text: Page Image Image Caption Page Content1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 PurposeA Conflict of Interest is a conflict between a person's official duties to Queensland Rail and Private Interests which influence or may appear to influence the performance of those official duties.A Conflict of Interest may be enough to undermine the public's confidence in Queensland Rail, even where none actually exists or it has been resolved.This Standard provides transparent procedures for identifying, disclosing and managing Conflicts of Interest which will enable Queensland Rail to:reduce the opportunity for improper conduct as set out in legislationdeal more easily with unfounded accusations of biasdemonstrate its commitment to good governance demonstrate it is performing in a fair and unbiased manner.1.2 Scope1.2.1 What is in scopeThis Standard outlines Queensland Rail's requirements in relation to the disclosure of Private Interests of Directors, Employees, Contractors, Consultants and other parties, and the corresponding procedures that should be followed if a Conflict of Interest situation arises.1.2.2 What is out of scopeIt is acknowledged that everyone will have Private Interests. Where these interests do not have or could be perceived to have no impact on Queensland Rail, they are not within the scope of this Standard.2 Requirements of this Standard When acting for or on behalf of Queensland Rail, you should put the interests of Queensland Rail above your own Private Interests. You must acknowledge and manage any Actual, Perceived or Potential conflicts to ensure that they do not discredit, or conflict in any way with your obligations to Queensland Rail.2.1 Features of a Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest may have a number of features which need to be considered. These include, but are not limited to: Types: A conflict can be Actual, Perceived or Potential. An Actual Conflict of Interest involves a conflict between an employee's duties and responsibilities and the employee's private interests. A Perceived Conflict of Interest can exist where it could appear to others that your Private Interests could improperly influence the performance of your official duties and responsibilities, whether or not this is actually the case. A Potential Conflict of Interest arises where you have Private Interests that could in the future conflict with your official duties and responsibilities at Queensland Rail. Nature: The interest can be direct e.g. half owner of a business that is entering into a contract with Queensland Rail, or indirect e.g. where your spouse or other Family Members have a direct interest. Duration: A conflict does not end until the potential for gain or loss has been completely extinguished. This would mean that the opportunity (or risk) is completely closed - e.g. the job has been filled, the contract completed. There is usually a "cooling off period" after the end of a contract or transaction to ensure everything is working to the satisfaction of Queensland Rail. The period may vary depending on the circumstances. Special conflicts: These are conflicts (listed in 2.2.1) that Queensland Rail has identified as needing particular additional action. 2.2 Disclosure of InterestsPart of the procedure for dealing with and managing Conflicts of Interest is ensuring that appropriate disclosures are made in a timely manner to a relevant manager. These disclosures will then be considered and a determination made as to the appropriate course of action that should be taken to manage the Conflict of Interest.Disclosure should include the nature and extent of the activity, a description of all parties involved, the potential financial interests, details of any Gifts or benefits involved and any other information which would be necessary to evaluate the disclosure.For an employee, written authority should be obtained from your manager before any commitment or decision is made that might involve or be affected by the existence of a Conflict of Interest.If there is any uncertainty as to whether a particular interest should be disclosed, then that person or business should disclose the matter.In helping assess whether a relationship with an external company may constitute a Conflict of Interest, the Queensland Government QTenders website may be of assistance as it lists Queensland Rail opportunities that are upcoming, current or closed where the value of the contract or arrangement is over $10,000. Details can be found at https://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/.Other useful references include the Queensland Rail website and Queensland Rail Annual Report. It is important to note the above information is provided for guidance only and should not be the sole determinant in assessing whether a breach of this or any other standard has, or is likely to occur.2.2.1 Special Conflict – LobbyistsAll new employees are to provide Legal Unit – Ethics/Integrity, within one month of taking up duty, a disclosure of employment as a Lobbyist in the previous two years that may have the potential to impact on their ability to properly and impartially discharge the duties of their role, and/or be an Actual or Perceived Conflict of Interest in relation to their role. Should it be determined that there is a Potential conflict, the employee is required to resolve the concerns in favour of the interest owed to Queensland Rail and must be resolved to the satisfaction of Queensland Rail management within 14 calendar days as failure to do so may result in a breach of this Standard and/or the Code of Conduct. If in the course of your work you are approached by someone who is a Lobbyist seeking to conduct a Lobbyist activity, they must be listed on the Register of Lobbyists found in the Queensland Integrity Commissioner's website, unless the lobbying activity is excluded under the Integrity Act. Contact with Lobbyists who are seeking to conduct a Lobbyist activity is to be reported to Legal Unit – Ethics/Integrity so as to be recorded in the Corporate Register.Further information on lobbyists can be found on the Integrity Commissioner's website.2.2.2 Special Conflict – Working with Family MembersGenerally, Queensland Rail will not allow employees to directly supervise a family member. This is however subject to operational considerations. Where a reasonable transition and adjustment can be made and the person agrees, and a position is available, person(s) affected may be relocated to another part of the business.To avoid conflicts and ensure objectivity in situations where family members work in the same area, you need to make sure that job duties, overtime assignments, leave requests, higher grade, and job selection, are based on objective criteria and any pay decisions, and job performance (including discipline) evaluations are handled by an independent person.In addition, conflicts can occur where family members accept positions with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. These need to be reported and managed in accordance with the procedures outlined in 2.2.6 in this Standard.2.2.3 Special Conflict – Material Procurement ActivityIn addition to the requirements outlined in this Standard, participants in a Material Procurement Activity will be required to disclose any conflicts of interest during the course of their involvement in the process. The requirement will be managed by the Procurement representative if one is involved otherwise the highest level manager involved will be responsible. Evidence of this process can be captured in minutes or diary notes. Although remaining responsible for declaring conflicts as and when they may arise, (as outlined in this Standard), employees whose role involves regular exposure to procurement activities are exempted from completing "nil" Conflict of Interest declarations relating to material procurement activity. This exemption is limited to:Chief Executive Officer Head of ProcurementELT MembersProcurement OfficersGM Strategy Probity AdvisorGeneral CounselOther designations as identifed by General Counsel2.2.4 Disclosure by DirectorsUnder the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 and Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Directors of Queensland Rail are specifically required to disclose any Actual or Potential Conflicts of Interest.Directors will be required to sign a disclosure declaration upon appointment, declaring all relevant Private Interests. It is the duty of each Director to make ongoing disclosures of material interests as soon as the Director becomes aware of his or her interest. An annual declaration via the Related Party Disclosure Questionnaire will also be required as part of the end of financial year audit process. A standing notice of declared Director Interests is tabled at all Board and Committee meetings and any amendments recorded in the minutes of that meeting. Directors are required to disclose any changes to the standing notice of disclosure of interest as soon as practicable to the Chairman and Company Secretary.Unless the Directors decide otherwise, if an Actual or Potential conflict situation exists, the conflicted Director will be excluded from all consideration of the matter by the Board including any segment of the Board papers or other documents containing reference to the matter. The minutes of the meeting must record the decision taken by the Board.Where a disclosure of an interest is made by the Chairman and it is decided the Chairman is excluded from all consideration of the matter, the remaining Directors must appoint a temporary Chair while considering this matter. The Company Secretary and Board Office will maintain a register of declared interests by Queensland Rail Directors, which will be made available as required by legislative or genuine business purpose.2.2.5 Disclosure by CEO, Executives and EmployeesThe CEO and Executive Leadership Team will be required to sign a disclosure declaration upon appointment, declaring all relevant Private Interests.It is the duty of all executives, managers and employees to make ongoing disclosures of material interests and changes to existing disclosures as soon they become aware of his or her interest.The CEO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members are required to complete a declaration on an annual basis, along with relevant members of the General Leadership Team (GLT). This process is managed by the Ethics and Integrity Unit within Legal and Governance. Refer Declaration of Conflicts of Interest MD-17-212 for further details.Other areas within Queensland Rail may also need to complete declarations as determined by Management. Ultimately, all staff have an ongoing obligation to notify their manager and the Ethics and Integrity Unit of conflicts as and when they arise. Staff should not wait for the annual declaration process to notify the existence of a conflict.Disclosures by the CEO are to be reported by the CEO to the Board. The Board shall review all information in relation to the disclosure and decide on appropriate action to be taken. The decision of the Board, including any associated action items must be documented in the minutes of the Board meeting.Where the Board determines that a conflict situation exists, the CEO will be excluded from all consideration of the matter including any segment of the Board papers or other documents containing reference to the matter. Where under a particular policy, Queensland Rail allows the CEO discretion over employees, the Chair will be the appropriate person to exercise that discretion under any policy in relation to the CEO.Disclosures by all other managers and staff will be required to be made to their manager who will determine the appropriate action to take in managing the conflict.Disclosures and details from the CEO, Executive Management or employees will be captured in the organisation's Conflict of Interest Register. Management, in consultation with the Ethics and Integrity Unit who maintain the Register, will determine what disclosures need to be captured in the Register. The Register will be made available as required by legislative or genuine business purpose.The Company Secretary and Board Office will also add the CEO disclosures to the register of declared interests by Queensland Rail Directors, which will be made available as required by legislative or genuine business purpose.2.2.6 Disclosure by Suppliers and Other StakeholdersWhen dealing with suppliers, applicants for employment, or other potential stakeholders, you should prior to entering into a business or employment relationship with them, seek that they formally declare any conflicts of interest which may impact their association with Queensland Rail.Relevant business areas are to develop processes to request this information and capture it. If the information relates to a Material Interest or Major contract or dealing then this and any actions taken is to be reported to the Ethics and Integrity Unit for capturing in the organisation's register.Probity Advisors (internal and external) acting for Queensland Rail will maintain appropriate procedures to detect and manage conflicts of interest as part of the procurement process.2.2.7 Disclosure to responsible MinistersThe Board will keep responsible Ministers appraised in a timely manner of Conflicts of Interest of a material nature that may arise where the Board considers that the nature of the conflict is sensitive or significant.2.3 Managing Conflicts of InterestManagement StrategyWhen most suitableWhen least suitableRegister Where details of the existence of an actual, Perceived or Potential Conflict of Interest are formally registered. for very low-risk Conflicts of Interest and potential Conflicts of Interest where the act of transparency through recording the Conflict of Interest is sufficient the Conflict of Interest is more significant or of higher risk the potential or perceived effects of a Conflict of Interest on the proper performance of the relevant person require more proactive managementRestrict Where restrictions are placed on the relevant person's involvement in the matter. the relevant person can be effectively separated from parts of the activity or process the Conflict of Interest is not likely to arise frequently the relevant person is constantly unable to perform a number of their regular duties because of Conflict of Interest issues Recruit Where a disinterested third party (e.g. probity adviser or probity auditor) is used to oversee part or all of the process that deals with the matter. it is not feasible or desirable for the relevant person to remove themselves from the decision-making processin small or isolated communities where the particular expertise of the relevant person is necessary and genuinely not easily replaced the conflict is serious and ongoing rendering ad hoc recruitment of others unworkablerecruitment of a third party is not appropriate for the proper handling of the mattera suitable third party is unable to be sourcedRemoveWhere a relevant person chooses to be removed from the matter.for ongoing serious Conflicts of Interest where ad hoc restriction or recruitment of others is not appropriatethe Conflict of Interest and its perceived or potential effects are of low risk or low significancethe relevant person is prepared to relinquish the relevant Private Interest rather than radically change their work responsibilities or environmentRelinquishWhere the relevant person relinquishes the Private Interest that is creating the conflict.the relevant person's commitment to public duty outweighs their attachment to their Private Interestthe relevant person is unable or unwilling, for various reasons, to relinquish the relevant Private InterestResignWhere the relevant person resigns from their position with the agency.no other options are workablethe relevant person cannot or will not relinquish their conflicting Private Interest and changes to their work responsibilities or environment are not feasiblethe relevant person prefers this course as a matter of personal principle.the Conflict of Interest and its potential or perceived effects are of low risk or low significanceother options exist that are workable for the relevant person and the agency. 2.4 Breaches of this Standard Compliance with this Standard is a condition of employment or engagement with Queensland Rail. Breaches of this Standard will be treated as a breach of the Code of Conduct and may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.All suspected and actual Corrupt Misconduct must be reported to Corporate Ethics who can be contacted on firstname.lastname@example.com or to the Queensland Rail Ethics Hotline on 1800 723 515.The hotline can be used where anonymity is preferred.For further information contact; email@example.com email@example.com ResponsibilitiesThe following establishes the unique accountabilities and responsibilities of the key internal stakeholders specific to this Standard. 3.1 Who does what?Company SecretaryResponsible for maintenance of the Register of Interests for Queensland Rail Directors. Senior Manager Ethics and IntegrityResponsible for maintenance of the Organisation's Register of Interests (other than for Queensland Rail Directors) and enabling annual disclosures by the CEO, ELT, SLT and selected members of the GLT. Procurement representative (or most senior manager in procurement activity) Responsible for ensuring a Conflict of Interest declaration is completed by team members involved in a procurement activity. Senior Manager People Services Responsible for ensuring completion of initial disclosures by the CEO and ELT members upon appointment to Queensland Rail.4 Terms and definitionsThe following key terms and definitions are unique to this Standard. Please refer to the Business Glossary for other terms not included in this section.TermDefinitionSourceConflict of InterestA conflict of interest involves a conflict between an employee's duties and responsibilities and the employee's private interests. Conflicts can be actual, perceived or potential depending on the circumstances. A conflict of interest can arise from avoiding personal losses as well as gaining personal advantage – whether financial or otherwise.Code of Conduct MD-10-62Conflict of Interest Examples shareholdings in public and private companies;family and business trusts and nominee companies;bonds, debentures and like investments;savings and investment accounts;partnerships;real estate;directorships in or employment by a public or private company;other assets;other substantial sources of income;other interests;liabilities;organisational memberships;gifts or benefitsPublic Service Commission Directive 3/10 Declaration of InterestsCorrupt Conduct Has the meaning given to it for the purposes of the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 Crime and Corruption Act 2001 (Qld)Family Member A "family member" includes any person you are in a relationship with (including but is not limited to) a spouse, partner, child, brother, sister, parent, stepchild, stepparent, as well as mother-, father-, son-, daughter-, brother-, or sister-in-law, and any other person living with you (except tenants). Gifts or benefits Includes but not limited to: conference/seminar costs, gratuity, remuneration, allowance, discount, fee, subsidy, hospitality, travel, entertainment, alcohol, raffle tickets, scratch card, lotto/casket tickets, books, equipment, goods or other services received. Code of Conduct MD-10-62Interests Refers to the realistic expectation that the employee or an associate directly or indirectly stand to gain a benefit or suffer a loss, depending on the outcome of an issue. Interests may be financial or non-financial. Lobbyist"Lobbyist" is defined in Chapter 4, Part 1, section 41 of the Integrity Act 2009Integrity Act (Qld) 2009Lobbying activity Is contact with government representatives which attempts to influence State or local government decision-making such as the making or amendment of legislation, development of government policy, awarding of a government contract or allocation of funding (see section 42 of the Act for full definition). Integrity Act (Qld) 2009Major contracts or dealingsIncludes but not limited to where:Value or accumulated spend is $10 million or more, or $100,000 or more where an exemption from tendering requirements was granted under the Procurement Standard (MD-10-926), orSensitive e.g. the matter is likely to generate media interest, or be the subject of formal complaint to government, orLength of dealing has been five or more years since Queensland Rail went to market.Trading in SecuritiesMD-13-323Material InterestIf the Private Interest is substantially affected by the outcome of a decision by Queensland Rail, the private interest is likely to be "material".Material Procurement ActivityComprises a request for quote process involving purchases over $10,000 for which Group Procurement is involved. Other sensitive/ controversial procurement activities may also be assessed to fall within this category.Perceived conflict of interestA perceived or apparent Conflict of Interest can exist where it could appear to others, that your Private Interests could improperly influence the performance of your official duties and responsibilities, whether or not this is actually the case.Potential conflict of interestA potential Conflict of Interest arises where you have Private Interests that could in the future conflict with your official duties and responsibilities at Queensland Rail.Private InterestsA Private Interest are those personal, professional or business interests that can benefit or disadvantage us as individuals, or others we may wish to benefit or disadvantage. They also include the personal, professional or business interests of individuals or groups we associate with (e.g. relatives, friends, non-profit associations).5 AppendicesAppendix 1 – Related documentsLegal, regulatory and other obligation sourcesJurisdictionTitle CommonwealthCorporations Act (Cth) 2001 StateCriminal Code Act (Qld) 1899Crime and Corruption Act (Qld) 2001Integrity Act (Qld) 2009Public Interest Disclosure Act (Qld) 2010Right to Information Act (Qld) 2009Other (Voluntarily adopted by Queensland Rail)Various Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, Memoranda of Understanding / Agreement and Government Policies are also applicable.Queensland Rail documents Document typeDocument titlePolicyMD-10-67 Human Resources Principle / Standard MD-12-555 Values Principle MD-10-62 Code of Conduct Standard MD-13-323 Trading in Securities Standard Strategy / PlanN/ASpecification / FrameworkN/AFormsMD-17-212 Declaration of Conflicts of Interest


text: Following a career as a teacher and guidance counsellor, Geraldine Gillingham returned to her true passion, painting. For Geraldine, painting is an intuitive process. She lays down marks in a variety of media—charcoal, pastels, crayon, ink; she follows with layers of acrylic paint that is applied, removed re-applied, and manipulated, until she finds the balance of organically developed form and saturated color. Her work is constantly evolving, inspired and influenced by her surroundings, nature, and memories of her childhood in Newfoundland. Her work is in private collections throughout Canada, US and West Indies.

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text: Digital On Facebook, Imitation Is Flattery Many of us spend quite a bit of time choosing our Facebook profile pictures. Dan Manina spends just as much, if not more, copying his friends' profile pictures. A kind-spirited rivalry with a friend, trying to get the most likes, has turned into a fun exercise — Your Profile Pictures.By Justin Lafferty|July 24, 2012 Share By Justin Lafferty|July 24, 2012 Share Many of us spend quite a bit of time choosing our Facebook profile pictures. Dan Manina spends just as much, if not more, copying his friends' profile pictures. A kind-spirited rivalry with a friend, trying to get the most likes, has turned into a fun exercise — Your Profile Pictures.Manina and his friend generally banter back and forth, doing fun things on Facebook to see who can get the most likes out of it. Then one day, Manina started copying his buddy's profile photo. He later thought it would be fun to do this with the rest of his friends. Manina currently has 388 friends, but he's not sure if he'll emulate each one.Once a day, he'll post a picture to his website and Facebook page, emulating a friend's profile photo. It doesn't matter if they have a tattoo or are standing next to a prehistoric creature — he'll find a way to recreate the scene. Manina talked with AllFacebook about the experience:Everyone just kept liking it, and people told me, "Why are you doing this? This is hilarious!" I don't know, and now I'm stuck and now I've got to do all my friends … I'm not making fun of anyone, I'm just copying their picture. In the end, I'm the one looking stupid. First, Manina started with his close friends, but a funny thing happened. The exercise became kind of popular. His friends started asking him to do their profile photo next. He even got messages and friend requests, asking for their profile photo to be emulated. Manina said that four people even defriended him for imitating their photos. Three asked that the photo be taken down. So far, the page has 24 subscribers (24 more than Manina ever thought he'd have). Manina said that through Your Profile Pictures, he's gotten to know some of his Facebook friends better. He'll pick one that he hasn't talked to in a while, swap messages back and forth, and start a conversation. I didn't want to do people I didn't know that well in the beginning, because I didn't want them to think I was making fun of them. I wanted to ease people into it. After about 20 of them, I started picking people I don't really know, so that way no one would think I'm offending them.Readers: Have you ever done anything fun like this through Facebook?Images courtesy of Dan Manina. Share http://adweek.it/2jGE0eJ copy Adweek Adweek


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The conference encourages the exchange between cultural heritage institutions and technology providers, and its programme of talks, workshops and exhibitions offer an opportunity to gain an insight into the field of art and technology. This year the conference addressed 'DIGITAL CURATING and the MUSEUM 4.0', and we showcased a selection of the 2016 Shortlist and joined in the discussion around the future of art and tech.
The full programme of the event can be found here.
Location: Heinrich-Hertz-Institute, Einsteinufer 37, 10587 Berlin, Germany


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This is a simple and delicious way to cook catfish, and it works as well over a campfire as it does on the stovetop burner. Feel free to use a seasoning salt blend or Southwest seasoning instead of Creole or Cajun seasoning.
The typical Southern catfish restaurant offers all kinds of fried dishes, but fried catfish is always the star. Fried dill pickles, fried okra, green tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers are commonly found on menus. The fried catfish—and plenty of it—is usually served as a complete dinner with slaw, hush puppies, and French fries. Choose a creamy coleslaw or a lighter slaw, like this Carolina slaw or kale and cabbage slaw.
- 3 cups canola oil (or as needed to reach 1/4-inch depth)
- 2 to 3 pounds catfish fillets (about 8 ounces per person)
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
Steps to Make It
Pour about 1/4-inch of canola oil in a large heavy skillet. Place over medium heat and heat until hot.
Sprinkle the fish fillets lightly with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
In a wide bowl, combine the cornmeal and flour.
Pour the buttermilk into a bowl. Dip the fish into the buttermilk to coat, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
Arrange carefully in the oil and cook slowly for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom side is browned. Turn carefully and continue cooking until browned on the other side. Place on paper towels to drain.
Serve with tartar sauce and hush puppies, along with coleslaw and fries. Or, try it with this delicious Remoulade Sauce.
Kitchen Notes
While catfish is traditional for a Southern fish fry, any firm and mild white fish will suffice. Flounder, bass, haddock, and cod are all good alternatives.
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In August, just in time for the Premier League start, Swedish "Stryktippare" in Stockholm, Trelleborg and Malmö (the cities in Sweden where most "Stryktippare" per capita lives) could get extra ready for the season by getting an iconic English haircut. And they did.
The activity was well appreciated by local fans as well as local press. All salons were more than fully booked and the iconic haircuts were seen everywhere.
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text: I am trying to supply my devkit for MPC5744P with external 12V power supply through header J3 pin 1 connected to +12V and ground to pin 13. I have set the jumper J39 and set J13 to external 12V supply. The supply is made through a 12V battery. The problem is that there seems to be a lot of noise in the supply voltage when I supply through the header(high frequency variations of almost +/-4V). Is there any other jumper that I should be setting? I have no issues when supplying with the PWR in connector in the Devkit. The problem is only when I choose to supply using header J3.


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I made a sewing hexagon box for my lovely friend Lorel. this photo doesn't have the tassel...sorry! It does look nice with it's tassel.
I used some of my treasured French General fabrics because she is special. Lorel's scissor fob had to match her sewing box....of course!
Yvonne W.Designs and had so much fun making these cute Tree Decorations...an extra with a sweet stocking has gone to my lovely friend Ann's.
You may remember that I made lots of little stockings....
Shez. They do look pretty.
My poor postie tooted his horn because he couldn't fit my mail in the mailbox this morning....lol!
My lovely friend Shez who is generosity personified sent me this beautiful wall hanger with Christmas Kookaburra's and I just love it. I have secretly fancied this pattern to make for myself for ages...very excited! Extra special to have it made by a friend!
Beautiful Barb popped the most gorgeous little Elf ornie in a card for me...oh he is tooo cute!
I do love a pretty card as I often tell you....well this beautiful one came from the very clever Karen from Sunburnt Quilts.Karen makes gorgeous cards....
I know it was a very long post but just had to get it all in.....hope you aren't all asleep!
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Nevis News
The New Hamilton House
The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) is proud to announce the restoration of an important piece of Nevisian and American history – the Hamilton House.
The Trott House, known for many years as 'Hamilton House' due to its location on land owned by Alexander Hamilton' s mother, is a landmark building sited on the bend on Charlestown's Main Street just past St. Paul's Church. The NHCS purchased the building with the intent of creating the Nevis Heritage Center, incorporating the existing stone building commemorating Hamilton's birthplace and this wooden residence, to more fully interpret Alexander Hamilton, as well as the many stories of Nevis.
The main floor of Hamilton House was found to be unsafe in 2017. But Richard Lupinacci, owner of the popular Hermitage Hotel who became the President of the NHCS in 2018, the house was able to be restored. Lupinacci and the Board's collective passion coincided with a unanimous donor's search for an adoptable heritage site and the society recommended the restoration of Hamilton House.
Restoration of the Hamilton House and the gardens remains a work in progress. Due to the hit Broadway show Hamilton many visitors continue to be drawn to the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton. In 2017, there were over 7,000 visitors admitted to the Alexander Hamilton Museum.
While many visitors spend a substantial amount of time reading Alexander Hamilton exhibits, some have expressed a desire to learn more about Hamilton's birth and boyhood in Nevis. With this in mind, the NHCS is now seeking funding to mount an exhibit titled 'Hamilton in Nevis.' If funded, it will explore how Hamilton's boyhood experiences in Nevis affected his views as an adult, especially related to slavery.
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MS 4:15 - If you'd shave that tuft
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Wow! I guess I was kinda close with the original Smilans? Although he said true (not original) and nothing is confirmed yet. Can be just a tale, right?
If the shaman is correct then I think the Sment are like ancient protects of the planet or similar which could explain they are the true Smilans left untouched by the modern society and have been waiting for their turn to fight the upcoming threat.
After they eat one of their own anyway :/
The Sment may serve an important function out here, but my enemy's enemy MAY not be my friend, either!


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If you had the choice, how much would you pay?
David Maister points out a satisfaction guarantee I love:
"If you're interested in seeing whether we are right for you and your team, try us on a matter. What separates us from our competitors is that you have our value promise on every invoice. If you don't think we're worth the amount you agreed to pay, you make whatever adjustment you think is necessary. If your other firms don't walk that walk, it's time to try Valorem."
Can this be taken further? "Pay as much as you think we're worth."
If you like the work you'll have to pay enough to retain the firm, otherwise other clients will buy their time. In effect, clients could bid for the agency's time.
…if the Agency is good enough.
Who's feeling brave?
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Bobby Brown Struggling With Grief At Bobbi Kristina Burial
So heartbreaking. At Bobbi Kristina's burial, her father Bobby Brown was unable to keep it together, HollywoodLife has learned EXCLUSIVELY. In fact, other guests were even worried about him.
Bobbi Kristina Brown was laid to rest on Aug. 3 in Newark, New Jersey, and her father, Bobby Brown, 46, was inconsolable. In fact, Bobby was so upset that he was nearly incoherent, according to Mark Behar, a former bodyguard for Bobby's late ex-wife, Whitney Houston, who was at both the funeral and the burial. Bobbi tragically passed away on July 26, at the way too young age of 22. Her death followed an almost 7-month period which she spent in a coma, and when it was finally time to say goodbye, her dad Bobby was so out of it that he was talking to himself, Mark revealed to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY.
"Bobby is obviously and understandably struggling," Mark told us EXCLUSIVELY. "He seemed really out of it and was mumbling to himself and walking around like he was lost. Many of the guests were even concerned about him. It was a very somber mood today." We can only imagine how difficult this is for Bobby, who fathered Bobbi K with Whitney, whom Bobbi was buried alongside at the Westfield Cemetery.
Bobby wasn't the only one who was completely undone by the burial proceedings. "At least three or four of Bobbi Kristina's family members were so distraught and emotional, they got light headed and almost fainted– having to be taken care of by others," Mark added. "Almost everyone was crying their eyes out throughout the entire ceremony. Several fans had been camped out since yesterday, and were holding up signs and brought floral arrangements and gifts like stuffed animals."
Bobbi Kristina was clearly adored by tons of people around the world, and while Bobby copes with this massive loss, we hope he can find some comfort in that. We're sending Bobby, and the rest of Bobbi Kristina's friends, family and loved ones our thoughts and prayers during this treacherous time.
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Red Ball Project gives you wings
With interaction and imagination at heart, the Red Ball Project is public art at its most playful.
Artist Kurt Perschke's idea started life as a single commission for Arts-in-Transit, a public art organisation based in St Louis, USA, when he jammed the giant inflatable ball under a bridge.
Since then its squashed itself into unlikely locations around the globe; many of these chosen by people who have happened across the project, says Perschke.
'As Red Ball travels around the world, people approach me on the street with excited suggestions about where to put it in their city. In that moment the person is not a spectator but a participant in the act of imagination,' he says.
It is though, on the one hand, a big red squashy ball and Perschke says, 'Good sculpture is about tactility about touching,' but he also says, 'The work is ultimately not about the ball, it's about what the ball facilitates and the energies around it.'
The Red Ball Project heads to Torbay in June before touring Plymouth, Exeter, Weymouth, and London's Southbank.
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Hello and welcome, you've found SETTLE ROTARY on the web. PLEASE SEE THE COVID-19 UPDATE BELOW AND COME AND JOIN US ON ZOOM EVERY THURSDAY 7-8PM
About us
COVID-19 UPDATE - We have had to cancel our weekly meetings at the Boar's Head, Long Preston but have continued to meet up weekly by Zoom. This has enabled us to have friends join us from other countries and locally and if anyone would like to join a meeting please get in touch with us via the contact page to get the Zoom details -7pm to 8pm every Thursday.
We're a friendly bunch of around 20 people who volunteer in the Settle community, working on projects and raising money, as well as enjoying informal social activities throughout the year. If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd like to meet you.
We're also part of a much bigger organisation, with a warm welcome in every city and the capacity to make change on a global scale - such as eliminating Polio.
If you think you might be interested, please browse our website to get a better feel for what we are about, view the video at the bottom of this page and maybe use some of these links.
- Send us a message
- Find out more about joining our club
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SETTLE ROTARY CLUB is based in and around the picturesque market town
of Settle, in the Craven area of the Yorkshire Dales, an area noted for
its glorious scenery. More about Settle.
Merry-go-Round - Friday 21st February 2020
This ever popular event raised £1880 and the club has agreed to donate £2000 to the Settle Swimming Pool.
Settle Saunter 2019
The 2019 Settle Saunter enjoyed excellent weather on Sunday 9th June, it raised over £2700 and, at our annual Hog Roast, we presented cheques for £1500 each to Settle Swimming Pool and Kids at School in Nepal. The Saunter is an annual event for runners, walkers and strollers which offers 3 routes through the stunning local countryside with lengths of 10km, Half Marathon and 23 miles.
Regretably this year's Saunter has had to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We hope to bring it back, bigger and better than ever, in June 2021. Watch this space! If you have already booked for this year, details of refunds will be coming soon.
HOG ROAST _ SUNDAY 30th JUNE 2019
With excellent food, wonderful music from Giggleswick and Settle brass band and Jack Miller, and a good crowd , this annual event raised some £1400 for Cancer Research. President Bob Hargreaves awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship to Floyd Scofield for all her work for the Club. He then handed over the Presidency to Roger Brearley.
We are always happy to welcome volunteers to help with events and activities. For instance we are always grateful for help with the following:
- The Settle Saunter always needs volunteers to help with checkpoints and at the Victoria Hall
- Manning the bookstall we run on fine summer Saturdays in Settle Market Place
- Collecting with Santa during the month of December
- Collecting for disaster relief when needed
It's a great way to find out what we are all about. Please use the "Contact Us" link above to get in touch.
Supporting the local community and the wider world
Settle Rotary Club supports many local causes through its fundraising activities and we are very grateful to the residents of Settle and the surrounding neighbourhoods for their generosity. To request support for a local "good cause" please send requests to our Secretary, 3, Tems Side, Giggleswick, N.Yorks. BD24 0BS or use the "Contact Form" tab above.
We also support international humanitarian appeals and projects in areas such as disease control, education, sanitation and clean drinking water.
Thinking of booking a cottage holiday?
Use the link below, save yourself some money and help Rotary to help others.
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Thursday 20th August 19.00
Thursday 27th August 19.00
Thursday 3rd September 19.00
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Be part of a global network of volunteers, trying to make the world a better place. Please also see the 'links & news' page for information from the local district and live feeds from Rotary International and Rotary International in GB&I.
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Meetings & Venue
Where and when:
Meet at 18.30 every Thursday at The Boars Head Hotel Long Preston.If you intend to visit please phone either President Roger Brearley 01729 825399 or Secretary David Blackburne 01729 822445 BD24 9ED


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Mrs Modupe Salu Celebrates 80th Glorious Year in Lagos
The Salu family couldn't hide their joy as they pull all stops to celebrate the 80th birthday of their matriarch, Mrs. Modupe Salu.
The event which was characterised by lots of fanfare, and razzmatazz, was held at the Chemline House, off Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos with loved ones, family members and friends in attendance.
The very lively occasion began with prayers by Venerable Kayode Oredugba.
This was followed by a session of tributes where Mama's children as well as other family members and friends took time out to shower encomiums on a woman described as kind hearted.
With lots of words of thanksgivings rending the air, merriment flowed from every corner.
The highly elated celebrant puts it thus: "I thank God for sparing my life and blessing me in many ways".
Surrounded by those who loved her, the octogenarian cut her cake amid shouts of accomplishment and happiness.
Many dignitaries who graced the event include Gbenga Olunloyo, Alhaji Sikiru Awotuga, Chief Gbenga Ogunlesi, Femi Sanyan-Olu, Rev. (Mrs.) Bolanle Adefeso, Mrs. Olubukola Craig, and Mr. and Mrs. Sanusi Akeem.
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Helle Henning
(born in 1962, in Denmark), singer/song-writer. She is the leader of her own group, with members such as Nikolaj Hess, Jonas Johansen and Christina von Bülow. She worked also with Al Jarreau, Marie Bergman, Erann DD, Etta Cameron, Cecilie Norby, Jesper Bodilsen, Daniel Frank, Debbie Cameron, Jørgen Emborg, Frands Rifbjerg a.m.o. She made two recordings as leader, several as sideman. She wrote music for radio (DR) and worked as a studiosinger on many various projects. She works as a director and BG-singer on cartoons and has toured in Sweden, Germany, Austria and Denmark. She is associate professor at The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Southern Denmark.
Selected recordings: Maybe It Is Never Too Late, 2005; The world is right here, 2008; A wake-up wonder.
Awards: She won prize in KODA competition for the best children's song in Denmark (2006).
Contact: www.hellehenning.dk
Helle Hesdorf
(born in 1959, in Denmark), composer. She was co-leader with Otto Sidenius of an eleven piece band Avantgarde Party in the years 1984-1993. The band released three albums: Avantgarde Party 1988 (Stunt stulp 8805); Into The Blue 1989 (Stunt Stucd18906); Live In Tivoli 1992 (Olufsen records DOCD 5176). Then she formed Danish - Norwegian band Edda in 1992. The band toured in Denmark in the years 1993-95 and among its members were pianist Maria Kannegård, trumpeters Arve Henriksen and Nils-Petter Molvær, drummer Helge Andreas Norbakken.
Selected recordings: her first solo album Tellus, 2002, (Cope records Copecd 027), the second is The Path, 2005 (Stunt ssrc 0420); both albums with Otto Sidenius keyboards, Klavs Hovman bass, Marilyn Mazur drums and percussion, Helle Hesdorf tenor/sop saxophone.
Jenny Hettne
(born in Gothebrug, 1977, resident Stockholm/Sweden), is a Swedish composer mainly in the chamber music and EAM fields. Her most important focus is sound and timbre. She finished her Master Degree in composition at the Academy of Music and Drama, Gothenburg University, in 2008. Hettne also studied at Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, Berlin in 2007 and at Gotland School of Music Composition 2000-02. Her music has been performed by Musica Vitae, Gageego, Norrbotten Neo, The Peärls Before Swïne Experience, Caput, Duo Harpverk, The Griffyn Ensemble, ensemble dissonArt, Chamber Ensemble New Music which are ensembles from Sweden, Iceland, Australia, Greece and Ukraine. Wavering wood, whirling metal written for Duo Harpverk was released on the record The greenhouse sessions in 2012. Recently pianist Per Tengstrand and Jönköpings Sinfonietta premiered Krusning Skiktning for piano and orchestra. Hettne's close collaboration with the oboists Dimas Ruiz Santos and Magdalena Fronzcak resulted in Reed, chanting for oboe and tape, and performances in Sweden and Spain. The piece was selected for Nordic Music Days in Stockholm 2012, performed by Kennet Bohman. While she was dreaming for violin and tape is one of the pieces resulting from Hettne's collaboration with Karin Hellqvist. Tinkles, clinks and heavenly metal was premiered in Copenhagen in May 2013 by Faint Noise: Karin Hellqvist, violin, Anna Petrini, contrabass recorder and Malin Bång, soundobjects/electronics. Hettne is currently working on a piece for violin and ensemble to be premiered by Karin Hellqvist and Curious Chamber Players in 2014.
Selected works: Sand, tystnad, 2006, for str; Paths of wood and pearl, 2010 for fl, vl, vlc and pf; Backdrifting, 2006, for fl, trb, perc, pf/harm vlc; Chennai-7, 2004, for fl, ob, fag, tba, vl, vlc; Stjärnklart Glasklart, 2002, for fl, cl, perc, pf, 5 str; Musik för strängar, 2011, pf-qt; Ausencia 2005, for fl, vlc; Like a Locomotive, 2000, for pf, vlc; For Ashley, 2003, for prepared pf and tape; Sparkling/dead, 2003, for trb, tape and 3 dancers.
Publications direction: Available at Svensk Musik/Swedmic AB


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New Horizon Family Health Services' Ryan White Program will be expanding their services through a grant awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The Ryan White Program strives to provide quality care to those living with HIV and AIDS.
New services will include medical case management, pharmaceutical assistance and increased access to oral health care, and health insurance premium and cost-sharing assistance under the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
"Expansion of our services will support national goals in ending the HIV epidemic. Increased access to medication and resources can help reduce new HIV diagnosis and increase viral suppression and improve health outcomes," Scott Brown, New Horizon Family Health Services' Ryan White Program Manager said.
The Ryan White Program serves over 1,200 patients within 10 counties of South Carolina, including Greenville County.
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It was a short while ago when we became aware that most of the shrimp that we were feasting on was not coming out of the waters right off of our shore but rather coming from the Pamlico Bay area just up north along the NC coast. Given our love for shrimp & shrimp boats, it became apparent that we need a trip up to the "Inner Banks" to see first hand just how much shrimping was being done up there. Weren't we surprised!!
The two areas we heard that would be where'd we want to be, were Engelhard, NC & Oriental, NC. Based on that information, we set out to plan a long weekend trip with Englehard in mind as a focal point. After researching places to stay and discovering that there was virtually only ONE choice in Engelhard (and it was closed!), we decided that Washington would be our home base from which we'd branch out and begin our adventures and discoveries. We knew nothing of Washington except that it appeared to be a pleasant, little town on the banks of the Pamlico River and within short distances from both Englehard & Oriental.
Here is a map showing the Inner Banks area and the towns that we visited.
We began our latest adventure on Friday morning and after driving for about 3 hours through some lovely NC farmland, we landed in Washington and our first impression was pure delight…and it only got better from there. There were a number of lovely B&B's in Washington, but given our plans for extensive travel, we chose to stay at one of the local 'chain' motels in town. We checked in and proceeded to discover what Washington had in store for us.
Oddly enough, Washington was founded in 1776 as the 1st town named after George Washington. It is essentially an 'urban' town in the midst of rural northeastern North Carolina with around 10K residents. Were it not for its riverfront setting, it would look like most other urban small towns with what was originally a vibrant central downtown shopping district. As most similar towns have fared in terms of urban decay and deterioration, so has Washington, however, it is abundantly clear that this town is experiencing a renaissance. An extensive walkway takes you along the Pamlico River passing docks, moorings, restaurants, condos, museums and more!
Here is a gallery of some of the sites along the riverbank.
One of the very exciting riverbank attractions in Washington is the North Carolina Estuarium – Where The River Meets The Sea. Because the Pamlico River flows into the Pamlico Sound and eventually into the Atlantic some 50 miles away, there is a measurable degree of salinity in the river but no tidal flow given that distance to the ocean. This makes it an ideal spot to build a museum and educate the population about the symbiotic relationship between the river and the sea. This museum does a wonderful job at that! At the museum, you can view over 100 exhibits:
- Aquariums with crabs and other estuarine life,
- Fun and fascinating artworks,
- Hands-on, interactive displays,
- Artifacts from life on the Pamlico River,
- Explorations of hurricanes and sea level rise,
- Pamlico River boat tours, and
- Special programs on natural and cultural heritage.
Here is a gallery of some of the exhibits inside the museum:
The 'downtown' retail & commercial center of town is just adjacent to the Riverwalk and to walk down Main St you'd think that you had stepped back to the 50's. There is truly a warm, home-town Southern feeling on the street. Downtown clearly has had its struggles and the wounds still show to a degree with the empty storefronts & boarded windows. Don't let that fool you though….this town is ALIVE! Former banks are now restaurants; theaters now are art galleries and concert stages. Much of the town has already seen a rebirth and nearly the rest of it is on that path. Most of the architecture is fascinating in its simplicity. Many of the storefronts are bright and inviting and the merchants will welcome you with wide open arms and happy faces. It is clear that Washington need not be a 'home base' as we used it but rather a destination where one can relax, shop, stroll, take in the scenery and oh yes….dine out! We'll get to that soon but first, here is a gallery of some of what Main St, Washington, NC holds for you.
If you visit & stay in Washington, we'd strongly suggest staying at one of the B&B's right in town such as the Pamlico House B&B or the Lumiere Inn as that will afford you scenic views of the riverfront and walking distance to downtown and the wonderful dining and drinking establishments. As for dining, since we did not spend a lot of time in town itself, we still did manage to enjoy dinner both nights that we stayed. Each night's experience was exceptional!
We visited On The Waterfront our first night in Washington where we began our dining experience out on the patio deck overlooking the Pamlico with a dozen of Billy's Famous Char Grilled Oysters and we could have eaten dozens more! We also shared some delicious Ahi tuna Ahi dipped in sesame seeds, seared to perfection, and served on a bed of seaweed salad drizzled with soy sauce and ginger. We continued eating with Grilled Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a house made risotto drizzled with a balsamic reduction accompanied by pan seared sea scallops for Pat and a Carolina Clam Bake for me: Red skin potatoes, corn on the cob, shrimp, scallops, Andoullie sausage and little neck clams steamed and served with lemon butter and parsley. Don't pass it by if you're in town!
Our second night was at least equally satisfying at a stunning restaurant on Main St that unless you pop in, you'll never realize the sheer beauty and uniqueness of Down On Mainstreet. Since we had been traveling and photographing all day that day, we returned 'home' with a powerful appetite! We proceeded to simply fill our table with food we could feast on until we couldn't any longer. Our menu of treats was:
- Pamlico Petals – Spicy Onion Petals quick fried crispy brown and served with spicy petal sauce
- Buffalo Shrimp – Golden fried Shrimp in your choice of our famous buffalo or boom boom sauce. Served with ranch & bleu cheese dressing
- House-made potato chip – A basket of our fresh cooked, crispy chips served with ranch dressing
We polished that off with some shrimp po-boys served with some amazing fried cheese grits! Thankfully Main Street is a wonderfully, casual restaurant, we could stretch out a bit before we tried to get up from the table. Aside from the food, the ambiance and the price…the service was simply exceptional; well beyond our expectations. When in town, you must make a stop here! If I hadn't been eating everything but the walls, I'd have taken some photos of the unique interior. Next Time.
Next up will be stories and photos from Bellhaven, Englehard and Mattamuskeet Lake.


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One was distinctly heartened by the mostly defiant if not occasionally cheerful reactions of survivors and witnesses to the recent London terror bombings.
However, one tube train survivor's response left one in no doubt that his PC peevishness had also survived intact.
This besuited and watery-eyed wimp bleated and moaned his way through a litany of complaints about how emergency response was quick enough.
One thought at the time that the 'gentleman', whose appearance was disturbingly alike that of former Australian Prime Minister Paul 'The Undertaker' Keating, might not appreciate just how much else was going on in the immediate area.
But when asked if he had an opinion on who might have been to blame for the blasts, he revealed his true self with the following (approximate) response: "Oh, I'm a barrister - I couldn't possibly attribute blame without being in possession of more facts and weighing up the evidence."
Having been so quick to blame his own people for not rescuing him quickly enough for his own tastes, he was exceedly speedy in suddenly wishing to apply rules of fairness to the miserable bottom feeders who perpetrated this heinous crime.
Lest one feel tempted to inveigh against yours truly with suggestions that I am being less than sympathetic with a man who was obviously, if only to a point, in shock at witnessing scenes of carnage, I can assure you that I have indeed attended events which left human beings looking like poorly butchered meat.
I can clearly recall the look on the face of a deceased young woman the front of whose torso had been torn off in a road traffic accident and whose similarly defunct child lay on the road beside her. However, it does not haunt my dreams.
My reaction, after successfully keeping my lunch down, was to finish my work at the scene then return to my workplace and get on with what was expected of me. One must confess, however, that after 'knocking off', one had a few stiff drinks, as did this rather eloquent chap in London (language warning).
Thank goodness there were many more like him this week than like our barrister friend.
Jumping to the legal defence of criminals immediately after one has personally fallen victim to their criminality highlights a major aspect of the malaise afflicting liberal Western thinking.
Other recommended reading on such matters includes this incisive piece from Mark Steyn of The Daily Telegraph and observations from Mona Charen.
-- Nick
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Only the Strong Shall Survive
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It's my pleasure to welcome Megan here to Living the Dream this morning. This dystopian and fantasy writer has long been a personal favorite. Megan's here to tell you about her new book, Boy of Blood, the second book in her Girl of Glass series. Take it away, Megan.
What is the difference between a secret and a lie?
It seems like a silly question, but it is one that haunts Boy of Blood's Nola Kent.
Boy of Blood: Blurb
After Nightland's vicious attack on the domes, the safety and perfection of the world within the glass has been contaminated. Desperate to rebuild, outsiders are allowed into the domes to help, breaking the cardinal rule: outsiders and Domers must always be separated. But the city is in shambles, crumbling into chaos without the Vampers of Nightland to keep order, and one name is carried on the wind: Nola.
Clinging to Jeremy, Nola struggles to find a way to exist in the domes, turning her back on all she learned in the city. But when one of the outsiders brings the dark secrets of the domes to light, the line between survival and murder blurs against the spectre of the dying world.
Can Nola follow the dark path laid out by the domes? Will the dangers of the night become her new sanctuary?
Say Hello to Nola
Nola is a loving person. Her compassion for others is actually what causes so much of the chaos in the Girl of Glass series.
Wanting to help those who suffer leads Nola into the outside world, and when she comes back, she has no choice but to lie. Lies about where she was, why she was gone, who she loves… every detail spirals into the next until there is no seeable path left to the truth.
But what about the others in the story? The ones who simply keep secrets.
A boy who loves her but hides the truth of what he is. A leader who never shows his hand, even when others' lives are on the line. A mother who turns away rather than bestow knowledge on her daughter.
Are any of those people more innocent than Nola? She has lied—there can be no argument there—but has she done any more damage than those who simply keep their mouths shut as others suffer?
It's a question that I've struggled with throughout both books in the Girl of Glass series. When the world is falling to pieces and no one can truly be considered innocent, who is the villain? Are complacency and wrongful deeds the same, for lack of a better term, level of bad if they both result in death?
Nola is learning to navigate the world of secrets and lies as she ventures into Boy of Blood. With the threat of death shadowing her every step, one wrong whispered word could mean the end of a life.
So what do you think is better: secrets or lies? Is there a difference?
Last, but never least, a huge thank you to Susanne for letting me sneak onto her blog!
You're very welcome. I've long been a fan of Megan's books and I look forward to reading these.
Girl of Glass:
Two worlds…one glass wall…no turning back.
The human race has been divided. The chosen few live in the safety of the domes, watching through their glass walls as those left on the outside suffer and die. But desperation has brought invention, and new drugs have given the outsiders the strength to roam the poisoned night unafraid – but it comes at a price.
Seventeen-year-old Nola Kent has spent her life in the domes, being trained to protect her little piece of the world that has been chosen to survive. The mission of the domes is to preserve the human race, not to help the sick and starving. But when outsider Kieran Wynne begs for Nola's help in saving an innocent life, she is drawn into a world of darkness and danger. The suffering on the other side of the glass is beyond anything Nola had imagined, and turning her back on the outside world to return to the safety of the domes may be more than she can stand. Even when her home is threatened by the very people Nola wants to help.
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On this job the homeowner was certain of three things:
1- the lacquer smell would force them to sleep in the guest house
2- dust would permeate the entire house
3- the wall paint would be damaged by the refinishing process.
Upon completion of the job he was pleasantly surprised to discover that he had been wrong on all three counts.
How was this possible?
1- the lacquer smell was eliminated by use of a commercial grade
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3- the painted walls were also protected by meticulous masking and
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You can keep rice from becoming sticky by cooking it in water with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cooks in India have used this secret for years since lemons are a common ingredient in curries and other traditional dishes. Lemons also give the rice a brilliant white color.
Sour cream has lived out its existence on the junk food list because about 90 percent of its calories are from fat. Oh, and half of that is saturated fat. We live in a world where everything over 40 percent is an abomination. But who wants to eat a dry baked potato?
Here's an easy sour cream substitute: Add a little lemon juice to whipped cream. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then serve. This way you save extra calories and you won't have to run to the store if you're out of sour cream.
Did you know that there's no butter in buttermilk? There's no turtle in a turtleneck either. But, buttermilk has a sour flavor similar to yogurt, which makes it an important ingredient in many baking recipes like sweet breads and cakes.
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Anyone read that big book of his?
(apols if this has been covered many times before)
I own it, second half. The Moncrief translation I think.
Never made any attempt to read it beyond a cursory skim of the first page. Can't see myself reading it in the next few years.
*second hand.
Just having the second half would be a bit pointless.
- umlaut_ampersand this'd this
I've tried
I found the sentence structures overly long, the story lacking in direction and it all frankly dull.
I'm sure I'm wrong, but I haven't the time to trawl (at great length) through the minutia of a mans memories.Playhouse this'd this
If that's your opinion
then you're not wrong. Too many people afraid to admit their own opinions, if it might be in the minority.
I'm certainly not afraid to admit an opinion
I'm just conscious of having not invested the required time to make this one educated.
At least your opinion was based on what you'd read thus far.
Making it educated to a degree.
Read the first volume of In Search Of Lost Time
(presuming that's the one you mean) and it's Actually Really Good- though I think I prefer Celine to Proust.
I have. It took me about 18 months.
Bits of it are good, bits of it are not. The beginning of it is very slow. The third book, the fifth book and the last book are all good, if my memory is correct, to the point that I would like to re-read them.
If you've got the time, I'd say read it, just so you can tell people you've read it.
Actually started about two days ago
Quite dull so far, but not so much that I wont keep at it. I like how it's written so I'm sure I'll get more into it.
I remember seeing an old, obviously well-read copy in a second-hand bookshop somewhere
It was one of those shops where the staff write little descriptions on stickers, or in pencil on the inside - y'know, just one-liner stuff. The description on Proust read something like, "1500 pages of nothing happening. Buy it if you don't like books but want to look intellectual. If you want something to read, don't bother".
I didn't buy it.
a french boy once read me proust in a borders once
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Elliott Parish will have No 12 on the back of his Dundee goalie's shirt this season while new signing Jack Hamilton will wear No 1.
However, the Englishman insists both know the battle to start is still on and will continue all season.
And as determined as both men are to be first choice, the good thing for Parish is he's sure the rivalry will be a healthy one.
"Everywhere you go as a goalkeeper these days you know you are going to have a real challenge to get the jersey," he said.
"When the club brings a new keeper in you just hope he's a good lad and Jack absolutely is, he's a really good character and he is a good goalkeeper as well."
The matter of which number they'll each wear is not an issue for him and whoever gets the nod when the Betfred Cup kicks off at Stirling Albion next week, he knows that battle to play won't be over.
"I will be No 12 this year and Jack will be No 1 but that does not bother me at all. It's only a number and I want to play, as does Jack.
"The jersey is up for grabs and that's the important thing. If you don't get it for that first game it's about working hard and being ready when your chance comes.
"Throughout my career I've learned how long seasons are and even more so you look at the evidence of last season. I don't think I looked like getting in for quite a while and then I did and played all the games.
"The characters we both are, we are good friends already I think but we both want to play and we're working very hard. That competition can only be good for Dundee."
The Dark Blues have been in Portugal for a pre-season training camp since Wednesday. They finish off that trip with a friendly against local side SC Farense on Tuesday.
While the weather in Scotland means, for once, it's been a case of more of the same in terms of conditions in the Algarve, Parish has enjoyed getting away. And what he's seen has left him optimistic.
"We've got good numbers now and some really good players have come in."
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Happy anniversary Murray!
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Congrats go out to Murray "Celebrity Magician" Sawchuck, in celebration of his 2nd Anniversary of his show at The Laugh Factory inside Tropicana Las Vegas. Also there to celebrate with Murray were his parents John and Arlene Sawchuk, as well as tons of Vegas celebrities to show their admiration and support
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Central Jakarta Targets 1,015 New Entrepreneurs
Central Jakarta Industry and Energy Sub-agency is targeting to produce 1,015 new entrepreneurs via program of Integrated Entrepreneurship Development (PKT). It is aimed to give them opportunities to improve family welfare.
"Our target is these entrepreneurs get a permit for small and medium-sized enterprises (IUMK) out of 3,760 participants trained," expressed Industry and Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) Division Head, Bambang Prayitno, Tuesday (3/19).
In the activities, there are four training fields, ranging from food and beverage product, fashion, handicrafts and processed soap making.
"There will be 94 trainings in all sub-districts in Central Jakarta this year," he told.
Thus far his agency already has 32 assistants, with details four people in each district.
"PKT registration has been opened since last January," he uttered.
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2. People cradle around small gourds and giant thermoses.
The national drink of Argentina, Mate, is based of naturally-caffeinated yerba mate leaves and hot water, and is drunk from a bombilla in a gourd. I had to clarify to my father that this was in fact like tea, not anything illegal. You'll notice people drinking it just about anywhere, from the beach to the supermarket, a thermos with hot water in one arm, and mate straw glued to their lips.
3. Public transportation is ridiculously cheap.
Buenos Aires is big, and the public transportation fast, frequent, and really cheap. With a SUBE card, a train ride from Retiro to the outskirts of the city costs 3 pesos, the equivalent of 25 cents USD. Just be sure to avoid hora pico (rush hour) whenever you can or you'll be crammed between 100 other perspiring bodies for the long ride.
Bonus: People will walk the aisles advertising in their loud, auction voices a plethora of cheap goods they are selling —from food, socks, sewing kits, to toe nail clippers— sometimes, it just so happens that you need them.
4. Che…Porteños speak Castellano, not Spanish.
Porteños speak in so much slang that it's considered a dialect of Spanish mixed with a form of expression called Lunfardo, brought over by past Italian immigrants to the city of Buenos Aires. People will understand you perfectly if you speak in the Spanish 101 you learned in school, but you may have a harder time grasping their intense hand gestures and creatively phrased expressions or if their speech is so rapid and every third word is "boludo".
5. Free, public outdoor gyms are all over the city.
Why pay for a gym membership when you can sweat a good work out outside for free? Scattered around the city, these estacion saludables machines work with body weight, and can be used 24/7 for anyone looking to tone up.
6. Stop signs are practically inexistent.
Instead, four-way intersections are basically first-come-first-serve.
Zebra stripes are simply a decorative art piece for the street, and rules of the road are considered guidelines. Please don't risk J-walking across any avenue because already-dented cars will hit you or honk you out of the country if you misread the timing of the traffic light.
7. A lot of small businesses don't have store names.
Instead, the abundance of local, family-run businesses are named after what they sell; a generic title that ends in "ia". You want some cheese? Check out your local Quesería. Craving vegetables to accompany that asado? You can find it at your Verdulería. Once you notice the name trend, you'll be wondering what they all mean. Like the Yesería, which I found out is not actually a place where everyone cries out 'YES!!' but in fact, a shop that specifically sells plaster for walls.
8. Dulce de leche is the Nutella of Buenos Aires.
This caramel-like concoction of sweetened milk is the Holy Grail for sweet-lovers. From oozing its way out crisp medialunas, being the heart of any good alfajore, liquidized in lattes and frozen in ice cream, you won't have any trouble tasting this pot of gold.
9. Yogurt is sold in milk bags.
The aisle for dairy products is vast, filled with different flavours of milk (pineapple flavour, anyone?) and yogurt in bags. You'll probably see the giant face of Boca soccer star Tevez plastered on his endorsed yogurt, smiling back at you. Make sure you read the label carefully though, otherwise you'll be pouring strawberry yogurt into your coffee like someone I know did. (Okay, it was me.)
10. You'll never get bored.
There is always something new to do, see, or eat in the city that doesn't sleep (but occasionally takes a siesta). Whether it's rollerblading in the Bosques de Palermo, or watching an Opera at Theatre Colon, it'll feel like you never have enough time to conquer everything you want to do because you keep adding to the list of Things to try. The summer days may be shortening, but the colorful events and vibrant nightlife in Buenos Aires will never stop!


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Just got in from a great cyclo-cross training session. Me, the park, some flags and my homemade PVC piping barrier. The crisp cool air and the wet grass helped as well. I typically get out three to four times a week for cyclo-cross skills work. Depending on the location and company, these sessions vary from a hard paced "follow-the-leader" ride to more precision time spent with a small circuit.
Today I worked on uphill barrier dismounts, fast-paced downhill turns, and lots of twisting and turning in a flag grid. I set up a little circuit that allowed me to link together the key components of the session. I think this is a decent way to simulate a race scenario. Forced to deal with the speed and the thought process that is required.
It is amazing what can be accomplished in one focused hour of training. I find when training with a group, an hour isn't adequate as the inevitable breaks and conversations happen. But don't get me wrong – I love training with other people – I can learn from them and my limits are pushed.
How about you? What kind of training are you doing? Do you have some favorite drills you want to share?
In the racing front, here are some links to some upcoming races and series:
CrossVegas – the big show at Interbike.
North American Cyclocross Trophy – new for 2008 – 2009. So cool to see more of this.
Magog, Quebec race – this is a great race that a bunch of us from Ottawa did. The Quebec series is excellent and each race offers something different.
Yesterday a posted some links to some cyclo-cross camp… I am heading down to Mass. for the Cyclo-Smart Cyclo-Cross camp from Sept. 5 – 7. This will be the third year for me at this camp. If you are interested in the camp – have questions about it, want to hook up for a drive down – just send me an email. I always learn a lot at this weekend of 'cross riding. The coaches are excellent. The environment is perfect.
That's it for today. Sorry for the short post. I'm juggling a few balls in the air today! Keep the comments coming!


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Shots in the Night and the Cycling RDA: News from Devon
Two contrasting items of news from these western parts throw light on our changing society. First, there have been several reports to the police about semi-automatic gunfire at night in mid-Devon, for example near Posbury. One suggestion is that Eastern European migrant workers are using AK-47s to shoot deer. This certainly will make walking in the woods more hazardous. It remains to be seen whether the police are able to deal with the situation which underlines the ready accessibility of guns for those who do not mind breaking the law.
But, do not mind. The Regional Development Agency is considering taking up the Crediton to Exeter railway and replacing it by a cycle route. An RDA member assured me that this would provide opportunities for commuters and was uninterested in the freight capacity of the line. The major source of railway ballast in England is Meldrum Quarry, which is served by this line, but that does not offer the media opportunities of a new cycle line.
More seriously. The failings of RDSs, which have been highlighted by Tory spokesmen, underline a more general problem with British government, namely whether it is up to the job of confronting with multiple interests and a high-tempo of pressure. As Labour has been in office, issues, such as Foot and Mouth, and agencies, such as the Immigration Service, are lain at its door, but the Conservatives need to consider the problems that they may face in this regard.
Jeremy Black is Professor of History, University of Exeter.
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Production Function Estimation with Measurement Error in Inputs
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Production functions are a central component in a variety of economic analyzes. However, these production functions often first need to be estimated using data on individual production units. There is reason to believe that, more than any other input in the production process, there are severe errors in the recording of capital stock. Thus, when estimating production functions, we need to account for the ubiquity of measurement error in capital stock. This paper shows that commonly used estimation techniques in the productivity literature fail in the presence of plausible amounts of measurement error in capital. We propose an estimator that addresses this measurement error, while controlling for unobserved productivity shocks. Our main insight is that investment expenditures are informative about a producer's capital stock, and we propose a hybrid IV-Control function approach that instruments capital with (lagged) investment, while relying on standard intermediate input demand equations to offset the simultaneity bias. We rely on a series of Monte Carlo simulations and find that standard approaches yield downward-biased capital coefficients, while our estimator does not. We apply our estimator to two standard datasets, the census of manufacturing firms in India and Slovenia, and find capital coefficients that are, on average, twice as large.
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CSNChicago.com Bears Insider John "Moon" Mullin goes position-by-position as the Bears approach the 2015 NFL Draft, taking a look at what the Bears have, what they might need and what could be in store.
Bears pre-draft situation
The offensive line went from a strength in 2013, with the same five starting all 16 games, to a mess in 2014 because of injuries and substandard play in some areas. The brightest spot was Kyle Long taking another step toward "elite" status with a second Pro Bowl in as many NFL seasons, and developing to the point of prompting a discussion of where best he fits.
Whether Long remains at guard or moves to tackle, the Bears are generally set with Long, tackle Jermon Bushrod and left guard Matt Slauson, who missed 11 games with ankle and chest injuries.
[DRAFT PREVIEW: Lack of deep speed makes WR 'high' need]
The offense lost center Roberto Garza, who had established a rapport and trust level with Jay Cutler after Olin Kreutz stayed away from training camp in 2011 and eventually went to New Orleans. But the transition is eased with the signing of Will Montgomery, joining his fifth team after playing for John Fox in Denver last season and in Carolina in 2006.
The situation at the fifth line spot is relatively open, only because Jordan Mills struggled with coming back from a broken foot. At one point the Marc Trestman coaching staff considered shifting him to guard before leaving him at right tackle. Mills may still secure the fifth starting position but that will be up to a new coaching staff to determine.
Bears draft priority: Low
Bears offensive line draft selections have been spotty at best, save the occasional Long, Kreutz or Jimbo Covert. It is a difficult evaluation gap between college and NFL levels of performance.
[NBC SPORTS SHOP: Gear up, Bears fans]
Fortunately the Bears are not in the position they were when they had to add an offensive lineman and snagged Long. Or when they needed a tackle and used No. 1's for Chris Williams and Gabe Carimi. Free agency provided for the center transition from Garza at least for the next couple years.
Keep an eye on..
Jamon Brown, Louisville: A right tackle coming from a good program taking care of Teddy Bridgewater.
T.J. Clemmings, Pittsburgh: Possible second-rounder visited Bears; converted D-lineman with big upside.
Rob Havenstein, Wisconsin: Massive (6-7, 324) right tackle proven run blocker for Melvin Gordon and Monte Ball.


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