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The morning after their cake mix and pinot noir meal, Fim and Pseudo found their digestive tracts dealing poorly with non-dome rations. After adjusting the chemical admixtures in his environmental bubble, Fim was able to negate the repercussions of this biological instability. Thanks to a regular Node mutation that made him exude gas, the alien was able to adjust this adaptation and cure Pseudo's discomfort.
Continuing their journey to the western bunker, the party noticed a plume of smoke on the horizon behind them. As it neared, several of them remembered hearing about the [Smokers], mercantile nomads that were recognizable from the titular smoke stacks that announce their presence.
They stopped as a metallic shed on reverse joint robotic legs strode into view and paused before them. A hatch opened up on the front of the bunker and the feel of heat and smell of burning coal radiated from the glowing interior, and a figure exited the craft. The red-skinned and red-clad man introduced himself as Dragon and offered to trade with the party. After pulling a handle several display tables folded out from the shed, holding some rudimentary items and hi-tech equipment.
After haggling for a bit and doing some one-for one trades with their existing tech, the party received some ordnance in addition to a music box for pseudo and a fuel rod for Fim. Dragon closed up shop and warned the party to watch out for the storm coming up behind them as he departed.
The team paused to examine their new equipment as Tai attached a string of holiday lights to Pseudo's sentry drone, draining its power slightly but earning the admiration of the grimly pleasant creature.
Continuing westward, Pseudo's drone/radio picked up a signal:
"This is Commander Thalnos of the Kenlii bunker, broadcasting this message to all evacuees. This bunker is a science and research bunker, not suitable for habitation and unable to sustain great numbers. All evacuees able to hear this message are requested to detour to the Xentil bunker to the southeast."
The party came to a force field perimeter around what they assumed to be the location of the bunker. An automated security system asked for clearance identification. Remembering his recent vocal mutation, Tai was able to mimic the voice of the bunker's supposed commander and deactivate the force field for 20 minutes.
Fim asked Paradox the rhetoric question of whether this was enough for him. Paradox, of course, wanted to continue. Amidst the wreckage and rubble surrounding the area the party found a pair of smokestacks buried in the sand and pouring out noxious fumes. Glass formed around the edges of the smoke stacks, and the party moved on to the cream-colored structure at the top of a nearby hill.
As they approached, they noticed two grey-blue forms standing about a man's height just outside of the structure. Thriving moss grew in the trails that led from the bunker and the fungal organisms perked up when they sensed the party, baring spiky protrusions that they flung at the group.
Paradox was struck by another migraine as his double appeared yet again on the hillside. Fim and he climbed the hill and were ambushed by two humanoid, vampire jackrabbits that clawed at their faces and tried to dig into their minds. Fim's ablative enviroshell protected him from the attacks of the Jackulas and thrown spines. Paradox watched as his double had his soul violently ripped out and body thrown down a steep section of the hill, hitting the ground with a dull thud before disappearing. Pseudo made way to intercept and was hit by a psychic rake that compelled it to go up the hillside into further danger.
Paradox tried out his new faulty laser rifle on a nearby "jackula," vaporizing it and knocking himself unconscious. Tai restrained the other with a flaming web blast in time for Fim to blast it away with his hand cannon.
A screech heralded the arrival of two more jackulas, fleeing from the sounds of combat inside of the bunker. Pseudo nearly destroyed and was knocked unconscious by the nearest fungal tower that struck it with an acid-covered quill. Tai webbed one of the two new jackulas and Fim ascended the hill, failing to notice a broken patch of earth that crumbled beneath him and trapped him in a radiation-filled crater. He floated his enviroshell out and lined up a shot with his new laser pistol, destroying one attacker and seriously maiming another.
Under heavy fire, Tai ran to Pseudo and revive it while Fim blasted the remaining jackula in the face. Paradox used his temporal singularity gun to transport the final fungal tower into the radiation pit, destroying it but causing a surge of glowing moss to erupt from inside. He ignited himself and burnt it and the other moss trails until nothing remained.
Gunfire and shrieking continued from inside. The team took a moment to appreciate the burnt and shattered landscape left in their wake and to rest before continuing on.


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Asian stock markets traded mixed on Thursday, as euro zone finance ministers failed to reach a deal with Greece, while a mixed finish on Wall Street and losses in oil prices overnight capped sentiment. However, Tokyo markets, which were closed yesterday for a public holiday, rallied to a two-month high on the back of a weak local currency.
"Global markets seem to be in uncharted waters right now with significant uncertainty from Greece. As a result, it seems caution is warranted and investors are happy to take some profits off the table as markets consolidate," Stan Shamu, IG market strategist, wrote in a note.
Overnight, U.S. stocks closed narrowly mixed following a choppy day of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were little moved, while the Nasdaq closed up 0.3 percent.
Oil came under pressure on Wednesday, due to an industry report saying U.S. crude stocks rose from a record high. U.S. crude settled down 2.4 percent at $48.84 a barrel, while Brent crude futures were down $3 to $54.80 a barrel.


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I had wine at work today. Interesting. We had a pinot gris, a cabernet sauvignon and a shiraz. The pinot Gris was a bit acidic. The cabernet sauvignon was a bit oaky. Ick! The Shiraz was okay, but a bit too warm, but good.
Nice to drink at work, but I had a headache a bit later. Not enough water or something.
Anyway, this song has been in my head. Damned commercial.


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Do sperm whales sleep? Granted, it's not a question you would normally ask or usually even think about but it is a question that nobody really had a real answer to.
That is until now because now we have photographic evidence of how these ocean giants have a nap.
Professional underwater photographer Franco Banfi is the man who managed to capture these extremely rare and beautiful photographs as he followed a pack of sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea near the Dominica Island.
He stated that the whales suddenly stopped moving and all moved into a synchronised vertical rest. This cult-like behaviour was only first documented back in 2008 when a team of biologists from the United Kingdom and Japan drifted into a group of completely still sperm whales.
After further studies, they found that the sperm whale's group slumber sessions occur for approximately 7% of a whale's whole life in very short intervals of just 6-24 minutes.
Have a look at the surreal pictures taken by Franco while swimming with fellow diver, Sabrina Belloni, amongst these humongous creatures.
There is also a bonus video at the foot of the article where you can see the sperm whales in their haunting state of sleep.
In 2008, the way in which sperm whales slept was first discovered.
Franco Banfi captured these images while swimming in the Caribbean Sea near the Dominico Island.
This behaviour was studied when a group of biologists drifted into the sleeping whales.
They sleep for approximately 6-24 minutes at a time.
They worked out that they sleep for 7% of their entire life.


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- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SITTVAF002, 'Operate a ride location'.
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- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
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- Reference books for 'Operate a ride location' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare and inspect ride location.
1.1.Inspect ride location according to approved checklist.
1.2.Check general equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operation, and reorder supplies according to organisational procedures.
1.3.Check safety equipment to ensure readiness for operation.
1.4.Check cleanliness and standard of presentation of ride location, and take remedial action where appropriate.
2. Inspect rides.
2.1.Inspect rides according to approved checklist.
2.2.Note all items according to organisational procedures.
2.3.Report discrepancies and irregularities to appropriate supervisor immediately.
3. Prepare to operate ride.
3.1.Check loading procedures prior to start of ride according to organisational procedures.
3.2.Maintain appropriate communication with ride loader to ensure ride commences safely.
4. Operate and monitor ride.
4.1.Operate ride or device according to organisational procedures.
4.2.Continuously monitor operator controls during ride operation.
4.3.Monitor overall ride, ride area and rider behaviour and reactions.
4.4.Take action in response to observations made during ride according to organisational procedures.
4.5.Action emergency procedures where necessary according to organisation and specific ride procedures.
4.6.Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor for action.
5. Close down ride.
5.1.Commence close-down procedures when customers have left ride location.
5.2.Close down ride following organisational procedures for specific ride.
5.3.Identify defects or deficiencies and promptly report to appropriate supervisor for action.
6. Close and secure ride.
6.1.Check all areas of ride meet organisational standards.
6.2.Clean and prepare location and equipment for next operation.
6.3.Secure ride location according to organisational procedures.
7. Prepare ride reports.
7.1.Identify issues and events that require reporting.
7.2.Make accurate and complete notes according to organisational procedures.
7.3.Complete and distribute ride reporting information within required timeframe.


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Description: The so called spaceship will be Apple's new Headquarter. The official name is Campus 2. Steve Jobs had a hands-on role in designing the facility. Cost will be about 5 Billion US-Dollar. The scheduled completion date is 2016.
The actual headquarter can be seen about a mile west.
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12 years ago, Rodrigo decided that the Coca Colas of the world shouldn't be the only ones who get to have all the fun in the advertising industry. He was sick of all the dull, corporate, navy blue and white B2B work out there. Business people are people too. Corialent specializes in B2B marketing that doesn't suck. And they want to get the rest of the industry drinking that delicious KoolAid.
Join us as we officially launch I Am Chicago Fashion (IACF), an online and offline resource for Chicago area creatives. This innovative and entertaining event is open to fashion industry professionals and the stylish general public (ages 21+). I Am Chicago Fashion Launch Party will showcase the incredible talent that Chicago offers, in grand fashion!
You arrive dressed to impress because you just might be rewarded for your impeccable style. You pose for paparazzi and answer questions from the pink carpet correspondent. Take a picture in front of the step and repeat banner, check-in and then make your way to the pop up shops. You decide to take part in the live photo shoots because after all, you are dressed to the nines, might as well capture your fabulous look!
You network and proceed to the business card boards to prospect potential business connections. You grab a drink at the bar and watch the informative styling demos. You have been handed a card to participate in the exclusive fashion contest. You end up winning the contest! Your night is going so well and you are truly enjoying yourself.
Next up are the runway presentations and then the feature presentation, Pas de Couture. You are VIP, so of course you purchased a VIP ticket to get one of the best seats for the show. You are blown away by the creative dance/fashion production. Now, it's time to partay! DJ MJ is spinning all of the best music. You make sure to get your VIP gift bag on your way out. You were also impressed by the fashion décor and live mannequins. Cheers to a great night and a great event!
1240 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Alhambra Palace is a feast for the senses! This palace sized restaurant serves Moroccan, Halal, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweeping archways, marble accents, mosaic tile from the Middle East, crystal chandeliers and hand carved sculptures frame the multi-level, Moorish- like castle. Artifacts from Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco can be seen throughout. You are transported to another world as you enjoy sweet, spicy, and savory dishes featuring Moorish, Mediterranean, and Arab inspired flavors. With its astounding, lavish decor, Alhambra is as close as you can get to Moorish South of Spain without leaving Chicago.
Interested in being a partner of this one-of-a-kind event? We have crafted creative monetary and non-monetary opportunities that are designed to increase your brand exposure while connecting you to the right audience. Be part of this epic movement that appeals to fashion professionals as well as the stylish general public!
Are you a business who sells apparel, beauty products or accessories?
Interested in getting your merchandise in front of more people?
5 Spaces Available.
Fee: $100
Magazines, radio stations, newspapers, TV and bloggers are welcome to cover the exciting and dynamic I Am Chicago Fashion Launch Party. This event incorporates a creative fashion theme, in a fun atmosphere that provides opportunities for networking, shopping, entertainment and obtaining styling tips.
Join one of the following event committees to get hands-on experience, help behind the scenes and network: Event Styling, Sponsorship, Business Partnerships, or Media/PR.
I Am Chicago Fashion (IACF), powered by L' Shanell Events, is a resource that connects, promotes and educates Chicago's fashion creatives through an online community and live events such as networking events, workshops, fashion shows, photo shoots, seminars, expos, pop up shops and more. We strive to be the central source for job and casting call postings, brand promotion, idea exchange and collaboration in the Chicago fashion industry.
L' Shanell Events provides professional event services for celebrations, brand events and fashion productions. Since 2008, we have provided first-class experiences including event planning, styling, branding and managing services that meet objectives and surpass expectations. In addition to crafting creative events for clients, L' Shanell Events hosts a variety of business networking events, workshops and fashion productions. L' Shanell Events always strives to blow your mind and have you saying "WOW, that event was epic!"


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Once I visited a friend'shouse. He had just returned from an Atlantic voyage. Just as I entered his house ,I felt smell of a dry fish .It actually made me happy, because I am very fond of dry fish and anticipated that he might have brought some special dry fish , to give me a treat. Any how I kept my manners.
He was detailing his journey , as if he was 'Ferdinand Magellan' , but I was dreaming about the lunch with dry fish dishes . He was cracking jokes and I was forced to laugh, all for the lunch. I was secretly praying for a lunch break so that he would stop blabbering and I could get my favorite stuff.
As an answer to my prayers, the clock struck 1. It was time for a lunch break. I eagerly moved to the dining table, dishes were served one by one, but something was missing – the dry fish and I was surprised .
Without showing my astonishment and disappointment, keeping manners, I casually asked him about dry fish, intending to remind him if he had forgotten to serve it.
'I got the smell of dry fish as I entered and I expected it for lunch'
'Oh really, I will tell you what it was after the lunch '. His reply really made me sad and I
lost all my interest in lunch. Half heartedly, I devoured what was served. The main course was followed by tasty pudding.
After the lunch we sat to resume the conversation. Before he could start his travelogue, I interrupted –
"What was the smell of dry fish about?â€
'Oh! I forgot. Come I will show you .'
He took me to a corner of the hall a showed me a dangler.
'See this is were the smell comes'. I stood amazed.
Reading my feeling from my face , he continued
This Dangler is made with heads of 'Hammer sharks. Heads I found while exploring a beach on eastern Baja. Anglers from a nearby fishing camp cleaned their catches there and left the remains for the vultures, crabs, flies and ants. Those recyclers did a good job. The sharks' eye sockets were empty, and the flesh was gone. Skin, however, gray on top and white underneath, still covered the cartilaginous skulls. It
seemed odd the insides of the shark heads were clean but the skin was still intact and stinky. Shark skin is such tough stuff, even crabs pass on it. I gathered seven shark heads.
As I packed my shark heads to bring it home. My colleagues asked me, why I am packing these scraps, I explained to them about the unseen scope of shark heads .
As he finished his story. I once again had a closer look at the dangler. The skulls covered with shark skin was clearer to me .
What a pity. The heads which once terrorized their prey, are now decorating a hall…


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- Deluxe Curly Koa body
- Radiused back
- Spruce soundboard
- Ebony fingerboard, bridge & head plate
- Black front binding
- Deluxe Koa wood rosette w/ Black trim
- Sand position markers and logo
- NuBone nut and saddle
- Black bridge pins
- Gold Kanile`a Open Geared tuners w/ Black buttons
- Aquila Corde strings
Every Kanile`a comes with a Canvas Semi-hard Shell case.
A graphite rod is placed in the neck under the fingerboard for added stability and strength on the following `ukulele:
- All Super Tenor 19″ instruments
- All Baritone instruments
- All instruments with five or more strings
Each instrument we build, with the exception of an eight string, may be equipped with a "G" fourth course (196Hz) fixed with a 0.029″ Phosphor Bronze wire-wrapped nylon-core string for no extra charge. The woven "low G-string" is tuned an octave lower, which gives a richer sound and opens a wider picking range.
Note: These are photos of a previously built `ukulele. Please keep in mind that this is a sample. In the world of wood products the finished instrument may vary from one piece to another and you will not find two pieces the same. These photos give you an idea of what the accessories look like as well as the shape and size. The woods will always vary in grain, curl and color.


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Independence Day
Upon reflection, amid pondering pauses in the rattling din of the minibus leaping over the harsh curves and lumps in the road toward Donegal, the Americans among us realized that this very well may be the first 4th of July spent out of the USA. It's a little bit of a weird feeling, wanting to celebrate your country's independence but then realizing that… you're a long ways away. July 4th is just another day in Ireland. We couldn't get fireworks, it's not legal in the area, but we still wanted to make the day special, we just weren't sure how. That day we visited the home of the Mannerings, two of which are on the walk with us. The sun was going down, shedding a golden hue over the view from the house, it was breathtaking. A large gaggle of us then trudged up a hill behind the house to reach a lake that rested behind it (I nearly died, weeks of walking doesn't lend itself to prancing up a steep, large hill with sprightly exuberance). Upon reaching the lake, which was positively gorgeous, non of us were surprised when Tony suggested jumping in it. (You see, Tony seems to want to jump into every lake we pass by). However, having done nothing for the 4th of July, we all decided that for some reason jumping into a hypothermia-inducing lake was a suitable replacement for fireworks. It seemed to make sense at the time. So we did. And it was cold. That being said, the opportunity to swim in a beautiful lake at sundown in the hills of Donegal is, as some Americans would say, awesomesauce. That was how we celebrated Independence Day across the Atlantic, any pangs for home quelled by remembering why we're here. Indeed, we must always do our best in the rough spots to remember that this journey isn't about us. We're here to speak and be seen on behalf of those who cannot, and our hardships are all a part of what we're here to do.
God bless America, Ireland, and Australia, for all us here on the Ireland walk.
~Caitlin Christianson


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What exactly is a Consumer Proposal?
You can make an offer to your creditors to change your obligations toward them. Among other things, you can propose to make lower monthly payments stretched out over a longer period of time. Or you can propose to repay your creditors only a portion of what you owe them.
What does a consumer proposal entail?
Any individual who is insolvent, including a bankrupt, and who has debts which do not exceed $250,000, excluding a mortgage on his or her main residence, may make a consumer proposal.
In addition, a joint consumer proposal can also be filed. This situation occurs when certain consumer debtors (two or more) with close financial relations file proposals to be considered as a single consumer proposal. However, a joint proposal can only be filed if the total of the consumer debtors' debts does not exceed $500,000.
Who can make a consumer proposal?
A person who is insolvent and whose total debt, excluding debt secured by his or her main residence, does not exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
Creditors usually appreciate the fact that you are willing to make an effort to repay them, at least in part. There will be less of an impact on your credit rating than with a bankruptcy, you will keep all your assets and during the proposal, good budget management habits will be established.
Your unsecured creditors (for credit cards, personal loans and most of your debts) will not be legally entitled to recover what is owed to them by means such as seizing your property or wages, except if the proposal is withdrawn, refused or annulled, or if there is a discharge by the administrator before full performance of the proposal.
Par contre, les créanciers pourront continuer de récupérer les dettes qui ne seraient pas autrement éteintes par une ordonnance de libération s'il y avait eu faillite (à moins que la proposition ne prévoie explicitement un compromis à l'égard de ces dettes et que les créanciers ne votent en faveur de la proposition).
Why make a consumer proposal?
- Reduce the amount of your debts up to 70%
- Get more time to pay off your debts
- Make a single affordable payment each month according to your budget
- No interest (0%) as of filing the proposal
- Avoid personal bankruptcy
- Hold on to your assets (car, house, RRSP, etc.)
- Stop creditor seizures (protect your income)


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Sameera Aziz – Saudi Media
Allowing the 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia would result in a diplomatic nightmare for the US itself. This law would totally upset international laws of diplomacy. In fact, it could give the rest of the world an excuse to sue the US for anything they may disagree with it about.
For those Americans who do not have that common sense: You think the 9-11 attacks were Saudi funded. Do you have concrete proof? This was the most ridiculous Bill I've ever seen! Why would you sue the entire government for the actions of a few crazy terrorists?
This opens the door for every US Company, diplomat and soldier to be sued by anyone who claims they were harmed by a US action….and that would be everyone who lives in Iraq, Pakistan, Libya, Afghanistan and Syria. And tell me, how much your government would pay to Mexican and Puerto Rico citizens because an American terrorist killed their loved ones in Orlando?
Then taxes would go way up, and it would be coming out of your pocket. How do you people feel about paying your hard-earned dollars when other countries sue your country for damages done in their countries? That is what this bill will do if passed. Right now, your president has protected you from other countries suing you.
Although, it was an unprecedented loss, but the families of the victims of 9/11 were generously compensated by the 3 billion-dollar fund. I have great empathy for them but no need to open the Pandora Box of garbage.
Use your head, sustain the veto!


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Cooking cheaper cuts of meat is very on trend, and using a slow cooker is the perfect way to achieve that coveted melt-in-the-mouth texture. It will certainly save you precious time and money, but how much do you need to pay to get those taste buds tingling?
All-singing, all-dancing models can set you back as much as £200, but a no-frills one at £40 certainly won't disappoint...
Winner: Crock-Pot SCCPRC507B-060
BUY NOW Curry's PC World,£79.99
Score: 91/100
If you're looking for a slow cooker that's great at turning cheap cuts of meat into tender stews and casseroles, Crock-Pot, with years of experience in slow cooking, is well worth considering. This 220W slow cooker comes with a 4.7 litre removable ceramic inner pot, large enough for a meal to feed a hungry family of six. This slow cooker has the added bonus of an integrated programmable timer that will automatically switch to the keep-warm setting at the end of cooking. Cooking results didn't disappoint, and it scored highly in the curry, soup and stew tests, with meat and veg cooked to perfection. It's easy to use and the inner pot can be washed in the dishwasher. However, unlike the more premium products, it lacks an automatic-cooking function that switches from high to low heat. Despite this, it should definitely be at the top of your wish list.
Runner-up: Sage by Heston Blumenthal The Fast Slow Pro
BUY NOW Curry's PC World, £125
Score: 88/100
What's not to like about this machine? It produced good cooking results and was very economical in use. It is a well thought out multicooker with a useful range of pre-set settings (smart settings, pressure cooker, slow cooker, reduce, sear, sauté and steam), which allow you to cook a variety of foods without relying on guesswork to get the best results. The pressure-cook and slow-cook settings offer a useful range of food options with pre-set cooking times and temperature/pressure levels. It also offers the facility to save your own settings in its memory. It browns the food effectively, without any sticking, and the deep sides contain all the splashes. It has a useful keep-warm setting that automatically comes on at the end of cooking. The digital timer is very easy to set and counts down remaining cooking time, too. We like how the exterior and handles remain cool during cooking and that it's easy to clean. The only things we would complain about are the hinged lid, which can be removed for cleaning but is fiddly to fit back on, as is the silicone seal inside the lid. It's also a bit bulky to store.
Runner-up: Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker
BUY NOW Andrew James, £49.29
Score: 88/100
Another high-scoring model that delivers succulent and moist meat and veg, whatever the setting: the flavours are well-balanced and textures soft, but not mushy. The non-stick 5 litre ceramic bowl holds a whopping 12 to 15 portions – enough for a feast. In fact, it's a great choice for mass catering with its keep-warm function, so guests can help themselves and be guaranteed hot food. The timer can be set to cook for two to 20 hours and will switch to keep warm at the end of the set time at a safe 70°C.
Best of the rest: Lakeland Brushed Chrome Family Slow Cooker
BUY NOW Lakeland, £32.99
Score: 87/100
There's nothing better after a long day at work than to come home to a tasty, comforting casserole. This slow cooker won't disappoint – scoring highly in all our tests, it cooked lovely and tender beef and chicken, and flavoursome veg. It's easy to operate with three settings – low for simmering and slow cooking, high for faster cooking and auto, which keeps food at serving temperature. The brushed chrome body has cool-touch handles and the 3.5 litre dishwasher-safe ceramic pot is topped with a glass lid, so you can see what's going on during cooking. Great value and well worth a look.
Best of the rest: Morphy Richards Sear and Stew 48702
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Score: 86/100
The beauty of this slow cooker is that you can use the removable pot directly on the hob (except induction), so you don't need to use an extra pan to brown the meat. Less washing up? What's not to like! It gained near-perfect scores for its cooking performance – meat, chicken and veg were full of flavour and really tender without losing texture. Although performance was good, it was less convenient to use because there was no auto cook, timer or keep-warm option. However, the cooking pot and toughened glass lid are dishwasher safe. If you don't mind the lack of features, this is a good choice.
Best of the rest: Judge Cookware Slow Cooker 1.5L
BUY NOW Amazon, £22.99
Score: 85/100
This slow cooker is the perfect size for one- or two-person households. It was good for making soup and performed well in our beef in beer recipe test – both the gravy and soup were thick and rich. The only downside is the lack of indicator light, which would be useful, and we found water collects in the rim and occasionally spits. Overall though, this is a compact model that performs very well.


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Galco COP Series Ankle Safe$39.95
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ERIC Number: ED418207
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: 182
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Black College Student's Survival Guide.
Kunjufu, Jawanza
This guide to college for the black student explores how to choose a college, how to have a successful academic and social college career, and how to find a job after college. The perspective is that of an African American Christian educator with a great deal of experience with black youth. It is noted that retention in college is at only 32% for the African American community, and why this occurs is discussed. The issues reviewed in these chapters have been the subjects of speeches given at many college campuses. The following chapters are included: (1) "Why Are You Here?"; (2) "Selecting a College"; (3) "Habits and Discipline"; (4) "Retention"; (5) "Greek Life"; (6) "The Power, Passion, and Pain of Black Love"; (7) "DuBois' Talented Tenth"; and (8) "Life after College." (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Colleges, Black Students, Career Choice, College Students, Educational Attainment, Educational Environment, Employment Opportunities, Fraternities, Higher Education, Social Environment, Sororities, Student Role
African American Images, 1909 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643 ($14.95).
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Students
Language: English
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When I first started teaching in the South Bronx in 2003, I spent most of my energy trying to keep the kids in my English class from beating each other up. Becoming a theater teacher was a total accident. My principal needed to fill a gap in the artistic schedule and happened to glimpse the theater degree on my resume. The very next day, despite never having taught a performing arts class in my life, I was out in the temporary trailer-classroom in the parking lot behind the school with a group of kids who clearly wanted nothing to do with theater—or with me.
As it turned out, the challenge of doing creative work with kids lit me up. Little by little the kids' defensiveness and fear (and my own) gave way to trust in the creative process, each other, and ourselves. Joining forces with inspiring arts educators like Sarah Rosenberg, Lou Cardenas, Andrew Simon, Geoffrey Kiorpes and others, we have steadily expanded the program to include theater, musical theater and competitive speech. Eight years, five full length musicals, two Shakespeare workshops, one student-directed production, a case full of trophies and a handful of national speech competitions later, we're starting to feel like we've got something special on our hands.
In 2010 my colleagues, students and I created the Bronx Prep Performing Arts Academy. The Academy features:
- A rigorous performance studies program combining speech, acting and musical theater
- Mentoring relationships that span 5th through 12th grades
- A summer boot camp in speech and performance led by students
- An annual middle school musical entirely directed and designed by high school students
- An annual experimental drama conceived of and created by students
- An annual whole-school musical with students in key leadership roles
- Alumni returning regularly from college to coach, direct and support their peers
The program that started in 2003 with a handful of kids in a trailer now involves hundreds of students, teachers and family members every year.
Below you'll find galleries of the work we've created together.
You can check out our student-produced Academy blog here.
And you can make a donation to the Bronx Prep Performing Arts Academy here.
Youth Theater Project Gallery
Aladdin, Fall 2010:
Our first-ever Middle School musical at Bronx Prep-performed by 5th through 8th graders and entirely directed, designed and choreographed by High School students.
Performance video
Little Shop of Horrors, Spring 2009:
Comedy, drama, romance. and a man-eating plant. This production marked the addition of puppetry to our growing list of theatrical skills.
Performance video
The Wiz, Spring 2008:
A Motown twist on the well-known saga of Dorothy and her friends. This production featured student musicians and artists for the first time, and a huge ensemble cast!
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I SAY proudly that my 17-year-old son passed his driving test first time, bought his own car which is taxed and has an MoT and insurance, which, although very costly, he pays monthly from his wages.
He seems to be in a minority, judging by the Courts in Brief section of the Telegraph.
I am sick of reading the same thing about drivers with incorrect documents. What gives them the right to think that the law does not apply to them?
My son is often stopped by the police because of his age and that he is driving a car, but he works hard to keep it on the road and legal.
Give young drivers a break and start to do something about the people who think they can do what they want. They can do more harm driving than my son and others like him who are fully legal.
Miss D Davenport,
Tonbridge Road, Whitley.
Barrs Hill call from Canada
THE 1951 photograph of Class Upper 3-1 of Barrs Hill School (Telegraph, March 20) was sent to me by friends in Coventry.
Being one of the girls in the photograph, it brought back a lot of memories. Barrs Hill was a great school and, with a reunion planned for June 20, the old spirit obviously still exists.
While it would be wonderful to see some of my former school friends again, I will not be attending the reunion. I live in Canada, and the last time I visited England was 13 years ago.
I emigrated in June 1974 and the following month married my fiance who had come over the previous November. We lived in Longueuil, Quebec, for nearly two years before moving to Goderich, Ontario, where we have lived for the past 32 years.
Because of the two long-distance moves, most of the memorabilia from Barrs Hill has been discarded. However, I do still have my report book as well as the photograph taken in 1953 of the entire school.
If any old friends would like to contact me, they can write to 62 Cambria Road North Apartment 1, Goderich, Ontario, Canada, N7A 2P3, e-mail bjp1map@ hurontel.on.ca or phone 519 5242355.
Wishing the reunion every success.
Monica Page (nee Papworth).
Call to young Samaritans
I AM writing about two good friends of mine. Brian, who is blind and can only see shadows, went to meet Colleen off the bus at 6pm on Saturday, June 7, but leaving the bus she collapsed.
He did not realise it was her and two boys and a girl were helping. After he asked them to describe the woman on the ground, he realised who it was.
If it hadn't been for the girl giving mouth-to-mouth, Colleen might have died. She continued this until the ambulance arrived. One boy called the ambulance and the other was putting the contents on the ground back into her bag.
This all happened in Bushberry Avenue, Tile Hill.
Could the people who helped call me on 024 7674 2676.
Mr Parsons,
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Ellen Foster Essay, Research Paper
Ellen Foster, the character in Kaye Gibbons' novel Ellen Foster, is a young girl that is struggling to survive and find her way in the world. Ellen is deprived of a normal childhood. Her life as a child is extremely hard, physically and emotionally. She never had a mother or father to take care of her throughout her youth. Ellen is able to accept her difficult childhood as normal by blocking out her problems since she is not accustomed to anything else. Any normal child would suffer mentally, but Ellen develops strength through her obstacles.
The fact that Ellen is a child she performs adult chores proves somewhere inside of her she has strength to carry on with her life. Ellen's mother commits suicide and she left to take care of not only herself, but her drunken father as well. She does not even think twice about paying bills and preparing food for herself she also attends school without the assistance from anyone. Ellen has the unique strength and courage to continue with life the harder it becomes. I believe Ellen obtains some of her inward strength from ignoring and blocking her problems from herself temporarily. She still feels pain from her mother's death and expresses how she does not want speak about her mother . She says, "When it came my turn to talk and tell all I marched myself right back out of the library room and out the doors"(24).
However, after this incident, Ellen walks home with her best friend Starletta, as if nothing out of the ordinary had occurred. This demonstrates how she still feels pain but blocks it out and carries on with life.
Ellen continues to find strength in her constantly changing home life. The abuse that she suffers at the hands of her drunken father ultimately allows her to live with her teacher. Ellen begins to experience life as a normal child would. Her painful memories of her father are still hidden in her mind and slip out from time to time. Ellen states, "Once I got him in my head it was hard to shake him out"(48). Even though she thinks about him she continues to show her strength and the care she receives from her teacher makes life for Ellen easier. Her living arrangement shifts once more is forced to live with her grandmother who at times expresses deep hatred for Ellen. Ellen realizes this and says, "Some days I felt like I was in a torture chamber and counted the days until school"(63). Her grandmother even forces her to do manual labor over the summer in a cotton field. Ellen manages to hold her head high and even makes a friend with a coworker through the hot summer days. Ellen seems to make the best out of a horrible situation and continues to find strength everyday.
Ellen has a dream keeping her spirit alive. She even makes a list of what her "ideal family" would be like. Ellen says, "I had not figured out how to go about getting one but I had a feeling it could be got"(67). Her dream of a perfect home gives Ellen the extra stamina to continue on when times seemed rough. Her grandmother dies while she is living there and again Ellen is shuffled to another household. Ellen stays with her Aunt Nadine, which for the most part she enjoys. However, her cousin Dora is the apple of her Aunt's eye and this bothers Ellen. Dora is also a very snobby girl which bothers Ellen so much she wants to revolt. For the first time in her life Ellen realizes how strong she really is and makes a stand for herself. Her verbal argument with her family is a turning point that sends her to ultimate happiness even though Ellen is not aware of it at the time.
Ellen finds her happiness in her foster mother's house. Ellen moves for the last time in to a foster home . Her foster mother gives Ellen everything that she ever wanted in a family. She slowly begins to heal from her past experiences. Ellen's strength gives her a new out look on life. She even says, "Two years ago I did not have much of anything. Not that I live in the lap of luxury now but I am proud for the schoolbus to pick me up here"(2). Ellen's strength helped pull her through hard times and gives her the power to stand on her own ground and overcome her painful childhood.


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Every day this week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) there have been headlines pointing to corruption and malpractice at the heart of Britain's premier police force – The Met. The stench of something rotten within the UK police has been rising for some time – whether about bribery, murder, racism, drugs … and these headlines are all from the last few months.
It is worth reflecting upon the original nine principles of policing as laid down by Sir Robert Peel in 1829. Peel was effectively the founder of modern policing in Britain, and his priciples should be seen as a reflection of one of the core requirements of human evolution: that of mutual aid.
Principles of Policing
- To prevent crime and disorder, as an alternative to their repression by military force and severity of legal punishment.
- To recognise always that the power of the police to fulfil their functions and duties is dependent on public approval of their existence, actions and behaviour and on their ability to secure and maintain public respect.
- To recognise always that to secure and maintain the respect and approval of the public means also the securing of the willing co-operation of the public in the task of securing observance of laws.
- To recognise always that the extent to which the co-operation of the public can be secured diminishes proportionately the necessity of the use of physical force and compulsion for achieving police objectives.
- To seek and preserve public favour, not by pandering to public opinion; but by constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial service to law, in complete independence of policy, and without regard to the justice or injustice of the substance of individual laws, by ready offering of individual service and friendship to all members of the public without regard to their wealth or social standing, by ready exercise of courtesy and friendly good humour; and by ready offering of individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life.
- To use physical force only when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be insufficient to obtain public co-operation to an extent necessary to secure observance of law or to restore order, and to use only the minimum degree of physical force which is necessary on any particular occasion for achieving a police objective.
- To maintain at all times a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and that the public are the police, the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.
- To recognise always the need for strict adherence to police-executive functions, and to refrain from even seeming to usurp the powers of the judiciary of avenging individuals or the State, and of authoritatively judging guilt and punishing the guilty.
- To recognise always that the test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, and not the visible evidence of police action in dealing with them.
Within these nine points, the sense of a police force emerging from and acting to protect the wider public is profound – the public are the police. These principles have been adopted around the world, although it is fascinating to see which words and phrases have been left out by modern police forces.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son JBSS, -0.48% shares gained more than 15 percent to $27.69 after the Elk Grove Village, Ill., snack product firm reported first-quarter earnings of $7.2 million, or 76 cents per share, well ahead of its year-ago equivalent profit of $1.7 million, or 18 cents per share. Sales jumped by more than 30 percent in the latest three months to $121.7 million from $93.1 million in the same period a year earlier. The company attributed the strong results to the increase in sales, and an improvement in gross margins to 18.5 percent from 11.9 percent due to lower peanut costs, increased plant utilitization, and better than expected pecan shelling yield. Earlier in the session, the stock hit a 52-week high of $27.70.
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Compass Group, North America CAPTAIN, CATERING SR (FULL-TIME) NM Tech in SOCORRO, New Mexico
We have an opening for a full-time *CAPTAIN, CATERING SR *position.
Location: New Mexico Tech - 801 Leroy Socorro, NM 87801 /Note: online applications accepted only./
Schedule: F/T: Flexible scheduling as shift days and hours vary.
Requirement: Prefer 3 years of Catering/Coffee Shop experience as well as daily operations, hiring staff and scheduling. Training, Supervisory and computer (Word, Excel) skills necessary.
If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.
/Current Associates:/ /This position has a $250 Employee Referral Bonus! Know someone you would like to refer?/ / Have them apply to this posting via this direct link or at/ /http://www.altogethergreat.com// and/ /ask them to provide your name in the "If referred by current employee" section of the online application./
Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish.
Full time associates at Chartwells Higher Education are offered many fantastic benefits such as:
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Discount Marketplace
And other voluntary benefits
Job Summary
Summary: Supervises Catering Department employees. Prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises employees in the Catering Department. Assists in the performance appraisal process.
Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
Assembles and delivers food and supplies to the scheduled catering functions.
Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
Ensures proper presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
Cleans equipment in a timely fashion; thoroughly cleans workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner; relays relevant customer concerns to supervisor.
Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. /*Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)./
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Planet Waves Hygrometer Humidity And Temperature Sensor
The Planet Waves Humidity & Temperature Sensor is a precision-designed hygrometer that digitally indicates accurate relative humidity levels ranging from low (under 20%) to 99%. Temperature is displayed in either Fahrenheit or Centigrade, ranging from -32degF to 122degF (-35C to 50C). The HTS includes a programmable set point, as well as a memory feature that indicates date/time of the highest & lowest temperature/humidity levels the instrument has been exposed to. Get one for each of your instruments. It's a wise investment to properly install and use a Planet Waves HTS and a humidifier in each of your instrument cases.
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Breakfast Christianity
Flicking through the God Channels on Sky TV I am aware that Christianity has become one big Commercial. I doubt very much this is the Christianity of St Francis or St Padre Pio. It is like breakfast Christianity - fills you for a few hours but not sustaining. Most of the Channels are either asking for money or selling their products. I am sure it is not Biblical to sell a gift that God has given you freely to support some multi million pound consumerist company. In fact there are some strong Biblical warnings in the Bible about selling what belongs to God. God has freely given - we should freely give too. Not that we should stop writing and selling books for edification or making films. But some of the 'God' channels - there sole (soul) purpose seems to be selling their products. Also some of them have been selling these products for years. In different forms. These products are not what you need to fulfill a Christian life but prayer, the Sacraments of the Church and develop a personal practice of holiness and humility. Feed on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.


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Killing Hypocricy
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Corpses pile up due to words spoken corrupt, trusting in a promise broken so abrupt
Lost in the politics spread by the reapers, not just vultures but far worse creatures
I'm talking about the human race, people won't hesitate to erase those they hate
Its natural of course, competition fade away, but how many people gotta die this way?
And I see our minds all rotting again, any free thought will be led astray
All for the bigger picture seen only by the greats, them that have money may control our fate
I'm fighting with these words calling you to arms, when you hear the charm understand the harm
Harm is a us vs them mentality, regardless of who, death is still a tragedy
This is steeped in hypocrisy, id still fight to ensure my personal monopoly
To control the freedom of the self, to improve the induvial health
And then for my community, everybody involved saving souls with sincerity
But we are one people or we're not, and if we're not then the death will never stop
That's just the truth of the matter, a lot of people die from getting fatter
Better economy doesn't stop the death, just puts more boxes on a health check
But the poverty increases the debt, and the people die without ever getting a check
No way to pay for the air you breathe, and the air you breathe suffocates the we
So, we sleep.
This is how we speak this is how we speak.
This is how we dream this how we dream.
This is all we know this just how we be.
Killing one another for claims of security.
This is how we preach this is how we preach
This all we know this is what we breathe
A state of hypocrisy caused by a monopoly
Of force of course of course
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This weekend, during the school exeat weekend, a group of 30 pupils and staff will be undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Mary's Meals, Bloxham's chosen charity for the year.
The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland, within 24 hours. The three peaks are:
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- Scafell Pike, in England (978m)
- Ben Nevis, in Scotland (1345m)
The group hope to raise £3,000 in sponsorship money, which would raise enough money for 216 children to be fed for a whole school year through Mary's Meals. The group would really appreciate your support in this challenge. If you would like to donate, please follow this link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bloxham-school
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5th Grade - Social Studies:
World War II
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|This collection of WWII videos put together by YouTube Education's Angela Lin, brings a variety of perspectives for students to consider. In the mix, the topics cover the geopolitical significance of the war, as well as personal lives affected in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
|BBC Primary History: World War 2
|Read and explore about kids of the World War II era
|Ducksters World War II History
|General overview information about the timeline, battles, leaders, etc.
|Japanese Internment Camps
|Information about the Japanese Internment Camps in the United States from the Our Story website.
|Letters from the Japanese American Internment
|Smithsonian Education site: Letters from children in the Japanese Internment Camps to a children's librarian. Primary sources and lesson information for learning about the Japanese Internment Camps.
|Letters from the Japanese American Internment - Dear Miss Breed
|Information on the Japanese American National Museum on the children in the Japanese Internment Camps that wrote to Miss Breed, a children's librarian at the San Diego Public Library.
|Scholastic's Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Online Learning Activity
|Students get an intimate view of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor by reading a witness interview, browsing a timeline, and more.
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a bank bag was stolen from a woman as she waited to cross the road.
The incident happened on the High Street in Mold at about 9.45am on Monday, July 5.
The woman, who worked at First Choice travel agents, was carrying takings from the store to a nearby bank.
Whilst waiting to cross the road a man grabbed the bag containing the takings and ran off.
The woman was not injured in the incident.
The man is white, in his mid-20s, is about 5ft 7in tall and of medium build.
He was unshaven and wearing a grey hooded top and shorts.
Police are also keen to trace a lilac Rover car which was seen parked in the Milford Street area of Mold at the time.
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Sōtō Zen was traditionally called the practice of "silent illumination." This tasted like a pejorative in the mouths of Rinzai proponents, and perhaps followers of other sects, which must have seen themselves as competitive with Soto advocates. Soto folks would return the favor by criticizing Rinzai as kanna, or word Zen. Meaning it was caught up, or bogged down, in mind games. ...Read More »
SIT-A-LONG with Jundo: BIG & small
It is said that Buddhas and Zen Masters have the amazing power to transcend BIG and small … … to make the small TREMENDOUS, and the BIG as tiny as an atom … … to know the BIGGEST held easily in the smallest, and to hold the entirety of space and time in a blade of grass. it is true! It Is True!! IT IS TRUE! Basho haiku'd a ...Read More »
You're Free to Stay by Koun Franz
When I first started reading about Zen, I was struck by the depictions of Zen masters as spontaneous, unconstrained beings. The word "spontaneous" came up a lot, actually. They did and said things that could seem shocking, and they always seemed to have just the right response for any given situation. Zen masters—as they have been presented to us in ...Read More »
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The Simple Beauty of Masking Tape by Koun Franz
Traditional ōryōki sets contain a kind of folding tray called a hattan. It's black and shiny and crisp, and if you have a relatively new one, you'll spend a couple extra seconds before every meal smoothing it out so that it's flat beneath your bowls. Its primary function seems to be to waterproof the cloth below it, to minimize mess. Ōryōki ...Read More »
Producing Clouds and Rain by Koun Franz
In Shobogenzo Zazenshin, Dogen writes, "Love a true dragon instead of a carved one." This comes from a popular story of a man in China who loved dragons. He collected figurines and paintings. He read what he could and fancied himself to be quite the expert on dragon lore. People knew him as the guy who is really, really into dragons. ...Read More »
Making Room for Something New by Robert Joshin Althouse
Spring is a time when something new arrives. New shoots emerge from the soil. New leaves appear miraculously all at once. When you think of something new, perhaps you imagine buying the latest iPhone or iPad. You might approach spirituality this way too, collecting sacred objects to comfort you and ease your troubled mind. Buying bright, new and shiny objects ...Read More »
Treeleaf 'Shukke Tokudo' Ordination Ceremony: THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday, our Sangha will welcome new novice priests through the ritual of Shukke Tokudo Ordination. As is typical of our Sangha, the ceremony will be conducted simultaneously in three places around the world … dropping all thought of here and there, now and then … with the Preceptor (Jundo Cohen) in Japan, and our Ordainees in Austin, Texas and New York. (We also will ...Read More »
DON'T Sit-a-Long with Jundo: THE END OF TREELEAF!
It is the first day of April here in Japan, the start of Spring, and that is a time to think of endings and beginnings … SO, I AM VERY SAD TO ANNOUNCE THE END OF TREELEAF SANGHA as it has been until now … … and the BIRTH OF A NEW AND IMPROVED TREELEAF … We are just trying to make BUDDHISM SEXIER! We asked for your suggestions, ...Read More »
The Practice of Concern
I've been fortunate lately to have conversations with sangha members about the unsolvable problems in their lives. Those places where we really explore the edges of what it is to be a person. A real person. Of course there are things we can change and influence but so much of what troubles us is more or less unsolvable. These issues ...Read More »
The narrow way: Brad Warner's writing
I'll keep this very short. Most of you probably already know Brad Warner's Hardcore Zen blog, where Brad (a Soto Zen priest) writes about Zen and other stuff – typically the other stuff being his music. At the risk of calling the kettle black, I sometimes am left just shaking my head when I visit there. Everything is 'just so' ...Read More »
World Water Day 2012, give to water.org
Today's World Water Day. It's not something everyone thinks about very often, or is even grateful for unless it's a particularly hot day or unless you've gone out for your morning jog (a practice I should take up, by the way). Water is so essential to life – it animates, it is a living force. Water is so abundant to ...Read More »
Sacred World, Sacred Work
When you think of living a life that matters, you may feel some remorse for all the time you have wasted in your life. You might imagine that you could do something important. Maybe you could take up Zen or go live in a monastery far away from the city. You imagine this might solve many of your problems and ...Read More »
Sitting on the Street by Harvey Daiho Hilbert
It is 3:45 in the afternoon in the desert southwest. The street in front of me is not yet busy, but people are filing out of the federal building as I approach it with my Mexican blanket, zabuton, and zafu under arm. The sidewalk in front of the building is at least 16 feet wide with large metal pylons forming ...Read More »
SIT-A-LONG with Taigu FUKANZAZENGI 5
Furthermore, the whole body far transcends dust and dirt: who could believe in the means of sweeping and polishing? In general, we never depart from the place where we should be: of what use, then, are the tiptoes of training? De plus, le corps dans sa totalité est au delà de toute poussière, qui peut croire qu'il est besoin de ...Read More »
Radical Rinzai by Genjo Marinello
Zen Master Rinzai (or Linji Yixuan in Chinese) lived in China during the Tang Dynasty. The record of his recorded sayings (The Rinzairoku) is one of the most important documents in all of Zen and of course the seminal document of Rinzai Zen. In the section called Jishu (Shizhong): Teaching the Assembly, Chapter 18, Rinzai offers: "Followers of the Way, ...Read More »


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The Department of Media and Communications at the UK's prestigious London School of Economics has just released a policy brief, entitled Copyright & Creation: A Case for Promoting Inclusive Online Sharing, which suggests that policy-makers and large media concerns are gaining little from their efforts to enforce draconian and restrictive copyright laws. Online piracy, in fact, could bring more benefit than harm to the creative sector. We have seen this just recently when HBO's Game of Thrones became one of the most pirated shows of all time with HBO hardly in a bind about its good fortune and the company touted the fact.
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Now this article is those one-of-a-kind posts where I found something/someone that I really really need to blog about, like a new find or new obsession in my case.
I want to introduce you to two new bands that I have discovered, one named Spiritual Rez and Baby Queens, both of whom were introduced to me through my housemate Helen whose instagram you can follow here. I've been playing both bands non stop for the passed few weeks and I thought I cannot hide them from anyone you guys need to know about them and you need to listen to them, like, right now!
Baby Queens
Baby Queens music is addictive!! Their music is so chilled and mellow, after a hard day at work or I just need to unwind, I either play 'Had my Heart' or 'Red Light' and I feel 100 times more relaxed and what's more they reside from Cardiff, my home!!
The group is formed from two sisters, two cousins and another sister (think the Nolan Sisters, but you know, good) and they've recently released to E.P's on Cian Ciaran's (you might now from the band Super Furry Animals, you know, Hanging out with Howard Marks?),
Their music is a mixture of hip hop, soul and reggae and everything you need to chill too. It's not what you expect to come out of Wales.
I love their sound and I hope to see them live in 2016!!
Spiritual Rez
I love Ska music, believe it or not. I was introduced to the Ska genre from my old housemate Matt who was in an Italian death metal ska band (I know) and since then inbetween blasting Kpop, Jrock and anime opening title songs I'm blasting Tokyo Ska band Ochestra into my ear drums, however Helen in all her glory introduced me to Spritual Rez whose blend of Ska, Reggae, Rock and Jam produce the most upbeat, feel good music ever. I've only been listening to one of their songs on repeat for the passed two days as it makes me feel so happy and just such a fun song. Hopefully I will move on to some of their other songs but until then, listen, chill and enjoy
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Love how you have used the sketch Margaret for a beautiful Christmas card. TFS and joining us at Jo's for Funday FridayReplyDelete
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As many may have expected, the 2014 Olympics may be under attack. After much controversy in Russia between Russia and other nations, the threats being made have now extended. Yesterday an Islamic militant group made video threats of suicide bombings during the Sochi Olympics, leaving many Olympians and viewers wondering whether the Winter Olympics will go forward.
In previous months since the announcement that Sochi, Russia would be hosting the Winter Olympics, U.S. military soldiers have been on standby, working to secure the area for the games to be played safely. The reason is because of problems with Russia and other countries in which there have been several bombings and terrorist threats keeping Russian officials busy. But now Russian officials are facing a new task as they work through a video where terrorists claim to be planning an attack on the 2014 Olympics.
One social media commenter stated, "It's not as if we did not expect for the Olympics to be under attack with everything going on over there. Why are the Olympics still in Russia?"
Russian security is still working on determining whether the threats made in the video are anything to worry about. Reports say that in the video are two men who were responsible for recent suicide bombings in Volgograd. In the video, they tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to be expecting "a present" at the 2014 Olympics, demonstrating the 2014 Olympics may be under attack.
Officials are also on the look out for a woman who is the widow of a terrorist of the militant group who was killed last year. According to hotel workers and other Russian citizens, the woman has been seen in Sochi and could be involved with planning the attack.
Many other terrorists who may have been linked to the militant group have also been killed recently during several attacks, leaving Russia on high alert. According to officials, the most intense security measures are now being taken to ensure the safety of all those in attendance at the 2014 Olympics, should it come under attack. They say 100,000 police, military and other security will guard the Olympics. Access to the area is and will continue to be under tight restriction. Police are screening all city residents and have banned access to cars that are registered outside of Sochi.
But the U.S. says they are more than prepared for an attack should one happen. According to reports, the U.S. military will have warships and aircraft ready to keep athletes and officials safe although the military is also concerned about more than just a terrorist attack.
There is also concern for the safety of the athletes, because of the anti-gay legislation passed in Russia. Some of the athletes are openly gay, causing controversy over their attendance. While U.S. officials still believe it is safe for these athletes to attend the 2014 Olympics, some continue to wonder if the athletes will be under attack simply for being gay.
Because of all the security measures being taken, anyone who wants to attend the 2014 Olympics will only be able to buy tickets from Russian authorities, and will be screened under close security measures in order to get in. The threats, the controversy and the tightened security make attending the Olympics less appealing for many. With the possibility of the 2014 Olympics being under attack, how many will actually be in attendance at the Winter Olympics? If the Olympics continue, we will just have to wait and see.
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Lesbian and proud!
Should we stop using the term "gay" to define our sexuality?
The term 'lesbian' is becoming obsolete. Its grave has been dug and a coffin, just large enough to contain the three syllables, has been made from a wooden kayak found by the side of the Thames.
Of course, lesbians - as the word is defined - still exist. In fact, they are thriving. Girl-on-girl affection can be witnessed all over the place from the tube, to the train station, to the toilets at the back of that dingy nightclub (which looked much nicer on the outside than it did on the in). But the use of the term 'lesbian' itself is becoming more and more infrequent. Why?
The term lesbian was derived from the Greek island of Lesbos. It was on this island that the 6th Century BC poet, Sappho, was born. Although her poems only survive in fragments, Sappho's poetry beautifully documents her love and infatuations - sometimes requited, sometimes not - with women. Part of one heartbroken fragment simply reads: "The truth is, I wish I were dead. She left me, weeping often, and she said this, 'Oh what a cruel fate is ours Sappho, yes, I leave you against my will.'"
Winsome derivation aside, the majority of female celebrities who publicly came out last year chose to use the term 'gay' to define their sexuality. Not 'lesbian'. Ellen Page was the most notable. In her heart-warming speech at a Las Vegas conference for LGBT teens, the actress said: "I'm here today because I am gay". Other high-profile women, such as Casey Stoney and Vicky Beeching, followed suit in their choice of language.
My mum once told me that she felt less comfortable saying the word 'lesbian' than she did 'gay'. For her, the term 'gay' still carries remnants of its former meaning - 'carefree', 'happy', 'bright' - whilst the word 'lesbian' only lugs negative connotations.
There is certainly a stigma attached to the 'lesbian' label. The association of the word with the rise of porn may well have put lesbians of the 21st century off it. The L word has become sexualised. As DIVA's deputy editor, Louise Carolin, said: "When I came out, in the 80s, porn was relatively much harder to access. My generation came out as lesbians but the word felt like ours - it was far less sexualised in common discourse. 'Lesbian' may have been a shouted put-down but it wasn't a dirty joke."
'Lesbian' is also a word with political connotations; it was the preferred term for gay feminists of the 60s and 70s and this partisan overtone is most likely another reason why it is avoided. "Feminist-identified women used the L word, women who were less involved in feminist politics called themselves gay. Separatists for example were always lesbians, not gay women," Louise added. "I think that this is another reason why even today's young feminists may struggle to truly own the L word - it represented a threat so it was made into something threatening and dangerous to those who dared to adopt it."
Particularly among the younger generation, the term 'gay' has replaced the L word. In doing so, lesbians avoid the word's adverse associations and - instead of redefining the term - shy away from its usage completely. The substitution is a cop-out and puzzling considering the derogatory usage of the word 'gay' (this pejorative meaning was even the focus of a recent Stonewall campaign). More alarmingly, by adopting the male equivalent lesbians have voluntarily subjected themselves to a form of linguistic gendered inequality. Gay men don't refer to themselves as lesbians - so why should lesbians refer to themselves as gay?
So, my message is pure and simple. Don't allow yourself to be stamped into submission. Be a lesbian and be proud.
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