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Beauty and the Beast: Classic Disney Movie Fairy Tale of Love Triumphing Over Looks
Walt Disney, of course, for all intents and purposes invented feature film animation with the 1937 Disney movie classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," and he had been working on shorts for 15 years prior to that epochal film. "Snow White," with its lush technicolor and memorable songs, was an island of delight in a sea or black-and-white melodramas from other studios, and the public was hungry for more. "Snow White" ushered in what is known as the "Golden Age" of animated Disney movies, which lasted through the sentimental "Dumbo" and tragic "Bambi." Walt Disney considered making a version of "Beauty and the Beast" at that point, but he ran out of time.
World War II disrupted everything, and while Disney movies got back on track in 1950 with "Cinderella" and the subsequent "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan," times were changing fast and lavish animated musicals (and musicals in general) were going out of style. Walt Disney Pictures then lost its way after Walt's death in 1966 and retreated to non-animated films starring kid-friendly actors like Don Knotts and Tim Conway, with middling success.
Nothing wrong with that, but a lot of good opportunities to advance the art of Disney movie animation were lost in those days.
|Belle reading, presumably in French?
All that changed in the late 1980s. Disney announced in late 1986 that they were finally working up a version of "Beauty and the Beast," though not much happened for a while. Work shifted into high gear in 1989 with the astonishing success of "The Little Mermaid," which ushered in what is known today as the "Disney Renaissance" and showed renewed public hunger for classic fairytales. Finally, fifty years after first contemplated, "Beauty and the Beast" (1991), directed in heroic fashion by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, appeared. It and marked Disney's attempt to build on the "Mermaid" bandwagon and rekindle Disney's past glory. Did it work? It worked gloriously!
There had been other recent stirrings in the animation field, such as with 1988's "Akira" and "The Land Before Time," which focused attention on new well-crafted animation films. Disney's own "The Little Mermaid" a year later had gotten the ball rolling, but there had been false starts before. "Beauty and the Beast" cemented the Disney movie revival that lasted through to 1999's "Tarzan." "Beauty and the Beast" came out in the days before massive computer-generated graphics, so this is a traditonal hand-drawn film that bears the standard Disney movie mark of quality. As usual with a classic Disney movie product, it involves a love-lorn girl looking for her prince.
|How could she resist?
And "Beauty and the Beast" is indeed a classic tale. "Beauty and the Beast" required 12 (!) writing credits to refine a story that is well-known and established, including such later heavy hitters as Joe Ranft and Brenda Chapman, but at heart it remains a simple tale about a strong, plucky girl who certainly is no victim. Belle (Paige O'Hara) is a lovelorn girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town with few opportunities for true love and wants to do something about it. She is hit on by Gaston (Richard White), a conceited local, but isn't taken in by his smarmy charm despite the fact that everybody else in town is.
|The Beast looks scary at first despite his warm personality
Another potential suitor lurks nearby, but nobody even realizes he is there. The Beast (Robby Benson) is a prince who was placed under a witch's spell because he callously turned her away from a night's rest in his castle. He has the appearance of a beast, and his servants became household items. The enchantress was not without heart, though, and gave him a rose which would bloom until his 21st birthday, by which time he must somehow find true love or the spell would become permanent, and also a magic mirror which shows future events. The Beast stays to himself out of shame, but one day Belle's father Maurice (Rex Everhart) is chased by wolves and stumbles upon Beast's castle. His wrong turn eventually brings Belle and the Beast together.
|The household servants
The Beast locks Maurice up for trespassing, but his horse leads Belle back to the castle. She offers to take Maurice's place, and the Beast agrees. He leaves and tries to interest Gaston and others in what has happened, but they don't believe him. The Beast asks Belle to dine, but she refuses. Lumière (Jerry Orbach), a servant who was transformed by the witch into a candelabra, feeds Belle anyway against the Beast's orders, and Cogsworth (David Ogden Stiers), now a clock, takes Belle on a tour.
|The artwork on the German DVD is elegant
Belle meets Mrs. Potts (Angela Lansbury), now a teapot, and on the tour finds the witch's rose in the Beast's private section of the castle. The Beast, humiliated, chases Belle away and she is attacked outside by wolves. The Beast saves her but is injured himself, so Belle tends to his wounds. The Beast is gratified and grants Belle access to the castle. Gradually, the Belle and the Beast learn more about each other and become friends.
|Belle does not love Gaston
They share a romantic dinner, then Belle tells the Beast that she misses Maurice, who has been committed to an insane asylum by Gaston until Belle agrees to his proposal. The Beast lets Belle use his magic mirror, and in it she sees her father dying in the woods in an attempt to rescue her. The Beast lets Belle go to try and save her father, giving her the mirror, and then confides in Cogsworth that he loves Belle.
|Maurice is an inventor
Belle rescues her father, using the magic mirror to prove that Maurice is sane and was telling the truth. Gaston, infuriated that Belle is falling in love with the Beast, incites a riot among the townspeople against the Beast, lying to them that the Beast is a danger and must be killed. The mob heads to the castle, with Belle locked away with Maurice in Gaston's basement. Chip (Bradley Michael Pierce), one of the Beast's servants who was transformed into a teacup, then reveals that he impishly stowed away in Belle's baggage and frees Belle and her father.
|The Beast and Belle in love
The villagers storm the castle, and Gaston searches out the Beast to slay him. While the Beast at first feels that fighting is pointless as he is doomed, the sight of Belle returning inspires the Beast, and he finally fights back against Gaston. The Beast prevails, but Gaston proves his true treachery when he refuses to accept defeat, causing tragedy but also renewal for himself and the Beast.
|Belle loves her dance with the Beast
"Beauty and the Beast' was put together in just two years, which is very little time for animated features that usually take five or more years. Teams in Glendale, California and Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Disneyworld) worked on the animation, using the Pixar CAPS program of computerized graphics first tried out on "The Rescuers Down Under." This program restored some of the variety of colors and soft shadings lost when Disney went away from hand inking and toward the new xerography process with "101 Dalmations" to cut costs. Thus, the colors in "Beauty and the Beast" are extremely vibrant, and Disney was able to move further away from the dark settings that appear in so many of its 1960-1990 animated films. Now Belle can sing outside under a clear blue sky, and not in a fancy hall or cave or something like that.
|Belle singing made Broadway stars such as Deborah Gibson a boatload of money
The CAPS program also provided a primitive form of 3D animation by separating the characters from the background, giving some depth to the animation. CAPS further combined computer imagery and hand-drawn characters seamlessly.
|Everybody loves the dance sequence
The almost magical ballroom sequence, in which Belle and the Beast dance while the camera circles, was a triumph of this process and instigated intense development of computer animation processes by places like Pixar. So, you have "Beauty and the Beast" to blame for the later over-use of CGI in almost every action/adventure/science fiction film. Here, though, it is used sparingly and in just the right places.
|Beast makes Belle happy, and that is all that matters
"Beauty and the Beast" won two Oscars for its songs (credit Harold Ashman, who sadly passed away during production, and Alan Menken, who went on to become the composer of choice for Disney movie musicals). "Beauty and the Beast" also was nominated for Best Picture, a true rarity then for an animated film. The opening operetta-styled "Belle" is a fan favorite and was the first one composed by Ashman and Menken. Other popular songs include "Be Our Guest," sung to Belle by the servants when she first comes to eat, and "Gaston," sung by the swaggering Disney movie villain. The songs were recorded live, with the orchestra and voice work together, rather than separately as is the more customary modern practice. This gives the recordings some echo and may take away a tiny bit of "radio-like" precision from "Beauty and the Beast," but it injects an energy and sense of "being there" that cannot be duplicated otherwise.
|Belle and Lumière. The cleaned-up version of "Beauty and the Beast" is stellar
"Something There" lets Belle and the Beast sing of their developing feelings and is one of the most romantic moments in "Beauty and the Beast." Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson perform a pop version of "Beauty and the Beast" over the end credits (Angela Lansbury sings it earlier in a somewhat tremulous but sincere voice as her character Mrs. Potts) which became a Top Ten hit in both the United States and the UK. Home video releases of "Beauty and the Beast" have music videos by Dion and Bryson along with later ones by Jump 5 and Jordin Sparks (on the 2010 Blu-Ray/DVD release). "Beauty and the Beast" was a breakthrough in that it was the first Disney movie to be adapted into a Broadway musical, a practice that subsequently became commonplace.
|The 3D version is a definite enhancement
A lot of background research went into making "Beauty and the Beast," and it shows throughout "Beauty and the Beast." Art directors preparing for "Beauty and the Beast" travelled to France and studied many great 18th Century painters who remain little-remembered today. Many of the paintings shown on the castle walls are copied from such classic French artwork. That respect for the material - new for animation with "Beauty and the Beast," but after this the standard in the industry - gifts "Beauty and the Beast" with a unique classical and ornate look that elevates "Beauty and the Beast" far above the pack of toy-oriented mass-merchandising animated Disney movies and Pixar/DreamWorks products that followed. You may even absorb a tiny bit of culture while being entertained without realizing it, as watching "Beauty and the Beast" is like touring Versailes or an exquisite French chateau. The expressiveness on Belle's face as she takes the Beast's hand in the intensely decorated ballroom, and his awkward grunting as he fumbles with awkwardness that rapidly disappears, is priceless.
|Belle and Beast about to dance
"Beauty and the Beast" developed into a cottage industry for Disney. The long-running Broadway musical starred Debbie Gibson and several other fine singers. Television versions of "Beauty and the Beast" seem to crop up every few years in various formats. The Disney movie version of "Beauty and the Beast" places a heavy emphasis on singing, so almost all the stars of the various versions of "Beauty and the Beast" have fine voices and usually are Broadway veterans. Disney, with remarkable foresight and looking for synergy as usual, planned "Beauty and the Beast" from the beginning in hopes of turning it into a musical, which obviously worked in spectacular fashion. "Beauty and the Beast On Ice" soon followed and ran at Disneyworld for an astonishing 18 years. There even are half a dozen video games featuring the "Beauty and the Beast' characters.
|Dancing in the castle's elegant ballroom is the highpoint of the film
There is no question that "Beauty and the Beast" is a very entertaining film with a legion of fans, and not just young girl fans, either. "Beauty and the Beast" is well worth a look even if you don't normally like musicals or romantic fairy tales or "princess" Disney movies.
|Such elegance!
"Beauty and the Beast" was the first animated film to get nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award. It also was the last for many years due to the addition of the "Best Animated Feature" category, until "Up" and "Toy Story 3" came along after the annual nominations for Best Picture were doubled from five to ten.
|Beast Castle
The recent 3D release of this film has garnered very positive reviews, with some particular scenes - such as the key ballroom dance - much enhanced. Disney did a fine job with the 3D conversion, and that is the version to see if possible.
The 2011 3D trailer is below for your viewing pleasure. Below that is the climactic ballroom dancing scene, accompanied by Angela Lansbury singing "Beauty and the Beast."


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How does demand for Class B space in New Jersey measure up to demand for Class A?
As highlighted in the 2015 JLL digital Skyline report, theme #4 focuses on demand for Class B space in major markets in the United States and Canada. The demand for these properties in New Jersey, however, has not seen an increase so far this year. Currently, Class B office buildings account for 55.9% (712 buildings) of the market, followed by 38.6% for Class A (491 buildings) and 5.5% for Trophy (70 buildings).
The average asking rent for Class B space was $21.01 per square foot in Q2 2015. The vacancy rate has remained close to 25% for the past several quarters, and demand has remained unchanged.
Despite Class B buildings accounting for the greatest amount of office space in New Jersey, demand for Class A space in northern and central New Jersey has increased during the first half of 2015.
As featured in NJ Biz, JLL's Stephen Jenco, director of suburban tri-state research, "recorded roughly 416,000 square feet in net absorption for the region, with nearly 60 percent of the activity resulting from Class A transactions."
Find more details on tenant demand for Class A office space in New Jersey on JLL's chart of the week below:
- After posting 331,000 square feet of positive net absorption earlier this year, a persistent appetite for Class A space translated into an additional 245,200 square feet being absorbed in the Northern and Central New Jersey office market during the second quarter.
- The Class A vacancy rate had slipped 20 basis points from year-end 2014 to 24.9 percent in mid-2015. The Class A vacancy rate has not been below 25.0 percent since the end of 2013.
- More than 90.0 percent of the 245,200 square feet absorbed in the Class A market during the second quarter was attributed to demand in the Hudson Waterfront, where New York Life Insurance leased 114,000 square feet at 30 Hudson Street in Jersey City.

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Join the U.S.VETS Phoenix team as we host our fourth annual STEPS FOR VETS a 10K/5K/1Mile run/walk on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Rose Mofford Sports Complex.
Whether you are a competitive runner looking for a new PR on this fast, flat course, or you are ready to run your first 5K, or just looking for a fun, family activity on a beautiful Saturday morning, all ages and ability levels are welcome!
Come out and support our local veteran community as we raise awareness and funds to support our mission of the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
We can all agree that supporting our Veterans is one of the most important missions we face.
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Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 5K participants only (Race Day Participants Only). Our age groups are the following:
8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple andGoogle)
Race Day Packet Pickup will be available beginning at 6:00am.
May 3 4:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in Phoenix from 4-7pm
May 4 6:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
May 4 7:00 AM - 10K Begins
May 4 7:15 AM - 5K Begins
May 4 7:25 AM - 1 Mile Begins
May 4 8:15 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
May 4, 2019
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Quinte Helping Hands
|Record #: VIQ1341
|Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2014
|Legal Name
|Quinte Helping Hands
|Location & Accessibility
|Located In Community
|Address & Map
Trenton, ON K8V 5P8
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|Mailing Address
|c/o Kevin Martin
Trenton, ON K8V 5P8
|Bus Route Notes
|Quinte Access Transit Map
|Physical Access
|Parking meters
|Description and Services
|Description (Service)
|A Home support agency offering services to busy families, seniors and people with special needs * accompaniment to appointments * shopping and social activities * errand running services * light housekeeping * respite care * home and yard maintenance *meal preparation * Individualized Service Plans available to meet each client's specific needs *
assists families and individuals in applying for Ministry funding such as Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), Special Services at Home (SS@H), and Veteran's Independence Program (VIP)
|Irregular, call for details
|Areas Served
|South Hastings
|No restrictions
|appointment required
|English ; American Sign Language (ASL)
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|Kevin Martin, Quinte Helping Hands; Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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The Savior can lift every burden
|The Savior can lift every burden,
The heavy as well as the light;
His strength is made perfect in weakness,
In Him there is power and might.
|The Savior can solve every problem,
The tangles of life can undo;
There is nothing too hard for Jesus,
There is nothing that He cannot do.
|The Savior can bear every sorrow,
In Him there is comfort and rest;
No matter how great the affliction,
He only permits what is best.
|The Savior can strengthen the weary,
His grace is sufficient for all;
He knows every step of the pathway
And listens to hear when we call.
|The Savior can break sin's dominion,
The vict'ry He won long ago;
In Him there is freedom from bondage,
He's able to conquer the foe.
|The Savior can satisfy fully
The heart that the world cannot fill;
His Spirit will sanctify wholly
The soul that is yielded and still.
Oceanside, NY, United States
I love this song. God help us to believe everything in this Hymn and live our lives by Your Word.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Dr. Smith tells us of some of his struggles and heart searchings for God's Holy Spirit and purity of heart in his book, "The Revival We Need". Every minister who yearns to be a winner of souls will be helped by this book. Quoted from the book:
"Gathered 3 into my study this evening. Found much sympathy and willingness to co-operate, but almost entire ignorance as to the Holy Spirit. Came home rejoicing, for I firmly believe God will move upon the hearts of the people in answer to prevailing prayer...
Have been reading the diary of David Brainard. Months and months of agonizing prayer, and then the mighty power of God upon the Indians. I mush have Holy Spirit Fruit, nothing else ....
Jan 11th. This afternoon I went to my study and tried to pray. It was impossible. So hard was I opposed that I finally threw myself down and ceased to struggle, but after a while I rose, determined to win. Then victory came. The powers of darkness seemed to leave, and I was able to pray for over an hour."
At last the break came. One soul after another came to the altar and wept his or her way through to forgiveness and pardon. He tells of many being saved and the weeping and joy in His Presence, as souls were born into His kingdom.
People began to pour into their meetings and the Holy Spirit struck them with conviction. Souls cried and prayed for deliverance, and many came through, washed in the blood of the Lamb. Crowds gathered and packed the church. It was the Lord.
Dr. Smith was saved as a young lad. He yearned to go to the mission field, but each time his health broke down. Later he became pastor of the People's Church, Toronto. The church was in debt. The young pastor announced that they would give the first 2 months offerings to Missions. Some thought he would bankrupt the church, but one cannot bankrupt God. The Lord Himself blessed them, and today People's Church helps to support over 400 missionaries in fields around the world. The church under the leadership (under God) of Dr. Smith's son, Dr. Paul Smith (1959-94) continued to prosper.
Missionary work was divinely instituted by our Savior, Himself. He gave the Divine Commission, and truly, He honors those who honor Him. He never fails. It is only when people become fearful, and feel they cannot afford to give to Missions and put God first, that the church fails. - Wilbur Konkel "Hymn Stories"
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I have been trying to find these beautiful words for many years. I used to sing this hymn at Sunday School. At last I have found them. Thank you very much.
United States
The Savior solves every problem. There is nothing that He cannot do. He satisfies wholly. He fills our empty heart. We were made for His filling.
NC, United States
This hymn leads me to experience the all-sufficient One in an intimate, subjective way in the midst of wherever, whatever I am going through! Also a double portion with my "daily bread": Matt 11:28 "Come to Me all who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(30) For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Praise the Lord!


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Are we empowering our kids as mighty servants and ministers of the King now or is that a future thing?
I grew up as a missionary kid in Indonesia. As a young child, my parents taught me to serve, to minister to those around me, and I was thrust into the crosshairs of intense spiritual warfare.
I have worked in KidMin in various capacities throughout the U.S. and the world (volunteer, Christian school teacher, and vocation) for the past twenty years. Through these experiences, I have become thoroughly convinced that "they're already ready" – to serve, to minister, to engage in spiritual warfare, and to set an example for the believers (1 Tim. 4:12).
Ready to Serve
Serving in our church children's ministry for 4 1/2 years, I provided the staff support for our 5th and 6th Grade ministry – a service-based pre-youth group experience based on Acts 1:8. Our students had opportunities to serve in our children's ministry, our church, our city, and through Operation Christmas Child and Kids Against Hunger.
Again and again, these 5th and 6th Graders rose to the challenge – serving with joy, purpose, and maturity. Over and over I saw their hunger to make a real difference in their world, so much so that they inspired the adults who served as their small group leaders.
Our kids are Already Ready to serve.
Ready to Minister
I taught 3rd Grade at a Christian school this year. One of my student's father was diagnosed with a fast-acting cancer. Over the year as she would share updates with us, I saw my class of eight and nine year olds effectively minister to her and to each other.
As we discussed the realities of life, death, suffering, and God's answers to our prayers; I saw my students process, understand, and apply the concepts we conversed about. I saw them minister with compassionate honesty, genuine comfort, and biblical wisdom & maturity. Time and again during our Bible time, they would gather around, placing their hands on her, ready to comfort and intercede for her.
Our kids are Already Ready to minister.
Ready to Engage in Spiritual Warfare
For two years, I led a week long children's ministry outreach in conjunction with a ministry my church partners with in Asia. Having grown up in Indonesia, I know firsthand the level of spiritual warfare these children are already dealing with in their youth.
During one outreach, I shared the testimony of my experience with spirtual warfare and oppression with this group of children whose ages spanned from two to fifteen years old. I will always remember the look of understanding and connection I saw in their eyes.
Children worldwide are dealing with spiritual warfare and are in dire need of knowing the principles of how to effectively deal with spiritual warfare.
Our kids are Already Ready to engage in spiritual warfare.
Ready to Set an Example
In every setting I have engaged in KidMin – camps, Christian schools, churches, mission trips – I have seen kids who are ready to set an example for the believers (1 Tim. 4:12). They only need to be esteemed, empowered, and equipped to do so.
They're Already Ready . . .
What are we doing to enable them to soar?


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|Home > Policy > White Paper, Notice, Announcement > White Paper > Japanese Government Policies in Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2001 >Introduction Section1.2
In the process of preparing the new Constitution, the Minister of Education proposed the idea of enacting a "fundamental law concerning education," and the MESSC prepared the enactment of the Fundamental Law of Education on the basis of deliberations at the Education Renewal Committee.
In March 1947, the 92nd session of the Imperial Diet passed the bill for the Fundamental Law of Education, and at the same time enacted the School Education Law.
The Fundamental Law of Education declared that the "realization of the ideal (of the Constitution) should fundamentally rely on the strength of education," offering the "idea and fundamental principles of new education" in the law's 11 articles.
Educational reform in the postwar period, as symbolized by the Fundamental Law of Education, was described as the second educational reform, following the first educational reform in the educational system during the Meiji Restoration. The law featured the following educational goals:
In order to achieve these educational goals, a draft of important education-related legislation was enacted from 1947 through 1949, including the School Education Law, Board of Education Law, Ministry of Education Establishment Law, Special Law for Education Officials, Education Personnel Certification Law, National School Establishment Law, Private School Law and Social Education Law.
In the prewar period, Japan had a "double-track" school system, under which students, after finishing six years of compulsory education at "jinjo" elementary schools, chose to move on to middle schools, girls' advanced schools, vocational schools or higher elementary schools.
The school system was reformed under the School Education Law enacted in March 1947. With various schools of secondary education reorganized and integrated into lower secondary (junior high) schools for three years and upper secondary (high) schools for another three years, Japan adopted the so-called "6-3-3-4" school system: six years in elementary school, three years in lower secondary school, three years in upper secondary school, and four years in university. In tandem with the school system reform, the period of compulsory education was extended to nine years-six years at elementary school and three years at lower secondary school-to make lower secondary education compulsory. At the same time, the so-called "single-track" school system was put into place to provide all children with a fundamentally uniform school system.
This reform allowed all children and students to receive lower secondary education. Various schools at the stage of upper secondary education were unified into upper secondary schools, institutionally widening the opportunities to receive a higher education. Further, institutions of higher education were in principle integrated into four-year universities. Professional training colleges under the old system of education that did not convert themselves into four-year universities were, as a temporary measure, set up to be junior colleges and required a study duration lasting two to three years.
In April 1947, it was decided that the curriculum, education content as well as how to teach and handle students would follow the standards in the Courses of Study, which was to be determined by the Minister of Education. After the Courses of Study (tentative proposal) were presented in March of the same year, the Courses of Study were prepared for each subject. They were later revised in 1951.
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text: Weeks fly by int he world of football and I can't believe it's Sunday night already but here's the big rumours from this weekend: 1. Barcelona's Busquets is set to talk to many clubs including Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, and Man United. (Source: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/421967/Chelsea-keeping-tabs-4m-France-Under-21-ace-Abdoulaye-Doucoure) 2. Real Madrid are not commenting on speculation that they will sell Benzema. (Source: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/421961/Arsenal-Liverpool-Man-Utd-RED-ALERT-Real-Madrid-open-Karim-Benzema-sale) 3. West Brom are reported to be very close to signing Wigan's Callum McManaman. (Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-edging-closer-45m-5041594) 4. Tottenham are considering submitting a bid for Burnley's Ings. (Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-danny-ings-transfer-5041479) 5. Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training for Liverpool. (Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/daniel-sturridge-returns-full-training-8513593) My Thoughts: 1. Busquets is a great player. Premier League interest is justified. 2. He's not good enough for the squad. The no comment is basically like a "he's available" or "it's in the works" kind of thing. 3. Good fit for the Baggies. Expect it. 4. Ings is hotly wanted. We're been hearing stories like this all season. 5. Expect him back probably around the time of their FA Cup 4th Round Replay in 9 days time.


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jlong22 needed a new button or icon design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 70 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
I am an independent software developer that creates apps and games.
I'm looking for an application icon for a guitar tablature editing application being built for Mac OS X. The application allows users to transcribe and compose musical scores with an emphasis on stringed instruments, and guitar in particular.
The most important thing I'm looking for is that the icon looks and feels like an icon for a native OS X application. With this in mind, it's important to make note of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines: http://developer.apple.com/library/…Icons.html The most relevant parts are those that relate to User Application Icons. In particular, the "Creating Icons" section has a lot of useful information.
As mentioned in the guidelines, application icons need to come in several sizes: 512x512, 128x128, 32x32, and 16x16. The 128x128 version is the one that sits in the dock, and is therefore the most important one. Also, the two smaller icons preferably won't be just scaled down versions of the bigger icons -- they should still look crisp.
What I have in mind for the icon itself is something along the lines of the Garageband icon -- just a single, detailed icon of a guitar. I've uploaded a picture of a guitar that the icon could be modeled from. I'm mostly interested in its bright, vibrant colors -- the bright blue with a white pickguard on the body and a golden maple neck. The icon shouldn't be an exact copy of the guitar; I don't want it to be identifiable as a particular brand or model of guitar. Garageband's icon has a very generic-looking guitar that can't really be identified.
With all that said, I'm open to other ideas if you'd like to be creative, but I can't guarantee that I'll like them!
A few additional comments based on some of the entries I've been getting. The main issue that I'm seeing is the perspective and angle of the guitar. See the "Icon Perspectives and Materials" section in the interface guidelines. User application icons should be angled so that the top of the icon is set further back than the front. In other words, the bottom should be a bit bigger than the top. The shadow beneath the icon should also reflect this perspective.
Also, I'd like the icon to be angled a bit to the right rather than straight up. I want the area that encloses the icon to be roughly close to a square in shape rather than an elongated vertical rectangle.
You don't need to copy the Garageband icon exactly, but it's a great example of proper perspective, angle and shadow for this kind of icon.
Also, please! Don't just submit resized photographs of guitars! Not only will it certainly be identifiable as an existing model of guitar, but it's entirely unoriginal and just doesn't look very good.
I've uploaded a screenshot of the work-in-progress app in case you're interested.


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Atelier M89 is located in Leipzig Volkmarsdorf and is an activity space focusing on soundart and experimental music, but not exclusively.
If you wish to participate, feel free to contact us. Be aware that this is an artist-run space and we have no budget, everything is based on donations.
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The Lolonis Vineyards are a stunning throwback, in the best possible ways. It's an authentic working farm employing the same vineyard practices first adopted when it was planted in the 1940s by Frank Lolonis; wide spacing, cross cultivation, organic farming and no irrigation. It lies at the southern end of Redwood Valley on an upheaved alluvial bench. The soil series is Yokayo. New owners, Denise Poulos, Frank's granddaughter, and her husband Athan Poulos, are keeping it in the family
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- September 26, 2020
Location: Raynham, MA
- Tuition: $199.
- Renamed from the Experienced Rider Course (ERC) to Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2) by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
- For riders who are currently riding and already have basic skills.
- Similar to the BRC except speeds are higher and you will be on your own motorcycle.
- An excellent refresher course to practice and renew riding skills.
- There is a classroom component that consists of discussing behavioral safety concepts based on past riding experiences and current knowledge.
- Passing the Knowledge Test and the Skill Evaluation will waive the need for a RMV Motorcycle Road Test. (For more information, click on the "License Steps" link or see the FAQ page.)
- A course completion card will provide a limited 10% discount on your Massachusetts motorcycle insurance.
- You must bring a valid motorcycle permit/license endorsement, and an insured/registered/inspected street-legal motorcycle.
- Your motorcycle must also pass a safety inspection before being allowed to ride on the range. Please respect our neighbors' right to peace and quiet. Only motorcycles equipped with legal mufflers can be used for the ERC. (No straight pipes, please. Street legal aftermarket exhausts are OK).
- 8 hour course including 5 hours of riding and 3 hours in classroom completed in 1 day plus a 2-hour online pre-course component.
- Get Motorcycle Manufacturers' Incentives! Many motorcycle manufacturers offer tuition reimbursement or other incentives for students who successfully complete the Experienced Rider Course. Check with you local dealer for more information on incentive programs.
Venue: Raynham, MA
Venue Phone: (781) 974-2474Address:
Follow these Driving Directions to the RAYNHAM location.
We are located at Raynham Park (the former Raynham / Taunton Greyhound Track).
The address is 1958 Broadway, Raynham, MA 02767 …
From I-495
• Take EXIT 8 (Route 138 North)
• Raynham Park is on your LEFT.
• Our classroom is on the 1st floor (go down a few steps) of the Clubhouse ('CLUBHOUSE' is written on the valet carport).
From Rt 24:
• Take EXIT 16B (Route 106 West). Go 1 mile.
• Turn LEFT onto Rt 138 South. go 2 miles.
• Raynham Park is on your RIGHT.
• Our classroom is on the 1st floor (go down a few steps) of the Clubhouse ('CLUBHOUSE' is written on the valet carport).


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Risky Business: Is Seattle's Encampment Bill un-Constitutional?
October 7, 2016 A hot mess gets hotter In each of the past several years, ever greater numbers of homeless people have been camping out on publicly owned land in Seattle. Conditions around the encampment areas have steadily deteriorated, and … Continue reading
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Kim Kardashian "Used Kanye for Sperm," Tabloid Claimsby Hilton Hater at .
Kim Kardashian has had babies on the mind for years, a Star cover story alleges, going from man to man to man until she could knock herself up with an acceptable male companion.
According to the tabloid, the reality star only went after the rapper for his penis secretions, not his heart or his mind.
"She totally used Kanye for his sperm," a source tells magazine. "She's been on the hunt for a sperm donor ever since splitting from Reggie Bush. As soon as she realized that [Kris Humphries] was a bad choice for a father, Kim ditched him and went after Kanye."
The source somehow knows that Kim and Kanye were "having sex every second of the day," but West didn't think much of it.
(Typical guy, eh, ladies?!?)
Kardashian supposedly did, however, because she was anxious to get pregnant. She reportedly even pressured her man to agree to IVF treatments because she couldn't conceive naturally.
"Kanye is way more into her than she is into him. He would do anything for her," says this unnamed insider. "That's why the sob story worked out and he agreed to the in vitro. But if he hadn't agreed to it, she would have left him in a heartbeat and found a new baby daddy. Kim totally used Kanye for his sperm."
Even if this is true, hey, at least West got to see Kim Kardashian nude, right?
Granted, so has anyone with a Playboy subscription or computer.


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Famed violinist to play again at DC metro station
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joshua Bell wants a do-over in Washington.
The Grammy-winning violinist played for spare change in a D.C. Metro station during a 2007 experiment with The Washington Post, and almost no one paid attention. It made for a good magazine story that won the Pulitzer Prize. But Bell hasn't been able to live it down after seven years.
Now, Bell tells the Post (http://wapo.st/ZGRQRm ) he is planning another public performance in the main hall at Washington's Union Station. And he hopes to have an audience this time. The performance is set for Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m.
Bell says the goal is to promote music education. He will be accompanied by nine students he mentored. He also has a new album debuting the same day and an upcoming HBO special.
Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
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5chw4r7z, Mary, Steve, Pablo, Terry and I trekked to Blue Ash for dinner on Friday night as prelude to seeing Ms.5chw4r7z's show at Tri County Players. After much email haggling, we decided on Apsara, which is in Watson Brothers Brewery's old location.
Terry and I were the first ones there, so we grabbed a drink at the bar– I had a pineapple vodka on the rocks, and he had a Blue Moon. They have an extensive bar area– pretty sure a reworked version of the original– and a very extensive draught beer selection, particularly for an Asian restaurant. They had Kirin on tap, as well as a bunch of microbrews and some popular imports.
We all grabbed appetizers– Steve and Mary had frog legs (which, I'm told, did indeed taste like chicken), Pablo had some gyoza, and Terry and I picked some tempura and gyoza. The tempura was perfect– light, crunchy, not a bit greasy, and the dipping sauce (which I'm pretty sure was ponzu) was a light, salty compliment. Plus, there were slices of sweet potatoes, my favorite! The gyoza were a touch watery, but had a nice flavor. They were not exceptional.
Terry saw their monstrous sushi bar (see 5chw4r7z's pics!) and decided that he wanted sushi. Smart guy. He chose a Playboy Roll, which was the biggest sushi roll I've ever seen. I figured, as it was a Playboy Roll, that it would be somehow silicone enhanced, would serve me drinks, and perhaps have a fluffy bunny tail (which I know from the Kirstie Alley TV Movie version of Gloria Steinem's A Bunny's Tale that you were NOT supposed to touch! The bunny tail is sacred! Anyway, you now know what I watched on cable as a kid, and I think it explains quite a bit), however, it did not. It DID, however, have spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, mango and asparagus topped with cooked shrimp, sriracha, mayonnaise and furikake finished with eel sauce and, according to the menu, "all wrapped in foil and barbecued at table". It was wrapped in foil. It was not barbecued at the table. This is okay– it was pretty darn fantastic. I have no idea where they got the name, except perhaps that it was probably the most excessive sushi roll I've ever eaten– it had a blend of flavors, was a little messy and was falling all over itself. In retrospect, I suppose it IS a bit like the stuff I've seen going on at the Playboy Mansion. Creative!
Because I am a lemming and Liberal Foodie told me to, I ordered the duck. Mmm. Duckiness. It was indeed crispy, and the sauce was great– it was sweet, then salty, then packed a really spicy kick. The vegetables were all delicious and crisp-tender. The duck itself was a little dry– a hard thing to do with duck– but not bad. I preferred the vegetables and the jasmine coconut rice with the sauce. Yum.


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Female Trump Supporter Vs. Two Sixteen Year Old Girls on The Stairs of The Oscars.
Dozens of supporters of US President Donald Trump rallied on the Hollywood boulevard in Los Angeles, Saturday, a day ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony, in order to defend the president and protect his star on the Walk of Fame.
One arrest was made after clashes erupted as some by-passers confronted the protesters, breaking one of their placards. Protesters campaigned for Trump to build the wall at the southern US border with Mexico and displayed signs such as "Mexicans for Trump," "California for Trump" and "women for Trump."
The organiser of the rally Matthew Woods stressed that Trump supporters are "boycotting many actors and film directors who have an anti-America agenda."


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The Chinese degree program at Nazareth College is an immersive experience that provides students with concentrated training in Mandarin, the standard modern Chinese language.
In addition, students are exposed to the literature, history, culture, arts, and religions of China. The emphasis will be on preparing students for further study as translators and interpreters, and for corporate and government service, as well as preparing them for advanced study in the language and culture.
Learn about degrees. See student, faculty, and alumni experiences »
Education: A native speaker of Chinese, he received his Ph.D. in modern Chinese literature and culture from the University of British Columbia.
Teaching and Research Interests: Twentieth century Chinese literature and film, modern Chinese intellectual history, and contemporary Chinese social and intellectual issues. He has published extensively in both Chinese and English on issues in modern Chinese literature, culture, and history. He is currently working on a book manuscript on contemporary Chinese avant-garde fiction.
He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute of Asian Research at UBC and as Visiting Assistant Professor at Lehigh University before joining Nazareth.
"Studying abroad for two semesters in China gave me an unforgettable and incredible experience that has made me more competitive in my field and helped solidify my passion for the language," says Kyla Marie Partridge '16, a double-major in Chinese and international and global studies with a minor in economics. "My goal is to eventually obtain my master's in international relations and pursue a career in foreign service. My professors have gone out of their way to help me be successful and develop skills that will help me to excel in my field."


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Moundsville First Christian Church Celebrates 150 Years
The Moundsville First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be observing its 150th anniversary celebration Sept. 27-30.
Current pastor Wesley Howsare said,"This is a special time in the life of our church, as we will be coming together to remember the legacy that has been passed on to us, and in so doing we will be honoring the present."
"A special dedication will go out to those early Disciples who were led to organize this congregation in the spirit of Thomas and Alexander Campbell; those many dedicated pastors who, by their faith and leadership, led us to follow the teachings of Christ and encouraged us to live as Christ would have us to live; those many members who, over the years have helped us to continue on our faith journey by giving of their time, their talents and their financial resources. By their faith, hard work, and devotion, this congregation continues to be a lasting and inviting presence in this community and continues to serve others in Christ's name," pastor Howsare stated.
"This 150th year, Journey of Faith for the Moundsville Disciples of Christ Church began on Dec. 16, 1868. At that time, a small group of 27 persons met in the home of a family by the name of Criss and organized themselves into a Christian Church as established at Brush Run and other surrounding areas by Thomas and Alexander Campbell," Howsare added.
He explained, "The first meeting house (outside of private homes) was a building known as Liberty Hall and was later moved to the Odd Fellows Hall on the north side of Tenth Street."
In reviewing the church's history, Pastor Howsare, along with several church members, learned that Ephraim Doolittle had been the first pastor and the membership doubled under his leadership. He served from 1868-70. The following years saw the membership have it ups and downs and from 1870-73 there were no regular meetings and the congregation scattered. But, the good news was that in June 1873, the church was reorganized and during that period, there were many people who ministered to the congregation, including several students from Bethany College.
Pastor Howsare said, "Our church experienced a significant growth in membership under the ministry of Rev. J.B. Smith (1884-86 and 1892-1904). During his second ministry, a building was erected at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Seventh Street. This building was dedicated Jan. 23, 1899. Today we know this building as the Salvation Army Service Unit."
In tribute to this structure and several of the current members who attended this church through 1958, a service will be held there on Sept. 27. The theme of Pastor Howsare sermon's will be, "Remembering Our Legacy." Those attending this service are to meet at 6:30 p.m., for photographs, with the service to begin at 7 p.m., at which time there will be a remembering and rededication.
The other three days of 150th anniversary events will be as follows:
Sept 28 — The theme will be, "Gathering for Fellowship." During the day, the current church will be open for people to tour the building and check out the memorabilia. At 7 p.m., there will be a time for enjoying entertainment and fellowship, featuring the Ron Retzer Trio. A love offering will be taken, and there will be refreshments served in fellowship hall after the entertainment.
Sept 29 — The theme will be, "Celebrating the Present, Remembering the Past." There will be dinner (catered by Bob's Lunch). This dinner is by invitation only. Following the dinner, there will be entertainment.
Sept. 30 — The theme will be, "Our Journey and Legacy Continues." At 9:30 a.m., there will be Church School for all ages. At the 10:30 morning worship, Rev. Thaddaeus Allen, Regional Minister, will be the speaker. A light luncheon will be served following the worship.
It was because of church membership growth that a new church was built.
In 1949 the membership exceeded 1,100. It soon became apparent that a larger building was needed. The Rev. I. Clifford Bucy was pastor at the time that basic plans were made for a new church building. Rev. E.P. Schaich then assumed the pastoral responsibilities, and with the help and sacrifice of a great many dedicated people, the present church home was constructed and dedicated, the dedication taking place Nov. 2, 1958.
In the past 150 years the church has been served by 20 different full-time pastors, one having served at two different times), four interim pastors and seven students from Bethany College.
There have been two church members who became commissioned ministers and 12 former members who became pastors in other congregations.
The 150th anniversary committee has included:
A.D. Rutter, chairman; Debby Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Betty Burley, Neil Burkett, Mae Crow, Shirley Dulaney, Helen Edge, Bill Francis, Mary Francis, Melvin Francis, Kathy Hardway, Vicki Howsare, Wesley Howsare, John Nozum, Barb Riggle, Aubree Robinson, Jolien Robinson, Lora Rutter, Earl Shaw, Barbara Stern, Bob Stern and Jackie Woodward.
The church's general board officers are: Neil Burkett, moderator; A.D. Rutter, vice moderator; Judy Wellman, secretary; and Ann Thomas, treasurer.
The theme for Thursday's Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event will be that of the 1980s, with those attending asked to wear their favorite 80s workout gear.
The BAH will be hosted by Hudson Premier Physical Therapy and Fitness on North Lafayette Avenue. The hours are 5-7 p.m.
RSVP to the chamber via telephone or email.
Tickets for the annual Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Dinner are on sale at the chamber office.
The dinner will be Oct. 4 at the Training Center within the walls of the former West Virginia Penitentiary.
The guest speaker will be "Pittsburgh Dad," who is being sponsored by Bordas and Bordas PLLC.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 29 if you plan to attend the annual Grand Vue Park Fall Festival, which will take place that day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The event will feature crafts, food, inflatables, music, etc.
The park is accepting vendors. Call the office at 304-845-9810 to sign up to be a vendor.
Susan Saseen, from the Eye Center at both the Moundsville and The Highlands, was the speaker this past week's meeting of the Moundsville Lions Club.
The Moundsville Lions Club provides funding for eye examinations and eye glasses for those who can't afford them.
This past month the club purchased eight examinations and eight pairs of eye glasses.
Saseen told the Lions Club members on behalf of herself and Dr. Edward W. Crum that it is a pleasure to work with the Lions Club in providing these services.
It should be a big day Saturday in Moundsville, as both the 20th annual Elizabethtown Festival and the 8th annual Uptown Merchants Association Committee Festival will be taking place.
The hours for both events will be 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The Elizabethtown Festival will be held at the Training Center inside the walls of the former West Virginia Penitentiary, while the UMAC event will take place on The Avenue (Jefferson Avenue from Second to Fifth Streets).
There is no free for either event.
The Elizabethtown Festival, sponsored by the Moundsville Economic Development Council (MEDC), features numerous culture heritage attractions. One of the attractions this year will be hats to be worn by women who will also be dressed in long dresses from the past.
The UMAC's event features more modern attractions including numerous ones for children.


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Waking up at 5:30 to get ready to get on a train to Crewe wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I came home from University for the summer holidays, but when I finally found my phone to turn that God awful alarm clock off I was eager to find out what was in store for me when I got to Swansway Group Head Office.
I had been to Head Office once before to meet Mr. Smyth and Rachael Monfredi , HR Director, to discuss my work experience. As a Business student currently studying at Durham University, being able to experience what the day-to-day operation of an established business such as Swansway Group is something few people my age can say they have done. Plus, it would look fantastic on my CV when it comes to looking to my future. The fact that Swansway is family owned and run also intrigued me as I was fascinated to see how that changed the running of the company and how it affected the culture within the company. Being able to cross-reference this with things I have learned after my first year of university would provide me with a sound base of business knowledge and hopefully make me employable!
When I arrived at Head Office, I was slightly apprehensive because I haven't a clue where I am going or what I am doing. Amanda from came to meet me and gave me a tour of head office and introduced me to everyone within all of the various departments within Head Office. What impressed me straight away was that Amanda had a near encyclopaedic knowledge of everyone at Head Office. What impressed me further is that everyone was so friendly and welcoming and more than happy to have a quick chat with me.
I was sat down in HR and introduced to the rest of the team: Lyndsey, Natasha and Tara and was then put to work straight away! I enjoyed this as the common conception of work experience is you sit in the corner, make cups of tea, do some meaningless odd jobs and generally keep yourself to yourself. However here I was getting an actual taste for what a member of the HR team would do!
I was set the task of doing background checks for all 850 employees at Swansway, making sure they had either a photocopy of their passport or a full birth certificate. I never realised how many people that was until about 3pm on the Tuesday afternoon when I realised I was nearly halfway through! Lyndsey and Amanda explained that the overall aim of the HR team is to aid all employees and make their lives as easy as possible. From recruitment, to training to managing holidays and sickness – this all requires a lot of knowledge and great people skills.
On Thursday I was given the chance to go into the Fleet Department where the brilliant Sarah Eccles, Fleet Director, was to be in charge of me for the day. It was interesting, again, to see a side of the business I knew very little about. I understood (or at least I thought I did, more on that later) the process of buying a car as a customer however, in Fleet they handle business to business contracts. Sarah was really good at explaining the various processes and the lessons learnt were invaluable and something I feel very lucky to have experienced. My thanks go to Sarah and her team!
I can't mention my experience at Fleet without Henry, or 'Big H'. Perhaps the loveliest person I've ever had the privilege of meeting and also one of the funniest! I spent the morning shadowing Henry, seeing what he did on a daily basis. He is responsible for checking the cars to see if they are compliant with standards and that they are ready to be delivered to the end user. A big thanks to Henry and all of the team down there, they really optimise what I believe work should be like (and what the Swansway 'way' is) to work hard but have fun. Your work colleagues are like extended family members and there absolutely no harm with whistling whilst you work.
Friday saw me get a chance on the front line. I was on the floor in one of the Swansway Group dealerships, Crewe Audi and John Oakley, Aftersales Manager, was my mentor for the day.0 John wanted to make sure I had an info packed, well rounded day and he and his team went above and beyond in talking to me about what they did and being so warm and approachable. I got to spend time with each department from workshop team carrying out services, to time with the parts department, they are central to the aftersales process, if they order the wrong parts at the wrong time the whole thing "goes to pot".
In the afternoon I got to spend time with the administration, accounts and sales teams. This helped me understand how everyone's roles integrate together to make for a superb buying experience for each customer. Thank you to everyone at Crewe Audi for their time.
Week 2 saw me return to the HR office. This time around I was charged with the task of inputting data from holiday request forms. Another nice touch in terms of the culture here at Swansway is that after a year's service you get your birthday off, I think that's a very thoughtful thing to do. After finally getting to end of the pile of holiday sheets, Amanda then asked me to look into the induction process at Swansway and see, with a little research, what was being done well and what could be improved and how well they were complying with legislation. Not only did I find this interesting but to be trusted with what I thought Prashant to be quite a complex and important task was a really great feeling and it was a task I very much enjoyed doing.
Towards the end of week 2, I got the chance to be with the marketing team. Marketing is the area I felt I had the most knowledge about prior to starting my work experience at Swansway and I enjoyed the module I had done at University so I was really excited to see what they had in store for me. Yet again I was greeted by such lovely people who made me feel welcome instantly! Straight away I was let loose on the Swansway website and their social media accounts, very much playing to my strengths as a very stereotypical teenager who cannot live without a smartphone and Wi-Fi. The girls are very creative and put some great content on all of their platforms, so the standards were high, I hope my posts were of use! I was also then asked to look at their social media and give my opinion on their activity and their customers. Again this made me feel quite important as it allowed me to use my knowledge and do a bit of research into something I'm interested in, my thanks again to Swansway as not a lot of people get to do a great deal on Work Experience. The tasks I've got to do and the knowledge I have gained as a result has provided me some great skills that I believe will develop me as a person and as a potential employee.
I have had such an amazing time, getting to meet and talk to some very intelligent and well qualified people, learned a lot about business in general and the specifics that make the motor industry the rare beast it is.
The main thing I'll take from my experience is the attitude Swansway have towards its staff. They are part of the extended family and they are all respected and valued for their contribution. There is plenty of scope for development (it's actively encouraged) and everyone genuinely loves coming into work every morning. My final thanks to everyone I've come into contact with during my time here, I wish you all well and hopefully I shall see you soon!


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Summer School Programs at University of Milano-Bicocca are a wonderful opportunity for you to invest your summer in acquiring knowledge and skills across a wide range of academic disciplines – Economics and statistical Sciences, Law, Medicine and Surgery, Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences and Sociology.
Dedicated to university students, we are offering 23 intensive summer courses of short duration – one or two weeks – for you to choose from. Over and above all summer schools will have a special theme dedicated to Expo 2015.
You are sure to find something that suits your interests and needs. From classroom sessions to a series of theme-related plenary lectures and/or evening talks & guided visits to Expo will help you explore new ideas and enrich your knowledge in your chosen subjects.
We invite you to explore your interest and immerse yourself in the Italian culture where learning is not limited to the classroom: locations themselves become a 'living textbook', allowing knowledge building and information exchange, in direct contact with local students, and fostering an appreciation and awareness of socio-economic reality, diverse cultures, people and ideas.
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Unstuffed Jalepeno Popper Dip
If you love jalapeño poppers, you've just got to try this Unstuffed Jalapeño Popper Dip! This creamy dip is filled with pepper jack cheese, fresh garlic, bacon, green onions, and a spla...
This Unstuffed Jalapeño Popper Dip is filled with cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, green onions, garlic, bacon, and a splash of sriracha sauce, all the flavors we've come expect and love in jalapeño poppers, and bakes them inside of soft pull a part bubble bread that is perfect for dipping. Yummmmy! Are you with me? It's kind of like a bread bowl, but even more delightful because it's soft freshly baked bread. And it pulls apart. How can you go wrong? If you know me from JCD, than you know I openly admit I am a weenie - I don't take heat well at all. You can adjust the heat of this dip by including the jalapeño seeds, and increasing the amount sriracha sauce that you use, and even the type of cheese. I used a new shredded cheese that has jalapeños and habanero peppers and expected the dip to be hotter than I could handle, but I handled it well, really really well. It was delicious. Maybe I'm growing up a bit?! It was mildly spicy and didn't overpower the other flavors at all, but if you want more heat, feel free to take things up a notch. Are you ready to get started?
First you'll take eight or nine in this case because my three year old insisted, frozen rolls and set them out to thaw in a baking dish that's been sprayed with cooking spray. I cover mine with a clean dish towel. I used the same pie plate I planned on baking the dip in so I didn't have as much dishes to do. I'm lazy like that.
You will set them out for about an hour, just long enough to let them get soft. Cut each roll into fourths and arrange them in a circle around the outside of a 9-inch pie pan like so.
Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap that's been sprayed with nonstick spray and set in a warm place to let them start raising. Meanwhile prep your dip ingredients. You'll want to slice an entire bunch of green onions, dice a couple jalapeños, and mince some garlic. You'll add these to some softened cream cheese, sour cream, pepper jack cheese, bacon, and top it all of with a splash of sriracha sauce. Sooooo good. I did lick the spoon, and was tempted to stop here. But couldn't resist those bubble bread dippers.
Now carefully spoon your dip into the center of the dough wreath. I gently lifted the bread bits and spread the dip under them. This worked perfectly leaving the bread dippers to bake on top of the dough so we were able to pull the bread apart and dip as we went. You'll cover this loosely with foil, to keep the bread from getting to dark, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Then you will remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
Mmmmmm. So good. Crazy good in fact. You'll want to try this one. Trust me.
Unstuffed Jalapeño Popper DipServings: 6 | Skills: Beginning | Prep Time: 25 min (not including thaw time) | Bake Time: 20 min
Unstuffed Jalapeño Popper Dip
8 or 9 frozen Rhodes dinner rolls
8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened (I always use 1/3 less fat in dips because it bakes up less greasy)
sour cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
1 (6-8) bunch green onions, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup REAL bacon bits (or 2-3 slices of bacon, crumbled), plus 2 Tablespoons for garnish I use these
2 pepper jack cheese, reserve 1/2 cup for garnish
1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Place 8 or 9 frozen rolls in a 9-inch pie pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Let them thaw for about an hour or just until soft. Cut each roll into fourths. Arrange the dough bits into a ring around the pan. Replace cover and let sit to finish thawing. Meanwhile prepare dip.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for 30 seconds or until smooth, add sour cream and beat until it is mixed together. Mix in jalapenos, green onions, garlic, and sriracha sauce. Add bacon and cheese stirring gently until mixed well. Carefully spoon dip into the center of the bread ring. Gently lift the dough bits and spread the dip under them. Let sit until dough raises a bit. Cover loosely with foil, really just set foil over the top and bake on 350 for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bacon pieces and diced jalapenos and green onions if desired. Serve warm.


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Offerings to the Orichas
As a practitioner of Lukumi/Santeria, I regularly make offerings to the Orichas (grammatically correct as there is no "sh" sound, as in "Orishas" in the Yoruba language, thus making the word for the collective Gods and Goddesses "Orichas" with the emphasis placed on the "ch" sound).
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Who Are the Wealthiest Tycoons in the ASEAN Region?
When it comes to Southeast Asia's richest tycoons, more have built their wealth from the ground up rather than inherit it from past generations.
In the infographic above, Entrepreneur Philippines compared the five richest businessmen of five original member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. Data on their wealth and companies were largely obtained from U.S. business magazine Forbes, which publishes a list of each of the five countries' 50 richest people annually.
Of the 25 tycoons, 14 are self-made businessmen and 11 inherited it from past generations. Four out of Malaysia's five wealthiest people are self-made, while the Philippines and Indonesia each have three self-made tycoons in their top five. In contrast, Thailand and Singapore have more tycoons in their respective top fives who inherited their wealth.
Many of these businessmen are ethnic Chinese, and almost all of them are at least 70 years old. Most of them are worth between $4 billion and $8 billion, while only seven ASEAN tycoons enjoy 11-digit net worths. Overall, these 25 tycoons have a combined net worth of $219.7 billion.
One can also find similarities in the main industries that these businessmen invest in. The most frequent industries that appear among the 25 tycoons include real estate, retail and food and beverage. Many ASEAN tycoons also find wealth in the manufacture of various products such as palm oil and tobacco.
Lorenzo Kyle Subido is a staff writer of Entrepreneur PH
This story originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com.ph.
* Minor edits have been made by the Townandcountry.ph editors.


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Maya. Post-BDM. Simon's shared a secret with Mal, and Inara's heard from an old 'friend' ... lots more to come! Feedback would be brilliant.
"So, any idea what this is all about?" Mal asked, sipping from his mug of coffee. Breakfast was over, but Inara had caught him before he could leave the galley.
"She wouldn't say. Just that it was important to me."
"About the Guild?"
"I imagine so. I doubt we've got anything else in common other than that."
"Thought she was one of your best friends."
"We are." Inara bit her lip. "It's just … sometimes Sheydra worries me."
"She's so ambitious. She always wanted the best clothes, the highest ranking clients … I'm surprised she didn't go back."
"Simon said it was a good House."
"Wealthy, yes. Persephone is almost Core, without all the rules and regulations." Inara still looked perturbed. "I just wish she hadn't made it out to be such a mystery."
"Well, we'll be there tomorrow, and you can find out for yourself. You want someone to come with you? I'm sure Jayne –" He stopped, realising what he'd just said.
"I know," Inara said softly. "I keep thinking the big ape is going to waltz in here any second."
"Frey says he's working for Badger, though I can't quite figure out how she knows that."
The look on Inara's face made Mal smile. "Yeah, does kinda freeze the blood. Imagine what that pair could do if they put a mind to it."
"Surely not even Jayne would stoop so low."
"Certainly makes me wonder."
Inara shook her head. "And anyway I don't think that would have been a good idea. I can't imagine what he might do in a Guild House. They wouldn't know what hit them."
"Could be fun to see."
"It might at that. But I'll be fine - probably just give her a piece of my mind."
Mal hid a smile. "You do that, 'Nara. You do that."
"Is there anything we can do to help?" Mal asked, watching next morning as Simon packed a small bag. "I don't like the idea of you going in alone."
"I won't be. River's coming with me."
"I think it might be a good idea for her to get away from Jethro for a few hours," the young doctor said.
"You worried about her?"
"Concerned," Simon corrected. "She's not sleeping at night at the moment, worrying about Jayne, then fidgeting all day because she wants to be with Jethro."
"Sounds like she might need some more of that medication you used to use."
Simon closed the bag. "I suggested it and she threw a book at me."
Mal smiled. "Sounds like our River. Okay, doc. But take a com with you. And if it looks like there's anything amiss at the hospital, don't even think about going in."
"This isn't like Ariel, Mal." Simon slid into his jacket. "Their security is nowhere near as tight. I should just be able to get in, do the tests and leave. River will make sure no-one interrupts us."
"Whatever you say, doc. Although I'm surprised Kaylee ain't insisted on coming with you."
"I told her she couldn't. It wouldn't do any good, and … I think it's better if I do this by myself."
"And she's taking notice?"
"She's my wife."
"Personally I ain't never found that to be the case." Mal went to leave then stopped. "One other thing. Frey says Jayne's around somewhere. Might want to keep an eye out for him."
Simon was surprised. "Thanks." He paused. "To say hello or to avoid?" he asked.
"Kinda thought I'd leave that up to you." Mal strode away.
"They'll be fine," Hank said, glancing around at Bethany sitting at the table, a colouring book open in front of her. Zoe had Ethan on her lap. "You go and have a nice time."
Kaylee bit her lip. "It ain't like I'm gonna be long. Just want to see if Joxer has that part, then I'll be right back."
"Take your time," Hank said reassuringly. "We've got this. And it'll be good practice for when we have some of our own."
"Hank!" Mal's voice resonated through the ship.
"I think someone wants me." Hank grinned and headed towards the cargo bay.
Kaylee looked at Zoe. "He really wants kids?"
"He does." Zoe let Ethan suck on her little finger.
"And how about you?"
Zoe didn't answer for a moment. "I'm getting used to the idea," she admitted.
"You'll make a great mom."
"Thanks. I just wish …" She stopped.
Zoe nodded. "All that time, him saying he didn't want to bring children into a world like this, and here's Hank, almost chompin' at the bit to get me pregnant … not sure I know how to deal with it."
"He loves you."
"So did Wash."
"And Hank ain't Wash, Zoe. If he wants kids, and you want kids … I say go for it."
Serenity's first-mate looked thoughtful. "Can you imagine it? If we were all pregnant at the same time?"
Kaylee considered. "Cap'd have a fit!"
"Be worth it just to see his face." Zoe nodded towards the girl. "And it won't be long before you're getting big again."
A shadow crossed Kaylee's face. "I … yeah, I'm sure you're right."
Hank stepped back into the galley. "Mal says anyone who ain't off the ship in two minutes ain't going."
"Then I'm gone," Kaylee said, putting her cheerful voice back. "Anything you want me to get while I'm out?"
Zoe looked up to where Bethany was industriously colouring a cow pink. "Some more crayons'd probably be a good idea,"
"I was gonna look," the young mother admitted.
"Kaylee!" Mal yelled. "Ten seconds!"
She grinned and ran out of the galley.
Bethany looked up. "I like babies," she said, picking up an orange pencil and starting on the grass.
"You sure she ain't colour blind?" Hank asked.
Inara waited in the atrium of the Guild House, listening to the small fountain as it sparkled in the soft light. So different from when she had been here last, somehow. Now she was just a person, no longer a Companion. In a way she felt sad, but there was also a sense of liberation. She had always thought she'd die a Companion, but now … there was a whole 'verse of possibilities.
"Miss Serra? How can we help you today?"
She turned to see a serving man, polite but formal in a button down collar, bowing low in front of her. She inclined her head. "I'm looking for Sheydra Velez. She's expecting me."
"Miss Velez?"
"We spoke … she said she would be waiting for me."
"Miss Serra, Miss Velez hasn't been with us for quite some time."
Inara was puzzled. "But you are expecting her to arrive?"
"Indeed not. I understand she has taken a long-term commission with a gentleman of high standing."
"And who would that be?"
The servant shook his head. "Miss Serra, I am sure you must understand that is confidential information. And as you are no longer a member of the Guild, I cannot possibly help you in that regard." He was smug.
"Miss Velez asked me to meet her here."
"That's as may be, but she is not available." He smiled unctuously. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have matters to attend to."
"Then perhaps if you do hear from her –"
"Of course." He bowed low again and backed away from her.
Inara turned to stare into the fountain, feeling something itching between her shoulder blades. Zoe would have called it being in the cross-hairs, but … something was wrong.
"Mal, I want another baby." Freya stopped in the middle of the street and stood her ground, daring him to contradict her. Which he did almost immediately.
"Honey, that's not a good idea." He turned to look at her. "I mean, I want more too, but until Simon says you're –"
"Since when did you listen to Simon?"
"Since it became your health he was talking about."
She put her hands on her hips. "Mal, I'm healed. I'm strong. And I want another baby."
"There's time," Mal said, moving away from her towards a shop window. "Ethan's barely three months old."
"And in another nine he'll be a year. Just right. And what it if takes a while? Like before?" She followed him. "You were an only child. Do you want Ethan to grow up like that?"
He looked at her. "You think I turned out so bad?"
She half-smiled. "Okay, I'm sorry. That didn't come out quite the way I had intended." She wasn't going to let this go, though. "But I don't intend for it to happen to Ethan at all."
"Frey, he's got Bethany."
"Stop being so reasonable." She thumped him on the arm and walked past him, staring into the shop. "Kaylee's not pregnant yet, and from what you were saying there's a possibility little Beth's the only one they may have. And what if Simon takes it into his head to go off-ship again and settle down dirtside? Hang a shingle on a white picket fence and announce he's making house calls? Are you suggesting we kidnap her?"
"Maybe." Mal rubbed his arm and stepped closer to her, letting his words fall into her ear. "Frey, I want hundreds of babies with you." He turned her around to look at him. "But not at risk to your health." He glanced over her shoulder. "Oh, look, that's pretty."
"Stop trying to change the subject." She glared at him.
"Frey –"
She changed tack. "Please?"
"You gonna make those puppy-dog eyes at me?"
"You know I can't do them."
"You're doing a damned good impression." Although secretly he was thinking that this particular puppy-dog might just go for his jugular. "Oh, hell. But what if –"
"Simon will look after me."
He sighed. "Okay," he said, looking back into her hopeful face. "But I ain't saying yes until we speak to Simon, dong mah?"
"When?" she demanded.
"You can be the most infuriatin' woman at times, and I wonder why I married you."
"Because I said yes."
"Eventually." He dipped his head and kissed her lightly, feeling some of the tension leave her lips until they parted a little. "And we will have more kids. I promise. Like I promised you about Ethan, remember?"
"I know," she admitted grudgingly, pushing her face towards him for more of the same.
He smiled and obliged. "'Sides, I'm curious as to how you seem to have forgotten the months of uncomfortableness you had with Ethan. I seem to recall back-ache, sickness, getting up in the night to pee … and you don't seem to recall it at all."
"Amnesia," she said succinctly. "Brought on by breast-feeding."
His smile grew to a grin. "Is that what does it?" he said, remembering the last time he'd seen Freya doing exactly that. And what had happened afterwards.
"Absolutely. Either that or –" Her face suddenly stilled, her eyes unfocused.
"Frey?" he asked, tightening his grip on her. "What –"
"Ethan," she whispered, then pulled out of his arms, turning to run back towards the dock. "Ethan!" she shouted.
Mal followed, dodging around and through the crowd, seeing a familiar figure up ahead look round.
"Mal?" Jayne asked, confounded at seeing his ex-captain here on Persephone at all, let alone haring through the crowd. "What's –"
Mal didn't answer, just carried on running. He'd picked up on something now, and it wasn't just Freya's distress. Something bad was happening back at his ship. He heard running feet behind him, and glanced back over his shoulder to see Jayne keeping pace with him, then he concentrated all his efforts on getting back to Serenity.
They got back to the ship together, jumping into the cargo bay.
"Hank! Zoe!" Mal shouted as he and Freya ran up the stairs towards their bunk. Jayne sprinted towards the infirmary.
"He should be asleep …" Freya managed to say above the thudding of her heart as she dropped down the ladder. "Oh dear God …" The nursery was empty.
Mal only glanced inside and was up and out of the bunk again in a moment. "Ethan!"
"Mal …" Zoe's voice was barely a whisper from the galley.
He jumped down, seeing his first mate on the floor, leaning against the bulkhead, her hand pressed to her shoulder. Blood was seeping between her fingers.
Mal went down on his knees next to her. "Where's Ethan?"
"I don't know." She winced in pain. "Didn't see them," she said, her voice thready. "Shot me and … Hank went after them."
"Cargo bay."
"Mal!" Jayne shouted from the stairwell next to the engine room.
"Go," Zoe said.
Mal ran out, rounding the corner to find the big mercenary on his heels down next to Hank. "He's out cold. Looks like someone hit him," Jayne said, moving the pilot's head round so Mal could see the ugly wound still bleeding on his scalp. "Bethany up there?" he asked.
For a moment Mal felt guilt flood through him. He was so concerned about his son he hadn't even thought of the little girl. "No."
Jayne's face darkened. "Qingwa cao de liumang," he muttered as he got to his feet and hurried down the stairs into the common area, the other man at his heels.
"You check in here," Mal ordered, heading on through to the cargo bay.
Jayne nodded, pulling the chairs out, checking all the little nooks and crannies … A noise from the infirmary caught at him, just on the edge of his hearing. He put his hand on his gun, ready, listening hard.
"Uncle Jayne?"
"Bethany?" He ran into the infirmary, not seeing anyone, then one of the cupboard doors moved. He fell to his knees in front of it, pulling it open. Inside he could see a frightened face. "It's okay, short stub," he said softly, reaching out to her. "Your Uncle Jayne's here now."
"Uncle Jayne," she whispered, taking hold of his hands and letting him pull her into him. She was crying as she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, burying her face into his shoulder. "Bad men, Uncle Jayne."
"It's okay," he repeated, getting to his feet. "Ain't no-one gonna hurt you now." He carried her outside and up the steps into the cargo bay.
Mal was silhouetted against the daylight, his arms wrapped around himself. "Bethany?" he asked, not turning.
"She's okay. Got her here." Jayne crossed the deck to him. "Ethan?"
"He's gone." Mal was watching Freya standing outside, staring into the crowd. "Someone's taken him."
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TargetMap – Geographic + Data Visualization
Target map looks like an interesting way to overlay demographic or other datasets over a map. Once you launch a map, it goes full screen and would allow for navigation using the controls of an Interactive White Board as well, whic would help in getting your students to do the demo or explore rather than the teacher.
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