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Live blog: Connolly's semis preview
Thanks for the great questions again everyone, been really busy today, but as usual, great fun. Think we're in for a couple of classic semi-finals, hope everyone enjoys them. In the meantime, have a look at our Footy Fix video preview of week two of the finals. And you can also check out our special Finals Flashback from 1981.
Hi Rohan, I�m a bitterly disappointed Carlton fan, still recovering from last weeks loss. I thought we dominated the game for the majority, but think the fact we could only build a 5 goal lead is indicative of us not capitalising on our dominance via the scoreboard, something that happened often throughout the year. Disappointment aside, I can�t help but think that winning maybe 1 or 2 finals would have papered over a few cracks, and perhaps overrated us a little. No doubt we will be stronger with the inclusion of Waite and Jamison, missed Hadley (and would have beateb Birsbane with all of them in), and really need to get Warnock in. However I think our forward line still needs a lot of work, and is an area that Ratten has really failed in improving to date. We also need to use Judd better, he�s in and under too much, and it appears the frustration might be getting too him a little. Your thoughts?
Hi Brad,
Interesting points. Funnily enough, while the forward set-up can be a little one-dimensional, the Blues did finish the year 3rd highest for scores. I do think they need to make a decision on a second key forward to support Fev, first it was Cloke, then O'hAilpin, then Cloke again. Re Judd, while I think the "downhill skiers" thing was overdone, he shouldn't have to do as much of the grunt work as he does, which is why Hadley ended up being a bit of a loss. Defence will defnitely be stronger for Watie and Jamison's returns. I don't think they're too far off the mark on the whole.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Brad on September 10, 2009 9:39 AM
G'day Rohan!
The Josh Gibson trade... thoughts?
I guess to the fan in the outer, North will be playing hardball (new coach plus the bad blood from the Hay trade makes this inevitable, and there's plenty of other clubs who would be interested before Hawthorn in the PSD... d'you think Sydney would be interested, in the wake of all their retirements?). Hawthorn usually plays hardball and has failed to secure Thornton and ROK in recent years because of it. This would normally point to Gibson either resigning with North or going to the PSD, but I guess the wildcard is Hawthorn's failed campaign this year. Is their recruiting manager's rep for squeezing maximum value out of trades worth another failed premiership campaign for the want of an extra defender?
Pick 9 would seem slightly over the odds (although look at picks 8-12 for the past 8 years or so and you might rethink that position, as the hitrate is nowhere near as good as a top 7 pick), and pick 25 definitely underneath. If Hawthorn could acquire a pick to on-trade around 12-15 you'd think the deal would get done in a heartbeat... do you think, if push came to shove, Hawthorn will trade pick 9 for Gibson?
Alternatively, would a player like Jordan Lewis be available for trade? I've seen a suggestion of 9 and Lewis for 4 and Gibson, which would seem to have some merit from the outside.
I guess the other question is whether Hawthorn would still want Gibson if they got Lake.
Hi Raf,
Good points. Not sure Gibson is worth pick nine, as solid as he is. Hawks sure seem desperate for defenders. I think if they got Lake they wouldn't bother with Josh, but I don't reckon there's anyway Lake's going to go elsewhere. If I was Hawthorn, I wouldn't be letting Lewis go, either. Really rate him. Hard as nails, can go forward and kick a goal when needed, think he's one they definitely need to hang on to.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Raf on September 10, 2009 10:21 AM
Is there a power-abuse culture in the AFL as a whole? I was just thinking the other day about some of the scandals and issues in recent years - James Hird's zero Brownlow votes following the Scott McLaren comments, the "we've got the four points" comment on the plane after that game with Freo, the double-standard in actively investigating Paul Roos' comments re:tanking but not Tony Liberatore's, and Demetriou's morally dishonest attempts to confuse the tanking debate (by suggesting that as two teams who weren't eligible for priority picks weren't tanking, and that therefore tanking was non-existent; this is not to say that tanking does or doesn't exist, but if it does it's almost certainly for priority picks, not draft position).
While any of these could be dismissed as meaningless, I was wondering about the pattern they arguably represent. It seems (from the outside) that the AFL administration is more concerned about wielding and maintaining power than they are about accountability, and that that culture pervades most of its institutions. Would you agree?
Hi Mr Ak,
There's certainly a popular perception the AFL wields its power in a heavy-handed manner and tolerates no dissent. I think that can be a little overplayed, but perhaps they can be their own worst enemy in a PR sense sometimes. One area I think AD has it over his predecessors is his obvious love of and interest in the game itself rather than just the structures surrounding it. Can lead to him sticking his bib in places he probably shouldn't though!
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Mr Ak on September 10, 2009 11:52 AM
Hi mate - do you think there's a cultural issue at Collingwood? None of the players seem to show enough fight or desire or heart? Is it a lack of commitment or class that costs us? I think the only player who truly cares if we win or lose is Maxwell - the rest have an easy life regardless and about 15 of them are guaranteed a game every week...thoughts?
Hi Michael,
Reckon that's a little harsh. I was down there on Tuesday and again at training yesterday, and you could sense how keen the players were to atone this week. No doubt they've been flat the last two weeks, but I have plenty of faith in their capacity to bounce back. They're usually really good in these situations.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Michael Lee on September 10, 2009 11:53 AM
If Brian Lake doesn't re sign with Bulldogs who do you think will snap him up?
Also how big of a hole did Judd dig himself in by saying it was a martial art technique? Do you think by saying he was pushing the pressure point the AFL worried that it will become a trend if they don't ban him?
Hi Loz,
Obviously Hawthorn is interested, but I wouldn't even hypothesise to be honest, because I'm supremely confident he'll stay at the kennel. Re Judd, a very big hole. Don't see AFL football turning into a de facto martial arts centre though!
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Loz on September 10, 2009 11:56 AM
Hi Rohan.
Three questions for this week:
1. You wrote an outstanding retrospective piece on the "Battle of Britain". May I have your opinion please on Bateman's hit on Lloyd, and the associated
(benign) suspension. I feel Bateman's hit was far worse in nature, as it was clearly premeditated (and to me eye, far more premeditated than Lloyd's). I understand the outcomes of the respective hits were very different,but if Batemean had connected cleanly, Lloyd would have been in at least as much trouble as Sewell. Surely the degree of premeditation should be taken into account?
2. You have replied to me previously that Ottens could still be an enormous influence on the finals series. Did his performance last week only serve to reiterate your view?
3. I love Jonathan Brown as a player, but as a Roos supporter have been reticent to equate him to Carey. However, his performance last week with a serious eye injury, and desire to play on this week, is the stuff of legend. How do you compare the two?
Hi Greg,
1. Tend to agree. Wasn't great from Chance, and he was lucky to have it assessed as low impact. that earned him two games, which, with no record, came back to one. Think it was probably worth three down to two.
2. Yes, I think he can be a big, big factor over the next two weeks. Wasn't outstanding last Saturday, but did enough to make him at least someone the Dogs had to worry about both on the ball and forward. His fitness is certainly good, and his touch will continue to improve.
3. Good comparison. I'd still have the Duck in front, but the gap's narrowing. He's a real old fashioned leader, Browny, you couldn't help but be inspired by him if you were out there. For mine, though, Carey was just a little more brilliant and explosive.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Greg on September 10, 2009 11:56 AM
Jeff Kennett was reported on I think it was SBS's late news last evening suggesting women could play footy at the elite level and Hawthorn would be very pleased to be the first club to play a woman.
Some would say Hawthorn had quite a few girls playing for them already this year, no need to introduce any more.
1. What do you think? Seriously.
2. Do you think JK made the comments after a scoobie?
3. The right really lose it sometimes, don't they?
PS. How's Caro? What's she think?
Hi Celtic,
1. I don't think he's serious, but if he was, wouldn't be the first loopy idea he'd had (in either of his most public roles!) Even Germaine Greer wouldn't argue that women could compete against men in a contact sport at that level.
2. Better not comment on that one!!
3. Yep, sure do! Think it's got something to do with not being able to wield power in this country at the moment.
PS .... haven't seen her this week to be honest, but I'm sure she'd send her regards!
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Celtic Blood on September 10, 2009 11:57 AM
As a Bulldog supporter I get sick of hearing about our lack of a "power forward" as if we havent tried to draft one.They dont grow on trees.I dont think Lloyd/Hall are the answer. Who is realistically available to target and what would we have to give up to get him.Griffen + picks for Pav?
Hi Andrew,
The stories about Hall don't seem to go away, so we have to assume there is genuine interest. ..Think they might have to set their sights on a lower profile guy though, perhaps someone like James Sellar at Adelaide, Ben McKinley at West Coast or Chris Dawes or Ben Reid at Collingwood ... younger blokes, who perhaps aren't getting the opportunities they might elsewhere. The Dogs wouldn't have to give up as much for them, and they'd get more out of them long-term.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: andrew on September 10, 2009 12:03 PM
Rohan - How do you think the Collingwood midfield can come up and beat the crows?
Hi Ben,
Going to be tough, particularly without Pendlebury, but think they can do it. Obviously, they all have to stand up, O'Bree was really down last Sunday, Swan has been tamed a little, and while Toovey was OK, he's not a matchwinner. Two who are are Davis and Didak, goes without saying they're both going to have to have big games. Again, though, Pies are consistently good in these situations.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Ben on September 10, 2009 12:04 PM
wish the online Hawks supporters would just shut up about Buddy getting rubbed out.
This week they are posting one angle of the Goddard hit on Thomas, that looks like head high contact was made, everyone who saw the video knows there was no contact to the head, but the hawks fans are still pushing a borough.
If you want to see hard done by, look at Stephen Baker and his suspension over the Jeff Farmer incident.
Hi Bigmicka,
I'm over all these bump controversies, to be honest! Intent is the key as far as I'm concerned, and Goddard's was nothing but honourable.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: bigmicka on September 10, 2009 12:05 PM
Fellas, players try, sometimes the game is taken away from them and the other side looks much better. I thought the Pies were still in the game at three quarter time.
Carlton packed up and adopted the attitude "he'll do it so I can afford to ease up a bit" only problem was "he" never turned up. Russell's failure to chase on the wing as Brisbane charged was indicative of the team's mental attitude from the centre line through into the forward line and left the backline sitting ducks.
Until the Blues learn to pass the ball properly Fev is simply cannon fodder for backline players.
I believe the Pies are in shape to beat Adelaide and the Doggies are looking pretty strong. Can you imagine if they can get a big man up forward, Hall may be worth the risk as he only needs to perform in 4-5 games during the year and then do a Wallsy or Crosswell or Keating and dominate the finals.
Hi Paddy,
Lot of points there! No doubt Fev needs support, but don't think the Blues are far off it generally. Agree with your tips, I'm going Pies and Dogs to bounce back. Re the key forward, said earlier think they'd better off pursuing a younger bloke a la a Sellar or McKinley.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Paddy on September 10, 2009 12:09 PM
Hi Rohan,
I have heard lots of discussion over the year about momentum and hardness at the ball. As a Collingwood support we seem to have these characteristics, but in a "work-man" like state.
My concern is even with the talent of Swann, Didak & Davis.. and the obvious others, we still seem to be missing that final piece of chemistry that says "Watch us dominate".
Is is possible for a "workman" like side to turn around a final series and win from this point on?
Hi Glenn,
I think they're still a very real chance, but I think they're more than workmanlike, too. The best of Didak and Davis in particular is so good that when they both fire, the Pies can match it skill-wise with anyone. Crucial that they both fire this week.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Glenn on September 10, 2009 12:13 PM
Do you think Lake will resign with the Doggies?
Do you think the Dee's should chase him or continue to develop the likes of Frawley, Warnock & Garland?
If they did make a play, would there be any hint of malice to get the dogs to pay overs in the wake of the mission sponsorship hijacking?
Hi TDub,
Yes I do. Not saying there aren't issues, but risks for both he and club are too great to let each other go, in my view. Melbourne could use him, sure, but as you say, they're starting to look like it in list terms, not just in defence but all over the ground. Re payback, don't think clubs can make recruiting decisions with those sort of factors at work ... doing so nearly bankrupted Richmond and Collingwood 20-odd years ago.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: TDub on September 10, 2009 12:13 PM
Hi Rohan,
What do you think will happen with essendon on the lloyd issue? As a dons supporter I would love to see him play on next year, but it seems that Knights continues to play lloyd out of position in order to groom jay neagle for the role. Is it worth to place lloyd in the goal square for another season, or to continue with neagle who hasnt shown much promise?
Hi Alex,
Have to say really not sure on this one. Can see arguments on both sides of the equation. If I was pushed to make a decision, I'd give him another crack, think with a good, full pre-season under his belt and playing more from the square, could still kick 50-plus goals and offer plenty of guidance.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Alex on September 10, 2009 12:14 PM
Hi Rohan,
Great blog.
I've noticed that over the last 3-5 weeks, the umps have started to go very lax on holding-the-ball/incorrect disposal. Anything to it?
What sort of player do you think Carlton will draft/ trade for? I think we have the makings of a great team, but are fragile in terms of not having the depth to cover injuries to key players (Waite, Jamieson, Hadley)
Hi Stamos,
Thanks. Must say I haven't noticed that too much, but umpiring can go in waves like that, crackdown then ease off on one particular area. Hope that doesn't happen over the next three weekends! Re Carlton, agree depth isn't great, suppose a key forward would be No.1 on priority list (gee, Josh Kennedy would be handy about now!). Probably could use a few harder nuts, midfield, too.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Stamos on September 10, 2009 12:18 PM
i might be a west coast supporter, but i really feel for matthew pavlich. a super player stuck in what always seems to end up, despite the usual preseason hype, as a pretty average team at the dockers. If he is serious about winning at least one premiership in his career surely he would be looking to move elsewhere?? he cant go on forever and if the dockers keep playing average footy surely one day he will decide he's had enough of carrying a whole team between him and sandilands??
Hi Dave,
He's been a trojan, hasn't he, seems to be becoming a latter day Robbie Flower or Bob Skilton in that regard. I suppose other side of the coin is how great it would be for him to be at the helm if they ever do come good again. And there are, for all the rubbish they cop, some good kids there.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: dave on September 10, 2009 12:20 PM
Given Collingwood looks like retiring Anthony Rocca, would you think the pies would look a Barry Hall to fill in next year?
Hi Robert,
Think it's more likely than Matthew Lloyd! I think if Hall was to end up anywhere, Collingwood and Geelong would both seem like a pretty good fit.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Robert Pearce on September 10, 2009 12:21 PM
How did you assess Geelong's performance against the Bulldogs? There were times watching the game where I thought they had their old 'mojo' back, yet at other times they looked ordinary. Will the break be beneficial for players like Brad Ottens and James Kelly who are only just returning from injury? And on that has the Rocca experiment been proven to have backfired?
Also, I don't know why the Lions have been virtually ignored in Melbourne. I rate them an excellent chance to knock off the Dogs.
Thanks again for a great blog.
Hi Paul,
Think Geelong were a bit like they have been for weeks now, couple of great quarters, a couple more ordinary. If they can reproduce what they turned on in the first term last week, they'd be a very big chance indeed. Reasonable point on Ottens and Kelly, but the latter has played most of the year at least, and Ottens has had six games now including the VFL, don't think it's a huge concern. Re the Lions, I've tipped the Dogs, but could easily see Brisbane getting up. Plenty of class acts, and two great spearheads up forward is a good finals recipe.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Paul on September 10, 2009 12:25 PM
Hi Rohan,
I'm a Cats fan, but if I was a Blues supporter I reckon the only way to go now is to trade Fev - he is brilliant on his day, but too often not, and his antics are more of a distraction in general - especially to a young team. I would trade him to a team that needs a quality big forward, for a gun mid-fielder and a key position backman. They could play Kruezer as a key forward (with their other young ruckman coming in) and Judd could spend more time up forward.
I reckon Fev is a liability to them. What do you reckon?
Hi Peter,
Know where you're coming from, but personally, I'd be hanging on to him. Think he's been a lot more disciplined on and off the field this year, and he is a two-time Coleman medallist, after all.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Peter on September 10, 2009 12:29 PM
OK, an actual finals question. I hate the Pies, but they didn't lose by that much despite how badly their stars played and the fact that they were a man down most of the game. Was St Kilda's performance on the weekend a bit overrated?
To me they didn't really dispel the doubts created by the late season stumbles. Geelong, Adelaide and even the Bullies seems a lot more impressive.
Hi Raf,
Good question, but I don't necessarily agree with you. Think the Saints were very solid. But it was win founded on defence rather than attack. Sometimes the way they win doesn't look nearly as spectacular as a Geelong or even Adelaide at the moment, but it's no less effective. Think they have the Doggies' measure, too, which if things go as expected, means a GF appearance at worst.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Raf on September 10, 2009 12:34 PM
Why doesn't the AFL schedule all Round 22 games to be completed by Saturday night (there are enough stadiums to accommodate this)?
I know that the television/radio stations will not like this, but it will solve the problem we had this year with teams in the finals playing on the Sunday and getting a shorter break going into round 1 of the finals.
Hi Ido ....etc.!
Think you answered that one yourself ... TV. Ideally, I'm sure the AFL would agree, but the networks would aruge there's already a concession playing five games on the Saturday and two Sunday instead of four and three. Not saying it's right that they'd hold that much bargaining power, but they do.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: idopoo2 on September 10, 2009 12:36 PM
Hi Rohan,
How will the pies try and break down the Adelaide forward line that has appeared from nowhere this year?
Hi John,
Going to have their hands full, that's for sure. I think the key simply has to be denying them opportunity, which means the pressure is on the midfield to all have very big games indeed. Worth remembering, too, that they did hold the Crows to just nine goals only five weeks ago.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: John of Wonga Park on September 10, 2009 12:46 PM
2 questions if you would RC
As a West Coast fan, do you think we'll be back in the finals next year? Getting toey missing out this year!
And secondly, a few years ago, we were in a position to trade for Leon Davis, but I heard they were sure he'd flop in big games. Doesn't seem to have a big game tempo? What do you reckon?
Hi Alyson,
1. Reckon they're a big show. Their form over the last few weeks of the season was probably better than any of the other non-finalists. Kids are coming on quickly, and a few of the old hands seem to be reinvigorated as well.
2. The questions are being asked of Leon, no doubt, and a lot of that goes back to two very ordinary GF peformances in 2002-03. Spoke to him the other day, and he's well aware of that, and very, very keen to atone. Wouldn't surprise me if he does just that this week.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Alyson Tamara Guard on September 10, 2009 12:50 PM
Hi Rohan, two things:
1. I was so disappointed by Judd's facial attention to Rischitelli on Saturday I can't describe it. Crestfallen.
2. I support the Lions and am always annoyed by what I perceive is a lack of forward pressure - there's no crumbing and no tackling inside 50 on a regular basis. Perhaps they like to keep planty of rrom for Bradshaw and Brown, but surely there must be a way to add pressure as well. what are your thoughts?
Hi Elliot,
1. Was disappointing, don't think it will scar his reputation permanently, but it is true the pristine image has taken a bit of a hit.
2. Agree, it's the missing link for them, they'd be a much better side still if someone like Rhan Hooper was hitting the packs near goal. If he can get his act together, he and they can cash in.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Elliot on September 10, 2009 12:51 PM
Howdy Rohan,
On the story in your paper today on Hayden Kennedy, I'm embarrassed to admit it but I feel very sorry for an umpire - getting flicked because he can't bounce the ball. Is it really worth keeping the bounce if it results in good umpires - not bouncers - being turfed out? Surely one bounce to start each quarter would be sufficient eh?
Hi Leyland,
Couldn't agree more. Get annoyed hearing people crap on about what a great tradition it is, but that's only when someone raises the idea of getting rid of it. When have you every heard someone during the game go: "Wow, what a fantastic bounce!" .... Give me a break!
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Leyland on September 10, 2009 12:54 PM
hi rohan
if lloyd planned on retiring, wouldnt he have challenged the 4 game suspension, knowing if he lost it didnt matter anyway?
surely he plans to play on, from the goal square, and see out 1000 goals
go lloydy!
Hi Matty,
Really can't work out which way the Lloyd issue's going to go, but I do see value in him going around for another year.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: mattyjmc on September 10, 2009 1:01 PM
G'day Rohan,
Re: North Melbourne selling games to West Coast.
It seemed like a massive double standard for the AFL to reject this because it would upset the "integrity of the draw" ... Come on! The draw is compromised as it is - traditional rivals play eachother twice every season, Freo and West Coast playing travel _much_ more than other teams, games sold to the Gold Coast (I could go on).
It would be a great thing for both WA clubs and Melb clubs ... travel would be reduced for the WA sides and the Melb clubs - I'm thinking North Melbourne, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs here - would have a nice earner once a year.
Some part of me thinks that it's in the AFL's best interests to keep some Melbourne clubs poorer than they need to be.
Your thoughts?
Hi Paul,
Interesting take, the conspiracists would suggest it's payback for the Roos not going to the Gold Coast. Certainly hope that's not the case. Having said that, have never been a fan of this initiative, and if I was part of the Roos' football department, I'd hate it. Doesn't get a lot tougher than a road trip to Perth, whatever the monetary gain.
- Rohan Connolly
- Posted by: Paul from Freo on September 10, 2009 1:04 PM
I�m a 20 year old western bulldog�s supporter, I am not sure wether to be flattered or disappointed about our loss to Geelong, my mum obviously a long time sufferering supporter really has no confidence in our team. but i feel that the bulldogs are capable of a much better quality and also Geelong could have played better as well and that our big players really didn�t help our cause. Presuming we beat the lions and play St kilda next week do you think the fact that either of the clubs with no history of success will account for anything?
Hi Thomas,
They can certainly play a lot better than they did, looked really hesitant early last week. Do think they'll beat the Lions and play St Kilda, and apart from it being good to see one of the historically unsuccessful clubs get a GF spot, it shouldn't count for much at all. Think both clubs are more switched on than to let the weight of a poor history get in their way.
- Rohan Connolly
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Airstreaming Receives a Terrific Review
"With no wasted space yet plenty of emotion, the simplicity of Schabarum's writing is a marvel. Compact sentences brim with an appreciation for character and the lonely expanse of suburban life. The constantly shifting characters become inextricably linked in different ways, until they ultimately separate, finding freedom in loss and letting go." – Kirkus Reviews
In Schabarum's (The Narrows, Miles Deep, 2011, etc.) novel, a mother and daughter are at odds following the loss of their husband and father, and a couple seeks escape after their baby is stillborn. Outside of Kansas City in the late 1960s, the bonds between 16-year-old Linda and her mother, Clare, are wearing thin in the wake of her father's death. While Clare worked to support the family, her blind father bestowed upon Linda his love of jazz. The loss of her husband creates an even greater financial strain for Clare, and she's forced to find work for Linda. Linda leaves school to help Martha and Jack, an expectant couple in their late 30s. She's thrust into their day-to-day routine, helping with chores and housework while Martha is on bed rest. When Jack is away on business, Linda and Clare rush to Martha just in time to help deliver her stillborn baby. Linda's presence becomes a calming force for Martha and Jack as they rebuild themselves and their relationship after the loss of their child. Jack buys an Airstream trailer and makes plans with Martha to leave their life behind and go "streaming." Jack loves it: "From a service manager's point of view [Jack] had an appreciation for how everything was put together: no wasted space, easy to maintain, easy to fix. He marveled at its simplicity." Meanwhile, Linda and Clare, still ravaged by loss, are both tempted by the freedom of a life apart from one another. With no wasted space yet plenty of emotion, the simplicity of Schabarum's writing is a marvel. Compact sentences brim with an appreciation for character and the lonely expanse of suburban life. The constantly shifting characters become inextricably linked in different ways, until they ultimately separate, finding freedom in loss and letting go.
A somber exploration of the confines of suburban life and the secrets that can sustain or suffocate. – Kirkus Reviews
Destruction feels good, knocking away detritus, cobwebbed shingles, rotted wood. We understand now how the house got away from her. Neglect tells stories, reveals pain. So we slam the iron fist hammer to clear hurt, loss, and damage to rebuild a porch, a place to enter our new home that is being torn asunder bit by bit. When the year passes, and we have stripped away what was left to us, the new will not replace the old, but rather the old will inform it so that we remember to acknowledge and repair in the coming years to keep our house strong.
In the hush of morning, our neighbor is lost. Gone are hanging baskets, a throaty laugh, smiles. Gone are watchful eyes, keeping our corner safe. Gone, too, is Sunday church, those days she was so beautiful in her best dress. Gone will be the name Olevia from our lips, except as memory instead of a call across the street. Gone are friendly waves, those elegant fingers, a matriarchal spirit. Gone are the moments we recognized each other as people, backgrounds and lives far different, but neighbors caught up in our daily lives, living peacefully, together, loving the changing seasons, children growing, lives passing, neighbors leaving a mark on our hearts.

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This is another notelet size card using the Butterfly Die from the Stained Glass Collection by Sue Wilson and 2 beautiful additions to our stock of the Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitter Range
- I used the remaining leftover white card stock from yesterday's notelet card
- on a separate piece of white card I added enough double sided adhesive sheet to cover the die
- I then die cut and embossed the Butterfly - Stained Glass Collection Die
- Lavender Polished Silk Glitter was carefully sprinkled onto both flower heads but as you can see a little 'escaped'. This I don't mind at all as it gives the card a 'shadow effect' or possibly it could be another flower behind the main two.... that's my thinking and I'm happy to stay with that lol
- the remainder of the image was sprinkled with Ice Blue Polished Glitter
- this was then adhered to the card base
- I die cut the image again on black card and added Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue to the whole of the back then adhered it onto my card
We added Ice Blue & Lavender Polished Silk Glitter and I must say they are so beautiful and so silky smooth to touch. I'm sure that once you've tried this glitter you won't want to use any other!
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Tuesday, September 20
Good morning, TexMessagers. How much Civil War memorabilia do you have lying around? 'cause Rep. John Culberson could show you how to turn it into cold, hard cash.
If they really wanted to, most members of Congress could quit their day jobs and they would be just fine.
A new Wall Street Journal analysis of financial disclosure statements found that members tripled their outside income between 2006 and 2010, with 68 lawmakers making at least $27.5 million from private-sector jobs and ownership of companies or land.
Rep. Ron Paul, R-Lake Jackson, true to his free market principles, is one of those congressmen making over $100,000 in outside investments. His filings revealed at least $100,001 in earnings in 2010 from farmland and rental property in Lake Jackson.
But other Texas lawmakers made money off of less mundane ventures. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon, earned $5,001-$15,000 from the cattle business he shares with his brothers, and Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, sold Civil War memorabilia to make between $15,001 and $50,000. Who knows what kind of memorabilia a guy's got to sell to make that much money.
Although congressional ethics rules cap lawmakers' outside salaries at $26,550 a year, there's no end to the amount they can earn from investments and property holdings. And as Congress has traditionally been populated by elite landowners and businessmen, this increase in outside income should come as no surprise.
Perry Watch
Every morning, we share the latest headlines from Hearst Newspapers' Perry Presidential website
★ Americans more skeptical of Obama's 'God talk' than Rick Perry's
★ Framing the general election before the first primaries
★ Rick Perry hangs out with Glenn Beck, plans NYC fundraising trip
★ If Rick Perry earns the GOP nom, is there a chance Obama won't be his opponent?
★ Small business owners looking for customers more than tax breaks
★ Rick Perry's in a New York state of mind today
★ Rep. Charlie Rangel drops in on Perry appearance in New York City
Texas Tips
Every morning, we offer Texas news you may not have heard and insights from the Washington bureau staff.
★ AS BLAZES ACROSS TEXAS DIE DOWN, CONFLICT OVER FEDERAL AID HEATS UP: Although Gov. Rick Perry has asked the federal government for $50 million in emergency funds to fight wildfires that ravaged Texas all last week, some are asking the federal government to lay off. Tea Party, farming and cattle raiser groups have expressed resistance to such aid, proclaiming that they'd be better able to rebuild on their own. "The answer to all the problems out here is Mother Nature. All we need is rain," said Jimmy Clark, executive director of the Southwest Council of Agribusiness. More>>>
★ TEXAS LAWMAKER LOOKS TO USE LITTLE-KNOWN CONGRESSIONAL "VETO" POWER: Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, is trying to push GOP lawmakers to use the Congressional Review Act more frequently. The relatively obscure law can help republican efforts to kill legislation proposed by the President overcome procedural hurdles. Although no plans are immediately in the works to use the CRA to overturn, say, Obamacare, Carter hopes more lawmakers will keep it in mind for future battles. More>>>
★ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, is hosting a press conference today with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Houston Mayor Annise Parker to announce a new security partnership linking Napolitano's department with the City of Houston. The new security measures are set to integrate state and local law enforcement with national security efforts in getting the public more involved with reporting suspicious activity.
★ SCOTT O'GRADY TO RUN FOR SHAPIRO'S STATE SENATE SEAT: Do you remember Scott O'Grady? The former Air Force pilot became internationally famous in 1995 when his plane was shot down behind enemy lines in Bosnia and he evaded capture until rescued six days later by the Marines. He's been active in Texas politics and has written two bestsellers since, and now plans to run for Texas State Senate in the Dallas suburbs' 8th District. This news comes on the heels of Plano Sen. Florence Shapiro's announcement that she will not seek reelection. In a release, his campaign said he was already polling ahead of potential contender state Rep. Ken Paxton, and he has numerous endorsements from high-profile Texans. The move is likely step one in an ambitious political career, as an O'Grady victory could put him in position to replace Sam Johnson when the 80-year-old Plano Republican retires from Congress.
Poll of the Week
Results of last week's poll
Tweets of the Day
@Flores4Congress Bill Flores, R-Waco
Happy 64th Birthday to the United States Air Force! I was born on an USAF base while my Dad was serving our country.
@MaryBenton Mary Benton, KPRC Houston Reporter
Just interviewed someone who told me, "I'm kind of a big deal." Ok. Thanks for the notice.
@Quorumreport, Quorum Report blog
Sen Florence Shapiro announces her retirement, will serve out balance of her current term. #txlege
Reader Comment of the Day
Trustme_imarriedaDR points out the obvious: The Texas lawmakers who created the Congressional redistricting map may not have made it past grade school.
The maps look like they were drawn by a 1st grader, and split economically poor areas in 2 or more pieces – effectively minimizing the low income voters.
Texas Watch
TxPotomac lets you know what stories to look out for later this week.
On Deck: Today
★ Gov. Rick Perry will speak at an event with American and Israeli-Jewish leaders at the W. Hotel in New York City this morning. Tonight, he'll host a fundraising event there at the Lotos Club.
On Deck: This Week and Beyond
★ Wednesday, Sept. 21. The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, will mark up legislation that would require the mandatory use of E-Verify by all employers.
★ Thursday, Sept. 22. GOP presidential debate at Orlando, Fla., sponsored by Fox News.
★ Friday, Sept. 23. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, hosts an issue forum on increasing minority technology participation during the Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative Conference.
★ Tuesday, Sept. 27. Gov. Rick Perry is hosting a fundraising event at The Center Club in Baltimore, Maryland.
★ Tuesday, Oct. 4. President Obama will attend two campaign fundraising luncheons in Dallas.
★ Thursday, Oct. 6. The Christian School of Kingwood near Houston will hold a fundraising event, "An Evening with Huckabee." Speakers and special guests include former presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Texas Rep. Ted Poe and Sir Winston Churchill's great-grandson Jonathan Churchill-Sandys.
Today in Texas History
On this date in 1973, female tennis player Billie Jean King defeated male tennis player Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 at the Houston Astrodome. more>>>


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On April 7, 2015, our legal partner Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed an Administrative appeal in response to the information released by US Fish & Wildlife, that was the result of our FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request from May of 2014. As mentioned in an earlier post, materials have been inappropriately redacted, especially with respect to the inter-agency discussions surrounding the Farallon Islands Mouse Eradication Project. Below is an except from the Appeal letter sent out earlier this week.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has violated FOIA by failing to conduct a reasonably adequate search for records responsive to the FOIA request. The FWS has also improperly redacted material from the records released, claiming deliberative process exemptions under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5) ("Exemption 5") as well as claiming privacy interests under id. § (b)(6) and (b)7(c). Further, the FWS has failed to produce all documents, correspondence, pictures, video footage, and other records in any media that meets the parameters of ALDF's FOIA request


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Srinagar, January 30 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Syed Ali Gilani, while expressing concern over the disturbing reports coming from jails and detention centres, has said that political detainees are manhandled and provided sub-standard food. Syed Ali Gilani in a statement issued in Srinagar said, "Most of the pro-freedom detained leaders and activists are ailing and no proper treatment has been provided to them." He hailed their determination and resolve for the Kashmir cause.
The APHC Chairman said the detainees include elderly and minors, who have been booked under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) by the authorities only to please their masters in New Delhi. He referred to the case of Abdul Rashid Wani, 75, of Chogal, Handwara, who is languishing in Central Jail, Srinagar. He said Wani has been operated upon thrice for various ailments and suffers from acute lumber pain and high blood pressure. "The callous rulers did not set him free because of their greed for power and their apathetic attitude," he added.
During the uprising as many as 10,000 pro-freedom people have been arrested, and over 500 of them under PSA, which allows authorities to detain a person without a trial for up to a year. Gilani said the BJP-PDP coalition regime has surpassed all records and misused PSA against resistance camp. "They obey and follow dictation from their masters in Delhi," he added. "This draconian law has been declared dreaded, heartless and unlawful by international community but state administration is implementing BJP agenda by crushing and curbing genuine voices and basic rights of the population," said the veteran leader who has been under house arrest for most part of the past four years.
He said political activists were being re-arrested even after courts quash PSA detention orders, rendering hoax Mehbooba Mufti's statement that those bailed out by courts will not be re-arrested. He appealed asked Amnesty International and other human rights bodies to take cognisance of detentions and use their influence for securing release of all detainees.
The statement sought immediate release of Shah Wali Mohammad, Sheikh Mohamad Yusuf, Abdul Subhan Wani, Ameer Hamza Shah, Mohammad Yusuf Lone, Abdul Ahad Para, Mohammad Shaban Dar, Mir Hafeez Ullah, Mohammad Yousef Falahi, Molana Sarjan Barkati, Mohammad Rafiq Ganai, Mohammad Rustum Butt, Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri, Raies Ahmad Mir, Showkat Ahmad, Shakeel Ahmad Yatoo, Master Ali Mohammad, Ishfaq Kotwal, Ghulam Mohammad Tantrey, Bashir Ahmad Boya, Mushtaq Ahmad Hura, Mohammad Rafiq Raina, Molvi Abdul Qayoom, Safdar Ahmad Bagwan, Rahmatullah, Mohammad Yusuf Butt, Ghulam Mohammad Lone, Irshad Ahmad, Bashir Ahmad Sofi, Abdul Khaliq Regu, Shakeel Ahmad Yatoo, Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Nazir Ahmad War, Mohammad Ashraf War, Khursheed Ahmad Dar and several other political prisoners languishing in different jails under the PSA.


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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had a huge victory Friday when free-agent center DeAndre Jordan agreed to sign with his team instead of returning to the Clippers, with whom he had spent his entire-seven season professional career.
In an interview with the sports-talk radio station The Ticket, Cuban said he sees DeAndre Jordan as a franchise player. On the Clippers, Jordan was playing behind superstars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
"We see him as "Shaq-like" but never having been given the opportunity," Cuban told the radio show. "We told him if he came to the Mavs, he would be a focal point. He would grow into being a franchise player."
Though Jordan led the league in rebounds (15) and field goal percentage (71%) and averaged a career-high 11.5 points a game last season, he was never a focal point on offense.
Jordan had a real chance to show off what he could do on the offensive end when Blake Griffin was sidelined for 15 games because of a staph infection in his right elbow that required surgery from late February to mid-March. During that stretch, the Clippers center finished with multiple 20-20 performances, and several near-20-20 performances. He went on to cap off the year with four such monster games.
"We told him that you'e capable of being a 20-20 guy," Cuban told the radio show. "You're just not being given the opportunity."
Cuban said that Jordan was "like the eighth option" on the Clippers, and he could be the first option on the Mavericks because superstar 37-year-old Dirk Nowitzki was no longer interested in that role.
Nowitzki returned from a family vacation to meet with Jordan and try to convince him to come to the Clippers. Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons also spent a lot of time persuading the center to come to Texas. None of the Clippers players were present at the Clippers' meeting with Jordan on Thrusday.
Jordan agreed to sign with the Mavericks for four years and $80 million, with an opportunity to opt out after the third year. Jordan could have signed a five-year maximum deal for $108 million with the Clippers, but because Jordan is not subject to state income taxes with the Mavericks, the money difference was largely negated.
Cuban told the radio show that he thinks Dallas will be the perfect place for him to shine, something he wasn't able to do to the level he had wanted in L.A.
"L.A. is the city of everybody thinks they're a star, and it's hard to stand out," Cuban said.


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About Ebony and Ivory
We are a multicultural salon striving for excellence - an all encompassing salon with the ability to serve the hair care needs of all people.
Vision and Mission
Hair By Ebony and Ivory Ltd. Salon's vision is to provide efficient, modern, and consistent level of service within a stylish, comfortable and upscale salon environment. Ebony and Ivory wants to supply the community with a retail center, and a location to hold various community events, serving both men and women within its salons.
To elevate the level of service both given to and expected by our clientele - providing a one stop shop for all of your hair needs.
Hair By Ebony and Ivory Ltd. is one of Edmonton's oldest established hair salons and barbershop. From its humble foundations 35 years ago, to today's new owner and management team, the desire is that each Ebony and Ivory client will be treated very well with a quality of service experience that is second to none.


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Englishman Brian King brings to his role of REALTOR®, a huge depth of knowledge, acquired as a successful Real Estate developer in London. His broad range of skills include finding that special property, dealing with the governmental approval process, employing empathetic builders and then decorating and furnishing the finished project.
In 1999, he was invited to supervise the refurbishment of a ranch here in Santa Barbara. He has cherished his adopted home ever since, finding numerous reasons for not returning to face those bracing English winters … even going so far, as to open an antique business in Montecito.
Brian believes sincerely that his primary role is to help the client understand fully the buying and selling process. "It is only as an informed buyer or seller, that you can make the best decision in what it is often the largest financial transaction undertaken by an individual". He has enormous energy and enthusiasm for his work, and holds himself to the highest ethical standards, with a relentless attention to detail in all he does.
"I truly enjoy working with people and understanding fully what it is they are seeking in a home. I am never satisfied until I feel I have found my client the home they have been searching for, or achieving the price they are comfortable with. My work is my passion and my passion is my client's satisfaction."
Brian is a keen swimmer and gardener, although rarely indulges in both simultaneously.


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Weigh and Win Expands in Colorado as Waistlines Shrink
Free healthy eating and fitness program offers new and improved online resources for participants
DENVER, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Weigh and Win, a free personalized program that offers cash rewards and prizes to individuals who achieve or maintain a healthy weight, has expanded rapidly and is celebrating an important milestone. In just two years, more than 30,000 Coloradans have enrolled.
Weigh and Win launched in March 2011 with four kiosks in the Denver area. There are now 43 Weigh and Win kiosk locations up and down the Front Range, from Fort Collins to Pueblo, as far south as Durango and as far west as Grand Junction. Kaiser Permanente is the founding funder of Weigh and Win as part of its commitment to promoting community health and comprehensively fighting the obesity epidemic through environmental and policy change.
"Weigh and Win has helped thousands of Coloradans live healthier lifestyles. We couldn't be more pleased with the support the program has gained from community partners and the tremendous growth which has made it even more accessible to Colorado residents," said Jandel Allen-Davis , MD, Kaiser Permanente vice president of government and external relations.
Free to all Colorado adults, Weigh and Win is the first program of its kind in the nation. Individuals who sign up for the program, participate in quarterly private photographed weigh-ins at kiosks in order to track their progress and be eligible for quarterly cash rewards. Conveniently located kiosks are found in libraries, recreation centers, medical offices and retail stores in communities across Colorado.
Participants who begin with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or greater receive cash rewards according to the percentage of weight lost. For example, a 10 percent weight loss would result in $30 and a 20 percent weight loss would result in $75. Rewards are also provided for maintaining weight loss over each quarter and all participants, regardless of weight, are eligible to win monthly prizes just for participating in Weigh and Win.
"I was looking to lose some weight and the monetary incentive added an additional motivation. The daily reminders and health tips keep it on the top of my mind," said Cassie Kauffman , a Weigh and Win participant. "For me, Weigh and Win should be called Weigh and Win-Win because it truly is set up as a win-win situation. You win by losing weight and gaining health education and you also win some extra cash."
Weigh and Win participants receive personalized coaching via email and text messaging, including a daily exercise and meal plan, a weekly grocery list, tips specific to their own barriers and motivations, and other success strategies. A variety of resources are available on www.weighandwin.com including an online journal, 24/7 health guide, downloadable workouts, podcasts, and more. Participants can seek advice from a personal trainer through email or over the phone. In addition, the program's newly designed website features an interactive reward pyramid which tracks a participant's initial weight and calculates online weight targets and rewards for key milestones.
The new Weigh and Win website also features success stories, total number of participants and pounds lost in real time. Program participants can brag about their success in the program through Weigh and Win's Facebook page.
Weigh and Win's success and tremendous growth in the past two years has been made possible through strong partnerships between businesses, public health departments and local communities.
"I am grateful for Kaiser Permanente and the city of Boulder's commitment in sponsoring the new Weigh and Win kiosk for Boulder Main Library," said Jeff Zayach , public health director for Boulder County Public Health. "The results we have seen from the other kiosks statewide in helping communities make a difference in losing weight are impressive. This program is helping to address a major negative trend." Boulder Main Library hosts the newest Weigh and Win stationary kiosk location.
With the help of community partnerships, Weigh and Win will continue to add a select number of kiosks in 2013. The coming year will also be focused on creating more opportunities within the program for participants to interact with each other and stay motivated to achieve a healthy weight.
30,000 Weigh and Win enrollment
43 kiosks state-wide, including 9 traveling kiosks that are being shared among partners in communities such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Pueblo, Routt County, Durango, and Walsenburg. All kiosk locations and the mobile kiosk calendar can be here.
About Weigh and Win
As a free program, Weigh and Win provides Colorado adults with access to an effective weight management program. Weigh and Win is aimed at decreasing obesity rates by engaging people with rewards tied to actual measured results. This is the first program of its kind to translate an evidence-based worksite wellness program, developed by a privately owned Colorado company named incentaHEALTH, for the general public. Participants receive personalized technology-based coaching on healthy eating and active living, track progress with weigh-ins at private community kiosks, and earn quarterly cash rewards based on weight improvement and maintenance. Weigh and Win is funded by Kaiser Permanente to complement the organization's other efforts to increase healthy eating and physical activity throughout the state. For more information on Weigh and Win, please visit http://www.weighandwin.com/ or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/weighandwin or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WeighandWin.
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It took $25.00 the other day to fill up my gas tank. Now, I don't know how much my car holds, but it's a Cavalier. I remember the time it took less than twenty dollars to fill it up. Its time for an alternative fuel source and that fuel source may just be chicken fat. Chicken fat for a biofuel is not a new concept. Researchers at the University of Georgia started experimenting with poultry fat to heat buildings on campus in 2002. They tested chicken fat, or yellow grease, white grease from pork, and beef tallow in one of the campus boilers. The tests found that fats, particularly yellow grease, have a high heating value with very low emissions.
This year, twenty three school buses in Floyd County GA will all be run on chicken fat. The chicken fat is turned into a biodiesel and then mixed with regular diesel. The Assistant Superintendent says that the school will probably save close to $15,000 this year in fuel costs alone. Also, chicken fat is readily available. As of 2002, the U.S. was producing 11 billion pounds a year of poultry fat.
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Three Nebraska Wesleyan University music alumni are being recognized for their career accomplishments.
Emily Bruflat ('10) has received the Outstanding Young Music Alum and Liana K. Sandin ('81) and Ray Young ('49) have received Outstanding Music Alum awards. The alumni were honored during homecoming activities September 27-October 1.
No one in the university's 130-year history represents courage and sacrifice quite like the late Professor of Philosophy John Rosentrater. The late Professor of History David Mickey ('39) called him "one of those giants who, from time to time, walks upon the earth."
Judge Warren K. Urbom died on July 28, 2017. Nebraska Wesleyan University meant a lot to Warren Urbom, and Warren Urbom meant a lot to Nebraska Wesleyan University.
One of the highlights of homecoming at NWU is the annual Legends and Legacies banquet where NWU pays special tribute to outstanding alumni for life and career accomplishments.
This year's honorees are:
Jack Plummer ('58), Medal of Honor
Bijon Watson, the lead trumpet for the Grammy-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, will perform at Nebraska Wesleyan University on Sunday, September 25.
Watson's performance is part of the annual homecoming Pops Concert with Nebraska Wesleyan's Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble. The free concert begins at 5:30 p.m. in O'Donnell Auditorium, 50th Street and Huntington Ave.
Three Nebraska Wesleyan University students and two alumni have been accepted into the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program.
Mark your calendars for September 22-25 for Homecoming 2016.
Thanks to all who joined us for homecoming 2015! Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's festivities scheduled for September 22-25, 2016.
Last summer six Nebraska Wesleyan students traveled to Charleston, S.C. to present business ideas to a group of angel investors.
One of the highlights of homecoming at NWU is the annual Legends and Legacies banquet. That's where NWU pays special tribute to outstanding alumni for life and career accomplishments.


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Demand for Education is increasing yet the availability of sufficient resources to meet this demand is diminishing. This is forcing educational institutions and other private sector organizations to turn to the use of technology in teaching and learning. This is where eLearning turns to be a useful innovation to meet increasing demand.
In line with various African Government policies and actions to enhance access to education, Futuristic has helped many educational institutions to design appropriate educational content geared to offering existing courses as online, open, distance, flexible and blended education not forgetting lifelong learning. Through our instructional design training, we have helped educational institutions across Africa to design appropriate curriculums and leverage on eLearning to widen their outreach and as a result ensure access to education to many more than would have been possible through the traditional classroom approach. Our clients in this area include: Moi University - Kenya, University of Dar es Salaam,The Makerere University - Uganda, University of Nairobi-Kenya, Kenya School of Professional Studies (now Inoorero University)-Kenya, Kenyatta University-Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)-Kenya, University of Education- Ghana, and National Open University of Nigeria-Nigeria among others.
In addition, through the FLOSS4Edu Initiativeand in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Futuristic has been in the forefront to participate in the development of Open Educational Resources through the managing and creation of an Africa wide network of Educational practitioners participating in the development and delivery of Open Educational Resources (OERs). OERs are digital or otherwise educational materials that can be shared across many educational practitioners or educational networks. Through this, Futuristic has spearheaded the development of various educational content and other resources listed within the FLOSS4Edu Initiative website
As part of our eLearning and Conten Development Services, we offer the following:
- Digital Educational Content Development and Publishing
- eLearning Capacity Building Services
- Animations and Simulations Design and Development
- eLearning Strategic Planning Services
Choose from the eLearning and Content Development menu above any of our services for more information.
For any enquiry on our eLearning services do not hesitate to get in touch with us through our contact us section or by booking a call from us.


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During our recent trip to Colorado last fall, I took several pictures of the stunning Aspen Trees. They were on fire with yellow gold and orange fall colors. The country landscape looked like someone took a paintbrush loaded with these colors and painted large stokes down the mountainside. This is my interpretation of that lovely sight.
This Giclee' Art Print measures 8" x 10" and is sold mounted on an 11" x 14" board, suitable for matting and framing. All Prints and Original Paintings ship free.
Larger size prints are available by special order. Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Shreekalp Engineers & Consultant is a force to reckon with in solar products industry. Established in the year 2015, with an aim of offering a quality assured and highly functional gamut of solar products such as Mini Solar Panels, Led Solar Power System, Solar Powered Bulb, Led Solar Powered Light, Solar Power Products, etc, we have gained applauds from our numerous customers. As a trader and supplier, our business is soaring heights and we have placed ourselves comfortably in the list of high profile entities dealing in our area of expertise. Within a short span of time, we have gained the trust and love of our clients by offering products that satisfy international quality standards at most feasible prices. With the promising future of solar energy in India, we have been successful in creating awareness about the need of switching to solar energy for the betterment of environment. With the assistance of our deft employees, we are also working as a service provider by being a Consultant in Mechanical Electrical Plumbing, Mep, Energy Audit, Designing of Solar Power Systems, Maintenance Service of Solar Power.
Solar Power Products- Feasible and Promising Future
With non-renewable sources exhausting much faster than expected, it is the need of hour to use renewable and clean sources of energy for powering equipments. Sun is a perennial source of our energy and we can harness solar energy as much as we can. This can decrease the dependency on natural resources such as coal, petroleum, etc. There are several benefits of solar power products.
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Professor St.Cyr Judges 2012 Folio Awards
Professor Chris St.Cyr recently completed the judging for the 2012 Folio Awards. The Ozzies, as they are known in the publishing industry, are the design component of the Folios Awards. The Eddies are given to excellence in writing.
The 2012 winners can be found on the Folio Awards website (www.folioawards.com) The FolioShow, which has been renamed MediaNext, is the annual event to honor the winners. It is scheduled for October 31, 2012. More information about the Folio network can be found on their website (www.foliomag.com).


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Babestation TV tonight feat. Jenna Hoskins
One of our collection of gorgeous blondes, Jenna Hoskins has come in and flourished at Babestation TV! Jenna was one of the girls who we took to Ibiza and Mallorca to get some incredible new pictures and videos. You can see an example of this above, and of course you can see loads more from these shoots on the Babestation website
If you think Jenna Hoskins is a bit tidy, why not contact her on Babestation TV tonight, where she's on with all the other Babestation girls listed below! Watch the girls on our official Babestation website
Also find us on TV! Sky channel 906, 908-9 and Freeview channels 173-5.
Dannii Harwood – VIEW PROFILE
Jenna Hoskins – VIEW PROFILE
Ashley Emma – VIEW PROFILE
Lori Buckby – VIEW PROFILE
Maddy Rose – VIEW PROFILE
Babestation Daytime
Lexie Rider – VIEW PROFILE
Ruby Ryder – VIEW PROFILE
Natt – VIEW PROFILE
Danni Levy – VIEW PROFILE
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EOWG, We discussed the WCAG 2.0 at a Glance card in today's EOWG teleconference, and there were no additional changes. Please read through the text again and confirm that you are happy with it, or send comments and ideas to the EOWG list for consideration. Per agreement on the teleconference today, if there are no comments sent to the list, we will consider it done - pending review from WCAG folks. * Text and notes are in the "WCAG 2.0 at a Glance" section of the Analysis/Requirements doc: http://www.w3.org/WAI/EO/changelogs/cl-quicktips#wcag20 * 6 June EOWG minutes: http://www.w3.org/2008/06/06-eo-minutes#item02 * Background e-mail: http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/w3c-wai-eo/2008AprJun/0079.html A note about the the text: We talked about trying to cut down "Make information adaptable and available to assistive technologies." If we need/want to cut this down in order to fit on one line, are you OK with the following: "Make info adaptable & available to assistive technologies" ? Also, I mocked up the other layouts that we discussed. Please send to the list any additional comments on these *rough* layout ideas <http://www.w3.org/WAI/EO/changelogs/cl-quicktips#glance_layout>: 1. single card with Perceivable airily on the front; Operable, Understandable, Robust squeezed on the back. 2. single card with Perceivable and Robust on the front; Operable and Understandable on the back. 3. folded card (http://www.w3.org/WAI/EO/changelogs/cl-quicktips#glance4) Regards, ~ShawnReceived on Friday, 6 June 2008 17:52:55 UTC
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J. J. Abrams is a powerhouse of creativity. A renaissance man, he is and has been a screenwriter, producer, actor and even a composer, and even if you don't know his name, you do know his work (unless you've been living under a rock). Current fans of the tv shows Fringe and Person of Interest know that Abrams has the ability to grip viewers and keep them waiting with bated breath for the next episode.
It's a talent he's always had. Fans might have been alternately elated and frustrated with the turn of the plot but they were never, ever bored. In Lost and, my personal favorite, Alias, Abrams employed not only his incredible sense of suspense-building but constantly brought the viewer along by employing a technique he calls "the mystery box".
I first heard about the mystery box when I stumbled across Abrams' TED Talk (embedded below). In it, he presents a sealed box of magic tricks, purchased for him by his grandfather when Abrams was a child.
Never having opened it, Abrams uses the mystery of what is in the box as inspiration in his work. "So there's this thing with mystery boxes that I started feeling compelled. Then there's the thing of mystery in terms of imagination — the withholding of information. You know, doing that intentionally is much more engaging." Witholding information, answering the question, and then posing the next question, is something every good writer does. Remember the first time you read The Hunger Games? That book should have come with a warning "Don't plan on doing anything else while reading this" because you couldn't put it down. Suzanne Collins was trained as a screenwriter and it shows in her ability to keep us turning the page, even if it is 3 am, and the alarm is going to go off in three hours.
As writers, we must all think of employing a similar device to keep our work moving. Not just from a mechanical perspective, but for something bigger. To Abrams, the mystery box:
"represents infinite possibility. It represents hope. It represents potential. And what I love about this box, and what I realize I sort of do in whatever it is that I do, is I find myself drawn to infinite possibility, that sense of potential.And I realize that mystery is the catalyst for imagination. Now, it's not the most ground-breaking idea, but when I started to think that maybe there are times when mystery is more important than knowledge, I started getting interested in this."
The presentation is about 20 minutes and it's FABULOUS – Abrams is funny and uses examples from famous movies and television shows to help illustrate his ideas about how writers can use good writing and principles like the mystery box to keep people interested. You won't be sorry you watched it!


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Leanne Schneider-Rose, Partner.
Contact Direct on 0121 698 2211
Recent statistics show a rise in the number of directors being disqualified simply because the government has been calling for tougher sanctions on directors. A director can be disqualified for between 2 to 15 years and the current average ban is just over 6 years.
The most common ground for disqualification is following company insolvency where a director's conduct is considered to have been such that it makes him/her unfit to be a director moving forward.
Most directors disqualification orders are dealt with by an Undertaking being given by the director without the need to go to court and incurring the expense of the same.
It is possible that the amount of disqualification proceedings being taken by the Secretary of State will continue to increase, in particular with new proposed changes expected in April 2016. These changes will allow the Secretary of State to apply for a compensation order to be made against disqualified directors where the misconduct has caused identifiable loss to creditors. Furthermore the time period within which the Secretary of State will have to consider such action against directors is likely to rise from the current period of 2 years, following the Company's insolvency, to 3 years.
Some "dos" and "don'ts" when threatened with a director's disqualification claim
- Speak to a solicitor immediately; a solicitor can assist you with completing any questionnaires that the Insolvency Service asks you to complete and attend any meetings with you.
- Ask for copies of any books and records of the company if you require them to help you refresh your memory of what went on; you may no longer be in possession of the books and records but that does not mean that you are not entitled to see them.
- Ask for a copy of the Insolvency Service's draft evidence; you are entitled to see the claim against you.
- Ignore letters from the Insolvency Service; if you do not cooperate with them you will not be able to put your side of the story forward and this lack of cooperation at the outset will go against you in terms of the length of any disqualification order that they might seek.
- Feel pressured to give an immediate response. Whilst you must respond you should ensure that you respond having regard to any relevant documents and having taken legal advice.
It is also important to note that if a disqualification order is inevitable and depending upon the circumstances of the insolvency of the company it is possible, with the consent of the secretary of state and the leave of the court, to continue to act as a director in another company. Leanne Schneider–Rose has experience of making applications to court for leave to act as a director of a company.
Directors and their Duties - video help and advice
Leanne talks about the directors and their duties - click to listen to the video.
If you require assistance with a directors disqualification claim then contact Leanne Schneider-Rose on 0121 698 2200 for an initial free no obligation consultation.


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Case Study
It is sometimes difficult to portray all the services that Robert Cross Management Services provides to the businesses and non-profits that we serve. The case study below is just one example of how we have worked to assist our clients in the past with many of their business, tax, and accounting issues.
In the process performing accounting for a client, the client mentioned that they wanted to sell the real estate at their existing location, Through his contacts, Robert Cross was able to find a willing buyer of the property and also provided services to the buyer during the purchase process.
This case study is provided as just one example of all the things that Robert Cross can do for our clients.


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Top: Primark
Skirt: Primark
Necklace: Primark
Tights: Internacionale
Boots: Independent Shop
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I love the skirt, I can imagine it can go with every top haha And the cut out on the top is cute :)ReplyDelete
Love this outfit! The top and skirt work so well together xReplyDelete
Cute outfit!ReplyDelete
That skirt is really lovely!ReplyDelete
you look beautiful!ReplyDelete
This is such a gorgeous outfit! Genuinely cannot believe you styled it all out of Primark, this would fit in perfectly in Topshop.ReplyDelete
Obsessed with your outfit! I love the skirt and top :)ReplyDelete
It's been months since I went into Primark, because there isn't one in my town and then I did a spending ban for Lent, so I'm quite excited to see what it has to offer next time I pop into one!ReplyDelete
I love your boots.
I really think I need to take a wander round Primark, I've not been for years but there seems to be a lot of incredible stuff at the moment.ReplyDelete
Really love the top.
Sally x
Lovely casual outfit!ReplyDelete
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i loveeee your shoes! :) xxReplyDelete
I have wanted to try the natural bronze body lotion and the Accessorize blusher for absolutely ages! I am definitely going to buy them next time I'm shopping after your review.ReplyDelete
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I love the whole outfit! Especially the jumper and necklaceReplyDelete
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