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Happy New Year
Welcome to the new year, hope you all had a decent time.
We usually try and get away over the new year, it is usually Scotland (and the Ceilidh Place) but this year we thought we would head down to London and do the tourist thing for a few days. So on the 29th we headed down to London and checked in at the Premier Travel Inn County Hall, not too classy but clean and a fantastic location!
So we got there about 3pm and then had a wander over the river round Trafalgar Square then we headed over to Gloucester Road intending to eat at the Texas Lone Star but it was closed! It's a shame as I was looking forward to taking Julie there, this place was my favorite when I was growing up in London and we used to go there for family treats, etc. So we went to a place across the road called the Green Door, which was just a fancy steak house where I had a lovely Sirloin.
We then headed back to Leicester Square where we went to see Mrs Henderson Presents at the cozy (tiny?!!) Odeon Mezzanine. A good film, quite funny and inspired by a true story, Bob Hoskins and Judi Dench really worked well together on screen, will get it on DVD when it comes out.
The day after we had breakfast in the hotel and then got a river boat and headed down to Greenwich where we had a little wander round the market, Julie bought a hat and then we had a hot drink in Starbucks.
Then we got back on the riverboat and headed down to the Tower of London for a wander round. We enjoyed it apart from the fact that it was raining, which didn't make it too pleasant as there is a lot of open areas in the tower. It was nice though, it reminded me of endless school trips round the tower, and Julie had never been so it was nice for her.
By that time it was early evening so we headed back to the room for a rest then out to Wagamama's for a meal.
After that we headed over to Waterstone's on Trafalgar Square where I spent the book tokens I got for Christmas, I managed to bag some good books, I got Passing the Prince2 Examinations, Scotland The Best, The Magicians' Guild, The Runes of the Earth and Magician.
Then New Years Eve we just wandered round the West End taking in Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Street & St James's Park. What did supprise me was The Ivy, we never went in but had a look at the menu, it wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, so next time we are in town I think we will have a meal there. We instead went to Hamburger Union, which was OK.
We then headed back to the hotel for a rest ready for the New Years celebrations. We were quite lucky because unknown to me when I was booking the hotel there was going to be some big celebrations based round the London Eye which is spitting distance from the Hotel. The show on the London Eye was amazing, a good 10 minute firework display, they had set a lot of the fireworks to go off from the London Eye itself that was really spectacular. After the fireworks we headed back into the hotel and bed, I did try and call people but it was hopeless as the mobile network had been switched off.
Then on New Years Day we headed back home, on the way stopping off at my favorite Chinese Buffet for something to eat.
All in all a good few days, though I did miss the beaches and hills of Scotland over New Year I am glad we went.


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|Dickens Village Holiday Display through January 1
Day: November 20, 2018 Time: 09:00 AM-08:00 PM
Stop by Maplewood Estates to get into the holiday spirit. A one-of-a-kind, interactive miniature Dickens Village Holiday Display awaits your oohs and aahs. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – The trains run and characters animate when you push the buttons. Check it out: 9am – 8pm through the holidays. This exhibit is presented thanks to Bob & Bobbi Coble and their team of elves. Don't miss The Maplewood Gift Shop open M-F: 10am – 4pm for. . .
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Day: December 29, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM-04:00 PM
On the last Friday and Saturday of each month, the thrift shop holds a 50% off sale to make room for new inventory! Stop by and take advantage of this awesome shopping event as you help the elders in the community. The shop is neat, clean and orderly and the merchandise is top-notch and priced to sell. Proceeds from the store are put to work making life better for seniors. For the easiest access, the thrift shop parking lot and entrance are located on Woodsedge Drive.


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The weekend is just about to end, but worry not as we provide you a roster of this week's top looks that we oh-so-love. Take notes from Jane Aldridge, Patricia Prieto, Kryz Uy, Camille Co, Carolina Engman, and Alexandra Pereira as they show you how to pull off top trends—denim pants, button down shirts, and more—for everyday wear.
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Graf Zahl wrote:Ironically, yesterday somebody was complaining on Github about including the Unreal model submission!
Seriously, people! It's great that some people are willing to add support for other formats. Even if it may not be that wildly used, if it just gives people the option to use such files if they have them is a plus.
What in the goddamn hell? I had to actually look for it, but sure enough, there it was. In the interest of not tossing more kindling on the fire, I did not respond to that directly on that Github thread, but I don't think I have to say how nice I would NOT have been to that guy. I am VERY disappointed in him, who until now I once considered to be very reasonable.
The point to include UE1 model support is "because we want to." It's the same reason we mod Doom, go to work/school every day, and argue over pointless shit like this.
Graf Zahl wrote:For bone models the most important step is to get them in in the first place! Once the feature works it is time to see if other existing formats can be used as well. But having those formats for other engines dictate the limitations of model support is just insane. GZDoom isn't Quake 3, it also isn't Sauerbraten. It has different needs and different limitations imposed by how Doom works. So a new model format needs to be able to work in that framework - and if that requires a custom format, so be it!
And please think about why there currently is no bone model support! The fact that all potential formats come from other engines and do not translate well to Doom is a big part of it.
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Gig Review: Tove Lo at the Metro Chicago
As the impromptu karaoke of *NSYNC's "Tearin Up My Heart" was abruptly cut off and the lights flipped to black, the energy in the sold-out Metro Chicago was crackling as we waited for the aptly dubbed "VH1 You Oughta Know Artist" to hit the stage.
Anticipations rose even higher as a story told in voice over pulsed through the speakers, pumping the crowd to maximum excitement for a minute and a half before the Swedish pop princess finally bounded onto stage. I remember someone remarked that the stage seemed a little empty, with just a mic stand up front and two drumsets and a circle of synths set way back leaving the majority of the stage open, but the reason became quite clear the moment Tove Lo exploded onto the stage. Clad in an all black getup of jeans, a croptop and a badass leather jacket (but no shoes in sight), she bounced from left to right to center all while passionately belting out the lyrics to "My Gun" – the first song of the set and also the first song on her recently released debut album "Queen of the Clouds." And while her album is structured in a very deliberate way – flowing from The Sex to The Love to The Pain – Tove Lo's setlist bounced around just as much as she did, even including a few songs from her EP "Truth Serum".
After immediately jumping into "Paradise," the crowd was given a moment to breathe while the beaming entertainer took a sip of water then assured us tonight she "wasn't on drugs, just in love" – her cue to the band to begin the next song "Not on Drugs." She then went on to perform some of the more passionate and personal songs from her repertoire including "Over," "Love Ballad," "Moments," "Out of Mind," and "The Way I Am." It was quite obvious to anyone in attendance that not only was she feeding of the high energy of the room but she was also laying all of her heart on the floor to share with her obviously enamored fans. With the number of shows I have been to, I think it says quite a lot when I say that I don't think I have been to a show where the give and take between fans and performer has been quite that intense. The love was highly felt on both ends.
After the emotional exchange the bulk of the show produced, Tove Lo rounded out the end of her set with three of her songs from "The Sex" portion of the album – "Talking Body," "Like Em Young," and after a short outro to match her eerie intro, "Timebomb." And while these were slightly more fun topics (my personal favorite "Talking Body" having a chorus that starts "well if we're talking body, you've got a perfect one so put it on me"), they were performed and received with no less passion that the previous slew of songs.
After a short time off stage, Tove Lo popped back out to give us one last dance party with "Run On Love" and of course the most anticipated moment of the evening – "Habits (Stay High)." With these being the last of the night, everyone in the audience as well as on stage gave it their all – rocking the Metro in a way I am lucky to have witnessed.


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Juicing is an amazingly fast and convenient method to give your body a flood of getting major amounts of nutrients into your system. This below article presents some tips to help get you to take up the most out of juicing.
When you drink juice for health, the most effective ingredients you can use are greens like spinach, kale, broccoli, kale, chard and the like. The goal is to have your juices consist of roughly 50-70% green produce, the remainder being fruits or other vegetables to add flavor. Juices made from fruits tend to contain more unhealthy sugar than greens-based juices.
Drink your fresh juice slowly to fully enjoy its flavor.
As soon as you are done making your juice, you should quickly and thoroughly clean your juicer and all of its parts.
You can get ride of pulp in juice by using a coffee filter to strain out the pulp. Some juices create a large amount of pulp that you may not like.
Pay close attention to the cues your body's signals when it comes to the juices that you consume. You could drink something that your system. If you feel a little stomach rumbling after a certain juice, take note of the ingredients and determine whether the things you've eaten are things you are not used to. You could use smaller amounts to let your body to them.
Ginger is an all-natural remedy for alleviating gastrointestinal aid. Ginger has many anti-inflammatory properties that can also help to heal any damage done to the digestive system by acid reflux.
If getting older is taking its toll on your energy and stamina, you can get a bit of that youthful vigor back with some juice! Juicing veggies and fruits rewards you with nutrient-dense juice that can enhance your memory, memory loss and slow down the degradation of your cells.
In order to reap the optimum benefits from juicing, it is very important to note that nutrients from the juice are lost once the juice is made. The more time you take to drink what you've just juiced, the less amount of nutrients you get. Therefore, by drinking the juice as soon as it is made, drink it immediately after making it.
This is a good way to get nutrients and vitamins from healthy aliments you might otherwise be missing out on very helpful nutrients. You can cover up flavors that you may not really like with lemons and apples.
Juicing can be a great method to give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Juicing can provide the energy you need to start exercising, along with protein for creating muscles. If you already do heavy workouts, find fruits and vegetables that will help you replenish your electrolytes after a workout and add whey protein powder to rebuild muscle fibers.
Children can do things like wash the vegetables while the adults take care of any chopping and dice it.
Keep in mind how different juices can affect the way your teeth look. This is crucial because certain types of juice can leave unsightly stains on your teeth.
Don't go crazy when juicing. A healthy vegetable juice blend does not need a lot of different vegetables. Use two or maybe three to along with an apple to make it sweeter. You can also do this when making a fruit juice combinations.
Drink juices before eating a meal. You get more health benefits from juicing and provide your body with a good tasting snack as well. The juice will help to control your appetite so you eat less.
Learn about vegetables and fruits can buy. Many people don't realize how many varieties of fruits there are and vegetables. If you pick up something new when you do your shopping, you'll always be able to enjoy new and exciting juices.
When you choose vegetables to use in juicing, begin with those veggies you like to eat whole.
Consider adding the pulp to your juice blend. Pulp is full of fiber and other nutrients that will give your juice more nutrition.You can add whatever amount you prefer, but the more fiber, but the extra fiber is important.
There are a few methods for creating juice with no pulp or leftover fruit pieces in it. Cheesecloth or even a coffee filters work well if you prefer your juices to be clear. This process will also help remove some of the foam that happens when you juice.
Juicing is a nutritious and beneficial addition to every lifestyle. Keep your juicer on your counter and it will help make juicing a daily reality.
It is a fast and simple process you can easily incorporate into your routine for great-tasting nutrients. These techniques and tips will make it easy for you to begin making a variety of quality, delicious juices.


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Strategy of moving from employee to be an employer
(if you really want something comphersive on this topic or have a question on this topic,kindly drop the question in the comments space and you will get a quick response) This is a process that involves all the type of money from moving from an employee to employer. WHAT ARE THE STAGES 1. Seek the face … Continue reading
Excellence: More Than Talent
By John C. Maxwell "Excellence" may bring to mind unmatched performance, unusual expertise, or consistent high-quality performance. In our minds, we often associate excellence with talent. To be the best, surely you have to be gifted, right? Experience has taught me that talent, while important, in no way explains excellence. In fact, the primary pathway … Continue reading
The billionaires
It has been a year of reclamation for America's richest. The total worth of the Forbes 400 was up 8% to $1.37 trillion, well out-earning the 1% rise in the S&P over the same period of time. More than half (217) are richer than they were a year ago. The headline number tells a partial … Continue reading
THE LAW OF TWO.(culled from billionaires' capsule in punch 18th sept.2010)
The Law of The Two: The law of the two says that if you truly desire success, you've got to find other people that will help you to achieve it . In most cases this takes the form of mentors or coaches. Whenever I hear people say that they are self made men, I laugh … Continue reading


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A WHITE van man who was caught on camera driving aggressively behind a learner driver during her test has been sacked.
And today he tearfully told the News that he wanted to meet the woman to apologise for his behaviour.
The footage, taken on Lanark Road West, showed the learner driver travelling within the speed limit in a residential area when the City Electrical Factors (CEF) van raced up behind her.
The van driver then repeatedly pulled up close to her rear bumper, threw up his hands, accelerated sharply, honked his horn and revved his engine.
But the driver, who agreed to speak to the News on the condition of anonymity, admitted he had been dismissed from his job and deeply regretted the incident.
The 56-year-old said he had been under pressure to make a delivery and "just lost it".
"I made a mistake that day, I had been trying to make up time," he said. "I'm willing to meet the learner driver to apologise to her.
"I didn't mean it and it's my fault. I didn't mean to harrass anybody. I just lost it and I've paid the price for it."
The driver also revealed that he planned to carry out an Advanced Driving Course to prove that he was willing to learn from his mistakes.
He added: "It was a job that I liked and I'm afraid I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I shouldn't have done what I did.
"I don't usually drive that way. I want to apologise."
The footage captured the man reversing and trying to overtake by pulling into the path of oncoming traffic – before deciding to pull back at the last second.
It was filmed on front and back dashcams in the test centre vehicle – owned by Angus Driving School – and uploaded online by Scotland's Worst Drivers.
Viewers accused the driver of trying to intimidate the learner driver when the video was first posted online, but the driver said he was under pressure.
Ian Thorn, head of CEF fleet operations, said he could not comment on whether the employee in question had been dismissed.
He said: "This is an internal and confidential company matter."
During the test, the driving centre examiner reportedly told the candidate: "Ignore the man in the van, he is completely in the wrong."
Angus MacDougall, owner of Angus Driving School, previously said he was upset when he saw the footage but "extremely proud" of the student, who passed her test despite the distractions.


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Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases most people make in their lives, so it's only natural to take the time to weigh your options carefully. The unlimited amount of choices that car buyers face can be overwhelming -- black or red, sedan or SUV, import or domestic, new or used, shop online or visit a car lot. Now another question has come up for potential car buyers: What about a hybrid?
The concept is simple, yet the results are significant. A hybrid has a gasoline engine just like you would find in any car, but it also has a battery-powered electric motor. There's no need to plug in the car to recharge the batteries -- the gasoline engine provides the power. Hybrids also generate electricity from the heat that comes from the brakes, a process called regenerative braking.
When the car is rolling along at slower speeds, typically up to 25 miles per hour, the electric motor does the driving without taking a sip from the gas tank. The motor turns itself off when the car comes to a stop, when a traditional car would sit idling, burning gas and fouling the air. As the car picks up speed, the gasoline engine begins to take over, the electric one shuts down and the batteries recharge.
This results in miles per gallon numbers previously unheard of. Hybrids average around 40 to 45 mpg, with some peaking around 50 during optimal driving conditions -- typically stop-and-go driving around a city when the car would be powered entirely by electricity.
Burning less fuel not only means spending less money, it also results in less exhaust fumes being released into the atmosphere.
"Buying a fuel-efficient vehicle is a great way to minimize your personal carbon footprint," said Jim Kliesch, a senior engineer with the Union of Concerned Scientists.
While saving money and polluting less should sound appealing to everyone, driving habits determine whether it makes sense to go hybrid. A driver that spends most of the time on the highway or long stretches of country roads wouldn't be a good candidate, since the electric motor would be off most of the time. The hybrid is a city slicker, ideal for drivers that encounter a lot of stop signs, red lights and traffic jams. Knowing that you're not burning gas when you're sitting in traffic makes an unpleasant experience a little less painful.
The first hybrid that arrived on the U.S. market was the Honda Insight, a small two-seater that had limited appeal to American drivers, who love their big cars and SUVs. It wasn't until Toyota unveiled the Prius and gas prices began to rise that drivers began to take notice. Unlike the Insight, the Prius is a sedan, with four seats and a larger trunk. Now on its third generation, Toyota's main hybrid dominates the market.
"They made the vehicle not only more fuel efficient, but slightly larger and slightly more powerful, letting the consumer have the cake and eat it too," Kliesch said.
Improving technology has also made the sticker price more comparable to a traditional car, according to Brian Moody, road test editor for Edmunds.com. "The price difference used to be significant, and now that cost has come down somewhat," he said.
Drivers considering a hybrid now have a larger selection to choose from. The Prius is king, but Honda still has the Insight, an inexpensive option that has recently been revamped. If driving performance is a major factor, the Toyota Camry is a step up. The electric motor is actually a little quicker, Moody said, and the switch to the gasoline engine is seamless. Lexus hybrids offer more comforts and accessories, like leather seats and a 14-speaker stereo.
Even drivers that don't want to give up their SUVs have an option, with the Chevy Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade the best-known SUV hybrids, according to Moody. They're too big to run on the electric motor only, but they offer better mileage than the traditional models.
"The Tahoe can get around 20 mpg, which is pretty good for the type of car that it is," Moody said.
Hybrids are an option to consider, but Moody said that it still pays to compare.
"There are several out there, but make sure that the price that's paid is not significantly more than what you could get a similar car for."


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Korean Plastic Surgery Trends & Cosmetic Trends Around the World
By Chelsea Campbell
When conjuring up images of places where plastic surgery is prolific, images of Real Housewives - with their unvarying plumped lips, ski slope noses, and unnaturally perky bosoms - may be the first thing that come to mind. Because we have likely all noticed the effect that Hollywood has on body image, it may not come as a huge surprise that the United States leads the pack of countries where plastic surgery is most popular. But plastic surgery is a global industry, and business is booming all over the world with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. With the U.S. at the top ranking, the countries that trail closely behind are Brazil, Japan, Italy, and Mexico. So what procedures are most popular, and where? Does Hollywood's influence go far beyond U.S. borders?
Last week, The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) published their annual Global Aesthetic Survey for 2016. This report showed a 9 percent uptick in cosmetic procedures worldwide, with a marked increase in labiaplasty and buttocks lifts across the board. The report's findings also showed that beauty ideals vary widely depending on location, and culture plays a huge role in which procedures are being performed in these places.
In Asia, South Korea and Taiwan are leaders of per-capita cosmetic procedures, where half of those surgeries are blepharoplasty, or double-eyelid surgery. Many claim that this surgery to create a crease on an otherwise flat Asian eyelid promotes a Eurocentric look and perpetuates the idea that naturally Asian eyes are somehow in need of "fixing" in order to be considered attractive. K-Pop stars are the beauty ideal to many East-Asians, and the pop genre singers are not shy about the plastic surgeries they undergo in order to meet aesthetic standards. Seoul is considered a kind of "Korean Hollywood", where people are hyper-aware of how they look. Meeting high beauty standards has had a competitive edge in the careers of both K-Pop stars and ordinary folks alike, so it has prompted many to undergo surgery in the hopes of attaining more lucrative job prospects or attracting wealthier spouses. In fact, both South Korea and Taiwan have seen a surge in medical tourism, with many Chinese patients flocking to get their procedures done for a lower cost than in their homeland.
South America also looks to celebrities as their standard of archetypal beauty. Television stars in particular are idealized for their curvy figures, sparking the pursuit of large breasts, small, toned waists, and voluptuous, lifted buttocks by way of body sculpting procedures. In many Latin American countries, there is a wide chasm between socioeconomic classes, and beauty reigns as a sign of wealth and prestige. On the beaches of Brazil, inhabitants spend their days exposed in a bikini, which means that beach bunnies want to flaunt only their best assets. In order to measure up to the often unrealistic beauty standards of their favorite TV actresses, Brazilians are willing to go under the knife in order to sculpt their perfect body. In fact, although the trend of buxom bottoms used to be mostly contained in Latin America, it has recently began spreading worldwide, and as a result, Brazilian butt lift surgeries are now more popular than ever. Colombia is a neighboring country where plastic surgery is easily accessible and commonplace. However, the pressure to be beautiful in a country where many live in poverty means that many women choose the cheapest surgeon they can find. This desperation to adhere to cultural standards means that women will often find themselves in the hands of unqualified medical practitioners who have found loopholes in the system and now perform surgeries illegally. Of course, this often leads to botched surgeries, injuries, and even death. Despite these problems, Colombia remains a powerful player in the cosmetic surgery industry.
In the Middle East, Iran and Lebanon lead the way in terms of plastic surgeries, with 40,000 reported operations taking place each year. Although official numbers don't seem impressive, ISAPS believes that the actual number is probably triple that, due to thousands of undocumented surgeons performing procedures "off the books." Iran is a wealthy country with many of their patients traveling from neighboring countries for plastic surgery. Middle Easterners tend to have the highest rate of rhinoplasties, or nose jobs, worldwide. This is in part due to the fact that nose shapes tend to be more prominent than those of Western ideals, leading many to aim to fit a more Eurocentric look. Because the cost of a rhinoplasty is about half the price as a surgery in Europe or North America, many of the procedures are performed on men and women who have flocked to Lebanon for their nose job.
It is interesting to compare and contrast the trends in cosmetic procedures across the world and to look at the deeper context of why certain types of surgeries are more popular depending on location. It is clear that media plays a large role in how ideals are formed and perpetuated, and the lure of beauty is a worldwide phenomenon. Although the ISAPS is able to track trends, beauty ideals are becoming increasingly homogenized as the internet makes the world seem a little smaller, leading to a globalization of beauty standards like never before.
Keywords: ISAPS report, beauty standards worldwide, global beauty standards, plastic surgery trends, plastic surgery trends worldwide, global cosmetic procedures, Brazilian butt lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty.
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The Nobel for Dylan?2 min read . Updated: 16 Oct 2009, 09:21 PM IST
The Nobel for Dylan?
The Nobel for Dylan?
It happened again. Obama got a premature prize for hope which is not as bad as it sounds for hope needs to be premature and the previous US president's four-letter family name was not exactly spelled. But poor Obama: with such hopes reposed in him, can he avoid disappointing in the years to come?
The literature prize went to the Romanian-German writer Herta Müller cited as someone "who depicts the landscape of the dispossessed. It was good to have a relatively obscure writer highlighted though European obscurity is not the same as, say, Asian, African or South American obscurity and some landscapes of the dispossessed are more legible than other. After all, if Müller powerfully depicts the Orwellian newspeak of vanquished communist Europe, she has yet to document the newspeak of the crusading liberal: words like 'collateral damage'.
Still, I was relieved the prize did not go to Bob Dylan, a strong candidate this year and undoubtedly one of the greatest living music artists. One would like to have a popular artist win a stuffy prize like the Nobel. But does it have to be at the cost of poets who have written more, and to be honest, better texts? We still have poets like Edward Kamau Brathwaite, Les Murray and Tony Harrison, all of whom have a more impressive oeuvre: they are yet to win the Nobel. And we have not even started talking of poets who write in languages other than English, or of other literary genres. even in English.
Private truths
Other "post-colonial" crime writers, such as Sujata Massey, also display this light-hearted touch. As does Shamini Flint, whose latest book, Inspector Singh Investigates a Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder, makes one chuckle. Inspector Singh is pot-bellied, and cast in the standard noir image of the troublesome policeman who is not popular with his superiors. There is nothing new about this novel, but somehow it works. Perhaps more research on the part of the author—getting the Islamic declamation of faith wrong in Malaysia seems a bit sloppy!—and we might be on to a long acquaintance with Inspector Singh.
Poetic prose
Keki N. Daruwalla is a leading voice of Indian poetry. One can see aspects of both his poetry and taste for dramatic historical situations in his first novel, For Pepper and Christ, which fictionalizes the arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut (now Kozhikode) in the 15th century. Highly readable, it also subverts the colonial centrality of the "European bridge" by fictionalizing on the basis of recent research that suggests, convincingly to my mind, that Vasco's "discovery" of a "new" sea route depended on prior navigational knowledge by Indian or Arab sailors.
In memoriam
Meenakshi Mukherjee, a major scholar of Indian literature and the author of books such as The Twice Born Fiction, has died. She was not only an excellent scholar but also a warm human being who had an inspiring effect on many people like me. Meenakshidi, as we called her, will be sorely missed.
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My highlights from my day one session included:
iPads and Google - Holly Clark
Even after working with 1:1 iPads for two years there is still an opportunity for learning. Thanks to Holly for introducing me to the power of Socrative - a powerful way of capturing the ideas of learners or participants and manipulate the information. I really liked the co-operative nature of this tool and how quick and easy it is to used.
Holly also inspired me to use Book Creator as a different way of capturing experiences of the learners and turn it into a rewindable creation. I intend to have my learners use Explain Everything to create their images, and use writing time so each learner can write a story to contribute to the book. I'm a huge fan of using iPads with my learners and was extremely pleased to see the apps that Holly was talking about are the ones that we use daily on iPads.
1:1 ipads with Year 1 - Michelle George
It was great to relive our journey from last year with Michelle's presentation - we learnt so much during our year together and I miss sharing and learning with her this year - instead I'm forging ahead with my own journey and making more memories and learning with my learners.
No More Worksheets - Holly Clark
The following quote from early on in Holly's presentation was powerful for me - already I hardly ever use worksheets in my classroom (except when we have a reliever) and I can totally relate with the point made here:
Throughout the session, Holly introduced several tools to ensure thinking is visible and the learner voice is captured. I continue to be a strong advocate for our "just one app" approach, however I often use other apps and online tools to support my teaching and make it more engaging for my learners. I'm sure I will use croak.it over the coming weeks, particularly for sound bites for my learners and already am a frequent user of padlet (even sharing its power with the MDTA team earlier this year).
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Leadership Lessons from the Boardroom with Peter Browning
Leadership is: "The capacity to elicit the willingness collaboration of others towards a worthwhile goal over an extended period of time." In season 5 episode 3 we are joined by Peter Browning. He spent 25 years at Continental Can, then went on to be the Chairman and CEO of National Gypsum as well as President and CEO of Sonoco Products. Later in his career he became the Dean of the McColl School of Business at Queens. He has served on 12 publicly traded corporate boards for companies such as Wachovia and Lowe's as well as well as multiple other private companies. He co-wrote the book "The Directors Manual, a framework for board governance" in 2015 and now runs Peter Browning Partners a Board Advisory Services company.
I honestly could have talked to Peter all day as he poured out so many stories from his 50+ year professional career. Here are just a few of my topics we discussed in our conversation.
- Peter's famous definition of leadership
- The powerful practice of the leadership question box
- Why great leaders are open and transparent
- What a board's most important job is without question
- Why you're never as good as you think or never as bad as you think
- Why ambition alone isn't going to make things happen
- Why the CEO's job is 24/7 x 2.
- Why exercise and health are so important in leadership
- Why education is so important in life
- The power of curiosity in the trajectory of careers
- Why taking risk is so important even in big companies
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The Pentagon is looking to develop drones modeled after living organisms like bats and insects. The Department of Defense's DESI pilot program has made a call for proposals that will solve certain "defense challenges." One of these challenges is the development of "highly maneuvrable drones."
According to Defense One, the announcement states that the pilot program is focused on creating new forms of autonomous flight technology with advanced algorithms for flight control and decision-making ability. Their view is that drones inspired by animals like bats will improve this technology.
"The biological study of agile organisms such as bats and flying insects has yielded new insights into complex flight kinematics of systems with a large number of degrees of freedom, and the use of multi-functional flight surface materials," the announcement reads.
The statement from the DOD adds that these studies of "agile organisms" and progress in other components of the technology could mean additional real-time autonomy in miniature robotic systems.
"As a result of these advances, there exists a possibility of creating autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have significant improvements in maneuverability, survivability and stealth over traditional quadcopter or fixed-wing designs."
So, it's clear that the eventual objective is to create an unmanned aerial vehicle that can operate with limited human input.
If you've been binge-watching Black Mirror Season 4, then the idea of autonomous drones inspired by animals should be familiar to you. The concept is explored in Episode 5, "Metalhead." The episode is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where what's left of the human race lives in hiding from "dogs," land-based drones that relentlessly hunt their targets until they kill them. Even though they're called dogs, their design and movement seem inspired by cockroaches.
One woman battles one of these drones until she "kills" it but before it dies, the "dog" releases a hail of tracker bullets which implant themselves into her face and neck. The trackers attract a horde of new drones to her location. When she realizes that she won't be able to remove the trackers without risking serious bodily harm/death, she decides to take her own life.
But robots inspired by animals aren't just a science fiction trope or a new tech innovation. As Defense One notes, in the 1960s a robotic arm inspired by natural biology was developed. There were even more advancements in the 1990s and the 2000s powered by researchers at MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and Berkeley. Asian researchers also made huge strides in this field during this time. In fact, China has had robotic fish for the past 10 years.
The first Department of Defense robot inspired by natural life was launched in 2006. It was called a Spinybot and was a multi-limbed robotic wall climber.
According to The Daily Mail, the DOD's announcement about their push to develop bio-inspired drone follows news that DARPA wants to create robotic swarms that can support troops on land and in the air. These swarms will involve the cooperation of hundreds of drones. In another case of life imitating art, this sounds a lot like the robot bee technology featured in Black Mirror Season 3 pisode, "Hated In The Nation."
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This affluent residential area is home to many professionals in the entertainment industry. The homes here are large compared to the rest of the city's, though not mansions by any means; architecture here ranges from the 1920s to more modern styles, including the Brady Bunch home and similar houses. Streets are lined with trees and the proximity to the LA River and its many walking paths make this a popular area for joggers.


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At 8pm next Thursday (5 December) in Toppings Bookshop on the Paragon in Bath, Andy Hamilton will be launching Brewing Britain: The Quest for the Perfect Pint, a compendious and entertaining guide to beer styles, breweries, home brewing, and a good deal more. Priced at £12.99 – a bargain for a 400+ page hardback – it is eminently readable and suitable both for those new to the subject as well as more as more seasoned – or indeed saisoned – readers. The chapters on the basic ingredients of beer – hops, malt, yeast and water – are packed with interesting information, and the chapters on beer styles include detailed tasting notes on a range of different beers, some familiar, some tantalisingly unfamiliar.
This is bound to be a great night, and you're advised to book early. Tickets are redeemable against purchase of the book, and beer will be supplied by Bath Ales. Details of the event can be found at Toppings website and more information on the book can be found at Andy Hamilton's website.


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New York City is known for so many things. Whether it be the culture, the shopping, or the Broadway shows available, there is one thing that stands out above the rest in NYC. The food in NYC is a melting pot of choice and uniqueness. Here are a few of the best restaurants to visit in NYC.
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The Spanish Benevolent Society was founded more than a century-and-a-half ago. As such, it lays to claim to being the oldest Spanish cultural institution in the United States. After more than two years of being vacant, the society reopened the downstairs restaurant space. The new restaurant hosts a rotating team of chefs that come from different regions of Spain. They prepare cured ham, tuna belly, and traditional flan. This rotating team of chefs gives guests the opportunity to get an idea of what food in those different regions of Spain truly tastes like.
The same team that brought diners Roebling Sporting Club and The Bedford teamed up to bring out Macchina. This casual Italian restaurant offers stone-fired pizzas and super creative pasta dishes. The space is a repurposed garage meant to tips its hat to its working-class past. Guests can start off with a meat and cheese board before making their into the pizzas that Macchina offers.
One of the more interesting concepts for ice cream, Creamistry's aesthetic is that it's ice cream emits smoky liquid nitrogen plumes. The "flash-frozen" ice cream comes in flavors like Cap'n Crunch, cookie butter, and roasted pistachio. Toppings include a menagerie of options like cereals, candy bar crumbles, and the tried-and-true sauces. If you're getting ready to put your ice cream on Instagram, make you order the delicious dessert in ice cream sandwich form rather than traditional cone!
In the mood for Greek food? Kyma has got you covered. After one night at Kyma, you'll feel that you've left the bustling cityscape around you and are eating your Greek cuisine in its homeland. Kyma has a divided menu that caters to land and sea. With major menu items like grilled fish, crispy zucchini and eggplant chips, and oyster that taste like they're straight from the Mediterranean, you'll get the true value of every cent you spend.
Take advantage of New York City's abundant menu selections and take a chance on a new type of cuisine. Visiting any one of these establishments will make you feel like you've stepped straight into a new world, leaving behind you the warm summer days that New York City offers to all who visit her.


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The Future of Education – Textbooks or eBooks?
The Future of Education – Textbooks or eBooks
This is a question that many parents and educators have been asking themselves for the last few years.
As every school year starts parents rush to the bookstores to get their books after the schools have gone through all the different options on the market choosing the most efficient or attractive book for their students but is this going to change over the next few years ? and most importantly will it develop to a point where traditional textbooks disappear completely and give way to more advanced eBooks?
Well, who knows, the most logical answer after seeing how cassettes, desktop computers and traditional telephones have practically disappeared is to say yes, it's just a matter of time before traditional books disappear, eBooks don't occupy space, they don't get dirty, they are light to carry, easy to share, they are all advantages and most important of all … they are cheaper and this is an important point to consider.
What is the biggest problem with textbooks ?
Every year parents, specially if they have two or more children spend an arm, a leg and a kidney on textbooks which usually are not even finished, actually if you are lucky they might see half the book during the school year, so this has lead many publishers to cash in on a forever growing market; cheaper more flexible, a la carte eBooks.
Obviously most parents will say they don't want their kids looking at a computer or tablet screen all day long and I'm sure many doctors will agree that this is not the ideal case scenario either, but this doesn't mean that eBooks are bound for disaster, to the contrary, publishers have come up with a very good and very cost productive idea for everyone Òprint on demand technologyÓ in other words customised textbooks, this had opened the door to some very effective cost-cutting strategies which are gaining market share very quickly as they alleviate the immense drain that textbooks have on the family budget.
Are our kids ready for it ?
Many countries and publishers have started applying this idea in different levels and different types of schools. Apart from the obvious economic advantage there is a modern hands-on method which many teachers appreciate as it allows them to make up their own textbook using different eBooks from different publishers.
We also must consider that our younger generation has been brought up with technology and computers, kids as young as 3 are using smartphones and tablets so they will be much more receptive to the use of an eBook in the classroom in opposed to print books.
So eBooks have taken off in the publishing world, they are proving beneficial to authors, readers, teachers and other educational structures, but exactly what are the advantages of eBooks?:
1. Ebooks can be updated instantly, nowadays where news and information is updated on the spot it can mean that students can work with news and matters that are happening around them at that same moment. Real-time data becomes an excellent tool for teachers.
2. According to recent studies carried out with primary and secondary students it is proven that they perform better on computer based tests, actually results on computer based tests have increased 10% compared to traditional paper tests.
3. If students obtain better results and students react better to eBooks schools will be more interested in this type of material as less important content will be replaced with updated content.
So, are eBooks perfect ?
Well even though eBooks look like the perfect solution they do have some drawbacks; the first and maybe the most important to consider is that kids need to handle their books, how many times have you seen a kid running around the playground kicking a ball in a football match carrying the book he was studying for his next exam?, do you imagine him doing that with his iPad ?
Another important question, who doesn't have a really old book at home handed down from generation to generation?, this is not so with eBooks, we have to take into account the battery life and speed of these devices, the size of the screen is not really the adequate size for long-time reading and the ability to easily add highlighted text without worries that the device might restart or crash and all your work is lost is crucial and still far from ideal.
Probably as the devices are improved it will mean the rise in popularity of eBooks although nowadays it still has a lot of detractors, but I think there is still a long way before they completely replace our old fellows the textbooks from our schools.
So what is the future for textbooks?
Well many people say textbooks won't disappear completely, I personally tend to disagree with them but textbooks could still be saved for some time anyway, how ? Well the only possible way they can survive is through personalisation if publishers customise textbooks for teachers and professors based on their individual needs and cut out the extra unnecessary pages the cost of printing would go down solving the expense problem, after all why would anyone want to pay for something they don't want and won't use?
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text: In your life time, you'll only be able to count on one hand the same kind of friendship that David and Jonathan had. Their relationship was extraordinary, amazing and unique…and much closer than being biological brothers. When you have such an intimate friendship with someone, it doesn't matter the space of time or distance, the friendship still endures . If you haven't connected recently with this friend…don't you think it would be a wonderful time to do so?


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Materials Frontier No.158
Title: TEM: Now we can Image and Identify Single Atoms … What's Next?
Speaker: Dr. David B. Williams, Dean of the Professional Colleges, the Ohio State University
Date/Time: 2014-12-03,13:00
Venue: Room.214, Material Building B
Inviter: Dr. Ke CHEN
Dr. David B. Williams is the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean's Chair, Executive Dean of the Professional Colleges, and Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. Williams oversees the education of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, leads a research program that expends $120M annually, and oversees the administration of 950 combined faculty, research scientists, and staff.
Williams serves on the boards of ASM International, the State of Ohio's Third Frontier Advisory Board, the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Columbus 2020, Metro High School, EWI, Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council, and the Transportation Research Center. He is a member of the Global Engineering Dean's Council, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Ohio Engineering Dean's Council. He is also a fellow of several national and international professional societies in the areas of materials and microscopy.
Prior to Ohio State, Williams served as the fifth president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that role, Williams spent 31 years at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he was professor of materials science and engineering. His research and administrative experiences were supported by many federal agencies, including NSF, DOE, NASA, and the U.S. Army. From 1980 to 1998, he directed Lehigh's Electron Microscope Laboratory and the Microscopy School. He chaired Lehigh's Materials Science and Engineering Department from 1992 to 2000, and was vice provost for research from 2000 to 2007.
Dr. Williams has co-authored and edited 11 textbooks and conference proceedings, including the world's leading text on Transmission Electron Microscopy. He has published over 220 refereed journal papers and 200 abstracts/conference proceedings in the general areas of analytical/transmission electron microscopy and their application to studies of metals and alloys. He has given 280 invited presentations at universities, conferences, and research laboratories in 28 countries.
Williams holds BA, MA, PhD, and ScD degrees from the University of Cambridge.


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Public Sector Economics is a scientific journal published by the Institute of Public Finance, which seeks theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented contributions analysing the role and functioning of the public sector at macroeconomic, sectoral and microeconomic levels, in both advanced and emerging market economies. The Editorial Board accepts for consideration exclusively previously unpublished scientific papers.
Born in 1976 under the name of Financijska praksa and published in Croatian, it came of age in 1995, when it was renamed Financijska teorija i praksa. From 2005 it was published in both Croatian and in English, and since 2010 has appeared only in English as Financial Theory and Practice. On the journal's attainment of full maturity, in 2017 the name was changed to Public Sector Economics.
Current issue
Vol. 43 No. 1 (2019) March, 2019
Katarina Ott, Dubravko Mihaljek
Introduction to the Public Sector Economics 2018 Conference – Fiscal Openness: Transparency, Participation and Accountability in Fiscal Policies
Sandra Švaljek, Ivana Rašić Bakarić, Marijana Sumpor
Citizens and the city: the case for participatory budgeting in the City of Zagreb
Lobna M. Abdellatif, Mohamed Zaky, Mohamed Ramadan, Jad Mazahreh, Ibrahim Elghandour
Transparency of law making and fiscal democracy in the Middle East
Ana Ostrovidov Jakšić, Ivan Jakšić
How to prolong labour market participation in the Republic of Croatia?
Predrag Bejaković
Metagovernance for Sustainability: A Framework for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals
Ozana Nadoveza Jelić, Margareta Gardijan Kedžo
Efficiency vs effectiveness: an analysis of tertiary education across Europe
Ivana Draženović, Marina Kunovac, Dominik Pripužić
Dynamics and determinants of emigration: the case of Croatia and the experience of new EU member states


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Drugs used to treat inflammation (anti-inflammatory drugs) are often the first drugs to be prescribed for Crohn's disease. Other than sulfasalazine and corticosteroids, most of the anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat Crohn's belong to the same family of medications: the 5-ASA drug group. All members of this group contain mesalamine, and are related to the salicylates, a group of drugs of which aspirin is a member.
Before anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, inform your doctor if
- you have allergies to sulfa drugs, mesalamine, aspirin or other salicylates
- you are, or plan to become, pregnant
- you have a history of asthma, blood problems, liver disease, kidney problems, or intestinal blockage
- you are taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs or supplements.
Sulfasalazine is likely to be the first of the drugs prescribed to treat your intestinal inflammation. People with sensitivity to it may find that one of the other mesalamine-based medications works better. Sulfasalazine comes in both regular and time-released tablets, and is best taken with meals. Drink plenty of liquids while taking sulfasalazine.
Common sulfasalzine side effects include:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- heartburn
- vomiting
- headaches.
Consult your doctor immediately if the following side effects occur:
- skin rashes or other skin problems
- a sore throat and/or fever
- abnormal bleeding or bruising
- joint pain
- swallowing difficulties
- yellow or pale skin.
Anti-Inflammatory 5-ASA Drugs
If sulfasalazine is not tolerated well, or if the drug proves ineffective, Asacol® or Pentasa®, two common 5-ASA drugs may be prescribed. Asacol, Pentasa and the other 5-ASA drugs come in several different forms: oral tablets, rectal suppositories, or enemas. While taking a 5-ASA drug, periodic kidney function testing may be advised.
Common 5-ASA drug side effects include:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- skin reactions.
Consult your doctor immediately if the following side effects occur:
- rectal bleeding
- joint pain
- fatigue
- fever
- breathing problems
- difficulty swallowing.
Corticosteroids: Prednisone and Prednisolone
Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. When other anti-inflammatory drugs prove ineffective or cannot be tolerated, synthetic corticosteroids, such as prednisone or prednisolone, may be prescribed.
Corticosteroids offer very real pain relief, but their effectiveness must be balanced against a long list of possible side effects, some of which are very serious. Generally, the short-term use of steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is fairly safe; but the longer the period of medication, the more likely it is that serious side effects will develop.
The Immune System
People taking corticosteroids are generally more susceptible to infections than other people. The steroid disguises many of the symptoms of infection, and impairs the immune system's ability to fight infection. As a result, even "normal" infections may develop into serious illness. When the immune system is suppressed, diseases that can lie dormant and contained in the body for years may flare up (tuberculosis is an example). Even the viruses found in vaccines may develop into full-fledged infections. If you're taking corticosteroids, consult your doctor before scheduling any vaccinations.
Drug Interactions
Prednisone has been known to react with estrogens and the antiepileptic/anticonvulsant drug phenytoin. You must inform your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medicine, vitamin, or dietary supplement that you are taking before you start a corticosteroid prescription.
Both prednisone and prednisolone depress the body's ability to absorb calcium, a condition that can lead to osteoporosis. Vitamin D and calcium supplements may be necessary in long-term use.
Easing Off Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
When the time comes to stop taking a steroidal anti-inflammatory, the drug dosage should be tapered off slowly. Synthetic steroids suppress the body's ability to produce its own corticosteroids. Suddenly ceasing to take a prescription can result in nausea, vomiting or even shock, if the level of steroid in the body plummets and the body is not able to produce an adequate supply on its own.
Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids have a long list of potential side effects, both physical and mental. Here are some of the potential complications. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but gives some idea of the range of side effects that can occur.
Physical side effects include:
- fluid retention
- weight gain
- high blood pressure
- headaches
- muscle weakness
- glaucoma
- cataracts
- puffy (moon) face
- facial hair
- ulcers
- convulsions.
Mental side effects include:
- depression
- personality changes
- insomnia
- mood swings
- euphoria
- psychotic behavior (rare).
Centocor, Inc. (nd). Treatment for Crohn's disease.
MedicineNet.com. (nd). Prednisolone.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. (2003, January). Crohn's disease [NIH Publication No. 03-3410].


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There are many types of ink that are suitable for many uses, and sometimes, as in the case of food packaging, there is a real risk of ink contamination. Barrier inks are primarily to eliminate the risk of transfer to other materials, and there are a range of innovative new technologies that make this more cost effective.
Food Grade Packaging
This is one area where hygiene is critical, and with the latest generation of barrier inks, modern food packaging exceeds government standards, and whether you are looking for barrier inks in Leeds or Leicester, an online search will give you immediate results. You might require an ink with a high level of transparency, or perhaps one that is of a high gloss consistency, and modern methods allow for both properties in the same product. High grade food packaging must meet stringent government regulations, and if you plan to export worldwide, it is essential to cover this aspect of your packaging.
Protecting Release
It isn't always the case that the coating or ink must prevent internal contamination, as often, the food product contains fats and juices that must be present if the product is to be of acceptable quality, so you need effective barriers in plastic coverings that will stand the test of time. Oxygen must be kept at bay with foodstuffs that are plastic packaged, and this can only be achieved by consulting the right packaging and labelling contractor, and there are other concerns for long term storage that include sub-zero temperatures and exposure to hot weather. If the natural components of foodstuffs can penetrate the packaging, then hygiene is compromised, which is why it is essential to consult the experts regarding modern packaging and labelling.
Printable Media
The range of innovative materials that can be printed on has increased exponentially, as new paint and ink technology allows for any substance or material to carry a warning or instruction panel, and there is no limit to what can be achieved. Graphene is a revolutionary material, and in conjunction with barrier inks, one can print instructions on a device that will not compromise the material's properties.
Technology to the Rescue
All manufacturers are looking for packaging and printing solutions that cover their requirements, and while this has always been possible, it is now significantly cheaper, and therefore, more affordable for small businesses that do not have the resources for heavy investments. Some clients are fully aware of what they need, to the point where they can provide the necessary formula to create the barrier ink, yet for a majority of companies, the solution in unknown, and by consulting with an expert provider and explaining their needs, the supplier can tailor the perfect solution.
Barrier inks are an essential component to food packaging, and many other products can benefit from the properties of an ink that will not transfer, regardless of environmental conditions, and with online specialist who are ready and waiting to solve any packaging issues, safe labelling is within everyone's grasp.


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From March 2007, eminent scientist Dylan Evans will be inviting volunteers to join him in an experiment in creating a Utopia in the Scottish highlands. They will live together in a novel kind of community based on three main ideas:
1. It will be a LEARNING COMMUNITY – each member must have a distinctive skill or area of knowledge that they can teach to the others.
2. It will be a WORKING COMMUNITY – no money is required from the members, but all must contribute by working.
3. It will be strictly TIME-LIMITED. This is not an attempt to found an ongoing community. Members may stay for up to three months, but may also come for as little as two weeks.
You can apply via http://www.dylan.org.uk/utopia/utopia.html
(the story continues below the list of books by Dylan Evans – you can buy the books from Amazon by clicking on the titles (and off-grid gets a tiny percentage).
Emotion: The Science of Sentiment
Emotion, Evolution and Rationality
Emotion: A Very Short Introduction
University lecturer Dylan is looking for 200 volunteers to join him. So far, they include a former RAF training officer, a mother of five, a middle-aged hippy and a human rights lawyer, as well as Dylan's new girlfriend and her two children.
They will sleep in single-sex dormitories, grow their own crops, bake their own bread and slaughter their own pigs and sheep. Water will be drawn from a nearby stream and heat will be provided by solar panels.
Dylan believes civilisation as we know it will collapse in 35 years due to climate change, spiralling oil prices and civil unrest. Millions will die of famine and disease and in violent disputes. The 39-year-old with gold-rimmed glasses and a beatific smile is convinced this will be around 2040
So Dylan has terminated his long-term relationship, sold his house and given away all his possessions save his books, his car and his cat. Next month he leaves his 30,000 post at Bristol's University of West England, where he is an expert in robotics, to decamp full-time to his tent.
He believes that the few fortunate survivors will find true happiness. Freed from careers, televisions, microwaves and every other labour-saving luxury, they will revel in a primitive lifestyle that is nothing short of paradise.
To try it out, Dylan is opening the commune which he's dubbed Utopia. It will run for 18 months, and fellow survivalists who will start arriving next March.
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text: Eve Bunting has written more than 200 books for children, many of which can be found in libraries around the world. Her other Clarion titles for very young readers include My Big Boy Bed, which was also illustrated by Maggie Smith, and Little Bear's Little Boat, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. She lives in Pasadena, California.


text: PADI Divemaster Course During the PADI Divemaster programme, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organise and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises. Knowledge development: 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training. Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation), PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation), 20 logged dives, 18 years old. Minimum number of logged dives: 60 for certification as a PADI Divemaster Materials you'll need: PADI Divemaster Manual Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) - all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated instructions for Use booklets) The Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving Diving Knowledge Workbook Divemaster slates PADI Divemaster Video Instructor Guides for the programmes that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters. These materials are all available through our store. For the latest course schedules, current pricing and offers on our PADI Divemaster Course contact us.


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Last night at the Subway Art 25th Anniversary edition book signing hosted by the Helenbeck gallery, Lee Quiñones toasted Henry Chalfant, Martha Cooper and the late Jack Stewart for their pivotal roles in capturing and preserving hip-hop culture through photography, film, and books. He also paid tribute to the late pioneer Iz the Wiz by reciting a moving poem he wrote. Check it out:
Lee Quinones: Tribute to the late Iz the Wiz from Raquel Cepeda on Vimeo.


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New museum for Bundoran
Bundoran Community Centre
Magh Ene Historical Society in conjunction with Ballyshannon & District Museum are pleased to announce the opening of a new Museum in the Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street, Bundoran on June 22.
The joint committee's are putting out a call for local people to kindly donate artifacts, pictures or any memorabilia that they may wish to have on display in the museum. Local topics to be covered in the new museum include the Railways, the Showband and Country & Western scene, Political History, Surfing, Culture & Heritage, Sport and Amusements. The committee are also appealing for any display units that may be available for donation. All donations will be accepted on a loan basis.
The joint committees are pleased with progress so far and with the strong support of the Bundoran Community Centre have targeted June 22 as an opening date. They are now requesting that locals support the effort to enhance the visitors "Bundoran Experience" and are confident that the generosity of Bundoran people will ensure an exciting, varied and memorable visit to the museum and town.
Entry to the Museum will be free.
The Museum will open Monday to Friday during business hours.
For further details please contact Stephen on 083 8901764 or call to the Bundoran Community Centre on Monday or Tuesday.
Also read Bundoran RNLU rescues kayaker


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Still waiting for the test results for the last two Riverside baby hawks.
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Central Park's latest poison applied to the Great Lawn!
Baby starling being fed at the bottom of Cedar Hill.
All images except baby starling photographed in Riverside Park on Wednesday May 28, 2008.
(No word on the toxicology results still...)The results for toxicology tests for the two remaining Riverside baby hawks should be available very soon. I spoke to the lab today (May 27th) and they are just finalizing them.
Central Park's horrible garbage management
Riverside Park facts (updated May 22, 2008)
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Recent mail/Riverside Tragedy(Updated May 27, 2008)
UC Davis lab results are in for the 1st retrieved baby hawk from Riverside Park:
Blood/organ samples contained lethal levels of two anti-coagulant rodenticides.
I will publish more information when I am allowed to.
Please note that this information comes from just one set of test results. There are several more to be performed--bear in mind that only the pathologist can officially declare the actual cause of death in the baby hawks.


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Win Your Case With an Aggressive Apartment Injury Lawyer
Under Texas, Louisiana, and Florida state laws landlords and building owners may be liable for injuries sustained on their property. Thus, if you, or a loved one, recently suffered an injury at your apartment or someone else's apartment, then it may be time to speak with a dedicated and aggressive apartment injury lawyer.
Depending on the type of injury suffered, and how much of the injury is attributed to the apartment or building owner you could be eligible for damages such as:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
Contact our office and schedule a free consultation with an apartment injury lawyer by calling 877-780-9052.
What is Negligence?
One of the most basic terms you'll hear in regards to personal injury claims is "negligence." Landlords and property owners have a duty to sustain a particular level of safety on their premises. If they fail to meet a threshold level of safety and security to those dwelling on the premises or those visiting the premises they could be considered negligent. Negligence is an act question that is a critical ingredient to any personal injury case. To favorably establish an apartment or business liability claim, it must be completely proven.
How is this Proven?
Through exhaustive research and investigation, liability is proven. Investigations entail searching the building in question from top to bottom. Conducting thorough discovery to unveil past infractions in other buildings owned by the same individual or company. Obtaining witness statements from other residents who have personal knowledge of the danger surrounding the suit. Collecting photographs or videos that show the hazard or that illuminate that the owner of the building was aware or should have been aware of the problem and failed to take action to safeguard people from the harm; thus, it is critical to talk with an experienced apartment injury lawyer.
Get Money and Justice by Hiring an Aggressive Apartment Injury Lawyer
At the Testa Law Group, we take apartment and building liability very serious. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident in your apartment or in a building and believe the owner of the property is to blame, then call our office for a free consultation with an apartment injury lawyer so that we can begin investigating your claim. Our number is 877-780-9052.


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Staging Your Home
A staged home is better than an empty home. Talk with your Medina Realtor about staging your home for sale. During the showing process, a well staged home can help buyers envision how they can utilize the space. Staging a home can also emphasize desirable features of a home.
The key to staging is not too much … and not too little. Just the basic furniture and pieces that compliment the home layout as well as any color schemes associated with the home.
Watch Debra Gould, staging diva, on HGTV with Ambrose Price on How to Stage a Home To Sell


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Don't leave home without it!
Traveling can be so much fun, but packing can sometimes be a bit of a drag. We're hoping to take some of the sting out of the task by giving you a handy list of 10 essentials you should always make sure to pack!
- A list. Write a list of all the items you want to pack and tuck it into your suitcase when you're finished. That way you can make sure to bring back everything you took with you when you come home. Your favorite slippers will thank you.
- Medications in their original bottles/containers. If you or one of your traveling companions relies on prescription medication, make sure to put the pills in their original bottles when you pack them. If you're flying, put your medication in your carry-on luggage in case your checked bag gets lost in transit. It's also a good idea to bring a little bit more medication than you need just in case you end up staying longer than expected for some reason.
- First aid kit. Even if you're going to a five star hotel, it's still a comforting thought to know that you have everything necessary to treat a blister, bug bite, upset tummy or headache should the need arise.
- Sewing kit. Accidents happen, but if you have some thread, buttons and safety pins you can fix those ripped pants or that sagging hem quickly and easily. Remember not to pack scissors in your carry-on baggage if you're flying.
- You're probably traveling with electronics, so make sure you pack chargers for your cell phone, camera and any other electronic devices you're bringing along.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste. It seems obvious, but these two hygiene essentials are often accidentally left home alone.
- Emergency cash. Yes, the world runs on plastic these days, but it's still a good idea to have a stash of emergency cash just in case. Just don't keep it in the same place as your credit and debit cards. If one or the other is lost or stolen, you'll always have a backup.
- You never know when you might want to jot down some thoughts, leave a note, take down a phone number or doodle during a long layover.
- Photocopies of important documents. Take a few minutes to make copies of prescriptions, the main page of your passport, your driver's license, traveler's checks—or any important document you absolutely don't want to lose while on vacation. Make sure to carry these copies separately from the originals as a backup in case of loss or theft.
- An umbrella. Because chances are at some point it might rain on your parade.
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