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We have got a fantastic offer to share with you. Village The Hotel Club Leeds South, Capitol Boulevard, Tingley, Leeds, LS27 0TS, (next to Availblecar.com, junction 28 M62 (formally carcraft)) has done a great deal for all LUDO members to take advantage of. If you are thinking of staying over in Leeds for a match or an event then check out these benefits:
*10% saving on their best rates avalible.
*Free cancellation up to 7pm the night prior to arrival
*Breakfast at half price (if booked at the time of reservation)
*2 course dinner for £15 (if booked at the time of reservation. Dinner is a main course with a choice of a starter or dessert)
*Free access to the large gyms, studios, spinning rooms, pool, steam room and sauna.
*Free high speed WiFi
*Free parking
*10% discount on food and drink in the Public House (bar) on Production of your LUDO membership card.
*Offer available at all 28 UK locations (Excludes the 10% discount at the Public House (bar) with LUDO card, which is only available at Leeds South)
Check out the website at www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/leeds-south
These are all subject to avalibility at the hotel.
Should you wish to take up these great offers then you can telephone Village Hotel Connect Direct on 01925 377532, Quoting code : LUDO as Company Name
If you have any issues when booking, you can contact Fiona Antcliff on 07920 493743 at Village The Hotel Club Leeds South (please note that this number cannot be used to book the room)
Meeting Dates
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Meetings are open to all L.U.D.O. members. Why not come and join us and have your say.
Dates for the season 2018/2019 are as follows:
17th October 2019
12th December 2019
6th February 2020
9th April 2020
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The Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge Diking District is located in the south central part of Pitt Meadows and southwestern corner of Maple Ridge. The Diking District includes 3546 hectares of land; 3136 hectares in Pitt Meadows and 410 hectares in Maple Ridge. The total drainage basin which contributes storm water runoff into the Diking District is 4062 hectares; 3535 hectares from Pitt Meadows and 527 hectares in Maple Ridge.
The Diking District is defined by the Fraser, Pitt and Alouette River dikes on the south, west and north boundaries respectively. The east Diking District boundary is defined by the rise of land in Maple Ridge at approximately 201 Street and the Canadian Pacific Railway alignment.
The 1970 Agreement between Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows defined the boundary of the Diking District. This boundary was approximated by the floodplain definition of the day. The District of Maple Ridge has since refined the floodplain boundary. The adjustment includes that some properties that have been flood protected. The new floodplain boundary is defined by an elevation of 5.33 m. We assume this value originated from the 200-year floodplain mapping by the Provincial Government. This elevation defines the level of protection afforded by the Fraser, Pitt and Alouette River dikes. Figure 2 also defines 573 lots in Maple Ridge which are below 5.33 m elevation.
Floodproofing properties is a practise by various means typically protects habitable areas from floodwaters. Specific flood protection measures include; raising land; raising buildings, unique pumping arrangements, local dikes etc. These measures can successfully reduce the chance of flooding but are not substitutes for river dikes, regional pump stations and major slough and ditch storage areas.
Catchment boundaries are typically defined by topographic contour. Areas which naturally drain into downstream subcatchments are considered to be contributing flow to the downstream drainage area. These areas may or may not be in the floodplain. These areas may not directly require lowland drainage works such as dikes and pump stations to protect their lands from flooding. These areas do need a stormwater outlet. They do rely on lowland areas for part of their drainage solutions.
Typically, the drainage catchment area is larger than the floodplain area. These upland areas often contribute to the lowland flooding problems. The solution for lowland flooding often involves transfer of upland water through lowland areas to a suitable outlet such as the Fraser River. We will discuss the direct and indirect benefits of the Diking District works further in section 4 of this report.
The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Diking District is comprised of four subcatchment areas. These catchments are the McKechnie, Cranberry, Kennedy Road and Baynes Road areas. The McKechnie Drainage Study defines this areas in detail.
The following summarizes the subcatchment drainage areas:
|Subcatchment Area
|Total Area (ha.)
|Major Outlet
|Alouette River dike
McKechnie Pump Station
|Kennedy Road
|2150 (301 from Maple Ridge)
|Katzie Slough
Kennedy Road Pump Station and Floodbox
|Cranberry Slough Floodbox
|Baynes Road
|679 (226 from Maple Ridge)
|South Katzie Slough
Baynes Road Pump Station and Floodbox
Each community has various land use designations for properties in the Diking District catchment. The Official Community Plan for both Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge suggest changes in land use in the buildout scenario. It is important to recognize that changes in land use can have a significant affect on the amount of stormwater runoff into the Diking District. As stated in the R.F. Binnie report a change of land use from agriculture to light industrial in the McKechnie drainage area will theoretically increase runoff flows by 19%. This may result in the need for upgrading the lowland drainage system in the McKechnie area. In other words, lowland drainage works are not always directly related to just area but must consider the various land uses to accurately assess the runoff rates and volume of stormwater. This will be further discussed in section five on alternative cost sharing strategies.

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Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto Op. 57 can be a daunting endeavor to learn, and even listen to! Despite several listenings and attempts to learn the piece myself, the music just never seemed to make any sense and I lost interest in the midst of my frustrations. My disdain for this piece of music was changed to utter delight and satisfaction the night I had the pleasure of hearing it performed at a concert by Anthony McGill, the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic (2016). For the first time, the Nielsen Concerto made sense. It was clear that Mr. McGill understood this music to its fullest and was able to communicate clearly with his audience. It was so refreshing to finally understand the complexity of this music, all because the complex phrases were formed into a cohesive message by this fine performer.
Phrasing music is so important to master! Without clearly defined phrases and ideas, the music loses its essence and reason for being and is little more than noise. Without clearly defined phrases, music is like a poorly delivered speech in which you hear the words and sentences, but the message is unclear and confusing. The audience is lost and your efforts have become fruitless. Continue reading "Phrasing: Making sense of the music"


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Double rooms in the Hotel Trofana Royal in Ischgl
Double Room Grand Lit
Approx. 30 - 35 m2
The charming Double Room Grand Lit is available in two design styles: cosy Tyrolean or modern elegance. Both feature a comfortable French-sized bed (width: 1.60m) with ample room for two. The "Alpine Design" Double Room Grand Lit features a combination bathtub-shower, whereas the modern version features a classic shower.
Double Room Mansarde
Approx. 38 m2
The Double Room Mansarde is unique at Trofana Royal. The living area is situated in the tower room and decorated with warm wood and sophisticated fabrics. In addition to featuring a corner bathtub, double washbasin and WC, the luxurious bathroom offers every comfort to encourage rejuvenation and enjoyment.
Double Room Grand de Luxe
Approx. 50 m2
The Double Room Grand de Luxe, with its unimposing charm and dash of Tyrolean tradition, invites guests to kick back, linger and relax. Some feature a cosy tiled fireplace. All unite modern comfort with hints of "Alpine Design" style. The room features an elegant bathroom with a large bathtub, shower, double washbasin and WC.


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For her tenth album and first album on a major label in nearly fifty years, legendary soul singer Bettye LaVette takes on the songs of Bob Dylan with the grit and experience that makes her one of the greatest living soul singers alive. Things Have Changed is a masterpiece of interpretation of one of the greatest songwriters alive, by one of the greatest soul singers alive. Produced by Steve Jordan, the album spans Dylan's catalogue and features guest appearances by Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty.
Track List:
1. Things Have Changed
2. It Ain't Me Babe
3. Political World (feat. Keith Richards)
4. Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight
5. Seeing the Real You
6. Mama You've Been On My Mind
7. Ain't Talkin'
8. Times They are A - Changin'
9. What Was It You Wanted (feat. Trombone Shorty)
10. Emotionally Yours
11. Do Right To Me Baby (Do Unto Others)
12. Going, Going, Gone


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There are a lot of places you can take your child when they are sick or injured. But there's only one that offers the kind of singular, dedicated focus on kids that you'll find at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. From the simplest cold to the most complex surgery, we offer the very best care for your child. These videos show our deep expertise, and help demonstrate why Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is always the right choice:
We know that kids are not just little adults, and that they need people to care for them who are specially trained to understand their developing bodies. At adult-focused health systems, procedures and interactions with kids fill just a small fraction of the overall care schedule. But for us, it's all kids — all the time.
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We have more than 30 pediatric-trained anesthesiologists on staff, compared to the one or two you might find at local adult-focused hospitals. Our specialists know how to administer anesthesia to kids safely and effectively.
Kids can get a cast put on a broken bone anywhere, but the specialists at Children's also know to look for fractures in growth plates, which sit at the ends of their bones. If growth plates don't heal properly, it can lead to long-term problems.
Our staff's specialized training in pediatric radiology allows us to get the best results from an X-ray or MRI the first time, all while using less radiation.
Adult hospital ERs don't treat many kids, and that can lead to care that isn't always the best and safest. Our entire ER is designed for kids and teens. We recognize when the situation is critical, and when it's safe to send you home.


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Ecommerce Product Video Singapore
At Mount Studio, we provide Professional and Quality E-commerce Product Videos. Such videos allow your customers to have a better idea of your product and make an more informed decision before the purchase. Having product videos for your products, be it a fashion clothing or item increases the likelihood of customers buying your product.
Our videography service is especially suitable for online stores who wish to showcase products in a unique manner. Customers will have less questions about your product and that makes the transaction process quicker.
We charge based on Half Day and Full Day rates, and the number of video outputs per session. This is similar to Fashion Catalog Photography, but will be shot in video format instead. Our videographer will shoot along side our photographer, helping you to save your time and money since you need to only settle the logistics on the same day as photography, along with booking of your model(s) and make up artist.
Contact us for professional E-commerce Product Videography service with quality video output now!
Visit this page for more Videography Portfolio that ranges from Product, Commercial, Corporate and Fashion.
Benefits of E-Commerce Product Videos
- Eliminates consumer doubt
Having product videos in your e-commerce business will allow customers to have a better idea of your product. This will help them make a more informed decision when browsing through your catalogue. Some may have doubts about the product being too big, or the material looking too cheap. Thus, having a video about the product can clear the consumers' doubts in an instance, leading to a higher chance of purchase rather than them not purchasing anything due to uncertainty.
- Quick and digestible
In this fast-paced world where people are constantly on the go, nobody has the patience to read a full page text, let alone shop at an e-commerce site that provides nothing but text. With product videos, customers can learn more information about the product that is easy to understand. Research has also shown that consumers prefer to watch a video about a product rather than read about it.
- Builds trust
With product videos, consumers will have a 360-degree view of how the product looks like. This will give them an accurate representation of how the product will fit on a body, thus building trust in their decision making.
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MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) PondBuilder Pricing Program
PondBuilder began in 2004 with the goal to keep it's manufactured goods competitive within the marketplace and to not be sold undervalue. Pricing wars are not uncommon in the landscaping industry or many other industries for that matter. Pricing wars are why PondBuilder created a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) program to help keep it's water gardening equipment priced uniformily online as well as in the brick and mortar retail locations.
For homeowners who order pond equipment, MAP means you will move past competitive pricing concerns and focus on who will provide the best service beyond the purchase. Brick and mortar retailers like MAP because they offer 1-on-1 service that most online merchants cannot offer: Pick-up \ Drop-off services for purchases and returns, educated staff available in person for support, and stock on-hand for immediate purchasing.
How retailers are competiting against online giants
Even Landscape Contractors appreciate the level pricing structure, helping them avoid the "I'll order it online (for cheaper) if you can install it" question.
Ask yourself- would you rather buy from a local service provider who is selling at PRICE A or from an online merchant who is selling at PRICE A?
The playing field has been leveled by MAP- The clear choice is PondBuilder.


text: Whenever I'm watching my waistline, I always pine for pizza.When done right (to my preference, anyway), it's chock full of a dieter's cardinal sins: bread, cheese and cured meats. But it doesn't have to be on the list of contraband! When you make it yourself, pizza can actually be healthy. Yes, it can even count as a vegetable.The first thing you should do is try to wrap your head around making your own crust. With all the fast, no-knead recipes out there, it's only a fifteen minute commitment, but if you really don't have the time, you can always use store-bought dough. Try to find whole wheat dough to squeeze in a few extra grams of heart-healthy fiber.For toppings, experiment with strong cheeses, so you don't have to use as much. Go beyond mozzarella. Why not blue cheese? Or chevre? Feel free to pile on the veggies, but keep in mind that they release liquid when cooking, so don't go overboard. If you like meat, opt for lighter varieties like thinly-sliced ham or turkey pepperoni, or just use your favorite meat more sparingly. My last pointer: Forget about the red sauce. Once you stop trying to pair flavors to marinara, the sky's the limit.Need inspiration? Here are five healthy, delicious topping combos that will get you big flavor without making a big dent in your calorie budget.1. Shaved winter squash and onions with smoked mozzarella.Shaving a squash like butternut or kabocha on a mandoline (or thinly slicing with a sharp knife) allows it to cook in the time it takes for the crust to brown. Onions are a great way to get a little more savory, and shaving them means they will turn roasty-sweet. Smoked mozzarella or fontina brings huge flavor, and you don't need to use cups of it. With this much goodness, you won't even miss the sauce.2. Prosciutto and pear with gorgonzola.This is another good one for winter. The pears will get a little caramelized on the edges, and the smoky prosciutto gets chewy. You can strew the ham luxuriantly across the pizza or chop it finely for easy slicing. I like to add a handful of arugula for extra vitamins, and drizzle with a tiny amount of walnut oil to finish. Healthy fats like those from nuts are good for your heart!3. Escarole with caramelized onions, fontina and bacon.Yes, bacon. Just use one slice, finely diced, and cook it in a pan first so it doesn't grease up your whole pizza. You can use any greens you want, but I like the slightly bitter flavor of escarole or frisee with sweet onions, creamy fontina and smoky, salty bacon.4. Wild mushrooms with asparagus and chevre.Mushrooms release a lot of juice when cooking, so be sure and slice them pretty thin so you don't end up with a gloppy mess. But leave the asparagus whole, draped on top of the pizza, so that it will get nice and roasted.5. Rethink "Supreme.""Finally," you're thinking, "a normal pizza with sauce." Well, almost. First, skip the pepperoni. Next, use chicken or turkey Italian sausage, or use soy sausage and add extra garlic, oregano, chile flakes and fennel seed. Thinly slice onions, peppers and olives, and top with shredded mozzarella (but not too much!). Finally, use fresh mozzarella—the kind that comes in liquid whey (called bocconcini). Bocconcini melts like a dream, so you don't need to use as much.Any one of these selections—eaten in proper portions, of course—can certainly meet the standards of both your diet and your taste buds. Enjoy!More Skinny Party Snacks and Drinks Skinny Tortilla Chips Skinny Guacamole Skinny Crab Dip Skinny Clementine Martini Skinny Blueberry Daiquiri


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We have gathered the best hind the scenes photos from the 2015 Oscar from Jennifer Lopez taking a selfie with Meryl Streep to Khloe Kardashian's beautiful red gown.
The behind the scenes at the 2015 Oscars were full of entertaining antics and beautiful selfies. We as well loved watching plenty celebs share amazing photos among each other.
Jennifer Aniston and JLo displayed their fun side in a picture whereas they watched the show. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen posed in one of the cutest photos of the night. Afterward there was the cute care selfie of Jared Leto and Zedd.
Obviously we liked watching Ansel Elgort appeared in a handsome selfie before the show. Reese Witherspoon pictures are breathtaking. She appeared beautiful backstage in her white and black Oscar dress.


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Web Summit
Rethinking the mobile conference experience
Ci is an event company that brings tens of thousands of people to world's best technology conferences. Our partnership started in 2015 with Web Summit, the largest technology conference in Europe, an influential gathering of CEOs and founders of tech startups, designers and developers, as well as industry experts from all over the world.
- 42.000People
- 1.000Speakers
- 2.141Startups
- 1.000Investors
Start by setting goals...
The collaboration started with an intense workshop of our designers and developers alongside Web Summit's key stakeholders. This helped us understand the insights, frame the vision, and kick started the project by high level rapid prototyping. The outcome? Understanding the business goals on day one.
Help flawlessly register thousands of attendees
Each person gets a generated QR code per attendee as a time-saving solution for registration at the conference entrance.
Make content discovery intuitive and accessible
The app recommends talks and people based on user's interests through the Discover tab.
… finish by overachieving them.
With an average of almost 10 minutes of user engagement per session, the app was accepted as a very valuable networking tool. Alongside the great speakers, this is the primary reason why end users decide to visit such events — and we're delighted that the mobile product helped them streamline this experience.
Register in a heartbeat
9:14 average session duration
+100.000 chat conversations
Getting the feedback we hoped for
Web Summit is the largest technology conference in Europe, an influential gathering of CEOs and founders of tech startups, designers and developers, as well as industry experts from all over the world.
The #websummit app is a vast improvement on last year's. Building my schedule with growing anticipation @WebSummitHQ
#Websummit App is the business - best #networking app I've used. Apologies in advance for all the #websummit tweets
T-2 days until @WebSummitHQ The app is brilliant, anyone heading get messaging #WebSummit
Just download the app for @WebSummitHQ #websummit - best exhibition conference tool I've seen, really useful
Super impressed with the #websummit app this year. Fun to explore!
Just up and running on the Web Summit App... @WebSummitHQ #websummit looks brilliant, can't wait to put it to use next week!
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FIVE were great to work with in helping us develop the Web Summit 2015 attendee app to what it is today; we look forward to continuing to work with them across all of our events around the world in 2016.
Future of conferencing in your hands, by Web Summit and Five
Web Summit is just the beginning. Our app is easily configurable and adjusted for 5 other conferences happening in 2016: SURGE in Bengaluru, RISE in Hong Kong, Collision in New Orleans, MoneyConf in Belfast and F.ounders in Dublin. Rethinking the conference experience through mobile.
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The Dark History Con is an annual event showcasing the darker side of history. Crime, gangsters, serial killers, spree killers, assassinations, public enemies, women's suffrage, the civil rights struggles, Native massacres, tragic events, anything not covered in "history books". Lest we forget, it is the victims of these events that are the most important to remember. The Dark Con isn't to glorify any of these people or events. They are however part of our history, a part that is very important to remember and learn from. By bringing together the authors, artists and others who are intimately familiar with these events and their effects the Dark History con is a unique and entertaining show. To get the 411 we got with Brian Ward who conceived and put this convention together.
My purpose in putting it together has to do with educating people as to the events and psychology behind the events that fall into the darker realm of man's history. There are so many aspects of history that people just are not aware of. Through no fault of their own, they just haven't been presented with these things. Or if they have, the importance of them has been lost somewhere. All you have to do is look back through history to see so many instances that repeat each other. Wouldn't it be nice if we could gain an understanding of that and perhaps stop the cycle? Just a thought. The stated goal of the event is to simply bring together like minds and create a network of friends and connections to share our passion for darker history and educate others as to it's importance.
How did you come up with the idea?
I attended the Crime Scene show in 2013 in Indianapolis. That event was put together by John Borowski, Matthew Aaron, Joe Hiles and Rich Hillen Jr. and it had a three year run. It was there that I got the idea, those guys were all great and supportive of what I wanted to do. While their shows were heavier on entertainment value, they had bands and such, surrounding the genre, mine is more about growing the genre and making things educational and still fun.
What guests do you have scheduled to appear?
The list is probably too long for this article but EVERYONE is listed on our facebook pages and the website. Some highlights would be Seth Ferranti, world famous artist Jeff Gaither, John Borowski, Gary Jenkins, Corvis Nocturnum, Judith Yates, the list goes on. We have authors, artists, filmmakers and a few others scheduled to appear. We have one pretty infamous guest announcement coming up the first week of September. This guy has seen his fair share of media attention and promises to make a splash!
What can people expect at the Dark Con?
People can expect to learn about all manner of "dark things". A large number of people will confess to being interested in true crime but feel it is still somewhat taboo. We are providing a place for those people to feel comfortable, be who they are and make some new friends along the way. We are having a number of our guests speaking and some will be screening their films as well. We have a couple fun guests that everyone will love. The original Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo, the Z.O.D. St Louis chapter will be bringing their zombie hunting vehicle and equipment and who knows what else we will get!
How many people do you expect?
Being a first time type of event in a city full of events, it is tough to guess. I would really hope to have a few hundred. I personally will be happy to have an attentive audience of a couple hundred and if they are satisfied and happy, then we can only grow from there.
What special events do you have planned?
We have 9 people scheduled to speak, we have at least 3 films set to screen, one of which was shot in Champaign over 20 years ago but has NEVER been screened there so that is exciting. We have recently lined up a Hollywood make-up artist that everyone should recognize. The Z.O.D will be recruiting and showing off the skills needed to survive the zombie apocalypse and there may be more coming in the next coupls of weeks.
Tell us about your crowd funding venture?
The crowd funding venture has been enlightening to say the least. We originally launched a GoFundMe campaign back in January in an attempt to build a budget for the show. It was up for three months and never even garnered and penny contribution. I re-launched it a month or two ago and we have been fortunate enough to raise a bit over $300.00, not much but being unproven and new, it is better than where we were. Sponsors have helped a lot and every guest doing this out of their own passion and not commanding crazy fees, is really the only reason we have been able to put it together.
What is it that you like about true crime stories?
For me it has always been about the psychology behind these things. How does someone get to a point where they can do the things they do? The mind is endlessly fascinating and we will never have all of the answers. For me, that means there will always be more to learn and I truly enjoy learning all I can so I should never run out of things to read about and explore!
Check out their website: darkhistorycon.com.


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Queensland State Archives display in Queens Street Mall 22/6/2016.
With Queensland winning the State of Origin series for 2016, it was interesting to see on the same day, the "Origin of Origin" display by Queensland State Archives in the Queens Street Mall. This prompted some research and reflection on the deep seated rivalry with New South Wales beyond the football story we are fed each year during the State of Origin telecast.
The Origin of Origin display contained the Proclamation of Queensland which declared Queensland a separate colony from New South Wales on 10th December 1859, when it was read to the 1st crowd of Queenslanders that had gathered. This initial crowd was about 4,000 people, presumably all cheering fans.
Proclamation (page 1) and transcript
Proclamation (page 2) and transcript
The origin theme becomes even more interesting when you consider that Lang Park (now called Suncorp Stadium) was initially named after Reverend John Dunmore Lang who not only had earlier established the cemetery on the same site in 1840 but also championed the separatist cause for areas now called Queensland and Victoria and is widely regarded as the author of separation which created New South Wales' two great long standing rivalries which live on through sporting fans today.
In 1844, Reverend Lang, or "Reverend Agitator" as he was dubbed, called for the creation of a northern colony whilst he represented Moreton Bay (Brisbane and surrounds) in the New South Wales Legislative Council. This was defeated in the Council by 26 votes to seven.
Reverend Lang never gave up, as he must have had an unconquerable spirit similar to the Queensland spirit Queenslanders hear of during the annual State of Origin series and times of adversity.
Between 1851 and 1854 he held nine meetings to gain support for the separation. Support from the northern inhabitants for the separation was fuelled by perceptions that the northern district was increasingly neglected by the Government in Sydney.
In addition to separation of Queensland and Victoria, Reverend Lang's political triumphs included the cessation of convict transportation, the introduction of responsible and democratic government, radical land reform, National education and the abolition of state aid to religion.
Darren Lockyer statue, Suncorp Stadium by Rae Allen
So maybe Suncorp Stadium should reserve a space for a bronze statue of this original Champion of Queensland, Reverend Lang, without whom there would have only ever been a one sided game favouring New South Wales.
More information about Reverend Lang is included via the references below. In considering the balance of Reverend Lang's activism for the colonisation of Queensland, it is worth also considering the impacts that invasion, immigration and colonisation had on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the various colonies (now States of Australia) and throughout our shared history.
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D. W. A. Baker, 'Lang, John Dunmore (1799–1878)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lang-john-dunmore-2326/text2953, published first in hardcopy 1967, accessed online 23 June 2016.
This article was first published in hardcopy in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 2, (MUP), 1967. Viewed at http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lang-john-dunmore-2326
'Reverend Dr. John Dunmore Lang' Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland volume 6 issue 1: pp. 236-246, Austin, C. G., Jordan, A. A., Laurie, Arthur Brisbane, Qld. Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 1959, Viewed 23/6/2016 at http://www.textqueensland.com.au/item/article/b46e03015e665603f3c1b43b4ae29547
'The Langs in Queensland 1858-65: an unwritten chapter', Cryle, Denis, 1949- Brisbane, Qld. Royal Historical Society of Queensland, 1987, Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland volume 13 issue 4: pp. 133-152, Viewed 23/06/2016 at http://www.textqueensland.com.au/item/article/d9afef87766be25a9d239f8b0d040207
- 'The birth of modern Queensland', State of Queensland, Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation, Dr Murray Johnson 2008,
- Viewed 23/06/2016 at <http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/Researchers/History/Pages/ModernQueensland.aspx>


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Why You Need To Give Up All Gluten For 90 Days To Treat Autoimmune Disease Effectively
Autoimmunity is the system involving responses of an organism against its own cells and tissues. Any disease which occurs as a result of such immune response is the autoimmune disease. The treatment of such a disease can be very complicated and it requires reducing of the inflammation of the body and the immune attack on your own tissue. That`s why going gluten free works well, right? Going gluten-free is the right step for most people, as gluten sensitivity means that your body is sensitive to the gluten protein. There is a huge crossover in people with celiac`s disease and autoimmune disease, so why isn't it enough to remove it from your daily diet?
If you don't give up snacks and fake bread, it means that you are still eating hidden gluten and thus causing inflammation. Don't be hard on yourself, as many people who go gluten free are actually doing it wrong. The following things will help you see if you are doing gluten free the wrong way:
– You went gluten free for a month but didn't notice any difference and went back to eating it again
– You did well, going gluten free but still aren't eating vegetables
– You are gluten-free most of the time but eat your favorite food once in a while
– You avoid sweets with gluten but still buy gluten free pastries, ice cream, cake mixes etc
– You avoid bread but don't pay attention to other products, such as hot dogs, toothpaste, soy sauce or lipstick
Gluten is highly inflammatory food and it must be eliminated from your diet completely.
This means:
– You must avoid gluten for at least three months as a trial of a month will not do it
– Be extra cautious because gluten is hiding in many things you would never think of
– No cheating!
– Don't avoid fruits and vegetables
– Gluten-free junk food is still junk food
Patients with autoimmune diseases are more susceptible to other gut issues, such as SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), Intestinal Dysbiosis (too much bad bacteria and not enough good bacteria), Gut Infections (like parasites), Leaky Gut and Yeast Overgrowth.
To diagnose many of these problems, you need a knowledgeable doctor. However, you can do a testing on your own by answering the following questions:
– Was I still constipated on a gluten free diet?
– Did I still experience gas and bloating 30 minutes to 1 hour after a meal?
– Do I still have abdominal pain?
– Are my bowel movements still irregular? Diarrhea one day, constipation the next?
– Do I have a personal history of lots of antibiotic use as a child or adult?
– Do I still experience unusual reactions to certain foods? Rashes, hives, swelling under the eyelids or in my arms/legs?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it is very likely that you have one or more of those gut related issues. It is highly recommended to get definitive testing and treatment.


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On Thursday September 29th we held our annual harvest festival service. Pine class gave a presentation about the important work done by Christian aid who have been helping farmers in Kenya. Oak presented a short play and Ash showed some paintings of fruit and vegetables they are thankful for. Our collection was for Christian Aid and children brought in food for Honiton food bank. Reverend Rik and Reverend Judith gave their blessing.


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REPORTING · 8th October 2015
Walter McFarlane
Terry Lam stepped up before Council on Monday, October 5th to present on the topic of the quality Kitimats water supply. He stated has lived around the world and Kitimat is the only place where you have to replace waterlines which have been corroded from the inside out.
Somethings wrong with this water, said Lam. Ive talked to Tim Gleig a couple of weeks ago and he says that last year, they took my request that they test this water out during a heavy rainfall. They took it off because there were so many different people checking the water, the environmental people, Alcan, Federal Government and everything else that they didnt think it was necessary for the District to continue to check as well.
He expressed these people stopped checking a month ago and the problems with the water is not a constant one. He asked for the water to be tested during a heavy rainfall because this is when the emissions from the plants in town would get washed into the river and could be consumed by human beings.
He asked the District to test the towns water every day rather than every ten days, and if they do get a spike in the towns PH levels, send the water off to get it checked to find out what is causing the spike.
Lam told the Council the High School is testing the water after they were given a fish tank full of salmon. They changed the water in the tank and all of the fish died. Another person had a fish pond and had his fish die on him following changing the water. Lam explained that people having their fish die following the changing of the water is a common occurrence.
He asked for the water to be tested continually and have water which spikes to be analyzed.
Councillor Mario Feldhoff stated this was a good reminder, because he was under the impression the water meets all of the requirements. He wanted to know where they are at.
Councillor Mary Murphy asked if Lam had toured their system. His reply was no, he had never toured the system. He did not think a tour would help because it would not make sense to him.
Councillor Rob Goffinet asked for a report on the issues which were raised by Lam. It was suggested for Council to make a motion or leave it with staff.
Later in the meeting, Councillor Feldhoff made a motion to receive a report from staff. He wanted to know what the staff had to say about the quality of water, frequency of testing, corrosion and discolouration and whether they could have ongoing testing. He also wanted to know if the District could use a UV to improve the water quality.
The motion was called and carried.


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Take your friends or family through the Haunted House, meet psychedelic clowns in Disturbia or, in season, head out into the Freaky Forest of Fear or try the terrible Corn Evil maize maze and try not be too scared by the things you see, hear and feel or the people you meet.
All the standard attractions are suitable for over-16s only. However, Spookers also organises family-friendly tours of the attraction suitable for younger visitors.
Families with children over the age of eight can take a tour of the Haunted House with just one character tour guide, and a behind the scenes tour that explains how some of the Spookers scares are constructed. Families can also attempt to find their way around the Amazing Maze n Maize.
If you are looking for something different for a birthday party, after work function or team building exercise, why not bring your event to the Spookers Haunted House and give your guests a little scare with their invitation.
Spookers can host a range of functions and packages include food and entry to one or more of the attractions on site. The Haunted House can also accommodate children's birthday parties including a tour, party bags and scary make-up sessions.
Opening Hours:
Adult scare experiences (R16, NO ID, No Entry): Friday and Saturday evenings 8pm to late - last entry 10.30pm.
Taste of Terror (suitable for families): Saturdays 11am-4pm. Sundays 11am-4pm when the Maze is open and every day during the School Holidays.
Creepers Experience: selected days during school holidays 7pm - 8pm.
Amazing Maze n Maize: Every day 10am - 4pm. weather permitting, Dec 28th- end of April (seasonal)


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In close proximity to the pet friendly hotel Kaštel, next to 'Podvorska' beach you will find a unique beach for dogs, voted 'best beach for dogs in Croatia' in 2013.
Amenities include a shower and tap with drinking water for dogs, and shelter from the sun. The beach is covered with pebbles, allowing for light steps and easy access to the sea.
While you seek refreshment at 'Monty's Beach Bar' a special coffee house adapted for both dogs and humans, your dog can have a bite of something from our doggy menu.
Entry is free of charge. The shower and tap are available, while the beach's formal opening with full use of all amenities is expected at the beginning of July 2015. Visit this specially designed beach with your pet during your stay at the nearby hotel Kaštel.
This charming little dog hotel is situated in the town of Križišće, fifteen minutes away from Crikvenica. It boards all types of dogs regardless of size or age, offering various arangements. Prices range from 79kn to 119kn depending on whether the dog owner prefers group or private accommodation for his dog, and whether the dog food is supplied by the owner or by the hotel. The hotel is open every day, all year round. For more information please call or visit the hotel's website and Facebook page.
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How to Lose Weight in Thailand (Skip the Rice or Get a Tapeworm)
How to Lose Weight in Thailand… (23 lbs, 10 kg or so)
I don't know what happened over the course of a couple months but I went from 184 lbs down to the present 152. Losing weight was something that I didn't think I'd EVER have to even think about…
A friend had taken a photo of me sitting without a shirt – pretending to meditate somewhere and when I saw that picture I realized – holy hell man, you got FAT over the last few years. I'm 5'11" in height and at 180+ I was a bit flabby and I could pinch about 2 inches of fat in my stomach. That's the fattest I've been by far.
During my whole life I've been playing soccer, bicycling, running, and doing triathlons and biathlons. I never had to lose weight, I was always at 170 and felt good. At about age 35 I almost stopped exercising and focused more on stressing myself out over the computer and other work-related things. I would still run a couple times per month, but nothing that was actually doing my body or cardiovascular system any good long-term.
So, I saw this photo and realized something should be done before I blimp up like an American or something. Vern had to lose some weight. It seemed like I was at that critical point where the pot belly, made infamous in Pattaya suddenly started growing out of me.
I didn't think I was eating too much – and probably that was true. I wasn't gaining much by the months, maybe 1-2 lbs. The trick is, once you reach what you consider your ideal weight – not to gain or lose any.
My girlfriend I stay with in Thailand ate MORE than me and she clocked in at about 95 lbs. She has a great metabolism though, one which I know millions of people would PAY big money to have.
In the morning I would have gwit diao moo – noodle soup with vegetables and sometimes meatball type things.
In the afternoon – something with rice – gai pad king or kowl pad moo (fried rice with pork). In the evening my friend would cook and she'd make these AWESOME big meals for just two of us… I'd have 3+ cups of rice and eat until I was so full I couldn't move but to play some badminton later.
So what I did was…
I continued to eat my same morning breakfast.
Sometimes for lunch I'd have just 2 dragonfruits and a cup of coffee. Sometimes over the couple weeks of first starting this lunch meal I needed to eat something else around 3 pm – a couple cookies or something. I ate them if I needed it. I hate to be hungry at all.
For dinner I cut way down on what I ate. I did it gradually though. At first just 2 cups of rice… then later 1 cup… and then many times I'd have no rice at all.
Sometimes for dinner I'd have 2 BIG corn on the cobs and I was so full I couldn't eat anything else.
Sometimes I'd have a plate of Kanoon (jackfruit). Sometimes I'd eat some dragonfruit. Sometimes I'd have just whatever my friend made, but without rice. Sometimes I'd have fried chicken (gai yang) and some fruit. Sometimes a big fish (bpla nin) – a Tilapia.
I'd not stuff myself until bursting anymore. I'd eat until I started to feel full – and then stop. In American I don't know why we eat until we're ready to POP at every meal. That's gotta be the reason we blow up so big over the years.
I started to drink a full glass of water WITH my meal, not saving water until the end when I was already full. I noticed I eat much less when I do this – as water takes up a lot of the stomach and is heavy – making me THINK the stomach is quite full with food.
I started to walk and run more… I'd go walking… and usually after 10 minutes of seeing everyone passing by me that was running – I HAD to be running. I'd run until I felt tired and stop. In Thailand one need not run a couple miles continuously to get some respect. Some Thais run… walk… run….walk… If you get too tired, just walk for a while. There's no shame!
So I made these simple changes… and you know what? Over a couple months I lost a hell of a lot of weight. None of my pants fit, I can see veins in my arms, stomach, legs, and forehead that I've never seen (well, not true) before. When I was doing triathlons and bike races there was a point that I went down to 147 lbs. I was in awesome shape…
When I smile – my smile has wrinkles.
My face is gaunt almost.
But, since I'm running all the time I know that I'm healthy – in a sense. I might have tapeworm, or cancer or AIDS but, at least I feel good!
But I think I look like hell. Everyone that I knew in the past has commented that I look so much worse than before. Apparently FAT is healthy in Thai eyes also. Probably means you have money to GET fat too, so they see it as a sign of status or wealth.
Now, here's the thing…
Was I doing enough to lose that much weight over these months on my own with my diet and exercise, OR, is there something else going on – like I'm dying of something and my body is cannibalizing fat and protein to fight off the disease!???
Only in the last couple weeks as EVERYONE has said I look like shite have I thought – hmm, something could be wrong here. My complexion is good… I don't have headaches or weird pain.
I try to eat more, but, since my stomach has shrunken I really can't eat more than I do. I am not usually hungry, but I eat 3 meals a day and always some snack. I think my total caloric intake if I don't have a large beer Singha is about 1000 calories. It's probably STILL too low to maintain weight though. I must eat another 400 calories maybe.
It's easy to do in Pattaya as there are PIZZA places and good food everywhere. Lots of beer too. Hmmm, we'll see.
I'm still running and it feels awesome, it's easy to run again without all the extra weight.
Today I had about 4 mixed milk drinks – like chai yen, som tam with sticky rice and I ate until I was full. I just finished ice cream. I am considering having a donut later. I'm going to take a nap in about 2 hours. I've gotta gain some weight today!
I wonder if something's wrong, and then again I don't. Why care? I've had a full life and I've always thought that life after 40 goes downhill from there. My downhill started about 35 so, anytime now will be good for me to go to the next step.
Anybody had this experience in Thailand?


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We have just recently entered the evening activity phase around here. Before now we had afternoon swim lessons but were still home well before mealtimes. Now between swim lessons, gymnastics and soon to be t-ball, we have evening activities a couple nights a week. Some days it feels like we spend all day in the car.
I am mostly good at being prepared for anything with the baby... Diapers, wipe, food pouches, bib, extra set of clothes, etc. The diaper bag has it all.
But with Reid being involved in more activities and being more active outside the house, when he gets in the car there have been a few hunger fueled 5-year-old meltdowns. I try to keep a few snacks in the car but am always looking for more.
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by Lorraine Cavanagh
from Signs of the Times No 51 - Oct 2013
Pass the parcel is an excellent ice breaker – at least for children's parties.
Properly timed it serves a number of purposes simultaneously. While the parcel is being passed, everyone who is not holding it has time to get their bearings socially. Who are my friends here? Possibly not the person on my left, but maybe the one on my right. When the parcel lands on me I need to shed a layer of wrapping as quickly as possible while at the same time hoping that I'll be lucky enough to land on the last layer and take home the much coveted prize, usually rather small and somewhat disappointing given the collective effort involved in unwrapping it. It is also a game of calculation and forethought, so it helps to know the music that is being played while the parcel is going round. Knowing the music allows you to control the game to a certain extent. You know when the pauses are likely to come and can time your own hold on the diminishing parcel accordingly.
All of this supplies us with a conceptual matrix for thinking about the Church and about why we do theology. The Church is the context in which theology takes shape, but its own life is also shaped by that theology. Theology, once known as the queen of the sciences, is about unwrapping layers of knowledge pertaining to God, over a period of time, and in rhythm with a particular kind of music. It is therefore inherently relational and dialectic. It cannot be done in a social or intellectual vacuum. Just as the idea of being a solitary Christian is itself something of an oxymoron, it is difficult, if not impossible, to be a solitary theologian. We need to hear and engage with the voices of others in all their diversity and find ways of discovering more and more common theological ground, more and more ways of meeting each other in God if we are to discern what is true. So it follows that if we are to make sense and meaning of our common quest for a deeper knowledge of God we have to learn to meet others and do their theology with them. The greater the diversity of approaches to how we think about God, the greater the truth.
This is what happens in good question and answer sessions at the end of a speaker's address during a Modern Church conference. We encounter new bits of knowledge which fill gaps in our individual understandings of God and so make sense of our tradition.
This is a liberating experience because these minor epiphanies move us on as a theological community. We ride, momentarily, on the wind of the Spirit, on a dynamic truth. We are 'set free' because the kind of truth encountered together will inevitably take us all into a different conceptual place. It will change us as a Church. The more we embrace others in our openness to learning from them, the more the truth which is of God can in turn embrace us. This mutual embrace between us, and between us and God, allows us to do theology from a different conceptual place. Learning in a variety of ways becomes something more than a purely rational exercise, having to do with an object of enquiry and with propositional truth, by which I mean what is identifiable as fact, rather than sensed as mystery. It becomes subjective, having to do with relationship and at the same time with the unknowability of God and, ultimately, of truth as a complete or composite whole.
Subjectivity is a potentially frightening word for liberals, not so much because of its Barthian connotation, but because it can also suggest exclusivity, a God and a truth which only pertain to a particular 'class' of Christian, involving a conditional belonging which has to be signed up to on the basis of a single non-negotiable understanding of truth. But the kind of subjectivity we experience in conference is not like this because it engages the whole person through the mind and through what might be described as the 'ground' or base of who we are. This happens when the work we do in the conference room bears fruit in the Eucharist which takes place next door, and in the silence which surrounds and inhabits all our other times of worship.
In learning from this deeper place, we encounter God at a deeper level. We begin to do theology in a contemplative dimension and our learning bears its first fruits in the commonality of worship. Through worship, theology becomes a relational exercise, one which involves the dynamic of the Spirit and ourselves in relation to one another. We experience the Spirit subjectively in the individual friendships we have with one another and in working together towards a common understanding for our future. So our thinking work, our theology, ought also to feed our affections and strengthen the bonds of peace. Done in this way, theology is an exercise in finding common ground in the area of understanding, leading to the revelation of what we might call truth.
Truth is what makes meaning out of doctrine and so allows for the conversion of belief into something resembling faith. A worshipping community which is doing theology by engaging with both the rational and the intuitive is doing contemplative theology. This is the kind of theology which will be a vehicle for allowing the dynamic truth of God to enliven the faith of subsequent generations.
Much of what we saw and heard at this year's conference was grounded in a contemplative thought process. While challenging us as passive contributors to the destruction which is being wrought on our planet, it also gave us hope. It freed us into a way of thinking which takes us into the realm of the subjective. If we can sustain our hold on this subjective thinking, and on the prayer which proceeds from it, we shall be in a position to act and speak prophetically.
We saw, in one of the films shown to us, how faith communities hold the key to the future when it comes to how governments act, or fail to act, with regard to climate change. This is where faith, as opposed to belief, plays a vital part. Faith which proceeds from a vital and living truth and which is grounded in an equally vital and ongoing tradition has something to offer to a despairing world. It offers a way to think and act subjectively so as to allow for peace with God. Thinking subjectively, in the way we did at this year's conference, allows us to rediscover truth, as well as tradition, as something entirely new in the present, but enriched, or leavened, by the wisdom of the past.


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