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The prosecution in the murder trial of Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was today ordered by the Court of Appeal to supply cautioned statements made by witnesses to the defence.
This followed a decision by a three-member bench, chaired by Justice Umi Kalthum Abdul Majid, in allowing an appeal by lawyers representing Siti Aisyah, 26, to compel the prosecution to provide them copies of the witness statements.
When asked by Umi Kalthum when the prosecution could serve the statements, deputy public prosecutor Dusuki Ahmad replied that they would do so in two weeks, but applied for a stay of the ruling, pending the prosecution's appeal against today's order to the Federal Court.
"The application to stay the order is allowed pending leave and/or appeal to the Federal Court," said Umi Kalthum, who presided over the appeal with Justices Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal and Rhodzariah Bujang.
Dusuki also requested the proceedings at the High Court – set for Jan 28 but stayed until disposal of the appeal at the Federal Court – to which Umi Kalthum ordered the prosecution to make the application before the High Court judge.
Earlier, the judge allowed the defence's appeal, and set aside the order of the Shah Alam High Court in rejecting the defence request to compel the prosecution to produce them with copies of statements under Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC), made by seven prosecution witnesses to the police.
The defence filed the application on Nov 7, 2018, seeking the statements by witnesses Ahmad Fuad Ramli, Lim Cheng Gam, Tomie Yoshio, Ng Wai Hoong, Dessy Meyrisinta, Raisa Rinda Salma and Kamaruddin Masiod.
Siti Aisyah's counsel, Gooi Soon Seng, submitted that the witness statements should not be excluded from the defence, as it was not qualified as privileged but public documents.
"The prosecution has to provide the witness statements to the defence in order for our client to get a fair trial," he said.
Dusuki countered that the statements were privileged documents and the prosecution also feared there would be tampering of witnesses and evidence if provided to the defence.
"For example, information which could create an impact on national security and interests of justice. This information could be used by the defence to discredit the administration of justice and police," he said, adding that it had always been the prosecution's stand not to provide witness statements to the defence as it was a matter of public policy.
Justice Harmindar said that it was also a policy for the defence to get a fair trial and said that when he was a trial judge, he would direct the prosecution to supply witness statements to the defence after the prosecution's case was concluded.
On Aug 16, 2018, the High Court ordered Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong to enter their defence on a charge of murdering Kim.
However, their defence trial has yet to commence pending the defence application to obtain witness statements from the prosecution.
They were charged with four others still at large with the murder of Kim Chol, 45, at the KLIA2 departure hall at 9am on Feb 13, 2017, and if convicted they face the mandatory death sentence under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Peter Pan
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Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, the Lost Boys, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. This high-flying musical is perfect for the child in all of us. Songs include "Neverland," "I'm Flying," "Wendy," "Never Grow Up," "Pirate's March," and more.

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I planned on releasing my next collection of songs on my 50th birthday, 8/9/19. As much as I like that idea, I don't think it's going to happen.
There are two good reasons.
First, I don't think the songs will be quite ready. I've become rather picky about what I consider to be an acceptable recording, and different arrangement ideas are percolating every now and again. So, rather than rush my work because of a self-imposed deadline, I'll proceed at my own pace and put them out when they're ready. And, I've recently learned that I haven't been properly mastering my songs in Logic Pro X. I need to figure out how to do so, and I'm sure that will take some time and practice. But why rush? It's better to do it right and be happy (or as happy as possible) with the finished product.
Second, I'm going through some difficulties. As transparent as I tend to be within these pages, I'm not discussing these problems. At least, not for now. Afterwards, once they've been resolved, maybe. For now, suffice it to say I have less time to spend on my music than I'd like. Significantly less.
But, the issues won't last forever, and I figure I'll have the songs done no later than the end of the year. Then on to recording my audio book so I can get it and its source released.
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In a recent interview with "Zach Martin's Big Fat American Rock Show!", Vivian Campbell was asked which version of VAN HALEN he prefers — the classic VAN HALEN with David Lee Roth on vocals, or the "Van Hagar" era with Sammy Hagar.
Here's the answer:
"Dave Lee Roth, no doubt. That was part of the original character of the band. There was a humor in early VAN HALEN that came across in the music, and that was essentially Dave Lee Roth's input on that.
He continued:
He wasn't a tremendous vocalist, but he had a tremendous style and a unique character and personality, and that was as important to the early band as Eddie's guitar playing and Alex's drumming and Michael Anthony's bass playing."
"They were a great band — the original band. That's not to detract in any way from Sammy Hagar, who's a remarkable singer. And what they did with Sammy was different. I mean, it was good, but it was different. It was a little more mainstream, to my ears. It was also not just Sammy's influence that changed the sound of VAN HALEN.
It was also around the same time that Eddie discovered the keyboards. [Laughs] Which is all well and good, but I prefer to listen to him as a guitarist. So those two elements definitely reshaped the sound of the later VAN HALEN. But I'm very much a fan of the early band."


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A visit to South Florida is perfect when you make your vacation spot Cape Coral. The view of the Gulf of Mexico and the chance to set your sights on dolphin along the horizon will be just a few of the highlights you will enjoy for years to come. A town with friendliness, quaint shops and seafood shacks and last but not least, soft white sand and hours and hours of beach fun.
Just a few miles away from Fort Myers, Cape Coral is abundant with waterways, canals, beaches and opportunities for fun in the sun. Visit the one and only Sun Splash Family Waterpark for guaranteed fun for the whole family. Decked-out with the most amazing view of the Gulf of Mexico, Cape Coral is an easy place to relax on the beaches of the West Coast of Florida. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is ideal for hiking trails through mangrove forests, marshes and scrub habitats. For the romantic excursion, check out Lovers Key State Park, once only accessible by boat, this quiet secluded beach is ideal for those necessary quietand secluded moments together. Whether boating, fishing, sunning or shelling-Cape Coral is beautiful place for your next vacation destination.


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Save My Child
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These films document the children's lives as they turn nine and 10. Some are searching for the independence, others are fighting just to stay alive.
Some of the children are now striving for more independence. Zoe decides whether to go through further surgery on her arms. Meanwhile, William may need to undergo brain surgery again.
With all six children having reached 10, the families reflect on just how much life has changed over the past decade


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- The carnivore diet is an extreme eating plan that calls for consuming just beef, water, and salt.
- It can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause bone loss and organ damage or failure.
- Eating more vegetables and plant-based food is a better nutritional and environmental choice.
Just in case we hadn't gotten our fill of meat-based diets this year — we see you, keto — the carnivore diet has arrived to challenge any remaining proponents of vegetables (insert eye roll here). The diet, which excludes veggies, fruit, legumes, nuts, seeds, and dairy products is hailed as a weight-loss and autoimmune-disease "cure" by its proponents, namely, Mikhaila Peterson, blogger extraordinaire and daughter of lifestyle "guru" Jordan Peterson.
Carnivore enthusiasts tout the life-changing benefits of their demanding diet, which includes consuming beef, water, and salt (plus bourbon, according to Mikhaila) only. Other important components? Infrared saunas (extreme heat) and cryotherapy (extreme cold), both of which proclaim metabolic benefits when used regularly.
Why You Shouldn't Try It
What this trend lacks in scientific backing, it makes up for in die-hard enthusiasm among beef believers. But social media followings shouldn't obscure all the reasons why a carnivore diets isn't a good idea.
There's no scientific evidence proving it's safe.
While overarching research findings support the concept that low-carb eating plans can expedite weight loss, few have been studied for longer than a year to evaluate their efficacy and safety for lifelong use.
But this diet isn't just a low-carb plan — it's a completely exclusionary plan that's exceptionally restrictive for everyone. There's no way to survive on a meat-only diet without suffering some serious health problems. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can result in unnecessary physical pain, bone loss, organ damage, and, ultimately, organ failure.
You're skipping the most nutrient-packed, anti-inflammatory foods on the planet.
So while many low-carb lovers may be tempted to take things to the next level, the carnivore diet implies that 0% of your calories come from dietary carbohydrates — a practice that's highly unsustainable for the long haul. That's true especially when you consider how many delicious nutrient-packed "low-carb" foods you'd normally green light, like spinach, almonds, salmon, and avocado.
Across the board, diets high in vegetables, fruit, plant-based oils, nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, and some dairy products are some of the most nutritious in the world — ones that have been specifically touted for their autoimmune-flare-fighting benefits. For example, the Mediterranean diet encourages plant-based foods above all else, and has been linked to reducing chronic disease risk in a plethora of populations. That's because produce is filled with plant-based antioxidants called phytonutrients not seen in animal products.
It's not a smart way to lose weight or alleviate any symptoms.
Any weight loss that carnivores have seen as a result of going all-meat, all the time? It's likely due to the calorie restriction, which is nearly impossible to avoid if you're cutting out nearly all food groups!
And if you're curious about trying the diet to "treat" an ailment, elimination diets are supposed to be temporary and conducted under the tutelage of a physician and/or dietitian. After identifying the foods that may personally trigger symptoms of autoimmune disease, other food groups are slowly added back in to your diet so you're not missing out on anything you need for a prolonged period.
Eating only meat is terrible for the environment.
Even if you could keep up with an bunless-burger diet for life, there are still some other reasons I'd strongly discourage you from going carnivore. Relying on animals as your sole source of sustenance is not just tough on you physically — it's not so great for the long-term health of the environment either. Agricultural practices continue to improve in terms of environmental responsibility and preservation, but they still contribute about 30% of the total global greenhouse gas emissions — not to mention the water and land required to keep livestock production ongoing!
All that restriction probably isn't great for your mental health.
The mental and emotional difficulty of staying on a diet this extreme can be downright debilitating for most people. While I'm normally in favor of supporting anyone and everyone in their eating styles, I'm highly opposed to the idea that better health and weight loss can only or best be achieved through deprivation, restriction, and pushing the boundaries of what humans are biologically meant to do.
No single food or nutrient that can make or break your progress when consumed in isolation. In order to achieve health and happiness, we have to make choices that promote a balance of mental and emotional enjoyment and physical, life-sustaining nutrition.
The Bottom Line: Steer clear of a meat-only diet.
Eating more vegetables (plus other plant-based foods and protein sources) is universally a better choice for both you and our planet. Any diet that puts a cap on the world's most nutrient-dense foods is simply not worth the risk.


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The "Cool Cat" Jacket
This super tough, but sweet, leather jacket is a different take on The Cat Jacket. Sewn in a "Mirabella" lambskin. This sample is a little more cropped (perfect to wear with your circle skirts or over cocktail dresses), epaulettes with black grommets, double snap neck closure, zipper wrist details, and it's fully lined in a rich purple satin, and it has a leather double welt pocket hidden inside that's sized for your phone or other essentials. Size medium, but could also fit a size small if you like wearing layers and hoodies under your leather jackets.
Handmade in the U.S.A.
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Approximate measurements are as follows:
CF length neck to hem 15 5/8"
CF length with collar 17 5/8"
Bust can fit 34" to 35"
CB neck to hem 17 3/8"
CB neck to hem with collar 19 1/8"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 1/2"
Sleeve length: 21 1/2"
Collar width 2 1/8"
Interior Pocket 4 1/2' X 6"


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Alien: Covenant - Five Reasons You'll Love It
When Alien was first released in 1979, it's fair to say not a great deal was expected from it.
A sci-fi splatter with a budget of $10 million with a largely unknown cast and a 42-year old Ridley Scott making only his second movie, no one was banking on it being much at all.
Cut to present day and that tiny movie has inspired an enormous global franchise with box office takings of over a billion dollars, two spin-offs, novels, short films and video games, and the kind of devoted fanbase normally reserved for boybands.
Scott himself departed the franchise after the original, but returned in 2012 with Prometheus, an epic big-budget prequel to the original movie and, after that proved a big hit, he is back at it again with Alien: Covenant.
Alien: Covenant stars Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace, who return from Prometheus. They are joined by a newly cast Danny McBride, Katherine Waterston, Demián Bichir, Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo, Callie Hernandez, Billy Crudup, James Franco, Alexander England and Benjamin Rigby.
It is the follow-up to Prometheus and picks up after the events of that movie. In this film, we follow the crew of the colony ship Covenant who find what they believe to be an uncharted paradise in a remote galaxy. Instead what the crew discover is a dark, dangerous world, whose sole inhabitant is the synthetic David, the survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.
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The movie hits cinemas on May 12th and available to pre-order on DVD, Blu-Ray and Steelbook (exclusive to hmv) on the right-hand side of the page, but we caught an early screening and have rounded up five reasons why you'll love it...
Michael Fassbender is on top form...
Covenant finds Fassbender on double duty, playing both the dastardly David, a role he first played in Prometheus, and Walter, a more amenable new synthetic. He's chilling and compelling in both roles.
But Katherine Waterston steals the show...
It's been quite the rapid rise for the British-born actress since she starred in 2014's Inherent Vice, after excellent turns in Steve Jobs and Fantastic Beasts, she leads the way here as the no-nonsense Daniels. She'll earn comparisons with Weaver's Ellen Ripley for this role, that's big talk, but it's well-deserved.
It looks incredible…
Book after book has been written about the groundbreaking designs of H. R. Giger for the original movie and the bold spirit of that work is still alive in Covenant. The look and feel of the planet, the ship, the costumes and the creatures are stunning. Bold design is still a trademark of this franchise.
It's action-packed…
The thrill factor has definitely be upped for this movie. There are more jumps, more scares and more action set pieces this time around and that's a welcome move.
The ending sets things up perfectly for another adventure...
Spoilers? You'll get none here. But we know that Scott is already prepping Alien: Awakening and the way things finished up with Covenant sets things up brilliantly. It was five years between Prometheus and Covenant, let's hope for a much tighter turnaround.
Alien: Covenant is released into cinemas on May 12th and will be available to pre-order from hmv's online store on the same day.


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Court has ordered the release of 37 Indian fishermen who were caught poaching in Sri Lankan waters, belonging to Mandapam and Rameswaram.
Indian media reports state that the released fishermen were expected to reach Rameswaram on Saturday.
A fishermen association leader, speaking to Indian media said that the Lankan Navy detained 17 fishermen of Rameswaram in mid sea on June 29 on the charge of trespassing the IMBL.
The Indian fishermen were lodged in Anuradhapura prison after being produced before the Mannar court.
In another incident, the Sri Lankan Navy detained another group of 20 fishermen of Mandapam and Rameswaram on July 6.
They were also lodged in Anuradhapura prison after court formalities. Meanwhile, the Mannar court on Friday issued an order to release the detained 37 fishermen.
However, the court had decided no to release the boats back to the owners. The fishermen were likely to be repatriated on Saturday, said the association leader.
Among these incidents, four Indian fishermen, who were stranded in mid sea after their boat developed a snag, were rescued by Lanka on Thursday.
The Sri Lankan government is yet to make a decision to whether let go or produce them before court.


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David's "unrational" lack of fear
When it comes to being afraid, I think I would be safe in saying that there are times in which we all have fear. A loud thunderstorm, a venomous snake, a plane that shakes at 35,000 feet may be things that cause us to become afraid. In the Bible there are times when people are afraid and then there are those people who never seem to be afraid. One cannot read the life of David and conclude that he was never afraid but there are not many times recorded. Some passages (Ps 55 and 1 sam 21:12) indicate fear on David's behalf.
By and large though, he not a fearful person. Many of the psalms written encourage us by sharing that there is no reason to fear. Psalm 23 is probably the most well known.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psa 23:4 ESV)
Others are:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. (Psa 27:1-3 ESV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, (Psa 46:1-2 ESV)
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (Psa 118:6 ESV)
David seemed to have a very pragmatic approach to situations that would cause other men to cower in fear. This approach could be summed up in "What's the worst that can happen?"
This seems to be the attitude that David had as he confronted Goliath. As you read the passage in 1 sam 17, you see David, time and again, express his confidence that God would deliver him.
The armies of Saul heard the challenge of Goliath and were afraid. They had forgotten who was on their side! David came to remind them of that simple fact. The assembly of God's people did not know how the Lord saves. They soon would!
and that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hand." (1Sa 17:47 ESV)
Fear is often the result of worry about what might be. I agree with Mark Twain: most of the things I have worried about never happened.
What might have been in David's case is a quick death. However, he would then be with God and that would be good. So if you can accept the worse case scenario, then go slay your Goliath with the help of the Lord. What's the worst that can happen?


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The mandarin collar and regular sleeves make sure that your look is neat and impeccable, even if it's just for a short walk outside. It goes extremely well with a pair of jeans and some casual shoes. Being chic and stylish has never been easier!
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I love extra fine pens. The finer the better! I absolutely adore my extra fine Pilot Penmanship (XXF by Western standards) as it is incredibly comfortable to hold and lays down a very fine line. However, in the search of something finer, I have begun grinding my own nibs. It started with nib smoothing and grinding stubs, but now my quest for knowledge has turned to creating needle point nibs.
There are plenty of tutorials teaching how to grind stubs and how to smooth nibs, but the information gets a little… thin (my apologies) when it comes to grinding needle points. When I grind my needle points, I try my best to replicate few pictures of needle points I have found online and my Pilot Penmanship XF nib. This post is a compilation of lessons learned so far and my current method of grinding a Western XXF. I won't go so far to call it a tutorial quite yet as I think I have a lot of practice left before I would be so confident. However, I hope this article may provide a starting point for my fellow nib grinding novices!
Obligatory Warnings
1. I am a complete novice at nib grinding. The information contained in this article could be totally the wrong way of doing this. I have been doing this by trial and error. I do not claim to be any where near an expert at this topic. In fact, it might even be generous to call me a novice at nib grinding.
2. Practice nib grinding on nibs you are willing to destroy. Nib grinding most definitely voids all manufacturer warranty, so practicing on your antique pen handed down three generations is probably a bad idea.
The Tools
For the main grind, I've been using a cheap knife grinding set I picked up at Canadian Tire. It contains a big coarse stone and a small Arkansas stone. I've been using water and ink to lubricate the stone as I don't really know how well the honing oil the kit comes with reacts to fountain pen bodies and nibs. I keep some ink that I only use when grinding nibs in a sample vial because I don't want to contaminate a bottle of ink with any metal shavings from the nib. Usually I just dip the nib and feed into the vial so I can see how the nib is coming along as I grind. I use a bit of 2000 grit automotive sand paper to floss the tines to smooth the inside of the tines, a trick I learned from watching John Mottishaw at work. Finally, I am using some 1 and .3 micron lapping film to do final smoothing.
The Original Nib Shape Matters… a bit
I found some nibs are easier to grind into a needle point than others. I have been using Fountain Pen Revolution nibs for practice. I found the wider flare of the more expensive FPR Fine nibs were harder to grind down into the point I wanted. Surprisingly, I found the easiest to grind down into the right shape is the silver coloured $1.25 nibs. The angle is already very tight, so it was easier to grind the tipping at the right angle.
Positioning the Nib
I find keeping my fingers as close to the tipping as I dared gave me great control as I am trying to just grinding the tipping material. I can adjust the angle if need be, but so far I have been trying my best to grind the sides of the nib in as straight as possible. You can see a picture of how I did it below, just pardon the inky fingers.
Reminder: Go Slow
Since I use the grinding stones to do my grinding. I found the difference between a Western XXF and no tipping at all can be a couple of passes on the stone. I try to examine the nib with a loupe every 2-3 passes until I get a handle on how much material I am removing every pass. Every once in a while, I dip the nib and feed in ink and see how the line width is progressing. I go back to checking with a loupe after every pass or two once I get close to my desired line width.
What I've been Aiming for
Excuse my terrible drawing skills, but I found grinding the tip into this shape worked the best for me. My photography skills extend only to cellphone photographer level, so I can't provide any stunning macro shots. My finest grind so far is only a bit thicker than an .3mm Pilot Hi Tec C Coleto. For the best result, I had to grind the sides of the tipping and the bottom of the tipping, similar to how a stub nib is ground.
Things I'm Working On
I'm trying to improve the smoothing. Although a Western XXF will never be buttery smooth, my Japanese XF Penmanship nib is definitely smoother than my attempts so far. My most recent needle point attempt is the thinnest yet, but it has a bit of a noticeable catch on the side strokes that I can't seem to get rid of. Since there is so little tipping left, I'm afraid to make any more changes to this nib.
I'm also trying to improve the flow of the nib. I think I may have to tune for flow and do some basic smoothing first then grind it down to a Western XXF.
Hopefully this has been helpful. If you have had some success at grinding Western XXF or Japanese XF nibs, I would happily take any advice you can give!


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They're going to release the single female British sailor taken hostage the other day. Sorry guys. However, she'll be carrying a letter admitting she violated Iran's sovereignty and entered their waters. Meanwhile Britain puts the screws to them (kind've) by freezing business with them. As the NYT points out you can roll your eyes at that move,
Britain has little direct official bilateral business with Iran beyond sporting and cultural ties and some humanitarian assistance to refugees and earthquake victims, according to an assessment on the Foreign Office website.
While the impact of the prohibition on official business was, therefore, unclear, it seemed to reflect the first formal reprisal by Britain in response to the seizure of its personnel, designed to show, in Mrs. Beckett's words to parliament, "the seriousness with which we regard these events."


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CLEVELAND, OH- The streets of Cleveland can sometimes be a terrifying place for children, but one married couple is going above and beyond their job to try and make a change.
Two RTA employees were honored at Tuesday's Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees meeting. Marcus and Debra Perryman volunteer their own time to patrol the bus stops, making sure children awaiting the bus are safe.
The couple tells Fox 8 the idea came after the brutal kidnapping and murder of Alianna DeFreeze, who went missing after walking away from an RTA bus stop.
Marcus Perryman takes the early, dark shift. He patrols the stops in east side Cleveland neighborhoods as kids are loading the buses. His wife, Debra Perryman is off work in the afternoon, so she goes out to watch kids getting off after school. Both of them volunteer an extra two hours daily at the bus stops, for free.
"We just decided we needed to do something more in the community," Debra said. "More than just speaking about it."
Marcus says he just wants to help where he can.
"The more eyes on the street, the more people on the street, the less opportunity for these people to have these chances to do these heinous things," Marcus said.
The couple has seen many parents now come out and start to watch other children as well. Debra says they are encouraging others to do the same. They say if they can help one child, then it's all worth it.


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United in Music
It is said that 'music is the great uniter – an incredible force' and that was well demonstrated when 73 members of the Clongowes orchestra and 80 members of the…Read More
It is said that 'music is the great uniter – an incredible force' and that was well demonstrated when 73 members of the Clongowes orchestra and 80 members of the…Read More
Glad tidings of great joy indeed as it has been announced that Pope Francis has approved the decree that authenticated a miracle attributed to Fr Sullivan SJ, which will lead…Read More
The Clongowes Foundation welcomed over sixty OC's with their guests to Hallam Conference Centre on April 7th last. Nick Hewer OC'62, famous for his role on the BBC's programme The Apprentice, interviewed…Read More
The sun shone, the skies were blue and the heather was colouring the Wicklow Mountains in a hue of purple, as we arrived at the Hermitage Retreat Centre for the…Read More
Before lunch on Wednesday (April 20th) the Boys' Chapel was packed for the third Headmaster's Assembly of the year. After the opening prayer by the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil, the…Read More
The origins of racing 'The Triangle' in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear. It is such an obvious course that it is likely that…Read More
'Chalkline' author Jane Mitchell will visit Clongowes this Fri 22nd to deliver a presentation and writing workshop to Elements… Jane last visited the school in 2012 when our current Poetry…Read More
On Saturday April 9th a crowd of some 250 gathered in the Marker Hotel in Dublin for an event organised by the Clongowes Foundation to pay tribute to Old Clongownian…Read More
Headed by their House leader, Michael Stapleton, quiz team 'Sullivan' scooped first place in this year's James Joyce Library Literary Quiz. Stapleton with team mates, Rian McKeagney, Frankie Reilly, Dylan…Read More
On Wednesday last, April 6th, an excited Grammar group hosted fellow third year students from Mount Sackville Secondary School in an annual social held in aid of Clongowes' in house…Read More
Next Sunday (April 17th) there will be a special Sunday Eucharist in Clongowes to celebrate all Grandparents of the students and community in the College. We would like to invite…Read More
As part of their fund raising campaign for the Clongowes Duck Push the gentlemen of Syntax are organising the Duck Push Golf Classic at the K-Club in Straffan Co. Kildare…Read More
The Clongowes Trad group will be playing in Connolly's of Ballagh on Tuesday April 12th from 7.30-9.30PM. This promises to be a great night of music and song and provides…Read More
Last Monday (4th April) the boys of Elements together with our history teachers Mr Garry Corcoran and Mr Colm Maloney and Mrs Eileen Lumb visited 'Dublinia', a history exhibition on…Read More
Following two distinguished campaigns with many a tense moment and much exciting rugby, both our Senior and Junior Teams were obliged to depart the cup competitions at the semi final…Read More
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Work on new swimming pool commences. In 1886 Clongowes Wood College amalgamated with its sister Jesuit boarding school in Tullabeg, almost doubling the school population at a stroke and signalling…Read More
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This report presents the preliminary findings of research involving 15 Alaska Native communities which are designing a community-led relocation process in response to the impacts of climate change. It presents a brief overview of climate change in Alaska, examines its impact on rural Alaska Native villages and analyses the challenges for state, federal and tribal governments in implementing planned relocation as a long-term disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategy. It describes the steps the communities are taking to design and effect their relocation and outlines policy recommendations.
The work with communities in Alaska will also provide vital input for global policies and other regional and national processes that aim to prevent, reduce or at least mitigate displacement associated with disasters and the adverse effects of climate change. These include the Platform on Disaster Displacement, which was established to implement the Nansen Initiative's protection agenda on cross-border disaster displacement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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text: Making Sense of Organisations – Individual Module Assignment 2011 Assignment Brief and Purpose The assignment requires you to address the following question in the form of an essay; To what extent are organisations socially constructed phenomena? Given that organisations are an inescapable part or all our lives it becomes important that we develop an understanding of what they are and how they work (or do not work). The lecture programme has emphasized the idea that organisations are not a single entity and that making sense of them requires us to examine them through a variety of theoretical perspectives as well as our own perceptual lens. This postmodern understanding argues that organisations are socially constructed phenomena, so questions like; 'what the organisation is', 'why it is there' and 'how it works (or doesn't)' and 'why', should be addressed from these different, but interrelated theoretical constructs. The various perspectives offered during the lectures can all be employed to help you make sense of organisations. These may include the following but you are not confined to these; HistoricalSociologicalRational technicalPoliticalPsychologicalCultural (organisational and national)Symbolic An additional implication of the postmodern understanding is that the person making sense, (you), must acknowledge their own influence on the sense making process, that is, you are also involved in socially constructing the organisation even as an analyst, and are not examining it from a distance. This will involve you in a consideration of your own background and life experience. You are encouraged to offer insights of your own, and given that we are understanding organisations as any community of people, large or small and with whatever purpose, you should use your own experience. This may include any organisations of which you have experience, for example; part time or full time work, schools and other educational establishments, leisure time organisations, political organisations. Finally, you are also required to use examples from contemporary organisations to support and illustrate your points. These might come from your reading of contemporary event from news sources or television documentaries. Making Sense of Organizations Introduction This essay aims to make sense of organizations by critically drawing in Morgan ' s metaphors based on personal perceptual lens and supporting them with personal experiences and contemporary examples . In the first section , the essay briefly introduces postmodern understanding of organizations as socially constructed phenomena , which provides a basis for the discussion of Morgan ' s metaphors ; In the second section , the metaphors of organizations as machines , organizations as organisms , organizations as brains and organizations as culture are discussed in detail and supported with examples . In the conclusion, the essay draws together the metaphors discussed above and suggests to understand organizations as human-beings , which is inclusive as it summarizes the metaphors discussed . Section 1 Organization : a socially constructed phenomenon According to the viewpoint of postmodern understanding , organization is a socially constructed phenomenon that the notion of organization can not be simply described without understanding its connection to social context ( Meznar and Nicolini , 1995 ) , including historical background , political surrounding , cultural ambience , sociological environment and so on ( Morgan , 1996 ) . The social constuctionism argument explains the existence of a wide diversity of definitions and opinions on what the organization is, which depend on theoretical perspectives taken to examine organizations, as well as perceptual lens of person making sense of organizations ( Morgan , 1996 ) . Morgan ( 1996 ) introduces a ' distinctive yet partial way ' ( p . 4 ) in order to understand organizations effectively . Morgan ( 1996 ) employs some metaphors to explore different dimensions of organizations , such as machine metaphor , organismic metaphor , culture metaphor and so on . The method of using metaphors is advantageous that it is 'a primal force through which humans create meaning by using one element of experience to understand another. Metaphor gives us the opportunity to stretch our thinking and deepen our understanding, therefore allowing us to see things in new ways and act in new ways. Applied in this way, metaphor becomes a tool for creating an understanding about what we now recognize as organization and management' ( Morgan , 1998 , p . 4 ). This essay is going to make sense of organization by adopting Morgan's method of metaphors , at the same time , integrating personal insight based on personal experience and contemporary examples. Section 2 The Metaphors 1.Organizations as machines The machine metaphor offers us an insight to figure out the mechanized aspects of organizations. When considering organizations as machines , it is similar to Max Weber's bureaucracy (cited in Morgan , 1998 , p . 23 ) . A bureaucratic form of organization is characterized by ' a fixed division of tasks ' , ' hierarchical supervision ' and ' detailed rules and regulations ' , so as to achieve its purpose with minimum cost and the greatest ' precision ' , ' speed ' , ' clarity ' , 'regularity ' , ' reliability ' and ' efficiency ' ( Weber , cited in Morgan , 1998 , p . 23 ) . The perspective of machine metaphor is advocated by classical theorists and coined as ' scientific management ' ( Morgan , 1998 , p . 27 ) . Although the mechanistic model has been successfully applied to fast food industry and assembly lines , it has been criticized as dehumanization ( Morgan , 1998 ). In a comedy film by Charlie Chaplin , Modern Times , Chaplin portrays a factory worker in the industrialized times , who screws nuts on an accelerating assembly line . He is so mechanized by rapid and repeated motion that he screws people's nose like a nut , and finally he suffers a mental breakdown . Extreme example can still be found in contemporary real world . Foxconn is a Chinese manufacture making products for technology firms worldwide including Apple Inc. , Acer , Intel , Dell , Sony ,Nokia and so on ( Foxconn , 2007 ) . In 2010 , at least 16 workers of the Foxconn attempted to commit suicide by jumping from high building , with 12 people died ( Moore , 2010 ) . The employees of the factory were dehumanized in order to reach the greatest potential of efficiency . According to the organizer of an undercover team of seven Chinese investigators , the workers told him that ' their hands continue to twitch at night , or that when they are walking down the street they cannot help but mimic the motion ' ( Moore , 2010 , para . 14 ). 2. Organizations as organisms Different from bureaucratic form of organization , the organismic metaphor offers a unique perspective for us to view organisations as living systems , which implies that the survival and development of organizations depend on its external environment ( Morgan , 1998 ). The organismic metaphor overcomes the limitation of the machine perspective and releases managers from narrow -minded thinking implicated by the machine metaphor that there is only one best way of management , which is weak and fragile in adapting to the changing environment ( Morgan , 1998 ) . To the contrary , the organismic metaphor regards organizations as ' open systems ' ( p . 36 ) and emphasizes the importance of organizational needs and their abilities to adapt and survive in varying environment . Specifically , according to Morgan ( 1998 , p .35 ) , ' the metaphor suggests that different environment favor different species of organizations based on different methods of organizing and that congruence with the environment is the key to success ' . Based on my experience gained from a summer internship in a marketing research institute , I think there are at least two levels of environment that are curtail to organizations as organisms . The first level is the macro environment of organizations , which is parallel to weather , air , temperature and other basic living conditions for human beings . For organizations , the macro environment includes social , cultural , economic , political and technological factors . Take the media industry for example , the advent of the Internet has enormous impact on newspaper groups and the only way to survive is to adapt to the transformation . On Tuesday , March 17 , 2009 , Seattle ' s oldest business , the 146 years old Seattle Post – Intelligencer stopped its publishing , instead , shifted to the Internet and became a totally digital news product ( Seattlepi . com , 2009 ) ; The second level is the micro environment , which refers to factors that are specific to organizations' operation fields , including the markets , the suppliers , the competitors , the customers and so on , among which the awareness of understanding customers is increasingly strengthen that various methods are applied in researching customers , such as interview , questionnaire and so on ( Kotler & Armstrong , 2006 ) . Additionally , the organismic metaphor emphasizes the important role of people within organizations . As indicated by Lewis ( 2007 , para . 1 ) , ' if you take the view of an organization as a living being, then people are its lifeblood. To survive, an organism needs to renew and refresh itself or it will stagnate and die '. The General Electric ' s reform in human resource management provides an excellent example . GE re-calibrated the measurements of performance with a rank-based employment evaluation system called the Vitality Curve . The new evaluation system relates rewards to managers' performance in order to increase their motivations to improve their performance . This reform to some extent helped GE to 're-invent itself to survive in a much more competitive world ' ( Welch , as cited in Lewis , 2007 , para . 7 ) . 3.Organizations as brains Corresponding to the information era , the brain metaphor enables us to apply modern theories about human brain to create organizations that are adaptable to the digital age . The metaphor of the organizations as brains contains three aspects . Firstly , organizations are information processing system ( Morgan , 1998 ) ; Secondly , the metaphor emphasizes organizations' ability in learning to learn , which means ' the ability not only to correct actions to goal , but also to question the goals if necessary ( Andersen , 1992 , para . 2 ) ; Thirdly , the brain metaphor consider organizations as holographic brains that have abilities in self – organization and regeneration ( Morgan , 1998 ) , which requires that each part of the organization has the function of the whole . From my own perspective , the most charming character of the brain metaphor is that it provides an insight to design organizations with flexibility , resilience and inventive ability , which is much more proactive than machine metaphor and organismic metaphor as it gives organizations independent vitality . An example about a Norwegian shipping company illustrates the vitality of the organizations as brains ( Andersen , 1992 ) . The shipping company suffered a charter plane crash during which it lost half of its members , however , it was able to recover and function as well as before quickly . The reason was that the employees were able to ' pool their knowledge and create new organizational structures ' based on its memory function ( Andersen , 1992 , para . 14 ) . 4.Organizations as cultures The metaphor of organizations as cultures allow us to understand and manage organizations through cultures , such as values , beliefs , ideologies and other forms of social practice ( Morgan , 1998 ) . Specifically , referring to Damen ( 1987 , p . 367 ) , ' culture is the learned and shared human patterns or models for living ; day- to-day living patterns . These patterns and models pervade all aspects of human social interaction . Culture is mankind's primary adaptive mechanism ' . Accordingly , culture is vital as it has great impact on human's behavior . Besides , according to Hofstede (1984 , p . 33 ) , ' culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another ' , which implies that organizations are distinctive in their cultures . Thus , considering organizational management from cultural perspective , it is important for managers and leaders to take a proactive role through creating a shared sense of reality within organization , which is crucial in guiding and shaping organizational action ( Morgan , 1998 ) . From my own perspective , organizational management from cultural perspective to some extent is in accordance with the theory named Corporate Identity Management , which is quite popular among organizations since 1990's ( van Riel & Balmer , 1995 ) . Corporate Identity is ' the way in which an organization 's identity is revealed through behavior , communications ,as well as through symbolism to internal and external audiences ' ( van Riel & Balmer , 1995 , p . 341 ) . What ' s more , ' the objective of CIM is to establish a favorable reputation with an organization's stakeholders which it is hoped will be translated by such stakeholders into a propensity to buy that organization's products and services, to work for or to invest in the organization (van Riel & Balmer , 1995 , p . 342 ). Accordingly , organizational culture can be regard as a form of invisible value , especially in an age when competitions between organizations have involved beyond materials dimension . However , as indicated by Morgan ( 1998 ) that , the cultural metaphor is possible to be used in ideological manipulation . Extreme examples exist in various cases of pyramid marketing scheme , sometimes called multi – level marketing , which usually make use of fake cultural ideas to brainwashing in order to involve more and more members . According to a recent report by China Daily ( 2011 , para . 1 ) , in 2010 , online pyramid selling ' lured more than 40 million people involving some 6 billion Yuan ( $913 million ) . Conclusion This essay makes sense of organizations by critically choosing Morgan ' s metaphors based on my personal lens which is framed by past cognition and experiences . Meanwhile , contemporary examples are used to illustrate the metaphors . Metaphor is an effective tool as ' it gives us the opportunity to stretch our thinking and deepen our understanding , thereby allowing us to see things in new ways and to act in new ways ' ( Morgan ,1998 , p . 5 ) . However , it is worth noting that metaphor results in distortions when it goes extremely , for instance , the suicide tragedy resulted from Foxconn's extreme mechanistic model . Additionally , according to Morgan ( 1998 , p . 6 ) , ' metaphor is inherently paradoxical , as the way of seeing created through a metaphor becomes a way of not seeing ' . Thus , it is important to realize that each metaphor only accounts partial nature of organizations . Besides , there is no single theory to fully explains the organizations as socially constructed phenomena . Thus , based on the above discussion , I think it is possible to propose a broad metaphor that includes some of Morgan's metaphors chosen by this essay , which is organizations as human-beings . Specifically , when considering a organization as a human-being , it is a organism (organizations as organism) with mechanistic function (organizations as machines) and it has a brain (organizations as brains ) and an unique personality (organizations as culture). Reference Andersen , E . , 1992 . On organizations as brains . [online] Available at: < http://www.espen.com/papers/orgbrain.htm> [ Accessed 23 March ,2011]. Balmer , J.M.T. , 1995 . Corporate identity : the concept , its measurement and management . European Journal of Marketing , 31(5/6) ,pp. 340-354. China Daily ,2011 . Report reveals dangers of pyramid selling . [online] Available at : http://www.china.org.cn/china/2011-03/21/content_22184373.htm [Accessed 24 March ,2011] Damen, L. 1987. Culture learning: fifth dimension on the language classroom. Addison-Wesley. Foxconn , 2007 . Group Profile .[online] Available at : < http://www.foxconn.com/CompanyIntro.html > [ Accessed 23 March ,2011 ]. Hofstede, G. 1984. National cultures and corporate cultures. In L.A. Samovar & R.E. Porter , ed . Communication between cultures. Belmont : CAWadsworth Kotler ,P. & Armstrong ,G.2006 . Principles of marketing. New Jersey : Pearson Education . Lewis , A . 2007 . The organisation as an organism . [online] Available at : < http://e2consulting.co.uk/document/The+Organisation+as+an+Organism > [Accessed 24 March ,2011 ] Meznar , B .M. ,& Nicolini , D., 1995 . The social construction of organizational learning : conceptual and practical issues in the field . Human Relations , 48 (7) ,pp.727-746. Moore , M . , 2010 . Inside Foxconn's suicide factory .The Telegraph , [ online ] 27 May . Available at : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/7773011/A-look-inside-the-Foxconn-suicide-factory.html [Accessed 23 March , 2011] . Morgan , G . ,1996 . Images of organizations . London : Sage . Morgan , G . ,1998 . Images of organizations . London : Sage . 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Myrton Running Wolf's entertaining and informative short "This Is Not An Indian Problem" demonstrates in a little over eight minutes the continuing relevance of the American Indian Film Festival. The week-long annual film festival, which starts up this Saturday at the AMC Metreon, continues a mission begun in 1975 to offer images and ideas from an ethnic group that general American culture either ignores or ignorantly misrepresents.
Wolf's short uses spoken word poetry to deliver a flowing and witty riposte to the ongoing controversy over naming sports teams "Indians" or "Redskins." It dismantles the main conservative defenses for the practice by redirecting viewer attention to the real issues at hand. To the onscreen performers, the "freedom of speech" argument is a cover for avoiding addressing public displays of personal ignorance. The genocidal roots of the term "Redskins" isn't worthy of celebration. Equally important, the caricatured Indian mascots used for these teams "honors" its inspirations as much as caricatures with urine-yellow skin and slanted eyes "honors" Asians.
Learning that the controversy discussed in the film erupted at Stanford University proves doubly painful. The college's 1972 ban on its football team's "Indian" mascot has not stopped its continued displays at campus events. It also demonstrates that having a college education does not insulate a person from being an ideological brother to Rush Limbaugh's fans.
Wolf goes for the soft pedal approach in trying to change minds. Appeals are made to the better angels of the pro-Stanford Indians "mascot's" natures, pointing out their capacity to learn the truth about Native American history. But having the spoken word poem delivered by a variety of performers of Native American heritage gives undeniable visual substance to the diversity of the Native American community that can't be ignored.
The U.S. government created the urban Indian community courtesy of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956. That Act offered Native Americans the chance to leave the reservation, get vocational training, and assimilate into the wider American culture. In practice, the Borg-like legislation fostered younger generations' alienation from tribal culture.
Pamela J. Peters' slight short "Legacy of Exiled NDNZ" introduces the viewer to seven college-age Native Americans living in Los Angeles. These new generation Native Americans may come from various tribes including Navajo and Lakota. But abandoning their home reservations is the farthest thing from their minds. The viewer's heart swells to hear these representatives of a new generation planning to take their skills and even family future back to their respective reservations to make a difference. That pride, though, doesn't quite compensate for the shallow insights of the film.
Some aspects of Julianna Brannum's documentary "LaDonna Harris: Indian 101" will set some viewers' teeth on edge. An old Look magazine headline reads "Warpaint For The Senator's Wife." Johnny Depp serves as Executive Producer on the film. But the charm and accomplishments of the film's subject overcomes any initial misgivings.
This warm portrait of the legendary Native American activist showed how she raised the consciousness of LBJ-era Washington politicians appallingly clueless about conditions in the Native American community. As the film reveals that Harris promoted the then unique concept of tribal sovereignty (among other successes), Harris' vision of utilizing globalization to unite indigenous peoples around the world gives hope that the harms created by crushing Native American societies will ultimately be repaired.
Those who prefer their political change to be accomplished via violent rebellion will gravitate to John Jota Leanos' "Frontera! Revolt And Rebellion On The Rio Grande." Tribal mythology, snarky humor, and even political rap bring to life the struggle of the Rio Grande's Native Americans against the Spaniards' use of the sword and the cross to crush their resistance.
The triumph of Native American tribes over Spanish oppression is always worth celebrating. However, such stylistic touches as having one narrator be a woman in an Indian casino can't overcome the short's ultimate blandness.
White-Native American conflict also exists in Jennifer Cororan's drama "She Sings To The Stars." Yet a far less violent resolution ends that clash.
Grandmotherly Mabel's desert solitude is interrupted by the arrival of two men. A car breakdown strands down on his luck stage magician Lyle. Third, Mabel's grandson, wants to move away from his small desert town yet feels guilty leaving his grandmother behind.
Mabel's laconic nature hides a spirit tapped into the universe's higher mysteries. One could believe her titular singing brings out the stars at night.
Cororan's empathy for Lyle doesn't excuse his short-sightedness or faults. Lyle's sleight of hand feels childish and limited compared to Mabel's awareness of the universe's grander mysteries. Yet the stage magician displays a hunger for embracing a larger universe than he can perceive. His life of disappointments, including the absence of actual magic, reflects a failure to satisfy that hunger. However, these setbacks in life still don't make his casually ignorant racism more tolerable.
Third laudably wants to protect his grandmother. Yet that protectiveness gives him an excuse to vent his anger and hatred at the far bigger forces that have made his life unhappy. A willingness to sell his cultural heritage doesn't make Third's frustrations morally justifiable, though.
Don't seek explanations for the weird happenings that occur in the film's last fifteen minutes. What happens just happens, period. Viewer disappointment should be reserved for Cororan's failure to make the desert where Mabel lives an enigmatic character in its own right.
("Legacy Of Exiled NDNZ" screens at 7:00 PM on November 2, 2014. "LaDonna Harris: Indian 101" screens at 7:00 PM on November 3, 2014. "She Sings To The Stars" screens at 7:00 PM on November 3, 2014. "This Is Not An Indian Problem" screens at 12:00 PM on November 5, 2014. "Frontera! Revolt and Rebellion on the Rio Grande" screens at 7:00 PM on November 6, 2014. All screenings take place at the AMC Metreon (135 4th Street, S.F.). For further information about the films and advance ticket information, go to www.aifisf.com/festival/2014Filed under: Arts & Entertainment


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This is because students receive high-quality teaching and benefit from the expert support provided by staff.
Expectations are consistently very high, and students respond to this with enthusiasm and commitment"
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In 2017 Lincoln UTC was the highest performing A Level provider in Lincolnshire with a progress score more than twice as high as the next best school.
In 2018 we were still one of the top performers but ranked slightly lower at 4th out of 42 local schools and colleges.
In 2019 we were thrilled to return to 1st place with the highest value added score in comparison to every other Post-16 provider in Lincolnshire.
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Bon Jovi & Leann Rimes - unplugged
Bon Jovi can sing a duet with ANYONE! I was looking at old yr books and one of my friends wrote Bonjovi 4 ever =) He was right 25 yrs later and still rocking on. I know I'm dating myself with this comment. LOL
Til next time