text: Contact: Addie Mayfield STARKVILLE, Miss.—Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi, headquartered in Ridgeland, is benefitting Mississippi State's James Worth Bagley College of Engineering through a $300,000 lead gift for updates to the Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory. Housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory is the largest university-operated high voltage laboratory in North America. For more than 40 years, the lab has served as an independent, non-industrial, multipurpose facility designed to meet the evaluation needs of the industry and provide the necessary environment for academic research and education in high voltage engineering. It currently enables full-scale evaluation of large equipment with impulses up to 3000kV and 1000kV AC-voltage. "The necessary investments and maintenance expenses related to operating a high voltage laboratory can be daunting; however, if investments are done wisely using high quality components and modern technologies, such upgrades are not needed very often," said Joni Kluss, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and head of the high voltage laboratory. "The generous support from Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi and other strategic partners will ensure continued operation of the laboratory for many decades to come." Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is a service organization owned by and serving Mississippi's 26 member-owned electric power associations. These associations distribute electricity to more than 1.8 million Mississippians, serve more than 779,000 meters throughout the state, and maintain more than 94,700 miles of distribution line. Having a longstanding history of support at MSU, Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi has enhanced scholarship opportunities, the Bagley College of Engineering, John C. Stennis Endowment in Political Science, and Extension Service, among other areas. Furthering such support, the recent five-year commitment will help secure the high voltage laboratory's ability to maintain advanced capabilities with innovative technologies. "The majority of our board consists of MSU engineering graduates who worked in this high voltage laboratory as students. They understand how important it is," said Michael Callahan, CEO of Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi. "We are proud to partner with the laboratory and appreciate their efforts in providing valuable assistance to our industry." The organization's gift, joined with an additional lead gift from Entergy Mississippi of Jackson, as well as contributions from other strategic partners including Irby Company of Columbus, Siemens Industry Inc. of Jackson, and Quanta Technology of Raleigh, North Carolina, has provided over $750,000 in collective support for the laboratory updates. "We are incredibly grateful for corporate partners like Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi, Entergy, Siemens, Quanta, and Irby," said Jason Keith, dean of the Bagley College and holder of the Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport Chair in Engineering. "This is an investment not only in the laboratory and the services it provides to industry, but also in the power industry workforce of the future, as evidenced by the many engineers at these companies who trained in the high voltage lab as students." In addition to undergraduate and graduate-level courses, the laboratory also offers seminars for students and faculty, short courses for engineers and opportunities for graduate assistantships and undergraduate research in high voltage engineering. The facility also is a valuable resource for manufacturers, utilities, consulting firms and other external agencies who utilize the laboratory for materials assessment, product development and design, compliance and quality assurance, monitoring and measurement, and in-service equipment. "The high voltage laboratory experience and practical hands-on knowledge provided by MSU is unparalleled by any other university in North America," said Kluss. "Not only are students and researchers exposed to specialized instrumentation, rare equipment and unique facilities, they also benefit from exposure to industrial standards and practices, form relationships with potential future employers and remain up-to-date on modern advances and trends." For more information on how to contribute to the Bagley College's Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory, contact Bennett Evans, senior director of development, at 662-325-0386 or email@example.com, or Alex McIntosh, director of corporate and foundation relations for the MSU Foundation, at 662-325-8227 or email@example.com. MSU is Mississippi's leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu. Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 10:31 am Community Engagement & Outreach News Research & Innovation News Alumni


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Who is Milliebot?
Definitely a human person and not an extremely advanced robot designed to integrate seamlessly with society.
Hmm. Not sure if I was supposed to share that!
Something in my
programming childhood triggered an extreme love of reading and book-hoarding, so I created this blog to share my passion! That's what humans do, right? Blog about their passions?
data logs memories show I've been interested in books and reading since my creation for as long as I can remember. I've always owned a lot of books (or "too many" if you're of a similar mindset of some of my human family members), but my collection has greatly increased since becoming a part of the book community online and I'm not mad about it.
At this point, I've fully embraced hoarding. My TBR has become so massive over the last few years that it's now sentient and leads a life of its own (we have some pretty good discourse on artificial intelligence.) So I'm here to talk about some of the books I actually manage to read, share photos of the prettiest ones I own, discuss book-related topics, and occasionally even share the non-book related parts of my life. I'm here to chat about all things bookish and my hope is that you'll join me and maybe even find some additions for your own TBR.
I also enjoy making lists and spreadsheets, photography, arts and crafts, writing, quirky jewelry, and being a crazy cat person. All photos on this blog are my own unless otherwise stated.
I accept review requests from authors and publishers with a focus on small and indie publishers and self-published authors. I'm happy to receive ARCs or finished copies of books to review. I prefer physical books, but do accept e-books. Genres I prefer are fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, young adult, and middle-grade of all kinds – I love middle-grade. However, I don't limit myself to those genres and will read anything I think will interest me.
By accepting a book to review, I can't guarantee that I'll read and review it right away. Reading, reviewing, and running this blog are hobbies. That said, I do try my best to read and review promptly, but if you have a specific time frame in mind, please let me know so I can work with it.
All reviews are my honest opinion; that means I may not enjoy a book. I do my best to highlight at least one good thing, but I can't promise I'll always find something positive to say. Warning: Negative reviews may contain snark.
I'm also happy to review or check out book-related products (clothing, candles, tea, writing supplies, etc.).
If you would like to contact me about a review, team up for a post (I love to see other people's pretty books and feature them in my Judging posts), or if you just want to talk about books, drop me a line at milliebot.reads[at]gmail[dot]com.
"Millie, I can't find the star rating in your review post!" you cry.
While you'll find star ratings on my earlier posts, I've moved away from them and only use them on sites like Amazon and Goodreads. I'd like to think that after you've read my review, it should be pretty obvious whether I enjoyed a book or not. I want my focus to be on the elements I liked or disliked, rather than an overall number.
There are multiple ways to interpret a rating anyway! Someone people use 1-5, some 1-10. Sometimes a book will be a "5-star" read for me because it's cheesy and entertaining, but poorly written; other times, it might mean it's mind-blowing and intricate and heart-breaking. No two 5-stars are alike in my view.
To see shelfies, hauls, pictures of my cats, and sometimes my food, follow me on Instagram: @milliebot_reads
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If you'd like an up-to-date look at all the books I own, please check out my LibraryThing.
I've even got some reviews and recommendations over at Geek Girl Authority!
I also post reviews that you might not find here on Goodreads.

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208 pp. Photos. Spine, corners bumped and rubbed. Front hinge weak, small splits. Small light white stain on the spine. Ukrainian text. Includes nominal roll. Heavy book. Third edition or third printing ? ; 4to 11" - 13" tall
Title: Ukrainian Sitch Arrows
Categories: Military,
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Montreal, Ihor Fediw: 1955
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
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CULLOWHEE —�Students from elementary, junior high and high schools throughout Western North Carolina will gather at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Wednesday, Feb. 17, as the university hosts the Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
Activities take place at WCU's Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Science projects created for the fair by area students will be available for viewing by the public from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Admission is free.
The fair typically attracts 250 to 300 projects created by students from more than 25 schools across the 16-county region. It is the largest STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) event held in the region, said Kefyn Catley, fair director and professor of biology at WCU.
The 2016 fair theme is "Science in the Stars."
"We are looking forward to an exciting presentation by PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute) that will allow students to participate in the many ways astronomers collect data from space," Catley said. Exhibitors at this year's event, in addition to PARI, are the Highlands Biological Station and Nature Center, Mainspring Conservation Trust and various WCU departments and clubs.
Many local school groups will be attending the fair to see the science projects. Teachers around the region are encouraged to bring students, including those who will not be presenting projects, to visit the fair, he said.
"We are looking forward to a record turnout and sharing the excitement of all fields of science," Catley said.
Students in the elementary division, grades three through five, will showcase their projects on Feb. 16. Students in the junior and senior division, grades six through 12, will display their projects Feb. 17. Categories in that division include biological science, chemistry, earth/environmental science, physics and mathematics, technology and engineering.
Information on each category and registration instructions can be viewed at the event website sciencefair.wcu.edu.
Students from the 16 westernmost counties of Western North Carolina who have placed at their school science fair competitions are eligible to compete in the WCU fair. The deadline for project submission is Friday, Feb. 12.
Students do not have to submit a project to attend the morning presentation or participate in activities, which will include a scavenger hunt. All students and teachers attending are eligible for prizes.
For more information, go to the event website or call WCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education at 828-227-7397.


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Located just to the east of the University of Florida campus, Downtown Gainesville is a vibrant, trendy area that's chock full of culture. If you're looking for a more upscale place to call home, you should definitely consider renting an apartment in Downtown Gainesville.
Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of moving here:
- This isn't just a college hangout
Yes, you'll see plenty of UF students wandering in and out of the boutiques and restaurants, but Downtown Gainesville caters to much more than the college crowd. There are art festivals here, a weekly farmers' market, and live entertainment at the Hippodrome State Theater and the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. So, if you're looking for fun that's more "grown up" than what you did back in your college days, you can rest easy knowing there won't be any shortage of it here!
And, if you want to experience all of the fun without breaking your budget, come out for First Friday -- when participating businesses offer deals on the first Friday night of every month.
- The restaurants are unique
If Archer Road is Gainesville's hub for chain restaurants, Downtown Gainesville is the hub for unique eats. Just a few steps from your apartment, you'll find everything from vegan treats, to sushi, to handmade Caribbean turnovers. Or, if you're looking for a dimly-lit romantic spot, try Manuel's Vintage Room, where the pasta is made from scratch, the sauces are one-of-a-kind, and the wine list is long.
- The shopping is upscale
Your Downtown Gainesville apartment will only be a few minutes from all of the "normal" shopping on Archer Road, but if you want to treat yourself to a special shopping spree, there's no better place to do it than here! Downtown Gainesville is home to a number of trendy boutiques, vintage stores, and art galleries. If you prefer to do some one-stop shopping, head to Union Street Station, where the entire first floor is full of local upscale retailers.
- There's no shortage of pampering opportunities
If you love spending your free time at the spa or doing yoga, you'll love living in Downtown Gainesville! There are a number of gyms (small ones -- not the big, impersonal chains!), yoga studios, and spas scattered around the neighborhood. There are also a number of upscale salons that can make you look as good as you feel.
- There's plenty to do after-hours
Once you move into your Downtown Gainesville apartment, you'll only be a few steps away from some of the best nightlife in town. In addition to the bars and pubs, there are also a number of clubs, where you can check out everything from concerts to popular DJ's.


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Patrick is a Co-Founder of The Value Web and has led its engagement with the World Economic Forum (www.weforum.og) and the Forum of Young Global Leaders since 2004, bringing his expertise of design and facilitation of collaboration to their gatherings around the world, including the Annual Meeting in Davos. Furthermore, he is the Chairman of the Board of Moving Walls, which is a company shaping the future work environment by making tools that allow for new and creative ways of working together. Patrick is also on the Board of Social Investors (www.socialinvestors.com), a boutique philanthropy advisory firm, which he co-founded in 2005. Social Investors works with affluent individuals and families worldwide, accompanying them to help maximize the impact of their philanthropic engagements.
Patrick is a member of the Jury of the INDEX: Award, which is the world's largest and most important design prize.
He has an MBA degree (lic.oec.HSG) from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, and studied politics and international relations at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris. Email.


text: 'Why be agnostic?' examines a number of case studies which illustrate the ambiguity of the arguments for and against the God hypothesis. How do we explain intelligence, the existence of moral conscience, and the fact that the universe seems to have been 'fine-tuned' for life? What are we to make of those who claim to have encountered God? Various answers to these questions are proposed, such as: conscience can be seen as the result of social conditioning, rather than the perception that God is observing and judging us; and religious experiences can be induced by stimulating the temporal lobes of the brain.


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Are you a talented gospel music artist or an upcoming gospel artist?. Can You Sing? Pretty Box Music presents ''Super Sun " Talent Search. This talent search is one of several music talent shows that has been in existence for over 3 years and still counting.
Here is your chance to win an amazing record deal, juicy cash prices with free music production and World Class Video and Offering your dream the wings to perfection in a music competition at the "Super Sun Talent Search"
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SUPER SUN TALENT SEARCH" is a project of Pretty Boy Music a gospel record label company providing musical services ranging from musical productions to concert management services in Nigeria with the sole aim of giving qualitative services that relates to building world peace with the environment throughout Nigeria & beyond via the channel of gospel music. ''Super Sun " Talent Search programme is designed to identify and support the talented Christian youth of Nigeria. Overtime the programme has touched thousands of lives which many have gone on to make outstanding contributions to their communities. It also provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young Christians participating in music. The winners are Awarded recognition and music sponsorship.


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Click here to visit the LCPS Gifted Education Website.
LCPS Gifted Education Brochure
The Loudoun County SEARCH program focuses on thinking skills and is designed to foster a classroom environment that encourages students to develop an excitement for learning and discovery. SEARCH teachers work within the classroom to stimulate curiosity, practice problem solving strategies, incorporate cooperative learning activities, provide opportunities for students to use higher level thinking skills, and to identify students with exceptional ability. During the lessons the primary classroom teacher makes observations to gain insight into the students' various skills, strengths, and learning styles. Both teachers work cooperatively to recognize and develop the potential for excellence in each student. The SEARCH teacher is available to assist in the development of lesson plans and activities that promote higher level thinking, model or provide tips for differentiating instruction, and to offer teachers enrichment resources to use with students who have been formally identified for gifted services. The Loudoun County SEARCH lessons are organized under the learning keys listed below and are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning.The SEARCH curriculum is problem solving based and spirals developmentally through five components: perceiving, reasoning, connecting, creating, and evaluating. Each grade level learns about each component at increasingly more complex and abstract levels.Perceiving is understanding and learning with one's senses. Concrete spatial and visual activities are provided and students are encouraged to look at objects in many different ways. Pattern recognition and prediction skills develop and are used along with reasoning skills.
Reasoning is using information to find answers that can be proven, are logical, and make sense. Reasoning activities begin at the simple level of recognizing, labeling, classifying, and comparing attributes of concrete objects. As students mature, reasoning activities become more abstract as students use analysis and logic to solve problems.
Connecting means linking information and ideas to see how they fit together. At the basic level, students identify and extend patterns using concrete objects. More abstract problem solving involves interpreting and extending numeric patterns, determining relationships between concepts, and making generalizations. Students make connections between cause and effect.
Creating is putting ideas, information, or objects together in a new or different way. Students learn to be flexible and fluent in their thinking with familiar objects as well as unusual and/or real life problems. Original ideas are elaborated with humor and/or beauty to provide clarity and completeness. Student products may be visual, verbal, spatial, or kinesthetic.Evaluating is using information to make a decision. Students begin evaluating by determining what the facts are and what considerations are important in making a decision. Students learn to develop criteria and rank solutions or choices according to the criteria when making decisions.FUTURAThe Loudoun County FUTURA program seeks to enhance and to develop the intellect of fourth and fifth grade students who have been formally identified as generally intellectually gifted. Students attend the FUTURA center for one day each week and are immersed in lessons that correlate the themes Structures and Systems to the Virginia Standards of Learning Objectives for the core content areas.The program stresses higher level thinking skills that include analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Differentiation of instruction is key in planning the learning activities to meet the individual needs of the exceptional students. The FUTURA teachers provide opportunities for the students to stimulate curiosity, engage actively in problem solving, discuss current trends and issues in society, work cooperatively, create, debate, and to promote special interests.
Evergreen Mill 5th Grade FUTURA students will attend FUTURA on
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sweatyBetty, JD Sports, My Protein, Marks and Spencer, Runderwear, Blacks, Silou London & Asquith London.
I love the ever-changing, surprising element of the clothing industry & I have the experience to negotiate it.
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As well as my skills & expertise, I also have a good network of supporting experts who can help you with related sportswear industry tasks.
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Software: Eco Comms, Communication Software
By Fastron Electronics
Communications Software
Optional "Call Receiver" software for HQ.
- Eco Comms is a software utility that automatically sends energy data (.csv) to another location. This could be across an industrial site or across the country.
- The system will operate on a one-to-one basis or a thousand-to-one.
- It uses modems 28.8Kb or higher and because it is a timed dial out it can share a telephone line with other users to reduce operational costs.
- Operates with commercially available Remote Control and Data Collection software.


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Nunaqpa (Going Inland) 1991
Second Isuma recreated fiction, 1991. Summer in the 1930's. For Igloolik Inuit, it is the time of Nunaqpa, 'going inland,' the long walk in search of summer-fat caribou to catch enough meat for the hard winter ahead. Two families leave for the hunt, while the old couple waits by the shore for their return...
Nunaqpa is a part of the Unikaatuatiit (Story Tellers) Series.
FILMMAKERS: Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn, Pauloosie Qulitalik
Year of Production: 1991
Knowledge Network, TVNC, TVOntario and screenings in 10 countries including Smithsonian Institution, Scott Polar Institute, Canadian Embassy Tokyo, Danish Film Workshop and Conference of International TV Documentary on Culture, Taiwan.
Distributor Information: Vtape
Country: Canada
Region: Igloolik; Nunavut, Canadian Arctic
Duration:58m 16s
Tagged:going inland, hunting, ift_community_OldIglulik, Juggling, qijuktaq (fire plant), string games, Unikaatuatiit (Story Tellers) Series
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Hello, BDN Content blog readers! Thanks for being here.
This will be one of those periodic short posts where I inform the blogosphere about my adventures in the freelance writing/content marketing world.
As a freelance financial writer in Los Angeles, I find it important to take stock of where things are at with my freelance writing business. I've made it a point to begin blogging more regularly during the past quarter or so (new posts every Wednesday).
And moving into next year, I intend to provide quarterly press releases and blog updates. I've issued a few press releases in the past – you can find them here on PRlog.org. The next one will come at the end of December.
New Freelance Writing Endeavors
In September, I became a contributor to Seeking Alpha, one of the top financial blogging platforms. Seeking Alpha editors have strict editorial guidelines that aim to help readers make better, more informed investing decisions.
Most recently, I became a freelance financial writer for a fully-remote company called Codeless. The details are confidential because I signed an NDA, but I will be writing in-depth SEO articles about financial concepts. Codeless seems like a great writing agency with high-quality standards and practices.
Compse.ly, another agency I've been working for, has similar qualities. I'm focusing on finance-related content there as well.
I've also been writing for a company called HatchIt Solutions. Most of those articles have had to do with the legal cannabis and hemp industries. I've had some previous experience writing on related subjects, but never knew how much there was to learn about hemp!
A few weeks ago, I published a piece here about Decenternet. That was my first piece for them and my first blockchain-related piece in a while.
In 2018, I was mainly a freelance blockchain writer in Los Angeles. In 2019 and going into 2020, I find myself being more of a freelance financial writer in Los Angeles.
Social Media
BDN Content social media has also been doing well. Instagram and Twitter have gained hundreds of new followers and seen tons of reach and engagement. And just a few months ago, my LinkedIn network grew to over 500 connections!
Follow me on social media through the following links:
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This year got off to a slower start, but it looks like 2020 will be much different.
My availability is becoming limited, so if you're interested in contracting my services, head over to my portfolio website and fill out the contact form as soon as possible!
I'm thankful to all of my clients and colleagues who have helped me get to where I am today.
On a note unrelated to being a freelance finance writer in Los Angeles, my next book, The Spells of Secret Societies, will be coming out soon. Don't miss it!


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Are there any dentists out there who can enlighten me about what services for underprivileged children, native Americans or Vets are considered "wasteful"?
I used to think that keeping all your teeth for a lifetime through preventative treatment was less wasteful than pulling teeth, abcesses, gum disease and dentures because these things lead to sickness, days of missed work and school, pain and chronic unemployment.
But what do I know.
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The role of women in MI5 in WW1 is summarised in a report of April 1920 which was reviewed and released to the National Archive (TNA) by MI5 in the late 1990s.MI5 is celebrating the centenary of women's right to vote with a number of events. In particular, our gender network is championing notable women throughout MI5's history in recognition of the vital role women played (and continue to play) in achieving our mission of keeping the country safe.
The report summarises the vital role women played and covers the diversity of their work:
These women gave ungrudging service to what they rightly considered to be 'war work' of great importance … in many cases they were women of particular ability. The work was exacting and continuous, the office never being shut day nor night, work going on without a break on Sundays, Christmas Days and Bank Holidays as on weekdays. The staff worked in 8 hour shifts, but the urgency of the work and the vital importance of tracking down the potential spy, together with the enormous mass of papers to be dealt with necessitated a great deal of overtime. The staff was not paid for overtime, indeed the authorities, realising the great strain involved, endeavoured to discourage it, but the extra hours were given willingly by the women from motives of patriotism and keenness in their work ...
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… Nor does this report seek to prove that the value of work done by the women exceeded the value of the work done by the men employed in MI5. Far from it. It was the union of men and women in the work to which the department owed its success, each bringing into the common stock their own peculiar qualities and thus complementing the work of the other …
The following are a few examples of women from our history who were transformational.
Jane Archer was arguably the first woman to achieve real distinction in MI5 and Christopher Andrew writes about her at some length in 'The Defence of the Realm'.
Jane joined as a typist/clerk in the Registry in 1916, earning 30 shillings a week. Her organisational qualities were quickly recognised and in 1923 she was awarded an MBE. Whilst still working for MI5, she decided to acquire a formal qualification and was called to the Bar in 1924. In 1928 she became Controller of the Registry. Soon after she became a desk officer heading investigations into Soviet espionage. In 1935 Vernon Kell wrote glowingly of her "brilliant and devoted efforts". However, perhaps her single greatest achievement was her interrogation in 1940 of Anatol Krivitsky, the Soviet intelligence defector. This was conducted every day for three weeks in the Langham Hotel in London. Jane's long report of it has been described as a model of its kind and reads as if it could have been written yesterday. In the words of one of our early histories, it gave MI5 "its first insight into the machinery of the Russian Secret Service".
From 1929 onwards Jane was in sole charge of MI5's coverage of Soviet espionage, a subject of growing concern., This was a remarkable achievement - more so as the department at that time was hugely male-dominated.
Millicent Bagot, a 24 year old Oxford classics graduate, joined MI5 in 1931 along with a small group of others from the Metropolitan Police Special Branch, who had been dealing with Communist and foreign revolutionary movements. She spent the war working as a clerk in the Registry and the counter subversion section, first at Wormwood Scrubs and then at Blenheim Palace. After the war she spent a short period in the Middle East advising British authorities there on countering Soviet subversion. By 1949 she was recognised as a leading expert on Soviet Communism with an encyclopaedic knowledge that even impressed J Edgar Hoover. In the same year she was promoted to officer and awarded an MBE for her expertise, dedication and tenacity of purpose.
In 1953 she was promoted to Assistant Director, the first female intelligence officer in MI5 to gain this rank, and she took charge of a section in the Overseas Branch. She was awarded a CBE in 1967.
Mary Sherer, MI5's first female agent runner, joined in 1936 aged 21 as a secretary. After a posting as PA to DSO Malta she returned to Head Office on the outbreak of war as assistant to Lord Rothschild. Rothschild was the nation's leading authority on German and Italian sabotage methods. Mary did well and was promoted to desk officer. In 1942 she was posted to Washington as adviser on sabotage to the Head of British Intelligence and Security in North America. On her return to London the following year Mary was posted to the section responsible for turning German agents back against their masters for intelligence and deception purposes. There she was given sole charge of the double agent TREASURE. TREASURE was French and a talented artist; she had volunteered to the Germans with the express intention of double crossing them, contacting the allies and working for the overthrow of the Nazis. When the Germans took her up, she immediately contacted the British Embassy in Madrid and was flown to London, where she was interrogated by Mary. In her book Secret Service Rendered, TREASURE describes Mary at their first meeting as "sitting on the edge of a chair, her arms folded, and chin resting on her hands. She glances at me through slightly slanted green eyes, her gaze is not friendly". From then until 1944 she worked under Mary's control as a deception agent. Although TREASURE proved valuable, by 1944 suspicions were arising that she had concealed from us some important information given to her by her German controller. However Mary, with great skill, eventually got the truth from her. Mary was highly commended for her high-quality work on the case but chose to leave MI5 after the war.
MI5 continues to be committed to improving gender representation at all levels which is why our DG was one of the first public sector leaders to join the 30% Club. All our staff have something to offer to our mission and we'll continue to be the best we can because we want to be an exemplary role model for others.
Today MI5, along with SIS and GCHQ, has published its Gender Pay Gap report for the first time.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we are sharing the fascinating story of Mary Sherer, MI5's first...
MI5 is pleased to have been recognised with a Silver Award in the Mind 2017/18 Workplace Wellbeing Index.


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Factories re-open, jobs cut, acquisitions halted
The impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to become clearer as more announcements about big decisions are made across the aerospace industry.
We're hearing about aerospace companies returning to work after temporary closures now that they've reorganised production, longer-term jobs cuts and the cancellation of corporate acquisitions. Specific challenges for key parts of the supply chain, such as aero engines, materials and the aftermarket, are being clarified too. And we're now seeing major government subsidies for airlines being announced.
17 Apr Airbus furloughs 3,000 French aerospace workers Reuters
17 Apr The MAX Returns To A Changed World [Boeing may get MAX production restarted, but will demand be there?] Aviation Week
19 Apr How coronavirus brought aerospace down to earth [good big-picture overview of crisis for aviation and aerospace] FT
20 Apr Powering Down [analysis of the impact on the different big aero-engine producers] Aviation Week
20 Apr Extended 777 Groundings Bode Ill For GE90 Aftermarket [forecasts for big growth in twin-aisle aircraft MRO in tatters] Aviation Week
21 Apr Hexcel Still Has Not Heard From Boeing; Expects Deep Cuts [Hexcel a supplier of composite materials for 787 and 777X wing] Aviation Week
21 Apr What To Watch For As A&D Companies Plan Future With COVID-19 [good overview of the main factors in play for the future of the supply chain] Aviation Week
23 Apr Will Bailouts Commit OEMs To Supporting Their Suppliers? [the author says the answer is "no."] Aviation Week
24 Apr Time and money, not gimmicks, are going to get people flying again [airlines will struggle to persuade business and private travellers to fly] The Air Current
23 Apr Almost 400 jobs to go at aviation firm [Safran Seats in UK to make 25% staff redundant – makes Business and First Class seats] The Business Desk
24 Apr Aviation suppliers need uncomplicated support, and soon - results of the H & Z study presented [German consultancy surveyed 400 German aerospace suppliers]
25 Apr Meggitt cutting 1,800 jobs worldwide and moving headquarters from Bournemouth Airport [15% of UK jobs to be cut] Dorset Echo
25 Apr Embraer says Boeing used false claims to ditch $4bn tie-up [Boeing is not going ahead with plan to purchase 80% of Embraer civil business to match up to Airbus] FT
26 Apr Dutch readying €2-4bn aid package for KLM: minister [partner airline Air France expecting €7bn from French state] Le Journal de L'Aviation
26 Apr Midlands' economy 'will be the hardest hit' by coronavirus crisis [KPMG study says Midlands economy will shrink by 10% in 2020 – due in part to reliance on manufacturing] Express and Star
Ideas for how our country might approach the recovery are circulating but the industry needs a joined-up approach. The KPMG study highlighted by the Express and Star (above) forecasts that the whole Midlands economy will shrink by 10% this year, one of the worst performances in the country. We'll be integrating those findings as we continue work at pace on our five-point plan to a) guide our industry through this challenging time, and b) help lobby Government for the right support for aerospace companies. As above, finance packages are already being announced for airlines and we must make sure our supply chain gets the help it needs too.


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Relay and Routing
Relay is changing how we think about client side applications at Facebook. A large part of this is routing and its integration with our Hack/PHP stack. This post aims to explain why Relay in open source doesn't have any routing features and explains solutions.
Note: This article was published in August 2015 and a lot has changed in the JavaScript ecosystem. This article is mostly outdated at this point.
One reason why React is so successful is because of its great incremental adoption story. I've recommended countless people to try out React by rewriting just one UI component of their app. Most of the time people love it and they'll continue rewriting parts of their app using React until eventually the entire view layer uses React.
The adoption story is slightly different for Relay and the investment is far greater — you have to build a GraphQL server that delegates data fetching to databases and all client side data needs to be kept consistent with Relay's store. However, what React is for views, Relay is for data and the incremental adoption story is still valid — it just requires a little bit more of an effort and quite often routing plays a big role. Joe Savona, a Relay core developer, best explained what Relay is in his Relay talk at React-Europe: UI = view(query(props)). This post explains how routing fits into declarative UIs.
Relay's Core
Relay's focus is data storage and keeping data in sync. Why would you ever think to include routing as part of data fetching? Relay actually started out as a routing and application lifecycle framework at Facebook before we brought React and GraphQL together. As we mapped out the open source roadmap for Relay, we realized that routing was not at the framework's core any longer. We also took note of the amazing react-router library which is used by a lot of people in the React open source community. Rather than building a competing routing library we decided to strip all routing functionality from Relay. This gives developers the option to choose react-router, integrate Relay with their own routing solution or not use routing at all.
The only routing feature that Relay contains is Relay.Route. Internally, the Flow type for these is actually called RelayQueryConfig. While we use Relay.Route for routing at Facebook, Relay only requires that a route conforms to the shape of a RelayQueryConfig: {name, params, queries}. Instances of Relay.Route implement this shape to simplify the creation of a RelayRootContainer. This is what each field means:
- name is a string that is required for caching together with params.
- params are optional and are used to populate query variables with data such as story IDs, user names or any other token that represents an object in a graph.
- queries are a description of your root fields — the entry points into your queries which compose fragments.
The way we have looked at queries and fragments in Relay is that routes and their GraphQL queries are absolute — they describe which particular object should be fetched — and containers and their GraphQL fragments are relative — they describe the shape of data required to render. A component and a route mapped together with a RelayRootContainer sufficiently describes the data requirements of an application.
react-relay ❤ react-router
Note: this is based on an upcoming 1.0 release of react-router. These APIs might change but I'll do my best to keep this section up-to-date.
One goal of removing all routing features from Relay was to support react-router well. Incidentally both projects already used name and params in a similar way. The only thing that needs to be added to a react-router Route to make it work with Relay is queries.
Now we just need to connect these properties with a Relay container and pass them to a RelayRootContainer. I provided an RFC implementation for react-router for a previous iteration of their proposed 1.0 API. Ryan and Michael have since iterated and improved on their API. The new react-router API provides a top level createElement function on the router that intercepts when a route attempts to render its component.
Let's take a look at a concrete example that works with the Relay starter kit. This brings together all the concepts explained above and shows how they work together.
The full repository and code can be found here. The important pieces are the createRelayContainer function and how it is being passed to the Router on line #50. With this solution, instead of using Relay.Route we are using react-router exclusively to construct our RelayQueryConfig and pass it along with a Component to a RelayRootContainer. In fact, createRelayContainer is just a higher order function, very similar to a higher order component (HoC) in React. We use the params from react-router and pass them directly into the query function: take a look at how the /widget/:id is defined as the path and how $id is used in the widget query.
This solution will work for most smaller applications but it has one flaw: on every level of the nested route tree, when it finds a Relay component, it will render a new RelayRootContainer. This means that on every step of the route tree, Relay has to fetch all the data for that level until it can proceed to fetch data for the next level in the route tree. Relay is trying to solve the multiple-API-request problem by using GraphQL but if you are using the above solution you will not benefit from Relay's optimizations.
Internally we discussed building a RelayAggregateContainer — in fact it was kind of a stretch goal for my work on routing but as I moved on to work on the newly (re)formed JS Infra team at Facebook I figured I'll let open source take care of it. And sure enough, less than a week after Relay was open sourced, Gerald Monaco and Jimmy Jia built react-router-relay. It supports an arbitrary level of nested Relay containers and root queries. Here is what it looks like:
That's it! It is very similar to the example before but we are hiding all the magic in the react-router-relay module and we gain the ability to fetch data for nested routes all at the same time. Here is the full file. Smiles all around!
Relay's Routing at Facebook
Now how does routing at Facebook work? We use Relay.Routes throughout all Relay apps. Since the routing system is not tied to Relay any longer, we are now also using our routing system in regular React applications and it provides a nice incremental upgrade path towards Relay.
Because all of our routing is done in Hack/PHP, every route defined in JavaScript gets compiled to a Hack/PHP route-map via static-analysis. We also have a class called RelayRouter on the client which matches a URI against all the registered routes and returns a Relay.Route instance that can be passed on to a RelayRootContainer. Of course, product developers don't have to worry about any of this— they simply need to define their routes and the components that map to them. We link between routes using a URI builder like this:
Of course we need a way of branching based on routes: developers need to be able to tell which components render for which route. For this we use a small helper called matchRoute which does a simple pattern matching on the routeName.
Unlike react-router we do not support nested routes but we are currently experimenting with adding a matches field to routes that allows developers to express that a route also matches the matchRoute call of a parent route. As an example, a ProfilePhotoRoute would also match a ProfileRoute. This requires our build system to learn about route dependencies.
Relay's routing at Facebook is powerful but very specific to our stack. We built framework that covers the entire client side that also integrates with our backend. We believe Relay should be a data-only framework and we are more interested in supporting solutions that the open source community will come up with for routing. We have no doubt that we will also benefit and be able to improve our internal implementation of routing at Facebook with your help.


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7 hot classic cars for under $10K
We love classic cars. Even more so when we find a good one for a low price, enjoy it for a year or two, and then realize a tidy profit on resale.
That's the purpose of this list: to spot old cars that have a higher rate of appreciation than those around them. The wonks at Hagerty study auction sales results and insurance activity to reckon the demand for a car in relation to the market overall.
These are the ones that won't remain affordable for long.
1990–96 Nissan 300ZX
Average value: $7,000 – $9,600
The second generation Nissan 300ZX was all-new except for its inherited 3.0-liter V6, but even that was updated with dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. The car's 222 horsepower and rear-wheel drive meant that fun was at the forefront of the driving experience.
Today, the 300ZX is still a bit young to be a coveted classic, but it has an excellent reputation and has created endless diehard enthusiasts out of those lucky enough to own one.
Because of the relatively modern electrical systems, buyers are encouraged to seek examples with well-documented histories. Repairs can be depressingly expensive to fix.
Turbo and convertible versions are available, but demand a premium.
1987–91 Ford Bronco
Average value: $8,000 – $9,400
First generation Broncos are now stratospherically expensive and dragging second and third generation prices up, too. Fourth gen models can still be had at affordable prices and offer plenty of fun for the buck.
Three engines were offered, a 145-horsepower straight-six, a 185-horsepower 5.0-liter, and a high-output 210-horsepower 5.8-liter. Fuel injection was introduced across the range in 1988.
Base Custom, middle XLT Lariat, and premium Eddie Bauer versions were offered and reflect pricing variations today. A Silver Anniversary edition was offered for 1991 but sees no significant pricing differences from the other models.
1984–93 Mercedes-Benz 190
Average value: $3,200 – $4,000
Looking for something completely different? Mercedes' first foray into the compact segment offers vintage buyers a taste of luxury in a stylishly reliable package.
The 190E and 190D (diesel) are old and handsome enough to be interesting, and collectors are starting to take note. Rust and neglect are the biggest gremlins; a thorough inspection before buying can avoid unwanted trips to pricy aftermarket parts dealer.
Two variants are highly prized and will be much more expensive, the 2.3 16v and 2.5 16v. These performance models featured a Cosworth 16-valve head, revised suspension, and racy bodywork. While prized, they are not included in our average pricing. A 190D might fetch $4,000 in average condition; a 2.3 16v could easily go for four times that amount.
1997–2004 Porsche Boxster
Average value: $8,000 – $10,000
Porsche was in a bit of trouble in the mid-1990s and decided to release an entry-level model: the Boxster. To save on development costs, the new model used many of the same front end components as the 911.
The Boxster is pure roadster fun and, because of a reputation soiled by a few catastrophic bearing failures, just about the cheapest way to get into a Porsche.
But about that catastrophic failure: the bearing in question is on the intermediate shaft between the crankshaft and the camshafts. If it failed, it would have been necessary to rebuild the engine. The preventative repairs are very expensive compared to the cost of the car, but most examples with high mileage are unlikely to experience the issue. Boxsters with rebuilt engines can also be found.
Year by year updates and improvements add a bit to the price, but base models should hover on the low side of the 10 grand mark.
1985–89 Merkur XR4Ti
Average value: $2,200 – $2,400
The 1980s were the Age of the Yuppie and German cars like BMW flew off the shelves. Ford shot back with a European model from its German plant. Called the Ford Sierra in Europe, it was rebadged the Merkur XR4Ti here.
Critics loved it, but American buyers couldn't quite wrap their heads around buying a German car from the Lincoln-Mercury dealership down the street. Few were sold, and even fewer survived.
Build quality is good and performance interesting enough from the 2.3-liter turbo four. The XR4 deserves a second look, and especially at such a ridiculously low price.
Assuming you can find one.
[Editor's note: 1987 UK version shown]
1986–92 Mazda RX-7
Average value: $6,000 – $8,000
Rotary enthusiasts like the second-gen RX-7 for its performance potential, and general lack of interest in the model kept prices low for a long time. That looks to be changing.
Collectors will find the highest gain potential in convertible versions, but most hardcore RX-7 fans like the 182-horsepower turbo models.
A tenth anniversary edition was released in 1987 with a white-on-white exterior and black leather upholstery. Production was limited to 1,500 examples.
The Miata stole much of the RX-7's thunder beginning in 1989 and the model's popularity dwindled. Late in the model year, horsepower was upped to 160 for base models and 200 in turbo versions.
1967-72 GMC Chevrolet CK Series Pickups
Average value: $8,000 – $10,000
The second generation C/K trucks brought comfort and convenience to the pickup world. Padded dashboards, safer steering wheels and braking systems made an appearance.
A wide variety of engines were offered, various six-cylinders, small- and big-block V8s. Coil springs continued from the previous generation, and the crisp new appearance was thoroughly modern.
Second gen C/K production was huge and build quality good, so collectors have a wide variety to choose from. Parts are readily available and maintenance simple.
Vintage pickup prices are heating up, and the C/K is easy to love. Chevy versions are slightly more expensive, but virtually identical to their GMC counterparts except for badging and trim choices.


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Ref; P2679: This spacious, refurbished 4 bedroom detached family house is situated in an elevated position in the coastal village of Pendine with far reaching views across Carmarthen Bay to the Gower Peninsula and Pendine beach. This property offers modern bathrooms suites and a modern stylish kitchen-diner. The benefits of the property include an integral garage, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, utility room, Oil fired Central heating, double glazing and good sized bedrooms. With local amenities including coffee shops, restaurants, take a-ways and local shops, and with Pendine beech just yards away, viewing is highly recommended..
Kitchen-diner with a range of fitted wall and base units, integrated gas hob and integrated eye level electric oven. Reception room with feature fire place. Utility room plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloak room with WC and wash hand basin. Master bedroom, with fitted cupboard and en-suite with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C., Two Double bedrooms with fitted cupboards. Large single bedroom with fitted cupboard. Family bathroom with free standing bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C.,Oil fired central heating. Garage and rear terrace.Children considered and pets with a higher deposit.A Guarantor may be required for a tenancy for this property.Sorry no smokers1 month s rent in advance and 5 weeks rent equivalent as deposit of £977.01.


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Procurement made easier with Komatsu and Sourcewell
If you're a municipality or government agency, there is now an easier way to purchase Komatsu's world-class equipment, backed by our unparalleled customer support. Through our national cooperative contract with Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance), qualified government agency members now have access to over 50 different Komatsu products, technology, service and solutions.
As one of the largest governmental cooperative agencies in North America, Sourcewell represents more than 50,000 members that include government, education and nonprofit organizations. Its members have access to hundreds of competitively solicited contracts offering a variety of products and services.
Komatsu was awarded a four-year Sourcewell contract following an extensive evaluation process. With support from our 34 Komatsu distributors—and their more than 200 collective branches across North America—Sourcewell members can count on service and support for heavy construction equipment and related accessories, attachments and supplies.
Check with your local Komatsu dealer to learn more.
Some FAQs about Komatsu and Sourcewell
How do I know if I qualify to purchase Komatsu equipment through a Sourcewell contract?
Sourcewell membership is open to any government agency, nonprofit organization, education institution (private or public) or tribal entity. There is no cost to join, nor are there any minimum contract purchasing requirements or obligations.
Sourcewell's goal is to offer its members a more affordable and hassle-free way to acquire new equipment, technology products and services. If you think your organization qualifies, and you are interested in joining, visit Sourcewell's Become a Member page to find the online application and learn more.
Why should I purchase through a Sourcewell contract?
Sourcewell helps not-for-profit entities secure equipment and technology without the frustration and potential issues you might encounter with vendor selection or an RFP process. Through Sourcewell's collective purchasing contracts, its members receive cost savings on equipment and technology. Cooperative purchasing can be an effective strategy to help you balance competing priorities, aggressive deadliness, rigid procurement policies and budget cuts.
Can you tell me more about what cooperative purchasing is?
Cooperative purchasing allows you to buy high-quality heavy equipment at a competitive price. That gives your community or organization, machines that work faster, last longer and can lower ownership costs.
Here's how cooperative contracts are developed:
Where can I get more information about the pricing and Komatsu services available to me through Sourcewell?
Please contact your local Komatsu distributor for more information. Here is a full list of our North America distributors.
Does this purchasing agreement with Sourcewell cover every piece of Komatsu equipment?
Your local Komatsu distributor can inform you which machines and services are available, however there are 55 models across 9 product groups covered under the Komatsu Sourcewell contract.
Are the products that are available for purchase through the Sourcewell contract more generic types of machines?
Our equipment available to Sourcewell members includes the same high-quality machines we distribute to our commercial customers.
Is there a published Sourcewell price list I can access?
Sourcewell members can contact their local Komatsu distributor for more information about machine pricing and service offerings.
What are the benefits to me (as a customer) to purchase through Sourcewell?
Sourcewell helps not-for-profit entities secure equipment and technology without the frustration and potential issues often involved with vendor selection or an RFP process. If you are a qualifying government agency, nonprofit organization, education institution (private or public) or tribal entity, membership is free.
Why does Sourcewell do this, and what's in it for them?
Sourcewell is a self-funded organization, staffed by public employees, that is financially supported by vendors, like Komatsu, which provide products and services to its members.


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Spotlight On: Ontario Craft Distillers
Craft spirits are thriving here in Ontario, where innovative distilleries are racking up fans and awards for creating small-batch spirits that are uniquely local.
The Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the success of Ontario's 27 craft distilleries. All privately owned, OCDA members include established brands like Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, and up-and-comers, including Willibald and Junction 56 Distillery, who share a passion for hand-crafting spirits with quality ingredients.
Murphy's Law: Back to Basics
When Ben Murphy graduated from university in Virginia in 2014, he brought home a degree in psychology, the know-how to make moonshine – a skill he picked up from his southern classmates – and a plan to open his own distillery here in Ontario. But the obstacles kept piling up, from nailing down a location to delays in getting a still built. "I called my business Murphy's Law because everything that could go wrong while I was setting it up did go wrong."
After the rocky start, Murphy's Law finally got up and running in 2015 in a red-brick building in downtown Elmira, Ont., right in the heart of Mennonite Country, where Ben single-handedly produces 13 flavours of moonshine. "Like many craft distillers, my main focus is on using 100% local ingredients." To that end, he makes his Apple Pie moonshine in a pot still with corn from a local mill, apple cider from a nearby orchard and real spices like cinnamon and clove, instead of artificial flavours, then bottles it in mason jars in keeping with southern tradition. That hands-on approach to distilling is getting Murphy's Law noticed, most recently with a Silver Medal for its Caramel Moonshine at the 2019 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition.
Dixon's: Grain-to-Glass Craft
The idea for Dixon's Distilled Spirits was conceived over a casual dinner in Guelph, Ont. in 2013. "We were sharing our favourite Kentucky bourbon on the backyard deck and started talking about making our own whisky," recalls Chevy Patterson, who co-founded the company with J.D. Dixon and his wife Vicky. "We've always been passionate about spirits and we're surrounded by corn fields in this area so the raw material was right in our own backyard."
Within a year, the trio was making its artisanal, small-batch spirits with pure local water and corn and rye from Ontario mills. They distill their whisky, gin and rye 18 times (compared to the industry average of three to five) then carbon-filter them to remove any harsh tones. "For us, hand-crafted is more than a marketing slogan," says Chevy. "We literally make these spirits by hand, from grain to glass, and call in friends and family when it's time to bottle." That craftsmanship is capturing global attention: Dixon's Flaming Caesar Vodka, Wicked Citrus Gin and Wicked Licorice Gin were all winners at the World Drinks Awards in 2018.
King's Lock: Earth-Friendly Spirits
King's Lock Craft Distillery has a simple goal: to craft its award-winning, organic and kosher spirits in a planet-friendly way. And they're pulling it off. Co-founded by Laura Bradley and her husband Rob Huevel in 2015, this family-run facility on the shores of the St. Lawrence River is completely powered by green energy, recycling most of the water it uses to make its spirits and crafting them with sustainable ingredients, including local and organic grains.
"Distilling in small batches in a copper pot still creates a spirit that has more body, balance and flavour than other methods," says Laura. The proof is in the spirits, which include rye, gin, rum, vodka and moonshine – and in the kudos; in just four years, King's Lock has won 10 awards, including three medals at the 2019 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition and two at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.


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The bane of my life is my dark circles, I suffer with not just bags but occasionally a couple of suitcase too would appear under my eyes too. They are usually accompanied by some dark circles or discolouration in my case as well as well as some deepness. Here are my 5 tips to concealing those not so fun bags and how to look bright and light under the eyes.
I am very simple when it comes to make up (says the girl with an array of products pictured above), well I am not a foundation wearing kind of girl because I am lazy to be honest and I like the look of real skin with all the dimensions of it all plus I am not a big fan of the full coverage look on myself, I look a little flat but I am obsessed with concealer and I have tried them all. Well not all, us brown girls have such a hard time finding the perfect match so finding the perfect match has been quite the struggle for me. Because I do not wear foundation I have been on the look out for something that would be a perfect match to my natural shade and is also light and not too heavy as it would look odd for me to have concealer under my eyes and no face make up anywhere else. I have got this fabulous selection of make up which are perfect and brown girl friendly, no one wants to be an ashy queen. I will go through each of my 5 steps with all the products and my shades listed below too. Let me know if you have any concealer recommendations, beacsue it is my favourite type of make up to buy and try!
1. prep
2. prime & brighten
These 2 Becca products have honestly changed my concealer game, Becca is on to something here! It is something everyone should try. The green little pot, Becca's anti-fatigue under eye primer (what a mouthful!) is a great little primer, I am not usually a primer girl, but this is very light and silky pot that is great to pop on before any kind of concealing starts. It also adds a level of brightness under the eye with the help of the caffeine in it as well as soothes your tired eyes. Then comes in the brightener, Becca's Under Eye Brightening Corrector, (I am the shade Medium Deep) something that is worth knowing about this product is that it comes in 2 colour ways one for darker tones and one for lighter tones which is fab!
I am not a highlight and contour queen by any means but I know that brightening that under eye gives your face a more "up and alive" look. This does that, I pop this on after the primer and tap it in and then I can see what else is there to correct and colour in. This is a little bit like painting, doing a little bit at a time and then going in to correct little bits and bobs to achieve the look you want.
3. colour correct
The next step is something that should not be missed in my opinion and that is colour correcting. This step is vital in concealing any kind of darkness or discolouration, because you need to counteract the colour and almost eliminate the darkness. I have used this product ever since I first started wearing make up (properly, not my teenage make up bag of an eye liner, lipgloss and a very shimmery blush – ah the good old day when I did not have these bags). the Bobbi Brown Corrector (I use the colour Deep Peach) is a beauty favourite amongst a lot of people and for good reason, firstly it comes in an array of colours so there is a colour out there for everyone, secondly it really does work!!! I pat this on on top of the Becca one with this brush (which is linked below) and the darkness and discolouration disappears.
4. conceal
Now it is time to conceal and blend, to make sure that you look like one seamlessly smooth human. These two products are the best things out there. Keyvn Aucoin has got the best concealers. One thing to note is the one in the tube(my shade is MediumEC 06) is more for everyday use, and without all the additional steps above its a great pop it on your face and go kind of product and it is nice and light and full of coverage. Now the one in the pot is not a concealer per say, it is a Skin Enhancer (my shade is SX13), and boy does it enhance things! It covers up a multitude of sins, it is very thick and heavy so a little goes a long what. I use this stuff sparingly, and it covers everything up just like that the suitcases have departed leaving you with gloriously bright under eyes.
5. set
Setting your concealer is something I heard about a lot and I quite honestly would neglect this step because I am lazy and also thought I would look like a pound cake. I usually don't do this on a day to day basis, but if I know I'm going to be out and about or my make up has to stay up this is a vital step to keeping everything in place! These two products are my favourites, do not let the Laura Mercier's Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes white powder scare you! It won't make you look like you have been … eating all the frosted doughnuts (cheeky). It is translucent, and they are well known for their beloved powders and rightly so. It is fabulous! Plus this one is specifically for your under eyes which gives you that brighten look, without looking like cake frosting. Then there is the Hourglass Ambient Light Powders (I have the shade Radiant Light) and honestly I find this one a little easier to work with in a rush or even on a day to day basis because it is not a loose powder. This is not to take away from the Laura Mercier powder at all, but we all know how messy a loose powder is. The Hourglass one sets, and also give you a more luminous and glowy finish – who does not want to look like a Victoria Secrets Model or J.Lo!?


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Sony has been teasing the unveiling of at least one new smartphone at the IFA trade show next month, but the teasers aimed at global audiences didn't make it clear what the company's actual plans might be. With the event at Berlin coming up next week, the Sony Georgia Facebook page (unofficial page) has announced in no uncertain terms that the company is planning to announce not one, not two, but as many as three smartphones as part of its Xperia Z lineup of premium handsets. The three devices are said to be called the Xperia Z5, the Z5 Compact and the Z5 Premium.
The post on Facebook has also given us some insight about the sort of hardware that each of the three devices will come with. The Z5 will be the mainstream flagship from the company, and will presumably take over the reigns from the Xperia Z3+ / Z4. The device will reportedly come with a 5.2-inch Full HD 1080p display. The Z5 Compact will be a smaller smartphone for people who're not entirely comfortable with the ever-expanding size of today's handsets. The device is set to feature a 4.6-inch panel with a 720p resolution. As for the final device in the lineup, its nomenclature, if it indeed holds up, will be a departure from earlier phablets from Sony, which came with monikers like 'Ultra' or 'Plus' to indicate their size. Either way, the device, according to the Facebook account of Sony Georgia, will be called the Xperia Z5 Premium, as already mentioned, and will feature a 5.5-inch display with a 4K resolution. Meaning, on a standard 16:9 aspect ratio panel, the resolution will be an eye-popping 3840 x 2160 pixels with an 801 dpi pixel density!
Some of the other hardware components mentioned on the post includes the presence of a 23-megapixel camera on each of the devices. The camera will reportedly come with f/1.8 aperture, a large 1/2.2-inch sensor and feature a "super-fast 0.1-second hybrid 192 PDAF autofocus". The post also mentioned OIS, but it wasn't immediately clear if the feature will be available on all three models. There will also apparently be a fingerprint scanner, and the post also mentions the presence of a large battery in the Z5 Premium.


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The 20 Best Kendrick Lamar Guest Verses, Ranked
Kendrick Lamar has a habit of bodying people on their own tracks. He has, as The New York Times T Magazine put it, a "complicatedly calculated number — something around 200 — of collaborative songs with other artists," and on pretty much every single one of these, he manages to completely obliterate the opposition.
This is no mean feat. Kendrick has rapped (and often lyrically sparred) with the likes of Eminem, Kanye West and A Tribe Called Quest on beats, as well as an arsenal of other ludicrously talented artists. But enlisting the help of K.Dot for a guest feature often inadvertently results in him making a "guest feature" his own, such is the power he wields on the microphone.
By now, most artists are probably getting wary of this, such is the consistency and calibre of the Compton rapper's flow, bars and dogged determination on his guest feature slots. Starting out as a hungry, largely unknown rapper on verses alongside Ab-Soul and Jay Rock before he dropped his phenomenal, breakthrough album good kid, m.a.a.d city, Kendrick's features have matured into the stuff of legend; spitting over everything from jazz and funk beats to pop-tinged trunk rattlers.
Sure, Kendrick has a host of rather lazy features alongside the likes of Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift where he's evidently just looking to add zeroes to his bank account (or do his record label a favor). But for the most part, his back catalogue of guest verses is undeniably brilliant. Before he drops DAMN. – his most highly-anticipated album to date – we ranked "the greatest rapper alive's" 20 best guest verses. And no, "F*ckin Problems" does not feature. Don't @ me.
20. Jay Rock – "Traffic Jam (Easy Bake Remix)"
Starring alongside fellow Top Dawg Entertainment star SZA (who also has her debut album dropping through the label imminently), Kendrick unloads a load of 'plosive B alliteration before some trademark bars reflecting on life in LA.
19. Flying Lotus – "Never Catch Me"
One of the most jazz-inflected verses Kendrick has spat on finds him in schizophrenic form over Flying Lotus' funk-fuelled brilliance. Kendrick's not trading bars with anyone else here, but he's spiting over one of the most sonically invigorating beats in recent memory.
18. Game – "The City"
This track makes the cut as it's arguably the track that pricked the ears of hip-hop heads towards Kendrick. He ends the track showcasing his idiosyncratic flow at its most hungry, as the two LA rappers combine for one of the best track's off The Game's The R.E.D Album.
17. Drake – "Buried Alive" (Interlude)
Much like he did on More Life with the likes of Skepta and Sampha, Drake lends the entirety of a track, "Interlude," to Kendrick for him to fully exert himself over. Kendrick ponders over his inevitable ascension to fame in a way that Drake could only dream of.
16. Thundercat – "Walk On By"
The genius that is Thundercat's "Walk On By" sees Kendrick's long-time collaborator lay down a sparse beat for him to reflect on the unsavory methods of survival people have to go through all over the world. Speaking from experience from his upbringing in Compton, Kendrick's sombre bars reach out and resonate with his international audience.
15. ScHoolboy Q – "Collard Greens"
A track which dominated the airwaves back in 2013 as it still does on Los Santos Radio on GTA V, Kendrick's verse features him spitting in Spanish on one of his most infectious (if overplayed) guest features in his back catalogue.
14. Kanye West – "No More Parties In LA"
The two rap titans reflect on the sins of a city that has touched their lives in hugely different ways. The original version didn't contain a K.Dot verse, but it's a welcome addition to the now-iconic track – with Kenny's tempo matching the fast-paced party environment of the city he grew up in.
13. Ab-Soul – "Turn Me Up"
A visibly young and audibly hungry Kendrick spat on this back in 2010. It's when TDE starting making major moves in the game, and for many, represents a halcyon period for hip-hop. The beat on this is so timeless too.
12. Travis Scott – "Goosebumps"
One of the foremost examples of Kendrick completely outweighing another rapper with a feature, "Goosebumps" finds Kendrick in high-octane form on one of the surprise features (and best tracks) on La Flame's album. His high-pitched squealing, "Put that pussy on a pedestal," towards the end of his verse is sick.
11. Eminem – "Love Game"
This is a really weird beat on a pretty unexceptional Eminem album, but finds two of the best lyricists in the game going toe-to-toe – and on very fine-form. One of the few people that can actually match him bar-for-bar, this lyrical duel is one fans of both rappers definitely relish.
10. Ab-Soul – "Black Lipped Bastard" (Black Hippy Remix)
Starting his verse with a triple entendre, "Look inside my parkin' garage and see a collage / Of every person I despised since the moment I turned five," Kendrick outweighs his TDE affiliates over the ominous Willie-B beat.
9. Beyonce – "Liberation"
Just as Beyonce seeks to liberate black women on Lemonade, Kendrick speaks for black men throughout the invigorating track. The two linked up at the BET Awards last year for a stirring rendition of the track, where you can fully gauge the song's weight.
8. ScHoolboy Q – "Blessed"
Q dedicated this track to a friend of his who had recently lost his son, and enlisted Kendrick to lend his supporting vocals to the track. He duly delivers, with an inspiring, motivational slew of bars zipping about on themes like love, death and the afterlife.
8. Fredo Santana – "Jealous"
Quite simply, Kendrick absolutely kills this verse – and is far superior to Fredo Santana on his own song. While Fredo sounds sluggish over the 808-Mafia produced beat, Kendrick absolutely obliterates it. Switching between a variety of flows, Kendrick flows about going from perilous hedonism to self-motivation in his short time on mic.
7. ScHoolboy Q – "That Part" (Remix)
Again, Kendrick undeniably has the best verse on the record. With the whole song based around boasting, Kendrick does so the best – and every single one of his 24 bars rhymes with each other!
6. Isaiah Rashad – "Wat's Wrong"
Many people's favorite track from Top Dawg label-mate Isaiah Rashad's excellent album The Sun's Tirade, Kendrick full flexed his ability to craft a technically outstanding verse. Juxtapositions, narrative switches, homonyms, double entendres and the alliteration help make the verse a standout.
5. DJ Khaled – "Holy Key" ft. Big Sean
Kendrick absolutely snaps on "Holy Key." Not only a classic example of Kendrick sparring with another rapper to compete for best verse, Kendrick also seems to be audibly triggered by having to rap alongside Big Sean after their link up on their epoch-defining collaboration on "Control."
Sean seems to bring out the best in Lamar. He recently continued sending subliminal disses for Sean on both of his excellent new tracks "The Heart Part IV" and "HUMBLE.," and plied against Sean here, he absolutely murders Khaled's beat.
4. Danny Brown – "Really Doe"
Danny Brown should be applauded for getting one of the best feature line-ups on a track in 2016. Recruiting Earl and Ab-Soul to feature alongside Kendrick would only result in one thing: Kendrick firing on all cylinders as well as laying down a stern hook.
3. A Tribe Called Quest – "Conrad Tokyo"
The idea of A Tribe Called Quest and Kendrick Lamar on a track together is the archetypal collaboration for any hip-hop purist. Last year, we were blessed with hearing a phenomenal album from Tribe – which initially didn't list any features. Hearing Kendrick coming in after Phife on the genius that is "Conrad Tokyo" remains legitimately goosebump-inducing every time you listen – and remains up there with one of Duckworth's most powerful and politically charged verses to date.
2. Pusha T – "Nosetalgia"
Kendrick properly digs deep on "Nosetalgia." Trading coke bars with Pusha, who has sold coke most his life, Kendrick goes brutally candid rapping about growing up watching his father as a washed-up cokehead during the crack epidemic of the '80s. "Go figure, mothafucka, every verse is a brick, your son dope, nigga," sees Kendrick flipping the "dope" lexis to describe his own rapping ability. Absolutely exceptional.
1. Big Sean – "Control"
Inexplicably, the only good rip of the track on YouTube has a picture of Jeremih as the accompanying picture for "Control." But there can be no mistaking who delivered the best verse on a track which still haunts Big Sean to this day.
Kendrick Lamar sent the internet into meltdown with his "Control" verse, which marked a veritable shift in the art of hip-hop dissing. Hijacking the track of Sean, his bold claims, aggressive spitting and plethora of name-drops showcased Kendrick was taking no prisoners. It also sparked a chain of response track and interviews from rappers on the defensive – looking to prove themselves and step up to Kendrick's new benchmark.
As Rolling Stone point out, K.Dot gained 200,000 Twitter followers after this verse – and for good reason. He utterly laid waste to all his competition and changed the game on "Control," the track which solidified his place at the top of the rap game.
For more of our features, check out Kodak Black's 10 best tracks right here.
- Photographer: Joey Ungerer


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Iran's Minister of Economy Ali Tayebnia met with Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sharif Rahimzadeh in the sidelines of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund meeting.
Stressing mutual cooperation, Tayebnia said "To enact the double taxation and customs cooperation treaties as well as mutual encouragement and support for investment are highly effective in providing the legal grounds to strengthen the two countries' cooperation in economy."
Tayebnia also met with Inger Andersen, the Vice President of the World Bank in Middle East and North Africa affairs.
In this meeting, Tayebnia pointed out Iran's active role in increasing the assets of the World Band Group institutions as a sign of the country's willingness to boost relations with the World Bank.
He also asked for technical, consultative cooperation from the WB with the Iranian banking system.
He further expressed Iran's willingness to launch the local IFC branch as a way to present technical assistance in line with the government's programs to help the private sector.


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Gender intel acquired !
by, 03-04-2013 at 09:09 (11923 Views)
I decided to blog this news, mainly cause it seems a bit more appropriate than throwing it out in the forum.
After all, it's a post for those interested
but ey, down to business:
Yesterday, we finally got our ultrasound appointment.
Seems the baby is completely healthy ^^ hell yeah, and thank god!
And we finally got to know the gender!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seems there will be a new =FU= Princess in town !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And with the looks after her father and some from her mother, no doubt shell be pretty!!
on a related note: I received a message from one of my earlier school mate, which I found rather very funny, so Ill share it with you:
this is going to be expensive, good luck! hehe.
I laughed pretty good xD
Anyways, here are the pics:


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Now with the end of college basketball's regular season schedule, March Madness begins. Teams with no chance at an at-large bid for the NCAA tourney can play their way in with one great week in their respective conference tournaments.
That, in turn, shrinks the number of at-large bids available and puts the squeeze on those bubble teams. By the end of the week, the 68-team field will be announced and the tournament will be upon us. For now, here are the 10 best teams in the country:
10. Wisconsin (25–6): The Badgers had one bad six-game stretch early in conference play that resulted in five losses. Outside of that, the team has non-conference wins over Virginia, St. Louis, and even Florida. A good showing in the Big Ten tourney this week should solidify a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tourney. This week: Big Ten tourney. Previous: 9
9. Michigan (23–7): Not many pundits would have predicted the Wolverines to take the Big Ten title without forward Mitch McGary, who missed the entire conference slate, but somehow coach John Beilein did it. Michigan has been led this season by sophomore guard Nik Stauskas, who has scored 20 or more points in four of the last five games—all wins. This week: Big Ten tourney. Previous: NR
8. North Carolina (23–8): The Tar Heels' impressive win streak was finally snapped at 12 Saturday at Duke. As a young team that has improved greatly over the course of the season, Roy Williams's squad will be a tough out in the NCAA tournament. As for this week, they are surely hoping for a rematch with the Blue Devils. This week: ACC tourney. Previous: 8
7. Syracuse (27–4): After losing four of the last six contests, this wasn't the finish to the regular season that Jim Boeheim had hoped for, but the Orange can at least fly under the radar now. Syracuse, with stars like C.J. Fair, Trevor Cooney, and Tyler Ennis certainly has the talent to make get back to the top. This week: ACC tourney. Previous: 7
6. Virginia (25–6): The surprise team of the ACC, the regular season champion Cavaliers, finally faltered Sunday at Maryland (losing 75–69 in OT) after 13 straight victories. Heading into the game, the Cavs were allowing an NCAA-best 55.4 points per game. The loss marked the first time an ACC opponent surpassed the 70-point barrier against them, though it took an extra session to do so. This week: ACC tourney. Previous: 5
5. Duke (24–7): Jabari Parker's 30 point, 11-rebound performance against North Carolina not only marked a career-high in points, it was his sixth straight double-double and 14th of the season. Guard Rodney Hood, who is second on the team in scoring, nailed three 3-pointers against the Tar Heels and has hit at least one 3 in all but one game this season. This week: ACC tourney. Previous: 4
4. Villanova (28–3): The Wildcats, winners of the Big East, won every conference game except for the two against Creighton. With a somewhat weakened conference slate, they'll likely need to top the Bluejays in the Big East tourney to get the coveted one-seed in the big dance. This week: Big East tourney. Previous: 6
3. Arizona (28–3): Arizona, much like Virginia and Florida, has relied on tough defense to take it to a probable one-seed in the big dance. The Wildcats are allowing just 58.7 points per game (seventh-best in the country) and only UCLA was able to surpass the 70-point barrier against them in conference play. Freshman forward Aaron Gordon continues to impress, putting up 21 points and 8 rebounds in Saturday's loss at Oregon. This week: Pac-12 tourney. Previous: 3
2. Wichita State (34–0): The Shockers perfect record speaks for itself. They're the first team since UNLV in 1991 to enter the big dance with a perfect record. Even more amazing, they don't seem to be feeling the pressure that eventually got to Syracuse and Arizona. Since the start of conference play in January, only three teams have come within 10 points of beating them. This week: Idle. Previous: 2
1. Florida (29–2): Florida, currently on a 23-game winning streak, became the first SEC team to go 18–0 in conference play with a convincing 19-point beating of Kentucky Saturday. The four seniors for Florida (Casey Prather, Scottie Wilbekin, Will Yeguete, and Patric Young) have won 113 games in four seasons—just four behind Walter Hodge's class record. This week: SEC tourney. Previous: 1


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There are several things that you should do differently for your social media marketing.
The first thing is that you are going to need to listen to your customers. This is the best way that you are going to be able to know what they want. Basically, you are going to be using your social media platform as a part of your customer service. The customers are going to be more willing to tell you their opinion through social media instead of over the phone or through email. You will also open up some other opportunities as well when you do this.
The second thing is that you will be able to use the automation for consistency. This means that you don't have to worry about being spams. It is very important that you are not sending out promotions throughout the day because there is a chance that you might lose all of the followers that you have. If you are using the social media to communicate with your audience, then you are going to able to provide them with the information that they are going to find very valuable. This is one of the best ways that you are going to be able to create happy supporters that will eventually convert into sales for your company. Therefore, it is usually a good idea to have an employee that is going to work for your company full time that simply works on your social media page.
The third thing is that the social media marketing will allow you to engage with and delight with all of your audience. It is usually not a good idea to fill up your post with a lot of posts instead of talking to your potential customers. If you are engaging with them, then they are going to be more likely to turn into customers. Most of the time, as a business owner, then you need to post a couple of times a day. Therefore, it is a good idea to make sure you are not posting something and then walking away from the computer. This is because you are going to be missing a lot of opportunities for new customers if you do this. If you are engaging with the customers, then you are going to have a better chance of converting them.
The fourth thing is to make sure that you track and measure everything that is going on within your social media page. Your marketing campaign is never going to be successful if you don't measure your results. It is better for you to lay out all of your goals with the benchmarks so that you will be able to see if your social efforts are paying off for the company or not. Take all of the data that you can collect and analyze it to make any of the changes that you need to as far as the campaign is concerned. You will need to optimize and test all of your efforts so that you will be able to make a campaign that is going to be successful for your company.


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This is my first participation, and I thank in advance all of you who will try to help me here. As I asked in the title, is it correct to say "the core" or "the nucleus" of an exhibition? I mean a group of specific items presented in an exhibition. It is not a section, which I think is something more general and in which may exist different "nuclei". The use of the word "nucleus" here comes from a direct translation from the Portuguese, "um dos núcleos da exposição", for instance.
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Importance outlined following plight of evicted tenant
A group of Manx charities, which help vulnerable people find accommodation, says communication is vital to make sure no one 'falls through the cracks'.
It comes after the experience of Ross Ward, a public sector tenant who was evicted from his council home last year for rent arrears of £300.
Mr Ward was found dead in April this year, at his private rented flat in Douglas.
It's prompted the Salvation Army, Graih and Housing Matters to highlight the importance of working together with landlords and tenants to avoid bad outcomes.
The case has led government to reissue its eviction guidelines to social housing providers, and offer training on recognising and working with vulnerable tenants.
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The University of the East, through its Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) and in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is celebrating the National Arts Month 2017 with an exhibit featuring the GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan/National Living Treasure Award) that is currently on display up to February 28, 2017, at the lobby of the Dalupan Building in UE Manila.
UE's Arts Month celebration will also showcase Ugnayan sa Sayaw, to be held on February 23, 2 p.m.; the UE Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools' (ESLS) musical play Doon Po sa Amin, to be staged on February 24, 3 p.m.; and the on-the-spot Sininglangan Ballpen Art Competition, slated for March 3.
Ugnayan sa Sayaw, a festival of dance, will feature the following dance troupes from guest schools: Lakandula High School Sining Lahi Dance Troupe, Mariano Marcos Memorial High School Dance Troupe, Ramon Magsaysay High School Salinlahi Dance Troupe, and Villamor High School Sanglahi Dance Troupe. The UE ESLS Siglang Galaw and the UE Silanganan Dance Troupe will also perform.
Both the dance festival and the musical play will be both conducted at the UE Manila Quadrangle and will be open to the public for free.
The Sininglangan Ballpen Art Competition, meanwhile, will be held in UE Caloocan and will have as contestants promising visual artists from among the college students of various schools of the National Capital Region and the nearby provinces. Cash prizes and medals for the first, second and third prizes will be awarded to the winners, including a Sponsor's Choice Award.
For further inquiries on UE's Arts Month 2017 events, please visit the UE OCA at the 4th floor of the Dalupan Building in UE Manila, or call tel. no. 735-5471 loc. 441. For further info on UE, please visit www.UE.edu.ph, like University of the East (UE) on Facebook and follow @official_UE on Twitter.


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Free Day at the Park – Happy Birthday WA State Parks
March 19, 2019Free
Washington State Park offers several "free days" when you do not need a Discover Pass to visit a state park. This is your perfect opportunity to take a hike, ride a bike, enjoy a picnic, swim or spend a few moments of quiet contemplation on a mossy knoll.
Join us on March 19 as we celebrate the 105th birthday of WA State Parks.