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We love the image created by this sign. Self-service by picking and pulling your own auto parts.
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North Carolina BBQ
While based in Wilmington, we've embarked on a hunt for eastern North Carolina BBQ. The closest places are about an hour and a half away. No matter, that's not far for good BBQ. The BBQ in this part of the … Continue reading
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USS North Carolina
On our first free morning, we visited USS North Carolina. She rests in an imposing style on the western shore of the Cape Fear River across from Wilmington. Launched in 1940 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, she was the fourth … Continue reading
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We've been in Wilmington since Wednesday evening. It's been a busy few days. We've pulled off the fuel injection pump, visited USS North Carolina (BB-55), and made a trek to one of the pillars of Eastern North Carolina BBQ. Here … Continue reading
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riding the stream north
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A few views from the passage from Warderick Wells to Fort Pierce.
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Hey guys, thank God its Friday!
How is the week running? Mine has been good.
OK, some things were coming to my mind during the last weekend when I was carrying out one of the skin care routine, (I scrubbed my face and body with scrub).
These questions were running through my mind during the process:
- What does scrubbing means?
It's the process of exfoliating and hydrating the skin, leaving the skin feeling fresh, smooth, moisturised and soft. It's a process of removing the dead cells and revealing new soft and smooth skin.
And that's exactly the way I felt after the process.
- What are the benefits of scrubbing the skin?
- it smoothens the skin
- reduces the chances of breakout
- reduces the appearances of dark spot
- minimises the appearance of large pores
- smoothens the elbow/knees (knuckles)
- It allows moisturisers work better.
- It can also help to improve blood circulation to the skin and help fight cellulite and thus improve your skin tone….
So after knowing the benefits, I said to myself I have to be doing this regularly!
So I kept on hearing the Holy Spirit comparing the body scrubbing and the scrubbing of the mind….
- What does it mean to scrub the mind? It's basically the process of renewing your mind with the WORD and the scripture references coming to my mind was (ROMANS 12:2 do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.)
- What are the benefits of scrubbing your mind regularly?
- It renews your mind
- Makes you stable spiritually ( not conforming to the pattern of the world)
- It transforms you continuously
- Makes it easy for you to test and approve God's will (discernment and sensitivity)
- Spiritual growth.
As you can use any of the products to scrub, you can use the word to scrub.
The scrub is in different types and the word (the Bible) comes in different versions, make it easy for yourself.
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One week ago was a news, Johannes Boe hurt a back, while he had a run training. He said: "I just was running uphill, when i have felt acute back pain". Team's doctor recommended Boe to relax.
Boe didn't train more one week, and just on tuesday, 30 october resumed training.
The main doctor of norwgian team Ole Berger don't worry about Boe: "In several days Johannes will be good as two weeks ago. Now he is able to work normally".
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Robert F. Kennedy stood on the stage of Waseda University's Okuma Auditorium and looked out on an audience erupting in chaos.
It was February 6, 1962, and President John F. Kennedy's younger brother—also the attorney general and JFK's trusted adviser—had been dispatched to Tokyo to smooth over US–Japan relations, at a time when anti-US sentiments were running high.
His mission encompassed laying the groundwork for the president's much-anticipated trip to Japan in 1964, which would have been the first visit by a sitting US president.
The gathering crowd was tense and unruly; the younger Kennedy had been advised by the CIA not to go at all. As Dartmouth College scholar Jennifer Lind describes it, pro-Soviet, pro-Chinese groups shouted at Kennedy, whose supporters yelled back. Chairs were thrown.
Remaining calm, the attorney general invited a particularly vocal student onto the stage to engage in discussion, reaching down into the audience to help him up. That, he said, was the democratic way. At one point, addressing the crowd on a bullhorn, he spoke about the importance of dialogue.
Kennedy's behavior won over both the students and Japanese television viewers. His visit proved to be a turning point in US–Japan relations.
Peace and prosperity
Fast forward to March 18, 2015. On the same Waseda stage, US Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy—JFK's daughter—addressed a full house.
She spoke to a far more polite audience about her father's wartime experiences, including the sinking of his U.S. Navy patrol boat by a Japanese destroyer, and his travels to Japan and other Asian destinations while serving as a congressman.
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's first international symposium on JFK, titled "The Torch Has Been Passed: JFK's Legacy Today," celebrated the ideals the president had championed—public service, global citizenship, diplomacy, inclusion, as well as science and innovation—and examined how they could address critical problems facing the world today.
"He understood the importance of the US–Japan alliance for future peace and prosperity in Asia, and he was determined to improve relations," the ambassador said.
Joining her to pay tribute was Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who called JFK's courage and grace under pressure an inspiration to the Japanese people.
"We in Japan saw what leadership was in this young and vigorous president. I think that remains engraved in our mind's eye even today," reads the English translation of Abe's remarks.
"What resonates in our mind's ear is JFK's voice. It was September 1962 when he said, in that slightly high-pitched yet deeply penetrating voice, 'We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade . . . not because [it is] easy, but because [it is] hard.'"
President Kennedy's belief in the power to dream inspired Japan at a time when it was preparing to reemerge on the global stage, by hosting the 1964 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Abe noted.
"It was in 1963 that Japan became a full member of [the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade], and the following year, 1964, when Japan became a full-fledged member of the [International Monetary Fund (IMF)] and the [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]. That same year, Tokyo hosted the IMF–World Bank annual meetings just before the Olympics got underway.
"These [agreements] symbolize the post-war resurgence of the Japanese economy and the fact that Japan chose to join the free and democratic camp. Not a single one of these would have come to fruition without the leadership of JFK."
Japan also was inspired by Kennedy's stand against racial prejudice. "Let us, both the United States and Japan, cultivate the ability to dream, as well as reinforce our determination to stamp out discrimination and respect human rights," Abe said.
"Let us together make the world a better place, if only one step at a time. I believe that is the road to properly reciprocating the legacy that JFK left us."
New frontiers
At a panel discussion titled "The New Frontier: Innovation, Inspiration and Inclusion," Koichi Wakata, an astronaut with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, recalled watching a live television broadcast of the first manned mission landing on the moon. JFK's call to explore space inspired future astronauts around the world to collaborate for the good of mankind.
"This was all possible because of the seed that President Kennedy planted a long time ago, which has blossomed in this international manner," Wakata said.
"It's our responsibility to expand our frontier further . . . eventually to Mars. As President Kennedy set the challenge, that's how we grow as a society. Unless you have a difficult challenge to overcome, you don't get there.
By doing this in an internationally cooperative manner, we will get over the difficulty and expand our knowledge, eventually making our world more peaceful and enriching and protecting our society."
At a panel discussion titled "A Strategy of Peace: Crisis Diplomacy and Non-Proliferation," moderator Chris Matthews of MSNBC's Hardball noted that, since JFK, US presidents from both the Democratic and Republican parties have consistently appointed top-notch ambassadors to Japan.
That list includes Edwin Reischauer (1961–66); Mike Mansfield (1977–88); Walter Mondale (1993–96); Thomas Foley (1997–2001); Howard Baker Jr. (2001–05); and Caroline Kennedy (2013~ ).
"The Japan–US alliance is highly valued," said panelist Fumiaki Kubo, professor of American Government and History at The University of Tokyo.
In his keynote address, former President Bill Clinton said he was just 16 years old and part of a United Nations youth delegation when he met JFK in 1963.
Kennedy told the young delegates that their opinions mattered and encouraged them to become involved in public life, which served as a key motivator of Clinton's political ambitions. He also highlighted JFK's creation of the Peace Corps as part of his vast international legacy.
"President Kennedy's emphasis on service inspired a generation to change the way they think about their own lives," Clinton said. "He said to us that, without regard to our differences in income, abilities, knowledge, or available time, everybody can give back—and should."
The National Archives of Japan is curating a special exhibition, JFK: His Life and Legacy, that includes film, photos, and artifacts.
Through May 10, seven days a week
Photos courtesy of JFK Library Foundation
Tom Benner is a Singapore-based journalist writing for Al Jazeera English and Nikkei Asian Review, among other outlets.


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24 SES 12, The Meta-Curriculum in Mathematics: The Aspiration, Occurrence and Promotion of Higher-Order Thinking in Mathematics Classrooms Internationally
Higher order thinking skills are prominent as curricular goals internationally, but creating the conditions conducive to their occurrence remains a challenge for teachers of mathematics. We report teachers' attempts to develop higher-order thinking in classrooms in six countries: China, Japan, Sweden, Singapore, Australia and the U.S.A. Data from the Learner's Perspective Study (LPS) (Clarke, 2006) was used to study lesson sequences in geographically and culturally diverse classroom settings, where multi-camera video documentation of classroom practice was supplemented by post-lesson video-stimulated interviews with teacher and students. In each identified attempt to promote higher-order thinking, we examined the tasks employed, the associated mathematical activity (action), and related these to the creation of conditions conducive to higher-order thinking. Conditions that appeared essential for the promotion of higher order thinking involved: The lesson goal (intention): Teacher questionnaire responses revealed a common commitment to the development of higher order thinking skills. The mathematical task (action): Mathematical tasks were carefully chosen to lead to a legitimate abstraction. The modeling of critical reasoning and meta-cognition (disposition): Student mathematical activity associated with student reflection and metacognition was highlighted by the teacher as desirable. In combination, these elements created a classroom environment that promoted higher-order thinking.
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The goal of any organisation, business or otherwise, is to grow.
In the past, the size of a company was determined by the number of physical products that one either created or sold. Say you built and sold left-handed toolboxes. If you sold enough of these left-handed toolboxes, and if they were of good enough quality, more people wanted your toolboxes, so you created more.
With this growth, was a need to keep a record of these products, customers, sales, etc. Companies simply kept records in pen and paper, in stacks of ledgers. Soon these started to fill filing cabinets and these cabinets started to fill rooms and even buildings.
Computers made things a lot easier; instead of paper, ledgers were stored in text files. After that came spreadsheets, which were fantastic at first (anyone remember Lotus 1-2-3?) but soon became inadequate for large amounts of data. Next, relational databases helped organise information.
As this data became more and more complex, the economy changed to be more focused around information itself, so information storage itself was essential to even the most basic operations of any company.
However with change comes new problems.
A Mix of Different Platforms and Versions
Much like in the past, as companies and organisations grew larger, the methods storing information grew more and more complicated. As a result, that simple database that your organisation used to manage your data? It was no longer sufficient. More databases were added. As new platforms became available new functions of your business were stored differently.
The earliest business was stored in an old Access database (yes, admit it, you know that's how you started, or maybe you can earn some real credibility and talk about your old DB2 systems to anyone who will listen... but they won't).
So you moved to more complex systems, like Oracle or Sybase. However as new segments of your business were added, different platforms were used (or new DBAs preferred them).
Soon you ended up with a far more complex array of different systems. Even within databases running the same platform, you now have different versions, not all of which are compatible. Why not upgrade the previous ones? Several factors make this unlikely, or even a good idea. Sure you can migrate everything to a new platform but this is time-consuming, and also expensive. Also, every time some
new system comes out, you'd need to do the same thing over and over again. This quite simply would slow down your entire organisation and leave your business in the dust.
Many Different Tools All With Different and Complex UI
So you are stuck with this rainbow of platforms. Of course you need to monitor and maintain each of these systems. However due to the differences between them, you may end up with any entire infrastructure of tools that you use for monitoring each of platform.
Each tool is designed for a specific platform.
You have tools for monitoring your MSSQL databases (such as SQL Monitor) which work well in this platform, but do not play well with others.
To keep things simple, view are in-depth article: Why Simplicity Is Key When Managing Your Complex Database Systems
Lack of Proper Tools
Sometimes you don't even have tools that do what you need. Similarly you can either purchase tools for the others, or use variants of the above which claim to do this work, but have drawbacks. Maybe each works fine for its specific system.
However, reality being what it is; different sets of DBAs work with different platforms.
Each tool has its own UI, and different processes for reporting data. Maybe one tool can monitor emergencies well, but can't spot problems before they occur, or if they do, require specialised knowledge to identify potential pitfalls in the logs.
Maybe another system is good at the latter, but doesn't provide clear enough information on other crucial information, such as whether an index has been dropped, or whether it has just disappeared into the aether never to be seen again.
Missing Overview and Routines
Many of these systems come hermetically sealed. Much like many popular computer companies (who shall be left unnamed) these have beautiful designs and look great out of the box. However, if something doesn't work that way that you want, there is virtually no way to get under the hood, at least without voiding the complex warranties.
So customisation becomes a hardship.
Others might be a little rougher, but even though you might be able to hack into them, because they use their own proprietary languages, it makes managing these somewhat difficult, and virtually impossible to customise for other systems.
Home-Grown Tools
Sometimes it's possible, particularly if you have some particularly talented DBAs, to create some specialised tools. You have a genius working in your systems area who has created their own tools which, through its convoluted way managed to keep records of each system.
She has managed to hack through the proprietary systems (of course voiding the warranty, but hey, she's talented, who needs warranties anyway, right? Right???) and create something that works.
Unfortunately, she works alone and doesn't like to share information, and one day gets sick, or rage-quits due to the complexity of all the different systems and the constant changes (you add a MongoDB, and suddenly the idea of a non-
relational NoSQL database system causes her brain to break).
So now you have everyone else left to manage these great tools. Much like the platforms, including the older ones (yes, they keep updating trying to keep up the newer systems, but creating unknown horrors for your DBAs), the tools quickly become no longer compatible.
Due to human limitations (and no, the Singularity has not yet occurred, so you can't replace your DBAs with robots.... thankfully), keeping all of these scripts and tools up-to-date is a virtual impossibility.
So what do you do?
Ideally what you need is a system that can handle all of these tasks.. If only you could find some tool that could provide a top-level view of all of your systems, with an interface that remains at least mostly consistent, that provides the same information for each of your platforms and versions. If you have the ability to customise the system to handle what you need to do, while at the same time making them accessible and manageable from a central location. Well that would be great, wouldn't it?


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Life for Gertrude MacLarsen has never been particularly happy, living in the shadow of her older sister who is more mature and more of a social creature than she has ever been. Her mother is becoming increasingly detached and depressed, sequestering herself in the pantry with alcohol, but her father still makes Gertie feel special, spending time with her looking up at the stars and even watching as Sputnik floats across the night sky. The next day, Gertie's 16th birthday, an accident happens that kills her father and her sister, leaving her with her mother. Both of them grieve in their own ways, drifting further apart from each other. When Gertie's mom learns that she has been burning and cutting herself, she makes arrangements for Gertie to go live at the Willow Estate Sanatorium.
Her life changing in an instant, Gertie adopts a hard exterior to her situation and tries to adapt to her new life rather than resist it. She sees the opportunity as a way to reinvent her shy, antisocial self, albeit a strange one. Meeting the other women in her ward and adapting to her schedule is somewhat easy, but she hates the required therapy involving immersion in ice water or electroshock. In time, Gertie makes allies in both the patients and the staff and matures despite her continued mental turmoil over the dissolution of her family. At the same time, she also makes enemies after seeing the staff's poor treatment of the black nurses in a different ward opens her eyes to the reality of her situation. Torn between her wants and needs, Gertie must balance becoming a woman, becoming independent, seeking justice for her fellow patients, and appearing adjusted enough to be able to leave the sanatorium.
Examining both personal mental health and issues of injustice and inequality across multiple lines, this was a jarring, powerful story to take in. One of the strongest elements of this story is that Gertrude tells it from the first-person, from her own perspective. As a result, it is easy to forget that she and her fellow patients are there for a reason. It's easy to forget that Gertrude harms herself or has violent emotional outbursts, or that the people she interacts with daily have detachment issues, can't take care of themselves, or only say the word "apples." The lens in which the audience sees this story taking place makes them all human first and looks beyond their issues as often as possible. Even in a situation where Gertrude is not able to make many decisions for herself and must be constantly checked in on or have her privacy violated by the medical staff, the people in the story can easily take emotional precedence over the environs.
It would be easy to draw a comparison to a story like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest considering the similar locales and the same kind of balance between reality and the absurd, sanity and insanity presented in both this and the classic film. The key difference here is that readers will not find any inclination to root against Gertrude. Considering the coldness with which her mother treats her and her increasing loneliness prior to being institutionalized, it seems irrefutable that her new situation is better for her, at least in how she treats and is received by the other occupants of Willow Estate. The contradictions of her wanting to be out of her situation and having nowhere to go and nobody on the outside to be with are striking, and it becomes hard to argue that the sanatorium is not helping her, even if the therapy sessions and medical staff are not the catalysts for that growth. It is difficult to come away from a story like this without having your emotions stirred. The characterizations are so strong and the circumstances so memorable that the story practically begs to be devoured in just a few long reading sessions. Whether through dealing with depression, the loss of a loved one, or just the desire to belong among others, Gertrude's disposition and motivations are easy to relate to and cheer for, even when she herself knows she is acting unwell. Using modern history as a backdrop and as a license for some of the more poignant cruelty makes this story all the more believable, but its strength lies in the depth of the characters presented throughout. Without them, this story wouldn't leave such an indelible mark on its audience.
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Global Affairs Canada (November 28, 2017)
Ottawa, Canada – Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on Tuesday, November 28th in response to North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile:
"Canada condemns in the strongest terms North Korea's continued ballistic missile launches, in direct violation of many United Nations Security Council resolutions. This latest launch is a reckless and dangerous act that threatens regional and global security.
"Canada is unwavering in its support for Japan, South Korea, and other partners in the region. Canada fully supports regional and international efforts to address the North Korean threat, including through sanctions that pressure North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
"North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs present a direct threat to the world. This threat cannot be tolerated.
"Against a backdrop of continued North Korean provocations, I have repeatedly engaged my counterparts from the United States, China, South Korea, and Japan, among others, including while visiting Asia this month.
"Canada believes that a diplomatic solution to the North Korea crisis is essential and possible. Today, Canada is announcing that it will soon convene a meeting of foreign ministers in Canada, co-hosted with the United States, to address this most pressing international security threat. A specific date and location for this meeting will be announced in due course."


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Blue ice meets red soil in Norwegian-Argentinian collaboration
The Argentinian folk musician Chango Spasiuk and the brilliant Norwegian guitar player Per Einar Watle met each other in Argentina in 2017 and soon found common musical ground, where the warmth of the hot red soil in Northeast Argentina meets the biting cold of northern winters.
The accordeonist Spasiuk has performed at Oslo World twice before, in 2005 and 2015. He has deep roots in Argentinian musical traditions, but has also ventured beyond those borders. Today, he is one of the foremost performers of the Chamamé tradition, a music which mixes influences and instruments from Spanish, African and Guarani traditions – and which for a long time was a form of expression met with derision and prejudice. Through musicians like Spasiuk, it is enjoying a revival, and Argentina proposed its inclusion in UNESCOs intangible cultural heritage list in 2018. Spasiuk's family has Ukrainian background, and in his version of Chamamé, the connections to polka and different forms of Eastern European music are made explicit.
Guitarist and composer Per Einar Watle has specialized in string swing and Latin American folk music, and is known in Norway for projects like Salto Mortale (formerly known as Christianssand String Swing Ensemble) and the music for the long running TV series Neste Sommer.
In the band, we also find Changos regular percussion/guitar partner Marcos Villalba, and a team of experienced musicians from Norwegian jazz and folk music: Steinar Raknes (Stillhouse, Arvvas, Ola Kvernberg Trio), Kenneth Ekornes (Brazz Brothers, Nymark Collective, Grupo Zanza, Batagraf) and folk singer Anne Gravir Klykken (Vintermåne, collaborations with Iver Kleive, Bugge Wesseltoft, Ingebjørg Bratland, Knut Buen).
The record will be recorded in June 2019 and we are looking forward to the worldwide premiere at Riksscenen, during Oslo World.


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This past week I have been working on redoing an old sewing machine table. I can't use the machine that is actually in the table because of the unavailability of parts but I have rigged it to add a more modern machine on top. This sewing table belonged to Chris' grandmother so it is something I really wanted to have in our craft room!
Here is a picture of the sewing table…. pre makeover. At this point all I had done was remove the drawer pulls because I knew I would be replacing them.
I gave it a good washing down and then started to paint. I am using the same chalk paint I used on the Redone Dresser and Change Table. I got the outside of the table done the first day….
And the outside… or top of the table… the next day.
And I had to put the new knobs on just because I wanted to see how it would look lol… I couldn't wait!
I gave it a good coat of chalk paint wax and allowed that to fully dry.
Then it was time for the tulle. In my head I pictured a skirt going around each side of the drop downs on the sewing table with white tulle… sort of like on a dressing table. I tried to explain what I wanted to do to Kim but I told her she is just going to have to wait and see it because my description skills were severely lacking lol!
I cut the tulle to length and made sure I had about 2 times the width for gathering.
I used a staple gun to attach the tulle to the drop downs on the sewing table, folding as I went to create the gathers.
Once both sides were finished I used me glue gun to glue ribbon over the staple line to cover it.
And I had a beautiful new/made over sewing machine table for our craft room.


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Reviews of "Nor the Years Condemn"
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN by Justin Sheedy is now available at DYMOCKS BOOKSTORES, AT GLEEBOOKS, BERKELOUW BOOKS and in Print-on-Demand (Paperback) & ebook format at AMAZON, in the UK via WATERSTONES & WH SMITH, in the USA via Barnes & Noble. And with Excellent Reviews! First Amazon Review by Michael High of Colorado Springs, USA…
Review by Author Charlie Moore, Orange, Australia
"Nor the Years Condemn" was a truly enjoyable book. Weeks after reading it, I'm still thinking about it. And each time I think about it, it feels good. Mixed with the highly researched historical content, there's a sense of warmth, intimacy and shared connectedness with the main character that made me wish the book wouldn't end.
I have never been in a war personally, never flew a plane, have never lost someone I care about to a violent death, but I found myself relating to the characters in such a way that I felt their fear, anger, love, loss and determination in a way that moved me.
There were many parts of this book I found particularly enjoyable, but my favorite would have to be the character development of the main character, and particularly powerful was his connection and communication with his younger brother throughout the story. It struck a chord with me.
I couldn't imagine changing anything about his book, except to say I'd like it to not end. But I guess all good things must come to an end. Thank goodness there's a sequel!
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action, drama, history and character driven stories. I'll be reading a lot more from Mr Sheedy!
Review by Leanne Gittus, Melbourne, Australia
"Nor the Years Condemn" is one truly great read. As a female reader, historical war stories never really interested me. The only historical books I read were period histories, or those written by authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte etc. Imagine my surprise when I started reading "Nor the Years Condemn" and literally could not put it down!
Justin has a simply awesome writing style. So easy to read and his characters are all realistic and totally engrossing. Reading his book was just like talking to him. His research and knowledge of the era and aircraft is nothing less than amazing! It certainly gave me so much more of an insight of the dreadful circumstances faced by these brave people.
Justin managed to keep me, the female reader, totally absorbed in the book by interspersing action scenes with personal scenes. An absolutely fabulous book and I am now reading "Ghosts of the Empire" to be followed by his latest book "No Greater Love". I am a convert! I am hooked! Thank you, Justin!
Review by Michael High, Colorado Springs, USA
"Nor the Years Condemn": Where to start? The writing. Excellent. Everything flowed and, from the first chapter to the end, was fluid. Hints here and there as to what may happen in the future were freely dropped along the way. This kept me engrossed, kept me reading.
The story. Again, excellent. The history behind these young men (and women), the planes they used, the circumstances surrounding this time frame, et cetera – all well done. I thoroughly enjoyed the "story" of each character and how they interacted with each other. There were some shockers in there; war is hell, no? I also liked the hint of "espionage" involved.
"Nor the Years Condemn", to me, was a fantastic read. I can but recommend this book to others and impatiently await Justin's next work.
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN NOW AVAILABLE AT DYMOCKS GEORGE ST SYDNEY, DYMOCKS MACQUARIE CENTRE, CHATSWOOD, BROADWAY, BONDI JUNCTION, ROUSE HILL, WOLLONGONG, CARINDALE (QLD) & CAMBERWELL (VIC) stores. AND NOW AT GLEEBOOKS, BERKELOUW BOOKS & THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL. In the UK at WATERSTONES & WH SMITH & FOYLES (UK) AND VIA ALL BOOKSTORES.
Review by David Nobbs, Sydney, Australia
"Your book is absolutely magnificent; I was completely enthralled and genuinely could not put it down. It is one of the top books of my life. Your detail is so spot on and your background absolutely superb, to me it is 120% out of 100%. Now I am desperately awaiting the sequel. Thank you again for such a wonderful uplifting book and already I know that "Ghosts of the Empire" will be equally exciting, thrilling and memorable."
Review by Marc H. Stevens – Author of 'Escape, Evasion and Revenge: The True Story of a German-Jewish RAF Pilot Who Bombed Berlin and Became a POW'
"Nor the Years Condemn" by Australian novelist Justin Sheedy draws the reader in and simply will not let go.
This story follows the war of an Australian law student who leaves school to volunteer in the RAAF as a fighter pilot. Beginning with the highs and lows of pilot training, the plot continues on to England and the early, uncertain and scary days as a new Spitfire pilot. Inexperienced pilots had no chance unless they could find a way to stay alive long enough to learn how to kill. Not an easy task, and one very well covered by Sheedy. Lucky, and not so lucky accidents and incidents take their toll. Action prevails, both in and out of the cockpit.
The plot and character development show a wealth of research. It is clear that Sheedy consulted with warriors who lived the actual events, and no fault in fact or concept was evident. This is not, by any means, a pretty story; rather, it shows war the way it really was: gory and nasty. In short, this book is as real as it must have been.
I cannot remember when a novel so engrossed me and forced me to read all hours of the day and night. Sleep and work may have interrupted my progress, but I made it through in 5 days, a near record for this plodding reader. I was honestly disappointed that I had to spend time to sleep before my reading could continue. This is a fine novel, and one that begs a sequel.
The cover art says it all: "First time overseas. With a unique job. Stop Hitler." Well done to the Allied fighter pilots, and to Justin Sheedy.
Review by Sandy Neilen, Brisbane, Australia
I do not do war. Not movies, not books, not artefacts – absolutely nothing. So when my favourite writer, Justin Sheedy, published a book on Fighter Pilots in WW2 I was in a quandary. Mindlessly I found myself asking bookshop owners if they carried 'Nor the Years Condemn' and as no one seemed to have it, I was, all of a sudden, on a mission. Eventually I found a copy and out of nothing more than blind trust, I bought and started to read 'Nor the Years Condemn'.
There was just enough of everything to keep me turning the pages. It became my date book – got to get back to that book, sorry, just have to finish the next chapter. In no time it was over and I was sorry it was over. You knew there were horrible things that happened and they are mentioned but not laboured. There is romance, adventure, and good people facing situations never contemplated with varied outcomes. I fell in love with some characters, admired others and despised some as well.
There are some details about planes and missions and even those were easy to read about because by that time you knew Daniel Quinn so well that you care about what he cared about. After reading, I have a better appreciation of some aspects of the Second World War but this was a story about people in a certain time and it is written with heart and it shows on every page. Just a great read – it deserves all the praise it gets."
(Personal note from Reviewer Sandy Neilen to Author Justin Sheedy…) "You really have mastered Page Turning Quality… I have only just finished 'Nor the Years'. It has been on my holiday reading list. Fantastic read. I was not able to get 'Ghosts of the Empire' up here. It will be an online purchase. Keep up the brilliant work." – Sandy Neilen
Review by Martin Zitek, Sydney Australia
"Nor the Years Condemn" recounts the horrors of war as seen by one elite and effective unit of WWII. The author puts us there, in that time, by depicting: language, description of locations, the attitudes of the people and the spirit of the nation that would see it prevail through its darkest period of history. The reader is shown in clear, flowing narrative how war can touch us all, from the other side of the world, to the heights of the clouds.
The characters feel so real, we are sure they must have existed. The flying is portrayed so brilliantly, we feel an ace fighter pilot must have possessed Justin's head while he wrote this. The planes themselves become characters, even though mere machines, they became tools of victory and a symbol of ingenuity, technology and bloody determination. This is a testament to the research undertaken by the author and his wordsmithing we see as the end result.
We should count ourselves lucky today that the whole world has not since been embroiled in such a conflict and we hope it never will be again. Recounting the bravery of these men, and the staggering odds against their surviving, should make us never forget.
We will remember them.
Review by Shell Lancaster, Melbourne, Australia.
The book "Nor The Years Condemn" is a must have for any history buff. Not only for an insight into what it was like at the start of the war, but also an insight into Sydney at the time. Not only for the boys, everyone will take something away from this. Could definitely see this made into a mini-series or movie. The author sucks you in from the start, it is very hard to put down. You can tell that the author did a lot of research when writing this book and is passionate about the story and characters. Hoping there will be a sequel.
Review by Sarah Clifton, Sydney, Australia
You're a very talented author, Justin Sheedy… Wow just wow! Spitfires, Typhoons & Focke-Wulfs… Before reading this novel I didn't even know about the different types of aircraft used in war. At first I found it a bit confusing keeping up with the air force lingo but the more I kept reading the more I understood and learnt from it.
It was very interesting to read of the different stages of one's journey from Pilot Officer to Squadron Leader. You depicted the characters in a way that allowed the audience to connect with them, especially the main character, Quinn. I liked how this novel showed us from various angles how war affects people in different ways and their personal views. Various emotions from the characters (and yes us readers) were experienced such as courage, fear, admiration, pride, loss/grief, love and more.
I loved how the Australian culture and language was used and the mateship shown but most importantly I loved how realistically this novel was written… There wasn't one character who was perfect or immune to life's hardships e.g. Stephen Maddox's stutter, suicide, loss of a mate etc.
If I had wanted to, I wouldn't be able to find one fault of this book which is why I gave it a 5 star rating. I recommend this book to everyone especially young readers – Well done Justin!
Heartfelt thanks to the excellent Sarah Clifton — Justin Sheedy. Review at Goodreads HERE
Review by Dennis Groves, New Zealand
I took a longer time than is usual to read this excellent novel; mainly because even after a few pages I knew that I wanted to immerse into it completely. I thoroughly recommend it as a true to life and well-researched example of WW2 aviation fiction. For a younger person, Justin Sheedy has done a marvellous job of recreating life in the Allied air forces of the 1940s. Well done! Keep up the good work.
Review by Celia Byrnes, Iowa, USA.
This book follows the life of an Australian pilot from volunteering, training, shipping out to England, until the wind down of the war. Meticulously researched our fictional character's story is wholly believable, from descriptions of military training, learning to fly, airborne dog fights, war torn London, relationships formed and lost. A gripping story of war, love, loss and survival. As a Brit I found it an unusual perspective which is frequently overlooked, try not to let it make you late for work– it did me
Review by Denise Boneham of Bury St Edmunds, England.
Well I finally got around to reading this the other day. I was predisposed to like it before I started cos it was about Aussie aircrew but it surpassed even my huge expectations. It made me laugh and cry at different times. It's a work of fiction but the voices and characters almost seemed like it was veterans speaking. Well done, Justin, there's a mini series in this. Bomber Command based novel next pretty please Justin!!!
My sincere thanks to Denise – please see her review at a great historical website, Commonwealth Forces in World War II. Denise, along with the above reader-reviewers of Nor the Years Condemn, will now feature in the next print-on-demand edition of the book in its Special Acknowledgements section.
Denise's Review at AMAZON UK…
Having watched this novel by Justin Sheedy for sometime on Facebook I was predisposed to like it even before I read it. I was not disappointed one iota. It has the feel of a biography because it reads so authentically. The characters are developed well and things happen to them that having read books by veterans of the era could well have happened. Good research Justin! I laughed and cried through the novel and was really glad of the ending. …Read it in one sitting…. Looking forward to seeing your next novel, Justin, but can you make it a Bomber Command one (pretty please). The Sydney Regional Aircrew Group might be good contacts for you for a start…. And maybe ABC will make it into a mini series?"
Review by Stephanie Speakman, Cape Cod, USA.
A war story, a love story and, above all, an historically correct novel for pilots and armchair readers alike. The darkest days of 1943 are resurrected by the memorable characters as the plot moves from Sydney to London and the skies above. Five stars!
My sincere thanks to Stephanie. See her Extended Review down the page…
Review by Nathan Dickey, Waco, Texas.
My interest was piqued when i saw it was about RAAF pilots in WWII, something we here in the US have to dig for and from my initial thoughts on the book, before it was read, I knew it would be very good. I had no clue though, that it would be even better than I expected. The story is an amazing read and I found the characters exceptional, each with their own unique personality. The way it's written gives you a connection to the characters and the attention to detail is superb, adding to the realism and feel of the story. It is obvious, the amount of time that was spent researching, little details pop out nicely, adding more depth to already intricate moments. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and will read it again and again. I just couldn't seem to put it down, time escaping me as I read late into the night, several nights.
Truly a story one can get lost in, as I surely did. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in aviation, WWII or the RAAF/RAF in the war.
My heartfelt thanks to the excellent Nathan Dickey. — Justin Sheedy, June 2012.
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NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN NOW AVAILABLE AT DYMOCKS GEORGE ST SYDNEY, MACQUARIE CENTRE, CHATSWOOD, BROADWAY, BONDI JUNCTION, ROUSE HILL, WOLLONGONG, CARINDALE (QLD) & CAMBERWELL (VIC) stores. AND NOW AT GLEEBOOKS, BERKELOUW BOOKS & THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL. In the UK at WATERSTONES & WH SMITH & FOYLES (UK) AND VIA ALL BOOKSTORES.
Another insightful review of Nor the Years Condemn, this time from Andrew Landström of Sweden: Andrew writes…
"I really think it was good… I think a lot of social aspects go missing in a lot of novels about war… like family, love and the main characters' own feelings… Some authors seem not to be able to get the balance right. I think you did… I laughed out loud in some parts of the book as well as being moved almost to tears. In short your book gives a very living picture of what went on behind 'the stiff upper lips'…"
My sincere thanks to the excellent Andrew L.
— Justin Sheedy.
Veteran Film, TV and Theatre Writer & Performer, Tim Bean, who ordered Nor the Years Condemn from AMAZON, has just penned the following Review of the book…
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN is Goodreading.
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN, by Justin Sheedy, is an engrossing war novel set amid Britain's fighter squadrons during WWII. In 1939, Daniel Quinn, 20, Sydney University 1ST XV Rugby star, applies to join the RAAF almost on a whim. It's a whim which will have him flying a Spitfire over Nazi Germany with a one in three chance of survival. Told mostly from Daniel's viewpoint, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN details the misfortunes of war experienced by a generation of young pilots, the best of the best, most of whom will die young. Daniel faces his first flight, first kill, first love, first loss and first meeting with a young colleague old before his time. It's a tense, well told story, gripping, from prologue to epilogue. (To those readers in the habit of skipping prologues, a word of advice: Don't skip this one.) Justin Sheedy's no-nonsense style of writing fits perfectly with his subject matter. The detailed research is obvious, yet there are no glaring information dumps. Instead, the exposition is so well integrated that it becomes part of the drama. In all, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN is a very good read which, incidentally, would also make a very good movie.
My huge thanks to Tim Bean. Please see Tim's veritably iconic contribution to Australian Film, TV, Theatre and Cultural Scene HERE. Tim's incomparable insight recently provided me, as the author and cover-designer of the book, with a true 'light-bulb-going-on' moment re a potential improvement to the back cover of Nor the Years Condemn. Tim's suggestion has resulted in an enrichment of the all-important experience for the bookstore browser of the book in being 'drawn into' the Key Character of the book, an experience richly promised by the front cover and which has now been made a reality, and to wide public approval.
Another excellent Reader Response from Nathan Dickey of Waco, Texas, who ordered Nor the Years Condemn from AMAZON…
Initial Response from Nathan Dickey, Texas…
Anyone who is interested in RAF/RAAF stories or historical fiction focusing on WWII will enjoy this. I've thoroughly enjoyed it so far; I like stories that allow you the chance to connect with the character, and this one does that quite well for me. A big thanks to the author for making it available as print-on-demand, and for writing a story one can get lost in. …I love the writing style.
Massive thanks to Nathan Dickey, who, along with all the above Reader-Reviewers, now features in the Special Acknowledgements (pages) of Nor the Years Condemn. — Justin Sheedy.
FULL REVIEW by Stephanie Speakman, USA…
Justin Sheedy convincingly paints Sydney and London from a fighter pilot's perspective. The story jinks like a Spitfire in Focke-Wulf's crosshairs. An airman's story and a love story, Nor the Years Condemn captures the essence of a time when life expectancies were short, when young men and women made the most from the moments they had as they gave their all to save the world they knew. Mateship was an unspoken assumption, and understatement a common denominator. Sheedy is totally at home in 1943; he knows the aircraft and their idiosyncrasies, the spirited thoroughbred of a Supermarine Spitfire, the unforgiving war horse of a Typhoon that could kill a pilot as easily as the enemy. He evokes blitzed London, its atmosphere of rubble, unexploded bombs, and dive-in-the-wall pubs contrasting sharply to the Sydney his protagonist, Daniel Quinn, left behind, brought to mind through family letters. An historically correct, beautifully crafted novel, Nor the Years Condemn leaves me anticipating Justin Sheedy's next work. Five stars!
My profound thanks, once again, to Stephanie Speakman. — Justin Sheedy.
Review by Stephen Horsman, Perth, Western Australia.
"Nor the Years Condemn. What a captivating read. Justin tells the story in such a way that one feels like one has become a character in the story. I believe that there is sub plot which pays tribute to the Australian men and women who volunteered their services for mother England during WWII and the sacrifices they made in doing so. The reader feels the ultimate glory of becoming a fighter pilot – the wish of all who volunteered – but only a very few actually achieved this dream. We see the reality of what those poor boys (and they were boys) had to endure when faced with the reality of a dogfight. I would recommend this book to all who have a love of history or aircraft of the era."
MY WARMEST THANKS to Stephen Horsman. He will be featured, as will his review, in the Special Acknowledgements page of the next edition of the book. — Justin Sheedy.
Reader Review by Paddy O'Connor, UK…
"I found this tale absolutely magnetic… His writing is highly readable and the storyline maintained my interest right from the beginning. His research was obviously long and deep, for the authenticity of locations, the excitement of the fight sequences, the overall strategic needs & detail and the general run of the plot made a brilliantly enjoyable book which ended with really quite unexpected pathos that was entirely in keeping with the spirit of the story. Happily, he avoided being drawn into the trap of broadening the two obvious love elements, yet managed to provide an interest in that direction by capturing the war-time emotional need for immediacy rather than the measured courting of less stressful times. I say all this, not because the author and I become 'friends' on Facebook following a mutual (UK) friend's recommendation of the book but because what I say is exactly what I feel – and I look forward greatly to reading the sequel… Keep writing Justin Sheedy – you tell a brilliant tale."
My Heart-felt thanks to Paddy.
Reader response from Logan Meddler Dehn, Indiana, USA…
"Justin, I absolutely LOVED your book. Every detail all fits together to make an amazing, compelling, and fascinating story! The best book I've ever read! I almost felt like I was there; I could see every scene in my mind and almost feel the rumble of the Spitfire's engines. I would recommend this book to anyone!"
Sincere cheers to Logan – Justin Sheedy, August 2012.
Reader response from Justin Osborne, Gainesville, Georgia, USA.
"This was an excellent book and shows what the young men went through during World War 2 while flying the latest fighters of the day and the sacrifices they made to protect the free world from Nazi Germany and the imperialist Japan. I strongly recommend this book for anyone that is a WW2 buff. I give this book 10 stars."
Reader response from Jason Mitchell, UK.
"For anybody who likes a good read try "Nor the Years Condemn" by an Australian chap by the name of Justin Sheedy. It's about young Australian pilots who volunteer to join the RAF in our time of our darkest days of WW2 when the Luftwaffe were relentlessly bombing our airfields and cities. You will find the story exciting and you will be enthralled and want to read it over and over again. I highly recommend the book and it would make anybody young or old a brilliant stocking filler."
My most sincere thanks to Jason – Justin Sheedy, October 2012.
Review by Angela La Camera Paino, Sydney, Australia.
"There have been 2 most positive experiences since I got on to Facebook. One of them has been reading "Nor the Years Condemn" by Justin Sheedy.
Set during WWII, this is an outstanding novel where its Australian author has captured the perfect balance between what is expected of "story telling" & historical accuracy. The author's incredible sensibility reflects in his portrayal of each & every character. I thought particularly moving his description of how Daniel (the main hero) spent his last day in Sydney with his younger brother Matt and again in Matt's letters to his beloved & much admired brother Danny, a wonderful way for the author to give us an insight into life in Sydney of the period. A wonderful way to make them so real, so human and a clever way to let us in to their innermost dreams & aspirations… The perfect way to make them so real; you do believe they are & feel all they feel along with them.
The author's meticulous & accurate description of the flying, the planes (I never knew there were so many!), the training, the missions over foreign locations, the hint of espionage, the glory & the emotional trauma of its characters has all the makings of a classic war movie – At times I could liken to a documentary. So much so, that I believe this is a book which should be made part of the SCHOOL CURRICULUM. For what better way to inspire & capture the young ones' imagination but with a book such as this?!
Did I say 2 most postive experiences since I got on to Facebook? I will leave the 2nd one for a later time !!!!"
My true thanks to Angela La Camera Paino for her most insightful and elegant Review – Justin Sheedy, November 2012.
From Ms Glen Knight, UK (Review on Amazon UK)
"I cannot praise this book enough, it is written with a real understanding of people, aviation and era… A superb depiction of life, love and war in the 1940's. The research for it must have been thorough and extensive, but that leaves even more credit to the author who writes in a way that makes you believe you are actually there… his characters are friends. Anyone who thinks this is just another "War Book" is in for a pleasant surprise."
My most sincere thanks to the wonderful Ms Knight. My response to her was as follows…
"Dear Glen, thanks from the bottom of my heart for your so very kind words. I am truly touched that you've engaged with Nor the Years Condemn in the way you describe. You are Spot On, too: My greatest hope for the story is that it should be a homage to the People who made the history and to the Era, and also that it might educate people even now learning about this stunning period of our history by putting them RIGHT IN that history – especially by engaging them with the Characters who made it, and 'characters' they were: in order to become fighter pilots, the best & brightest of a generation, their loss so tragic. And that was indeed my inspiration to write this story. To write an Anti-War Story." – Justin Sheedy 2013
Mitchell Newell permalink13 November 2012 9:43 pm
"Nor the Years Condemn" brings to life the realities of war. The reader is able to put themselves in the positions of the main characters – I would recommend this novel to anyone I come in contact with.
Johan Hommersom permalink27 May 2013 11:52 am
"Nor the Years Condemn" gives a good feel for the adventure and patriotism associated with the prospect of going off to fight for one's country and the terror and horror that goes with actually doing so. This was a gripping read – thanks Justin.
Chris Wheeler permalink10 June 2013 9:36 pm
"Nor The Years Condemn" is a book that I was unable to put down.
There are funny moments, and sad moments too. I was able to soak in the atmosphere of the places that Quinn and others visited, as well as feeling that I was in the cockpit with him.
Well researched and well written, I commend it to anybody with even a passing interest in World War ll, or flying. 6 Stars from me.


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One of two
identical or alternative forms of a gene that occupy the same position on
A non sex
determining chromosome. The cat carries 38 chromosomes: 36 autosomes
and 2 sex chromosomes
The basic unit of all living
Chromosomes are thread like
structures that are arranged in pairs within each body cell. Each chromosome
carries the cat's genetic information in the form of genes.
A dominant gene is one that dominates another gene
(recessive) by masking its character. For example a cat may
have a black coat (dominant gene) but also be carrying the gene for blue
coat (recessive). The dominant black coat is what we see because the
expression of the recessive blue coat is masked. The black coat
dominant gene is symbolized by the capital letter B. As there are a pair of
genes for each trait, the symbolization for black coat would be BB
homozygous or Bb heterozygous.
DNA is a shortened form for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid.
the genetic material in the nucleus of every cell .
A term used to describe the action
or masking of a characteristic that is non-allelic (not part of a pair of
alleles), for example, the white coat gene, expressed symbolically as W,
dominates over all other colours and patterns including dominant genes for a
particular characteristic.
Filial (F)
Latin for "son". Kittens produced in the first filial
generation are expressed as F1 and if the offspring of the F1 are mated, the
subsequent filial generation is referred to as F2.
Unfertilised female ova (egg) or male sperm cells
In its simplest form, a gene is the
basic unit of genetic material that determines different inherited
characteristics, such as red hair or blue eyes. They carry the coded
information that determines what, that we inherit from our
parents Genes are carried on chromosomes and
occur in pairs called alleles.
The complete
genetic makeup of an individual.
Mixed genotype where the cat has
inherited a dominant gene from one parent and a recessive gene from the
other parent. The expression or visible aspects of the cat are those of the
dominant gene (black coat) but the second, recessive blue coat gene is
Pure genetic makeup where the two
genes are identical, for example this can be expressed as BB for black coat
and bb for blue coat.
Genes that inhibit the expression of another gene.
This can be full inhibition or only partial expression
When the expression of one gene
masks another as in dominance and recessive expression. Masking can also
occur when a patterned coat, such as Tabby, is masked by a solid colour.
Genes which have modifying effects on
colour genes
The physical and behavioural
expression of an animal's genetic characteristics.
A cat needs
to carry two recessive genes for a particular character such as blue coat
(bb) for it to be expressed as a visible characteristic.
When the expression of one gene
masks another as in dominance and recessive expression. Masking or
epistasis can also occur when a patterned coat, such as Tabby, is masked
by a solid colour.
A change (usually
spontaneous) in the genetic material (DNA) of a cell, or the change this
causes in the characteristics of the individual which is not caused by
normal genetic processes.
The part of the cell that
contains the genetic material.
Sex Chromosome
A chromosome that is involved in
the determination of the sex of the individual Women had two X chromosomes
and men have one X and one Y chromosome
The fertilized ovum/egg
before the cells begin to divide to become a foetus


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LEIGH came from behind to crush Widnes for the second time in 11 days and claim a place in the Northern Rail Cup semi-finals last night.
Jamie Ellis and David Mills both touched down twice and Mick Nanyn kicked nine goals as Leigh followed up last month's 54-16 thrashing of Super League-bound Widnes with another convincing win at Leigh Sports Village.
Ian Millward's side had trailed 18-6 after 30 minutes but powered back with a run of 44 unanswered points.
Leigh went ahead after just five minutes when Dean McGilvray burst down the left and kicked inside for Ellis to touch down.
Widnes responded with a quickfire double from Ben Kavanagh, the prop going over from Chaz I'Anson and Thomas Coyle passes, and former Leigh forward Macgraff Leuluai added another as the Vikings took charge.
But, as in the recent league game, Leigh came roaring back and led 22-18 at the break as Steve Maden, Tom Armstrong and ex- Widnes prop Mills all went over in quick succession.
The momentum continued in the second half as Ellis broke clear to claim his second before kicking through for Tommy Goulden to score.
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D-Sisive 'Pass the Nog! D-Sisive Croons the Ol' Christmas Classics at the Yuletide Jamboree' (album stream)
Published Dec 16, 2014While D-Sisive delivered insightful, personal rhymes on his recent The Great Mr. Nobody, the Canadian MC has opted to get goofy with his next release. It's a holiday package named Pass the Nog! D-Sisive Croons the Ol' Christmas Classics at the Yuletide Jamboree [Digitally Remastered in Dolby Surround Sound], and if that title didn't tip you off, D-Sisive is taking the piss out of the season.
D chuckles his way through a series of Christmas favourites, delivering bum notes and bad timing on "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," adding F-bombs to "Here Comes Santa Claus," and showing off half-assed vocal runs on a humdrum "White Christmas." Canned applause, a perfectly functional background choir, basic Casio sounds and Chantal Kreviazuk are also threaded into the jokey project.
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Dear Scott Gimple: The Latest 'Walking Dead' Was Exactly What Women Needed
'The Walking Dead' is a male-driven show — we know that, and we love it. However the latest episode put one hundred percent focus on the women, and set a new precedent.
For six seasons, The Walking Dead has had amazing characters, both men and women. But there's almost never an episode without an arc for Rick, Daryl, Glenn, etc. and last night proved that the women on The Walking Dead are the hidden stars — and damn good role models. So this is my thank you to Scott Gimple. (And my plea for Melissa McBride to finally get an Emmy nomination!)
Nearly half of the staff (90% females) at HollywoodLife.com watch The Walking Dead, and have heart-to-hearts about it every Monday morning. This week's conversation was just as excited — but had a little different angle.
What was different was the content: Carol and Maggie took down a badass villain, also a woman, Paula, played by the amazing Alicia Witt. Let me just state, Scott has always done an excellent job with strong women on this show. For years, Carol especially has proven how badass she is; Maggie has saved everyone; Rosita is a badass every freaking week, etc.
But this week was an opportunity Scott could have shied away from, and instead he embraced it. The emotional aspect of the storyline was necessary – Glenn, Daryl and Rick doing everything possible to get back the women they loved in one way or another. We saw that in the last scene.
But the fact that we didn't see the men through the episode is what I'd like to give praise to. The Walking Dead fans are both men and women, but it's naturally a male-driven show. It is zombies. However, Scott wasn't afraid to show the strength, relationship and emotion between Carol and Maggie — something we've been waiting for for a long time. And not only did he show it, he dedicated a whole episode to showing how strong these two are, together and separate.
Carol and Maggie have had their fair share of conflict but this episode showed two women who put their lives at stake repeatedly to save the other.
And then there's Paula. Just the fact the villain for the episode was a woman is applaud-worthy. She was also freakin' terrifying. Alicia Witt wowed everyone with how scary she really was, and in a way, how relatable she was. Sure, we knew she'd be dying at some point and we knew that rosary would help. But even seeing her inner struggle was powerful.
Don't get me wrong: I love Rick, I'm team Daryl, Glenn's love for everyone and everything is something I adore. But I couldn't not notice the girl power on this episode. Even on Talking Dead, the only man was Paul Fieg, the director of the female-led Ghostbusters. So thank you, Scott Gimple. Love, women everywhere.


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Suljettu saari / Shutter Island.
US © 2010 Paramount Pictures. P: Brad Fischer, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Martin Scorsese. D: Martin Scorsese. SC: Laeta Kalogridis – based on the novel by Dennis Lehane (2003). DP: Robert Richardson – shot on 35 mm, special scenes 65 mm, digital – master format digital intermediate 2K – color – 2,35:1. PD: Dante Ferretti. M supervisor: Robbie Robertson – compilation score from György Ligeti, Krzysztof Penderecki, John Cage, Nam June Paik, Giacinto Scelsi, Rothko Chapel 2, Robert Erickson, Brian Eno, Alfred Schnittke, Lou Harrison, John Adams, Gustav Mahler – and a "This Bitter Earth" (Dinah Washington) remix during end credits. S: Eugene Gearty. ED: Thelma Schoonmaker.
C: Leonardo DiCaprio (Teddy Daniels), Mark Ruffalo (Chuck Aule), Ben Kingsley (Dr. Cawley), Max von Sydow (Dr. Naehring), Michelle Williams (Dolores Chanal), Emily Mortimer (Rachel 1), Patricia Clarkson (Rachel 2), Jackie Earle Haley (George Noyce), Ted Levine (Warden), John Carroll Lynch (Deputy Warden McPherson). 138 min.
A Finnkino release with Finnish / Swedish subtitles by Timo Porri / Janne Staffans viewed at Kinopalatsi 3, Helsinki, 28 May 2010.
The digital intermediate look was obvious but not jarring.
Although I love Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio I had not been looking forward to see Shutter Island. Seeing the trailers and the posters my instinctive feeling had been "do I have to see this", yet friends had been convincing me that the film is worthy.
It is state of the art film making by top talent. But I'm not convinced that Shutter Island was made because the subject was irresistible to Martin Scorsese to explore his personal demons. When he is committed there is nobody to top him.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a great actor and a unique film star. He is at his best when he is relaxed and can display his boyish sensitivity and sense of humour. He could have the capacity to transform like James Stewart did from the young charming guy to the grown-up man who can turn a shattering performance. Here he's good but he tries too hard.
The story belongs to the Caligari – Bedlam – Shock Corridor tradition, but in this horror superproduction there is a sense of discrepancy, of too big production values for a story like this. More can be less.
Shutter Island, set in 1952, refers to the biggest issues of the day (Holocaust, nuclear destruction, Gulag, brainwashing, the Red scare) but because of the trick emphasis of the plot the issues fail to resonate, and there is no sense that they are deeply and personally meant.
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Run your business from home
A FRENCHVILLE home and office complex is being featured as The Morning Bulletin's Real Estate Guide house of the week.
The property, which is now for sale through LJ Hooker Rockhampton, has had a long history of a succession of businesses.
The six bedroom residence with a separate office complex has been owned and occupied by four well known successful Rockhampton businesses.
Garnet Lincoln designed and built the complex around the early 1970s for his young family to live in while he worked on site at his surveying business, Garnet Lincoln and Associates.
The next three businesses to own the complex, living and conducting their businesses on site, were Van Lathan Constructions, Jeff James Constructions and the current owners Bill and Dianne Ouston who traded as Roadtest, a Geo Technical Engineering and Testing Company.
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- Six bedroom, two bathroom, four car accommodation
- Large detached office complex with six offices, reception area, common working area and a large kitchen/lunch room, plus a shed
- Internal courtyard with pool
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It is fully air conditioned with five private offices plus reception & waiting room, a big central work area, and a staff and kitchen area.
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Total land area is 1996m2 or 1/2 acre on three titles.
It located at 199 Honour Street on the corner of French Ave.


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Psychedelic ants demonstrate "You are what you eat"
From the Daily Mail:
Scientist, photographer and father of three Mohamed Babu said, "The idea for the photographs came to me after my wife showed me some ants that turned white sipping the spilled milk on our kitchen counter.
Dr. Babu mixed sugar drops with edible red, green, blue and yellow food coloring and placed the drops in his garden to attract the insects and photograph them in natural light.
Their transparent stomachs matched the liquid they drank.
Some of the ants even wandered from color to color, creating new combinations in their bodies.
Placed on a paraffin base, the drops kept their shape when touched by the ants.
Dr. Babu discovered the ants preferred lighter colors such as yellow and green.
He said, "I really toiled to get a photo. The crowd always used to become unmanageable within a few minutes and while I held my camera with my right hand, my left was busy removing the extra ants. Once I lost the chance, I could only repeat it the next day."
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Story by Ricardo Bacchus / Photos by San Suvankham
"Today was a dream come true for me," says Kanchana Sukachevin (pictured below), one of the 54 founding-members of Potomac Conference's Capital Chinese church in Silver Spring, Md. More than 150 people, including early church leaders, guests and state officials attended the celebration this past Sabbath.
In 1987, 10 Chinese families from Potomac Conference's Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., started a Chinese Sabbath School class in their own language—Mandarin. This group developed into a company, and, in 1994, officially organized as a church. Its divine service is in English and an interpreter translates it into Mandarin.
"Twenty-five years is a milestone. It is an occasion to celebrate and an opportunity to look back and reflect on God's leading," said Ebenezer Samuel, current pastor, during the service.
The church, recognized by church leaders for its outreach in the surrounding community, conducts annual evangelistic meetings and health seminars. "For 25 years you have been doing a work of upmost importance—helping people to know Jesus," preached guest speaker Ted Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. "Thank you for being loving and caring for people—that is probably one of the greatest missionary characteristics you can have."
The church is also known for its weekly Sabbath potlucks. With a membership that includes more than 20 nationalities, some joke they should receive the "Best Potluck" award. Other visitors note it is a warm and welcoming church.
"I started attending the church because my cousins were members there. Sadly, they moved away, but I felt like I was already integrated and part of the [church] family, so I decided to stay," shares 23-year-old Wright Makambi, originally from Kenya.
"Today we have come to celebrate, to honor, to remember, to reflect, to reconnect and to fellowship," says Samuel. "Most importantly, we have come to worship God and give Him glory for the things He has done."


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Understanding No Credit Check Loans Canada
Different loan lenders in Canada operate under different terms that guide them on whom to give loans to and how much to give. To get a loan, traditional lenders need to be assured that you are capable of paying back a loan once you have sorted your financial need. Most banks will discredit you and deny your loan simply because your credit score leaves a lot to be desired. In no credit check loans Canada however, your credit score does not determine your fate when it comes to receiving a loan. This kind of loan, however, is not offered by the traditional lenders like the bank but other financial fno crediirms.
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Despite rumors of its death, the Healthy California Act, a bill that would create a massive single-payer insurance system for nearly all 39 million Golden State residents, is alive and, in the eyes of its supporters, imperative. Read More »