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Dr Prasad Rao, Dr Mehool Sanghrajka, Prof. Vikas Shah, Prof. Pratibha Laxman Gai , Prof. Charanjit Bountra, Dr Sanjeev Kumar Sridhar among prominent Indian-origin British citizens were featured in the 2018 New Year Honours List…reports Asian Lite News
Others in the list are Deviesh Tankaria of the Sathya Sai International, Dr Seema Srivastava, Mrs Baldev Kaur, Mr Subash Chander Mahajan, Prof. Pratibha Laxman Gai of University of York, Jarnail Singh Athwal, Prof. Charanjit Bountra of Oxford University, Onkardeep Singh Bhatia, Ranjit Lal Dheer, Vinodka Murrin and Dr Neelam Farzana.
There are 1,123 people named on the main honours list issued by the Cabinet Office, with 70% of the recipients recognised for work in their communities in a voluntary or paid capacity.
They include two people aged 101 – Lt Col Mordaunt Cohen from north-west London is made an MBE for his services to World War Two education, and Helena Jones receives a British Empire Medal for services to young people and the community in Brecon.
Former deputy prime minister Mr Nick Clegg, who lost his Sheffield Hallam seat in the general election, is knighted for political and public service alongside several former and serving MPs. Conservative MPs Graham Brady – the chairman of the influential backbench 1922 Committee – Geoffrey Clifton-Brown and Christopher Chope are knighted, and Cheryl Gillan made a dame. Labour MPs Mark Hendrick and Commons Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle are knighted.
The youngest person on the list is Lucia Mee, 18, from Antrim, who has had three liver transplants after being diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, and receives a BEM for promoting awareness about organ donation.
Dr Rao Honoured with BEM
Hailing from Tenali, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Dr Rao served British National Health Service for over four decades. He was honoured by Asian Lite newspaper with Ugadi Puraskar at a ceremony held at Parliament in April.
Mr Rao said the honour is a tribute to thousands of Indian medicos working at NHS. Mr Rao completed his medical degree at Visakhapatnam Medical College.
Dr Rao, of Trentham, has worked as a GP for 40 years and ran Belgrave Medical Centre in Dresden for 25 years. He was chairman of the Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for three years before leaving in January 2016. And he was also one of the local medical committee's longest serving members, clocking up 25 years.
IoJ Director Dr Mehool gets MBE
Dr Mehool Sanghrajka was awarded MBE for his services to the Jain Faith and Education.
Dr Sanghrajka, is a Director and Trustee of the Institute of Jainology. For over 20 years Dr Sanghrajka has played an important role in the Jain community and has substantially raised the profile of Jainism and improved interfaith relations throughout the UK and globally. Dr Sanghrajka's hard work and dedication has been recognised and an MBE awarded for outstanding achievement from Her Majesty the Queen.
Upon receiving the invitation to receive such a prestigious award, Sanghrajka stated:
"I am humbled. It's a real honour to receive this MBE. Education and Jainism are both very important parts of my life. This inspires me to do even more and I am grateful to all those who work with me in these endeavours."
For the past 15 years Sanghrajka has been the Director and Trustee of the Institute of Jainology (IoJ) which represents the 32 Jain organisations in the UK in Inter-faith and governmental activities. The IoJ has helped to establish the Jain all-party Parliamentary Group and focuses on matters affecting the larger Jain community as a whole such as inclusion in the census and representation at Armistice Day. He is also a current trustee of the Navnat Vanik Association, the second largest Jain community in the UK.
Nemu Chandaria OBE, Chairman of Institute of Jainology said: "Thanks to Dr. Sanghrajka's tireless work Jains are now a more significant part of the religious landscape of the UK. I wish to wholeheartedly congratulate him for this award."
In addition to his work with the IoJ Sanghrajka is also the Executive Director of Jainpedia.org. The organization has digitised and contextualized the 4,000 Jain manuscripts held at major British Institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Library, the Welcome Trust, the Bodleian Library and the Royal Asiatic Society. The Jainpedia website receives over 1 million page views a year and is the most authoritative website on Jainism globally.
For 20+ years, Sanghrajka has been dedicated to transforming education for students around the globe. He has developed e-learning solutions which improve outcomes for learners worldwide. Sanghrajka's key focus is on meeting the needs of learners in the digital age while enhancing and developing their digital literacy skills no matter where in the world they are located.
Currently Sanghrajka is founder and CEO of Learning Possibilities, the developer of the award-winning LP+ platforms which transforms education for schools across the globe, as well as serving education and government segments globally.
Prof. Vikas Shah Honoured with MBE
Manchester entrepreneur Prof. Vikas Shah is a multi-talented British-Asian entrepreneur. He bagged the MBE tag for his services to business and the economy. Asian Lite honoured Prof. Vikas with Businessman of the Year award in 2015.
Prof. Shah has mentored hundreds of young entrepreneurs and businesses. The 37-year old, who started his first business aged 14, is an honorary professor at Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester and professor of entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan Lisbon MBA. He is also an advocate for causes, speaking publicly on issues ranging from mental health and inequality.
During a ten-year fight with depression he turned to poetry as a source of consolation, healing and reflection, published this year in his new book, '3650'.
Prof. Shah is Chairman of the international arts and entrepreneurship NGO In Place of War, Chairman at Manchester's influential digital culture festival FutureEverything and a trustee at Mustard Tree, which helps tens of thousands impacted by poverty and marginalisation across Greater Manchester.
He is also a member of The UK Industrial Development Advisory Board which advises the UK Government on over £4.5bn of investments, a board advisor on digital strategy to the British Council and a board member of the General Medical Council, advising on international services and development.
Prof. Shah provides consulting services applying entrepreneurship and over 20 years of real-world business experience to solve problems, find opportunities and help businesses to grow.


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The right plug and charger
First off, you want to ensure that you plug your phone into the wall socket, and in the best case scenario, using the charger that came with your phone, though nowadays, Android device chargers are universal. If you are in a hurry, avoid plugging your phone into your computer or laptop, because this will definitely slow down the charging speed, as will Qi wireless charging.
Get into airplane mode
Now enable airplane mode on your device to speed up charging. Depending on your device, there could be various ways to get to this. For example, on my Nexus 5, I simply long press on the power button, and select airplane mode when it appears. You can also go into the Quick Settings, by swiping down with two fingers. Every device is different, but you most likely know how to turn it on. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, which means you won't receive any calls, messages, internet access etc, but it's all worth it when you think you'll have a device that will still be on for the next few hours.
Turn that bad boy off
If you don't actually need your phone at the moment, go ahead and turn it off completely. Obviously, any alarms or notifications won't come through when it is off, but this is something you might just need to live without if you are racing the clock.
Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, like Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC etc. Close out of all your apps and stop your phone from doing any automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store. These are just small, but golden tips when you are in a rush. Plus, everything can be easily switched back to normal when you're out of the door and sitting in the train or bus. That being said, we highly discourage doing this if you are driving.
Don't touch!
If you need to have your phone on though, and even want to leave it off airplane mode, because you have an important call, message or something of the sort, try to suppress the urge to check your phone every thirty seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.


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Freeland, Mich. - The Alma College women's lacrosse team is picked to finish seventh in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association this season according to the conference's preseason coaches poll, which was released on Thursday (Feb. 7).
The Scots finished last year seventh in the league, as well, ahead of Adrian and Olivet, the two teams it picked up conference wins over. Calvin, last year's conference champion, is slated to finish first in the league this year having received seven of nine first-place votes. Hope, Saint Mary's and Albion round out the top-four.
Alma graduated five seniors from last years team and will return nine players, including junior midfielder Olivia Benoit (Grosse Pointe, Mich. / Grosse Pointe North) and junior goalie Allie Ray (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. / Comsewogue). The Scots also see the return of senior Tori Basso (Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion), who played as a freshman and sophomore.
Benoit is the team's leading returning scorer with 32 points (25 goals, seven assists). She is 11th on the program's all-time list in both goals (39) and points (47). Ray, an All-MIAA Second-Team player, led the conference in save percentage (52.9 percent) and finished second in saves (193) last season. She owns the single-season program record for saves and saves per game (14.85) and also has the highest career save percentage of any goalie in Alma College history (52.4 percent).
Newcomers to the team are Kennedy Hilley (Lake Odessa, Mich. / Lakewood), who has also played on Alma's softball and women's golf teams, Maddie Hibbs (Dexter, Mich. / Dexter), Madison Chapin (Midland, Mich. / Bullock Creek), Haley Willman (Hemlock, Mich. / Breckenridge), Ellen Laurenz (Breckenridge, Mich. / Breckenridge), Hannah Loftis (Independence, Ky. / Scott), Kalyn Thompson (Jackson, Mich. / Hanover Horton), Ashley Holman (Brighton, Mich. / Brighton) and Gabi Solis (Saline, Mich. / Saline).
Alma starts its season on Friday, Feb. 22 at Earlham College (IN). Its first home game is Thursday, Feb. 28 against Waynesburg University (PA). The conference season begins on Wednesday, March 27 at home against Adrian; that is the second game of a three-game homestand, the Scots' longest of the season. Alma ends the regular season in April with road trips to Trine, Hope and Olivet.
MIAA Preseason Cocahes Poll
1. Calvin - 63 points (7 1st-place)
2. Hope - 52 points (1 1st place)
3. Saint Mary's - 49 points (1 1st place)
4. Albion - 47 points
5. Kalamazoo - 37 points
6. Trine - 27 points
7. Alma - 21 points
8. Adrian - 20 points
9. Olivet - 8 points


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Responding to Critics of a Pacifist View of the Syrian Crisis-Part 2
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Yesterday I posted a response to Tyler Tully's criticism of some of my thoughts on the Syrian crisis. The second blog I'd like to review is Two Friars and a Fool by Aric Clark. Like Tully, Aric approved of much of what I said, but also like Tully, he raised several objections he felt I should consider.
First, Aric contends that I "understate the conflict between God's Kingdom and governments." He notes that it was the Roman government that put Jesus to death and that the "community which arose to follow Jesus didn't understand itself as a club under the authority of Rome, but as a new society – an alternative to Rome. Proclaiming 'Jesus is Lord' means 'Caesar is not.'"
In response, it is not clear to me why Aric thinks I underestimate the conflict between these two kingdoms. In fact, I agree with everything Aric said about this conflict. As I argue at length in The Myth of a Christian Religion (Zondervan, 2010), when Paul tells the Romans to "be subject" to government in Romans 13, it is not because they have any authority over us. Our only authority is Christ, and our only allegiance is to his kingdom. I rather believe Paul is instructing them to submit and pay taxes etc. because squabbling over these matters would encourage unnecessary persecution and distract us from our kingdom-building business as ambassadors of the kingdom of God. I thus agree with Aric when he claims, against me (he thinks), that "the type of obedience Paul urges is pragmatic, designed to help the community survive persecution, but it falls far short of allegiance." Amen!
Second, Aric seems to think he's arguing against me when he stresses that "[h]uman government is founded on violence" and that "[t]he sword is not a tool that God has given to government, but its very nature." He further notes that Paul isn't claiming that God approves of the sword-wielding activity of governments, only that "the government can and will use the sword to fatal effect." Perhaps I wasn't clear, but this is the very view I was attempting to articulate in my post. Hence I said, "[t]his doesn't mean that God wants governments to be violent. It just means that, since the governments of this fallen world are going to be violent, God is willing to get involved in them by "ordering" (tassō) their violence to bring about as much good as possible." I'm not clear as to why Aric thought he was disagreeing with me on this point.
As a matter of fact, there were several other points where Aric thought he was arguing against my view by expressing the very view I advocate, but we finally come to a bona fide disagreement when Aric takes issue with my claim that Jesus-followers are to leave all vengeance to God, and that one of the ways God exacts vengeance is by orchestrating (tassō ) governments. Aric responds by saying, "Vengeance is God's, yes, but God's vengeance is against the nations, not wielded by them." Then he adds, "moreover, we know what God's vengeance looks like: it looks like Jesus forgiving the centurions from the cross. It looks like Jesus returning in peace to reconcile with his disciples. It looks like Jesus sending them out to bear his peace into all the world."
If Aric is right, then I am definitely wrong – but I think it is Aric who is mistaken on this point. For one thing, the word for "vengeance" (ekdikēsis ) means "to bring about justice by paying back." It is the opposite of forgiveness, and there is simply no way to construe it otherwise. Related to this, if "vengeance" (ekdikēsis ) is the same as Jesus forgiving people and sending disciples out "to bear his peace into all the world," as Aric clams, then how could Paul admonish Jesus-followers to "not take revenge (ekdikeō) …but leave room for God's wrath," reminding them of the Scripture that says "It is mine to avenge (ekdikēsis) ; I will replay" (Rom.12:19-20, cf. Duet.32:35)? If "vengeance" is what Aric says it is, then we are putting it into practice by loving and serving our enemies. Yet, Paul forbids us to put vengeance into practice precisely so we will love and serve our enemies (Rom.12: 14-18).
Finally, I do not see how Aric can claim that God's "vengeance is against the nations, not wielded by them." If "vengeance" is synonymous with forgiveness, then it's not "against" anyone or anything. But more fundamentally, Paul explicitly states that governing authorities are supposed to be "God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment (ekdikos) on the wrongdoer (Rom 13:4). The Greek literally describes the one in authority as "an avenger (ekdikos) for wrath," engaging in the very "avenging" activity that Paul had several verses earlier forbidden for Jesus followers. This means that God's "vengeance" is wielded by governments, as God influences their sword-wielding to bring about as much justice as possible. For this reason, I stand by my initial claim and conclude that Aric needs to rethink his understanding of God's "vengeance."
I'll again reiterate that this doesn't mean God approves of the violence that governments engage in. But since they are unfortunately predicated on violence, as Aric rightly notes, God is willing to get his hands dirty by influencing them in this or that direction, as much as possible, to minimize evil and bring about as much justice as possible. Yet, the most important point for Jesus-followers to get is that God is in these instances using government "bent on violence" to do things that he expressly forbids Jesus-followers to do. Our call is to put on display an alternative to all the kingdoms of this world by refusing all violence and laying down our lives for others – even, and especially, those who identify themselves as our enemies.
Live in his peace!
Category: Essays
Tags: Aric Clark, Current Events, Essay, Friendly Disagreements, Government, Kingdom Living, Non-Violence, Peace, War
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
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I've mentioned before that environmentalists are notorious for having a really high bar, and not being satisfied because there's always more you can do. I admit to having some of that in me. I'll call that my spiritual environmentalist, who yearns for pristine landscapes, unique hand-crafted surroundings at home, and no worries about toxics or exposures. Then there's my pragmatic environmentalist, who is aware of things like financial limitations, physical limitations, risk continuums, and the fact that the vast majority of Americans just want cheap goods. Usually those two sides to my environmentalism coexist peacefully with my job; actually they usually get along quite nicely. Doing environmental investigation and remediation work means that I can clean up contaminated soil and water, which really excites the spiritual environmentalist in me. The pragmatic environmentalist is the dominant side interacting with my work personality because environmental investigations are all about detection limits, regulatory limits, feasibility studies, and human health risk assessments.
Environmental work is also all about closing sites. And that, my friends, is where I'm finding my two environmentalist personalities at odds with each other. This week the regulator concurred with our recommendation to close one of my sites. It's exciting for me professionally but there's that piece of me that is saddened at the prospect of leaving soil saturated with heavy oil in the ground. It's not contaminating groundwater, there's no human health risk from vapors, and any attempt at remediation would really hurt the overlying business financially. I want pristine, but it's not going to happen now. In a hundred years or so the oil will be biodegraded, and that just has to be good enough. Another of my sites is currently in limbo waiting for a new low threat closure guidance in the hopes of qualifying. It's the same situation, but with groundwater contamination and no drinking water wells in the vicinity. There's no unacceptable human health risk, and with the insurance money drying up continued remediation is difficult. Pragmatically, closure is appropriate. Spiritually, though, it disturbs me. Good thing the pragmatic side wins out.


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The difference between a clause and a phrase can simply be defined by identifying a subject and a verb; a phrase usually doesn't have a subject-verb component.
Here is an example of a clause and a phrase:
(Independent Clause) I love her.
(Phrase) With the right money.
Straus, Jane., Kaufman, Lester and Stern, Tom. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation. 11th ed. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 2014.


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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Chicken Supreme
8 oz medium egg noodles
8 chicken tenderloins (tenders)
1 cup milk + 2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
garlic powder
salt and pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 sleeve ritz crackers
1 stick butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil noodles according to package directions and drain. In a medium sauce pan, cook tenders in oil until brown on both sides. Remove and put in a 13x9 pan. *In the sauce pan, add 3 tbsp of flour and 1 tbsp of butter to the oil and pan drippings. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the flour gets a little brown. Whisk in milk and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add bouillon cubes and seasonings. Add noodles and toss. Place on top of chicken. Top with cheese. Cook for 25 minutes or until cheese begins to brown good. Melt butter. Crush crackers and mix with butter.
Remove casserole from oven and top with cracker crumbs. Return to oven and cook 5 more minutes. Watch and don't let the crackers burn.
*You can omit the sauce part of the recipe and substitute a can of cream of mushroom, a can of cream of chicken and a can of water, but still add the seasonings!
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Tourism Conservation Fund launches second funding window
The Tourism Conservation Fund, in cooperation with SANParks, has announced the opening of its second funding window – part of the TCF's Inclusive Business Linkage Fund – following the successful closure of the first in July 2018.
The mission of the Inclusive Business Linkage Fund is to "enable, replicate and scale commercial linkages between established companies operating across the wildlife-tourism value chain in and around SA's threatened conservation areas, and small and emerging businesses operated by people in neighbouring communities who have been historically excluded from such opportunities". Through this, the Fund aims to ensure that commercial, income and employment benefits that derive from viable wildlife parks and conservancies are more widely distributed.
The second funding window will focus on facilitating SME linkages with private concessionaires operating in SA's national parks, with the aim of supporting established concessionaires operating across the wildlife-tourism value chain – be they lodge operators, retailers or service providers – broadening their supply and service chains for the benefit of entrepreneurs operating from neighbouring communities.
The funding model extends once-off, limited-duration grants to qualifying applicants, which will enable co-investment in commercial partnerships between themselves and small and emerging enterprises.
This aims to be a catalyst for commercial sustainability of participating SMEs across a period of two years, with grants of up to R150 000 (€9 088) being extended to qualifying applicants on a 1:1 matched funding basis.
CEO of TCF, Paul Zille, concludes: "The Tourism Conservation Fund presents us with a perfect opportunity to fulfill the goal of implementing tangible programmes to ensure that we leverage more value for communities and entrepreneurs who have been historically excluded from opportunities linked to our parks. The TCF reflects a commitment to a partnership-based approach – working with communities, parks authorities and private investors – to test, develop and scale new approaches which tackle the underlying causes of poaching and social disruption on our borders: poverty, exclusion, and the lack of shared value."
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What makes you happy in your life?
@Nemzie Bayawa , Yes girl a family is so important.They are the source of our ultimate happiness.they are the reason why we can withstand the hardships of life.Our family make us happy and no matter how rich or poor a person is if the family he or she is with broken cannot find and feel the real happiness.
Therefore, let us treasure every minute with our family for life is temporary and no permanence. So while we are still sharing life at its utmost fulfillment, let us do it for the sake of love and peace. there is no other treasure more than we expect , but a happy and strong family ties and relationship.
@Timothy , yeah you are right and entitled to your opinion about the happiness you are looking for n your life on earth and heaven.
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Release of the legal advice is the 'final nail in the coffin' for deal
PUBLISHED: 13:00 05 December 2018 | UPDATED: 13:00 05 December 2018
Critics of the government's Brexit deal have said that the publication of the legal advice confirms that we are now "neither leaving nor remaining".
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The six-page 33-paragraph document by attorney general Geoffrey Cox was released to MPs a day after the House of Commons found the government in contempt of Parliament for trying to keep it secret.
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The letter, dated November 13, emerged just minutes before Theresa May faced MPs in a weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions ahead of the second day of a five-day Commons debate on her deal.
Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said that the 33-paragraph document revealed "the central weaknesses in the Government's deal".
The advice warned: "In the absence of a right of termination, there is a legal risk that the United Kingdom might become subject to protracted and repeating rounds of negotiations.
"This risk must be weighed against the political and economic imperative on both sides to reach an agreement that constitutes a politically stable and permanent basis for their future relationship.
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"This is a political decision for the government."
Sir Keir said: "Having reviewed the attorney general's legal advice, it's obvious why this needed to be placed in the public domain.
"All week we have heard from government ministers that releasing this information could harm the national interest. Nothing of the sort.
"All this advice reveals is the central weaknesses in the government's deal.
"It is unthinkable that the government tried to keep this information from Parliament - and indeed the public - before next week's vote."
Best for Britain champion Ian Murray MP said: "We now know there is no mechanism that enables the government to lawfully exit the backstop without the agreement of both parties, locking the UK in it indefinitely and costing £39bn for the privilege. All the time whilst making people poorer.
"This is the worst of all worlds, transforming the UK into a long-term rule taker with no say.
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"It begs the question, what is the point of May's deal as we are neither leaving nor remaining? That's why this has united Leavers and Remainers in horror.
"I'm particularly concerned that only Northern Ireland could be left in the EU customs territory, which risks fracturing the United Kingdom. Theresa May claims the Union is 'precious' to her, but she is pursuing a deal that will weaken the Union, which proves she can't be trusted to protect it."
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"When I'm Sixty-Four" is a song from the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album and "Yellow Submarine" film. It was recorded on 6, 8 and 20 December 1966 at EMI Studios in London, with the album's release on 26 May 1967.
Paul McCartney supposedly wrote "When I'm Sixty-Four "when he was 16, then returned to it in 1966 because his own father turned 64 that year. As he explained it on the Aspel & Company chat show in 1984:
I wrote the tune to that [When I'm Sixty-Four] when I was sixteen. The words came a bit later when I was 24."When I'm Sixty-Four" is quite an amazing song for any age. However, as with many Paul songs, there are multiple claims as to when and how he actually wrote "When I'm Sixty-Four." John Lennon, for instance, said:
Paul wrote it in the [Liverpool] Cavern days. We just stuck a few more words on it like 'grandchildren on your knee' and 'Vera, Chuck and Dave' ... this was just one that was quite a hit with us.The consensus appears to be that Paul wrote the song long before the Sgt. Pepper sessions and returned to it then.
However, you never know when Paul will come out with yet another recollection as to where the song came from. McCartney's not obligated to say why or when he wrote a song and he doesn't owe anyone anything, it's just that his explanations that he freely offers tend to change with the asking. So, enjoy the song and don't worry too much about the details.
|"When I'm Sixty-Four" featured in the "Yellow Submarine" film and the later "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band" live-action film.
Along with many other peculiarities, "When I'm Sixty-Four" is unique in the rock era for featuring a bass clarinet and two B♭ clarinets playing a jaunty tune as Paul drives through the lyrics.
The Beatles originally recorded "When I'm Sixty Four" at a very slow pace, but Paul had the sound engineers speed it up to give it a more "rooty-tooty" sound. George Burns sang the song in the 1970s "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" film, perhaps the highlight of that film. "When I'm Sixty Four" is easy to sing and has great opportunities for harmonies, making it a favorite of Barbershop Quartets.


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The North Mason football team won the Mason County Cup Friday, knocking off Shelton 35 to 7.
The Bulldogs and Highclimbers played to a 7-7 tie in the first half but the boys from Belfair ran away with the game in the second half behind Dylan Topulo and Reece Smelcer.
Tupolo finished with 144 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Smelcer ended up with 148 yards and two TDs. Shawn Ward scored on a quarterback sneak and threw a 12-yard TD pass to Anthony Arreola.
Shelton's touchdowns came on a four-yard pass from Skyler Cook to Anthony Boren and Josiah Olels ran it in from three yards out. The Highclimbers were to 119 yards of offense. Troy Goodwin lead Shelton with 30 yards on the ground. Cook completed 7 to 17 passes for 52 yards.
North Mason took back the Mason County Cup last year after three straight wins by the 'Climbers. Shelton leads the series 4 to 3.
Shelton hits the road next Friday, traveling to Montesano. North Mason travels to Silverdale Thursday to take on Klahowya. MasonWebTV Powered by HCC will broadcast both games.Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2018 Dedrick Allan


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1. Winners in four of their last six games, the Moncton Aigles Bleus are no longer in the AUS basement after dethroning both Dalhousie and StFX this week. The Saulnier's and J.F. Plante continue to bear the offensive weight of the team, but now Mtichell Robillard has a goal in three straight games, and with Steve Lebel and Robbie Graham, the Moncton offence has looked a little deeper over the last few games. Brandon Thibeau picked up a pair of much needed wins in net this week, but for Moncton the story of their first semester has been chronic struggles in the defensive zone.
2. After a November that saw them lose only three games, the Acadia Axemen are second in the AUS. Robert Steeves is arguably the biggest surprise performer in the AUS this year, and will need to continue to be very good to keep Acadia where they are in the standings. Stephen Harper and Remy Giftopoulos have been great this semester, and Brett Thompson goes into the break on a five game point streak, but Boston Leier leads Acadia offensively. 10 of his 19 points came in November as Leier is the heartbeat of an Acadia team that didn't go through the best month in October, but have turned things around quite nicely heading into the break.
3. The UNB Varsity Reds looked like the same old team again this week after beating Acadia and SMU, filling the net to capacity in the process. For UNB, this semester has gone exactly how it was supposed to for a team that's expected to be a favourite for a national title this year. The four losses this semester can certainly become teachable moments from a program that sometimes seems invincible. The offence has been virtually spotless, and the defence exceptionally strong. If there's anything UNB wants to improve on, it'll be consistent goaltending. The Varsity Reds rank surprisingly low in team save percentage at .894%, 23rd in the country. But overall, A+ semester for UNB.
4. A season ago the StFX X-Men were 11-2-2 at the break. This season they've matched that win total, however they've dropped seven contests, all in regulation. It's not an ideal start for the X-Men, but it's hard to imagine Brad Peddle doesn't have a good sense of what his team is capable of 18 games into the season. Holden Cook has been a standout for the X-Men this semester, and so has Chase Marchand in net. The X-Men have the talent to repeat what they did last year, it's simply a matter of better execution night in and night out. Despite a few road bumps along the way, StFX gets a passing grade by a comfortable margin this semester.
5. The Saint Mary's Huskies had their five game winstreak broken by UNB this week in a game which they gave the Varsity Reds a run for their money, although you wouldn't know it by the score. Four goals in the second half of the third period pulled UNB to an 8-3 victory in a game that was otherwise fairly close. It's been a semester of adversity for the Huskies who battled through their well-documented injury issues on the back-end. A streak of bad luck robbed their offence to start the season, but it's now clear Hunter Garlent, Ben Duffy, Bronson Beaton, and others are as good as marketed. Trevor Steinburg has to be happy with SMU's streak in November, but you can bet a healthy team and consistent goaltending are going to be on the top of his Christmas list this year.
6. As if the UPEI Panthers didn't have a bad enough end to their semester, Thursday's tilt against SMU was cancelled due to weather. UPEI turned around the next night lost a tight contest in the shootout to Acadia, but it inflates UPEI's losing streak to seven in a row. The play of Cody Payne, Beau McCue, and some of the other new recruits is promising, but UPEI will have to find a way to get better with the roster they have right now if they want to make the playoffs. Now behind Moncton, it's going to be a very tough upcoming semester for UPEI who are experiencing the pain of a bad streak in a short season where every game matters.
7. The success of the Dalhousie Tigers has been one of the best underdog stories in U Sports this semester, but after losing five of their last six, the Moncton Aigles Bleus are right on their heels. Dalhousie obviously has no deficiencies at all in net with Corbin Boes, but they need to find a way to score in second semester. Whether it's a player out of junior or pro, or somebody on their roster that steps up, 2.22 goals-per-game won't be enough to have success in the long-term. Definitely some positives with the Tigers this semester, but there will have to be a marked improvement still for this team to be a sure bet for the playoffs.
3 Stars:
***Brett Thompson: F Acadia Axemen
Just two seasons removed from a 38 point year, Brett Thompson hasn't had the most productive start to his season, but he's turned it on lately for Acadia, registering a point in five consecutive games and posting four points over his last two games against UPEI and UNB. Don't be surprised to see Brett Thompson take over Acadia's offence come second semester.
**Allain Saulnier: F Moncton Aigles Bleus
It's been a pretty good week for Allain Saulnier who posted five points for Moncton in wins over Dalhousie and StFX this week, and was named to the U Sports All-Star team to take on Team Canada next week. This semester has been a roaring success for Saulnier who leads the country with a whopping 33 points despite having only scored four times. Not a surprise when you consider the 56 assists he posted in his overage year with the Moncton Wildcats.
*Philippe Maillet: F UNB Varsity Reds
After being held off the scoresheet in two consecutive regular season games for the first time since October of 2014, Philippe Maillet responded in a big way for UNB this week, slapping seven points on the board. Maillet has been dynamite for UNB's explosive offence this semester, and at this rate, he's likely to catch his career-high of 41 points, set back in his rookie season.
1. The Queen's Gaels have been very consistent this year, and that's why they lead the OUA East at the Christmas break. A win over the UQTR Patriotes on Saturday certainly turns some heads from out of conference as the Gaels join the Carleton Ravens as the only teams to hold UQTR to one goal in a game this season. Matter of fact, the last time Queen's held UQTR to just one goal was on Feb. 28th, 2008 with Brady Morrison in net. Kevin Bailie, Spencer Abraham, Slater Doggett, and Eric Ming have lead the way for the Gaels this semester, but players like Ryan Bloom, Jacob Brennan, and Warren Steele are what make Queen's deeper than last season.
2. The UQTR Patriotes had their winning streak abruptly stopped at five after losing to Queen's on Saturday, but UQTR closes out the semester as one of the best teams in the OUA. There's too many contributors this from this semester to name in one paragraph, but it's obvious that UQTR is just a little better with Sebastien Auger and Guillaume Asselin in the lineup on a nightly basis. Although UQTR didn't get off to the best start, they're still in a position to make another deep run, which has been the expectation all year for the Patriotes.
3. The Concordia Stingers have to be thrilled with their first semester. Coach Marc-Andre Element has done such a fantastic job in turning this program around to the point where they don't look out of place with the top tier teams at all. Anthony De Luca is an early candidate for recruit of the year, and Philippe Cadorette has done everything he's needed in net. Olivier Hinse and Philippe Hudon lead one of the OUA's deepest offensive groups, but Concordia still has a lot of work to do. It doesn't matter how good their regular season is, a first round exit from the playoffs will be a huge disappointment. Concordia has a tough schedule coming up with Ryerson, McGill, UQTR, and Queen's all set to face them in second semester.
4. When the Ryerson Rams and McGill Redmen met on Friday night in a battle of two of the OUA's best offensive teams, it was somewhat surprising to see a 1-0 OT final. That's a heartbreaker for McGill in what has to be a candidate for game of the semester, but the Redmen are still a juggernaut. Mathieu Pompei leads one of the most productive offences from first semester, and a blueline featuring Nathan Chiarlitti, Dominic-Talbot Tassi, and Gianluca Curcuruto has to be considered one of the best. With a healthy Etienne Boutet next semester they get even better, and rumours persist that Nikolas Brouillard will join them in January. Chances are, second semester version of the McGill Redmen will be better than the first semester version, and that's bad news for a lot of OUA teams.
5. The Ottawa Gee-Gees aren't just surviving their first season back in the OUA, but they're starting to thrive. Newcoming programs like Nipissing and Carleton have had success in their first year too, but you can make a good arguement that Ottawa has had to contend with a deeper conference than both Nipissing and Carleton did when they broke in. Kevin Domingue has been a great find for the Gee-Gees, and since returning, Marc Beckstead has easily been one of Ottawa's best players. With Ottawa's confidence starting to rise, it's no wonder the Gee-Gees came away with three points this weekend after forcing a shootout with the Ryerson Rams.
6. In what's becoming deja vu every week, the Carleton Ravens win their first game of the weekend, but fall short in the Saturday night contest. After disposing of York 4-0 on Friday, Carleton comes out the next night and gets shutout by the struggling Brock Badgers, 1-0 in double overtime. Carleton is over .500, but they're not going to be content with where they sit in the OUA East. The Ravens still have a top-heavy lineup with talent, and Francois Brassard has been very servicable for them in net this semester, but the Ravens struggle to put together consistency. It can be a frustratring things sometimes, but the Ravens need to come out a different team in second semester if they intend to go deep into the playoffs.
7. After a dominant start to the season, the UOIT Ridgebacks evened out a little throughout November into December. Still just two points out of first in the conference, UOIT have the tools to consistently win games, but they were missing a key contributer in Ben Blasko this week. His absence definitely hurt UOIT, but they still managed to muster three points in taking Concordia to overtime and downing RMC 7-2. Blasko along with Danny Elser, Mike Robinson, and Cam Yuill have been offensive leaders on a team primarily known for defence and grit. The deeper we get into the season, UOIT's roster will be pushed harder than ever with Queen's (x2), Carleton (x2), York, Ryerson, and UQTR all due up on their schedule.
8. The Laurentian Voyaguers are caught in another streak, and it's not of the friendly variety. They've dropped contests to Western, Guelph, and Queen's all in a row, and the Voyageurs now find themselves clinging to a playoff spot. Still without much starpower, Laurentian has relied on scoring by committee this semester, but Darcy Haines and Brent Pedersen stand just a step above the rest of the team. Charlie Millen and Joel Vienneau have both had good and bad outings this season, and looking ahead, Laurentian will only go as far as their goaltending allows them.
9. The RMC Paladins and Nipissing Lakers find themselves on the outside looking in at the end of the first semester. There's a solid five point gap between Laurentian and Nipissing, and although it's not insurmountable, the Lakers are going to have to be marginally better than they were this semester in order to capture that playoff spot come February. For RMC, they've been a fairly tale at times this year with a couple huge upsets, but getting them to the playoffs might be a little too much to ask. If they miss out, it's certainly not for lack of work ethic, which RMC arguably has the most of in the conference. But quite frankly, it's extremely difficult for RMC to compete in a conference as deep as the OUA East. Having said that, they should still be proud of their accomplishments in first semester.
3 Stars:
***Raphael Lafontaine: F Concordia Stingers
Rafael Lafontaine's two goals against UOIT this week puts his grand total at seven, third most on Concordia, behind Anthony De Luca and Olivier Hinse. Lafontaine was a captain with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan for a couple of season in the QMJHL, and although he was never a big-time point producer, he's a very valuable player, as evidenced by his production on Concordia this season.
**Malik Johnson: F UOIT Ridgebacks
Malik Johnson isn't your prototypical offensive threat for the UOIT Ridgebacks, but you wouldn't know it from his five point weekend against Concordia and RMC. Johnson posted some reasonable numbers with the Campbellton Tigers in the MJAHL, but he's played the role of an energy player to a tee this season. Don't expect numbers like this to consistently come from Johnson, but expect a great effort from him every night.
*Slater Doggett: F Queen's Gaels
Slater Doggett exploded for four points against the Laurentian Voyaguers in a Friday night 6-3 win, then one night later scored the late game-winner against the UQTR Patriotes to secure the perfect weekend for the Queen's Gaels. His 25 points lead the way for Queen's this season who expect to get just as much production from Doggett in the second semester.
1. The Ryerson Rams close out their first semester with a bang, carrying a program best eight game win-streak into the holidays. The Rams muscled out a pair of thrilling wins against McGill and Ottawa this weekend, and are on pace to set all kinds of program season records. Still lots of time left in the season, but it's been a virtually perfect first semester for the Rams, who prevail with 13 wins despite battling a rash of injuries through October and half of November. Aaron Armstrong continues to be a revelation on a team getting contributions from stars Alex Basso, Michael Fine, and Matt Mistele. The Rams will rest up for arguably their toughest road trip of the season when they face UQTR and Concordia in early January.
2. The York Lions are in a couple of ways Ryerson's arch-nemisis, and it's too bad they won't square off again in the regular season. A homestand against Carleton on Friday yielded a disappointing 4-0 loss, but the Lions rebounded with a 6-2 win against Waterloo on Saturday. Goaltending was somewhat of a question mark for the Lions coming into this semester, but both Alex Fotinos and Mack Shields showed they're capable of game-stealing performances in the OUA. The Lions have star-power with Trevor Petersen and Derek Sheppard again this season, so there's plently of reason to believe the Lions will be right in the race for the OUA West throughout the second semester.
3. The Windsor Lancers just won't go away. 10 of their 18 games this semester were decided by one goal, and despite the fact there's not a ton of star power on the Lancers they continue to find ways to win games. The Lancers grinded out a pair of wins against Nipissing this week, while Dylan Denomme, Todd Ratchford, and Justice Dundas lead the team in scoring after the first semester. The Lancers are a feisty, gritty team like year's past, and they certainly don't make many friends in the OUA. But I get the impression they're just fine with that. Expect a few great battles involving the Lancers come second semester.
4. Even though the Waterloo Warriors lost to York on Saturday, their huge victory over Western on Thursday keeps the Warriors in the playoff discussion. It's been a rough semester for Waterloo who are clearly in a period of transition, yet they've found a way to win some important games. Waterloo's offence continues to be what hurts them the most, but they have a goalie and a defence that can still frustrate the best teams in the league when they execute well. That execution will be paramount in second semester, as you can't expect Waterloo to be a completely different offensive squad come 2017, but you can expect the same fight and determination from season's past.
5. While the Warriors fight to make the jump back into playoff positions, the Western Mustangs fight to fall out. It's not a position I expected the Mustangs to be in at this point, but after a semester which saw a famine overcome the Mustangs' offence, here they are. The Christmas break could turn out to be well timed for the Mustangs who can use the time to refocus. For some teams, they'll want to start 2017 with a clean slate, Western is one of those teams. But amidst all the struggle, a late semester surge from Luke Karaim, and the seasoned Greg Dodds in net provide hope for the future.
6. A week after surrendering a third period lead to Lakehead, the Laurier Golden Hawks did it again on Wednesday when they blew a two goal lead late in the third and went on to lose in double OT. It highlights Laurier's consistency issues in their own end, which has certainly robbed them of a couple winnable games. On the upside, Colin Furlong has had flashes of brilliance, while Andrew Fritsch has been fantastic for the Golden Hawks offensively. Derek Schoenmakers has been scoring as per usual, and if the Golden Hawks could figure out their game in time for playoffs, they're a seriously dangerous team. Definitely some negative moments for the Golden Hawks this semester, but there's a lot to like too about Laurier.
7. Saturday night was a backup goalies delight when Carleton's Justin Nicholas and Alex Brooks-Potts from the Brock Badgers went toe-to-toe into double OT before Matt MacLeod scored the game-winner. 39 saves against the Carleton Ravens is nothing to scoff at, and it highlights what's been a turbulent start to Brooks-Potts' OUA career. For Brock, the win was needed in the worst way after losing six straight off the heels of a six game win streak. It's been a weird semester for the Badgers who have looked great one night, and unimpressive the next. They've still only scored five goals in their last five games, but with Andrew Radjenovic, Sammy Banga, Mitch Nardi, Adam Lloyd, and Matt MacLeod in the lineup for second semester, that number will improve. Getting Clint Windsor back in net theoretically helps a ton too. I still stand by my prediction that the Badgers are a top five OUA West team this season.
8. The U of T Varsity Blues are one of those teams who'll be thrilled to see the Christmas break arrive. They're losers of five straight after dropping contests to McGill and Ottawa, and they continue to sink further and further out of the playoff picture. If anything, Matt Campagna, Charlie Connell, and Aidan Wallace have been bright spots this semester, but there's a lot to be desired from U of T. Grant Holliday becomes eligible for second semester, but even with him in the lineup, it's hard to see U of T pulling off a miraculous comeback. But I said the same thing about their chances in the playoffs last year, so what do I know?
9. Niether the Guelph Gryphons nor the Lakehead Thunderwolves had games this week, so they got a headstart on Christmas shopping and baking. Both teams have showed good and bad signs this semester. Lakehead is an improved team from last year, and a healthy Billy Jenkins makes them even more dangerous in second semester, but goaltending may ultimately tell the tale of how far Lakehead goes this season. Guelph's offensive explosion at the end of the semester is reason to believe they can still piece together a really solid run, but goaltending will also be crucial for them down the stretch. Both teams should be satisfied with their first semester.
3 Stars:
***Trevor Petersen: F York Lions
Getting shutout by the Carleton Ravens on Friday certainly isn't a highlight, but Petersen's three point night against Waterloo on Saturday certainly is. York's affable star scorer hasn't missed a beat this year with 22 points through 18 games, including eight goals. At this rate, Petersen is on track to eclipse his 29 point season from 2015-16. Sometimes it's hard to believe this guy only scored eight times in his two season OHL career.
**Charlie Graham: G Ryerson Rams
The Ryerson Rams had a barn burner on Friday night when they took on the McGill Redmen, and the goaltending on both sides was terrific. However, Charlie Graham gets the edge because not only did he win the game, but Graham now has back to back shutouts having stonewalled the Waterloo Warriors back on November 18th.
*Dylan Denomme: F Windsor Lancers
Dylan Denomme is one of the brightest young players to come out of the LaSalle Vipers organization where he posted a couple of 70+ point seasons. He's continued that success with Windsor, as the third year forward is piecing together another productive season with 18 points in as many games. His four assists this weekend played a big part in Windsor's two wins over Nipissing.
Canada West
1. It's usually a fantastic battle when the Alberta Golden Bears meet their arch rivals at Saskatchewan, but this week the Golden Bears just didn't seem to have the same team that beat Saskatchewan back in October. They only scored one goal this weekend thanks to Dylan Bredo, but even against Jordon Cooke, you'd expect more offence out of Alberta. Overall, it's been a great semester for Alberta who don't seem to have lost much talent from last year's roster. Many of their recruits have made a great transition to Canada West, and now with their goaltending starting to look comfortable, Alberta has to be happy with how they've set themselves up for second semester.
2. It almost didn't happen, but the Saskatchewan Huskies are the leaders of Canada West heading into the Christmas break. A lot of Saskatchewan's players got off to a hot start this season, but as the first semester progressed, some of their top offensive scorers went through minor droughts, leaving us with not a single point-per-game player on the Huskies. That hasn't crippled them however, as Saskatchewan's depth has been a crucial difference maker with eight players already in double digit point totals. Jesse Forsberg and Parker Thomas are both having career years, but the majority of Saskatchewan's scoring is coming from their top WHL recruits. Of course, Jordon Cooke has been fantastic. Saskatchewan has been every bit as good as they were projected to be at the start of the season.
3. With two regulation losses from the Golden Bears this week, the Mount Royals Cougars pounce into second place in Canada West with 22 points. It's not a surprise at all to see Mount Royal in this position, lead by a first semester MVP candidate in Connor Rankin. This week Mount Royal made quick work of the Manitoba Bisons as Matt Brown was reinserted into the lineup, winning both games 4-3, and 5-1. As long as Mount Royal holds the course, they'll cruise right into the playoffs, and a matchup against either Saskatchewan or Alberta could create some real fireworks out west. Apart from a few flat efforts, Mount Royal has had a textbook first semester.
4. The Calgary Dinos' offence still leaves a lot of room for improvement, but their defensive zone play this season has been so darn good it's no wonder they won 10 games in the first semester. But perhaps Calgary's biggest impact has been made in the crease. Coleman Vollrath hasn't had a great start but contains very high potential, meanwhile Steven Stanford has been rock solid, while Matt Greenfield is putting up ridiculous numbers with a 0.86 GAA and a .965 SV% through six games played. Calgary is turning out to be better than I expected, and now with Parker Bowles joining Elgin Pearce, Dylan Walchuk, and Cain Franson up front, the Dinos may see their offensive issues rectified in second semester.
5. The Lethbridge Pronghorns have been a hotbed for positivity this semester with their documented success against national opponents and what is a program blooming right before our eyes. Justin Valentino has been a sensation for the Pronghorns with 12 goals thus far, and Mitch Maxwell's 15 assists lead the conference. Tim Campbell has been a stud defensively, and it's clear the Pronghorns have a talented young netminder in Garret Hughson. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows this semester for Lethbridge who certainly fell on some hard times losing four straight over two weeks, but ending the semester with five wins in their last six games has to have the Pronghorns bursting with confidence going into the break.
6. The Manitoba Bisons are not making my preseason predictions look good right about now. Manitoba exits the first semester on a flat note having lost five of their final six games, but they still find themselves in a playoff position, albeit by two points. Remi Laurencelle has looked really solid as a rookie registering 11 points in his first 12 games, and Justin Augert and Shaq Merasty have complimented star Jordan DePape so far, but past that, there isn't much to get excited about with Manitoba's offence. Defensively, Blake Heinrich checking into the lineup in the second semester will help, but even then, Manitoba's defence will need to take a step forward. Byron Spriggs emerged as the number one goalie towards the end of November, but overall it's been a disappointing first semester for the Bisons.
7. It's been a trivial season for the UBC Thunderbirds. This weekend they go ahead and shutdown Calgary in a 2-1 win, but then drop the following contest, 4-1. You just never seem to know what you're going to get out of the UBC Thunderbirds. Their three game win streak a few weeks ago was promising, but now that they've lost five of their last six, that win streak is rather insignificant. The good news is UBC has a collection of very good hockey players. Austin Vetterl, Luke Lockhart, Chase Clayton, and Jerrett Smith are the real deal in this league. Besides them, there's definitely talent within UBC, but it hasn't always shown on the ice. Defensive breakdowns have killed them on a couple of occasions, and when their netminding isn't strong, the Thunderbirds have a real tough time competing.
8. The Regina Cougars limp into the Christmas break on a four game losing streak after what has been a difficult semester to say the least. The emergence of Tristan Frei, Cody Fowlie, and J.J. Coleshaw towards the end of the semester was a great sign, but Regina can't make the playoffs playing the way they have been. Defence needs to be the bread and butter of the Cougars in order to win, and their 74 goals against this semester suggest it's not where it needs to be at all. If Regina can get some game-stealing type goaltending from one of their netminders in second semester, then they have a chance on any given night, but as it stands, the Cougars have a lot of work to do to clamber into a playoff position.
3 Stars:
***Jordon Cooke: G Saskatchewan Huskies
Anytime a goalie holds the Alberta Golden Bears to just one goal over the course of two games, it's worth recognition. It's not overly surprising to see Jordon Cooke post a .985 SV% this weekend, but it's a welcome sign after Cooke had a few unspectacular outings in November. No doubt he's still one of the best, and he'll show off his talents against Team Canada next week.
**Justin Valentino: F Lethbridge Pronghorns
Justin Valentino continues his torrent pace through the Canada West ranks, as two goals this weekend now tie him with Alberta's Jayden Hart for most in the conference at the break. Lethbridge had a breakout week from Jay Merkley too, which was key, but Valentino has been producing all season long.
*Connor Rankin: F Mount Royal Cougars
Connor Rankin ripped off another casual four goal weekend, and now stands atop the conference with 20 points. Rankin is in the conversation for Canada West MVP through the first juncture of the season, and after his last series against Manitoba now has 7 goals alone against the Bisons.
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4.2 Math Curriculum
4.2: This week we will be introducing Unit 4: Operations with Fractions...
This week your child will be introduced to Unit 4: Operations with Fractions. Our first two standards of Unit 4 will be: 4.NF.3.b and 4.NF.3.a. In this unit, 4.NF.3.b is all about decomposing fractions into a sum of fractions and 4.NF.3.a focuses on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Your child will be taking notes on the standards throughout the week in their Math Journals. Please remember that these are wonderful study tools that we encourage the students take home (as long as they remember to bring them back!) The students have been taking very neat, detailed notes that I know will makes awesome study tools! These weekly check-ins let us see how your kiddo is progressing with the standards as we move through the unit :).
The standards and homework for the week are listed below!
4.2 Standards for the Week:
4.NF.3.b - Decompose a fraction into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, recording each decomposition by an equation. Justify decompositions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. Examples: 3/8 = 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 ; 3/8 = 1/8 + 2/8 ; 2 1/8 = 1 + 1 + 1/8 = 8/8 + 8/8 + 1/8.
4.NF.3.a - Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
4.2 Homework for the Week:
- Tuesday (12/1/15) - IXL R2 & R3 (20-25 minutes of practice)
- Thursday (12/3/15) - Worksheet - Due Friday (12/4/15)
4.2 Math Curriculum
4.2: This week we are introducing Unit 6: Geometry
This week we are continuing with our Geometry unit! This week's standard is 4.G.3 In this unit, your child will learn all about lines, angles, triangles, geometric shapes and their attributes, and lines of symmetry. We have a variety of choice board activities and hands-on stations/activities that will really help bring geometry to life! There will be a quiz over 4.G.3 this Friday, November 6th!
4.1 Standards for Unit 6:
4.G.1 - Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
4.G.2 - Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
4.G.3 - Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
4.2 Homework for the Week:
- Tuesday (11/3/15) - IXL P29
- Thursday (11/5/15) - 4G3 Worksheet
- 4.G.3 Quiz on Friday (11/6/15)
5.1 Math Curriculum
5.1: This week we will be continuing Unit 3: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
This week, your child will be continuing to work on the current unit: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals! This week will be used for review of all of our Unit 3 standards. Students will use the study guide given to them last week in order to guide their learning, as we will review on several standards a day to prepare for the assessment on Friday. We have a variety of choice board activities and hands-on stations/activities that will help teach and reinforce these skills! Our Unit 3 assessment will be this Friday (11/20)!
5.1 Standards for Unit 3:
5.NBT.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.
5.NBT.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.
5.1 Homework for the Week:
- Tuesday (11/17/15) - Study for Assessment
- Thursday (11/19/15) - Study for Assessment!
- Math Assessment on Unit 3: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals!
Have a great week!
Mrs. Alterman, Ms. Densmore, Ms. Getzfred, Ms. Spaeth


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May 26, 2018. Despite threats of rain I went out biking and was rewarded with a beautiful ride. This is taken off Steele Road, on the way back from Avonmore. Listened to Lights 'Skin and Earth' a few times while cycling. Got back, bought dirt and ports for the tomatoes and geraniums, and cut some lilacs to make the house smell nice. Played a few hours of Cities:Skylines after fixing a persistent GPU driver problem that was crashing all Steam games. https://flic.kr/p/HVAxZz


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Hamada Hilal
Mohamed 'Hamada helel" Abdel Fatah Helal (born March 20, 1971) is an Egyptian singer who was born in Sharqia, Egypt. He now resides in Cairo. Hamada started his interest singing when he was 5 years old. He used to record his voice whilst singing on cassette tapes. Many great artists influenced Hamada, such as Abdel Halim Hafez, Mohamed Abdel Wahab and Um Kulthum.
At school, Hamada sung during the school breaks and entertainment periods. One of his friends would be playing a drum, Hamada would be singing and a girl would be dancing.
When Hamada was seven, one of his relatives heard him while he was singing and took Hamada to a musician. He learned the music basics and was encouraged. The musician told Hamada that he would introduce him to sing at a wedding of one of his relatives after three months. This was the starting point of his career.
Hamada met a popular composer called Hassan Esh Esh who introduced him to Hamid El Shaerry and presented him to a recording studio. They signed him to a contract straight away.
Hamada's first appearance as a professional singer was on High Quality album Part 3 After that he continued to release his own albums Dar el zaman, Demou3, and Ba5af.
Hamada was later known as a very respectful singer, never going too far with words in his songs as well as singing national and religious songs such as Muhammad Nabina, Allah forgive me, 3aref, and asma2 Allah el hosna. His fame as a respectful person increased after saving a girl from rape in the middle of the night in cairo.
He Made his first Cinematic Appearance in the movie "3eyal habiba" in 2005 (Lover Boys) which was widely appreciated by audiences and after that he released his album "Wahashteny". One year later he made another appearance in "el3eyal herbet" as one of the main characters "Hassan". In the movie he sang 3 songs :"3azza", "kan lazim", and "mastool". Although the movie was not considered as good as his first one it was still quite a step.
In 2007 Hamada Helal starred in a third movie "El Hob keda" acting as one of the main characters "Seif". The movies response was on a wide scale but mainly positive. He sang one of his most famous songs "Lama Betelmisny" which would later be added to his 2008 album.
Still pushing further Hamada released his latest movie in 2008 "helm el 3omr" in which he acted as the role of a boxer who wanted to reach the world championship. Still in box office it is considered as his best movies yet. In addition to his movie he released his newest album Bahebek akher hagaat the same time the movie was in box office, the album had two songs from his latest movie as well as one from the 2007 movie, Zainab
Hamada Helal's most impressive musical feat to date is the love song he wrote to children's television icon and absorbent rectangle, Sponge-Bob Square-Pants, entitled "Spong Bob". In the accompanying video clip Hamada tackles his most challenging acting role to date, playing the world's most famous poriferan, whilst bouncing on a trampoline surrounded by balloons and fawning children. The song was a huge hit in Jordan.
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US Army Recognized Partner Communities
Partnerships between the US Army and communities outside its installations recognized during a ceremony at The Pentagon
US Army, December 04, 2017 - WASHINGTON By David Vergun - Partnerships between the Army and communities outside its installations are important for several reasons, said Under Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy during a recent speech at the Pentagon.
McCarthy was keynote speaker at the Army Community Partnership Recognition Ceremony Dec. 4, where seven installations were recognized.
The cultural divide between the Army and the nation is the widest it has ever been, he said, meaning that the percentage of Americans who have served or are currently serving is very small. "Trust by the American people is the foundation of our profession. Every day we are in the community strengthens it, particularly through partnerships," he said.
Partnerships also have a real and meaningful relationship with readiness, he said, through improved mission training, cost efficiency, expanded capabilities, greater efficiencies and improved community relationships.
Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham, assistant chief of staff for Installation Management Command, said community partners contribute substantially to the readiness of the Army through cost avoidance and by providing services to Soldiers and their families.
These relationships are long-term and are built on shared trust and commitment, she added.
"There is absolutely no way we can do what we do inside our installations without the full support and partnership of our community leaders, along with industry and academia outside our gates," Bingham concluded.
Jordan Gillis, acting assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, said partnerships are important to the Army because they are a way to more efficiently utilize resources, provide new ideas and solve problems.
Mahlon Apgar IV, a former assistant secretary of the Army for IEE, said partnerships are valuable in three ways: "First, partnerships are unique because it is government and community businesses contributing within a single structure. Second, innovation is the instrument to bring these partnerships together. Third, partnerships are bipartisan, pulling all of the participants together to solve local problems."
During his service with the Army, Apgar helped establish the Army's Residential Communities Initiative, a public-private partnership that privatized housing on installations.
Intergovernmental service agreements, or IGSA, are a vital component of conserving resources and infrastructure and increasing efficiency, according to Nate Allen, a spokesman for U.S. Army Installation Management Command. IGSAs are the types of agreements used by these seven community award winners.
On average, the Army realizes a 25 percent cost reduction for installation support services provided through IGSAs with local or state government partners, he noted.
IGSAs are not contracts -- they public-public partnerships. IGSAs are not meant to replace contractors, but are a way to strengthen installations and local communities while enabling readiness in a cost-effective manner, he added.
The seven installation awardees are as follows:
After significant flooding in late April, Fort Leonard Wood experienced "catastrophic failure of its critical water infrastructure," according to the award citation.
Over the course of 48 hours, Fort Leonard Wood had very limited capability to produce water, and was within hours of losing water pressure to the hospital and the rest of the installation, the citation states.
During this crisis, the city of St. Robert was unable to provide water directly to the installation from its water source because no inter-connectivity between the two entities existed, according to Kent Thomas, a retired Army officer and executive director of the Sustainable Ozarks Partnership, the organization that later partnered with the post in getting the funding and communication linking the post with the state and local community.
As a result, the state of Missouri approved a $500,000 grant and the city of St. Robert agreed to fund the remainder of the over $730,000 project to interconnect their city water system to Fort Leonard Wood. This provides reciprocating backup water supplies in case of future emergencies, Thomas said.
Fort Wainwright, Alaska, is partnering with Fairbanks North Star Borough, the community just outside the gates of the installation.
The partnership involves integrating emergency services communications. That effort started about two years ago, and has already resulted in savings of $283,000, according to Morgan Boatman, deputy director of Emergency Services at Fort Wainwright. Emergency Services involves fire, police and paramedics.
More importantly, the effort is expected to save lives by dramatically cutting down the time it takes to get a dispatch call transferred between the installation and the city of Fairbanks, he said.
About 95 percent of the work is done, which involves installing a computer-aided dispatch system on post, and it should be fully functional by January, he added.
In Kentucky, Fort Campbell's Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program and Career Skills Program partnered with the local office of the American Job Center, along with the Montgomery County government, which secured a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act grant to connect over 11,000 transitioning service members with thousands of local, national and international employment agencies, according to the award.
This initiative has played a significant part in reducing the Army's unemployment compensation cost of over $500 million in fiscal year 2012 to $134 million in FY2016, per the award, which added that this benefits Army readiness and recruiting, as well as Soldiers who are separating.
Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts, utilizes the local community's Inmate Labor Program. The inmates maintain the ranges, facilities and training areas on the South Post Training Complex.
This has resulted in the elimination of expensive contracts, according to the award, and to boot, the inmates do a better job than the contractors did.
The Massachusetts National Guard's Camp Edwards Training Site entered into six partnerships that benefit training capabilities by allowing parachute training to be conducted adjacent to the installation, facilitating the Army Air Assault Course and Pathfinder Course, providing firefighting and fire crash rescue, and installing wind turbines.
The installation partnerships are with:
--Environmental Readiness Center for Protection of Natural Resources
--Air Force Space Command's wind, energy and water restoration programs
--Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
--U.S. Coast Guard's fire management program
--U.S. Coast Guard's airfield management program
--Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Fort Benning
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, has a large commuting population, with over 100,000 motor vehicle trips per day. Commuters experience delays getting to and from work because of limited entry and exit points on post, and Interstate 5 is congested during rush hours.
The post partnered with Pierce County to create a Transportation Demand Management Plan to reduce traffic congestion both on and off base. This plan attacks the issue of congestion through multiple programs including the GO Lewis-McChord Transit Program, bicycle share, and educational outreach.
In an effort to maintain emergent care capability on Fort Lee, Virginia, and in local communities, the installation's Emergency Medical Services Division engaged the academic community for assistance.
Through this partnership, Fort Lee medics and first responders from mutual aid partners will attend a year-long course provided by Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia instructors and hosted on post.
This effort brings Fort Lee and mutual aid partners in compliance with new national standards for emergency management service providers a year ahead of the March 2019 deadline. It also helps to develop Fort Lee into a field preceptor training site for emergent care students from the medical college.
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Scintillating showcase of world-class education at the Founder's Day Celebration of Oakridge International School, Mohali
Oakridge, one of the best International Schools in Chandigarh, Mohali campus wore a festive air as the school celebrated it 5th Founder's Day to commemorate 5 glorious years of delivering world class International curriculum in the Tricity and the state of Punjab on 4 December. The theme was reflective of the deep need in the current context of developing a thinking and reflective society. Soch: Our thinking defines us was the theme and the confident communicators of Oakridge showcased the adaptation of 'The Blue Umbrella' by Ruskin Bond and the adaptation of a Japanese Folktale,' The Mountain that ate People'.
The children showcased the conflict of human emotions and thoughts and how good thinking can lead to a better community. They also took up the issue of respecting and honoring the old and elderly. The confidence of the children was appreciated by one and all. The joy and spirited manner in which the children of the Early Years put up the performances were a joy to watch. It reflected the ethos and vision of the School where each moment is spent in joyful learning and nurturing knowledgeable, caring, confident, open-minded and balanced children.
The visionary founders of the school graced the occasion. The visionaries who are taking the school forward graced the occasion. Mr. Shomie Das, Chairman People Combine Educational Initiatives, a legendary educationist who has worked as Principal Mayo College Ajmer, Headmaster of Lawrence School Sanawar and Headmaster The Doon School. He complimented the school for grooming children for the 21 st Century but ensuring that they are curious, compassionate, communicators and above all inquirers.
Mr. Nagaprasad Tummala, Chairman People Combine group and the Founder of the school appreciated the show presented by the children and highlighted how Oakridge Mohali has become a leading school in the region by ensuring that the new age pedagogy is adopted.
The Chief Guest, Padma Shri Dr. Amod Gupta highlighted the fact that even in premier institutes like the PGI, the doctors who come are lacking in curiosity as in traditional schools this is not highlighted. He appreciated Oakridge International School Mohali for encouraging the holistic learning and building up their ability to question and thus have deeper learning.
The Principal's Annual Report highlighted the achievement of the students is it in academics or in sports. Children are achieving National level positions in various spheres. The Art exhibition on the sidelines also was a big attraction as the creative work of the students was highlighted. It exhibited the beautifully painted canvases that revealed, the true art- an assortment of hued emotions.
The cultural evening started with the blessings of the Goddess Saraswati followed by a live band performance. The programme took a shift at the onset of a Mime show that made the invisible visible. The young thinkers displayed their concern to protect and strengthen their surroundings. This silent piece of art kindled a sense of responsibility into the heart of every individual seated there.
The entire programme was a treat to witness and reflect.
The Principal, Mrs. Ramanjit Ghuman, said that the school believes in holistic learning and is a trailblazer in implementing the International curriculum. It is mega-events such as these that serve as platforms for children to showcase their talents. The programme was entertaining but it also helped the children to pick up current themes and issues, reflect on these and look at possible solutions.
The event culminated with a heartfelt gratitude, expressed by Ms. Ramanjit Ghuman, Principal, OISM, and the acknowledgment of each and every being, involved in the rise this event to such great heights.


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Madness, or Peace,,It is a choice!
At first glance it would appear that our world is in s stateof chaos. That is probably because IT IS! Thousands of years ago, a primitivecreature roamed the country side foraging and hunting for food,constructing primitive structures for shelter from the elements, andlooking after its young. Were they happy? Dunno! Did they live in fear? Dunno!Were they self-sufficient? DEFINITELY! There was no other way to be.No creature on this planet ever relied upon another for its survival, save thevery young! There was order, sense, accountability. It was simple; Sit aroundsmelling roses, and gazing at clouds,(there was no internet, PlayStation,football to watch, or NASCAR back then) and you will either starve,get eaten by a creature, or succumb to exposure. The rules were simple andeveryone was aware of them. No one ever said, "I didn't know, no one told me,do over, give me another chance".
Fast forward a few millenniums and we have madestrident advances in technology, intelligence, achievement, understanding, andhuman potential. Mankind has evolved to place of paramount importance on thisplanet. We dominate the arena of life on earth. Are we happy? Dunno! Do we livein fear? Dunno! Are we self-sufficient? NOT SO MUCH!!! Therein lays the problemof humanity! The lack of personal responsibility! This will bethe Achilles Heel of Humanity.
"If it's never our fault, we can't take responsibility forit. If we can't take responsibility for it, we'll always be its victim"~RichardBach~
Everybody thinks somebody will do it, so nobody does!
Second, problem is the ILLUSION OF ENTITLEMENT!
If I don't do it, they will do it for me!
Where in the evolutionary process did these components come in? This is not progress, it is regress!
I understand the need for Charities, Social programs, Gov'tassistance for those rare cases of people, and communities that have fallenvictim to circumstance. We are too compassionate of a species to stand by andwitness suffering. However, for the efforts of THE FEW, to have to SUSTAINMULTITUDES, is a gross abuse of human compassion.
I would not be so primitive minded to expect werevert back to "SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST", but we need to at least expectpersonal responsibility. It is noble for agencies to solicitsupport for entire villages in 3rd world countries, where resources arescarce. It is admirable to lend a hand to those whosephysical abilities are not equal to the masses. And it is certainlyBenevolent of society to all pitch in and take care of those that have suffereddisasters of nature. But any responsible species would draw a line "SOMEWHERE"!
More and more members of our society are stepping forwardedDEMANDING that they are cared for, nurtured, and supported by those that havetaken care of themselves. When People find life challenging, they hire a lawyerand battle the courts to get someone else to take care of their needs. Thenthey protest and complain and ban together until their numbers are staggering.Then the Government needs to acquiesce to their demand for the VOTES!
Until the majority of those that ARE DEMANDING THEIRENTITLEMENT, come to the realization that the effort they
put into screamingfor assistance would yield a better result being direct toward meeting theirown needs, we will be in a downward spiral as a species. Government assistance,social programs, charitable organizations, bleeding hearts, and compassionatepeople, may all mean well, but have been greatly taken advantage of.
With technology what it is; if corporations did not rapecommunities, indigent areas of the world could utilize technology to beself-sustaining. Physically challenged individual could offer their talents tothe common good in ways that do not require the ability they lack. We can allsurvive if we accept that survival is not a right, but the by-product of usrising to our particular challenge.
NECESSITY BEING THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, tells us; Wherethere is a will, there is a way! Everyone must determine their personalwill, and be responsible for finding their way. Not until that day, willHumanity be moving forward again.
"The happiest people in the world are those who feelabsolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth ofaccepting total responsibility for every part of their life"~Brian Tracy~
"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it isexpressed in the choices one makes… and the choices we make are ultimately ourresponsibility"~Eleanor Roosevelt~
The Journey IS the Destination!


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Friday, May 21, 1999 Published at 18:22 GMT 19:22 UK
Emotional farewell to Dando
A private service for a very public person
The funeral of murdered BBC presenter Jill Dando has heard of her kindness, warmth and "sensitive humanity".
The cortčge arrived at the church around 1500 BST after a three mile journey through the streets of the town.
Hundreds lined the streets to pay their final respects to one of the town's most famous daughters.
The private service for family and friends in Clarence Park Baptist Church was relayed to a crowd in a nearby park by the BBC.
Family and stars
The congregation included Crimewatch co-presenter Nick Ross, her close friend Sir Cliff Richard and other former broadcasting colleagues Anna Ford, Martyn Lewis, Bob Wilson and Eamonn Holmes.
Also there was Prince Edward's fiancée Sophie Rhys-Jones, who is due to get married next month.
Alan Farthing read out an anonymous poem which was one of "tens of thousands" of letters he had received in the wake of her death.
There was also a reading from the Bible from Sir Cliff Richard.
Click here to listen to the funeral service in full
Mr Collins, who first met Ms Dando in 1979, recalled her days as a reporter on the Weston Mercury newspaper.
The minister, who was a magistrate at the time, said: "I never read a report from her that was factually untrue, or written for sensational effect. She wrote with a sensitive humanity."
Humility and love
Mr Collins said: "There was a down-to-earthness about Jill, a humility and love for people that marked all she did.
"Popular with people. Cheerfully efficient. A talented actress with a bubbling sense of humour and an infectious giggle."
"Jill, the beautiful girl next door, known to every family in the country, was shot dead. And everyone was asking: 'Why?'"
'Why did this happen?'
Mr Collins said: "I know of nobody who could have had fewer enemies than Jill. Why should this happen to her?"
He said when she was shot a "lively, loving, beautiful light was extinguished".
The service was conducted by the Reverend Marc Owen, pastor of the Milton Baptist Church, where Ms Dando was once a regular visitor.
Mr Owen said: "Today we, along with many hundreds if not thousands of people not only in this community, not only in this nation, question 'Why - why did Jill have to die?'
"It would be quite wrong for anybody to stand here today and pretend to have an answer to that question - in all honesty, we do not know."
Congregation in tears
The service closed with the hymn Abide With Me and the mourners filed out, many in tears.
Ms Dando's former colleague on the Six O'Clock News, Nicholas Witchell, is also reporting on the funeral for the BBC.
He said before the service: "I never thought I would be standing here today broadcasting from her funeral.
"The whole thing is just unreal. It is going to be difficult but, like all the media, we all want to do it well as one form of tribute to Jill."
Private service
They also made arrangements with the media for only representatives of the BBC and the Press Association, the UK's main news agency, to cover the service.
However, other journalists joined the crowds in Weston-super-Mare and there were reports that some were planning coverage from the air.
Ms Dando is being laid to rest next to her mother, Jean, who died from leukaemia 13 years ago.
A special thanksgiving service is to take place at All Saints Church in Langham Place, central London on 28 September.
Hunt continues
The hunt for Ms Dando's killer continues, with detectives following up leads generated by a reconstruction of the shooting on Crimewatch, a programme formerly presented by Ms Dando.
Those with information are asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or the police incident room on 0181 246 0732.
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