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Bonnie (Reid) Demuth, 54, of Bristol, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Bristol Hospital following a long battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born Jan. 14, 1963, in Winsted, daughter of Joyce (Watson) Reid of Thomaston and the late Wallace K. Reid. Prior to her illness she was employed as a phlebotomist for the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Besides her mother she is survived by her sons, John Dovitski III and his partner, Heather Johnson, along with their son, Jameson, of Oklahoma, and Robert Dovitski and his fiancée, Jamie Gray, of Bristol; her brother, Alan Reid and his wife, Holly, of Thomaston. She was predeceased by her brothers, Malcolm "Scotty" Reid and Robert Reid.
Relatives and friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m.


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WTC Building 7 Explained
EdwardCurrent via YouTube
An expanded/updated version of my 2011 video "Building 7 Explained," focusing on 7 World Trade Center's construction. The tube-frame steel design explains why its collapse looks similar to a controlled demolition — thus creating a generation of modern conspiracy believers.
The animation at 5:00 is scale-accurate: The east face of the frame really did tip that much to the north (the smaller building shown is Fiterman Hall). Meanwhile, the west face appears to have tipped to the south. There is no evidence whatsover that the frame collapsed "into its own footprint."
Addressing other top talking points:
"Thousands of architects and engineers disagree…" And many, many thousands more agree. I made comedy out of the generally poor professional qualifications of those who have signed the petition put forward by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth: https://youtu.be/lpEnvGBfgnI
"You haven't looked into the evidence…" Actually I have, because I used to be a Truther: https://youtu.be/UULUQfEQFuU
"A collapse like that due to fire would violate the laws of physics." That's interesting since NIST created a simulation that was quite accurate up to the last (and hardest to model) part of the collapse, using the program LS-DYNA, which — believe it or not — relies on the laws of physics to operate. If you don't like the job NIST did, you can make your own simulation and see what happens — the construction and materials of the building are a matter of public record. In the meantime, feel free to point to one paper in a legitimate peer-reviewed engineering journal that supports this "violation of physics" claim.
"Professor Leroy Hulsey of the University of Alaska just released the results of a two-year study…" With funding by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, Hulsey and two graduate students computer-modeled two floors where NIST found that collapse initiation *might* have taken place, and found scenarios where the collapse did not initiate. The team did not attempt to model any other cases where the collapse might have initiated. Not exactly an exhaustive scientific investigation, but hey, they're still seeking donations to keep this hope alive.
"You believe everything the government tells you." The government in reality is fairly incompetent. And, you're asking people to believe that this same government pulled off a perfectly executed secret operation AND has maintained this secret conspiracy for 16 years and counting, after the operation was carried out and with hundereds of thousands of people worldwide working to expose a cover-up. The skeptical person finds this to be a highly unlikely scenario. See: "How to Apply Occam's Razor": https://youtu.be/AQNxNeQ9cxw
"Witnesses heard explosions in WTC7 before it collapsed." Lots of things explode in fires. Transformers, gas lines, fire extinguishers, fuel tanks, even pneumatic office chairs have been shown to explode in a fire. That's very different from high-velocity detonations necessary to cut even one major steel column of a skyscraper, which would exceed 150 decibels a half mile away.
"You are obviously paid by the government to make these videos." Thank you for demonstrating your standards for evidence that confirms your pre-existing beliefs.
"But military-grade super-nanothermite that no one knows anything about . . . ." Okay, we're done.
Why the WTC towers fell at almost free-fall speed
OR . . . Static Versus Dynamic Loading
By Dave Burton via Burton Systems Software – (burtonsys.com)
Some conspiracy theorists are puzzled about why the WTC towers fell at almost free-fall speed on Sept. 11, 2001. They suppose that the speed of collapse is evidence that something or someone must have destroyed the structural integrity of the undamaged lower part of each tower.
After all, they reason, "only the upper floors of the building were damaged, so why did the lower floors collapse, and why did they fall so fast?"
This web page answers those questions, simply enough for even a conspiracy theorist to comprehend (I hope). I do use some simple math and some very basic physics, but even if you don't understand that part you should still be able to comprehend the basic reasons that the towers fell so fast.
What the conspiracy theorists apparently don't understand is the difference between static and dynamic loading. ("Static" means "while at rest," "dynamic" means "while moving.")
If you don't think it can make a difference, consider the effect of a stationary bullet resting on your chest, compared to the effect of a moving bullet striking your chest. The stationary bullet exerts a static load on your chest. A moving bullet exerts a dynamic load.
As a more pertinent example, consider a 110 story building with a roof 1,368 feet high (like the WTC Twin Towers). Each floor is 1368/110 = 12.44 feet high, or aproximately 3.8 meters.
Now, suppose that the structural steel on the 80th floor collapses. (Note: I'm using as an example 2 WTC, which was the building that collapsed first.)
The collapse of the 80th floor drops all the floors above (which, together, are equivalent to a 30 story building!) onto the 79th floor, from a height of aproximately 12 feet.
Of course, the structure of the lower 79 floors has been holding up the weight of the top 31 floors for many years. (That's the static load.) So should you expect it to be able to hold that same weight, dropped on it from a height of 12 feet (the dynamic load)?
The answer is, absolutely not!
Here's why.
Download HD version of this video for reposting: http://tinyurl.com/7rjrsjr
Related articles
- "You Know You Are a Conspiracy Theorist If…" (illuminutti.com)

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Music Awards
There are usually some sixty boys holding music awards in the School at any one time. Winchester offers three types of music awards:
Music Scholarships carry free tuition on two instruments (and, if appropriate, singing).
Music Exhibitions carry free tuition on one or two instruments (including singing).
Music Scholars of Grade 7 or above will receive lessons of 60 minutes' duration on their first instrument; other lessons are of not less than 35 minutes' duration.
In addition, up to three Choral Scholarships and one Organ Scholarship are available for 16+ entrants only. These carry free tuition in two instruments, one of which must be singing or organ.
Consistent with the School's commitment to proper use of its charitable funds, music awards carry no prima facie remission of school fees. However, eligible parents may apply for means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees in cases of financial need, in the form of bursaries.
Full details of the Music Awards can be found in the document 'Music Awards -Information for Candidates '
A list of Award winners for 2018 can be found here.
The Master of Music can give advice about all aspects of Music awards and is pleased to see potential candidates at any time after they are nine years of age. Awards are also available for sixth-form entrants. Please contact the Music Administrator (below) for enquiries or to make an appointment with the Master of Music.
Informal pre-auditions are also available for candidates from the Asian region not currently in a UK school. These take place in Hong Kong each January. Please contact the Admissions Office at email@example.com, or telephone + 44 (0)1962 621247 for further details.
The Headmaster reserves the right to allocate holders of Music Awards to any boarding House in the School, but will of course take account of parental preference. Anyone who additionally wins an academic scholarship will go into College.
How to apply for a Music Award
Parents of candidates for Music Awards are asked to read the document above, and then to contact the Music Administrator (see below) for an entry form.
Entry forms are sent out in October of the year preceding entry; completed entry forms (and bursary forms, if applicable) must be returned by the end of November. Auditions for entry in September 2019 will be held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 January.
Entry forms and further advice about Music awards may be obtained from:
The Music Administrator
Winchester College Music School,
Culver Road,
Winchester S023 9JF
01962 621122;
fax 01962 621123


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The Christmas Spirit seems
a thing of the past
does it not?
There are no simple solutions to the problems facing city fathers I know.
Still, cruelty seems a poor solution here where temperatures will go below zero in the days to come.
Cruelty seems to be written into the code of Man's DNA.
That is why compassion is so rare.
It must overcome the inertia of Man's natural inclination.
"There is only one way in which one can endure man's inhumanity to man and that is to try, in one's own life, to exemplify man's humanity to man."
- Alan Paton
(South African author and anti-apartheid activist)
To end on a lighter note
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"A friend called me Friday afternoon and said he was having PS3 issues. His system would cut on, but the television was not displaying any video footage from the system. I asked him a series of questions (did he do a hard-reset, did he check/unplug the cables, did he unplug the television, etc.), seeing what all he had tried. After realizing he had done pretty much everything suggested on the PlayStation 3 forums, he mentioned he had even already taken it to Game Stop, where they tested it and told him they thought it was fried and/or a chip in it had stopped working.
I replied something like, "But your television still works right? And no other electronics are messed up?", trying to make sure it wasn't a lightning strike that hadn't been mentioned yet. I asked if he had the box still, and he said he was actually looking for the PS3 box as we were talking. I told him I would check back with him later that night, to see if he had made any progress.
After I sent a general text o...
What an odd conclusion to come to. A corrupted file is not going to lead to system failure like that. I had an issue with the Dust 514 auto update where it just froze and I had to turn the system off and on again and, guess what, the PS3 still works.
So, I'd say the corrupted data was, at best, a symptom, but not a cause.
"Free = Fried?"
I literally rolled my eyes when I read that, there could be so many captions that are actually witty and creative to use.... "Free = Fried?" though is just atrociously bad
my jeep is burning a lot of oil, i blame Sony for it.
wow just wow, this shit happens all the time on computers and even the 360. I dled borderlands and installed it, no problems, as I am sure the millions of other people had no problem doing the same. 1 person, even out of 10000 dls is not a major issue.
What is really odd ....
I bought the GOTY Edition off Amazon and tried playing it today for the first time and my PS3 (320gb Slim) froze at the Main Menu every time. I tried about 5 or 6 times and couldn't get it to start, had to reset my PS3 every time because it froze.
I'm kind of bummed about it.
I farted on the day jfk was shot. I must have killed him :(
This is such a BS coincidence. The author must not have the slightest clue about how computer hardware/software works.
Sentionalism looks as symptoms as the problem. Sadly, causes are usually ignored in articles like these because it won't gain hits.
Of course not. Would you read a story if the headline was, "Some Guy's PS3 Breaks?"
I am very close to taking N4G out of my daily website viewing rotation.
This is not an article, this is not journalism.
Well The same thing happened to me with the corrupted data and the display not working when going into a game. The only difference is I'm not dumb enough to just go buy a new one. I was still able to do a back up with this problem and with a little compromise I was able to back up the important stuff on my 500GBs fairly quickly. Then a restore and a re load and problem solved. Also the system kept trying to pull a game in on start up with any game in there. I had to insert a disc and just eject it again and that headache was over. Corrupted files don't always cause chaos like this. I find though that a corrupted file not dealt with like restoring file system after incorrect shut down or such can have devastating effects on your system down the line. One which you may not be able to back up anything before the restore.
Agreed. I have about 5 corrupted files. They usually occurred when I was being impatient. I would go to delete a game file and before it populated the file name and size I already hit delete. After 5 minutes of freezing I would have to do a hard reboot via unplug the power supply. When I turned it back on I had a corrupted file.
I have noticed that when you are installing or deleting a file, you have to wait a few seconds once it opens for the name and file size to appear. If you just hit the action (delete/install) before this the system locks up and even the power buttons do not work. You have to literally unplug the system and then plug it back in. Once you boot up you have one of those lightning bolt thingy and it says corrupted file.
That said, my PS3 still works fine and I have a few of them lol
sony should be sued my shoe lace came undone, I've fallen cant get up.
corrupted data on ps3 pisses me off, every time i try to delete the corrupted data the console just locks up, why cant you get rid of it?
other issues im having is while watching TV on demand the system randomly tells me that there is not enough memory so the image has been replaced by a blank screen....WTF?
so ill reload watch the rest of my program then the console will freeze, hitting power gives three beeps, and when i boot back up it tells me data may have been corrupted and system is going to restore files, this is too regular for my liking!
A corrupted data file @ 2gb, took me an hour to delete, in the meantime I was watching the big bang theory...
Yea, that's like me blaming Prototype 2 for my PS3 braking, i bought a new PS3 and played Prototype 2 on it and it worked fine.
After a file was corrupt on my slim ps3 I had to reformat it.I lost all of my data I didnt have backed up.
My fat ps3 yellow light while I was downloading ..... coughcoughporncoughcough but it was already on its last leg anyway however corrupt files might can cause a system failure.Although leaving his PS3 on for 12 hours was more than likely what caused it.
it happened to one of my ps3s(im on my 4th) they died mainly from ylods but one died from that damn 3.60 FW update
Recently got a ps3 slim and have only played the ps plus downloadable games, not had one crash or problem yet.
Just a silly article, probably damaged the ps3 from other reason, but I read someone else say this... If your DVD player went bust, would you blame the DVD?
I have malaria, must've been Playstation 3. Sue Sony.
I would join you, but we can't do class action suits anymore.
Hmm that's all companies now or just Apple or AT&T? I'll have to re-look that up because I remember hearing something about it with AT&T at least.
@ subtenko
KwietStorm is talking about the agreement between PSN users and Sony, which was made mandatory after the "outage". We cannot go class action on Sony.
". . .update Version 3.60 killing his PS3 system." I cannot be the only one that finds that wickedly chuckle worthy.
Ok, we need an age restriction on this site. Do I really have to wade through the playground to get to the University every time I come here?
Wait, there's a university?
well... er... I could have picked a better analogy lol. I just thought, playground (kids), University (adults) and went for it! The educational theme lead my analogy astray...
Lol, i just meant i haven't seen much of anything outside of the playground :-p
Well, there is definitely a University here, but it's hidden behind a mile long playground and boxed away in a ball pit fortress.
you have come to the wrong place if you want anything but fanboy talk.
BIG Bubbles for you ......that was rich...
Electronics fail. Blaming the failure on a game or a system update is not good science. LOL
well, an update did kill my first PS3 phat and another one messed up the bluethooth and wi-fi on my slim. I'm currently on my 3rd PS3 all broken after an update. Way too much coincidence don't you think? PS3's dying right after an update....
Yeah, definitely coincidence. I've had a few PS3s and none have died during a firmware or title update. One died while playing Killzone, one died while playing Burnout Paradise and one just stopped reading discs.
I put GoW III near my PS3 and it killed my PS3; I saw Kratos' hand come out and cut the cords.
Tha' bastage.
Kidding. :D
i reckon updates are the biggest cause of failure for consoles. then the manufacturer denies any wrong doing. the forums for all 3 consoles are filled with updates bricking consoles. generally firmware though
why do people approve this garbage?
It's truly garbage, but according to a bunch of "journalists", it's the PS3 fans who are actually fanboys, so it can't be because of fanboys...
If it was about the 360 you would hold hands and jump for joy.
Damn, it actually took them longer than I thought to figure out some way that giving away free games could be a terrible terrible thing.
Oh, they were doing that from the start.
"They're just giving away a bunch of games nobody wants to play, or that they already own. It's not worth it."
Anything. ANYTHING to complain about.
Its ridiculous stating that an update killed a console, if it is true then every console would be dead after this update, my fat ps3 is still running after this.
Hardware dies, it's a fact of life. Sometimes electronics fail even if you don't use it.
The problem is that there are a lot of machines out there and a lot of whiners. Assuming there are about 60 million PS3s and let us assume a failure rate of just 2% per year, then you would still have over 3000 PS3's dieing every day on average.
I know hardware die,I've lost a ps3 and a 360 but stating that an update killed them is stupid.
I'm not saying an update killed it, I'm saying that there are so many devices dieing every day that there are sure to be some that die during an update, even though the update has nothing to do with the failure.
My resistance 3 game save data (initial install data) isn't deleting and it just says "invalid" when I click to delete it.
Weird huh?
R3 is really weird when you try to delete it, it took over 30 minutes for it to completely erase all the files. Look in the forums for help good luck man!
Ah, my R3 is corrupted and won't delete either. Is there a workaround?
I have that with Resistance 3, Heavy Rain, and Burnout: Paradise.
There is no work-around. You have to format. :/
I had that happen to me as well with R3.
I searched on google for the solution. (Don't remember the link).
But i had to hold down some buttons on the playstation to get into the backend menu (on booting up) and say repair/recover playstation or something.
After i did that it was then deleteable.
This is the only game i've encountered that before... what a pain.
The ps3 is a terribly designed system with updates thrown ontop of updates. What surpises me is pirate tom one of the big sony fans on here has had three ps3s die and he still thinks sony can do No wrong.i personally have had two ps3s die and my launch 360 died earlier this year. Just from what I read on here from sony fans shows that alot of ps3s have been repurchased because of bricking while ms when they had issues replaced them all free under warranty and ms is supposed to be the bad guy. Dont even get me started on the ps3 hack.
@jazz No one cares about what a mindless 360 fanboy like you thinks of the ps3.
"while ms when they had issues replaced them all free under warranty and ms is supposed to be the bad guy."
Because for about 2 yrs, all ms was saying was the xbox 360 is well within industry standards.
The reason the they started offering free replacements, is because they were getting close to having a recall forced upon them.
Really a 360 owner is trying bring reliability of another console into question, you might as well give the other side the rifles to shoot you with.
Reliability has not been one of the 360's strong points, not unless your completely stupid. It's online gaming is one of it's strong points.
Lmao the psn hack, you mean were sony disabled psn till it's security and customers credit cards were confirmed to be reasonably safe(nothing is unhackable). Damn sony for not leaving psn on and potentially unsecure. -_-
Why does that have your panties in a bunch, it's not like you even owned the console, your a flat out xbox fanboy.
You were probably laughing your ass off about it, given the comments of your's i have read the last few yrs.
And every 360 owner is still on his/her original 360, that works flawlessly./s ALL electronics will die eventually, you name it and some part in it will stop working.
It takes AGES to delete R3's game data. If you cancel mid way it will corrupt the file, but don't worry, just delete it again and wait for about 30-45 minutes. It will get deleted eventually, you just have to be patient.
Seems legit
plz tell me you simply forgot to add " /s " and don't believe this.
"Seems legit" is by itself a sarcastic comment. You should keep up with the memes on the web more if you intend to stay on a site which uses them often.
I apologize about my backtrack in memes.. I simply have not been up to date on what means what is all. Thank you for the update Lord_Sloth :)
I doubt a single download game all by it self destroyed his ps3. Was it well ventilated? How long was it on? What type of media was used the most? All those factor in untimely ps3 death.
Nice headline jjboyle. That's a good way to stir things up.
The author clearly isn't familiar with the concept of sample size. Two people's PS3's dying during an update/download is hardly incriminating evidence. Even if a bunch of other people experienced similar situations, we're talking about an install base of millions of consoles. Also, the friend clearly says in the second text that he left his PS3 on for over 12 hours before he found it dead. It's GOTTA be Sony's fault! What a dumb article.
I've had my Ps3 on for a day and a hlf before, still works and this was before the summer abuse were its been on allday everyday by 3 or 4 people lol
btw anyone know if it voids warranty if I open my PS3 up and spay it with a air can to clear out dust thats been really building up?
Dust = Bad for any electronics. My slim started sounding loud so I took my vaccume and some q-tips to the vents, it seemed to help a bit, its not as loud now anyway.
Yeah I have definitely had mine on for many many hours at a time as well - I just thought it was worth pointing out.
Also, I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure just opening it up will void the warranty.
@strange1986 Give this man a dollar, you are correct, there is a seal and if it has been opened they will not honor factory or best buy black tie protection warranty.
Yes opening it will void the warranty, but unless you have pets or smokers in the house it shouldn't get all that dusty during the warranty period. But once that's over go ahead and crack it open, excessive dust buildup is a sure fire way to fry any electronics. I clean out my PCs and PS3s 2-3 times a year.


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This week here at Magatha May we are in love with Danny O' Reilly from The Coronas. Danny at this stage is famously known as Danny Corona and is just a scruffy ball of yum! Oh and did I mention that he is incredibly talented?
You can check out some of the videos from The Coronas by clicking on the links below. My favourite is 'Heros Or Ghosts'
Did I also mention that The Coronas are single handily bring back a love of the Irish language to the younger generations here in Ireland. Many of their songs have gaeilge versions recorded, and the crowds at gigs sing along and know all the lyrics. It's pretty special to hear hundreds and thousands of people sing something in a dying language from the top of their lungs. Makes me even more proud to be Irish.


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Lora Coventry
ANTI-WAR protests hit the capital yesterday, as the world's largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition got underway.

Controversy has hit the event particularly hard this year, as it sees the largest contingent of Libyan arms dealers ever to visit the UK.

The show comes soon after the release of the Lockerbie bomber, which sparked an international furore, and the UK's recent move to back IRA victims suing Libya for supplying arms to the terrorist group.

The controversial event, formally named the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) 2009 Expo, brings together senior international trade and military experts from across the entire supply chain.

 Protests took place at Aldgate tube station, Westminster and Docklands. There were no arrests.

The UK Trade and Investment's Defence and Security Organisation invited 53 countries to attend the biannual event at the ExCel centre.

Tight security surrounds the conference, which will see major global defence groups unveiling new products.

The show includes 1,000 exhibitors and 25,000 arms dealers in a four-day fair organised by Clarion Events.

DSEi spokesman Paul Beaver said the event would help boost the UK economy as it struggles to come out of a downturn and that it would ensure the armed forces have access to the best equipment possible.

"The UK is at war and we need to make sure our soldiers are protected," he said.

"In this country we probably have the toughest defence export regulations in the world," he added.

Organisers say exhibitors are banned from displaying landmines or instruments of torture and will be barred from the event if they do.

British defence giant BAE Systems unveiled a new system to help commercial vessels fend off pirates, including an improved radar system and a laser to dazzle and temporarily disable potential attackers.

The technical wares on offer include everything from hi-tech thermal imaging to three full-scale naval vessels -- two from Britain's Royal Navy and one from the Dutch Navy -- berthed on the waterway at Docklands.


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Beauty Spending- What's Acceptable?
According to the New York Times it's not unusual for a woman in Los Angeles to spend $2000-$4000 a month on beauty products and treatments. Not $4000 per year...per month.
If I was a little shocked and annoyed last week that my beloved NYT would call Diane von Furstenberg "affordable", I was disgusted to read about these women who believe that spending up to $1000 a week on beauty is necessary for a woman over 30 trying to stay desirable in our youth-obsessed culture.
After running the "What's Your Routine?" contest earlier this year, I was unsurprised to learn that many of my readers, like myself are self-confessed beauty junkies. We feel genuine affection for our "Holy Grail" moisturizers, associate eye shadows with different stages in our lives and can passionately debate the merits of different mascaras. Our families and friends joke that we're "high maintenance" when we freak out over forgetting our makeup bag at home and shoot us looks of pity when we brag about scoring a limited edition lipstick.
But while I can't speak for everyone, I can't believe that even the product junkies among us would scoff at the idea of spending hundreds, let alone thousands, of dollars a month on our beauty habits. I know that the argument of "do you know what this money could buy for someone who really needed it?" could be applied to any amount of spending on non-essential items (clothes, accessories, beauty products), but I think this is just beyond outrageous.
As a college student transitioning from having mom and dad pay the bills to supporting myself, I was especially struck by a quotation from a financial analyst who pointed out that, "If you took that $100 a month you are spending on manicures and pedicures and invested it starting at age 25 in stocks that went up 10 percent a year, you would have over $500,000 by the time you were 65." It really puts things in perspective when you start thinking about how those monthly or bi-monthly treatments (manicures, pedicures, hair coloring, facials, etc) really add up.
Because last week's discussion on clothes spending was so successful, I thought I'd throw out another question for you guys. How much do you spend per month, on average, on beauty products and treatments? How much is too much?
Here's my take:
Regular readers of the blog know that my beauty philosophy is basically that I don't believe in spending a lot of money on skincare products, because the stuff you can get from a drugstore is just as effective as the pricey stuff, and if you have any particular skin problems (acne, dryness, aging), a prescription from a dermatologist will do a lot more than any tube of Cream de la Mer. Same goes for haircare, since the ingredients in Pantene are essentially the same as those in Kerastase.
When it comes to makeup, I think spending more can be worth it because you're purchasing something because the color, texture and scent appeal to you, not because it will or won't get rid of your wrinkles any better than another brand.
As far as treatments go, that's another personal decision based on how much you have to spend (though there is a limit). It can be argued that going to a fancy salon will get you a better cut and color than a Supercuts, but I'm not convinced that a $80 haircut will look worse than a $400 one. Shop around to find a great stylist at a price you can afford, as there are good and bad people at every salon. I think the same goes for manicures and pedicures, and I think there's no reason to ever pay more than $50 for a mani/pedi.
According to every doctor I've ever spoken to and every article on the subject, spa treatments like facials won't actually do anything to improve your skin. Their purpose is to relax you and make you feel better, and while you might see short-term results, they won't change your skin for the long-term.
So what do I spend in an average month on beauty?
About $100 on skin, hair and body products. $30 for a pedicure (I don't get manicures). $20 on makeup (usually replacing a staple in my collection). $75 on a haircut (I don't color). I don't wear fragrance (I have allergies and sensitive skin) and I probably go for a spa treatment once or twice a year, so I'll add $15 a month for that. Shaving is expensive, so add $12 for razors. And because I use prescription skin products, my copay comes to about $30.
Grand total: $282.
Honestly, reading that number freaked me out a bit, as I thought I was being pretty frugal about everything and it's higher than I expected ($3,384 per year!). When I graduate in a year and try to live on a meager advertising salary in pricey New York City, I'll probably have to cut back. Or start a "Support Meg's Beauty Habit" fund through the blog. Scary thought.
So, what about you?


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Friday, 8 February 2013
An Aspergirl at secondary school - bullied
S wasn't the only person to bully me. The first couple of years at school there was a small group of coloured girls who where two years older than me who picked on me. It was verbal bullying this time, not like what I got from S. They used to tell me to lick their shoes or wipe their shoes and laugh. They also jeered at me. I can't remember what I did to make them stop, it was either me ignoring them or said something to them which took them by surprise as I was usually quiet, but they stopped. Thankfully, shortly after that they left the school as they were older than me and had graduated.
So, my one main thoughts now that I know I have Asperger's is that bullies are cowards because they see someone different, with me I was quiet due to my AS, and picked on me. They don't pick on others who are like them, but people who they think are more vulnerable than them. What do you think?
6 comments:
- Debs Carr said...
I think it's horrendous when people think they have the right to bully someone. I'm glad your bullying stopped. Good for your mum for going and talking to S's mum about it.
It's difficult to know what to do for the best sometimes. I think a lot of children don't like to tell their parents, which must make them feel even more alone.
- 8 February 2013 at 03:18
- Julie Day said...
I know that bullying these days has got a hella lot worse than when I was bullied.
- 8 February 2013 at 03:20
- kathryn evans said...
I think you're right JUlie - sometimes it's learnt behaviour. They get bullied at home, or bossed around, and want to regain control by picking on someone else. Sometimes it's fear that they are different and they want to divert attention onto someone else. Sometimes people are just mean, or ignorant. Whatever the reasons I think you're school and the two mum's handled it well by talking it through - this way understanding grows. You writing about it will help people as well - it's not always obvious to people why someone might be different and when they understand, the difference always seems a little bit less. Well done for speaking out x
- 8 February 2013 at 07:18
- Julie Day said...
Thanks so much, Kathryn. I am planning to hopefully expand these blogs into articles and get them published in a disablity magazine.
- 8 February 2013 at 08:23
- Helen Bonney said...
Bullying is just the worst thing Julie. Well done for talking about it and also for talking about your Asperger's Syndrome. I agree with Kathy. Bully's are mostly cowards who are often taken out their own problems on others. Unfortunately, the whole world is full of them, often in the form of world leaders.
I love the way you always speak out about things that matter Julie. Keep up the good work! X
- 8 February 2013 at 09:17
- Candy Gourlay said...
I'm sorry to hear about these nasty experiences - there is no excuse for that kind of behavior, no matter how different a person is. Even if you don't have a diagnosis for Asperger's, it is still inexcusable. I admire you for your quiet determination and your joy in what you do. Go, Julie!
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According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Nicolas Trejo was arrested after a chicken-throwing outburst upon being fired from a Burger King in Immokalee.
The incident allegedly began when Trejo asked to take time off work. When the victim denied the request, Trejo became belligerent and began yelling at the victim.
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Cardio kickboxing classes teach punching and kicking techniques but focus on an aerobic workout. Students only strike training equipment. Contact kickboxing classes also teach kickboxing techniques, but students also train with each other. People refer to many martial arts that use kicking and punching techniques, such as Muay Thai and karate, as kickboxing.
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How do you plan a trip to Singapore annual cultural festivals? If you're going to one of them, you're going to have to plan out your time carefully. That way, you can make sure you're in the right place at the right time.
You're going to want to find out what the annual cultural festivals are in the area before you pick one to take part in. One way to find out what their festivals are called is to just search online for annual cultural festivals in Singapore or something to that effect. When you find results, make note of when the times are when festivals take place. That way, you can have a list of what's going on in the area and you can pick the festivals out that you think sound the most interesting.
Make sure you know what the festival is about and what you're supposed to do to take part in it. You don't want to show up and not know what's going on, so read a little about each festival first. You're going to want to get to know all you can about a festival so when you go to it you know what is going on and what is going to happen during it. There are a lot of great festivals that happen in Singapore all year so it shouldn't be hard for you to find one that you can fit in with.
You're going to want to book a hotel room early if you're visiting Singapore from out of town. Generally, during events hotels can get booked and you may not have as many choices as you would if you were to book early. If you're booking online, make sure you call the hotel before you head out there to make sure that you have a reservation and to see if they're ready for you. You don't want to end up finding out when you get there that the room wasn't booked and that you need to contact the booking website to get a refund.
You're going to need to find out how long festivals last so you can plan out your time in Singapore carefully. After a festival, you may want to take some time to visit different places in the city so you can have a great vacation there. Before you head out anywhere, it can help to use a travel website to find out what the best places are to visit in the area. For instance, if you're going out to eat there then you're going to want to know which of the restaurants in the area have the best reputations.
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Today we were so fortunate to meet Susie Bates. She is a famous NZ Cricketer for the White Ferns (she is the captain). She has also played basketball for NZ as well.
She said that the most important things were; friendship, respect, and excellence when playing sports. She also said to never give up on your dreams, and to try new sports so you can see
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The war (or, if you prefer, the determination that the conditions for the cease fire from the original Gulf War had been violated) had zero moral or legal justification. There's a lot of post-hoc rationalization going around that the war was based on false intelligence. Had any of those widely believed intelligence reports that are now known to be false had in fact been true, there still would have been zero moral or legal justification to attack Iraq, which had not attacked us and was not even capable of an imminent attack.
With regard to the intelligence for the war, the United States set a standard of proof for the claim of an imminent threat way back in the early 1960's, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Our government didn't even meet that standard (convincing photographs) in 2003, despite the advances in technology that had occurred from late 1962 to early 2003. From what I could see, there wasn't a credible argument that Iraq posed an imminent threat.
If there had been a misperceived imminent threat, then as far as I can tell, it hadn't grown in magnitude from the time that Congress gave permission to pursue the military option, which in my mind means that anybody who disagrees with me about whether an imminent threat existed should fault the Executive Branch of the American Government for taking so long to respond to whatever threat they supposedly were responding to. (In other words, if the President thinks that the Easter Bunny and his herd of flying unicorns are getting ready to tow their Winnebago of Death across the Atlantic Ocean in order to gas Americans, then the President needs to address that threat the moment that she perceives it, not after months and months of wasting everybody's time pretending that the U.S. needs to get permission from the United Nations and then deciding that, on second thought, the U.S. doesn't actually need that permission.) In fairness to the Executive Branch, the Congress asked them to pursue diplomatic options first. Still, if you don't actually feel like you need to get a particular endorsement for an action, don't waste time pretending you do. All that does is give the Easter Bunny more time to sharpen the unicorns' horns.
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Freitag, 7. März 2008
Cinnamon Rolls, Berry Crisp, Pizza and Spinach Chickpea Curry
CINNAMON ROLLS! Mhh, they were so good! My boyfriend loved them and it's extremly hard to get him to say something like "Wow, they are delicious!"
Success!!! I used Bjorkedoffs recipe!
Spelt pizza crust with Barilla Basil Sauce, spinach, broccoli, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, shredded zucchini and vegan mozzarella.
Chickpea Spinach Curry from VwaV. It was a little bland and sure did not look very pretty, but after adding more spices it was really good! Too many chickpeas for my taste, but other than that this was quite a success.
Happy Herbivores Blueberry Crisp. Such a quick and berrylicious dessert!!!
With ice cream - my dad's plate.
And the raspberry version, because I was out of blueberries.
And then I got fresh blueberries, yumm!
- ChocolateCoveredVegan hat gesagt…
Ok, I would comment on all the dishes, but I'm a little preoccupied staring at that gorgeous cinnamon roll...
Ok, I can move on now ;o). The pizza looks wonderful, and in my eyes even the spinach curry looks good! And now I'm craving cobbler. I KNOW Happy Herbivore is a good cook, so I'm sure that her recipe is great. Which did you like better, the bluebrry version or the raspberry one?
- 7. März 2008 um 19:13
- Jennifer hat gesagt…
Vegan cinnamon rolls! Wow!
That pizza looks fantastic! Wow, I wish we could find spelt crusts here!
Isn't that fruit crisp wonderful?! I've made it a couple of times now using different frozen fruits. It's been perfect everytime, no matter what fruit I use.
- 7. März 2008 um 20:29
- T hat gesagt…
Everything looks too good to be true! Especially the pizza- brocolli is the world's best pizza topping. YUM!
- 7. März 2008 um 20:35
Oh my gosh, you've been busy. I don't see any reason why anyone would think those cinnamon buns were bad. They LOOK so tasty!
And I love your mini pizza, it's adorable!
- 7. März 2008 um 21:08
- Anke hat gesagt…
these buns, and this blueberry crisp look stunning. even the curry looks delicious. wow. makes me hungry :-)
- 7. März 2008 um 22:24
Those cinnamon rolls look gorgeous! Seriously amazing...
I am sorry the spelt crusts were not so good. I bet homemade ones would be great!
- 8. März 2008 um 01:53
- Lizzy hat gesagt…
Katie - I actually wanted to make carrot cake cupcakes until I noticed I didn't have any carrots so I chose the cinnamon rolls instead - a GREAT decision! You should give these a try, they're easy to make and so so good!!
I think I'd like a mix of both berries best. The raspberries are much more flavorful, I think a combination would be pure delight!!
Jennifer - You should give them a try, they were easy to make and came out tasting fantastic!
Eh, don't feel bad, they weren't very tasty. I'll seriously have to make a homemade crust soon!
Totally! I think I'll try it with pears or apples the next time I have some here =)
T - Thanks =) And I can only agree with you on that one. I always add broccolli to my pizza ;)
Romina - And they really WERE! I highly suggest anyone who likes cinnamon to give these a try!! I'm quite sad they're all gone =(
Ha ha, thank you! I completely overloaded this small thing with veggies =p
Anke - Ha ha, thank you =)
The cinnamon rolls were fantastic, I'm so glad I finally tried them!
Courtney - And they tasted just like that ;) Go make them, you'll love them!!
Yeah, I should really give them a try soon!
- 8. März 2008 um 16:42
- Ruby Red Vegan hat gesagt…
Oh man, oh man, you really have me wanting to make cinnamon rolls! Especially after the rave reviews from the boyfriend.
Aw, what a cute little pizza! You must also have an intense tolerance for spice because I looked at the Chickpea Spinach Curry recipe in VwaV, and there are a bazillion spices in that ingredient list! Call me weird, but your picture looks really appetizing. :)
That berry crisp looks too good to miss out on. It's such an easy, quick recipe that I know I'll make it eventually!
- 8. März 2008 um 17:02
- Liz² hat gesagt…
that pizza is perfection! omg, you gotta fix up my next pie. And also, make me crispy berry crumbles! blueberry AND raspberry? nice. :D
- 8. März 2008 um 21:20
- VeggieGirl hat gesagt…
the cobbler, curry, pizza, and ESPECIALLY that devilish-looking cinnamon roll look PHENOMENAL!!!!!
- 9. März 2008 um 03:39
- Cookiemouse hat gesagt…
Some great pictures. I like the pizza made with spelt, and yes I agree with everyone that the cinnamon roll rocks.
- 9. März 2008 um 21:24
- Happy Herbivore! hat gesagt…
the correct label for this site on my blogroll should be FOOD PORN.
that's all i can say.
I want to dive in head first.
send some over.
- 10. März 2008 um 23:12
- Happy Herbivore! hat gesagt…
oh & I'm glad my crisp is taking over food blogs everywhere....
I might have to make my sticky buns again... yowsa.. you got me hungry!
- 10. März 2008 um 23:16
- Tofu Mom (AKA Tofu-n-Sprouts) hat gesagt…
Oh my GOOOOOOOOODNES! I am fascinated with the beautiful cinnamon rolls!! You have a wonderful blog!
- 11. März 2008 um 05:50
- Lizzy hat gesagt…
Ruby - After eating my waffles this morning he pointed out again that he liked the cinnamon rolls the most so far, so go make them! =)
To be honest, I didn't have 2 or 3 spices that were listed, so I just left them out =p
Liz - Ha ha, thank you so much!!! I still haven't tried the blueberry&raspberry combo, but I'm convinced that it'll rule! ;)
Veggie Girl - *bows* Thanks a bunch, it's awesome to get that kind of compliment from you! Your food always blows me away!
Cookie Mouse - Thanks a lot =)
The cinnamon rolls are made with spelt flour, too. I've been using it quite a lot lately.
Happy Herbivore - Totally! Absolutely! And completely! It was heavenly!
The crisp is easy and fat free... I doubt anyone would say "Nah, thanks." if they were handed the recipe ;)
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Are you a newly arrived international in Gothenburg, here to work or study? In the process of settling down into a new life in Gothenburg, are there any questions you would like answers to, but are not sure whom to ask?
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The Trade Union Bill weakens our voice at work, and weakens our campaigning voice. It undermines the right to strike, union organisation and aims to make it harder for unions to win a fairer deal at work.
The Bill receives its Second Reading at Westminster today. It will:
· undermine the right to strike for better pay and conditions or against unfair treatment
· threaten freedom of speech, with new restrictions on protests and pickets
· allow employers to use agency temps to replace striking workers
· introduce new red tape that makes it harder for unions to run political campaigns
· Reduce the rights of union reps in the workplace, making it harder for them to represent their members
· Make it more difficult to join a trade union by ending check off/DOCAS agreements.
The Trade Union Bill has been described even by employer organisations as an outdated response. That is particularly true in post-devolution Scotland.
One of the early actions of the first devolved Labour-Liberal coalition was a Memorandum of Understanding between the trade unions and the Scottish Government, which has led – through different iterations – to the Scottish Government's new Fair Work Convention. The Working Together report describes how Scotland's industrial relations has taken a different direction, particularly in the public sector, the main target of this legislation. I highlighted the growing differences recently in an article in the Scotsman and in more detail in the Policy Now journal.
While industrial relations is a reserved matter to Westminster, sections of this Bill, particularly those dealing with check off/DOCAS and facility time, explicitly interfere in devolved issues of public administration. We have therefore argued that the Bill requires the support of devolved parliaments. The Scottish and Welsh governments support this position.
Scottish public bodies are also required under the Public Sector Equality Duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination in the area of employment. In an embarrassing error, UK government officials posted a final draft of the Bill's equality assessment that shows that officials have serious doubts about the lack of evidence to support government assertions.
The Scotland Act also requires that human rights must be respected and realised at all levels of governance in Scotland. The Trade Union Bill breaches a number of the articles in the European Convention on Human Rights and in particular ILO conventions that the UK has signed up to. The human rights aspects have also been criticised by Liberty, Amnesty International and the British Institute of Human Rights. UNISON's General Secretary, Dave Prentis, covers the sinister surveillance issues at Left Foot Forward.
The campaign against the Trade Union Bill has received broad political support across Scotland. Both the SNP and Scottish Labour oppose the Bill. Almost all of Scotland's MPs will oppose the Bill today.
Scottish councils and other public bodies are starting to recognise the impact this will have on their industrial relations culture. Renfrewshire and Glasgow councils have tabled strong motions opposing the Bill and others are considering similar positions.
Both party leaders in Scotland have made the link between the Bill and the Tory approach to the workplace generally. They support the idea that employees working together for better wages, terms and conditions makes for a more productive workforce – good for business and good for society. This is a point well articulated by Will Hutton the former Director of the Work Foundation and leading academics. Vince Cable has described the Bill as 'vindictive' and even senior Tory MP, David Davis, has described the picketing proposals as like something out of Franco's dictatorship in Spain.
Today's debate, is an early stage in the parliamentary process. Our main focus has to be explaining to our members and the wider public that this grubby piece of legislation will not only damage workers rights, but it undermines good workplace relations and the economy.


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Boston Campus PhD Programs in Public Affairs & Social Sciences
Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools award the highest level of academic degree in their respective fields of study.
Doctoral students may have the opportunity to build key knowledge. For one, rigorous courses may help you develop leadership capability and technical expertise in your field. Also, you might learn to conduct social research, analyze data and think critically. Moreover, some doctoral programs in public affairs and social sciences encourage students to question norms. As a result, students may come up with new strategy or insight to solve some of today's challenges within their sphere of study.
Which Doctorate Degree in Public Affairs and Social Sciences Is Perfect for Me?
Two of the main types of degrees that Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools might offer are the research doctorate (PhD) and the practice doctorate. Examples of research doctorates include a PhD in Public Policy and Management, PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies and PhD in Clinical Psychology. Students in these academically focused programs may be required to contribute original scholarly material to their field of inquiry. In comparison, practice doctorates such as the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) may prepare students to refine their clinical expertise and apply advanced theory to the delivery of services.
Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools: Admissions Requirements
While academically equal, admissions to either type of doctoral program is likely to vary. Some schools with PhD programs in public affairs and social sciences may admit students with a bachelors degree and build masters level coursework into the program of study. Professional doctorate degrees might presume applicants have some practical know-how and a masters
degree. Each school sets its own policies, so you should read through their expectations on a case by case basis.
Earn Your Doctorate Degree On Campus
You can look for Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools in a specific city, state or country. Each location may have a range of internship opportunities, teaching apprenticeship programs, facilities on campus or other features of interest. For instance, some graduate programs have small class-sizes where students might benefit from one-on-one mentorship and close contacts with faculty. Also, each university may have unique research teams and groups that draw you to their program. Think of what is important to you, and factor it into your search.
Explore Diverse Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools
You can explore Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools for degrees in many fields of study. Just what are public affairs and social sciences? Public affairs is a broad term that often describes the links between various organizations and their stakeholders. Areas of study in public affairs span government policy, corporate leadership, public health and so much more. Social sciences are scholarly disciplines that study human society and their relationships in and to society. Some of the areas of study are anthropology, economics, sociology, psychology, social work, and political science. Any of these areas might be the focus of a doctoral degree.
Life, Physical and Social Science occupations include economists, psychologists, epidemiologists and anthropologists.i
PhD in Economics Schools
Graduate schools with PhD programs in Economics might cover core courses in micro-theory, macro-theory, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. Candidates may be encouraged to choose electives to anchor their research and focus their dissertation. For instance, a course in Labor Economics might prepare a student to conduct an analysis of labor supply and demand, unemployment and gender inequality.
Doctorate Counseling Psychology Schools
There are a range of graduate schools that offer doctoral degrees in counseling psychology. Counseling psychology encompasses various practices to help people improve their well-being.
Some programs are designed to prepare graduates to seek licensure as professional health service psychologists. Those seeking to become a licensed counseling psychologist work towards a PhD, PsyD or EdD in programs that may take at least four to five years of graduate study. Most programs involve coursework, integrated field work, practice of professional skills and research into behavior.
Aside from the PhD and PsyD in Counseling Psychology, there are other doctorate degrees in related counseling programs to consider in your search for schools.
- A PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision might explore issues such as crisis intervention, leadership, and advocacy. Students could learn about advanced psychopathology and treatments for mental health disorders.
- The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) degree program may help students develop advanced clinical techniques for counseling of children, couples, and families. Coursework could explore family systems theory, human development and theories of interaction.
- A PsyD in School Psychology might prepare graduates to address the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of the children, youth, and families. Coursework is likely to explore intervention methods and theories of development as well as psycho-biology.
PhD in Political Science Schools
Graduate schools with PhD programs in Political Science might introduce students to advanced theory and research in political theory, American Politics, International Politics and Comparative Politics. This type of program might prepare graduates to teach and conduct scholarly inquiry in a subfield of political science.
Doctorate Psychology Schools
Schools with doctoral degrees in psychology may offer a PhD or PsyD program in a variety of areas of emphasis. The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) is the terminal degree for those who wish to apply their knowledge as practicing clinicians. PhD programs in psychology may be more academically focused and typically include courses on statistics and experimental procedures.ii
- A PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology might introduce students to basic concepts of forensic mental health assessment. Coursework is likely to cover topics such as how to assess risk of violent behavior and diagnostics for psychopathology.
- The PhD in Clinical Psychology could be offered based on the scientist-practitioner model. In other words, students are likely to focus equally on research and practice. Some schools might provide optional professional concentration areas in health psychology, clinical child psychology, and neuropsychology.
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology programs may provide academic, practicum, internship, and research experience directly relevant to the practitioner. In this type of program, scientific research is used to inform clinical skills and professional competencies. Individuals might also choose a specific focus such as family psychology.
PhD in Public Policy Schools
One of the degrees you might look for in Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools is a PhD in Public Policy. A doctoral program in Public Policy and Management may prepare students to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research in several key areas related to the public sphere. Some examples could include crime policy, drug policy, health economics, labor economics, and technology policy.
Doctorate Public Health Schools
When it comes to a doctoral degree in public health, schools might have a PhD in Public Health and/or a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program. The PhD is generally thought of as suitable for those with goals in public health research or academia. By comparison, the DrPH degree program is typically designed for the student who already has an MPH or equivalent degree and who intends to pursue a leadership position as a public health professional.
Find Accredited Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences Schools
Accreditation for Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences schools might come from several sources. For one, many public affairs schools and social sciences schools are housed in institutions that are regionally or nationally accredited. This means they have met or surpassed quality standards vis a vis things like faculty, student services, finances and curricula. Second, some programs may be approved by professional accreditors. The American Psychological Association (APA) is one example. Make sure you are up to date with the standards in your field.
Take the Next Step
To take your education to the next level, read about and compare Doctorate Public Affairs and Social Sciences schools with the help of the on-page menus. Refine by subject and location. Then review the programs and contact schools with PhD programs in your field directly and easily. Start the journey to earn your doctorate in public affairs today!
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By Colum Lynch
April 20, 2011
The United Nations and France have been among the most enthusiastic supporters of the popular uprisings spreading across Africa, resorting to, or at least backing, the use of military force in Ivory Coast and Libya to foster democratic change.
But their fervor for bold political reform has not been felt in the North African territory of Western Sahara, Africa's last colony, where they have favored deference to the slow incremental path to change advocated by the territory's ruling power, Morocco.
Previously unreleased U.S. diplomatic communications, obtained through WikiLeaks, reveal that the U.N. and France have been deeply skeptical of Western Sahara's prospects for self-rule, and have yielded to intense pressure from Morocco to limit outside scrutiny of its human rights conduct.
Just last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki moon rejected a request from his own human right's chief, Navi Pillay, to establish a full-time human rights monitoring team in Western Sahara. France, Russia, Spain, Britain and the United States -- the so-called Friends of Western Sahara -- endorsed a compromise initiative presented by Ban, which calls for more periodic human rights visits by independent U.N. rights investigators linked to the Human Rights Council. The council is scheduled to vote on the draft next Wednesday backing the plan.
Critics acknowledged that the human rights provision marks a breakthrough in Morocco's willingness to invite scrutiny of its human rights conduct, but they point out that since there are no human rights experts responsible for monitoring Western Sahara the resolution would have little immediate impact on the ground. The Western Saharan independence movement, Frente Polisario, has dismissed the initiative as inadequate, insisting on the need for a "permanent, independent and impartial" human rights monitoring mission with a direct reporting line to the U.N. Security Council.
France defended its incremental approach to Western Sahara saying the situation is "completely different" from events unfolding in Abidjan and Tripoli. "On the one hand you have a regime in Libya promising 'rivers of blood' in Benghazi, you had a self-proclaimed president in Cote d'Ivoire using heavy weapons against peaceful demonstrators," Stephane Crouzat, a spokesman for the French mission to the United Nations, told Turtle Bay. "And on the other you have a country that recognizes the need for reforms and is making significant steps towards them. What Morocco needs from the international community is encouragement and support in these efforts"
The former Spanish possession is Africa's only remaining non-self governing territory, with only 500,000 people in a sparsely populated desert expanse the size of Britain and a population of more than 100,000 refugees in camps in Tindouf, Algeria. Western Sahara was annexed by Morocco and Mauritania in 1976, when the Spanish withdrew. Mauritania ultimately abandoned its claim, and Morocco claimed their share of the territory in 1979. Morocco -- aided by France's diplomacy -- has fiercely and successfully resisted efforts by the Frente Polisario, which enjoys diplomatic support from Algeria, to claim independence. A political settlement in Western Sahara has been made all the more elusive because of a bitter rivalry between Algeria and Morocco.
Algerian-backed Polisario rebels fought Moroccan troops until 1991, when a U.N. brokered cease-fire called for a referendum that would allow Saharans the ability to vote on an independence referendum. But Morocco has never allowed such a vote to occur, and now insists that Western Sahara remain as an autonomous part of Morocco.
The U.N. mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, MINURSO, has become a marginal player in the territory. "Because of disputes over who might vote in the referendum, it has lost its political role. Minurso now polices a cease-fire that has hardly seen a single shot fired since it went into effect in 1991," according to an April 6, 2009 cable. U.N.-brokered talks have failed to secure a political settlement, with Polisario insisting on a chance to vote for independence.
"In recent weeks, the members of the Security Council have repeatedly voiced their support for political outcomes consistent with respect for human rights and peaceful transition to democracy in light of the profound and dramatic changes sweeping the Arab world, " Ahmed Boukari, Polisario's U.N. representatives wrote this month in a letter to the Security Council President. "The protection and promotion of human rights, including the right to self-determination must be at the heart of any effort to resolve the conflict in Western Sahara."
The protest movement spreading across the region has not left Western Sahara untouched. In November, Moroccan authorities used water cannons and tear gas to disperse more than 10,000 Saharan demonstrators outside the town of Laayoune, where they were protesting poor social and economic conditions. On March 5, demonstrators in Saharan refugee camp near Tindouf, Algeria, protested their own leadership's failure to provide them with a better life. The chief target of the protests was Polisario's own chief Mohamed Abdelaziz-Polisario leader since 1976 - who was faulted for running a one party rule system that favored tribes related to Polisario's leaders and denying basic freedoms of speech and assembly to ordinary Saharans.
The April 6, 2009 cable recounts that the previous year the U.N.'s former special envoy, the Dutch diplomat Peter Van Walsum, publicly dismissed Polisario's independence drive as "not realistic, because Morocco would never relinquish its control of the territory and the international community would never force it to do so." The United States -- which favored autonomy -- "explicitly" backed Walsum's position, even though "no other member did, not even traditionally pro-Moroccan France." The U.S. position has subsequently shifted away from that public position.
Julian Harston, the former head of the U.N. mission in Morocco, concurred, but for different reasons, according to the cable. Independence, he told American diplomats, "is unrealistic because the territory has no real economy, and the limited fishing and tourism along with fruit and phosphate production offer little for a viable state," according to a February, 27 2009 cable. In the same cable, a French diplomat, Frederic Clavier, told American officials that "France could not accept any independent state that would not be able to secure its borders."
The dim assessment of Western Sahara's prospect for independence prompted Polisario and it chief backer, Algeria, to refuse to deal with Walsum as a negotiator. With talks at an impasse, Ban Ki moon eased Walsum out by declining to renew his contract, according to the cables.
The U.N.'s current special representative, Christopher Ross, a former American diplomat with extensive experience in the region, has dropped that position, restoring the possibility of independence. But Ross has pressed for a cautious development on sensitive issues, notably acquiescing to Morocco's insistence that the U.N. mission in Western Sahara not be given a mandate to investigate human rights abuses in the territory. Ross believed "it was not sensible to include human rights in the MINURSO mandate, but perhaps there were other UN agencies that could take on the issue," according to the February, 27 2009 cable. The U.S. embassy, meanwhile, believed that "Morocco can best address this question by improving the situation and continuing its opening to international monitoring."
Morocco's opposition to outside monitoring has been intense. In one cable entitled "Morocco furious with UN on Van Walsum Removal, stalls on replacement and seeks SRSG's head," A U.S. embassy official in Rabat cites an official Moroccan letter to Ban conveying "a demand for the removal of MINURSO head SRSG [Special Representative of the Secretary General] Julian Harston, including for internal messages suggesting a human rights monitoring role for MINURSO."
The case for a stronger U.N. human rights role has increased since Morocco sought to disperse crowds of demonstrators in Laayoune back in October, when Saharan protestors set up a camp at Gdim Izik, outside Laayoune, to protest worsening social and economic conditions. Moroccan forces fired tear gas, water canons and batons to break up the demonstrations.
In response, Sahrawi locals, inflamed by false rumors that Moroccan forces had killed Saharan protesters, attacked Moroccan forces in Laayounes. Footage released by the government showed locals slitting one officials throat, and urinating on another. Moroccan forces retaliated later that night, enterin Saharan neighborhoods, and beating and detaining hundreds of people.
Morroco's Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri wrote Ban to say that the protesters had been infiltrated by "by terrorists and former criminals as part of a plan support by Algeria and targeting Morocco's unity and stability." The UN found no proof to substantiate such claims.
Supporters of Morocco say the kingdom has taken important steps toward reform. On March 9, King Mohammed VI, outlined a set of constitutional reform, subject to a vote in Western Sahara, that were aimed at promoting human rights and expanding freedoms. Last month, Morocco's foreign minister wrote in a letter to Ban that Morocco has established a National Council on Human Rights, which would be open to dialogue and interaction with international NGO's and the UN Human Rights Council.
But Navi Pillay, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said the moves don't go far enough. In an internal paper, Pillay urged Ban to establish a permanent human rights mission. "Recent development in the Middle East and North Africa region illustrate the importance of respect of human rights for peace and stability," according ot the paper. "Alleged violations of the spectrum of rights...demonstrate the critical need for the establishment of an effective international mechanism for regular independent, impartial and sustained human rights monitoring and reporting within a clear mandate covering the entire territory and the refugee camps. This could be achieved by providing for regular human rights reporting through a component within MINURSO."
Ban had other plans.


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Beyonce is one of the most tight-lipped personalities in the biz. She wouldn't confirm or deny her own pregnancy (her husband shut down the rumors) and we've barely heard about her forthcoming new album.
But the "Grown Woman" singer did spill the beans when it came to her upcoming new film Epic.
Warning: Spoiler Alert (obviously)
Bey sat down with Good Morning America to discuss the animated flick where she plays Queen Tara—a Mother Nature-type forest goddess if the trailer is any indication.
Recounting her childhood dreams of stardom, she told GMA, "I remember telling my mom 'One day I'm going to do that,' and my mom was like, 'Uh huh. Yeah, baby. I'm sure...'" Aw, cute Bey.
"It's funny because in the film [Epic], there's a young girl that is a big fan of Queen Tara and her mom's like, 'She's the queen. I don't know if that's going to happen, baby.' And she ends up becoming the queen!"
We've seen both trailers and there's no indication of any girl becoming any queen. It's more focused on some forest war and two talking slugs.
So there you go: Beyonce just saved you a movie ticket.


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I am currently seeking a Special Needs TA to work in a Primary School in Hillingdon. The school are looking for a 1:1 (one on one) Teaching Assistants (TA)/ Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who are confident in supporting children and young people with special educational needs particularly autism, challenging behaviour and severe learning difficulties.
Must be able to travel to the Hillingdon/Uxbridge area
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Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs such as - ------Social and Emotional Mental Health difficulties, autism and/or severe learning difficulties
Experience working in special need schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUS), provisions and units is highly beneficial
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Support Workers/Play Workers/Care Assistants with school based experience will also be considered for the role
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Windows Mobile Merges Documents Between Cell Phone and Computer
Windows Mobile can be found on devices from all major mobile phone manufactures and is supported by all major cell phone service providers. SmartPhones and PDA phones have increased productivity around the world as major corporations are setting up their networks to interface with devices used by their employees.
Windows mobile is not limited to business use by any means. The software is easy to navigate and multiple third party applications are available. Depending on cell phone carriers there may be some slight variations but basic features such as cut/copy/paste is always available. I mention this because it is one of the most envied features of iPhone users and one that they are likely not to enjoy for some time – if at all.
Mobile versions of the Microsoft Windows OS integrate amazingly well with Outlook, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and Power Point presentations that you use daily on your computer. Devices are increasingly becoming more powerful with ample memory to successfully run Windows Mobile software.
Documents started on a Windows Mobile device can be copied directly to a computer, edited and then returned to the mobile device with the use of an SD card. The same can be done in reverse. This is a great tool for anyone that wants or needs to be away from the desk that still needs to get some work done.
SmartPhones differ from PDA cell phones. SmartPhones lack a Touchscreen and often do not possess a full QWERTY keyboard. A PDA phone has a Touchscreen and most likely will have a full QWERTY keyboard. It is really a personal choice – which one you choose to use. Personally I like the PDA phone but I admit they are larger and a bit bulky. I actually use the Touchscreen more often than the keyboard except when I am creating a document.
Windows Mobile 6.1 is the latest release and can be found on devices including the HTC Touch Diamond, the AT&T BlackJack II, the Palm Treo 800w, Verizon Wireless XV6800 and Samsung SCH-i760. Multiple cell phones presently running Mobile Windows 6.0 will be able to upgrade to 6.1. Check with your carrier for more information on your particular device.
Devices running Windows Mobile software makes it possible to continue working while away from your desk. Laptops are not necessary for access to Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or even Power Point presentations.
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Jennifer Morrison & Jaime King: Art of Elysium Gala!
Jennifer Morrison meets up with pals Jamie Lynn Sigler and Julianne Hough at the 2012 Art of Elysium Heaven Gala held at Union Station on Saturday (January 14) in Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old Once Upon a Time beauty, who sat next to True Blood stud Joe Manganiello, wore a gorgeous Kaufman Franco dress, Kimberly McDonald jewels, and Ferragamo bag.
Hart of Dixie actress Jaime King, who was accompanied by director husband Kyle Newman, sparkled in a Valentino dress and Van Cleef & Arpel's jewels. She met up with Odette Annable (with husband Dave) and Gossip Girl's Michelle Trachtenberg inside the party.
Also pictured below at the charity gala, which served Beau Joie champagne and Fatburger: Amy Smart, Ali Larter, David Arquette, a pregnant Molly Sims, Rashida Jones, and Jamie Lynn Sigler
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Reduced numbers of necessary foreign workers in Liberia due to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has meant that Canadian Overseas Petroleum's (LON:COPL, CVE:XOP) planned offshore drilling programme will be delayed.
COPL has a 17% stake in the ExxonMobil operated Block LB-13 offshore exploration project.
Nevertheless the company says the technical assessment of the project area, including geological modelling, continues and new targets have now been identified and mapped as a result.
"We continue to make significant progress with the technical evaluation of Liberia," chief executive Arthur Millholland said in a statement.
"Whilst the possible delay in the commencement of drilling is regrettable, the safety of the partnership's staff is paramount and we are confident that staff numbers in country will return to normal levels in the near future."
There are alternative approaches that could yet see the first exploration well drilled within the previously envisaged "window of opportunity" for the programme.
Rig availability is not considered a problem and long-lead items are understood to be in-hand, therefore it is mainly a matter of logistics and contingency plans are currently being worked on.
One possible solution would be the re-location of the envisaged shore-based support to a neighbouring country such as the Ivory Coast or Ghana.
It is not wholly uncommon for support and rig operations occurring in separate territories – recently Africa Petroleum's rig was operated out in Ghana, while Anadarko and Chevron's programme was supported from both Liberia and Ivory Coast.
"These aren't huge logistical issues to get over, it is just the practicalities of the planning that went into preparing an operation in one place has to be adapted for another," Chris McLean, COPL chief financial officer told Proactive.
"From a timing perspective, we believe there is still a lot of time for the drill programme but the window is shortening for us to accomplish what we want to accomplish."
Once an operational plan is finalised and confirmed it is likely to take between 60 to 90 days for drilling to actually begin. As such, it is still possible that the first well could still go down this year with a second well potentially following next year.
This morning, COPL also gave investors an update into its expansion plans – with potential new acquisitions in West Africa.
COPL also told investors that it has, as the operator of a consortium, bid for an asset in an area it describes as the West Africa Transform Margin.
While details were somewhat scarce, as the award has yet to be approved, COPL did reveal that the consortium includes what it called "a prominent producing independent African energy company".
It expects to be in a position to provide an update on the bid during the third quarter.
The company also continues to evaluate opportunities in Nigeria, though its option over the OPL 2010 block has now expired. It still has eyes for OPL 2010, but COPL said it is also evaluating and negotiating several other assets in Nigeria.
It is in negotiations to acquire two offshore blocks, both of which include appraised discoveries with contingent resources. It has also been invited to participate in the G&G (geophysical and geochemical) study for a deep water offshore block.
Opportunities in the country play to management's strengths and experience, COPL said.
Millholland added: "The company continues to be motivated by the opportunity that exists in West Africa for exploration and development of the WATM as regional companies look to partner with experienced management teams.
"The COPL team has been part of the evaluation of deep water prospects and the development of mid-water production schemes over the last 30 years. It is this combination of experience and access to undeveloped assets that are creating these opportunities."


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