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Traditional quilting is all about precision — each piece is painstakingly cut and seamed to achieve perfect angles and orderly lines. While the traditional quilt is truly a thing of beauty and impressive to any crafter, many modern quilters are letting their hair down in favor of a wonky, free-form style of quilting that breaks all the rules. This post will show you how to construct a traditional log cabin square, reinterpreted in a modern style. It's a super-easy type of patchwork that's perfect for beginners and lends itself to lots of interpretation — I've made a pillow here, but you can easily turn your log cabin squares into pot holders, a quilt or a tote. Let's get started! — Brett Bara
- assortment of quilting fabrics in the colors of your choice
- scissors OR rotary cutter, cutting mat and straight edge
- iron
- sewing machine
Basics of "Wonky" Patchwork
Modern, wonky patchwork is very free form; there aren't any strict rules to it, but here are some basics that will help you achieve the look.
Choosing Fabric
I recommend quilting fabric for this type of project, which is a medium-weight cotton that is readily available at any fabric store. I also recommend washing and drying your fabric before sewing with it.
A log cabin patchwork is made from simple strips of fabric. For a really free-form look, cut your fabric into long strips of different widths (anywhere from 1.5″ to 4″ is a good range). As you build the log cabin, you'll cut the smaller pieces you need from these long strips.
Sewing Wonky Seams
Normally in sewing, you align the raw edges of your fabric and sew with a specific seam allowance, usually 1/4″ or 1/2″. Modern quilting throws that notion out the door!


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We decided early in the season that we couldn't pass up Delaware this year. It's the only Delaware state tournament so the Grand Champion is automatically invited to the Jack Daniel World Championship Invitational Barbecue … "The Jack!" Having had top ten finishes in both of our competitions this year, we came into Delaware confident, but well aware of the level of competition that would be cooking all around us.
Friday evening started with Chef's Choice and Dessert turn ins. Our cook went well for both, but apparently the judges weren't in the mood for what we turned in as the scores showed we landed in the middle of the pack for both categories. No worries, we knew we weren't there for the dessert, we were there to compete with BBQ.
Our cooking routine has finally reached the point where we are very comfortable the entire morning of turn ins. There is always a little pressure as each box nears completion, but being organized and sticking to the same routine helps out enormously. Our chicken was first place just two weeks ago in Annapolis and when we took a bite, we both agreed, the taste, texture and tenderness were equal to what got us that call. At awards, as the top ten teams were called off, we realized our chicken may have not been the judge's favorite this time. Not only was it not top ten, it was not even top 25. 26th place chicken is not where we wanted to be, but following the golden rule of BBQ, we will not change anything for our next competition and see if we can get some better scores.
Ribs were next and if there was a moment of stress on Saturday morning, it was when I pulled the ribs to glaze them and realized we didn't have too many choices when it came to turn in quality ribs. After the glaze was set we played around with each rack, tasted one or two, and realized we only had one rack that was worthy of presenting to the judges. Earlier this season we made the mistake of adding a couple of ribs to a box to fill it up more and feel it hurt our overall score as they were not as tender as they should have been. We learned from our mistake, stuck with cutting up only one rack and Erin did some box building magic. 5th place was the result and we were relieved that we made the right decision.
Our pork and brisket went as planned. There were no surprises with the pork although we weren't totally happy with some of the meat once we got it pulled. We managed 13th which is about right where we expected to be. After a miserable brisket cook in Annapolis, I knew just by touching it this week that we had something better to work with. The taste confirmed that we had a decent shot at brisket and we ended up with a 5th place call for the beef category.
Delaware was a great site for a competition. Had we thought to bring a gallon or two of bug killer, it would have been absolutely perfect. We were very happy with a 4th place overall out of 52 teams, and technically we tied for 3rd, but our tie breaker score dropped us down to 4th. Gonehoggin.com deserves a big congrats for their GC, good luck at the Jack! Congrats to 3Eyz BBQ for their reserve place. We certainly feel like Middletown will be a "Must attend" competition for us next year. Time to gear up for Frederick, MD in just a few weeks!
We warmed up 2012 with the Go Naked competition in April, but the Naptown BarBAYq was our first full KCBS competition of the year, and for the most part, we were happy with how things turned out. We missed the first Naptown BarBAYq in 2011 because we were at the Waldorf, MD Eggfest. This year we were eager for a competition and Annapolis was just too close to home to pass up. Don and his crew did a fantastic job of meeting all the needs of the competition teams. Seeing how this event was run and knowing it was only the second year (and the first year at the new location) we are certain to come back next year.
Friday night we entered two ancillary categories, but we never heard our named called for chef's choice or for the seafood category. It seems as though beating 3Eyz BBQ at any ancillary category will be the challenge of 2012. We chose a dessert consisting of a peanut butter pie filling served over a brownie and topped with a chocolate dipped bacon coil ….. And for the record, it was very tasty!
We were fortunate to set up camp next to a first time team … I believe the team name was "We Beat Your Meat" (sorry guys if I have that wrong). I say fortunate because we enjoy helping out new teams any way we can. We realize we are far from veteran status, but we always look back to how nice Chris Capell and his Dizzy Pig crew treated us when we set up next to them for our first competition in 2010. After that experience, we vowed to always assist a new team any chance we got and ensure they are treated the way we were when we were rookies. Ryan, the chief cook, led the team to an early call Friday night when they got 2nd overall in the ancillary categories. Well done !!! There were a lot of seasoned cooks at this event and these guys pulled in a nice check before the true competition even started!
After just a couple hours of sleep, the alarm sounded in the wee hours on Saturday morning, reminding us it was competition day. The eggs were soon fired up and closely monitored. Our best cooks have been using no electronic temp controllers or fans … so we decided to start this year out the same way and cook using nothing more than thermometers and vent adjustments. Overall, the cook went really well for the first of the year. We waited to trim the brisket at the competition site and realized it was smaller and more thin than normal and we weren't able to compensate enough during the cook. Our brisket was early and had to rest longer than prefered which resulted in a poor brisket score. The ribs were a different story; after a history of having them come out slightly over cooked, this time they were slightly under. We had one rack that was just right, and should have boxed only that rack; but we decided to take a few others to fill the box and in hind sight, that may have affected our scores. Pork and chicken landed us top ten calls; 6th in pork, and 1st in chicken! We weren't 100% confident in our chicken, but that has been a strong category for us and Erin forecasted early on that it would be our best of the day.
The Annapolis BarBAYq turned out to be a success for us. With two calls and a 6th place overall, we are motivated to head to Delaware and improve on everything we did this weekend. Thanks to Don and his crew for all the hard work they put into the event. This is one that everyone should consider adding to their schedule if it isn't there already. See you there next year!

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Developer of Valley Ranch Celebrates Launch of Literacy Academy Classroom Libraries with New Caney ISD Education Foundation
On Wednesday, September 29th, New Caney ISD Education Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Oakley Elementary School, to celebrate Classroom Libraries. The Signorelli Company, developer of the master-planned community of Valley Ranch in Porter and one of the largest real estate developers in Texas, donated $15,000 towards the $50,000 district-wide grant to the New Caney ISD Education Foundation dedicated to The Literacy Academy.
"We are very appreciative to The Signorelli Company for their support and their commitment to our community," said Michele Dykstra, NCISD Education Foundation Executive Director. The 54 classroom libraries, also called nooks, will be located at all nine elementary campuses in New Caney ISD.
"We are thrilled to be a part of a great educational program that allows children to advance in their reading and future," said Danny Signorelli, President and CEO of The Signorelli Company.
Valley Ranch is a 1,400-acre master-planned community ideally situated at the intersection of Interstate 69 and the Grand Parkway in Porter, just north of Kingwood. At final completion, Valley Ranch is projected to include approximately 2,500 homes and townhomes, 1,000 multi-family residences, a 240-acre Town Center, a Commerce District, and a Medical District in addition to neighborhood New Caney ISD schools, parks, trails, lakes and a community water park and recreation center.
For more information about Valley Ranch, visit www.valley-ranch.com.
About The Signorelli Company:
For almost two decades, The Signorelli Company, founded by Daniel Signorelli, has developed and built the finest places to live, work, shop and play. Diversified in all aspects of real estate development from single-family and multi-family to retail, commercial and mixed-use projects, The Signorelli Company is recognized as a leader in Texas, and is one of the largest privately held development companies in the state. The Company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. For more information, visit www.signorellicompany.com.
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4 new restaurants to debut at Valley Ranch in December
Article by Houston Chronicle The restaurant options at the Valley Ranch Town Center will grow this month as four new eateries — Airi Poke, Subzero Ice Cream, Buffalo Wild Wings and Yummy Tummy — open their doors. While Airi Poke held its soft opening on Dec. 6, Buffalo Wild Wings is projected to open on Dec. 12 and Sub Zero and [...]Read More
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Signorelli real estate firm moving to new building in The Woodlands
Article by Houston Chronicle Following a growing trend of open, modern offices, commercial and residential real estate firm The Signorelli Company is diving headfirst into a green concept for its new headquarters in The Woodlands. Signorelli is in the process of remodeling the former KM Realty building on Woodlands Parkway into a new [...]Read More
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Welcome to Capital City Whips. This Victoria British Columbia based Automotive blog is a celebration of the wheel, the appreciation of local cars and gearheads, staying up to date on automotive news and technology and to entertain myself. I don't have one specific preference in auto style and it shows in my personal collection, I like Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Original classics, Lowriders, Euro's, Tuners, all types of bike and all forms of motor sports.
All whips all the the time, I'm always out cruising and I always have one of my cameras with me. So one of my goals for this blog is to find and photograph great whips on this beautiful island. I'll start with one of mine.


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Director / Head Of Risk & Compliance - ROI
£160,000 | Ireland | PermanentPosted 1 year ago
Role Purpose:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage an expanding Risk & Compliance team to ensure that key risks including, but not limited to, financial crime, operations, conduct and regulatory risks, are adequately identified, mitigated, monitored, documented and subsequently reported to management and board committees. More generally, responsibility for the continued development, oversight and management of organisations ERM framework and promotion of a risk-aware culture.
Managing our Risks
Develop and implement appropriate governance and risk management frameworks for our Republic of Ireland business, aligned to best practice and regulatory obligations.
Identify and communicate changes in the regulations relevant to the business, and ensure these are acted upon in a timely and compliant manner.
Anticipate future challenges to ensure successful delivery of the Compliance and Risk strategy relevant to the business.
KPIs and Balanced Scorecard Measures
Compliant with all regulatory rules, and is able to demonstrate compliance
Managers have the confidence and competence to meet the regulatory requirements for ROI in their respective business areas
Regulatory change required within the business is identified on time and implemented in a smooth and compliant manner
Development of the compliance monitoring programme, the delivery of which provides CCD with assurance that key risks (including those relating to Financial Crime) are being effectively managed
Risks, including but not limited to financial crime, operations, conduct and regulatory risks, are defined, monitored, reported and within appetite
Clear understanding of all open risk events and corrective actions across the business.
Experience and Capability:
Previous experience as a Risk & Compliance Professional / PCF who has successfully managed all aspects of a Risk & Compliance Function within a CBI regulated or similar environment.
Good understanding of relevant Republic of Ireland legislation, regulations and guidance (including CCA, CJA, DPA, CPC for Moneylenders, F&P, FSO etc) with a strong understanding of how the regulator works.
Experience of formulating, driving and implementing risk strategy, including conduct, financial crime, technology, change and compliance risks, and risk cultural practices in related or similar regulated business environments.
Ability to build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, along with good communication (written and oral), leadership, negotiation and influencing skills, particularly at a senior management level/Director level.
Strong commercial understanding and business acumen, with the ability to challenge ROI strategic decisions.
Effective presentation skills including facilitation of workshops, hosting of interactive meetings and dissemination of relevant (largely sensitive) information to key stakeholders.
PC Literacy to include middle management level MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point
Good understanding of compliance, risk and corporate governance frameworks, with previous experience of leading and driving change programmes.
Sound judgement and ability to operate independently and objectively.
Proven ability to effectively plan and organise work effectively and prioritise activities.
Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with day-to-day operational activity.
Strong people management skills.
For more information about this role, please contact:
Simon Hockridge
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Wednesday's Smart Talk Road Trip takes the show to historic Bube's Brewery in Mount Joy, Lancaster County. We're broadcasting from the Catacombs Restaurant that is located several stories below street level. The Catacombs is one of several eateries in what is considered a destination in Central Pennsylvania.
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02. Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained .
03. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
04. Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk.
05. Willy-nilly (adj.), impotent.
06. Negligent (adj.), describes a condition in which you absentmindedly answer the door in your nightgown.
07. Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp.
08. Gargoyle (n.), olive-flavored mouthwash.
09. Flatulence (n.) emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller.
10. Balderdash (n.), a rapidly receding hairline.
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This year marks the bicentennial celebration of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. For a book published 200 years ago, it's still managed to maintain strong interest from literary fiends worldwide – but how? What is it about Frankenstein and countless novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Don Quixote and To Kill a Mockingbird that earns them such 'classic' status?
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Recently, HIV seroprevalence data have been collected in several national population-based surveys, such as Demographic and Health Surveys and AIDS Indicators Surveys. Such surveys enable direct estimation of population HIV prevalence. A major challenge for surveys is bias due non-response, both from refusal and absence. We evaluate survey estimates from eight sub-Saharan African countries for non-response bias. For each country, we predict HIV prevalence among non-responding adults based on multivariate statistical models of HIV for those who were interviewed and tested, using a common set of predictor variables. Predictions are made separately for adult males and females who were absent or refused testing. Results from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania (Lesotho, Malawi, and Uganda to be added) indicate that although non-tested males and females tend to have higher predicted HIV prevalence than those tested, overall effects of non-response on the observed national HIV prevalence estimates tend to be small.
Presented in Session 69: Issues Related to Study Design, Data Collection and Analysis in Developing Countries


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Yesterday, 30 May 2016, I attended in Nijmegen, 15th floor of the Erasmus Building, a meeting of Indonesians (mostly Yogyakarta, Islamic University UIN and Protestant theologians of the UKDW) on their research cooperation of (Muslim) Radicalization. It is a plan for a project in the two countries that is already done during the last four years. The last issues of the journal Exchange (Utrecht University, Brill) has papers of a conference in Yogyakarta of 2015.
In Nijmegen the theoretical framework was not formulated by scholars of religion or by security experts, but by psychologist Hubert Hermans (born 1937). The human self is not only defined by the self, but also by its environment. A person lives in confrontation (or rather dialogue) with the surrounding people and situation. We are always responding to others. The dialogical self has a multiplicity of positions.
Much more must be said about the theory (which was developed for curing sick people: in therapy). But Herman only had some 40 minutes and also had to give a definition of the Radicalized Self.
The Jewish Robinson Crusoe. While listening to this row of quite abstract theories, I was eminded the joke about a Jew who came in an isolated island. He built a synogague to hold weekly services. After that he built a second synagogue. When other travellers finally found him after many years they asked him: why did you build two synoguges for one person? His answer: if I am preaching in my own synagogue I must talk about the wrong synagogue of the others!


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The social season warms up for friends of Scott Arboretum with Scott Associates Spring Celebration, next Sunday, March 13, at Lang Performing Arts Center, Swarthmore College.
Member or not, all are welcome to join 2016 Scott Medal and Award winner Dale Deppe, who will speak at 4 p.m. on how the philosophy of "seek and share" helped his Spring Meadow Nursery grow and prosper. Following Deppe's talk, guests will share a champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres.
On the following weekend, there will be a free guided tour of Scott Arboretum and its plant collections, starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Scott staff will welcome and inform gardeners during the one and a half hour tour. Inclement weather will cancel the event.
More information on both events is available at scottarboretum.org.


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Challenger Kelly Alexander Benson could not unseat the incumbents in the Town of North East election which was held February 13.
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Award Years: 2015-2018
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Norwood-Norfolk Central School District, a high needs district serving 1,000 prekindergarten through 12 grade students in rural Northern New York, proposes to implement a $150,000 Learning Technology Grant to improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) in its high school (a Focus school) and middle school (a LAP school).
Our project will provide all 6ththrough 12th grade ELA teachers with the tools, training and sustained support to develop their classrooms into blended learning environments. Mobile devices will be purchased for the classrooms, providing means for students to engage in 1:1 computing for lessons, research and practice. Teachers will be provided professional development on how to integrate technology into curricular activities, as well as on the collection, organization and analysis of student assessment data to inform their teaching and drive instructional decisions. The project will enable students and teachers to work in a collaborative electronic environment using online learning management and content systems. Educators will be supported by instructional technology curriculum coaches and professional learning communities, as well as through professional development opportunities provided by the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES regional Model Schools program and other experts in the field.
Focus of technology-embedded content development will be literacy, specifically as it relates to Common Core ELA standards for Reading Informational Text. Successful project implementation will result in attainment by June 2018 of our key objectives of: (1) increasing our Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) performance index in ELA by a total of 10 points; increasing the percentage of grades 6-8 students achieving proficiency on the state ELA assessments by 10%; (3) transitioning 100% of our high and middle school ELA classrooms to blended classrooms, thus providing 100% of our 6th through 12th grade students access to 1:1 mobile devices for learning; (4) supporting 100% of the ELA teachers in the design, piloting and refinement of technology-integrated lessons (a minimum of five curricular units by each teacher), and (5) implementation of an online learning management system for administration and analysis of interim assessments for instructional improvement (data-driven instruction).
Our project will result in the creation of the district's very first blended learning environments. A primary intended result is that this project will lay the groundwork and support for a district-wide shift in all disciplines to blended environments and the incorporation of strategies supporting the goals of the Board of Regents' Statewide Learning Technology Plan, which envisions standards-based, accessible digital content supporting all curricula for all learners and the proficiency of all students, teachers and administrators in the use of technology for learning.


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In addition to Murano and Torcello, this island on the Venetian Lagoon should not be missed. Loved (and widely photographed) by tourists, it is famous for its colourful houses, butter biscuits and above all, its handcrafted lace.
Loved by tourists, the island is famous for its colourful houses and handcrafted lace.
With a population of only three thousand inhabitants, the island's row of houses, whose facades boast all the colours of the rainbow, are truly spectacular and make it one of the most picturesque places on earth!
However, the origin of this tradition of
painting the houses in bright colours
was not only for aesthetic reasons. Legend has it that its fishermen, often confused by frequent banks of fog, devised a chromatic code that would help them identify their own landing piers more easily. Each colour corresponded to a family, to their house and to their address.
BURANO LACE. The island is also the capital of handmade lace, a craft kept alive for centuries by the wives of fishermen waiting for their husbands to return from sea. The work is extremely exacting, with each woman specializing in a single stitch. Since there are seven stitches in total, each piece is passed from woman to woman to finish. Groups of women work diligently for days to produce items, whether large or small, of matchless beauty: trims for dresses, accessories, tablecloths, gloves, umbrellas and masks, all made from this delicate, white lace, crafted with a painstaking attention to detail that has lasted for centuries.
While on the island, make sure to visit the
Museum of Lace-Making to understand why something so exquisite should not become extinct (Piazza Galuppi, 187).
GASTRONOMIC TRADITION. Butter biscuits known as Buranelli (either ring or S-shaped) are famous on the island and you will be offered them wherever you go. However, this is not the only specialty that you'll find. The island has a long-standing gastronomic tradition linked, above all, to fresh fish.
Vaporetto line number 12 runs from the Venice-Fondamente Nove stop to Burano (1 hour). If you're not in a hurry, the Venetians recommend taking line 14 from San Zaccaria (Pietà stop). Take a look at the venue where the Film Festival is held, and admire the MOSE flood barrier, the huge hydraulic engineering project designed to protect the lagoon.


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Huge (around 23 feet tall), slim, no eyes, nostrils but no nose, wide mouth, blue-grayish hair, skin is covered with burns and other scars (possibly from mutilation).
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Linear earthwork in Bridle's Copse, south west of Silchester
Heritage Category: Scheduled Monument
List Entry Number: 1008728
Date first listed: 28-Nov-1934
Date of most recent amendment: 30-Aug-1995
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County: Hampshire
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District Authority)
Parish: Pamber
County: Hampshire
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District Authority)
Parish: Silchester
National Grid Reference: SU 62512 60497
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Reasons for Designation
The Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum, Silchester, is in open country and therefore one of the small number of Roman town sites where subsequent building has not obscured the origins and development of the site. The town began as a settlement in the pre-Roman Iron Age, when earthworks enclosing the site and dividing its environs were constructed. The site was laid out anew as a Roman town in the first century AD, becoming a civitas capital, or administrative centre, for the local people, the Atrebates. Recent excavations have indicated that the earliest occupation of the site dates from the second half of the first century BC. The complete plan of the Iron Age settlement is not known, but extensive excavation within the town walls in the years between 1890 and 1909 has enabled the layout of the subsequent Roman town to be broadly established. The end of Roman administration in the fifth century AD resulted in the decline of Calleva and, although the town continued to be occupied for a while, it failed to develop further, reverting to open country once again. The linear earthwork in Bridle's Copse forms part of an extensive complex of earthworks lying to the south and west of Calleva which is thought to be associated with the town's Iron Age precursor. This earthwork is well- preserved and will contain archaeological and environmental information relating to the construction and use of the monument. It will also enhance our understanding of territorial division and defence in the pre-Roman period.
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The monument includes a linear earthwork, one of several associated with the
Late Iron Age precursor of the Roman town of Calleva. The earthwork is in
Bridle`s Copse, c.1.9km south west of Calleva and south of the village of
The earthwork is c.300m long and for approximately two-thirds of its length is
aligned from south east to north west, turning more directly northwards
towards the northern end. The northern section of the earthwork consists of a
ditch with a bank on its western side. The ditch is c.12m wide and the bank up
to 10m wide, rising up to 2.3m above the base of the ditch and 0.5m above
ground level to the west. The change of alignment appears to mark a reduction
in the size of the earthwork, although the area south of the track is closely
planted with conifers which obscure the sides of the ditch and the surrounding
area. No bank is visible in the more open woodland at the south eastern edge
of Bridle's Copse where the ditch is c.9m wide and 0.4m deep. The earthwork
stops abruptly at the boundary of the wood and cannot be seen in the field
immediately to the south east.
Excluded from the scheduling are all fencing and associated posts and the
forest track, although the ground beneath them is included.
MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation.
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Legacy System number: 24334
Legacy System: RSM
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance. This entry is a copy, the original is held by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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In this context I would like to summarize the status of women during the period following the revolution of the 25th of January 2011.The revolution that has overthrown the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak. The revolution, in which women have strongly participated, made many sacrifices for, during which many of whom have been shot dead by police forces or gangs loyal to the former regime, or have gotten seriously injured and are still getting treatment till this very day.
Egyptian women who have participated in the Revolution were later subject to many injustices and inequities. Especially after the currents of political Islam had gotten the support of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces which have granted them a large role in the political process.
Women are always the first source of threat to any brutal political force, as they constitute more than half of society and as the women's solidarity for the defense of their rights threaten any social system based on out-dated traditions and customs.
The war on women began on the second day of the fall of the former regime, led by the currents of political Islam, who announced on the second day of the fall of the regime its willingness to be the substitute of the former regime. We woke up one morning to surprisingly find thousands of posters covering the walls calling for the application of Islamic law and opposing any calls for the repeal of Article II of the Egyptian Constitution, which states that "Islam is the state religion and Arabic is its official language and Islamic law the main source of legislation".
A few days later we started noticing those who'd been repressed in the era of the former regime taking over the streets, and beginning to apply some of their views in the real world. Some of these views had tragic consequences for example cutting the ear off of a Coptic citizen and demolishing and burning of some churches. They have become a threat to everyone. I had to leave the city of Alexandria and life in Cairo to escape the on-going death threats and later I had to leave the country when things have evolved for the worse and they had won the majority of seats in the parliament and are just within an ace of controlling all of the state institutions and Islamizing them according to their will with the support of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces which seem to have found their interest in supporting the Islamists so that they can cause maximum chaos in the country, which might later lead to their intervention and the imposition of military rule under the pretext of safeguarding security and stability.
On the 25th of February 2011 the military police forced people out of protesting at the heart of Tahrir Square, arrested several protesters, including women, charged them with vandalism of public property, and took them to a military prison, where they were subjected to virginity tests (the incident was not reported by these women who have been detained but was revealed later by Samira Ibrahim who had gone through the virginity test on March 9th and had sued the prison administration and the military council).
On the 8th of March, in the Tahrir Square had been organized a march by the feminists in order to celebrate the International Women's Day, and to emphasize the role of women in public life and the demand that women have their full rights granted. Participants of the march have been subjected to group harassment and assault with no interference from the military, and the following video shows the part of harassment and testimony of some of the victims.
The next day (the 9th of March) at the Tahrir Square the Armed Forces have arrested dozens of protesters, both men and women, taken them to the Egyptian Museum and tortured them with beatings and electric shocks before some of them had been deported to military prison. Among them were seventeen women who have been subjected to sexual insults and threats of fabricating prostitution cases against them. Upon arrival at the military prison those women were tested for whether they were virgins or not. According to the testimony of some of the victims some of the soldiers watched what was happening inside the room through the window, and filmed the victims using camera mobile phones which made the women afraid of being blackmailed with the footage.
Later Samira Ibrahim, one of the girls who had the virginity tests filed a lawsuit against the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the officers of the military prison who were involved in the incident. The case is still pending before the judiciary, and in the same context, a military leader testified that the virginity tests are being carried out and tried to justify it when he told CNN that "These were girls who had camped out in tents with male protesters in the Tahrir Square, and we found in the tents Molotov cocktails and [drugs]." The general said the virginity tests were conducted to prevent the women from claiming they had been raped in custody.
"We didn't want them to say we had sexually assaulted or raped them, so we wanted to prove that they weren't virgins in the first place"
Testimonies of some of the victims :
The testimony of Salwa Alhussiny: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCe1km7UFM)
The testimony of Samira Ibrahim :
Both videos have English subtitles, please show it during the conference sessions
The testimony of Racha Abdelrahman :
Islamic extremists raised the issue of family and child law, a law which had been passed during the era of the former regime, which raised the age of child custody to fifteen years, and gave women the right to custody of their children, and men the right to see their children for three hours a week. They demanded the abolition of these laws and all laws relating to women including the law that gave women the right to file for divorce, and also the law which allow women to have a secret marriage.
The abuses against women did not stop at this point, at the political level, the parliamentary quota for women which was introduced by the ex-regime have been cancelled, leaders of some Islamic parties which won the elections announced afterwards that they intent to obligate women to wear the veil (hijab), they said that they had to put a women on their electoral lists although they believe that women have no right to participate in politics and election, and they had to use women to prevent people from liberal and secular backgrounds to take the majority in parliament and moreover the law obligates them to put women on their electoral lists .
In this context, Al-Nour Party, one of the new parties established after the revolution with Islamic Salafi background, made posters for their candidates in the elections and put the names of male candidates alongside with their photos, but replaced the photos of women with a flower or with its logo. They referred to the fact that they believe that a woman's photo is a shame and should not appeared on their posters.
A picture of this Poster:
Throughout the last year, women participated in sit-ins and demonstrations against the ex-regime and SCAF, were subjected to the worst forms of violations. In the same context, the leaders of SCAF and their Islamistic allies tried to play on the strings of culture, prevailing discrimination in the community and hostility towards women, thus some of them were spreading false rumors about sexual relations inside the tents on the Square, trying to justify the abuses which they made towards the protesters and demonstrators.
At the end of December, while the army stopped the protest, in front of the Council of Ministers were beaten a number of girls who were participating in the sit-in. There is video showing some soldiers ripping off the girl's clothes and pulling them down on the street. Some leaders of the army, loyal to them, were defending them and trying to justify what happened, but the scandal had too big, the military council is no longer able to provide convincing justifications for these ugly incidents.
Video of the crime and of the girl's harassment (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJf_9vXhAwY)
Testimony of Ghada Kamal - one of the girls who have been subjected to attacks in December last year (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HWDWxm-Og) video in Arabic, I could not find a translation in English.
I tried as much as possible to sum up the situation of women in Egypt during the past year, a situation which does not bode well, especially considering the Islamic movements coming to power in alliance with the military council, and the statements issued by some of their leaders announcing their intention to impose more restrictions on women in society in accordance with the rules of Islamic law. The rules which they intend to apply are threatening the future of women in Egypt, and setting the legal and social achievements of the past decades in risk of reverse.
In fact, Egypt is one of the countries that signed the CEDAW to combat all forms of discrimination against women, but in reality, the agreement is not working. There are some reactionary forces calling for the abolition of the ratification of this Convention, so in this speech I would propose that during this Conference there will be made recommendations to amend CEDAW by making it binding to all Member States of the United Nations, and also to these countries that have not signed it, and implement strict sanctions on governments that do not include the provisions of this Agreement in their national legislation or just pretend to do it.
Thank you for listening
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Addric Sharano is the star of my stories, but he is also a Yumi Master, which means that he belongs to a unique group of people whose job is to attend to issues in any part of the universe. Yumi Masters are intergalactic peacekeepers who belong to an organisation known as the Intergalactic Alliance […]Continue reading
The Goddess of Good Fortune
Words and images are like magic wands that have the power to take us on a journey of discovery. To start the creative process, just make a mark on a canvas or write a few words on a page and hey presto…a door to an unexplored world opens before your eyes. Even though I had […]Continue reading
How to Connect with the Blog Fairy Before Midnight
You are lost for an idea and not sure how to get your creative juices flowing. You want to write something, but don't know how to start. You have been sitting in front of your laptop all afternoon, waiting for the blog fairy to smile on you. Well, she will, but maybe not in the way […]Continue reading
The Fine Art of Tightrope Walking
Tightrope walking is a bit like juggling ten different things in mid-air at the same time. People juggle numerous things everyday in some form or another. So…what is this blog all about you might be wondering…a few pointers on how to juggle five coloured balls or how to walk a tightrope…or something else entirely? In a way, it is both…in […]Continue reading
Portals to Another Dimension
Imagine that you are sitting on a bus…gazing out the window…maybe even driving a car…or just wandering along the street… and without even realising it…you are suddenly out there somewhere..light years away from Planet Earth. It happens all of the time…but it is not an uncommon experience. Most of us are not aware that we daydream […]Continue reading
The Secrets of a Yumi Master
It is midnight in the Gilvarry household and Vincent is fast asleep… so I decided that I would pop in and add a few words of my own to his latest post. He has had numerous requests from some of his younger readers to explain the ideas in his stories. For those who are regular visitors to […]Continue reading
I Am the Master of My Fate
This is the second part of The Fine Art of Energy Manipulation and if you are a first time visitor…you may want to read that before reading this. If you have read the first part of this chapter…allow me to remind you what happened. Addric had been selected by the Yumi Master Lezula to be […]Continue reading
Ideas are a Goldmine
Ideas can be a goldmine for the aspiring author. My first novel was inspired by a word I encountered while perusing the Thesaurus on my word processor. It proved to be a veritable goldmine which triggered a flood of ideas and opened a window onto an imaginary world populated by an assortment of wonderful characters. […]Continue reading
The Fine Art of Energy Manipulation
This is how Addric discovers that he has the power of a Yumi Master. He and Dheago have crossed over from one dimension to another and are now in the hands of the Yumi Master, Lezula. It is her task to transform them from a couple of average boys into Yumi warriors. In this installment, […]Continue reading
My Fan Club
Comments from people all over the world. Thank you to the many people who have left a reassuring message on my site. This is not everybody just a selection…but your thoughts are now permanently inscribed in the Book of Yumi Masters…or will be, until such time as things change. And here they are, as far back […]Continue reading


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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) have published new guidance to support existing and would-be exporters of food and drink.
'Growth Through Exports: Five Steps to Food and Drink Export Success' outlines how food and drink manufacturers can start exporting or expand into new markets in five steps: by identifying the right time to start exporting, researching export markets, creating opportunities to export, understanding the export process and how firms can grow the value of their exports.
The FDF hopes the guidance will help deliver its ambition to increase food and drink exports by a third to a total value of £6 billion by 2020.


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Transformation through Teamwork: Developing a Collaborative Leadership Environment in a Changing World
Instructor: Sarah Clark
Dates: Not currently scheduled
Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
Price: $175
Collaborative leadership is a major leadership buzzword these days, but many library leaders may be a little hazy on what it actually is. More than an emphasis on teamwork or listening skills, collaborative leadership models provide a framework for increasing connection and communication, flattening hierarchies, and always focusing on encouraging strong ideas and coaching team members into a force for organizational transformation. Collaborative leadership, when implemented well, can enable your library team to transcend petty infighting, focus on shared goals, and to identify ideas that can transform the library into a resource that more effectively serves larger organizations or communities in which they operate. However, if collaborative leadership practices aren't implemented thoughtfully, they can lead to conflict and chaos. At the end of this course, you will understand the elements of collaborative leadership, consider the ways collaborative practices can strengthen your team (as well as common pitfalls), and create a plan to make your department or library a more collaborative place. This course is designed for library directors and department heads who are interested in finding workable ways to make their teams more collaborative, as well as aspiring leaders who are interested in collaborative leadership.
Each weekly course module will focus on a particular theme:
- Week One: The elements of collaborative leadership
- Week Two: Collaborative Leadership as a tool for Library Transformation
- Week Three: Risks of Collaborative Leadership
- Week Four: Developing a plan for Collaboration at your library
Topics covered include:
- History and Models of Collaborative Leadership
- Benefits and risks of Collaborative Leadership
- Distribution of power
- Knowledge sharing
- Listening Skills
- Facilitating Brainstorming & encouraging new ideas
- Collaborative resource allocation (especially when in short supply)
- Rules and responsibilities in a collaborative workplace
- Conflict management and resolution
- Coaching and feedback
Dr. Sarah Clark was recently selected as Dean and University Librarian at La Salle University in Philadelphia. Prior to that, she worked as a front desk staff member, librarian, and ultimately Associate Library Director for 12 years at Rogers State University, a regional public university in Claremore, Oklahoma. Outside of work hours, Dr. Clark podcasts and blogs about library leadership at Better Library Leaders, teaches a course on Library Leadership for the University of Oklahoma's School of Library and Information Studies, and has presented and published on the effectiveness of distance library services, the information search experiences of nontraditional students, and Critical Information Literacy. Dr. Clark completed her PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Oklahoma State University in May 2016.
Course Structure
This is an online class that is taught asynchronously, meaning that participants do the work on their own time as their schedules allow. The class does not meet together at any particular times, although the instructor may set up optional sychronous chat sessions. Instruction includes readings and assignments in one-week segments. Class participation is in an online forum environment.
Payment Info
Please contact us to arrange a special session of this class for a group of seven or more, with a negotiable discount, or to be notified when it is next scheduled.


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In 2015, there were 27 students in our university participating in SWT organized by SEAIE (Sichuan Education Association for International Exchange). Fourteen students win the scholarships for "Excellent International Exchange Student" for their ability in communication and solution of problems and their independency. They finished all the preparatory work, observed the discipline throughout the program and actively joined in all kinds of international cultural interchange activities.
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The Farm
If you refuse to believe me, I will no longer consider you my son.
Daniel believed that his parents were enjoying a peaceful retirement on a remote farm in Sweden. Read more...
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The Farm
If you refuse to believe me, I will no longer consider you my son.
Daniel believed that his parents were enjoying a peaceful retirement on a remote farm in Sweden. But with a single phone call, everything changes.
Your mother...she's not well, his father tells him. She's been imagining things - terrible, terrible things. She's had a psychotic breakdown, and been committed to a mental hospital.
Before Daniel can board a plane to Sweden, his mother calls: Everything that man has told you is a lie. I'm not mad... I need the police... Meet me at Heathrow.
Caught between his parents, and unsure of who to believe or trust, Daniel becomes his mother's unwilling judge and jury as she tells him an urgent tale of secrets, of lies, of a crime and a conspiracy that implicates his own father.
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2014
- Page Count: 352
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He said, she said—who to believe?
It can be perilous to venture into well-trodden subgenre territory, even if you have the talent that Tom Rob Smith demonstrated with his suspenseful Child 44 trilogy.
With his fourth novel, The Farm, Smith is venturing into the territory of Scandinavian thrillers, which first caught international fire thanks to the fiction of the late Stieg Larsson. It's a field associated with deep, dark family secrets, long-buried crimes and shocking revelations. In The Farm, Smith manages to simultaneously deliver the goods promised by this subgenre and also something completely unexpected. The result is a thriller you shouldn't miss.
When his parents sell their London home and relocate to a remote farm in his mother's homeland of Sweden, Daniel is convinced they're headed for a quiet retirement. Then he gets a call from his father informing him that his mother has had some kind of mental breakdown, that she's imagining awful things. He's prepared to go and tend to her, until he gets another call from his father, this one telling him his mother has checked herself out of the hospital and disappeared.
Tom Rob Smith weaves a satisfyingly juicy web of deception in The Farm.
The next call is from his mother, and it's even more alarming than his father's news. Daniel's mother claims his father can't be trusted, that he's part of a terrible conspiracy in their rural Swedish district, that he's been seduced by a powerful farmer into doing something horrible. Daniel's father insists his mother is mad. Daniel's mother insists his father is a monster. Caught between them, Daniel has no choice but to go to Sweden himself and investigate what's really happening.
From the very first page, The Farm has all the trappings of a thriller with a deep, dark conspiracy at its heart, but Smith isn't content to stick to formulas. Through a first-person narrative that allows us to view this drama through Daniel's always engaging eyes, he weaves in and out of secrets and truths, sins and redemptions, crafting a thriller that weaves a satisfyingly juicy web of deception and is also an unpredictable page-turner. It's a rare thing to see an author so completely embody the trappings of his genre and also surprise the reader, but Smith achieves it with The Farm. Child 44 fans as well as those looking to get lost in an immersive thriller will find this a gripping read.
This article was originally published in the June 2014 issue of BookPage. Download the entire issue for the Kindle or Nook.


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Unique Perspective
"Dear Theophilus, I have looked with care into these things from the beginning. I have decided it would be good to write them to you one after the other the way they happened" (Luke 1.3 NLV).
Most scholars believe that the Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and the only gentile (non-Jewish person) to write in the New Testament. He is writing his Gospel, which happens to be one of the most detailed, to a man named Theophilus. Luke is also known for writing the Book of Acts, which details the Apostle Paul's ministry. Before Luke begins to describe Jesus' life from his perspective, he admits that people before him have written such accounts. We have the Gospels of Matthew and Mark—both which were probably written before Luke sat down to write his point of view. No one knows why Luke decided to write his Gospel, but the world has been greatly blessed by his words. Luke could have decided against writing his account because there were already three accounts available, but God gave him an audience in Theophilus. Whether this figure was an actual man or symbolic of an audience, it was all Luke needed to take the time to write down everything He remembered of Jesus and His ministry. Sometimes we may feel God calling us to do something, but we don't want to obey because it's already been done before. We may feel like we have nothing special to add or that our time may be wasted. But we cannot see what God's sees. We don't know how our words and actions may reach people that others can't reach. We must trust that we have a special perspective that God wants to use. God made us each uniquely, and He doesn't want to waste what we have to offer. He knows that there is an audience out there just waiting to hear and see specifically what we have to say and show them.
"God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another" (1 Peter 4.10 NLT).


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Hold Me Tight Program
CONVERSATIONS for CONNECTION ©
A Relationship Enhancement Group for Couples
Based on the book
Hold Me Tight:
Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
By: Dr. Sue Johnson
Facilitated by Nancy Knudsen, M.Ed., LMFT
"There is an inherent, universal need in human beings for a safe haven relationship where a loved one is experienced as emotionally accessible & responsive so that this person can be depended upon."
Sue Johnson
When: Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-4, October 13-14, 2018
Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Combs Ave, Easthampton, MA
Cost: $450 early bird, $495 after 9/28, 2018
Is this Program for You?
This program teaches couples to become more attuned, trusting, and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and conflict. Based on the book Hold Me Tight, we will discuss key relationship concepts, watch demonstrative video clips, and do guided conversations designed to strengthen and deepen a couple's emotional connection. All experiential exercises take place between partners in order to maintain personal privacy and provide safety. Since this is an educational program and is not therapy, a phone or email screening will be done prior to enrollment.
In a weekend format, this couples workshop serves as a relationship retreat.
For additional information contact: Nancy Knudsen at 413-586-9424 or send an email.
Nancy Knudsen, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years experience and is a certified therapist and supervisor in Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Nancy has led a number of Hold Me Tight workshops and enjoys being able to help couples strengthen their relationships in this safe group setting.
" We benefited greatly from this workshop. We went during a time of transition and found this focused time a real boost to our relationship. We also were able to heal an old wound and that was a huge surprise for both of us. The new conversations gave us great hope at a time when we really needed the support. "
"The Hold Me Tight workshop gave me a deeper understanding into my fears and negative outlooks in my marriage. I am leaving the workshop with a hopeful attitude towards my husband and marriage."
"A Hold Me Tight weekend will provide you with the time, the structure and the tools to build a strong bond with your partner. I can't think of any reason not to attend. Don't wait until you need a Hold Me Tight workshop—go when the going is good and things will get even better."
"This workshop has helped us to create greater safety in our relationship. The exercises helped us learn how to recognize when we are in a downward spiral and to work together to quickly stop it and redirect to a more helpful and loving conversation."


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Compass really works! Here's a Necklace for the outdoor-spirited woman. An actual working compass as a silver-plated, antique-finished necklace. It even has a turquoise accent for a gorgeous combo that will look incredible with your jeans and T-shirt or hiking gear! And the truly intrepid will appreciate the Necklace's practicality... it can be used to find the right way home!
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Traditional furniture is being used today to create an atmosphere of comfort and complexity in bed rooms in houses around the world. These exclusive items can be together with a variety of styles or in addition to many items from various times, creating a warm and exclusive atmosphere that shows the characteristics or needs of the house owner and area renter. When choosing pieces of furniture for the relaxing area, keep in mind including a few items that tell a tale about the house owner and set a comfortable function to allow thoroughly experiencing the bed area.
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LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Tuesday approved Sen. Rick Jones' resolution to declare June 2018 as the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Michigan district court system.
"The district court is often referred to as 'The People's Court' because the public has more contact with it than with any other court in the state, due to the fact that many people go to district court without an attorney," said Jones, R-Grand Ledge. "From small civil infractions and traffic violations to misdemeanor criminal cases and civil wedding ceremonies, our district courts handle a wide variety of cases and issues.
"I sponsored this resolution to recognize the important role that our district courts play in our legal system and pay tribute to all the district judges and court officers for their hard work."
Senate Resolution 173 states that legislation was passed and went into effect on June 17, 1968 to create Michigan's district court system.
According to the resolution, district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all civil claims for damages up to $25,000, including small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, land contract disputes and civil infractions. The court's small claims division handles cases in which the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less, with the most common civil infractions being minor traffic matters, such as speeding or failure to stop.


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Flappy Bird developer Dong Nyugen has announced on Twitter that he is taking down his game from the app store within the next 24 hours. For those of you who somehow don't know, Flappy Bird is a simple flight game where you tap the bird to levitate and avoid falling into pipes. That's it. It has attracted popularity due to its intense difficulty, and it has become a game that people love to hate. I won't get into the 'Casual iPhone gamers have been desensitised to the undemanding difficulty of Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja that when they face a game with actual challenge they start freaking out' argument, but instead, I will talk about how the removal of Flappy Bird is a bad thing, even if you or I didn't like the game (which I didn't).
Flappy Bird is an indie game. It was made on a small budget by one guy in Vietnam, so it's not exactly a Triple-A big-hitter in that regard. What I know for a fact is that there are so many more indie games deserved of popularity than Flappy Bird, and I'm pretty sure Dong Nyugen knows this too. See, Treyarch and Infinity Ward can deal with hate because there are hundreds of those guys working on a game, so singling out one person for the horribleness of COD: Ghosts is a challenging task. With Flappy Bird, all the hatred and the anger than spurted from the game was directed straight at one person. Think about that: immense popularity of a game, followed by widespread rage and screaming videos, 1-star reviews, and even death threats. Why did Flappy Bird get so popular? I have absolutely no idea; there are loads of games out there that are designed solely to excite the rage out of their player, so why has Flappy Bird launched to the top?
The discontinuation of Flappy Bird proves that the success of indie games depend on the mental well-being of their auteur. Indie games are mostly made by a small group of people or just one guy, whereas big-budget releases are made by hundreds of people. Those hundreds of people can pass the blame on to the next guy if someone asks why this part of the game is shoddy or broken, whereas if an Indie Game is bad, that goes straight to one person, and they can't dodge it how ever hard they try. It happened with Phil Fish; he made a Futurama reference and everyone thought he was being serious. He said that most modern Japanese games suck (which they do, I mean take a look at Skyward Sword and the recent Final Fantasy games), and the video game press were accusing him a racist and a douchebag. On top of that, people didn't like his game, so their criticism was directed at him directly in a volatile manner, along with all the other accusations of racism and douchebaggery thrown his way. You know what he did? He quit. He quit the games industry. He cancelled Fez II and isn't going to make another game.
What were the games journalists and raging internet keyboard warriors expecting Phil Fish to do when they were calling him a racist and a douchebag? Similarly, what are the screaming YouTubers and raging internet keyboard warriors expecting when they were barraging Flappy Bird with unadulterated hate? I have an answer: views. PewDiePie will get more views on his recent incessant screaming videos by incessantly screaming about the mild challenge of Flappy Bird. News websites will get more hits if they document the false racism of Phil Fish. What happens when another indie game developer decides to have a personality or to make an intentionally hard game? Will they be forced to quit too? Fortunately, Dong Nyugen will still be making games, but he will forever be branded 'The Flappy Bird guy' whenever he appears on an interview or makes a new game.
So yeah. If he actually is taking Flappy Bird down, this is a sad day for indie game developers.


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New Zealand Express Company building, Christchurch, 1912
Reference Number: 10x8-1739-G
New Zealand Express Company building, Christchurch, photographed in 1912 by Steffano Francis Webb.
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