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18 February Lent 1
Vicar's Reflection: Lent 1, 18th February 2018
The writer of Mark's Gospel doesn't waste time describing the temptations Jesus faced and dealt with during his time in the desert. This lack of detail is made up for us by parallel passages in Matthew (4.1-11) and Luke (4.1-13). From these we learn that the principle temptations Jesus faced were about making himself the centre of people's desire and adoration at the cost of selling out to the devil. The pathways offered were through making grand gestures to display supernatural power such as leaping from the pinnacle of the Temple; gaining the adulation of the world, and turning stones into bread to satisfy hunger for himself and perhaps others. Jesus resisted these temptations, but I wonder sometimes whether those who followed him have done so well. Much as I enjoy the spectacle of high church worship I wonder how well this pomp and splendour matches the words of Christ we hear at the Ash Wednesday service marking the beginning of Lent about not seeking public adulation. Much as I love great Cathedrals and church architecture I wonder how this accords with Jesus' call to consider the lilies and to live simply. Much as I respect the wisdom and learning of those with degrees and titles, I wonder how this accords with Jesus' saying that unless we become as little children we cannot enter the kingdom. May your journey in Lent bring you to simplicity, humility and service.
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Standing against a red brick backdrop, holding a mike in his hand, stand up comedian Daniel Fernandes, begins performing his piece in front of a young audience. "If you have been reading the news lately, you'd know that Syria has a small problem. And the reason why I say 'small problem'," he continues sarcastically, "is because other countries have 'real issues'. Like 3G not working, or flights not taking off as per Indigo standard time or the serious stuff, like an entire country spending its time to define a single world – 'tolerance'. Compared to that, Syria has an inconsequential problem of a small civil war… that's leading to 4 million people fleeing the country."
And just like that, he has not only made people laugh, but also made them think about an important issue. The 31-year-old Indian stand-up comic has in fact acquired a reputation for raising hard-hitting social issues like marital rape, student suicides and terrorism through his acts (he says he prefers to use the term 'issues' than the phrase 'social issues' to define them, though).
"I choose topics that are in the news and something that you wouldn't normally find as part of a comic routine. To clarify, I'm not a social activist. I am not involved with any of these issues beyond a certain point. I see myself as a social commentator. Like most comedians in this space, I bring some sort of perspective to what's happening in the world today and that's it," he says in an interview.
Fernandes isn't the only comedian doing this. Aman Ali, a stand-up comic is trying to do the same thing, highlighting the many challenges faced by Muslims in America on his YouTube channel. "It's been so frustrating. It's time for Muslims to start telling their own stories," he said during an interview.
At a time when critiquing issues can invite heavy backlash or create controversy, an increasing number of comedians are, in fact, choosing to layer their acts with social commentaries, in order to raise difficult questions or highlight uncomfortable truths. Touchy topics like religion and politics, or issues that are usually brushed under the carpet in most Indian households (read: alternate sexuality, student suicide, marital rape), in fact, invite laughter and agreement on stage. Humour does the job of sugar coating the bitter medicine. It takes away the sting.
Comedy is arguably the oldest, most universal and basic form of humorous expression. From actors like Mehmood Ali, Kishore Kumar, Kader Khan and Johnny Lever to newer ones like Kenny Sebastian, Vir Das and Sorab Pant, comedians have always been big on the Indian pop culture scene. That said, the country has also seen a dramatic shift in the way comedy is done in the last decade. A decade ago, most on-stage comedy was slapstick or, at most, poked fun at public figures through mimicry. Then, a new brigade of comedians like Shekhar Suman and Ahsaan Qureshi found their spot in shows like "Movers And Shakers" or TV shows like the raucous "Indian Laughter Challenge". The rise of the Internet revolution, as well as a growing pub culture, especially in cosmopolitan cities, has in the latest wave, made standup comedy extremely popular.
But the question remains, can stand-up comedy also open a path to social change? And if yes, how?
Stand-up comedy acts generally involve performers narrating personal tales to the audience. Huffington Post, in fact, analysed the set pattern followed by most comedians. The first step involves establishing a common ground by asking the audience a few questions, and then making them a little uncomfortable, perhaps by stating something unexpected. This is followed by again establishing common ground, narrating an incident that has a connect with the audience. As the act continues, the performer may make the audience more uncomfortable and then conclude his piece by establishing new ground through an alternative perspective.
Just like successful social awareness campaigns, good comedy can change perspectives by holding up a mirror to society, forcing it to confront realities that it often ignores. The process gets interesting the moment a comedian gives a pause for the audience to reflect upon a topic. Making someone uncomfortable — guilty, confused, offended — is the first thing to changing minds and consequently behaviours. Why?
Because it seems that making people uncomfortable forces them to think. Once the thought process starts, the chance to establish a new perspective can begin.
Papa CJ, a leading comedian who taps into issues faced by Indian college students, says, "People have limited attention spans now. Humour is a powerful way to get people to listen while subconsciously educating as well."
It surely has the potential. But with humour also comes an added risk – that of trivialising a problem or an issue. The distinction between creative license and sensitivity is a fine line to be walked upon. Here, the importance of treating content properly becomes paramount.
"I think that stand-up can bring about social change because, at the end of the day, it is a conversation. And all conversation can spark change. But don't think it can bring about a change in isolation, that's entirely too much pressure to put on a form of creative expression. That been said, if and when it is used that way, it can be used as one tool in a series of many to bring out change," says Rohan Joshi of AIB fame.
Sure, talking about social issues and not being preachy is a difficult line to toe. A comedian's first concern is to be funny. It's their primary job after all. But stand-up acts can spark interest in a topic, they can enlighten, build awareness and empathy.
The trick, however, is to get the right balance, to use humour constructively for the cause of social change. Humour writer Mary Hirsch said it best: "Humour is a rubber sword – it allows you to make a point without drawing blood."
Aman Ali is performing at the American Center in Delhi on Feb 27 at 5:30 p.m. Do attend and take the conversation on comedy for social change ahead!
Yashasvini Mathur is an intern with Youth Ki Awaaz for the February-March 2017 batch.


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Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You take control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm - the Devourer - to consume the souls of long-dead heroes and embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Do you have the focus and wits to master the world of the Heretic Kingdoms? Gather your party, control powerful heroes and use their skills to your advantage. But who is in charge… the demon, or the souls that it has devoured? It's up to you to either thwart a major threat and save the world, or to plunge it into complete disaster…
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Following today's shock resignation of the Commissioner of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Astrid Ludin, the CIPC is at risk of an institutional collapse. Parliament must urgently intervene in order to prevent this.
I have today written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, Joan Fubbs, requesting she summon the Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, to appear before committee at the next available opportunity.
At this appearance, Minister Davies must both table the Gobodo forensic report, and account for the allegations made against him by CIPC Commissioner, Astrid Ludin.
The Commissioner today tendered her resignation, effective June 1 2015. This follows a notice of intention to suspend handed to Ludin last week, on the basis of a forensic report by Gobodo Forensics and Investigative Accounting. The report allegedly finds her guilty of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), as well as non-compliance with technical procedures and processes.
Ludin claims that the Gobodo report gives no substance to the allegations made against her, and that she had no option but to resign as there was a "concentrated effort to remove her from her position" and a "desire to see her exit the position".
Amidst the uncertainty surrounding this issue, the only way for the Minister to provide clarity is for him to account to the Portfolio Committee on the contents of the Gobodo report, and to provide the prima facie evidence on which the initial notice of intention to suspend was based.
It should not be left for DA members of the committee to have to file PAIA applications to access documents in order to carry out constitutionally mandated oversight. Minister Davies must be transparent in this regard and play open cards.
The CIPC plays a vital role in the registration of companies, business rescue practitioners and corporate names, maintaining data, regulating governance of and disclosure by companies, accrediting dispute resolution agents, and educating and informing about all laws relating to companies.
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Scroll past this introduction to view current support group list.
Whether you are a family caregiver or a person with dementia (including but not limited to that resulting from Alzheimer's Disease), you deserve to connect with those who understand what you are going through. Share, laugh, cry, vent. It is so good to know that you are not alone. Learn how others are coping with various aspects of the disease process. Hear what has and has not worked for them. Share your own challenges and accomplishments for others to benefit from.
Support Groups for Caregivers:
As the Alzheimer's Association website, alz.org states, often times we hear caregivers say they are looking for support from people who "really understand because they've been there too."
An Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group offers just that – a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.
It's a place to:
- Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions
- Talk through challenges and ways of coping
- Share feelings, needs and concerns
- Learn about resources available in your community
WebMD acknowledges the incredible stress put on family caregivers:
Your role as caregiver to a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease can be very involved.
- You probably keep track of appointments with the doctor, medication schedules, and exercise.
- You help maintain the quality of life for your spouse, parent, family member, or friend with Alzheimer's disease.
- You offer the love and support necessary to meet the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.
You are a caregiver. While many patients retain their independence for a period of time after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, some need more help with performing daily activities. For others, the diagnosis may come after weeks or months of you coping with symptoms that did not have a name. Regardless of how long you've been dealing with dementia or to what degree, in some way it has affected your life and responsibilities — physically, emotionally, or economically.
The most effective caregiver is well informed, prepared, and asks for help and support from all resources that are available.
Alzheimer's Support Groups for People Experiencing Early Memory Loss and Related Symptoms
Laugh, smile, hug, cry, and learn. People with early stage Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia rave about these rewarding and satisfying groups. Many say that the group meeting is the highlight of their week. Many form friendships that extend beyond the weekly meetings. How refreshing it is to be with people who define you by more than your diagnosis. The diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or another cause of dementia can feel like a death sentence and threaten to take over ones identity. Together, participants in these groups work through practical and personal aspects of the diagnosis, while learning to more deeply appreciate all the strengths they offer, thus thriving in the lives they have now.
In Southern Oregon, the Early Memory Loss support groups are offered simultaneously with the caregiver support groups, making attendance easier for everyone.
For more information about the groups, times and places, please contact Marya at firstname.lastname@example.com or
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Medford Senior Center
510 East Main Street
Medford, OR 97504
11:15 am – 12:15 pm:
Marya Kain, Bill Harris, Jerry Hauck, Ellen Gardner
Alzheimer's Association Affiliated Early Memory Loss Support Group for someone with a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia.
At the same time, there is another support group for the family care givers of the person with early memory loss.
Call to Register: Lori at 541-772-2230
Every Monday in 8-session series: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm:
Upstairs in Mountain Meadows Club House
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Alzheimer's Support Group dual approach: Simultaneous groups for caregivers and the diagnosed individuals.
Call Elizabeth Hallett to register: 541-292-2106
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Barnett Woods (Starting December 2017)
1530 Poplar Drive
Medford, OR 97504
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(541) 601-5341 (email@example.com)
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Every Wednesday 9-10:30 am:
Medford Senior Center
510 East Main Street
Medford, OR 97504
Bill Harris
Alzheimer's Association affiliated group for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. Drop-in group. No pre-registration required.
Every Wednesday 1:00 – 2:15 or 2:30 pm:
Alzheimer's Support Group dual approach: Simultaneous groups for caregivers and the diagnosed individuals.
Rogue Valley Manor, Skyline Plaza
One Skyline Drive
Medford, Oregon 97504
Lori Stanton – 541-772-2230
Linda Bellison – 541-857-7157
Second Monday 1:00-2:00 am:
Alzheimer's Association affiliated group for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia.
Rogue Valley Manor, Skyline Plaza
One Skyline Drive
Medford, Oregon 97504
Lori Stanton – 541-772-2230
Linda Bellison – 541-857-7157
First Thursday 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Home Instead Senior Care
310 NW A St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Kim Myre (541) 613-8615
Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers
Third Thursday 2-3:30pm:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2000 Oakwood Drive
Medford, Oregon 97504
Marya Kain (541) 601-5341
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers
Second Monday, 5:30-7:00 PM
Home Instead Senior Care
81 Freeman Court
Central Point, OR 97502
Indra Nichols (541) 734-2700
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers
Last Thursday 2:00-3:30 PM
Oak Lane Retirement Community
727 SW Rogue River Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Kim Kasiah (541) 237-4540
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers
Third Wednesday 10:30-12:00 PM
CHEC Building
3950 Sherman Ave.
North Bend, OR 97459
Robin O'Neil
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers
Third Tuesday 10:00-Noon
Soroptimist Club of Gold Beach
9402 Caughell St.
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers
Third Wednesday 5:30 to 7 PM
Ashland Senior Center
1699 Homes Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 488-5342
Isleen Glatt
Alzheimer's Association affiliated Support Group for Caregivers (co-sponsored by Ashland Parks and Recreation)
Second Wednesday, Telephone Support Group: Megan Melady has started a telephone support group that meets every third Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3:30 PM. If you know of anyone who would like to attend a support group but does not have one in their area, or can't leave home, please have them call the helpline to find out about this group: 800-272-3900.
Please call facilitator of selected meeting to confirm, prior to attending.
Updated October 2017
Note: We hold these support groups as a safe and confidential haven for people experiencing the impact of the disease. We ask that service providers and product salespeople not attend these meetings. Occasionally, nursing students will be admitted with prior permission from the participants only. Thank you.


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Vietnam 🇻🇳 Red River Cruise with Pandaw
By Heidi Sarna.
I recently returned from a wonderfully quirky 10-night Vietnam Red River cruise aboard Pandaw Cruises' 32-passenger Angkor Pandaw, sailing some 650 kilometers from Halong Bay westerly towards Hanoi and beyond. My bestie Rachael and I sailed along the Red River (or Song Hong) and its various tributaries, including the Black River (Song Da) and the Clear River (Song Lo).
The offbeat adventure was appealing and memorable in so many ways, including these 12 reasons.
1. Two Days in Halong Bay. The highlight of any visit to northern Vietnam is cruising around Halong Bay's sea of limestone karsts that pop out of the bay like mushrooms. The ancient forest of crumbling mountain peaks feels otherworldly and prehistoric, especially when you kayak through the grottos and passages. Pandaw knows where to go to avoid the mobs of other tourists that flock to Halong Bay. Sailing there at sunset is especially magical.
2. The Local Food. Angkor Pandaw's Vietnamese chef and his staff prepared delicious fresh meals with lots of local ingredients, from banana leaf, pomelo (like grapefruit), lotus and cashew nuts to glass noodles and heaps of basil, mint and other greens. We were treated to the nation's famous pho noodle soup and Vietnamese-style spring and summer rolls (there were western options too), and refreshing glasses of local Bia Hanoi and 333 beer whenever the mood struck.
3. Glimpse into Village Life. Our 10-night cruise comprised two days moving around Halong Bay and a day in frenetic Hanoi; the rest of the trip focused on visits to villages within walking distance or a short bus ride of where we were docked. These small towns would otherwise be hard to reach or unknown to most visitors. With our guides we walked around neighborhoods specializing in trades still pursued the traditional way, from pottery to carved wooden furniture, noodles, baskets, knives and rice wine. Half the fun was interacting with locals along the way.
4. Our Vietnamese Guides. Duok, or Duke as he called himself for the benefit of the tourists, and Vu were a pair of 30-something Vietnamese guides with college degrees in tourism. They shared not only their deep knowledge of Vietnam's history and culture, but also fascinating personal anecdotes that shed light on the country's customs, from marriage to education and religion.
5. The Vietnamese People. Maybe because tourism still isn't widespread outside of the major cities, the Vietnamese are warm and friendly to outsiders. In the villages, the locals smiled and waved to our group of 25, making us feel welcome. There was a mutually benign curiosity between us and them, which made it fun to take photos and selfies, with our guides often helping us to ask questions and communicate.
6. A Rustic Boat in a Rustic Place. It's nice to travel to a place in a vessel that looks like it belongs there. The 32-passenger Angkor Pandaw, like the rest of the fleet, is made of teak wood, brass, and steel, and designed to recall an earlier era of Scottish-built steamers for Burma's Irrawaddy Flotilla Company that in mid-1920s operated upwards of 600 boats. They're not white or shiny or covered in strings of lights, they're comfortable, unassuming, utilitarian, atmospheric and solidly made.
7. The Other Passengers. Pandaw attracts an international lot from all over the world, especially the UK, Australia and North America. They're an adventurous, well-traveled group of free thinkers who seek out the off-beat. Many Pandaw passengers could afford a more luxurious and mainstream experience, but they choose Pandaw's quirky river cruises precisely because they are not predictable or cookie-cutter. Many return to Pandaw again and again.
8. The Slow Pace of River Travel. Seeing the landscape gradually unfold from the decks of a river boat, especially at sunrise and sunset, is a special way to travel. The true nature of a country reveals itself in the life along the riverbanks. In northern Vietnam, it's largely a story of agriculture and industry — green fields of rice, bananas, sweet potatoes, cassava and corn, are dotted with red brick kilns with tall chimneys. Ship builders along the river banks are ubiquitous and so are their rusty red cargo barges that motor up and down the rivers carrying sand, stones, coal and fuel, often passing within a few feet of the Angkor Pandaw.
9. The Convenience. The appeal of cruises big and small is the inherent convenience of unpacking once while you travel to many different places. On small ships like Pandaw, the ease is multiplied. You'll appreciate never having to queue for anything. Getting on and off the boat takes just a few moments and the vessels are able to tie up to a tree or anchor just about anywhere. Further, just about everything is included in the fares — the cozy cabin, excursions, spirits, beer and transfers.
10. The Calm & Quiet. By design, there is no loud music, no TVs in the cabins, and few announcements. Each day takes on a relaxing rhythm, punctuated by causal open-seating mealtime, one or two half-day excursions, and time for lounging on a deck chair chatting with new friends or soaking up the scenery and taking photos. Movies with a connection to the itinerary are frequently shown after dinner, but otherwise it's a night cap or two before heading off to sleep.
11. Not Commercial. It was so nice that this trip was not about shopping and buying stuff, whether on board or in the stops. There were a few places to browse and buy (Hanoi and the pottery village), but otherwise, the off-beat places we visited don't see many tourists and so souvenir shops and touts are pretty non-existent.
12. The Quirkiness. Pandaw is different — the look of the boats, the historical backstory, the itineraries and the travelers it attracts. This is a line that marches to the beat of its own drummer, and I love their tune.
THE CAVEATS: The Heat: Cruising in late April or May in northern Vietnam means it will be very hot in the afternoons — I'm talking up to 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius). The Barges & Factories: Vietnam is a country bustling and brimming with industry and it's obvious with the many barges motoring up and down the rivers, and the factories and shipyards that line the riverbanks in some areas.
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How to hold the camera like a tripod.iSierra January 20, 2019 0 COMMENTS
Everyone on occasion has experienced the disappointment of checking that the photo that we like the most has a slight blur or is slightly moved as a result of not grabbing the camera correctly. The most important consideration we must have to firmly grasp a camera is that we become the tripod that supports it, giving it the necessary footing to prevent it from moving. Let's pay attention at Cartier Bresson here on how he holds his legendary
Several factors determine how well we grip the camera:
1- We want to take the shot from the face. The camera should rest firmly on the eyebrow of the dominant eye, never separating the arms from the body.
2- The position of the hands is fundamental. The left hand is placed under the body of the camera and is also used to hold the lens of the camera. This creates support that provides stabilization to the device regardless of what the
3- The elbows should touch the ribs. Both arms should be near the body with elbows tight to the sides. If you don't feel them pressing the ribs they are not tight enough.
4- The legs should be separated. Consider that each foot is placed in a vertical line under the shoulder. Separate your feed at the same distance from the shoulders.
Other important and logical tips from the initial position include bending the knees slightly and advancing a foot if we seek to focus from a lower height. If we kneel we want to raise one knee so that the elbow rests on it.
I solved the dilemma of what to do when the frame is vertical by adding a battery grip, or motor to my camera with a second trigger, this avoids me having to raise the elbow when turning the camera.
Finally, remember that holding the breath tends to create
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Hacking Russia: Technological Dreams and Nightmares of Russian Culture (SLAVIC 220)
Hacking Russia: Technological Dreams and Nightmares of Russian CulturennThe course explores the role of technology in constructing the social fabric and the material reality of Russian society. From the early Soviet period, when technological progress was linked to humanistic utopia, we proceed along the assembly line of communist production, avant-garde and constructivist artistic utopia, socialist realism, the space race, and information technology, using examples from Russian literature, film, art, and architecture. With the media's concern for fake news and Russian hacking today, it is our course's goal to "hack Russia": to understand the politics and technology behind today's geopolitical problems, and also the creative responses that have made Russian society a site of both dreamlike promise and nightmarish threat, through its history and today. NOTE: This course must be taken for a Letter Grade to be eligible for WAYS credit. "Counts towards Europe and Russia specialization (International Relations)"


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4-H Record of Achievement & Points Instructions:
This form should be turned in by September 1 following the County and State Fair.
The 4-H Record of Achievement has been simplified for your convenience. It is based on the old form that we will no longer use. You will put the current year's date on it and fill in the rest of the requested information. This will be used in future years when you need to make a resume or fill out scholarship applications. Each one will be filled out on a yearly basis.
The 4-H Points Schedule is used to determine awards. We began this process with the 2018 fair. It is for 4-H Activities Only. Do not include FFA and other organization's events. Points are based on events that take place from September of the past year through August 31 of the current 4-H year.
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The British Council has said it will investigate comments allegedly made by one of its senior employees on Facebook that criticise Prince George for living "on public money".
Angela Gibbins, head of global estates at the charity, was reported to have commented on a picture of the young prince, which someone had captioned: "I know he's only two years old, but Prince George already looks like a f****** d***head."
The British Council, which promotes the UK and the English language in more than 100 countries, said her alleged comments, in which she called the now three-year-old Prince George "royal, rich" and "advantaged" and referenced "white privilege", were not representative of the organisation's views.
A spokeswoman said: "This comment was made on a private social media account. It has absolutely no connection to the British Council and does not represent the views of the British Council.
"That said, we expect the highest standards of our staff and we will be investigating the matter further."
Gibbins's apparent comments, which were reported in the Sun, were on a photograph of the duke and duchess of Cambridge's firstborn taken for a set of stamps to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday when he was two years old.
She allegedly said: "White privilege. That cheeky grin is the innate knowledge he's royal, rich, advantaged and will never know *any* difficulties or hardships in life.
"Let's find photos of 3yo Syrian refugee children and see if they look alike, eh?"
When she was criticised by other Facebook users, Gibbins is said to have responded: "I'm sound in my socialist, atheist and republican opinions.
"I don't believe the royal family have any place in a modern democracy, least of all when they live on public money. That's privilege and it needs to end."
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Brown pleads over petrol prices
Hold up! Before you read on, please read this...
This post was published more than 15 years ago
I keep old posts on the site because I often enjoy reading old content on other people's sites. It can be interesting to see how views have changed over time: for example, how my strident teenage views have, to put it mildly, mellowed.
I'm not a believer in brushing the past under the carpet. I've written some offensive rubbish on here in the past: deleting it and pretending it never happened doesn't change that. I hope that stumbling across something that's 15 years old won't offend anyone anew, because I hope that people can understand that what I thought and felt and wrote about then is probably very different to what I think and feel and write about now. It's a relic of an (albeit recent) bygone era.
So, given the age of this post, please bear in mind:
- My views may well have changed in the last 15 years. I have written some very silly things over the years, many of which I find utterly cringeworthy today.
- This post might use words or language in ways which I would now consider highly inappropriate, offensive, embarrassing, or all three.
- Factual information might be outdated.
- Links might be broken, and embedded material might not appear properly.
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If this isn't a bizarre move, Mr Brown has been pleading with oil producing companies to up their production, so that petrol prices don't hit £1/litre. Why he needs to do this pleading when two-thirds of the petrol price goes to him, I don't really understand. For every penny more the suppliers charge, the price goes up a total of 3p, thanks to 2p in tax. So if Mr Brown is so desperate for the petrol prices not to rise, then why can he not reduce the proportion of tax charged, so that the total revenue remains consistent instead of increasing? That way, the impact of any increase would be reduced by two-thirds. Heck, he could even reduce the total revenue if he's so worried about petrol prices.
I guess we can only be glad that
his comments did little to placate fuel protesters, who said demonstrations planned for Wednesday would go ahead unless Government ministers agreed to meet them to discuss their concerns within the next two days
As much as the last petrol protest was inconvenient, it certainly succeeded. And it could well do so again.
Of course, the bigger political picture is that this problem belongs to Mr Brown rather than Mr Blair – and it's not good for a leader-in-waiting to be seen in a bad light… Could Mr Blair use this crisis to his advantage, and prevent (or at least make more difficult) the passing of the mantle to Mr Brown? I doubt it, but it's certainly a possibility.
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Here are 6 Easy Exercises to Use When it's Just you and the Kid(s)
1- The "Nap Time – Go Time" Workout
2- The Roped-Off / Part of the Action
3- The cheerleader
4- The Team-Builder
5- The Indirect Participant / Winter Has Broken!! (Jogging Stroller)
6- The Workout Buddy
The Cool-Down
- Early on I broke my dad's favorite sunglasses with an incidental elbow to the nose (no blood – no foul called)
- I also broke his favorite sandals by stepping on them accidentally (why he was playing in sandals obviously represents how he viewed my abilities at that young age – that was the last time he did that…)
- That was the last scored game of 1-on-1 we played together. I think it was my right of passage into adulthood…
- More than anything though, I'll never forget those moments of competing against one another, but still playing together.
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Have you ever dreamed of paradise but thought it couldn't possibly be real?
I had… until my plane landed in the Southern Caribbean island of Grenada.
Its gorgeous, soft sand beaches, mountains and unspoiled, rainforest-covered interior made it seem as if dreams really can come true.
After a long but comfortable flight most passengers got off at St Lucia.
But my fiancé Jay and I were delighted we had chosen to stay on the tarmac for an hour and fly the extra 30 minutes to this gem of an island.
We stayed at the Coyaba Beach Resort, an intimate hotel situated just a stone's throw from Grenada's world-famous 2.5mile Grand Anse Beach.
The 80-room hotel is just 10 minutes from Maurice International Airport and sits in a garden of palm trees, hibiscus, frangipani and bougainvillea.
It has two restaurants (one formal, the other very casual), a swimming pool, tennis court, gym, scuba diving and water sport centre, spa treatment facilities and much more besides.
Our room, in one of the eight blocks of pavilion-style buildings scattered throughout the 5.5 acres of lush grounds, was comfortable and – like all the others – overlooked the picturesque gardens.
It came complete with a small balcony, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making machine, air-conditioning and cable TV.
Not that we needed the TV that much – there were so many other things to see and do.
Our first stop was the island's capital, St George's.
Its jumble of brightly-coloured buildings surround a deep, natural harbour – and churches accentuate the picturesque skyline in the hilly centre.
We visited on a Saturday morning when it was at its most colourful, thanks to a lively market.
Here, we found table after table laden with fruit, vegetables and spices.
Locals waited patiently for the coconut stall to open (our tour guide informed us the water from the fruit was very hydrating and, more importantly, the best hangover cure ever).
And though the sellers tried to coax us into buying from their stalls they were more than happy to leave us alone when we politely said no.
We did, however, pick up some fresh vanilla pods to take home and a beautiful orange and coconut candle.
Next, we headed to Concord Falls.
There are many waterfalls in Grenada including Annandale, Honeymoon and Seven Sisters, but Concord is a real treat for hikers.
It is actually three waterfalls in one and sits on the edge of a forest reserve on the western side of the island.
The first is accessible by road. But it will take you a 45-minute trek through a nutmeg plantation to get the second and, if you're really adventurous, a scenic hike will get you to the third fall, which is off the beaten track.
We took the easy option (we were on holiday after all!) and opted for the first fall where we cooled off with a dip before heading on to our next destination.
Grenada, also known as the Spice Island, is a proud nation.
It is only 21 miles long and 12 miles wide (nearly as big as the Isle Of Wight!) and everywhere you go, kerbs, walls and flowerpots are painted in the red, gold and green colours of its national flag and offer messages of peace, happiness and hope.
As we toured the island, it made us smile.
Grenadians love to eat and its no wonder with its spice-infused cuisine.
There's are many restaurants to choose from but one not to be missed is Helena's Ocean View in the fishing village of Sauteurs in the north of the island.
Within minutes of sitting down it was easy to see why it's so popular with tourists and locals.
Not only do you get an amazing view, you also get great food.
We had chicken, fish, rice and Grenada's national dish "oil down" – which is a delicious combination of breadfruit, coconut milk and spices.
We also tucked into callaloo, a popular Caribbean recipe made with the leaves of local callaloo plants and okra.
We could have stayed here for hours, watching the world go by, but for dessert we headed to the Grenada Chocolate Company.
If, like me, you're really into chocolate this is a must-do.
The facility is quaint (it's a house) and it's not a huge processing plant.
But our guide was informative about the history and processing of the cocoa beans that eventually make up their organic chocolate bars.
Of course the best bit was buying – and eating – the freshest bar of chocolate ever.
Grenada is a destination that offers more than the traditional sun, sand and sea experience.
Whether it's a game of golf or an encounter with Mother Nature, there's something for everyone.
We loved our tour of the River Antoine rum distillery. It dates back to 1785 and is the oldest of its kind.
It's in the north of the island near Lake Antoine, a crater lake formed in the collapsed cone of a volcano.
Watching the rum production process as it happened was really interesting – and we got to taste it too.
Another site to put on your list is Grand Etang.
At 1,740 feet above sea level, this 30-acre lake fills the crater of one of the island's extinct volcanoes.
It is populated by beautiful fish such as the guppy, Mozambique mouth-breeder and tilapia which are summoned easily by dropping small pieces of bread in the water.
Swimming is not allowed, but you can enjoy a seat at one of the many picnic tables – and just soak in the panoramic views.
Back at the hotel, we drank exotic cocktails including mudslides and pina coladas as we relaxed on Grand Anse Beach.
The white sands feature in many adverts about Grenada – but are even nicer in reality.
Cleaners ensure it is always safe and tidy. Chairs, umbrellas and other beach necessities are available to rent and water sports are also accessible from several dive shops operating here.
It was difficult to tear ourselves away.
Grenada may be far less developed than many of the other Caribbean islands such as Barbados or Jamaica, but it's definitely one of the safer ones and is hard to beat for a dream holiday.
Travel file
Currency: The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar.
But US dollars are widely accepted at stores, restaurants, hotels, taxis and even in the market.
Good to know: Don't be put off by weather reports before you fly out. It may say it'll be raining but most of the time that's in the rainforest and mountains NOT in the south where most tourists stay.
Island wear: Casual clothing can be worn anytime but expect to dress up a bit more in the evening, as many hotel restaurants require men to wear trousers at night.
Cut-offs, vest tops and trainers are not recommended at night.
Book it: Virgin Holidays offers seven nights' all-inclusive at the four-star Coyaba Beach Resort from £1,195pp including flights with Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick on October 6 and transfers.
Price is based on two adults travelling and sharing a Superior Collection room. virginholidays.co.uk , 0844 557 3859
Take off: Start your holiday before you've even taken off in the v room at Gatwick (adults £22, kids £12). virginholidays.co.uk
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Last week I set goals for my spring break. One of them was to try a new fitness class. Since I was given three free FlyWheel classes, I thought I would try it out. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect since I have never been. Many of my friends have taken classes and I have heard nothing but great things about it. I scheduled my classes at the Plano location and here is my review.
First Impressions
The website is easy to maneuver, and I was able to quickly choose my class. Once I got there, I found that everyone was so helpful and friendly! I must admit, I was a little nervous when I walked in the door, but there was someone there to greet me and walk me through everything. They have adorable shirts and merchandise. I could tell just by browsing that they have a community they are proud to be a part of. FlyWheel also has a purified water station with two cold spouts and a warm one.
After putting everything in my locker, I was ready to ride. I love that they offer free towels and have someone there to set up your bike. Since it was my first time, I had no idea how my bike needed to be set up. Joyce, the instructor was full of energy and very motivating. I opted out of having my name on the Torq board, but it was fun watching the two people next to me place first (one in the male and female category). FlyWheel is an incredible cardio workout. Just check out my Fitbit stats…
The music was fun, the lights were dim and everyone put forth a ton of effort. We were all drenched with sweat at the end of the workout. Although I felt like my heart was about to explode the whole time I was in there, I felt great afterwards and know I got in an amazing workout.
Let me start off by saying, I am used to Barre Code workouts. This was completely different. The room is small with great lighting and surrounded by mirrors. When I signed up for the class, I had to pick my spot in the room and reserve my mat. This is helpful if you are going with friends and want to guarantee a spot next to each other. All of the equipment (besides weights) are in the room, and we used everything. Kelly was friendly and had amazing arm muscles. The class was fun and very challenging, however I felt like just another face in the crowd. I also had a difficult time because it seemed like everything was to the beat of the music (I am not/have not been/ and will not be a dancer as I am rhythmically challenged).
The staff are all so friendly! I got in a major calorie burn in both workouts. The facility is so nice. There are showers (stocked full of everything you would need to get ready- shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, towels, hairspray, etc.). The lockers were nice and spacious. I loved the water fill up (Oh, and I got a free water with my first class). FlyWheel has a bowl of fruit set up for before and/or after class. It is conveniently located and easy to get to (with plenty of parking).
Another great rave is the FlyWheel Sports app. It calculates points/rides/ and keeps track of everything done in the studio. The app also makes it easy to schedule classes.
My seat was so sore for days after my class. I know this is something you get used to when you go frequently, but geeze Louise it hurt. The FlyBarre class was a little too choreographed for my taste, but it was challenging and a great workout. The price (a good deal for the value for sure, but out of my budget).
Check out this place! They have created quite a name for themselves and the classes are so much fun (and a great calorie burn). ClassPass has FlyWheel listed as one of their studios. It is obvious that FlyWheel has a great following and they have built a strong community.
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On the morning of Lent Wednesday, the 12th/25th of February 2015, once the Patriarchate opened its gates after the three-day holiday, Matins and the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was held at the Central Monastic Church of Sts Constantine and Helen, led by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem, with concelebrant Hagiotaphite Fathers, in the presence of members of the Jerusalemite parish, nuns and pilgrims.
The Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was performed at 8:00 am at the Horrendous Golgotha by the Elder Sacristan, Archbishop Isidoros of Hierapolis, and was attended by nuns and pious pilgrims.
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Thesis Title
A study of the industry/university/government (UIG) collaborative project organisation
Research Description
The rationale for the proposed study is the need to understand the unique academic research environment, and to recognise that there is a need to capture this uniqueness in a manner that will support the on-going relationships of academic/industry collaborations. The drivers for the study centre on the significance of project deliverables in publically and privately financed research collaborations, and in particular the issue of how a university can manage its stakeholders with regard to its results. Research is needed in this area due to: 1.Lack of specific project management methods directed to the U-I research collaboration (Barbolla, 2009; Buijs, 2009). 2.Literature which attempts to fit conventional project models into academic research without the use of observational techniques (Kirkland 2010; Hodgson, 2011). 3.The link between initial justification for U-I collaborative projects which lead to their funding, and the method for determining the success of the outcome (Lichtenthaler, 2011; Sullivan 2009). Research aims: i) To identify common themes that define the unique characteristics of these endeavours and the tensions between the different approaches ii) To examine the challenges these present to U-I collaborations iii) To develop a research-informed framework to assist in the management of U-I project collaborations
Research Importance
The research addresses an area of project work that has been given little attention. Large scale collaborations between Universities, Industry and Government research entities, are being given more attention with both government and funding agencies emphasizing their importance. Understanding these interactions is important to all 3 sectors.
Research Benefit
All entities and individuals involved with collaborative research projects.
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For the first 8 years of my career I was in architecture before developing my management skills through an MBA. I then moved into project management in Information Technology and through to management consultancy as a Project consultant at Deloitte Consulting, in a senior trouble shooter role on large corporate projects which were not on track. After having children I moved into tertiary level teaching which I have now been in for 15 years between consulting roles in industry. Part time teaching positions have been at Massey, AUT, and now Otago. I hope to develop a permanent role upon completion.
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Here's What Happened At The CLEO Hot Shots 2019 Mini Retreat
"When women are empowered, they do great things for society as a whole." – a quote that resonates with CLEO's vision and efforts in lifting women up and providing them the recognition they need. For the fourth consecutive year, the CLEO Hot Shots project (hosted by Editor Lina Esa) brings together fearless, inspiring females who are making a change.
"It was so easy to find so many women who are doing such amazing work," said Lina as she described how the project all started and that her aim through was to continue uniting the numerous women who are making a change.
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The CLEO Hot Shots event this year saw something different – we had our very first Hot Shots one-day urban mini retreat on 17 August at Lightbox and worked with Malaysia's all-women retreat provider Supparetreat. At this event, we reunited the Hot Shots of 2019 and alumni along with supportive readers.
This mini retreat was led by three moving women from Supparetreat: Founder Sarah Lian who was also our host for the day and along with coaches Rachael Kwacz and Hannah Lo who guided us through a day of self-discovery and healing.
Let's look back at some of the most memorable moments from this immersive event.
Celebrating Our Sameness and Learning About Each Other
After a brief welcome note from Lina and Sarah, everyone was welcomed to the space and the day started with breathing and grounding ourselves. With guidance from Hannah and Rachael, participants were asked to take deep breaths with their eyes closed, to draw in their energy, be present and stay focused for the activities to come.
After settling in, a Love Shower was carried out in circle to celebrate our sameness as participants would step into the middle of the circle as a 'yes' to questions asked by the coaches such as "Who thought they would be late today?", "Who wanted to speak to someone but didn't have anyone to talk to?" and "Who is afraid that they will be judged by others today?"
The session continued with a sharing session as everyone is asked to walk around the room, find a partner and get to know each other in terms of what they think they need to be, what they're feeling and what they actually need.


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As the US enjoyed a total solar eclipse on 21 August 2017, ESA's Sun-watching Proba-2 satellite captured three partial eclipses from its viewpoint, 800 km above Earth. Proba-2 orbits Earth about 14.5 times per day, and thanks to the constant change in viewing angle, it dipped in and out of the Moon's shadow several times during the solar eclipse.
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Guidelines to Choosing Good Decoration Services
The most difficult task after the completion of house construction, is getting the right person to design the interior of the house. The interior designers also offer massive help in ensuring leaking roofs in your house are fixed. The process of looking for an expert in interior design who will decorate your house can be very tiresome and challenging sometimes.Below are the guidelines that can be taken into consideration when looking for an interior designer to decorate your house.
First, there is need for you to inquire from your friends, relatives, and neighbors about any of the good interior designers they know. The chances of your relatives giving you advice that is incorrect, are very minimal, considering the fact that they don't have any bias to the designer. Inquire from these people about what their experiences were, when they contracted those particular interior designer.
It is very crucial for you to find out whether the designer you are hiring is insured and has the relevant certificates in their possession. All the workers who belong the decoration company must be equally be insured by their employer. If there arise damages to the house in the process of decoration, you have to ensure that the insurance policy will cover those damages caused. The interior designer must make copies of the insurance cover so that you may be able to confirm if they are genuine. Also, the interior designers must make relevant copies of their certificates to you for scrutiny.
You can advertise the job citing what you require the interior designers to have. The interior designers will then make applications for the job offer. You have to interview the designers who applied, and look at their credentials. From that interview, you should find out about the services each of them offers. Always choose the interior designer who will do the decoration according to your desire.
You can as well carry out a research on the interior designers. You can check the internet for more information about the different designers. While researching, you should get all the relevant information about different interior designers. You can equally visit the interior designers' offices and find out about their decoration services by yourself. Since you are aware of the type job that needs to be done, choose the designer who can do it according to your expectation. Inquiry can as well be done through emails and calls.
Another crucial factor to be considered, is the designers' residence. You must first hire the interior designers who are staying closer to you. This is because, it will be possible for you to find them in case you have a complaint about their services, or if you need their services again.
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Those 3 letters have been the utter joy to kids everywhere for years and years. However the 3 letters now have a new meaning. Peter, Bjorn and John. The 3 names that just might be your favorite band this year. They already came out with the infectious 'Young Folks'. A catchy tune, that was really easy to whistle along to. In case you need a refresher or have never heard the song or seen the video, here ya go.
PB&J – Young Folks
This is their new song and video. I came across this on the weekend. The song and video are both pretty awesome. Nippon!
PB&J – Nothing to worry about
This is an older song from the Trio. Sticking to the same formula. Catchy beat, easy to hum at work.
PB&J – Lets Call It Off
For those who haven't downloaded the Drake 'So Far Gone' Mixtape yet (stop fucking around, click this shit), here's a little taste of what he's cooking, he took the PB&J beat and added something special to it.
Drake feat. PB&J – Lets Call It Off
Their album drops worldwide on March 30th, March 31st in the US.
Check up on it
HHHT6 pics coming sooner than later. Im not gonna tell you how ill it was, just check the pics for evidence.


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A well-organized page has a geometrical composition that gives off a sense of balance and harmony straight away.
The journalist laying out is less a painter than an architect. He works his magic in the frame imposed by the format. He makes the technical operations necessary to organize the main element and the secondary ones so that the layout looks best.
Finding a double balance
A general balance in the page, between black and white, the white of the page and the black of the printed letters. If there's too much white, there aren't enough things to read. If there's too much black, the page will become hard to read. Too much black : ¾ black, ¼ white. Ideal balance: 2/3 black, 1/3 white. Artistic balance: 3/ white, 5/8 black.
A special balance, inside the black mass, for one part between the main pattern and the secondary ones, and on another part between the secondary patterns. The primary pattern's preeminence should not eclipse the secondary ones.
The page architect solves that problem by working on :
- the margins around the printed text
- the amount of columns and their width
- the fonts used
- the width and weigh of the characters
- the lines length
- the spaces between words, between the lines and the columns
The architect builds drafts. These are the models. He can use various models, but can also work on custom-made designs. When it comes to layouts, there are traditions, habits, and uses, but no rule save for common sense and good taste.
Highlighting the main story
The highlight of each page, its focus, is the main story. There's only one per page. It gets the best placement: the top of the page. It also gets the biggest headline. The rest of the articles are placed according to its format, the strength of its headlines, the eventual illustration. But the main pattern's preeminence should not eclipse the other stories, which also matter. The architect tries to find the best combination. He starts working his way in a rigid framing.
Finding harmonious proportions
Knowing the best way to balance the parts of a whole among themselves and with that whole is as old as music and paintings. The architectural act of lay out finds its inspiration in the harmonious proportions used in other arts.
Typographic harmony avoids the effects of symmetry by using the 4-2-1 key : when the main story has a 4-cols headline, the other headlines on the page should not cover 3-cols, only 2 or 1 columns.
Typographic harmony helps avoid visual fog thanks to the 6-3-2 rule. When the main story's headline covers 6 columns, there should only be one 3 cols in the page, preferably at the bottom of the page. Over the rest of the page, there can be 2-cols headlines.
The golden ratio
The best way to give harmonious proportions to the layout is to divide it in four spaces by using Phi, the golden ratio (1,618), for these space to be divided, according to mathematician Euclid, in "extreme and mean ratio".
The arithmetic is easy, whichever the page dimensions :
Divide the width (L) by the golden ratio :
Page width : 1,618 = x
Subtract the result to the width :
Width – x = y
Take that "y" and report it to the top width of the rectangle (AB), preferably starting from the top right angle (B).
This « y » indicates the location of a point P1 on the width AB.
Starting from P1, draw a vertical line dividing the page in two unequal parts proportioned by the golden ratio.
You can do the same with the height (H), dividing it horizontally thanks to a point P2 measured by starting from the bottom right angle of the rectangle.
The page is now divided in four rectangular surfaces that form a harmoniously proportioned, clear and simple ensemble.
Each one of these surfaces can be divided following the same rules. It's an ideal canvass that allows for various adjustments, vertically or horizontally so, including "staircase" breaks in the columns.
- Choose your characters wisely : too much diversity will tire the reader. Stick to two fonts, for the text, something with serif, like Times, and for the headlines, something without serif, such as Helvetica. Play on the bolds and the italics.
- Careful with your leads. They're the beginning of the story, written to introduce it and make the reader want to keep reading.
- Watch out for the jumps ! You don't stop just copy any and everywhere, and certainly not in the middle of a sentence, even it's it front page copy, when the rest is to be read a few pages later. The jumps should not harm reading fluidity.
The teams able to establish precise budgets and to respect them have better manage directly the designs of the models that concerns them and to send them to the proofreaders for verification and execution.


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Tropical Storm Hannah Flooding @ University Park Lofts
So all you Worcesterites know that it rained out of control for a while last night. so you know what that means? Flooded at parking spots here at University Park Lofts. Crystal and I made sure that we moved some items to higher ground and brought our bikes up the first floor landing. Then we waited.... We were upstairs watching a movie and it was raining pretty good. Every 15 minutes or so I would go out in the hallway to see if I could hear the telltale waterfall sound of water cascading into the elevator shaft. And around 9:45 there was the sound of the water!
Most of the owners hung out in the basement for a while watching the water levels, we all moved our cars outside because we thought levels might rise above our car doors. Luckily it never came to that! Crystal and I stayed out and about until about midnight chatting with people and brainstorming possible solutions once we have the authority to act.
Today was a moring of cleanup. Most of the water did recede; however it took a combined 8 manhours or so of wet vac'ing, sweeping and squeegeeing to get all the water out of there as seen in the video below.
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text: Noxvi 0 Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) How likely is it that Codemasters would remaster an old game like F1 2006 Championship or even just put a classic season for career mode along with the 202X game. I would love to have either the 2003 2005 or 2007 season remastered those are some of the most iconic seasons for me. Which one's would you like? I love the current career mode but it would add more diversity and make the game a bit fresh if we could do a modern and a classic career mode season also it's nice to relive some of those memories on the game. I myself would prefer a classic sesson with the same game engine as the main game wouldn't mind to pay for that as DLC. Edited December 24, 2019 by Noxvi Spelling mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Police IT and Technology
Home Office funds hate crime training for call handlers
(06/07/18) Surge in hate crime prompts government to roll-out extra measures.
Body Worn Video helps officers avoid 'trouble', researchers say
(03/07/18) The technology also acts as an 'independent witness' for abuse victims.
CC Byrne's PA 'did not dare' tell him his iPad was in flight mode
(02/07/18) PCC's legal team will argue CC Byrne had 'extreme difficulty with IT' and 'tried to deflect responsibility onto others'.
New call handler system late and over budget
(28/06/18) System has cost 'much more than expected'.


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Procedures and Schemes
Annual & Periodic Programme Review
Annual Programme Reviews (APRs) are a vital part of the academic quality cycle every year, while Periodic Programme Reviews (PPRs) take place every five years. Both of these events offer the Cenbtre for Academic Practice staff the opportunity to work alongside Academic Registry colleagues to support the on-going development of teaching and learning in schools/departments. This takes many forms including:
- support for academic and academic-related staff with their APR and PPR paperwork submission;
- follow-up, support and guidance on subsequent actions relating to teaching and learning; and
- the identification and sharing of effective practices across campus.
Further information on the APR and PPR processes is available on the Programme Quality & Teaching Partnerships webpage.


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Schools are an important social setting that can be used to improve community health in general and the health of schoolchildren in particular. The Health-Promoting Schools Initiative is one of the measures implemented through joint planning between different sectors to enhance the quality of life of the Omani population. This document outlines the initiative in Oman from 2004 to 2008. It describes the health status of school-age children and the initiative in terms of mechanisms, tools that were used in improving intersectoral action, monitoring and evaluation, and lessons learnt.


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Fives' highest capacity reheating furnaces in India for JSW Dolvi Works
Fives, a global industrial engineering group, signed a contract with JSW Dolvi Works, a part of India's leading steel producer JSW Steel, for the design and supply of two reheating furnaces featuring highest capacity.
The JSW Dolvi Works, located in the state of Maharashtra, on the west coast of India, aims to increase its capacities to enable production of high-quality strip of carbon structure steel, low alloy DP and TRIP steels, API and HSLA grades. The expansion plan includes complete facilities starting from iron making, steel melting, slab casting and a hot strip mill with an annual capacity of five million tons.
Fives will supply two Stein Digit@l Furnace® for the new hot strip mill.
The Stein Digit@l Furnace® will have the highest slab reheating furnace capacity installed in India to date: 450 tons per hour. The furnaces ensure homogeneous heating due to the new generation of AdvanTek® burners which are all located on the furnace sidewalls. The furnaces will be equipped with the Virtuo® Edge-R system. This is a level 2 process optimization system, which enables control of the slab temperature profile in a real-time mode.
The Stein Digit@l Furnace® allows for high environmental performance, low fuel consumption and unrivalled ultra-low NOx emissions for any range of mill production.


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Charlie Loyd [Mapbox]
|Charlie works on satellite and aerial imagery at Mapbox's San Francisco office. He has a special interest in open data, and has been involved in several projects to publish raster data for open access. His day-to-day is in acquiring and processing imagery, including color correction, cloud removal, etc., at terapixel scales.
Andrew Turner [Esri]
|Andrew's work focuses on cross-domain collaboration and democratizing the map making process creating open tools for cartography and analysis. In 2006 he published the popular and widely regarded book "Introduction to Neogeography" which led an industry shift of the GIS market. He is a world-renowned speaker, author, advocate, and engineer for crowd-sourced geospatial technology and a successful entrepreneur that has grown and exited two companies through acquisition. Currently, Andrew is the Director and CTO of the Esri Research and Development Center in Washington, DC. His team is developing new technologies for government and citizen collaboration to build communities. This includes the global ArcGIS Open Data network for open access to authoritative data, as well as open-source and interactive tools and applications to build and share insights and solutions. Andrew is an active member in many organizations developing and supporting open standards such as the OpenStreetMap, Open Geospatial Consortium, Open Web Foundation, OSGeo, and World Wide Web Consortium. He is also the co-founder of CrisisCommons, a global community of volunteers leveraging technology to assist in building solutions for disaster response, recovery, and rebuilding.
Benjamin Tuttle, PhD [National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency]
|Benjamin T. Tuttle is a R&D Technologist at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. He holds a BA in Geography and a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder and an MS in GIS and PhD in Geography from the University of Denver. His research interests include human environment interactions and nighttime satellite imagery. Ben is also focused on development of web and mobile geospatial applications to enhance data delivery, analysis, and decision-making. He has authored and co-authored papers in journals including PE&RS, Geography Compass, GeoJournal, Environmental Management, and Remote Sensing of Environment. He is currently leading a team of developers to deliver new capabilities for first responders, search and rescue teams, security personnel, and military users while revolutionizing the underlying infrastructure. The team is building on cloud based environment with a full DevOps pipeline that includes automated security scanning to shorten delivery timelines and fully embrace a secure CI/CD process.


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Some said he had moved to a Delhi hospital, other said he died of tuberculosis, still others said AIDS had got him. But, Sohan Lal Singh, who brutally assaulted Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse who remained in a vegetative state for 42 years, is alive, reports Indian Express.
For Sohan Lal Singh, son of Bharta Valmiki, life has been a penance. He said:
"I gave up non-vegetarian food, bad habits like smoking bidis and drinking. I had a daughter before I was sentenced, and she died while I was in jail. She died because I made a mistake. For many years after my release, I didn't touch my wife. A son was born 14 years after I left jail."
"I have deep regret, I want to seek forgiveness from her and god."
Sohan Lal spent 7 years at the Yerawada jail in Pune and then moved to his father-in-law's house in Parpa, in western Uttar Pradesh. He says he is 66 and works for a labor contractor at a power plant. He rubbished the rape report and claims he did not do any such thing. He said:
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"Everything happened in a fit of rage. There was a fight, it was dark, and I panicked. We both hit each other, I may have pulled the ornaments they said I stole during the scuffle. There was no rape… they beat me up in the police station and kept saying it was rape. I did not rape her, it must have been someone else."
He spoke of a "troubled relationship" with Shanbaug who was with the animal experimentation unit at KEM Hospital. He said:
"Aruna didiji was always picking on me. She knew I was scared of dogs… there were other sweepers, but she picked me each time the dogs had to be fed or their cages swept. I told the doctor in charge and my supervisor to transfer me, I complained about her but no one listened. Who listens to a jamadar (sweeper)?"
Reacting to newspapers reports and the damage that incident has caused to him and his family, Sohan Lal said:
"My son would tell us things written about me in newspapers and my wife would cry. I wish I had died. My sons would have taken care of her. I am tired of the memories; I want to die now."


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What do Marc Benioff, Sheryl Sandberg, Gary Vaynerchuk, Warren Buffett, and Anne Mulcavy have in common? They all started their career in sales! 🤯🔥
Turns out knowing how to acquire customers + generate revenue are valuable skills for a business leader? In fact, 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs started their career in sales.
If you are an SDR, AE, or CSM fighting the good fight against quota, being CEO of your company can feel like a pie-in-the-sky goal. Something that your manager tells you about to get you to make more calls or put in more hours. But I promise friends, it happens a lot more frequently than you think. And let us show you how to get there.
On Friday, 12pm PST / 3pm EST, Max Altschuler (CEO, Sales Hacker) and I will be on LinkedInLive to share exactly how we managed to take the skills we learned + network we built in sales and leveraged that to launch our own companies. If you are a sales rep who is interested in being a startup founder / CEO, this session is for you!
Make sure you RSVP to the event and follow me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilmansuri/) so you get a notification when we start the stream.


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What are the top 3 things you would like to communicate through your logo?
Our tag line is: 'sweet love for tough hands'
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"Hand Candy" with image
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"You don't know Peter...You've only, what? Been here a day?..No one asked to be brought here"
That was true. So far Mary hadn't spoken to anyone who had been pleased to find themselves in this strange town. Well...Mister Nathaniel said he didn't wish to return to his time.... And no, she didn't know Peter either.
"If you believe that, then that's fine. That's you're own problem however, I ask for but one thing, don't be getting on with that nonsense to Peter. He's not...Peter is a good man, I won't deny that. Even now, after everything , he still is but he's been through a lot lately and I don't need some woman messing with his head."
Her own problems? Why yes but....many of the people here had been displaced, it wasn't in her mind and--Mary's head whipped up at Seamus' last comment. Some woman? Was that what he thought of her? A tart trying to cloud his friend's mind?! Mary's cheeks burned.
He was fidgeting though and Mary hoped that meant he was ashamed at his words to her. Some woman! Apparantly that wasn't the case.
"Look,Peter is my friend and I've got to look out for him. He's... he's naive"
Mary didn't understand that at all. Peter had been a pillar of strength the entire day, and his dealings with the mystical and horrific had amazed and terrified her. He was physically ill and yet he had kept her safe, had searched for Sarah, felt sadness for Miss Zelda....
"He's also..jesus, he's also a drunk, alright?"
It was as if Seamus had socked her hard in the stomach, so quickly did the mask of red fall away from Mary's face to be replaced by a pale sheen. He was saying something else in that hard voice of his, but Mary could only stare at him, her eyebrows slowly coming together in a look of disbelief.
"Wh-what?" she managed. A hand unconciously came up to rest along the side of her neck, where the black blouse now hid most of her disfiguring marks.
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Massage for Children and it's Benefits
Having practiced various types of massage for 20 years now, I have had many of my client's children experience the benefits of my massage table. The youngest child I've massaged was 5 years old and the eldest, well … they kept coming as they grew into teenagers, then young adults and took on the stresses of university and adapting into adulthood. Small children and teenagers alike absolutely love massage. Immediately they lie quietly and relax. It feels like the body sighing in relief, as they can let go and just be present in a safe space.
It is worrying that there are so many children out there suffering from stress, when there can be something as simple as massage which will benefit them immensely. I'm not saying it's a cure but as adults we know the benefits. So why not extend those benefits to your children?
A survey, conducted in 2015 by ABC's Behind the News asked children questions about their worries, fears and emotions. 20,000 Australian children participated in the survey, which exposed high levels of stress in children aged between six and 16. The issues which worry kids the most are the future (43%), family (39%), health (37%) and friends (34%), followed by body image (31%), bullying (30%), world problems (28%), school (27%) and being different (24%)
Benefits of Massage
Here are some examples of the many benefits of massage for children:
- Reduces a child's feelings of anxiety, by boosting levels of serotonin. It also lowers the stress hormone levels in their bodies, such as cortisol, which in turn enhances their immune system.
- Caring touch stimulates the body in positive ways to help grow and develop
- Stimulates cognitive development, increases alertness as well as speed and accuracy
- Stimulates motor development, eases tension and pain in muscle development and is recommended for children with Down syndrome or Autism
- Aids the bodies defense system infighting toxins, parasites, bacteria, microbes, pathogens and viruses
- Helps children sleep better by balancing their sleep hormones
- Effective for children suffering from diabetes or asthma. Stimulation of the Vagal nerve aids in pulmonary (lung) function and increases blood and lymph circulation.
- Massage can lower production of the neurotransmitter substance P, often linked to pain thus can be beneficial for any arthritic conditions.
- Great for premature babies and weight gain, cuddling and massage releases the growth hormone in a premature infant that helps gain weight and aids development of vital organs and the brain
- Helpful for toning muscles in children
- Children prone to bulimia find their depression and anxiety decreases and contributes to counteracting the disease
- Helps parents connect better with their children and builds trust
- Creates connection to the body and awareness of it
- Helps a child learn to be more present in the moment.
With massage therapy so readily available in Australia it seems to me that so many of these children's lives could be changed for the better. Let's make a change and give your children the gift of massage.
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