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Ofcom is investigating whether The X Factor performances of a Lady Gaga song and a Britney Spears impersonator breached its broadcasting code.
The media regulator has launched an investigation into a heavily criticised rendition of Lady Gaga's hit The Edge of Glory by The X Factor contestant Alison Brunton, over fears her two teenage children watching from the wings could be subjected to bullying.
Ofcom will separately investigate the audition performance of Britney Spears impersonator Lorna Bliss which was broadcast before the 9pm watershed on 9 September, looking at whether it breached taste and decency rules.
Brunton, who described herself as sounding like Madonna, stunned judges with her Lady Gaga song on The X Factor which aired on 1 September.
Her children – a 14-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy – were repeatedly shown looking horrified and humiliated by their mother's appearance on the show. Guest judge Mel B described the audition as "horrific".
Ofcom has received 35 complaints about the impact of the audition on Brunton's children, prompting the media regulator to launch an investigation under rules relating to under 18-year-olds appearing in TV shows.
According to section 1 of the Ofcom broadcasting code ITV has a responsibility to take "due care of the physical and emotional welfare and dignity of people under 18 who take part or are otherwise involved in programmes".
ITV has this responsibility regardless of consent given by Brunton for her children to be filmed, with the rule stating that under 18s must not be "caused unnecessary distress or anxiety by their involvement in programmes or by the broadcast of those programmes".
Brunton's appearance raised the possibility of her children facing ridicule and bullying.
A spokeswoman for ITV said: "The X Factor does not include child contestants but takes the welfare of any children featured in the show very seriously. It is a well-established format and contestants regularly bring along their family to support them as Alison did. Footage of family members is only used when appropriate consent has been obtained."
Bliss performed Britney Spears's Till the World Ends in a body stocking and proceeded to thrust and gyrate as well as climbing into judge Louis Walsh's lap and chasing Gary Barlow.
Ofcom received 34 complaints about the explicit nature of the performance, which aired before the 9pm watershed, and has launched an investigation on the grounds of taste and decency and the scheduling of the audition.
The ITV spokeswoman added: "Lorna's performance and its editing was carefully considered by the producers and ITV. We do not believe her routine exceeded generally accepted standards or the expectations of the vast majority of the audience."
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Summer can be a lazy time with hot weather that can dull and drain your energy levels, but you can use the time to build and connect to your faith. Here are some ideas to help turn you family time this summer into faith development times:
- Use the summer nights to play fun Bible trivia games. You will learn more about God and His word in the process. Christianity.com has a great Family Bible Trivia site with free membership.
- Have a weekly, ice cream Bible study social in your home with friends. Have each friend bring a tub of their favorite ice cream. You provide the toppings and bowls. To facilitate the Bible studies, you could have your participants go to the following sites and have them print out the Bible Study that you select and then divide the lessons up into manageable one-week sections. Here are some great free resources to creating home Bible studies:
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3. Take a Spirit-filled, inspired vacation. Here are some great sites to visit in the United States:
The Creation Museum and Noah's Ark in Kentucky
The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Fla.
4. Attend a Christian Musical Festival. Check out The Christian Festival Association website to find the one near you this summer.
5. Read some Christian Books over the summer. It is a great way to connect to your faith but you can also enjoy reading in nature on a nice day and connect with God's creation as well.
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One of my 101 in 1001 tasks was to get a plant (see exhibit a below), and then another follow-up task was to keep the plant alive for a year. Well, today is Day 365 of having a peace lily in the house, and I have no idea if it's truly alive or not (see exhibit b). It doesn't flower any more and there are less leaves, but it still kind of perks up when I remember to water it, so that counts right? I'm counting that as alive technically, but I don't feel very good about checking it off the list.
Exhibit A – New peace lily one year ago:
Exhibit B – The same peace lily after it has been in my care for one year.
Ugh, I'm even more embarrassed to see the side-by-side comparison! Did I totally fail this one? I just can't figure out when to water it. This is supposed to be the easiest plant to take care of, too. The you-can't-mess-it-up variety of greenery. Does anyone have any tips? If the leaves are crunchy but still green, do I cut those off? Can this plant be saved? It still has some life in it, I know it does!
Try some plant fertilizer and get te Aqua Globe… that way it waters it when it needs it.. but you still have to check the globe to make sure it has water…
Cut the dead parts off of the leaves … and water a little bit each day for like 2 weeks. it should perk up.
Ha! You're like me. And the only plants I have in my house are 2 peace lilies and a bamboo thing. And they all go through these sad phases of droopiness. But my lilies do perk up when I am bettera bout watering them and they even surprise me with some flowers now and then. Does this ever get sunlight? Maybe you can move it to that big window (sliding glass door?) now and then for some sun? Good luck!
The peace lily is really easy to maintain. You know it needs water when it starts to droop like that. It's talking to you: "Please help me, Susan! I'm soooooo thirsty! I'm begging you!"
Make sure it is in medium to low light as well as watering it every couple of days. Its a lily! It needs water! Peace Lily's are also known for absorbing many toxins out of the air. The more toxins they absorb, the harder they work, the more water they need. =)
Is that P. Lilly? I still laugh about the naming of it when your mom left it in your care! Hope you are doing well!
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Veil Of Delusions – Echoes Of Dawn (2016) Running Time 46:14
Release Date 16-09-2016 Independent
Album Review by Rick Tilley
Veil Of Delusions are a young, five piece Dutch band, formed in 2015, who describe themselves broadly as Melodic Metal but thanks to many influences and styles emerging in their music you can add Symphonic and Death Metal as well. Their UK agent Matt Hopper sent me debut album 'Echoes Of Dawn' before Christmas but, due to my workload, this review is arriving a bit later than planned so I apologise to him and the band for the delay.
What is immediately apparent is that Veil Of Delusions are another female fronted band, although, thanks to guitarist Martin Vos, they incorporate some pretty good grunted male vocals on a regular basis as well, similar to another band I reviewed recently 'Beyond Forgiveness'. What's different here is that female vocalist Zoë Tilly (almost my namesake) doesn't go down the operatic route, choosing to use her natural voice, which does make a pleasant change but, yes I'm going to get my 'but' out of the way early for a change, whilst Zoe does have a good voice it's her contribution to 'Echoes Of Dawn' that lets it down slightly for me! Now I have seen written that she didn't use any 'tricks' in the studio on her voice, which means what you hear is what she sounds like live, and if that is the case then I have to compliment her immensely. Unfortunately her delivery on some of the songs does seem a little underwhelming, almost like she is just going through the motions and some of her notes are, very slightly sharp or flat! While the rest of the band are hammering away, producing pretty catchy and lively tunes some of her vocal lines seem rushed, unoriginal and don't really fit the overall composition and because of this many of the songs sound similar! I feel like I want to tell her to go back and try again, because it's quite clear that Zoe has the talent to produce something excellent. I don't want to sound like I'm being overly critical though because 'Veil Of Delusions' have still released a decent debut and considering this is self-produced have made it sound good within the limitations of their budget.
Intro piece 'Echoes Of Dawn', that is as bombastic as it sounds and which leads seamlessly into first track proper 'War Begins' sets the scene nicely for an album dealing with myths and battles. Guitar work, from Martin Vos and Xander ten Boden is good, the riffs are chunky and more than solid although solos are lacking, bassist Jeffrey Wennekes plugs away nicely, but it's not always easy to pick him out and drummer Rob Reijs does his job very well indeed with some great double bass work! Put that together with the aforementioned growls of Vos, which aren't overused but add plenty of bite and authenticity to the lyrical themes of the tracks, then Veil Of Delusions have come up with an interesting sound that bears repeated listening. In fact tracks such as 'Together For Glory' (which is arguably the best song on offer here), 'The Chase' and, the slightly more up-tempo, final track 'They Wonder' do start to bury themselves inside your head the more you listen!
It might be that there is an overt feeling of impending doom and sadness to Veil Of Delusions music that makes me feel like I do, especially when it comes to Zoe's vocal delivery, or perhaps it is as something as simple as they just need more time to gel together as a band but I think that album number two is going to take them and the listener to the next level. They quite obviously have the talent to produce a fantastic album but just need to concentrate on 'the hook' and perhaps throwing a couple of faster songs in to break things up as well! I'm certainly going to give them full marks for the cover art though which is excellent! Definitely a band to watch out for over the next couple of years!
- Echoes Of Dawn
- War Begins
- Together For Glory
- Black Wings
- The Chase
- Desperation
- Across The Sky
- Last Generation
- Shadow Of Myself
- Fields Of Dragons
- They Wonder
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We've been calling Minecraft an "indie" game for years, but at this point this international juggernaut is making more money that everything but top-tier AAA
releases. According to a Swedish report translated by Kotaku, creator Markus Perrson, AKA Notch, took home approximately $100 million from the project last year.
In a recent Reddit discussion that turned into an informal AMA, Notch talked a little bit about what it was like to have acquired so much . He isn't quite sure what to do with it all, naturally – he wants to provide for his family and might finally get his license and buy a car – but mostly, he's a little disoriented. He writes:
"I grew up in a relatively poor family, but once I got a decent job, I never really had to worry about money. My hobbies were playing games and programming, so there wasn't any real drain. I could eat out when I wanted to, and go to the movies without having to save up for it. I still had to save up for trips and to be able to buy computers or consoles, but that just felt normal."
He also waxed philosophical on distribution and the strange systems in place that have allowed him to become so ungodly wealthy. It's interesting to read a perspective from a man who has both benefited tremendously from a certain set-up and seems to be feeling conflicted about that:
"Well, on one hand I don't mind having loads of money at all. On the other, it's a bit strange that I can create something once and keep getting paid over and over and over for it. If you build a car, you can only sell it once. If you paint a fence, you only get paid for it once. If you create a piece of software that's essentially free to reproduce, you can keep getting paid over and over perpetually."
Perhaps it's just a strange side-effect of having property laws based on a world where copying something is NOT free. I'm not sure if there's a better system, though."
Minecraft's success is singular, and isn't likely to ever happen again. But any major company that ignores this incredible story does so at its peril. The world of video games is changing quickly, and small producers are going to become more powerful than ever in the coming years.
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Frances Takemoto: Chasing her Dream from Japan to Thailand
Say hi to Frances Takemoto! While this elementary school teacher currently teaches at a Japanese public school, in the coming school year, she'll fly to Thailand to begin at NIVA International School in Bangkok. In her interview, Frances shares the inspiration behind her international journey, tips for recruiting, and what she's excited for most about her upcoming move to Thailand. Enjoy meeting this wonderful educator!
Hello Frances! Please introduce yourself and describe why you wanted to teach overseas. What was the compelling call or interesting story behind it?
Hi, or konnichiwa everyone! I am currently teaching 1st through 6th grade English at a public elementary school in Japan through the JET (Japan Teaching and Exchange) Program. I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from my undergraduate studies, but instead of becoming a teacher in the US right after graduation, I decided to fly halfway across the globe to get in touch with my roots. Now, I am gearing up to teach my own classroom of 3rd graders in Bangkok, Thailand!
What inspired you to sign up with a service like ISS, and how has your experience been?
My favorite university teacher from my studies in elementary education had a genuine interest in getting to know all of our personalities, strengths, weaknesses, interests, and cultures. On the first day of class, during our "show and tell" activity, she brought in a clay textile print from her experience teaching art in South Korea. I just knew that one day I wanted to be able to share my international teaching experiences with my future students, just like her. I believe that her experience teaching internationally gave her the skills to excellently model how to foster respectful classroom climate that supported every learner, despite the challenge of all of our differences.
I later contacted her to ask her how she found her international teaching job, and she highly recommended ISS. After looking it up online, comparing it to other services, and watching YouTube videos about finding jobs in international school teaching jobs, it was clear that ISS had an excellent reputation for helping schools and teachers find the right match. The next day, I began reaching out to potential references, gathering my teaching certification documents/transcript, updating my resume and teaching portfolio, and writing my personal statement. Even though it was a little overwhelming at first, starting early and doing a little bit everyday made the process much smoother. In end, I was grateful that ISS requires candidates to create an in-depth, well-rounded portfolio, because it really helped me reflect upon my experiences as an educator thus far, which helped prepare me for the interviews.
What excites you most about your new role and/or school? How did you know when you found the right fit?
I have come to the realization that one of the most fulfilling aspects of teaching is building relationships with my students and helping them grow. At my current school, I teach 361 students, which is almost the entire school. I can only meet with each class once or twice a week, which makes building relationships a little more challenging, especially with their limited English ability. I can't wait to get to know each and every one of my 3rd graders at NIVA and teach all subjects with the Common Core curriculum. It will be so interesting to learn from other teachers and students from their experiences in various education systems, as well as share my own from the US and Japan. I am looking forward to fully immersing myself in the culture and challenging myself to learn as much Thai as possible. I knew I found the right fit after having multiple interviews and conversations with various staff members at NIVA, including the principal, current 4th grade teacher/ elementary curriculum coordinator, and business manager. They were so caring and took the time to make sure that every question was addressed thoroughly, even though I had many, which left a great impression.
What research did you do before accepting your job?
First, I looked up absolutely everything I could about the school on the internet. I gathered information about the school's educational philosophy from the school website, curriculum, size of the school, current staff, and looked up the school on social media to see what kind of events are held at the school. I reached out to former teachers and close friends/family to assist me with any other insight they had about the school. I also looked up information about living in Bangkok, such as the cost of living and the ex-pat community.
What advice would you give to educators looking to recruit overseas for the first time?
Do your research, interview as much as possible (it's good practice), don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions, and enjoy the process. Being open-minded to opportunities that might even scare you a little will help you grow stronger- it really made me realize that there is SO much of the world yet to see, but I only have this one life to experience it, so go for it! I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, Frances.
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Yaya Toure of Ivory Coast named BBC African Footballer of the Yearby Richard Bailey 11/12/2015 20:13:00 0 comments 1 Views
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year, the corporation has announced.
It is the second time the 32-year-old, who helped Ivory Coast to African Nations Cup success in February, has landed the award.
He previously won in 2013 and has now been shortlisted for the accolade a record seven times. His latest success came as he beat off competition from Andre Ayew (Ghana and Swansea), Sadio Mane (Senegal and Southampton), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon and Borussia Dortmund) and Yacine Brahimi (Algeria and Porto).
Toure said: "I am very proud to be named BBC African Footballer of the Year and would like to thank everyone that voted. I work hard every day to be the best I can be, so to be nominated seven consecutive times and win this award for a second time means a lot to me.
"I would also like to pay tribute to my fellow nominees and this fantastic initiative, which celebrates African footballers -- shining a light on our wonderful continent. We have so much talent in Africa, so I am determined to continue to achieve on the pitch and use my success to help lead the way for the next generation."


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Baby Steps to Blond: How to Go Light Without the Fright
Summer is an optimal time to lighten your hair color, but first things first: Can anybody be a blonde? "I joke that there are always some blond pieces or some highlights that can be put in everybody," says celebrity colorist Kim Vo (who has worked with stars such as Katherine Heigl, Britney Spears, and Kate Hudson). But he readily admits that while blond doesn't necessarily work for all people, everyone can embrace their inner blonde when need be.
Luckily, we've come a long way from the brassy, unhealthy-looking blondes of yesteryear, allowing even the darkest of brunettes to achieve perfectly flaxen strands. Thinking about lightening up this season but feeling a little gun shy? See Vo's tips for baby-stepping your way to the right hue when you read more.
- How to choose the ultimate blond: The best hair color coordinates with the person, so that's why Vo looks to the flecks within the eyes — the actual color of the eyes — and the skin tone when choosing what formulation he will use. "If you have a pink skin tone," he explains, "you have to go more on the cooler side of blond." But for someone with brown hair and golden flecks in the eyes, like Jessica Alba, you can add lighter, warmer highlights, he says.
- Getting your feet wet: Of course, personality matters too. To test the sandy-haired waters, Vo suggests you follow his "blondette" concept so that you incorporate a bit of caramel-hued pieces into your hair. "It's medium chocolate with golden highlights — like the Hershey's bar," he says. Think Jennifer Lopez and Natalie Portman.
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• "Full Moon Carriage Ride," 7-8 p.m. at Hard Labor Creek State Park. Take in the beauty of a full moon at Hard Labor Creek on a relaxing carriage ride. Meet up will be at the beach parking lot. Cost: $5 plus $5 parking. Call 706-557-3001.
Saturday, Nov. 16
• Champion the lung cancer cause by registering today for the sixth annual Free to Breathe Athens 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk on Nov. 16 at Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607. 7:30 a.m., registration and check-in; 8:15 a.m., announcements and warm-up; 8:30 a.m., 5K Run begins; 8:45 a.m., 1-Mile Walk begins; and 9:30 a.m., rally and awards presentation. The inspirational event will bring the community together to raise funds that will fuel groundbreaking research necessary for making the dramatic breakthroughs in early detection and treatment that can save lives. All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, to register or donate, visit www.FreetoBreathe.org/athens. Registration online is $20 (closes Nov. 13); mail-in (must be received by Nov. 11), $23; or on event day (beginning at 7:30 a.m.), $25.
• Newborn Dixie Jubilee at the Historic School House at 4326 Hwy. 142, Newborn. Doors open at 5 p.m. and shows run 6-9 p.m. Where There's Smoke BBQ will be there. The Dixie Gentlemen and several guest singers will perform. Admission is free, so come out and join us for supper and a show. Hard to beat anywhere. For information call Steve Biggers, 770-786-8662.
• "Ho-Ho-Holiday Gourds" workshop at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 706-342-7557 for more information.
• Holiday Crafts Show and Jewelry Artisan Showcase 12-5 p.m. at the The Morgan County African American Museum featuring craftspeople from different fields, baked goods booth, and the Jewelry Artisan Showcase will feature a local jewelry artisan, Rita Knight.
•Family Workshop: Fused Glass Ornaments at MAGallery . Create beautiful keepsake ornaments out of glass! No skills required. Instructor Greta Beech brings all supplies, you create, she fuses in kiln and returns your unique creations in about a week. It's as simple as decorating cookies, but these will be enjoyed for years to come. Children 5 and up welcome with supervision; teenagers through adults encouraged to come make a special gift. Ornaments are $10 each. Class begins at 3:00pm
• Abandoned Rural America , the American Small Family Farm in Transition Artists Reception Saturday, November 16th at 6 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy southern-style refreshments and immerse yourself in times gone by. The reception is free and open to the public. The accompanying video presentation will commence at 7 PM. The Monroe Art Guild Gallery is located in the historic Monroe Post Office building at 205 S. Broad Street, Monroe, GA 30655 Phone: (770) 207-8937 Sunday, Nov. 17 The Athens Youth Symphony will present a Fall Concert on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. in Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall of the UGA Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature young musicians from all over North Georgia in works by Schubert, Mascagni, Berlioz, Hans Zimmer, and John Williams. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information call (706) 543-1907.
• Family Workshop: Clay Santa or Angel Sculpture at MAGallery Create a beautiful sculpture your family will treasure! Chuck Hanes and Elizabeth Collins of Beauty and Beast Art lead this workshop where participants will create a one of a kind clay sculpture of an angel or santa. All ages are welcome, but young children will need adult assistance. Fee is $35 per angel. Class begins at 2:00pm
Monday, Nov. 18
• Fundraiser for state Senator Burt Jones at 5:30 p.m. at Variety Works in Madison. Suggested contribution will be $100 per couple. More details to come. This will be a great way to spend some time with this rising conservative leader.
• Young Life Club meeting, 7:27 p.m. at the Young Life Barn.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
• The Morgan County Democratic Committee will host an "Understanding the Affordable Care Act" meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in Madison. ACA Navigator Harold Weber, a retired Athens insurance salesman of many decades, will speak and answer questions. All are invited. Place to be announced.
• Tickets available for the FREE Community Holiday Concert. The Ashburn Chorale headlines local performers as they present holiday favorites on the Center's stage Friday, December 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM. This Holiday Concert is a FREE ticketed event. Tickets must be picked up from the Cultural Center in advance. Starting Tuesday, November 19th through the evening of December 12th, non-members and members may pick up their tickets for the concert (with a limit of six tickets per family) at the front desk of the Cultural Center during normal business hours. Once capacity for the Auditorium is reached, tickets will no longer be available. Call 706-342-4743 for more information.
Thursday, Nov. 21
• WyldLife Club meeting, 7:02 p.m. at the Young Life Barn.
• The Morgan County Retired Educators Association will meet on November 21 at 11:00 at the Primary School media center. The program topic will be on new technology in the classroom. All members are invited to attend.
Friday, Nov. 22
• Kick off to Rutledge Christmas in the Country 5:30pm-8:00pm
•Downtown Rutledge Merchants annual Christmas open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – The Annual Rutledge Christmas in the Country event in downtown Rutledge. Vendors in the park, activities for children, Big Kev's famous BBQ and other foods, Holiday entertainment
Saturday, Nov. 23, Sunday Nov. 24
• Christmas in the Country Arts & Crafts Fair in Downtown Rutledge 706-474-2290 • Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will host a Kingdom Builder's Men Breakfast at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pastor Marcus Young of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.
Sunday, November 24
• Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will have their Annual Family and Friends' Day program at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 26
• Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will have Pre-Thanksgiving services at 7 p.m. Rev. David T. Batts, pastor of New Life Bible Church; Athens, Ga will be the guest speaker.
Friday, Nov. 29
• Bow Wow Breakfast, The Humane Society of Morgan County, at The Lions Club from 7-11am. Helping heal the hurt of injured and sick animals. Tickets are $10.00. Call 706-343-9977. Saturday, Nov. 30
• Newborn Dixie Jubilee at the Historic School House at 4326 Hwy. 142, Newborn. Special gospel show featuring Logan Smith, the Dixie Gentlemen and other guest. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show runs 6-9 p.m. Admission is free, so come out and enjoy some great gospel music. Where There's Smoke BBQ will be there. For more information call Steve Biggers, 770-786-8662.
Monday, Dec. 2
• Young Life Club meeting, 7:27 p.m. at the Young Life Barn.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at MMCC – 8pm – 706-342-4743
Thursday, Dec. 5
• Hospital Auxiliary Love Light Tree Reception @ Heritage Hall 5:30 706-342-4644
• 30th Annual Town & Country Holiday Tour of Homes – Chamber of Commerce 706-342-4454
Saturday, Dec. 14
• Holiday Parade followed by Caroling By Candlelight at Town Park – MMS 706-342-1251


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Now, while not giving a fuck may seem simple on the surface, it's a whole new bag of burritos under the hood. I don't even know what that sentence means, but I don't give a fuck. A bag of burritos sounds awesome, so let's just go with it.
The point is, most of us struggle throughout our lives by giving too many fucks in situations where fucks do not deserve to be given. We give a fuck about the rude gas station attendant who gave us too many nickels. We give a fuck when a show we liked was canceled on TV. We give a fuck when our coworkers don't bother asking us about our awesome weekend. We give a fuck when it's raining and we were supposed to go jogging in the morning.
Fucks given everywhere. Strewn about like seeds in mother-fucking spring time. And for what purpose? For what reason? Convenience? Easy comforts? A pat on the fucking back maybe?
This is the problem, my friend.


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Interagency Language Roundtable: Pashto Webliography. Fairly up-to-date and comprehensive list of Pashto resources. Some online resources listed are available only for U.S. military and government employees, though most are publicly accessible.
UCLA Language Materials Project: Pashto Citations. Provides descriptions for a list of 91 resources, including out of print dictionaries and textbooks.
UCLA Language Materials Project: Pashto Links. Provides additional links to Pashto-related websites.
UPenn's LDC Language Resource Wiki: Pashto. Eclectic list of ~70 Pashto language resources. More oriented towards linguists.
So You Want to Learn a Language: Pashto. ~40 links to Pashto language resources.
Resources for the Pashto Language. Short list of Pashto Resources hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. Last updated 2004.
Afghana.com: Pashtu Corner. Links to ~20 Pashto related websites. Oriented towards Pashto speakers. Many broken links.
Language Profiles
Wikipedia: Pashto Language.
Wikipedia: Pashto Media.
UCLA Language Materials Project: Pashto Profile.
Languages of the World: Pashto. From the National Virtual Translation Center. Archived from 2007.
Ethnologue: Languages of Pakistan. Provides dialect information on Pashto in Pakistan.
Ethnologue: Languages of Afghanistan. Provides dialect information on Pashto in Afghanistan.


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Guest Rita Moreno begins the show with a dance routine set in a Parisian cafe with a life size Muppet as her partner. Other highlights: Rowlf the Dog, as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bob, attempts to operate on a reluctant Fozzie Bear, the Swedish Chef flips flapjacks; Marvin Suggs performs "Lady of Spain" on his Muppaphone; Kermit moderates a panel discussion about the dying art of conversation which degenerates into a heated argument between Moreno and Miss Piggy; Moreno sings "Fever" while Animal's wild drumming threatens to upstage her.
Muppet performers, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Eren Ozker, John Lovelady ; Muppet designers, Bonnie Erickson, Caroly Wilcox, Don Sahlin, Dave Goelz, Rollin Krewson, Faz Fazakas, Larry Jameson ; choreographer, Gillian Lynne.
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As Halloween is coming, I keep seeing costumes pictures everywhere, on Instagram or Facebook. I thought I could make a fashion outfit being a costume for Halloween as I am not a dress-up fan.
I choose this kitten super cute hat from Zara to be that piece with a twist from my outfit. My look is quite simple and easy to get as it's a black and white outfit with golden accents and those red shoes to catch the attention.
So if anyone invites me to a Halloween theme party this is what I'm going to wear.
Hope you guys like it and feel inspired!
Have a great week!
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Mica Moda chain necklace
Dior oui ring
Chopard watch
Golden clutch my husband brought me from one of his concerts in India
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Like Oprah before me, I've made a list of My Favorite Things for the year. You may use them as a list of suggestions for Holiday Shopping. In fact, since I liked these things so much, I contacted the companies behind them and told them how I felt and guess what, some of them are offering Suburban Mama readers special discount codes!
In this day and age of mass-produced products, it is comforting to know that there are still companies who strive to make things especially for you, just for you. Want something special? Customize it.
Personalized t-shirts. I made shirts that say my son's names for their birthdays at www.customizedgirl.com. It's a hit with the kids' classmates and it's a great way to spot them in a crowd. There are other companies that can make shirts too. If you are more crafty, you can always by a plain white tee and use iron-on paper with a computer-generated design or silkscreen something yourself.
Personalized books. Okay, so I am so psyched about the customized book I got for my 2-year old son from the mommy-owned company Custom Made for Kids (www.customamdeforkids.com). The book is called "The First Adventures of Incredible You" and is beautifully illustrated by Jill Dryer Bartolucci, a Chicago artist and written by Sarah Riley Headrick and Sarah Foreman Rivera, two suburban mamas who met at a playgroup. Through simple yet thoughtful rhymes, YOUR child experiences many firsts like going to the zoo, the beach and a sports event. Make it extra special by using names of people and places in your child's life. The book will work for boys and girls.
(For my older son, I think I'll try something out from a company called Flatten Me. They personalize a storybook with your child's photo. Haven't placed an order yet but will definitely let you know. How this turns out.)
After attending a Viv Pickle* party earlier this year, made me realize how much fun it was to make a handbag just for you. I haven't tried these companies, but here are some other sites I found that customize bags: Maverydesigns.biz, Daisybags.com andMandybbags.com
Decorative paintings and wall art –you know those pretty ones with your child's name that cost a fortune from Pottery Barn and the like? You should check out Park Road Studios and The Vintage Sister –both artists are suburban mamas (yay, for moms!).
I think one of the best presents anyone can give or receive is a book! This year, I am gifting myself with Deceptively Delicious, it's that buzzed about book by Jessica Seinfeld, which "sneaks in" healthy ingredients into recipes so your kids will eat it without noticing they're having veggies with their food.
I highly recommend the books we've reviewed in the past: Moms Lifesavers and the super hilarious Daddy Needs a Drink by Robert Wilder(both available on Amazon.) In fact, I've just ordered Robert's second book Tales from the Teacher's Lounge for my teacher friends.
And for the kids in your life, if you are tired of the movie-tv-marketing-tie-in books from Disney and Nickelodeon (yes, I mean you Dora and Diego and Mickey too) please check out Barefoot Books and Usborne Books. They have a fantastic selection.
Finally, if you'd rather hear your stories than read them and use your imagination to visualize, you must must check out the CDs Tell Me A Story 1 and 2(www.mythsandtales.com), timeless folk tales from around the world by Amy Friedman. My boys and I had the chance to listen to the author herself tell stories from the cds and were delightfully entertained. On our car ride back home, we popped in the CD and were wowed by the good-old fashioned storytelling by veteran actors.
Well, it looks like I don't have enough room here, so I will definitely continue this list next issue. Coming up, my fave beauty products, food/cooking items and other things from the home. Perhaps by then you would've shared your list of favorite things with us too. **


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The Best American Travel Writing 2009
The Best American Travel Writing: 2009Publisher: Mariner
Length: 340 pages
Author: Simon Winchester, Editor
Price: $14.00
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2009-10
If Jason Wilson's foreword and Simon Winchester's introduction to this fine collection of essays don't hook you, well, you're probably more inclined toward reality TV than reality travel literature, anyway.
Wilson takes the premise that the narratives found in travel writing are comparable to the simplistic narratives found in video games, a premise sparked from an unexpected conversation with a friend. At first, he's perplexed by her assertion that players' experiences of various locales in gaming are really just backdrop for their own, personal stories. This is how many travelers experience the world outside of their own: as mere backdrop to the stories of their own lives.
Later, he finds himself playing Endless Ocean on Wii with his two sons, and enjoying the pseudo 'experience' of 'adventure' the game aims to invoke. Comparably, we already know that Japan, for example, creates pseudo 'other countries' within its own, so that Japanese 'travelers' can experience a recreated Holland, for example, without leaving their homeland. Whole communities, complete with hefty home prices revolve around this concept of living in another country without leaving Japan.
So, too, the experience of reading travel literature is, for many, substitute for actual travel. Do such pseudo-experiences -- gaming, reading, never leaving the resort -- render the meaning of travel ... meaningless? To varying degrees, I'd say yes. But give me an informed essay on Sundarvans ("Tigerland" by Caroline Alexander) long before I set foot in the jungle, and I'm inclined to see much more than just a canvass of green, which is all the uninformed mind will see -- I will, at least, sense the presence of the man eating tiger.
We are rescued from armchair travel-invoked semi-guilty, self-indulgence by Winchester's introduction, which paradoxically compares Americans' relative lack of interest in travel (only one in four own a passport), and their embarrassing lack of geographical knowledge (an area of education he laments is sorely lacking in America's core curriculums) to its healthy production of excellent travel literature, primarily found in magazine format. Granted, Winchester is considering only travel writing published in English, but it is flattering to readers who admire this format, and who probably don't get out much themselves, to hear that a reputable critic from a land of former imperialists and colonialists (and all the seeing of the world that affords) and always a land of adventurers (possibly more so than any other peoples) affirms what we've all suspected; for those Americans (of a nation not without its imperialist proclivities) and English-language readers who are willing to make but the slightest effort, quality, travel literature, produced in relative abundance in America, is but an arm's reach away. 'Tis the land of plenty, indeed.
"... at its very best, travel writing should be a technique to explore history, art, and politics in the liveliest fashion possible," writes Robert D. Kaplan (Balkan Ghosts: A Journey through History). Those who seek such travel writing, who pick up anthologies such as The Best American Travel Writing 2009, and occasionally get off their duffs and meander through the Atlas before returning to their reading chair, are thus redeemed. Those who get to go out into the world, with a strong sense of history and geography percolating in their brains, are blessed.
Which brings me to the one major weakness of this anthology: The inclusion of Chuck Klosterman's very brief, absolutely perplexing 'essay', "Who is America?" With this entry Klosterman thrusts readers back into the gaming world mentality, where all the exotic settings are but a backdrop for one's own navel-gazing blather, in this case garnered from a seemingly lazy survey. This otherwise fine anthology is weakened by this inclusion; Klosterman reads like the bore on the bus that everyone hopes is getting off at the next stop and will, for the rest of his stay, never set foot outside of that resort. Meanwhile, the rest of us move on. Eric Weiner's "My Servant" is comparably short to Klosterman's inclusions, but it at least touches upon an awareness of first-world privilege / post-colonial guilt: meaning; it makes the effort to make a point.
Such are the detours and setbacks of any travel; annoyances that are but minor bumps in the road of an otherwise excellent collection of thoughtful, thought-provoking literature. Enjoy these essay plucked from Harper's Magazine, The American Scholar, and Slate.com, to name but a few, from the comfort of your favorite reading chair, and let the hours blissfully slip by.


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By Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kinesiology, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
It may be one of those days where your head is feeling foggy, or a little spaced out. A day that you stare off into the distance at nothing in particular. You feel distracted, weighed upon and a little heavy. So you turn off your phone, shut down your email and go for coffee. As you sip, you notice the tiredness in and around your eyes. Your head pounds.
There was a period of time in the 80s when it was said that technology was going to bring us more leisure time, more freedom, more time for ourselves. Instead, we have increased the speed at which information is created, gathered, and delivered. Where a letter took days to get from one person to another, an email takes a matter of seconds. In a sense, technology has led to a bombardment, an information overload which in turn has led to confusion, tension, stress, anxiety and distraction.
To manage, some people long for the days without technology, others sedate themselves with drugs, alcohol, an abundance of sugar, or over-exercising. The thing is, none of these really work, and can cause other problems down the road.
The only way to really deal with this, and to become successful with getting out of this cycle is to "be present". As you do, something interesting begins to happen. Time begins to slow down, life becomes less of a hurry, and your results improve – relationships improve, opportunities improve, and revenues improve; emotions become more stable, those nagging spots of tension between the shoulder blades dissipate, and if you are active, your workouts become more effortless, and you feel yourself become stronger.
The skeptic in you may be wondering how that is possible. Here is how:
When you "become aware" or "attenetive" to what you are doing in any given moment, you are able to consciously direct your energy in a very deliberate way. You cultivate an "observer" or "witness" quality to your behaviour, decisions, and actions. As you strengthen this "observer" or "witness", you cultivate an ability to "see". It is very much like becoming a great athlete who can "see" where the ball or puck will be before it gets there, and knows what action to take. (Wayne Gretzky was known to have this skill).
How do you cultivate this ability?
Be Attentive and Develop Awareness: Notice what you are doing. As you are reading this are you thinking about more than one thing, are you eating, finishing a report, answering a call? Are you distracted? Just notice, try not to be judgemental. Simply observe yourself, your behaviours and your actions.
Check In With Your Breath: Notice yourself breathing. Is it shallow, held, full, heavy? Are you wondering if you are breathing correctly? For the next 4 breaths, simply watch, and feel. The breath is happening now, in this moment. Your thoughts about it are based on past experiences and future hopes – neither which have to do with what is present.
Observe Your Body: When we are distracted, confused, or stressed out, we are very much up in our heads, which means there is less focus on our bodies. By coming back to your body, back to its sensations, you cultivate more of what is "now", in this moment, what is "present". Feel your toes, your fingers, your heart beat. If you find yourself making judgements, acknowledge them and then return to your body, return to what is present.
The Past is the Past: Easy to write and say but sometimes difficult to do. There was a line we used when I was a lightweight rower – "You are only as good as your last race". Success can trick you into thinking it is permanent, when in fact the conditions that created it are often temporary. Things change, and new skills, relationships and actions are often required in order to continue to experience success. When you know this, you are on your way to clearing your mind of expectation and mindfully focusing your energy on your next move – free of arrogance.
There is similarity with failure. While failure isn't pleasant, it certainly provides the jump-start for learning. So often people knock the failure about in their head, battling the "only ifs, and the what ifs", laying blame, or simply avoiding it. The focus is in the head – either embattled or suppressed by thought. By learning from the failure you free up mental energy that can be directed elsewhere, with clarity (rather than confusion), and with calmness (rather than anxiety) and focus (rather than distraction). If this is interesting to you, consider reading John Maxwell's book – Failing Forward.
Build Suppleness, Stability, Strength and Stamina: This goes for your body as well as for your mind. We need suppleness, stability and strength. And for each to be sustainable, we need stamina. We don't want to be rigid, braced or held. This is the same for awareness and is a key reason why people lose the ability to be present – they don't have the suppleness, stability, strength and/or the stamina needed to maintain the awareness or attentiveness for a longer period of time.
Functional Synergy caters to those who are driven and ambitious and who have burnt out or overworked themselves, and are looking for more sustainable ways to center and channel their energy so they sleep better, are more productive and are able to do the things they really want to do without fatigue, pain or strain. Here's to feeling a whole lot better.


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Precise Ephemeris Orbit Determination Process Notice!!!
Starting on February 16, 2014, the NGA will switch to the IERS Technical Note 36/IERS Conventions (2010) (TN36) for all tidal corrections, ocean loading, and tropospheric corrections with Global Mapping Function for its GPS orbit and clock estimates. These changes should not visibly affect either the output of our orbits/clocks or the subsequent Precise Point Positioning which uses them. Instead, they are another step in NGA's efforts to conform to the latest geophysical models, constants, and procedures used in the Earth sciences embodied in the IERS Conventions.
This update follows the October 16, 2013 release of the NGA and USAF GPS tracking site coordinates which aligned the WGS 84 reference frame to the ITRF2008(IGb08).
The final installments, CIO based tidal variation in the Earth's rotation and GNSS antenna phase variation calibrations, have larger and more obvious effects with NGA's end users and are awaiting coordinating efforts before implementation. If there are any questions regarding this issue, please contact NGA's Office of Geomatics at the contact information below.
The Earth Orientation portion of the Orbit Determination process has also switched to the IERS Technical Note 36/IERS Conventions (2010) (TN36) at this time. This is covered in TN36/Chapter 8. The Orbit Determination process uses the Gross zonal tide model along with the Oceans diurnal/semidiurnal model. At present, we restore a 41 Gross zonal tide model. We transitioned to the full 62 Gross zonal tide model on 14 June 2016.
We will also transition to a 32-bit file compression/extraction algorithm (originally from a 16-bit) for our data storage.
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How to Adjust a Bifold Door Aligner
Bifold doors are a space-saving option for closet doors, allowing you access to the closet without taking up much space. Most have metal aligners installed on the backs of the doors. These aligners overlap the opposite door, with one resting on top of the other. The aligners help keep the doors in vertical alignment while they are closed. If your doors close correctly but aren't sitting quite right once they are closed, adjust the aligners to help the doors sit properly.
Open the bi-fold doors and enter the closet. Close the doors and shine a flashlight at the aligner brackets.
Determine which aligner bracket needs adjusting; they should be parallel to the floor. One door may have shifted slightly with use, making one bracket tilt slightly up or down. Open the doors a little and place a small level along the top of each bracket, if necessary, to determine which one needs to be adjusted.
Close the door. Remove the screws of the correct aligner bracket with a screwdriver. Turn it slightly on the door, using a level to help you get it straight. Scoot it up or down as necessary so that it presses against the aligner on the opposite door.
Screw the aligner in place. Step out of the closet and close the bifold doors to make sure they stay securely closed and that they appear to be in line with each other.
Things Needed
- Flashlight
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- The doors may need to be raised or lowered slightly at their pivot brackets to bring them back into alignment. Loosen the screw on the top bracket and move the bracket slightly outward or inward to help the door align itself. On some doors, you can adjust the height and angle of the door by turning the bottom pivot.
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March 2017
Braves Honor Aaron With Statue at SunTrust Park
ATLANTA – As SunTrust Park prepares to open its doors to the public, the Atlanta Braves celebrated the legacy of a baseball icon. On Wednesday, the team unveiled a new statue honoring Hank Aaron during a ceremony in the Monument Garden of the ballpark. It is the centerpiece of the area, which contains memorabilia and exhibits to honor members of both the National Baseball and team hall of fame.
Atlanta-based artist Ross Rossin was tasked with creating the statue that commemorates the tremendous achievement of one of the greatest players in the history of the game. At nine feet tall, the sculpture captures the moment Aaron's bat made contact for his 715th home run on April 8, 1974, the night he surpassed Babe Ruth's all-time home run record.
"It's beautiful," said Aaron of the newly minted statue. "I don't think I could have added anything to it. [Ross] did a marvelous job with it, captured every diagram and did everything right."
Aaron, who turned 83 in February, was originally signed by the Boston Braves in 1952 and went on to play 21 seasons with the franchise in Milwaukee and Atlanta. After setting a new all-time home run record with Atlanta in 1974, Aaron played two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring in 1976. He finished his career with a record 755 home runs and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982. That record stood until Barry Bonds surpassed the mark in 2007.
Grant McAuley covers the Braves and MLB for 92-9 The Game. You can subscribe to the "Around The Big Leagues" podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher. Follow Grant on Twitter.
Braves Notebook: Trade Rumors Persist with Opening Day Approaching
A general manager's job is never done. With opening day looming, John Coppolella will be putting the finishing touches on Atlanta's 25-man roster over the next 10 days. There are a number of spots still up for grabs on the bench and in the bullpen, giving the Braves much to consider when it comes to balancing the reserve players and relief pitchers.
Like most clubs, the Braves maintain dialogue with other teams on certain players. As Coppolella has been quick to point out, often times previous discussions can lay the groundwork for a deal that happens well down the line. We'll see if he has anything up his sleeve in advance of the season opening series in New York.
Hail Szczur?
A reserve capable of playing all three outfield spots is an obvious need for Atlanta. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports linked the Braves to Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur, but noted Chicago may not be inclined to move the 27-year-old, at least not yet.
Szczur batted .259/.312/.400 with five homers and 24 RBI In 107 games for Chicago last season. As Rosenthal notes, Szczur is out of options, which makes him a trade candidate leading up to opening day. The Cubs have Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward, Jon Jay and Albert Almora Jr. among their outfield options, with both Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist capable of playing the corner spots as well. Though the club may be reluctant to move Szczur, it stands to reason he could be shopped as Chicago makes its final roster decisions.
Other Windy City rumblings…
It appears the Braves are keeping an eye on Chicago for more than one reason. On the other side of town, White Sox lefty Jose Quintana continues to draw trade interest from multiple teams. Atlanta remains on the list of possible landing places according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports.
Chicago White Sox scouts are everywhere – and the game of telephone ended with general managers across the game wondering: Are they finally going to deal Quintana?
The answer, major league sources familiar with the talks told Yahoo Sports, is the same it's been since the White Sox committed to rebuild and started the dismantling of their core: Yes … but only for the right price. And even as the White Sox have dispatched more scouts than usual to those back fields, sources said, no deal has materialized.
This is not to say one couldn't come together within weeks, days, even hours. Multiple teams, including the Atlanta Braves, have shown continued interest, according to sources. Others known to have been involved at points this spring are the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Keeping in mind the potential cost of Quintana, it seems unlikely the Braves would be looking to undo much of the work they've done by gathering minor league talent in order to acquire what amounts to a very dependable lefty starter. Quintana, 28, has posted a 3.41 ERA (3.47 FIP) in 951 innings while averaging 4.0 WAR over his five seasons with the White Sox. He is under contract for the next four years at a total of $37.8 million if both club options are exercised. That kind of value that cannot be found on the free agent market, but any team looking to add Quintana to its rotation would have to pay a rather sizeable price in trade.
The Braves have made it clear that they are not interested in dealing shortstop Dansby Swanson. However, the White Sox just extended Tim Anderson and would not necessarily demand a middle infielder in return, especially with Yoan Moncada knocking on the door as the club's second baseman of the future. Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuña and Kevin Maitan are the best position players in the Atlanta system, with the latter two men as close to untouchable as prospect can get. Austin Riley may be the best power bat in the organization, but is at least two or three years away from reaching the majors.
Additionally, the Braves would have to part with some of their young pitching, but they are deeper than any other organization in that department. Mike Foltynewicz is the best of the major league-ready bunch and appears primed for what could be a breakout season in 2017. His electric arm profiles as a front of the rotation type starter that any club would be happy to add to its stable. Understandably, the Braves would be just as happy to see that future play out at SunTrust Park over the coming years. The idea of parting with a Max Fried, Kolby Allard or Sean Newcomb plus the other pieces to get the deal done is a high price to pay. Young starters like Matt Wisler and Aaron Blair, who have struggled to establish themselves at the big league level, are unlikely to be enough to headline a potential deal with the White Sox.
Quintana is talented, but is not the kind of impact player that traditionally yields a king's ransom. If anything, he may be one of the more underrated pitchers in the game. On the flip side, the White Sox are right to ask for the moon in return. While Chris Sale may have taken top billing in the White Sox rotation in recent years, Quintana has established his value on an annual basis. Times have changed and some teams seem more willing to go the extra mile to get the deal done in recent years. The market will dictate the return, as it always does. There are a few questions that surround the risk vs. reward in a possible Quintana trade:
Is he valuable? Yes.
Is he durable? Absolutely.
Is he the one piece Atlanta is missing? Unlikely.
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49% of US Voters: Israel not to Blame for Flotilla Deaths
According to a US poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports, nearly half of American voters surveyed believe that Pro-Palestinian activists aboard Gaza-bound flotilla ships involved in the crisis last week were to blame for the loss of life. Interviews of 1,000 likely U.S. voters were conducted with statistics showing that 49 per cent of them fault pro-Palestinian activists while a mere 19% of them believe that Israel was to blame. Another 32 per cent said they were not sure or undecided.
The loss of life in the flotilla raids amounted to nine deaths when the IDF intercepted six aid ships. The sixth ship, Mavi Marmara vessel, was raided by the IDF in international waters leading to open-fire that the IDF says was an act of self-defense after being attacked by activists armed with knives, poles, and other weapons.
Despite the lack of culpability on Israel for the loss of life according to the results of the nation-wide survey, 51 per cent of those surveyed believe Israel should allow for an international investigation of the incident. 25 per cent rejected this idea, and 24 per cent were undecided.
Along with the 49 per cent who believe Israel is not to blame for the incident, another 49 per cent believe that countries are too critical of Israel. 21 per cent believe they are not critical enough and 17 per cent said neither.
70 per cent of voters said they have been informed of the incident through news reports on the Gaza flotilla incident. 28 per cent have not been following closely, if at all.
A majority of those surveyed, 73 per cent, think it is unlikely that a peace agreement will be reached between Israel and the Palestinians in the next 10 years.
58 per cent view Israel as a U.S. ally and two per cent as an enemy, with 32 per cent saying the country is somewhere in between the two.
The survey, based on interviews, had a +/-3 percent sampling error margin.
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CAVANAUGH: I'm Maureen Cavanaugh. It's Wednesday, November 7th. Just as it was in the national election, it was a good night for Democrats in San Diego. Democrat Bob Filner will become San Diego's next mayor. Mr. Filner will join us today. Dave Roberts has been elected as the first Democrat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in almost 20 years. Dave Roberts will be a guest later in the show. And it's still very close, but Scott Peters is in the lead to become San Diego's newest democratic Congressman in the 52nd district. Joining me through the hour to analyze San Diego's election results is my guest, Carl Luna, professor of political science at Mesa College.
LUNA: Good to be here.
CAVANAUGH: Many San Diegans went to bed last night thinking DeMaio, Bilbray, and Scott Danon had won. Now it seems each has lost. Those early numbers came in from mail-in ballots. Aren't those early results usually right?
LUNA: Well, it depends on how big the margin is. For Republicans to win, they have to front load the deck because you get a better Republican sample in those early ballots. The turnout in the demographics of the city means that every elections, they need a bigger lead in these mail-ins, and that's been eroded.
CAVANAUGH: So when the first mail-ins came in in the mayor's race, there was only one-point defense, that spelled bad news for Carl DeMaio.
>> That was very bad news. He wanted to be up by 5 or 6 at that point.
CAVANAUGH: Registrar of voters Deborah Seiler is on the line. Has the precinct vote been completely counted?
SEILER: It has. But we're estimating 10 to 15,000 ballots that have some sort of mark on them that require us to go through and make sure that we have properly interpreted all the marks on those ballots. Sometimes people mismark the ballot and strike out the mark. Instead of spoiling the ballot and getting a new one, they try to correct it. We go through them and try to make sure that we capture the voter intent.
CAVANAUGH: Let me try to if I may mail down the mail-in provisional ballots that remain to be counted. How many are there?
SEILER: About 470,000 mail and provisional ballots to be counted. Some of those had arrived prior to or on Tuesday and just haven't been able to be processed to go into the count election night. And most of those were dropped off at the polling places yesterday on election day.
CAVANAUGH: Isn't that number awfully high considering the number of registered voters in San Diego County?
SEILER: It's a very high number, yes. And the reason for that, and we issued this time over 900,000 mail ballots. And as of election night, we had about 5 how many returned. We will start pretty much immediately. But the bail ballots have to be verified.
CAVANAUGH: And when are you thinking you're going to start releasing those results?
>> We will start releasing additional results tomorrow at around 5:00. And we will release them every business day until we're finished.
SEILER: Yes.
CAVANAUGH: Now, we heard that representative ares from Brian Bilbray's campaign have gone down to the registrar's office today. Do you know what they're asking for?
SEILER: Well, I have not personally been meeting with them yet. But I'm assuming that they are just wanting to observe the count.
CAVANAUGH: Observe the count. Okay. Based on your past experience, Deborah, do you expect these remaining ballots to be weighted Republican or democratic?
SEILER: That's tough to say. We noticed that the returns as of election day were more heavily weighted toward the Republican side. But that doesn't necessarily hold for the late returning mail ballots. So a little difficult to say at this point.
CAVANAUGH: Let me just ask one more question about this. We heard from the Peters campaign that more Republican than Democrats actually mailed in their ballots early so that there may be more democratic mail-ins left for you to count. Can you confirm if that's true?
SEILER: What I can confirm is that there were more Republican returns as of yesterday. And there were about 88,000 that had come in that we had not been able to verify all the signatures for. Those could still be weighted toward the Republican side. But it's entirely likely that the late arriving mail ballots would be very equal in terms of the partisan makeup.
CAVANAUGH: The last numbers separated Peters and Bilbray by about 700 votes. Are there any automatic recount rules in San Diego?
SEILER: No, none.
CAVANAUGH: When can a candidate ask for a recount?
SEILER: After we've certified the election, which we will do on December 4th. Then the candidates have seven days to request a recount.
CAVANAUGH: What was the turnout in San Diego County?
SEILER: Well, at this point, as of last night, the turnout was about 52%. But we know with all of the outstanding ballots that have yet to go into the counts that turnout percent will rise substantially.
MAUREEN CAVANAUGH: Because you haven't factored in the number of mail-in ballots that were turned in?
SEILER: That's correct. The turnout reflects only the ballots that were counted last night.
CAVANAUGH: Besides the 52nd congressional, are there any other races still too close to call?
SEILER: Well, there are very close contests in some of the local races. I think until all the ballots are counted, we never declare a winner.
CAVANAUGH: Okay.
SEILER: And results certified on December 4th.
CAVANAUGH: Thank you very much for joining us, Deborah. I know it was a long night for you.
SEILER: Thank you.
CAVANAUGH: And a gentleman who also had a long night, mayor elect Bob Filner joins us now. Hello, congratulations.
FILNER: Good morning. My scientific mind says if they identify December 4th, the inauguration for mayor is scheduled on December 3rd, so I wonder, you know, what happens in that case.
CAVANAUGH: Well, I tell you, you are rather confident now that Carl DeMaio has conceded that there won't be a turnaround in the results of your election, right?
FILNER: Well, mathematically it's possible. He would have to get over 55% of the electorate, and that has not occurred if in any of the counting we have had so far.
CAVANAUGH: Carl DeMaio did concede the race this morning. We have an excerpt from that speech. He was asked what's next for you.
NEW SPEAKER: Sleep.
NEW SPEAKER: Sleep and a lot of reflection. And thanking a lot of people. I've already made calls to mayor Sander, I've talked to Bonnie Dumanis. I have so many people to thank. I am so grateful for the thousands of San Diegans who stepped forward across party line. A lot of Democrats that said hey, you're my first Republican I've ever voted for. That means so much because I believe what it shows is that we can reach beyond labels. And it's very -- it made a big impact for me, as you can see.
CAVANAUGH: That from the concession speech this morning from Carl DeMaio. Did Carl DeMaio call you?
FILNER: Yes, he did. That was a very gracious statement that he made, and we talked before he made that statement. And he offered his assistance and support. He said he loves San Diego and wants to do whatever he can to help move us forward, and I thanked him and said I want to involve him and his supporters in moving our city forward.
CAVANAUGH: Now, early on in the primary season, you talked to me, you talked to reporters telling people who were saying you weren't engaged in this race, that you knew how to win elections. So what did you do to win this race?
FILNER: Well, are the same thing in every election I've won. I go from early in the morning till late at night, we talk to anybody who will talk to me. I go to community meetings all day. We're on the phone raising money, on the phone with the press, doing interviews. But it's mainly the visibility I think that marks me so much different. And as I was going through this election, a bus driver would yell out go Bob. It was clear that they not only understood they was running for mayor but that I was on their side. And that showed that my whole message of a change in power in how this city is run from a small group of people to a far more diverse group that is not only going to be advising me and be on boards and commissions and be on our staffs, but also get the contracts that the city gives out. We're a $3 billion operation. And the hundreds of millions of dollars of contracts, as much lip service as we give to small businesses, goes to a few guys. It's time to open up the small businesses of this city in the most direct way that we can.
CAVANAUGH: San Diegans voted overwhelmingly in June for pension reform which you opposed. And San Diegans have now elected you mayor. And I'm wondering how do you explain that?
FILNER: Well, I think there are different issues there. And people focus on different things. But as mayor, I have to implement whatever the voters pass. So I will implement prop B if it's validated by the Courts. In fact, I argued during the campaign that I could implement it better because I have a great deal of good relationship with employee groups. We can negotiate a 5-year pensionable pay freeze which will save a billion dollars for the city. And I I could do that in a far less dramatic and hostile fashion. And therefore rather than having an annual nightmare, an annual chaos, that we'll have labor peace that savings the taxpayers money.
CAVANAUGH: And Carl?
LUNA: Well, I find this campaign to be interesting in a couple of ways. I think the underscoring theme is the shifting demographics of the city. It's simply a more democratic town, and it used to be Republicans could count on a higher voter turnout to compensate for that. Their numbers have declined enough that that's no longer enough to be able to make it. Carl DeMaio was from the more conservative part of the party he want tried to go to the center. Bob Filner was able to beat him to the center early on. He kept a constant lead in the polls, ran a good campaign, didn't stumble despite some extraordinarily negative ads, some of the worst I've seen.
CAVANAUGH: Right. This mayor's race did get really nasty at times. How after a campaign like this do you reach out to almost half of the electorate who didn't vote for you?
FILNER: Well, if you're focused on moving the city forward, you can do it. I've done it many times before. I was president of the School Board, and I was deputy mayor of the City of San Diego. And I had to reach out. I got elected to those positions by my colleague, and they were majority Republican, so they must have had confidence in my ability to lead and treat them fairly. After every election, you have to go through the process of bringing people in. I was just thinking back in all of my elections, I don't think there's a Democrat I've ever run against that didn't support me for mayor. So I've been able to return that -- what becomes a very intense personal situation in campaigns to ways that we focus on issues and build up -- we look at things, how to get things done. And you can work with people from any background or whatever their personality was when you focus in on getting things done.
CAVANAUGH: Do you regret anything that was said by your campaign during this race?
FILNER: Well, you're always going to second guess a whole lot of things. But it's over, and let's look forward and build this city to an exciting kind of thing. I think we're going to have an exciting time as mayor. I'm humbled by the task before me. To be intrusted with the leadership of one of America's great cities is a humbling experience. But I'm excited to get started and to really get a city involved in a way that most of the neighborhoods have never been involved before.
CAVANAUGH: Although your office and the City Council is technically nonpartisan, you've got a democratic majority now to work with at City Hall. What are you looking forward to accomplishing with that advantage?
FILNER: Well, I want to stress, it is a nonpartisan job that I have as a mayor, it's a nonpartisan council theoretically. The Democrats do have a majority, which makes it a little easier for me. But we're going to work with everybody, as I've done before. When we're talking about jobs, I want to concentrate on expanding and modernizing our port, on making our public buildings solar powered, for example. That takes everybody really working together. And I think if you look at the issues, forget the party, that for example the people who are elected who happen to be Republican stressed small business development a lot. Well, my solar energy plan is right in line with that. It allows small businesses to take advantage of what we call the green economy and really expand from that. You can't do the kind of solar installation of panels and photo voltaic cells, there are small businesses doing that. So I think they will join me in that because it gets to some of the things that they also feel very passionate about.
>> One question I have is that Carl DeMaio was often listed like if he won the mayorship, he's on the short list for governor in 2014.
LUNA: Would you pledge that you plan to serve out your full term and maybe try for a second but not use this to parlay to governor and higher office?
FILNER: You know, as you know, Carl, I come to this better prepared than virtually any other candidate for mayor. I have been on the School Board, twice elected to City Council, ten times to Congress. I'm coming back home to do the best job I can, maybe for two terms. We'll see what the voters think. But that's where I have to be focused on. As some reporter unfortunately informed me today, I may be the oldest one who's ever been elected mayor. So I don't think I'm going to be looking at those jobs the same way some of these younger guys were.
CAVANAUGH: Do you expect a smooth transition from mayor Sanders' administration? How will you be working with them?
FILNER: We've already started: The mayor very graciously called me today. His staff has been in touch with us to set up the people who would be the contacts, for example, for briefings and for transferring of materials and documents so we've already in just a few days set that process up. And they're going to be very helpful and very gracious about that.
CAVANAUGH: My last question to you is how accessible will you be as mayor with the public and our listeners? Will we be seeing and hearing a lot of you? Is yours going to be a very public, viewable sort of administration?
FILNER: Well, I think so. And that's been the hall mark of all the offices I've had. Will I am very visible. I will be in the media with regular TV and radio kinds of reports to the citizens. We're going to -- I'm going to have as my director of open government the only appointment I've made so far or have,a announced is Donna Frye, who as a councilman for nine years was extremely active in the issue of open government, transparency, visibility. So he will be directing us to do that. For example we hope three Saturdays a week I will be in the lobby of City Hall just saying hello to anybody who wants to stop in. I noticed there's a sign Maureen in front of the -- at the entrance to City Hall. Hours, 9:00-5:00, Monday through Friday. And I'm saying, that's when everybody works! So I want to be open for business in one of the evenings, be there Saturday mornings where people can just say hello to the mayor, any issues they have to bring up personally.
CAVANAUGH: Congratulations, once again.
FILNER: Thank you.
CAVANAUGH: Thank you for coming in.


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October 17, 2011 by Janet Perez NMSU News Center
More than 130 New Mexico State University students will be recognized at the College of Business' annual scholarship luncheon.
There are 85 scholarship programs available at the College of Business, and for the 2011-2012 school year, 136 students have received awards.
Andrea Travis will be the student scholarship recipient speaker. Travis will graduate in May 2012 with bachelor's degrees in accounting, international business and German. After graduation, she plans to stay at NMSU to pursue her master's degree in accounting. A Crimson Scholar, Travis also is vice president of business development for the NMSU Delta Lambda Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for financial information students.
"Andrea is an example of the fine and capable students who populate our business college," said Garrey Carruthers, dean of the NMSU College of Business and vice president for economic development. "We're very fortunate to have donors and alumni who give back to the college and make scholarships for these exceptional students possible."
Along with honoring scholarship recipients, the luncheon also recognizes distinguished college of business alumni and donors.
The donor speaker will be Doug Compton, an attorney in Albuquerque and the husband of Nina Compton, professor emeritus of business law at NMSU. In 2007, the couple started the Nina H. Compton Honor Student Scholarship in the College of Business. The scholarship is awarded to a business student enrolled in the Honors College.
Doug Compton, who was an adjunct faculty member at NMSU in the 1980s, is the founder of Compton & Associates. He has been in private practice for more than 32 years and his areas of focus include product liability, medical malpractice, insurance defense, commercial litigation and professional liability.
The distinguished alumni speaker will be Todd Bisio, who received his bachelor's degree in business administration and financial management from NMSU in 1994. He has been the president, treasurer and member of the board for Albuquerque-based Qynergy Corporation since 2006. Qynergy is high-tech development company focused on power and energy, and radiation detection technologies for U.S. defense applications. In May, Bisio also was named chief financial officer of the Wave Wellness Network, a nonprofit organization that helps underserved people receive access to preventative health care through primary care physicians.
Bisio also is a member of the Rio Grande Office Leadership Council for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bisio was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006 and has made a commitment to serve other people in the community who are living with the condition.
The NMSU College of Business scholarship luncheon is set for Oct. 28 at the Corbett Center. For more information, contact Andrea Tawney at 575-646-4917 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the English novelist Charlotte Brontë with Jane Eyre, the great romantic heroine. A woman who is well aware of what she wants, face the conventions. The production is directed by Carme Portaceli.
What is most marvellous about this character and this novel is the fact that Jane Eyre, from her birth and without anything making her behave in that way, has the most impressive instinct within her to overcome adversity that I have ever read about. In the school for poor girls, where she is sent to get rid of her because she complained about the injustice she faced from a very early age, she realises that she is incapable of allowing herself to be abused in any of the ways that abuse may manifest itself. Jane asks her friend Helen why she allows herself to be punished. Helen replies that she has come here to receive an education, and that punishment is part of achieving this great objective. And Jane said "I would not be able to bear that humiliation, I could not forgive that. If people were always kind and obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and so they would never alter, but would grow worse and worse. When we are struck at without a reason, we should strike back again very hard; I am sure we should—so hard as to teach the person who struck us never to do it again."
Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë in 1847, under the pseudonym of Currer Bell. If they had used their real names, neither she nor either of her sisters, Emily and Anne, would have had any of the novels that they wrote published. Or at least they would not have achieved the success they had (not in the case of Emily and Wuthering Heights) and they would therefore have been unable to continue writing, which was their shared passion.
Jane Eyre is a window through which Charlotte Brontë shows us her vision of the world. Jane discusses the arbitrary difference between classes, and highlights the role of women in the world. She never allows anyone to forget that they are not an inferior being due to being poor or being a woman.
But above all, Jane Eyre is a romantic work in which the struggle for freedom is the impulse that drives the protagonist in a world where it is inaccessible to women. There is also, of course, a great love story that can only be experienced when the two parties involved are on equal terms, when love is not a prison, but instead an act of freedom.
Carme Portaceli
musicians Alba Haro cello / Clara Peya-Laia Vallès piano
scenic space Anna Alcubierre / costumes Antonio Belart / make up by Toni Santos / lighting Ignasi Camprodon / movement and choreography Ferran Carvajal / audiovisual Eugenio Szwarcer / sound Igor Pinto / original music Clara Peya
director assistant Judith Pujol / costumes assistant Maria Albadalejo / scenography assistant Judit Colomer
set up made by Guillermo Góngora and Pablo Paz / costumes made by Goretti Puente and Sastreria Cornejo
produced by Teatre Lliure
show in Catalan language
approximate length 2h. no interval
hand programme in Braille language available at the box office
03/05 debate with the company after the show
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Warning This apprenticeship is available to new starters until 1 October 2017
Summary of this apprenticeship framework
- Level
- 3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 18 months
- Current funding band
Up to £2,500 per apprentice.
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- Entry requirements
Your chosen training provider can advise you about entry requirements for apprentices.
- Suitable roles for apprentices
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- Dental Nurse
- Qualifications
Apprentices will achieve a practical and theory-based (or 'combined') qualification:
- Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing
Your chosen training provider can advise you about the qualifications open to apprentices as they can change depending on individual and other circumstances.
- Professional registration
- None specified.