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A year and a day ago I threw away my comfort zone and left the security of a position I knew I could keep for a five-week challenge to see if I was fit to be a flight attendant. I was both exhilarated and terrified, and believe me when I tell you most of the messages I received in the week preceding my departure from my department on the ground were not encouraging. A lot of people doubted I would make it, and I almost didn't go, but it had been something I'd been pushing toward for over 6 years. I needed to know.
For over a month I navigated the cutthroat environment with my head down and my eyes forward, stepping out and finding non-industry people near our hotel when I needed to breathe. I studied, I started working out, and I learned through immersion to be completely alone. Sure, I had a few friends, but they were taking their own journeys respectively.
On graduation day, it was still just me. Sure, Hubby was waiting for me when i got home with a big hug and a celebratory dinner, but at the moment I was given my first set of wings the only person there with me was the one responsible for getting me through it. Me. Quite egregiously, I had assumed that day that the hardest part of my journey was over, but it was just the first step.
For the last year I have learned a lot about life and about myself. I have learned to be independent and how to speak up for my needs. There is not a single relationship in my life that has not been touched and reshaped by the experience, but the ones that have survived the transformation have been fortified by a newfound purpose and confidence that I have thing to offer and a right to not settle somewhere I'm unhappy. I have learned to adapt and be transient. I have learned to be fluid but firm. I have learned to be present even when I am flying across the country.
A year ago I was reminded that my life is not stagnant or restricted. It is not over, and while I have lost certain opportunities I have gained others. I still have life and love to give., and it's worth more than I ever could have imagined.
Go now, be invaluable!
I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I generally believe that every day is a change to start over. Every day is an opportunity to be better than I was the day before. There is no reason to wait until the first of the year to improve life. So what is our preoccupation with New year's Resolutions? The first of the year gives us a clean slate. It's like a zero on the timeline from which to count forward. What we forget, however, is that even death is not a tabula rasa. This is why so many resolutions fail. In order to grow and pursue our greatest potential we must accept accountability for past decisions, learn from them, and make peace with them. For example, I can't expect to jump into a new workout routine and nail it on the first try. I must identify why I have failed in the past and learn how to pass former benchmarks. I must also accept my surroundings, my financial capabilities, my time management realities, and anything else that may throw my new goal off course, not to make excuses for failure but to make a strategy for success.
This year the New Year falls on a new moon in Capricorn. What this means is a very earth heavy new moon energy with the added optimism of a whole world of people celebrating a new start. This is the perfect time to dig deep, plant the seeds for the coming year, and pushing ahead with goals that may have fallen into stasis or become unmovable. This moon also pushes us to make this new start with integrity and authenticity. I want to look healthy and feel better about myself, not, I want to look like an airbrushed supermodel. It inspires us to pursue the future in the spirit of passion rather than one of fear. I want to lose weight so I can participate in a Disney Marathon, not, I want to lose weight because I'm afraid I'll never find someone who thinks I'm beautiful.
The alignments of this new moon center strongly around transformation and self liberation. Most of our resolutions fail because of self-sabotage. We constantly compare ourselves and our lives to past experiences and limitations we've either placed on ourselves or allowed other to place upon us. The task here is to decide what's important, what's worth what you'll spend on it as the wheel turns, and how to fit it in to the life you're already living.
What will aid us in this all of this? Perspective. Attitude. Balance. We cannot take on these new tasks already defeated, guarded, or at limited intensity. We must be able to give them our all with the firm belief that we will be victorious. We must be able to identify the walls that have trapped us for too long, realize that the mortar that holds them together is nothing but fear and self-doubt, break them down, and begin to build the roads that lead us to the rest of our brilliant lives. Without this new light on life is the only thing that will get us through the darkness between planting our new seeds and having an orchard of fruit-bearing trees at our disposal, because what Capricorn teaches us is that this is going to take time, but oh will it be worth it if we can stay on target.
My work for the night is deeply personal as I try to learn to focus, not on what I want to manifest in the coming yea,r but how to blaze the paths that get me there. Those things have been manifested for a long time. I just need to find them.
Blessed be, and Happy New Year!
Go now, celebrate and start forward!
(This post is a little later than I wanted it to be, but it fits with the overall theme of the topic. See, I'm not a procrastinator; I'm a demonstrator.)
We live in a world of five year plans and college prep pre-schools, a world where, at 30, I am considered too old to make new plans or pursue unmet dreams and goals. Now, were it my dream to be an Olympic gymnast I'd agree with that sentiment, but I believe those things to be the exception, not the rule.
At Mabon we celebrate the late harvest and the beginning of Autumn. This brings two very important things our way.
The late harvest is our last chance to stock up for the coming cold seasons. We must decide what we can and cannot use and rid our valuable space of anything that isn't useful or that takes up too much room in order to keep what will help us thrive through the winter months. Setting goals and following our passions can sometimes require sacrifice and tough decisions. There may be people who don't support us and hold us back. There may be other activities we have to miss and other interests that must be set aside to focus on those goals. Dreams take time, money, and effort to be viable. In the meantime we must be able to feed, clothe, and house ourselves. This generally leaves little room for anything else. What are you willing to give up to store your dreams?
The beginning of Autumn is also the beginning of the dark half of the year, which is generally a time where we turn inward. Introspection is always my first step when reaching for a goal. Why is it something I want? Is it really what I want, or am I trying to fill some other void? Is it something that can actually be accomplished? What will it take to get me there? I cannot begin to make real plans until my head and heart are in the right place to do so. Imagine trying to write a novel with a litany of other things on your mind. You will most likely end up distracted, frustrated, and incoherent. Clearing your thoughts and structuring your life to be conducive to writing a novel before you begin is going to give you the clearest path to that end result, and your novel is more likely to reach its full potential. When you are strong and healthy so are your dreams. The same is true when you are cluttered and not in top form. Take the time if you need it to prepare during this time of introspection so that you'll be fresh and vibrant when the light returns and it's time to plant again.
The key components here are dedication and optimism. In today's disheartening economy it can sometimes be hard to imagine having the opportunity to reach out of the rut of keeping ourselves alive to even attempt to touch our dreams. Many people my age are still looking ahead to owning our first homes or having a family simply because it is not yet feasible to do so. Many more who have attempted it are struggling to keep it all afloat or have given up. We take jobs that pay some of the bills, and we work ourselves to exhaustion to pay a few more. We have become accustomed to debt and failed credit checks, because we simply don't have a choice. It's hard to see past the daily struggle sometimes and imagine being able to do something that makes us passionate, and the idea that we have missed our chance at a good life is prevalent. I'm here proposing the alternative that while the conditions might not be ideal, and while it won't be an easy task, it's not too late to keep trying. It's not too late to make plans and set goals.
It's Mabon, and it's time to embrace the late harvest!
Go now, set a new goal!
As I mentioned in my last post, I've been training for a mud run. This weekend that day finally came, and my teammate and I geared up and prepared ourselves to face a pretty big unknown. Where we ready? Had we trained enough? Had we trained for the right things? What on earth had we signed up for?
As I tied my shoes and watched the crowd gather at the starting line I began to lose my grip on the childlike "fun in the mud" motto I had developed during training, and reality threatened my confidence. I am not a child. I'm almost 30. I've been overweight my entire life and have battled Fibromyalgia for the last five years. What was I thinking? Too proud to back out, I took a deep breath and tried to not look like I wanted to vomit.
The horn sounded, and we dashed up the first hill only to wait in line for the crawl to the first obstacle, The Mud Pit. I trudged in about two steps before the mud sucked me in like something out of a cartoon. My shoe was gone. My only recourse was to dig it out, remove the other one, and clamor through the pit barefoot. I did, and rather ungracefully I might add. Then I pulled myself from the muck as the image of the mammoth at the La Brea Tar Pits came to mind. I laughed, fell back in the pit, laughed again, scraped my way to relatively dry ground, and put my shoes back on. We were going to do this thing if it killed us, and I was not so convinced it wouldn't.
For 3 miles we slipped, climbed, sprinted, and limped our way through mud, water, foam, and rocks. We cheered each other on and offered encouragement when it looked like one of us might give up and go home early. We laughed, we danced, and we put on the most convincing smiles we could for each other, but when we saw the 2 miles checkpoint we knew we had it in the bag. Then we came to it, the obstacle that had been on my mind since we registered for the run.
The Death Drop. A 40 ft inflatable slide. I don't handle heights well. I handle falling from those heights even less well. The panic hit me about half way up the ladder. My knees buckled. I shook all over. I froze for a second, my teammate cheering my on from the top. The world silenced as I slowly edged my way to the top. I didn't want to look over the side, but I did, after which I promptly told the attendant that he could call the helicopter any time, because there was no way I was going over the side. Well, there was no helicopter, and there wasn't going to be any helicopter. My only option was to let go and plummet to the bottom.
I am happy to report that I survived the fall. I have pictures and clean pants to prove it! We finished the race, and I have seldom felt such a sense of accomplishment and power within myself. It's been a long time since I've trusted myself to find my own strength and help a teammate find hers. It's been a long time since I was able to feel like there's a lot of life left in me.
To me it's not a coincidence that this run took place on Litha, a day of power and fruition. All our hard work and preparation, the seeds we have sown for months, was worth it. People thought we were crazy, and maybe we are for rolling around in three miles of mud, but not for thinking we could do it in the first place.
Go now, do something crazy!
I found myself speaking with an old friend very early this morning whom I haven't seen on a regular basis since I was 21. At the time, in my mind, I was a struggling college dropout. I didn't know what I was doing with my life, I was working a frantic entry level job at the mall and trying to sell my art on the side, and I constantly wondered where my next meal was coming from. Basically, it was a less adult version of what I'm doing now. I was wildly taken aback when this friend told me that he still talks about me and who I was then, but in his version I'm a girl with a passion doing what I love and making it happen. His words to me?
Experience is what it is, and its powerful. Don't let anyone put it down. You've done the hard work before. Now this stuff is just how you present most of it
I begin to wonder now if that's the key. With the matured focus and extra information and resources I have now, is that the missing piece, and I've had it all along? It seems so simple, yet I've overlooked it because somewhere since then I lost sight of the dream to focus on the "methods" and "plans". Sure there's merit to all that, but none of it means anything if the passion for that work doesn't show when I give myself to the world.
Somewhere towards the end of that line of conversation he gave me this:
Don't throw yourself into what needs to be. Throw yourself into what can be
Suddenly it all made sense. I finished my NaNoWriMo project because it was something I was capable of doing every single day. If I approach these other goals with that same concept and add in the passion I once had for life and creativity I could be unstoppable.
I remember why I kept myself around this friend so much at a time in my life when I was depressed, suicidal, mostly friendless, and ready to give up my dreams for a bucket of bad decisions. Not only was he always there to make me smile and feel like I had some fight left in me, but he reminded me why I fought to begin with. That power makes me who I am. The good, the bad, the frustrating, it's all a part of who I am, and it makes me one hell of a fighter.
Hubby and I like to play Spades, we have for years. Whenever I mention this I know people begin to wonder whether I was raised in a Senior Center or a prison. I'll tell you later, but it will cost you your lunch. You laugh, but you've never been shivved by someone's grandma over the last tapioca pudding. Or, maybe you do.
In any case, it is my opinion that anyone in any kind of relationship should learn to play spades. I have rarely seen a couple last more than a year who couldn't make it through a game without one of them throwing a tantrum or storming off into the other room. It's a game of communication and attentiveness, and something we could all learn from in dealing with daily life.
Spades is a game of nonverbal communication. There is no table talk allowed playing Spades. This means partners have to find other ways to communicate with each other. Great attention is needed to body language and eye contact, but so is awareness of how your partner is going to perceive your body language or nonverbal clues. Sometimes it is just important to know the messages we send to others, especially those with whom we share intimate contact, as it is to know how to read and not over-read or misinterpret those messages from others. It took me a long time to get used to the fact that if Hubby doesn't have a response he deems important he just won't respond much at all. There might be a shift in eyes to make contact for a second or a nearly imperceptible nod, but I had to learn to recognize that and not take it personally or feel ignored. Nonverbal communication is key to any relationship, even in a world run by texts and emails.
Spades demands we stay calm with each other. Don't tell my partners, but sometimes I make mistakes. In Spades this can happen for lots of reasons. Sometimes you just guess wrong. That's why it's a game. The lesson here is calm. If I blow up at my partner because he made a mistake not only do I look stupid but it throws us off for the rest of the game. We are no longer a solid unit. I've caused a rift. I can point out where I think things went wrong and what I think should happen next time, and he can either agree or disagree. Then we move on. We don't let it bother us for the rest of the game. I also can't freak out because I made a mistake and let it continue to bother me. Both of these situations have the potential to lead to doubt and resentment. Don't do it. It doesn't help anyone.
Spades involves being able to know how your partner thinks enough to foresee his next move. I have to know how and why my partner thinks the way he does. I need to know how he is going to react to my moves and how he expects me to react to his. This takes an inordinate amount of attentiveness and a deep knowledge of my partner. This can be hard to do. We like to think we know the ins and outs of our spouses and partners. How many of us can really say we know how our partners would react under certain circumstances. Could we trust them to consider all the factors and everyone involved? Do they know us well enough to know the same and anticipate our reactions? This lesson can be useful not only in communication and daily interactions, but in emergency situations. If I weren't home during an emergency could I trust Hubby to act as I would need him to? If not, what needs to always be in place to make sure t hings are taken care of in my stead?
Spades encourages you to work together, not for your own agenda. This is a big one, especially when playing a game. We have a mutual goal, and in some situations I may have a goal that helps us as a team but requires work on behalf of my partner. I can't tell him how I need that help, so it's his job to put his goals aside to help me with mine. So often we get wrapped up in our own agendas and forget to leave any focus for common goals or those that benefit everyone. During arguments we're often so concerned about "winning" that we forget what the outcome should be, a resolution that works as well as it can for everyone involved, not just Me.
In playing Spades if these things are not kept in mind you will lose the game. That's where the last lesson comes in. What if you lose anyway? Did you still enjoy yourselves? Are you bitter and resentful with each other or the other pair? Is anyone bleeding? If you answered "yes" to the last two, you need more practice, and maybe some stitches. Once you can answer "yes" to the first one you can apply these lessons to daily life. Just keep that fridge stocked with pudding.
Go now, grab a deck of cards.

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|In the summer the kids come here to fish,
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Winter Pond
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Clouds chose to harmonize with the colors of the snow. Very beautiful light and composition.ReplyDelete
...what, no ice fishing?ReplyDelete
Fotografia fantástica.ReplyDelete
Um abraço e Excelente 2018.
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Neve e ghiaccio hanno formato un solido strato...ReplyDelete
Un saluto,silvia
What do they do in the winter ski,its' covered in snowReplyDelete
I wish I were there !ReplyDelete
I'd say the kids could do some ice fishing in the winter, but first they'd have to clear the snow and I don't know many kids who'd want to spend the time involved in such a project. This is an interesting and attractive photo but the chill factor is just too powerful ... I now must go sit in front of the fireplace!ReplyDelete
At least the snow is bright but it sure is cold out there!ReplyDelete
It looks like a few people have made their way out there to have a look.ReplyDelete
This is wonderful :)ReplyDelete
I can feel the cold!ReplyDelete
Lovely spot! Do they ice fish there? The lake where I live is dotted with fishing shacks.ReplyDelete
A winters place lots of snow!ReplyDelete
Snow everywhere, but at least it looks beautiful.ReplyDelete
Nice to look at-- lovely image. I confess I could do with some Palm Springs right now :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful scene!ReplyDelete
The fish are well out of reach there!ReplyDelete
It looks mighty cold now!ReplyDelete
My goodness, how awesome for me to see that and to know that you can fish there in better weather.ReplyDelete
Una imagen espectacular... Una naturaleza grandiosa... Buen trabajo, amigoReplyDelete
Beautiful shot, very graphic ! Well done !ReplyDelete
So much snow. Looks cold but awesome just the same.ReplyDelete
Nice shot, Andy.ReplyDelete
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Hello Unclejohn, I am just south of 44 at Elm. Although I live in Webster, my trees and evaporater are in the New Melle area. Went to a 4 pan setup this year to increase my evap rate, simple arch but got to around 8-9 gal/hr after the fire gets really hot. Trying to get some pics to post but have a problem getting anything to work. I'll have to keep playing around with this and eventually something will stick.
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Hi Omann I can see the foto of your evaporator, kinda looks like mine. except I use a metal flue instead of square blocks. The old barn in the background is rather attractive in the photo, too. I will private message you on Maple Trader. Im trying to build a network of Missouri syrup producers and would like to get your email or phone number. Maybe there will be a meeting of syrup producers this spring or summer. Thanks. Uncle John
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I would just like to say I decided to leave him alone and move on. This morning he reached out and asked if when I get back from vacation we can see about talking again. I will take everyone's advice and keep it slow, non sexual, let him come to me etc etc.
Well, this is good news. I agree with most of the advice, but I was also thinking that maybe this is solvable, if you back off a little and let time do the rest. At the early stages there is often some awkwardness and everyone sometimes worry that something that they said was too much or not enough. But usually, this is not the end of the world.
I don't understand. You say you are moving on but then say you are waiting for him to reach out to you. He did come to you. Why didn't you finalize a date for when you are back? You are super confusing. You go from full on sending the guy a video to now saying you want out and yet then you say you are waiting for him to Lead? I can see why the guy is confused because what your thought process is right now is totally confusing. And you are giving him mixed messages. What exactly do you want? You had a few dates with the guy. He isn't a boyfriend and then get rattled because first he isn't texting as much but now he wants to see you and you can't even decide if you want to see him. Re read what you wrote. Why can't you just settle down and enjoy having some dates and getting to know the guy. You clearly sent that video to somehow show him your interest. We know that. He knows that. When he didn't respond the way you wanted you went overboard.
Lisa what you did many of us have done already. that's where the advice is coming from. u messed up. :-) but hey its ok. chill. and don't beat yourself. the fact that he messaged on his own and told you lets connect post your holiday sounds good. there is a possibility he may try to pick up from where you guys left off albeit a little warily, or he may not connect at all. but whatever happens do not initiate any more messages with him. do not ping him when you on your holiday when your in a whimsical mood and think of him. do not initiate any kind of messaging with him. period. in the event he messages do reply. but keep it light and funny. no heavy stuff. and do not get into marathon chat sessions.
if he messages you when your back, try to take it slow and relaxed. if he doesn't, than just delete his number and put him out of your mind. under no circumstance should you initiate any more chat dialogues with this man. let him come to you and let him show his interest.


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New onto the letting market August 2018 – a stunning 4-bedroom, detached stone cottage built in 1850. It was originally two farm workers cottages and was sympathetically renovated in 2001 to create one gorgeous, much-loved family holiday home. The downstairs is completely integrated and the upstairs is still split into two halves for added privacy.
The historic market town of Kelso with all its amenities is only a 10 minute drive away and 5 minutes away the village of Morebattle provides a pub with amazing views from the garden, a paper shop and an excellent local butcher.
That's if you can tear yourself away from the house. The Whinney has outstanding 360 degree views of the Cheviot Hills and surrounding countryside. It is the definition of getting away from it all.
The perfect place for walkers, dog lovers, cyclists, fisherman, writers, artists, musicians, families and couples, The Whinney has so much to offer. So, why not step out of your everyday life and into a world that's quiet and relaxing, with wide open skies and plenty of fresh air to revive and invigorate the soul and views that will take your breath away!
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You'll enter The Whinney through the back door, and find yourself in the hall; also known as The Dog Room. It's where you'll hang up your coat, leave the outside weather behind and start to enjoy the house. You'll find 2 dog beds, bowls, leads, towels – and even dog biccies – all ready for your four-legged
The whole of the downstairs floor is tiled in terracotta with a good covering of rugs.
The Hideyhole (Bedroom 4)
To the right of The Dog Room, and through a beautiful old wooden panelled door (just like all the doors in the house) you will find a useful ground floor bedroom. A cosy, single room that is great for a teenager who wants to be away from the rest of the family or an older relative who would like peace and quiet and to be on the same floor as the downstairs bathroom. It has a lovely view over the front garden and
the Cheviot Hills beyond.
Also off The Dog Room are two steps up into the large, fully-equipped country kitchen with a family-sized wooden table and seating for 7 people.
The dual-aspect windows allow for stunning views while you eat – towards the Cheviot Hills on one side and rolling countryside and Marlfield House – the estate that originally owned The Whinney on the other.
The owners are keen cooks and there's a large range of pans and utensils, a dishwasher, a larder containing an American-style fridge freezer, a microwave and filter coffee machine.
Turn left out of the kitchen, and enter a small hallway; on your right, you'll find a porch and a small sitting area and the door up to…
The Ladder Room (Bedroom 1)
This is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. It's not actually up a ladder, but it is steep wooden staircase and when the owners' children were little they would shout up the stairs to their grandparents 'Grandma are you up your ladder?'
TIP: This is a beautiful room but should not be used by anyone with mobility issues. We also strongly recommend you don't go up and down wearing socks! ( and please no dogs up here)
Like many old cottages in the area, all of the upstairs bedrooms are built into the eaves with dormer windows, so the white, wood panelled ceilings are lower than you would find in a modern house and slope on each side, authentic cottage living!
This room has a luxurious super king size bed, two high-backed armchairs, a decorative fireplace, and drawers for storing your clothes in. There is a door that leads to the generously-sized en suite bathroom with separate bath and electric shower. You will also find hanging space for clothes, another chest of drawers and a decorative fireplace in here . There is a heated towel rail and large rug for added cosiness.
Sitting Room 2
Back downstairs and the next room you come to is The Nook. Open to the corridor, it's a quiet sitting room with two armchairs – one, known as the snuggling chair, is big enough for two! If the mood takes you, there is a writing desk (made by the owner's great-grandfather and this room also features a
decorative fireplace and lovely views from the desk out to the Cheviots. Behind you, another view out onto Marlfield House and the surrounding rolling countryside. Next door to The Nook, is the lovely main sitting room.
Sitting Room 1
Features two comfy sofas, a huge Persian rug and two reclining, revolving chairs– with matching footstools.
TIP: In the evening, you can turn these towards the large French windows and sit with a glass of wine as you watch the light change over The Cheviot Hills. You may even spot some local wildlife – such as barn owls or bats! Also a good place for a morning cup of tea.
Another great feature of this room is the open working fireplace, perfect for creating a toasty warm space to curl up in winter. There's a TV with Sky box and a DVD player. Again, this room features dual-aspect windows, with views from both sides of the house. In the corner of the room is the second staircase which goes up to…
The Sanctuary (Bedroom 2)
A spacious room with a king size bed and views over the Cheviot Hills. Like everywhere upstairs, this room has a low white painted tongue-and-groove ceiling. Also a decorative fireplace, chest of drawers, full length mirror, two armchairs and a low wide bench – perfect for a couple of suitcases.
At the top of the stairs, on the landing there are two alcoves – one with hanging space and a mini chest of drawers and one with a standard-sized chest of drawers. The alcoves are shared by the two rooms in this part of the house.
The Cosy Room (Bedroom 3)
Features two single beds, a bedside table and chest of drawers. As with all the bedroom doors, there are hanging hooks for extra hanging space. This room is perfect for kids or friends, with views looking out over the Cheviot Hills.
Upstairs loo
The two bedrooms at this end of the house are serviced by a shared loo with a
sink, heated towel rail, and over-mirror light. The shower for these rooms is downstairs…
Downstairs shower room
Off the main sitting room, along a short hall, is the downstairs loo and shower. Unusually, there is an electric and a mains shower to choose from in the same cubicle – so you can have both on at the same time, or just one!
Utility room
Beside the downstairs loo, includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, wooden clothes horse and sink area.
Back, back door
From the utility room you can reach the 'back back door' and find a parasol and reclining chair for the garden.
Leave The Whinney from the back of the house, and enter into the garden. The back door opens out onto a paved area with a picnic bench. The area is fenced and encompasses grass and patio with two gates leading into the main garden. It is safe to let your dogs or toddlers out in this smaller, enclosed bit of garden. Through the picket fence gate you'll find yourself in the main open area of the garden, which is laid to lawn and enclosed by a dry stone wall. A great area for a game of football, cricket or general running around.
Within this main garden there is a rockery, which used to be a pond, which is in the process of been drained for safety reasons. There is a second paved area outside the patio doors from the sitting room, with a wooden table and bench facing the Cheviot Hills. At the back of this patio is a hose – which is ideal for washing down muddy dogs and wellies after an afternoon of exploration!
The piggery
A separate outbuilding at the bottom right-hand corner of the garden which used to be a pigsty. There is further sheltered paving here and an old table and bench.
The barn
The bottom left-hand side of the garden features another picket gate that leads to the barn, where you'll find a delightful games room! Just go through the gate, step onto a small paved area, then into the barn through the French doors. The barn is one big open space with a covered concrete floor and a wood burning stove. You can settle around the stove on the armchair or one of two sofas, and gaze out of the French windows at the light playing on the Cheviots. There is a big wooden table here with five chairs – ideal for playing board games, doing jigsaws or a little bit of drawing or colouring.
In the back half of the barn, there's table tennis, table football and air hockey. You'll also see three windows down the side of the barn overlooking a little private garden on the opposite side of the barn to The Whinney garden. There is extra parking here, too.
TIP: The barn is great space on a rainy day and good for teenagers who want to be noisy, but please supervise closely if the stove is in use.
There are a couple of short walks to take your dogs on straight from the house and then a pretty much endless selection of walks, with or without dogs, in the surrounding area.The Cheviot Hills are close by and St Cuthbert's Way passes close to The Whinney.
In Kelso, there is Floors Castle to explore, and if you don't mind going a bit further afield, you can even head to Bamburgh and Alnwick – the latter is home to Alnwick Castle where some of the Harry Potter films were made!
In terms of outdoor activities, there's plenty of options to choose from. Kelso is home to two 18-hole golf courses, plenty of invigorating walks and cycling routes, the world-famous Junction Pool – if a spot of salmon fishing is your thing (although you must book a beat separately before fishing).
There is also Kelso races (check online for race dates) and a great rugby team to watch. Kelso is home to a bustling Flemish-style cobbled market square, full of lovely independent shops and delightful restaurants all within a short stroll of the square. So, if you're going to be in town, you should definitely take a wander and see what takes your fancy!
We've tried to think of everything to make your stay as easy as possible. The Whinney makes for a peaceful and relaxing getaway, and the owners want you to feel at home whilst you take full advantage of all that this lovely part of the world has to offer.


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If you suspect dishonesty on their part, ask someone knowledgeable about insurance to help you understand the policies.
Don't file little claims, even if it might get covered. If you go an extended period of time without a claim, you may get a discount on your premiums. Your full coverage will still be there for use if you ever have a significant incident.
The Internet is a great research tool when you are seeking insurance quotes. You'll know the type of competing companies and be better prepared to make a decision.
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We are delighted with the finish of our bathroom and would not hesitate to use this company again for future work and would definitely recommend to others.
They were reliable, friendly, helpful, always arrived on time, hard working and always cleaned up at the end of each day.
Thank you so much for doing a brilliant job and you went above and beyond to deliver a high quality service - you should be proud of the wonderful job you do! (Reviewed June 2020)
I had excellent work in my home and i would recommend this Company
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NBC Provided a High Degree of wokmanship towards Rectifying Major problems to my Wet Room and Kitchen.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend NBC for new work and work that needs rectification.
Good work, well done.
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We are delighted with the end results and would not hesitate to recommend the company to others or ask them to do future work for us.
They were prompt, reliable, friendly, helpful, clean and hard working.
Thank you so much for doing a brilliant job. (Reviewed July 2018)
I asked to see his qualifications which were very impressive (Reviewed October 2016)
Absolutely first class (Reviewed October 2016)
All the work carried out has been exceptional, an excellent standard. Everywhere cleaned and tidied each day. Time scale given started and finished on time. The advice, service, reliability second to none. Nothing too much trouble. Would certainly recommend. (Reviewed July 2016)
I was not aware of the 'Buy With Confidence' scheme. The business was recommended by the manager of the retirement complex where I have a flat. Very pleased indeed with work done. (Reviewed July 2016)
We were not aware at the time of his membership of the Buy With Confidence scheme but would recommend him on that basis (Reviewed July 2016)
The first qualified tradesman I have met in years. First Class (Reviewed March 2016)
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Studio 213
Type of space: Dance Studio, Music Performance Venue, Music Rehearsal Space, Performance venue, Photography and Film Location, Photography Studio, Rehearsal Space, Community Hall
Located in the heart of Richmond our light filled studio is perfect for photo shoots, rehersals, filming, dance lessons, lectures, and product launches. Enjoy full use of our comfortable lounge area, studio space, sound system, fridge, mats and props, tea making facilities, bathrooms, showers and change rooms.
Studio 213 is subject to availability during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 3pm
Lease Conditions
We ask that hirers leave the space as they find it removing all rubbish and tidying up after there event.
Parking Notes
2 hour parking in side streets. Paid metre parking on Swan St. Undercover paid parking nearby.
This space is suitable for DanceExhibitionsFilmFilm LocationMeetingsOpenings/launchesPhotographyPhotoshootsWorkshops


text: Am I the unluckiest man on the planet, or is Boss QC going down the pan ? I've played the guitar for over 20 years, but only owned my first Boss pedal in the last year. I thought I should be safe as Boss's reliability record seems to be well known. Anyway, my first purchase (brand new !) was a DD-6. That died after about a week. I took that back to the shop, thinking that it must be a one-off, and I used the refund value , plus a bit extra to get a DD-20. But now, 4 months down the line, the DD-20 has just died on me. It's not as if I'm hard on my pedals. They always stay velcroed into my flightcased pedalboard. And I only get out of the house about once a fortnight. I'm pretty gentle with my feet too. The DD-20 was powered with a dedicated Boss PSA power supply as well. So am I seriously unlucky, or is Boss's QC really starting to slip recently ?


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Nothing is more important than the real quality of the place we live in
The goal of the Green India Club- "The Goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will". The mission for a Green India, Save India Clubs, is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
It acknowledges the influences that the forestry sector has on environmental amelioration through climate mitigation, food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest department communities. Greening is meant to enhance ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and storage (in forests and other ecosystems), hydrological services and biodiversity as well as other provisioning services.
The Green India club is formed at School level to create awareness among the children on protection of environment and their role and responsibility. The awareness will be developed among them with the concept of Each One, Plant One.
The Mission Strategy of Green India Club includes-
The Plan of Action for next one year includes-
Student, Class III
We do fun activities and we're all really close. Padhi Sir is the ever-hilarious Language teacher but he is also very serious when it comes to our work. Somnath Sir, my math teacher, is really good at what he does. Whenever I think something is hard, he makes it so easy.


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Jonathan Trent Patterson
September 20, 2018
Growing Potatoes
For the past several years I have enjoyed gardening, and growing vegetables in the spring and summer time. I have grown tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, cantaloupes, squash, and watermelons. This year I tried something different; I am growing potatoes for the first time. The potatoes I planted are not your regular potatoes; they are purple. Unlike other things I have grown potatoes grow underground, however I did not grow mine underground. I am growing the potatoes in dirt above ground in tires.
The first thing I did was I went to Lowes and bought the potato spuds and soil. After I got the potatoes and soil, I went to Belton Tire and got some old scrap tires for free. Then after I got the tires I had to determine where in the yard to grow them, so I found a good place with adequate sunlight. Next, I placed the first tire on the ground, and filled it about halfway with soil. Then I placed five potato spuds in a "X" shape inside the tire. Once the potatoes were placed in the tire, I finished filling up the tire with soil. After that I watered them, and waited for them to grow.
During the next seven to ten days I continued to water them with no change; then the potatoes finally began to sprout. After the potatoes sprouted, I waited for them to grow as I continued to water them daily. I waited over the next several days as they continued to grow and until the sprouts were about four to six inches tall. I then placed a second tire on top of the first tire. Then I covered the potato sprouts with soil again, and waited. Over the next couple of weeks I continued to water the potatoes, and waited for them to sprout above the second tire. Within another week to ten days they began to sprout above the second tire. Once they sprouted above the second tire I placed the third, and final, tire on the stack. After they got bigger I did not place any more tires on the stack. Some branches were about five to six feet long, and still growing.
I only used three tires because that's all I had, but I believe I could have used more. If I decide to grow them next season I will pick up a couple more old scrap tires to make the stack taller. The limbs are now long and well above the tires. I continue to water them 3 to 4 times a week as needed. After some time I noticed that some of the leaves seemed to have been eaten by some kind of bug or insect. So then I went to Lowes and bought some 7dust to sprinkle around the tires and on the leaves. So far it seems to be working, I haven't noticed the leaves being eaten up in the past few weeks.
According to the package, potatoes should be harvested, or dug up after the first frost. I expect it to be around the end of October or the first of November. Until then all I should have to do is water them as needed and monitor them for bugs or insects. That should be easy for me to do because most of the other crops I've grown this season are already harvested.
From this point on is purely speculation, but this is what I expect to happen. After the first frost comes I will cut all the branches off and discard them. Then I will remove one tire at time sifting through the soil looking for the potatoes. As I empty the tires I will stack them beside the house to use again next year. I'm not sure how many potatoes that I will harvest form the five spuds that I planted. My hope is that I yield enough potatoes for my mother to make me some purple potato salad. Umm… Good!!!


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NEW U Challenge Team
The NEW U Challenge Team is an effort to encourage workplace wellness, while training for events in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. This is the 13th year that Covenant Health and organizers of the marathon have put together a team of individuals to encourage a better quality of life through health and fitness, with a finish on the 50-yard line at Neyland Stadium as the end result.
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The misconception that the 50's were a unified time in American history is not incidental. After America and her allies left Europe after defeating the Axis power, it was immediately obvious that our next enemy was to be the USSR. Although the US possessed, and had recently demonstrated the power of the atomic bomb as well as its military force, it still felt the need to prove itself superior. In an attempt to prove that Western capitalism was superior to Soviet communism, the media broadcasted endless examples of consumerism.
However, the notion that the US was completely unified is an inaccurate one. Though people at the time viewed the US as a solid, fruitful state, this was not the case. The poverty rate had diminished, crime was lower and America seemed to be on cloud nine. Despite the depiction of a perfect society, the country was anything but unified. A perfect example was popular culture's battle over comics. The debate whether comics would ruin the baby boom generation's morals was prevalent in the US throughout the decade. The 1948 comic code greatly affected comic author's creative license, but was heavily disputed throughout the following ten years.


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Assemblymember Jim Wood Celebrates Earth Day
Friday, April 19, 2019
SACRAMENTO–This Monday, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and take time to reflect on ways that all of us can better protect our planet.
Here are some events happening throughout Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties:
My commitment as a legislator is to positively affect and support environmental protection, but as an individual, I'm always looking for ways that I can make a difference.
We can buy local, eliminate or reduce plastic use, choose sustainable foods, carpool, walk, plant a garden, switch all bills to online, update your light bulbs.
Thank you for all you do!


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John Gaffney is a professional property manager who has spent his career overseeing a 47-unit industrial complex in northeast Ohio, just outside of Cleveland. Over these 15 years, John developed and implemented lease pricing strategies that successfully maximized company profitability, revenue, and occupancy rates, year over year. Additionally, he has developed outstanding negotiation, communication and customer service skills.
John has since leveraged his extensive knowledge of commercial property, along with his experience interfacing with attorneys, local officials, and contractors, to become a commercial real estate agent with Keller Williams. In addition to commercial real estate he also represents clients with buying and selling residential and land properties.


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How effective is the flu vaccine?
How well the flu vaccine works (or its ability to prevent flu illness) can range widely from season to season. The vaccine's effectiveness also can vary depending on who is being vaccinated. At least two factors play an important role in determining the likelihood that flu vaccine will protect a person from flu illness: 1) characteristics of the person being vaccinated (such as their age and health), and 2) the similarity or "match" between the flu viruses the flu vaccine is designed to protect against and the flu viruses spreading in the community. During years when the flu vaccine is not well matched to circulating viruses, it's possible that no benefit from flu vaccination may be observed. During years when there is a good match between the flu vaccine and circulating viruses, it's possible to measure substantial benefits from vaccination in terms of preventing flu illness. However, even during years when the vaccine match is very good, the benefits of vaccination will vary across the population, depending on characteristics of the person being vaccinated and even, potentially, which vaccine was used.
Each season researchers try to determine how well flu vaccines work to regularly assess and confirm the value of flu vaccination as a public health intervention. Study results about how well a flu vaccine works can vary based on study design, outcome(s) measured, population studied and the season in which the flu vaccine was studied. These differences can make it difficult to compare one study's results with another's.
While determining how well a flu vaccine works is challenging, in general, recent studies have supported the conclusion that flu vaccination benefits public health, especially when the flu vaccine is well matched to circulating flu viruses.
Is the flu vaccine effective against all types of flu and cold viruses?
Seasonal flu vaccines are designed to protect against infection and illness caused by the three flu viruses research indicates will be most common this season. (Note that for the 2013-2014 flu season, some seasonal flu vaccines will be formulated to protect against four flu viruses. These vaccines are called "quadrivalent" flu vaccines.) Flu vaccines will NOT protect against infection and illness caused by other viruses that can also cause flu-like symptoms. There are many other viruses besides flu viruses that can result in flu-like illness* (also known as influenza-like illness or "ILI") that spread during the flu season.
Does the flu vaccine work the same for everyone?
No. While the flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu, protection can vary widely depending on who is being vaccinated (in addition to how well matched the flu vaccine is with circulating viruses). In general, the flu vaccine works best among healthy adults and older children. Some older people and people with certain chronic illnesses might develop less immunity than healthy children and adults after vaccination. However, even for these people, the flu vaccine still may provide some protection.
How effective is the flu vaccine in the elderly?
Older people with weaker immune systems often have a lower protective immune response after flu vaccination compared to younger, healthier people. This can result in lower vaccine effectiveness in these people.
How effective is the flu vaccine in children?
In general, the flu vaccine works best among healthy adults and children older than 2 years of age. Reduced benefits of flu vaccine are often found in studies of young children (e.g., those younger than 2 years of age) and older adults (e.g., adults 65 years of age and older).
How is vaccine effectiveness measured?
How well a vaccine works can be measured through different kinds of studies. "Randomized studies," in which people are randomly assigned to receive either vaccine or placebo (i.e., salt water solution), and then followed to see how many in each group get the flu, are the "gold standard" (best method) for determining how well a vaccine works. The measurement of vaccine effect from a randomized (placebo-controlled) study is referred to as "efficacy." "Observational studies" are studies in which subjects who choose to be vaccinated are compared to those who chose not to be vaccinated. This means that vaccination of study subjects is not randomized. The measurement of vaccine effect from an observational study is referred to as "effectiveness." Randomized studies are expensive and are not conducted after a recommendation for vaccination has been issued, as withholding vaccine from people recommended for vaccination would place them at risk for infection, illness and possibly serious complications. For that reason, most recent studies of how well flu vaccines work in the elderly have been observational studies.


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The British designer John Galliano told a Paris court he remembered nothing of an alleged antisemitic, racist rant in a bar because of his triple addiction to alcohol, valium and sleeping pills.
The flamboyant couturier told judges he had been "pushed to the edge" by financial and emotional pressures.
The case has captured France's imagination, both because it involved a fallen British fashion star – Galliano was immediately sacked from the top job as creative director of Paris fashion house Dior – and because of the shocking nature of the alleged racist and antisemitic ravings by a supposedly inclusive designer in the heart of Paris's historic Jewish district.
Galliano, 50, was dressed in billowing black satin trousers, a black waistcoat, jacket and silk scarf, but no shirt as he arrived in court to face the charges of making "public insults" based on origin, religion, race or ethnicity. The designer could face up to six months in prison and a fine of as much as €22,500 (£21,000). But the prosecutor did not request jail time for Galliano, asking instead that he be fined no less than €10,000. While the three judges hearing the case are not required to follow the prosecutor's request, it is rare for a first-time offender to receive the maximum sentence.
Galliano stared determinedly ahead, composing himself, swallowing hard and clenching his jaw during evidence, but he looked frail after two months in an Arizona rehab centre. He is currently attending a daycare centre for recovering addicts in Switzerland. Under French law Galliano is not required to enter a plea.
The judge asked Galliano about the incident on 24 February when a French couple having a beer outside a bar in Paris's Marais district claimed he repeatedly insulted them with lines including "dirty Jewish face", "fucking ugly Jewish bitch" and "fucking Asian bastard".
He replied "I have no recollection." Asked why he couldn't remember, he said had a three-fold addiction to alcohol, sleeping tablets and valium. He said there were many reasons for his addiction, including the success of Dior. He started drinking "in a cyclical way" in 2007. "After every creative high I would crash and the drink would help me to escape. At this point I had managed to turn creativity into a billion dollar business at Dior. Then the financial crash happened," he said.
He described having "two children": Dior and his own label Galliano, owned by the same group. To save them from the financial crisis, he had to sign deals with "businessmen" and branch out into a bewildering list of new lines, including menswear , kidswear, beachwear and perfumes. He described a manic schedule of working through the night then going directly to early morning starts on shoots, meetings and endless haute-couture fittings.
In 2007, his assistant and closest friend, Steven Robinson, died and he lost a kind of "protection". Galliano said: "With his parents, I buried him … then I went back to do my fittings. The same happened with my father's death, I had to bury him and then come back that very night and work on the haute couture ... I really didn't take time to mourn."
Galliano said his body became so used to prescription pills, he increased his intake. "I actually can't remember how many I was taking". He said he needed sleeping pills to sleep but took them in the day, too.
He went into rehab at the end of February after he was arrested by police following the alleged bar altercation. He said his reasons for rehab were various: "I started having panic attacks, I couldn't go to work unless I had taken some valium."
Geraldine Bloch told the court she was sitting on a terrace at La Perle bar in February when Galliano sat a table near them, drinking a mojito, and quickly said: "Could you shut up please, I can't stand your voice, fucking bitch," before insulting her clothes, hair, thighs and make-up.
She said he used the word "Jewish at least 30 times" including calling her a "fucking Jewish bitch" and "Jewish cunt". She argued back at Galliano and refused to move table. Galliano's driver came over and gave her a mobile, saying it was the designer's lawyer trying to defuse the situation, but she refused to talk to him. She said Galliano had not seemed drunk but was acting weirdly.
Her friend, Philippe Virgitti, told the court Galliano called him a "fucking Asian bastard" and threatened to kill him. He thought the designer used the world "Jewish" 10 times while insulting Bloch. He admitted threatening him with a chair.
The court also heard the case of another woman who claimed that in the same bar in October 2010, Galliano had called her a "fucking ugly Jewish bitch".
Asked in court about a separate video in which he insulted a bar client and said "I love Hitler", Galliano replied: "These are not views that I hold or believe in ... I see someone who needs help, who's vulnerable. It's the shell of John Galliano. I see someone pushed to the edge." The judges are expected to deliver a verdict on 8 September. Several French anti-racist associations have also lodged civil complaints against the designer.
Dior succession
Almost five months after Galliano's alleged rant was first made public, fashion's most talked about job is unfilled. This week it emerged that legendary Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia, 71, had been offered the role of creative director at Dior, Galliano's old job. Alaia, famed for his sculpted dresses and laser-cut leather pieces, declined due to the anticipated pressures of the role. The Dior designer is expected to oversee at least six runway collections a year as well as countless other lines and mid-season collections. Alaia has been an outspoken critic of fashion's increasingly relentless schedule, eschewing catwalk shows and delivering orders to stores at his own pace instead.
Sources at Dior have indicated that an announcement will not come until the autumn.


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Boston police said they have purchased drones with the intent of using them to capture a bird's-eye view of crime scenes, but none has yet been deployed.
"While other area police departments have adopted aerial cameras or drones to capture and provide more comprehensive and complete visual understandings of crime scenes from an elevated perspective, no official use of said cameras has been permitted, sanctioned or conducted by BPD," said BPD spokesman Lt. Michael McCarthy. "Moreover, in keeping with how the BPD conducts business, any decision to adopt new technology would only be considered after first seeking and receiving extensive input and feedback from the community we protect and serve."
City Hall said police would not deploy the devices until after a "community engagement process."
"No sanctioned official use of drones has been permitted or conducted by BPD," said Nicole Caravella, a spokeswoman for Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "If and when the Boston Police Department uses the drones, it will be after a community engagement process."
State police began using drones last year.
"We currently possess several drones that we use for motor vehicle collision reconstruction and to map large, outdoor crime scenes," said state police spokesman David Procopio. "We are preparing to purchase a larger drone capable of flying in bad weather, for search and rescue operations."
Bay State lawmakers are weighing regulations for official drone use. The bill would prohibit the use of drones to "track, collect or maintain information about the political, religious or social views, associations or activities of any individual, group, association, organization, corporation," or other entity unless the information relates to a criminal investigation.


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In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of the general election.
Like many, I have wondered, why does she do it? Unlike many, I am loth to think ill of her. Perhaps I am too charitable, perhaps I am too quick to forgive and forget, or perhaps I can in fact think of a good and legitimate reason for her to keep running. Which would be, in light of Wright, that she honestly believes that
the black guy Obama can't win in the fall.
Well, the state polls are now in. Of course, it's early. The electorate hasn't gotten much of a critical look at Mr. McCain yet, so they're mostly biased in his favor. In addition, much depends on your theory of scandals. If you believe that the big impact is immediate, then Obama is over the hump. If, on the other hand, you believe that endless flogging of the Reverend Wright's intemperate comments only slowly alters perceptions, then he is not. But those are caveats, and anyway, with the Democratic race still not over, the data we have are the data we have.
And here's what they show:
The blue states lean Democratic under both candidates. The red states lean Republican under both candidates. The white states are toss-ups under both candidates.
The interesting states are the brown and purple ones. The brown states lean to the GOP under Obama, but Hillary pulls them into the Democratic camp. The purple ones, meanwhile lean to the GOP under Hillary (except Nevada, which is a toss-up), but lean Democratic if Obama gets the nod.
Similarly, although the map doesn't show it, McCain's support drops precipitously in Georgia, Mississippi, Montana, and North Carolina if Obama is the candidate, although not by enough to put the Democrats ahead.
So this is the current state of the race. Does it match your instincts? If not, why not? And what are the implications for the "electability" argument?


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I've previously discussed the bias in history textbooks in the UK. In his most recent blog entry, Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens looks at how the approach to British history seeks to undermine everything that is British.
At the same time that Britishness is being de-emphasised to the British, it is being heavily enforced with those who want to move here, or those, like me, who have been a long time but want to become citizens. New immigrants or those who want to upgrade their status have to take the Life in the UK test. It's mostly aimed at limiting the number of dark-skinned people, but since the law has to be seen to be impartial, it takes in palefaces like me who are not from EU member states.
Since they keep increasing the fee, I can't afford to apply for citizenship. Thus I haven't bought the book I need for studying to take the test. The test costs £34 for each sitting. I have had a look at the website linked above, to see what sort of things I need to know.
You would think that someone who speaks English as a first language and is certified to teach Citizenship to GCSE level wouldn't have any trouble with the test. Surely they wouldn't expect new immigrants to know more than someone with a good GCSE grade. Oh yes, they do.
I was just looking at the most recent available past paper for the OCR's Citizenship Short Course GCSE. The bits that aren't multiple choice or short answer are based on provided sources. The examinee doesn't have to know any citizenship – they just have to be able to read for comprehension.
Typical GCSE questions:
State one example of a global evironmental problem
Citizens of the UK have rights and responsibilities. State one employment right that citizens have.
State one legal responsibility parents in the United Kingdom have to their children aged under 16.
State one employment right that citizens have.
Included topics in Life in the UK test:
How is the process of buying a house different in Scotland?
What are the powers of the devolved administrations?
How is European law organised?
What are quangos and non-departmental public bodies?
How can people find a dentist? (Clearly a trick question)
Which groups of people receive free dental treatment? (See the previous question)
How is education different in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
Who can offer information on occupational or personal pensions?


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London Hughes made a huge dating error on tonight's episode (February 14) of Celebs Go Dating – by calling her date basic.
The comedienne went on a date with car mechanic Elliot and seemed to really like him... until she got a touch of the old word vomit and unintentionally insulted him.
"I really fancy Elliot but I keep messing up by saying the wrong thing," she said, and she wasn't wrong.
Indeed, after Elliot revealed to London he had no GCSEs and instead completed his training as a car mechanic, London replied "that is such a basic level thing".
And viewers on Twitter were wincing right alongside her:
Despite his "basic level" education (not our words, people), a lot of viewers thought London's date Elliot was super cute.
So, now they want to date him instead:
Unfortunately for them, London has secured a second date with Elliot, so it appears 'treat them mean, keep them keen' really is the way to go.
Go figure.
Elsewhere, Muggy Mike attempted to cut down the sex chat by 'talking about poo instead' and Tallia was eyeing up Mike for herself.
Oh no. We could have another Joey Essex/Stephanie Pratt situation on our hands...
Celebs Go Dating continues tomorrow night (February 15) on E4.
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Bobby Compton
Bobby Compton is the Director of NC State's Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design Center. He has 20+ years of industry experience in electronics design, embedded software design and printed circuit board packaging during his careers at GE Energy, GE Healthcare and Eaton Corporation. He has product design experience in: medical diagnostic imaging equipment, medical vitals sensors, industrial controls, motor drives and uninterruptible power supplies. During his career he has worked as a design engineer, systems engineering lead, program manager, Six Sigma quality master blackbelt, global technology center manager, and engineering general manager. He has lead varied corporate research efforts to investigate and model: machine learning algorithms for predictive diagnostics, low noise analog printed circuit board parasitics, GhZ signal communications integrity, large ASIC/FPGA designs, and renewable grid interface solutions. He has also lead cross-functional business initiatives to resolve problems involving marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Bobby has enjoyed working closely with academic colleagues and students throughout his career where he mentored student projects and was an industry campus recruiter at several universities. At NC State, he has been the chair of FREEDM's Industry Advisory Board as well as a thesis committee member for power electronics research with Dr. Subashish Bhattacharya. At Duke University he has been a PhD dissertation committee member for electronics and medical device application research with Dr. Krishnendu Chakrabarty. Bobby is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering where he guides graduate students in Industry Consulting Practicums in the Duke Masters of Engineering Management Program.
Bobby received his BS & MS Degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He also obtained an MBA from Duke University where he graduated as a Fuqua Scholar in the top 10% of the class.
2003 - MBA, Duke University, Durham, NC
1999 - MS in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
1989 - BS in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Awards & Honors
2018 - Patent - "UPS SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING COORDINATED STATIC SWITCH AND INVERTER OPERATION FOR GENERATOR WALK-IN"
2018 - Patent - "WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS USING ENCLOSURES WITH ENHANCED MAGNETIC FEATURES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME"
2016 - Patent - "SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR FAULT DETECTION IN DC POWER SOURCES USING AC RESIDUAL CURRENT DETECTION"
2004 - GE Healthcare Certified Design for Six Sigma Quality Master Blackbelt
2004 - Boundary Scan Hardware Test Strategy Innovation for CT Machines - GE Healthcare Vice President's Annual Technology Awards
2002 - Vision, Creation, and Leadership of Global Electrical Center of Excellence - GE Healthcare Vice President's Annual Technology Awards
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