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ASAS invites WIA-E Rome to Space Economy award ceremony
Dear all,
you are invited to
ASAS SPACE ECONOMY Award 2017
and conference
"The power of Big Data for the growth of space services"
Rome, December 20th, 5.00 p.m.
which will be held on 20th of December, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to the Caprinachetta Room, in Piazza Montecitorio 131.
This year, 2017 Space Economy Award (in collaboration with the Airpress and Cor.Com. Publications), is assigned by ASAS (Association for Space-based ICT Technologies, Applications and Services) to Prof. Roberto Battiston, Italian Space Agency President.
During "The power of Big Data for the growth of space service" Conference, will be speaking, among others, the contributions of:
- Ing. Lorenzo D'Onghia, ASAS President;
- Prof. Roberto Battiston, Italian Space Agency President;
- Ing. Massimo Claudio Comparini, E-Geos CEO;
- Prof. Bernardo De Bernardinis, coordinator of national Copernicus User Forum;
- Dr. Giuseppe Blasi, Capo Dip. Ministero Politiche Agricole, Alimentari e Forestali;
- Prof. Andrea Taramelli, ISPRA.
Furthermore, during the event, ASAS will be pleased to announce that it will join as a corporate member of WIA-E, from 2018. In attachment a copy of press release and here the agenda of the event.
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- Stage Prototype Ready
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- Location Aberdour, Scotland, GB
- Currency USD
- Founded June 2010
- Employees 6
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CHEEVC has developed a Software Configurable Battery called ALLPlus+ which provides the battery with immunity from cell failures as well as extending its lifetime by 20% or more reducing premature failures and warranty returns. We are focused on the eBike market concentrating on the EU and USA markets. We are targeting the top selling brands in the eBike market to supply battery packs directly or work with their customer's supply chain.
Ken NortonCEO
An entrepreneur and company owner/director with 15 years experience in Asia including Li-Ion cell and pack manufacturing industry and supply chain expertise.
Gordon DrummondCOO
Broad experience in quality management, supply chain management and operational development of a number of successful start-ups
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Barrie LawsonChairman
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Miami Condo Auction a Big Disappointment
The Platinum Condominium auction has come and passed. The big talk of the town packed the house with auction participants, brokers, reporters and spectators. If tonight was any indication of what lies ahead, then the Miami condo market is in for a rude awakening. Miami condo developers are in for a sleepless night if word about tonight's auction reaches them before bedtime.
It was apparent from the first round of bidding that the developer of Platinum Condominium had high expectations and high prices in mind tonight. Many people realized that the rules of the auction were quickly changed once the first round of bidding was over. A HUGE mistake on the part of the developer, if you ask me. The auction house, or maybe the developer, decided to start the auction with Group B. A colossal mistake in itself, in my opinion. Group B was comprised of 2 bedroom + den/2 bath condos; the best batch of condos of the three groups. This should have been left for last. Anyone looking to bid on a one bedroom, and sit this round out, would be in a favorable position if the high bids on the units in group B came in low. That is exactly what happened.
The first round of bidding ended with a high bid of $295,000, considerably lower than the prices that people recently closed on condos through preconstruction contracts in 2004. The recent closing prices for 01 line units ranged from $422,000 to $515,000 while the 07 line units ranged from $407,000 to $555,000. The developer must have been shocked at the outcome of the first round. The likely choice for the highest bidder was to select either unit 2107 or 1201. However, the highest bidder was convinced to select an absolute unit since any other choice would not be approved by the developer immediately, if at all. That announcement wasn't made publicly but sitting in the front row has its advantages. The bidder selected unit 1001.
The second round of bidding began and once again ended with a high bid of $295,000. The highest bidder also wanted one of the non-absolute units but was likewise steered towards an absolute unit. That bidder selected unit 1907. The same result occurred with the third highest bidder which amounted to $295,000 as well. That person selected $295,000.
The third round of bidding ended with the same result. The auctioneer made an announcement before proceeding with the fourth round of bidding. It was then publicly known that only absolute units would be auctioned at this time. The disappointment in the crowd was felt throughout the room. Two words seemed to form on the lips of people in attendance: "marketing ploy". The crowd thinned-out thereafter.
The results of the first eight rounds of the auction are below:
- 1st Round: Unit 1001 - $295,000
- 2nd Round: Unit 1907 - $295,000
- 3rd Round: Unit 1607 - $295,000
- 4th Round: Unit 1602 - $200,000
- 5th Round: Unit 1806 - $175,000
- 6th Round: Loft-107 - $160,000
- 7th Round: Unit 301 - $320,000
- 8th Round: Unit 707 - $295,000
The 02 line had recent closings from preconstruction contracts that ranged from $235,000 to $345,000 while the 06 line ranged from $242,000 to $390,000. Two small lofts, equivalent to Loft-107, recently closed: one for $260,000 and the other for $267,500.
I think most still in attendance anticipated the auction to end after the 8th round. However, Group A was selected and another round of bidding began. It was quickly announced that the next unit chosen would also be absolute. Once again interest was restored by the crowd but failed to bring any noteworthy bids. The round ended with a high bid of $245,000. The highest bidder selected unit 1905, a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo.
The bidding commenced once again but it was announced that any high bids from thereon out would be subject to developer approval. Below you will find the results of the 9th through 16th rounds:
- 9th Round: Unit 1905 - $245,000 (Absolute)
- 10th Round: Unit 1705 - $230,000 (*)
- 11th Round: Unit 2102 - $185,000 (*)
- 12th Round: Unit 1201 - $300,000 (*)
- 13th Round: Unit 1101 - $300,000 (*)
- 14th Round: Unit 2107 - $265,000 (*)
- 15th Round: Unit 2007 - $265,000 (*)
- 16th Round: Unit 501 - $300,000 (*)
The asterisk (*) above indicates that those units were subject to approval from the developer. In other words, those weren't officially sold.
9 condos sold tonight. 9 out of 20. Maybe a few others will sell once someone gives the developer a good kick in the noggin, but only 9 were officially approved tonight by the developer. I posted a poll along the side of my site a couple of nights ago to ask visitors how many condos they thought would get auctioned at tonight's auction. The highest response was that all 20 of the units would get sold. What a huge disappointment.
The developer not only did a huge disservice to himself, but to the Miami condo market as well, by not allowing the condo auction to run its planned course. There were two stories that could have possibly emerged as a result of tonight's event: (1) the auction was a tremendous success and confidence in the Miami condo market has been restored at a downwardly revised level, or (2) the auction was a disappointing failure and Miami condo developers should soon be seeing brown stains appear in their underpants. I can assure you that other Miami condo developers were keeping a close eye on tonight's event. I think many of them saw the auction system as a last resort. But with their last resort being extinguished as a result of tonight's disappointing outcome, what more can they count on?
The answer is simple, the banks. The Miami condo developers are not sitting alone in the condo glut that we are experiencing here in South Florida. The banks, and their shareholders, are ultimately the ones who will feel the brunt of the pain. If banks can't rely on developers to utilize the auction system to successfully liquidate unsold or defaulted units then their only alternative is to take possession of the units that represent the portion of the building that has not closed. Ultimately, these properties will get sold for 50 cents on the dollar, or less, to large investment funds that can buy in blocks of $10M+.
My prediction is that the Miami condo market will have a holiday close-out sale in the winter months. It will "coincidentally" coincide with our peak-season when thousands of snow birds will flock to our tropical climes. More demand, but also extra inventory.
I am very curious to read what the reporters that attended tonight's auction write about tonight's event within the next couple of days. Will they have an optimistic perspective, a pessimistic take or an honest-to-goodness report like you've read here at the Miami Condo Investments Blog? We shall see.
The following video explains how the auction would work:
Kicking off the auction with Pool B:
Changing the rules and moving to Pool A:
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33 Comments on "Miami Condo Auction a Big Disappointment"
Crazy – but Lucas $170 per square foot. That's 2nd/3rd tier emerging markets price! I guess we should all do a present value of 2.5% property tax and add that to the quoted price per square foot to make it comparable.
You're coverage of Miami real estate is far superior to local tv, the herald, CNBC and any other blog out there. amazing work
Was unit 301 really a 3/3 with2254 sq ft? Your ideas make sense, banks are going to feel the pain. I would rather see other developers do auctions to lower the bar. thanks for the update
Those people who closed a few months ago must feel just as bad as the developer. Their equity is wiped out and may actually be negative.
SBKI, Unit 301 was a 3/3, but it had almost no view and the bedrooms could fit a twin, maybe a full bed. The balcony was directly over the valet and had no breeze unlike the other 01 units.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I took a look at what the media had to say about last night's auction and I was surprised to see that many of their facts were inaccurate, specifically the prices.
The people who closed on their preconstruction contracts at Platinum Condominium definitely have negative equity. They won't be able to refinance for at least 3 years.
You are correct. All of the units came "decorator-ready".
The developer is planning to rent the remaining units. He will be responsible for paying the monthly maintenance fees on the units that he holds. If he were to walk, however, the bank in possession of the condos would be responsible for paying the back maintenance fees to bring them up-to-date if they want to pass a clear and marketable title. In some cases they might pass the cost to the next buyer but in the cases that I've seen lately the bank has paid them.
Lucas, which building do you expect to go on auction next? While I was surprised at the result of the auction and turn out of registered bidders, I still believe Platinum is not building to call home about. It does have many disadvantages such as being surrounded by lots which eventually will be developed and further obstructing views. While some of these buildings such as Quantum and 1800 Club have many more units, I believe they will be much better buildings and in much better locations. What do you think?
Platinum also has many design flaws. The bedrooms are all very small and the layouts are not great. All of the 2 bedroom lines all had very little living room space and barely any room to put a couch. Plus, if the developer is so reluctant to sell these units at the current market price, these units will likely stay empty for awhile and who will be paying the HOA fees? Not a good sign for a brand new building
Also, by my calculations, the auction house only made $81,400 as they only receive 4% from each sale. This is taken from the Buyer's Premium and 3% goes to Kamany (seller's broker) and 3% goes to buyer's broker. My assumption is the auction house was not pleased with this outcome.
Lucas, do you know who paid for all the advertising?
The developer has to pay the maintenance fees on the remaining ~30 units. If he doesn't, the condo association can file a lien, foreclose on that lien. Is anyone aware of this actually happening, and what was the result?
If the developer hasn't turned over the association yet to the owners, you can be assured that he wouldn't file a lien against himself.
Lucas, I attended the auction and I heard that there was rumor that the homeowners that purchased from the developer at full price where going to be dispointed at seeing what the true value of their condos were. Therefore they would be upside down, so there was talk about possibly a law suit? Could be the reason why the developer did not accept the non-absoloutes offers?
Did the developer provide an operational budget at the meeting? Often, the association is operated on a razor thin budget while held by the developer. Upon turnover to the residents, they soon discover that dues must be raised. I'm sure the developer isn't pumping in a huge surplus to reserves while this auction is going on….
I'm guessing that the auction house paid for the advertising. Their profit was much smaller after all of their expenses are taken into account. Fortunately for them, however, they received a ton of free publicity by the media.
I saw the comment in the newspaper about the possibility of the current condo owners filing a lawsuit. I think it is ridiculous and that their chances of winning anything are slim-to-none. Nobody forced them to sign the purchase contract and certainly nobody forced them to close. They had the opportunity to walk away from their 20% deposit as well.
I think once the developer owns
Can someone educate people like me differences betwee absolute -nonabsolte auctions and other terms and conditions that are typically involved. What traps to avoid and what to look for?
Heard 40% of units in Jade are for sale.
24% of the units in Jade are available for sale in the MLS. I highly doubt that FSBOs represent another 16%.
Lucas: Congratulations! This is a brilliant blog. Thanks to critical miami I found it. With 24K units on the market and 24K more about to be finished in the Brickell-Downtown area, I think these guys were insane to hold an auction.
Evidently, only 4 of the units have closed, I wonder if the other auction winners had trouble qualifying or lost their deposits. The closing so far are for:
Unit 1001 – $324,500
2001 $610,000 (this wasn't auctioned)
1602 $220,000
1907 $324,500
I've heard from multiple sources that the developer required high bidders to close within 10 days. There was a small clause within the contract that allowed him to do so. In multiple places it said on the contract that the bidder would have 30 days to close. I'm sure most of these people were shocked to find out that they would only have 10 days instead.
hola me gustaria saber los precios y las ofertas para comprar de inmediato un departamento, ana
Please put me on the "auction list"… I want to buy.


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Sensitivity analysis of the thermal performance of radiant and convective terminals for cooling buildings
- Authors:
- 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.07.002
- Abstract:
- Heating and cooling terminals can be classified in two main categories: convective terminals (e.g. active chilled beam, air conditioning) and radiant terminals. The mode of heat transfer of the two emitters is different: the first one is mainly based on convection, whereas the second one is based on both radiation and convection. In order to characterise the advantages and drawbacks of the different terminals, steady-state simulations of a typical office room have been performed using four types of terminals (active chilled beam, radiant floor, wall and ceiling). A sensitivity analysis has been conducted to determine the parameters influencing their thermal performance the most. The air change rate, the outdoor temperature and the air temperature stratification have the largest effect on the cooling need (maintaining a constant operative temperature). For air change rates higher than 0.5 ACH, differences between terminals can be observed. Due to their higher dependency on the air change rate and outdoor temperature, convective terminals are generally less energy effective than radiant terminals. The global comfort level achieved by the different systems is always within the recommended range, but differences have been observed in the uniformity of comfort.
- Type:
- Journal article
- Language:
- English
- Published in:
- Energy and Buildings, 2014, Vol 82, Issue October 2014, p. 482-491
- Keywords:
- Floor cooling; Cooled wall; Cooled ceiling; Active chilled beam; Emitters; Sensitivity analysis; Cooling need; Convective heat transfer coefficient; Air temperature stratification; Comfort
- Main Research Area:
- Science/technology
- Publication Status:
- Published
- Review type:
- Peer Review
- Submission year:
- 2014
- Scientific Level:
- Scientific
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Are you wearing a red poppy today? I am.
Here's my granddad, Norman, and me when I was a baby. I loved to feed his pigs with him.
He was a prisoner of war in WW2… for FOUR years. I think of him and my other granddad, North Wells, who also fought in WW2, on Veterans Day.
I often think of the countless times both of them could have died and how all of this that I have now, all of these beautiful moments I've had the joy of having, wouldn't have been at all.
I've written about Norman's amazing survival story here.
Two things more I've gleaned over the years. Norman was a prize mole-catcher in the prison camp. He would wait patiently for the mole to emerge from his hole. Sometimes for hours, sometimes for days. And when the mole did poke out his head, Norman would pounce on him like a cat. The other prisoners would cheer quietly as Norman stuffed his prize catch into his pocket, knowing that their meal that night would include a little protein that was sure to keep them all alive just a little bit longer.
Towards the end of his internment, Norman had the good fortune of being chosen to drive the Commandant's car as a chauffeur. The Commandant acquired a new Bently car and, as Norman's dad back in the UK owned a Bently too, Norman convinced the Commandant that he was a Bently expert. This good fortune gave Norman the hope he needed to carry on in the worst of circumstances as he, at last, felt like he could contribute to the war effort, even while being a prisoner of war. His contribution was to make the Commandant just-a-little-bit-late for each and every appointment. Just-a-little-bit-frustrated, just-a-little-bit-defeated.
Norman seldom talked about his years as a prisoner of war but when he did, he told these two stories with pride.
So, in so many ways, thank you to all those brave people who fought and died so that I could be right in this very place at this very moment. My gratitude transcends time and space and touches you, wherever you are.
Blessings and magic,


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Chase Heinze - FUFN (Official Music Video)/ Shruti Singapur
Check out the video for #FUFN by Chase Heinze on Juss Russ Radio! Chase Heinze is an artist from Santa Ana, California. His latest song is about a situation that isn't working but is good enough for now. Although the song carries a serious message, it has the perfect vibe to make you feel good about the hustle and boost your confidence even when it's tough. Heinze recored #FUFN in promotion for his latest EP, also titled #FUFN, now available for streaming on a wide range of music platforms. Watch the video for #FUFN on YouTube today and keep an eye out for more of Chase Heinze's work.


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Papadi – the queen of Indian street food, most commonly available all across the country in all the Chaat Corners, papadi is nothing but round shaped savory crackers usually served with flavorful and colorful toppings. I am not a Chaat lover but once in a while I don't mind a plate full of crispy papadi loaded with boiled potatoes, chilled yoghurt, sweet and spicy chutney, unlike my hometown at Bangalore finding a good Chaat vendor near your place is sheer case of good luck, so now to satiate my wee hour Papadi cravings I always keep a box full of it in pantry.
Few weeks before I made a batch of Papadi for Diwali and seeing my schedule of last few days I am so glad that I made it, finally little bit of Diwali preparations are getting into shape, flower vases are filled with fresh flowers, old diyas have come out of the cupboard, guest list sorted out, started thinking about the menu yet so much still pending which will eventually come into shape before Diwali like every year.
Coming back to Papadi, this papadi can be served with different types of toppings if you want to try something out of the box this Diwali than here are few topping ideas for your Papadi:
Option 1) Add boiled potatoes, yogurt, coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, red chili and cumin powder and sprinkle some aloo bhujia to finish the topping.
Option 2) Mix hung curd, chopped coriander, mint and green onion along with some salt and pepper. Pipe it into a bag and dress papadis with this continental topping.
Option 3) Crush 5 – 6 papadis in a bowl, add fried noodles, tomato sauce, schezwan sauce, chopped green onion. Mix nicely and here is your Chinese Papadi Chaat ready.
Homemade Papadi Recipe (Savoury Crackers)
Learn how to make perfectly crunchy homemade Papadi Recipe, the Indian style savory crackers at home in few simple steps.Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 papdi
- 2 Cup all purpose flour
- ¼ Cup semolina
- 3 tbsp refined oil
- 1 tsp caraway seeds Optional
- Salt as per taste
- ⅓ Cup lukewarm water to bind dough
- Oil for deep frying
- In a large bowl sift flour with semolina, salt and caraway seeds.
- Add oil into the flour. Rub oil and flour between fingers to get bread crumb like consistency.
- Using 1 tbsp of lukewarm water at a time bind firm dough. Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Rest the dough for 10 minutes covered with a moist piece of cloth.
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll out each dough ball into a large sheet of chapati like thickness.
- Using cookie cutter cut rounds of equal size from the rolled dough sheet.
- Prick the papadis with fork/toothpick to avoid puffing up while deep frying.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Slid the papadis in hot oil and fry until light golden in color on both sides. Drain over a kitchen towel.
- Once cooled, store in airtight container at room temperature. It stays fresh for more than a month.
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After having recently released teaser images of the new McLaren Senna, the automaker is finally ready to make a proper unveiling. The Senna, which is part of the Ultimate Series, gets its name from legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna de Silva. It will stand as the automaker's most track-focused, road legal car. The automaker plans to build only 500 examples of this model, with profits going to the Senna Foundation charity. The Senna has a price tag of £750,000 ($1 million), in the UK, and believe it or not, all 500 units have already been accounted for.
Undoubtedly, the Senna has a unique exterior design. It was made to be very sleek to boost its performance. This model follows the "form follows function" principle, and its shape is meant to reduce drag and boost cooling. This car spent hours in the wind tunnel, a fact that's quite obvious as soon as you take note of its double rear diffuser to the underfloor scoop and the large rear wing.
The Senna has interesting see-through glass door panels. Furthermore, the carbon ceramic brakes it wears together with the Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires took seven months to assemble. The interior has a minimalist design that boasts a generous amount of carbon fiber. The cabin features goodies like an infotainment system, rearview camera, a foldable driver's display, and a sound system. Each car will come with tailor-made carbon seats too.
Under the hood is a biturbo 4.0 liter V8 just like that of the 720S. The Senna gets a specific application so it can produce 789 horsepower and 590 pound feet (800 Newton metres) of torque. That is 79 horsepower and 22 lb feet (30 Nm) more than the 720S. It also weighs much less at just 1,198 kilograms (2,641 pounds) dry, while the 720 weighs a little more with an additional 85 kilos.
As for performance, we do not have any figures just yet, but the automaker promises a "savage performance", given its tech specs. Bruno Senna, the nephew of Ayrton, was actually involved in the development process of this car.
It should make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, following the production of the Senna that is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2018. In 2019, we can also expect to see the McLaren F1's successor - the three-seater "BP23". Just like the Senna, the Hyper-GT is another exclusive model, but it will be more difficult to get with only 106 examples planned for production. This model has already sold out as well. The said model will be joining the P1, track-only P1 GTR, and the Senna.


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Tuesday, Oct. 2, through Wednesday, Oct. 31, the 37 Northeast Ohio Panera Bread bakery-cafes will donate a portion of proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold to the cancer survivorship programs at Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute. Pink Ribbon Bagels can be pre-ordered online for pickup. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical … Read More


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"Replacing the old Heathdale Community Centre, which will now be leased to the Smith Family and Create Disability Services, the new Centre will be located near Wyndham Park Primary School, Heathdale and Neighbourhood Community Shed and Glen Orden Sports Club." Cr De Crescenzo said. The new 900 square metre Centre features: Three community spaces; A community kitchen; A community learning room; A consulting room; A toy library Two meeting rooms; and A refurbished maternal and child health centre.


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Basma Fouad5th Grade Teacher
I am very excited for the upcoming school year. In my classroom I hope to create an environment that will engage students and motivate them to learn, and also help each child understand their value and potential. I look forward to helping students learn new things and discover the giant world around us.
Personal Info:
Degree:B.A. Psychology,
M.A. Teaching
Alma Mater:Eastern Washington University,
Heritage University
Hobbies:Playing/listening to music, reading, traveling, and spending time with family
Amanda Gustafson5th Grade Teacher
Learning is a lifelong journey, and I am honored each year to be able to teach and learn alongside my students. I want to help my students grow in knowledge of themselves, build perseverance, learn about the world, their own interests, and their classmates. I also want my students to grow in those areas outside of their comfort zones, constantly stretch themselves, and be brave enough to persist in the face of challenge or even failure. We are all on this journey together and I love to help my students build teamwork with, and respect of their classmates as we celebrate the differences and uniqueness in each of us and utilize those differences to build a strong classroom culture where all can succeed.
"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." –Henry Ford
Personal Info:
Degree:M.A. Gifted and Talented Education
B.A. Art History
Alma Mater:Whitworth University
University of California at Davis
Hobbies:I love spending time with my family, going to movies, watching baseball (go Dust Devils!), traveling and knitting.
Dana Huerigo5th Grade Teacher
When I was a kid/adolescent, I didn't believe in myself. I thought I was simply not smart enough to do well in school, specifically math. As an adult, life taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to if I am willing to work for it. I went back to school and found that I loved learning, especially math and that I was good at it. My biggest goal as a teacher is to help students learn that lesson early in life. I want them to believe with every ounce of their soul that they CAN do hard things if they will work hard and not give up. I absolutely love finding ways to reach students who are struggling and finding ways to help them connect to the material. I love seeing their face when they experience success in the classroom. That is my "why."
Personal Info:
Degree:B.A. Elementary Education
Alma Mater:Brigham Young University – Idaho
Hobbies:Summer is my hobby. I love anything outside in the sunshine with my family. I love swimming, camping, BBQ's, floating rivers, etc. Other things I also enjoy are singing, dancing, reading and listening to a good book while I clean.
Casey Rucker5th Grade Teacher
I am daily inspired by students "getting it"! I love watching students set goals and work hard to achieve them. The best feeling is a student impressing themselves by their personal or our whole class accomplishments!
Personal Info:
Degree:B.A. Elementary Education
Alma Mater:Concordia University
Hobbies:Painting, Yoga, Traveling, Board Games, Scuba Diving


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The five guys who make up London-based band Ghouls aren't afraid to strike out and do something a little different. The band blends together different genres - mixing ska, punk, pop, folk, rock and a bit of gypsy flair to create music with a distinctive Ghouls-y flavour. They've been around for a while and have received praise over the years for the innovative and fresh sound on their previous releases, so I was really keen to get stuck in and see what Ghouls' latest full-length album Run has to offer.
'Seasonal Affective' is the first track on the album as well as the first single that Ghouls released off of Run. It's a well put-together, midtempo song that compliments its worn-out and jaded theme with some grungy guitar tone and mournful vocals. Seasonal Affective Disorder refers to the condition in which your mood is adversely affected by the weather, particularly Winter when there is less light and the increased darkness can lead to depression. A friend of mine who moved from Joburg (one of the sunniest cities in the world) to London (wonderful in its own way, but much darker in the Winter months) knows this affliction all too well. It's also a good metaphor for going through more difficult periods or phases in one's life. I suppose what's important to remember here is that, much like seasonal changes, these darker periods don't last and very often improve with time. The song has good structure and melody, but it's a little slower than I'd expected and the horns are noticeably absent.
My concerns about speed and ska-ness are gone as soon as I'm hit with the second track, 'Autophobia'. The horns are back and so is some pace, although the dark mood introduced in the first song is continued, as 'Autophobia' focuses on loneliness and the destructive behaviour fuelled by it. The next two songs, 'Better Places' and 'Facebook Friend', are really top-notch pop punk tunes. Both deliver on great hooks (the horn phrasing in 'Facebook Friend' is a proper earworm) and some serious bass/drum magic (I'd really like to see Ghouls live just to watch the drummer and the bassist play 'Better Places'). Lyrically, the band is still lingering over more difficult subject matter and dishing out some painful truths, refusing to feel too bad about there being "better places to be" and or to dismiss someone as "just another Facebook friend". The guys in Ghouls seem to be looking to live openly and to make real connections, rather than get stuck in the half-life of fake or virtual friendship.
Moving into 'Salt', I'm really beginning to notice how well-produced this album is. Everything is skilfully layered, balanced and blended. This isn't simple up-stroke ska or straight-forward pop punk, and the horns are used cleverly to fill out and bolster the sound or to add little surprises you may not have been expecting. It's also around this point in the album that Ghouls begin to remind me of We Are the Union, except that the vocalist in Ghouls has such a prominent British accent that the band can't really be compared to anyone in the U.S. 'Salt' and the track that follows it, called 'The Difference', are also excellent. Six songs in and Ghouls really seem to be hitting their groove with great melodies and rousing guitar (and that delectable dollop of horns on top). The next track, 'Home', picks up the pace again and adds a bit of folksy twang in a song about following what may appear to be a dead-end dream. It's been a long time since I heard a band that is so straight-forward and honest in their lyrics – the anxiety about continuing to play in a band even as you get older is palpable here, and I believe the vocalist in 'The Difference' when he sings "I'm barking like a dog, because I refuse to be a sheep".
Following on from this is 'Antagonist', which combines a fun, jiving guitar riff with a poppy chorus, and a slow-building song about 'Hard Days'. I love the bass line at the beginning of 'Hard Days', but it's just one example of the bass sorcery happening all over Run. The album then begins to wind down with the anti-love ballad of 'Disavowal' and the mostly acoustic track 'Expect Greater Things'. 'Expect Greater Things' is a real jewel of a song; it begins with raw acoustic guitar and the Ghouls' vocalist singing the horn section's "Dada, dada, da dada da dada", and then the rest of the band swells and comes in to fill their parts. It's a little like listening to the life of song from the early writing stages to its final production. 'Oxytocin' provides a strong ending to the album with some sweeping horns and jittery, grooving guitar.
On the whole, Run seems calmer and slightly darker than Ghouls' previous albums. The guys have moved on from the faster-paced drinking songs to more solemn topics and the music has also matured. Even looking at the cover art for Run I'm struck by how much more modern it looks with HD photography and clean lines – a new direction from the animated covers of their previous albums. I really like what Ghouls have achieved with this record; Run is a very well-made album with great songs that builds on their distinct sound and pushes it to new places.
Stream and download Run here: https://ghoulsuk.bandcamp.com/
Like Ghouls here: https://www.facebook.com/ghoulsuk
This review was written by Robyn Pierce.


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Khamis, 10 Julai 2008
Recession Is Coming??
Recession is coming ...
make your own judgment, don't panic !! Do what is wise. The recession looks very eminent. It is really time to take pro active steps to avoid a painful time in the next two years which is how long the recession is expected to last. Suggestions:
1. Don't take any loans, buy homes, properties with loans, or even cash. Keep as much cash as possible.
2. Pay off as much of personal loans, private loans, as debt collection will be hastened.
3. Sell any stocks you can even at lower prices.
4. Take money off from Trust Funds. (maleh la nak amik exam p.mutual cam ni!)
5. Don't believe in huge sales forecast from customers, be extremely prudent, lowest inventories, reduce liabilities.
6. Don't invest in new capital.
7. If you are selling homes/ properties/ cars , do it now, when you can get good prices, they are going to fall.
8. Don't invest in new business proposals.
9. Cancel holiday plans using credit cards.
10. Don't change jobs, as companies will retrench based on 'last in first out'.
Stay cool, wait, and if you took all of the above actions and more, you probably will be better off then many. This is not a rumor. Bear Stearns is the first of many banking and financial institutions that will start falling in the not too future. If Bear Stearns can fall, so can JP Morgan, Citibank, HSBC, and the whole world. US economy falls, the rest will crumble. India and all those self economies will be the most protected, but not gullible. Europe may be a little stronger, but not China , another giant! Malaysia will see significant impact.
i hope our politicians stop arguing with each other.Now is the time to unite and think about the rakyat..tapi, boleh ke??? dun think so la...hahha
4 ulasan:
- INTAN berkata...
sy ada wat saving/invest melalui MCIS Jati dan sebelum thn ni, selling price dia RM0.9 something.
tp lps election and all those stupid things happened, selling price dia tak pernah naik melebihi RM0.6 dah.
patut ke sy berenti?
(soklan utk org yg dah prnh amik exam public mutual heheh :) )
- Julai 10, 2008 11:51 PG
A friend of mine told me as well.. He said, keep as much cash as possible and don't waste money now. Recession will happen in the next 6 months... Hehe.. How laa.. Raya coming beb!!
- Julai 10, 2008 12:24 PTG
- PARADISE THEATRE berkata...
gonna be a hard days night 4 me if so..pelancong yeleek ma...ve to get use eating ubi kayu..ha..ha
- Julai 10, 2008 1:00 PTG
- benHARPERbenLUDIN berkata...
intan--kalau jual sekarang mmg sure dah rugi..harga ciput.tp kalu sanggup tunggu till our economy is booming again, u wait la..tapi masalahnya kita dunno when its booming again...kena bomb C4 tu ada kemungkinan le(lari topik)..tapi kalau nak tanya profesional better masuk www.carigold.com
cik/encik anon--dulu kita raya sakan, after this kita raya makan buah sukun je la...haha
encik paradise--silap2 harga ubi kayu pun naik maaa...hehe
- Julai 11, 2008 10:54 PG


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Good morning everyone, there is going to be a change to the open thread frequency going forward. In the interests of condensing the open thread posts and reducing our time devoted to the monotony of putting up a daily repeat post, the now daily open threads will be put up weekly, every Saturday will have a new open thread to comment into.
The latest open thread is always going to be at the top of the open thread category in the menu. It will will also be linked and stickied in the sidebar.
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The Finance (No. 2) Bill 2015 is shortly to receive Royal Assent and become law as the Finance (No. 2) Act 2015. But how will it affect you and your family? Private Client Consultant Solicitor Rose Phelps provides some commentary on the changes.
One of the Bill's prominent provisions introduces the new inheritance tax Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) which may apply to the estate of someone who dies on or after 6 April 2017 in addition to the existing nil rate band and also the transferable nil rate band which has applied since 2007.
The band is worth £100,000 for a qualifying estate where the person dies between 6 April 2017 and 5 April 2018, increasing to £175,000 for a qualifying estate where the death is on or after 6 April 2020. The RNRB will not, however, apply to all estates as there are several conditions to be satisfied:
Even if the estate does satisfy all the conditions for the allowance to apply, however, larger estates may not benefit at all because the allowance is capped when the estate (not the property itself) is worth more than £2m (a "taper relief" reduces the relief by £1 for every £2 above that £2m mark).
On the other hand the Bill includes a more benevolent provision so that where the person who dies on or after 6 April 2017 has already been widowed, their estate may also benefit from a transferable RNRB relating to their late spouse/civil partner and that is so even if the first death was before 6 April 2017, even many years before. More detailed provisions apply to this transferable allowance.
Although the allowance is worked out in relation to the actual property, the allowance does not "attach" to the property – it is applied in the inheritance tax computation for the whole estate, and so does not just work to the benefit of those who inherit the property.
The Government proposes to introduce further provisions relating to estates where the home has been sold before the death (e.g. to downsize or to move to residential care) and the proceeds of sale are "closely inherited". The Chancellor's Autumn Statement (and/or the Finance Bill 2016) should provide more detail on the RNRB in that situation.
This new inheritance tax allowance may be less welcomed by those who have no direct descendants, or who do not want to leave their property to them, or those who do not directly qualify for the RNRB. Nevertheless it is well worth examining now, in good time before it becomes effective, how the new provisions will work in practice.
Many clients will be keen to find out whether the additional inheritance tax allowance will reduce inheritance tax on their estate. In some cases careful estate planning can take advantage of the RNRB, or at least save the client from falling foul of the various conditions to which it is subject.
This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. It should not be used as a substitute for legal advice relating to your particular circumstances. Please note that the law may have changed since the date of this article.


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A National Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard has been more than doubled in size to recognise the high quality of the wildlife habitats in the area.
On Friday, Natural England declared an extension to Kings Wood National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Heath and Reach parish to incorporate Rushmere Park.
The new Kings Wood and Rushmere NNR – also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and a Local Geology Site (LGS) – will include an additional 87 hectrares of land, including woodland, heathland, grassland and wetland habitats, to create a reserve totalling nearly 150 hectares.
Natural England say the extended reserve recognises how important the management of this land is for some of the rarest wildlife in the county such as the Barbastelle bat and lily of the valley as well as the value of the site for scientific research and public enjoyment. Visitors in Spring also enjoy the blankets of bluebells which create a dazzling display of brilliant blue.
The site originally became a National Nature Reserve in 1993 and is managed by a collaborative partnership of The Greensand Trust, Central Beds Council, The Wildlife Trust, Tarmac and Natural England.
The extension was agreed after Natural England assessments confirmed that the site demonstrated not only the presence of exceptional wildlife, but also best practice in conservation management, and providing scientific research and excellent opportunities for people to experience and appreciate nature first hand.
Justin Tilley of Natural England said: "Kings Wood and Rushmere NNR is a fantastic place for wildlife, hosting a number of rare and declining species, and some truly ancient habitats.
"The new declaration recognises the excellent work by the NNR partnership in protecting these, as well as providing opportunities for conservation research to take place, and of course a huge natural area for informal public enjoyment.
"The work that the partners have carried out here has helped shape how we restore heathland, manage woodlands and encourage grassland flowers across the rest of Bedfordshire and beyond.
"Carrying all this out in an environment that has a high level of public access requires a great deal of skill, and the partnership should be applauded for what they have achieved."
Jon Balaam, Director of Development at the Greensands Trust, said: "The extension of the NNR to include areas of Rushmere Country Park shows how a site can be managed for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
"With parking, café, toilets and information the Herons View Visitor Centre offers everything needed for exploring the wider area."
> Much of the wildlife value of the area lies in its geological variety which produces different soil conditions for the ancient woodland, heathland and grassland habitats.
These in turn provide a home for a profusion of species, ranging from rare wildflowers, to significant assemblages of bats, butterflies and fungi.
In early medieval times the site was part of the royal manorial estate of Leighton hence its name "Kings Wood".
As well as wildlife value, the site has an impressive archaeological feature in its prominent medieval "woodbanks", which marked ownership, and kept out grazing animals, and today forms part of the Beds/Bucks county boundary.
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Arslan Says Won't Accept 'Consensus Druze Minister'
Lebanese Democratic Party leader MP Talal Arslan announced Sunday that he will not accept proposals to name a so-called "consensus Druze minister" in the new government.
"Anyone who tries to propose so-called consensus candidates for Druze representation is a 'Trojan horse' against the new presidential tenure and its policies," Arslan tweeted.
"We will not accept this, neither in form nor in content," the MP added.
"This is also a conspiracy against the strategic orientations of Druze amid the conspiracy against the entire region," Arslan went on to say.
And noting that such a proposal has not been raised with him in an "official manner," Arslan said: "This stance is final and we will not discuss it with anyone."
"We are only warning in advance in anticipation" of such a proposal, Arslan noted.
Media reports published Sunday said Speaker Nabih Berri is trying to convince Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat to accept a Druze ministerial candidate who would be "close to him and also to Arslan."
Jumblat has been demanding that his party be allocated all three Druze seats in a 30-member Cabinet while Arslan, backed by the Free Patriotic Movement, has insisted that his party be given one of the three Druze seats.
Who is this loser to dictate terms and conditions?
Oh, he is now a runner for the aounis.
Syria since it was invited into Lebanon by the Franjiyis has enjoyed placing puppets at will into the countries parliament. This continues unopposed by the sheep who now are busy grazing while this natural phenomena goes on. Syria never left Lebanon it is now a permanent fixture thanks to the diminutive general that supposedly opposed it years ago....


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Of all the financial mistakes you can make, the biggest one is to go into debt. Unfortunately, it seems that we're trained to accept debt as normal and often don't see how bad and destructive it can be to our lives.
One of the biggest struggles you may face in your career as a software developer—at least financially—is dealing with success. The more money you make, the better off you are, right? No, not always. In fact, I've found that many really financially successful people—especially software developers—end up going deeply into debt, because the more money they make, the more money they end up spending.
The only way you can really become financially successful is to make money off of your ...
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This week I am sharing part three in the repurposed door storage unit I made for my daughter's bedroom. The last two weeks I posted my repurposed door bookshelf and my repurposed door desk, and this week I am showing how I connected the two units by making a window bench.
My daughter's room is small, and we are always trying to find ways to add storage to the space. When I designed the bench, I made it so there is plenty of storage space underneath for her toys and bins. Also, I tried to match the bench to the repurposed door bookshelf and desk by using the same size trim (1×3).
Supply List:
- 1×4 (Actual size)
- 3/4 in plywood
- 1×3
- Foam padding
- Fabric for cushion
- 1-1/4 pocket hole screws
- 2 in screws
Tools Needed:
- Saw (I used a miter saw and a table saw for this project)
- Drill
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
- Staple gun
Project Plan:
Step One:
I made the bench top by cutting three pieces of scrap wood to 4 in wide on a table saw. I then drilled holes to countersink screws to the legs.
Step Two:
I attached legs to the bench using scrap 3/4 in plywood cut to 12 in wide by 13-1/2 in high.
Step Three:
I attached the trim pieces to the front. I didn't attach the top piece because I wanted to cut it to size after I connected the bench the bookshelf and desk.
Step Four:
Sand and paint.
Step Five:
I attached the bench to the bookshelf and desk using two 12 in pieces of 1×2. I used scrap wood and I cut it to 1×2 on a table saw. Then I screwed the 1×2 to the side of the bookshelf and the desk, and I used countersink screws to attach the bench to the 1×2.
Step Six:
Make the frame for the bench cushion. I used scrap wood and pocket hole screws to make the frame.
Step Seven:
Finish the bench cushion by adding foam and attaching fabric with a staple gun.
Next week I will reveal the entire project and show how in looks in my daughter's room. This project was a lot of work, but it was all worth it to make a bench with additional storage underneath. Plus, this was a cheap project. I didn't use an old door for this project, but I did use a lot of scrap wood.
Disclosure: Some of the links in the post above are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. Read my full disclosure policy here.
Nice job, but did not fully understand your steps in covering the cushion.


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But who would rush at a benighted man, and give him two black eyes for being blind?
Category: Blindness
My books kept me from the ring, the dog-pit, the tavern, and the saloon.
Category: Books And Reading
A certain portion of the human race has certainly a taste for being diddled.
Category: Credulity
But evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart!
Category: Evil
Gold! Gold! Gold! Bright and yellow, hard and cold.
Category: Gold
Oh, God! that bread should be so dear! And flesh and blood so cheap!
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Reinforced border and territorial controls: significant delays are to be expected. Thank you for presenting 2 hours before the departure of your Ryanair flight at the airport.
Founded in 1985 to provide cheap air links between Ireland and England, Ryanair has now become one of Europe's largest air-carriers. With almost 80 million passengers in 2012, Ryanair is now one of the most popular low cost airlines.
First arriving in Poitiers in 2003, following their acquisition of the Dutch airline Buzz, Ryanair now serves two destinations from Poitiers.
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- Edinburgh (July to September)
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Police Officer Career Trends
There are many options for a police officer career, and nationwide, there is competition to get the best recruits.
Labor Market Trends
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for police officers will increase between 7 and 13% between 2008 and 2018. NPR News has also reported that several large cities in the US, including San Diego and Houston, are experiencing shortages of police officer recruits, and that the competition to recruit is fierce.
Wide Range of Law Enforcement Opportunities
If you are interested in a career as a police officer, think broadly about law enforcement as a career. There are opportunities in sheriff's departments, in urban police forces, regional and state policing, highway patrol and in federal law enforcement. There are also military policing opportunities which could contribute to a career in civilian law enforcement after leaving the military. Each of these areas have different basic requirements and it may be possible to transfer between these branches during a law enforcement career.
Becoming a Police Officer
Requirements for recruits can vary from city to city, so it is important to review the requirements either on the police service's website or by speaking directly with a recruitment officer. Most cities have similar basic requirements, such as most recruits are older than 21 years of age, are US citizens and have completed high school.
Prospective police officers are also required to pass a series of mental and physical examinations, so study and physical training are required. Many prospective recruits are also completing far more than the basic educational requirements, and some police agencies require the completion of at least 2 years of college before applying to become a police officer.
Meeting the minimum requirements is often not enough, since many prospective police recruits possess an abundance of skills, from the ability to speak one or more languages other than English to martial arts training. Completing additional training in law enforcement, science, community service, as well as some basic firearms training, first aid and self-defense are all assets for an application to an urban police force.
Finding Job Opportunities
Law enforcement websites, such as Real Police, have job boards for police positions, as well as basic information on applying to become a police officer and completing the required examinations. The website's directory of police agencies will also help a prospective candidate research various opportunities nationwide.
A prospective recruit can also use other search engines to look for policing positions. Use the search terms "police recruit" or "police cadet" to find opportunities. These search engines also offer additional tools, such as maps to find the recruitment office, or salary data to help the applicant find the best policing opportunity.
Career fairs are also an option for prospective police officers. Major recruitment fairs, including fairs specifically for law enforcement and emergency services, will have representatives from all across the country, especially from law enforcement agencies that are experiencing shortages of recruits.


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Hands off John Bowden!
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- Created: Monday, 11 May 2009 19:33
- Written by Nicki Jameson
On 18 April 2007, after nine months in an open prison and shortly before a parole hearing to decide his suitability for release after 25 years in prison, John Bowden was placed in solitary confinement. The next day he was moved to a closed prison. Nicki Jameson writes.
On the day of John's transfer the Dundee Courier's front-page headline proclaimed 'Castle Huntly killer has terror links'. The article begins: 'A Castle Huntly prison social worker fears a brutal killer, due for parole in two weeks, has links to terrorists. A report by the social worker claims that low-security inmate John "Ginger" Bowden is in continual contact with "eco-terrorists or paramilitary members" and has received visits from "people involved in terrorism".'
The 'social worker' in question is Matt Stillman, whom John describes as 'a right-wing American entrenched in punitive ideas about the role of the parole and probation system', and who appears to have been chosen specifically for this reason for the task of writing a vital report for consideration by the Parole Board panel that will determine if John is to be released.
The alleged 'terrorists' are in fact Brighton Anarchist Black Cross (ABC). ABC is a longstanding organisation, with small but active groups in many countries, dedicated to supporting 'class struggle prisoners'. FRFI has worked with ABC groups for many years, united by our shared understanding of the importance of the struggle within prison. ABC's main activities are writing to prisoners, organising benefits to raise funds for prisoners' welfare and supporting or organising solidarity pickets of prisons. To label Brighton ABC as 'terrorist' is ridiculous and easily refutable; however this attack on John Bowden and ABC is intended to send a message to prisoners in British gaols that they stand up for themselves and others at their peril, and to prison support activists to back off or risk being blamed for decisions not to release. Neither John nor ABC are bowing to this pressure and are fighting the attack politically. All FRFI readers in and out of prison are encouraged to support their campaign.
John Bowden was imprisoned for murder in 1980, and has been in contact with FRFI since 1983. In 1984, following a trial resulting from a protest at Parkhurst the previous year, he wrote: 'I was banished from open society for a serious infringement of criminal law – yet here I am deprived of any legal or civil protection from the murderous intentions and actions of a barbaric and antiquated penal system...I shall continue the struggle in every way possible to tear down that cloak of state secrecy and reveal the gross inhumanity that it seeks to hide.'
John has been good to his pledge, taking every opportunity that has presented itself to organise, educate and empower prisoners, to encourage political activists outside prison to be interested in and understand the use of prison as a weapon of oppression against the working class, to write for radical publications and to correspond with political and politicised prisoners around the world.
During this time the prison system itself has undergone many changes. John has always been quick to seize the opportunities presented by 'liberal' moments but has never been taken in by the promises of reform. In 1989-91 John worked within Long Lartin maximum security prison to organise a series of forums at which outside speakers, prisoners and prison staff would openly debate aspects of imprisonment. The prison responded well initially, allowing John and others to invite in guests who would never ordinarily have been permitted, including representatives of FRFI, but, just as the first and biggest forum was about to take place and the prison was basking in the reflected glory, the 'liberal' governor had John ghosted to Winson Green prison, where he was viciously assaulted by screws. The forum went ahead without him and John later successfully sued the Prison Service for the attack.
After the 1990 Strangeways uprising, John wrote a manifesto for prisoners' rights, which he and other Long Lartin prisoners submitted to the Woolf Inquiry into the revolt. He also contributed to Larkin Publications' 1995 book on the uprising: Strangeways 1990: a serious disturbance, writing:
'Within a prison system that had relied so heavily on brutality and an institutionalised denial of basic human rights, the Strangeways uprising represented an eloquent statement that things would never again be quite the same...Prisoners had shown that even one of the most brutal gaols in England, a true bastion of screw power and authority, could be reduced to a burning wreck if and when prisoners said enough was enough. The lesson was certainly not lost on those who manage and administer the prison regime...The liberal façade of Woolf was coupled with a hidden agenda motivated by revenge and a determination to eradicate protest on the scale of Strangeways for ever more.'
Indeed, between 1990 and 2000 the British prison system was completely overhauled and hundreds of new divide-and-rule measures introduced, with the aim of preventing resistance on the scale of Strangeways ever occurring again. This attack has had a significant degree of success and by 2000, when Turkish prisoners were on hunger-strike, and John and Mark Barnsley were attempting to initiate solidarity within the British prison system, the smallest of group actions had become something many prisoners would shy away from for fear of loss of privileges, bad reports and ultimately denial of release.
In this climate John continued to operate politically, organising where possible and talking at length with younger prisoners, encouraging them to read about and understand the alienating and oppressive situation they found themselves in. At the same time, he began to prepare himself for his own possible release. Prior to April he had spent two years working unsupervised in the outside community as a volunteer on projects for the mentally ill and socially vulnerable, and had qualified as a literacy tutor for people with learning difficulties. He had been allowed frequent home leaves. As he wrote recently: 'The two fundamental criteria determining a life sentence prisoner's suitability for release, the expiry of the recommended period of time served in the interests of retribution, and the absence of any risk to the public, were both sufficiently established in my case'.
However, two decades of exposing and confronting the reality of British prisons were not going to be forgiven. John writes: 'The truth is that my treatment is politically motivated and inspired by a determination to continuously punish me for having fought the system in the past and encouraging others to do so, and also by a determination to render me intellectually and politically compliant and submissive. As far as the prison system is concerned, the imperative now is not about negating any genuine risk that I might pose to the community – that stopped being an issue many years ago – but primarily about eradicating my political identity and spirit. From this point on, therefore, my continuing imprisonment is nakedly political and centres wholly on what I continue to represent to a prison system ever fearful of a politically awakened and militant prisoner movement.'
Join the protest by sending cards reading 'Hands Off John Bowden!' to Scottish Prison Service Headquarters, Communications Branch, Room 338, Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9HW. Scotland.
Letters of support can be sent to John at: John Bowden, 6729, HMP Glenochil, King O' Muir Road, Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, FK10 3AD. Scotland.
Tear down the walls!, a pamphlet containing two pieces by John Bowden, with an introduction by Mark Barnsley, is available from Leeds ABC, PO Box 53, Leeds, LS8 4WP, price £1.50 plus 50p postage; free to prisoners.
Join the demonstration in support of John, on Friday 8 June 12-2pm outside the Parole Board headquarters at Grenadier House 99-105 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2DD.
FRFI 197 June / July 2007


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Keira Knightley Urges the U.K. to Take Five Seconds to Vote in the EU Referendum
Lily Cole, Vivienne Westwood and Other A-Listers Star in Films by Adam&Eve/DDB
Editor's Pick
As Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the European Union on June 23, agency Adam&Eve/DDB has engaged A-Listers including Keira Knightley, Vivienne Westwood and Lily Cole to urge people to go to vote in a series of online films. The forthright tagline is "Don't let others f*** with your future."
Shot by directors including Black Label's Anton Corbijn for the agency, the films are particularly aimed at younger voters who might not make it to the ballot box; recent polls showed that only 50% of under-35s plan to vote.
The celebrities playfully point out that it only takes five seconds to vote -- like it only takes five seconds to "make an awards face" (Knightley) stretch your legs ("Cole") or get a haircut (rapper Big Narstie). Corbijn (who's known for U2 music videos and Holllywood movies like "A Most Wanted Man") directed the Cole and Knightley films, while other directors include Sophie Edelstein of RSA. Further celebrities are lined up to release their own versions right up until June 23.
While the ads are neutral in that they don't advocate voting one way or the other, it should be noted that Adam&Eve/DDB has also been behind advertising for the "Vote Remain" campaign -- and younger voters are thought more likely to vote to remain in the EU.


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The Will McBride Retrospective at the C/O Gallery, Berlin
If you pass by a photograph of Bridget Bardot jumping beneath her French villa La Madrague, 1955, you will soon find yourself immersed in Will McBride's delectable retrospective on the second floor of the C/O gallery. Known for pouring his heart into his art, McBride confronts the world around him at different stages throughout his life and therefore captures the poignancy of the social context in which he works. He describes his photography as more of a moral venture than voyeurism, because of the responsibility he feels for his audience.
Born and educated in America, he moved to Germany in 1955 where he was forever battling censorship laws, because of his provocative nudes. His book Coming of Age has always been a cult favourite, because it captures the energy of a city reborn when he was an American student in a foreign country and "Berlin became truly young again." The series Riverboat Shuffle, 1959 catches these students in their jubilation, exposing us to their untainted spontaneity.
There is a voyeuristic element to his work, which makes us feel like we're invading or rather being invited into the fast, cool lives of his friends. There's a series of 1959 photographs, which depict the group entwined and relaxing in his apartment. I was rather touched by an endearing photograph of an besotted young couple Jan and Evie, which is a romantic portrayal of young love in its simplest form. In more intimate moments he also photographs his young wife in moments of blissful nakedness. I loved Barbara Nude with a Veil, 1959 in which the diaphanous white lace romanticises their perceived poverty. But, my favourite piece was Barbara Sleeping, 1959 in which her naked sleeping body is twisted within their bed sheets at dawn.
Nudity was a strong theme throughout his career with images like the the somewhat homo-erotic Young Men Wrestling 1959. Not only does this capture the camaraderie amongst his friends, but is also reminiscent of classical sculpture and therefore demonstrative of the obsession with the idealised male nude that plagued Hitler's campaign. Sadly, there was a disappointing lack of postcards, but Youths at Dtrandbad, 1958 captures a group of beautiful young Germans indulging in popcorn as they sit in contemplation, their bodies exposed by their minimal swimwear.
Both Will McBride and Magnum Photographic Agency have put on equally brilliant shows, so hurry over to the C/O gallery in 2014 whilst they're being exhibited in unison. Whatever you do don't neglect the photobooth or rush out without pausing in their beautiful bookshop, which is overflowing with tempting art and culture magazines, photography books and postcards.
Written by Flora Alexandra Ogilvy, founder of Arteviste.com


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WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?Reflexology is the science that is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet that correspond to all parts of the body. It is a very specific technique of applying pressure to these reflexes to bring about the desired results. Its history can be traced back to both the Egyptian and Chinese cultures. Modern day Reflexology was developed in the United States by Eunice Ingham in the 1930's after her studies of Zone Therapy with Dr Fitzgerald. She is also the one who designed the official copyrighted foot charts based on her findings. Reflexology is a unique pressure technique and should not be confused with massage.
The primary benefits of a Reflexology treatment is the release of stress and tension, and the improvement of circulation, (both blood and lymphatic). Reflexology helps to normalize body functions and bring about homeostasis. Doctors agree that 75% of all illnesses are stress related. Since Reflexology remarkably relieves stress, many people experience wonderful results, especially when combined with proper nutrition and exercise. Reflexology cannot make any condition worse. Since only the hands are used, it is a safe effective way to better health.
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Set in a breath-taking primitive landscape in the mountainous provinces of Vietnam, the film tells the story of a Hmong tribe girl named Pao. She was raised by her stepmother, for her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother dies in an accident, and she begins to track down her birth mother. But her journey turns out to disclose an unsealed sentimental drama of the family in the past. Read More »
Linh Viet – Ganh xiec rong AKA The Travelling Circus (1988)
One of the most acclaimed Vietnamese films of the 1980s, The Traveling Circus won numerous international awards, including Grand Prix at Fribourg Third world Film Festival, Audience Award at Uppsala (Sweden) International Film Festival and First Prize at Madrid Women's Film Festival. With obvious influences from Bergman, DeSica and Fellini, director Viet Linh tells the bittersweet story of a small traveling circus from Hanoi stopping in an impoverished ethnic minority village in Vietnam's central highlands. Through the eyes of a village youngster, we witness the magic of the circus, and the naïve hope that illusion can be transformed into reality. The Traveling Circus is an extremely realistic, sensitive and moving film, that is rarely shown either in Vietnam or abroad. Read More »
Nhat Minh Dang – Thuong nho dong que aka Nostalgia for the Countryside (1995)
Powerful and poetic, Nostalgia for the Countryside explores the tensions and traumas of everyday life in a rural Vietnamese village. The arrival from abroad of Quyen, who fled the village as a small girl, coincides with the sexual awakening of 17-year-old Nham, through whose eyes the story unfolds. While picturesque on the surface, the countryside that Quyen dreamed about turns out to be a landscape of poverty, passion and tragedy – though not without pockets of warmth and humor. Read More »
Anh Hung Tran – Mùi du du xanh aka L'odeur de la papaye verte aka The Scent of Green Papaya (1993) (HD)
Tran Anh Hung's film is beautiful. Its colors are still, hushed, and
translucent. Limpid greens and abundant yellows, deep blues, the pearly
whiteness found inside papayas. The film's tones and textures seem to slow
the storyline, drenching it with a kind of denseness, a sense of ongoing
Set in Saigon during the 1950s and early '60s, _The Scent of Green
Papaya_ is necessarily conflicted beneath this calm surface. Before the
American War, Vietnam was not divided into North and South, but its class
and political systems were already in trouble. Read More »
Anh Hung Tran – Xich lo AKA Cyclo (1995)
A "cyclo" is a bicycle-drawn taxi similar to a rickshaw, and, in this story, the nickname of an 18-year-old boy trying to scrape together a living in the desperate poverty of Ho Chi Mihn City. Cyclo lives with his grandfather (Le Kinh Huy) and two sisters (Tran Nu Yen-Khe and Pham Ngoc Lieu), and drives his taxi for a bitter woman (Nhu Quynh Nguyen) who devotes most of her time to her mentally unstable son (Bjuhoang Huy). When the pedal-cab is stolen, Cyclo is forced into a life of crime to repay the debt and falls in with a group of petty thugs led by a self-styled poet (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). What Cyclo doesn't know at first is that the poet is also a pimp, and he's been using his romantic wiles to lure Cyclo's older sister into a career as a prostitute. Cyclo was directed by Tran Anh Hung, whose breakthrough film was the acclaimed drama The Scent of Green Papaya.
— Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Read More »
Nhat Minh Dang – Bao gio cho den thang muoi AKA The Love Doesn't Come Back (1984)
'When the Tenth Month Comes' ('Bao gio cho den thang muoi') Vietnam
(Dang Nhat Minh, 1984)
A vivid portrayal from the point of view of a young Vietnamese widow of the legacy of the Vietnam war. It was released internationally under the name "The Love Doesn't Come Back."
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Anh Hung Tran – Mua he chieu thang dung AKA The Vertical Ray of the Sun [+Extras] (2000)
The Vietnamese director Tran Anh Hung's first two features, "The Scent of Green Papaya" and "Cyclo," were partly inspired by the lives of his parents. The first, shot entirely on a soundstage in France, conjured an elusive dream of Saigon in the twilight of French colonial rule. The second, filmed in present-day Ho Chi Minh City, was a brutal, surreal nightmare of third-world urban life.
In his new film, "The Vertical Ray of the Sun," Mr. Hung moves north to Hanoi — a city whose pace of life seems languourous and stately — and examines, with Chekhovian decorum, the lives of three sisters whose parents have recently died. The film is an oblique, vaguely sorrowful study in domestic emotion, structured around the small eruptions of feeling — tenderness, anger, and joy — that punctuate the slow serenity of daily life.
Mr. Hung, working with the cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-Bin, who shot Wong Kar-wai's gorgeous "In the Mood for Love," composes scenes of such delicate beauty that you almost want to climb into the frame. The dark greens and pale yellows of the city's foliage and its sunlight have an almost tactile density, and when the scene periodically shifts to the countryside, the sudden widening of perspective and the altered quality of light produce a kind of awe. Read More »


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Every year. Every GD year I dread the Victoria's Secret fashion show and it's big barrel curls and 14 inch rib cages. This year, the show should officially change it's title to, "Taylor Swift's Friends Walking" because that's essentially all the show has become, just twenty of Taylor's BFF's giving #squad and #eatingdisorder goals for the masses.
Ok, OKAY. It's not the model's fault if young girls and let's be real, grown women, internalize these images and let them feed the already gnawing belief that this is type of beauty is what results in love, success and acceptance. Models are genetically thin. Models use their bodies, their naturally thin bodies to make money. That is all.
I just wish, someone, ANYONE who was or is a Victoria's Secret model would take a moment and think, "Man, nothing is going to change if we keep televising lingerie fashion shows."
Because really – NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE IF WE KEEP TELEVISING LINGERIE FASHION SHOWS.
I give props to these girls for trying to spin VS into a positive experience, about female empowerment and supporting one another, but what about supporting the rest of the women in the world? What about saying, "This is super fucked up, but I'm making serious bank and you should know that I know it's damaging to you."
I would respect you more, if that were the case.
Victoria's Secret released a video about the auditioning process being "super emotional."
You know what's emotional? Me, trying to pick an outfit on a daily basis or accidentally catching a glimpse of my ass before I get in the shower.
That's emotional.
These girls KNOW this will take their careers to the next level. They also know they'll probably end up dating Leonardo Di Caprio.
Warped. This whole thing is messed up. Anyways. Over it. Not going to watch.
So, Blake and Gwen are a thing, officially.
We've talked about this before but I still can't wrap my head around this couple. I'm sure there are other people wondering what's going on. The only thing I can think of is that the sex is really good. Isn't that always the case?
I'm just hoping Blake can convince Gwen to eat a rack of ribs and put some meat on her bones.
Opposites attract, but this is like a Cat and a Dog having Pittens, or Kuppies.


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The Google Chrome web browser comes with a series of keyboard shortcuts that can be used to execute commands in the web browser. This ranges from opening new tabs with the Ctrl-t shortcut over Ctrl-p for printing to Shift-Esc for the task manager. A complete list of Chrome shortcuts is available at the Google Chrome website.
But there are also commands that are not mapped to keyboard shortcuts at all and others that are mapped with keys that the user does not want to use.
The Chrome Keyconfig extension for the Google browser can be used to configure additional keyboard shortcuts for use in the Internet browser.
The configuration is handled in the extension's options. Several shortcuts are preconfigured with the option to edit the keys and actions or delete the key completely to avoid pressing it in error.
Each shortcut consists of at least one key and an action. Actions are provided in a pulldown listing. Among them actions to copy the url and or title of the website in various ways, to focus various elements on the page, scrolling related shortcuts, tab and navigational shortcuts or page loading shortcuts.
Configurations can be imported and exported which is handy to use the same shortcuts on all computer systems with Chrome installed.
The extension lacks a help file or explanations. Most of the features are self-explanatory while some leave the user puzzled. The extension for instance offers actions for a normal mode and limited mode without explaining the difference.
Chrome Keyconfig is available from the Google Chrome extensions gallery.
Update: The shortcut extension has been discontinued, it is no longer available at the Google Chrome Web Store. The extension that is most similar to it is Key Binder.
Update 2: Key Binder is no longer available, but the Keyconfig extension made a reappearance in the store from where it can be installed in the browser again.Advertisement
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