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This was a quick one hour flash as usual inspired by Chuck Wendig's great prompts here based on the names of some apple varieties. I cheated and chose names that I liked the look of, as opposed to random ones…
Black Amish at first suggested to me maybe an Amish community descended from runnaway slaves, or maybe Black radicals who had taken shelter in the Sixties. But I just couldn't think how to fit them in to the story in a short period of time.
Luckily just yesterday I watched 'A Most Wanted Man' a brilliant Anton Corbijn film starring Philip Seymour Hoffman in a fantastic performance as head of a secret security team working outside the law in Germany. That also tied in with ideas I've had recently about how all states, even quasi or illegal ones (maybe more so) need security and intelligence agencies…
Carter's Blue
"You know J.Edgar himself was convinced our people were dirty commies. At one time COINTELPRO had up to ten agents working full time in Lancaster County alone."
Carter grinned. "I can imagine him now, 'those damn Penn Dutch, preaching humbleness and equality, sharing the burdens without rancour. Calling themselves the Plain Folk, What the fuck?'" It was a perfect Hoover accent.
Jebediah took another sip of his milk and sat back in the creaky old high back chair. "It wasn't the first time we needed to organise to protect ourselves against an existential threat but it was the first time we realised the English could and would destroy us if they had the chance, if it suited them."
The older man put his big hands on his narrow pointed knees and pushed himself up. "Let me show you something."
Carter put his empty glass down and stood as well. Jebediah clumped across the bare boards in his oversized black boots. He reached the simple wooden dresser and took hold of an earthenware jug on the top shelf pulling towards himself slightly. There was a scraping noise and the dresser slid to one side. Carter was impressed.
Behind the dresser the simple Amish home had an extra room. It was crammed with electronic equipment, monitors, keyboards, server towers, rows of blinking lights. There were two comfortable and modern office chairs in the middle of the little overstuffed and windowless room.
Jebediah dropped into one of the chairs and swung it round so he could tap a sequence of commands out on the nearest keyboard. "Look at this. This is our current main operation." A monitor flickered into life. A grainy image the angle suggesting a camera in a roof beam of what was obviously a typical Amish barn.
"This is a key exchange point for dealers from two neighbouring areas, in our community."
Carter knew about the Amish drug problem of course. It was not a surprising phenomenon, what would you expect a relatively peaceful, outwardly naïve community with money an easy journey from Philly and Baltimore.
Jebediah turned back round and looked up at Carter.
"So Daniel, you are our new liaison officer. As I'm sure Deputy Director Kowalski told you, we always have one. But I know Martin always likes this bit to be a surprise."
Carter nodded.
"So as I was saying about COINTELPRO, when the elders found out about it, they decided that our traditions, our way of life was under threat, and that only be working outside our rules could we defend ourselves. You know about the Rumspringa right? You've done your research? At least read up on Wikipedia before you came here?"
Carter nodded again. "Of course, I wrote a dissertation on the Pennsylvania Dutch in college."
Jebediah stroked his whiskers thoughtfully and nodded approval. " What you won't have found out about is the Rumspringa Raiders, the Black Amish. We're a small team authorised by our elders to use whatever methods we deem necessary within US and state laws to protect our way of life. We deal with existential threats, that cannot otherwise be dealt with by our leaders. We are in the unfortunate position, given our beliefs of essentially being a state within a state. All states need people who are trained and prepared to defend their security, and to gather intelligence to assist that work. The Black Amish do that for our people."
Carter dropped into the other office chair. Wow. He hadn't expected this. Being the liaison officer for the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations to the Amish community at large suddenly sounded a lot more interesting.
Jebediah continued. "Now at first the threats we dealt with came from the Federal Government, but since those dark days we have established a good working relationship with the State Police at least. The local forces don't know about us, most of our work is internal now, and we can't trust local deputies and constables not to run their mouths off."
"So what is the biggest problem you face now?" Carter leaned forward in his chair.
"Well apart from the drugs, and the organised crime that comes with them. This."
Jebediah turned back to the array of equipment and punched in a code to a little number pad. This brought up a display on another screen. It showed a grainy recording of a man in plain folk clothing leaning over a desk spread with paperwork taking photos of it with a smartphone.
"Hmm, doesn't look like kosher equipment to me" Carter said.
The tall thin man next to him raised an eyebrow. "No it don't does it? This man has been working in one of our leading dairy farms for the last few years. Do you know how much the industry is worth to us?"
It was a rhetorical question, but Carter knew the figures were high.
"Well industrial espionage is a real problem, and the opposition are not just using outsiders. We think this man was recruited while he was out among you English. We've been watching him for a while because we want to catch his controller. And we need your help to do that."


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Hi guys! Ok so technically this isn't a post about a card (although I do have a treat for you guys this friday!) but it IS something crafty! Over the weekend, hubby and I were getting rid of old clothes when he found an old black T-shirt with bleach spots and tossed it onto the pile. Immediately I snatched it up and dashed to the laundry room with an empty spray bottle and an idea. For the last few weeks the weather here has been getting progressively warmer so I figure its that time again! What time you ask? The time when I begin to cut up shirts and jeans to make tank tops and shorts only to wonder where the heck all my clothes went when winter comes around again! It really is a vicious cycle but I'm getting sidetracked. I'd found a tutorial on Pinterest on turning oversized Tees into cute racer back tops and another one showing how to "artfully" bleach clothing, BINGO! An idea became a plan and out of that plan was born this awesome little number:
I didn't have a chance to take a picture of the back but I love the way it came out! To get the batman logo in the center, I found one that I liked online and printed it out on heavy cardstock (#110 lb) and cut it out using an X-acto knife. I kept the negative for a later project and used double sided tape to hold the bat in place. I then proceeded to spray, mist, and stream bleach all over the shirt from above to make sure the bat in the center would come out nice and crisp. I got a little carried away and the bleach started to pool on the cardstock and run onto the shirt, which you can see at the corner of the wing but you can hardly tell. At that point to prevent further unintentional drips, I dabbed the cut out with a dry paper towel until the extra moisture could no longer run and I lifted it away from the shirt. Next I sat the shirt out in the sun to speed up the bleaching. When I felt it was bleached as well as it could get without destroying the fabric, I tossed it into the washing machine for a cold rinse and then a full wash also in cold water. I avoided putting any other items in the washer in case the bleach was still strong enough to ruin any clothing I didn't want bleached. I seriously love the way it came out, I've gotten many compliments and DH actually asked me if that was something he bought and didn't know he'd bought it for me :D! I see a lot more bleaching in my future, what about you guys? Any bleaching in your future?

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Yesterday, I had decided to go ahead and get the HP 2600N that Best Buy had on special for $299. Several sources had told me encouraging things about this printer, and the price was low enough I was able to beat my conscience into submission. So I went into Best Buy feeling happy, and I came out feeling glum, because the man said "Yes, we have no HP 2600N's"... he could order me one and it would show up in a few days, but part of what justified me to spend more money than I should for a printer I want but don't honestly need was that I am really sick of not having a printer, and I thought I could take it right home. In disgust, I went down the road to Office Depot and bought the Brother HL 2040, because at $119 it's so insanely cheap. By the time I got home last night, I felt like going to bed rather than playing with the printer.
After breakfast today, I opened the box and checked that all the pieces were there. The instructions told me to install the software first, so I put the disk in the drive, and... nothing. The drive kept making funny "I'm looking for a disk and can't find it" noises, but never found any files. I took the disk out and looked at it, and the data layer looked sort of warped. I called Office Depot to see if they wanted me to exchange the whole thing or they could just exchange the disk; they said I could just exchange the disk. So I headed over, and after taking a few minutes to find the person I needed, I left with the new disk, which I'd made the salesman show me worked in a demo machine in the store.
While I was running errands in town, my cell phone rang. The tech from Lazer's Edge told me that the print head in my photo printer was toast, and while he could replace it he recommended against it. Since I believe I can get a similar 6-color model off the shelf in town, that is probably the way I will go. He also told me that refilling my own ink cartridges was a bad idea and likely shortened the life of the print head -- but when I told him how long I'd had the printer, he said that was about as long as they last on full-price cartridges. My ability to make the prints I sell is based on the cost for refilling my own ink cartridges; if I had to pay for new genuine Canon ink tanks, I'd certainly need to raise my prices. I need to do some research, but I believe I will soon have a Pixma 6something.
When I got home, I plopped the replacement driver disk in the drive, and a few moments later was able to print things. The Brother is very noisy, but prints pretty fast and the print looks beautiful.


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Large quantities of _cinnet_ are plaited by the old men principally.
In one might be seen a conch shell, suspended from the roof in a basket made of cinnet network; and this the god was supposed to blow when he wished the people to rise to war.
That, however, may be remedied by a network of cinnet, to keep down the thatch, or by the native plan of covering all in with a layer of heavy cocoa-nut leaves on the approach of a gale.
It is through this ledge or rim they bored the holes, and with a few turns of cinnet sewed tight one board to the other.
Twenty or thirty pieces of the rib of the cocoa-nut leaflet, fastened close together with a thread of cinnet, form a _comb_.
All are kept in their places, an inch and a half apart, by cross pieces, made fast with cinnet.
From stem to stern there is not a nail; everything is fastened in their ancient style, with cinnet plaited from the fibre of the cocoa-nut husk.
There is not a single nail in the whole building; all is made fast with cinnet.
At political meetings also, where there are hours of formal palaver and speechifying, the old men take their work with them, and improve the time at the cleanly, useful occupation of twisting cinnet.
These reeds, thus fringed with the sugar-cane leaves hanging down three or four feet, are laid on, beginning at the eaves and running up to the ridge pole, each one overlapping its fellow an inch or so, and made fast one by one with cinnet to the inside rods or rafters.


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Leftover prescription medications can pile up and getting rid of them can be tricky. Occasionally the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day; the last happening on April 27 collected 371 tons of prescription drugs nationwide.
Until the next Take-Back Day happens here are some ways to dispose of prescription medications safely:
• Sacramento County has an option through their waste management facility. Go to their website for more information.
• Folsom's HazMat Division also has a program. Click here for more information.
• Yolo County Landfill has free Pickup available for Seniors and Disabled of non-controlled substances. West Sacramento residents should call (916) 617-4590 and Yolo County residents are asked to call (530) 666-8856 for more information. If it's a controlled substances that needs disposal contact the local police station.
Another alternative is to check with your local pharmacy for mail-back options.
For more information, contact the DEA at (800) 882-9539


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LONDON -- The FTSE 100 breached the 6,600 barrier today for the first time since October 2007, setting a new five-and-a-half year high of 6,635 points along the way -- it's currently on 6,625, up 33 points on the day. Stimulus measures by central banks, coupled with strong earnings reports, have helped the FTSE to five days of rises, with a sixth day today if it remains at current levels.
Which companies are boosting the FTSE indexes? Here are three on the rise today:
Full-year results from BT Group sent the share price spiking up 26.5 pence (9.5%) to 302 pence this morning. Announcing an 11% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to 2.69 billion pounds for the year to March 31, the telecoms giant lifted its annual dividend 14% to 9.5 pence per share -- that's a yield of 3.1% on the current price.
Revenues did fall, by 5% to 18.3 billion pounds, but operating costs have been reduced and net debt was cut by 1.3 billion pounds to 7.8 billion pounds. BT's fiber customer base more than doubled over the period, with more than 1.5 million customers now on the books -- and fiber is now available to more than half of U.K. homes and businesses.
Ocado shares leapt 25 pence (12%) on the day of the company's AGM, as the firm released a statement telling us that "Ocado has continued to make significant progress as the Chairmanship passes from Lord Grade to Sir Stuart Rose." The online grocer started operations at its second warehouse, which is widely seen as critical to the firm's future profitability, in February.
Ocado is also in talks with Wm. Morrison Supermarkets with a view to assisting the latter in finally getting its online shopping going. If Ocado does take on the Morrisons job, it will not affect the firm's current partnership with Waitrose, we were told.
TUI Travel
Shares in TUI Travel gained 5 pence (1.5%) to 346 pence after the travel agent announced a 14% improvement in its first-half operating loss, by 43 million pounds to 274 million pounds -- it's the quiet season, so a loss is expected. That does exclude the effect of empty legs, but apparently that has no impact on the full year.
With cash flow improved and net debt down, TUI has lifted its interim dividend by 10% to 3.75 pence per share. If the final dividend is similarly raised, we'd be seeing a yield of around 3.7% on today's price.
Finally, if you're looking for investments that should take you all the way to a comfortable retirement, I recommend the Fool's special new report detailing five blue-chip shares. They'll be familiar names to many, and they've already provided investors with decades of profits.
But the report will only be available for a limited period, so click here to get your hands on these great ideas -- they could set you on the road to long-term riches.


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With so many on offer today, it is good to have a name you can recognise. The Max Burton Stove Top Smoker is certainly that and will be a superb acquisition.
For this great price, the Max Burton Stove Top Smoker is widely recommended and is always a regular choice amongst many people. Max Burton have included some nice touches and this means good value.


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Evening Girls Group Drop-In
Socialise with other young people and use resources at Providence House Youth Club. The girls group programme is decided by the girls but includes things like pamper night, discussions on becoming independent young women, movie night, cooking and trips out.
This activity is for girls who are a member of Providence House Youth Club.
Children can:
- make friends and socialise
- learn new skills
- have fun
Spaces are limited for this activity and the club operates on a 'first come, first served' basis. Please call the club for more information and availability.
To join Providence House Youth Club, please contact the club for a membership form. Alternatively, young people can join on the day.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 020 7228 0433
- Website
- www.wandsworth.gov.uk/youth
- Parent Organisation
- Providence House
Where to go
- Name
- Providence House
- Address
138, Falcon Road
Clapham Junction
- Postcode
- Get directions
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Wednesday: 6pm - 9pm
- Details
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You're A Car Mogul
On today's Planet Money:
Congratulations, Americans, you're on the road to car company ownership. General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection today, in a deal that calls for the U.S. government to own 60 percent of the automaker.
That works out to something like an investment of $192 per taxpayer.
NPR's Frank Langfitt says two big questions remain: When will GM make money again, and how much will the United States lose?
Bonus: A postcard from a past you maybe never knew.
Download the podcast; or subscribe. Intro music: The Long Blondes' "You Could Have Both." Find us: Twitter/ Facebook/ Flickr.
Penny Schenk sends us this image. She writes:
My late father, artist Tom Schenk, painted the image featured on this (undated) postcard; he did quite a few paintings for the Ford Times magazine at one point in his career. Strange to come across this cheerful image just when the the US auto industry is in such dire straits. He remembered fondly the Model T's from his childhood on the farm in Ohio.
So much for that, I guess.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Patients often ask these questions at their consultation. To help make your next consultation productive, we provide this list of frequently asked questions. Keep in mind that your face-type is unique and certain aspects of your procedure might vary including the approach, execution and recovery.
Facelift Q&A
Am I a good facelift candidate?
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman who is in good health and whose facial skin has started to sag but whose skin retains some elasticity. Patients should also have realistic expectations and understand the risks and benefits of the procedure. It is commonly said that a facelift can make someone look 10 years younger.
Are facelift results permanent?
Like all plastic surgery, results differ from person-to-person. Plus, a facelift procedure does not stop the aging process. Still, most people can expect results to last somewhere between five and ten years.
Is there a common technique for facelift procedures?
Dr. Kim is an expert in a variety of facelift techniques including the less invasive "mini facelift" and tailors each procedure to meet patients' individual needs and desires.
Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia?
Most facelift procedures performed by Dr. Kim can be carried out under local anesthesia.
When can one resume normal activities after a facelift?
It depends on the type of facelift you have had performed. Most people can return to work anywhere between 1-2 weeks after surgery though swelling and bruising may take up to three weeks to disappear. Avoid strenuous activities for at least two weeks and limit sun exposure.
Eye Lift Q&A
What is a blepharoplasty procedure?
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift) is a surgical procedure that can improve an aged, tired, droopy or swollen appearance to the eyelids. Upper blepharoplasty can address sagging of the upper eyelids while lower blepharoplasty addresses under eye bags. An under eye blepharoplasty can also fix wrinkles or crepiness. Surgery may be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. During the procedure, excess fat and skin are removed and the underlying tissue is tightened, for a more youthful, rested eye appearance.
Who is a good candidate for a blepharoplasty?
Good candidates for blepharoplasty should be physically healthy, should not smoke, and should be realistic about their goals. A consultation with Dr. Kim is the best way to determine if blepharoplasty is right for you.
How is blepharoplasty surgery performed?
Dr. Kim performs eyelid surgery in Bellava's Joint Commission-accredited surgical suite. The upper blepharoplasty procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, while the lower blepharoplasty usually requires general anesthesia.
What is recover like after blepharoplasty surgery?
The recovery period from blepharoplasty usually takes about 7 - 10 days following blepharoplasty surgery. Stitches from an upper blepharoplasty are usually removed after three to four days, while lower blepharoplasty procedures do not use stitches. Make-up can be worn after approximately 5 - 14 days to help conceal bruising. Patients can usually resume work and other non-strenuous activities after ten days, Exercise and more strenuous activities should not be resumed for three weeks or longer.
Rhinoplasty Q&A
Is a rhinoplasty right for me?
Nose cosmetic surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. You should have specific but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance.
Do all rhinoplasties look the same?
Absolutely not. Dr. Kim contours the nose in a shape and size that is commensurate with the width of the eyes, the height of the cheekbones, mouth width, chin shape and jaw line. A well-performed rhinoplasty is defined by the face and not the plastic surgeon.
Will I still have my old nose?
Yes. Dr. Kim works to achieve the most natural and subtle changes.
Will my nose still be in sync with my ethnicity?
Absolutely. Dr Kim has extensive experience with rhinoplasties in cultures that take pride in the dominance of the nose. Often it is just the desire to tone down an unattractive, hyperbolic feature of the nose.
What happens during a rhinoplasty procedure?
Incisions are made inside the nostrils to alter the nasal bones depending on the patient's desired result. Cartilage may be trimmed. The nasal passages are then packed and an external splint is applied.
Are the scars visible?
There are no external scars after a rhinoplasty procedure.
Will I require general anesthesia?
Not necessarily. This will depend on the extent of internal surgery that is required.
When can I return to work or the gym?
Generally, a small cast is applied to the nose at the time of surgery for a period of seven days. Patients are instructed not to exercise for two weeks. Depending on the nature of employment, patients can return to work in a matter of days. A longer period of recuperation is recommended for patients who hold high profile positions, as well as those whose jobs entail a high degree of physical activity.
Neck Lift Q&A
What is a neck lift?
A neck lift is a procedure that lifts and rejuvenates a sagging and/or full neck jaw line.
Who is a good candidate for a neck lift?
The best candidate for a neck lift is a healthy man or woman who is unhappy about unwanted sagging of the neck and/or jaw line.
What type of anesthesia is used for a neck lift?
It depends on what kind of neck lift procedure you undergo. Most surgical neck lift procedures require general anesthesia. However some surgical neck lifts are accomplished under local anesthesia and a neck procedure using Sciton Laser Lipo laser liposuction (which is comparable to SlimLipo™) can be done under local.
How long does a neck lift take to perform?
A neck lift can take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete depending on what approach is being used and how much work is being done.
Can I undergo more than one breast lift procedure?
Yes. While a breast lift provides an effective lifting and firming of the breasts, they may sag again over time. At that time you may choose to have another breast lift.
Are there scars after a necklift?
Though incisions are made that leave scars, they tend to be well concealed, as they are mainly located behind the ear and sometimes beneath the chin.
Is the necklift a painful procedure?
No since patient is under local or general anesthesia. However, patients may experience some discomfort after a neck lift, due to swelling and bruising, which can be managed with prescription or over-the-counter medication.
When are the stitches removed after a neck lift?
The stitches are removed within 4-7 days after the neck lift.
What is recovery from a neck lift like?
Most patients will experience 1-2 weeks of some degree of bruising and swelling. An elastic, compressive bandage is worn after the procedure for a week or more.
When will I be able to return to work after a neck lift?
Most patients are able to return to work within 5-10 days after a neck lift and sometimes sooner.
When can I exercise after a neck lift?
Aerobic activity may be resumed within 10-14 days after the neck lift and more strenuous activity (resistance workouts) within 3-4 weeks.
Chin Augmentation Q&A
Who is a good candidate for a chin augmentation?
If you have a small or receded chin, you may be a good candidate for a chin augmentation. Those looking to improve their overall facial balance and proportion may also be benefit from a chin augmentation procedure which is often combined with rhinoplasty (nose surgery), neck lift and /or laser liposuction. Go here to read more about laser liposuction at Bellava MedAesthetics & Plastic Surgery Center in Westchester, NY.
Is a chin augmentation carried out under local or general anesthesia?
A chin augmentation is usually carried out under general anesthesia.
What can I expect during chin augmentation surgery?
Chin augmentation surgery is performed on an outpatient basis in our state-of-the-art Joint Commission on-site medical suite in Bedford Hills, NY. In general, the chin augmentation procedure takes about 1 hour.
What can I expect after chin implant surgery?
In general, you may expect to have mild to moderate swelling for 1 week after your procedure. Most patients report mild discomfort, which is usually well-tolerated with certain pain medications.


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Syama Gold mine is located in the south of Mali, West Africa, approximately 5 kms from the town of Fourou, 280km southeast of the capital Bamako and 30km from the Cote d' Ivoire border. Societe des Mines de Syama S.A. is the operating company of the project in Mali which is a joint venture between the government of the Republic of Mali (20%) and Resolute Mining Limited (80%).
Rock Underground SARL (RUGS) has commenced works to establish a temporary portal from within the original completed Syama pit. It is intended to develop an incline to a permanent portal near the surface in a boxcut for long term access and develop a decline to access the ore remaining under the pit.
The 3 year development contract is to establish access and ventilation to a +2 million tonne per annum sublevel caving operation, by employing and training more than 100 Malians to safely operate in the underground mine.


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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is slamming Nike after a report that the company pulled an American flag-themed shoe from the market.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Nike pulled a shoe with a colonial-era U.S. flag after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has a Nike endorsement deal, said he and others found the flag symbol offensive because of its connection to the slavery era.
Hawley in a tweet Tuesday called Nike "anti-American" for the move.
Hawley tweeted: "Nike thinks American flag is symbol of oppression? What planet are you on? Nike gladly allows Chinese Communist Party to tell it what products to sell while building its business around sweatshop labor. Nike is anti-American, pure & simple."
He says Nike should apologize to Missourians and restart production of the shoe.


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Police are taking this new direction after the only person of interest killed himself last Wednesday and police now think he probably was not involved in the case.
Former prosecutor Robin Sax appeared on "Good Morning America" on Monday and talked about the importance of finding the driver of the Town Car.
"That Town Car is a potential witness that could actually provide some very important clues to what happened at the crash in those moments before and those moments afterwards," said Sax.
Chasen, 64, was shot five times in the chest as she drove home from a party Nov.16.
Detectives are also looking at Chasen's computer records, text messages, her friends and family and her will. Could this be related to money?
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The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Scotland is teaming up with City of Glasgow College to host a one-off gastronomic evening in the college's new city centre training restaurant, Scholars on Wednesday 29th March. A unique four course dinner will be prepared by college students in collaboration with some of the country's most talented chefs.
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In the kitchen will be Andrew Hamer, founder of Wild Thyme Event Catering; Alan Matthew, Executive Chef at Trump Turnberry; Martin Hollis, Executive Chef of The Old Course Hotel; Ross Sneddon, Executive Pastry Chef at The Balmoral and Roy Brett, Chef / Patron of Ondine. Managing the Front of House and service will be Alan Hill, Food Retail Director and Elaine Watson both from Gleneagles.
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Follow up to the Defense of Actively Managed Mutual Funds
First of all, I was thrilled to see a very thorough response to my story from Jeff Ptak. I admittedly have not read a lot of his stuff outside of recent twitter postings, but I certainly will from now on. To catch everyone up who may just be tuning in:
Ben Carlson posted an article on his great blog, A Wealth of Common Sense, using data published by Jeff. Its titled "Uncle Sam Loves Active Mutual Funds" and can be found here.
I took some issue with a few of the assumptions made on the study, so I wrote a rebuttal, which can be found here.
Jeff then wrote an excellent defense of his methods and assumptions in a follow up, found here.
I only have a few things to continue this discussion. First of all, Jeff is right in that he and I are not […]


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Two Month Review #10: "Meanwhile, Once Again, Beside the Museum Stairway, Under a Big Sky" (The Invented Part, Pages 405-440)
It's another 2MR review with just Chad and Brian! Similar to the last guest-less podcast, this one goes a bit off the rails . . . Although this time around it gets a lot darker, as they talk about Chekov, Girl, Night, Swimming Pool, Etc., a scream descending from the skies, John Cheever's writing prompt, and much much more.
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A concierge recommends: 24 hours in Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is known for its impressive array of attractions that range from cultural heritage sites and shopping havens to sumptuous local delights and vibrant nightlife options. Notable landmarks in the heart of this exciting city include the awe-inspiring Petronas Twin Towers, which are located just minutes away from the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
Suraj Sud, Chief Concierge of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, shares an itinerary that packs in the best of the city within a day.
10:00am: Start the day with the sounds of birds chirping and witness over 3,000 take flight at the tranquil KL Bird Park. The world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary is around 10 minutes away from the city centre and houses approximately 200 local and foreign species. Be sure to catch the free-flying bird feeding at 10:30am.
12:00pm: A short hop in a taxi from the bird park will get you to Central Market Kuala Lumpur (Pasar Seni), a haven for art and culture aficionados, shopaholics and gourmands. Built in 1888 by the British colony as a wet market, this heritage site is now one of the best places to visit for intricate local handicrafts, souvenirs and batik (hand-dyed fabrics) items. Remember to barter down the price when you spot something you like, as this is all part of the fun.
If your appetite has been piqued after practicing your negotiating skills head up to the second floor food court, where you can indulge in a spread of local fare such as Nasi Lemak (coconut rice served with side dishes such as cucumber slices, deep fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, chicken, and sweet chilli paste) as well as Teh Tarik (a strong black tea that is poured theatrically between two cups and mixed with sweetened condensed milk).
Art lovers can visit The Annexe Gallery (adjacent to the market) to get a glimpse of the local art scene and enjoy the many exhibitions and public screenings of local films.
2:00pm: Take a short two-minute stroll to Petaling Street, KL's Chinatown. The advantage of visiting this bustling area in the afternoon is that you beat the evening tourist crowd. Immerse yourself in the world of Chinese culture, artefacts and tantalising street food set within pre-war shop houses. Must tries include Mian Jian Kueh, a delicious Asian-style pancake; crispy on the outside and filled with either peanut or red-bean; freshly deep fried Malaysian snacks, such as yam, banana or potato slices and Asian grilled meat, which are pork or beef slices cooked on the barbecue. If you're still craving for more, be sure to try Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee (wok-fried egg noodles with prawn, pork, squid and bean sprouts) or Sze Ngan Chye Roast Duck.
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7:30pm: No trip to KL is complete without a visit to the world's tallest twin-towers, the majestic Petronas Twin Towers. Most tourists get there in the morning, but the best time to take in the breath-taking views of the city is at night from 451.9 metres above ground, when the city centre lights up. As tickets usually sell out fast, it's recommended to buy tickets at 8:30am. A top tip on getting tickets in advance is buying the combined Skybridge and Observation Deck option so you can avoid the queues.
8:30pm: It's time for dinner. Grab a taxi to Jalan Alor, one of KL's most famous food streets and night markets. Take the time to enjoy a delicious Ramly Burger, Malaysia's iconic hawker style beef or chicken sandwich, or fresh seafood dishes at the street-side tables just as the locals do. Be sure to ask for the market price before agreeing to the order so you won't be surprised at the end of your meal. Iconic Wong Ah Wah Chicken Wings are also a must try on this busy street.
10:30pm: Just around the corner, the nightlife at Bukit Bintang is both colourful and glamorous. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a night of partying, Changkat Bukit Bintang Boulevard is crammed with hip nightclubs and lively watering holes. For those who rather opt for a more arty and soulful night, Jalan Mesui also offers great alternatives.
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Instruments of Love & Harmony #7
From Zenit.org comes Final Statement of Catholic-Muslim Forum "Called to Be Instruments of Love and Harmony"
For background information about the meetings, see this Reuters article of 11/06/08.
The statement includes an enumerated list of fifteen points which present a target rich environment In this installment, I'll take on the eighth point of agreement.[Links & emphasis added.]
8. We affirm that no religion and its followers should be excluded from society. Each should be able to make its indispensable contribution to the good of society, especially in service to the most needy.
9. We recognize that God's creation in its plurality of cultures, civilizations, languages and peoples is a source of richness and should therefore never become a cause of tension and conflict.
Taken at face value, points 8 & 9 mean that the Muslims participating in the meeting accept the concept of multiculturalism. By so doing, they would sever themselves from Allah and become apostates.
Allah said, "whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.".[3:85] Allah said, "Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam". On his deathbed, Moe said "Expel the pagans from the Arabian Peninsula". [Bukhari 4.52.288] Caliph Umar subsequently expelled the Jews. [Bukhari 3.39.531]
As if that was insufficient proof of intolerance, we have Allah's commands to fight until only Allah is worshiped and Jews & Christians are subjugated and extorted. In three ayat, Allah declares that Islam must be made to dominate other religions: "to make it superior over all religions", "that He may make it (Islam) superior over all religions", "to make it victorious over all (other) religions".
The right to believe and practice as you choose is obviated by Allah's commands to fight disbelievers. Once Jews & Christians are conquered, subjugated & extorted, Islamic law specifies certain regulations. I quote from Reliance of the Traveller, Book O.
- are distinguished from Muslims in dress, wearing a wide cloth belt (zunnar);
- are not greeted with "as-Salamu 'alaykum";
- must keep to the side of the street
- may not build higher than or as high as the Muslims' buildings, though if they acquire a tall house, it is not razed;
- are forbidden to openly display wine or pork, (A: to ring church bells or display crosses,) recite the Torah or Evangel aloud, or make public display of their funerals and feastdays;
- and are forbidden to build new churches
Either the Muslim participants in the forum are contradicting Allah & his Messenger and abandoning Islam or their affirmation multiculturalism is insincere. Which is it?
Click this link for A Common Word between Us and You, which precipitated the recent meetings. [Note the Events section, a recent addition to the page]. A Common Word's home page includes a summary, the missive, media reports, blog posts and various responses from Christian & Jewish leaders. Click this link: Islamic Extortion Letter for my original dissection of the missive or this link: Go Burn With Muhammad, a blog devoted to dissecting the missive and reactions to it.


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A defence of offence
In my first year of university, I saw the stand-up comedian Jerry Sadowitz. He started his routine as follows:
'Nelson Mandela: cunt!'.
This immediately generated shouting and heckling to which he replied 'don't drink on an empty head' before finishing the line as best he could against the noise 'he [Mandela] still hasn't returned that book I lent him.'
Now, this was in 1987 when Mandela was still imprisoned. It seemed to me at the time hilarious and also shocking. Looking back I can see quite readily the architecture of the joke and the devices through which it works. The extremism, fatuousness, and crudity of the statement – an opening line at a famously leftie Goldsmiths College – still makes me smile.
Also during my first year, student organisations protested a decision to cover the genitals on works in Fine Arts during a royal visit. (I think it was Princess Anne but this was before the internet so I can't verify easily enough for the blog). I protested against a departmental closure (my own department!) and Clause 28. I also discovered the ideas of Karl Marx. I assumed that left-wing politics and a commitment to freedom of expression went hand-in hand.
I wonder how a comedian would get on at Goldsmiths now with a similarly constructed joke about, say, Malala. I wonder if that comedian would be allowed to perform. And, it makes my head buzz to imagine the myriad threads of debate, polemic, and nastiness that social media would generate like a big dirty PA system turned up to eleven.
Of course, we don't need to resort to Malala hypotheticals. There are examples of no-platforming, viral debates about censorship, and scandal exposés regularly irrupting onto our virtual media streams. What strikes me about these attention spikes is how rehearsed positions are. Deluges of broken logic, reductio ad absurdum, I feel therefore I'm right-speak, and genuine craziness together make filtering for the purposes of thinking about an issue all but impossible.
Freedom of speech and the stress test of political regulation
There is a familiar liberal source code worth recalling in relation to free speech or expression which is that the test of your commitment to free speech emerges when people say things that you don't like. The more unpleasant the text, the more it stresses your commitment to free speech. I would not support the banning of an antiabortion demonstration, or a public speaker with homophobic views for example even though I have visceral disagreements with these two positions.
The stress comes from the fact that political disagreement is visceral. Consider those two interventions into the public political space a little more concretely: a public speaker who argues that homosexuality can be cured or a group of people waving placards with foetuses at young women and medical professionals entering a clinic. You can readily comprehend that public disagreement is not simply about differences over the relative merits of evidence or the critical assessment of the consistency of normative positions. It is aesthetic and affective, which is to say that it generates strong emotional relays as well. This is why disagreement and offence (or similar emotional responses) bundle together.
Disagreement is passionate for those engaged in political discussion. And this is pertinent to how we understand the dynamics of free speech. For example, some offensive statements are not just disagreeable; they are also – by design and/or effect – oppressive in their passions. I witnessed an EDL rally in Croydon on a Saturday morning once and wondered how this clutch of fifty or so visibly racist men affected the black people watching them behind the police barriers. The EDL had the right to march; but the effects of the march must also be considered because these effects might well temper other people's capacity to express themselves freely.
Pristine libertarianism's anti-politics
One core aspect of this issue is the familiar harm principle – that speech acts which damage or constrain the freedom of expression of others can reasonably be restricted on the grounds of broader liberties. This is why all liberal states have some regulation and legislation concerning what cannot be said in public.
There is no pristine way of generating principles or rules about what constitutes legitimately banned public speech. The attitude of those who declare for freedom of expression should be cynical and eager to identify a bare minimum for the law to stop public address. It should worry about the state's eagerness to regulate and it should push against projects of overweening cultural censoriousness.
But it is naïve to imagine unconditional free speech in any political community. To do so is effectively to take a non-political standpoint. Simply to declare in absolute fashion that everyone has an inalienable right to say anything they want in public spaces is to ignore the foundations of political association and discourse. All political communities are forged in part through a widely-shared acceptance that states regulate public discourse in order to ensure a rough parity of citizenship for all and a defence of public order. This is a constitutional and ongoing aspect of what politics is.
There is a necessarily unstable and tense balance here between freedom of expression and the regulation of the conditions that enable it as a diverse and Babelesque set of political practices. Where offence and fear intermingle in the effects of speech in public, there are good reasons to consider the suppression of freedom of expression in specific conditions. Where public expressions of political views create such intense levels of offence and fear that they generate insecurity and public disorder, those expressions can also reasonably be banned or heavily regulated. These are core practices of liberal states and not to engage with the imperfect and agonistic processes of regulation in the name of an unconditional libertarianism is simply to move outside of politics altogether.
Victims and victimology
A full-blooded libertarian might argue that if you disagree with a statement about, say, homosexuality, Islam, or immigration you are free to express that disagreement. As if there are no underlying structures of oppression and fear. This is, again, an anti-political move in that it takes no account of systemic inequalities in the constitution of political agency.
To assume that, say, gay people can challenge a homophobic public statement in the same way as a straight person can is to ignore historically-constructed political oppression. Let us assume that people from an oppressed group have been publically insulted, threatened or attacked, subjected to insinuating prejudices at work or in encounters with public authority. That is a good part of what historical oppression means. To expect speeches aimed against an oppressed group to be challenged by people from those groups is remarkably naïve and might have the consequence of reinforcing experiences of powerlessness.
One response to this argument is to say that moderating public speech in defence of the well-being of oppressed groups is to reinforce another aspect of that oppression which is their victim status. It is true that a political auditing of offensive speech can patronise oppressed groups, and victimology has its own political dynamics.
The tense cohabitation of an awareness that systemic oppression creates victims and victimologies (the characterisation of those people's agency predominantly as politically weak) is another facet of political practice in liberal societies. It is 'dirty politics' in which ideals or perfected principles at most inform responses and judgements to specific political contentions.
Most liberal societies have by-and-large managed these balances between freedom of expression and citizenship/public security and freedom of expression and historic oppression better than other kinds of polity. The best balances seem to be struck when states do as little as possible and civil societies are as energised as possible. The best kind of silencing of prejudiced and reactionary public speech is public opprobrium and protest but this is not mutually exclusive from the actions of government.
Free speech and institutional context
The stronger the mobilisation against a form of public political discourse, the more likely it is to have more profound political effects. In this respect, institutional context matters a great deal. The nature of a political organisation is directly relevant to how freedom of speech is negotiated.
Making a sexist joke in a lift that other men laugh at in the presence of women in the lift does not look like playful irony, to put it mildly. Expecting those women to challenge the joke is an expression of the kind of anti-political libertarianism outlined above. Come on women: challenge the joke, laugh it off, suck it up! But, surely, alternatively, to derive from this unpleasant and oppressive encounter a motivation to regulate behaviour pushes worryingly as the normative a priori of freedom of expression. Or does it?
Here we have another example of how important real political practice is. The issue here is who is doing the regulating. It is an institutional question. States might impose laws and codes about free speech in the name of equal rights for all or public safety. But it is also the case that civil society organisations can regulate the way public speech is enacted in ways that seem quite legitimate and publically defensible.
Expecting a government agency to discipline a twerp who makes a sexist joke in a lift is clearly authoritarian. Expecting a membership-based organisation that has a publically-declared code of conduct that has clauses in relation to gender to consider this joke when expressed within the organisation's remit is not an oppression of free speech but rather the ordinary functioning of a free association with a political-institutional identity.
These rules also pertain to broader public bodies. Public service organisations such as the police force or national health service have codes of conduct that stress equal treatment. If speech acts by employees of these organisations does violence to this institutional ethos then it is legitimate to consider disciplinary action. This is the case whether statements are made in a café or in a meeting inasmuch as the venue is institutionally-identified: if the speech is on the premises of the organisation or made to co-employees. This speech should not be unconstrained by regulation, nor should it be considered private 'banter'. It is possibly a contravention of transparent and publically-constituted modes of conduct for an organisation whose raison d'être and core legitimacy is non-discrimination.
Offence is a key property of freedom of speech. Indeed, without it, freedom of speech has no political value at all. But, to make an absolute principle of the value is to efface all of the concrete practices that the negotiation of free speech demands within a polity. Notions such as a 'right to offend' can only maintained through tense balances of political negotiation. To argue that everyone has the right to say what they want seems as anti-political as arguing that everyone should only say what is right.


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06 Jan Snodgrass bid kicked out
Hull have turned down a bid for midfielder Robert Snodgrass from Premier League rivals West Ham.
Snodgrass turned down a new long-term deal with the Tigers last month, and although the club recently triggered a one-year contract extension on the Scotland international, West Ham have tabled a reported offer of £3million.
A club source revealed that the bid had been rejected but West Ham are expected to further test Hull's resolve, while the 29-year-old's refusal to commit himself to the KCOM Stadium has alerted several other Premier League clubs.
Hull sacked Mike Phelan on Tuesday night and have wasted little time in appointing Portuguese Marco Silva as his replacement.
Silva was introduced to the media at the club's Cottingham training ground on Friday and West Ham appear to have been ready to take advantage of the upheaval.
Snodgrass has been a stand out player for Hull this season as they have struggled to adapt to life back in the top flight.
The Tigers won only three of their 20 league games under Phelan, who had been hindered by injuries to key players and a lack of investment, but Snodgrass has caught the eye with 12 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions.
The former Leeds and Norwich midfielder missed most of the 2014/15 season and half of the following campaign due to a serious knee injury.
But he has rediscovered his best form with the Tigers this season, scoring in the recent home draw against Everton with a brilliant free-kick – he had hit the crossbar with a similar effort 10 minutes earlier – and also finding the target in Monday's defeat at West Brom.


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Jayson found this little bird on the pavement, looking dazed and confused. So he picked her up and brought her to the house. Adorable little thing. We determined it was likely a female of a species of warbler. He then let her go back into the bushes.
Describe 10 Pet Peeves you have
I'll one up that and describe my pet peeves about writing (which so happens to also sum up the entirety of the internet).
- It's "I couldn't care less"; "I could care less" means you actually DO care.
- "There", "they're" and "their" are completely different words.
- "Your" and "you're" are also two different words.
- On that note, "to", "too" and "two" are ALSO different words (do you see a trend forming here?)
- "Loose" and "lose" are two different words.
- "Affect" is a verb. "Effect" is a noun.
- "Irregardless" is not a word.
- The contraction of "could have" is NOT spelled "could of".
- "Irony" does NOT mean "anything that is unexpected".
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If We Get a US Military Base Our Trade Partner China Will Not Dislike Or Attack Us
Over the last few days there has been growing speculation that there will be an announcement of a US military base in Darwin. This prediction/speculation/possible truth comes ahead of the visit of US President Barack Obama this Wednesday and Thursday to Australia, which includes a stop in the Northern Territory.
This increasingly likely announcement has attracted largely positive talk and the usual criticism from the Australian Greens, along with calls for parliament to debate the issue. Further, there have also been claims that US military presence in Australia would annoy our trading partner, China.
So is a US military base a good thing for Australia? Should we let forces from other nation's base themselves on our shores? Do we really need to debate it in parliament? Will it really annoy China?
First things first, the Greens under leader Bob Brown are calling for parliament to debate the issue if it is indeed formally announced by the US President and the Gillard Government this week. This is not an altogether bad idea to debate the issue and get on record in Hansard the opinion's of parliamentarians. However, it must be acknowledged that this may largely be a waste of time as it is likely the Greens would be the only party against the move.
Picture this: If, heaven forbid, Australia comes under attack in the future from a rogue state (we likely won't) and we had to invoke ANZUS, wouldn't it be easier if at least one of our partners had a permanent presence here, from facilities as strongly equipped as a base?
Would our relationship with China really suffer as a result of a US military presence on Australian shores in the future?
Firstly, the level of anxiety between the USA and China to me seems well and truly overstated in terms of the militarisation of China. It seems much more reasonable to me to say that most of the anxiety from the United States toward China has more to do with the rapidly gathering economic strength of China, which holds a large amount of debt bonds for nations around the world, than with the concurrent military build-up in China.
It is not likely, in my view that having a US base on Australian shores will hurt the trade or diplomatic relationship that our two nations are growing to mutually enjoy. After all, it is just a base and last time I checked, a simple military base was not necessarily an outward act of aggression. If it was, with the sheer number of US bases around the world, we would have seen more major conflicts well and truly before now. Just think of the places around the world where the United States of America stayed behind post World War II.
So really, what is all the fuss about? Is it perhaps about the uneasy feelings which the Greens seem to have toward the US in all matters of defence? Is it a fear of the tiniest of possibilities which creep into the minds of conspiracy theorists? It could be. The base can happen, and should happen if announced. It won't hurt our trade our diplomatic relations with China, especially not in a lasting way and it will provide for bolstered defense of our nation in the unlikely event of an attack on our country. So let's do it and do it right. We can be friends and trading partners with China as well as military allies with the United States of America, we were a long time before we traded with China on such a large scale and the Chinese never seemed to mind…
Posted on November 14, 2011, in Federal Politics, International Politics and tagged ANZUS, Australian Greens, Australian politics, Barack Obama, China, Chinese, diplomatic relationship, economic strength, international politics, military base, military build-up, military presence, post World War II, trade, trading partner, US, US President. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


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Human beings are not the only one's who suffer from arthritis. Your best four-legged friend may also be suffering from this often painful and debilitating disease. One of the most common forms of pet arthritis is canine hip dysplasia. Canine hip dysplasia is characterized by painful inflammation, stiff hip joints, and overall reduced mobility and flexibility. Dysplasia technically means improper growth. The disease's name refers to the fact that the canine hip does not grow properly, causing too much movement in the hip. Over time, the cumulative effect of this movement may cause the canine to develop canine hip dysplasia. Canine hip dysplasia is a progressive disease, meaning that the symptoms of the disease tend to worsen over time. The disease may afflict different dogs at varying levels of severity. Some canines may experience a severe loss of flexibility and mobility, while others may only display subtle symptoms. If the disease is left untreated, the dog may eventually develop arthritis and even lameness.
What types of dogs appear to be more prone to developing canine hip dysplasia? Statistics show that larger dogs are at a greater risk. Nearly 50 per cent of all dogs that suffer from canine hip dysplasia are from large breeds. Many small and medium sized dogs are also susceptible to canine hip dysplasia, but it may take longer for their symptoms to become evident. How can you know if your dog is suffering from canine hip dysplasia? Many pet owners find out that their dog is afflicted with this disease when they notice that their dog is having trouble walking up flight of stairs. They may be slow to rise after sitting, and experience fatigue or lameness after a period of activity. Many owners report that their pet experienced some noticeable change in personality. For instance, a once gentle pet may become more aggressive. Animal experts believe this is caused by the animal's pain. Dogs that are suffering from canine hip dysplasia may also become more vulnerable to injury.
However, the signs of canine hip dysplasia may not always be so obvious. The only sure way to make an official diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia is through a radiographic X-ray exam. Most diagnoses of canine hip dysplasia are made in this manner. However, there are some specialized orthopedic veterinarians that can be consulted for a second opinion. Treatment for canine hip dysplasia has traditionally consisted of NSAID class drugs. These are non-steroidal drugs that fight the inflammation caused by arthritis. Some vets also prescribe glucosamine as an alternative to NSAID drugs.
What causes canine hip dysplasia to afflict some dogs? It appears the disease may be genetic and environmental in nature. There appears to be a genetic predisposition for the disease in larger breeds. Environmental factors for the disease may include malnourishment during puppy hood and poor breeding. Some breeds appear to be more susceptible to developing canine hip dysplasia than others. Breeds that are more at risk for the disease include Golden Retrievers, St. Bernard's, Labs, Boxers, Bloodhounds and Rottweilers.


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Parents' Academy
Soraya Présumé Calixte, Ph.D., Parent Engagement Specialist
Brockton Public Schools
Registration and Parent Information Center
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Brockton, MA 02301
508.580.7950 ext. 1312
Parents are our partners in education and the Brockton Public Schools strives to give parents the tools they need to assist their children as they learn and grow.
Research shows that the more parents are involved in their children's education, the better their children do: they succeed academically; they have better attendance; they show proper behavior; they exhibit better social skills; and they have greater goals of higher education.
The Parent Engagement Program offers an exciting program for parents - Parents' Academy, which provides parents with free professional development and informational workshops in addition to a variety of family activity nights. The program is valued by parents, children, educators, and community members, whose annual input help shape the topics that are offered. The Parents' Academy workshop series is designed to help parents, school staff, and daycare professionals become full partners in the education of all students. Topics include academic support, effective discipline, parenting, health, nutrition, and safety issues as well as family fitness nights, craft nights, and game nights.
We are always working toward academic success for all our students in the Brockton Schools. All Parents' Academy workshops are facilitated by experienced professionals and include curriculum and information tailored to the given topic. The workshops are held throughout the year in the evening and on Friday mornings at various schools across the district. Free daycare is provided at many of the workshops.
In eleven years of Parents' Academy, we have welcomed over 32,000 people to our workshop series. Please sign up to attend any of our Parents' Academy Workshops!


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Berkey Water Filter Problems: And The Best Alternatives!
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Berkey Water Filter Problems:
When someone spends loads of money on a water filter, they hope that it will not only provide them with the cleanest and safest water, but also last for a long time. At least that is what I, as well as many other people assumed when we purchased a Berkey Water Filter. Unfortunately, we came across a load of problems that left us incredibly unsatisfied. Here is an ultimate review for the Berkey Water Filter problems, and the best water filter alternatives on the market!
I was just like so many people around the world. I was looking for a quality water filter that would provide me and my family with the cleanest water possible. I was afraid that my water was filled with chloride as well as other contaminants so I went out and purchased a large countertop water filter for my kitchen.
The salesmen at my local superstore suggested that I purchase a Berkey because it was the "hot new product of the year". I was incredibly excited, however, soon that excitement switched over to disappointment. I soon started having problems with my new water filter, and I quickly found out that the internet was full of forums and blogs of people talking about different Berkey Water Filter Problems.
I know everyone who is reading this is probably incredibly busy, so ill cut right to the chase and cover all the problems with Berkey Water Filters.
Berkey Water Filter Problems #1: Dirty Water:
The number one problem that I had when I purchased my Berkey Water Filter was the lack of clean water. This is the main job of a water filter. To clean the water.
I was shocked when I poured water into my filter system, and then it came out with a slight brownish color to it.
This color issue didn't happen right away so I know for sure that it wasn't because it wasn't set up correctly.
I purchased the water filter, and it worked fine! Everything seemed good, and the water was clean and clear. And then after a few weeks, the water that was getting filtered out was starting to get a brownish color to it.
So the first thing I did was throw away that filter and purchased a new filter thinking it was just a fluke. Unfortunately, around two months later, the same exact thing happened. This time even more brown and gross water than before!
I didn't feel safe giving this gross water to my family, so I quickly started to do some more research for a new water filter which I will talk about in depth below.
Berkey Water Filter Problems #2: Cheap Material:
The Dirty water was the first huge strike against the Berkey Water Filters, but the second big strike against them was the quality of materials that were used to make the system itself, as well as the replacement filters.
When I first purchased the water filter system, I never really worried about having low quality materials with my new purchase because it was a rather high end water filter!
Berkey Water Filters aren't the cheapest water filters that the stores sell, they are actually some of the more expensive water filters at my local superstore.
I first realized that the water filters were made out of cheap materials when I had to buy my first water filter replacement online. I purchased a two filter pack and quickly realized how cheap and fragile the filter felt in my hand. Which is much different than the original filter that came with the system.
The replacement filter was incredibly cheap and lasted only a few weeks before giving out completely. For spending as much money as I did on the water filter system, I really wish that the products were made out of higher quality products.
Berkey Water Filter Problem #3: Poor Customer Service:
So as you can tell, I was very disappointed with the Berkey Water Filter product as a whole, and what made the whole thing worse was the terrible customer service.
I was hoping that there would be a way I could talk to someone and get the whole situation figured out.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a hold of anyone. I just wanted to ask a few questions and see if there was anything they could do to help me because their product was so terrible.
So I called their customer service hotline more than 10 times, and was either put on hold for up to an hour at a time, or was never transferred to a human being. I also sent multiple emails to their customer service team, and never received a response!
I was astounded by the lack of customer service, which made the whole situation even worse!
The Best Alternative Water Filter:
I highly advise everyone to do extensive research before purchasing a water filter, because if you don't you will end up wasting money!
I hope you learns a lot about Berkey Water Filters, and all of the Berkey Water Filter Problems.
So instead of getting that water filter, here is my number one suggestion that I believe is a great water filter, as well as thousands of people world wide!
The ISpring RCC7 Water Filter:
The ISpring RCC7 Water Filter is the best water filter that I have ever owned! I didn't have to worry about any of the Berkey Water Filter problems with the ISpring RCC7 Water Filter!
This water filter is one of the leaders in the industry as it filters out more than 1000+ pollutants such as fluoride, chlorine, lead, and other materials that are incredibly common in tap water.
I have used this system for more than 6 months, and I have never experienced any problems! The material is sturdy and well built. The Water Filter was even awarded a gold seal from the Water Quality Association for its amazing quality, safety, and durability!
The product is incredibly reliable and I love it! I finally feel safe giving my family the cleanest water possible!
This filter even comes with a 1 year money back guarantee as well as a 1 year long full warranty! ISpring are incredibly proud of their product and they know everyone will love it!
I recommend this product to all of my close friends and family because it is awesome!
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Here I give you an update on my time away. Also how I came to the realization that yea God made the promise but He holds sovereignty…always.
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Peace & Blessings
Here I give you an update on my time away. Also how I came to the realization that yea God made the promise but He holds sovereignty…always.
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Verse is taken from 2 Corinthians 10 4-5 the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ
Limiting belief are those thoughts and beliefs that hold us back. They do this by making us live less of an life that we should. It has to do with the way we see ourselves and or think of the way others see us. The issue with this is that these beliefs are all in our imagination.
Ex Not enough time, procrastinator, resources, lack motivation. These are all thoughts that resided in our minds that we allow to take over and halt us.
So lets break down the verse we just read or the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;
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Hope in God comes from the ability to turn the bad thought in your dark, grey or meantime places, good.
Anchor Verse: His strength is made perfect in my weakness.
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Today's verse is taken from Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you ha a grievance against some one. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
God commands us to forgive, it's not a suggestion. So let's examine the real then I"ll tell you how I dealt with it.
What works for me…Get quiet. Write everything out. Purge your heart, then prayer then train your mind a surefire way for you to train your mind is to remember that Christ died for us while we were still a sinner
Anchor Verse: Phil 4:8
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YahooPH and GrabTaxi teams up for the Yahoo Awards 2014
Yahoo Philippines and GrabTaxi teams up for the Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014!
July 18, tonight at around 6PM the Yahoo Celebrity Awards will be in full blast as Yahoo Philippines and the whole Country recognize Filipino talent. This is based from the online votes which started last June 4. The fans were given enough time to vote for their favorite celebrities from different categories like Emerging Bands, Celebrity Couple, Male and Female Hot Athletes and even Radio Djs to Internet sensation! The onling voting polls were officially closed last week, July 12.
For those who will join and attend the Awarding night, you can cashback PHP150 from your cab fare no matter how much your total fare is. There's a Grabtaxi concierge who will provide the reimbursement once you arrive at the MOA Arena, just flash them the history of your GrabTaxi App as a proof.
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Cracks exist in Australia's drought management
New research has brought to light the unique danger of drought in Australia, exposing the shortfalls we face if we rely solely on the patterns observed in the instrumental record to inform our future response.
The instrumental record details changes in the Earth's climate and hydrology, however, only documents the past 100 years at best for Australia.
University of Newcastle (UON) researcher and lead author, Dr Anthony Kiem, emphasised that, although drought was a recurrent and natural part of the Australian climate, this knowledge gap exists, meaning our ability to monitor, attribute, forecast and manage drought is insufficient.
"Our understanding and management of drought relies heavily on what we see in the instrumental record, which means we're lulled into a false sense of security that drought can't exceed extremes we've seen in the past 50 – 100 years, but in fact, it has, and likely will again.
"With Australia's European settlement, a lot of our engineering to combat drought is influenced by European practices. Australia's climate is obviously drastically different to Europe's, meaning, in a lot of cases, droughts are not properly understood or managed, and that we are not well-prepared for future changes to drought," he said.
Dr Kiem's research highlights the uniqueness of drought as a hazard, due to the different types of drought, the multiple factors causing or contributing to drought, and the limited ability to tell when a drought will begin or end.
"Drought is known as the creeping disaster. Where other hazards are immediately noticeable and typically don't last longer than a week, drought 'creeps up' as it's only noticed months or even years after it starts and may persist for many years."
Dr Kiem and co-authors argue that to improve understanding and management of drought, three key research challenges should be targeted: improving the way drought is defined and monitored, documenting historical (instrumental and pre-instrumental) variation in drought and improving prediction and projection of drought.
Published in the journal of Climatic Change, the special issue* is made up of seven papers, each covering a major climate-influenced natural hazard: drought, floods, storms (including wind and hail), coastal extremes, heatwaves, bushfires and frost. The special issue presents strong evidence for increasing heatwaves and extreme bushfires into the future, but found much more uncertainty around how drought, flood and storms will change.
The knowledge gaps, challenges and recommendations identified in the research are relevant beyond the Australian context, and the findings will contribute to better understanding and management of major climate-influenced natural hazards.
*Led by A/Prof Seth Westra at University of Adelaide, the special issue is a collaboration between 47 scientists from the following Australian universities and research organisations: CSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology, Australian National University, Curtin University, Monash University, University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Newcastle, University of Tasmania, University of Western Australia and University of Wollongong.
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- Wedding: June 2012
As if there wasn't enough stress and guilt involved in motherhood, I've found something new to be stressed and guilty about!!! The art of dressing my baby.
Audrey is a voluminous spitter-upper. She can soak an outfit so quickly and thoroughly it's like she's on the payroll at Carter's. She's putting on weight just fine and it's not a medical issue; she just spits up. A lot.
So ever since her first days on this earth, we've pretty much exclusively dressed her in footed sleeper suits. When you have to change baby clothes 3-4 or more times per day, you're not going to go through the hassle of putting onesies on over her head just to take them back off again an hour later. Forget it.
When she was in Newborn size, it wasn't a big deal. We had a boatload of cute sleepers, and not that many other clothes, so I didn't really feel like I was missing out on anything. The few outfits that I bought (as opposed to inheriting from my sister) got worn and photographed, so we got our money's worth.
But now she's in 3 month clothes, and we have drawers and drawers full of adorable outfits. Outfits that my sister gave us, and also outfits that were gifted to us at baby showers. And Audrey has worn … maybe … one of them.
I feel terrible about this.
People spent money on these clothes. They want our baby to wear them and look cute. And certainly she WOULD look cute if she wore them! But that doesn't mean I'm willing to deal with the hassle of putting them on and taking them off 6 times a day.
Now Audrey's on the brink of outgrowing her 3 month clothes, so all those drawers full of onesies will go completely unworn. How do I deal with this guilt?
Am I a bad person for letting my baby live in pajamas?
Meanwhile, if I see cute clothes at Babies R Us and want to buy them, what size should I get? At what point will I be willing to put my baby in actual leaving-the-house clothes? Advice from parents of extraordinarily vomitorious children requested!


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Remedy Drive is partnered with an abolitionist group called The Exodus Road. David Zach, our lead singer, volunteers as an undercover operative and has been on 9 deployments with The Exodus Road. When the band is not on tour David will head over to Southeast Asia or Latin America to join the counter trafficking organization doing casework inside of brothels and red-light districts to find evidence of sex trafficking. The Exodus Road uses that actionable evidence to rescue girls that are trapped in the sex trade and to work with local authorities to make raids on establishments that result in the arrests of traffickers. The Remedy Drive community has contributed around $350,000 directly to the rescue efforts of The Exodus Road and several individuals have been recruited to join the organizations on the front lines at Remedy Drive events.
The Exodus Road has rescued close to 900 individuals from slavery and helped to arrest close to 400 traffickers so far.
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To stir a Magick Cauldron - Bargain Book
A Witches Guide to Casting and Conjuring.Advanced Magick techniques, in depth explanations of Craft customs, and intermediate level lessons, this book is an essential part of your Spiritual growth. Includes conjuring courage, sacred space, the Quarters, power and divinity, minor and major magicks, your inner self, casting circles and more...Author-Silver ravenwolf. Paperback, 296 pages, 25.5cmx18cm.
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