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There's a story going on in biotech venture capital, and it's about a slow and painful death. Four years after the start of the Great Recession, and after a decade of too much promising and too little delivering, the majority of biotech VCs are struggling to stay afloat. Firms are shutting their doors, forcing partners out in brutal political battles, or quietly fading away as they fail to raise new funds.
This ongoing theme resurfaced in the past week, when I wrote about the demise of Kirkland, WA-based OVP Venture Partners, the $750 million venture fund that has been betting on high tech, biotech, and cleantech companies for 30 years. This firm, like many others, waited and waited for a home run to save its portfolio, but it never happened. For OVP, Mountain View, CA-based Complete Genomics (NASDAQ:GNOM) was the one that just never came through in the clutch.
Everyone in biotech venture capital knows other shoes about to drop like this. The VC industry has already contracted dramatically, as there were 1,022 active firms during the tech bubble year of 2000, and just 462 active firms were left in 2010, according to the National Venture Capital Association. The dropoff in biotech venture financing this year has been so dramatic that only about a dozen firms in the U.S. are left who can credibly claim that they are still active early-stage life science investors. The collapse of biotech venture capital has forced a generation of entrepreneurs to re-think exactly how to build biotech companies that can have more appeal to investors.
Bob More, a general partner with Frazier Healthcare Ventures, says he expects one-half to two-thirds of all the people who make a living in biotech venture capital are on their way out. "A lot of firms are teetering," he says.
Naturally, a few firms will survive this historic contraction, and come out the other end quite strong. There is still plenty of great science happening. Some encouraging signs have come out of the FDA lately. The NASDAQ Biotech Index is up 36 percent year-to-date, more than double the 15 percent rise in the broader NASDAQ Composite. The venture investors who survive this tough stretch will surely be well positioned for years to cherry-pick the best company ideas.
So when a couple of biotech IPOs were completed last week, I was eager to dig into the filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to get a read on which VCs stand to gain. The IPOs were for Calabasas, CA-based Kythera Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KYTH) and New York-based Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ICPT). These stocks both traded up significantly from their IPO price. Now that those two companies have joined the club, a healthy 11 of the 12 biotech IPOs this year have gone up, as of Friday's close. The total number of IPOs so far this year already equals the number of IPOs in all of 2011.
Before diving into the table below of biotech's 2012 IPOs, a few of the usual caveats are in order. Just because a VC firm invested in a company that went public doesn't necessarily mean it will make money. Pre-IPO investors typically are barred from selling their shares for six months, a regulation that's intended to prevent insiders from pumping and dumping shares on investors with less information on the company. Sometimes companies can thrive during the period when insiders are "locked up" (i.e. Complete Genomics) and then crash right before the VCs get the freedom to cash out. And sometimes VCs will keep their shares for years in a public portfolio company, holding out for what they think will be even bigger returns.
That said, here's a tale of the tape for biotech IPOs of 2012, with a list of their biggest shareholders prior to their IPO, according to regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
|IPO Price
|Last Close
|Major Pre-IPO Investors
|Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
|Cambridge, MA
|Fidelity Investments, Credit Suisse First Boston, Fred Alger Management, TPG-Axon Partners
|Mountain View, CA
|Glaxo Group, Techne, OrbiMed Advisors, HBM Bioventures, Alta Partners, HealthCap of Sweden
|Chapel Hill, NC
|I. Wistar Morris & affiliates, Intersouth Partners, Aisling Capital, Quaker Bioventures, Blackboard Ventures, Devon Park Bioventures
|Cambridge, MA
|Advanced Technology Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, CHP, Longwood Fund, MPM Bioventures
|Supernus Pharmaceuticals
|Rockville, MD
|New Enterprise Associates, OrbiMed Advisors, Abingworth Ventures, Shire
|Durata Therapeutics
|Morristown, NJ
|Domain Associates, New Leaf Ventures, Aisling Capital, Sofinnova Ventures
|Hyperion Therapeutics
|South SF
|Bay City Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Panorama Capital, Sofinnova Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, Ucyclyd Pharma
|Waltham, MA
|New Enterprise Associates, InterWest Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
|Globus Medical
|Audobon, PA
|Clarus Life Sciences, Goldman Sachs
|Regulus Therapeutics
|San Diego
|Isis Pharmaceuticals, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Holdings, Glaxo Group
|Intercept Pharmaceuticals
|New York
|Genextra, OrbiMed Advisors
|Kythera Biopharmaceuticals
|Calabasas, CA
|Versant Ventures, Arch Venture Partners, Prospect Venture Partners, Jafco, Fidelity
|–Source: Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Yahoo Finance
You can see there's a pattern here—New Enterprise Associates, OrbiMed Advisors, and Sofinnova Ventures are a few of the names that show up more than once. These funds have all raised big new funds for life sciences in the tougher financing era, post-2008. They'll be fine.
With many of the others, you can bet there are plenty of people holding their breath about what the stock prices will look like when the lock-ups expire, if they haven't already.
Given that none of the biotech class of 2012 have been absolute screaming home runs, it would be fruitless to hope that this group's performance will somehow rescue the biotech VC industry just as it's heading over the cliff. There are still fundamental weaknesses in the IPO market. VCs often need to buy a lot shares to prop up their portfolio companies during the IPO process, and only a very small cadre of public investors has any appetite for biotech IPO shares at all.
History says that a lot of people get burned when the IPO market gets overheated, and thankfully there's no sign of that happening. If the market gets too hot, a lot of crappy companies are bound to make it through, end up crashing, and give the whole industry a bad name. But when the IPO market is too cold—like it has been past four to five years—it discourages people from starting companies and investing in new ones. Having an IPO market that's getting somewhere close to balance is important, because it gives entrepreneurs hope, and VCs a chance to make money on their best investments. It also gives the little companies a little more leverage in their talks with acquirers. If acquirers know that small biotech companies have a chance to go public, then they might be compelled to sweeten their buyout offers.
What we're seeing now is something that seems close to balance in the IPO market. That may not provide much hope for the battered biotech VCs out there, but it's something. With a little luck, some of those VC firms in the chart above will get the lifeline they need to keep doing what they do for a long time.
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Most people would rather appear in public naked than speak in public, so do they fear public speaking. But imagine the worst. Imagine having to speak in public for 30 or 45 minutes without ever saying anything but still sounding coherent.
That is the task assigned to the Fed's Head Nebbish, Janet Yellen. What she gives out of the curled lips of the right side of her mouth, she taketh immediately away through the curled lips of the left side. Why, she says everything, but she says nothing. I can't decide whether this is genius, incompetence, or moronism. More moronic still are those poor lost souls who hang on her every feckless word as if it really meant something! You may be broke and ugly, stinking and homeless, but you ain't fallen that low yet! Taking Janet Yellen seriously is like taking Moe of the Three Stooges seriously. Impossible for the rational mind: world's largest economy hostage to Curly, Larry, & Moe.
So Nebbish Janet spoke today to the World Affairs Council in Philadelphia where she said -- are y'all ready? -- nothing.
I suppose but can't really rouse myself to care that Chatty Janet's speech goosed stocks, although I remain baffled why threatening to raise interest rates would improve the outlook for stocks. It's a fool that seeks logic in a market's head. Dow rose 113.27 (0.64%) to 17,920.33 while the S&P500 gained 10.28 (0.5%) for its highest close (not intraday high) of 2016. I ought to add "until they lose it all & then some tomorrow."
Stocks are still outlining a head & shoulders top. 'Twill wreak its vengeance.
Wallowing in its shame & weakness, the US dollar index slipped another 5 basis points (0.06%) to 93.97. Let us count the weaknesses. It failed at 95.50+ resistance, it failed to approach its 200 day moving average, it slid a massive 1.61% Friday, it sliced through its 50 & 20 day moving averages, turning momentum down, and it fell through the upper boundary of the downward trending channel it had broken out of in May. Did I forget anything?
Y'all look for yourselves, http://schrts.co/OkJ5UT
It will take a long time to repair that mess.
Oil (West Texas Intermediate Crude) has walked through the uptrend line, which also serves as the bottom boundary of a bearish rising wedge. Yet it continueth above its 20 DMA (now $48.18). It ever anything looked ready to full down a manhole, it's oil. http://schrts.co/KvfGnd
On Comex Gold bumped up $4.50 (0.4%) to $1,244.60. Silver climbed 8.2¢ (0.5%) to 1642.8¢.
Here hideth the gold chart, http://schrts.co/KvfGnd
Gold tangled its feet in the entertwined 50 DMA ($1,248.46) & 20 DMA ($1,247.49). It pushed up into them, but couldn't close there. Not sterling, but not fatal, either. On the upside, gold needs to conquer $1,272. Of course, it can't be called "breaking out" until it betters $1,306, he interday high on 1 May. I expect we may be doomed to a couple of months sideways trading before gold seriously rallies.
Silver's chart is here, with a new trendline added, http://schrts.co/ojdHU4
Silver couldn't quite close above its 50 DMA (1648¢) & remains a ways below its 20 DMA (1664¢). However, it has snuggled right up to the downtrend line from the 1 May high, which right now the 20DMA is paralleling. Up above, silver must fight through 1690¢ and the 1700s, but the breakout test awaits at 1806¢.
So far nothing contradicts the conclusion that on 1 June we saw the LOWS for silver & gold, and that they will not in the future show those prices again. Me, I'm buying.
I may be dummer'n e'er a fence post, but I do get tired of the stupidity abounding all around. Christian Science Monitor (Neither "Christian" nor "Scientific") today ran an article, "How will US regulate private space travel?" These people in government & media can only think in terms of how THEY can control things, never in terms of freedom. No private company has even arrived in space yet, but when they get there, bureaucrats & regulations await them. Have these people never read any science fiction? It don't work that way. Besides, by what force will they control it?
If governments would get out of the way science nerds would be building space ships out of concrete truck mixers and establish two way traffic to the moon in a few years so your grandmama could fly there if she wanted. If government regulates space travel, she won't get there for 300 years.
Aurum et argentum comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be bought.
- Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger
© 2016, The Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically, without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold's primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold or 18 ounces of silver. US $ and US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down.
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned:
Do NOT use these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures.
NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps.
NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced.
NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt.
What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands.
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The Social Transformations and Education (STE) Research Hub addresses questions about educational purposes, policies and practices in light of social transformations. Our work explores new formations of knowledge, identities, social relations and cultural diversity, and how these are shaping and are shaped by education.
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The hub aims to incubate new and existing research projects; to provide a supportive critical mass of complementary scholars; to be a visible presence within the MGSE to attract prospective RHD students as well as high profile academics to, for example, competitive Fellowship schemes; and to provide the intellectual leadership necessary to build these research interests into successful, high profile and strategic programs of research.
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Fazal Rizvi is a Professor of Global Studies in Education at the University of Melbourne, as well as an Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has written extensively on issues of identity in transnational contexts, globalisation and education policy.
Between 1998 and 2001, Fazal served as Pro Vice Chancellor (International) at RMIT University, and in 1996 established and directed Monash Center for Research in International Education. Fazal's book, Globalizing Education Policy (Routledge 2010) has been widely used in courses around the world. A collection of his essays is published in Encountering Education in the Global: Selected Writings of Fazal Rizvi (Routledge 2014). Fazal is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Social Sciences and a past Editor of the journal, Discourse: Studies in Cultural Politics of Education, and past President of the Australian Association of Research in Education. In 2016, Fazal published a major report for the Australian Council of Learned Academies on Australia's Asian Diaspora Advantage. He has also been a member of an international research team on a large ARC funded project on elite schools, which led to the production of a jointly authored book, Class Choreographies: elite schools and globalization (Palgrave 2017). He is currently working in three research areas: Transnationalism and Diaspora Formations; Higher Education policy in India and Southeast Asia; and Rethinking Cosmopolitanism and Learning in Transnational Spaces.
Dr Jessica Gerrard
Senior Lecturer in Education, Equity and Politics
Jessica works across the disciplines of sociology and history with particular research interest on the relationship of education to social change and politics, shifting - but persistent - experiences of inequality, and critical theories and methodologies.
Jessica is Senior Lecturer in Education, Equity and Politics. She coordinates Melbourne Graduate School of Education's Masters of Education specialisation Equity, Diversity and Social Change. Jessica was a McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, 2012-2015, and has won a number of awards in recognition of her research, including an Early Career Researcher Commendation from The Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2015. She publishes widely, and her most recent monograph, Precarious Enterprise: Work, Poverty and Homelessness on the Margins, was published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Dr. Ligia (Licho) López López
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Associate Professor Health, Outdoor and Physical Education and Philosophy of Education
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John Quay's research interests revolve around the notion of praxis, particularly the contributions of phenomenological and pragmatic philosophical theories (Dewey, Heidegger, Peirce) applied in experiential learning, outdoor and environmental education, physical education and broader areas of teachers' work. Central to his ideas are ontological perspectives in education. His most recent book is Understanding Life in School published by Palgrave Macmillan. Recent journal papers include "From human–nature to cultureplace in education via an exploration of unity and relation in the work of Peirce and Dewey" published in advanced online form with Studies in Philosophy and Education.
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Peter is a Senior Lecturer at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, with research interests in higher education policy and governance, the sociology of organizations, and the philosophy of technology.
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Kylie Smith is an Associate Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and has worked in early childhood services for over 30 years. Her research explores young children's performances of identity and Kylie is currently exploring how respectful relationships programs might look in the early childhood space. Kylie has also begun a research project on creating participatory research methodologies with young children from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
She is currently working on a project concerning gender identity in early childhood and on scoping the style and content of a safety planning and communication app (My Safety App) for primary school aged children who have experienced family violence.
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Bonita Cabiles
Bonita is working on a project that explores the schooling experiences of students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background in Australia. She examines the concept of 'participation' – specifically, the ways in which educators and students experience and understand student participation in a primary school classroom. Her thesis is provisionally entitled Language, culture and the field of participation: Exploring school experiences for CALD students.
Bonita completed a Master's degree at the University College London - Institute of Education and the University of Deusto, Spain under the Erasmus Mundus scholarship program. Her work experiences include primary school teaching, teacher training, and curriculum development. She has also worked in various non-government organisations and in international development in the Philippines.
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Joanne Higginson
Under the supervision of Professor Julie McLeod and Professor Fazal Rizvi, Jo is researching the transnational experiences of senior secondary students and the their families who have experience of education, work and family life both in and between Australia and other countries. Working from the perspective that the mobility of people, capital, images and ideas is an integral aspect of contemporary social transformations and times, her work examines how migrations of people can provide us with insights into social and change processes, encompassing identities, class formations, work and family life and schooling.
Jo has masters degrees in social science and teaching and has worked in policy and projects within government and the community legal sector and as a secondary teacher. She currently teaches within MGSE's MTeach Secondary program.
Annette Rome FACE, FACEL
Annette is the Principal of St Margaret's and Berwick Grammar School. Initially trained as a scientist, Annette's current research interests include the education of young people to be global citizens who operate ethically and knowledgeably. Her research focuses on International Mindedness and the International Baccalaureate 's Theory of Knowledge.
She was coordinator of the CSE International Education Action Group, Indigenous Education Focus Group and is an adjunct lecturer at MGSE. She served on the Science Teachers' Association of Victoria Council and Orica Corporate Affairs Division (Education). She is an International Baccalaureate Jeff Thompson Research Award winner, a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council of Educational Leaders. She is a founding member of the James Macready-Bryan Foundation and an active member of ACEL, ACE and the Principals Australia Institute Change Team. She has been a board member of ACE and The Songroom. She is also a disability advocate with a particular focus on young people with acquired brain injury.
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Contact: Dr Licho Lopez Lopez
Seminars held in 2017 and 2018 are detailed in past events.
Thinking through and against borders
Webinar 1: Thinking Through and Against Borders
Webinar 2: Thinking Through and Against Borders
The Power, Policy and Politics reading group
The Power, Policy and Politics reading group was established in 2015 and meets monthly. The aim of the reading group is to foster collegial and constructive discussion around some of the key issues around policy, politics and power in education today, including the role of the state, accountability, data, equity, curriculum and governance. Dr Jessica Gerrard is the group's current convenor.
Policy and Schooling: Community, Citizenship, and Social Change
Conference workshop featuring: Professor Meg Maguire, Professor Julie McLeod, Professor Mary Lou Rasmussen, Professor Marie Brennan, Associate Professor Helen Proctor, Associate Professor Nicole Mockler, Dr Emma Rowe, Dr Eve Mayes, Dr Howard Prosser, Dr Nikki Moodie, Dr Shaun Rawolle, Dr Sophie Rudolph, Dr Glenn Savage, Dr Jessica Gerrard, Elisa Di Grigorio, Sam Oldman and Mary Purcell.
Location: Frank Tate Room, Level 9, 100 Leicester Street
Date: 27 March 2018
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fee: free, but limited places available.
For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite listing.
Making. Indigenous. Borders Book Launch & Colloquium
The Making of Indigeneity, Curriculum History, And The Limits of Diversity
Routledge 2018 Ligia (Licho) López López
In the Making of Indigeneity, López interrogates how what is 'indigenous,' as a category of diversity, emerged, has been made, re-made, and is taken up to fund discourses of multiculturalism and intercultualism. Through historical and ethnographic classroom research López devices event-alizing as a methodological approximation to educational research at the limits of 'the educational' to interrogate how liberal and progressive propositions for educating the "Indian" generate particular ways of organizing difference ostensibly meant to serve historically marginalized indigenous peoples. Asking questions of the historical and scientific involvement of anthropology, sociology, law, photography, and education in the making of indigenous as a kind of people, López accounts for the aspirations, activities, and tactics that perpetuate violence on indigenous lives limiting their futurity as un-fixed beings.
Launched by Liz McKinley, Professor of Indigenous Education MGSE, University of Melbourne
Location: Frank Tate, Level 9 Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Date: 3 May
Time: 4.30pm
Dr Jeanine Leane, Wiradjuri Writer and Senior Lecturer Fac. of Arts, University of Melbourne
Melinda Hinkson, Associate Prof. of Anthropology ADI, Deakin University
Julie McLeod, Professor of Education MGSE, University of Melbourne
MC Jay de Los Reyes, PhD Student MGSE, University of Melbourne
World Curriculum Studies Conference
Location: Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Date: 9-12 December 2018
For further details and registration, visit the Conference website.
Contact us
Social Transformations and Education Research Hub
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Level 7, 100 Leicester Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3053


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Showing hospitality
All ready for Christmas? Cards, presents, tree, decorations, turkey, mince-pies. You've thought about them all. But what about people? How much thinking have you done about them?
The Bible talks a lot about hospitality. In Old Testament times one of the marks of God's people was that they opened their homes to others. Job said, "the sojourner has not lodged in my street; I have opened my doors to the traveller…" (Job ch 31 vs 32). Abraham "lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth and said, 'O my lord, if I have found favour in your sight, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree, while I bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on…' " (Genesis 18:2). Elisha "went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat. And she said to her husband, 'Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go there..' "(2 Kings 4:8).
In the New Testament, the importance of hospitality becomes even clearer. Jesus was hosted in his travels by many people. He spent the last days of his life here on earth staying in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. And he said that on the Day of Judgement we will be judged by our willingness to show hospitality. "Then he will say to those on his right, 'Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me… in as much as you did it to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me' " (Matthew 25:34-40). The believers in the early church were in and out of one another's homes constantly, eating together. "And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.." (Acts 2:46). The moment Lydia was converted, she wanted to open her home to visitors, "She urged us, saying 'If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay' ". Paul wrote, "Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.." (Romans 12:13). He himself enjoyed the hospitality of friends like Philemon. "I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you…prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you…" (Philemon v7, 22). In fact he made it clear that no-one who was not hospitable should be appointed as a leader in the church (1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:8). The writer to the Hebrews wrote, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Skim through those passages again (and they're only a very small selection of the Bible passages which talk about hospitality) and you'll see how widely they range. Some passages talk about hospitality to fellow-believers. Others talk about hospitality to passing strangers. Some talk about offering a one-off meal, others talk about inviting someone to stay for a prolonged period. Some are addressed particularly to church leaders, others are for every Christian.
I would like to think that we are a hospitable church. For some of you, a Sunday without guests is a rare thing. Some of you have opened your home for weeks or months on end to folk who needed somewhere to stay. It's not always been easy for you. But you have found your life enriched by the experience. You have built friendships that will last for a life-time; you have learned lessons that couldn't be learned in any other way; you have found that Jesus was right when he said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. And maybe you have entertained angels. You invited folk into your home because you wanted to do them good; you found that the blessings they brought to you far outweighed any kindness you offered them.
But it may be that others have shrunk away from the privileges and duties of hospitality. There are lots of reasons why Christians are reluctant to open their homes. They may feel that their homes are nothing special to look at. By comparison with other people's mansions, their homes seem small and shabby. Well, don't be ashamed of what the Lord's given you. I have visited folk all over the world and stayed in their homes. Some were luxurious. Some were very basic. But what mattered was the warmth of the welcome. I have stepped into homes made of corrugated iron and cardboard and been treated like a prince – and I have stepped into the most palatial dwellings and felt myself an intruder. Share what you have without embarrassment and no-one will complain that the furniture is old or that the teapot is chipped.
Some Christians may worry that their families are too big – visitors wouldn't want lots of children crawling over them. Others may feel that they're disqualified because they're unmarried. Some may be aware that they lack conversational skills. Others can talk till the cows come home but are conscious that their cookery leaves something to be desired. Well, children can be taught not to crawl over the visitors (at least unless the visitors seem to like it). Single people can be the very best of hosts – they can sit chatting with visitors late into the evening, when married people have to get home. Conversational skills grow with practice. And anyone can learn half a dozen recipes which are guaranteed never to go wrong.
In the end, it's a simple matter of obedience. If you're a Christian and you have a home, then God has told you to use that home for the good of others. It's been given to you not just for your own good but for the good of others.
Who are the others to whom you should show hospitality? Well of course other Christians, and especially other members of the church. But not just them. Students need hospitality. We have tried for many years as a church to make sure that students away from home, trapped in the godless world of the university campus six days a week, have the opportunity to spend every Lord's Day in Christian homes. Homeless people need hospitality. In the last few years we have invited homeless lads to join us over a family meal. For some of them it's the first meal they've ever eaten at a table with a family. Bereaved and divorced folk need hospitality. Many of them have to cope with many lonely hours. Just to be invited into someone's home for a coffee can be a lifeline. Family folk need hospitality. A couple with small children may rarely get the chance to sit down for a quiet meal. To sit down in someone else's home while the babysitter looks after the kids may be just what they need. Passers-through need hospitality. If you've ever spent time alone in a strange city far from home, you'll know how much it means to be invited into a Christian home. Unbelievers of all sorts need hospitality. Make your home a place where people see the difference Christ can make – and where they find Christ.
The list is endless. But don't forget one more group of folk who need hospitality. Hospitable people need hospitality. There are people who are constantly showing hospitality to others – but who never get an invitation back. They don't complain. But occasionally they breathe a sigh and think, "It would be nice if just once in a while it was the other way round..".
Well, Christmas is a good time to show hospitality. Ask yourself who's going to share your home this Christmas. Homeless lads? Overseas students? An elderly neighbour who would otherwise be on her own? That family from the church who have been coming for a year now but whom you've never really got to know?
And then ask yourself how you're going to carry on showing hospitality when Christmas is over. Christian hospitality isn't just for Christmas. It's for life. May your home be a very happy place this Christmas.


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No one likes to feel itchy, but people who suffer from eczema often do so all the time. This is a bothersome skin issue that causes the skin to get red and become inflamed. Fortunately, there are things you can do to find relief and treat the condition. Continue on to understand what you can do.
Avoid hot showers if you suffer from eczema. Take showers that are short and warm. Use a gentle cleanser rather than soap, and use it on your skin gently. Do not rub too hard. Once your skin is clean, pat it gently to dry it.
Make sure that you use creams when moisturizing your skin. They're far better than watery lotions. Petroleum jelly is a good choice. However, always make sure that your moisturizers don't contain any alcohol or scents. Use a moisturizer twice a day.
Eczema sufferers should do their best to avoid stressful situations whenever possible. Stress can make a flare up occur. Use meditation, deep breathing or exercise to feel better. You will likely find that this minimizes eczema.
Only use PABA-free sun blocks. This ingredient can irritate the skin of people with eczema. You should always take your time to look at the ingredients carefully to see if it's PABA-free. And speak to your doctor about whether you may need a sunscreen that's more powerful.
Wear non-irritating clothing. Non-natural fibers, such as synthetics, will cause irritation. People with eczema should wear cotton. Also, always wash any new clothing in advance of wearing it. To accomplish this, use a mild liquid detergent that is unscented, and do not use fabric softener.
If you suffer with eczema flare-ups, be sure that your skin remains moisturized. That will help you manage your symptoms better. Moisturize as often as possible, especially after you bathe so your skin stays soft and supple. Rather than using chemical-laden moisturizers, use those that are natural and unscented.
Make sure you keep the temperature in your house fairly consistent. Temperatures of one extreme or another can result in skin irritation and eczema flares. When it's hot, use an air conditioner and a humidifier when temperatures are cold. The humidifier will help prevent your skin from becoming too dry.
Dry, itchy skin is the name of the game when you have eczema. To reduce these symptoms, you must use a moisturizer. Moisturizers aren't always moisturizing. Rather, moisturizers seal in moisture and natural body oils. Moisturizers prevent skin from cracking and drying out.
Avoid sweating. Sweating a lot or getting overheated may make eczema symptoms worse. If you are the active type, cool your body down soon after you are done with your physical exertion. Get into the shower as soon as you can.
If you don't seek treatment for your eczema, the condition can prove very frustrating. Skin that feels irritated and itchy is miserable and can make daily life tough. As an eczema sufferer, you need to utilize the tips given to you.


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Issues of Natural Law
Introduction (Below)
>Part I Essays on Christianity & Health
Contents (see same)
The economic cycle
Economic growth
Capitalism & Socialism
Good and bad points
Myth of competition
>Part III Freedom and Government
Types of freedom
Maximizing freedom
The relational concept of freedom
Maximizing freedom
Forming a constitution
The law of liberty
A model constitution
Further interpretation of the constitutional principles
The principle of merchandising
Biochemical effects
Definition of pornography
Three proposed laws
Three proposed laws
1. Mandatory population stabilization
2. Public pornography ban
3. Tobacco products ban
On government and banning pornography
On overpopulation
On mandatory population stabilization
On immigrationMore on pornography
The definition of Natural Law I am referring to is (from Webster):
"Rules of conduct supposedly inherent in the
relations between human beings and discover-able by reason".
And I would add: proceeding from nature, as God so created it.
This is not to be confused with naturalism, which denies the existence of God.
Because many of these essays are short I have not included an index, but rather I have added the major subtitles to the table of contents.
The acronyms (abbreviations) used in part 1 designate the subtitles. For example, see GAAA refers to the subtitle "God as an Actor".
The bible cross references to each subject
are not complete but only an/some


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Parchment paper is coated with silicone. It comes in rolls and is used mainly to line baking sheets. According to The Cook's Thesaurus, you can substitute other materials, depending on what you are cooking.
Grease the Baking Sheet
The easiest way to substitute for parchment paper is to grease the baking sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Be aware that cookies tend to spread out during baking with this method.
Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is a good substitute, but it sticks to gooey food more readily. You can grease the waxed paper before baking for better results.
Silicone Mats
Silicone baking mats will also work well as substitutes for parchment paper. Plus, they're reusable.
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil, especially the quick-release kind that is coated in silicone, works well and will crisp the baked goods slightly more than not using it. Also, quick-release aluminum foil works well for foods cooked en papillote (in a pocket).
Paper Bags
You can line baking sheets with paper grocery bags, but be advised that they ignite at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. However, The Cook's Thesaurus issues cautions against using them because of possible toxic chemicals and inks used to produce the bags.


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Another MS Update broken
In recent months, Microsoft has put out well over 100 patches for its Windows 7 operating system. Although most have been good, the odd one is faulty when deployed. Take for example the latest round of patches on November 10th, 2015. Many people started experiencing a flashing screen upon starting windows after the updates had been installed. This certainly wasn't the case for everyone, but definitely made an impact for a few unsuspecting users.
As it turns out, the offending update was KB3097877. It caused the affected system to make it as far as the welcome screen, and then drop into a cyclic screen flash right before the user password prompt. All inputs are blocked, and the only way to exit this was by forcibly shutting down the machine (via the power button).
From all reports, the only way to get rid of this is to uninstall the offending update via an elevated command prompt. More information is available here.
In my opinion, these patches need to be checked more thoroughly before being released. It's not like they aren't familiar with the operating system.
After all, they did make it.
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In November, 2017 BMSTU museum celebrated 50 years anniversary since its foundation day. But its history stretches to the remote past. The first reference about museum can be found in far 1905 in "Moscow Imperial Vocation School News" newspaper. It was an engineering museum with part samples and different models. At that time the head of the museum was an expert in the machine construction sphere - professor Sidorov. He demonstrated the museum exhibits at his lectures "Introduction to Machine Engineering". In 1920-30 there were 3 engineering single-profile museums at university departments. In 1955 at the 125-th BMSTU anniversary celebration there was organized a great exhibition dedicated to the university and scientific schools history.
In November, 1967 the order of the USSR Ministry of Higher Education about the BMSTU history museum creation was issued. The museum was opened on November 18, 1967. The first note in the wish-book was made by BMSTU graduate space pilot K. P. Fiactistov: "The memory about the course passed, the peculiarities of the past allow us to look into the future. I hope that BMSTU museum will be rich in exhibits and will remind us about the glorious past of the eldest Russian technical school."
RAS academician Konstantin Sergeevich Kolesnikov has been the museum council chairman for more than 40 years. Since 1969 till 1998 Galina Nikolaevna Antsupova, the Honoured Art Worker of the Russian Federation, was the museum director. Since 1998 Galina Alekseevna Basanchuk, the Honourary Worker of Higher Vocational Education of the Russian Federation, has been holding this position.
The museum consists of 2 halls, 450 square meters total. The first hall was opened in 1992, the second - in 2000 on the occasion of the 170-th university anniversary. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the president of the Russian Federation, was the first visitor.
The exposition reveals the history of the university development from the vocational school to the leading technical university of the country, its role in domestic higher school history, its influence on Russian science and industry. In 2004 BMSTU museum branch was opened in Kaluga.
The basic collection of museum pieces numbers more than 10 thousand of depository items; book collection consists of about 3 thousand specimens ranging from XVIII century folios and XIX century lithographic textbooks to the first domestic ones on heat engineering, motor industry, cybernetics, rocket production and robotics. 30 exhibits are recognized as science and technical first rank monuments. BMSTU diploma project of academician N.A. Pilugin is among them. Also there is an aviation instrument "gyrograph" which has been used in Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute for flying tests and final aircraft adjustments for more than 40 years.
The original things of BMSTU graduates and professors such as academicians S. P. Korolev, N. A. Pilugin, V. P. Barmin, V. N. Chelomey delivered by their descendants are the museum pride. In the center of the first hall there is a spacesuit of the BMSTU graduate twice USSR Hero space pilot V. A. Solovev . That's just the suit in which he flew in "Salut-7" and "Mir" orbit-stations in 1984-86. Now V. A. Solovev is a corresponding member of RAS and the head of BMSTU ballistics and aerodynamics department.
A collage of spacecraft models ranging from the first artificial Earth satellite to the orbit complex "Salut-6"-"Souz" makes it possible to imagine the main steps of domestic space technology development. Busts of N. E. Zhukovsky, V.G. Shukhov, A. N. Tupolev, S. P. Korolev made by famous Russian sculptor L. E. Kerbel are in museum halls. A considerable pat of exposition tells about the great contribution of BMSTU students and graduates to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The first hall tells about the BMSTU students and staff who participated in warfare within the 7-th citizens-in-arms ("Bauman") and 3-d Communist divisions, and the construction of defense fortification around Moscow. A special stand is dedicated to Bauman USSR Heroes (T. L. Kunikov, S. M. Alpeev, E. B. Pasko and others). Certain exposition sections tell about the development of armament, ammunition and special military equipment, about the "Victory aircraft" designs.
Visit to the museum is included in students' curriculum of all BMSTU departments. Some items which have been found by student groups "Poisk" at the places of battles with participation of 7-th citizens-in-arms division under Vyazma, are exhibited in the museum.
In 2005 and 2010 the museum took first places at municipal competitions among the historical museums of higher educational institutions. They were dedicated to the anniversaries of the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Victory. The museum staff was awarded Space Federation diplomas. The museum was awarded "Peoples museum" honorary degree.


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After waiting for 4 long years, the EURO Cup is back again! From June 10th to July 10th, this Football event will gather 24 teams to compete for the Euro Championship title, in France. The 15th edition of this great tournament will begin on Friday, 10th of June at 9pm (3am in China) with France vs. Romania. Even though there is a significant time difference, some of the games will start in the afternoon (around 9 or 10pm in China), which still gives you an opportunity to support your favorite team(s). For this EURO Cup, as well as for the World Cup and most of International Sport events, the atmosphere promise to be wild and electric here in Shanghai. As a matter of fact, here is a list of some of the bars in Shanghai where you can be sure to have a great time while watching the games:
The Wishbone:
The Wishbone is one of the places with the best promotions yet. All the game will be broadcasted on their brand new projector screen and no entrance fee will be asked. Furthermore, there will be a late menu allowing you to grab a bite with your beer (sandwich, chicken wings, dirty fries, etc.). Finally, the Boxing Cat Contender (Beer) will be at 35RMB, the Jameson shot at 15RMB, and you will be given the wishbone black card which allows you a lifetime discount on every alcohol drinks and specials when scan its QR code. No need to say, that you should definitely go there at least once during the EURO.
Sasha's bar is going to be one of the best places to be for this tournament. A tent will be set outside of the bar with a huge screen broadcasting every game of the competition. The entry fees are:-100RMB for a standing ticket and 1 liter of Heineken OR 2 standard drinks-200RMB for a seated ticket and 1 liter of Heineken OR 2 standard drinksNo need to go to a stadium, Sasha's bar is the place where you want to go to. You can see the schedule on their website;
JZ Latino in Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel and 8 Art Hotel on the Bund:
The "Great Sports" Channel will be presenting and broadcasting the Euro games with some of the players of Shanghai Football team on their side. You will be able to enjoy the games while listening to the comments and views of specialists in Football. The entry fees are:-JZ Latino Renaissance Yu Garden: 198RMB/person with unlimited Carlsberg
-8 Art Hotel: 168RMB/person OR 268RMB/groups of 2 people
The Camel:
The Camel Sport's Bar is already famous for broadcasting all the major sports events; therefore you can be sure that every game of the EURO will be on screen. Except for the most important games, no entrance fee will be asked. However for the other ones, you will have to pay 100RMB which gives you 3 drinks when coming in the bar.
Big Bamboo:
The Big Bamboo will welcome you for very game of the EURO Cup. The entrance fee will be 100RMB including 2 standard drinks.
Tap House:
Every game will be broadcasted at the Tap House and no entrance fee will be asked. Furthermore, there will be a "buy 2, get the 3rd one for free" promotion on selected beers.
The Spot:
The Spot will broadcast every game without any entrance fee or special promotions.
The Cages will be broadcasting the games on the 40 TVs installed in the bar, however you should check on their website first in case of change of schedule. No entrance fee will be asked at the entrance.
The Shed:
You should check the website first in case of changes in the schedule but other than that, the Shed staff won't ask you for an entrance fee and there won't be any special promotion since the beer is already quite cheap.
Shanghai Brewery Hengshan Lu & Shanghai Brewery Hongmei Lu:
The Shanghai Brewery will broadcast some of the games but you should call them before just to make sure;
In the end, whether you are a Football fan or not, you'll still be able to enjoy a cold draft beer, sing along national anthems with friends and meet new people, so why not try it?


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Our Story
by Rob Arthur
"Cricket and I met Jeremiah Richey on a gig in Cancun, Mexico - working together in a fairly large production that combined classic rockers as the band, and television stars as the voices. The band was a familiar one to me - all people I had played with many, many times before. But I had yet to work with these "American Idol" and "The Voice" singers. I do say that most of them were really good, but they obviously had come up a different set of ranks than all us rock dudes. Jeremiah stood out to both Cricket and I as a talent with some years of gigging under his belt - with an incredible rebel spirit, great voice, stage presence - and we vowed not to let him fade away from us. She stayed in touch with him the subsequent years, until one summer where she saw that I had a day off in Nashville on the Peter Frampton tour. She encouraged Jeremiah and I to try to write a song, and it was such an easy collaboration, that we thought it would be wise to keep going. Once the tour was over, we thought we'd try and strike gold again by bringing him out to LA - Northridge, Ca, where we live, and hopefully write another one. Within a week we had about six freaking awesome songs - the kid and I were on fire. There was such a chemistry between us as songwriters. Cricket became the third set of ears, and the three of us molded the direction of these songs. She chose the covers we were to do, and I muscled them into what I thought was something cool. We knew that this was no longer "making demos," this was a record.
Cricket and I formed our own label to release the project ourselves, with me producing all the music. Luckily, I own a studio, and I happen to know some of the greatest musicians on the planet. I made a few calls and assembled the core band that would make this record - Jeremiah and myself writing the song and laying down a bed, then bringing in Vinnie Colaiuta - drums, Will Lee - bass, and John McFee on all things bluegrass (pedal steel, dobro, mandolin, violin and telecaster). To round it out, we enlisted the talents of Gwen Sebastian, Gary Sieger, Adam Lester, Gordon Kennedy, Damon Johnson, and Paul and Billy Peterson. Jeremiah and I laid all other instruments and vocals down, and we had it.
Twelve songs later, when I sat down to mix the record, I had such an easy time bringing all this MONSTER, GENIUS musicianship to life. When you have the super-cats, it's all there, no trickery required. All of it backing the incredibly strong vocals of our hero, singing lead. I believe that we've created a classic work that will live on forever. Cricket and I are so proud of this record - we crank it up in the car and rock!!!
We want more than anything in the world to make Jeremiah a well known, hugely successful artist. We have poured our hearts and souls into this wonderful record, stacked the deck with the top players in the industry, to bring you...Jeremiah Richey - "NORTHRIDGE"!!!!"


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Berkeley Loveseat
• Clean and modern mailbox arms with padding for extra comfort.
• Streamlined cushions with no-sag spring construction, self-healing zippers (no breakage!), and toggle clips to hold cushions in place.
• So-soft fabric and high-density foam cushions with fiber wrap.
• Durable hardwood frame means its built to last.


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Life in and around Aarhus never gets boring, there are so many offers of things to see and do that no matter your interests, there'll always be something to keep you occupied! Click on the pictures below to read more about what Aarhus has to offer in terms of being out in the fresh air, living the high brow life, getting active and indulging in delicious delights.
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I have gotten into a rut with finding new and easy recipes. Family doesn't like a whole lot of weekly variety but I do try to stick in at least 1-2 new meals per week if I can.
Last night, I made Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups. So good and so easy!! Got the recipe from Erica Lucas' YouTube channel.
Best Lasagna Recipe: Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Ingredients for every 4 roll ups:
4 lasagna noodles
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup mozzarella
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
2 eggs
12 oz. jar sauce
oregano, to taste
I prep the chicken the day before or morning of batch prepping chicken lasagna noodles. Slow cook in a crock pot for 4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Shred, and set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles to al dente. Create the chicken mixture while the noodles are cooking:
1 cup chicken
2 eggs
1/3 parm
1 cup mozz
oregano, to taste
Mix well in a bowl. Lay a cooked lasagna noodle on a plate or flat surface like your counter, and spread the mixture. Roll up, and finish seam side down. Spread some sauce on the bottom of a pan if baking immediately. If freezing, spread sauce on the bottom of a freezer safe container. Lay the roll ups seam side down on top of the sauce. Repeat as many times as you are making. Top with sauce and mozz.
Freeze for up to 90 days. You can cook this straight from freezer to oven at 350F for 30 minutes covered. If you are baking after prep, bake in the oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes on 350F.
Give me some inspiration and post your favorite recipes.


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Jim and Sally are a great couple. They love God, love God's people, and serve unselfishly. We have known them for over thirty years, they have been married over forty. They had three kids, now all grown and married. They were agreed on their church and their place in it, but not agreed on how to raise kids.
As a matter of fact, they were a walking, talking manual of how not to raise kids in unity. Often there was a conflict about when, how, or whether or not to discipline. Sally was doing her best to submit, but not very joyfully, and not very privately. Jim was always ridiculing Sally's suggestions and using sarcasm to get a laugh or a snicker from his boys.
The seeds of contempt were sown and the later teen years became quite heart-breaking for Jim and Sally.
When Jim was around, he carried the day; but when he was at work and Sally had the kids, she did things her way. By not backing Jim up, Sally was undermining her own authority with her kids. By not honoring Sally in front of the kids, Jim was sowing seeds of dishonor that would later grow a bitter harvest.
Today, Jim and Sally are still plugging along together. Their kids are grown and raising their own families, Jim and Sally's grandkids. Struggles are apparent. They are not part of a church, their kids are not obedient, more heartache seems certain.
For Mom and Dad to be on the same page is hard work. It takes a commitment from both. Each parent has a big contribution to make toward unity. Each will have to sacrifice to make it happen. It will be worth it.
The Father wants us to be one because he is seeking children who will display His nature.
Malachi 2:15 "Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit . . ."
Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." Although Jesus said this about God and money, its truth certainly applies in our homes. Our kids can't have two masters.


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it isn't so much the gray but the rain that's getting me down. i actually love overcast skies and the occasional drizzle (my year in seattle was by far my favorite). the light gray cover really makes other colors pop.
so i was happy to see these peachy-pink leather pouches on julia's blog. i have one of her striped totes, and her attention to detail never fails to inspire me. paired with the taupe, steel blue, black, and gold, this particular pink looks especially autumnal to my color-starved eyes right now.


text: Ok so I got back out there and I couldn't find the statue anywhere at Holy Cross, turns out it was at the cemetery next door at Cypress Lawn (I hate getting old). The lighting was not quite optimal but I think they turned out ok. I try again to re-shoot earlier in the day. I hope you like them 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thanks for looking!


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To be eligible for deferred payment at the ASU bookstore, the student must verify eligibility under the Veterans Educational Assistance Act for Education Benefits at the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at one of the campuses AND not have defaulted in payment on any previous promissory notes.
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Technicality delays vote to end Prohibition in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER >> A referendum scheduled to be held Tuesday on allowing the sale of alcohol in Bridgewater has been postponed after it was found to be in conflict with a recently uncovered state statute.
"Certain requirements of the Connecticut General Statutes relating only to 'intoxicating liquors' and specifically how a vote to repeal prohibition must be conducted has been brought to our attention recently," according to a release from Bridgewater Town Hall. "Upon further legal review of the unique and unusual voting process and the advice of the Connecticut Liquor Control Division, [First Selectman Curtis] Read has decided to postpone the scheduled referendum until further notice."
Bridgewater is the last dry town in Connecticut and, with the support of Read and others, was exploring the option of ending the ban on alcohol sales. Two restaurants have expressed interest in opening in town and selling alcohol. The town is too small, according to state law, to have a liquor store.
"I realize that this will be an inconvenience for many residents and for those proposing restaurants that can serve alcohol, but it is better to make sure the state statutes are followed when we do have the Wet/Dry vote," Read said in the release. "We should not risk any legal challenges to a vote on this issue in the future."
Read told WNPR that a resident found a Connecticut statute stipulating that a vote on allowing the sale of alcohol has to happen as part of a regular town election, and the next one of those will not be until November, 2015.
Read more about the statute, and Snapple savior Peter May's plan to open a restaurant in Bridgewater, at Connecticut Magazine.


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Curtis Stigers: Baby Plays Around
In Curtis Stigers' case, he really does deserve a renewed interest in his jazz singing ability, which had been there all along. Moving to New York from Idaho to start a pop career, Stigers got what he wished for, and more. Immediately, he achieved popularity and acclaim, recording albums with sales far above those of most jazz recordings. And yet, he became a victim of his own success, caught up in the whirlwind of touring and recording and succumbing to the identity that Arista Records imposed on him.
Now that Stigers has had the opportunity to sing a jazz record, at the encouragement of Randy Brecker, it becomes evident that jazz may be his true metier, and not pop, even as he keeps one foot in the pop world doorway.
That synthesis reveals that some contemporary song-writers excel in memorable lyrics and catchy phrasing too and that classic song-writing didn't end when Gershwin or Porter passed. Randy Newman, for one, has been writing affecting songs, mostly in association with movie soundtracks, for decades now. His "Marie" would go right to the heart of any female named "Marie" who is the recipient of this simple and affecting sentiment: "I loved you the first time I saw you, and I always will love you, Marie." And Elvis Costello's "Baby Plays Around" effectively puts words to the ambivalent sentiment of the befooled lover, "And so it seems I've always been the last to know. To hold on to that girl, I had to let her go. I wish to God I didn't love her so, 'cause Baby plays around."
With those current-day song-writers as a starting point, Stigers moves into more jazz-acceptable tracks that don't really make a point about his ability as much as giving him the vocal release he has needed for a decade. With an outstanding rhythm section, Stigers emphasizes the lyrics of the tunes without adornment or artifice, as good jazz singers do. Stigers didn't forget the lessons of Gene Harris when he studied with the piano master as an adolescent in Boise: Concentrate on the lyrics and swing. Those lessons achieve fruition on "Sweets" Edison's and Jon Hendricks' "Centerpiece," the voice anticipating the beat and creating its own swing even before Doky's bass walks in. A jam session of sorts, the tune allows Stigers to develop a melodic tenor sax solo before Doky and Goldings come in to emphasize the rhythmic pulse of the tune.
It seems that Mark Murphy had an equal or greater influence on Stigers' style than Hendricks, though. Stigers' presentation of "Parker's Mood" refers directly to Murphy's Bop For Kerouac album, complete with a literally intact introduction. "I Keep Going Back To Joe's" incorporates Murphyisms right down to the attention to sibilances, suspension of the vowels, separating phrases into their own story-telling elements and the combination of Irish tenor range with jazz sensibilities.
Now, Stigers does seem to prove a point on "Billie's Bounce," as he breaks loose in a rapid outpouring of lyrics before taking the remaining choruses before the wrap-up in scat.
Larry Goldings performs against expectations as well, creating bluesy solos of his ownfull of block chords, respectful balladic accompaniment and quicksilver bop linesthat aren't as evident when he plays organ, which doesn't possess the same percussiveness as the piano.
On Baby Plays Around, Stigers gets to record the album that has been welling up within him as long as he has been singing pop. Rather than "discovering" jazz after attaining recognition as a pop singer, it turns out that Stigers knew jazz all along. Baby Plays Around reveals that there are fine male jazz singers in the wings, either impoverished by the unsuccessful attempts at recognition or constrained by success in another genre.
Curtis Stigers: saxophone.
Album information
Title: Baby Plays Around | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Prestige


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NERC is by law required to produce a policy for health and safety that is signed by the Executive Chair. This lays down the intent, organisation and arrangements that are in place to ensure health and safety within the organisation and for other parties who might be affected by our activities.
NERC Safety Policy (PDF, 618KB)
This policy applies to all activities undertaken by NERC. The policy is supplemented by procedures, guidance and forms which give further direction to research centres and Swindon Office on the necessary arrangements to ensure health and safety. Research centres will set their own policies and procedures to ensure they are adhering to the overall NERC procedures.
NERC's policy, procedures and guidance are on NERC's public website so that all collaborating organisations, external researchers making use of our facilities, and recipients of NERC funding are able to understand the standards and health and safety principles that NERC expects its own staff to follow.
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I dare you to break
your resolve to silence
the pact you made
with your heart
I dare you to confess
the ambition that drives you
the whispers haunting
the dreams you won't share
I dare you to fall
before I do
captured by the laughter
shining in my eyes
As November looms ahead, my creativity has begun to crack. I suppose it's a good thing to go through writer's block now, before National Novel Writing Month as opposed to the thick of November when I'll need words and more words!
Westworld – This show has got me pretty hooked. I love the weirdness of it and I love how it's confusing and intriguing. I can't wait to see where it goes…
Blindspot – This past week's episode was good! Kurt Weller seemed very Damien Scott for some reason. Maybe it was the whole hooking up thing? LOL It just reminded me a little of Strike Back and I didn't mind it at all. I liked the way the two storylines paralleled each other in spots…
Originally published at Kiari's Corner. You can comment here or there.


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There's always so much going on that we can hardly talk about it all in our weekly Hot this Week listing. No matter your pace of life or your interests, you can find something that will appeal to your senses. And while we can't list everything going on in the province, we can give you a little taste of just what's in store. If you're on the lookout for even more to do, visit us here. Now, without further ado, here's what's hot in Manitoba.
Sing along at an indie music festival
August 18 to 20
Oroseau, Rapids Park, St. Malo
Rainbow Trout Festival is considered one of the coolest, indie music festivals in Manitoba. For three days, you can camp, hang out with friends around a bonfire, swim and dance. This festival is as eclectic as it gets with genres of rock, blues, hip-hop, garage, folk, reggae and much more.
Add your edge to electro music
August 17 to 20
Downtown, Winnipeg
Where can you experience the musical vibes and creativity of cutting-edge electro all in one weekend? Well at MEME, of course. This festival highlights local and international electronic musicians using the latest in technology to create the most stimulating of sounds.
Feast your way through culture
August 14 to 19
Various venues, Winnipeg
Where can you find lively music, great food, hearty laughter, rich culture and vibrant colours all under one roof? Well, 21 roofs if you're counting. Folklorama is coming to a close and you only have a few days left to experience this rich cultural extravaganza! So get going! There's just enough time left for you to feast your way through all these amazing cultures.
Grace the Rainbow Stage and Mamma Mia! with your glorious presence
August 14 to 16
Rainbow Stage, Kildonan Park
If you don't make it to Greece in the near future, you can at least make it to the Rainbow Stage for a night of Mamma Mia! and a lifetime of memories to the tune of ABBA. Join a daughter on her journey to discover which of the three men from her mother's past might actually be her dad.
Stop by the Art Express'd container
August 15
The Forks, Winnipeg
After its coast-to-coast adventure, Art Express'd has made its way back home to the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks. Celebrate Canada's 150th and Canada's artists with a visit and discover the unique geography, linguistic and cultural diversity of the nation's deeply rooted history.
Watch a movie in a park
August 15, 18 & 19
Princess Park, Brandon
Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg
Lyric Theatre, Winnipeg
Green Space, Falcon Lake, South Whiteshell
Pack your lawn chair, grab a blanket, and head to the heart of Brandon for an evening of music in Princess Park. If you happen to be in the city, Movies on Memorial begins at dusk. As always, Assiniboine Park is the perfect leisure spot on any day, but this Friday, if you do decide to take a stroll, leave enough time to head over to the Lyric Theatre a fun movie night feature. And, if you're out in the Whiteshell area on August 19, you can also enjoy an free movie evening event at Falcon Lake. Just bring along your blankets, chairs and snacks.
Laugh 'til you cry
August 15 to 20
Rumor's Comedy Club
Looking for a laugh…or two? Rumor's Comedy Club might have just the gig – or gigs – to leave you in stitches and begging for more…or less; well at least 'til you catch your breath. This week, the club features up and coming comedian Ben Walker, whose quick and off-the-cuff style has proven to be a winner among audiences. America's Got Talent stand out Piff the Magic Dragon will also be performing this week.
Fill your musical cup
August 16 to 20
Brandon University, Brandon
Get your fill of music over the next five days at Augustfest Homecoming Concerts and witness some of the best composers, genres and ensembles from around the world perform at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall in Brandon.
Wet your feet a bit
August 17
Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Centre, Winnipeg
If you've already had some practice with the basics in paddle boarding and feel as if you're ready for the big leagues, then this advanced paddle boarding skills course at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Centre might be just the thing for you.
Get stepping at a street fest
August 18 to 19
Various locations, Arborg
Arborg's Street Festival gets off to an early start with a live band and fireworks. The action continues on Saturday with a pancake breakfast, kids fun zone, a scavenger hunt, dog show and a whole lot more!
Shop a night market
May 18 & 19
Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg
It's the first of its kind in the city this summer, but hopefully not the last. It's the perfect excuse for some family time and a great opportunity to support local artisans. The Winnipeg Night Market opens at 5 p.m. and closes at midnight.
Discover who you are
August 18 to 20
Road 3E, Teulon
Discover yourself at the I AM Festival this weekend. The first of its kind, I AM celebrates the mind, body and soul connection with live music performances, yoga classes, motivational talks, nature walks and camping.
Join another festive celebration
August 18 to 20
Main Street, Stonewall
If you're looking for a weekend of fun, look no further than Stonewall's Quarry Days Festival. There will be food, live entertainment, a midway and petting zoo for the kids to enjoy.
Take a ride on the Prairie Dog
August 19
Prairie Dog Central, Winnipeg
This might just be one of the best ways to the weekend! Climb aboard the Prairie Dog Central as journeys to Grosse Isle for its Blue Grass Bonanza. Enjoy live music, visit the Heritage Village and stop by the vendors for crafts, a smokie and leave room for dessert.
Learn about the flow of Eastern Manitoba's inspiration
August 19 to 20
Various venues, Eastern Manitoba
Discover just how deep creativity runs and just how far inspiration flows in Eastern Manitoba on a visit of the Boreal Shores Art Tour. This self-guided adventure features artist studios and galleries throughout the enchanting Boreal forests and shore regions of Eastern Manitoba.
Become a full-fledged researcher for a day
August 20
Oak Hammock Marsh, Stonewall
If you've always wanted to be a part of a research team, now is your chance! Join researchers at Oak Hammock Marsh for a live songbird banding session as these birds make their stop along this migration path.
Take a private lesson in public art
August 20
United Way Building, Winnipeg
Here's another great idea for a leisurely Sunday! Take a tour of some of the city's public artworks! Starting at the United Way building, work your way to some of the city's most intriguing pieces like John Hirsch Place, Upper Fort Garry Park, THE Illumination, emptyful and Sentinel of Truth.


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Time goes faster and faster as you get older but I swear when you have a baby it doubles in speed. In a couple of weeks Arthur will be 9 months old and I still can't quite get my head around it! Enjoy every moment is the piece of advice I was given when I became a mummy and yes, it's a cliche but something that's so important because time really does go by in the blink of an eye. I guess if I was to give another piece of advice to a new mummy it would be to document as much as you can. I've always loved looking back at old photo albums from my childhood and wanted to make sure Arthur had plenty look back on too.
In addition to creating photo albums, memory boxes and Letters To My Baby, I've started a baby scrapbook for Arthur's first year. Each double page has it's own theme, such as 'My Baby Shower,' 'The Day You Were Born,' 'Your First Christmas' and I've filled them with pictures, words and little keepsakes that we'll be able to look back on together, in years to come. So far I've taken most of the scrapbook pictures on my Instax Mini 8 Camera. I love the retro-style 'polaroid' effect of these photographs and they're the perfect size for sticking in my Paperchase Scrapbook.
As well as creating pages for special times, I've also designed a few around Arthur's age and milestones. These pages feature pictures that show how Arthur has changed and grown over the months, as well as little snippets of information, like his weight, what he likes doing, the nicknames I've been calling him and what he's been getting up to. I know there are some great scrapbooks out there like Project Life but I wanted my baby scrapbook to be a little less formal and a little more and 'me!' I also think some of the scrapbooking kits out there are very expensive. I much prefer being able to buy little bits and bobs here and there without spending a small fortune.
Of course, a scrapbook wouldn't be a scrapbook without cute stickers and washi tape, so I couldn't resist ordering a selection from Paperchase. I love the colourful animal stickers and the seashells, along with the anchor print washi tape are perfect for my seaside themed 'Your First Holiday' page.
I've still got plenty of pages left in my baby scrapbook and can't wait to add to it over the next few months. I think I'll probably start a fresh one when Arthur turns 1. It'd be nice to do one for each year of his childhood if I could keep it up. It's certainly something I really enjoy doing when Arthur's gone to bed - it really helps me to wind down. I already love looking back at the earlier pages and seeing just how much has happened over these last few months. What a wonderful few months it's been!
Are you into scrapbooking?
I'd love to hear your recommendations on places to buy stickers, tape and other scrapbooking bits!