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(Back to Wedding Invitations Wording and Etiquette Guide)
Chapter 11: Wedding Announcements
It's almost over: the planning, the invitations, the parties, the presents, the endless thank you cards. After this final (and optional!) wedding announcement, you can say "goodbye" to hand-addressing envelopes and start your new married life. Congratulations!
The wedding announcement is optional. They are most commonly sent when a wedding ceremony is very small or in the case of an elopement so extended family and friends are aware that a wedding took place and that the bride or groom took on a new, married last name.
The bride's parents traditionally were responsible for sending out the wedding announcements, but this practice has evolved with everything else so that conventions are more flexible. Now, it is socially acceptable for either the parents of the married couple to send out announcements, or the couple themselves.
What to Include in a Wedding Announcement
Wedding announcements are short and concise. Their function is to inform their recipients of the basic details of the marriage.
Details to include
Wedding Announcement Formats
Formal wedding announcement cards are sent in much the same way as wedding invitations, with both an inner and outer envelope. They can match the wedding invitations (if the ceremony wasn't an elopement) or be unique to this occasion.
Like the wedding invitation, wedding announcements should all be hand addressed.
Etiquette for Acknowledging Recipients
Who receives wedding announcements
Wedding announcements inform those who were not invited to the wedding of your recent marriage. This includes extended family, co-workers, acquaintances and community members.
Wedding announcements should be addressed with the same conventions of the wedding invitation. See chapter 3 if you need a refresher!
When to Order Wedding Announcements
Because wedding announcements are the last thing a couple has to worry about, there is some flexibility regarding when you can order your wedding announcements. However, it is recommended to purchase wedding announcements as soon as all the details of the wedding are finalized so busy couples don't forget. Visit our wide variety of Wedding Announcement formats at Storkie.com.
When to Send Wedding Announcements
Wedding announcements are designed to be sent out the day following the wedding ceremony, but "as soon as possible" is the rule of thumb. For small weddings with private ceremonies, announcements should be sent out within a couple of weeks. For elopements, announcements can be sent out up to year after the event. Announcements should never be sent before the ceremony takes place.
Popular Wedding Announcement Wording
Parents sending wedding announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Stonson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peterson
are honored to announce the marriage of
Lilly Stonson
Mr. Ryan Peterson
on Saturday, the sixth of September
two thousand and ten in Lexington, Kentucky
The couple sending wedding announcements
Lilly Stonson
Mr. Ryan Peterson
announce their marriage
on the Saturday, the sixth of September
two thousand and ten in Lexington, Kentucky
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How to start the new semester stress-free
A few tips on how to prepare for the start of the semester at US colleges
Whether you're a freshman or you're just starting your next year at US university, the beginning of the new semester feels like starting all over again. Being on the threshold of a whole new term with impending tests and assignments ahead can be a bit stressful.
However there's atones of things you can do to make it better. Here are some suggestions how to start the semester in the best possible way.
Time management
First of all, you'll need a good time management system. Heard that before? Well, that's because it's absolutely true. With so much to do and so many deadlines to keep track of, managing your time properly is perhaps the biggest challenge of your university life.
You can try different techniques to find out what works best for you, and then stick to it persistently. One thing that's definitely useful is to write everything in one place – having everything written down prevents you from missing something and keeping it in one place saves you the trouble of constantly checking your notepad, calendar and various reminding devices. You can also try color-coding your tasks to simplify your schedule. Don't forget to plan some time for relaxation – you need to take a rest from time to time if you want to have energy for all your work.
Get your books in time
Not having your books during the first week or two of the semester is really unpleasant. You can find yourself terribly behind before you even had the chance to start. Before you know it, assignments are piling up and you're finding it impossible to catch up. That's why you'd better get your books as soon as you can. Whether you're purchasing them or borrowing them from the library, make sure you have all required books when you start classes.
Take a reasonable workload
You should think carefully and pick your courses wisely otherwise you'll regret your choices throughout the semester. Selecting the best possible courses for you is a key decision to make and often not a very easy one. First of all, you have to choose courses that correspond to your interests and the career path you want to follow. This way you ensure that even if they aren't very easy, at least they'll be worth your efforts. Remember you can't take all courses that sound interesting, so narrow them down to a manageable number. If you must carry a heavy course load, however, make sure that you've cut down on your other commitments. It's good to join a club or society but you wouldn't want to be so busy that you barely have time to sleep.
Work out your daily routine
It may sound silly now but this will pay off later. Explore your food/dining options in advance. Check what your college offers regarding meals and decide whether it will be more convenient for you to eat on campus. Think about your own eating habits and see what will work best for you.
It's also a good idea to check what transportation would be most suitable for you. You would probably want something that won't take too much of your precious time and is cheap too. Look at the bus timetables – you'll probably find buses that will suit your needs. Plus, they may have student discounts!
Get your finances in order
Your financial situation is a very important issue to consider when preparing for the semester. Make sure everything is going to be in order so that you don't have any problems to worry about throughout the semester.
Plan now so that you can focus on your studies during classes.
Don't forget to have fun!
Think of different ways to give your brain a rest and eliminate stress from your college life. You can set up exercise plans or find a hobby to relieve mental pressure. Surround yourself with good friends and positive people – their uplifting attitude will inspire and motivate you when things get intense and you feel down.
Got any other tips? Share your tricks to survive the semester in a comment below, or post them to our Facebook page or Twitter profile using the hashtag #Sprintax.

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Joss Whedon
Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston
Release Date:
May 4, 2012 (US Premiere)
Summary for Moms:
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is back with a vengeance. With a magical mind control staff and an army of zombie-like aliens provided to him by a mysterious cosmic benefactor, he wages war on Earth and attempts to acquire the Tesseract in the process. With the fate of the human race in the balance, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) finally plays his hand and assembles a team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes: The Invincible Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), the Mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Together, can 'The Avengers' stop the God of Lies, or will they tear themselves apart trying?
After four years of set-up, Joss Whedon's The Avengers delivers exactly what we were all waiting for: a no holds-barred superhero smackdown followed by a quick reconciliation of differences before handling a bigger threat. It's a very packed movie full of visual pizazz and exciting set pieces that leaves little time for reasonable plot or character development. To me, that's okay, because this is the first Marvel Movie that made me feel like I was watching a classic comic book come to life. If you've read the original 60s era Avengers comics, there really is no significant plot or character development. It's just an excuse to get everyone together to rail on the bad guy and have fun. Let's face it, the Chituari and Loki's motivation for doing a lot of this are barely justified or elaborated upon. And there's a LOT to nitpick. But in the end, who cares if it's fun? And that's exactly what The Avengers gives us, which results in a very quickly paced movie, interspersed with relevant character moments that keep the audience from being completely overwhelmed.
When I told my mom about how fast the movie was going to go, she thought that was a good, literal, change of pace from the usual movies she watches, which are very "slow". Then she made a dull "buh buh buh" sound and a motion with her hands that I guess approximated a turtle.
The Avengers starts with a bang as Loki reappears — with what my mom calls a "killer smile" — and steals the Tesseract from returning characters Hawkeye, Erik Selvig and Nick Fury. As soon as Tom Hiddleston burst into frame with his signature evil panache, my mom screamed "Oh, my god. He's alive?!" So I suppose that she'd forgotten Thor's post-credit scene. Either way, it's a good sign that Loki is a memorable enough villain to elicit that response and, since he's the first villain the Avengers faced in the original comic book, its a nice nod to the source material.
It's a good thing Whedon wasn't too slavish to the original book, because the Hulk was hiding out as a robot clown in that one. Which makes sense, because nobody would ever think to look for him in that situation. Ever. But I digress..
After Loki's reintroduction, the movie shifts into high(er) gear and rarely lets up. Nick Fury, who my mom refers to only as "Samuel L. Jackson" — since, really, that's who he's playing — leads a good "getting the team back together" montage, along with Clark Gregg's perennial Agent — now Phil — Coulson. While I call it a montage, it's better than that, as it's a selection of successive scenes that each reintroduce each character with a healthy dose of their backstory and personality, for those who haven't necessarily seen each movie. But it does so with such a light touch that, for those of us who've devoured each movie, the scenes are unobtrusive and, more importantly, fun. It also introduces to us the newly re-cast Hulk in Mark Ruffalo, who does a great job as the "timid" Bruce Banner. Despite not having seen The Incredible Hulk (to the chagrin of a great many of you), my mom pegged him as the character instantly. She did seem sympathetic.
The movie then bounces back and forth between large action scenes and shorter, slower, character beats where the would-be Avengers come to terms with their personality differences and learn to work as a team. This culminates, of course, in the gigantic Battle of New York, which is just a glorious comic book sequence put to film. The panning shot featuring all the Avengers holding back the Chituari is basically a movie splash page and is chock full of heroic "f**k yeah" moments that it's hard to watch without a smile on your face.
But while this may be glad tidings for comic book fans, my mom was only tangentially interested. It may have been a bit too action heavy for her, which is understandable. There are a lot of things going on at the same time that may have been difficult for her to track and I could see her attention fading in parts. Overall, though she said it was "Not bad" and thought the lesson of the movie was that "you can't fight a war without a team", which is not wrong.
So, while The Avengers may be my favorite comic book movie, since it is basically a moving comic book, my Make Mom Marvel rating is going to have to put it at…
Mom Rating (Out of Five):
Miscellaneous Notes:
- Throughout the course of the movie, Agent Coulson was upgraded from "that guy" to "this guy", then, after his death, to "poor guy".
- A lot of Joss Whedon's sarcastic comedy didn't register with my mom, but she gave up big laughs when the Hulk pounded Loki into the ground and when his roar startles Tony Stark awake.
- Hulk has been upgraded from "disgusting" to "okay".
- Once the credits started rolling, she asked "Is that it? Is it over? Are there no more movies?" No, mom. There's more. Much more.
Post-Credits Sequence:
- "Who's that purple guy?"
- The shwarma thing did not get a laugh. Sorry.


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I know you might find this hard to believe….but not every post I do for this blog turns out perfectly. :-) Witness the great potato crash of August, 2011 and the hard boiled eggs disaster of January, 2012! But most of the time, when I have a "fail"…I don't waste your time and mine sharing it on the blog. I just move onto the next idea.
For example, a few months ago I attempted to make my own version of gluten-free top ramen noodles for my son Kell because he used to LOVE to eat those pre-celiacs. I worked so long and hard on them…and they were AWFUL! :-( But I just chalked it up to experience, dried my tears, and moved on.
Today I had another unforeseen outcome to a DIY attempt…but I feel like it was such a spectacular FAILURE that I simply had to share it as a cautionary tale if nothing else. :-)
So…what WAS this spectacular failure you ask?
I'm a little embarrassed to even say I attempted such a silly idea! lol. I mean I really should have known better.
But it's getting so hot here and I was dying to put shorts on and my legs are so WHITE! I let my desperation cloud my judgment. :-)
After an embarrassingly long amount of time spent researching this…I decided that DIY self-tanners mainly followed two "recipes". One using black tea and one using cocoa powder.
Since I didn't have any tea on hand…I decided to go with the cocoa powder technique. In hindsight I think I might have had better success with the "tea tan"…but the world will never know because I am NOT doing this again. ;-)
All the cocoa powder self-tanner recipes were about the same:
Mix together cocoa powder and any kind of lotion at a 1:4 ratio (1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 cup of lotion) in a bowl.
Rub it onto your skin after taking an exfoliating bath or shower. (So your skin is nice and ready for a smooth application.)
After applying a tiny amount of my cocoa powder fake tanner, the results weren't too bad. They weren't that GOOD, but they weren't that bad either. You can see the tiniest bit of "tan" there.
But honestly, if you didn't KNOW I'd put on self-tanner, you would never notice a difference, it was so slight. So I decided a second application was in order…and that is when things went very wrong.
The more I rubbed, the streakier it got! Ummm…even my lily white legs looked better than this mess!
And not only that….but even after I let it dry THOROUGHLY…all it took was one gentle swipe with my fingers and you got this……
Wow. lol. I'm glad I wasn't COUNTING on this self-tanner session to work because I would have been very disappointed!
Luckily it was more of a nuisance than anything….of course I'm not sure if this bath towel will ever be the same. :-/
Moral of the story….save your sanity and your towels and stick with your spray-on tans, or your fake tan in a bottle (just don't go in those evil suntan beds! Just say NO!)
In case you were curious about the other DIY Self-Tanner that I DIDN'T try, here it is. Make sure to let us know if you try it out. :-)
Black Tea Self-Tanner
- 1 cup Water
- 5 Black Tea Bags
Brew tea in one cup of HOT water. After it has cooled, put in a spray bottle and apply. Allow to dry completely before dressing or you might stain your clothing.


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Effective programmes are about to become even more important if contractors are to protect their interests, a leading expert is warning.
Ahead of publication of the new FIDIC Yellow Book, Michael Gallucci, Managing Director of MGPQS, says new conditions in the greatly-extended volume make implementing programmes and cost controls even more important.
Mr Gallucci, who advises leading construction companies and speaks internationally on the subject of construction project contract law, says: "Programmes are absolutely vital when claiming for delays or combating counter-claims. They become yardsticks against which to measure the effects of delays."
FIDIC already requires a baseline programme to be produced by the contractor, and the new edition – the first for 18 years – brings in new clauses in critical areas, including early warning, that ramp up the requirement for accurate monitoring and record-keeping.
Mr Gallucci, whose company provides financial and contractual services in the property sector, says: "Contractors need to consider if they have enough of the right personnel in their admin teams to produce, revise and update programmes as well as to keep accurate cost records."
While the new Yellow Book looks set to increase the administrative burden on contractors, they may be comforted to know that it also sets out to reset the balance of responsibilities between employers and contractors. For example, employers no longer have an open-ended claims window with the introduction of new deadlines for both parties.
MPGQS advises when producing a baseline programme, the contractor should ensure it:
• Is based upon the works included in the contract at the time that the contract was entered into
• Shows the intended time and sequence of how the work is intended to progress
• Shows a clear critical path to completion
• Shows dates when the employer's input is required, with links to the critical path
Contractors must revise programmes when the baseline programme no longer complies with the contract, it is no longer consistent with progress or extensions of time have been awarded.
It is also crucial to produce updated programmes at regular intervals to record progress and to predict the completion date. These will be invaluable in any analysis to establish the effect of delays.
Contractors should keep accurate cost records because FIDIC allows for Contractors to claim for incurred costs in certain circumstances. In the case of a breach of contract, the law provides that the other party is entitled to be put back in the position that he would have been had the breach not occurred.
FIDIC defines costs as 'all expenditure reasonably incurred (or to be incurred) by the Contractor, whether on or off the Site, including overheads and similar charges. In a claim for costs, the contractor must have a way to demonstrate the expenditure incurred, so contractors should record:
• Resources present on site
• The cost of those resources
• Depreciation of capital equipment
• Head office running costs
• The cost of guarantees and bonds
• The cost of financing the project
The Yellow Book is the recommended "design and build document for projects where the employer wishes to protect its interests by appointing an engineer to supervise the overall construction of the works, notwithstanding that the overall responsibility for design lies with the contractor".
At 108 pages, the draft of the new edition is 45 pages longer than its predecessor. It introduces a provision for early warnings designed to encourage the contractor and the supervising engineer or project manager to work together to tackle the delay rather than apportion blame. While it is unclear what steps they will be required to take, documenting the process and any agreements will be critical if the issue deteriorates so that one party makes a claim against the other.
The claims procedure in the new version of the Yellow Book now runs to three pages, and introduces a 28-day deadline for giving notice of a claim that applies to both contractor and employer. The notice period extends from when the claimant becomes aware of the event or ought to have become aware. The claim itself has to be submitted within 42 days.
To avoid formal adjudication where possible, the Yellow Book introduces a clause to allow both parties jointly to refer to the Dispute Adjudication / Avoidance Board.
Mr Gallucci adds: "That's indicative of a general movement in the FIDIC books towards encouraging parties to work together to resolve matters before claims. If the additional conditions mean fewer escalating disputes, everyone should welcome the new Yellow Book."


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How to Go to Sleep Fast
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How to Go to Sleep Fast:
How to Go to Sleep Fast: Healthy Sleep is very important for all the human beings, A good sleep plays an important role in every one's life. A good sleep is very helpful and good for mankind. If you are sleeping for short period, Then in future you will get a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, and also weight. Many of the people are regularly suffering and struggling to get good sleep. There are various solutions, Making simple but there are important changes to be included in your daily routine and also in bedtimes. Here we are going to help you out by mentioning some of the good and healthy sleep tips for all our viewers. Try to keep the following the ways to fall asleep fast. Read our tips on how to get to sleep fast and how to fall asleep instantly.
How to Get Better Sleep:
Are you getting enough sleep at night? Suffering from any health issues due to less sleep at night? Feeling drowsy after wake up next day morning? Then you are facing serious sleep issue. People who are not getting enough sleep and browsing for how to fall asleep instantly or how to fall asleep quickly then you are at a right place. We want to help you out by providing how to have a good sleep and also various ways to get to sleep. Check out all the tips to fall asleep, Tips for the best way to fall asleep for a healthy life. Check out the HEALTHY SLEEP TIPS and follow these tips to help you sleep Quick.
How to Sleep Better at Night
For a better sleep, your body needs a natural sleep-wake cycle or circadian rhythm which is one of the most important things to get a good sleep. If you get a good sleep then your health and you will feel refresh and also energized throughout the day. Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. If you get a good sleep, then without any alarm you will definitely wake up naturally. If you don't need the alarm, then you must jump onto the bed and go to sleep as early. To get a good sleep avoid your smartphones, also sleeping in even on weekends. Always Be smart about napping, afternoon napping is also good for health, 15 to 20 minutes afternoon napping is good enough.
Avoid the following activities
- Avoid bright screens within 1-2 hours of your bedtime.
- Say no to late-night television
- When it's time to sleep, make sure the room is dark
- Keep the lights down if you get up during the night.
- Don't read with backlit devices.
- Avoid big meals at night.
- Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening
- Avoid alcohol before bed
- Limit caffeine and nicotine
- Cut sugary foods and refined carbs
Eat Right – Sleep Better, Taking good food also leads to good sleep. Intake, Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid foods, Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows, If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon, you can nap for 15 minutes nap in the early afternoon but don't get too much sleep on the afternoon. Prepare a sleep chart and seriously follow that schedule daily without fail. Exercise is a very good habit, a Vigorous exercise is always best, Exercise at any time of daytime but avoid in the night time. People who are looking for How to Get to Sleep Quickly, follow these tips on how to sleep through the night.
Tips to Help you Sleep – What helps you sleep
- Increase Bright Light Exposure During The Day
- Take a Melatonin Supplement
- Optimize Your Bedroom Environment
- Set Your Bedroom Temperature
- Relax and Clear Your Mind in the Evening
- Take a Relaxing Bath or Shower
- Get a Comfortable Bed, Mattress, and Pillow
- Exercise Regularly
- Keep bedroom dark
- Paint your bedroom a tranquil color
What foods help you Sleep
- Kiwi
- Warm Milk
- Jasmine Rice
- Tart Cherry Juice
- Yogurt
- Whole Grains
- Kale
- Bananas
- Fish (salmon, halibut and tuna)
- Chickpeas
- Fortified Cereals
- valerian tea
- Sweet potatoes
- Cherries
Foods to avoid for good sleep:
- Pizza
- Coffee
- Tea
- Heavy meals
- Sugary Cereal
- Spicy foods
- Soda
- Oranges
- Burgers
- Cheesy Food Items
- Alcohol
- Fried Items
- Dark Choclate
- Avoid drinking More fluid before bed
How to Get a Better Night Sleep
These are the best ways to go to sleep, follow these HEALTHY SLEEP TIPS and fall asleep fast. If you still having any sleeping disorder after following all these tips on how to sleep through the night, then you can consult to Insomnia doctors. Try to keep the following the ways to ways to sleep faster. Read our tips on how to get a better night sleep and how to get to sleep quickly. Don't forget to Exercise regularly, eat good food and sleep well.


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Eco-friendly mattress cleaning will keep the bed clean, safe and a perfect sleep environment. Read the top 10 reasons to go Eco Friendly at Ghostbed.com
Eco-friendly mattress cleaning will provide extra comfort to provide a better sleep. With innovations, including the dream enticing memory foam mattress, there have also been cleaning creations invented meant to make life easier. Keeping the mattress clean is a necessity and keeping the mattress safe and user friendly should be an obligation to our and our family member's bodies. Eco-friendly mattress cleaning will keep the bed clean, safe and a perfect sleep environment.
There are a number of reasons why going eco-friendly is a wonderful solution for cleaning mattresses.
We are now learning that these chemical cocktails of cleaning products may be having a harmful impact on our health. Perhaps the most important benefit of using eco-friendly cleaning for your mattress is that you will no longer have the threat of chemicals. These chemical cleaners are being absorbed by the skin and breathed in by the person cleaning and the person sleeping on the mattress. Using eco-friendly cleaning methods allow for better health for all who come in contact with mattress.
Eco-friendly cleaning allows for you and others to no longer be threatened by harmful chemicals being released into the environment. This especially provides a rest provoking environment for the best sleep possible.
Part of eco-friendly cleaning means mixing your own cleaning products. This gives one the advantage of adding unique aromas that will provoke calm and a less stressful atmosphere. Adding essential oils such as lavender will make cleaning a pleasurable task as well as fill the mattress surface will aromas that will help with better sleep.
Young children and pets are usually even more sensitive to the chemicals used in common cleaning products. Eco-friendly solutions used for cleaning mattresses will help guard against seeping into delicate skin and the pets' paws. Green cleaning the mattress will provide a safe place for the child to sleep without creating allergic type problems that may arise from chemical cleaners.
No one wants to sleep on a mattress emitting strong chemical odors. This will not promote a peaceful and healthy sleep. By green cleaning the mattress you will have better air quality that is filled with delightful natural smells.
Knowledge is power. It is important to understand what ingredients are being used to clean your surfaces. With the government not necessitating the listing of ingredients on any cleaning products means that you may not know what could be causing harm when using these to clean your mattress. By making your own mattress eco-friendly cleaning products you will have the knowledge to understand that your mattress will be safely cleaned.
Listed today as the most common chronic illness, asthma is a huge reason why one should be using eco-friendly products to clean the mattress. With many commercial cleaning products including ingredients that are known to contribute to a higher risk of asthma, it is the perfect reason to opt for green cleaning. Eco-friendly cleaning does not use chemicals that cause asthma, with limits on elements that could activate asthma in those with the existing condition.
Chemical based cleaners can be less safe for the cleaner causing burns to skin and eyes. Green cleaners use safe ingredients that will not be harsh for those using them. Eco-friendly cleaners are made using strict ideals pertaining to inhalation toxicity and skin absorption.
According to the AMA we have now learned that use of antibacterial cleaners actually can promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics. The common antibacterial agent Triclosan can upset the hormonal system and thyroid. With the FDA stating that antibacterial products are no better for cleaning it is obvious that using eco-friendly products that do not contain antibacterial agents for cleaning the mattress is a better solution.
With so many cleaning products on the market, cleaning the household can get costly. By making your own eco-friendly cleaning solutions you will have a comfortable clean mattress without the added cost of an additional cleaning product.


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Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence, art, design & technology, drama, music and sport. Awards are offered at the three main entry points aged 11, 13 and to the Sixth Form. Scholarships and the 11+ Academic and All Rounder awards entitle the holder to a nominal fee remission of £300 per annum.
However, as is the case for all pupils, there is an option to apply for further financial assistance through a means-tested bursary which can be worth up to 100% of fees.
At least 20 major scholarships are awarded each year and are open to both external and internal candidates. Pupils can hold more than one scholarship or award.
All music, art, design & technology, drama and sports scholarship candidates must also meet the appropriate academic entry criteria.
The Director of Admissions and the Master of Scholars will be happy to assist with queries.
Dates for September 2020 Entry
|Dates for September 2020 entry
|Sixth Form Entrance/Academic Scholarship exams*
|13 November 2019 or 8 February 2020
|Art, D&T, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Assessment week 16+
|w/c 18 November 2019
|Entrance examination 11+
|11 January 2020
|Music Scholarship and Exhibitions 11+/13+
|6 February 2020
|Sport Scholarship 13+
|30 January 2020
|Art Scholarship 13+
|26 February 2020
|Design & Technology Scholarship 13+
|26 February 2020
|Drama Scholarship 13+
|27 February 2020
|Academic Scholarship 13+
|2-5 March 2020
*Please contact the Admissions Registrar to discuss suitable dates


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The Serenity Prayer contains two critical ideas...at least. Acceptance and Serenity. I have written more about Serenity than acceptance, but it may be that acceptance is the key idea. "To accept the things we cannot change"...is hard under any terms, today and for me, acceptance requires that I accept today's awful politics, not just for me and other Democrats but also everyone.
Acceptance does not mean agreement...it merely means coming to terms with what is the case, whether in ordinary life or in politics. Acceptance means facing what is the case, what is actually happening and said. Acceptance means, in other words, facing, accepting the reality of Donald Trump.
I am a liberal Democrat and proudly so. What is happening is the gridlock in our politics and the disappearance of truly liberal ideas is before our eyes. We can only see this reality with our eyes wide open, with acceptance. This means facing the reality of Trump and his followers and how that has changed reality. The reality today is Trump's reality; the media cannot take their eyes off him and his bizarre behavior.
The Trump era's reality means no one is listening to Democrats. Despite the endless dwelling on Trump and his slender majority in both houses, no one is paying attention to anything else.
What reality do we Democrats want to create for the public? Single Payer? Who among most citizens even knows what this means? How about lowering the prices for prescription drugs to the levels that now exist for the VA, the DOD? How about explaining carefully what this would mean for the average citizen? How about lowering the eligibility age for Medicare to 55? How about negotiating hospital spending and breaking up the monopolistic hospital pricing?
How about transforming MSNBC into a nightly exploration of new ideas, new realities instead of endless, jaded critiques for Trump? How about each night, or each week a thoughtful presentation on how things can be different with a few big, memorable ideas


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FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) no. 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, which FASB said in a press release will improve transparency in financial reporting by public and nonpublic companies that hold financing receivables, which include loans, lease receivables and other long-term receivables.
"The global financial crisis highlighted the need for additional information about a company's financial instruments, including loans and other financing receivables," FASB Chairman Robert Herz said in the release.
The ASU requires companies to provide more information in their disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the credit reserves held against them.
FASB said this additional information will assist financial statement users in assessing an entity's credit risk exposures and evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses. The ASU says that the current high threshold for recognition of credit impairments impedes timely recognition of losses. FASB recently issued an exposure draft of a proposed ASU, Accounting for Financial Instruments and Revisions to the Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: Financial Instruments (Topic 825) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), that would remove that threshold.
The additional disclosures required under ASU 2010-20 for financing receivables include:
- Aging of past-due receivables,
- Credit quality indicators, and
- Modifications of financing receivables.
The ASU requires a company to disaggregate new and existing disclosures based on how it develops its allowance for credit losses and how it manages credit exposures.
Short-term accounts receivable, receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value, and debt securities are exempt from the ASU.
For public companies, the amendments that require disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for periods ending on or after Dec. 15, 2010. The amendments that require disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for periods beginning on or after Dec. 15, 2010. For nonpublic companies, the amendments are effective for periods ending on or after Dec. 15, 2011.
ASU 2010-20 is available at tinyurl.com/27ok7ug.
An international committee formed Aug. 2 by the Prince of Wales' Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will work to integrate the way companies report on strategy, risk, governance, financial performance and sustainability.
The International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), whose high-profile members include the heads of FASB, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), each of the Big Four firms, representatives of some of the world's largest institutional investors and governance organizations, is the result of a decision made last December at a meeting of more than 20 organizations including the AICPA to form a committee that would oversee development of an integrated reporting model.
The organizations agreed that part of the problem in reporting on sustainability issues is that numerous organizations are developing standards but no single organization is coordinating the efforts.
"The intention is to help with the development of more comprehensive and comprehensible information about an organization's total performance, prospective as well as retrospective, to meet the needs of the emerging, more sustainable, global economic model," the A4S and the GRI said in a joint press release.
"The case for globally consistent financial reporting standards is well understood and accepted," said IASB Chairman Sir David Tweedie in the press release. "It is appropriate to apply the same global approach to other aspects of corporate reporting. This initiative represents an important step on that journey."
"The goal of the IIRC is not to increase the reporting burden on companies and other entities," said IFAC CEO Ian Ball. "Rather, it is to help them and all their stakeholders make better resource allocation decisions. All of us have a stake in a sustainable society. While integrated reporting alone cannot ensure sustainability, it is a powerful mechanism to help us all make better decisions about the resources we consume and the lives we lead."
More information on the IIRC is available at integratedreporting.org.
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) announced it has joined the social media network Twitter to enhance and expand its communication outreach with constituents. The organizations for which FAF has oversight, FASB and GASB, will also be included in the new outreach. Constituents interested in following important news and information about FAF, FASB and GASB via Twitter can enroll at fasb.org. Click on the Twitter logo on the bottom left of the home page.
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Easter3 – Communion with God (13:30)
Easter, 3rd Sunday and First Communion. Jesus wants to feed his sheep with the gift only He can give – Himself. What is the point of being Christian? It is to be with the God whom we love and who loves us. The point of being Christian is Union with God. As we receive the gift of Jesus, let us give him the gift of ourselves. (18 Apr 2010)
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have you seen Takki's J's Journey yet!??? º D º ?
Hello Minna!! ひさしぶり!! \ º D º /
do you still here? jejejeje
I know it's been a year since my last update, but that damn previous year was a nightmare for me, work, money and also personal things made 2012 my worst year ever!! (I really hope that yours had been a better one ú_ù) and as a result I almost didn't follow T&T things Ú_ù
yes, I'm the worst fan ever ú__ù
I didn't read reviews of their concerts, (of course no money enough to go to one XD but it's not a bad fan thing) didn't watch tv programs that Takki or Tsuba were guests, (only Akuto drama). I didn't check the j-web or watch Takki channel. I didn't bought TEN album, and didn't post anything on their anniversary Ú___Ù !!! waruineeee!!
Anyway after all those confessions I wanna start a new year as the older ones, following as fas as I can T&T and posting about it, because it was sooooooo fun when I did it before and I want to have the fun I didn't have on 2012 this year Ù u Ú !!
Part of that decision is, as usual, thanks to Takki * = * I've watched the J's Journey and can't help to draw something and share it with you all!! * D * !!
So let's stop reading that awful boring post and gime just 5 minutes to write the next one º D º I'm sure you'll like it as you did before
ja! ことしもがんばります!
PS. please forgive me if I'm late with the posts, with the work and so on, I spend 3 days writing and drawing those 2 posts x___x 3 days when I used to do it in just 1??!!! arrrgg X___x I REALLY WANT MORE TIME!!!
Wiiiii here again to wish you a happy valentine's day * D * !
yeah, those who follow me on fb you'll know it but I'm being a little bit addicted to another guy those days, Takki's refering to Benedict Cumberbatch, an English actor who played "Sherlock" tv series, have you watched it yet? no!? WTF! STOP READING THIS SHIT AND DOWNLOAD IT!! Ò [] ó!
seriously that tv series worth it ~<3
and after watching it, I don't really know why, I became an a Sherlock addicted * = * !! I guess it's not gonna be as my addiction to Takki & T&T but… it's becoming stronger XD I even started a Tumblr blog
anyway, I'm not gonna forgot my darling valentine so easily, so Takki, here you have your drawing as a present.
yeeaaah my Kakumei's goods arrived!! * = * !!! (thankyuuuu Neko-chan ❤ you know I love you ¡ D ¡ )
wiiiii!!! I have one of that gorgeus Fluffy blankets! > D < kyaaaa "It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!"
seriously, best Concert Good EVER! * = * I wanna wear it forever !!
also got a pamphlet and Hidezo's chibi * D *
ap! and my copy of Hearful Voice Takki-Tsuba edition n__n
and with that priceless parcel it goes a lots of inspiration…. Continue reading 'and here comes the goods * = *'
OMG! have you seen the Kakumei's 2012 goods?
What can be softest & cuttest than Tono himself?
Tono wearing that AWESOME blanket ¡ = ¡ !
I just can't help it ….
This time I didn't want to buy any goods from Kakumei, main reason is because I still having no money X_x ! also now the ¥ is freaking expensive (if you have to buy it with €) so I convince myself not no buy anything but the pamphlet.
but then my dear friend Kat show me the pictures of that awesome blanket and the cute Hidezon and… of course…
So…. Takki-sama… thans for made me start the 2012 year being the poorest but happiest fan in the world
(now just let's think how to earn more more money, sigh ´\(Ú u Ù)/`)
Hii hii!! once again it's Tackey & Tsubasa Anniversary > D < yeeeeeeiiii!!!
one more year full of our dearest idols moments to celebrate º D º
this time I think it's the best I have ever!
first cause yesterday my friend Patri came from Japan and she bought me Journey Journey singel!! º D º !! I have it soo quickly that I almost wanna cry XDD (it deserves another post when I finish Tsubasa's journey journey suit jejeje)
also time for celebrate cause Patri also help me to login in Johnny's net with my Ipad, so now.. now….
omg it was such a long time wishing saying that!! yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiii!!!
So today I'm gonna finish some unfinished works and watch T&T matsukicon, cause it's the day!! muahahahaha!!! > D <
fact: it's also Catalunya's (the place where I live) most important day too but who cares when you can celebrate something better XDDDD


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I read not too long ago a published report on human life expectantcy: people are living a lot longer these days due to advances in medicine and healthcare. Ever wonder if we are living longer healthier or living longer sicker? Despite the fact that human life span has gone up but so have the number of deaths linked to coronary heart disease and degenerative disease such as cancer.
One of the big news yesterday was Patrick Swayze died at the 57 after two years of battling pancreatic cancer. Not too long ago, Farrah Fawcett died of anal cancer. Celebrities aside, my aunt from my mom side died of stomach cancer a decade ago. I used to work with four people who have family members died of cancer and one manager whose daughter had brain tumor but overcame it. It's scary because cancer almost seems contagious and I know that's just silly. My point is everyone knows someone who either has cancer or had died of cancer or heart attacks. Why do so many people nowadays have these uncontrollable diseases?
Lately, I've submerged myself in reading about Eastern Medicines and whole foods. What I learned is that the food we put in our mouths can either kill us or make us healthy. If you stop and think about all the processed foods, preservatives, flavor enhancers, and artificial flavorings we put in our foods, it is no wonder our bodies go haywire inside. Everything is fast paced in this day and age that no one takes time to slow cook their foods and eat wholesome meals. We are what we eat. If you don't take care of your body, it can't take care of you when you need it too.
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Image: A couple builds a shelter on the ruins of their house at Luoshui, near Shifang, in China's southwest Sichuan province Thursday May 15, 2008.
LUOSHUI TOWN, China - China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster.
More than 72 hours after the quake rattled central China, rescuers appeared to shift from poring through downed buildings for survivors to the grim duty of searching for bodies — with 10 million directly affected by Monday's temblor.
In Luoshui town — on the road to an industrial zone in Shifang city where two chemical plants collapsed, burying hundreds of people — troops used a mechanical shovel to dig a pit on a hilltop to bury the dead.
Police and militia in Dujiangyan pulverized rubble with cranes and backhoes while crews used shovels to pick around larger pieces of debris. On one sidestreet, about a dozen bodies were laid on a sidewalk, while incense sticks placed in a pile of sand sent smoke into the air as a tribute and to dull the stench of death.


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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Muslims and Muhammad and Asma bint Marwan
I have written about Asma bint Marwan in three different contexts here, here, and here. For those unfamiliar with the story, she was a Jewish poetess whom Muhammad had killed because he felt threatened by her poetry.
What I find interesting, beyond the story herself, is how Muslims today react to it. An essential element of propaganda is to tell only certain sides of a story, leaving out information the propagandist does not consider conducive to the point he or she is trying to get across. A good example of this can be found at this Islamic website, where the author writes, "Any student of Islam knows that the life of Prophet Muhammad(saw) has been described in detail in what we call the "Ahadith". Ahadith in whole are basically collected stories, events, actions of the Prophet(saw). However not all the stories transmitted down by a chain of narrators are 100 percent true. There are many sahih, hasan, da'eef (weak) ahadith. For Muslims it was very important to develop a science of hadith to separate truth from falsehood."
Author Ibrahim Saifuddin goes on to say that the account of Asma bint Marwan is only found in a few "weak" hadiths, and can therefore be discarded as a forgery.
There are four important things to keep in mind here. First is that the starting point for a Muslim in any discussion is the conviction that Muhammad is the perfect man. Any story that detracts from that image, such as that of Asma bint Marwan, must be either defended or denied.
The second point is that the "propagandist", in this case Ibrahim, deliberately presents only some factual information and leaves out other material that would weaken his case. The full account of Muhammad's raid against Asma bint Marwan is found neither in the Quran nor in the Hadith but in his Sirah or biography, which along with them forms the third authoritative source for information about him. An entire chapter of Ibn Ishaq's biography is entitled, "Ghazwat Umayr bin Uday al-Khatmi ala Asma bint Marwan", or the Raid of Umayr against Asma bint Marwan. The entire story is clearly told, from Muhammad's ordering Asma's death and then congratulating Umayr after he drove a spear through the poetess as she was sleeping with her nursing child, to Muhammad's caustic comment that she was not worth "two goats butting their heads together". My Arabic account adds the footnote, in case there was any doubt, "the Prophet was saying she was without significance".
The third thing is that Asma bint Marwan was not the only poet or critic killed by Muhammad. She was not an exception, but part of a pattern.
The final point is that nothing has changed in 1400 years. Just as Muhammad was unable to tolerate the criticism of a Jewish poetess during his lifetime, Muslims are incapable of handling criticism of their Prophet today. Whether it is the Danish cartoons, short movies such as Fitna or Submission, or anything related, the response is always the same. Muslims cannot see their Prophet as anything less than perfect, and criticize anyone who looks at him differently than they do.
I'm not limited by those restraints. As I carefully read the story of Asma bint Marwan, I cannot believe that the man who ordered her murder could be a Prophet of God.
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The murder of Asma on orders by Mohammed is one of the most sinister stories in Islam. It must be authentic, because after her death, no one in her tribe resisted Islam. Several people (cowards) came forward as Moslems.
I think of the murder of Neda Soltan of Tehran who was killed by a Basij henchman in 2009.
Moslems, have you no shame? Have you no decency? Where are the thousands of protesters shouting about the tyrants?
Islam is blood, guts, and killing.
- January 21, 2010 at 12:21 AM
The hadith about Asma bint Marwan is actually fabricated. You can further read about it here:
May God guide you towards Islaam.
- November 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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Im using projection curves and 3D sketches to get a cut extrude on a part. I know that I have to define an extrusion direction, so I'm using another sketch to define that angle from each of the cuts I need to have made.
Most of my cuts are going fine, I'm getting exactly what I want.
However, I'd discovered a couple instances where Im getting something really weird that isnt giving me what I need, and I dont know how to deal w/ it. The most common cause seems to come from trying to create a cut extrude that falls across the boundery between 2 lofted features. The 2nd instance I found last night, is on a curved surface, but it was all created within a single lofted feature, but I'm having the same problem.
I've attached screen shots I took of what its doing.
The first 3 images is teh cut being done on the surfaces that fall across 2 lofts. The first 2 show the cut preview, and the massive hump and value. And then the 3rd shows the finished cut.
The last 2 images show the cut made on the surface that was created in a single loft, so there's no boundary, but there is a curvature to the surface. The first is while I was trying to create the cut. You can see how the preview is showing a large hump instead of a nice flat cut. The 2nd image is what the resulting cut (or lack there of) looks like.


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The Warbleton Parish Planning committee normally meets once every two weeks. The agenda dates can be found here and minutes are to be found here.
Our function is to act as a statutory consultee to Wealden District Council who are the actual decision makers on planning applications to give a local perspective. Our input is considered by them alongside other consultees such as but not limited to the ESCC Highways department and Conservation Officer for listed buildings. They are not bound by our decision however and on the few occasions where they decide on a different point of view they advise us of the valid planning reasons they considered to reach their decision.
Applicants can always consult with their Wealden District Councillor for additional guidance which can be very useful as they have direct access to the Wealden planning process. Their contact details are to be found here.
The parish process is initially internet based where councillors will download and study in detail each application. Where there are multiple applications to be seen in any one meeting they will often take notes of points to discuss and questions they require clarification on. At the meeting the Chairman will state the running order, normally bringing forward any applications where the public are attending and wishing to speak, so as not to delay them unduly. The Chairman then does a brief presentation summarizing the application and invites the public to state their case in a 3 minute window. Councilors then, through the chair, discuss the issues from which a consensus normally emerges . Whilst their required preparation will give councilors an initial opinion, often the discussion that takes place will change their initial point of view with the public input being very important. When discussion is complete a vote is taken and then the decision is supported by the valid planning reasons that have emerged.
The meetings are held in public though it is important to note that they are NOT public meetings. The key difference between the two descriptions is that in a public meeting the general public are invited to take part in the discussion, whereas at a meeting held in public they are invited to only make a time limited statement (3 minutes) of their point of view and after that they will only be allowed to speak to answer specific questions put to them by the councilors. They are not permitted to enter into the discussion about the application itself. All members of public are welcome to attend whether or not they have any specific interest in an application. Councilors that have a prejudicial interest in an application will leave the room and not take part in the discussion.
All parish councilors are members of the planning committee. We are all unpaid for our contribution to the council and are given no allowances whatsoever. The motivation is purely to make our Parish a better place for all to live and work, balancing the pro's and con's to achieve this.


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Flag raising ceremony marks the beginning of Armed Forces Day celebrations in Leeds
Ahead of a very special day this Saturday which will recognise and celebrate the tremendous professionalism, dedication and commitment of the British Armed Forces, the official Armed Forces Day flag has been raised over landmark civic buildings in Leeds.
Following a ceremony led by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper, the Armed Forces Day flag is now flying proudly next to the war memorial on Victoria Gardens and above Leeds Town Hall and Leeds Civic Hall as the city prepares to mark national Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 25 2016.
As always a packed programme of events, activities and entertainment will be on offer as part of the free event, which will take place in a number of locations in the city centre including Victoria Gardens, Cookridge Street and the front of Leeds Town Hall from 11am-4pm.
Included in the festivities at 12noon will be a march through the city centre featuring representatives from the Armed Forces and veterans featuring service men and women and also cadets from across the city. This will be followed by a variety of displays, military vehicles and military-related stalls; with family-friendly activities perfect for all the family. On offer includes a climbing wall, Breeze Boot Camp and fun, themed crafts. The contribution of veterans is always a very important part of Armed Forces Day, and people of all ages will have a chance to meet and speak to them about their experiences as a member of the British Armed Forces. A wide range of performers are also once again all set to entertain the crowds on a specially constructed stage situated on Cookridge Street. In what also promises to be stand out moment, a Drum Head Service is set to take place on the steps of Leeds City Art Gallery.
Leeds has a proud and historic link with the British Armed Forces, which includes in 2012 the council signing the Armed Forces Community Covenant. This covenant ensures that a variety of support, help and guidance is available to in-service personnel, veterans and their families. In 2015, Leeds City Council also signed up to support a project by the Armed Forces charity RBLI (Royal British Legion Industries) on an initiative called RBLI LifeWorks courses to reduce levels of unemployment among ex-service personnel living in the region.
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper, said:
"The city of Leeds is immensely proud of our armed forces, and I was extremely honoured as Lord Mayor to be given the opportunity to raise the Armed Forces Day flag in Victoria Gardens, ahead of what promises to be another memorable and amazing day on Saturday.
"What is great about Armed Forces Day is that the people of Leeds have the opportunity to not only thank serving members of our armed forces day for everything that they do at home and abroad, but also recognise and celebrate the tremendous contribution of veterans.
"Once again we have put together a programme that people of all ages can enjoy, and I look forward to seeing another great crowd enjoy the variety of activity, events and entertainment on offer."
Leeds City Council's armed forces champion Councillor Graham Hyde, said:
"The response from the public of Leeds and partners to Armed Forces Day has been simply unbelievable, and it is with great pride that we can now say the event is now one of the most popular in our city's civic calendar.
"Leeds of course has deep and historic links with our armed forces and as a council we are determined to provide any support that we can to events such as this one and also to serving personnel and veterans such as through our community covenant which was signed in 2012.
"In what is now tradition the day will begin with a march by service men and women, cadets and veterans, and as always there will then be so much to see and do afterwards in and around Victoria Gardens."
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