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Eric's work consists of successive layers of intricately cut paper sheets utilizing a laser, thus creating a multifaceted, rich, colorful ensemble. The result is so complex and detailed that the works should be examined from multiple perspectives to be fully appreciated. The bold determination to shift from the permanence and massiveness of stone and the material allure of glass to the instability and familiarity of paper is rewarded by the induced pleasure stimulated while gazing at the work. It is not the quality of the raw material that makes art, but the art that gives quality to the raw material.
Eric's artworks construct the mosaic of a collective representation of time; time that flows, includes, and accompanies. The time that has gone by, the time we are living in, and the time that will come. This is what defines us as we intervene with its flow. The echo of the past that is articulated is of when material elements existed, but now are lost like that of a dream. Through the suggestibility that his works express, Eric Standley manages to harness time and turn it into a lever of reflection on the riddles of life, as well as a way of reconstructing cultural values.
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The Rulers (live Grime verse), is a song I wrote that is soon to feature on my up and coming EP, 'Keeping It Real as Only I Can'…. It's one of my more political songs with me musing upon our current political system all over the top of a Jazz infused Grime beat I made which you can see in the link here;Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
$tick It in M£ Pock£t
I recently released a brand new song titled $tick It in M£ Pock£t or Stick It in Me Pocket. It samples Classic British TV Show 'Only Fools and Horses'.Continue reading
Marvelous Adventures of the Wayback Machine
The Marvelous Adventures of the Wayback Machine is finally here! After what seemed like bloody ages, me and Drunk Pedestrians have finally released our first collaborative project together!Continue reading
Interview with IllMuzik Forum
I did an interview with IllMuzik Forum. You can check the IllMuzik interview here. I talk about the 'Marvelous Adventures of the Wayback Machine' with fellow collaborator Drunk Pedestrians.Continue reading
A Change in My Politics
There's been a change in my politics recently, particularly in recent months. A very sharp change in fact. After my country's recent decision to leave the EU that's become all the more apparent. There was once upon a time I dreamed of the UK leaving the EU and seriously hoped that would happen. Yet ironically when it came to actually voting, I chose to Remain and was similarly depressed by our democratic decision to leave. So how and why did my politics change so much and what was my politics in the first place??Continue reading
Ancient Egypt Song
So here's another era in time I had to learn about whilst studying for 'The Wayback Machine' EP. Ancient Egypt! This is about my Ancient Egypt Song!Continue reading
Alcohol Prohibition
Whilst studying for the Wayback Machine EP I also had to learn about the 1920's Alcohol Prohibition era in the USA.Continue reading
Dealing with Criticism
I want to talk about dealing with criticism. Criticism is something you're inevitably going to go through whatever you do. Especially if you actually stand for something. It's important to remember it's ok to royally fuck up sometimes especially when you have good intentions behind those actions. These embarrassing moments are often the times you learn the most and the quickest. Everyone stumbles. The people that never succeed are the people that didn't fail enough. All that being said, sometimes you can do everything right and with the best of intentions and still receive staunch criticism from people.Continue reading
90s Hip Hop VS Now
The so called 'Golden Era' 90s Hip Hop VS Now is something that is regularly debated. Often in favour of the former. People want to talk about how the youth of today just don't understand Hip Hop. I hear the arguments but to be honest I think it echoes that of the older generation moaning about Hip Hop when it was first developed. Or similarly the older generation before them complaining about this new 'evil' Rock music, or 'devil music' as some would have referred to it.Continue reading
I've been working hard developing my bullshit detector…. Let me explain. Lately I've been very deep in thought…. For a large part of my time in recent months, I've been questioning what I believe and whether it really is true or not.
How and why do you believe what you believe? How do you know if it's true or not? Does it even matter??Continue reading


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At The Green Channel, we love trees all over the world. But some of our favourites are right here in the Lower Mainland.
Every year, on March 21, the world celebrates International Day of Forests, a moment to honour hard-working trees everywhere. In 2018, we're remembering the vital role that trees play in making the world's growing cities greener, healthier, happier places to live.
Six billion people live in cities. Urban trees can make their lives better in all sorts of ways.
Trees filter pollution from the air. They reduce noise pollution. They provide fruits, nuts, and leaves that can be used as food or medicine. They improve local climates, reducing the costs of heating and cooling homes. They provide safe spaces for animals and plants to thrive.
The Green Channel is lucky to call Vancouver home. The lush temperate rainforests of B.C. shelter trees over 1300 years old and up to 86 meters tall. Today, in celebration of International Day of Forests, we're listing our three favourite spots in the Lower Mainland to spend some quality time with trees, big and small.
- Stanley Park
This one's a given. A green oasis at the tip of the city, Stanley Park is a lowland rainforest made up primarily of Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock with a few Sitka spruce trees. Lace up your shoes and check out this gnarly-barked 600-year old Douglas fir, or the famous Hollow Tree.
- Queen Elizabeth Park
No matter how many times we see it, there's still a thrill to spotting a burst of pink cherry blossoms against a bright blue sky. With almost 3,000 cherry trees dotting Vancouver, there are tons of great options for a cherry blossom picnic. The ones at the West Entrance to Queen Elizabeth Park are our favourite for lazing on a sunny Saturday.
- Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake, north of Coquitlam, is a nature lover's paradise on the outskirts of the city. Wandering the trails around the lake will bring you close to all sorts of interesting trees. Our favourites are the new trees growing out of the massive stumps of first-growth trees logged in the 1900s. Life always finds a way.
Want to check out some forests further from home? Watch The Battle for the Amazon, which explores stories from the last significant rainforest on earth, or Mile … Mile and a Half to join a group of artists as they hike the historic John Muir Trail through the Sierra National Forest in the USA.
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If you've dreamt of experiencing Scandinavia's Land of the Midnight Sun, our guided vacation in Norway can make your dreams come true. Your adventure begins in Oslo, home of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Go sightseeing with an expert Local Guide to see the National Theater (home of Henrik Ibsen's plays), Parliament and the Royal Palace, as well as the magnificent display of Gustav Vigeland's sculptures in Frogner Park. Your exciting journey to the Lofoten Islands takes to the air with a flight across the Arctic Circle to Alta. After dinner in Honningsvåg, embark on your excursion to the North Cape's sheer 1,000-foot cliff above the Atlantic Ocean. You'll also take ferry crossings on the Lyngenfjord and Ullsfjord in view of the Lyngen Alps.
In exploring the islands and picturesque fishing villages, with visits to Tromsø, Harstad, and Svolvær, you'll learn about the history of this magical region before beginning your excursion to the Lofoten archipelago. You'll be amazed by the islands' naturally exquisite beauty, complete with mountain peaks, open sea, sheltered bays, and crystal waters. Also of interest is the history and preserved architecture and artifacts of the fishing heritage here – enjoy a visit to Lofoten Museum in its authentic 19th-century setting. This mystical part of the world, particularly Henningsvær, is prized by artists for its picture-postcard views, hence its art galleries. After exploring the fascinating and stunning scenes on the Lofoten Islands, you'll then take a ferry across the Vestfjord to mainland Norway. As you fly back to Oslo for your farewell dinner to celebrate your Norway vacation, we know you'll carry your days in the Land of the Midnight Sun with you always.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Welcome to Oslo! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Today gives you a proper introduction to Oslo, the country's hub of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theatre, considered the home for Ibsen's plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland's extraordinary sculptures; and visit the CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. Afterwards, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway's glorious seafaring past-including 1,000-year-old Viking ships! (B)
Board the plane and fly across the Arctic Circle. Land in Alta, and proceed to Honningsvåg. After dinner, enjoy an exciting excursion to the North Cape located at 71°10′21″N, a sheer cliff rising 1,000 feet (304 metres) from the Atlantic Ocean. See the iconic globe, and visit the NORTH CAPE HALL with its visitor centre, before returning to your hotel. (B,D)
Morning at leisure. Why not join an optional Bird Safari by boat to the Gjesvaerstappan bird cliffs. In the afternoon return to Alta. (B,D)
Visit the ALTA MUSEUM with its spectacular rock carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discovered in 1973, they are evidence of a settlement going back to over 4,000 BC. Drive south and enjoy FERRY CROSSINGS on the Lyngenfjord and the Ullsfjord with views of the Lyngen Alps. Arrive in lively and colourful Tromsø, the biggest town in Northern Norway, surrounded by high mountains and beautiful fjords, starting point of many great polar explorerers. (B,D)
During an orientation walk with your Tour Director, explore the old wooden buildings in the historic centre. Then, visit the impressive ARCTIC CATHEDRAL, the city's landmark, with its peaked roof and stained-glass windows. Choose from our optional excursions: ride the Fjellheisen cable car and maybe visit Sommarøy island, pearl of nature. (B)
Continue further south via the coastal island of Hinnøya, and arrive in Harstad, city of culture. Here, visit TRONDENES HISTORICAL centre, a museum focusing on the history of the area from the early Viking settlements to the Nazi occupation during World War II. Also see Trondenes Church nearby, dating back to late medieval times. (B,D)
Head for Svolvær, and start your Lofoten adventure! The Lofoten archipelago is known for its magnificent natural scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, tiny fishing villages, white beaches, and crystal-clear water. Stop for pictures and fantastic views of Sildpollnes with its chapel. Arrive in bustling Svolvær, Lofoten's capital. For hundreds of years, artists have been inspired by the light and the scenery. In the afternoon, travel to Kabelvåg and see Lofoten Cathedral dating back to 1898 and the village used by fishermen during the famous Lofoten Fishery season. The town has preserved much of its old architecture and from its square you can see the statue of King Øystein on the hill. Visit LOFOTEN MUSEUM, an authentic 19th-century setting, with the former village owner's residence, rorbu cabins, general store, boathouse and garden. Continue to the famous fishing village of Henningsvær with its codfish drying racks, lovely harbour, and art galleries. (B,D)
To make the most of your stay, experience the Viking Age on an exciting optional excursion to the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg which houses an impressive reconstruction of the Chieftain's house. (B)
Another scenic day! Take pictures of beautiful Ramberg beach, before heading down to the well-known, picturesque fishing village of Reine, situated on several small islands. In Moskenes, board the FERRY and cross the Vestfjord to Bodø on mainland Norway. (B,D)
After a visit to Bodø's interesting NORWEGIAN AVIATION MUSEUM, board the flight to return to Oslo. Tonight, celebrate your Arctic journey with a farewell dinner. (B,D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)


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Some interesting breaking news has just come our way, it appears that Canarian Legal Alliance has done it again. It has been announced that they have secured their eighth Supreme Court Judgement, again this is against Anfi Sales SL and Anfi Resorts SL. (see link at end of article)
The court has confirmed again the illegality of the perpetuity contract, citing that the contract should be no longer than 50 years in accordance with the timeshare laws. The court has also ruled on another important point which will have a significant effect for other claimants.
As we know many people will have bought a timeshare with other resorts while already owning at another. These have usually been taken in part exchange or what is known as a trade-in. The court has now ruled that the trade-in value must now be taken into account as a payment on the day along with any deposit. The client in this instance was awarded double the deposit including double the value of the trade-in. So it looks like the trade-in value is being seen as a part payment within the 14 day cooling off period.
In this instance the CLA client has been awarded 51,000€ plus interest, including all legal fees. Again this is a substantial amount for any company to have to pay back for past transgressions, how long can any company last when the courts are ruling in this manner?
As stated before, the industry has only itself to blame, the RDO as the industry trade body also shares some of this blame. After all, the laws were put into place many years ago with the implementation of the EU Timeshare Directive. Resorts and their marketing departments failed to adhere to them and the RDO turned a blind eye to this. The industry is now paying for this dearly, we have seen only a fraction of the cases adjudicated on so far. Over the past month and a half, one company has been ordered to pay out nearly half a million euros. At this rate the million euro mark will be reached before the year is even half way through.
So, congratulations to this particular client and congratulations to the legal team at Canarian Legal Alliance. It does seem that their tenacity and hard work is now paying off, I for one will be keeping an eye on them for more judgements.
If you have any problem with your timeshare or have dealt with any company that has not delivered on their promise be it resale or claims, Inside Timeshare would like to hear from you. If you require any information as to what you can do about it, Inside Timeshare will be pleased to advise you.


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By Molly Schneider
JCUA Community Organizing Intern
But is it safe? After deciding to pick up and move from Boston to the Windy City, questions of violence were first on the minds of my family and friends.
Perceived to be the murder capital of the United States, with a population of 2.7 million people, Chicago does not actually have the highest murder rate in the country. A recent Pew Research Center report doesn't even place it in the top 10. Yet access to guns is unprecedented.
According to Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy, the Chicago police recover seven times as many illegal guns as the NYPD.
In 2013 alone the city of Chicago witnessed 440 murders and 1,864 shootings. The CDC recorded an average of one person killed by guns every eight hours. These statistics are sobering but they are not entirely surprising. While attending the Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Summit on Oct. 8 I learned something that brought into question all of my stereotypes and misconceptions: Illinois has some of the toughest and most comprehensive gun laws in the entire country.
How can that be possible? How can staggering violence occur in the face of fierce legislation? The logic is in the loopholes–the gaps in the laws.
According to research collected by the Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy, 41 percent of firearm deaths in Illinois are due to suicide. While there are federal and state laws to keep guns out of the hands of those considered most dangerous to others, seldom discussed is the need to prevent access to guns for individuals most dangerous to themselves. California has found a unique way to fill the gaps in our laws and meet this need.
On Sept. 30, with the passage of AB 1014, California became the first state in the country to pass a Gun Violence Restraining Order law. By providing family members the opportunity to restrict a relative's access to gun ownership through petitioning the courts, this law offers families a safe way to protect their loved ones. While restraining orders might be a controversial attempt to strengthen gun violence prevention, it resonated at the Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Summit.
Looking around at the Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Summit, I realized there was a common thread that brought us all together. In one way or another, all of our lives had been touched by gun violence. Community organizers and city officials, teachers and millennials, parents of children whose lives were taken too early and parents who fear for their children's safety each day–all of us feel the impact.
As a student at the University of Chicago, I reside in a neighborhood considered to be a haven within the larger South Side community. However as a Chicagoan and as a Jew, gun violence is an issue that concerns me. It concerns all of us.
In Judaism, human life is sacred. Not only does the bible tell us, "Thou shalt not murder" (Exodus 20:13), it also instructs us, "Do not stand by the bloodshed of your fellow" (Leviticus 19:16). As Jewish people, we have a responsibility to ensure the safety of those around us by preventing violence. Through our commitment to gun violence prevention and campaign to help establish a level-1 trauma center on the South Side of Chicago, JCUA puts into action those tenets that are so vital to Judaism.
Learn more about the recent role Jews have played in gun violence prevention:
- JCUA Actions
- Huffington Post article by Rabbi Menachem Creditor


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Crockett & Jones
Founded in 1879 in Northampton, at the heart of England's most famous shoe-making town, Crockett & Jones, makers of fine English leather shoes and accessories is now in its 5th generation as a family run business.
The company has continued to produce British-made footwear and accessories in their original factory, with the same attention to detail as the company founders; ensuring that the standards of the past are still maintained today.
With an expanding store portfolio, numerous stockist's and a new website, they have become a true global manufacturer and retailer.
With continued growth anticipated, the heritage company recognised the need to evolve and invest in a system that would future-proof the business – that's when they contacted Prima Solutions.
"" We have been committed to maintaining the highest standards of traditional craftsmanship, quality and service for over 130 years so it was important for us to work with a partner who understood our heritage and values but had the
experience and expertise to take our business forward; Prima Solutions met all of our criteria and more.""
"" We have been able to re-examine all of our business processes to ensure they are now fit for-purpose and suitable for sustained growth.""


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Light comedy about a free-spirited dude back in the late 1800's who runs a successful business with two branches, one in Philadelphia and the other in Harrisburg. That's all fine and dandy except that he also has a secret family in both towns with a total of seventeen kids!!! Somehow he's been able to keep the news of the two different families a secret for all of these years, but now that his oldest daughter (from the Harrisburg family) is getting married the cat might be out of the bag.
The premise for THE REMARKABLE MR. PENNYPACKER is pretty outrageous and ripe for all kinds of crazy THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK-style hijinks, but it just never happens. The reason Preston Sturges was so successful with TMOMC is he took an outrageous subject matter and went way over the top with it. Unfortunately, TRMP takes an outrageous subject matter and just kinda sits there like a bump on a log. Yeah, there's a few risque jokes and a some humorous moments, but there's never any real sense of danger or consequences for Pennypacker's actions. He's just kinda like "Whatever! Fuck it!" the entire movie.
THE REMARKABLE MR. PENNYPACKER is a pleasant movie that goes by fast, but I think it played it too safe for it's own good and just kinda whitewashed over a lot of the more unpleasant things that would arise from a situation like this. Worth a watch.


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Amangiri Resort
Amangiri is without question one of the world's finest resorts and a Monumental Arizona Weddings & Events favorite. In 2014 we planned and coordinated a Tower Butte wedding for 20 staying at Amangiri Resort and loved this truly an amazing property. For those blessed with unlimited wedding budgets, Amangiri provides amazing receptions for couples and their guests staying at the resort. In their own words, "Amangiri, 'peaceful mountain', is situated on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Southern Utah, close to the border with Arizona. The resort is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colorful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. The resort is a 25-minute drive from the nearest town of Page, Arizona and a 15-minute drive to the shores of Lake Powell. Architecturally, the resort has been designed to blend into the landscape with natural hues, materials and textures a feature of the design. The structures are commanding and in proportion with the scale of the natural surroundings, yet provide an intimate setting from which to view and appreciate the landscape."
"Arrival to the resort is via a winding road that descends into the valley and leads to the central Pavilion. Built around the main swimming pool, the Pavilion embraces a dramatic stone escarpment. Within the Pavilion are the Living Room, Gallery, Library, Dining Room, Private Dining Room and Cellar. Two accommodation wings lead from the Pavilion into the desert: 16 suites are located within the Desert Wing and another 18 suites together with the Aman Spa are located within the Mesa Wing. Outward views from the resort look over the untouched valley surrounded by lofty bluffs. The Aman Spa features a floatation therapy pavilion, water pavilion with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and step pool, fitness center and yoga pavilion."
They have a few areas for private functions including the Desert Lounge at the hotel and an outdoor venue under the stars at Saddle Landing just a short ride from the hotel. Also available through Amangiri's event coordination team are private helicopter charters for remote weddings atop Tower Butte.
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Kilpatrick has been painting since 1998, following her artwork in pastels when she was living in her native Peru. After moving to the United States, "I began to seriously develop my skills as a painter" and studied under Marcia Cummings where, Kilpatrick said, "I honed my abilities in depicting perspective in the scenes I paint. I have recently studied under Glen Orbik, learning to incorporate the human figure in my paintings."
Kilpatrick is influenced by the "early California painters, as well as the impressionists," which shows in her warm and sunny palettes. "Nature," she noted, "is at the forefront of all of my work."
Kilpatrick not only paints those places she fears will be lost, but also places that "speak to my soul, that make me laugh inside and that make my heart jump with excitement.... California scenery has been an inspiration to me for years," and by capturing places on canvas "they remain timeless. I hope to bring sunshine and happiness to whomever looks at one!"
For more information, visit www.hildakilpatrick.com
Parking for the Santa Paula Society of the Arts meeting is available behind (just north) of the Depot (enter on Railroad Avenue), and directly south of Depot in the lot next to the Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
For more information about the Santa Paula Society of the Arts visit www.thespsa.com or call 525-1104. And don't forget to visit the Santa Paula Society of the Arts Depot Gift Shop when you visit the Depot Gallery, where you'll find dozens of unique items all created by society members - from miniature paintings and fabric art to greeting cards, purses and jewelry - at very reasonable prices.


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I had a really good run tonight. Over the few (or more) months, I've been getting slower and slower and struggle to run for long periods – having all kinds of niggles and injuries – but tonight I went out and managed to get back to the pace I was doing about a year ago. Still slow but getting faster 😀
Nothing like the feeling of doing a really good run and coming home all sweaty and tired to make you feel better.
Other good things:
- I got 8/8 tips in the footy tipping this week and I'm top of the dream team comp on points. I love it – we are doing it on the AFL site (which has to be the most annoying web site ever) and, since we didn't have enough ppl to have our own team, got some interlopers joined in with us. One of the interlopers has been ahead for weeks but I managed to knock him off top spot this week. Yah!
- I'm getting my period – yahs, that explains the weight gain lately
- my work atm has an awesome pick n' mix type salad bar – you pick your lettuce + vege + protein + dressing = yummy salad!
- nothing in particular, life just seems a bit easier.
Over the past few days, I've been trying to cut back my calories. Normally I have around 1500-1600 a day but that doesn't seem to be working (ie I'm not losing weight). I think that's okay for a small, steady weight loss but it doesn't leave any margin for error and, since I'm not going to meticulously weigh every single thing I eat, I need some margin in there.
The most obvious thing to cut is *sob* coffees. I have around 3 coffees a day which is like 300 calories. That's a lot out of 1500 (a fifth even). If I even cut back one a day, that's 700 calories gone a week. I love my coffee but maybe, just maybe, I can cut back for the greater good. Green tea is my friend.
Another area is after dinner snacks but atm I'm sticking to fairly low calorie treats (like those yum Turkish Delight icecream tubs). I figure a small treat stops me from feeling deprived and guts out on something worse, so I think that'll stay.
Finally, I'm getting rid of my exercise bike. I rarely use it and I don't have enough space for superfluous items. Besides, Andrew rang tonight wanting to borrow $190 to buy one and my motherly desire to see him get fit overrides my own needs 🙂 Hmmm … and that space is perfect for hanging a punching bag … *evil laugh*


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Meet Dani Z our new beauty contributor. She's the first to hear about new beauty products, tips for hair, and skincare. She'll do the hard work of finding the best beauty, hair, and make-up products and give you her honest opinion.
I've always been pretty hopeless when it come to doing my own hair. If it involves a flat-iron or curling- iron I will burn myself and the tips of my hair.
That's way I've gathered the fallowing hairdos that involve no heat and are easy to do.
Braid Headband
Not only is it a simple style but celebrities like Zoe Saldana wear it as well.
Another great look worn by celebrities is the fishtail braid.
Blake Lively looks radiant in her turquoise earrings, yellow dress and platinum fishtail braid. Now you can switch up your style with this step by step tutorial (model reality TV star/author/ fashion designer Lauren Conrad) from beauty-tutorial.blogspot.com
The Bow ties are cool style from Hair and Makeup by Steph
Elegant Updos
Celebrities often go for the messy chignon look.
Mila Kunis
Jessica Alba
To get this look try using IKnowHair.com 4 step guide to a perfectly messy chignon
Bun with Braid
An even easier way to do this is to buy a foam hair fondation to make the bun.
Purchase at any Claire's or drugstore.
Your favorite celebrities have worn this style as well in varies forms.
J. Lo
Kristen Bell
Penelope Cruz
By going with a twist up do you'll be in good company.
Ann Hathaway has spotted this look
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In Thailand, the war against single-use plastics has finally begun
When a 4.5 metre long pilot whale was found beached on the shore in Thailand's Songkhla province on May 29th—spitting out the plastic bags it had ingested—veterinarians and volunteers tried for several days to save the poor beast. But it was too late, and an autopsy found another 80 bags and other plastic items, weighing a total of 8 kg, in the whale's stomach.
The story went viral, both locally and abroad, and although it's hardly the first incidence of a marine creature killed by ocean plastics, it does seem to be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back", causing uproar on social media and bringing to the forefront the fact that Thailand remains one of the world's worst polluters. Government initiatives to convince people to use less plastic have been largely ineffective, while the policing of illegal ocean dumping is about as strictly enforced as motorcycle helmet laws.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 8 million tonnes of plastic, including bottles, packaging, and other waste, are discarded into the ocean every year, killing marine life and entering the human food chain. And according to Ocean Conservancy, a Washington-based non-profit, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam dump more plastic into the oceans than the rest of the world combined. It's a sad state of affairs, and one that the respective governments of these nations do not seem to be taking overly seriously, although in Thailand the martyred pilot whale has definitely increased public pressure.
As is almost always the case in situations like these, real change is coming at a grassroots level and, in an odd quirk of fate, the plastic drinking straw has become the unwitting super villain in the epic battle against single-use plastics. In recent months, a huge number of bars and restaurants in Bangkok (and beyond) have begun doing away with plastic straws altogether, replacing them with straws made of glass, metal, paper, bamboo, and even pasta (Bucatini, a thick spaghetti-shaped pasta that is hollow in the center, is perfect for the task).
An informal social media survey revealed some—but by no means all—the Bangkok F&B venues that have eliminated plastic straws. They include: Charley Brown's Mexicana; Broccoli Revolution; Tacos & Salsa; ERR Urban Rustic Thai; Bo.lan; Pink Flamingo Bar by Prelude; The Missing Burro; Toby's; Lan Din Café; Plern Plern Café; El Mercado; Cafe Tartine; JUA; Tropic City; Talad Nath; Blue Parrot; Eats Payao; and The 88 on Surawong Rd, who have also done away with paper napkins. In addition, Food Panda delivery service is now giving customers the option of specifying "no plastic cutlery" when ordering their meals.
Hotels are also hopping on the no straw bandwagon—which is good, as they are a major waste contributor—and it was recently announced that Anantara are banning plastic straws at all their hotels, bars, and restaurants. The Sukhothai also announced they now have paper straws "on demand", which is a small step but a step none-the-less, and the recently launched Akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok will be the first new hotel in Asia to launch without single-use plastic in its rooms or food and beverage outlets. Even the über-luxe out-of-town resorts are joining in, with both the Soneva Kiri in Koh Kood and the Trisara resort in Phuket having switched to biodegradable paper straws.
But why are plastic straws getting all the attention? Dana Garber, co-owner of The Smokin' Pug restaurant, added her two satang to the online conversation by stating: "I always find this amusing, as we, as a restaurant, use very little plastic, and spend a lot on bamboo for our to-go packaging, and use recycled napkins. We don't sell water, we give free water in glass bottles. But why all the rage about straws?! I find to-go packaging and plastic cutlery the worst. Am I missing something?"
Well Dana, no you're not missing anything. Straws may be the cause célèbre, but they are not the only "cause" of plastic pollution. Plastic water bottles and plastic bags are huge contributors—and 7-11 stores are often cited as the worst offenders—but all superfluous plastic packaging adds to the mountains of waste being thrown into landfills and our oceans. Perhaps because we are "grasping at straws" to solve this problem, that's why straws have become the rallying point when it comes to starting the discussion on plastic waste. And since straws really are a luxury, and not a necessity, they make for an easy target. However, all plastic waste is to blame.
The recently opened Refill Station, near On Nut BTS station, is a bulk store (and café) where you can refill your empty shampoo, shower gel, and detergent containers—which means less plastic packaging in the trash bin. They also sell eco-friendly products, including bamboo straws and toothbrushes, wheat straw utensils, and reusable pads. It's yet another tiny foot forward on the long road to recovery, but all journeys begin with a single step.
NOTE: If you want to find out more about which businesses are limiting their plastic waste, visit Zero Waste Thailand (www.facebook.com/th.zerowaste).
By Bruce Scott


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As the Syrian civil war enters into its 34th month, the chances for a peaceful solution are slimmer than a couple of months ago. The latest change in the structure of the opposition, as well as the shift in the power balance between various groups, dramatically alters the nature of the civil war. At the same time, the West has become aware that eventual victory of the empowered New Islamic Front will not bring democracy in post-Assad Syria.
Geneva II is scheduled for Jan. 22nd and over 30 countries have already confirmed their presence. Having been delayed for long enough, the peace talks will not be canceled. The success should give directions towards a political solution by providing the structure for a transitional government and directives on who should be included in that governmental body. Failed negotiations would be a major setback for the peace process and leave no room for hopes of an end to the Syrian civil war in the immediate future.
Limited choices
The composition of the Syrian opposition negotiating team is vital for the success of the January peace talks on SyriaDr. Theodore Karasik


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Google Me Social Network Initiative Launch Delayed; Expect the Service in Spring 2011
Google's secret Facebook killer initiative into the social networking scenario is rumored to have been delayed until 2011 spring. An initiative which was expected to touch the web by the end of 2010 is now heard to be delayed till next year.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently pointed out that Google is building up more social components into existing products, a statement which indirectly says that it is not behind any new social media initiative.
Google believes, at least on record, that this can help build more quality into the searches, giving people more accurately tailored recommendations.
But unofficial sources from the search giant tell that the social networking project named 'Google Me' is still on with VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra leading the show.
But tipsters also hint that the progress of the project is trapped in issues of disorganization and internal conflicts between parallel teams working on the project.
Well, we don't know much about the internal stories of Google. But the giant is surely worried about Facebook's recent initiative to provide email to its massive member community- an attempt that can affect Google's leadership in the cyber world.
So what we can surely expect is that the Google teams will come out with better results soon.


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In his three years so far with the Aggies Kingsley Keke has be a big part of their defensive line but while he doesn't fill up the stat column his impact is much more. But that could change as the Aggies have changed over their coaching staff and the two gapping scheme of John Chavis is gone and in comes Mike Elko's aggressive one gap approach. Here is a look at why Kingsley Keke could breakout in 2018.
Texas A&M DT Kingsley Keke showing the ability to make a lateral move to get past the RG and get a QB pressure #NFLDraft #GigEm #Aggies pic.twitter.com/EjwBElIqmC
— NFL Draft Geek (@NFLDraftGeek) August 23, 2018
The biggest trait that Kingsley Keke has is his ability to burst off the line of scrimmage. In the previous defense his get off wasn't as viable because he would often have to engage with the offensive guard first negating his advantage. Under Mike Elko's one gap system he'll be able to shoot gaps more consistently using that burst to get to the edge of the guards and tackles where he can use his pass rushing moves (swim and rip) to into the backfield and attack the quarterback.
Keke also moves well laterally and which should help his ability to get past lineman while pass rushing, but also in the run game. Whether it's on stunts and twists or just taking on blocks he shows the ability to make a move to his side along with hand usage to get off blocks and make plays. While Keke is an explosive player moving forward he does show the power to take on blocks and hold the point of attack against double teams.
2018 should be a big year for Kingsley Keke and it wouldn't shock me to see him finish with eight or more sacks on the season playing a more aggressive defense. Having a big season will be big for his NFL future as teams want a defensive tackles who can rush the passer. Keke has starter upside but he needs to show that he can take over games at times if he wants to be considered an early round pick. But Keke's floor is pretty high also as he seems to fit in any type of defense in any type of front and should be a solid back at worse.


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Raising NDC ambition to reach climate action goals: Fossil fuel subsidies, energy pricing and swaps
How much can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions if we raise ambition with second-generation Nationally Determined Contributions?
This panel and discussion will focus on best practices on fossil fuel subsidy reform and pricing based on country experience.
Experts will present results on GHG emission reduction from energy modelling research over 20 countries and consider possible fiscal scenarios to achieve climate action goals. We will take a closer look at fossil fuel subsidyphase-out, modest taxation of fossil fuels, and savings from FFS reforms reinvested into renewables and energy efficiency for a low-carbon energy "swap." We will hear from countries and organizations working to create an enabling environment for the launch of the low-carbon energy economy to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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December 5, 2019
Nordic Pavilion in Hall 6, at IFEMA


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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." – Will Durant
"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock." Matthew 7:24
Christian excellence is based on habits of thought and action. The question, then, is which habits are central to Christianity – which habits will build a foundation of rock.


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Author(s): Jeff Mendoza
-A look back at an accomplished landscape designer's career -Includes plant names in Latin Artifact presents the thoughtful and sophisticated landscape designs of Jeff Mendoza. A formally trained artist, his work often reflects the natural world - depicting botanical forms with earthy palettes. He noticed this connection and opened his eponymous firm, J. Mendoza Gardens in 1987. While plants became his medium, he approached the design of a garden in the same manner he would a drawing or painting - considering form, color, texture, scale, and the overall composition. Artifact is a portfolio of Mendoza's accomplished career tracing his various projects - whether a city terrace or a country yard - intellectually planned for each unique environment and spatial layout.


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Emergency Late Start and Emergency Early Release Schedules
If there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff or another emergency that lasts more than a few hours, it may be necessary to cancel school, delay the start time of school, or close school early. To this end, we have created two alternative schedules: an emergency late start schedule and an emergency early release schedule.
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Reading List
Action & Adventure
Joan Aiken, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase: Set in an alternate history of England, it tells of the adventures of cousins Bonnie and Sylvia and their friend Simon the goose-boy as they thwart the evil schemes of their governess Miss Slighcarp.The novel is the first in the Wolves Chronicles, a series of books set during the fictional 19th century reign of King James III.
Bernard Ashley, Break in the Sun: When her mother marries a spiteful man, Patsy Bligh runs away to join a touring summer theatre group.
Malorie Blackman, Hacker: One of Blackman's most popular books. Two computer whizzkids try to prove their father is innocent of bank theft. A gripping read. Noughts and Crosses: In an alternative world the issues of racism are tackled in a society which has only two types of people: "noughts" and "crosses". This novel is about friendship that goes beyond these barriers. The sequel set a generation later is also an absolute knock out.
NM Browne, Basilisk: A wonderful blend of myths, history and archaeology in this great novel set in the caves of a dark world.
Anne Cassidy, Innocent: Great junior novel from Cassidy, as Charlie tries to prove the innocence of her older brother Brad.
Charlie Higson, Silverfin: The first in a popular new series about James Bond when he was still at school.
SE Hinton, Outsiders: Stunning study of hate, violence, loyalty and friendship set in the violent gang-lands of New York. One of the very best teenage novels ever written.
William Nicholson, Wind on Fire Trilogy: Breathtaking trilogy about a society governed by exams. But what happens when you rebel? Read to find out. A truly excellent trilogy.
Gary Paulsen, Hatchet: Thrilling adventure about the survival of a 12 year old boy after a plane crash. Also has great sequels.
Michelle Paver, Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series): A great series. This book takes place 6000 years ago during the New Stone Age, and tells the story of twelve-year-old Torak, a boy of the Wolf Clan.
Mary Renault, The Lion in the Gateway: An enthralling story, it tells of the crossing of the Hellespont by Xerxes' army and the battles fought against the invaders by the courageous Greeks, Pheidippides' marathon run from Athens to Sparta, and the heroic stand at Thermopylae by a handful of Spartans.
Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons: The book relates the outdoor adventures and play of two families of children, involving sailing, camping, fishing exploration and piracy.
Chris Ryan, Survival: The ultra tough and realistic novels of Chris Ryan are a must for youngsters seeking excitement and thrills. This "Alpha Force" novel is the start of a gripping new series. Flash Flood: London is in chaos and anarchy after the collapse of the Thames Barrier! A great page turner.
Alex Shearer, Bootleg: Great novel about chocolate being made illegal and the underground resistance movement that forms. Highly original.
Chris Wooding, Storm Thief: One of the best action fantasies I read this year. Fast paced, exciting and in a fantasy world so well crafted this has to be the first book in a fabulous series!
Relationships & Conflicts
Alyssa Brugman, Walking Naked: Highly original novel set in a secondary school where the girls who are 'cool' clash with a new girl with startling consequences.
Anita Desai, The Village by the Sea: When their family falls on hard times, thirteen-year-old Lila and her twelve-year-old brother, Hari, try desperately to keep their home intact--an almost impossible task until Hari gets a chance to go to Bombay.
Berlie Doherty, Granny was a Buffer Girl: A series of bittersweet stories about the loves and marriages in three generations of a Sheffield family--framed by the reminiscences of Jess.
Paul Gallico, The Snow Goose: The story of Philip, a lonely painter who lives in an old lighthouse, and Fritha, a young girl who brings him a large white bird, the snow goose
Rosa Guy, The Friends: Phyllisia eventually recognizes that her own selfish pride rather than her mother's death and her father's tyrannical behaviour created the gulf between her and her best friend.
Nigel Hinton, Buddy: Buddy has a hopeless father who is an aging rocker, interested only in Elvis and bikes, and living on the fringes of the under-world.
Lesley Howarth, Carwash: Enjoyable story, set in Cornwall, told over a long, hot and sticky teenage summer.
Eva Ibbotson, Journey to the River Sea: An orphaned school girl's journey to South America with her tough-as-old-boots nanny. Already very popular and destined to become a modern classic.
Beverley Naidoo, Chain of Fire: Set in South Africa at the height of the apartheid regime, when the government started a policy of ethnic cleansing, forcibly removing people from their homes and moving them to so-called 'homelands'.
Robert O'Brien, Mrs Frisby and The Rats of Nimh: Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma.
Meg Rosoff, How I Live Now: Odd and dreamy novel set in the back-drop of a undisclosed war with an American teenage girl getting to know her family in England. Now regarded as a modern classic.
Alex Shearer, The Crush: An obsession with a Boy Band drives Ally to do almost anything to meet the love of her life…..
Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl: Brilliant and brave novel about a teenager daring to be different in an American high school. Highly recommended.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Face: Realistic story of how a boy is disfigured in a car accident and has to start living a new life with his disfigurement.
Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Uplifting story of a young seagull's bid to live its life as free as possible. A beautifully crafted short read.
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol: Read about Scrooge yourself; much better than any film you may have seen of it. Oliver Twist: About an orphan boy who runs away from a workhouse and meets a pickpocket on the streets of London
Penelope Farmer, Charlotte Sometimes: Dream-like novel where Charlotte, whilst sleeping, somehow slips back in time to 1919 and becomes Clare…
Elizabeth Goudge, Little White Horse: Haunting story of a unicorn appearing at Moonacre Valley.
H Rider Haggard, King Solomon's Mines: An exciting yarn about an explorer who was the inspiration for the Indiana Jones films. She: follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. There, they encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen, Ayesha, who reigns as the all-powerful "She", or "She-who-must-be-obeyed".
Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle: Great novel of first love, with an eccentric family of sisters living in a dilapidated castle.
RL Stevenson, Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde: Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that changes him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde.
Mark Twain, Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Adventure, freedom and excitement are in abundance in these two novels set in the American deep south during the great depression. Highly recommended.
J. Vance Marshall, Walkabout: In the Australian desert, two children, survivors of an air crash, make their journey across the harsh landscape, aided by an Aboriginal boy on "walkabout".
HG Wells, The Time Machine: SF novel about time travel and the possible consequences. War of the Worlds: The Martians invade Earth. A groundbreaking science fiction novel.
Lynne Reid –Banks, The Indian Trilogy: When Omri's plastic Indian, put in an unusual cupboard overnight, comes to life, Omri has a new friend who can teach him about another culture and another time.
JM Barrie, Peter Pan: The adventures of the three Darling children in Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.
Frank Beddor, Looking Glass Wars: Challenging novel which develops the characters from "Alice inWonderland" creating a whole new fantasy adventure.
Eoin Colfer, The Wish List: Funny novel in which Lowrie has to complete four idiotic tasks to get into heaven. By the writer of the Artemis Fowl series.
Catherine Fisher, Corbenic: Arthurian myths and legends are skilfully woven into this moving story of a teenager struggling with family life.
Nancy Farmer, Sea of Trolls: A sweeping Viking novel with two young children being held captive by the evil half-troll king Ivar the Boneless.
CS Lewis, Narnia series: Perhaps the ultimate battle between Good and Evil? Classic tale of children trying to awaken an animal world from eternal winter.
Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland; the classic tale of Alice when she fell down the rabbit hole.
Alan Gibbons, Shadow of the Minotaur: Computer game virtual reality becomes reality in this compulsive read. Highly recommended.
Chris Paolini, Eragon & Eldest: Wonderful quest first-novel by a 16 year old author whose main character begins his destiny is to be a Dragon Rider.
Philip Reeves, Mortal Engines: Superb fantasy novel where moving cities trawl the globe. Tom and Hester are thrown from their beloved "London" and try to get back on board. A highly original read.
Jonathan Stroud, Amulet of Samarkend: An unforgettable mix of history, fantasy and intrigue in one, the shortest 480 pages you'll ever read! Start of a new trilogy.
JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The story of Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who battles against the Dark Lord Sauron to save his world, Middle-earth, from the grip of evil.
Ghosts & Horror
Malorie Blackman, Dead Gorgeous: After moving to the countryside, Nova befriends a dead boy with too many problems of his own. The only problem for Nova is that the ghost is also very, very cute!
Neil Gaiman, Coraline: Stunning novel about a warped alternative universe hidden behind a door. Very weird and altogether creepy.
Susan Gates, Dusk: Fast paced SF horror novel about the dangers of genetic engineering and mutations.
Carol Hedges, Red Velvet: Nasty things begin to happen to Elly when she finds the skeleton of a dead girl wearing a red dress in an old house.
Cliff McNish, Breathe: A ghost Story: A true ghost story. The kind that says its cold fingers on you grips tight and doesn't let you go under the last pages have been turned. Wonderfully spine chilling.
Celia Rees, Witch Child Sorceress: Interesting read about the daughter of a woman accused of being a witch in 18th century England. Beautifully written and asks many intelligent questions and now followed by a great sequel.
Marcus Sedgwick, My Swordhand is Singing: Chilling vampire tale set in 17th Century Europe, inspired by the original Transylvanian Vampire folk takes. Scary stuff!
Catherine Storr, The Mirror Image Ghost: Now classic suspense horror novel. Wonderfully written with a timeless appeal.
Chris Wooding, Haunting of Alaizabel Cray: Great atmospheric crossover fantasy novel about two young wych-hunters seeking for a beast that lurks in the sewers of old London. Very exciting and an exceptional read.
M E Allen, The Bish Bash Bosh: A group of teenage boys discover a lotion which makes them irresistible to girls. Hilarious chaos follows!
Narinder Dhami, Bindi Babes /Bollywood Babes: Hilarious novel about 3 Anglo-Asian sisters who have great fun bossing their dad around until their tough, traditional aunty from India comes to stay.
Eva Ibbotson, Dial A Ghost: Funny story of hiring ghosts to scare people you don't like!
Pete Johnson, Faking It: Funny novel about a 15 year old who cons everyone into thinking he has a girlfriend and as a result his popularity soars. Written in an amusing diary format.
John Kirkbridge, Thank you for your Application: Quite exceptional novel about a would-be writer who works as a typist. Has truly hilarious consequences. Comedy of the highest order and really, really funny.
Terry Pratchett, Johnny Maxwell (Trilogy): A brilliant trilogy. Johnny has special powers which help him see the world in a slightly different way from other boys.
Catherine Robinson, Tin Grin: Mattie's mum remarries and she has to deal with the nightmare of getting along with her new, computer geek, step-brother.
Louis Sacher, There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom: Another highly entertaining (and funny) tale from the writer of Holes. Has much to identify with. Dogs Don't Tell Jokes: Funny novel about a boy who thinks he will be more popular if he enters the school talent show.
Sue Townsend, Secret Diary of Adrian Mole: Classic series of diaries featuring 13 year old Adrian and his obsession with the lovely Pandora
Mystery & Thrillers
Sherry Ashworth, Dream Travellers: Children are stalked in their dreams by a mysterious stranger who arrives in their sleepy town.
Terence Blacker, Angel Factory: Dark and delicious tale of what happens when a curious boy hacks into his father's computer. A really powerful read.
Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express: Hercule Poirot solves a mysterious murder on the famous train, now stopped on the tracks by a giant snowdrift.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Sherlock Holmes's most memorable and intriguing cases, including adventures with mysterious masked strangers, ingenious heists, murderous plots and hidden jewels.
Eion Colfer, Half Moon Investigations: After completing a dodgy online course 10 year old Fletch reckons he's a fully fledged detective! Chaos follows in this great thriller.
F. Cottrell-Boyce, Millions: Imagine the scenario: Britain is about to join the Euro, you find 250K and have 10 days to spend it before it becomes obsolete.
Stephen Davies, The Yellowcake Conspiracy: When the Director of the Saharan uranium mine where he works is mysteriously murdered, fourteen year-old Haroun embarks on a dangerous new role as a spy in the service of the French Government. A shocking conspiracy is unearthed - somebody is trafficking 'yellowcake', a key ingredient in the production of nuclear bombs.
Chris D'Lacey, Horace: Funny thriller in which a teenage finds a valuable teddy-bear in a skip. Suddenly, when rich, life becomes much more complicated.
Catherine Fisher, Dark Henge: Mystery. myth and magic! This intriguing novel combines sibling rivalry and Celtic mythology. Highly entertaining.
Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night: A murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger's Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings.
Caroline Lawrence, Roman Mysteries: Multi book series about four amateur child detectives in Ancient Rome. Engaging and historically accurate.
Margaret Mahy, The Haunting: After a shy and rather withdrawn eight-year-old begins receiving frightening supernatural images and messages, he learns about a family legacy which could be considered a curse or a rare gift.
Valerie Mendes, Girl in the Attic: Accessible, spine-chilling ghost/mystery novel set in Cornwall after a family move from the big city.
Nicola Morgan, FleshMarket: Startling thriller set in the dark streets of 19th Century Edinburgh where the body-snatchers Burke and Hare Stalk the homeless street urchins.
Philip Pullman, Butterfly Tattoo: The agony of first love inspires this book, but tragedy and violence are soon to follow. For the mature reader. Ruby in the Smoke: Exceptional mystery yarn, about a girl trying to find out why her father was murdered. Has two sequels with the same characters, which are also excellent.
Alex Shearer, The Stolen: A nail-biting and supernatural tale of old people taking over the bodies of young people. A gripping mystery. The Lost: Tremendous thriller about the search for a boy who disappeared 2 years previously whilst cycling. As the book develops great clues are thrown in. But beware the many red-herrings!
G P Taylor, Tersias: Bewitching and exciting yarn of the hunt for a boy who has the power to see into the future in 19th Century England.
School Stories
Bernard Ashley, A Kind of Wild Justice: Ronnie Webster lives in the East End, in an area under the control of the notorious Bradshaw brothers. When his father is framed by the Bradshaws and sent to jail, and his mother goes off to live with one of the brothers, Ronnie finds himself on his own, struggling to keep out of trouble and looking for a way to clear his father's name.
Robert Cormier, The Chocolate War: Stunning and shocking novel about the power of gangs in school and how one small act of defiance starts a chain reaction in the school. Highly recommended for strong readers.
Gillian Cross, Demon Headmaster: Something is wrong at Dinah's new school. All the pupils act in exactly the same way. Wonderful blend of horror and suspense. Has excellent sequels.
Alan Gibbons, Chicken: Tough school story, focusing on bullying.
Roger Green, Cuckoos: Powerful novel about the power and cruelty of school bullying that starts with the "whisper". Highly recommended.
Pete Johnson, Runaway Teacher: What happens when your teacher becomes a friend and not a teacher? Read this short novel to find out.
Gene Kemp, Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler: Follow the adventures of Tyke Tyler at school and the chaos he causes at home!
Anthony McGowan, The Knife That Killed Me: There are friends, there are enemies, there are gangs you do belong to, gangs you don't, and as a late arrival at the school there is pressure on Paul to make a choice, and of course, there is the girl of his dreams.
Louis Sachar, The Boy who Lost his Face: Very weird novel about a bully seemingly cursed who then begins to see things from the point of view of the bullied. An interesting and challenging read. Small Steps: Funny loose sequel to Holes with a couple of the minor characters taking centre stage in an amusing get rich scheme that goes wrong.
Science Fiction & Unexplained
Malorie Blackman, Pig Heart Boy: Your heart transplant is with a pig! Find out what difference it makes in this gripping read. Dangerous Dare Yet another stunning novel from Blackman. Suspense, thrills and scares abound in this entertaining read.
John Christopher, Tripods (series): Classic series in which giant robots takeover the Earth.
Ted Hughes, The Iron Man: Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down.
Rhiannon Lassiter, Hex Trilogy: Totally believable SF set in the far future about mutant genes that can be passed through computers into people.
Michael Lawrence, The Aldous Lexicon: Imaginative SF yarn with complex alternative realities which cross over into our own world
Nicola Morgan, Sleepwalking: Hypnotic and challenging novel about a people dominated by by a huge psychic presence which controls their minds.
Marcus Sedgwick, Floodland: Gripping story of global warming and the pockets of survivors who live in the "High Lands" near Norwich.
Robert Swindells, Time Snatch: Superb time travel novel by Swindells. Very exciting.
John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids: A classic science-fiction tale, in which humanity is threatened by giant plants.
Neil Arksey, Playing on the Edge: Great futuristic thriller where football has achieved global domination. A wonderful idea! MacB The captain of the football team has an accident. Or is it? Entertainingly dark sporting mystery with a hint of Macbeth!
Ben Bo, Scullcrack: High energy novel about skateboarding.
Theresa Breslin, Divided City: Tough Scottish novel which tackles the religious divide in Glasgow through a look at football.
Peter Hayden, And Smith Must Score!: A humorous tale of football obsession, dating dilemmas, family separation and petty crime.
David McRoberts, Fergus MacPhail: the Boy,the Legend: Wildly entertaining football story of a teenage tear-away and his life at school, and with the girls! Funny stuff.
Martin Waddell, Shooting Star: Interesting novel written by the man who talent spotted a future soccer star.
Nina Bawden, Carrie's War: Carrie and her brother are evacuated from a war-torn London to live with a penny-pinching shop-keeper in Wales. A story of isolation.
Anne Frank, The Diary of Anne Frank: Stunning story of bravery during the Second World War. Essential reading.
Anne Holm, I am David: A 12-year-old, escapes from a Communist concentration camp with little more than a compass…
Judith Kerr, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: Partly autobiographical, this is first of the internationally acclaimed trilogy by Judith Kerr telling the unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany at the start of the Second World War.
Michael Morpurgo, War Horse: Thought provoking novel of the life of a horse and his thoughts during his numerous battles under different masters. Private Peaceful: Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice. When the Whales Came: This WW1 story follows the unlikely friendship of a pair of children and an eccentric, lonely old man living on the far shore of their island. He tells them terrible secrets about the island's narwhales then all three strive to save the creatures.
Andy McNab, Boy Soldier: McNab draws on his own vast SAS experience to write this exciting, part-biographical, account of his younger days in the SAS.
Mal Peet, Tamar: Winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal. Complex mix of timetravel, World War 2 and love across time
Ian Serraillier, The Silver Sword: It's difficult to imagine the whole of Europe as a heaving mass of people on the move, some with urgent, fixed purpose, some with no idea at all of what to do next…A classic
Michael Cronin, Against the Day Through the Night: Uncannily believable accounts of what might have happened if Germany had successfully invaded the UK during World War 2. Highly recommended.
The Life of Pi – Yann Martell
Lord of the Rings – J. R. R. Tolkein
Alice's Adventure in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C. S. Lewis
The Discworld Series – Terry Pratchett
Watership Down – Richard Adams
Harry Potter stories – J. K. Rowling
The Life of Pi – Yann Martell
Lord of the Rings – J. R. R. Tolkein
Alice's Adventure in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C. S. Lewis
The Discworld Series – Terry Pratchett
Watership Down – Richard Adams
Harry Potter stories – J. K. Rowling
The 39 Steps - John Buchan
Catch 22 – Joseph Heller
Bravo 2 Zero – Andy McNab
The Lion in the Gateway – Mary Renault
Shane – Jack Schaeffer
The Call of the Wild – Jack London
The Eagle of the Ninth – Rosemary Sutcliff
Future - Science Fiction – Dystopia - Satire
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adam
1984 – George Orwell
Farenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
Jurassic Park – Michael Crichton
2001: A Space Odyssey – Arthur C. Clarke
The War of the Worlds – H. G. Wells
Youth – School - Family
Kes – Barry Hines
Sophie's World – Jostein Gardiner
The Curious Incident of Dog in the Night Time – Mark Haddon
The Chocolate War – Robert Cormier
A Kind of Wild Justice – Bernard Ashley
Talking in Whispers – James Watson
Mrs Doubtfire – Anne Fine
Murder Mystery – Gothic – Horror - Thrillers
The Woman in Black – Susan Hill
Misery – Stephen King
Interview with a Vampire – Anne Rice
Agatha Christie's novels
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The Keys to the Street – Ruth Rendell
The Haunting – Margaret Mahy
The Firm – John Grisham
Twentieth Century Literature
The Periodic Table – Primo Levi
Neither Here Nor There – Bill Bryson
Brighton Rock – Graham Greene
The Catcher in the Rye – J. D. Salinger
Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner – A. Sillitoe
Fever Pitch – Nick Hornby
The Name of the Rose – Umberto Eco
Let the Circle Be Unbroken – Mildred Taylor
Slaughterhouse 5 – Kurt Vonnegut
All Quiet on the Western Front – Erich Remarque
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Frankenstein – Mary Shelley
Dracula – Bram Stoker
The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas
Sherlock Holmes Stories – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Gulliver's Travels – Jonathan Swift
The Moonstone - Wilkie Collins
Great Expectations – Charles Dickens
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2020 Infiniti Qx80 Price In South Africa - The 2020 Infiniti QX80 is coming to the markets probably by the finish of 2019. This full-size SUV is just a luxury model with room for seven passengers. Even the eight-seat model is available. The interior is very upscale and comfortable.
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The headlights are attractive and more sheet metal is visible. The grille looks more upscale and the hood is slightly longer. LED headlights are standard and the bumper looks bold and aggressive.
The full-size SUV host astonishing design and the side profile provides a 20-inch aluminum wheel. 22-inch wheels are optional and new all-season tires are standard. Three new exterior paints have been in the offer, Champagne Quartz, Moonstone White and Mineral Black.
Infiniti QX80 will not see any dimensional changes. Knowing that SUV will remain 209 inches long and 78 inches tall.
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Besides high quality, the 2020 Infiniti QX80 is a well-equipped SUV as well. This particularly refers to tech goodies and advanced driver aids and safety features. All models include an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, Bluetooth, four USB ports, satellite radio, 13-speaker Bose speakers etc.
Higher trims add things such as 15-speaker speakers, 120-Volt power outlet, wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, rear-seat entertainment system and much more. Unfortunately, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are not available.
In term of safety, this season has had plenty of novelties and we hope 2020 Infiniti QX80 will continue in exactly the same way. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection are standard features now. Surround-view camera and parking sensors may also be standard features.
There are numerous more available features, such as adaptive cruise control , blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive headlights etc.
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When it comes to the interior quality, this SUV definitely belongs to the premium segment. Still, keep in mind that this is among the cheapest models in the class. Therefore, an excellent amount of cheap-looking surface are available as well. The entire styling is good, nevertheless the dashboard definitely shows its age.
The recent facelift didn't affect the interior design to much, so can quickly notice some styling solutions that belong to some other era of automotive industry. On one other side, comfort is on a very high level. The recent facelift has had new sound insulation, so the 2020 Infiniti QX80 will continue using its super-quiet ride.
Also, seats are amazing. They are massive, supportive and excellent for long journeys. First two rows are very generous with regards to legroom, while the next row is typical for three-row SUVs and serves primarily to allow for children.
With regards to the configuration of the second row, the seating capacity goes from 7 to 8 passengers. The QX80 also features among the biggest cargo areas in the class. You can depend on around 17 cubic feet behind the next row. Once it folds down, the capacity goes as much as 50 cubic feet. The entire cargo capacity goes all-away as much as 95 cubic feet.
2020 Infiniti QX80 engine
For now, the full-size SUV includes a single engine option. It is just a 5.6-liter V8 that includes a standard rear-wheel-drive and 7-speed automatic gearbox. A four-wheel-drive setup is optional.
The V8 is producing as much as 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. You must admit, for such a luxury SUV , those figures are quite impressive. The QX80 now comes with a hill start assist system.
Together with that, besides numerous driving modes, a Snow mode is now available too. Both systems work perfectly, especially with the four-wheel-drive configuration.
Fuel Economy and towing capacity
We already said the fuel economy isn't this SUV's strongest point. It's a real problem as customers feedback wasn't positive at all. Infiniti QX80 includes only 14 mpg in the city. Moreover, 20 mpg on the highway also sounds bad.
For that reason, some speculations already are suggesting a diesel powertrain. But now, this is very unlikely. We'll take those rumors with a touch of salt. Because of the V8 engine, the new 2020 Infiniti QX80 can tow over 8,000 pounds.
2020 Infiniti QX80 Release Date and Price
The brand new Monograph concept will increase the price of the 2020 Infiniti QX80. Currently, the SUV is available for $65k, while the new model is going to be much nearer to $70,000. Slightly more equipment is coming with the 4WD version that costs $3,000 more.
The top of line model is Limited edition and it brings features and upgrades worth of at least $90,000. Well, these types of are for showing off, such as "welcome" lighting signs and satin exterior. Still, you will find roof rails, ProPilot driver aid features, and parking sensors included.
The brand new 2020 Infiniti QX80 will debut later this year. The LA Auto Show could host the premiere, and the SUV will hit the dealerships right after the unveiling. Then, we will see all the features the new Monograph concept is bringing. Definitely, these will help the QX80 be much more competitive in the full-size premium SUV market.
The competition is not large, but it is difficult to breakthrough with Lincoln Navigator, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Cadillac Escalade as main rivals. For the upcoming season, BMW will introduce the new X7 with M package, while the Mercedes is testing its next-gen GLS Class.


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Florence Nightingale Essay, Research Paper
Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820 in Florence, Italy. She came from a wealthy family. As a child she had a vivid imagination, was considered a dreamer and often dreamed of helping others. Nightingale was well educated, a benefit of her family s wealth and her fathers belief in education, even for women. She studied all of the basic subjects, such as history, math, philosophy, science, music and art. She also learned five different languages. At a very young age she discovered her passion for mathematics. This was not considered an important subject for women so Nightingale had to beg her parents to let her study mathematics.
Her desire to help others was put into practice at a young age. She started out by caring for sick animals and was soon caring for the servants in the household. Her family traveled all over the world and Nightingale took this opportunity to further educate herself. When she traveled she would secretly go out and visit hospitals. She kept extensive notes on all the hospitals. She took notes on management, hygiene, wards and doctors. She kept pursuing her desire to become a nurse even though her parents opposed the idea. Nursing in the nineteenth century was not considered a reputable career. Nurses did not have any training and hospitals were unsanitary places where the poor went to die. Her parents finally gave in and Nightingale was allowed to go to Kaiserswerth, a nursing school in Germany.
During the Victorian era (1837-1901) true womanhood was greatly valued by society. True womanhood was defined as being virtuous, pious, tender, dependent and understanding to the male authority
(Aguirre, 1). Motherhood was the ultimate goal for every woman. Women were supposed to be concerned with feminine characteristics, roles and functions of family life. The ideal women in Victorian society were obedient, submissive and dependent on their husbands. Women who were not married were viewed as societal outcasts and not feminine.
Nightingale did not fit society s image of womanhood. She was ambitious and sought a career rather than marriage in an era where it was desirable for women to be subservient to her husband and avoid occupational ambitions (Olson, 1). Nightingale had many marriage opportunities. She was wealthy and beautiful but her beliefs prevented any form of long term marriage relationship. She stated, I could not satisfy my nature by spending a life with him in making society and arranging domestic things .not being able to seize the chance of forming for myself a true and rich life would seem to me like suicide ( Huxley, 41). Her studies in philosophy included Plato, Rousseau, D. Stewart, and Descartes. These philosophers helped to form her beliefs of society and her duty to the truth. These beliefs are reflected in her hospital reforms and nursing notes. Her love of math was well applied and would serve her well when lobbying for reforms in health care.
Nightingale was an innovative and persuasive leader who single-handedly invented modern nursing, which broadened women s roles in society. She is most remembered for her work during the Crimean War. Sir Sidney Herbert, one of her friends from the War Office, asked her to assist in a hospital in the Crimean. The Crimean War occurred during 1853-1856. When Nightingale arrived at the Barrack hospital in Scutari she found the most disgusting sight that she had ever seen. The hospital walls and floors looked like they had never been cleaned. There was no supplies, running water, latrines, basins, soap and they lacked most ordinary drugs. There were no utensils and the men ate one meal a day, if food was available, with their hands. Wounded men were placed on the dirty floor, resulting in even higher deaths.
Nightingale and her thirty-eight hand picked nurses spent twenty-one months establishing hygienic standards for the care of the sick and wounded. Nightingale spent much effort reorganizing the hospital. She established a pure water supply, providing medical materials and food. She reorganized the kitchen and the laundries in the hospital, bought utensils and organized a meal plan. Nightingale was devoted to the welfare of the soldiers and attended to all their needs, physical, social as well as emotional. She worked long hours, sometimes twenty-four hours straight without rest. Late at night she often made her rounds, carrying a Turkish lamp. The soldiers came to call her the lady with the lamp . To this day the lamp is the symbol for nursing. As a result of these efforts, the mortality rate dropped to 2%, down from 60% previous to their arrival (Olson, 2). This is a significant reduction in the death rate and many soldiers and their families where forever grateful to her.
During the Crimean War, Nightingale worked all day and wrote all night applying her knowledge of mathematics. She was determined that the criminal treatment of the British soldier in the Crimean should never happen again. She used a new technique of statistical analysis to plot the incidents of preventable deaths in the military. She is known for developing the polar-area diagrams (Audain, 1). These diagrams showed the deaths caused by unsanitary conditions and were used to petition for reform. With her analysis, Florence Nightingale revolutionized the idea that social phenomena could be objectively measured and subjected to mathematical analysis (Audain, 1). When Nightingale was at Scutari, she collected data and kept records of everything. She was able to use this information to improve the city and military hospitals. She demonstrated that statistics provided an organized way of learning and lead to improvements in medical and surgical practices. She developed a Model Hospital Statistical Form that helped hospitals to collect and generate consistent data and statistics. Her work with medical statistics was so impressive that she was elected to the membership in the statistical society of England. Karl Pearson acknowledged Nightingale as a prophetess in the development of applied statistic (Audain, 1). These statistics, along with her letters and notes convinced the military authorities, Parliament and Queen Victoria to carry out her proposed hospital reforms. Many of her statistical forms and diagrams are still in use today within the military and hospitals.
Nightingale is recognized the world over as the person who set out the principles for nursing education and practice. Her name stands for the nursing profession, as she is responsible for establishing nursing as a respected profession. Nightingale believed that nursing was a science, therefore required structured training and education. She opened the Nightingale School, a formal nursing program out of St. Thomas Hospital in London in 1860. The school was funded from donations to the Nightingale fund. The veterans of the Crimean war and others who believed in her cause gave donations. The school was a success and her nurses were very much in demand. Similar schools were opened in other countries, such as The Victoria School of Nurses in Berlin, as her influence spread throughout the world.
Nightingale s beliefs and theoretical models profoundly influenced her school. She believed that all people, regardless of belief, individual station or circumstance were entitled to medical and nursing care. She stated, we are to take all denominations whatsoever, and allow them to be visited by their respective priests and Muftis (Huxley, 50). She valued each individual and taught her nurses not to judge their patients. She taught nurses to treat patients as multidimensional individuals rather than diseases. The concepts of public health nursing grew out of her teaching and theories. Environment was very important on the impact of health and wellness. She stated that the purpose of nursing was to put the patient in the best possible condition for nature to act upon him (Olson, 4). This theory is still very important to nursing today and guides many schools in their curriculum. Nightingale believed that nursing should be separate from the medical models and from hospitals, having it s own theory base. She was way ahead of her time in many of her concepts, as they were not adopted in North America until the twentieth century. In Ontario, her model for nursing education did not take effect until 1974, when nursing education separated from the hospitals and became part of the College curriculum.
Nightingale made notes continuously throughout her life. Her interest in statistics and her careful attention to detail came together to complete many writing. Her book Notes on nursing: What it is and is Not, was published in 1859, was a success and widely read. She also produced over 150 monographs and books and wrote over 12,000 letters (Olsen, 2). One of her largest documents was privately printed, titled Notes on Matters affecting the Health, Efficiency and Hospital Administration of the British Army. It was almost 1,000 pages and full of statistics (Olsen, 2). This document was used by Nightingale to lobby for reform in the army. To this day the medical administration of the army still uses the material in this document. Nightingale shared many of her views and beliefs in her writings. She believed that there was no women s or men s work but that everyone should contribute to society according to their talents. She wrote,
women to do all that men do, merely because men do it, .or that which urges women to do nothing that men do, because they are women, and should be recalled to a sense of their duty as women .Surely woman should bring the best she has, whatever that is, to the work of God s world, without attending to either of these cries ( Huxley, 190).
Another of Nightingale s projects was to improve sanitation in India. This was a four year project that required much time and effort. Not many people were aware of the appalling conditions the British soldiers were experiencing at that time. Many soldiers died due to disease brought about by poor sanitation and living conditions. Nightingale, showed that the main causes were the same as in the Crimea the brew of avoidable sickness and death concocted by ignorance, indifference and incompetence where one soldier s child in five survived into its sixth year (Huxley, 200).
Nightingale s work was the basis for present day organizations. Her work in nursing and the promotion of wellness formed the basis for public health nursing today. Jean Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross and of the Geneva Convention wrote of Nightingale in 1872, It is to an Englishwoman that all the honour of that Convention is due. What inspired me ..was the work of Miss Florence Nightingale in the Crimea (Huxley, 224).
Nightingale was the first woman to receive the prestigious Order of Merit. She was a tireless worker that established modern nursing and laid the foundation for public health and the Red Cross. She worked against the gender oppression of women in the nineteenth century and provided them with a role model. She lobbied and achieved reform in the military and in hospitals worldwide. She was an influential leader that changed nursing and traditional feminine roles. Nightingale was a major influential force on nineteenth century society. Her insights and innovations improved the standards of living for many. She laid the foundation and framework for modern day nursing care. She was a true leader in many ways and very deserving of the revered status she enjoys today, many years after her death. Nightingale serves as a role model for the modern day woman and the nursing profession.
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