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2012 Milwaukee Film Festival Poster
From July 1 until October 19, I spent my days (and some nights) working for the Milwaukee Film as Marketing Coordinator for the 2012 Milwaukee Film Festival. I was mostly there to use my brain and words, coming up with film category names, and writing things like press releases, blog posts, the weekly (and daily) newsletters, and a fair amount of the non-film description copy in the official festival program guide. And during the festival itself, I was responsible for most of what you saw posted on Milwaukee Film's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Before my gig ended, Blyth (incredible boss, filmmaker, Director of Marketing) handed me one of the gigantic posters from the festival (designed by Cathy B. of Loneshoe Graphics) and asked me to draw all over it. The photos below are the end result.
This is my pal Julia. She's one of my favorite people to draw. And this painting was my gift to her for her third birthday.
(Who are we kidding? This is more a gift for her MOM than it is for her.)
Happy birthday, peanut!
If you were out and about in Milwaukee during the month of December, and wondered why you didn't see me much, it's because of these paintings I'm about to show you. Every year, when December 01 rolls around, I find myself chained to my desk, painting until the Ghost of Arthritis Future shows up.
These aren't all of them. Just the handful I wanted to share, in case you have some Holiday Gift Money burning a hole in your pocket.
First up is this sweet family portrait. It's the first thing I've ever painted while listening to a Monday Night Football game via Internet radio. And despite the unfortunate outcome of the game, I managed to keep my sadness at bay and bring only happiness to the finished piece. I love putting people in boats. I also double-loved painting this particular dog:
A very generous mom emailed me for a painting for her son. He likes super heroes. She wanted me to paint him as a super hero. So I did. The original version was just him, in flight, looking at the viewer. Then I remembered when I was a little boy, how most of my playing consisted of me taking the good guy toys, and having them beat up the bad guy toys. I decided to let that inspire this:
Obvious safety issues aside, this was one of my favorite pieces to do this year. Largely because I know the proud Papa this was painted for. But also because everything just plain clicked for me– the colors, the textures. In short: the complete and total art nerd in me was pleased. Too bad the holidays made me so scatterbrained that I forgot to get a solid scan of this:
If you're one of the six people who regularly read this, you know how much I like words, and love drawing them. Rebecca knows this. That's why she asked me to letter this beautiful verse from a man named Arnold. It's a poem that was a part of her wedding, and this was lettered for the man she married:
Like I said– there were a few others. Some I have scans of. Some I spent a LOT of time on yet somehow managed to completely forget to grab a photo of. C'est la vie. (That's French for, "Meh…") But if any of you handsome water-drinkers ever needs someTHING special for your someONE special, well, I'm just sayin'… I know a guy.
First thing's first. Watch this short movie trailer:
Good stuff, right? Obviously, that's Louder Than A Bomb— a documentary that follows four Chicago-area high school students as they compete in a well-known spoken word competition. Based on the trailer alone, I realized two things:
1. There's hope for the future yet, and
2. I didn't even have half the command of the English language that these kids have.
I also realized this had to be the film I made a poster for. Milwaukee Film decided that, for this year's Milwaukee Film Festival, they'd ask a bunch of artists to make posters inspired by the festival film of their choosing. Each poster would then be turned into a limited-edition screenprint, to be sold at the MKE Film Festival's opening night party.
This was the first film poster I ever made. The first one I ever had a chance to make. It was also one of about 1,000 projects due at roughly the same time. But I saved this one for last, so I could dig in, uninterrupted. And since I've been neglecting sharing much of anything lately, I thought I'd post a very quick run through the process.
One of my least favorite things about modern movie posters is how they generally just show you who's in the movie, instead of hinting at what the movie's about. Not all, but most. For example: When Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 (which I absolutely love) came out, I remember seeing promotional graphics that looked like this. Fantastic! Except I wound up seeing this version more. And it's what stuck for the DVD, too. Bo-ring! I know what George Clooney looks like. I know what Brad Pitt looks like. But what I don't know is what the movie is about. Looking at that DVD cover, you'd think it was a movie about a bunch of dudes standing around being good-looking for two hours. (Admittedly, it kind of is, so maybe this particular example isn't the best one to use.)
I didn't want to fall into that trap for this. I didn't want to draw the actual kids reciting poetry. I didn't want to use a film still and just plop some type over it. I wanted to make something you could look at, and walk away with a general understanding as to what the film is about. Something that used symbolism and references, since, you know, we're all smart enough to understand that stuff. And so, as you can see in this first step, I tried to come up with things that would do that. The one thing that stuck right from the start was my desire to use Nate Marshall's quote from the trailer.
After a solid seven days of that initial sketch starting at me, I realized I hated almost everything in it. There had to be a better way to convey that this was about a spoken-word competition in Chicago, Illinois where high school kids compete. A way to do it, without literally drawing kids, or a high school, or Chicago. I just so happened to be writing a letter to a friend. (Yes, I still do that sometimes.) On loose-leaf paper. And so, an idea I actually liked was born.
In my sketch, I decided to letter the Nate Marshall quote in the shape of a bomb, as a nod to the title. And, since the poster would be 19″ x 24″, I'd need to letter it bigger than I normally work. What you see here is the second of two versions I lettered like so. The first was inked in a less flowy way, kind of like how the words "So" and "come" look in this one. And I hated it. The letterforms weren't clicking into the bomb shape like I wanted. So I started this second one, penciled the exact same way as the first. But once I started inking, I decided to ignore the pencils, and freehand it to make the letters better conform to the round bomb shape.
You can see places where I noted what I didn't like in this one.
What you don't see is the giant mental note I made for myself, about how, in the end, I completely hated the entire thing.
One of the hardest things about being self-employed is not having an Art Director looking over your shoulder, telling you when the thing you're doing is not the best thing for the concept/project. It's a form of self-discipline I've tried very hard to work on over the years. This is one of those moments. What I was doing before? With that bomb-shaped type? Not only was it redundant, but it didn't convey what the movie was about as well as certain other solutions would. "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Most of the time, I keep this in mind. But it took me wasting an entire day drawing and inking two bomb-shaped clusters of type to realize I was only serving my own selfish desire to try out fancy lettering.
Conceptually, that stuff was inappropriate. The words needed to be legible, since the words are essentially the star of the show.
And no kid doodles letters on loose leaf paper using ink and brush. They use ball-point pen. Plus, as you'll see in a minute, having the lettering shaped like a bomb would wind up being extremely redundant.
This is the digital final of the poster. I built a fake sheet of notebook paper in Illustrator (but left out the holes that normally fall in the margin), brought it into Photoshop, and placed the newly inked quote on top of it. I drew a microphone at the bottom, since most spoken word is done into a mic. And I drew the mic's cord as a lit fuse at the end, as my sole visual nod to the title. I set the film title, credits, and show times digitally, trying my best to mimic a film poster. And the orange background was only to let the printer know I wanted this thing to be on orange paper.
The final poster was printed by the incredibly gifted folks at Orchard Street Press. I love when I get to work with them. They print my work as if they care about it more than I do. (They probably do.) Everything that was black in the digital version was printed in navy blue for the actual poster. It was the last conceptual detail I needed for the poster to be complete. This is a documentary that takes place in Chicago. Yet nothing on the poster lets you know that. In my pea-sized brain, the only color scheme that could universally say "Chicago" was the same color scheme used by the Chicago Bears. Sorry, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Your color schemes could easily be mistaken for something else.
You can barely tell in these photographs, but there's a lot of really nice semi-transparency going on in that blue ink.
I definitely made sure to give young poet Nate Marshall credit on the poster, too.
If you're reading this before the dates listed on this poster, I expect to see you there. But don't get there before I do. Unless you save me a really good seat.
I was always taught to sign and number things like this, just so folks know what they have is a pretty special thing (if only because there are so few of them in existence). So, keep that in mind if you want one. Milwaukee Film only has 25 of these (with an extra one for the director), and they're selling them for $25. Every penny goes back to Milwaukee Film, so they can keep bringing great films (and a great festival) to this city. You could probably contact them using some of the info listed here.
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Last week, Nate (The 5th Goonie who also hosts some great events at Jackalope Lounj) texted me to make a flier for his Thursday night giggity with DJ Black Mix. He let me loose to just do what I do. (Take note, people interested in hiring me.) So with the help of some old timey etchings, a copy machine, and my own scribbles, this came out. Made me realize how much I prefer a limited palate.


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this week i can't live without: my converse shoes.
i recently bought these shoes and i'm in love. i'd been looking for a pair of comfortable 'walking shoes' for a while and kept going back and forth about getting a pair of converse because i didn't think they would fit with my style. but, now that i've got them, i'm not sure why it took me so long to jump on the converse bandwagon.
not only are they comfy, but they are super affordable and can be worn with just about anything. you can dress them up with a cute summer dress or dress them down with a pair of cutoff shorts and t-shirt. i know i'll get a lot of wear out of these and not only can i wear them this summer, but they'll be the perfect thing to incorporate into my fall wardrobe with a pair of skinny jeans and a baggy sweater.
^^converse paired with white pants and a chambray shirt.
with converse coming in so many colours and styles, i feel like my collection will definitely be growing over the coming months.
tgif and have an amazing (and hopefully not too rainy) weekend!!!

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Yesterday I took my first rest day—and holy cow! For the first time, I was sore. I was especially pleased to note that my butt was sore; I'd like to earn myself a nice butt, please.
A friend of mine gave me a $100 gift certificate to a sporting goods store, so I plan to get me some shoes! I'll be in as soon as I can to try on shoes and squee like a spoiled teenager over my good fortune.
This morning I'm running again with my friend the rebel librarian. I also have a new MP3 player and will be listening to music as I run.
I purchased a book called "Running for Mortals", and will be incorporating some its advice about stride today; I'm hoping that the combination of a better stride, better shoe, and more rest days will ease the aching in my shins.
My vegetable box arrived today! I have zucchini, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, new potatoes, oranges, grapefruits, and strawberries! I don't mind one bit.
Diet and exercise (to be updated throughout the day):
Twenty-eight crunches and sixty-eight push-ups completed. Thirty minute jog/walk completed (run for one minute, walk for five).


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da Vinci Surgical System on Wikipedia
Manufacturer - Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Website - davincisurgery.com
da Vinci Surgical System on Wikipedia
da Vinci Robot Stitches a Grape Back Together
Published on Sep 9, 2014
The da Vinci Surgical System is used to stitch a grape back together. The same technology that can be used to suture a tiny grape is designed to help perform delicate, minimally invasive surgery.
Da Vinci Robotic Repair of Bilateral Recurrent Hernia Surgery
Published on Feb 8, 2013
laparoscopyhospital.com This video demonstrate Da Vinci Robotic Repair of Bilateral Recurrent Hernia Surgery performed by Dr R K Mishra at World Laparoscopy Hospital. Benefits of da Vinci surgery include:
Significantly less pain
Potentially less blood loss
Fewer complications - including reduced risk of infection
Less scarring -- 1-2 cm incisions versus 8 inches with open surgery
Shorter hospital stay
Quicker recovery from surgery and return to normal routine
The state-of-the-art da Vinci robot allows some complex surgeries to be performed as minimally invasive procedures. Through tiny 1-2 cm incisions, a surgeon using the da Vinci system can operate with precision and control while minimizing the pain that often accompanies the large incisions associated with open surgery.
Robotic esophageal leiomyoma enucleation, Charles Anderson, MD
Published on Dec 29, 2012
Robotic transabdominal approach for removal of large submucosal esophageal leiomyoma . The da Vinci robot with a 4 arm technique was used. The Mucosa was not disrupted and complete removal as well as esophageal mucosal integrity was confirmed by esophagoscopy at the end of the procedure.
Adult Morgagni Hernia Robotic Repair by Charles Anderson, MD
Published on Mar 26, 2012
I believe this is the only transabdominal, 100% robot assited adult Morgagni hernia repair to be posted. I used the Da Vinci system to reduce a very large hernia containing transverse and portion of ascending colon and all of the omentum. I repaired the defect with a tension free Gore patch closure.
Robotic repair of mitral valve endocarditis by Charles Anderson, MD
Published on Feb 4, 2013
Mitral valve endocarditis in young male with persistent fevers, severe MR, subacute stroke and recurring neurologic events with mobile vegetations. Robotic repair of native valve with pericardial patch, excision of vegetations with leaflet repair and removal of freely mobile vegetation from left ventricle.
da Vinci robot paints a Van Gogh
Published on Oct 13, 2014
I wanted to play around with the da Vinci robot to see what I could do with the technology. At work, I use the robot to operate on the heart and the lungs. In my spare time I like to paint. I decided to paint a miniature Van Gogh using oils, mini paint brush tips and a 2x2 canvas. I hope you enjoy watching, it was fun to do!


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Owners of residential rental property located in the City of Cortland shall complete and sign a registration form provided by the Code Enforcement Office for each rental building and/or structure owned. If the owner owns more than one rental building or structure, separate forms must be completed for each separate rental building and/or structure. The form shall indicate the name, physical address, and telephone number of each and every owner; the number and address of the rental building or structure for which a rental permit is sought, the number of dwelling units contained within each rental building or structure, whether the premises are governed by a written lease or an oral lease, daytime and evening telephone numbers of the owner or owner's agent, the square footage of habitable space in each rental dwelling unit, the maximum number of tenants in each and every rental dwelling unit, any pre-existing nonconforming status, and any other pertinent data sought by the Code Enforcement Officer. The owner shall sign a statement affirming whether a written lease is in effect and, if applicable, that the written lease contains a notice provision pursuant to § 102-19 of this chapter. The form shall indicate an address for receipt of notices by mailing under this chapter. The permittee shall be responsible for updating such information within five business days of an event or a change in circumstances that would render the information in the registration form inaccurate.
Owners of residential rental property located in the City of Cortland who reside in any county other than Cortland County shall provide the Code Enforcement Office with the name and physical address of an individual over the age of 18 who shall reside in Cortland County and who shall be designated as agent for receiving mailed notice or service of process. Such agent shall be deemed to have the rights and responsibilities of a permittee for the purposes of this chapter. A new permittee shall provide the information required in this subsection within five days from the date of any change of ownership.
Owners shall provide current contact information to the Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days of changing their address.
No owner shall rent, let, lease, or otherwise allow the occupancy of any existing rental building or structure unless that owner holds a valid rental permit for said rental building or structure. For owners of more than one rental building or structure, separate rental permits are required for each rental building or structure. No violations of this subsection shall issue before one year after the effective date of this chapter. In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to inspect all rental properties, for which the owners thereof have requested an inspection, within one year from the effective date of this chapter and issue the required rental permit, then every owner of such an existing rental building or structure (that requested an inspection) shall provide all information listed in § 102-16A through I of this chapter, and any other information required pursuant to this chapter in order to obtain a rental permit hereunder, to the maximum extent possible, to the Code Enforcement Officer who will then issue a temporary rental permit which said permit shall be effective until such point as an inspection can be completed by the Code Enforcement Officer, or the owner submits a notarized self-certification form pursuant to § 102-11C, and a permanent rental permit issued.
Rental inspection fees and reinspection fees will be charged in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the City of Cortland Common Council by resolution.
Rental permits will be issued for a thirty-six-month period and shall be valid for such period unless invalidated or revoked as provided in this chapter.
Permits shall be issued upon completion of all of the following:
Verification of compliance with this chapter through one of the following methods:
Completion and submission of a self-certification form by the owner, certifying under oath and subject to perjury that said rental building or structure, and all dwelling units contained therein, are in compliance with all applicable City and state codes, statutes, laws, ordinances and regulations, pursuant to § 102-12B; or
All requirements of this chapter have been met.
Newly constructed or renovated rental structures will be required to pay a registration fee in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the Common Council by resolution when the rental permit is issued. This registration fee must be paid prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
If the owner desires an inspection to verify compliance with this chapter as set forth in § 102-11C(2)(b) above, the following shall apply:
At least 30 days prior to initial occupancy, or 30 days prior to the expiration date of a current rental permit, whichever is applicable, the owner or agent of a rental property shall apply to the Code Enforcement Office for inspection of the structure and all units therein. The owner of the property shall be required to sign and return the application along with the applicable fee, which will also include the registration form required by § 102-9A of this chapter.
If the owner prefers to verify compliance with this chapter as set forth in § 102-11C(2)(a) above, the following shall apply:
The form for self-certification shall be made available by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall be completed, signed and notarized by the record titleholder(s) under penalties of perjury.
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that premises are being maintained in violation of this chapter, that officer shall give notice of the alleged violation to the owner or owner's agent of the premises, which notice shall contain the elements required of an information under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Such notice shall:
Be in writing;
Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
Describe the violation, cite the applicable section of the local law and/or uniform code, and remedial action required;
Describe the facts upon which the violation is based;
State that all health, safety and maintenance violations must be corrected immediately. The Code Enforcement Officer shall return at a specified date to verify conformance with the order to remedy. Any maintenance items which cannot be completed at this time because of weather constraints may be granted a time extension. Reasonable time extensions may be granted by the Code Enforcement Office based on consideration of all relevant factors;
State that, if upon reinspection a violation still exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall order that the rental permit be suspended and the structure vacated;
Be mailed via first-class, registered or certified mail to the permittee or served upon any other person in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law;
State the time to file an appeal, the amount of the appeal fee, the right to call witnesses and the right to be represented by counsel.
Unless there are significant health or safety issues, if the property has a valid rental permit, a tenant must first complain to the owner or agent of the property. Forms for that purpose may be obtained from the Code Enforcement Office; however, there is no obligation for a tenant to use such forms.
If the complaint is not addressed within seven calendar days, the tenant may schedule an inspection appointment with the Code Enforcement Officer, who shall give reasonable advance notice to the owner's agent. If violations are found, an inspection fee in accordance with § 102-11 shall be charged.
No person shall institute or maintain an action for eviction because the occupant has reported a violation of this chapter or a related provision of the City Code to the Code Enforcement Officer or other City employee.
No person shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility required under this chapter to be removed, shut off or discontinued in retaliation for a complaint.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect the common areas of a two-family dwelling or multiple dwelling upon either: 1) the consent of a person in lawful possession of either the dwelling or a dwelling unit therein and who has permission to access the area in question pursuant to his or her lease; 2) the consent of the owner of the dwelling; or 3) upon the procurement of an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enable such inspection.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect a dwelling unit in any rental building or structure upon either: 1) the consent of the person in lawful possession of that dwelling unit sought to be inspected and the consent of the owner; or 2) upon the procurement of an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enable such inspection.
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized, on sworn affidavit stating the factual basis thereof, to make application to the City of Cortland Court or to such other court as may be deemed appropriate for the issuance of an administrative search warrant. The application for a search or administrative warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States.
The rental permit issued under this chapter shall contain the following information:
The address, type of structure, and structure classification;
The date of inspection or date of self-certification statement, whichever is applicable;
The date of issuance;
The expiration date;
Number of dwelling units;
A statement indicating whether the structure is equipped with a fire alarm system, single station smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors as required by the Code;
A statement indicating whether the structure is equipped with a sprinkler system;
Local contact information including name, address and phone number for the owner or owner's designated representative; and
The maximum number of occupants permitted for each and every rental dwelling unit. Such number must be posted in a conspicuous place within each dwelling unit.
A current rental permit issued under this chapter shall be invalidated by sale or transfer of the property. The owner of a rental building or structure shall conspicuously display a copy of the rental permit on the main entrance door of each building, or in a common area immediately adjacent thereto.
A seller of a rental property, including property occupied under authority of an unrecorded contract for sale, shall inform the prospective buyer of the following at least 14 days prior to the closing:
Current status of the rental permit;
Any outstanding notice regarding violations of the Cortland Rental Housing Law;
The existence of any court or administrative proceeding which pertains to alleged violations of the Cortland Rental Housing Law, stating the case numbers and names of all parties to the proceedings.
Every seller of a rental property shall give notice in writing to the Code Enforcement Office within two business days after closing. This notice shall include the name and address of the buyer.
Each buyer of an interest in rental property shall give notice in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer within 10 business days after closing. The notice shall identify the address of the affected property, the name and address of all parties named in the contract, and the interests in the property conveyed or received by each party. The buyer shall also provide a copy of the deed, showing the date, book, and page within 10 days of recording.
Any unpaid fines shall run with the land and become a lien against real property and shall be enforceable against the subsequent owner of the property.
All written rental agreements for rental buildings or structures within the City of Cortland must contain the following language in 10-point or larger type: "Please take notice that you and the landlord each have certain rights and responsibilities under The City of Cortland Rental Housing Law, a copy of which is available in the City Hall, 25 Court Street, Cortland, New York 13045."
None of the rules in this § 102-20 shall be extended beyond the transition period except by resolution of the Common Council.
Owners of rental buildings or structures existing on the date of adoption of this chapter or existing hereafter must register within one year from the effective date of this chapter in accordance with Article III. Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the Code Enforcement Officer will review the form and if, on this basis, the premises appear to be substantially in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, shall issue a temporary rental permit.
The temporary rental permit shall be effective until the first of the following has occurred:
One year shall have elapsed from the date of issuance of the temporary rental permit;
The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the rental building or structure and has issued a rental permit as a result of such inspection, or the owner submits a notarized self-certification form pursuant to § 102-11C;
The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the premises and has served upon the owner a written denial, setting forth the bases therefor; or
No holder of a temporary rental permit shall be liable for failure to register in accordance with § 102-9 until one year from the effective date of this chapter.
No owner shall be liable for renting premises in violation of this chapter under the terms of a written lease that was in effect at the date of enactment, provided that the lease and the occupancy complied with applicable law in existence prior to such date. This exception shall not apply to renewals of existing leases.


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Queensland VET Investment Plan 2015-16
June 14, 2015 Leave a comment
Well Minister Yvette D'Ath and the team at DET in Queensland have released the Queensland VET investment Plan for 2015-16 on Friday. And I have to say that the Minister has delivered on everything that she promised. This is particularly delightful given the recent debacle which occurred in South Australia
Firstly the current PQS RTOs have had their contracts renewed until 30 June 2016, which provides some, certainty and stability in the market place that had been missing over the last few months.
So what has the government and what does the plan look like. As with previous years the majority of funding is in the form of demand driven arrangements, the key points are as follows;
- a network of quality registered training organisations (RTOs) pre-approved by DET (pre-qualified suppliers) to deliver eligible training and assessment services.
- choice for individuals and employers to select the qualification, and the pre-qualified supplier, that best meets their needs in terms of delivery strategy, value for money, and potential for securing employment
- published subsidy levels for all subsidised qualifications or skill sets reflecting the level of government contribution toward the cost of training, influenced by priority and relative cost to deliver
- co-contribution to the cost of training by individuals, employers and/or industry.
This demand driven funding is backed up by programs such as Skilling Queenslanders for work and direct allocations of funds to the public provider TAFE. This is all very much in line with what the government and the Minister have been discussing over the last couple of months.
However talking about the model for delivery is very different from funding that model, so to coin a phrase, 'Show me the money' and to be completely fair the government has in my opinion stepped up. There is a total increase in VET investment from $615-754 Million, with and extra $50 million going into the contestable demand driven Certificate III guarantee program. With $20 Million extra to User Choice and $5 million more to both higher skills and public provider grants alongside the $60 million Skilling Queenslanders package, we are seeing a substantial and well-rounded program of investment from the QLD government, with importantly I think for everyone no surprises.
The only thing I would point to as a slight disappointment is the eligibility problem that I have spoken about before, but given the thrust of the program and the underlying principles are primarily about those who are unemployed or under employed, I can understand it and live with it.
So all in all congratulations against the Minister and the Department for a sensible, well funding, VET investment program. Well Done.


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Watch The Hostage online
The Hostage is now available online for viewing. It's definitely a very different role for Tahmoh. Enjoy, and do let us know what you think of it!
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Jamaica Test: West Indies 244-7 on opening day stumps
KINGSTON: Mohammad Abbas had a dream debut as Pakistan reduced the West Indies to 244 for seven on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Friday.
Sharing the new ball with Mohammad Amir after Misbah-ul-Haq, chose to bowl first on winning the toss, Abbas struck with his second delivery in Test cricket, having Kraigg Brathwaite caught at second slip by Younis Khan without scoring.
Congratulations Muhammad Abbas on your Test debut for Pakistan #WIvPAK pic.twitter.com/7QynIREG4Y
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) April 21, 2017
The wicket gave an important breakthrough to the tourists as the opener had made history in their last Test match against Pakistan with unbeaten scores of 142 and 60 that earned the Caribbean side a five-wicket win in Sharjah last November at the end of an otherwise miserable tour of the United Arab Emirates.
With the West Indies fielding two debutantes in the middle-order in the pair of Guyanese left-handers Shimron Hetmyer and Vishaul Singh, Pakistan pressed the advantage even further with Amir claiming his first wickets for three Test matches.
Maintaining a nagging accuracy, the left-arm fast bowler breached the defences of both Hetmyer and Shai Hope, scattering the stumps with deliveries that jagged in sharply off a pitch offering early assistance to the pacers in heavily overcast conditions.
Pakistan's third seamer in their bowling armoury, Wahab Riaz, then removed Singh via a good diving catch by Azhar Ali at backward square-leg to have the home side tottering at 53 for four.
West Indies' middle and lower order came to their rescue as they recovered from 71 for 5 to end the opening day on 244 for seven.
Roston Chase and Shane Dowrich added 118 for the sixth wicket after Mohammad Amir had made three breakthroughs either side of lunch as Pakistan threatened to take a firm hold on the match.
The umpires called of the play on first day nine overs earlier due to bad light after just one over with the new ball.
West Indies opted to omit Jermaine Blackwood from their final eleven to accommodate the debutantes in the batting line-up, meaning there was no Jamaican in the home side for a Test match at Sabina Park for the first time since 1997 when, incidentally, the opponents were also Pakistan.
Notwithstanding his impressive entry to senior international cricket during the limited-over leg of the tour, the visitors resisted the temptation to include uncapped Shadab Khan in their team as a second spinner in support of Yasir Shah, choosing instead to introduce 27-year-old Abbas to Test cricket.
This is the 50th Test between the two nations and also the 50th Test match to be played at Sabina Park since the very first at the venue in 1930.
Pakistan XI: Azhar, Shehzad, Babar, Younis, Misbah (capt), Shafiq, Sarfraz (wk), Amir, Yasir, Wahab, Abbas.
West Indies XI: Brathwaite, Powell, Hetmyer, Hope, Singh, Dowrich (wk), Chase, Holder (capt), Bishoo, Joseph, Gabriel.


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Walter Mazzarri has defended the decision not to start any of the club's new signings on Saturday, including Abdoulaye Doucoure who was not suspended according to the Football Association.
Doucoure was the headline name missing from yesterday's 18 and he appeared to clear up his absence by posting on social media that he was suspended. However, the post was swiftly deleted as a glance at the list, produced by the game's governing body in this country, of players serving suspension did not include the French midfielder who was on loan at Granada for the second half of last season.
It did, however, contain Paul Pogba, Manchester United's returning midfielder who missed the opening weekend because he was serving a one-match for picking up a yellow card in both legs of the Coppa Italia final, showing the official list accounted for suspensions carried over from European leagues. Doucoure did pick up five yellow cards for Granada in the second half of last season, including one on the final day of the season.
But in England at least, a player is warned as to their future conduct if they receive a fifth caution after December 31 and have to reach ten cautions before a suspension is meted out.
Doucoure travelled with the squad to St Mary's, suggesting he was a travelling reserve. Other players who were not selected, through injury or form, did not travel. The decision not to include Doucoure, who the club have high hopes for after bringing forward their summer plans to buy him to January, was a surprise, particularly as he has featured so prominently in pre-season.
"There are decisions," said Mazzarri. "For me there are 18 players and I chose the players that, in my opinion, were ready for today. From Monday I will see everyone again and decide, it doesn't mean the players that were here today will be the same next week, they can change."
Watford made five signings this summer – six if you include Doucoure – but not one of them made the starting XI, with club-record defensive purchase Christian Kabasele, who cost £5.8m from Genk, not making the squad.
"It is the manager's choice who plays," said Adlene Guedioura. "We just prepare professionally for every game. No matter who starts we are a team, we play together and we want to win together. That is what the manager wants for everyone."


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REVLON Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain- Cherish
66 reviews
71% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
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on 8/3/2016 8:13:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Cherish was my third Balm Stain and another winner. I was on the hunt for a cool pink lip product and gave this a shot when it was on sale at Rite Aid. It's easy to apply, a tiny bit minty-tingly, and buildable so you won't have Barbie lips unless you apply a few coats. It also wears decently well -- it lasts through a cup of coffee but not a meal. I have NC25 skin and it gives me a slight brightening effect so I've been wearing it a lot this summer. Very flattering.
$6 on sale at Rite Aid for a 4-inch twist-up crayon.
on 2/21/2015 7:01:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
Fabulous product. It goes on nicely, the colour is beautiful and it does stain your lips after the balm is gone. And that little tube lasts forever. I wear mine nearly everyday and I apply it multiple times a day and it is going strong after two months.
The lid does sometimes come off inside my handbag but my handbag is a little crazy on the inside.
on 1/31/2015 10:57:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I was really excited about this product, I've been looking for a long-wearing stain in a nice pink color and I thought this might be the one. Sadly I was disappointed.
Color: After applying it had a rather nice bubble gum pink look to it, however, 10 minutes later it had faded so bad I couldn't even tell I was wearing lipstick at all.
Longevity: Terrible. After ten minutes, like I said it was so faded I couldn't even see it. It wasn't transfer proof at all either, I kissed my hand to check and it smeared everywhere.
Feel: The only reason it got two stars instead of one is that it was moisturizing and comfortable, not drying at all. But if all I wanted was moisturizing balm I could have gotten baby lips for half the price and better color...that lasted longer!
on 10/10/2014 2:27:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
Goes on easily and smoothly without a lot of gumminess and doesn't feel heavy on my lips. I don't find the color to have a ton of longevity, and I've noticed it bleeds around the edges of my lips if I do a lot of layering, but the color is really flattering and I like the texture/feel, so overall I'd say I enjoy it.
on 9/21/2014 6:35:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Okay, so first off. I LOVE the color of this lip stain. It is a very even color, approximately the color of Pepto-Bismol or bubblegum. Not a bad thing, however. The color does last forever. At least 17 hours, even waterproof. However, it would not be classified as kissable, per se. It does has a tendency to transfer lips and, like I aforementioned, lasts for ages. Overall, I gave it three lippies for the primary reason. The price was alright, and Revlon does not test on animals. Color is very lush. Cheers!
on 8/2/2014 10:15:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
OMG I love this balm stain by reckon! Here's why
- if your young and people notice you are wearing lip stick USE THIS! Not only is it good colour when it goes on but it also leaves a beautiful tint to your lips when you wash it off so if someone says OMG YOUR WEARING LIP STICK you can wipe your lip with something an show the person that your not.
For my dry and crackly lips in winter this is my life saver sometimes the other products are dry but I fix it with my simple EBT (essential Beauty tip) put a coat of Chapstick or lip balm on before you apply the lip stick/gloss whatever hope this helps
on 6/30/2014 11:52:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
this product is the bomb diggity!
- Colour is strong depending on how many layers you apply,
- Moisturising
- Last Long
on 5/15/2014 12:50:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I bought this because I wanted a sort of pale lavender-ish cool-toned color which is how it goes on, but within 15 minutes it turns to a brighter warmer pink. It's still an ok color, but not the color I wanted when I bought it.
The formula is great and easy to apply, and I find it does stain well and stays for a long time with very little drying. If only the shade wouldn't change on me! I didn't want a mood lipstick.
on 5/14/2014 11:00:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
One of the worst lipsticks/lip pencils I have tried. Really, really dry, made my lips irritated. The color is also quiet bad, have to apply couple of times to get some ugly color.
I tried Honey and Cherish (had to buy them both as there are no open pencils and the color looked nice from outside) and then returned them both in an hour.
Cherish lip pencil is just super drying, bright pink that looks and feels horrible on me.
Canot compare to MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil that is fantastic!
on 5/11/2014 8:00:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I do love the feel of this on my lips, especially at first...I just do not like how it changes color when it leaves a stain. I do love the product itself, just will opt for a diff color next time. This, as another reviewer just wrote, kinda makes me look like I was eating something (maybe cotton candy) & the residue is still on my mouth. At any rate, I love Revlon lippies of most any sorts, will re-purchase just not in Cherish.
UPDATE: Gave it to a friend who's blonde & blue eyed & has a lovely porcelain skin...needless to say it looks MUCH better on her. It looked weird on me, like I'm some sort of Nikki Minaj wanna-be. Hey I love Nikki, but her style is of her own & I ain't a celebrity!!
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I suffer from some reservations, and a feeling that I am wasting time, whenever I read military history. This is one reason why I couldn't understand Tolstoy's War and Peace and the second part (titled 'Cosette') of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, which began with the narration of Napolean's final fall at Waterloo. The problem was, firstly, that there seemed to no landscape that I could see things happening in, so when I would be told that a division was cut by another or that one division gained advantage due to being higher than its opponent, I couldn't sum up what it meant. But even when I did pick up the major events and the general course of the battle, I would want this narration to get done with quickly. I didn't see how it added to the story (and haven't realized till today) and wondered why such beautiful and comprehensible, even to a thirteen year old, writing should ruin the simplicity and flow by the addition of such seemingly insignificant but exasperating events.
That was still a piece of literature (the purpose of which one can't dictate nor prescribe beyond practice); in history, military records enjoy a more formidable and already justified position. The object of a military historian's narrations is military strategy; pages and pages are filled with description of the slightest of details of the events and itinerary of battles, tales of courage and cowardice, and as a cherry on the cake, some witticism as to how things would have turned out differently had different things happened. The account simply buzzes through everything else – what happened to the civilians living there, what thoughts went through the minds of those fighting, and such things – unless such observations would help further the narration's cause. Moreover, all are inextricably immersed in the dogma of making believe, by means of the ingenious tool of accounting, that one side gained more than the other, or that the other side was in some way more unjust than this one.
Take for example footnote 78 from chapter 15, India After Gandhi (pg. 815), "In his memoirs, (B N) Kaul argues that Se La was a well positioned and well fortified garrison that could have held out for a week or more; he blames its fall and the flight of troops on the failure of nerve of the man in charge, Maj Gen A S Pathania." In his choice of words, the lieutenant-general preferred "failure of nerve" rather than, let's say, love and respect for life, or valuing life, or something such. For the military, and the state that seeks refuge in it's force, acquiring arms, displaying them, keeping territory, spreading jingoism, such aims are of worth; concerns of civilians in conflict-wrought areas, individually made decisions of those on the battle-field, non-militaristic approaches to peace, such things are not really of much importance to think about. Moreover, the military could hardly be expected to diagnose the cause of conflict in anything but brute-confrontation, so that even its solutions reflect the same. The case for beneficent militarism is well in place, considering peace keeping missions like the ones during LTTE-Sri Lankan state conflict, Rwanda, Serbia and Bosnia, etc. Or at least the rationale of them. Two issues come to mind: in places that have little media attention, or when such arrangements are made possible, the military is known to indulge in excesses. It is worthy to note Jagmohan's excuses to initiate draconian measures by the Indian Army in Kashmir, citing complete deterioration of law and order, and prevalence of bloodshed (pg. 21, "Everyone Lives In Fear: Patterns Of Impunity In Jammu And Kashmir", HRW, 2006). Even when the rationale is held sacred, beneficent militarism does little to mitigate the harms of general militaristic doctrine. In fact, never has beneficently motivated military force been used in the first place; the purpose of arms was always to secure gains than to prevent trouble. The argument for beneficent militarism, like beneficent dictatorship, arises as a defense of militarism after its flaws have been pointed out.
It is worthy to direct attention to a few important trends pertaining to the military in its present state. Note, for example, how formidable a class has the military become, not only in national politics, but in the very fabric of society: reservations in education, housing, recreation (these at the expense of taxes), informal sector. Also note cases like the Pune Land Scam and Mumbai Adarsh Society scam, and such others, wherein military men have found to abuse position to gain wrongful ends. One can't help, as always, but wonder, if this is only the tip of the iceberg. Also note that such privileges are reserved only for the upper echelons of the military. This is perhaps also because a military job, at least for a subaltern, does not resemble anything like a standard service: no fixed timings, no well-defined working conditions, no unionization (to think of it, now even other non-military jobs have started to resemble these). Traditional political theory, as far as balance of power is concerned, fails to grasp the autonomy of a military; so that we diagnose a military as a tumour in a nation-state wherein it is seen to exert undue influence, and as a unit leashed to the executive or legislature in states in which it seems sedentary. However, in all societies, it possesses the capability to become autonomous if not appeased. Further, consider the pomp with which one shows one's military technology during national events; accepting that arms may be necessary for territorial defense (as defined, importantly, by political bigwigs, not people), is it any help to display them, just so that another state may take cue and put more economic fuel in procuring ordnance? Which means that even during peace-time, we were busy preparing for a war that would mean increased annihilation. With every Republic Day, we diminish our chances at survival by big measures by showing pride in gadgets meant to destroy.
Real solutions to peace do not lie is the hope that we would exterminate the enemy and prevail when time comes. The fault lies not in beefing up defense, but in ensuring that conditions that cause conflict are confronted non-militarily, on a plane of reason and negotiation. This cannot come to be in a society in which most people are not allowed to speak for themselves. And military history doesn't seem to add to any intelligence upon these matters. I remember stories my grandma told me about the '65 war, how rumours would spread like wild-fire, how homes would have to be made bunkers lest bombs be dropped, how rationing of resources underwent radical change, how people's words and the manner in which these were spoken transformed. Not much military detail or accuracy of events or of strategy; but arguably more consequential knowledge for evaluation and shaping of society.


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The one and only non-living thing that kept me alive during summer is shaved snow.
If you traveled to Korea during summer, you'll notice the weather is extremely humid and you may even encounter a weird "rainy season" aka 장마. Rainy season starts around July and ends around August. I am writing this as the rain is pouring outside my window. The weather was literally sunny this morning, then all of a sudden the sky was layered with gray clouds.
I'm not bitter. I just feel bleh. Imagine yourself in room feeling humid and sticky, and the weather is gloomy.
The best thing that can brighten up my space right now is a bowl of "wicked snow" AKA the best dessert ever invented.
This was taken at the beginning of the year when I went with a bunch of friends. I hope the rest of the crew can come back soon, so we can have round three!
Honestly, last week I had a 'small' bowl (three days in a row), so I'm holding back from getting one today. But I'm so tempted to get one because it's so good! The texture is different from shaved ice.
Shaved snow is light, feathery, and normally coated with milk or condensed milk.
Just think of a spoon of snow melting in your mouth! It's a cooling sensation.
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Monday 10th June 2013
It's OFFICIAL – Fuse ODG's massive summer smash "Antenna" is in the UK Top Ten!! The track was a new entry at number 7 on the Official Chart, the second highest new entry just behind Union J who charted at number 6 with their new single "Carry You".
This really IS New Africa – "Antenna" is the highest chart position for any Afrobeats track to date, D'Banj's "Oliver Twist" debuted at Number 9 back in May 2012.
Fuse joined Jameela Jamil in the BBC Radio 1 studio to yesterday to talk about the single. He also had a lot of FUN teaching Jameela how to dance to Antenna.
If you want to see how it's really done check out the winners of the Antenna dance competition.
OR take a look at the official video which features the legendary Wyclef Jean throwing some pretty slick moves in a backpack!
Stars of the urban scene took to Twitter to congratulate Fuse on his success – among them label-mate (and fellow Ghanaian) Sway, Lethal Bizzle and Toddla T.
If you didn't get your copy of "Antenna" yet, you can download it here.
Monday 15th April 2013
"Alright" the new single from Grammy nominated producer Mark Knight featuring Sway made its debut at the weekend. Danny Howard gave the track a world exclusive first spin on his Dance Anthems show on BBC Radio 1, choosing it as his 'Future Anthem'. Listen back here.
The lyric video went live at the same time. You can watch it here.
"Alright" was released as an instrumental last year by Knight's own label Toolroom to good support from radio and club DJ's. When Knight decided he wanted to take the track to the next level he called on the immense lyrical talents of UK hip-hop hero Sway who willingly obliged, laying his rapid-fire flow and clever word play over the instrumental.
The outstanding remix package features a DnB edit from UK producer Koncept, a house mix from Liverpool rising star Liam Keegan and a trap mix from hot Canadian outfit Damn Kids.
"Alright" is set for release via 3 Beat/Toolroom on June 30th.
Sunday 13th January 2013
Sway spent the weekend shooting the video for his upcoming single "Still Sway & Kane". As always a stellar crew came to lend support with Kano, Chip, Wretch 32, JME and Smiler appearing alongside the legend that is Sway.
You can check out Sway live next month when he tours with Example – starting Feb 11th with a gig at Bournemouth BIC and rejoining the tour on Feb 23rd at Earls Court, London (followed by Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on the 25th, Brighton Centre on the 26th, Birmingham LG Arena on the 28th and Manchester Arena on 1st March). Details.
Saturday 27th October 2012
There was major excitement at 3Beat HQ today when the video for Sway's brand new banger "Charge" landed.
Filmed in East London last week, the video is a beautifully shot call to follow your dreams. We especially love the rooftop shots, featured vocalist Mr Hudson's close ups and Sway's leather jacket! What do you think? Take a look here.
Sway video shoots are notorious for attracting famous faces who want to show their support to the UK's premier lyricist. And the "Charge" shoot was no exception. Ed Sheeran came along for a cameo and brought a mate with him – One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles!
Earlier in the week, the single was added to BBC Radio 1Xtra's C-list (a massive six weeks ahead of release). It was also Twin B's record of the week on the 1Xtra breakfast show.
Sway popped in to chat to Twin B on Friday. Listen back here
Zane Lowe, MistaJam and Target have also been showing their support.
"Charge" is the third cut to be taken from Sway's forthcoming album 'The Deliverance'. It's out on December 2nd.
Hip hop legend Sway is back with a new single – "Charge" – an energetic and uplifting anthem which sees him reunited with Kanye West protégé Mr Hudson (the two previously collaborated on "Everyman … Continue reading
Sunday 16th September 2012
1Xtra DJ Adele Roberts made Luke Bingham's upcoming single 'Gemini' (which features Luke's 3Beat label mate and UK hip-hop legend Sway) her Weekend Anthem this weekend. Adele played the track twice – once on Saturday (41 minutes into the show) AND again on Sunday (40 minutes in). The reaction was great… Adele and her listeners absolutely loved the track – go #TeamGemini!!
Produced by DaVinChe (who's had hits with Kano, Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32 and Wiley) 'Gemini' is out on 3Beat on October 22nd.
Friday 7th September 2012
'Beat Down' – the latest 3Beat release – is the new single from Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas and features a fierce vocal from Aussie rap sensation Iggy Azalea. A bona fide electronic party-starter, the track is holding steady just outside the 40.
Remixes come from UK garage kings DEVolution, underground star Donaeo and Paris Esquire AfroRnBeat.
Check out the video.
If you've been listening to Radio 1 over the past couple of weeks you've probably heard 'Need U' the incredible new single from electronic genius Unicorn Kid. At Radio 1 Jem & Ally, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Fearne Cotton and Huw Stephens have all been showing their love. Eddy Temple-Morris is championing the track at Xfm.
Release date is Oct 7th, but you can pre-order it now.
The 3Beat pipeline is bulging with great music – Romanian pop goddess Alexandra Stan's new single 'Lemonade' gets its release on October 7th too. The track, a splash of pure sunshine, is the follow up to the massive Mr Saxobeat – the most shazam-ed record of 2011. 'Lemonade' has already gone top 10 in Japan and Italy and the video has notched up a massive 20 million views on YouTube already (watch it here).
'Lemonade' is available to pre-order now.
Rising star Luke Bingham returns with 'Gemini' which features label mate and all round superstar Sway and the untouchable production talents of Davinche.
The video went live last week – you can watch it here.
The track is fast winning fans at 1Xtra with Target, DJ Cameo and DJQ leading the way. With remixes from Todd Edwards, Zed Bias & Manhattan Clique 'Gemini' will be available soon.
Monday 3rd September 2012
Our very own Sway joined Brit Award winning folk-rapper Ed Sheeran as part of his incredible show at London's Roundhouse venue last night.
Sway contributed his vocal talents to an epic finale of 'You Need Me' during which Devlin, Chip and Wretch 32 also took to the stage with Sheeran.
Sway posted this pic on his instagram page.
The show ended a big week for Sway which saw him named "Ledge of the Week" by 1Xtra veteran Trevor Nelson…making him officially a superstar! Previous legends chosen by Trevor for this honour include Mos Def, JLo, D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, and Nas.


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My mother thinks people won't respect me because like many post-modernists I have made up my own religion. From my point of view people who adopt pre-existing ways of thought deserve the least respect, especially if unlike me they actually believe their religion to be true!
There are certain things in my life important to me – like my autistic need to eat certain things on certain days. So I have found Biblical stories that I can use to justify these lifestyle choices. If I were using the Bible as many do, to be homophobic, sexist or bigoted in other ways then maybe my mother would have a point. But apparently those people are "traditional" and it is some how fine for them to have a made-up religion that they are using to justify their lifestyle choices, which unlike mine harms others and their rights!
It is argued by a Facebook friend, Donn, that people of all religions believe they are right and others are wrong. This is true, but with the exception mine, which in my view lacks any basis in reality whatsoever! It is completely made up, just like all others!
For me as an expert troll making up one's own religion is a good way to expose the lack of objectivity in people of a different religion. For instance, Atheists are as deluded as the Christians they try to prove wrong. Atheists are as Abrahamic as Christians, Jews and Muslims. They try to use science to prove the Bible wrong, but in doing so are saying the Bible is a legitimate document!
I am of the view that science has an inherent duty to refute every claim in the Bible. If it is not possible for science to prove a claim either way in the Bible then it should evolve to do so. When the Origin of the Species was first published it was as irrefutable as the Bible. Darwin had no proof we descended from the Great Apes, he just put 2 and 2 together and as it seems from the research published in Nature in the last week, he got 5 instead of 4. This is because scientists have now found human DNA that is 300,000 years old, suggesting a different direction of evolution to the Great Ape theory, of which the oldest Human DNA is 200,000 years old. This means that whilst Darwin's theory of natural selection is correct, which he discovered after Welsh scientist Russel Wallace discovered it, his Great Ape theory is now thrown into turmoil.
Should we now be asking for Darwin's theories to be taken out of science lessons and taught in history classes along with the Bible? From my point of view, because of this publication in Nature, both the Bible and The Origin of Species are historical documents that provide an insight into the thinking around the Origin of Man at the time they were written, but have no place in the teaching of science, which had found the histories in these books to be unsupported by evidence.


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It's been five years since Tom Cruise jumped around on Oprah's couch like a maniac professing his love for Dawson Creek star Katie Holmes… but flash forward only half a decade and the pair are set to divorce!
Katie's attorney Jonathan Wolfe told People magazine in America:
"This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family. Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest."
He was indeed referring to kitten-heel clad Suri, 6, the couple's only child together.
Although no imminent signs were given towards the couple's split, Holmes, 33, has not been seen out while Cruise is promoting his new movie Rock of Ages. This was Holmes' first marriage, while Cruise was previously married to Nicole Kidman – with whom he has two children – and Mimi Rogers.
The couple's split comes days before Cruise will celebrate his fiftieth birthday… we await further details from both sides.


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Holly Madison takes babymoon to Disney World
HollywoodNews.com: Holly Madison is expecting her first child, a baby girl, and where better for her to enjoy a babymoon than at Disney World?
Madison, a major Disney fan, enjoyed a trip with her boyfriend, Pasquale Rotella, to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando, Florida, states UsMagazine.com. "We've been having a blast staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. It was my first time staying at this resort and I loved it! One of the coolest things about the Lodge is you can see animals roaming from your balcony. My favorite were the giraffes!" Madison blogged about their trip.
This will be the first child for both.
What do you think she'll name her baby?
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Movavi Screen Capture: Record Any Video Right Off Your Screen
Are you considering trying to record video footage from the screen of your PC? With the help of the right software it is certainly possible to do so, and you could start to create various types of video content using it. In fact you could also gain several other benefits as well, such as the ability to save Skype calls, grab online video streams, and so on.
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text: Colombo - Sri Lanka's cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara said on Tuesday he was resigning from the job three days after his team lost to India in the World Cup final.Sangakkara said he told the national selectors that he would quit as one-day and Twenty20 captain with immediate effect, but offered to continue as Test captain on an interim basis if required."After careful consideration I have concluded that it is in the best long-term interests of the team that I step down now as national captain so that a new leader can be properly groomed for the 2015 World Cup," Sangakkara, 33, wrote to Sri Lanka Cricket."This was a decision I made prior to the World Cup. I will be 37 by the next World Cup and I cannot therefore be sure of my place in the team."It is better that Sri Lanka is led now by a player who will be at the peak of their career during that tournament."Sangakkara, a fluent left-hand batsman and wicket-keeper, said he had no plans yet to retire as a player."I met with the selectors on Monday and I explained my reasons for my decision and I assured them of my fullest support in helping our new captain settle into the leadership," he wrote."In this regard, I have offered to continue as the Test captain for the forthcoming series with England, and possibly Australia, if the selectors believe this would help the new captain and aid the transition."I have no plans of retirement from international cricket at this stage and, subject to form and fitness, I would like to be considered for selection in all three formats of the game for the foreseeable future."Sangakkara has scored 8,244 runs in 94 Tests at an average of 57.25 with 24 centuries. He also has 9,164 runs in 291 one-dayers with 11 hundreds.Sangakkara said he had enjoyed his two-year stint as captain since taking over from Mahela Jayawardene in March, 2009."It has been a true honour and a great privilege to serve my country as captain during the past two years," he said."Although bitterly disappointed that we could not win the final, I am very proud of the performances of the team."I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team-mates and the coaching staff for their hard work and support."There was no immediate comment from Sri Lanka Cricket or the national selectors on Sangakkara's decision.


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On a beautiful day there is nothing more wonderful than relaxing down by the water. The St. Petersburg Eye offers a place for people to feel like they're connecting with the ocean as they promenade down the lengthy landing towards the best lookout over the beach.
This is West 8's submission for Florida's St. Petersburg Pier competition which has asked architecture firms to give the waterfront a bit of a facelift. Here the team has dreamed up a sleek elevated walkway over the Gulf of Mexico which ends in a grand reception at the great roofless rotunda.
It seems that this ocular edifice has been inspired by the form of a squid, open in the ceiling and excised of elliptical windows to let the sunlight and sea air seep in. The St. Petersburg Eye rests on a small sandbank, allowing visitors the choice of basking on the island beach or partaking in community events inside the structure.
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It started in earnest last year. Ooh, I thought. Shame not to pick some to fling in a crumble. Ten thousand kilos and forty eight crumbles later it had turned into a full-blown obsession. My eyes started gleaming whenever I happened upon a particularly plumptious beast and I would willingly fight my way through a bed of nettles to reach it. It got so that I could sniff out a fresh crop if the wind was in the east, and I'd happily tromp miles out of my way clutching what became fondly known as my Blackberry Jar. Oh happy days.
I thought the novelty might have worn off, but no. Last week I became aware that there was something a-ripening in the hedgerows, and my mouth started watering. I could hardly wait to get out there this afternoon, although Molly got a bit fed-up. She doesn't like all the stopping and starting. It confuses her.
Trouble is, the children don't like home-made puddings of the crumble variety (I know. What are they like?) or any other variety for that matter, and even Lovely Husband's going to start feigning illness if I keep wheeling them out, but I'm buggered if I know what else to do with the blighters.
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I'd heard a lot about this book since it was first published in 2014 and decided that it was about time that I jumped on the bandwagon and read it for myself. Once I started, I really struggled to put it down again. It was everything I needed, exactly when I needed it.
Sophia Amoruso takes us through her story, from working in the lobby of an art school, checking IDs, sustaining a job wherever she could in order to obtain some health insurance so that she could receive treatment for a hernia, to climbing her way up the career ladder, right from the bottom in her own special way and creating her own fashion empire. However, through all of this you feel nothing but respect and admiration for her rebellious attitude. There's no sob story and there's no sugar coating done by Amoruso . She's straight to the point and isn't afraid to say it as it is, something that I absolutely love about this book.
Speaking about her brand, Nasty Gal, Sophia writes, "Nasty Gal is antifashion in that we encourage girls to choose what fashion means to them". This concept really appeals to me because it's such a huge part of why I love fashion. As I've mentioned in previous posts, to me, fashion offers an escape, it allows you to be whoever you want to be.
Her sassy attitude throughout keeps the book very entertaining and very real, making Sophia all the more relatable, particularly to younger women. There is huge emphasis throughout on the importance of being yourself and the importance of self-acceptance as a means of being able to be the best version of yourself.
While making my way through #GIRLBOSS, it really made me think about how important it is to maintain a positive outlook and really motivated me have a little more faith in myself and go after what I want in life, whatever that may be, all while reminding me of the importance of staying humble, as Sophia states, "Remember #GIRLBOSS: It's not cool to get drunk on your success."
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This is also the perfect place to pick up some excellent house warming gifts, they have beautifully wrapped cakes, cookies and desserts or stock up on some bread and pastries for your home on the way out!
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After a crazy response on Facebook and Twitter today here's the simple recipe for making the Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Brownie I posted this morning. As always with my recipes, make sure you tailor the ingredients and amount depending on your own macronutrients and dietary goals.
Before I begin, big shout out to Chris Lavado who gave me the initial idea for the brownie!
2-2.5 scoops of Whey Protein – I use Bodybuilding Warehouse Premium Whey (chocolate cookie flavour, all of their Premium range taste amazing!)
1 can of Diet Coke or 7-Up (just less than half a can)
1 Egg White (33g liquid egg white)
25g Almond Butter/Peanut Butter
Walden Farms Chocolate/Caramel Syrup (its fat free, sugar free, carb free and calorie free)
Step 1
Add the whey protein into a large bowl.
Add the egg white.
Add the diet coke (half a can to start off with)
Step 2
Mix with a fork and feel out the constancy, if its too think add more diet coke, but add a little at a time.
The diet coke is what gives it the fluffiness and more constancy than a standard protein sludge.
Step 3
Pop in the Microwave for 2 mins, after 2 mins it should be like a thick mousse.
I put it back in for a further 1.30min to thicken it out and make the edges harder but the middle still gooey.
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Add the Peanut/Almond Butter then the Waldens Farm chocolate syrup on top.
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Let me know what you think and what added ingredients you used. I'm thinking next time trying vanilla premium whey with cinnamon and Waldens Caramel sauce!


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Installation and Commissioning of High Voltage AIS Substation - 220 kV
The Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) is accepting applications for Invitation of Contractors for the design, construction and commissioning of high voltage Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Substations (SS). The Works will consist on integrating new high voltage transformers inside existing Substations. Some substations have their switchyard of Gas insulated Switchgear (GIS) The Substations nominal voltage is 220 kV. All associated works with the design, construction and commissioning will form part of this Turnkey EPC Project.


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Thanks to an unforeseen holiday from the internet being out as well as my phone AGAIN after being out over xmas, it meant I couldn't do a blog post for Monday.
Although my provider is not dodgy, I am over the internet going out. I know my house is old but the damn phone bit was replaced at xmas time and I have no idea what he did this time, certainly didn't replace anything!
I think he went somewhere and did something, either way, I finally got the internet back on only to be given 187 spam comments on my blog, plus one bullshit comment that an anonymous prick left on a two and a half year old post that I have long moved on from.
Here is her comment, although I'm assuming it's a her either way, it's a knob! - You've obviously posted this to get attention for your useless and less than entertaining blog. Bad attention is better than no attention, right? I've NEVER seen a "blogger" speak to a reader like you have. It's disgusting that you're so low brow you would come up with these ramblings just to get a hit on your page. She obviously had serious mental and physical issues, which impaired every aspect of her life. You obviously know this, but yet, you want to play devil's advocate and try to get SOME comments because NO ONE is commenting on any of your posts with any positive feedback. It's sad to know that if someone did a search to find out more information about her, as I have, they would end up on your trashy, foul mouthed page. By the way, your website is probably one of the most poorly designed I have seen, and that includes the most amateur of bloggers. And "Karma?" There is no such thing as karma. There is only God
God fucking sake, get a life people, the fucking post is over two years old, move on and to all the hypocrites out there, you bitch about me slagging people off but what the fuck do you think you're doing yourself, fucking hell!
As for my website being poorly designed, it's a blog, bitch, that IS the design! Seriously, morons who make the attack personal are giving me the fucking shits. I'm trying to be less negative this year but then fuckwits come along and post shit like that, fucking hell.


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I was diagnosed with Arachnoiditis over a month ago, after a neurosurgeon read my MRI films. Here is my story......
In 1985, before giving birth to my youngest son, I was given an epidural which was a botched one. This anesthesiologist stuck me repeatedly and I felt shocks go through my body. After screaming for him to get away from me, they sent in another doctor to do the epidural. I had to have C-sections with my children, so I had to have the epidural.
About three months later a head ache like I've never experienced (incapacitating) hit me and I wound up in a hospital for three weeks. They did a spinal tap on me and many tests, but this was in 1985, so the technology was limited. That headache finally subsided and I was able to return home.
I had many problems which I had never had before. I had severe Tinnitus - ringing of the ears, although it was more of a "swooshing" sound. I had constant headaches which were diagnosed as migraines. I had night terrors.....waking up feeling like I was dying. I had numbness in my hands and my feet. I had low back pain. All of these symptoms were blown off by my doctor as "probably in your head". It was more a little frustrating, knowing that something was wrong with me.
I was put on Imitrex for the migraines which did help me. My low back pain was getting worse, but I am older, so I thought that was probably just from my degenerative disc problems. But for the last couple of years a new symptom came. I had HORRIBLY PAINFUL cramps in my legs and feet. They would come in the night and really anytime. I told my doctor and again he had not explanation and didn't even offer any kind of help for that. I knew it was not normal, but what could I do? I even wondered if I had MS – many of my symptoms seemed to point to that. Also, my vision was getting blurry on and off.
This past Christmas I was coming up the stairs and banged my shoulder into the handle of the banister. It jolted my whole body, and send shock waves through me. Then I almost fell down from the excruciating pain in my lumbar area. I literally could not walk. The only way to alleviate the pain somewhat was to lay flat.
I changed primary care doctors – finally! He sent me for an MRI. When he got the results back, he told me that he wanted me to see a neurosurgeon, which I did. That doctor told me that I had a few problems because of my osteoarthritis, like facet disease and a minor slipped disk and degenerative disc, but he said that he saw nothing that would explain the kind of pain I was in. He wanted me to go to a pain management clinic and have shots. I am SO glad that I did not do that now!!
My primary doctor gave me a full exam on my back, and he was very concerned about "instability" that he said he could feel. He sent me for a "flexion/extension" X-ray of my lumbar spine. The radiology place did the X-ray wrong. They were supposed to have me standing and I was laying down. So they offered to have me come back and repeat it at no charge. I told my doctor no way, because that is radiation.
I was curious to see if any place offered flexion/extension MRIs. I began to research this online. I was reading that for lumbar problems, this type of MRI was much better because they have you sitting or standing in the painful position, and then take the pictures. I asked my doctor if he would write a script for this kind of MRI. He argued with me that it wasn't necessary since I had the other MRI, but he finally gave in and wrote it. There were six facilities in my area that did this MRI. I made the appointment and had it done.
By this time, the pain in my spine had traveled down my right leg. I contacted the neurosurgeon and told him about the new symptom and that I had the flexion/ext MRI done. He told me to come back to him. He read my new MRI and then came in the room. He asked me two times if I had prior back surgeries done – I didn't understand why he was asking that. Then he brought my husband and myself over to his computer to see something on the MRI. First he showed a film with my nerves – they were separated and normal. Then he advanced to another film and he said to look at how the nerves were "clumped" together. He told me that I had Arachnoiditis.
I laughed at the name but he didn't smile. I said to him "Can't you just fix me with an operation?" He said no, he couldn't. He told me to go home and gather all the information I could get from reputable websites on my condition. Then he said for me to also find support groups. I was really getting scared. He told me that he wanted me to have a spinal cord stimulator implant put in me and wrote a referral for that. I have decided not to do that, because it only helps pain in the legs – not pain in my lower spine.
So that is my story. I hope and pray that our collective stories will be heard, and that a STORY about the dangers of epidurals will finally come out in the news. People need to know!!!!
Geri Ungurean


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Blue Jackets recall defenseman Frederic St. Denis from Springfield (AHL)by BlueJackets.com Staff / Columbus Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Frédéric St. Denis from the American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. St. Denis (pronounced saint deh-NEE) is expected to join the club prior to Saturday's game at Nashville.
St. Denis, 28, has collected nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points with 28 penalty minutes and a +14 plus/minus rating in 51 games with Springfield this season. He leads the club's defensemen in goals and is second in points, while his nine goals are tied for sixth among all AHL blueliners. He was selected to the AHL All-Star Team and was +3 in the squad's 7-2 win over Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League in the All-Star Game on February 12.
Prior to signing with Columbus in July 2013, St. Denis spent four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens organization, recording 1-2-3, 10 penalty minutes and a +3 plus/minus rating in 17 games with Montréal in 2011-12. He has appeared in 287 career AHL games, registering 28-84-112, 148 penalty minutes and a cumulative +41 plus/minus rating with the Falcons and Hamilton Bulldogs. He represented Hamilton at the 2012 AHL All-Star Game.
The 5-11, 192-pound native of Greenfield Park, Quebec spent five seasons with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Drummondville Voltigeurs from 2002-07, recording 44-111-155, 199 penalty minutes and was +21 in 285 career QMJHL games. In 2007-08, St. Denis played at the University of Quebec T-R before embarking on his professional career the following season.
The Blue Jackets return to action on Saturday when they visit the Nashville Predators. Game time from Bridgestone Arena is 8 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show starting at 7:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship station Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan in Columbus and online at BlueJackets.com.


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New Welsh ambulance fleet off road due to safety fears
A fleet of new ambulances is being kept off the road because of safety concerns, a BBC Wales investigation has revealed.
The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed that half the 42 vehicles due to be operational weeks ago are unsatisfactory and not yet in service.
Of 56 potential problems identified, 12 could compromise safety.
Initially describing it as an "internal matter", the trust says its ability to deliver services is not compromised.
The problems include the positioning of seats, cupboards and handles, as well as a shortage of interior space.
There are also concerns that the opening and closing of the rear door could potentially cause injury.
It is thought the bill for modifying the ambulances could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
A Welsh Ambulance Service Trust spokesperson said only half the 42 new Mercedes 519 ambulances were in service.
"We have made a decision to delay the introduction of 21 vehicles following an inspection of the ambulances by our vehicle working group, which included senior management members who agreed this action," said the spokesperson.
"The trust and the manufacturer are working very closely through a number of modifications and adjustments, most of which are minor, to make sure these vehicles will match and surpass the standard set by our current fleet of emergency ambulances and we are satisfied with the progress made."
'Serious questions'
The trust stressed that "none of the current fleet marked for replacement by these new ambulances will be taken out of service until they are ready, so this decision will not have any impact on the current service provided to the public by the Welsh Ambulance Service."
"The trust is confident these vehicles will be in service at the earliest opportunity," added the spokesperson.
Swansea University professor of health economics Ceri Phillips said "serious questions have to be asked" about the trust's commissioning process.
"Who is actually going to pick up the bill for the additional work that needs to be undertaken on the ambulances?"
The vehicles were intended to replace older ambulances currently in use as part of the 221 emergency vehicle fleet.
Liberal Democrat AM Peter Black said: "The news that the Wales Ambulance Service is once more struggling with procurement issues is both disturbing and unwelcome.
"This is public money and we need to be assured that it is being spent effectively and efficiently."
In 2005 it emerged 46 newly converted vehicles were overweight when fully laden with fuel and people, and needed to be altered to make them safe.
'Waste of money'
In 2002 the trust bought 30 ambulances but the supplier went out of business before the contract was completed, and those which were delivered were found unsuitable for work in emergencies.
The Unite union, which represents many paramedics in Wales, said it was aware of the concerns, and hoped to work with the ambulance trust to resolve them.
Plaid Cymru AM Llyr Huws Gruffydd said: "To see this happening again, and the potential waste of hundreds of thousands of pounds of public money is quite galling.
"It's a total waste of public money - if we as taxpayers end up having to pay for the necessary renovations then I think it's an abhorrence.
"It's totally unacceptable and serious questions have to be asked about the way the ambulance trust is run."
Conservative health spokesman, Darren Millar, also criticised the purchases.
"The Welsh Labour Government urgently needs to get a grip on this issue. Hundreds of thousands of pounds could be needlessly wasted here, and not for the first time.
"That money should be spent on cutting waiting times for ambulances, not adjusting their seats and doors because the order was wrong.
"This raises serious concerns about the ambulance trust's procurement process and Labour needs to provide assurances that public money is being spent properly." he said.