text:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but HTC is doomed. DOOMED! Because after months and months and months of ridiculous growth, things slipped a tad in the fouth quarter of 2011. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer brought in revenues of NT$101,419 million, down 2.49 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010. That's it. Hang up your smartphones now, folks. It's all over. Let's go home.
Or, let's see what 2012 has in store and not freak out just yet. Your choice.
Source: HTC


text:
translated by Jonathan Hunt
20/12/2011 app 6-7 hours read
This book was a really good read. It kinda reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird, which is one of my favourite book.
The book was told from a first person view of a boy, whose name is Michele. He lives in a very small town in Italy, named Acqua traverse. It all started on a hot summer day, where Michele and his friends were playing around when they found an abandoned house. Michele went through the house as a punishment for losing a race and behind the house he found a body of a boy lying in a hole on the ground. He kept it a secret but the secret was bigger than he thought.
There is not much to say about the plot without giving it away. The storyline is very smooth, although it may not seem so to other people, because the story usually describes certain feelings comparatively to an event. An example to that is when Michele told out the secret, he related an occasion where he ate too much peach and felt sick, before puking it all out, which he compared to spilling out the secret. I like this kind of storytelling a lot but I know some people who don't like it. The story however doesn't go off the tangent so I don't imagine it being annoying.
Meanwhile the character acts illogically sometimes especially the children but come to think of it, children are like that most of the time. The writer managed to write and capture the feeling of a child, when the world was new. I even felt an ache when SPOILER STARTS one of the character, his best friend, Salvatore, trade him out just so that he could have a try at driving the local bully's car.I mean, what kind of friend, does that? Just for a ride? And to add to that, Salvatore was my favourite character up to that part. SPOILER ENDS.
Words used are easy. Pleasant reading. Quite surprised this was a translation.
Recommended for teens and above. There's a naked scene where michele's mom was fighting and tore her clothes, but nothing raunchy.
Recommended for teens and above. There's a naked scene where michele's mom was fighting and tore her clothes, but nothing raunchy.
Anyway, I recommend this book.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Nelidova Records
Nelidova Records is dedicated to the creation, production, and marketing of music products that have the intention of bringing joy, entertainment, and personal evolution through the unique power of music. Nelidova Records stands firm in the belief that music plays a central role in the enrichment and development of the human spirit.
Nelidova Records is a division of Nelidova Enterprises, LLC which also owns Janen Music, a major supplier of orchestral music rentals. Janen is the exclusive rental agent for most of the Henry Mancini Library and also handles the music of various film composers in Hollywood. Janen also is a premiere music preparation service which has been providing the music prep for many varieties of music entertainment in Hollywood for over 25 years. Nelidova Enterprises, LLC also provides licensing, original music composition services and publishes much of the music that we record.
Affiliates earn 20% commission on sales.
nnnnn, christmas CD, inspirational, orchestral, cinematic, film,movies, holidays, symphony, flutes, moscow


text:
Frequently compared to The White Stripes, The Black Keys is a blues-rock duo from
Akron/city>, Ohio/state>/place>, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach & drummer Patrick Carney.
Loaded with imaginative raunchy electric blues sounds (incorporating elements of funk, soul & hard rock to avoid sounding repetitious), the band's 1st album, The Big Come Up, (released in 2002) quickly gained critical praise and recognition.
Their incendiary live performances (opening concerts for bands such as Pearl Jam, Beck or Radiohead) helped propel the Black Keys popularity.
Listen to a sample of their finest material with the playlist posted below.
Découvrez la playlist I love Black Keys de domguillemin


text: i have a droid2 i am rooted via z4root i have su incon in my apps screen When i select reboot into recovery what happens is that i actually end up with the android exclamation screen to which the only way out is to power + volume up then i am in recovery not like you are and i have same problem with manual i am not sure what to do as i have flashed the current image clockwork mod. anyone with any knowledge of what to do? i used this guide [Complete Guide] How To Fully Back Up And Restore Your Android Phone Using Nandroid Backup | Android News, Reviews, Applications, Games, Phones, Devices, Tips, Mods, Videos, Podcasts - Android Police


text:
I dunno if this was worth the read.
I dunno if this was worth the read.
"My windows look into your living room
I spend the afternoon on top of you"
So a few nights ago I tried to rp in the storyline and this is what I got from Kenny:
The town guard says, "Oh, good. Mayor, and Captains, and, everyone. Even a Hlendril."
Crap like this just justifies and encourages people to treat me like an asshole even when Im trying to change. It really seems he is aware of my tomfoolery and I wont be surprized if he lurks in PC.
Last edited by Hlendril; 05-21-2018 at 10:00 AM.
Leafiara just took a long walk off of a short pier!
J>kick rone
You kick Rone!
Best might be ::laugh mocking:: - Snort a derisive laugh, sneering in mockery, or...
::clap mocking guard: - You smirk and mockingly applaud the guard.
Bottom line, there's a million ways you could have just, dare I say, "role played" with the situation. Stop being a whiny bitch.
I don't even see that as Kenstrom throwing shade. It was light hearted and an open RP opportunity to react to it.
More at 11.
There's a 100% chance that the way you interpreted that is the complete opposite of how Kenstrom meant for it to be interpreted.
Play along with shit. GMs fuck with nearly everyone. If anything, he's aware of your "issues" and was presenting you with an opportunity to RP some random shit.
I'm curious though, since you didn't include it in your post...how did you react to that in game?
Originally Posted by time4funOriginally Posted by Back
Some GM (no clue who) has not once but twice taken possession of my character's lava spirit (a version of 218 you sometimes get on Teras) and used it to come to life and volcano murder me and those at the Statue, while saying snarky stuff. I could have gotten mad but you just roll with it. GS should be fun, GMs are very unlikely to target a player to try and ruin their gaming experience. Next time something like this happens, roll with it and see if you have a better time of things.
Last edited by Methais; 05-21-2018 at 10:55 AM.
Originally Posted by time4funOriginally Posted by Back
Yeah Beld got so many of those for a while before those douchebag whiners complained


text:
|LG Philippines Big Screen, Big Sale Promo
Are you planning to buy an LG Android phabet? Well, LG Philippines got a treat for you, save as much as 2000 pesos when you buy one until this Thursday, July 31st.
Get Php500 off when you purchase an LG L80, now only Php9,990 from Php10,490 while you can get Php2,000 off when you purchase LG G Pro Lite, now only Php11,990 from Php13,990. This promo is available nationwide at participating LG Mobile stores and retailers.
The L80 features a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor and runs on Android KitKat out of the box. On the other hand, the G Pro Lite sports a 5.5-inch IPS display, 8MP BSI main camera, 1GHz dual core processor, a huge 3,140mAh battery and stylus pen. Both devices have dual SIM dual standby capability.
Source: LG Philippines


text:
access your medical records
Home > Find a Location > Search Results
View your results below or begin a new search.
1216 Ryan's Road
Worthington, MN 56187
1206 S. Main Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
4400 West 69th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258
300 S. Bruce Street
Marshall, MN 56258
2412 S Cliff Ave
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
4400 W 69th St
Suite G610--616
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
601 4th St, Ste 101
1921 Building
Brookings, SD 57006
1104 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
409 Summit St
Ste 3200
Yankton, SD 57078
Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.
3900 W Avera Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57108
© 2019 Avera, Sioux Falls, SD. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
All of our locations provide audio visual sales, consulting, design, engineering, installation, programming, training, webcasting, video conferencing, event management, audio visual equipment rental and more. To learn more about what we can do for you, please visit our services page.
Call Us Toll Free: (800) 743-6051
Office: (319) 363-8144
Email: email@example.com
Fax: (855) 329-2844
Address: 820 North 15th Avenue, Suite 102, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Contact Us
Please complete the contact form to receive more information about the services offered by our Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. One of our representatives will review your information and get back to you shortly.
If you require immediate assistance, please call (319) 363-8144.
All information provided here is for our use only. We do not share this information with outside parties. To learn more about how we handle your information, please read our Privacy Policy.


text:
|The sunset on our first night at the camp.
|Our lodge was right next to the Banos del Inca Hot springs.
|Brad welcoming the girls as they arrive.
|Campfire night with s'mores.
|First time s'more eater.
|Brad, Dylan and I bought that wood for 6 soles.
|Studies show that marshmallow blobs in you wilderness beard reduces your manliness by almost 100%.
|One of the last charlas after 3 days of camp.
|Two girls taking a thank you picture for their local municipality in front of Inca Statue. Their municipality paid for their transportation cost. In previous camps, volunteers paid these expenses, now other organizations are stepping up.


text:
Zaccheus The Little Big Man
Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: ZACCHEUS GREW INTO A BIG MAN
Zaccheus: LK. 19: 1-10
Today we'll talk for a few minutes about a little man who becomes a big man, Zaccheus.
Most of us probably recall the childhood song about Zaccheus because of the words in it that started something like this, "Zaccheus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he." But this song leaves out a whole lot about Zaccheus, so today we're going to see that although Zaccheus was small in stature he was certainly not small in nature, for he demonstrated a character that many people today need to develop within our own lives.
Listen as I read today's text found in LK. 19: 1-10 and let us see if we might learn something that might help some of us to grow as we can apply what we see here to our own lives.
LK. 19: 1-10 1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, [tax collectors, they collected monies for the Roman Government and often kept some for themselves, they were despised by the Jews] and he was rich.
3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for He was to pass that way.
5And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold."
9And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
In these verses we read about a man named Zaccheus. Zaccheus was the chief tax collector in all of Jericho and we read here that he was a very wealthy man. He became wealthy by collecting taxes from his own countrymen.
The meaning of Zaccheus's name means "righteous one."
He collected money from his own friends and neighbors and yet he was called by the name "righteous one."
Back in that day and time a person's name was to reaveal to one and all his or her destiny, or future character and personality.
It's likely that he had parents who were devout worshippers of the God of Israel and they had raised Zaccheus in the ways of Jehovah God.
Zaccheus' destiny was to carry on his family's religious beliefs and to walk in the ways of the Lord and truly be righteous, but he had apparently gone astray.
It must have been very painful and difficult for Zaccheus to live with the knowledge that he was defying his family's wishes and that he was going against God's plan for his life.
We read here that Zaccheus "was of short stature," meaning that he wasn't very tall in height.
So according to the Bible Zaccheus was a short man, but it seems also that at this particular time as he met Jesus he was also short spiritually.
When we are out of God's will for our lives there is a spiritual battle being fought inside of us and we are being cut down from what our spiritual size could really be.
Remember the name Zaccheus means "righteous one".
God may have directed us to walk down the path of righteousness while we have chosen another path, and then we become torn apart on the inside. When we are out of God's will for our lives we feel very small in spirit.
When we sin against God we are so ashamed, we feel very short and extremely small inside. And lets remember that all sin is against God.
Zaccheus likely felt what many of us feel when we are out of God's will. When we are out of the Lord's will we can feel depressed.
Zaccheus may have been down on the inside, but as Jesus was about to pass that way he had a desire to get as close to Him as he could.
It's as though he found a spark of new life, for we read in Vs.4 4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for He was to pass that way.


text:
(2 Reviews)
R, Halifax, Nova Scotia
More comfortable than I expected. Looks great. Bigger than you'd think-in a good way.
Yes, I recommend this product
Rose, Montreal, Quebec
Love this, true to size. Can sit 2 people comfortably and 3 if not too "big" or close together. The color however is much more similar to that of the image in the bottom of the page (the living room setup), so a much darker "vintage" pink but it looks amazing, i personally much rather that color than the pale pink it seems to be from the picture.
Yes, I recommend this product


text:
News & events
London Cantata by Adam Pounds receives premiere in Cambridge
As a Londoner, I have always been fascinated by the city's history and life and after the composition of his London Festival Overture for the Waltham Forest Arts Festival (commissioned by Greater London Arts), it was only a matter of time before I would set some London poetry to music. This piece was especially composed for the combined forces of the Academy of Great St. Mary's and the Stapleford Choral Society. The work is scored for a standard symphony orchestra, S.A.T.B. choir and a baritone soloist.
The piece opens in celebratory mood setting the words of William Dunbar a 16th century poet and the music has traces of Walton's influence in it. However, it isn't long before the music turns to a more reflective mood and we hear the words of George Eliot's In a London Drawing Room. This really explains the idea behind the work in that we scratch the polished veneer of the great city and we find a vast array of lifestyle, history opulence and poverty.
The solo baritone conveys the loneliness that can be experienced even in a crowded environment and he plays his part as the ghost in Shadwell Stairs by Wilfred Owen and also features in Upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth. There is also an extract from The Wasteland by T.S. Eliot. The words 'Oil and Tar' are given a brutal, mechanical treatment. Between the Wordsworth and the Owen I have inserted a short orchestral interlude. The theme of this is based on the famous Westminster Chimes. This is appropriate as the chimes although strongly associated with London were composed in 1793 for a new clock that was installed in Great St. Mary's, Cambridge. The piece concludes with the words of the Amy Levy who was the first Jewish woman to study at Cambridge University. Her evocative poem A March Day in London provides some beautiful descriptive lines.
This is a piece to be enjoyed by all but will probably have even deeper meaning for anyone who has lived in or loves our capital city. If you would like to come, tickets can be found on line at: http://www.adcticketing.com/whats-on/concert/great-st-marys-church-orchestral-concert
I was very busy in 2016 with a number of concerts and projects. In January, my violin sonata was performed in Cambridge by David Richmond and David Silkoff and well received. Following on from this, the Academy of Great St. Mary's gave a performance that included Haydn's 'Drumroll' symphony, Dvorak's Czech suite and Bartok's Romanian Dances. I was also busy at this time overseeing the recording of Lennox Berkeley's Stabat Mater at Aldeburgh. The disc is now available and well worth a listen. The main work in the AGSM concert in the summer was the fourth symphony by Brahms. The programme also included a performance of my Life Cycle. This was very exciting as the work employs a large percussion section.
Perhaps the highlight of 2016 was the opportunity for me to work with the international violinist Chloë Hanslip again. We were very pleased that she returned to give a stunning performance of Saint-Saen's third violin concerto with David Richmond (leader). We were performing to a capacity audience in Great St. Mary's and they were keen to show their appreciation. The orchestra also gave a lovely performance of the New World Symphony by Dvorak.
The Stapleford Choral Society are also making great progress. We have boosted our membership and found that concerts in Sawston near Cambridge have proved to be highly successful. In the last couple of months the choir was very busy rehearsing for Christmas and recording their first CD.
The audio extract here is of their performance of Angelus ad pastores ait by Andrea Gabrieli. We managed to sell 108 CDs very quickly!
I am very busy composing a work for choir, baritone soloist and orchestra at the moment. My London Cantata uses the words of famous poets including Owen, Blake, T.S.Eliot and Wordsworth. It is proving quite a task and I'm hoping that it will be ready for its first performance in the summer.
A great deal has happened since I last published my news. Most recently, I have been elected as chairman of the Lennox Berkeley Society. I am very pleased to take up this position and as a former student of Lennox it lets me give something back. Together with the committee we will continue to promote the music of this great English composer.
I will be involved in project managing a recording and concert performances of Berkeley's Stabat Mater. The recording will take place in Aldeburgh with a performance at Blythburgh church followed by performances at the Cheltenham and Spitafields festivals. The performers will be the Marian Consort and the Berkeley Ensemble conducted by David Wordsworth.
I have also been busy conducting and performing as well as preparing my music for sale or hire. Back in December I conducted a performance of my Festival Overture together with Beethoven's 5th symphony and the beautiful Masques et Bergamasques suite by Faure. I have revised the Festival Overture by developing the final section and re-scoring part of it. It is now available in two versions. One has reduced percussion but with the addition of a piano part.
In March, Dinah and I gave a recital at St. Bride's church in London which was well received. Our programme was mainly Baroque on this occasion. The highlight in March was conducting a concert featuring the oboist Nicholas Daniel. Nicholas gave a beautiful performance of the Strauss Oboe Concerto and it was really interesting working with him. He was well supported by the Academy of Great St. Mary's who played with focus and enthusiasm.
I'm looking forward to my next concert on the 6th June when I will be conducting one of my favourite works – the Fifth Symphony by Vaughan Williams. The programme will also include the Serenade for Strings by Elgar and Weber's exciting Oberon overture. Closely following this, I will be conducting the German Requiem by Brahms with the Stapleford Choral Society.
Goldfield Ensemble perform premiere of Clarinet Quintet to capacity audience
September has been a very busy month. The first performance of my Clarinet Quintet was given by the Goldfield Ensemble at the Granary, Stapleford. The concert also included works by Milford, Finzi and Brahms. The Goldfields gave a great performance of my new work and I am pleased to say that it was greatly appreciated by a capacity audience. I hope to record the work in the future together with other pieces of my chamber music including the Sextet, the Wind Quintet and my Third String Quartet. In the meantime, you can hear two preview samples of the Clarinet Quintet here.
At the end of September, I conducted a performance of the fourth symphony by Bruckner. This is an amazing work and the Academy of Great St. Mary's gave a powerful account of the work. The concert also included my Martyrdom of Latimer. This work was composed as a result of commission in 2009 and first performed in Ely Cathedral. It is a programmatic piece that focuses on the life and death of the cleric Hugh Latimer. This was also very well received and the work features on the CD Resurrection.
I have just conducted a fully staged performance of The Soldier's Tale by Igor Stravinsky at the Stapleford Granary. This is a fascinating but difficult work but the performers rose to the occasion and it was a very enjoyable evening.
I am now looking forward to the Christmas period with several concerts taking place. I will be conducting the Stapleford Choral Society on the 1st November in a programme that includes music by Bruckner, Brahms and Schubert as well as the Foundling Hospital Anthem by Handel. On the 16th November I will be conducting a Baroque programme in Great St. Mary's, Cambridge and this will be followed by a concert on the 7th December that will include Beethoven's fifth symphony and my Festival Overture. My final concert before Christmas will be on the 20th December when I will be conducting excerpts from the Christmas Oratorio by Bach, music by Monteverdi and carols.
Academy of Great St. Mary's and Chloe Hanslip give magnificent Brahms performance
The concerts that took place in December proved to be very successful and in particular, the orchestra of The Academy of Great St. Mary's performed very well in The Variations on a theme by Haydn.
The highlight, however was in March when the orchestra performed to a capacity audience. The featured work was the Brahms violin concerto with Chloe Hanslip as soloist. Chloe performed magnificently bringing great maturity of style to the work. The orchestra supported her well and I received many positive comments in this respect from the public. Chloe has promised to return and I hope to perform the Barber violin concerto with her.
I was also fortunate to be able to interview Stephen Cleobury. Stephen is the Director of Music at King's College Chapel, Cambridge. He gave some very interesting insights into the music of Lennox Berkeley and the use of technology. My article will be published in the 2014 Lennox Berkeley Society Journal and is also available here.
There are more dates on the concert calendar including performances of more contemporary pieces such as The Soldier's Tale by Stravinsky and the Sinfonietta by Lennox Berkeley.
I also continue to give flute and guitar recitals with Dinah and after a successful performance at St. Bride's, Fleet Street we will be returning there in March 2015.
My most recent composition is a Crucifixus and this will be performed on Good Friday at the University Church, Cambridge. I am presently working on a Clarinet Quintet that will be performed by the Goldfield Ensemble in September.
Lennox Berkeley's Five Short Pieces arranged for Flute & Guitar
Since I last reported, many events have taken place. Most recently, The Academy of Great St. Mary's gave a wonderful performance of my Gaelic Triptych in September. I have updated the work and it was well-received. My new wind and piano sextet had its first performance in May and I now have plans to record this together with other chamber works for release in 2014.
Flute and Guitar recitals have become a regular feature of my work and we have another three planned for November and December. In 2012, I arranged three movements from Lennox Berkeley's Five Short Pieces for Piano op.4 and these have proved popular with audiences. You can hear them on this website or by visiting www.lennoxberkeley.org.uk. These pieces also feature on our new CD Entr'acte details of which can be found at www.cambridgerecordings.co.uk.
I continue to be very busy with my conducting engagements with the Academy of Great St. Mary's and the Stapleford Choral Society and as Christmas approaches the diary is looking very busy. Please look at my events (concert calendar) page for information.
During the year I have presented several courses on the history of music at the new arts centre at Bury Farm, Stapleford. The course Journeys In Music gave an overview of the development of music from the Baroque to the early twentieth century and the other one Music In Our Time concentrated on English music of the early twentieth century. Dinah and I will be giving a recital at Bury Farm on the 11th December. It is an interesting place and their website is worth a visit at: www.staplefordgranary.org.uk.
2014 looks like being another busy year. As well as many other playing and composing engagements, I will be having the pleasure of conducting a performance of the Brahms violin concerto with international soloist Chloe Hanslip in Cambridge on the 22nd March.
Works by Bartok, Stravinsky and Rameau performed
A great deal has happened since my last news update. 2012 proved to be a very productive year and I am pleased to report that both the orchestra and choir that I conduct have both developed tremendously. Last March, I conducted a performance of the Concerto for Orchestra by Bartok and this went very well. Other 20th century works included the Pulcinella suite by Stravinsky. The choir gave an interesting concert in June that included a performance of extracts from Les Indes Galantes by Rameau as well as the Requiem by Faure.
In September, I was particularly pleased to be able to include a performance of my Violin Concerto with David Richmond as soloist. We dedicated the performance to the late Keith Gurry who was a good friend to both David and I. Keith was a long time member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and I originally composed the concerto for him. During last year, I gave the piece a complete overhaul and there are plans to record it soon.
Compositions this year have included a new carol, Veni, redemptor gentium that was performed at Great St. Mary's, Cambridge in December and I have just completed a Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano for the Berkeley Ensemble.
I have also started giving recitals with my wife Dinah, who is a flautist on a regular basis. We have given four in the last few months and three of these were in Cambridge. The last one, in December was in the church of St. Anne and St. Agnes in the city of London where we gave the first performance of Three Pieces for Flute and Guitar by Lennox Berkeley. I arranged these pieces from the Five Short Pieces for Piano Op.4. They worked well and we have recently recorded them.
Our new Flute and Guitar website is now online, and we have already planned a number of recitals this year.
Time premiere enthusiastically received
Thursday 14th July saw the premiere of my latest work Time, a set of three songs for baritone voice, flute, viola, piano and percussion. I must extend my gratitude to the performers who gave an excellent account of the work that was very enthusiastically received by the audience. It has been requested that there should be another performance before Christmas and this should happen in November. The song cycle has been recorded so it should be available before too long either as a download or CD or both.
My Norfolk Seascape for flute and chamber orchestra was also well-received and Dinah Pounds gave a compelling performance of the work in two concerts in Cambridge. This composition was 'lighter' in style (compared with Time) and has a strong melodic basis. It is also the first time that I have incorporated the harp into my scoring and I found that the combination with the flute together with a small orchestra (strings, solo wind, two horns and timps) just the right balance to 'paint' a picture of the Norfolk coastal landscape. This work has also been recorded.
I will be busy again in the next season when I will be conducting performances of the Concerto for Orchestra by Bartok and The Dream of Gerontius amongst many other works.
New CD Resurrection well received
The new CD, Resurrection, has been well received and I am now planning a new recording of smaller-scale works that should be released next year. Please read the full review by John France.
I have two major concerts in June. On the 11th (7.30pm), I will be conducting the Academy of Great St. Mary's at the University Church, Cambridge in a performance of the Enigma Variations by Elgar and the programme will also include the first performance of Norfolk Seascape. This is a rhapsody for solo flute and orchestra. I composed the work for my wife Dinah who will be the soloist. Like most of my music, the piece is programmatic and the opening represents the coast at Thornham in its tranquility and timeless beauty. This is one of our favourite places.
There will be a second performance of the work on the 25th June at the Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge (7.30pm) when I will be conducting a concert that will include two choral pieces by Vaughan Williams - the Serenade To Music and Toward The Unknown Region. I do hope that you can come to one or both of the concerts.
I have just finished composing a piece for voice, flute, viola, piano and percussion. The composition is called Time and I have set the words of Blake, Shakespeare and Shelley. This will be performed on July 14th (7.30pm) in Michaelhouse, Trinity Street, Cambridge. The evening will also feature other music and poetry readings on the subject of time.
I am now busy planning for the new season when I will be conducting some great music including the Concerto for Orchestra by Bartok.
Lennox & Freda out now
Lennox & Freda, Tony Scotland's revealing new book about the lives of the composer Sir Lennox Berkeley – with whom Adam studied composition – and his wife Freda Bernstein, was published in November by Michael Russell. More than a biography, this is a portrait of an unconventional marriage and a record of Berkeley's generation and a vanished way of life. Drawing on his own original research, Tony Scotland presents fresh perspectives on the Oxford of Auden and Waugh; the Paris of Stravinsky, Diaghilev and Poulenc; Somerset Maugham's set on the French Riviera; Dylan Thomas, William Glock and Humphrey Searle during the Battle of Britain; Eddie Sackville-West, Tippett, Bliss and Boult at the BBC; and Britten and Pears at Aldeburgh. Find out more, and buy online, at www.lennoxandfreda.com.
Academy of Great St. Mary's concert
The concert given by the Academy of Great St. Mary's on June 12th was very well received. The programme was varied and included the third performance of The Martyrdom of Latimer where the University Church proved a great venue for accommodating the two off-stage trumpet parts. The players were sited in the two galleries and the effect was exciting and stereophonic.
The second half of the evening was taken up by a performance of Beethoven's Eroica symphony. This massive work demands a great deal from the musicians and concentration and artistry were there throughout the performance. The orchestra was formed in 2007 and it has already developed tremendously, taking on some of the 'trojan horses' of the repertoire.
There is an exciting season ahead that will include performances of the fifth symphony of Shostakovich and Elgar's Enigma Variations.
A CD Resurrection that features The Academy of Great St, Mary's along with the GSM choir will be released soon, and it features my Martyrdom of Latimer and Life Cycle as well as works by Finzi, Elgar and Howells.
This short video clip (left) features The Academy of Great St. Mary's performing the second movement from the Eroica by Beethoven.
Martyrdom of Latimer and Life Cycle to be released on CD
The second performance of The Martyrdom of Latimer took place on 20 March in Cambridge, including a performance of Brahms' German Requiem. During the previous few weeks the Academy of Great St. Mary's was involved in some very intensive recording sessions for their new recording Resurrection which will include the Martyrdom of Latimer, Life Cycle, pieces by Elgar and Lennox Berkeley and Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice by Finzi. The vocal works feature the choir of Great St. Mary's under the direction of Samuel Hayes.
• Read the further notes by John France on Land of Lost Content
• The new CD Resurrection is due for release on Cambridge Recordings in June
Martyrdom of Latimer premiere hailed great success
Ely Cathedral
The evening was marked with a first performance of a work especially written for the occasion: The Martyrdom of Latimer by Adam Pounds who was present in the audience. The warmth and enthusiasm the audience showed towards this piece was certainly warranted.
This profound work explored the excitement and darkness of death and spiritual revival. After the opening appealing melody was taken up in turn by the different sections of the orchestra, the toll of impending doom heralded the contrasting development of dramatic conflict, building up to an exciting climax with trumpets off-stage broadening the experience until the work's final thunderous drum call brought this fine composition to a memorable close.
Dr. R J Westwell PhD, MA TESOL, MA Ed, B Mus, BA Hons
What the audience said...
"I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat to yesterday's concert which included your wonderful new piece, "The Martyrdom of Latimer". I thought it was really tremendous — both powerful and evocative, especially the ending and the trumpets in the gallery. So, as it's something I'd certainly like to hear again, I was wondering if there were plans to release a recording on CD?"
Andrew Cohen
"I had the profound pleasure of hearing this stunning composition on Saturday evening. I would dearly like to listen to it again (and again...). Have any plans been made to record it?"
Yvonne Vallis


text:
International Journal of Photoenergy
Volume 2013, Article ID 490124, 6 pages
Experimental Investigation on an Absorption Refrigerator Driven by Solar Cells
1Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
3Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
Received 23 November 2012; Accepted 7 January 2013
Academic Editor: Ho Chang
Copyright © 2013 Zi-Jie Chien et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This experiment is to study an absorption refrigerator driven by solar cells. Hand-held or carried in vehicle can be powered by solar energy in places without power. In the evenings or rainy days, it is powered by storage battery, and it can be directly powered by alternating current (AC) power supply if available, and the storage battery can be charged full as a backup supply. The proposed system was tested by the alternation of solar irradiance 550 to 700 W/m2 as solar energy and 500ml ambient temperature water as cooling load. After 160 minutes, the proposal refrigerator can maintain the temperature at 5–8°C, and the coefficient of performance (COP) of NH3-H2O absorption refrigeration system is about 0.25. Therefore, this system can be expected to be used in remote areas for refrigeration of food and beverages in outdoor activities in remote and desert areas or long-distance road transportation of food or low temperature refrigeration of vaccine to avoid the deterioration of the food or the vaccines.


text:
• • • Atlas Shrugged Part II: The Strike
Ben Kenigsberg, Time Out Chicago Atlas Shrugged movie |Atlas Shrugged |Egoism |Paul Ryan | More competently assembled (but less lively) than its predecessor, Part II initially resembles a microbudgeted Star Wars installment, with Dagny flying a private jet in high-speed pursuit of another plane. How she got there requires flashing back to nine months earlier, a period that includes Sean Hannity and Juan Williams cameos as well as Rearden laying the groundwork for a kind of inverse-Occupy movement. "I do not recognize the good of others as a justification for my existence," he declares, to cheers in the courtroom where he's on trial. You picture a South Park–style banner under every scene: "This is what Paul Ryan actually believes." In America, the right to make a ridiculous movie is sacrosanct.


text:
The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray
Starring Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus, IronE Singleton, David Morrissey, Danai Gurira
All 16 episodes from the fourth season of the US zombie adventure drama based on the comic books by Robert Kirkman.
When police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) wakes from a coma to find the world in the grip of a zombie epidemic, he joins a small encampment on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a band of human survivors struggle to withstand the terrifying advances of the walking dead.
In this season, the entire population of the prison is put in grave danger when a mystereious virus hits and the Governor (David Morrissey) plots his next move after losing Woodbury.
The episodes are: '30 Days Without an Accident', 'Infected', 'Isolation', 'Indifference', 'Internment', 'Live Bait', 'Dead Weight', 'Too Far Gone', 'After', 'Inmates', 'Claimed', 'Still', 'Alone', 'The Grove', 'Us' and 'A'.
- Format: Blu-ray
- Region: B
- Certification: (18)
- Catalogue number: EO51822BR
- Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Ent.
- Release date: 29/09/2014
- Genre: Drama
- Colour: Colour
Free Home Delivery
on all orders
Pick up orders
from local bookshops


text:
I've had this adorable apple & pear fabric I've been dying to use in a cute way. After seeing my friend use this same fabric on a super cute diaper cover for her daughter, I was tempted to do the same (and I still might with the leftovers), but was feeling sort of lazy and decided to do this instead:
The skirt waistbands are made from an old cotton knit t-shirt of mine (the sort you can purchase from Hobby Lobby). The boys shirts had staining down the center (messy eaters, I tell you!) and so these little faux ties made the perfect cover-up. I know it may seem a little feminine a fabric for a boy, but I know our boys can pull off these cute tie tees. Merikalyn loves her skirt, and Evangeline seemed to like hers as well.... although she was less enthused about the little cap I made.
Later I made two hairbows.... one for me and one for Merikalyn. I'm still considering adding a bit of this fabric to a t-shirt or something for myself.. but I haven't decided what yet.
Photos of the kids in their super cute matchy-matchiness to come!


text:
Programming a Landscape-DIY
Two computer geniuses are clueless about programming their front yard. This video is part of Desperate Landscapes show hosted by Jason Cameron . SHOW DESCRIPTION :Nothing is more embarrassing than having the ugliest yard on the block-especially when your neighbors call you out! Armed with creative solutions, in one day licensed contractor Jason Cameron transforms a negligent neighbor's troubled yard into an outdoor show place.
Length: 03:07


text:
Frozen tree, I think it looks like a weird sculpture.
Who's footprints are these? Got super excited to see these, think a deer was doing our little walk before us!
This weekend we went for a pretty, frosty walk along the old railway line from Threlkeld to Keswick. I was excited to finally see a little bit of snow, as I have been hoping and waiting for snow all winter, still not enough for sledging, but a start! Along the walk we came across loads of icicles formed on the old stone railway line sidings and hanging from the tunnels, they looked really pretty and I couldn't resist some photos. Hope you like them!


text:
My schedule for October and November was literally jam packed. When I arrived home from the USA I didn't actually fly home. I flew back into Sydney where I left my van and trailer to continue on where WTAC left off. I picked up my trailer from Cameron Motes place (thanks Camo!) and then headed […]Continue Reading
Tag Archives


text:
Murfreesboro, TN – October 25, 2003 marks the 200th Bicentennial of Rutherford County, complete with a full day Heritage Festival Celebration taking place around the county (details on this website under "Heritage Festival.")
WMOT commemorates this event with public affairs segments to be broadcast on Fridays at 8:45am and repeated at 5:45pm. These segments are produced and hosted by Lisa Pruitt, Director of the Albert Gore Research Center at Middle Tennessee State University. Find out more information about events scheduled for the Heritage Festival at www.heritagefestival.dnj.com.


text:
17 varieties available
Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain
A high-coverage liquid lip color with ultimate shine, comfort, and all-day wear. Vinyl Cream dresses lips in full coverage color and high-impact vinyl shine. The diamond shaped applicator allows for perfect lip contouring and color glides on evenly in just one stroke. The creamy formula provides 10 hour wear and all day comfort so lips look and feel beautiful. Make it personal and extra special with complimentary engraving. Engrave a message or monogram for you or someone special.
How To Apply:
Use the pointed applicator tip to create a dramatic Cupid's bow. Start by pressing the tip onto each side of the bow to emphasize the shape. Then sweep the flat side of the applicator from each corner – top and bottom – up to the middle again. It's a foolproof way to achieve a sharp, professional edge.
AQUA / WATER ● OCTYLDODECANOL ● TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE ● ETHYLCELLULOSE ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CETYL ALCOHOL ● ALCOHOL ● POLYBUTENE ● GLYCERYL STEARATE ● BEHENYL ALCOHOL ● STEARETH-20 ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE ● GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE ● DISODIUM ETHYLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG-15 DISULFATE ● HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● STEARYL ALCOHOL ● MYRISTYL ALCOHOL ● MAGNESIUM SILICATE ● CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● SODIUM SACCHARIN ● ALUMINA ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● SILICA ● TIN OXIDE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCEsee more...
Top Questions See all 125 Q&A
Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain
Reviews (341)
Media (52)
- "Very pigmented and is not drying at all compared to liquid lipstick. The lip stain is not too oily and feels good on the lips and is also long lasting like it claims to me. The price is good for the quality and would recommend to a friend. Loved it! " in 32 reviews
- "Amazing! They are super long lasting, the color selection is wonderful, and they don't leave your lips dry." in 22 reviews
- "I got this in my influencer box and i am surprised that I like it ! I usually am always wearing matte lipstick but this make my lips so soft it's a nice change , definitely recommend " in 14 reviews
341 reviews
I have been looking for an alternative to the Original Rouge Pur #50 in Sparkling Rose. YSL has the best lipsticks, the color lasts a long time. I've found some that were almost same color, in other brands, at approximately same cost, but they wear off in a very short time. I still have one left of the old Sparkling Rose. With the help of one of YSL's exceptional CS rep, she described the three colors I wanted to try in great detail. I ordered Lip Vinyl in #410. It's not at any cosmetics counters that I know. It arrived Monday & color looks great on me. I put it on yesterday around 5 pm & touched up one time, it was still on at 10:15 when I came home. I will now wear this in #410, only because it suits my coloring perfectly, is long lasting. YSL CS is outstanding if you have any questions. I called last week to ask to speak with a supervisor to tell him how pleased I was with the woman who answered any question I had & I don't expect anyone to have a lipstick shade that was discontinued in 2008 available to compare it for me.
The best. I love the pigment on the lip stains and the color. It looks so vibrant on my lips. French colors their cosmetics have the most beautiful shades of pink rose and reds. I tried other lip stains and come back to YSL. It smells good and doesn't make my lips swollen. I feel like it's breathable and long lasting. It could smudge on your teeth if you don't blot so remember to do so. I own so many shades of this collection and the original lip stain. If I could I would have every color, so beautiful! Thank you YSL I feel so beautiful when I put on YSL LIPS.
Review for: Other more...
I have this lip stain in the shade #416!
It's very pigmented and glides on your lips! It feesl buttery and it doesn't emphasize the dry flakes on your lips (I personally have dry lips so I always worry using lip stains). I really recommend this product!
It's very pigmented and glides on your lips! It feesl buttery and it doesn't emphasize the dry flakes on your lips (I personally have dry lips so I always worry using lip stains). I really recommend this product!
Review for: 407 Carmin Session more...
I love that there were so many shades to choose from. I have a hard time finding shades that fit my skin tone so I was glad to be able to find two shades in the line. I like how long the color lasted and that there wasn't much transfer, but the formula dries out my lips. I swear I can smell alcohol when I put it on. I can only use it when my lips are in really good condition. I have since found more hydrating, longer lasting products so I won't be purchasing any more of this from YSL.
Review for: 401 Rouge Vinyl more...
This lipstick is beautiful and goes on super creamy and nice. I don't think it has a lot of staying power but it feels great when you put it on. Not the most pigmented lipstick I have used but it's nice for something other than your average lipstick.
Review for: 407 Carmin Session more...
Samantha ravendahl sold this to me, damn her. It is so expensive but so damn good. Feels amazing in the lips, so pigmented and moisturizing and far longer lasting than something this shiny has the right to be. I bought this color because I read on Sephora that it was popular in Asia. It's gorgeous. I was worried about fading but it left behind a beautiful stain that looked purposeful and flattering.
The YSL lip stain has a very opaque color tint and dries very quickly so that you can have a beautiful tinted lip in just a few minutes. It is very creamy and easy to apply on the lip. It doesn't dry too fast, so if you get it in your cupids bow it wont stain if you wipe it off.
Review for: 410 Fuchsia Live more...
I'm not a lipgloss person at all, so keep that in mind. To me this was goopy and never dried. The wind would blow and my hair would stick. I couldn't stand it and it drove me up a wall. The colour was wildly vibrant though! Which I guess is a perk.
I'm cropping all this up to me being fairly low maintenance when it comes to lip colour (cream lipsticks only please), so this review might be a bit unfair. Although, there are plenty of people like me, so they might want to avoid it.
I'm cropping all this up to me being fairly low maintenance when it comes to lip colour (cream lipsticks only please), so this review might be a bit unfair. Although, there are plenty of people like me, so they might want to avoid it.
Purchased at: Sephora
Review for: 416 Psychedelic Chili, Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain 417 Nude 0.18 oz/ 5.32 mL, 407 Carmin Session more...
I love 407 Carmin Session and 416 Psychedelic Chili. Also have Nude Pulse and it's slightly dark for me but still heavily in the rotation. Love the shine, the applicator, the hydration and the lasting power.
Review for: 415 Fuchsia Beats more...
This is my favorite lip product EVER! I wore Encre Rose on my wedding day. It lasts all day and is glossy without being sticky. I dunno how YSL does it but it's just amazing. Totally worth every penny!
Is this product opaque or sheer, matte or glossy? I'm confused by the description.
Are these sticky like the glossy stains?
Are they worth those 36$$
Do they really last for hours I like to go out and have some drinks with friends but awaysl a little problem the stain on My glass of wine 😯
I order alot of cosmetics online. Are the online swatches true to color?
See All Photos & Videos


text:
Product Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for choosing a Weatherby firearm. Your new rifle or shotgun is the result of years of dedication to craftsmanship, performance and accuracy. I'm confident your new Weatherby rifle or shotgun will provide you with many years of exciting hunting and shooting experiences. Along with our dedication to maintaining the highest standard of quality in the world, we know the importance of learning more from customers like you. Customer input has played a big part in making our firearms what they are today. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your answers and comments will allow us to continue to be responsive to your needs and interests. In addition, we will be able to provide you with exciting information in the future. Thank you in advance for registering your Weatherby firearm—and welcome to the Weatherby family!
Best regards,
Adam Weatherby
President & CEO


text:
I have been advised to not braid it up till the stems dry so tomorrow I will unbraid it and leave it dry naturally. A couple of years ago when I got a garlic harvest i did not braid them and they dried well.
Anyway, the weather has been really cool. I don't think it got over 20C today. Everything continues to grow.
Here is the main patch with potatoes in the fore ground and tomatoes in the background.
First cucumber. I nearly picked this today and sneaked off somewhere to munch it all by myself. Here's hoping for plants laden with fruit like last year.
The lazy housewife beans. I am also growing Blue Lake and another variety that grows purple. Pics of those at a later date.


text:
Bible Study Downloads & PrintablesUltimate Bible Cheat Sheets | Instant Bible Studies | Ultimate Bible Adventure Packs
Even before I became a Minister, I had issues with people who assumed that Preachers are supposed to act a certain way, based upon public misconception. There seems to be an expectation of perfection when it comes to people who do God's work, as if the laws of nature no longer apply to us. People tend to forget that we are people too, and we are far from perfect, although many Preachers would like to portray their "perfect" lifestyle.
I put "perfect" in quotation marks because its just an act for the most part. Jesus was the only sinless man to walk this earth. We all have a past, and our past is what brings us to the point we are at now. Most people don't know what a hypocrite truly is, but there are quite a few hypocrites that hold the office of Preacher. Most people tend to believe that a hypocrite is one that says for you to do one thing, while they do another. That's not really what the word means, so lets look at it from a defined perspective and the origin of the word.
- A person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
- A person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, esp. one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
In layman's terms, its someone who wants you to believe they live a certain way, or lead a certain lifestyle, when they really don't. It has nothing to do with them advising you on how you should live your life, while they live theirs in a different manner.
Get More Answers To Your Bible QuestionsClick Here To Browse My Library
The Greek word "hypokrites" is where we get our word hypocrite.
- This was a term generally applied to stage actors.
Some of you already know, and some of you will find that many Preachers are stage actors. I say, keep it real. Lets assume there is a Preacher that has a drinking problem, and he warns his congregation about the troubles of alcoholism. I wouldn't call him a hypocrite, because he is warning, teaching, or advising them on something that is physically, mentally, and spiritually damaging to them. However, if that same Preacher has a drinking problem, but says that he doesn't even touch the bottle, he is a hypocrite and a liar.
The Bible uses the word "hypocrite" 11 times in the Old Testament and 20 times in the New Testament. In the New Testament, Jesus uses it to describe religious leaders that act for the glory of men.
"Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrite do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." – Matthew 6:2
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." – Matthew 6:16
"He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me." – Mark 7:6
Each time the word is used, it is used to describe someone who is trying to appear to be someone or something that they are not. In the first point, the religious leaders could give their tithes secretly to the glory of God, but they make a big scene for men to see and know what they give. They are pretending to do it for God. In the second point, they are putting on a show again, for men to take notice. And finally in the last point, they speak so that men believe that they are living for God, but in reality, their heart isn't in it, and they are putting on a show.
I would like to encourage you to change your ways if you fall into any of the above. It not only looks bad when you get put on blast, but the Bible makes a few points about the rewards of hypocrites.
"So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:" – Job 8:13
"He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him." – Job 13:16
"For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery." – Job 15:34
"For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?" – Job 27:8
"And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth." – Matthew 24:51
I would admonish you to use word "hypocrite" selectively, sparingly, and in proper context. Unless you know what someone does behind closed doors, its best not to use the word at all.
Show Your Support – Buy A Book
Click Here To Read Free On Kindle


text:
Boyi DBoys Airsoft M4 M16 Stock BLK
Sign up to get notified when this product is back in stock
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Code:AC-UP-BI-CTR-B
Manufacturer:Boyi Dboys
- Add to CompareCompare
- Add to WishlistWishlist
Boyi DBoys Airsoft M4 M16 Stock BLK
DetailsBoyi DBoys Airsoft M4 M16 Stock OD
The Boyi DBoys Airsoft M4 / M16 is a drop-in replacement for the standard airsoft M4 stock body. Designed for stability, the stock utilizes a shielded operation lever and a friction locking system that secures the stock to the buffer tube for zero movement.
You may also like..
JG HK416 PEQ Airsoft Gun Electric 6622$190.99Out of Stock
JG M4A1 Airsoft Rifle AEG Metal 6604M$180.99Out of Stock
JG M733 XM177 Airsoft Gun AEG Rifle 6601$148.99Out of Stock
G&G M4 GR16 Carb Airsoft EBB AEG Rifle$169.99Out of StockNo reviews have been found


text:
Blog Archives
Proserpine Museum: open for business
Today, volunteers at Proserpine Museum opened the doors for business for the first time since Cyclone Debbie. With many local businesses still closed and undergoing repairs, this reopening is great news for Proserpine.
Volunteers report that the building held strong during the cyclone. Although a small of amount of water got into one of the displays, there was very little damage – most of their collection was raised off the floor and this helped it to stay safe. Volunteers held a working bee to remove wet carpet and received assistance from the army to clean up the front of the building.
This means that the museum can now focus on preparing for it's annual book bonanza in May, an event that has been running for over 20 years. Money raised goes towards the cost of maintaining the museum.
Visit the Proserpine Museum website for more information.
Cyclone Debbie update
Update 03/4/2017 – Proserpine Museum. All volunteers safe. Minor water damage – but mostly ok. Will update as needed.
– Collinsville Coalface. All ok.
The MDO team will be contacting museums across the weather affected areas in central and south east Queensland over the coming days to assess damage and issues arising from the cyclone and associated flooding. Please get in touch with us if you have any information or if your museums and collections have been affected.
Update 30/3/2017 – Bowen Museum and Historical Society are ok. No structural damage to building, collections and volunteers are all intact!
The Queensland Museum, Museum Development Officer Program is waiting to hear from groups that are located within the region where Cyclone Debbie has caused damage.
This information may take a few days or even up to a week to come through as volunteers and staff stay safe within their own homes and look after families and friends.
As ex Cyclone Debbie follows its path, other risks including flooding may also cause concern for collections throughout Queensland.
Please see a past blog here for some useful information on disaster preparedness.
The Museum Development Officer Program will do a further blog post to let people know of any progress and is working closely with Museums and Galleries Queensland to gather information.
Please take the time to leave a comment if you have heard any news regarding groups in this area or contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Winton one year on
The early hours of Saturday July 18th will mark the first anniversary of the fire which claimed the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton. It has been a long hard road for the volunteers of the Winton District Historical Society so it is timely to reflect on the enormous amount they have achieved since the devastating impact of the fire. Previous blogs have detailed the remarkable results achieved by conservators on a number of significant objects (Winton Fire response – Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton Fire Response – the next phase of recovery, Phoenix objects from Winton, The conservation of a fire damaged print), but the work hasn't stopped there.
Since March 21st the volunteers have opened those areas of the complex unaffected by the fire on a daily basis, and have welcomed over 1800 visitors. Although displays in the main Waltzing Matilda Centre were impacted by the fire, there's still plenty for visitors to see in the museum complex with a fascinating range of cultural and natural history objects from the region on display. Visitors can also see objects salvaged from the fire and the ongoing work of volunteers in conserving them.
The Waltzing Matilda Story, which previously formed part of the Billabong Show in the Centre, was saved from the fire and can be viewed in the Sarah Riley Theatre, which has also played host to a variety of community activities since the fire, including Waltzing Matilda Day, a famil tour and smoko for interstate journalists, and a free talk on overshots in Western Queensland by historian Sandi Robb.
In amongst all this activity, the volunteers have continued to work steadily through the objects still requiring attention. Locals and visitors have also donated their time and expertise in the ongoing cleaning process, and the Winton Creative Arts Group have achieved stunning results with some of the collection, reading room, and storage furniture, with 11 large items and 12 chairs restored.
With all these achievements it's easy for outsiders to forget the physical and emotional toll a disaster such as this takes on those who face loss and damage of their treasured collections. But the images below demonstrate just what a huge accomplishment the successes of the past year have been. The Winton District Historical Society are collaborating with Council, architects and the curatorial team on plans for the new Waltzing Matilda Centre, incorporating the museum precinct, and we can't wait to see what they'll do next.
Follow the new Centre's progress at Waltzing Matilda Centre
Winton Fire Response – the next phase of recovery
After the enormous effort by volunteers from the Winton and District Historical Society and Queensland Museum staff Ewen McPhee and Sue Valis to recover objects from the fire damaged Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton, the next stage of the recovery process could begin. Ewen and Sue returned to Winton with MDOs from across the state, Melanie Piddocke, Josh Tarrant, Lydia Egunnike and Jo Wills, to assist museum volunteers with the next step in cleaning and conserving objects retrieved from the fire. During the week we were also joined by Deborah Bailey, Director of Operations & Communities for Queensland Museum, who lent an extra pair of helping hands.
Despite extensive damage to the main building at the Waltzing Matilda Centre, a significant number of objects were retrieved for cleaning and conservation. As other parts of the facility containing the remainder of the museum's collections were untouched by the fire, this provided excellent working spaces for the cleaning process. The excellent documentation, organisation, and knowledge of the collection by the volunteers further added to the efficiency of prioritising and locating items to be cleaned.
Most of the items recovered had suffered surface damage from soot, while some paper based materials had suffered water damage in the fire fighting process. Under the watchful eyes of our conservators Sue and Lydia, we all learned special techniques for dealing with the unique challenges of object recovery post fire. Against the continual hum of generators and vacuum cleaners, the cleaning process was started. After a solid week of cleaning, significant inroads had been made on many of the objects, and the area reserved for clean objects began to fill up. It was time for the MDOs to say a regretful farewell to all the volunteers at Winton, who have not only worked incredibly hard since the fire but had also been wonderful hosts to the MDOs throughout the week. But, with a long road still ahead of them in recovering and rebuilding their museum, the MDOs and Queensland Museum will continue to support them in this important process.
Winton Fire response – Waltzing Matilda Centre
Queensland Museum staff Ewen McPhee and Sue Valis have returned from their initial response to the salvage work at the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton. Ewen and Sue worked side by side volunteers from the Winton and District Historical Society and Winton Shire Council workers to salvage the objects and start the conservation process.
Once the building was cleared for entry, objects were removed from the Centre with the assistance of Council workers, many of whom also had a strong attachment to the collection through their own family history. Objects were then brought outside and checked off a list, recorded and transported by car, truck and ute to a clean work area. Under the guidance of Sue, Winton and District Historical Society volunteers then prioritised objects and started laying them out and undertaking preventative conservation. Other makeshift drying areas and cleaning zones were utilised to ensure the large volume of objects were processed quickly to allow every possible chance of long term conservation.
Credit must go to the Winton and District Historical Society for their policies, procedures and facilities before, during and post disaster. The Society had excellent records, training, facilities and community spirit that allowed the initial response to go smoothly. A report on the condition of the collection will be provided at an appropriate time by the Society.
Please see the galleries below for images of the building and response. If you click on the images this will enlarge them and allow you to scroll through each gallery.
The entire Museum Development Officer team will return to Winton in mid July to again work alongside the volunteers from the Winton and District Historical Society.
This Blog will continue to update the progress of the response.
The Building
The objects in situ and display area
The recovery
The recovery area
MDO response to fire at Waltzing Matilda Centre
Following the fire late last week at the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton, MDO Ewen McPhee and object conservator Sue Valis from Museum of Tropical Queensland are traveling to Winton today to assist museum volunteers with an initial assessment of the site. Ewen and Sue will spend the next few days providing support for staff and volunteers at the Centre as they begin the recovery process, and in consultation with them will begin to formulate a longer term plan of how this support can be continued into the future. Further updates regarding the MDO team response to this event will be posted here.
Follow up from Cyclone Nathan, FNQ
After two weeks of watching and waiting as Cyclone Nathan carved an erratic path back and forth across the Coral Sea, it finally passed over the FNQ coast on Friday/Saturday between Cape Flattery and Cape Melville. This more northerly crossing meant that the museums in Cooktown were spared the worst of the severe winds, and the museum at Coen did not experience adverse weather. A number of these organisations are housed in heritage buildings. During cyclone season, we always reflect on the vulnerability of these buildings to heavy rain and cyclonic weather, particularly if they have sustained damage from previous weather events.
As usual, MDOs worked with groups in the immediate vicinity pre and post cyclone to discuss their preparations and contingencies, and to offer advice and support. We are pleased to advise that none of the organisations sustained significant damage or impact. Staff and volunteers at James Cook Museum, Nature's Powerhouse, Cooktown History Centre and Cape York Heritage House all did a fantastic job during the lead up phase to ensure that collections, data and buildings were as prepared and protected as they could be.
Cyclone preparation and clean up can be an exhausting process – at work and at home. And it always disrupts work on other projects. For Cooktown History Centre, Cyclone Nathan meant putting on hold their research and preparations for the new exhibition they plan to open for Anzac Day. Spare a thought for these groups now as they clean up, reopen and get back to the business (and pleasure) of running museums.
Museums and Marcia
While communities in the Livingstone and Rockhampton Regional Council areas are still recovering from the effects of Tropical Cyclone Marcia, Lydia (MDO for Southern Inland Queensland) and I have been visiting museums in affected communities to offer collections care advice and assistance.
The rapid increase of Marcia from a relatively weak cyclone to a severe category 5 is a timely reminder that preparation is a museum's best defence against severe weather events. The potential for severe damage from Marcia was very real, and in the days leading up to the cyclone I had been in touch with as many groups as possible to talk over their preparations. Although Marcia was still at that stage a relatively weak system, groups were taking the threat seriously and preparing well, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their collections and allowing themselves sufficient time to also prepare their own homes and families.
A well thought out Disaster Plan is invaluable in situations such as these. Having a plan of action to follow, and a system for obtaining assistance should it be necessary, makes a very stressful situation considerably easier to manage. But a Disaster Plan is only as good as your preparation – revise it, practice it, and make sure everyone knows what to do! If you are interested in learning more about disaster preparation and response, visit the Disaster Recovery section in the Resources page on our blog.
In the aftermath of Marcia, no significant collection losses have been reported, and most groups seem to have escaped with relatively minor damage. The museums were well aware, however, that the days following a cyclone are no time for complacency, and were carefully monitoring their collections for hidden leaks and mould growth, which can occur easily in the hot, humid and still conditions which inevitably follow.
The visit was also a reminder that, while some people have had their lives seriously disrupted by Marcia, most local businesses are trying to get back to normal so if you're considering a visit to these regions, don't shy away because of cyclone damage – come along and support local businesses and visit a museum or two while you're there!
Flood relief effort wins award
The MDO program recently received a Gallery and Museum Achievement Award (gamaa), presented by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland, for their flood relief work. The award was given in the category of Organisations: staff of 4 or more. Please see below for the project summary and the judges citation.
In early 2013, floods devastated regions of Queensland, in particular around the Wide Bay/Burnett area. The MDOs converged to provide a professional, first-response disaster service to museum communities in Gayndah and Bundaberg. The MDOs worked with volunteers and staff at each location to ensure that any major decisions regarding the damaged collections were made jointly. Conscious not to use emergency resources or facilities needed for those who had endured significant loss, the MDOs brought mobile accommodation to deliver conservation and museum disaster procedures on-site, which allowed for limited but practical training to be undertaken. Being on-site also provided professional and emotional support through reassurance that community collections could be rebuilt, and that response efforts were supported. The MDO Blog played an important role in the dispersal of information and informed peers and the general public of the work being undertaken. The MDOs developed a professional relationship with these organisations based on mutual respect and understanding. They returned to Gayndah in October where they assisted in the conservation of the paper and photographic material that had been frozen immediately after the flood event. The MDOs were able to train the volunteers, thus allowing them to complete the process of first response action right through to reinstating the collection and its ongoing management.
Image: Helen Pithie, Deborah Bailey, Josh Tarrant, Lydia Egunnike, Ewen McPhee and Dr Joanna Wills with Hon Ian Walker, Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts. Photographer: Chelsea Sipthorp
In choosing the 2013 Queensland Museum MDO Flood Response as the Winner in this category, the judges acknowledged the Museum Development Officer Program's outstanding leadership in harnessing their training and knowledge to provide front-line support to communities in recovery. Their demonstration of best practice, and the creation of a learning environment for all involved (including themselves), resulted in a streamlined approach to the care and safeguard of collections at risk. The judges also recognised not only the professional support provided to these organisations by the MDOs, but also the personal commitment – living in campervans and working side by side with affected volunteers and staff in the midst of mud, water, mould and debris.
For a full list of other gamaa winners please see the Museum and Gallery Services Queensland website here.
Gayndah Flood Recovery Phase Two
In February 2013 communities in the Bundaberg, Burnett and Frazer Coast region were inundated by flood waters in the wake of ex tropical cyclone Oswald. In an initial disaster response, Queensland Museum's MDO team worked with museums at Gayndah, Bundaberg and Maryborough to salvage collection material, and provided assistance to museums faced with the massive clean up task.
Eight months later, five MDOs, and Queensland Museum's Director of Regional Services, Deborah Bailey, returned to Gayndah to help volunteers deal with the next phase of disaster recovery. The three day trip was also a chance for the MDOs and volunteers to get some invaluable applied onsite training.
Earlier posts on the blog outline the process for freezing paper-based materials. Frozen material can be dealt with later, at a more convenient time for people whose lives have been disrupted by a disaster.
To prepare for the unfreezing process, Gayndah and District Historical Society volunteers removed the wrapped packages from the freezer two days before the MDOs arrived. They wrapped them in towels and placed them in an undercover, shaded area to slowly defrost.
Lydia Egunnike, MDO for the southern inland region, organised all materials needed for the workshop, including vast quantities of paper towels, plastic spatulas and clean water. John Wein, the Secretary of the Historical Society, ensured there were plenty of fly screens on hand that could be used for drying racks, bricks to make tables higher and prevent sore backs, and food for a hungry work crew!
Activities on the first morning involved setting up works stations and drying stations both inside and on the museum verandah.
Lydia then provided preliminary training on how to carefully separate documents, what to do if they were stuck together, how to clean away residual dirt and mud, and how to start drying them properly.
Each MDO and the six volunteers (John Wein, Mary McIntyre, Brian and Sue Hutchinson, Jamie Wilson and Judith Woodman-Heuth) then set about working through the bundle of frozen documents. With John providing advice about which documents or materials they could discard, much time was saved. John also started the process of scanning dried documents that contained important information but which were not going to be kept due to damage, mould and/or general condition.
Drying booklets, folders and archives was a primary goal. Items were interleaved with paper toweling, often two or three times over the course of the site visit. Some material was stuck together so tightly it needed to be re-submerged in clean water or re-wet and gently prised apart using finer, more professional conservation tools.
At the end of the three days, all frozen items had been assessed with the drying process underway. This was possible because of the large number of volunteers and MDOs available, but also due to the organisation and planning that had gone into preparing for the activity.
Many thanks again to the Historical Society at Gayndah volunteers for making the MDO team feel welcome and keeping us well fed.


text:
Plunkett takes signing class to five for 2009
FAYETTEVILLE – Junior college All-American Maddy Plunkett continues the University of Arkansas women's basketball recruiting announcements according to Razorback head coach Tom Collen.
The 6-2 Albury, New South Wales, native is Arkansas' second Australian post player this spring. She joins nearby JUCO signee 6-3 Skye Rees of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
"Maddy is a great addition to the program," Collen said. "She gives us another post player with good size and lots of skills. She is a great rebounder and scorer, and is a very good three-point shooter."
Plunkett brings the Arkansas signing class for 2009 to five players. Yesterday the Razorbacks announced the National Letter of Intent for the Louisiana Class AAA Player of the Year, Dominique Robinson.
Player of the Year for the Scenic West Athletic Conference, Plunkett led College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, to a 14-1 SWAC record and 32-4 overall in 2008. Named All-Region 18, she paced CSI to the regional title as a freshman, earning regional all-tournament and MVP honors.
A preseason NJCAA All-American, Plunkett redshirted the 2008-09 season for CSI with a torn ACL. In her first year for the Golden Eagles, the Australian averaged 14.6 ppg and 7.6 rpg, hitting 48% from the field and 31% behind the three-point line. Her career highs at CSI were 31 points and 15 rebounds.
"She was one of the top junior college posts in the country as a freshman, but sat out all season with her knee injury," Collen said. "She will have three seasons of eligibility remaining and has the potential to impact us immediately as soon as we can get her health back to 100%."
At the close of her freshman season, Plunkett led the Golden Eagles into the NJCAA quarterfinals in 2008 before falling to Arkansas-Fort Smith. The 6-2 forward scored 25 of CSI's points in the 80-63 loss.
"We were fortunate to sign her this spring because most of the other program's recruited her believing she would come out of JC next season," Collen said.
In her native country, Plunkett scored the first 14 points for New South Wales in the bronze medal game of the Australian U20 tournament to finish fourth at the 2007 event. She attended Xavier High School in Australia, and was on the U19 Australian Junior Olympic Team.
Plunkett, Rees and Robinson join early signing period signees Sarah Watkins of Germantown, Tenn., and Darshea Burnside of San Bernadino, Calif. All five Razorback signees are 6-0 and above, with Watkins and Burnside a pair of 6-3 post players.
Arkansas was 18-14 last season, reaching the Sweet 16 round of the Women's NIT as the Southeastern Conference's automatic selection to the 48-team tournament.
The Razorbacks return several players from the team, led by rising junior SEC Sixth Player of the Year Charity Ford and SEC All-Freshman team members Ceira Ricketts and Lyndsay Harris. Ricketts was also picked as the top newcomer in the league, and this weekend is at the USA Basketball U19 team trials in Colorado Springs, Colo.


text:
By Liesl Clark as part of the series: The Last Plastic-Free Places on Earth
It's an unfathomable thought: Kathmandu free from the shackles of plastic bags, especially the ubiquitous thin black bags manufactured for single use. We've dubbed them modern-day "Himalayan blackbirds," afloat on the breezes, perched flapping in every tree, roasted in smoldering piles of toxic black smoke often deliberately inhaled by kids desperate to get high on glues and toxins to take them temporarily on an altered-journey from the chaos of this ancient village turned bustling metropolis in just 40 years.
The black less-than-20-microns-thick bags last about as long as it takes to get your street veggies home. And if they actually make it, they're reused once more to carry the garbage out to the "curb."
Today is garbage day in some neighborhoods of Kathmandu. The day you get to throw your mucky household stuff "away." But "away" is right there, hiding in plain site. No garbage cans line the streetside. No, here we carry the muck bags, complete with our organic or food waste, even with diapers loaded in baby excrement, to the gutter, in hopes a truck of sorts or bike with a cart behind it will come and scrape it up off the paved-over dirt to go to a sorting location down by the Bagmati River where Kathmandu's rag pickers peck through the garbage for thicker plastic bags worth about $2.00/kilo. The thin black bags, ironically, are left behind, they're not recyclable, so are scraped from the pile again and taken to a landfill about 10 kilometers from the city. Mountains of crushed plastic bags make up the Himilayan hills of the landfill.
Back in Kathmandu, much of the rancid garbage that's picked over river-side, thanks to the crows, humans, and dogs scattering it about to get to the morsels of food inside, ends up in the murky waters of the Bagmati, embarking upon a long sludge-laden journey downriver.
Remarkably, as of a week ago, a Kathmandu-wide bag ban has been put into effect and anyone caught carrying a non-biodegradable bag, come October, is liable to be fined a penalty between 500 and 50,000 Nepali Rupees. That's $7.50 to $750.
According to a recent editorial in the Kathmandu Post: "It takes about 430,000 gallons of oil to produce 100 million non-degradable plastic bags—a waste of precious resources in a country already struggling with oil shortages. The trend of burning plastic bags after use is dangerously toxic for our respiratory system and the environment. In haphazardly-managed urban areas like Kathmandu, plastic bags are also a burden to drains and waterways. In fact, plastic bags in drains were identified as a major factor contributing to severe floods in neighbouring Bangladesh in 1988 and 1998, resulting in a ban in 2002."
It's going to take a huge educational campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, to get people to change their plastic bag habits. Even today, when shopping for our last-minute expedition supplies, we were offered the dreaded black bag at every shop. There are 17 plastic industries, a.k.a. bag-makers, in Nepal, 4 of which are in Kathmandu. The ban will surely run them out of business, a manufacturing process most successful businesses in Kathmandu utilize, to get their logos cheaply yet effectively printed on thousands of bags at a time. We visited one 2 years ago and were disheartened by the piles of "nurdles," the tiny lentil-sized pellets used to make all plastic products, blowing around in the wind and washing into gutters with the rains. Nurdles have been found on every shoreline tested on Earth, even on the beaches of countries that have no plastic industries.
For centuries bags of jute, cloth and wicker baskets carried on backs, called dokos, were the norm for transporting all things consumable. The dokos are still around, and the cloth industry is endemic to Kathmandu. Hence the goods-transportation traditions are still strong in the outlying less modern villages where cultures rely on more sustainable means moving stuff about. Will the crisis of plastics plugging every gutter, sidewalk, and alleyway be alleviated by this ban? Only time can tell. But simply enforcing a city-wide push to greatly reduce the polyethylene bags from reaching the streets and choking the rivers is a laudable step toward a less plastic future.


text: Sale Collections Appointment2018-01-15T20:25:12+00:00(Most sale gowns range from £400 to £1000. See our sale section for further information.) Book a Sale AppointmentFull Name *Email *Contact telephone number *Your wedding date *Ideal appointment date *Please note that all Saturday and public holiday appointments are subject to a £25 consultation fee. This can be paid upon booking your appointment using a debit card. If you wish to book an appointment for a Saturday or Public Holiday please call us directly on 02840628811.Second choice date *Preferred time *MorningAfternoonHave you started dress shopping? *YesNoHave you seen a dress you like on our site? *YesNoTell us the name of the Dress Tell us your Style Ideas *Message How did you hear about us? *GoogleWord of mouthMagazineFacebookOther VerificationPlease enter any two digits *Example: 12This box is for spam protection - please leave it blank


text:
This insurance is indicated for covering all your property like buildings, plant & machinery, equipment, tools, accessories & spares, stocks etc.
It is not uncommon for professionals like consultants, architects, doctors, surveyors etc., to be dragged into the courts for alleged negligence, errors and/or omissions in the course of discharging professional duties. This cover will provide indemnity against legal liability for negligent acts,
Learn more...
© 2010 - 2015 United Gulf Insurance Brokers LLC - All Rights Reserved
Website Design by: CANADA HITECH


text:
Women's Nike Pro Cool Capri is an ideal base layer built for high-intensity training and competition. Its body-hugging fit and Nike Pro Cool fabric deliver performance and comfort without distractions.
- Nike Pro Cool fabric keeps you cool when the action heats up.
- Mesh panel behind the knee increases ventilation.
- Body-skimming fit makes this an ideal base layer.


text:
Paxton is expecting shortfalls in its snow and ice removal budget, prompting the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 28 to grant the Highway Department approval to deficit spend as needed on this line item for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Selectmen are also hoping that this portion of the highway department's budget will be increased for fiscal year 2015, which, if pursued, would need approval at this year's upcoming town meeting in May.
According to Town Administrator Carol Riches, the budget for snow and ice removal is $146,037, with $100,128 of that going toward snow and ice removal. At this point, there is a remaining $30,756, but bills that are currently due and need to be paid will lower that amount and leave only about $2,000 in the account.
Officials are expecting that the snow and ice account will be overrun by up to $30,000 by the end of the fiscal year.
Riches noted that with the most recent order, the highway department's barn will be filled with salt and sand product, but that this will not be enough to get through February. The snow has not put a drain on the highway department's supplies as much as the icing situations that the town has been experiencing, she pointed out.
Selectmen chairman John Malone stated that the highway department has been doing "a good job" of taking care of the town's roads during the current winter storms and that he had no reservations about allowing the department to deficit spend for this purpose.
"We talked about this last year, upping that account," said selectmen vice chairman Peter Bogren Jr. He said this is the second year in a row that the department is seeing cost overruns. "The product we're using is more expensive than the product we used to use. We've got to budget more for that,'' he said.
According to both Riches and selectmen, the snow and ice account has not increased significantly since 2009 and any additions to the highway department's overall budget have only reflected wage increases of about 2% annually.


text:
The Philippines: Culture and Tradition
February 20, 2015
Filipino people are known as settlers in many parts of the world. They are like the chameleon who easily adapts to different environments. They thrive to survive. Survival of the fittest is their banner.
The Republic of the Philippines was named to honor King Philip II of Spain in 1543. Filipinos are originally from the southern part of Asia. People from countries like China, India, the United States and Spain married Filipinos resulting in a great deal of stock blending. 79 indigenous ethnic groups compose the Filipino people. According to Wikipedia, the last five hundred years of eventful history of the country added an impact to the cultural blend of the Asian and Western population. The colonial reign of the Spaniards in 1570-1898 as well as the Americans in 1903-1946, resulted in the expansion of Christian values, which gave an identity to every Filipino. And the interaction with other countries' cultures, like the ones from China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, gave a specific Asian touch to the cultural heritage of the Philippines.
There are 175 estimated languages spoken in the Philippines. Almost all are classified as Malayo-Polynesian languages. Among those languages, there are 13 indigenous languages with nearly 1 million speakers.
For more than three centuries Spanish was the official language under Spain's colonial rule. It was spoken by 60% of the population as either a first, second or third language in the early 20th century. However, the use of Spanish began to decline after the United States occupation in the early 1900's. In 1935 the Constitution of the Philippines named English and Spanish the official languages. In 1939 the Tagalog language was named the national language. The language was renamed "Pilipino" in 1959 and finally "Filipino" in 1973. The present Constitution names Filipino and English as joint official languages.
The Philippines is a country that has varied cultural influences. Most of these influences are results of previous colonization, deriving mainly from the culture of Spain and the United States. Despite all of these influences, the old Asian culture of Filipinos has been retained and are clearly seen in their way of life, beliefs and customs. Wherever you go, Filipino culture is very evident and has largely been appreciated and even applauded in many parts of the world.
Music, Arts and Literature
Filipinos are very fond of music. They use various materials to create sound. They love performing dances (Tiniking and Carinosa) and group singing during festive celebrations. Settlers from Spain introduced to them a variety of musical instruments like the ukulele, trumpet, drums and violin. Most of their music is contemporary and they have also learned to write their own songs based on real life events. People are also fond of folklore, which was influenced by the early church and Spanish literature. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero, is famous for his literature and novels inspired from the independence story of the country
The majority of Filipino people practice the Christian religion. Spain highly influenced the people to the extent that the Philippines became one of the two predominantly Christian nations in the Asia Pacific, the other being East Timor. According to Wikipedia, Christianity is the religion of about 80% of the Philippine population (mostly Catholics) while Islam is the religion of 11%, and other religions and beliefs comprise the 9% of the rest of the population.
Christmas is one of the most loved celebration by Filipinos. Families and relatives gather on the 24th of December, to celebrate food prepared for "Noche Buena," a Spanish term which means "midnight meal" to greet Christmas Day. New Year is another celebration that gathers the Filipino families. Wearing dotted clothes and preparing round fruits on the table, which symbolize prosperity, is one of the many customs of the Filipinos.
Filipinos are not only skilled when it comes to industry but also in sports. The national sport of the Philippines is called arnis, a form of martial arts. Filipinos love watching American games like basketball, football and recently boxing which made the Philippines more famous all over the world. Filipino sport star, Manny Pacquiao, has been put on a pedestal due to his skill in boxing and more Filipinos have risen to stardom in the sports arena.
Family Structure
The basic social unit of the country is the family, which also includes the intermediate family members (aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins) and other outside relations (godparents and close friends). As such, many children have several godparents and when parents are out of the country to work, children are mostly left to the grandparents to watch over them. It is common for members of the same family to work for the same company, a practice which was influenced by the first Chinese settlers in the Philippines. Filipino families live in different kinds of house structures depending on their status or area. For families in rural areas, they live in a nipa hut which is made of bamboo and roofed with leaves from palm trees or corrugated metal. Filipinos that are ranked as "middle class" live in houses made of bricks and stones.
Filipinos are big eaters, even though it is not obviously seen in their petite bodies. The Philippines is known as Asia's melting pot because of the uniqueness and variety of their food. Filipinos can't go a day without including rice in their meals. They love plain rice matched with salted fish, chicken and meat. They serve rice first followed by the various viands they have grown to eat and cook. Filipinos have a very regular eating schedule: morning, mid-morning, lunch, afternoon (merienda) and dinner.
They enjoy a variety of sweet foods adopted from other countries which encouraged them to make their own desserts like "mahablanca" a dessert made of coconut milk, corn, sugar, or "puto" and "palitaw" which are also made of coconut milk. They also enjoy eating "halo-halo" for their afternoon snack which means "mixture," a popular dessert that consists of layers of cornflakes, ice cream, small pieces of gelatin, milk and shaved ice.
During special occasions like a town's big event in celebration of their saint's feast, a favorite food called "lechon," a suckling pig that has been roasted until the skin turns crusty is served. Some street foods are also common in the country like the famous "balut," a boiled duck egg with an embryo, and fish and squid balls on a stick that are dipped on spicy and sweet sauces.
The Philippines has a very unique culture due to the influences of colonization and the surrounding countries. Filipino people are very hardworking and strive to make life better for the next generation of their family. The melting pot theory that is evident in this culture makes this country a vibrant, exciting and diverse place to live and visit.
Further Cultural and Localization Resources
You may also find some of the following articles and links useful:
- Creating Culturally Customized Content for Website Translation
- When There Are No Words: "Translating" from the Heart
- It's all Greek to me: A personal look at the multilingual, multicultural experience
For more information or help with your next website translation project, please do not hesitate to contact Globalization Partners International via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by phone at (866) 272-5874, or by requesting a free web translation quote for your next website translation project.
- Category:
- Country Specific
- Tags:
Inbound Marketing is the Evolution of SEO - Are You Taking It Global?Adobe's Arabic Fonts: The Best for Arabic DTP Specialists?
Currently, there are no comments. Be the first to post one!