cron job has finished.
- Under Add New Cron Job, use the Common Settings drop-down menu to choose from a list of regularly used intervals; or set the frequency of your cron job by using the drop-down box next to each time unit. Common settings range from every minute to once a year.
- In the Command field, enter the desired command.
- Click Add New Cron Job.
Your cron job will then be execute a file at a certain time, date and repetition, according to the settings you selected.
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Finding us by road is easy. From the A2 behind Faversham, take the 'Western Link' road from the roundabout just west of Ospringe. At the end of that road, there is a T-junction, and our clubhouse is directly across the road, facing you, in the boatyard.
Coming from Faversham, go to Davington, carry on straight past the school, and after about half a mile you will reach a junction where 'Western Link' turns off to the left. The clubhouse is on your right at this point.
If you're sailing in, you can't miss us - go all the way to the head of Oare Creek, and we are in the Youngboats building on the left, between the creek and the road. Your charts and pilot books will tell you that Oare Creek dries after half-tide - but with 1.5m draught, a spring tide and a sense of adventure, you can get to us with no problems. Follow your echo-sounder for the first part of the creek, then the last section is marked by pairs of withies which are essential to follow!
If the club's not open, you can instead refresh yourself at The Castle or the Three Mariners, in Oare village and both very close to the club.
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Throughout the history of American Football, there have been many a Cinderella story about players that lacked something tangible (size, strength, speed, etc.), yet somehow found a way to compete. Players like Doug Flutie, Darren Sproles, Steve Largent, Ronde Barber, and even Ray Lewis were all considered "undersized" for their respective positions, but each one was able to achieve some level of success; both on the college and pro level.
It is these types of stories that show us that no amount of physicality or natural talent can ever replace intangible factors like passion, drive and dedication to hard work.
It is what separates great players from the good ones, and it is what elevates them to the modern-day lore one will see in sports history books or museums.
For Rutgers, that kind of player was former running back Ray Rice.
Standing at just 5-8 but weighing a staggering 206 pounds, Rice rewrote the record books during his time with the Scarlet Knights. An all-time career leader in rushing yards and touchdowns for Rutgers, Rice helped re-establish Rutgers as a prominent football program from 2005 to 2007; even becoming a potential Heisman candidate during his last year there.
Since Rice left, Rutgers' running game has not been the same, only producing one 1,000-yard rusher in 2012 (Jawan Jamison, 1,054-yards).
If Rutgers cannot find the next Ray Rice on their current roster, they might not
need to look far in the 2019 recruiting class, as one candidate might already be emerging in California's own Jake Thomas.
The tangibles are not exactly ideal for Thomas; a 5'9", 185-pounder that racked up 520 total offensive yards and six total touchdowns in 2017 does not exactly scream "Ray Rice" in the eyes of football pundits and Rutgers football fans alike.
But taking a closer look at the Santa Margarita High School product on his Hudl.com page, one cannot help but see the similarities between Rice and Thomas.
Phenomenal athleticism
There is no denying that Thomas is one heck of an athlete. His small stature and light weight allow him to garner enough speed to escape the clutches of any would-be tackler. For much of the tape you can see Thomas gunning it for the open hole, and once he gets through, good luck trying to catch him.
However, one thing I did not expect to see was Thomas's ability to hurdle. When he jumps, Thomas is able to get over opponents like a track star, showing just how competitive he can get for just one more yard.
Tackle breaker
Like Rice, Thomas has shown to be capable of running tacklers over and dragging defenders along with him. His strong legs and high motor make Thomas a nightmare to take down, and if you get in his way . . . well, good luck to you.
Ballerina in cleats
While Thomas gets most of his yardage from his breakaway speed and ability to break tackles, he is impressively agile. I have seen Thomas spin move his way out of a crowded line of scrimmage, as well as juke a player out of his cleats.
Thanks to his low center of gravity, Thomas possesses a good amount of balance and stability, so getting him to the ground might require more than just an arm wrap tackle.
What Thomas can work on
The only thing I believe Thomas needs to work on is to put on more muscle. At 185 pounds, Thomas puts himself at risk of getting knocked down very easily at the college level. Sure, he can break tackles and run defenders over now, but once he makes it into the collegiate level, he will be faced with guys twice, maybe even three-times his size.
If he can bulk up just a little bit more, as well as garner more experience as a feature back (was not a starter this year), He will be unstoppable.
Final notes
So, could Thomas become the next Ray Rice for the Scarlet Knights? Could he be just as prolific as number 27, or even just as good? Thomas has one more year of high school left to prove himself. Whether he is the second coming of Ray Rice remains to be seen, but I, for one, am optimistic about it.
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Left with only a few weeks to graduation, many seniors have already made future plans. While most may be looking forward to working after graduating, some intend to veer toward a less traditional direction. Among these are Mariela Zeledón, Geeta Shroff, Henry Deyoung, Melissa Bartel, and Arbob Ahmad, five seniors who received graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF)...SciTech | April 21, 2008
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Recent studies show that acidification of the oceans may actually be beneficial to coccolithophores, single-celled algae enclosed in carbonate shells.
Studies conducted by scientists at the University of Southampton in England and the University of Oxford showed that when carbon dioxide was bubbled into water, the algae grew bigger in size.SciTech | April 21, 2008
Scientists facilitate self-assembly of nanoparticles
With the scaling down of many devices, nano and microparticles have gained prestige in the world of technology. However, when dealing with devices that use such particles, the arrangement of the particles is an important factor.SciTech | April 14, 2008
How Things Work: Nanotechnology
A college student might spend the night nursing a sore back because of carrying around volumes of books and a laptop all day. Given this, it is reasonable enough to wish for a scrap of paper which would have everything written on it. However, compared to particles that are one-billionth of a meter in each dimension, a scrap of paper is gigantic.SciTech | April 14, 2008
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LEGO is perhaps the most universal childhood activity; generations of children have been entertained by the little plastic blocks that can be put together to form absolutely anything. However, the all-time favorite toy now has a high-tech competitor created by none other than Carnegie Mellon specialists.SciTech | April 7, 2008


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flammability tester
Glow Wire Tester
To determine the fire resistance by the fire hazard test in accordance with IEC60695-2-10, IEC60335, IEC60598 and other standards.
The ignition source is imitated by an electrically heated wire loop against which the sample is pressed with a constant force. A miniature jacket thermocouple serves as a sensor for the loop temperature.
The sample has to be fastened to a carriage on which, by means of a tensioning cord, a weight with a force of 1 N is effective in the direction of the wire loop.
Scales enable the reading of the flame height and the depth of penetration.
Approx 200mm below the wire loop a board of pine wood, covered with a layer of tissue paper, is mounted.
Enable you to judge the danger of a fire spreading through burning drops or glowing parts falling from the sample.
The calibration is done with silver foil.
When the foil melts, the measuring unit must indicate a temperature of 960℃.
Standard outfit:
Wire loop of nickel-chromium, Φ4mm, in accordance with IEC60695-2-10 figure 1, with clamping mechanism, with Φ0, 6mm for the thermocouple.
Carriage with fixture for the specimen, with a rate of approach and withdrawal of 10mm/s to 25mm/s.
Fine rope pull mechanism with weights for loads of 1±0, 2N.
Gauge of 7mm for the depth of penetration, with maximum pointer and stop.
Scale to measure the flame height.
High current isolating transformer to heat the wire loop, with series connected variable ratio transformer, to set the temperature up to 960±15℃.
Chamber with a volume of at least 0, 5mm3, black interior.
Wooden board, 10mm thick, 10 sheets of wrapping tissue, of grammar between 12g/㎡~30g/㎡.
Power supply: 220V50Hz (other voltages upon request).
Horizontal Vertical Flame Tester
The LCX horizontal-vertical flame chamber tester is a fully automatic instrument contained in its own cabinet to maximize the safety of the operator. It screening procedure for comparing the relative burning behavior specimens made from plastic and other non-metallic materials, exposed to a flame ignition source of 50W or 500W nominal power. These test methods determine the linear burning rate and the after flame/afterglow times, as well as the damaged length of specimens. They are applicable to solid and cellular materials that have an apparent density of not less than 250kg/m3, determined in accordance with ISO 845. Then do not apply to materials that shrink away from the applied flame without ignition; ISO 9773 should be used for thin flexible materials. And the combustion test device of plastic materials represented by UL-94. It can perform each test of HB, V0 to V2, 5V and VTM, HBF.
Product three type: 50W, 500W, 50~500W mixed-type test equipment.
Test flame: 50W (burning test for V-0, V-1, V-2 classification).
Burner tube: internal diameter: 9.5mm±0.3mm, length: 100mm±10mm.
Burning angle: 0°, 20°, 45°.
Thermocouple: type K (Ni/Cr – Ni/Al).
Thermocouple size O/D: 0.5mm.
Standard copper block: 5.5mm±0.01mm, weight: 1.76g±0.01g before drilling. Cu-ETP time for temperature to increase: from 100°C±5°C to 700°C±3°C; 44s±2s (preset).
Overall height: 18mm~22mm (adjustable).
Gas supply: methane, min. 98% purity.
Flow meter: 105ml/min±2%.
Manometer: 0kPa to 7.5kPa.
Input power: 220V 50Hz 3A or 115V 60Hz optional.
Volume of chamber: >0.75m3, black interior.
Outer dimensions: W x D x H=1100mm x 550mm x 1100mm.
Conform to standard: UL94, IEC 60695-11-4, IEC 60695-11-10.
Fitted to the base plate are a flame height scale, a level and adjustable feet.
Includes: 50W flame height gauge and 100% absorbent cotton.
Needle-flame Tester
The needle flame tester is used to assess the fire hazard of component materials, determining whether the test flame causes ignition of parts, or if a combustible part ignited by the flame has a limited duration or extent of burning without spreading fire by flames, or burning or glowing particles falling from the test specimen. It is a fully automatic instrument contained in its own cabinet to maximize the safety of the operator.
Fully automatic instrument with safety cabinet.
The fire hazard of the specimen is assessed by measuring the burning duration of the specimen, and any ignition of the wrapping tissue and white pine board below the specimen.
Use with a pressure regulator.
Consists of a Ф0.9mm needle burner that tilts to 45° from the vertical and is fueled with butane gas, and a tube with a bore 0.5/font>0.1mm and gas-flow regulating valve for adjustment of the flame height.
The test time for the temperature of the standard copper block to increase from 100°C ± 5°C to 700°C ± 3°C shall be 23.5s ± 1.0s.
Test flame height is adjusted 12mm ±1mm.
The instrument is designed to conform to the IEC60695-11-5, IEC60695-2-2 and other most commonly used standards in the market.
Tracking Test Chamber
Products Information
This machine is intended for determining the degree of protection against formation of conducting paths in solid insulating materials, due to the electric stress and electrolytic contamination of the surface. This method simulates tracking currents on insulation material by providing drops between electrodes. During normal use insulating material may be exposed to moisture and dirt that, if conductive, may cause stress and fire hazard.
Testing according to IEC 60112-2003
All stainless steel structure.
The door will be locked automatically when test starting.
Fully automatically testing.
Software controlled test procedure with PLC.
Electronic controlled pipette.
Cabinet for testing and fan to exhaust gases.
Technical parameter:
Power source AC 220V 50Hz 2.5A.
Electrode voltage AC 100-600 V(adjustable).
Testing interval: 30s+-1s.
Fault indication over 0, 5 A in 2 seconds.
Vent diameter 75mm.
Inside dimension: 800x800x800mm (special order for other size)
Test Objects: Insulation material
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Run – Don't Walk – to Hard Disk-Based Backups
This is the second installment in the backup series, the first being on the use of tape. We are currently in the best place for backups in the 30 years I've been doing IT. Disk-based backups are awesome! The best! If you are not on a disk-based backup system, listen up, because this is where you should be. Disk-based backups (unlike tape) are continuous throughout the day. This means that if you need to restore something created just a few hours ago you can, unlike tape that only backs up the previous days information.
Reliable. Disk-based backups are highly reliable, because the hardware they are running on is some of the most reliable in the industry. Think about it, how many times do you turn on your computer and it doesn't start. Probably very infrequently, and when it happens there's a good chance it's not the hard drive that went bad. Hard disks are fast, so the writing of your data to the backup is quick.
Monitoring. You have to ensure your backups are running and the logging and monitoring of disk based systems are second to none. In addition, your computer support company can often monitor these backups for you in real time using their monitoring system, ensuring that when a backup fails, it gets looked at and fixed immediately.
Offsite. This is where disk backups get really cool. With today's large internet connections you can push the data from the local backup to the offsite backup automatically throughout the day. If you were to experience a disaster, all of your data is offsite and current to the time right before the disaster took place. I can't stress how important this is.
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Women in prison South Australia 1970-2010
Vulnerable Groups in prison: Women in South Australia
A Statistical and Policy Account 1970 - 2010
Women's Rehabilitation Centre opened 1969
This was the first purpose-built women's prison in SA.
As at 30 June 1974, there were 844 men and 147 women on probation; 123 men and 9 women on parole; and 723 men and 29 women in prison. Of 991 men and women under probation supervision, 507 were on suspended sentences (Telfer 1999: 239).
In the mid 1980s the rate of female imprisonment in South Australia was one of the lowest of any of the jurisdictions (4.3 per 100,000 population compared with 5.4 in Victoria, 10.1 in NSW, and 26.7 in the NT). As at 1983, a relatively high proportion of female prisoners were incarcerated for 'misappropriation' (30%).
Corrections Act – assessment of prisoner to take into account gender
This legislation provides for assessment of prisoners having regard to age, sex, social, medical, and other background (see s. 23).
Women's Rehabilitation Centre closed
The Women's Rehabilitation Centre ceased operating when the Northfield Prison Complex, Women's Centre and Cottages were combined. A number of inmate committees were also established.
Report of Advisory Committee for Women in Prison
This Advisory Committee was established in 1984 to identify areas of concern and interest in relation to the needs of female prisoners in South Australia. At this time, women were accommodated in the Women's Centre at Northfield Prison Complex, Port Augusta Prison (accommodating a greater proportion of Indigenous female prisoners), Mt Gambier Prison and Port Lincoln Prison.
The Committee's report recommended that a female offender policy be developed (with reference to recommendations set out by the Committee) and that Northfield Prison Complex be further developed into a 'co-ordinate' prison which 'takes into account the special needs of women in any plans for integrated programs'. Specific issues in terms of future research included female offender participation in sentencing alternatives (including Community Service Orders); female offenders on probation and parole; and the relationship between drug abuse and female offending. Further recommendations related to issues such as offender classification, education, health and welfare, and staffing, inter alia (Advisory Committee for Women in Prison 1985).
Lilburn discusses the differential impact of sentencing in relation to fine default offences in South Australia. The following tables are provided (representing numbers of prison discharges in 1998):
|Fine Default
|Aboriginal Women
|Non-Aboriginal Women
|Aboriginal status Unknown
|Fine Default
Lilburn concluded that a higher proportion of women were incarcerated for fine default and that Aboriginal women were more than three times as likely to be imprisoned for fine default than non-Indigenous women. This was due to the 'personal and economic instability' of women and the difficulties they therefore faced in paying fines. Although there had been recent legislative changes to the fine default scheme, attempting to ultimately reduce prison numbers (for instance, allowing suspension of a license in lieu of imprisonment), Lilburn suggests that a similar scheme introduced in Western Australia in 1995 had not reduced rates of imprisonment for fine defaulting for Aboriginal women (Lilburn 2000: 4-5).
Corrections policy – children to reside with incarcerated mothers
Following a request by a mother to have her child reside with her in prison, the Department for Correctional Services (DCS) issued an Instruction indicating the importance of 'maintaining parent-child relationships particularly with very young children'. It stated that 'in appropriate circumstances where it is both in the interests of the child and consistent with prison security and management, provision may be made for a child to live with the parent in prison' (D.I. No. 46). Thereafter women could accommodate their children with them (Clay & Burfitt 2000).
Following perceived difficulties with this scheme, it was thought necessary to develop a new policy or to formally review the existing one, to define a program model and develop MOUs with other key agencies. The DCS oversaw this process (Clay & Burfitt 2000).
Adelaide Women's Prison to be replaced
DCS foreshadowed replacement of Adelaide Women's Prison, which was seen as 'unfit-for-purpose' (DCS Annual Report 2001.02: 5).
Case management introduced
Case management was introduced throughout South Australian prisons, following piloting of the system in Adelaide Women's Prison and the Port Augusta Prison women's unit.
Who's Minding the Kids? – report by University of South Australia
This report, prepared by the Social Policy Research Group at the University of South Australia, was based upon interviews with primary carers (of children of incarcerated mothers), incarcerated mothers and children of incarcerated mothers. It considered the effects upon children of the imprisonment of their mothers. The report set out a number of recommendations, including that a support worker position should be created to assist carers of children of incarcerated mothers. The report pointed out that children of male prisoners are generally in the care of their mothers, but that children of female prisoners are in many instances in the sole care of their mothers prior to imprisonment and are not then cared for by one of their parents during the mother's incarceration.
As at 2008-09, of 1935 prisoners in South Australian prisons 127 inmates were female (approximately 6%). (See DCS Annual Report 2008/09 for latest statistics: http://www.corrections.sa.gov.au/welcome.htm)
Women's Legal Service – Taken In report
The Women's Legal Service compiled a report in relation to the impact that arrest and contact with the justice system had upon families. It involved interviews with female prisoners at Adelaide Women's and Port Augusta prisons, as well as consultation with criminal justice and welfare agencies (including the judiciary, legal profession and NGOs).
Problems with the current system were identified – specifically relating to the fact that women had to negotiate two different systems – the criminal legal system and the welfare system. In short, the report suggests that the 'risks that arise when women who have dependent children enter the criminal legal system must be acknowledged in coordinated planning within and between the legal and social welfare systems' (1). It contained 21 recommendations, including advocating for better data collection, provision of training for police officers in their contact with the children of the women that they deal with, an obligation to caution women suspected of social security fraud, and improving means by which women and children might remain together during incarceration.
According to Lilburn:
(t)he key point made in the report is that the failure to recognise, except at the most
rudimentary level, the circumstances of women who have dependent children in the procedures used in the criminal legal system reinforces the systemic bias against women in the justice system. Because of this systemic failure - reflected in the use of inadequate and inconsistent practices – women and their children are subject to unjust, extraneous and even illegal treatment (2).
Women's housing project – post-release
In 2000, the Women's Accommodation Support Service (WASS) was set up at Offender Aid and Rehabilitation Service (OARSSA) to provide an outreach case management and support service for women exiting the Adelaide Women's Prison (Leafe)
Overcrowding at Adelaide Women's Prison
Overcrowding at Adelaide Women's Prison meant that women had to be accommodated at Adelaide Watch House or at Port August Prison. There were also increasing numbers of women with mental health and drug issues at this time.
New Mother and Infants Unit at Adelaide Women's Prison
The new Unit was able to accommodate four mothers and four infants up to three years of age. As at 2005, the Living Skills Unit at Adelaide Women's Prison accommodated children. The Unit had a parenting section with two separate units for up to four women at a time with children. Each mother was required to apply for permission from the DCS to have her child with her. At the Unit children up to the age of 12 years were also able to have longer visits with their mother. All institutions also permitted special visits for children in alternative care. A Good Beginnings program was made available to women to assist with parenting and this was evaluated as having positive impacts for those involved (Steering Committee 2005: 19).
Crisis Accommodation and Support Needs of Women Exiting Custody – DHS report
This report by the Department of Human Services looked at numbers of women exiting custody who were homeless; identified housing outcomes for these women; and set out their experiences and attitudes in relation to accommodation. Further, any then-current processes impacting upon housing outcomes were also considered. It also discussed the effects of imprisonment in relation to debt and loss of housing, as well as the difficulties it created for women seeking to transition back into the community.
In 2002 this Department attempted to develop a model to assist women exiting prison (see below).
Department of Human Services – Support for women exiting prison
The Department of Human Services developed Supporting Women Exiting Prison and their Children on the Outside: Coordinated Care and Early Intervention Approaches. This project was directed towards developing a model of care that assisted women exiting prison with health and other issues and assisted their children and families during the women's incarceration and thereafter. A number of strategies were to be implemented by both justice and DHS portfolios.
New prison to be built for women – private/public partnership
As early as 2002, the Department indicated an intention to construct a new 120-bed women's facility (DCS Annual Report 02/03) (see below). This was due to a perception that female prisoners are disadvantaged – with fewer accommodation options available to them as remandees, low security inmates and inmates in regional locations (DCS Annual Report 04/5: 9).
In 2008/09, the Department was to complete the tender process for a new Public Private Partnership for additional prisons for men and women (commended in 2001/02).
The development was to include a new men's and women's prison (NMWP) sharing a single secure perimeter fence, with a number of units shared between the two (eg. a single gatehouse, medical centre etc) managed by DCS, comprising a 760 cell men's prison expandable to 940 cells during the life of the contract, and a 150 cell women's prison expandable to 200 cells during the life of the contract; and an 80 bed pre-release centre at Cavan (60 men's beds and 20 women's beds) in a single secure perimeter with each unit separated with secure perimeter fences, expandable to 100 beds (70 men and 30 women) during the life of the contract.
The private sector partner was to design, finance, build and maintain the facilities. Core services were to be delivered by the public sector.
However, this project was cancelled.
Review of women prisoners' health requirements - DCS
DCS undertook a project to identify the development and promotion of a health service for women prisoners (in conjunction with the Department of Human Services).
Karinga's Women's Hostel
The Department piloted the Karinga Women's Release and Diversion Hostel in collaboration with Aboriginal Hostels Ltd. Karinga Women's Release and Diversion Hostel provides, according to the Department, culturally appropriate, safe, stable, transitional and supported accommodation for Indigenous women. Residents of Karinga can either be completing a custodial sentence, serving a home-detention or community order, or have a case pending before the courts. Women can also be referred to Karinga if they have completed their sentence in full and are in need of post-release accommodation and support.
Karinga can accommodate eleven women, with three of those on Home Detention. Karinga residents are supported by the Department's case managers and community agency support workers to settle into community living, access long-term accommodation and benefit from life skills programs and services. It was the only Indigenous Women's Release and Diversion Hostel operating in the country for Indigenous women offenders, according to the Department (DCS Annual Report 03/04) although it is not Indigenous specific.
As at June 2005, 29 women had passed through the hostel (including 15 Indigenous women and 14 non-Indigenous women) (DCS Annual Report 04/05: 80).
Multi-disciplinary unit for co-morbidity
The Department responded to increasing numbers of female inmates entering prison with co-morbidity issues. Adelaide Women's Prison introduced a multi-disciplinary Professional Service Unit with a team of social workers, psychologists, case management coordinators, an Aboriginal Liaison Officer, and a Parenting Adviser to address these issues. The Unit was also directed towards establishing key partnerships with external service providers (DCS Annual Report 04/05: 23).
Library – Adelaide Women's Prison
Volunteers assisted with the relocation and establishment of the Adelaide Women's Living Skills Unit library.
OSCAR - drug use of women prisoners
The Office of Crime Statistics and Research (SA) (OSCAR) reported on a Commonwealth study into the drug use careers of offenders conducted in relation to males (2001), females (03/04) and juveniles (04/05). The prevalence of drug use reported by those who had participated in the study appeared to be higher in South Australia when compared to national rates. For example, around three quarters of those interviewed reported that they had bought drugs regularly, and 22 out of 38 interviewees indicated that they were 'high' on illegal drugs at the time of committing an offence (OSCAR 2005).
Report available at:
Steering Committee – Children of Prisoners report
In 2003 the Justice Cabinet Committee initiated the Children of Prisoners and Offenders project to 'determine ways in which to improve service provision to children whose parents have come into contact with the criminal justice system'.
In 2006, the Steering Committee reported to Cabinet in relation to incarcerated parents. The report was based upon interviews with incarcerated parents and carers of children of incarcerated parents and considered the impacts upon children and families of incarceration. It called for increased data collection in this context; increased community awareness of relevant issues; improved services for children of incarcerated persons; and better pre-release and post-release planning to maximize the opportunity for successful reintegration.
An action plan was developed by the Committee, which was intended to generate discussion. It set out three overarching aims, including minimising the personal, social and economic harm of parental incarceration upon children; key principles; and key action areas (including evidence-based policy and planning and promotion of successful family reunification).
Report available at: http://www.justice.sa.gov.au/publications/index.php
Adelaide Women's Prison
This facility takes the bulk of female prisoners, with some also accommodated at Port Augusta.
The Adelaide Women's Prison has two main sections - mainstream, which accommodates high, medium and low security and remand prisoners; and the Living Skills Unit (LSU) for low security women. They are distinctly separated areas which in total accommodate 148 women. Mainstream has cellblock accommodation while the LSU is for women close to release, who are given opportunities to develop skills through special programming. This may consist of education or work programs available outside the prison and special development programs that are run inside the prison. These women live in transportable units each containing their own kitchen, toilets and bathroom. Women accommodated here are responsible for all their own domestic needs, using stores supplied by the prison. There are four of these units available for use by nursing mothers. These special units consist of a bedroom for the mother, a nursery for her baby and a living area, which includes a kitchen/dining room. Prisoners in the LSU also have an industries facility available for work. This includes a manufacturing line producing items for private industry. It is from the Living Skills Unit that most women will be released. The Mainstream unit also has one nursery cell available similar to that in the LSU. Mainstream prisoners are eligible for vocational training programs held within the prison and education programs are also available.
Port Augusta
Port Augusta Prison is a multi-purpose facility providing accommodation up to 363 high, medium and low security prisoners, including protectees and special needs prisoners. Of the 363 beds, up to 8 beds are for women prisoners. The prison is one of only two facilities in the State that provides specific accommodation for female prisoners and the only prison to provide regular accommodation for both male and female prisoners.
Mount Gambier Prison
This facility is able to accommodate short-term, high security female remandees. It is privately operated by GSL Custodial Services P/L. But the majority of female remandees are accommodated at Adelaide.
Advisory Committee for Women in Prison, Department of Correctional Services (SA), (1985) Women in Prison: the report of the Advisory Committee for Women in Prison, Department of Correctional Services, South Australia
Aoukar, R, (2005) Women in the criminal justice system: A study on prisons and community based corrections, Flinders University
Clay, C & Burfitt, A (2000) 'Do children and prison go together?' paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
Dawes, M (1984) 'Women in the prison system: South Australia', Hatty, S (ed.) Women in the prison system: proceedings, 12-14 June 1984, AIC Canberra
Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Annual Reports DCS Adelaide
Department of Human Services, (2001) Crisis Accommodation and Support Needs of Women Exiting Custody, DHS South Australia
Department of Human Services, (2002) Supporting women exiting prison and their children on the outside: Coordinated care and early intervention approaches, Government of South Australia, Adelaide
Dutreix, C (2000) 'Women's accommodation support service and other post release issues from a client perspective', paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
Dutreix, C (2003) 'Homelessness and Women Exiting Prison', Paper presented at the 3rd National Homelessness Conference 'Beyond the Divide, Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations
Leafe, J, (2008) 'Homelessness men and women exiting prison in South Australia', Parity vol 21 (9) 22
Lilburn, S (2000) 'Taken in – when women with dependent children are taken into custody', paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
McCarrigan, M & Kanck, S, (1995) Women's Prisons in South Australia: Northfield and human rights, University of Adelaide SA
McGrath, B (2000) 'A Roof Overhead', paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
McGrath, B (1999) 'The Taryn House Project: issues related to working with substance dependent women who have been in prison', paper at Australasian Conference on Drugs Strategy, 27-29 April 1999
Morgan, A, Wild, M & Williams, L (2000) 'Coordinated care for women exiting prison, their children and families', paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
Nikolas, H (2000) 'The Well Women Project: Meeting Women's Nutritional Needs at the Adelaide Women's Prison', paper presented at 'Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients', AIC conference
Nikolas, H & Fudali, C, (2000) Well Women Project final report for the period 01/04/99 – 23/06/00 Department of Correctional Services, SA
Nyland, M (1995) 'Gender issues in sentencing', Bulletin (Law Society of S.A.), 17(7) 14
Office of Crime Statistics and Research (OSCAR), (2005) Drug Use and Offending: A study of female prisoners in South Australia, Department of Justice SA
Pinnuck, F (1999) Penetrating the Fences: A Gender Analysis of the Prison, PhD Thesis, Department of Social Inquiry, University of Adelaide, SA
Ridgway, A., Yatala Labour Prison, et al. (2001). Maintaining Programs for Aboriginal Offenders in Yatala Labour Prison, Adelaide Women's Prison and Elizabeth Community Corrections, South Australia. Best Practice Interventions in Corrections for Indigenous People Conference, Sydney, Australian Institute of Criminology.
Social Policy Research Group, (1998) Who's Minding the Kids, University of South Australia
Steering Committee, (2005) Children of Prisoners Project: Steering Committee's Report to the Justice Cabinet Committee
Terry-Beitz, P (1994) 'Current policy and practice in the education and training of women in prison in South Australia', in Cook, S & Semmens, B (eds) Employment, education and training of offenders: focusing on national agendas, Melbourne Conference Proceedings 27-29 March 1994 – International Forum on Education on Penal Systems
Women's Legal Service, (2000) Taken in: When women with dependent children are taken into custody: Implications for justice and welfare
[1] This information is taken from the Department for Correctional Services website: http://www.corrections.sa.gov.au


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I saw this on Purple Manatees and thought it was a good idea.
It's just a number
I am not going to put a number on how many books I want to read/listen to. I do put a number on Goodreads (this year was 20 and maybe for next I will put 30), but I don't want to be married to a number goal.
Dwindle the piles
What I do want to do is definitely read my TBR Book Con pile before going to Book Con in June.
365 days of audiobooks
I want to listen to an audiobook each day of the year. I know somedays will be hard because I will be tired, but on days like those even a 15-30 minute short story will do. I'll take a screen-cap of my starting days/hours/minutes count and then build it up each day of the year. And I have plenty of books waiting to be listened to on my Audible app.
Support your local library
To save money and support the wonderful NYPL I want to borrow more, especially when it comes to books that are part of a series. I have started a few series and just not finished them because I often don't have the extra funds to spend nor do I have the room to keep them. Then because I get attached it becomes hard for me to weed my shelves to make room. To solve this problem – I will go to the library!
All that shouldn't be too hard, right? Wish me luck!


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From the earliest days of popular photography, photographers often supplemented their income from other sources. There were photographers who were chemists, frame-makers, stationers, and in one case, a jobbing gardener. Charles Christian Page was none of these. He made his living as a commission agent (taking bets on sporting fixtures for paying customers) and sometime photographer. However, neither of these occupations brought him much success or indeed happiness and he turned to drink.
In 1903, Charles Page, also known as Thomas Jenkins or Fred Morris, of Wenman Street, was hauled up before Birmingham City Police court. His crime was that of being 'drunk on licensed premises', something that probably occurred quite frequently. His crime, a description of his physical appearance and several mug shots, were duly recorded in the Birmingham Pub Blacklist. At the time of his conviction he was 43 years old, of fresh complexion, with brown hair and grey eyes and probably shortsighted; sadly he was also unemployed.
This photograph of Charles Page, ironically taken by a police photographer for the files, shows what was once a respectable man, now brought low by drink. To pay for his crime he was ordered either to pay ten shillings plus costs or face fourteen days of hard labour. I have yet to discover which punishment he chose or indeed, anything else about his life. The fact that he used aliases made it difficult to find him in either the census or trade directories. The image in the snapshot speaks volumes, truly a case of the snapper being snapped.


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I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 11. For my parents, it was devastating. For me, a kid who couldn't sit still, it was a week in the hospital. I think the hospital staff was glad to get rid of me when I left.
From there, I went on to a life of insulin shots, a new diet, sugar testing and a whole load of complications to worry about. Diabetes became an inconvenient thing in a very busy life.
But I quickly figured something out: If I exercised a lot, my blood sugar went down. To a growing and active 11 year old, lower sugar meant I could eat more. Soon I was running a lot and completing push-ups and sit-ups. I did bicep curls with a bucket of dirt. At age 12, I used my lawn cutting money to buy a plastic weight set.
The day I totally fell in love with working out and fitness itself was the day I felt my arm and found a bicep. This was my version of the Hulk and I liked it. For the first time, gym teachers noticed me, kids that picked on me left me alone, and I felt awesome about being me. For once, I was proud of myself.
I went on to play sports in high school, became a collegiate discus and hammer thrower, taught scuba diving, sailed and pursued a host of other physical activities. In other words, I lived live to the fullest. For a teenager, having the discipline to take care of sugar testing, diet and insulin can be a challenge, to say the least. But when you like how your body is transforming and your confidence is skyrocketing, you feel like you are becoming the "big man on campus." The byproduct is this crazy thing called good health.
Now I own a gym, and fitness, sports and youth development are my passions. Why this line of work? There is not a better goal in life than to be able to turn your passion into a lifelong career. The only road for was owning a gym. This dream started with the diagnosis of a lifelong medical condition. As odd as it may sound, it makes me grateful for how diabetes changed my life.
Rob Slade is the owner of S3 Training Center and works with youth athletes throughout the Baltimore area.