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8a05672ef5d4c82 is a 31 year old (DOB: February 19, 1988) pure-blood witch. She wields a 9½" Cherry, Hippogriff Talon wand, and is a member of the unsorted masses of Hogwarts students just off the train eagerly crowding around the Sorting Hat. Her favorite Harry Potter book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and her .
Having tired of living in fear of a man that haunted her dreams at night and her mind during the day, Victoria attempted to wipe her memories to eliminate the fear. It had been driving her to madness, though she was sure she was already there.
The spell backfired, wiping away the mere moments before and returning her form to that of a first year girl. Her adult memories now locked away and inaccessible, yet her spell knowledge and skills remain her own.
Having been reverted back to this age, her eyes never actually look at someone, but seem to look directly at the persons very soul and can easily read people because of this.
- A dagger, the hilt wrapped in black leather with a silver "N" magically etched in the leather. This item had previously been destroyed, yet in the moments before she attempted to wipe away her memory she conjured it and hence brought it back to life.
- A love letter. The parchment is yellowed with age and dirt, the edges torn and the creases now soft as it has been read many times. The letter is between herself and another who she cannot remember.
- A glass jar. This jar has a clear liquid inside and in the very center of it hangs a finger now blackened as the limb had long since died. This item she fears the most as it brings the haunting feelings of a memory, yet she can not remember what happened.
- An old teddy bear. This bear had been a gift from someone, though she cannot remember who it was. It has been sewn back together or repaired with safety pins and is nearly falling apart. She will often hug this when afraid, when in deep thought or as a way to express herself by 'talking through it'.
- The ring finger from her left hand is missing, she keeps it in the jar.

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8a05672ef5d4c82 is a 31 year old (dob: february 19, 1988) pure-blood witch. she wields a 9½" cherry, hippogriff talon wand, and is a member of the unsorted masses of hogwarts students just off the train eagerly crowding around the sorting hat. her favorite harry potter book is harry potter and the philosopher's stone and her .
having tired of living in fear of a man that haunted her dreams at night and her mind during the day, victoria attempted to wipe her memories to eliminate the fear. it had been driving her to madness, though she was sure she was already there.
the spell backfired, wiping away the mere moments before and returning her form to that of a first year girl. her adult memories now locked away and inaccessible, yet her spell knowledge and skills remain her own.
having been reverted back to this age, her eyes never actually look at someone, but seem to look directly at the persons very soul and can easily read people because of this.
- a dagger, the hilt wrapped in black leather with a silver "n" magically etched in the leather. this item had previously been destroyed, yet in the moments before she attempted to wipe away her memory she conjured it and hence brought it back to life.
- a love letter. the parchment is yellowed with age and dirt, the edges torn and the creases now soft as it has been read many times. the letter is between herself and another who she cannot remember.
- a glass jar. this jar has a clear liquid inside and in the very center of it hangs a finger now blackened as the limb had long since died. this item she fears the most as it brings the haunting feelings of a memory, yet she can not remember what happened.
- an old teddy bear. this bear had been a gift from someone, though she cannot remember who it was. it has been sewn back together or repaired with safety pins and is nearly falling apart. she will often hug this when afraid, when in deep thought or as a way to express herself by 'talking through it'.
- the ring finger from her left hand is missing, she keeps it in the jar.


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Our objectives lie in translational approaches for neuromuscular disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and motor neuron disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).
Some tools and resources are linked above, and some of our work is highlighted here in the image slider.
Contact us at if you would like to collaborate on any muscle bioinformatics challenges.

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our objectives lie in translational approaches for neuromuscular disorders, including duchenne muscular dystrophy and motor neuron disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
some tools and resources are linked above, and some of our work is highlighted here in the image slider.
contact us at if you would like to collaborate on any muscle bioinformatics challenges.


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Duracell’s new range of Stay Charged Rechargeable batteries offer high-performance from a brand you can trust. Featuring Duralock Stay Charged technology, they are supplied Pre Charged and are capable of holding 80% charge for up to 12 months when not in use. This offers the convenience of alkaline batteries with the economic and environmental benefits of rechargeable batteries.
Their high capacity makes them ideal for digital devices such as cameras and games controllers. Take up to 4x more pictures (vs. Duracell Plus AAs). With hundreds of recharge cycles they are a great economic and environmental choice and can be used anywhere AA batteries are used.
I've purchased this item before via Amazon in 2014 & was impressed then & retained the despatch note with a view to contacting Go Green Batteries direct next time. Their batteries have good ' shelf life' prior to use etc & considering how weighty batteries are (I placed multiple order), p&p is free! Amazing! Will continue to use this company in future.

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duracell’s new range of stay charged rechargeable batteries offer high-performance from a brand you can trust. featuring duralock stay charged technology, they are supplied pre charged and are capable of holding 80% charge for up to 12 months when not in use. this offers the convenience of alkaline batteries with the economic and environmental benefits of rechargeable batteries.
their high capacity makes them ideal for digital devices such as cameras and games controllers. take up to 4x more pictures (vs. duracell plus aas). with hundreds of recharge cycles they are a great economic and environmental choice and can be used anywhere aa batteries are used.
i've purchased this item before via amazon in 2014 & was impressed then & retained the despatch note with a view to contacting go green batteries direct next time. their batteries have good ' shelf life' prior to use etc & considering how weighty batteries are (i placed multiple order), p&p is free! amazing! will continue to use this company in future.


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This is not just our mission statement:it is the heart of everything we do at BRITISH VICTORIA SCHOOL. We believe that an outstanding system of education will open many doors for our student, but that knowledge , even brilliance, without integrity and compassion toward others is a wasted gift.
We offer all division of the Excellent Education. A talented and diverse teaching staff, outstanding facilities, safe and secure environment will help students to attain their fullest potential.
The world needs not only well-educated and intelligent people, but the world also needs them to be courageous and compassionate.We need people who extend their hand to help others and stand up for the rights of the mankind.
Thank you for taking the time to read our mission and showing your interest in BRITISH VICTORIA SCHOOL .
Schedule and Appointment can be submitted via email, post or in person.
Please conact our admissions staff to schedule and appointment to visit our school and learn about our programs.

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this is not just our mission statement:it is the heart of everything we do at british victoria school. we believe that an outstanding system of education will open many doors for our student, but that knowledge , even brilliance, without integrity and compassion toward others is a wasted gift.
we offer all division of the excellent education. a talented and diverse teaching staff, outstanding facilities, safe and secure environment will help students to attain their fullest potential.
the world needs not only well-educated and intelligent people, but the world also needs them to be courageous and compassionate.we need people who extend their hand to help others and stand up for the rights of the mankind.
thank you for taking the time to read our mission and showing your interest in british victoria school .
schedule and appointment can be submitted via email, post or in person.
please conact our admissions staff to schedule and appointment to visit our school and learn about our programs.


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So glad I decided to walk into this adorable salon! My stylist was so personable, and I felt that she really took my needs to heart. A girl's hair is so important to her, so it is so wonderful when a stylist listens to your needs and has such a positive attitude! Paula, you rock!!
Posted by merchant5571 on May 09, 2012. Brought to you by merchantcircle.
Shear Sensations Inc is located at 8014 Ventnor Ave in Margate City and has been in the business of Beauty Shops since 1991.

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so glad i decided to walk into this adorable salon! my stylist was so personable, and i felt that she really took my needs to heart. a girl's hair is so important to her, so it is so wonderful when a stylist listens to your needs and has such a positive attitude! paula, you rock!!
posted by merchant5571 on may 09, 2012. brought to you by merchantcircle.
shear sensations inc is located at 8014 ventnor ave in margate city and has been in the business of beauty shops since 1991.


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So far this is a fairly standard. But what happens if we need to add some more names to the list ? The obvious thought would be to modify the range in the VLOOKUP. However, in a really complex model, there may be several references to the VLOOKUP. This means that we would have to change each reference – assuming that we knew where they were.
However Excel provides an alternative way – called a DYNAMIC range. This is a range that expands an updates automatically. This is perfect if your lists are for ever expanding (e.g month on month sales data).
In earlier versions of Excel click on “Insert” and then Names” .
Now the height of the range will have to vary depending on the number of entries in our table (which is currently 7).
Of course we want a way of counting up the rows in our table that updates automatically – so one way of doing this is to use the COUNTA function. This just counts up the number of non blank cells in a range. As our names are in column B, the number of entries in our data is COUNTA(B:B).
Note that if you were to put this in a cell you would get the value 8 – as it includes the header Names. However, that it is immaterial.
And click the OK button. Our dynamic range is now created.
And we see that Excel has automatically returned Pedro’s age – even though we haven’t changed the VLOOKUP formulae. Instead the scope of the dynamic range has increased to include the extra names.
Dynamic ranges are very useful when we have increasing volumes of data – especially when VLOOKUP and PIVOT tables are required.

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so far this is a fairly standard. but what happens if we need to add some more names to the list ? the obvious thought would be to modify the range in the vlookup. however, in a really complex model, there may be several references to the vlookup. this means that we would have to change each reference – assuming that we knew where they were.
however excel provides an alternative way – called a dynamic range. this is a range that expands an updates automatically. this is perfect if your lists are for ever expanding (e.g month on month sales data).
in earlier versions of excel click on “insert” and then names” .
now the height of the range will have to vary depending on the number of entries in our table (which is currently 7).
of course we want a way of counting up the rows in our table that updates automatically – so one way of doing this is to use the counta function. this just counts up the number of non blank cells in a range. as our names are in column b, the number of entries in our data is counta(b:b).
note that if you were to put this in a cell you would get the value 8 – as it includes the header names. however, that it is immaterial.
and click the ok button. our dynamic range is now created.
and we see that excel has automatically returned pedro’s age – even though we haven’t changed the vlookup formulae. instead the scope of the dynamic range has increased to include the extra names.
dynamic ranges are very useful when we have increasing volumes of data – especially when vlookup and pivot tables are required.


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A lot of chemistry happens in the kitchen. Today we’ll discuss how to introduce the concept of phase change while making oatmeal or pasta (or any dish that requires you to create a phase change with water).
The next time you find your child helping you in the kitchen it may be a great time to introduce them to phase change. Chances are they may have already asked things like “What makes the water turn into steam?” or “Why is it steamy?” Once your child starts asking these types of questions, it’s a great time to introduce them to the topic of phase change.
How do we make steam?
If you find your child asking questions about why water turns to steam when on the stove, start a conversation with them about what they think is happening. They may have some great ideas!
If they need some guidance to understand what’s happening, you may want to do an experiment. Simply, put some water in a small pot and place it on the stove, turn the heat on low and check the pot again in a few minutes. Is anything happening? Have your child record their observations (this can be a drawing or a few words). Turn the heat up to medium and wait a few more minutes. Record your observations again. Finally, turn to stove to high heat and return to check it in a few minutes. Record your observations again.
Use your child’s interest and age as a guide to how in depth you dive into phase change. Maybe even consider doing some more experiments with liquid water and ice.
If you enjoyed reading this post be sure to click the LIKE button, follow the blog and share it with your friends! What types of science experiments are your favorite or your child’s favorite? Let me know in the comments!

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a lot of chemistry happens in the kitchen. today we’ll discuss how to introduce the concept of phase change while making oatmeal or pasta (or any dish that requires you to create a phase change with water).
the next time you find your child helping you in the kitchen it may be a great time to introduce them to phase change. chances are they may have already asked things like “what makes the water turn into steam?” or “why is it steamy?” once your child starts asking these types of questions, it’s a great time to introduce them to the topic of phase change.
how do we make steam?
if you find your child asking questions about why water turns to steam when on the stove, start a conversation with them about what they think is happening. they may have some great ideas!
if they need some guidance to understand what’s happening, you may want to do an experiment. simply, put some water in a small pot and place it on the stove, turn the heat on low and check the pot again in a few minutes. is anything happening? have your child record their observations (this can be a drawing or a few words). turn the heat up to medium and wait a few more minutes. record your observations again. finally, turn to stove to high heat and return to check it in a few minutes. record your observations again.
use your child’s interest and age as a guide to how in depth you dive into phase change. maybe even consider doing some more experiments with liquid water and ice.
if you enjoyed reading this post be sure to click the like button, follow the blog and share it with your friends! what types of science experiments are your favorite or your child’s favorite? let me know in the comments!


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Education Alternatives focuses equally on the academic and therapeutic needs of the students. This approach integrates academic achievement with the social and emotional needs of the students at all times. Through the continuous emphasis on academics and emotional development, students are able to most effectively learn, while coping with their mental health needs.
Education Alternatives’ Day Treatment Program looks and feels like a traditional school. The difference is the underlying support system embedded within each of our facilities.
Each site is directed by a Building Director who facilitates the 100% – 100% environment. Each classroom is staffed by one licensed intervention specialist and one associate teacher. In addition, a licensed therapist is assigned to each student in a classroom and works with the teacher and associate teacher as a multi-disciplinary team member to identify strategies to meet the individual student’s mental health needs.
The low staff to student ratio within the classroom encourages individualized instruction according to each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). The core subject areas of our academic program follow the Ohio Department of Education’s Academic Curriculum Standards including standardized testing requirements for all grades. In addition to following the Ohio guidelines, our high school students receive services to ensure their coursework meets the graduation requirements of their placing school district.
The ultimate goal of the Day Treatment Program is the student’s successful transition back to the public school district, post-secondary opportunity, or vocational/employment program.
Help students to identify their needs, set and achieve realistic goals, and actively manage their disability.
Develop communication and hands-on skills that may be required for future employment, such as interviewing skills and the understanding of the expectations of future employers.
Help students function independently by teaching self-care, life skills, identification of community resources, and appropriate social interactions.
Referrals made to the Day Treatment Program must come through the Special Education Department of the child’s public school district. For more information on enrolling a child, please contact the central office.
Education Alternatives is a vibrant, expanding nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of youth through relationship-based therapy, education and occupational programming that integrates current research and best practices for helping at-risk youth. We believe each child that attends one of Education Alternatives' programs deserves the opportunity to have a quality education, obtain a steady job, and succeed as an adult.

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education alternatives focuses equally on the academic and therapeutic needs of the students. this approach integrates academic achievement with the social and emotional needs of the students at all times. through the continuous emphasis on academics and emotional development, students are able to most effectively learn, while coping with their mental health needs.
education alternatives’ day treatment program looks and feels like a traditional school. the difference is the underlying support system embedded within each of our facilities.
each site is directed by a building director who facilitates the 100% – 100% environment. each classroom is staffed by one licensed intervention specialist and one associate teacher. in addition, a licensed therapist is assigned to each student in a classroom and works with the teacher and associate teacher as a multi-disciplinary team member to identify strategies to meet the individual student’s mental health needs.
the low staff to student ratio within the classroom encourages individualized instruction according to each student’s individual education program (iep). the core subject areas of our academic program follow the ohio department of education’s academic curriculum standards including standardized testing requirements for all grades. in addition to following the ohio guidelines, our high school students receive services to ensure their coursework meets the graduation requirements of their placing school district.
the ultimate goal of the day treatment program is the student’s successful transition back to the public school district, post-secondary opportunity, or vocational/employment program.
help students to identify their needs, set and achieve realistic goals, and actively manage their disability.
develop communication and hands-on skills that may be required for future employment, such as interviewing skills and the understanding of the expectations of future employers.
help students function independently by teaching self-care, life skills, identification of community resources, and appropriate social interactions.
referrals made to the day treatment program must come through the special education department of the child’s public school district. for more information on enrolling a child, please contact the central office.
education alternatives is a vibrant, expanding nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of youth through relationship-based therapy, education and occupational programming that integrates current research and best practices for helping at-risk youth. we believe each child that attends one of education alternatives' programs deserves the opportunity to have a quality education, obtain a steady job, and succeed as an adult.


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On the 17th March, a big crowd assembled at the Uganda Martyrs Parish in Bongweni for the diaconate ordination of Brother Phumlani Mbatha. It was a joyful event to the people from Bongweni and Kokstad Diocese at large. The Holy Mass began at 9h.00 in the morning.
In his homily, the Bishop explained to the faithful the meaning of the ministry for which the candidate had to be laid hands; “Diaconia” which is all about service. He also reminded the candidate to befriend Jesus, who came to the world to serve and not to be served. He also mentioned that to make God one’s friend is something very important that a person can do because it draws one closer to the path of holiness. He therefore invited the candidate to befriend God if he wants to be a holy man.
In the same regard, he urged the candidate to be a good leader. As a leader, he should firstly accept to be led by Jesus Christ, a humble and faithful servant of God. He has to follow His footsteps and lead in His manner. “If we fail to lead in manner of Jesus, we run a greater risk of misleading the people of God.” The Bishop said. He added that as leaders, our primarily role is to direct people to God.
Add to this he reminded everybody that a leader should be a faithful, humble, patient, peaceful and prayerful person. He should do everything for the greater glory of God.
By freely accepting the ministry of diaconate, the Bishop encouraged the new candidate to be a man of God by reminding him that the vow of celibacy he will be taking should help him to live a life of chastity and dedicate himself totally to God and serve Him through His people with all his heart. “Once you do things in this manner, the Lord will say to you at the end of your pilgrimage on earth: good servant come to me and enter into your father’s Kingdom” he said.
His Excellency Peter Wells, the Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa visited the Diocese of Kokstad from 22-26 November 2017. Among other things he visited different deaneries of the Diocese celebrating Holy Mass with the Christian faithful.
” Bishop Zolile P. Mpambani celebrated Chrism Mass in Matatiele Deanery. It was a day of joy. The Holy Mass started at 10h.00 in the morning with a big crowd around their shepherd”.
On the 19th February a big crowd of faithful and invitees gathered in Kokstad for celebrating Bishop Zolile P. Mpambani’s 60th Year Birthday as well as his 30th Anniversary of his Priestly ordination.
The Holy Mass was said for the two-fold celebration held at the St Patrick’s Cathedral in Kokstad at 11h.00am. The readings were taken from the 7th Sunday of the Year A. In his homily during the Eucharistic Celebration, Bishop Jwarha of the Vicariate of Ingwavuma called all the faithful and those who were present to understand that Jesus has given us a new law. This is the law of love. Therefore hatred belongs to the past.
“ …I hope you understand that hatred belongs to the past. Jesus said I give you a new law. This is the Law of love.” He said. He also reminded the faithful that, we should not hate those who make us suffer, but pray for them and do well to those who persecute us. There is nobody who may say that he/she does not have an enemy. And if somebody does not have an enemy that means there is something wrong with that person. But we should go and love our neighbour and greet them. We should not retaliate with hatred or wrong doing. If we only greet those who love us that means we are not yet true followers of Jesus. We should not live in the past with hatred. We are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us. Therefore hatred can make a mess of this temple. To hate another person is to put shame on ourselves.
He also brought to Bishop’s Zolile’s attention that as the Gospel of the day speaks about enemies, he (Bishop of Kokstad) also in all these 60th years of priestly ministry may have experienced it in his life. He also added that to have enemies is not a synonym of being a bad person. Some enemies come to our lives without our invitations. There are some who come to our lives because of what we have; there are others we have in our lives simply because they do not want to hear the truth. A person may also be hated because of his/her righteousness.
It is painful for a faithful to be an enemy of another faithful. We cannot say at the time of our baptism that we reject Satan yet after baptism we still carrying on developing hatred and become enemies of our fellow Christians. In the same regard it is painful to be hated by a faithful who know God who may happen to be a prayerful person.
We cannot receive the body of Christ, calling ourselves Christians and yet still living the past and still want to revenge or hate our fellow brothers and sisters. He also reminded the Bishop that the work God gave him is not as easy task but he should only persevere in prayer and ask God to help him not to be any person’s enemy.
He also put it clearly in front of everybody that it is a shame when people have to hate one another in the Catholic Church. How can I hate my brother or sister and yet I approach the table of the Lord to receive the Holy Communion? Before doing so we should firstly encounter the Lord in sacrament of reconciliation. This will therefore help us to love our neighbour, our brothers and sisters and pray for those who hate us. And the Scriptures remind us that it is better to forgive before the sunset. One of the reasons we should regularly visit the sacrament of reconciliation is because we cannot eat the body of Christ with anger and hatred in us.
Addressing the parents, teachers and the crowd at the graduation ceremony of the children in the Holy Trinity Hall in Matatiele, Bishop Zolile P. Mpambani reminded them of their duty to their children. “As parents our primary responsibility should be to help our children to know, serve, respect and fear God all the time.” He said. He also reminded all the parents that the future of their children depend on the present. ‘Since there is no parent who would wish to have a failure child in the future, it is therefore our duty as parents together with the teachers to help the children in shaping their future because their ‘tomorrow’ will necessarily depends on how they will be treated and brought up’ he mentioned. In addition, ‘as parents we are invited to help the children to have a bright future’ he said. The Bishop also urged the parents to love their children as Jesus does. Jesus loves the children so very much and that is the reason why he said “…let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs” ‘ but if we also look like children ours will be the Kingdom of God too’ he said.

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on the 17th march, a big crowd assembled at the uganda martyrs parish in bongweni for the diaconate ordination of brother phumlani mbatha. it was a joyful event to the people from bongweni and kokstad diocese at large. the holy mass began at 9h.00 in the morning.
in his homily, the bishop explained to the faithful the meaning of the ministry for which the candidate had to be laid hands; “diaconia” which is all about service. he also reminded the candidate to befriend jesus, who came to the world to serve and not to be served. he also mentioned that to make god one’s friend is something very important that a person can do because it draws one closer to the path of holiness. he therefore invited the candidate to befriend god if he wants to be a holy man.
in the same regard, he urged the candidate to be a good leader. as a leader, he should firstly accept to be led by jesus christ, a humble and faithful servant of god. he has to follow his footsteps and lead in his manner. “if we fail to lead in manner of jesus, we run a greater risk of misleading the people of god.” the bishop said. he added that as leaders, our primarily role is to direct people to god.
add to this he reminded everybody that a leader should be a faithful, humble, patient, peaceful and prayerful person. he should do everything for the greater glory of god.
by freely accepting the ministry of diaconate, the bishop encouraged the new candidate to be a man of god by reminding him that the vow of celibacy he will be taking should help him to live a life of chastity and dedicate himself totally to god and serve him through his people with all his heart. “once you do things in this manner, the lord will say to you at the end of your pilgrimage on earth: good servant come to me and enter into your father’s kingdom” he said.
his excellency peter wells, the apostolic nuncio to south africa visited the diocese of kokstad from 22-26 november 2017. among other things he visited different deaneries of the diocese celebrating holy mass with the christian faithful.
” bishop zolile p. mpambani celebrated chrism mass in matatiele deanery. it was a day of joy. the holy mass started at 10h.00 in the morning with a big crowd around their shepherd”.
on the 19th february a big crowd of faithful and invitees gathered in kokstad for celebrating bishop zolile p. mpambani’s 60th year birthday as well as his 30th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
the holy mass was said for the two-fold celebration held at the st patrick’s cathedral in kokstad at 11h.00am. the readings were taken from the 7th sunday of the year a. in his homily during the eucharistic celebration, bishop jwarha of the vicariate of ingwavuma called all the faithful and those who were present to understand that jesus has given us a new law. this is the law of love. therefore hatred belongs to the past.
“ …i hope you understand that hatred belongs to the past. jesus said i give you a new law. this is the law of love.” he said. he also reminded the faithful that, we should not hate those who make us suffer, but pray for them and do well to those who persecute us. there is nobody who may say that he/she does not have an enemy. and if somebody does not have an enemy that means there is something wrong with that person. but we should go and love our neighbour and greet them. we should not retaliate with hatred or wrong doing. if we only greet those who love us that means we are not yet true followers of jesus. we should not live in the past with hatred. we are the temple of god and the holy spirit dwells in us. therefore hatred can make a mess of this temple. to hate another person is to put shame on ourselves.
he also brought to bishop’s zolile’s attention that as the gospel of the day speaks about enemies, he (bishop of kokstad) also in all these 60th years of priestly ministry may have experienced it in his life. he also added that to have enemies is not a synonym of being a bad person. some enemies come to our lives without our invitations. there are some who come to our lives because of what we have; there are others we have in our lives simply because they do not want to hear the truth. a person may also be hated because of his/her righteousness.
it is painful for a faithful to be an enemy of another faithful. we cannot say at the time of our baptism that we reject satan yet after baptism we still carrying on developing hatred and become enemies of our fellow christians. in the same regard it is painful to be hated by a faithful who know god who may happen to be a prayerful person.
we cannot receive the body of christ, calling ourselves christians and yet still living the past and still want to revenge or hate our fellow brothers and sisters. he also reminded the bishop that the work god gave him is not as easy task but he should only persevere in prayer and ask god to help him not to be any person’s enemy.
he also put it clearly in front of everybody that it is a shame when people have to hate one another in the catholic church. how can i hate my brother or sister and yet i approach the table of the lord to receive the holy communion? before doing so we should firstly encounter the lord in sacrament of reconciliation. this will therefore help us to love our neighbour, our brothers and sisters and pray for those who hate us. and the scriptures remind us that it is better to forgive before the sunset. one of the reasons we should regularly visit the sacrament of reconciliation is because we cannot eat the body of christ with anger and hatred in us.
addressing the parents, teachers and the crowd at the graduation ceremony of the children in the holy trinity hall in matatiele, bishop zolile p. mpambani reminded them of their duty to their children. “as parents our primary responsibility should be to help our children to know, serve, respect and fear god all the time.” he said. he also reminded all the parents that the future of their children depend on the present. ‘since there is no parent who would wish to have a failure child in the future, it is therefore our duty as parents together with the teachers to help the children in shaping their future because their ‘tomorrow’ will necessarily depends on how they will be treated and brought up’ he mentioned. in addition, ‘as parents we are invited to help the children to have a bright future’ he said. the bishop also urged the parents to love their children as jesus does. jesus loves the children so very much and that is the reason why he said “…let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of god belongs” ‘ but if we also look like children ours will be the kingdom of god too’ he said.


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Get $25 off your $35 meal at The House of Blues!!
I love using Restaurant.com to buy dining gift cards, and I get so excited when I see that they’ve added new restaurant options. It’s easy to locate a restaurant close to you . All you do is type in your zip code and the site will generate a list of restaurants for your area.
If you happen to have The House of Blues nearby, you can get a $25 gift certificate for only $3 when you use promotion code FEAST. Your minimum check has to total $35 or more. These deals give you are frugal option to take your spouse out for dinner or your parents on Mother’s and Father’s Day!
Pay $10 out of pocket plus tip!
Hi there. I updated the button on my blog today. Thanks so much! I appreciate it. It was rather big. LOL.
I’m the mother of two little ones, so lunches are hard for me to do. Especially going from Long Island to NYC! Will you be staying for a long period of time? Maybe we can meet for a dinner instead?
I love connecting with new friends!
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I will be in NYC between June 7th & 10th (If my husband doesn’t change the dates again). We are looking for some fun things to do while we are there so we are open to dinner suggestions with you and your hubby.

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get $25 off your $35 meal at the house of blues!!
i love using restaurant.com to buy dining gift cards, and i get so excited when i see that they’ve added new restaurant options. it’s easy to locate a restaurant close to you . all you do is type in your zip code and the site will generate a list of restaurants for your area.
if you happen to have the house of blues nearby, you can get a $25 gift certificate for only $3 when you use promotion code feast. your minimum check has to total $35 or more. these deals give you are frugal option to take your spouse out for dinner or your parents on mother’s and father’s day!
pay $10 out of pocket plus tip!
hi there. i updated the button on my blog today. thanks so much! i appreciate it. it was rather big. lol.
i’m the mother of two little ones, so lunches are hard for me to do. especially going from long island to nyc! will you be staying for a long period of time? maybe we can meet for a dinner instead?
i love connecting with new friends!
.-= staci´s last blog ..free reusable bag at waldbaum’s =-.
i will be in nyc between june 7th & 10th (if my husband doesn’t change the dates again). we are looking for some fun things to do while we are there so we are open to dinner suggestions with you and your hubby.


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Instead of pork, this lighter take on Mexican pozole enlists shrimp, which is a tender accompaniment to those soft, puffy corn kernels (or hominy) and blistered tomatoes. Our cacao-free version of mole enriches the basic broth with its own complex flavors, including the nutty-spicy blend of almonds and an ancho chile.
1. Shell and devein shrimp; refrigerate shrimp and place shells in a pot. Add 8 onion wedges, 4 cloves garlic, and 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Strain, discarding shells; return stock to pot.
2. Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Cook chile until charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a heatproof bowl; add 1 cup boiling water, placing a dish on top to keep submerged. Soak until soft, 20 minutes. Remove stem and seeds; reserve liquid.
3. Meanwhile, toast almonds in skillet over medium until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Repeat with sesame seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate; let cool. In separate batches, finely grind almonds and sesame seeds in a spice grinder, then combine.
4. Place remaining 4 onion wedges and 2 cloves garlic in skillet; cook over medium-high until softened and charred in places, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender with chile, 2 tablespoons soaking liquid, 1/3 cup stock, almond-sesame mixture, tomato paste, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt; pulse to a paste.
5. Return skillet to medium-high and blister tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 7 to 9 minutes. Add to pot with remaining stock. Add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and hominy; continue to simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add mole and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide soup among bowls and stir about 2 tablespoons mole into each; serve, with tortillas.

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instead of pork, this lighter take on mexican pozole enlists shrimp, which is a tender accompaniment to those soft, puffy corn kernels (or hominy) and blistered tomatoes. our cacao-free version of mole enriches the basic broth with its own complex flavors, including the nutty-spicy blend of almonds and an ancho chile.
1. shell and devein shrimp; refrigerate shrimp and place shells in a pot. add 8 onion wedges, 4 cloves garlic, and 3 quarts water. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. strain, discarding shells; return stock to pot.
2. heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. cook chile until charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. transfer to a heatproof bowl; add 1 cup boiling water, placing a dish on top to keep submerged. soak until soft, 20 minutes. remove stem and seeds; reserve liquid.
3. meanwhile, toast almonds in skillet over medium until golden brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate; let cool. repeat with sesame seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. transfer to another plate; let cool. in separate batches, finely grind almonds and sesame seeds in a spice grinder, then combine.
4. place remaining 4 onion wedges and 2 cloves garlic in skillet; cook over medium-high until softened and charred in places, about 10 minutes. transfer to a blender with chile, 2 tablespoons soaking liquid, 1/3 cup stock, almond-sesame mixture, tomato paste, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt; pulse to a paste.
5. return skillet to medium-high and blister tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 7 to 9 minutes. add to pot with remaining stock. add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a simmer. add shrimp and hominy; continue to simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
6. heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. add mole and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. divide soup among bowls and stir about 2 tablespoons mole into each; serve, with tortillas.


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Above is a photograph of a plant with yellow flowers. The flowers are growing along a main part of the plant. This photograph can inspire poetry. Here is a poem inspired by it.
This photograph is of a butterfly, on a clover flower, by wild strawberries, in the sunshine. One way that this photograph can inspire poetry, is simply from the idea of spring. All of the elements (a butterfly, flowers, strawberries and sunshine) relate to spring, and can be used as elements in a poem.

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above is a photograph of a plant with yellow flowers. the flowers are growing along a main part of the plant. this photograph can inspire poetry. here is a poem inspired by it.
this photograph is of a butterfly, on a clover flower, by wild strawberries, in the sunshine. one way that this photograph can inspire poetry, is simply from the idea of spring. all of the elements (a butterfly, flowers, strawberries and sunshine) relate to spring, and can be used as elements in a poem.


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Don't forget that in just a few hours (5PM EST), Saint Alphonzo will host Name That Tune - Anything Goes! in the BowieNet Chatroom. Join us for some good lyrical fun and for a chance to win an autographed poster or CD!
A variation on the usual game, Name That Tune - Anything Goes! will call for even more player involvement. Click here to see an overview of the rules!

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don't forget that in just a few hours (5pm est), saint alphonzo will host name that tune - anything goes! in the bowienet chatroom. join us for some good lyrical fun and for a chance to win an autographed poster or cd!
a variation on the usual game, name that tune - anything goes! will call for even more player involvement. click here to see an overview of the rules!


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Make your sports club inauguration little more sporty. Our team can arrange great sport club events, launches and mini functions and creative activities.
Any type of sports tournaments and end to end programme management along with award ceremonies are undertaken by Impresario team.
Outdoor physical activity events such as marathons of different types are being managed by Impresario that includes crowd management and public place management as well.

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make your sports club inauguration little more sporty. our team can arrange great sport club events, launches and mini functions and creative activities.
any type of sports tournaments and end to end programme management along with award ceremonies are undertaken by impresario team.
outdoor physical activity events such as marathons of different types are being managed by impresario that includes crowd management and public place management as well.


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Els, who jetted in from Johannesburg between tournaments, moved easily amongst the crowd, excited to have him in South Africa's coastal city of Durban, bumping into old friends and chatting to guests at the party, many of who couldn't resist the opportunity of a "selfie" with the sporting icon.
Although the restaurant has been operational for three months, this was the first time Els had seen the final product...giving it his "stamp of approval," during his speech to the gathered audience.
He also praised the vision and innovation of the various partners involved in the project; the Hilton Hotel Group, the design team of Therese Virserius and the restaurant opening team.
With Head Chef, Janine Fourie at the helm, the restaurant's culinary emphasis is on fresh, locally sourced produce, free range and organic meat and fresh seafood. With a commitment to farm-to-table delivery, the menu is a taste sensation from across the nation, delivered to perfection. The Big Easy serves a fresh, seasonally driven menu, sourcing ingredients and produce from artisan suppliers and featuring classic dishes, authentic local specialties and Ernie's personal favorites.
Alongside Ernie Els signature wines, the bar is stocked with an extensive collection of selected quality wines, many of which are available by the glass, and feature up and coming wine-makers. Wine aficionados will also be able to enjoy the entire Ernie Els collection, comprising 10 wines, as well as Ernie Els Vintage wines from 2002 and 2006.
To complement the wine selection, a comprehensive portfolio of local craft beer, fine whiskeys, cognacs and cocktails is available, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Sommelier, Eric Botha is on hand to add his considerable knowledge and advice to the dining experience.
The interior of the restaurant focuses on comfort, with a contemporary South African aesthetic. The Chefs Table and tastefully appointed Private Dining Room are welcome additions, to the usual restaurant layout.
A lounge, with large screen TV monitors, for watching...golf (and other sporting events) and a large Bar with an impressive wine bottle display forming a dramatic floor to ceiling backdrop, dominates the space at the east end, while the dining area, looking onto the large Open Kitchen, is unobtrusively cordoned off by the "bottle wall."
The Els influence can be seen throughout with many personal touches, including custom-made furniture and a feature wall filled with memorabilia, replica trophies and images giving the venue a homely ambiance; while in the Private Dining Room, guests have the opportunity to sit down in comfortable style, as if in the company of "The Big Easy" himself.
Outside, the stylish Terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and chilling. A foliage wall, as well as locally sourced furniture and accents, honors South Africa's rich artistic heritage and natural beauty.
Over the coming months Big Easy Winebar & Grill will be introducing Sunday Jazz Sessions, regular events and wining and dining specials.
The Hilton Durban has partnered with golf superstar, Ernie Els, with the opening of the Big Easy Durban by Ernie Els. Echoing Els' easy style, restaurant is unpretentious, yet sophisticated, and brings together all the elements that make a restaurant more than just a venue. Great food, amazing décor and a laid-back vibe...Big Easy-style.
Big Easy Winebar & Grill is the first Ernie Els inspired restaurant outside of Stellenbosch and takes its name from the champion golfer's nickname. Els is known as much for his effortless golf swing as for his big heart and philanthropic efforts and is synonymous with all-round excellence; pursuing the best in sports and leisure, while always staying true to his love of family and country.
Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at www.news.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's 12 brands.
It was an evening of celebration indeed this past January. Sporting legends, Durban shakers & movers, business personalities and members of the media turned out in full-force to enjoy the official opening of the Big Easy Winebar & Grill, at Hilton Durban, with host Ernie Els, South Africa's international golf star. This restaurant is the first Big Easy, outside of the original, flagship restaurant in Stellenbosch near Cape Town.

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els, who jetted in from johannesburg between tournaments, moved easily amongst the crowd, excited to have him in south africa's coastal city of durban, bumping into old friends and chatting to guests at the party, many of who couldn't resist the opportunity of a "selfie" with the sporting icon.
although the restaurant has been operational for three months, this was the first time els had seen the final product...giving it his "stamp of approval," during his speech to the gathered audience.
he also praised the vision and innovation of the various partners involved in the project; the hilton hotel group, the design team of therese virserius and the restaurant opening team.
with head chef, janine fourie at the helm, the restaurant's culinary emphasis is on fresh, locally sourced produce, free range and organic meat and fresh seafood. with a commitment to farm-to-table delivery, the menu is a taste sensation from across the nation, delivered to perfection. the big easy serves a fresh, seasonally driven menu, sourcing ingredients and produce from artisan suppliers and featuring classic dishes, authentic local specialties and ernie's personal favorites.
alongside ernie els signature wines, the bar is stocked with an extensive collection of selected quality wines, many of which are available by the glass, and feature up and coming wine-makers. wine aficionados will also be able to enjoy the entire ernie els collection, comprising 10 wines, as well as ernie els vintage wines from 2002 and 2006.
to complement the wine selection, a comprehensive portfolio of local craft beer, fine whiskeys, cognacs and cocktails is available, ensuring that there is something for everyone. sommelier, eric botha is on hand to add his considerable knowledge and advice to the dining experience.
the interior of the restaurant focuses on comfort, with a contemporary south african aesthetic. the chefs table and tastefully appointed private dining room are welcome additions, to the usual restaurant layout.
a lounge, with large screen tv monitors, for watching...golf (and other sporting events) and a large bar with an impressive wine bottle display forming a dramatic floor to ceiling backdrop, dominates the space at the east end, while the dining area, looking onto the large open kitchen, is unobtrusively cordoned off by the "bottle wall."
the els influence can be seen throughout with many personal touches, including custom-made furniture and a feature wall filled with memorabilia, replica trophies and images giving the venue a homely ambiance; while in the private dining room, guests have the opportunity to sit down in comfortable style, as if in the company of "the big easy" himself.
outside, the stylish terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and chilling. a foliage wall, as well as locally sourced furniture and accents, honors south africa's rich artistic heritage and natural beauty.
over the coming months big easy winebar & grill will be introducing sunday jazz sessions, regular events and wining and dining specials.
the hilton durban has partnered with golf superstar, ernie els, with the opening of the big easy durban by ernie els. echoing els' easy style, restaurant is unpretentious, yet sophisticated, and brings together all the elements that make a restaurant more than just a venue. great food, amazing décor and a laid-back vibe...big easy-style.
big easy winebar & grill is the first ernie els inspired restaurant outside of stellenbosch and takes its name from the champion golfer's nickname. els is known as much for his effortless golf swing as for his big heart and philanthropic efforts and is synonymous with all-round excellence; pursuing the best in sports and leisure, while always staying true to his love of family and country.
founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of hilton worldwide, hilton hotels & resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with team members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. access the latest news at www.news.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. hilton hotels & resorts is one of hilton worldwide's 12 brands.
it was an evening of celebration indeed this past january. sporting legends, durban shakers & movers, business personalities and members of the media turned out in full-force to enjoy the official opening of the big easy winebar & grill, at hilton durban, with host ernie els, south africa's international golf star. this restaurant is the first big easy, outside of the original, flagship restaurant in stellenbosch near cape town.


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Title says it all! I took part in the Space Riders Kickstarter campaign by most talented Diego Serrate. He really made an outstanding work on bringing RT creatures to life, seriously. All his sculpts instil charm and personality.
My first choice was the Ambull, a dangerous creature native from the rock deserts of Luther McIntyre IX. They can be found on extreme temperatures planets, excavating tunnels for their lairs in the rock.
For the fleshy parts I used beiges instead, so it all kept a colour coherence but you could still see the differences.
Though I've seen it (the GW original version) painted with some other flashy colours, I rather went on this path, more earthy; it somehow felt right once I begun to paint it.
So this is it, a nice addition to my RT bestiary and a cool concept for scenarios in tunnels or labyrinths.
Great job Suber, can't wait to get my hands on mine now ! I'm looking forward to the other models you might have grabbed !
Thank you! All the models are lovely, I got the full batch, so I have some work to do!
Excellent. I've been neglecting my RT stuff and didn't even know about this one. Rats.
Then you most certainly must do something about that! :D There are some pretty nice models awaiting for some love!
Nice work - the muted colours look good.
Thank you! The mini is sweet and easy to paint, go for it!!
He looks great in the desert color/earthy scheme.
Thanks! Stomping into one of these after a long day in the desert for sure won't be that nice!

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title says it all! i took part in the space riders kickstarter campaign by most talented diego serrate. he really made an outstanding work on bringing rt creatures to life, seriously. all his sculpts instil charm and personality.
my first choice was the ambull, a dangerous creature native from the rock deserts of luther mcintyre ix. they can be found on extreme temperatures planets, excavating tunnels for their lairs in the rock.
for the fleshy parts i used beiges instead, so it all kept a colour coherence but you could still see the differences.
though i've seen it (the gw original version) painted with some other flashy colours, i rather went on this path, more earthy; it somehow felt right once i begun to paint it.
so this is it, a nice addition to my rt bestiary and a cool concept for scenarios in tunnels or labyrinths.
great job suber, can't wait to get my hands on mine now ! i'm looking forward to the other models you might have grabbed !
thank you! all the models are lovely, i got the full batch, so i have some work to do!
excellent. i've been neglecting my rt stuff and didn't even know about this one. rats.
then you most certainly must do something about that! :d there are some pretty nice models awaiting for some love!
nice work - the muted colours look good.
thank you! the mini is sweet and easy to paint, go for it!!
he looks great in the desert color/earthy scheme.
thanks! stomping into one of these after a long day in the desert for sure won't be that nice!


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Best airfare and ticket deals for PIH to JFK flights are based on recent deals found by Expedia.com customers.
Distance and aircraft type by airline for flights from Pocatello Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Scan through flights from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for the upcoming week. Sort the list by any column, and click on a dollar sign to see the latest prices available for each flight.
Whether it’s for an obligation or the sake of your sanity, sometimes you need to get away. Maybe you need flights from Pocatello to New York to attend your cousin’s wedding, to pitch a business idea to your boss, or perhaps simply to treat yourself to a mini vacation. Regardless of the reasons behind packing your bags and needing to find the cheapest flights from PIH to JFK, we’ve got you covered here at Flights.com.
We present you with some of the hottest deals on airfare so stop that Google flights search. We want you to spend less on your flight from Pocatello to New York, so you can spend more during your getaway. With Flights.com, you’ll find it simple to land airline tickets with itineraries matching your travel schedule. What’s more, we provide you with all the information you need to confidently make reservations on your family, business, or personal trip.

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best airfare and ticket deals for pih to jfk flights are based on recent deals found by expedia.com customers.
distance and aircraft type by airline for flights from pocatello regional airport to john f. kennedy international airport.
scan through flights from pocatello regional airport (pih) to john f. kennedy international airport (jfk) for the upcoming week. sort the list by any column, and click on a dollar sign to see the latest prices available for each flight.
whether it’s for an obligation or the sake of your sanity, sometimes you need to get away. maybe you need flights from pocatello to new york to attend your cousin’s wedding, to pitch a business idea to your boss, or perhaps simply to treat yourself to a mini vacation. regardless of the reasons behind packing your bags and needing to find the cheapest flights from pih to jfk, we’ve got you covered here at flights.com.
we present you with some of the hottest deals on airfare so stop that google flights search. we want you to spend less on your flight from pocatello to new york, so you can spend more during your getaway. with flights.com, you’ll find it simple to land airline tickets with itineraries matching your travel schedule. what’s more, we provide you with all the information you need to confidently make reservations on your family, business, or personal trip.


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Microsoft today announced several new features for Bing search service. Microsoft is expanding the Visual Search feature with new capabilities including Math Solver, a new tool which will allow users to solve complex equations by simply taking a photo. The new Text Transcription feature allows you to snap a photo of text and then copy the text from the photo that can be used elsewhere. Microsoft has also added new educational capabilities like interactive sections in math, science, and languages including American Sign Language (ASL). Learn more about these features below.
In addition to using Visual Search for identifying objects, finding similar images, finding similar products for purchase, and even solving math problems, Visual Search will allow you to quickly copy and search the text you see directly through your camera. You can take a picture of a phone number to call it directly, add an email to your contacts list, visit a website, navigate to an address, or simply copy/paste text. This feature will be coming soon to iOS.
Bing can now reason over the detailed NFL statistics of every game since 2000 and instantly crunch the numbers to summarize the answer to your question that’s concise and presentable.
Read about these features in detail from the link below.

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microsoft today announced several new features for bing search service. microsoft is expanding the visual search feature with new capabilities including math solver, a new tool which will allow users to solve complex equations by simply taking a photo. the new text transcription feature allows you to snap a photo of text and then copy the text from the photo that can be used elsewhere. microsoft has also added new educational capabilities like interactive sections in math, science, and languages including american sign language (asl). learn more about these features below.
in addition to using visual search for identifying objects, finding similar images, finding similar products for purchase, and even solving math problems, visual search will allow you to quickly copy and search the text you see directly through your camera. you can take a picture of a phone number to call it directly, add an email to your contacts list, visit a website, navigate to an address, or simply copy/paste text. this feature will be coming soon to ios.
bing can now reason over the detailed nfl statistics of every game since 2000 and instantly crunch the numbers to summarize the answer to your question that’s concise and presentable.
read about these features in detail from the link below.


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Upstairs in the gallery, an eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, automata, jewellery, and ceramics.
Our cupboard for children is decorated with hand cut Khadi paper, crepe paper and our sumptuous platinum tissue. Inside you’ll find old favourites such as the Dover Coloured Fairy Tales alongside new award winning illustrated titles.
Visit our online shop or come and see us. Don’t forget Late Night Shopping Thursday December 12th, when the best independent shops in town will be open until 8pm.

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upstairs in the gallery, an eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, automata, jewellery, and ceramics.
our cupboard for children is decorated with hand cut khadi paper, crepe paper and our sumptuous platinum tissue. inside you’ll find old favourites such as the dover coloured fairy tales alongside new award winning illustrated titles.
visit our online shop or come and see us. don’t forget late night shopping thursday december 12th, when the best independent shops in town will be open until 8pm.


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High-stakes testing, Common Core and teacher education are all interconnected. Controlling for all three is a privatization package deal.
For years, there has been a push to deprofessionalize teaching and that includes going to the heart of what makes a good teacher—teacher education. By doing so, the school reformers change the way teachers work.
Not only are teachers more likely to be temporary, like Teach for America (TFA), they will be followers instead of leaders. They won’t be innovative and focus on the individual/personal needs of the student.
They will be fast-track workers who administer nonstop assessment and implement Common Core aligned curriculum to reach Common Core State Standards.
Data will mean everything to the new breed of teacher. If you examine the focus of every fast-track program, you will find it centers on high-stakes testing and data collection.
The new teacher won’t study and learn about child and adolescent development and base their decisions on real research. They will follow the script.
As many of you might have heard, new federal regulations have been drafted concerning teacher education and they are a serious concern. The kinds of changes, if they are approved, will create a teaching workforce focused on what I noted above.
The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), well-respected scholars, presented a review showing that the new federal teacher regulations to be approved on February 4, 2015, will do harm to teacher education. Kevin K. Kumashiro who is the dean of the School of Education at the University of San Francisco and who has written award-winning books about education, examined the draft of the new regulations and broke down what they mean to the teaching profession. His “vital policy concerns” are published on several websites already, but they are worth repeating.
If the federal regulations are passed this NEPC press release tells what we can expect. Links to the report and the draft of the regulations are on that page as well.
With no foundation in evidence, they blame individual teachers – rather than root systemic causes – for the gap separating educational outcomes of affluent and white students from those of economically disadvantaged students and those belonging to racial minority groups.
They rely on an “improperly narrow” definition of what it means for teachers to be ready to teach.
They are premised on inaccurate explanations for the causes of student achievement and underachievement, and as a consequence will discourage teachers from working in high-needs schools.
They will likely limit access to the teaching profession, especially for prospective teachers of color and from lower-income backgrounds, by choking off federal financial aid.
There have been many attacks on teacher education in the past 30 years. More recently, many states have made it tougher for those who really want to be career teachers (See here for Georgia’s initiative) to get their degrees. At the same time states have made it easier for short-term fast-trackers to enter the classroom. They are, of course, cheaper to fund and easier to fire.
At the University of Memphis there are current plans for a new program to make fast-trackers through the Relay Graduate School of Education and The New Teacher Project. Don’t let the slick websites fool you. Both of these programs are questionable when it comes to how those entering the classroom as teachers will be credentialed. Yet this new program will be set up to compete with the real teacher education program. There are concerns that it will eventually drive the authentic program to close. Other universities should watch out for such programs too.
Why are there such hostile efforts to destroy the teaching profession? Not having to pay teachers is one motive. Not having teachers who question inadequate curriculum is another. If this kind of new teacher becomes common, few teachers will grow in experience–in expertise.
There have been all kinds of unusual reports that attack teachers. The National Council of Teacher Quality criticizes teachers and their teacher education programs. It is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others. It grades teacher education schools, and they have people like Wendy Kopp, who started TFA, and others with a vested interest in the privatization of schools on the advisory board.
There are serious changes taking place in all realms of public education. How teachers are prepared is one of the most important.
If these new changes are made to teacher education programs, it will most likely seal the deal with the continuance of high-stakes testing and Common Core State Standards because future teachers will be taught that these practices are how students learn best.
The U.S. Department of Education is asking for comments. Both Valerie Strauss of theThe Washington Post Answer Sheet HERE, and Jim Horn of Schools Matter HERE , have nice summaries including a list of professors concerned about the changes that will take place if the regulations are approved, and, along with this they provide links to respond to the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.The deadline is February 2.
The U.S. Department of Education does appear to be displaying comments so we can see what people are saying. It is important to voice your opinion. We need professional teachers who will do what’s right in the classroom.
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high-stakes testing, common core and teacher education are all interconnected. controlling for all three is a privatization package deal.
for years, there has been a push to deprofessionalize teaching and that includes going to the heart of what makes a good teacher—teacher education. by doing so, the school reformers change the way teachers work.
not only are teachers more likely to be temporary, like teach for america (tfa), they will be followers instead of leaders. they won’t be innovative and focus on the individual/personal needs of the student.
they will be fast-track workers who administer nonstop assessment and implement common core aligned curriculum to reach common core state standards.
data will mean everything to the new breed of teacher. if you examine the focus of every fast-track program, you will find it centers on high-stakes testing and data collection.
the new teacher won’t study and learn about child and adolescent development and base their decisions on real research. they will follow the script.
as many of you might have heard, new federal regulations have been drafted concerning teacher education and they are a serious concern. the kinds of changes, if they are approved, will create a teaching workforce focused on what i noted above.
the national education policy center (nepc), well-respected scholars, presented a review showing that the new federal teacher regulations to be approved on february 4, 2015, will do harm to teacher education. kevin k. kumashiro who is the dean of the school of education at the university of san francisco and who has written award-winning books about education, examined the draft of the new regulations and broke down what they mean to the teaching profession. his “vital policy concerns” are published on several websites already, but they are worth repeating.
if the federal regulations are passed this nepc press release tells what we can expect. links to the report and the draft of the regulations are on that page as well.
with no foundation in evidence, they blame individual teachers – rather than root systemic causes – for the gap separating educational outcomes of affluent and white students from those of economically disadvantaged students and those belonging to racial minority groups.
they rely on an “improperly narrow” definition of what it means for teachers to be ready to teach.
they are premised on inaccurate explanations for the causes of student achievement and underachievement, and as a consequence will discourage teachers from working in high-needs schools.
they will likely limit access to the teaching profession, especially for prospective teachers of color and from lower-income backgrounds, by choking off federal financial aid.
there have been many attacks on teacher education in the past 30 years. more recently, many states have made it tougher for those who really want to be career teachers (see here for georgia’s initiative) to get their degrees. at the same time states have made it easier for short-term fast-trackers to enter the classroom. they are, of course, cheaper to fund and easier to fire.
at the university of memphis there are current plans for a new program to make fast-trackers through the relay graduate school of education and the new teacher project. don’t let the slick websites fool you. both of these programs are questionable when it comes to how those entering the classroom as teachers will be credentialed. yet this new program will be set up to compete with the real teacher education program. there are concerns that it will eventually drive the authentic program to close. other universities should watch out for such programs too.
why are there such hostile efforts to destroy the teaching profession? not having to pay teachers is one motive. not having teachers who question inadequate curriculum is another. if this kind of new teacher becomes common, few teachers will grow in experience–in expertise.
there have been all kinds of unusual reports that attack teachers. the national council of teacher quality criticizes teachers and their teacher education programs. it is funded by the bill and melinda gates foundation and others. it grades teacher education schools, and they have people like wendy kopp, who started tfa, and others with a vested interest in the privatization of schools on the advisory board.
there are serious changes taking place in all realms of public education. how teachers are prepared is one of the most important.
if these new changes are made to teacher education programs, it will most likely seal the deal with the continuance of high-stakes testing and common core state standards because future teachers will be taught that these practices are how students learn best.
the u.s. department of education is asking for comments. both valerie strauss of thethe washington post answer sheet here, and jim horn of schools matter here , have nice summaries including a list of professors concerned about the changes that will take place if the regulations are approved, and, along with this they provide links to respond to the u.s. department of education and education secretary arne duncan.the deadline is february 2.
the u.s. department of education does appear to be displaying comments so we can see what people are saying. it is important to voice your opinion. we need professional teachers who will do what’s right in the classroom.
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Jeff/Annie, George Michael/Maeby, & the classics.
Here are some more rambling thoughts on television. Take all of this with a giant grain of salt.
I don’t ship Jeff/Annie on “Community,”* but I can see why people do, and I’m not disturbed by it.
People are mostly put off by the large age difference between the two characters, but frankly, I have read far too much Victorian and Regency literature to be weirded out by that. Actually, I’m sort of relieved that they’re not cousins, when I think about it in that light. Jeff is pretty much the same age as many Victorian leading men, and most Victorian and Regency heroines (with exceptions, of course) are 19 – 22, exactly the same age as Annie. Think Arthur Clennam and Amy Dorrit, for instance – though Mr. Clennam was likely even older than Jeff.
Readers of the classics would find their age difference fairly normal.
You can even read a literary riff into the will they/won’t they of Jeff and Annie’s relationship. Like Bronte’s Mr. Rochester, Jeff is a bad man trying to be better, but still mostly failing. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that his attraction to Annie is similar to Rochester’s hunger for Jane, either. He wants to be redeemed by untainted young flesh. (WHO DOESN’T? amirite?) Annie may not be as eccentric or naive as Jane, but she is somewhat naive.
The George Michael/Maeby pairing from “Arrested Development”** is problematic for a lot of people, as they are assumed to be first cousins for most of the series (even though – spoiler alert – we learn in the third season that they’re not biologically related after all). Anyone who has read any amount of VicLit has encountered a cousin marriage or two…or twenty. Mansfield Park’s Fanny Price and Edmund Bertram are first cousins, after all. (By the way, cousin marriages are mostly only outlawed in the United States – and legal in 19 states. Just for the record. Worried about the progeny? No need.) So, George Michael and Maeby are just kicking it old school – really old school. You know how it is with those grand old families and their bloodlines – and what are the Bluths but a grand old family? It makes sense, in a very old fashioned, Victorian literature sort of way.
*Please note: When I’m talking about “Community,” I’m talking about the original three Harmon-led seasons, and not the incredibly mediocre fourth season, which I have not completed. I will watch it at some point – after the sting of its lost glory has faded, and I am less attached. So I am ignorant of anything that happened in season four after the Halloween episode.
**Dying to see the new episodes. DYING.

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jeff/annie, george michael/maeby, & the classics.
here are some more rambling thoughts on television. take all of this with a giant grain of salt.
i don’t ship jeff/annie on “community,”* but i can see why people do, and i’m not disturbed by it.
people are mostly put off by the large age difference between the two characters, but frankly, i have read far too much victorian and regency literature to be weirded out by that. actually, i’m sort of relieved that they’re not cousins, when i think about it in that light. jeff is pretty much the same age as many victorian leading men, and most victorian and regency heroines (with exceptions, of course) are 19 – 22, exactly the same age as annie. think arthur clennam and amy dorrit, for instance – though mr. clennam was likely even older than jeff.
readers of the classics would find their age difference fairly normal.
you can even read a literary riff into the will they/won’t they of jeff and annie’s relationship. like bronte’s mr. rochester, jeff is a bad man trying to be better, but still mostly failing. i don’t think it’s a stretch to say that his attraction to annie is similar to rochester’s hunger for jane, either. he wants to be redeemed by untainted young flesh. (who doesn’t? amirite?) annie may not be as eccentric or naive as jane, but she is somewhat naive.
the george michael/maeby pairing from “arrested development”** is problematic for a lot of people, as they are assumed to be first cousins for most of the series (even though – spoiler alert – we learn in the third season that they’re not biologically related after all). anyone who has read any amount of viclit has encountered a cousin marriage or two…or twenty. mansfield park’s fanny price and edmund bertram are first cousins, after all. (by the way, cousin marriages are mostly only outlawed in the united states – and legal in 19 states. just for the record. worried about the progeny? no need.) so, george michael and maeby are just kicking it old school – really old school. you know how it is with those grand old families and their bloodlines – and what are the bluths but a grand old family? it makes sense, in a very old fashioned, victorian literature sort of way.
*please note: when i’m talking about “community,” i’m talking about the original three harmon-led seasons, and not the incredibly mediocre fourth season, which i have not completed. i will watch it at some point – after the sting of its lost glory has faded, and i am less attached. so i am ignorant of anything that happened in season four after the halloween episode.
**dying to see the new episodes. dying.


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This was a project to create a simple raytracer using phong shading and specular reflection. Reflective surfaces was also implemented. Primitives in the raytracer include point lights, planes, circular planes, spheres, and cones.
This is created for a program wide collaboration project (The Nutjob Game) by myself, it is an impulse based physics engine and some features include n-sided polygonal collision detection (convex), spline collision detection, and circles. Rigidbody motion was not included because it was not necessary for the game.
The properties physics objects can have are restitution, friction, mass, as well as definitions for restitution/friction combination modes. The objects also support custom gravity definitions, collision callbacks and filtering.

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this was a project to create a simple raytracer using phong shading and specular reflection. reflective surfaces was also implemented. primitives in the raytracer include point lights, planes, circular planes, spheres, and cones.
this is created for a program wide collaboration project (the nutjob game) by myself, it is an impulse based physics engine and some features include n-sided polygonal collision detection (convex), spline collision detection, and circles. rigidbody motion was not included because it was not necessary for the game.
the properties physics objects can have are restitution, friction, mass, as well as definitions for restitution/friction combination modes. the objects also support custom gravity definitions, collision callbacks and filtering.