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Boy King Islands - Sun Worship (Plustapes, 2012)
Format: Cassette (run of 200 copies), Digital
Boy King Islands - Sun Worship
1. I Am You
2. All Green & White
3. Summer Sun
4. Fade
5. Feel So Young
6. Falling Ceiling
7. Chasing Noises
8. Guilty Hands
9. A Promise Away
All songs written by Boy King Islands (Diaspora Movement, ASCAP and He Heard Himself Say, BMI). Recorded, mixed and produced at ECHO/NORMAL in Chicago by Boy King Islands and Dan Smart. Mastered by Keith Kreuser.
Boy King Islands:
Jason Hunt: Guitars and Keyboards
Zachary Mastoon: Bass, Guitars, Drums, Piano & Words
Jacob Croegaert: Bass on 1, 2 and 8
Beth Hunt: Additional Vocals on 2, 4 & 5
Alexandra Lewis: Words on 1
Matt Lux: Bass on 5
Photography by Shaun Roberts
Design by Someoddpilot


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Willie has disappeared. Somehow, between the time that Marcus turned his back on her and when he got into the guard station, she just up and vanished. But that's the least of the party's worries right now.
Anora, the little girl that Marcus and Lorya were chasing, explains to Captain Issolta, in charge of the Usquebah guards, that she overheard Marcus and Willie discussing a dead body that they found in the middle of the street. After a quick trip outside to retrieve Lorya, Captain Issolta takes a statement from them about the discovery.
Of course, things are never that straightforward. Issolta needs both the people who found the body to make the report, but with Willie's whereabouts unknown, such a task seems impossible. So she introduces Marcus and Lorya to three people in one of the station's cells, and asks if one is Willie. Sadly, it was not to be.
At this point Issolta's companion, an 'elf' named Aust, points out that the two groups seemed destined to meet. After hearing the story of how the party made it to this world, he hints that he knows more about the heart in their dreams than he's willing to let on.
Apparently, the corpse that Marcus stumbled across earlier belonged to one of Aust's men, Sellius Glambor. He convinces the group to look into the murder, in exchange for their freedom.
Outside, Ellie is excited to show Shiizuk the wonder's of magic. She spots some flowers on a grave and, with the aid of a green mist, coaxes them back to life. As the mist fades, she hears a voice, and begins to converse. Marcus is upset by this, and insists that Ellie stops talking to the voice. When she refuses, he tries to forcibly stop her, and once again attracts attention from the city guards. And once again he manages to talk himself out of trouble.
Hopefully the party will manage to avoid killing one another…
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AsthmaWith time flying by, we are now right in the middle of the month when admissions to hospital due to exacerbation of asthma are at their highest rate. With the changing season and fluctuating temperature (hard to imagine in the midst of the present heat wave) hospital admissions soar.
There are 1.1 million children in the UK living with asthma (Asthma UK) and 4.3 million adults, and asthma causes a child to be admitted to hospital on average every 20 minutes. Asthma takes 3 lives every day and perhaps more worryingly, research has shown that around 2/3 of these deaths are avoidable if medication is used properly
What causes asthmaAsthma is caused by an inflammation of the airways and a build up of mucus. It can be triggered by a number of different factors which will vary according to each individual person. A few of these are temperature change, dust, exercise, allergies, stress and pollution. Knowing your triggers and symptoms is vital to keeping healthy and staying out of hospital.
How can you help?So if you do have an asthmatic child, what can you do to help them on their return to school?
- Check that their inhaler is in date and has plenty left in it. Make sure they have one in their bag if they are at Secondary School and one in the office as well
- If they are still at primary school they should have a spacer as well (see picture)
- Educate them to be aware of their triggers, for example will the changing temperature impact on their capacity to do P.E without getting breathless. If so seek advice on how to manage this - do they need to take their reliever 20 minutes before P.E?
- Try to encourage them to use their preventer regularly to avoid the symptoms occurring.
- Get the practice nurse to check their inhaler technique, or visit the asthma UK website and watch their video clips
- Complete an asthma action plan (downloadable through the asthma UK website)
People with asthma are also more at risk of becoming seriously unwell if they contract the flu so it may be worth checking with the GP surgery as to whether they are eligible for the flu jab.
So who is eligible for the flu jab with the ever changing world of the NHS?
As it currently stands:
- Every child aged between 2 & 4 will be offered the vaccine by their GP.
- All children in years 1 - 3 will be offered it in schools, (dependent on local commisioning arrangements)
Asthma is a completely manageable condition with the right medication / action plan so by following the advice above and considering getting your child immunised perhaps you will be able to avoid the dreaded Emergency Department this winter
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Quick Sticky Buns Recipe
2 1/2 T. unsalted butter
1/2 C. (packed) golden brown sugar
2 T. light corn syrup
2 t. fresh lemon juice
1/3 C. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 8 oz. tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
3/4 t. ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan. Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Increase heat to medium and whisk until sugar melts and syrup boils. Pour syrup evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Unroll dough on floured surface; press perforations together. Roll out dough to 8 x 12-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Starting at 1 short side, roll up dough jelly roll style. Cut crosswise into eight 1-inch-thick rounds. Arrange rounds in syrup in pan.
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If you want to play indie/rock connections then you can have hours of fun with American duo Midnight Faces. Matthew Warn and Phillip Stancil are both fairly seasoned musicians and embarked on this particular venture a couple of years after being introduced to each other. Stancil has been in bands since his teens, hardly surprising considering that he was born into a family of musicians, and it's his lung-busting choruses that give this album such an ambitious sound. Warn also began making music in his early teens with his good friend Johnathon Pierce (you'll know him as the singer with The Drums), and then when he was twenty he formed post-rock group Saxon Shore with Josh Tillman (Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty) and released a couple of albums produced by Dave Fridmann... so to cut a long story short, Midnight Faces know their way around a tune or two.
What's surprising about 'Fornication' is that it sounds very little like any of the acts mentioned above. This is more substantial than The Drums, more song-based than anything post-rock, not psychedelic in the way that much of Fridmann's productions were (MGMT, Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev) and there no way this could be called "canoeing music" or compared to Fleet Foxes. In our humble opinion this is a great move on their part; it would be hugely disappointing if these two talented men came out with an album that was just a facsimile or their mates' work. 'Fornication' is full of big tunes, every one of them in fact. We're looking at music that's closer to widescreen indie-rock; these are songs for the big stage, they have towering choruses and don't hold back. Lo-fi? Forget it. Midnight Faces are unashamedly hi-fi and this music is written to impress and generally knock your socks off. This might lose them points in terms of indie credibility, but it will gain them fans without the need for them to sell-out by engineering their music to be different to how they want it to sound. This is not a self-conscious record, it just happens to be a very grand one.
They don't tease you in gently; the title-track kicks things off with wind-tunnel production and a stadium-sized chorus. Picking a track to release a single must be straightforward, it could be the musical equivalent of sticking a pin in a map. Wherever that pin lands is a potential radio hit, so if you want us to recommend highlights then you're out of luck. There's little to choose between anything here. The rumbling drums on 'Crowded Halls'; 'Holding On' has a poppier edge; 'Give In Give Out' is another impressive pop/rock track... it just goes on. 'Feel This Way' is quite lovely and this was selected as a single; synth-pop is touched upon with 'Kingdom Come'; 'Now I'm Done' strips back the bombast at no expense to the song and without seeming out of place in the slightest; there's a moment of reflection when they get to 'Identity'; they get a touch more pensive and desolate on 'Turn Back', and 'Heartless' is the perfect end track, looking back at the journey we've just been on. That may be a simple whistle-stop, track-by-track guide, but really we described the sound and idea of this album accurately enough without going into specific details for each song. 'Fornication' is immediate, it's impressive and it's likely to have a broad appeal, and Midnight Faces deserve credit for doing this on their own term rather than piggy-backing on famous friends.
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The 2007 Honda Element is driven by a 166-hp 4-cylinder engine in paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (also available 5-speed automatic transmission). ABS and front side bag is standard for all models. The following schematic shows the 2007 Honda Element Wiring Diagram and Body Harness Schematic.
1. Sub-wire, combination
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Become A Technical Rock Star With Lessons From The Singer Meatloaf
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Copenhagen's Green 'Glass' House Hits the Road
The Kolonihavehus and the "Mobility of Avoidance" performance, Copenhagen 2010. Photo: Søren A. Olse / CoreAct.
After adding a splash of vivid color to the dark winter streets of Copenhagen, artist Tom Fruin's "Kolonihavehus" -- a cottage made of patchwork squares of recycled plexiglass -- is hitting the road, serving (with a little help from sound and light artists) as the ever-changing backdrop to the show put on by a Danish performance group.The New York-based artist's outdoor sculpture installation, previously displayed at the Royal Danish Library, is a mosaic of a thousand pieces of reclaimed plexiglass found in dumpsters around the city, according to the pop culture blog Lost at E Minor. When the CoreAct performance group is not using it as part of their stage set, the "independent world of sound and light" created by a Portuguese lighting designer and a Danish sound artist "respond[s] to the movements of the passers-by... The house therefore stands as a colorful and ever-changing surprise in the well-known streets of the city."
Small Escapes For City Dwellers
While Fruin's Kolonihavehus appears to be more of an artistic statement than an environmental one, its inspiration is a green tradition that other cities would do well to emulate.
According to the official website of Denmark, a "kolonihave" is "a small garden on the outskirts of the densely populated city," found throughout the country, and a "kolonihavehus" is the small house on the garden property, a place frazzled city-dwellers can use as "a breathing space -- a place where [they] can escape from the city and relax in green surroundings."
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Journalist shot dead in Tank
The journalist was ambushed by unknown assailants near Dabara refugee camp. The slain journo was heading to Tank from Gomal Bazaar when he came under attack.
He was initially taken to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) which referred him to the DHQ hospital in Dera Ismail Khan where he died. The attackers were riding a motorbike and fired gunshots at the journalist at least 10 times, said police.
Zaman Mehsud was working as a correspondent for couple of Urdu language dailies. He served as president and secretary general of the South Waziristan chapter of Tribal Union of Journalists'.
Aslam Khan, a brother of the slain journalist, registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified killers.


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Stefan, our new Business Development Executive, joined the Trading Specialists team at the beginning of this year. Stefan will be responsible for building his own account base by sourcing new suppliers and buying their excess inventory to help release the tied up revenue. He will also be responsible for receiving your excess stock lists to see where Trading Specialists can help benefit your business.
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The Dream Team Nightmare: Boost Team Productivity Using Agile Techniques
The Dream Team Nightmare: Boost Team Productivity Using Agile Techniques (Pragmatic Bookshelf, $24 paper, $15 ebook) is the first-ever interactive Agile Adventure. It's the gripping tale of an experienced team struggling with agile adoption. In this unique mashup of a business novel written in the gamebook format, you'll overcome common yet daunting challenges that come from using agile methods. As Jim, the agile coach, you'll learn to apply a range of thinking tools and techniques to real-life problems faced by teams and organizations. Find out what really works and what fails miserably from the consequences of your choices. And, unlike in the real world, if at first you don't succeed, you can make different choices until you get things right.
As the book opens, management is ready to disband your new agile team and outsource your project. Can you save The Dream Team?
The Dream Team started their journey 18 months ago. Since then, life has become a nightmare. Progress has ground to a halt. Morale is low. Quality has become taboo. You have five days to figure out how to get the team back on track. There will be conflict and maybe tears. One thing is for sure: there will be plenty of tough decisions to make.
Inspired by a classic gamebook series, this fun and interactive story has eight different endings designed to enrich and put your agile development knowledge and experience to the test. Packed with familiar scenarios an agile team faces every day, The Dream Team Nightmare offers you the chance to see what would happen if you could do things differently so you can change the way you do things for real with confidence.
Combining practical team-building exercises with effective facilitation and Systems Thinking, by the end of the book you'll be ready to rescue projects in trouble, and get new projects off to a better start.
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ANCIENT SOUL LIFETIME #2: 6/375mL bottles
A traditional, semi-sweet mead aged to perfection in 4 neutral American oak barrels for 14 months. The second in the Ancient Soul series, the blend of star thistle and orange blossom honey with light oak undertones, delicately dance on the tongue. ABV: 14.0%
APPLE PI WITH SPICES & GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST: 6/375mL bottles
This release of Apple Pi w/Crust Mead is NEW. Yeah, yeah, we made this last year, BUT, that was just for funsies and well, it was amazing and we knew we could do better. This NEW blend has a 15.3% ABV and loads of graham crackers, giving you an even bigger crust flavor. Available in October 2017 in all markets. ABV: 15.3%
An amber colored pale ale brewed with cinnamon, molasses, cloves & ginger that delivers a delightful winter spiced flavor. Our brewmaster is mildly obsessed with ginger snap cookies this time of year so we decided to brew this spiced pale ale to celebrate his addiction. A blend of malts create honey, biscuit and dark caramel flavors which are gently balanced out by woody, minty hop bitterness and aroma. We introduced whole ginger, molasses, hand-picked cloves and cinnamon to this brew to create the ideal pale ale to enjoy during the winter holiday season. ABV: 6.7%
Sang Royal is a blend of double red ales aged in oak barrels, foudres and puncheons for up to 22 months with Pinot Noir grapes from Oregon's famed Willamette Valley wone region. The most sophisticated in Cascade's series of "Sang" projects, Sang Royal captured complex notes of Summer berry fruit, plum, cola, earth and spice, with a vibrant acidity and soft tannic structure. ABV: 9.4%
Wrath, our big bold Russian Imperial Stout at 11% ABV. Expect rich roasted flavors to shine through the alcohol to sweep across your palate. Pair this beer with a nice meal or share it with a friend, but be warned of its Wrath! ABV: 11.0%
Named after a volcano in New Zealand, this beer packs an eruption of flavors without melting your palate. Expect fresh crushed citrus and tropical fruit in the nose, with no bitterness on the finish. ABV: 6.3%
ROASTED JOE: 1/6 kegs | 1/2 kegs | 6/4C cases
A tip of the cap to that one time we got kicked out of a casino in Maine after a few too many Lewiston martinis. Roasted Joe is a coffee and bourbon infused cider with the perfect balance of rich nuttiness and toasted oak. Worth every ounce of trouble. ABV: 6.7%
Ben's uncle, a reality show winner, lives on an off-the-grid Maine island chock-full of wild berries. This unfiltered cider is packed with blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry. more tart than sweet. juicy as hell. ABV: 5.3%
CBS was born when we stumbled upon some bourbon barrels that had previously housed maple syrup. We opted to put the same base beer as KBS, an imperialized version of Breakfast Stout, in the maple barrels and, after one taste, we knew we had something special. Rich maple syrup, roasted coffee and velvety chocolate meld together in what can only be described as a transcendental drinking experience. ABV: 11.7%
VELVET YETI NITRO STOUT: 1/2 kegs
Introducing the newest and smoothest member of the Yeti family, VELVET YETI. The surprisingly velvety and rich mouthfeel of the nitro pour rounds out the unmistakeable roasty, caramel & toffee notes that make Yeti such a beast. Despite its minimal 5.0% ABV, this smooth operator is sure to provide maximum joy. ABV: 5.0%
SAISON AU BLE DE MINUIT: 6/4C cases
Dry and crisp farmhouse-style ale. Mild tartness with Colorado barley and midnight wheat. ABV: 6.8%
CONSOLATION PRIZE: 1/6 kegs | 1/2 kegs | 6/4C cases
A full-bodied Double IPA that glows a magnificent hazy orange. Heavily dry-hopped with Jarrylo, Azacca & Mosaic resulting in big notes of pineapple, mango, honeydew with a notable Pilsner malt backbone. Dangerously drinkable and surprisingly mellow. ABV: 9.5%
GNOEL DE ABBEY HOLIDAY ALE: 1/2 kegs | 12/25 cases
Mischievous Merry Makers, it must be tough to be a gnome. We feel bad for them, we really do. Every December they get trotted out of the box and set on a shelf to remind us of a Christmas Cheer. It's amazing they can be so happy after spending almost a year in a box tucked away in the attic, but look at them! We're convinced they are the ultimate party animals and the epitome of youthful exuberance trapped in a ridiculously impish body. It certainly doesn't seem like any off them have aged in over 400 years. Around our houses, everyone giggles and smiles when the Christmas gnomes come out, so we thought it was time to give them The Lost Abbey treatment. A Brown, American style Holiday Ale. ABV: 8.0%
DEAD MAN'S GAME: 1/6 kegs | 12/12 cases
The captain of the ship knew the moment he sailed into the Fog of Death what was next. Legend decreed that out of nowhere, the stench of the Reaper would arrive with his chess board in hand. And a Dead Man's Game would be waged for the souls on the ship. If the captain availed himself and triumphed over death, the ship would sail on, reaping the rewards of gold and riches. Should death prevail, the ship and souls would vanish in the damp night air forevermore. Many played the Dead Man's Game, but no ship ever sailed out of the Fog of Death…until this night. An oak-aged blended ale. ABV: 14.0%
On a rainy fall day in 2009, my five-year-old daughter Zoe and I were wandering the streets in Bar Harbor and stumbled across the Whale Museum. Zoe loved it. It put a smile on her face. Hopefully our ale will do the same for you. Zoe is an Amber Ale with hints of dark raisins, chocolate, biscuit, pine, evergreen, and citrus. Cheers! ABV: 7.2%
I think it was the summer of '76, I was 5 years old, and my Uncle Tom came to paint our house. It was in the tiny town of Louisiana, Missouri, on the mighty Mississippi River, where he would take me to troll the roadside ditches to gather one man's junk (beer cans). In honor of his magnificent treasure (his beer can collection) and his spirit for fast cars, tough motorcycles and mean smiles, we bring you Mean Old Tom – a Stout brewed with coffee and dark chocolate, and aged on vanilla beans. ABV: 6.5%
A nitro-infused batch of the classic Mean Old Tom, a Stout brewed with coffee and dark chocolate, and aged on vanilla beans. ABV: 6.5%
ANOTHER ONE: 1/6 kegs | 12/16 cases
When we expanded our brewery in 2013, the stress was something, to say the least. I ran out of creative juice for a minute so I decided to have another one for inspiration. Another One is an India Pale Ale brewed with Cascade, Citra, and Simcoe hops, with hints of grapefruit and tangerine. ABV: 7.0%
In early 2016 we released Frühstück, our draft only breakfast stout brewed with Rise Up coffee. We tucked a small amount of that liquid away in Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon barrels and we're really excited about the results. In my opinion, this is our best barrel aged beer to date. Aged for eight months then conditioned on cocoa nibs and more coffee another month, this barrel aged version comes in at a hefty 10.5% ABV with huge notes of espresso, sweet chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon spice. Perfect for that early morning pick me up with some Krispy Kremes or a late nightcap for a cozy winter's rest. ABV: 10.5%
HIGH TIDE: 1/6 kegs | 6/4C cases
A highly-drinkable IPA with notes of citrus and stone fruit, perfect for any beach day. A citrusy IPA drenched in notes of tangerine and stone fruit from the judicious amounts of Simcoe and Amarillo hops, finishing with a crisp hop bite and a smooth piney finish. ABV: 6.2%
SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER: 1/6 kegs
Santa knows who's been naughty and who's been nice. This is one seriously naughty but nice beer. Santa's Little Helper, our Imperial Stout, starts with an emphasis on dark cocoa and roasted coffee aromatics. The finish lends hints of sweet crystal malt, warming tones of alcohol and a touch of hops, making a perfect accompaniment to leftover fruit cake and sugar cookies. ABV: 10.0%
Enjoy this Mongo-sized wave of hop goodness, from our brewers to you. Our flagship Double IPA, Mongo harnesses the flavor of Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, and Simcoe hops. Massive resinous aroma leads to citrus notes with a piney bitterness on the finish. ABV: 8.0%
Low ABV session cider inspired by the classic Italian spritz tradition. Light body with ginger and citrus notes. Apple varieties – McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, Red Delicious, and Macoun. Apples grown by Sunrise Orchards in Cornwall, Vermont. Tincture (ginger, galangal, bitter orange) produced by Alice & the Magician in Burlington, Vermont. ABV: 3.9%
Straw colored India Pale Ale bursting with juicy American (Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic) hops is filled with flavors and aroma of Peach, Mango, and Citrus juices. Smooth and balanced with a soft bitterness. Insanely drinkable! ABV: 6.3%
THREE 3'S DIPA: 1/6 kegs | 1/2 kegs
Our Double IPA! Pouring hazy and golden in color, DIPA is generously hopped with Columbus, Citra and Centennial. Modest whirlpool hops are supplemented with over 15lbs of Citra and Centennial in the dry hop. Intense flavors or grapefruit give way to a smooth melon finish. Insanely drinkable! ABV: 7.5%
Hazy, blonde, well balanced American Pale Ale brewed and dry hopped with massive amounts of Mosaic Hops. A combination of citrus and floral notes await on the nose. Subtle flavors of tangerine and papaya give way to a grassy resinous hop finish. Smooth and great for a hot summer day! ABV: 5.8%
Double Simcoe IPA, 9.0% ABV, is a full flavored ale with hints of pineapple and citrus up front, a good malt backbone in the middle and a clean finish. ABV: 9.0%


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For the purposes of this paper, coordination is defined as a "systematic utilization of policy instruments to deliver humanitarian assistance in a cohesive and effective manner." A leading scholar in the field identifies three basic types of coordination: coordination by command, coordination through consensus and coordination by default; and the distinction between the three is important in discerning both the benefits and challenges offered by different approaches to coordination. While United Nations agencies played a central role in the systemization and institutionalization of the idea of coordination, effective coordination requires multi-sectoral and multifaceted perspectives, as well as a dual approach in which the importance of both operational and strategic coordination are recognized.
The principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality are central to the provision of humanitarian assistance, and as such, warrant consideration in coordination strategies and policies. Other basic principles and elements of humanitarian coordination include strengthening the capacity of local actors, transparency and accountability, and mutual commitment and cooperation between the different actors. There are a variety of existing mechanisms designed to enhance and facilitate coordination between organizations providing assistance in a given context. These mechanisms range in function from enhancing coordination within and among groups to identifying gaps in responses as well as addressing important concerns relating to funding.
While there are many challenges to implementation of coordination strategies, as well as concerns regarding the potential for increased bureaucracy in an already complex system, the benefits to coordination can be tremendous. Not only are humanitarian operations improved through the development and implementation of coordination strategies and mechanisms, but, more critically, the beneficiary population also gains from better coordinated activities.
The utility and importance of coordination among international and local humanitarian actors enjoys nearly universal recognition in the field of humanitarian action. Though the shared objective of all operational stakeholders is to alleviate suffering and save lives, there are varying approaches among the main actors regarding humanitarian coordination as a means to enhance and improve this end. The different mandates, activities, objectives, policies, organizational structures and capacities of the humanitarian actors often result in disparate views as to what constitutes the most appropriate level, as well as nature, of coordination. Indeed, the term "coordination" itself may prompt debate, which is seen in the advocating by some actors for adoption of the alternative idiom of "operational cooperation". Taken together, such elements may lead to varying degrees of frustration, ambiguity and confusion on the part of different humanitarian players when the issue of coordination is raised.
This brief aims to provide the reader with a basic overview of the salient elements of humanitarian coordination in the context of humanitarian assistance.1 While acknowledging the differences and complementarities of humanitarian assistance and development, this brief will focus on the dynamics of coordination in so far as the former is concerned. The definitions adopted in this brief for humanitarian assistance and development are those articulated by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida): humanitarian assistance has as its twins goals - the saving of lives and relieving of suffering - while development assistance aims to provide partner countries with the "opportunity to effect long-range improvements to the living conditions" of their populace.2
It is worth noting that the legal basis for the following discussion on humanitarian assistance is that the responsibility to provide for the basic needs of a population lies first with that state;3 it is when the state is unwilling or unable to provide for such needs does the focus shift to the complementary or auxiliary role which can be adopted by humanitarian organizations. There is no legal framework specifically regulating or governing interactions between humanitarian organizations, though there are a number of related considerations such as the applicability of domestic laws of the country of operation, and consent of the host state, which should be acknowledged. Humanitarian principles and international law should underpin all aspects of humanitarian assistance, and thus by association, also discussions of coordination. Discussions in this brief regarding humanitarian assistance are based on the centrality of the principles of humanity, impartiality and neutrality in humanitarian action.
1There are three categories of assistance commonly identified: direct assistance, indirect assistance and infrastructure support – with decreasing level of contact with the actual affected population.
2Sida, "The Purpose of Swedish Support to Humanitarian Actions is to Save Lives." The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Updated 20 July 2007.
3General Assembly Resoluion 'Strengthening the Coordination of Humanitarian Emergency Assistance of the United Nations' UN Doc A/RES/46/182, 78th plenary meeting, 19 December 1991.


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So – my first review for the year. It's been a while. I feel a little like a boxer stepping back into the ring after a long absence.
(Albeit a rather timid boxer with messy hair and big glasses and a book tucked beneath one arm…)
Anyway. The longer I leave this review, the more nervous I'll get. It's time.
Cue review-writing montage…
The Quiet American
by Graham Greene
Published in 1955
I couldn't help but slowly shake my head as I read Graham Greene's The Quiet American.
It's not that I didn't like what I was reading. Far from it – I read The Quiet American with a feverish hunger. But, as a wannabe writer, reading The Quiet American left me feeling somewhat exasperated.
Greene writes about complex themes with a clarity that's utterly baffling. He creates characters that feel so real; they seem larger than this novel's mere 180 pages could possibly allow. Greene's dialogue is amongst the best I've ever read, and the structure of his novel is just…brilliant.
And that's the thing that bugs me about Graham Greene – he makes the art of writing seem so effortless. When I know firsthand that it's not. For me, at least.
The Quiet American is actually quite a complicated book, but, like the magician he is, Greene distracts the reader's attention with a story so arresting, it's easy not to notice the little elements that make this novel work.
Thomas Fowler is a jaded, middle-aged British journalist, who has been living in Vietnam for some time. Cynical and worn-out, Fowler has developed a fondness for opium – and for Phuong, a beautiful, young Vietnamese woman who shares his home and bed, even though Fowler has a wife and children back in England.
When Pyle, the American of the novel's title, arrives in Vietnam filled to the brim with youthful enthusiasm and high-minded ideas about a "Third Force" in Vietnam, Fowler is at first amused by Pyle.
However, when Pyle announces with characteristically naïve arrogance that he has fallen in love with Phuong, Fowler slowly realises that Pyle is not a joke.
As he discovers that Pyle's involvement in Indochina might be more insidious than he first assumed, Fowler feels he must take action and stop Pyle…but is he doing what is right for Vietnam, or for himself?
The Quiet American is a haunting novel, filled with ghostly echoes. Greene's characters play out in miniature the politics of the countries they represent. Yet The Quiet American is no mere allegory – it's a deeply human novel, replete with fear, jealousy and lust. It was the characters of The Quiet American and the complicated relationship that arises between them that drew me in – not the politics. To read this novel from a purely political perspective would be a crime.
The way Greene manages to squash such perfectly-sculpted characters into the confines of only 180 pages is nothing short of breathtaking. Against all odds Greene manages to creates sympathy for Fowler, his prickly anti-hero, who has abandoned his wife and children for an uncertain future in a war-torn country. Fowler is middle-aged and weak, overwhelmed with world-weary self-loathing. The Vietnamese pronounce his name "Fowlair", as if he's stagnant; a bad smell that's lingered too long.
In contrast, Pyle is young and wealthy, full of life and naive optimism. But it's with Fowler – despicable, odious Fowler – that I found myself siding. He has a certain endearing vulnerability about him.
The Quiet American is such an overwhelmingly masculine novel, but at the very centre of all this strutting, posturing masculinity lies a woman. Phuong ("which means Phoenix, but nothing nowadays is fabulous and nothing rises from its ashes" Greene tells us on page one) is portrayed as a kind of cryptic blank. Although she does Fowler's bidding, he is unable to access her innermost feelings. She acts as her own self-interest dictates, looking for a foreign husband to protect her from life on the streets. It's not that Greene neglects her character in any way. He purposefully leaves Phuong as inscrutable, unknowable.
The Quiet American has the consistency of a dream. Or, perhaps more accurately, a nightmare.
Greene creates the novel's atmosphere by narrating the novel from Fowler's first-person perspective. Fowler's world-weariness lends the novel an intense sadness, and his journalistic tone achieves a sense of detachment from the novel's action. Fowler's detachment is not only an essential part of how The Quiet American is narrated – it also becomes a theme of the novel.
But what impressed me most about The Quiet American is the novel's underlying structure. Greene begins his novel towards the ending, and Fowler relates his story in a series of flashbacks, returning to the present at times for just a paragraph before dipping back into the past. Then flashing back to his old life in England. There are even hints of a future; fleeting insights into Fowler's life after the events of the novel have run their course.
The structure of The Quiet American is remarkably complicated. But Greene makes it work. That's just the kind of writer he is – a true professional. A gentleman; a genius. Once again, I shake my head in sheer awe.
Normally, when I write my reviews, I ensure the novel I'm writing about is fresh in my mind. I finish reading one book, then I write my review before proceeding to the next. As a reviewer, that's how I work.
But this time is different. I'm writing this review quite a while after reading The Quiet American. And, admittedly, I've read three novels since.
While I might have forgotten the quotations I intended to include with this review, the exact turns of phrase, I still remember the novel's nightmarish atmosphere as if I'd finished reading it an hour ago.
The Quiet American will stay with you. Just try shaking it off. This solemn little novel will become fused to you – whether you like it or not.
.Yes – I'm changing my own ratings system. No more "superawesome". No more "In a word" – they were driving me batty. Let me know what you think.
(Plus, I owe a giant thank you to the always-lovely Stephanie from Read in a Single Sitting for helping me get my star system up and running. I'm useless at this technical stuff.)


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Zero turnaround Java/JBossBill Burke Nov 24, 2006 12:39 PM
Had an IM conversation with Gavin on "Zero turnaround Java". Basically the idea centers around a development turnaround time closer to that of PHP. I thought about a few things of how we could be as Zero-Turnaround as possible. Here is a breakdown of possible tasks/features we could do step by step:
* A real "redeploy" event that reuses the DeploymentUnit/Context. In this case deployment metadata could be reused if metadata sources (.class or .xml files) have not changed on disk within the deployment. To make this happen, the deployment unit is going to have to remember all sources of metadata within the deployment. EJB for example would be a set of ejb-jar.xml, jboss.xml, bean class (and superclasses) as well as business interfaces as all these things are sources of metadata.
* This point makes me wonder if the *redeploy* event should pass a list of changed files within the deployent unit path.
* Hot Swap is useless. Yes it is neat, but since schema changes aren't allowed, its not going to cover 100% of cases. IMO, any Zero Turnaround solution needs to cover 100% of use cases otherwise there will be a lot of user confusion when things go bad.
* Since Hot Swap is not viable, we will need to create a new classloader on redeployment to load changed classes. I'm guessing we can greatly speed up classloading on redeployment if we cache resources. The idea is that a classloader has a resource cache, on redeployment, the ClassLoader of the DeploymentUnit hands off its resource cache to a newly created ClassLoader. This way the new ClassLoader does not have to go to disk to load the .class file and can just get things from memory. Not sure how much this would speed up things, but this idea can be used for my next point. BTW, I think running in a debug session of most IDEs would allow for non-schema based code changes are runtime anyways.
* When I've used PHP or another scripting language, the coolest thing for me was that there was no build/compilation step and you had WYSIWYG development as the source files were directly in your deployment path. I think we can do the same for Java. The idea would be to have a ".java" based ClassLoader. When a class needs to be resolved, the ClassLoader would look in its classpath for .java files or look in a memory cache for compiled bytecode. I took a look at Eclipse's JDT, the compiler that Tomcat uses to comple JSP source. Its pretty cool. You have total control on where to resolve source and bytecode when compiling something.
A scanner would watch all ".java" files within a deployment. If one changed it would cause a redeployment event to happen. The resource-cache-based ClassLoader I talked about above could be used to cache compiled .java source. This would make the JDT compilation step much faster as it would only require a recompiling of modified .java files.
* A blog Gavin mentioned to me talked about being able to cache an HTTP Session (or SFSB Session) between a redeploy. This enables Zero-turnaround even further as at runtime you can make a modification to your web application or EJB right in the middle of testing a web app. The way it would work is that the HTTP SEssion/SFSB session would be serialized and reloaded after a new classloader was created to pick up the class changes. I think this is a cool idea, but suffers from the same problems as Hot Swap:
- I'm pretty sure that a schema change to a .class file will generate a different SerialVersionUUID for default serialization. So, we would need to use JBoss Serialization to ignore version id mismatches.
- I don't know if a schema change (an additional field added) would break the serialized HTTP Session/SFSB Session on deserialization.
- Because of both of these problems, I think just using the IDE to do non-schema code changes during and within a test run is good enough.


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Members of the Bellarmine-Jefferson High girls' volleyball team realize that the rest of the Santa Cruz League is looking to knock the Guards off their lofty pedestal.
Bell-Jeff entered Thursday's league opener on the road at St. Matthias with six straight championships to its credit. In addition, the Guards had not lost a league match in 44 tries, a streak that dates back to 2006.
The Guards began their latest title quest in fine fashion, defeating the Victorians in three straight games, 25-21, 25-11, 25-20.
"We all realize that one of our main goals this season is to keep the league championship streak alive," said Bell-Jeff Coach Miguel Segura, who has piloted the team during those six titles. "It's something that we want to keep at Bell-Jeff."


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As a believer that our children watch what we do more than listen to our words, I wish to respond to the sadness coming out of Strasburg High School since this past January.
• In January 2014 a teacher/coach was allowed to resign after he faced charges of "hazing, assault and battery by mob, and seven counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor" (Northern Virginia Daily, Jan. 11, 2014). This after he had been on paid leave for some months.
• When the situation on the Strasburg High School basketball team bus was discovered, the School Board ended the seasons for both the varsity and junior varsity teams. As I read the reports in the Northern Virginia Daily, seven students were found guilty of violating school policy. Thus, for the actions of seven, both teams lost a season. A basketball team will usually have 12 players, so about 17 players were punished along with the seven. This, in my mind, is a draconian and thoughtless solution to a complex problem.
• The School Board approved the removal of several basketball players from Strasburg High School in January without seeing the bus video. When the School Board did view the bus video, it expelled some of them for 365 days from the May date of viewing the video, not retroactively from the January date. Thus, the students will miss three semesters of school unless they enroll elsewhere.
• The School Board chose to severely punish several basketball players when the county sheriff and district attorney, who had viewed the bus video, charged some players who pleaded guilty and were punished by a court. Is the civil action not enough for the School Board?
• At least one of the adults on the Strasburg High School bus has returned to work. I saw no article concerning his return, but much has been printed about the students.
• The practice of "lynching" supposedly was known of by some teachers and coaches in Strasburg High School. If these adults knew of the practice and did little or nothing to stop it immediately, they passively approved it and helped the climate at Strasburg High School be a negative one.
• One of the coaches on the bus was quoted in the Northern Virginia Daily as saying that the trip from Moorefield, West Virginia, was "more raucous than usual." Why would any adult allow raucous behavior by students in any situation? To do nothing in that situation sanctions the conduct, and students learn a negative lesson.
• After I read the Title IX report, I wondered why the attorney hired by the School Board had to add such a lengthy addendum for corrections.
It seems from several reports that some of the basketball players were way out of line on the trip back from Moorefield, and they should be held accountable for their actions. However, children make decisions without careful consideration of consequences (view the ear-piecing video out of Central High School), and one of our responsibilities as adults is to teach and help them grow. Yes, hold them responsible but deal with their transgressions in a timely and just manner. (Read John:4)
I believe that the School Board has mishandled this situation from the beginning. It has held at least seven students and their families in limbo before finally expelling some for 365 days. However, what of the adults?
We entrust our children to teachers and coaches, and we share expectations concerning our children with these teachers and coaches. Some of these expectations are that we expect our children to be taught a subject by these adults and to grow into productive citizens. We expect teachers and coaches to be positive role models. We expect teachers and coaches to be just, but firm with our children. We expect teachers and coaches to build a healthy climate for our children in which to learn. However, when adults are not held to the highest accountability, our children see this. Is it no wonder that situations of poor conduct occur in our childrens' lives when adults are forgiven for more serious transgressions? Yes, hold our children responsible and expect good conduct from them, but raise the bar for the adults who are in charge of them.
Roger Barbee is a retired educator who lives in Edinburg.


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Sunday, February 4, 2007
chinese new year
I first made this drink for a chinese new party years ago and had a horrible mishap... somehow the pitcher of drinks had started leaking in the car on the way to DC unbeknownst to me, and then while I was walking down the sidewalk to my friend's house the bottom of the (paper) bag fell out and chinese new year spilled all over the pavement. The rats in Mt. Pleasant got tipsy that night. Which is probably good considering all of the fireworks we set off in the alley. Anyway it is made from ginger infused vodka, lychee juice and black tea infused simple syrup. The spiciness of the ginger and the bitterness of the tea prevent this from being an overly sweet drink. I garnished it here with crystallized ginger, but I have also used fresh lychees and cocktail picks that look like little firecrackers. Throw in some dumplings, A & J thousand layer pancakes and illegal firecrackers and you've got yourself a party.
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A modern play exploring the relationship between volunteers on an anti-depressant drugs trial and the relationships and issues of the doctors in charge has been chosen by Hasland Theatre Company to launch its 69th season.
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Penned by award-winning playwright Lucy Prebble, the play was professionally staged at The Crucible, Sheffield, earlier this year.
Stuart Rooker, an experienced actor and first-time director at Hasland Theatre Company, said: "The themes of The Effect are complex, challenging the audience's perceptions of depression and medication. Prebble has created four well-drawn characters and their relationships give rise to an intelligent dialogue that has really given us something to get our teeth into during rehearsals.
'It will be a visual and audible treat thanks to our wonderful backstage team who have created some stunning back projections and sound effects which enhance what's happening on stage. This, coupled with four incredibly strong performances from our experienced actors - Nicky Beards, Heather Davies, Steve Cowley and David Brooks.
"The Effect has been an absolute pleasure to work on. We have made a piece of drama that is a real collaborative effort. Everyone involved has poured an incredible amount of time, effort and talent into eight performances that aim to entertain and provoke at the same time. It is a brave piece put on by a forward-thinking company."
Publicity officer Nicky Beards added: "The HTC 2015-16 season will continue after The Effect with a varied selection of plays including a musical version of Animal Farm, Peter Whelan's The Bright & Bold Design, Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit and Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth. We have made a conscious effort to keep ticket prices down this year and they remain at a very competitive £7.50. There really is something for everyone this coming season. And, as ever, there is always space for new audience members as well as people who wish to get involved in terms of acting, front of house and backstage. "
The Effect runs for eight performances from 18th to 26th September at the Playhouse on Storforth Lane. Tickets are now on sale. To buy tickets online, visit www.haslandtheatrecompany.co.uk (booking fee applies) or telephone the Box Office on 01246 272271.
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Max Hayles - HMAS QUICKMATCH WW2
Max Hayles and HMAS QUICKMATCH
I enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy soon after turning 17 years of age. It was 1943. Within the space of a few weeks I reported to the R.A.N. Communications School at Flinders Naval Depot (known today as HMAS CERBERUS) located in the State of Victoria. Here I was to be trained as a Navy Signalman. On completion of course we were to be proficient in all facets of Naval Signals including basic Telegraphy. We were taught how to read and send messages, accurately, and at a pre-determined rate of words-per-minute, both in Morse Code, using Signal lamps, and also Semaphore, using small red and yellow hand held flags. We also had to learn the alphabet flags of the Naval Code of signals. This consisted of a flag representing each letter of the alphabet, and a pennant for each number from 0-9, plus several other special Flags and Pennants peculiar to the Navy. Lastly there was the International Code of Signals, used by all merchant ships, and these consisted of the same flags but representing different letters of the alphabet. For example, Naval flag 'A' was flag 'Y' for Merchantman.
Upon successful completion of my course I immediately volunteered for the "N" Class (Destroyer) pool at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) where the British Eastern Fleet was based. I was fortunate that I gained first pick, and was I drafted to HMAS "Quickmatch" - a "Q" class destroyer.
This was considered the 'plum' place to be, along with five "N" class and two "Q" class Australian Destroyers also based there. A Destroyer is one of the smallest ships of the fleet. They are fast; they are well armed, and usually carried torpedo tubes. Their function is to screen the fleet, to protect merchant ship convoys from submarine attack, provide naval Gunfire Support and Anti-Aircraft cover. Destroyers are often referred to as "greyhounds of the sea".
Upon arrival, in Ceylon I was stationed at the Royal Navy barracks at Lanka for a fortnight before, being sent to Trincomalee by train. I soon settled in to shipboard life aboard "Quickmatch" and began my watch keeping duties immediately. The Communication Department consisted of 5 Signalmen, 5 Telegraphists, and 2 Coders. During this period in naval history Signalmen were the only lower deck ratings that worked on the ships bridge. All messages and signals, received either visually or by telegraph are placed on printed forms and kept in a file by the signalmen on watch on the bridge. Here I was, not yet 18 years old, relaying ordersdand telling the Officer of the Watch what he had to do. It was not until years later that I realised that it was an enormous responsibility for a kid to do. But it was the job we had been well trained for, and I think we did it well.
After 6 months watch-keeping at sea I was entitled to apply for a Promotion Course to a higher Rate, and so I was taken by ships pinnace to HMS "Quilliam" and went before the Flotilla Fag Officer for examination. He turned out to be none other than the Marquis of Milford Haven, who asked me a few questions from the Fleet Signal Book, all of which I answered correctly. I passed and was sent back to my ship for a practical Semaphore or Morse test.
This was fairly simple and I have never forgotten it. The text was... "Friends, romans, countrymen, send me four ears; I come to marry Caesar not to raise him. What good men do is drink absinthe from clear cut crystal castellated goblets." I got it right. The real purpose of this was not just to see if I was efficient, but also to not fall into the trap of anticipation.
Our work at sea varied from fleet exercises, actual attacks on Japanese bases in Malaya, anti-submarine patrols, and of course convoys of merchant ships. The war in the Mediterranean area had virtually ended and ships were using the Suez Canal. On many occasions we picked up convoys at Aden, and took them to Bombay or Colombo (or both). The largest convoy we had consisted of nine passenger vessels, including some of the illustrious P & O and Orient liners like Strathnaver, Strathedan, Strathmore, and Otranto. These ships were said to be transporting the AIF 7th and 9th divisions back. By this time "Quickmatch" had sailed from Trincomalee on 37 occasions. Whilst some of these were boring, there were some exciting and humorous events.
At the entrance to Trinco Harbour (not unlike Sydney) a single destroyer was moored every night, bows seaward, on 'emergency' duty. Steam for normal speed was maintained to allow dispatch to sea in a few minutes. Steam for full speed was kept at 30 minutes. This was to allow for any ships in distress at sea to be reached as soon as possible. With 50 or so destroyers at Trinco, we only did it once, but for the first time in months, help at sea was needed.
A serious medical case with the First Lieutenant of "S" class submarine, HMS "Statesman" had arisen and in 15 minutes we were at sea to rescue him. "Statesman" was in the Bay of Bengal between India and the Andaman Islands, and was to remain stopped and submerged for protection. We estimated our arrival in the given position at dawn. We arrived a little early and used our Asdic equipment to find it. There was a heavy swell, and suddenly "Statesman" surfaced a few hundred yards on our Port beam. She found us first.
It so happened that I was on duty on the bridge and so I had to go in the ships lifeboat to signal where necessary. This boat was a heavy wooden craft, not unlike those used in our surf clubs. It was rowed by 7 seamen, whilst I crouched in the bow with a pair of hand flags, an electric Morse signal lamp, and a very heavy battery hanging around my neck.
Because of the very heavy swell, and the large bulbous nature of a submarine hull, the boat bumped heavily against the upper deck, and then slithered down the hull with a crash. After several fruitless attempts, and with the patient strapped tight in a "Heath Robertson" stretcher, it was decided to throw him bodily into the boat! Three of our seamen stood up and caught him on a count of three, and we were away. But not before we were all soaked to the skin, and the boat damaged. By the time we entered Trinco Harbour (in Trincomalee) the patient had been operated on and his appendix removed.
Another event was soon after we had a new Commanding Officer. "Quickmatch" was his first command, and of course he was rather nervous, particularly when operating close to other ships under way. The real test came when we had to refuel at sea from an Aircraft Carrier. This required that we close within 20 yards, and to receive a heavy fuel hose for connection.
This is normally a fairly simple operation provided that the ships turn into the wind. All went well, the hose was connected, and pumping began. However when ships get too close, and especially with a small and large ship involved, a depression between the two can develop, and the ships can collide. (Put two matches in a glass of water and see what happens)
It so happened that we got a bit too close, the Captain panicked and ordered too much opposite rudder. We pulled away sharply, the fuel pipe tightened and parted, showering heavy black boiler fuel over the port side, from the waist aft.
It happened also that that the Captain's pinnace received about six inches of fuel, and the decks and all equipment on the port side were suddenly painted black. Very black. It was the seamen's task to clean it all up, but only after we had reconnected and completed refueling. I was glad that I was a signalman and only had to watch, as high-pressure seawater was used to clean up. Pollution was not a factor in those days.
One thing that we were never told about during training at Flinders Naval Depot was the matter of meals on board a small naval vessel. All ships to a destroyer had 2 cooks, whose task was to make bread, and cook whatever the sailors in each mess came up with. In other words we had to battle for ourselves. Each day according to a roster, a crewmember would go to the gallery and get whatever was available, usually a chunk of raw meat and some vegetables. When prepared it was returned to the gallery for cooking.
When fresh food ran out, it was a question of tin openers, powdered milk, powdered eggs, and dried fruit etc. With none of us having any cooking skills, there were some surprising results. It emerged that I was the most resourceful and I used my scant skills to my advantage. For example, a female cousin in Sydney would send me recipe pages torn out of "Women Weekly", which were a great help.
became the champion scone maker, but with no self-rising flour I had to add baking powder, but how much? When I reached perfection I was able to swap watches on the bridge with a shipmate, provided I made scones or some sort of sweet concoction. The scones were very popular, provided they were eaten on the same day as made. If not they turned into rocks. One ungrateful mate suggested that they could be used as cannon balls in our 4.7" guns.
Fresh water was also a problem at times. Whilst we had a large storage tank and condensed sea water continuously, the equipment slowly salted up and daily production fell. The boilers had first call. It meant that sometimes we had to shower with salt-water soap.
Eventually the war in the Burma area ended and the British Eastern Fleet was ordered by Churchill to transfer to Sydney, and become the British Pacific Fleet. Many of the old ships that were based at Trinco (many of them World War One relics) were sent back to England, whilst many others more modern and no longer needed in the Atlantic or Mediterranean, were sent to Sydney.
The British Pacific Fleet consisted of 6 aircraft carriers, 4 battleships, 10 cruisers, and 40 destroyers. There was also a fleet of 146 merchant vessels organised as "The Fleet Train", consisting of fuel oil, aviation fuel, and water tankers, all forms of victualing, ammunition, and general supplies, etc. These ships eventually plied from Sydney and Brisbane to the Fleet. Only the tankers were allowed to reach the fleet for refueling whist underway. All others were at a safe distance at sea, and were approached by individual fleet ships as a sort of ferry service.
As part of this newly formed fleet "Quickmatch" and "Nizam" were ordered from Trinco to Sydney via Fremantle for refit. As "Nizam" had much lesser cruising range than "Quickmatch", it was necessary to refuel at Addu Atoll, a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, about 500 miles south west of Colombo. Here a tanker that had been torpedoed, with only the forward part sinking, was towed into Addu and used as a refueling point. Unfortunately it was empty. "Nizam" had to remain until a replenishment tanker arrived.
In "Quickmatch" however, the Captain called a conference with all his officers and Chief Engineer to consider traveling alone to Fremantle. Everyone was asked to individually plot a course and speed that would get us there. Out came the charts and slide rules and the next day it was agreed that we had sufficient fuel to make the journey provided that we cruised at our most economic speed. So off we went.
Out in the middle of the Indian Ocean, we intercepted a merchant ship that we thought should not be there. Naval vessels receive twice daily reports of friendly shipping movements civil and naval, broadcast in code at midday and midnight. These originated from Colombo and Fremantle and according to our information this ship was unknown.
It was decided to challenge. Since I happened to be on watch I switched on our starboard 20-inch carbon arc signaling lamp and flashed WBA . Any friendly ship would know what that meant. There was no response and within seconds the ship disappeared into a heavy rain shower. We had no radar at that time (to be fitted in Sydney) and we could not afford to use too much fuel to chase it. There was also need for caution.
We reduced speed and turned very slowly towards where it was seen. This allows the least target area but also allowed us to load both forward guns. It was about 10 minutes before the rain cleared, and the mystery ship was nowhere to be seen.
It was eventually seen steaming westwards the reciprocal of its previous course. We had no alternative but to use up some fuel to put it into gun range and having done so fired a shot over its bows. They decided to obey our request to stop and identify itself. It turned out OK and it was just as surprised to see us as we were of it. It was headed for Fremantle with gold bullion from UK. The reason of course for us not knowing its identity in the first place was because we were out of radio range from both broadcast stations.
The British Pacific Fleet had all gathered in Sydney and Brisbane and we sailed for Manus in the Admiralty Islands, which was to be our base. From there the fleet worked northwards attacking various Japanese occupied countries and islands carrying out bombardments at Leyte Gulf (Philippines), Iwo Jima, Formosa (Taiwan), Okinawa, Sakashima and also mainland Japan itself.
The Okinawa campaign began from Ulithi in the West Caroline Islands and it was our first and only joining with the US Navy. Over 1000 ships comprising naval vessels hundreds of landing craft of all types and thousands of troops sailed at dawn for Okinawa. All day they sailed past us in a continuous stream. Our turn came at 3pm when we weighed anchor and joined the escort. It was an amazing sight. We disengaged the following day and with the British Fleet turned north again.
On August 6th 1945, the fleet was turned onto an east-south-easterly heading and continued all day without zig-zag! This puzzled everyone aboard, for, at this stage of the war, we were just 1700 nautical miles from mainland Japan. The next day we were advised the first atomic bomb had been dropped on Hiroshima. IThen again on August 9th on Nagasaki.
Attacks by the British Pacific Fleet on the Japanese mainland continued with carrier borne aircraft bombing by day and the Battleships closing inshore at night to carry out bombardment with their huge guns, then retiring before dawn. These ships were escorted by destroyers, including us in "Quickmatch".
"Quickmatch" was later allocated to Air/Sea rescue ship for the aircraft carrier HMS "Victorious" which meant that we kept close station close and during flying operations we closed to 250 yards astern on the starboard quarter. There was always a danger when taking off, particularly with the 'Avenger' bombers, that they may finish up ditching into the sea due to the weight of their bomb loads and the high (sea) swells. And since it was also required for them , immediately after launching from the deck, turn out of the path of the carrier there was always a chance of the lower wing tip hitting the crest of a wave, or even the propeller blades, which would crash the plane into the oggin in a large flurry of white spray.
It was our job then to increase speed, pick up the pilot and then sink the aircraft by gunfire or by ramming, thus removing it as a navigation hazard. This also applied to aircraft flying on. This was easier in theory since they would have dropped their bombs and would have much less fuel. A problem sometimes, was that they had been hit with some of the aircraft damaged. They may still be able to fly but when speed was reduced a few seconds before touch down the aircraft would stall and splash!! Again we would rescue the pilot and sink the plane by gunfire or by ramming.
I spoke to rescued pilots on several occasions most were only 18 or 19 years old. I asked if they would be stood down for a while and their answer was, as long as an aircraft was available, they would be in the air again the next day. This was to ensure that they did not lose their nerve.
The Aircraft were Supermarine Seafires (navy version of a RAF Spitfire), Vultee, Vengeance and Corsairs. During this time the fleet aircraft carriers were subject to daily Kamikaze suicide attacks and all 6 carriers were hit, some more than once.
Came the Japanese surrender, the fleet entered Tokyo Bay and "Quickmatch" was anchored about 300 meters abeam of USS "Missouri" on which the surrender ceremony took place.
Shore leave was granted, and I proceeded ashore with some of my shipmates only to find complete and utter devastation, all buildings and structures either burnt out or reduced to rubble. Trams and buses were burnt out and stood simply as steel frames.
As for the the Japanese people themselves, whilst we were unable to communicate with them, they showed no aggression towards us and because of some smiles they gave us, we got the feeling that they were glad it was all over.
"Quickmatch" had two distinctions. Firstly, it was the only Australian ship to actually take part in the final actions against Japan, and secondly, it was the only destroyer to see out the entire British Pacific Fleet Campaign, from the time of leaving Sydney to the day of surrender. "Quickmatch" claimed one sunk midway between Aden & Bombay.
Those of us serving as crew spent over 6 months of continuous sea time having not set foot on dry land until leave in Tokyo. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Navy, saw some of the world and made many friends that endure to this day.
Yours Aye
Max Hayles - Signaller R.A.N


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The London Eye is another place I want to visit despite my slight fear of heights. I've climbed Snowdon, I'm pretty confident I can do most things now to be honest! It would just be so amazing to see that fantastic view. I'd like to do a whole bunch of things just hubby and I.
There are several castles I want to visit because of my Tudor interests:
St.Mawes and Pendennis
Hatfield Castle (Elizabeth 1st)
Hever Castle (Anne Bolyn's childhood home) there will be many more though, England is home to some amazing castles.
I want to visit the Titanic Museum because it just fascinates me and I want to go to Buckingham palace even just to have my photo taken at the gates, I don't care! I love our royal family.
Finally I want to return to my childhood home to see how things have changed. I want to see Westonburt, where I grew up and Tetbury, the town I lived closest to and also the town I went to school in. Hopefully a certain friend will be able to help with this one next year!


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Although everyone knows this, many people still don't do it: breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and you should never forget to eat it. Although it is true that sometimes the rush and your obligations prevent you from being able to sit down calmly and eat the proper nutrients, you should make a little bit of an effort. How about you start with these simple healthy breakfasts today?
Your breakfasts should give you approximately 25% of the energy you need to take on the day. It is essential that you eat the proper nutrients to compensate for the whole night when you won't be eating anything. A healthy, varied, and balanced diet in your meals in the morning will help you leave the house with more strength and in a better mood. You can also rectify the idea that in order to lose weight, it's best to fast. On the contrary, you will definitely get to the middle of the day with a binge to compensate for the anxiety, and that is not healthy at all. Let's take a look at some simple recipes for healthy breakfasts to make at one of the best moments of the day!
A Bowl of Cereal and Berries
- Make a bowl or large cup. Put a handful of whole instant oatmeal. Then add half a cup of soy milk or water, however much you would like.
- Then, start to add in the berries: cranberries, strawberries, raspberries… If you can't find them or they are very expensive, you can add prunes or red apple.
- Now add the nuts. For example, ten raisins and two crushed walnuts.
- Eat it little by little and chew it well.
You will get a better than good amount of fiber and antioxidants with this kind of breakfast. Fruit is a great macronutrient, as healthy as it is tasty: oatmeal gives you carbohydrates. In regards to the nuts, they will give you excellent antioxidants like phenolics and resveratrol.
Whole Wheat Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
- Another healthy and varied breakfast is this one. A turkey sandwich and a glass of natural orange juice.
- First make the sandwich with whole grain bread always. Add a slice of cooked ham or turkey (both have less fats), a teaspoon of olive oil, and a few pieces of avocado. We can assure you that the mixture is delicious. You can also use chicken, if you prefer.
- Don't forget to make orange juice for this breakfast.
This sandwich's whole grains will keep you satisfied for longer. It has vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Avocado also has a high content of vitamin E, which is good for reducing cholesterol and helps you better absorb all the nutrients from this breakfast, including the excellent antioxidants from orange juice. It is a very healthy option.
Fruit Salad, Toast with Honey, and White Tea
- It may be excessive at first glance, but it is not. You will get an excellent amount of antioxidants and vitamins with this type of breakfast. Get a bowl that is not too big to put the pieces of fruit in.
- A small kiwi, apple, five grapes, and two strawberries would definitely be the best for this breakfast. As you can see, the key is in the variety and taking advantage of the benefits of these essential fruits.
- Next, make the toast. It should be whole wheat and not very big. Put one or two teaspoons of honey on it.
- Now make the white tea. This variety of tea is healthier than even green tea, which is why we recommend it. You can find it in natural stores. It is very valuable and will be very beneficial. Remember that after boiling it in a cup with water, let sit for only 5 minutes.
- A very good option for your breakfast. You will benefit from healthier fruits, the ones that have the most antioxidants, and will take care of your health the most. Honey is an excellent antiseptic, healer, and strengthener for your immune system that you should not pass by. White tea is a more than amazing ally to protect you from free radicals because as we said before, it is even more powerful than green tea.
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Yes, I did kill a dog…kind of. I stepped on one of my son's toy dogs in the basement and it broke. Although the bruise on my foot would indicate that I actually lost that fight. With that out of the way, here is the real reason I am writing this post.
The past three days I attended the Illinois Computing Educator's Conference in St. Charles. First, let me tell you that I was able to pull some great resources that I will share in a later post. However, I rode home each day rather disappointed in two major ways. I kept trying to get over these disappointments, but as I continued to reflect, I kept coming back to these two "problems" that I had with some of the conference sessions I attended.
The first disappointment was the apparent low level of technology knowledge and understanding among the participants and some presenters. While this may sound like an arrogant and potentially rude statement, let me explain. My view may be the result of me losing the roulette wheel of session picking. However, here is a short list of things I witnessed that gave me a bit of a pause:
• Presenter taking 15 minutes to explain how to turn on, capture, and plug in a flip camera. To me this should be common sense and does not require a chunk of a session, but clearly that was not the case.
• Very few of the masses of participants were on twitter or tweeting during conference. I know that not everyone has bought into the boom of the blue bird, but I was shocked at how few had.
• Participants were blown away by prezi.com as a "new" tool. This is a tool that I have heard about, used, and seen for nearly two years now.
• Presenter spending half of presentation talking about movie maker and photostory as groundbreaking tools in education. I don't think I need to say anything about this one.
• An entire poster session on the power of wordle.com. Enough said…
• Presenters claiming to have "cutting edge" technology that was duller than a spoon…ten years ago. This kind of goes with the previous two, but I think my definition of cutting edge is not a universal.
• Presenter claiming wikis was one of the newest, best, and greatest web 2.0 tool out there. A wiki, while a good tool, is simply one tool and a vast array of potential tools out there.
• Presenter contradicting themselves by claiming to need to give kids choice in their projects…but they must use technology for it to be a good project. This presented went so far as to call out certain projects as not good enough.
Again, I don't mean to be rude or sound disrespectful in any way. I did go to a great workshop on Media Literacy with Joanna Marshall and sat with Jon Orech in a productive Twitter session. All in all though, I was rather astounded by the seemingly low level of technology understanding. I take this to mean one of two things. One, I am that far ahead of the curve, which I don't necessarily think is the case. Or two, we need to do a better job of sharing resources and getting more teachers caught up to the digital age we are living in. I know I have grown so much in the past four months as an educator as well as in educational technology. Those of us that do understand technology need to do a better job of sharing. Maybe more of the "tech studs" need to step up and present next year…I know I will be putting in more than one proposal next year. :)
The second major disappointment for me was how a majority of the sessions were focused on tools and not on learning. I will not call out any names in particular but if you attended, you know what I mean. A great number of presentations took the "The Great Tools of Web 2.0" or "Must Have Tech Tools" in their approach. These sessions were essentially a laundry list of the coolest tools and hottest gadgets. Many of the tools were neat and cool. However, there was little or no connection to how they actually improved student learning. I can go to Google and find a billion tools to try with my kids. What I want to know is how they have been tried, tested, and actually shown to improve student learning. Perfect example is the trend of interactive whiteboards. Many teachers think that just because they have these tools in their classrooms, they are integrating technology. Personally, I don't buy that. If an interactive whiteboard is simply being used to present those cutting edge Power Points, then you might as well just have them pull it down and get out your overhead and erasable markers. Tools need to be used to make a job easier and more effective. The job I am worried about is student learning…don't show me a new hammer until you know how well it drives a nail.
Although, these "tools" sessions were overflowing so maybe I don't know what I am talking about…


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