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Well, I dipped on Purple Finch and Pine Siskin yesterday. I visited three good spots with feeders in Columbus: Greenlawn Cemetery, Blacklick Creek metropark, and Blendon Woods metropark. Bird activity was somewhat low, with few birds at feeders (perhaps no more than 15 at a time at any of the three spots). These House Finches at Blacklick Creek were the closest I got to Purple Finches:
To add insult to injury, reports from Blendon Woods today included a Merlin and Pine Siskins, both of which would make great additions to my year list, especially for Ohio (I am EIGHT birds away from 250 species in Ohio for the year- my best year yet for the state).
However, not all was bad - I did get some nice photographs, especially of a male Northern Cardinal, along with some others.
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Boston crime thrillers are traditionally bleak and gritty glimpses into shady characters, corrupt law enforcement, and bleak urban environments.
One of the cornerstones of Boston cinema is The Friends of Eddie Coyle, a 1973 drama starring Robert Mitchum in one of the greatest performances of his career. Newly released by the Criterion Collection, The Friends of Eddie Coyle is not just a must see for New England natives. It is essential viewing for anyone interested in uncompromising portraits of anti-heroes.
Mitchum's Eddie Coyle is a tiring old man well past his prime. He never really had his day in the sun in the criminal underworld, but he's hanging in there trying to make ends meet for his family. But as he struggles to stay afloat financially, he's got bigger problems. He's facing two years in jail for a job he did up in New Hampshire, and they are two years he simply can't do.
What makes The Friends of Eddie Coyle so intriguing is that it presents a roster of characters that all have their own stories. Some are gun runners, others are vicious bank robbers, and some tend bar while working both sides of the law.
And then there's Eddie, caught somewhere between it all, his tired eyes barely open as he tries to work out a way to avoid doing time. But with his options running out, he makes a desperate attempt to turn on the criminals he works for in order to salvage his own future. Or what is left of it that is.
Few crime films contain the levels of suspense director Peter Yates achieves with this picture. It is actually a fascinating movie to dissect because even simple camera set ups increase the tension to absolutely unbearable levels. For an example of this, check out the first bank robbery sequence and watch as one of the armed robbers raises his revolver with his back to the screen and innocent bystanders around him. It truly is an amazing scene, and the film happens to be packed with similar moments of gut wrenching intensity.
It is also a very quiet film too. The dense screenplay contains several very memorable monologues, most notably some of Eddie's opening remarks about how he had his knuckles bashed by a drawer; all part of the lifestyle he summarizes.
But it is within Mitchum's worn out portrayal of Eddie that makes the film especially remarkable. Even though Mitchum is part of an ensemble, his Eddie is a character you constantly want to see. And listen to.
Though heralded as a cult classic, I implore all of you out there to go and snatch up a copy of this brilliant little hometown film. It's the way crime thrillers should be made, especially those set in our backyard of Boston.
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California King Tides Project
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view and use photos of the King Tides across CA, including the Bay Area. This is useful for showing local impacts of sea level rise, as the King Tides are a good indicator of what our oceans might look like under different climate change scenarios. Educators might also want to get their students involved in this or similar citizen science projects.
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Santa Maria police are asking for the public's help locating a suspect after shots were fired early Sunday at an apartment complex.
Officers responded about 5 a.m. Sunday to a call of shots fired at 1240 W. Bethel Lane, according to Sgt. Dan Cohen.
He said an investigation revealed that during an argument, 27-year-old Teodulfo Rodriguez Ramirez of Santa Maria allegedly discharged a firearm into the air multiple times.
He is wanted by police for negligently discharging a firearm in a school zone and possession of stolen property.
He is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be driving a 1994 Honda Accord with license plate 6HZL148
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You can't deny the whimsical feeling of this outdoor garden wedding at Piedmont Community Hall in Northern California. The garden park venue provided the perfect romantic setting for their intimate ceremony and reception in shades of blue, blush, gold and hints of amber.
From the vintage frame seating chart, to the succulent favors in mason jars, you'll find some must-have style ideas for your big day below. And thanks to the talented Taralynn Lawton Photography, you can experience it all first hand in the full gallery.
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From Taralynn Lawton Photography: The engagement ring, wedding band, and personal details of the bride & groom were extra special given that the bride works for Tiffany's. She also included these special jewelry touches in the gifts to her bridesmaids.
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This whimsical late-summer park wedding is filled with dusty blues, blush, golden roses, and hints of amber. The ceremony was set against a grove of redwoods, with dinner outside under the setting sun, surrounded by lush trees and garden paths.


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nokia fan, 12 Apr 2012where was samsung before that? :p ba dum tssk~that's the point, sammy was nowhere and Nokia was the one on top. Now Nokia is on the decline. that's sad.
AnonD-13693, 12 Apr 2012I'm not getting BELLE FP1 update for my nokia 701.. Location:INDIA NOKIA SUITE:3.3.89 ... moreif you didn't receive, try directly from SW update on your phone mate.
nokia fan, 12 Apr 2012where was samsung before that? :p ba dum tssk~u nokia fans can only talk about past ...... where is the present n future ..... Dont know....... its with samsung.....
AnonD-13693, 12 Apr 2012I'm not getting BELLE FP1 update for my nokia 701.. Location:INDIA NOKIA SUITE:3.3.89 ... moreTry software update thru wifi, its simple.
To all N8, C7, E7 users.
Nokia might not give belle fp1 to these devices.
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But the new look of the option menu is not that good. I like the old one better.
I still recommend updating :)
nokia should also update belle os for all the other phones like e63,671,e72,e6
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tusher3365, 12 Apr 2012i live in Bangladesh. my father sent nokia 701 from Dubai. my phone's product code is 059H224.... moreTusher, you're not supposed to have this kind of problem with your product. i am having the same product and updated successfully. try by pc suite, i hope i'll be ok/
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Wat ever Nokia mentioned in their update they av done it.Br... more@Vky
You are wrong buddy, you indeed change the aspect ration on the video and in much cooler way. There's no menu any more. In order to change the aspect ratio you've to double click on the video while playing. Thank you nokia for doing so. Previous menu for changing aspect ratio was really annoying.
Nokia is just Nokia, 12 Apr 2012they should make belle update for older symbian 3 users like n8, c7 to overclock cpu speed fro... morethey will not update the older phones because nokia wants ppl to buy the 1 ghz mobiles its common sense man..
nokia 701 is a best phone,but the sim card slot is a huge mistake,its not durable
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from malaysia, using 700, just updated the pack 1. can easily feel that the speed is increased, smoother.
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MLB 2014 Team Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
By Wild on Sports Analyst Aaron Dorman
2013 Overview:
The best team in the NL, and it wasn't a surprise. The Cardinals lead the league in runs scored, and reliable veteran mainstays like Matt Holliday, Carlos Beltran and Adam Wainwright headline the assault. But amazingly, the Cardinals win the pennant amidst a season that is in many ways a year about turnover to a new crop of talented redbirds. Rookies Shelby Miller, Matt Adams and Trevor Rosenthal make significant contributions, and Matt Carpenter transforms into a star at second base in his first year of everyday play. There is more to come from an organization that is a model for developing talent.
Winter Grade: B+
Coming: Jhonny Peralta, Peter Bourjos
Going: Carlos Beltran, David Freese, Edward Mujica, Jake Westbrook (retired)
The Cardinals address their biggest need by spending big on shortstop Peralta, despite his association with the Biogenesis scandal. Losing Carlos Beltran may hurt if outfielder Oscar Taveras is not ready to start the season, but it didn't make sense for a team in the NL to sign Beltran to a three-year contract. Acquiring defense whiz Bourjos is a nice bit of fine-tuning for a team that, after Peralta, is really just tinkering at the margins and making sure nobody gets in the way of the next round of rookie sensations (Taveras, Kolton Wong, et al).
Wild Card(s):
Bourjos had a big year in 2011, hitting .271 with gap power (11 triples!), 22 SB and strong defense, but since then had been buried on Los Angeles' depth chart, ineffective and/or injured. With the Cardinals, he has a chance to re-establish himself as an everyday player and he's still just 27 years old this year. Could better coaching turn Bourjos into a more potent stolen base threat? He has upside along the lines of an Angel Pagan-type performer.
Key Contract Years: Nobody
Oscar Taveras may be a future batting champion and he is going to be a full-time outfielder in St. Louis by late May this year. He'll hit for power too, but some patience may be required as he shakes off rust from last year, when he only played in 46 games for AAA-Memphis. Kolten Wong is set to provide solid but unspectacular production at second base, having hit .303/.369/.466 with 20 SB alongside Taveras at Memphis last year. On the pitching side, Carlos Martinez might beat out Joe Kelly for the final spot in rotation, and the flame-throwing righty put up an impressive 2.51 ERA in AAA last year. He has tremendous upside and could duplicate Shelby Miller's stellar rookie campaign.
Key Questions:
Can Jamie Garcia be effective despite admitting that he's pitching through pain right now?
How does St. Louis juggle roles for Martinez, Joe Kelly and Garcia in the back of the rotation?
Is the bullpen too thin after letting John Axford and Ed Mujica leave as free agents?
Will there be full playing time for both Allen Craig and Matt Adams once Taveras comes up for good?
Does one of them become trade bait, and for what?
Farm System Overview: GREEN (above average)
Most of the top-tier talent is about to reach the majors; Taveras, Wong and Martinez are St. Louis' top prospects. Right now the system does not boast quite the depth it has in past years, much of which has to do with successful player promotions. However, there is depth in athletic outfielders (Steve Piscotty, James Ramsey) and last year St. Louis drafted two promising left-handers in the first round, Marco Gonzales and Rob Kaminsky.
2014 Prognosis: Strong Contenders
Don't bet against the Cardinals after quiet winters in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Beltran may be gone but St. Louis may reach dynastic status with their ability to churn out multiple impact rookies year after year. Right now it doesn't look like there are any holes in the lineup or rotation; elite production can be expected from Yadier Molina, Matt Holliday and Wainwright. This is another pennant-winning formula.


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Since then I have heard many others share similar experiences. It is no fluke. RSS is H-O-T. And search engines LOVE it.
So what is RSS? An acronym for Really Simple Syndication, it is a web language format designed to help syndicate content across different sources.
RSS has been around for more than 10 years but has only recently become popular. RSS feeds provide headlines and summaries of information in a concise and standardized way.
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There is one thing about North Georgia - it is GREEN most of the year.
Now I am no master gardner - but we do have a few flowers around the place that I thoroughly enjoy. And they are starting to pop.. We have our day lillies that provide some nice oranges:
Our sick Hollyhock is giving it a good try..
It really should be producing something splendid like this:
And our first Gladiola is blooming - we should have a bumper crop this year. Finally after 5 years of these beautiful flowers, I have purchased appropriate vases. I am looking forward to using them instead of my old wine carafes and pitchers: Yes it does take me awhile to get around to some things...
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Get beach ready with this fabulous swimsuit by Junarose. Fashioned from lined stretch jersey, the high rise design is adorned with a lively, multicoloured tropical print to get you in the holiday mood. The underwired padded cups, along with the halterneck fastening offers supreme support - great for fuller busts.
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Very nice swimsuit. Great colors. Since I only drive on vacation I must see whether he the shape I hope ' keeps for pool and laundry! But great part.
Sehr schöner Badeanzug. Tolle Farben. Da ich aber erst in Urlaub fahre muss ich sehen ob er die Form 'hoffentlich ' behält nach Pool und Wäsche! Aber tolles Teil.
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I am only 1.60 m tall and still the swimsuit was too short.
Ich bin nur 1.60 m groß und trotzdem war der Badeanzug zu kurz.
Unfortunately for me (1. 84cm) too short. Very bad. Beautiful pattern, a very beautiful large cut-out great colors under
Leider für mich ( 1.84cm) zu kurz. Sehr schade. Wunderschönes Muster ,tolle Farben under ein sehr schöner großer Ausschnitt
Beautiful color... fits just fine to my red hair... very good quality! ... still don't exactly know whether I like the deep cutting on me... but I think I'm keeping this great swimsuit...
Wunderschöne Farbe... passt prima zu meinen roten Haaren... sehr gute Qualität!!... weiß noch nicht genau, ob mir der tiefe Ausschnitt an mir gefällt... aber ich glaube, ich behalte diesen tollen Badeanzug...
Nice pattern, not ideal cut for me. For me, the cut was too deep and the bust looked slightly flatten down and had also not good grip.
Muster schön, Schnitt für mich nicht ideal. Für mich war der Ausschnitt zu tief und die Oberweite sah etwas plattgedrückt aus und hatte auch keinen guten Halt.
Too big and the cut pretty deep, must like woman that
Zu groß und der Ausschnitt ziemlich tief, das muß Frau mögen
The top of the swimsuit is good but the bottom is way too high cut for me!
Too large ordered, therefore retor. Slightly baggy quality
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I was one of many who got hit by the storm in Fairhope this past weekend. I was very lucky in that I had not put out my pottery yet. I lost my tent, some shelving (repairable), my show fees, gas, hotel, and any money I might have made from sales. But I didn't get hurt and my ceramic art survived intact in my vehicle.
I am grateful for those positives. Many of my fellow artists lost much more. A few tents down the ladies lost most of their large pieces of pottery.
I am even more grateful to the community of Fairhope, the Eastern Shore Art organization and a HUGE number of fellow artists. I have been humbled by the number of artists, some who only know me through Facebook, who've offered to loan tents, give tents, help me fix things.
During the storm, as I was trying to make heads or tales of the destruction, I was so appreciative for all the total strangers who stopped by on their way home from dinner or drinks to ask if they could help in any way. One person came by and handed out free dry shirts. Others stopped to see if they could help load up, clean up, go get something. What a wonderful community!
The volunteers and organizers were out in force trying to help. Everyone was so understanding and helpful.
I also appreciate my amazing cousin, Steve Boykin. He was next to me at the show and all of his paintings got soaked and/or hit the ground. He not only packed up his own mess but he helped me with mine.
I am taking a break from repairing and repainting things to write this. In the scheme of things I have minimal damage. It'll just take time and some dollars to be back on track. I already have a new tent, stabilizer bars are winging their way to my doorstep along with some other upgrades.
I'll be in Ridgeland, Mississippi for a show weekend after next, then will be in a show in Villa Rica, then on to Sandy Springs for the Artsapalooza. A few weeks after that I'll be hosting my Annual Spring Open Studio here at ceramics central.


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Occupation : Sound Engineer / Driver / Crew / Whatever Else
L.J. was born a poor child of Russian immigrants that arrived in the U.S. via UFO in the late 1800's. We don't belive that at all, but he insists that it's true. No one is sure what the L or the J stand for, including him. Seriously. L.J. is happily married, but unlike Larry and John, L.J. hates long walks in the park, hates poetry, and enjoys hunting Yaks in the Smoky Mountains with a slingshot. L.J. is a former NFL quarterback, and went on to win last years Superbowl for the New Orleans Saints. But, due to type-o by the Associated Press and NFL, Drew Brees was actually credited for all of L.J.'s hard work. After several months of therapy he moved on, and realized that multi million dollar football contracts and endorsements wasn't really his thing. He used some of his football money that he had stored in his piggy bank to buy a microphone, 2 - 12" speakers, and a Cerwin Vega P.A. head. He soon hit the wedding circuit as a DJ, crankin out the best of yesterday and todays dance hits. After he was attacked by Bridezilla, and thrown in a dumpster, he realized that wasn't the answer either. It wasn't until Larry was online late one night watching reruns of Sex And The City that he came accross an ad for a sound guy. He was surprised that a band as awesome as JUNIOR would advertise on the Lifetime channel website. But, the band is really sensitive, and likes sensitive employees. So, long story short, L.J. flew to Baltimore, JUNIOR picked him up via hot air balloon, and the rest is history.
Side Note: At 5:30 P.M. August 27 The NFL called the world headquarters at JUNIOR LLC begging L.J. to come back. They also said they would offer the rest of JUNOR and their crew starting positions in the NFL. So, the future of L.J., JUNIOR, and everyone else involved is still unknown..


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Somer Gundogdu is the President, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey based out of Dubai, UAE. Somer has been with the company for over 20 years and has held different roles in R&D, supply chain, marketing, corporate accounts and general management. He currently oversees a region of nine operating entities, five branch offices and 30+ distribution countries with 11,000 direct / 14,000 total customers and a team of 700+ colleagues from 32 nationalities.
Prior to his current role, Somer managed the Diversey business first for North Africa and then for Middle East and North Africa. He led the Sealed Air integration and the startup of packaging business for the region, acquired and integrated the distribution business in KSA, worked around consolidating the backoffice functions and expanding portfolio and manufacturing network...
Prior to these roles, Somer was the Marketing Lead for Turkey and then the Marketing Lead for Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Africa, Middle East. Prior to the marketing roles, Somer worked for Unilever for eight years doing business development, sourcing and R&D work. He setup the Diversey business in Central Asia, establishing the distribution network, portfolio and route to market.
Somer holds a Bachelor's of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University in Turkey and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Virginia Tech."


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The company last utilized the site to build the drilling support module for the Hebron gravity-based structure. That job finished in December 2015. Kiewit shuttered the facility a few months later in May 2016, and it has been idle ever since.
On Wednesday, Husky Energy confirmed Kiewit has been awarded a contract to fabricate the living quarters for the concrete gravity structure (CGS) that will be used for the West White Rose project.
It was also confirmed Pennecon Ltd., SNC Lavalin and Dragados Canada will build of the CGS in Argentia.
Natural Resources Minister Siobhan Coady welcomed the announcement.
"It's great news that the supply and service industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is benefitting from Husky Energy's West White Rose project," Coady said in a press release.
"The project will provide significant employment and procurement opportunities for residents. We worked with Husky to announce this project in May 2017, which is resulting in more than $3 billion in royalties and equity for the province as well as 5,000 person years of employment through construction."
First oil for the West White Rose project is expected in 2022. Wellhead platform construction will begin later this year. At peak production in 2025, the project will produce roughly 75,000 barrels of oil per day.
"Marystown and its workforce have long played a crucial role in the development of oil and gas projects in the province," Placentia West-Bellevuew MHA Mark Browne said.
"I have remained hopeful that Husky would reach this agreement with Kiewit since announcing they were moving forward with the West White Rose project, and I am delighted to see this work secured for the people of Marystown."


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At Willowbrook, we provide a rich and varied curriculum. Subject leaders ensure that the curriculum is enriched in lots of creative ways for all children. In addition, further 'stretch and challenge' enrichment opportunities are offered each half term across the school and run by the subject leaders.
Stretch & Challenge
|Autumn Enrichment
|Art & Design
|Miss Hill
|Pottery Painting
|Miss Cox
|Apple Store Visit and Workshop
|Mrs Hughes
|Mrs Williams
|Stretch & Challenge
|Mrs Fasulo
|Christmas Craft Afternoon
|Miss James
|Archaeological Dig
|Mrs Lal
|Botanical Gardens – Numeracy Trail
|Miss Gordon
|Singing Workshop
|Miss Rees
|School Games Brownlee Triathlon EventSports Clubs on Offer
|Miss Neill
|Council Offices, School Parliament
|Miss Gordon
|Church Visit for the Christmas Story
|Miss Thomas
|New Walk Museum
Our Curriculum
|Year 1
|Year 2
|Year 3
|Year 4
|Year 5
|Year 6
|All Creatures Great and Small
|Mega Structures
|Earth, Wind and Fire
|What's On Our Doorstep
|Groovy Greeks
|Woeful Wars
|Movers and Shakers
|Awesome Ancients
|Exploring Europe
|Amazing Americas
|One Leicester, One World
|Wonderful Willowbrook
|Dungeons & Dragons
|Savage Stone Age
|Raging Rivers
|Does Money Make The World Go Round?
|Mighty Myans
|Seaside Rescue
|World Kitchen
|What Puts The Great In Britain?
|Rotten Romans
|Buried Treasure
Subject Leader: Mrs Hughes
At Willowbrook we follow a novel-led and book-led approach. English is taught discreetly, and is delivered through story books and novels. We are proud that from year 3-6 children will read and study a minimum 12 novels in their entirety. Year 1 and 2 also complete daily phonics sessions, daily handwriting practice and have the opportunity to be heard reading at least twice per week by their teacher.
From year 3-6, outside of the English lesson, children are taught; grammar, spelling, handwriting, and reading through reciprocal reading sessions.
More information about the above can be found within the related polices outlined below.
If you have any questions about the English curriculum, please see Mrs Hughes.
Subject Leader: Mrs Lal
At Willowbrook Academy, we want to develop children to become confident mathematicians who are passionate about their learning.
Children in Key Stages 1 and 2 have a daily maths lesson in their classrooms which is differentiated to suit the abilities of each child. An additional mental maths session takes place weekly in Years 2-6. It is a fast-paced session with the aim of improving rapid mental recall.
Children are encouraged to approach mathematical tasks openly, and consider the appropriateness of different methods. We use a variety of resources across the school to introduce mathematical concepts. Children are encouraged to use these during their maths activities.
The whole school Calculation Policy is used to ensure consistency across the school. This outlines expectations for each year group and explains how models and images can be used to teach key concepts.
If you have any questions about the maths curriculum, please see Mrs Lal.
Mathematics Curriculum 2015-2016
Calculations Curriculum 2015-2016
Subject Leader: Miss Thomas
At Willowbrook, we follow a scenario led approach for each of our science topics. Each topic begins with a book or a scenario to get the children excited and thinking scientifically about the topic ahead. Science is taught discreetly with one science lesson per week. Each year group studies 5 science topics – these topics can be found in the long term plan below.
Last year, we achieved the Silver Primary Science Quality Mark. The Primary Science Quality Mark scheme enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning. The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire's School of Education in partnership with the Primary Science Teaching Trust. It is supported by the Royal Society for Chemistry, the Ogden Trust and the Association for Science Education.
Science homework was launched last year and continues to be part of our half-termly topic homework. We and hope children will continue their science learning and thinking scientifically at home.
Willowbrook has 10 principles of science teaching and learning:
- At Willowbrook, we know good science teaching and learning is happening when…
- Children are able talk about their learning using scientific vocabulary
- Children are asking the questions and have a desire to investigate and explore
- Children use a range of equipment, including ICT
- Children are engaged and excited to explore – they enjoy science
- There are WOW moments that surprise the children
- There is skill progression across the school
- Learning is purposeful with links to everyday life and the future
- Use is made of the outdoors and completing fieldwork
- There are cross-curricular links and children make these links with learning placed in context
- Learning is recorded in a variety of ways
|Year 1
|Year 2
|Year 3
|Year 4
|Year 5
|Year 6
|Animals including humans
|Animals including humans
|Animals including humans
|Animals including humans
|Animals including humans
|Animals including humans
|Everyday Materials
|Living things and their environment
|Forces and Magnets
|Living things and their environment
|Earth and Space
|Evolution and Inheritance
|Seasonal Changes
|Uses of everyday materials
|States of matter
|Living things and their environment
|Living things and their environment
|Free investigation
|Free investigation
|Properties and changes of matter
Subject Leader: Miss Cox
At Willowbrook Primary Academy, we aim for our children to confidently and independently use and apply information technology skills to support and extend their learning. We develop a culture where the use of ICT (information, communication and technology) becomes second nature to our pupils, thus ensuring they are ready and able to embrace the technological advances of the future.
ICT is central to the curriculum and is integrated into a range of subjects. To aid this, the school is well resourced with Interactive Whiteboards in all teaching rooms, which allows us to create visually stimulating lessons and greater opportunities for interactive learning. In addition the school has class sets of laptops and iPads.
Our children are taught how to access information, evaluate its suitability, store it, share it with others and tailor it to meet their own needs.
In addition to this, we dedicate two weeks each year to computer science where there is a key emphasis on learning skills for computing; these will include programming, debugging.
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
- can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
- can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
- can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
- are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
In line with Naace and 'Computing at School' guidance, we have divided the curriculum into three core areas:
|Computer Science (CS)
|Information Technology (IT)
|Digital Literacy (DL)
|"[children] are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming".
|building on their knowledge and understanding of Computer Science, pupils are "equipped to create programs, systems and a range of content".
|providing children with the ability to "use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a suitable level for the future workplace and active participants in a digital world".
Digital Literacy is a big part of the curriculum, with children learning how to use ICT safely – at regular points throughout the year children undertake online safety sessions on topics such as cyberbullying or keeping information safe.
We aim to keep our children safe online and also when using mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. We feel it is important to educate our children on the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology. We aim to educate our children to make the right decisions and keep themselves safe online.
At home, many children use computers to play games and learn. We want to encourage you to ensure children are supervised at all times at home, especially when accessing the internet.
These websites may be useful to you if you have any questions about your child's safety online:
Curriculum Documents
Subject Leader: Miss Gordan
Music is a highly valued aspect of the curriculum. Our music curriculum engages and inspires children to develop a love of music and showcase their talents as musicians. We encourage children to perform in the school assembly which not only builds their self-confidence but inspires others to want to achieve in the same way.
Our music curriculum is divided into six main steps throughout the year and children focus on a specific genre each term. The activities and games cover the music dimensions through singing and playing instruments, and listening and creating music which is based around a specific song. Children have the opportunity to play tuned and untuned instruments and develop an understanding of musical composition.
Further enrichment activities take place throughout the year which involves the choir, singing workshops linked to the Curve theatre and Steel band/Ukulele sessions provided by Leicestershire music.
Subject Leader: Miss Gordon
At Willowbrook, we believe that RE is important for all pupils as it promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We follow the Agreed Syllabus designed by the Local Authority which encourages children to ask questions and deepen thinking.
We highlight the importance of the fundamental British Values: rule of law; individual liberty democracy; mutual respect; and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Pupils learn about Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. As we are a school of diverse faiths, we celebrate some of the major festivals that take place throughout the year. Each year group prepares an item to perform to the rest of the school on the Monday nearest to the festival date.
Collective worship is delivered three times a week whereby children can reflect and think about what is ultimately important in life. For some year groups Kath (from the local church) will lead collective worship sessions. During Christmas time, all children take part in a Christmas celebration at the local church delivered by the priest.
Subject Leader: Mrs Neill
At Willowbrook Primary, we believe that personal, social and health education (PSHE) enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society.
We aim to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackle many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. PSHE is at the heart of our school ethos.
We are dedicated to ensuring that 'The school is a happy, stimulating and caring place and we expect high standards of behaviour and good manners throughout the school'. Behaviour and attitudes to learning are underpinned by values taught through PHSE lessons and are integral to the success of the whole school.
We teach PSHE in a variety of ways. This year we have implemented 'The Jigsaw' scheme in all classes from Nursery to Y6. This takes the form of a weekly half hour lesson and has been really successful.
Jigsaw is a scheme of work that brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development. Jigsaw is designed as whole school approach, with all year groups working on the same theme ('puzzle piece') at the same time.
Each 'puzzle piece' starts with an introductory assembly, generating a whole school focus for adults and children alike. Lessons follow the same structure each week starting with a warm up game, followed by some meditation before a class discussion and then an activity based on the discussion that has taken place. Each class has their own Jigsaw friend and children who have demonstrated the values looked at are rewarded with badges during a celebration assembly at the end of each unit.
In addition to Jigsaw, PSHE is taught through other areas of the school's curriculum e.g. RE, assemblies, circle time and science.
There are other activities that take place on a more individual basis, such as the Hare class, which is run by a team who have a range of strategies and groups to help children socially and emotionally. The children go to learn the skills and knowledge they need to interact and communicate appropriately, it supports self-esteem, self-confidence and appropriate behaviour.
National Curriculum Website
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I have an ice cream machine, which I love to use to make low fat ice creams, but even if you don't have one you can still make your own. This frozen yoghurt is my latest that I've made and it is really lovely, light and refreshing!
Makes approx 2 litres ice cream
1 cup serving = 1 milk + 1/2 fruit + 1/2 starch
500g watermelon, chopped
1 cup fat-free vanilla yoghurt
375 ml fat-free milk
4 egg yolks
½ cup sugar
30g flour
½ tsp vanilla essence
- Scald the milk until almost boiling point.
- Beat sugar, egg yolks and flour until light and creamy.
- Add the milk to the egg mixture then return it to the saucepan and bring to boil, stirring continuously to form a custard.
- When thick remove from the heat, add vanilla and set aside to cool to room temperature
- Blend the watermelon using a food processor or stick blender and then push through a sieve to remove seeds
- Mix the watermelon puree and the yoghurt into the mixture
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Mastercard unveils groundbreaking payment technologies
CAIRO, August 14, 2017
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has unveiled a number of new payment technologies at its 'MEA Innovation Showcase' in its regional headquarters in Dubai.
A graduation from Mastercard's Innovation Showcase launched in 2014, the first-of-its-kind center in the region provides a glimpse into the latest innovations that Mastercard is bringing to life in Middle East, Africa and beyond.
The latest release follows the establishment of the Financial Inclusion Labs in Nairobi, forming a part of Mastercard's journey to deliver cutting-edge payment innovations in the region, and displays both pilot and commercial projects conceived at Mastercard Labs around the world – covering robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), contactless payments technology, wearables, biometric authentications, unattended retail, financial inclusion solutions and more.
Raghu Malhotra, president, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard, said: "We are excited to unveil the enhancements introduced at our 'MEA Innovation Showcase' in Dubai, to provide audiences in the region with a glimpse into how Mastercard is shaping the future of payments. In addition to demonstrating Mastercard's commitment towards championing revolutions in fintech and digital payments, the Innovation Showcase will offer a platform to stakeholders – financial institutions, end consumers, technologists, merchants, card issuers, entrepreneurs as well as the student community – to track the progress of this industry and collaborate in achieving the shared vision of financial inclusion in the region."
A total of six themes and 25 demo products that will be updated regularly are among the key highlights of the Mastercard 'MEA Innovation Showcase'. Amongst the notable technologies added to the center is Masterpass QR – a payment solution that enables merchants to leapfrog POS (Point of Sale) terminals and traditional card readers in favor of a cost-effective QR code solution for secure and convenient payments. The solution is being rolled out in 28 markets across MEA. The showcase also demonstrates key use cases of Masterpass, Mastercard's contactless digital wallet that allows customers to safely store all their payment cards and bank information in one place and shop on the go.
Another key addition to the showcase is on new commerce platforms including Mastercard's innovation in robotics, AI and unattended retail. These include the conceptualisation of digital payments within chatbots, messaging apps that use natural language interfaces to easily communicate with consumers on platforms they are already using every day; humanoid robot, Pepper, extending the robot's ability to integrate customer service, information and sales into a seamless user experience; and Qkr! with Masterpass, a mobile payments platform that enables consumers to order and pay for food at locations such as cinemas, restaurants, stadiums and schools from their smart devices.
Solutions showcased in the space of financial inclusion include 2Kuze, a mobile platform pioneered in Middle East and Africa in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to connect smallholder farmers with customers directly and facilitate swift and safe transactions, and Mastercard Aid Network, an award-winning end-to-end technology solution for humanitarian aid distribution that works even in the absence of telecommunications infrastructure.
Prakriti Singh, vice president, Innovation Management, Mastercard Labs, Middle East and Africa, added: "Our objective is to help advance the application of technology and innovation in the region and to drive co-creation with our stakeholders. Additionally, the spark of ideas and concepts that will emerge from the collaborative dialogue with visitors will be instrumental in further evolving and enhancing our roster of technology innovations at Mastercard globally."
The Mastercard 'MEA Innovation Showcase' combined with Mastercard's startup engagement program Start Path and its global R&D expertise, will also provide a platform to drive collaborative dialogues with key stakeholders and fintechs in the region, creating a launchpad to advance payments innovation in Middle East and Africa. - TradeArabia News Service


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We, the LEC Community, will work to provide a safe and positive learning environment that empowers students to develop the life skills needed to become independent contributing members of society.
We believe that:
The relationship between staff and students sets the stage for change.
Every student has a right to learn and should be given the opportunity to do so.
A safe environment for students and staff is a prerequisite for learning.
Students must learn to be responsible for their own behavior and learning.
Students' needs are best met by individualization and flexibility of programming.
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All camps are FULL for this summer. Your kids will love these Science Camps! Our certified "Evil Scientist" instructor has lots of fun things to show and teach kids during the summer to keep them active and learning. Three fun four day camps where kids learn over the summer about various elements of science in a fun way with lots of cool tests, experiments, and explosions!
Boys and girls in grades kindergarten - 6th grade (2017/2018 school year)
- June 11-14, 2018 (Monday-Thursday): E.M. Force Lab - FULL
- June 18-21, 2018 (Monday-Thursday): Extreme Heat, Light, & Sound Lab - FULL
- July 16-19, 2018 (Monday-Thursday): Wizards Academy - FULL
Time:9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Day Barn Indoor Pavilion (1166 E. Pioneer Rd. in Draper) and/or Draper Park North or South Pavilions(12500 S. 1300 E. in Draper). **Note: June 14th, June 19th, and July 17th classes will be held at the Draper Park North Pavilion, all other classes will be held at the Day Barn Indoor Pavilion.
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Cost:$98 per child, per camp
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E.M. Force LabWhen: June 11-14, 2018
Experiments Include: Move objects using invisible forces, red & green laser blasters, remote control battle droids, hovering silver spheres, and alien magnetic putty
Registration deadline: June 7, 2018
Extreme Heat, Light, & Sound LabWhen: June 18-21, 2018
Experiments include: Disappearing ghost crystals, melting metal with hot water, color changing putty, robotic voice modulators, and silly sound effects
Registration deadline: June 14, 2018
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Experiments include: Ghostly illusions, vanishing writing, screaming pennies, bubbling fog potions,and green fire tornadoes
Registration deadline: July 12, 2018
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Applications are now open for almost $120,000 worth of scholarships that will help student pilots and teens achieve their aviation goals.
The AOPA Foundation will award 25 flight training scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $12,000 to student pilots through the 2015 AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Program. AOPA also will award up to $15,000 in financial assistance to AOPA AV8R teen members to help them pursue an initial pilot certificate, study in an accredited aviation program, or attend an aviation or aerospace camp.
Online applications opened May 22 for the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Program, designed to support passionate aviators in their efforts to earn an initial pilot certificate. Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, at least 16 years old, hold a student pilot certificate and not have completed a checkride at the time of application, and be a current and paid member of AOPA at the time of application and when the scholarship is awarded. The deadline for applications is Aug. 9 at 10 p.m. Eastern time.
The scholarship program, funded by donations to the AOPA Foundation, began with four $5,000 scholarships in 2011. In 2015, it comprises 25 scholarships totaling $104,500, including 10 $5,000 scholarships made possible through the Breitling Aviation Scholarship Fund. A portion of the proceeds of the AOPA Navitimer Breitling watch goes toward the fund to help create the next generation of pilots.
Student pilots should complete the application online and ask two individuals to complete recommendations through an online recommendation form. The application and recommendations are due Aug. 9; one need only submit one application to be considered for the Jimmie Allen Flying Club Scholarship, Blackburn Flight Scholarship, Breitling Aviation Scholarship Fund scholarships, Richard R. and Gretchen E. Harper Scholarship in memory of Richard R. Harper, Noe-Singer Flight Training Scholarship, Erral Lea Plymate Memorial Endowment scholarships, Gina Santori Flight Training Scholarship, Richard Santori Memorial Scholarship, and Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship.
Scholarship winners will be announced Oct. 2. Find more information about the scholarship program and apply online.
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Efterklang + Jaga Jazzist at Barbican tonight
Can't wait. Been too long since Jaga played over here.
exciting times
what can i expect from jaga Jazzist? don't know them.
A little bit of jazz. Some beats. With the occasional soaring guitars.
Magical at ATP.
I'm pretty excited. I bought tickets on the back of them supporting. Conversely, I have very little knowledge of Efterklang. What can I expect??
i also bought tickets mainly on the back of jaga jazzist
Have given parades a few listens and it's growing on me, but the orchestra backed version sounds much more impressive:
sounds pretty good.
Efterklang ummm a few delicate beats, organic melodies with the odd crescendo and harmonising vocals. plus a WHOLE FRIKKIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA backing it all up. should be aces.
wonderful jazz fueled instrumental goodness
one of the best live bands i've seen.
saw efterklang in leeds a few months ago
they were awesome..mainly going tonight to see jaga though, cant wait! never seen a gig at the barbican either
I'm really thrilled so many people are excited about the Jaga end of this show. I was worried the reception for them might be a bit muted. They are a fearsome live band, with one of the greatest drummers I've ever seen.
i've heard that too..
seriously though i am fully ready to jizz in my pants if they play 'All i know is tonight' or 'Swedenborgsk rom' (or whatever its called)
bring it on!
Think you're in for a treat
In all four shows I've seen since the last album came out they started every time with 'All I Know Is Tonight' so I think it's a pretty strong bet they'll play it tonight.
If they start with it I'll go mental.
ill be there
been looking forward to this for a long time, i bum efterklang...jaga on from 8.30 a good guess? got to head into town from the burbs see.
someone on last reckons
jaga at 8
efterklang at 9
and that other band before hand for a bit
aha yeah i had a look and it seems they are on in the foyer beforehand
also i doubt Jaga will be on at 8 as i think doors are at 8?
im gonna call them
The 'doors' is the start time
The Barbican being a 'proper' concert hall an' that.
So yes - Jaga at 8.seeingotherpeople this'd this
well there we have it then
Jaga Jazzist 8-8.50
Interval 8.50-9.15
Efterklang 9.15-? (don't remember if the guy said when it finished)
some woman who can barely speak english
tells me to ring back. i can tell you that Jaga are rehearsing from 5 till 6.30. clearly she thought that i should know that.
best not hang
about after work then n get myself up there sharpish, looks to be an excellent evenings entertainment, not been to the barbican before either
Looking forward to Sons of Noel and Adrian in the Foyer most!
Had no idea Noel and Adrian were on.
Bummed out to have missed them. Efterklang was nice.
pretty good summation i reckon..
jaga's new stuff sounded amazing, and so nice to hear oslo skyline at the end. the drummer was awesome. and what a beard! Efterklang were great, some really good moments (like Illuminate) but there weren't quite enough of them. Its a shame they didn't also play some tracks off Tripper and their last E.P.
Mighty impressed with the Barbican. Cant believe its taken this long to go.. Looking forward to Grizzly Bear there on Saturday
Well summed up in the two prevoius posts.
Jaga just weren't loud enough. It seemed to me the new stuff is more similar to A Livingroom Hush than the last album. They were excellent though. I really wish I was going to Leeds.
Efterklang were OK. Thet just lost me at times.
I too am looking forward to Saturday.
My friend wanted them to be much louder too.. I thought they were a decent level but i hear what your saying. there was definitely room for some more volume
i was about four rows back with a red polo on, jagga were plenty loud for me,never heard them before, drummer was awesome and i really enjoyed it, how they come up with that stuff i dont kno, definitely picking up their albums.
i went for efterklang tho, and they didnt dissapoint. After seeing them at Bestival a few months back it was stunning to watch them with an orchestra playing through Parades, which is one of my favourite albums, just stunning stuff. Did i mention it was stunning?
p.s hugely impressed with the Barbican, such a majestic venue, can barely contain my excitement for Grizzly Bear on Saturday!!!
Jaga amazing
New stuff was superb, particularly 'Touch Of Evil' which was just majestic. What about Martin's ludicrous new beard? And I was pleased to see that, as per tradition, he threw some free t-shirts out into the crowd.
Thought Efterklang was very beautiful, and it was great to see they were having the time of their lives. I just think some of the songs are a wee bit lacking in ... something. New song in the encore was a cracker though - I had it in my head the whole way home.
The guy infront of me got a shirt :-(
Pretty much feel the same as most people here. Jaga Jazzist were more interesting and put in a great performance. Efterklang's sound was really enriched by the sinfonietta but you feel there might be a certain restraint in the performance probably due to the precise nature of playing with an orchestra.
yeah maybe
but i think its more to do with the style of their music.. they never really 'cut loose' as it were, certainly not in the same way that a band like Jaga do, and an orchestra can never really make up for this.. still, they were great, there are very few bands that sound anuything like them in my opinion.
Good gig, not amazing and blown away but certainly really good :) Jaga Jazzist were alrightbut needed to be a bit louder be better in smaller venue for them I think.
hey, we hope to get Jaga back for a full UK tour around February as the new album is out Jan 25th. In the meantime we have this free track to giveaway if anyone is interested! http://www.ninjatune.net/jagajazzist
UK tour...
Yes please.
oh god yes
please please do!
I liked Jaga Jazzist but I think it was probably a bit hard to connect in a venue of that size...
...and sitting where I was. Dunno, though, they did get a bit boring after a while.
I almost fell asleep,
so boring were they.


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Human terrains and other entanglements
Meanwhile, I was searching academic job postings this morning and was seriously alarmed at how many PSYOP positions were available. This is a difficult topic I don't have time to tackle right now, but I want to collect some links here on the US military's "human terrain teams" and anthropological ethics that I can return to later.
The Military Utility of Understanding Adversary Culture (pdf) by Montgomery McFate
US Army:
- Networds: Terra Incognita and the Case for Ethnographic Intelligence
- The Human Terrain System: A CORDS for the 21st Century
New Yorker: Knowing the enemy
CS Monitor: US Army's strategy in Afghanistan: better anthropology
NY Times: Army Enlists Anthropology in War Zones
SF Chronicle: Montgomery McFate's Mission
Boston Globe: Efforts to aid US roil anthropology
Economist: Armies of the future
Savage Minds:
- Anthropologists as Counter-Insurgents
- Some general thoughts about anthropology, interrogation, and torture
- Cultural Dynamics in Interrogation: The FBI At Guantanamo
- Professor Griffin Goes to Baghdad
- More and more anthropologists are recruited to service military operations
- The dangerous militarisation of anthropology
- Anthropology and CIA: "We need more awareness of the political nature and uses of our work"
CAC Review: Anthropology's Dirty Little Colonial Streak?
David Price: Writings on Anthropology's Interactions with Military & Intelligence Agencies
NCA: Pledge of Non-participation in Counter-insurgency
In related news, the 2008 CASCA conference theme is 'Ethnography: Entanglements and Ruptures' with a special symposium on 'The Promise and Perils of an Engaged Anthropology'. Catherine Lutz is giving the keynote talk entitled "Ethnography in an Era of Permanent War" and abstracts for papers and panels can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com by October 15th.
UPDATE 02/11/07: David Price's article in CounterPunch - Pilfered Scholarship Devastates General Petraeus's Counterinsurgency Manual - raises serious questions about academic integrity and the role of the University of Chicago Press in publishing the Counterinsurgency Field Manual for the public. (Thanks B!)
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The decision comes two months after a Staten Island grand jury declined to indict the officer responsible for Eric Garner's choking death
New York City officials announced yesterday that a Brooklyn police officer was indicted in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley last November.
On November 20, Gurley, 28, entered a stairway in his girlfriend's apartment building when NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who was patrolling the stairway with his gun drawn, fired a single shot, fatally wounding the unarmed father of one. No words were exchanged.
Nearly three months later, a grand jury has decided to charge Liang with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, second-degree assault and official misconduct. This is the first time in more than two years that a New York City police officer has been indicted in the slaying of a civilian.
In order to secure an indictment, the prosecutor had to demonstrate that Liang recognized the risk and consequences of having his gun drawn while patrolling the area. The decision came back Tuesday after deliberations began last week.
"We urge everyone to respect the judicial process as it unfolds," said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio after receiving word of the indictment.
Officer Liang's lawyer declined comment until his client was formally arraigned, which is expected to happen today.
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Yucky Worms
by Vivian French
Illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg
Published by Candlewick Press, 2010
28 pages
Ages 4 - 8
When a child and his grandma dig up a worm while gardening, the boys first instinct is to throw it away. Throw it away? Grandma looked horrified. Would you throw away one of your friends? When he replies that its hard to befriend a creature when you cant even tell which end is which, Grandma seizes the moment to deliver a lesson on the value of earthworms. In a conversational style, she explains worms physiology, diets, function as soil aerators and fertilizers, and the dangers they face from predators. She dispels a myth (bisected worms dont turn into two worms) and demonstrates how to bring worms to the surface with a simulated rainfall. By the time they move on to the next gardening chore, Grandma has cultivated a newfound respect for worms in her grandson. The pencil and gouache art both illustrates and amplifies the text, with cross-sections offering a worms-eye view, while informational tidbits and dialogue bubbles embellish the main storyline. © Cooperative Children's Book Center


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This is Shera (pronouned She-Ra). She is a 4 month old lab mix. She had a loving home, but sadly she was hit by a car and now has a broken leg. Her owners were unable to afford the surgery needed to fix her leg, so they turned Shera over to us.
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I was given the National Parks Services as a client, and was instructed to concept and design packaging for the toiletries in the hotels surrounding the parks. I decided to come up with a "Travel Pack" that the consumer could use inside the hotel or out while they are camping. After doing research, I found a type of plastic that is biodegradable. So all of the products would be made with this plastic in the event that the bottle gets left behind while camping. Everything is recycled and all natural. Included in the package would be: shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, toothbrush and toothpaste, lotion, soap, and a fast drying towel. I wanted to create something that promoted the idea of "leaving only footprints". Here is what the hotel package would look like.
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A former executive of one of the country's biggest sellers of sports memorabilia had agreed to cooperate with federal authorities after he was charged with fraud in 2012 but instead obstructed justice by tipping off an associate to plans by the FBI to raid his home, federal prosecutors revealed Monday.
The disclosure came as Doug Allen, the former president and chief operating officer of Mastro Auctions, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud while admitting he took part in a wide-ranging scheme to rig auctions on collectors' items ranging from purportedly rare baseball cards to a phony lock of Elvis Presley's hair.
Allen marks the third former executive of the suburban auction house to plead guilty to fraud as part of an eight-year scheme to drive up prices. Mark Theotikos, the company's former vice president of acquisitions, pleaded guilty last week, while the former owner, William Mastro, once known as the "King of Memorabilia," pleaded guilty last year and is cooperating with the government, according to prosecutors.
William Boehm, the company's former director of information technology who was arrested on a charge of lying to the FBI, is scheduled to go to trial next month in federal court in Chicago.
According to his 28-page plea agreement, Allen told prosecutors that he wanted to cooperate in hopes of obtaining a break in his sentence. But instead he told the associate that he was wearing an undercover recorder for the feds and that the FBI had asked him questions about the associate's home, including if he had any dogs. As a result , the associate was prepared when law enforcement agents armed with search warrants raided his home and business, the agreement revealed.
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The associate was identified in court records only as Subject A, but Allen's lawyer, Valarie Hays, confirmed to the Tribune he is John Rogers, a wealthy Arkansas collector whose home and offices in Little Rock were raided in January by a law enforcement team that included agents from Chicago. Rogers has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
In a statement issued after Allen's guilty plea, Blake Hendrix, Rogers' lawyer, said his client had immediately contacted the FBI after the attempt "to ensnare Mr. Rogers in Mr. Allen's own criminal conduct."
"Mr. Allen's plan backfired," Hendrix said. "Mr. Rogers is not implicated in Mr. Allen's obstruction of justice, and Mr. Rogers is glad to have assisted the authorities in exposing Mr. Allen's crime."
Mastro Auctions billed itself as the "world's leading sports and Americana auction house," often making headlines with the sale of quirky items. It garnered the most attention over a 1909 cigarette pack card depicting Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Honus Wagner. With only a handful ever released, the "T206" card has become known as the most expensive trading card in the world.
When Mastro bought his Wagner card in 1986, it had bowed borders, making it far less valuable. Mastro "personally cut the side borders ... using a paper slicing machine," then sold it without disclosing the alterations, according to his plea agreement.
For his part, Allen admitted Monday that he concealed alterations he had made to another T206 card of a player named Eddie Plank. The card was sold in 2004 for more than $50,000.
Prosecutors alleged that executives of Mastro Auctions also sold a lock of hair they claimed was from the late Elvis Presley without disclosing DNA tests raised questions about its authenticity. The test results showed the hair came from four separate individuals, according to Allen's plea agreement.


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Happy Thursday to you! Did you notice I took a couple days away from everything Disney to share some fall posts? I hope you enjoyed them! But I'm back today with the final installment of DIY Disney.
The day we ate at Cinderella's Royal Table, I wanted to have Cinderella-themed shirts, of course! I've already mentioned where I got S2's dress (here) (see my Etsy Disney apparel round-up here), but S1 and I had to get in on the action as well.
We both went with castle themes - S1 with the Walt Disney castle logo and me with a silhouette of the castle and "home" underneath, in silver glitter!
Do you want to make a shirt like mine? It's SO easy!
Any tee or tank
Glitter heat transfer
Silhouette cameo
The image below (right click and save as to download)
Follow my tutorial over on Dawn Nicole Designs to transform this image into a cut file for your Silhouette Cameo! It's easy, I promise! After cutting, you'll just follow the directions on the heat transfer vinyl package to iron it onto your shirt.
If you don't own a Silhouette, you can print this out to size and trace it onto your iron on vinyl and then cut it out with a craft knife and/or scissors.
So, that's a wrap on DIY Disney. I hope you enjoyed these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them for you!
I probably won't be back until November, so everyone have a great (and safe!) Halloween! I plan on finally continuing my home tour series next month (I think the last you saw was in June! What is wrong with me?!). It'll be S2's room this time, yay!


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The fashion industry in Europe creates some of the world's most recognisable brands such as Armani and Louis Vuitton. It has also produced some of the richest people in the world; the owner of Zara, Amancio Ortega, who was named the third richest man in the world according to Forbes magazine 2013.
What are some of the secrets behind the success of the fashion industry; what are the latest trends and what are some of the lessons in branding that can be learnt?
We spoke to Ms. Sarina Chieng, who has returned to Brunei recently after having acquired a Master in Fashion Management from Domus Academy in Milan on these questions.
Why did you pursue your Master in Fashion Management in Milan?
I wanted a change from my current environment and to gain a different perspective on fashion. Pursuing a course overseas gives direct access to the fashion system within a supportive environment. Most of all, I have always been fascinated by how fashion brands are able to keep recreating that magic and evolving without losing their core identity.
What was the course about?
It covers everything one needs to know about the fashion industry from product development to launching events. The learning strategy involves a constant dialogue with managers, fashion industry practitioners and creative professionals working in the fashion world.
What were some of the highlights of the program?
Definitely the opportunity to work with major luxury brands and pitching our ideas against the project brief in real time. We worked with brands such as Issey Miyake, Calvin Klein Collection, Cartier and 10 Corso Como. My personal favorite was creating a marketing campaign for a perfume launch 'Pleats Please' by Issey Miyake. Our group presented a vending machine concept, which was unconventional for a luxury brand but the brand representatives loved the idea.
Tell us about the Fashion Industry in Europe.
The European market is home to the most absolute brands, which explains the strong predominance in the luxury market. However for the first time in history luxury brands face competition from mass premium brands such as Zara and Topshop. Today, fashion brands/luxury groups are present in many industries: clothing, shoes, leather goods, eyewear, perfumes, cosmetics, furniture, hotels/ restaurants/spas etc. Competition in fashion goods pushes companies to explore opportunities in other areas and for this reason they are multi-business. High quality and design is not enough. Brand, communication, retail and value chain dominance are the new assets.
Please elaborate on Value Chain Dominance?
A good case study on this is Luxottica Group – a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear. The group's present strategy involves direct control over its entire production platform all the way to distribution. They own 7000 retail stores all over the world for eg. Sunglasses Hut, OPSM, optical departments at Target etc. For this reason, so many luxury brands go to Luxottica to manufacture their eyewear and access the group's distribution network. I believe they own a large part of the global eyewear industry.
Are Zara, Top Shop, H&M and chains like Uniqlo good news for the fashion industry and the consumer? What is your opinion?
I think a lot of these fast fashion brands really took off when fashionable people (bloggers/editors/celebrities) began endorsing looks combining high street brands with luxury brands resulting in even more consumer demand than ever. This puts a lot of pressure on factories to deliver quality products with much shorter lead times. Some companies have started to address problems associated with fast fashion by training their buyers in responsible buying practices. Other fashion companies have chosen to integrate recycled textiles and clothing in their collections. We can also see that these same fashion brands have begun introducing more premium lines, a strategy to shed their poor quality image as a fast fashion brand. Whether we like it or not, these brands have their place in the market and are here to stay.
Are there any unforgettable experiences or legends in the fashion industry whom you have met?
We had a few designer legends like Domenico Dolce and Roberto Cavalli who gave talks but personally I was most inspired by Felice Limosani. He tells stories and communicates 'concepts' and corporate values through multimedia art installations. He has done such amazing work for brands like Adidas, Tods, Swarvoski, Emiliio Pucci etc pioneering new forms of corporate branding to engage the new consumer. We asked what made him such a successful 'concept' designer and his answer was his 20-year experience as a music DJ. He is so passionate about his work; it's hard to keep up with him when he starts talking!
What is your message to those passionate people who want to pursue an extraordinary career?
Trust your intuition and be ready to leave your comfort zone. It helps to write down what you want to pursue and list all the reasons why you want it. Keep the list to remind yourself especially during challenging times. A positive mental attitude also goes a long way!
This article was published in the Jan-Mar 2014 issue of Inspire Magazine. Download it here!