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I won't hear a word against Germaine Greer. She may be batty, but she is magnificent.
In today's Guardian she tells the Plain English Campaign what it can do with its Golden Bull award. She rightly argues that the campaign is guilty of ignorance and crude anti-intellectualism.
Liberal Democrat Blog of the Year 2014
"Well written, funny and wistful" - Paul Linford; "He is indeed the Lib Dem blogfather" - Stephen Tall
"Jonathan Calder holds his end up well in the competitive world of the blogosphere" - New Statesman
"A prominent Liberal Democrat blogger" - BBC Radio 4 Today; "One of my favourite blogs" - Stumbling
and Mumbling; "Charming and younger than I expected" - Wartime Housewife
Monday, December 04, 2006
Greer: Take your Golden Bull and stuff it
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The Golden Bulkl awards were almost funny once but now the people that run it are as far up themselves as the people they are satirising.
And yeah, I like Germaine too - and Alan Bennett
- 06 December, 2006 17:04
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The Bolshoi's production of Marius Petipa's Don Quixote, brilliantly staged by Alexei Fadeyechev, brings together breathtaking displays of virtuoso dancing and enchanting choreography.
Perfectly conveying the excitement, colour and wit of Cervantes's masterful novel, Don Quixote is a merry, high-spirited account of the love between Kitri and Basil.
The lovers must overcome all Kitri's father's attempts to engineer his unwilling daughter into a more lucrative match – and, with the help of Don Quixote, they win the day.
Find out more about the rich variety of West End shows on offer in Theatreland.

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Having A Happy, Healthy Baby – Tips For A New Mom!
Whether you are expecting your first child, or adding to an established family, this article will give you advice on how to take care of things. Each situation is different and each pregnancy is slightly different.
Learn how to monitor your cycles if you are trying to conceive. Learning this will help you find out the optimum times to try to get pregnant.
Try not to gain excessive amounts of weight when you're pregnant. Gaining too much can pose a health problems and it will be hard to lose later. A woman weighing a typical amount should gain about 15 to 30 pounds during the course of her pregnancy.
Increase your baby while pregnant. You are feeding not only yourself as well as your growing baby. Eat healthy foods like lean proteins, healthy food as much as possible.
Try using full-service gas stations when pregnant. Gas fumes can actually have a negative impact on your baby. It's a better to simply ask someone else to help than to take that risk.
Avoid Vitamin A while pregnant.Vitamin A may cause severe damage to the embryo. Avoid foods like mangoes, mangos and carrots, since they all contain this vitamin. You are able to eat a little of these kinds of foods, but not every day.
Don't be afraid to ask someone for help with picking up heavy items if you're pregnant. Lifting extremely heavy items can cause you lots of stress, back strain, miscarriages. Even if the object does not seem too heavy, swallow your pride and ask someone else to handle the heavy lifting.
Tell your doctor if you notice your feet after becoming pregnant. It may not be of concern, but water retention is also a sign of developing preeclampsia, which can be extremely dangerous for you and the baby. This condition needs to be treated to ensure that the birth can be healthy.
Don't wait a long time to schedule the dates because you can't always control when the baby decides to arrive.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vaginal discharge from your pregnancy.
Pack a suitcase for your trip to the hospital bag well in your third trimester. Putting off this step opens up the chance that you won't have your supplies available to you if the baby comes earlier than expected.You should have your birth plan, insurance cards, birth plan, extra battery and insurance cards with you.
Take a childbirth class that you will use during your pregnancy and the birthing process. Sign up for your class as early as possible so you get a space. A class that specializes in breastfeeding could also be very helpful. These two classes will teach you what you need to know about your pregnancy.
Make a point of speaking and singing to your fetus each day. Research indicates that babies can feel your touch as early as ten weeks old. A few weeks after that, the baby can notice light and also hear the sound of your voice. Talking with your baby will help you together.
Unless your doctor says otherwise, do not stop exercising just because you become pregnant.
It is easy to see that there is a lot of information available for pregnant women. Although some of the issues outlined in the above article might not be an issue during your current pregnancy, it is possible that you will experience them during future pregnancies. Have fun during your pregnancy, but make sure that you have the knowledge that you may need someday.0


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Rose has plotted some 60 new archaeological sites that appear on the shores of the Gulf after this event, where previously there had only been a handful of scattered hunting camps. 'These settlements boast well-built, permanent stone houses, long-distance trade networks, elaborately decorated pottery, domesticated animals, and even evidence for one of the oldest boats in the world,' Rose says, before asking: 'how could such highly developed settlements pop up so quickly, with no precursor populations to be found in the archaeological record? These new colonists may have come from the heart of the Gulf, displaced by rising water levels that plunged the once fertile landscape beneath the waters of the Indian Ocean.'
Sea level data show that, prior to the flood, the Gulf basin would have been an ideal refuge from the harsh deserts surrounding it, with fresh water supplied by the Tigris, Euphrates, Karun, and Wadi Baton Rivers, as well as by underground springs. This well-watered and fertile landmass may well have been host to early migrants out of Africa, and would have provided 'a sanctuary throughout the Ice Ages when much of the region was rendered uninhabitable due to hyperaridity', Rose said.
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Talk puts shine on historic stained glass windows campaign
PUBLISHED: 11:30 03 February 2020
The campaign to restore the historic stained glass windows at Long Melford church in Suffolk saw a fundraising talk from the experts about what makes them so unique.
Around 100 people attended a reception and presentation in the 15th century church where English Heritage stained glass expert Anna Eavis and Leonie Seliger, who was on the restoration team at Canterbury Cathedral, talked about their work and why the windows at Holy Trinity church are so special.
Simon Edge of the fundraising team said the evening, on Friday January 31, had been a great success, and not just financially.
"Many who attended were aware of the glass windows in the church without neccesarily realising their true significance, but there were actual gasps from some people when it was explained," he said.
The evening raised £1,700 towards the £500,000 target to clean and restore the glass from centuries of grime.
Windows at the church include eight medieval windows, including a rare Pieta image of the Virgin Mary, which experts say is one of only three so far found in England.
The work, which is expected to take up to five years to complete, will include adding an additional layer of hand-blown, laminate glass to protect it from further corrosion - a delicate process.
Mr Edge said: "You can pull a Roman bottle out of the soil and it will be fine, but medieval glass was made very differently and is much less durable.
"It is very fragile, and the restoration work needs to be done - once organisms or mould start growing on it because of things like damp, it eats through."
The windows are precious because as much as 90% of stained glass in the country's churches were destroyed in the Reformation and during the English Civil War.
The Long Melford windows only survived because their original position in the church was so high they were difficult to reach, and because the figures they depicted were real people as opposed to religious icons.
One of those pictured was local wool tycoon John Clopton, and last year one of his descendants who lives in America gave a generous donation towards the £800,000 total cost of the restoration project.


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Some guy with no parents and a job at a… graveyard?? Ends up falling for the most popular girl on campus. She gets caught by baddies after her father is murdered and the hero has to enter a game based entirely on how much money you have and get her back "somehow." Don't read into it. This break down is more focused than the show itself. By a lot.
Characters die and disappear in the game world, but not much blood is shown. Even when characters are murdered, we don't see much, thankfully.
Another sector that's pretty clear. There's an occasional d-mn and sh-t, but they're rare.
This is where the YA rating comes in. We get a VERY busty character and some really uncalled for shots and jokes at one point. It's lame and stupid and everything I hate about fanservice.
The idea of spirits and whatnot kinda exist in the game worlds, but are never explained. Nothing in this show is really explained. Or followed up on. Or even vaguely remembered episode to episode.
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I have YET to find a Haoliners Animation League work I liked. Really liked. At best, I tolerate them. At worst… well… this happens. A show that is so confused, so completely unable to so much finish a scene on track, let alone complete the plot they set up for themselves in the first few episodes, that I wonder how in the world this thing got funded. Which is sad as a show where the lead ISN'T trapped in a game, but willingly goes into it to save someone else is more interesting than the ever broadening category of shows featuring "trapped in a game" as the biggest "motivator." Especially as those titles aren't well done anyway.
Sadly, this one wasn't done well either, so at this point, it hardly matters. It was fine to have playing while I did chores, often to distract myself from the creepy noises in my new house I have yet to get used to. But, honestly, even the most mundane shows I've reviewed have done better than this. I've rarely seen a more chaotic show. It seemed like the end result of the failed show made by the staff in Shirobako. I've read fanfiction with less continuity errors and more focus. I'm shocked this got funded at all, let alone completed it's 12 episode run without being outright cancelled.
Now, I'm sure someone would like this show. Maybe. But honestly, I'd skip it. It's fine for mindless background noise, but, again, why not have at least a show that's trying for that? As per usual, Crunchyroll's choice on shows to advertise makes no sense at all (I had watched this title due to it being advertised heavily at one point and I was curious. Yeah, not sure what CR was smoking….).
Personal rating: Young adult
Episodes: 12
Languages: sub
Official rating: TV14
Genre: Fantasy, action, drama
Studio: Haoliners Animation League
Company: EMON
Official streaming: Crunchyroll


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Most High Ministries is a faith-based addiction recovery and community outreach ministry. We introduce people to Jesus by loving without an agenda, providing spiritual support, and connecting people and resources throughout the community.
Co-Founders Kara Shelton and Stacey Dennis shared a common battle with Opioid addiction that led them both to a faith-based facility in their home state of Alabama. The had never met before, but they felt as though they knew each other and that God had placed them together for a purpose. They were bound together by their love for Christ and His people, their fascination with God's word, and their desire to help others. Kara had been through over ten programs, and that would be Stacey's second and final time in treatment. Stacey completed the program with honors, while Kara got kicked out, went into yet another program, relapsed and lived another 3 years in active addiction. During those three years, Narcan would be administered to her on as many as 3 occasions. One that left her hospitalized for over a week in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit clinging to her life. The grips of Opioids still had a hold on Kara and she felt hopeless. Finally, in April of 2016, she reached out to an old friend... Stacey. Stacey immediately came to her side, took her into her own home, and began to pray over her and battle in the spirit for her life. This would be the first time in the 15 year history of Kara's addiction that she would be able to compeltely detox "cold-turkey" from Heroin, Meth, and Benzos (Do not try this without first constulting a medical professional). That is when this ministry truly started. Just four weeks later, they hit the road and lived in their GMC Yukon across the southeast, spreading the Gospel to anyone and everyone that the Holy Spirit instructed them to speak with. These incredible stories and many more will be featured on their podcast series to be released at the end of the summer 2019. The Most High Ministries team is here to support all people. No exceptions. We believe Christ died for every single human because we bear the image of the Most High... and Everyone is Worth Saving. God Bless! … and remember, There's NO high like the Most High."
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HERE for more details but basically Crusha works brilliantly to create flavoured colas and fizzy drinks. It's not as weird as it sounds, since Crusha is essentially a flavoured syrup and doesn't have any milk ingredients itself, it can work well add extra flavour to soft drinks. However, I only ever use it with diet drinks and I certainly wouldn't recommend adding more syrup to the full fat versions!
The latest Crusha variety this year is the Limited Edition Apple & Blackcurrant. It's surprising to note that there are no artificial flavourings in this drink because the flavour is very similar to that found in apple and blackcurrant sweets rather than any real fruit. The sugary flavour is dominated by the blackcurrant, with only a hint of the apple. I personally can't imagine this tasting good with milk, but since I never drink the stuff I can't really be the judge of that!
The Apple & Blackcurrant was enjoyable as a mixer for fizzy drinks, adding a little bit of extra sweetness and fruity flavour, but I doubt I would buy it again. Even though I only buy Crusha on rare occasions anyway, I'm still hoping the next one will again be vanilla based.


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GED Online Programs and Exam Options Overview
The GED credential allows students who did not graduate high school to prove they have academic skills that are equivalent to a secondary school level. The GED exam consists of four sections (math, social studies, science, and language arts) that comprise the critical areas of high school education. Thanks to modern technology, students can receive GED training without leaving home.
Before being able to take the GED exam, students need to be at least 16 years old and not attending high school. An overall score of 580 and a score of 145 on each of the four sections is needed to pass the exam.
Online GED Study Programs
Online GED preparation programs, which sometimes are offered free of charge, are often limited to students who live in the county or state of the community college offering them. Most programs include pre-testing to properly evaluate a student's knowledge going into the program. From there, the curriculum and its delivery depend on the school. Some programs are self-paced, while others provide regular online simulcasts of in-class sessions. In addition, some schools require their students to visit the physical campus to meet with their teachers.
GED Exam Options
Although one can use the Internet to prepare for the GED, the test itself cannot be taken online. However, there are approximately 3,400 GED testing centers across the world, including several in each state. These centers typically are open on weekdays during business hours, but some have evening and weekend hours as well.
Many community colleges serve as GED testing centers. In fact, the same schools that offer online GED study courses often double as test sites. The price to take the GED depends on the testing center and, in some cases, there is no cost to sit for the exam.
Language Options
Students whose first language is Spanish or French can choose to take the GED in their native language, although this option may not be available at every testing site. Additionally, students who take the test in a foreign language might also have to pass an English as a second language (ESL) exam to receive their GED credentials.
Many schools that offer GED training programs in English also offer them in Spanish, although the latter might not be available online. Public community colleges don't typically offer GED preparation programs in French, but they are available from some private for-profit schools.
Special Needs Options
GED testing centers are also able to accommodate students with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. Large-print and Braille versions of the test are available and hearing-impaired students can access the GED by audio cassette. Additionally, special needs students may be given extra time, additional breaks, or be allowed to use a calculator. Those who require special dispensation to take the GED must submit a request and receive approval before their exam date.
Need help preparing for the GED? Check out Study.com's GED Test Prep study guides, complete with bite-size video lessons, practice tests, informational resources, and more to make sure you ace the exam!


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Stunt Master
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You are an unknown stunt master and your mission is to conquer the world of Hollywood action films. You have to master different bikes and cars as you ride, drive and crash your way through various film sets. Much fun with Stunt Master!
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Mum Review Poem CardBespoke Verse
Our new mum card contains a clever rhyming poem giving Mum her own review!
Tell your mum how fantastic she is with our mum poem card. Makes a memorable gift for Mother's Day, Birthday, Christmas, or 'Just because'. Can be framed afterwards.
Standard delivery is First Class Royal Mail which takes 1-2 days from dispatch (NB occasional delays within the postal system are beyond our control but we always send orders out on time.)
Make this or any of our square cards a lovely gift by adding a card frame to your basket. See this page for further details:
The card is square - the inside is blank for your message.
The card is printed on FSC accredited 300gsm card. The quality is beautiful! The envelope is kraft (recycled brown).
Card and envelope are presented in a cellophane sleeve and posted in a hard-backed envelope.Card 148 x 148 mm Envelope 155 x 155 mm
DadYou're the hero in a story You're the signal for a phone You're the wheel to a barrow You're the key to a home. You're the centre-forward of the team You're the cats' eyes in the road You're the engine in the mower You're the axis of the globe. You're the battery in a smoke alarm You're the bottles in a bar You're the chip in a computer You're the petrol in the car You're the lifeguard on the poolside You're the punchline of the gag You're the medal on a winner And… a very precious Dad! Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)


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On Saturday March 3rd, the U13 team spent the day at the Volleydome competing in a one day tournament. Most of the teams that the girls encountered were U14 teams, but the 403 Selects really held their own. They displayed a positive attitudes and growth throughout the day. They ended off on a highlight winning their last 2 games with one score even going to 29-27!
The girls were impressive with the energy that they brought to the game and their willingness to keep progressing on their individual skills as well as working as a team. We are looking forward to a tournament this weekend before our start in AVA`s!
Check out our 13U's in action on YouTube!


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Mazda says to recall 2.3 million vehicles worldwide – CNBC
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016
Mazda Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall a total of 2.3 million vehicles worldwide over potential problems with their rear gates, along with a separate issue involving diesel engines.
The Japanese automaker said it was recalling around 390,000 vehicles including the Mazda 3 sedan and the CX-3 SUV crossover model in Japan to fix the damper stays on their rear gates, which may corrode and break if exposed to salt.
Mazda said it planned to recall an additional 1.8 million vehicles in overseas markets over the same issue. It also announced a domestic recall of around 110,000 vehicles, including the Mazda 3 and CX-3, over a computer problem with their diesel engines.


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Giant Christmas tree from Poland heads for Vatican
A 25-metre Christmas tree from Poland that is a gift to Pope Francis is heading towards the Vatican.
After a sometimes tortuous journey by road, the spruce from the Romincka forest in north-east Poland has reached the Italian Alps.
The tree, a present from the Polish State Forests authority, can be transported only at night due to its size.
It has travelled over 1,500 km so far, negotiating numerous twists and turns, roundabouts, narrow roads and other obstacles and is on the last straight to St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, said Jarosław Krawczyk, a spokesman for Poland's State Forests.
"The Christmas tree is in good shape, which means that nothing has happened to this giant and precious cargo," he added.
Lights on the Christmas tree will be switched on at St. Peter's Square on December 7, with Pope Francis to take part in the ceremony.
It will be the second time a Christmas tree from a Polish forest will stand in St. Peter's Square.
Twenty years ago, a spruce from the southern Polish mountain resort of Zakopane was erected there. It was a gift expressing thanks by Polish highlanders to Pope John Paul II for a pilgrimage to his native Poland.
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text: Spurs assistant P.J. Carlesimo, nine seasons removed from the Latrell Sprewell stigma, feels he owns a legitimate shot at being hired as Sonics head coach. Though I've got to wonder how much a wife, who's been ill (she's fine now), and two small children will factor into a decision to take a job that'll have the family in Seattle next season and perhaps Oklahoma City or Kansas City thereafter.


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Or what we wore during Me Made May 2016 Day 1.
I gave a glimpse of a new dress in the ensemble picture (and also on IG).
Associations are funny.
I was making the top and skirt for a petite friend. In 1995 or 1996, I made a mint green cotton interlock dress from Kwik Sew 2452. I got the pattern and fabric from Denver Fabrics, which is now called Colorado Fabrics. (The online Denver Fabrics retailer is actually in St Louis and has nothing to do with the original Denver Fabrics except that they bought the name.)
I made the longer version of the dress. When my petite friend went on a trip to Saudi Arabia, she borrowed the mint dress, which was a maxi on her.
I bought he black/ecru dress fabric at Colorado Fabrics. Thinking of the store and the friend, I searched for the dress pattern and found it in my most excellent pattern drawers, designed for me by the son of the manager of Simplicity's pattern printing plant.
Can you think of a more perfect dress to wear for the first day of Me Made May 2016?
snow-dyed shirt at the TCM Classic Movies Festival 2016 today. Because he feels a little guilty about the cost of his festival pass, he asked me to buy myself something. OK, twist my arm.
Robert Mapplethorpe and Reigning Men exhibits at LACMA. Reigning Men was sensory overload for a textile geek, especially after I had spent so much time at the Mapplethorpe show.
We have until August 21, 2016 to examine the details on Reigning Men. I'll be back.
Monday, May 02, 2016
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Hartland Township is a civil township of Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan located along M-59. The population was 14,663 at the 2010 census. Recognized regionally for its warmth and community engagement, the Hartland Community tagline is Hartland: Friendly by Nature.
In 2013, Hartland Township opened two new parks: Hartland Heritage Park and Settlers Park. Hartland Heritage Park features fields to host lacrosse, soccer and football practices. The focal point of Settlers Park is a paved walking path that winds alongside midwest prairies and wooded areas.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,996 people, 3,696 households, and 3,108 families residing in the township. The population density was 302.5 per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 3,908 housing units at an average density of 107.5 per square mile (41.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.94% White, 0.27% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.
There were 3,696 households out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.24.
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Taj Mahal, 'THE OVERHEAD PALACE', is really a monument located in Agra about the water banking institutions associated with Yamuna. It's a the majority of nicely maintained and many stunning burial place on the planet. It's a jewel that adds-on the actual satisfaction associated with Indian. This particular monument arrives underneath the 7 Miracles from the Globe. This particular great edifice is actually influenced through adore that displays the actual elegance of the period. This particular monument had been constructed through Mughal emperor Shahjahan in order to convince their spouse Mumtaz Mahal which their adore on her is actually immortal as well as accurate. This particular everlasting tale of the caring relationship, regret as well as severance provides the soulful contact in order to Taj Mahal's elegance; the spirit that's full of adore. Following a lot of many years, the wonder associated with Taj Mahal continues to be exactly the same as well as unmarked.
It's a good amazing instance associated with new excellence. This includes the actual fantastic Mughal structures combined with Local. The actual main Hard anodized cookware as well as Islamic structures demonstrates this to become a distinctive monument that is nonpareil. The actual calligraphy and also the comprehensive workmanship that is accustomed to style the actual monument are merely outstanding. The wonder that is because of this particular mixture may depart 1 completely captivated. The actual beautiful inlay function improves it's elegance towards the maximum, it is completely inhale getting. It's a real image associated with adore as well as love and also the pure majesty of the monument is simply incredible.
Taj Mahal represents a tale associated with adore, enthusiasm as well as love. It's concerning the adore of the Mughal full with regard to their spouse, the actual enthusiasm to create a question with regard to their adore and also the love that is immortal and may be experienced via this particular monument despite a lot of many years. Furthermore, it is a present in order to partners who are able to additionally connect their own like to which from the tale at the rear of the actual monument.
The wonder associated with Taj Mahal can't be described within phrases, you have to see this personally. Taj Mahal excursions may allow you to see the wonder of the question. It provides the wonderful as well as memorable trip to go to the actual India's the majority of magnificent question in whose elegance may depart a person astonished as well as provides you with reminiscences for life.
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Few weeks ago, Teni was labelled as that female artiste who only possesses the sonic attributes of a hit maker and not the physical ones, the vocal powerhouse breezed past the absurd tag and went on to claim all the accolades streaming from summer hit; Askamaya including a show in Georgia which saw a massive turn out of fans few weeks ago.
This week after teasing the release of "two new jams" via her social media profiles, the Dr Dolor Entertainment signee returns in her recently acquired mind blowing, hit making and crowd controlling fashion with not one but two solid Afrobeat tracks that possess all the makings of hit singles as promised.
The high energy tracks titled Case and Shakeam feature Teni in her natural groovy element. In Case which is accompanied by a comedic video featuring Teni doing drastic things for a crush, Teni delivers a love themed Ballad which finds her rolling out a manifesto arising from intense feelings for the track's muse and she does this effortlessly on a plane of synthesized keys and drums provided by Jaysynth.
She then switches tempos on Shakeam; a more intense and upbeat version of her love narrative in Case. Adding live strings, saxophones, a shaking instrument and drums all reminiscent of a typical Fela Anikulapo-Kuti set complimenting her spirit filled vocals chanting her feelings in a fusion of her native dialect and english she completes the jazzed up, movement inducing vibes maintained throughout the track.
Its almost obvious the young artiste is laying the groundwork for a project and judging by her track record, whatever she's cooking will be an unforgettable hit.


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Originating IP: 22.214.171.124,VISAFONE-LAGOS-PDSN2, Visafone Communications Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:55:59 -0800 (PST)
From: "US CUSTOMS & BORD. PROTECTION" email@example.com
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Subject: Commissioner - U_S_ Customs and Border Protection
Attention: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
This is to acknowledge your mail and inform you of the latest development as regards the delivery of your consignment package by the Diplomat (Prof. Connor Cooper). You can reach me directly with this number +190-3890-0193
While scanning your consignment, our Cash-Track machine detected that the content of the package the Diplomat is delivering to you is CASH. For your notice, It is incriminating and unlawful to carry money (over $10,000 USD) in/out of the United States of America without complete documentation and clearance because it clearly suggests that the source of the funds is questionable. Also It is very important that all the relevant documents needed to authenticate the source of the funds are provided to prove that the funds were earned legitimately in accordance with the PATRIOT ACT so that the FBI, IRS and Homeland Security will not come knocking at your door.
In lieu of the above, the Origin of Funds Certificate (O.F.C) is the only document which can prove that the source of the funds is absolutely unquestionable and it's your responsibility as the sole beneficiary to provide this certificate before the diplomat can be granted permission to complete the delivery to you in your home address.
The Diplomat's Flight Details shows that he is en-route from London and we have contacted the relevant Authorities in the UK to make inquiries on the process of acquiring the Certificate. We were informed that the beneficiary of the package will pay for the Certificate and the cost of this documentation is Nine Hundred and Fifty Great Britain Pounds (£950 GBP) Only. You have to pay this fee directly to them immediately via Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram Transfer in the name stated below:
Name: Mark Henderson
Address: London, England.
Amount to send: £950 GBP
After paying the Fee, send the following payment information
1. Sender's Name and Address
2. Amount Sent
3. MTCN Number
Upon receipt of the payment information, the Certificate will be made out in your name by the Authority in the UK, scanned and sent immediately via email to us, so the Diplomat will be allowed to proceed with his flight and complete the delivery of your consignment to you.
Failure to pay for this documentation is a federal offense and a gross violation of the Patriot Act and an indication that the funds was intended to be smuggled into/out of the United States.
You are hereby advised to follow the above instruction to ensure the diplomat completes the delivery to you uninterrupted further by any government agency or monetary regulatory body. I look forward to your quick response with the payment information.
Yours Faithfully,
Commissioner Alan Bersin
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Any Email You Receive From Someone You Don't Personally Know Offering You Money Is a Scam!
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'No yellow fever in Jamaica': Health ministry rubbishes rumours
The Ministry of Health says there are no cases of yellow fever in Jamaica.
It made the declaration in a news release on Wednesday morning, as it seeks to quell fears after rumours emerged on social media that there are cases of the disease in the island.
"Yellow Fever is a Class 1 notifiable disease, which means it is to be reported to the Ministry of Health within 24 hours on suspicion by a healthcare professional. The Ministry has not received any such report," the health ministry stated.
To prevent the importation of the yellow fever virus into Jamaica where the disease does not occur, but where the mosquito vector and human hosts are present, vaccination against yellow fever is required for Jamaicans travelling overseas to destinations that are reported by the World Health Organisation as countries at risk for yellow fever transmission, the ministry said.
The Ministry of Health also highlighted that it undertakes surveillance at the ports of entry in respect of persons arriving from these destinations.
Yellow fever vaccines are available and administered at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston and at the Montego Bay Type 5 Health Centre in St. James. The vaccine should be administered at least 10 days prior to travel.
Yellow fever is an acute illness caused by the yellow fever virus, which is found in the tropics of South America and Africa. The virus is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, such as the Aedes, the same vector that transmits the chikungunya, dengue and zika viruses.
The Ministry of Health is reiterating the importance of personal protection against mosquito bites and continues to heighten its mosquito control activities island-wide during this week's observance of mosquito awareness week.
The health ministry announced last week that a new species of mosquito, the Asian tiger mosquito or aedes albopictus, has been detected in Jamaica. It is similar to the aedes aegypti mosquito which is endemic to Jamaica.
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Hi, I'm Sandra and this is an anime blag. If you don't know what an anime or a blag are, you probably don't belong here. I don't blog about anime as seriously as most people do. Half of my posts are half-joking, and many more have no seriousness in them at all. Basically I think I'm funny and hope someone else finds me amusing, but at the same time I'll be writing serious opinions too. And an unfortunate fact: I am not always funny. If funny stuff doesn't fall out of my hands naturally, I'm not gonna try to force it.
What you will find here: silly or cute fanart (0% my own fanart, 95% from pixiv with unchanged file names); pictures of silly faces, grorious Engrish, or QUALITY; reviews; posts detailing the tragedy of how semicolons are universally either neglected or abused; and rants about particular aspects within the animeland community. Mostly it's going to be the silly faces/Engrish/QUALITY posts.
Posting Schedule
There is no schedule because blagging is hard work when you're mentally and physically ill. That's right, I'm admitting to these things. Just think of it this way: sometimes I'll post, and sometimes I won't. Most of the time, these days, I probably won't. Posting weekly was too much of a burden for me, so I'm just going to write things when I feel inspired. Just like back when I started the blag and the aniblag tourney wasn't real yet so I wasn't popular and there was no pressure to make posts longer than a single sentence and picture.
You'll probably still get an end of the year type post at… the end of the year, So you can probably count at that, at least. Maybe. The point is, I'm not dead and I'm still gonna blog about anime.
Contact Info
If you want to contact me for whatever reason (you silly person, you!) I set up an email account just for this since I am in disguise and as such cannot use any of my existing five or six emails. This super special email address is email@example.com. You can also follow me on Twitter now (@spherestcow) if you're into that, though I make no guarantees of being entertaining there.
About the author
I don't talk about the author. Well, you can probably find bits of information scattered about in random posts, but that was an accident. To satisfy any type of curiosity you might have I present to you a list of my favourite anime serieseseses for each letter of the English alphabet. Is it useful? Don't be silly.
- A: Akatsuki no Yona
- B: Big O
- C: Cowboy Bebop
- D: Darker Than Black
- E: Evangelion
- F: Figure 17: Tsubasa and Hikaru
- G: Ga-Rei Zero
- H: Heartcatch Precure
- I: Innocent Venus
- J: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (David Production's, since I know nothing of the others)
- K: Kara no Kyoukai
- L: Legend of the Galactic Heroes
- M: Macross Zero
- N: Noein
- O: Omae umasou da na
- P: Perfect Blue
- Q: Queen Emeraldas
- R: Red Garden
- S: Shiki
- T: Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra
- U: Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199/Space Battleship Yamato 2199
- V: Vandread (don't judge me! it's my only V and I like the ending song)
- W: Windaria
- X: Xenosaga: The Animation (I have no other Xs and it at least has a nice end song)
- Y: The Tatami Galaxy. Hey, it totally works. Remember? Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei?
- Z: Zoids
To summarize that: I like noir, josei, the cute and the quirky.


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Posted on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
I am sad to say I have not had any group or section come forward this year to help with Founders Day as the 29th Scout Group did last year.
I am sure you will all agree that is disappointing especially as everyone was so keen on us having a celebration of Baden-Powell's birthday rather than a traditional church service type event.
That lack of support leaves me no alternative but to cancel this years Founders Day.
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Greetings, champions! Good to see you all.
Today, when I was coming to work, I kept thinking: how hard is Guild Wars 2? Is it really a hard game?
GW2 is usually pointed at as an MMORPG made with casual players in mind (like myself!). But I'd argue that the game is hard in some areas. Raiding is kinda hard, but that's because you depend on other players, that's expected, but the HoT areas and challenges are really difficult and I love them! You either git rly rly gud, or you call for help.
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A beautiful prayer in honour of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryIn Honour of the Assumption O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God and Mother of men. We believe with…
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint Joseph's Day is on the 19th of March. Joseph is one of the greatest saints, and he is also patron of the Church, family and youth. As the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ, he was very close to the Lord. Saint Joseph is known to have been a modest, humble, honest and diligent husband and father. He is a role model for all fathers!
Let's enjoy a cake on this special day!
St. Joseph's Cake
Whisk 6 eggs
add 1 cup of soft butter or margarine,
1 cup of sugar,
1 pinch of salt,
some raisins
1 tsp of cinnamon
and 3 grated carrots.
Mix in 1,5 cups of flour with1 tbsp of baking powder
and 1 cup of ground almond or hazelnuts.
Pour batter in greased baking tin, or tin lined with baking paper.
Bake at 180 C (356 F) in bottom half of oven for about 50 min. or until dough is not sticky any more when poked with sharp knife.
Let cake cool down. Draw and cut out lily from paper. Place cut out paper on the cake and cover empty spaces with sugar powder. Remove the paper carefully.
St Joseph is often shown with a white lily – a symbol for purity.
After St Joseph's Day it's time we may continue fasting! 🙂


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William Woods, during the seventies, wrote several strong articles
in the Deaf American magazine, advocating the rights of deaf
individuals to get jobs as truck drivers. He said that there were
no grounds for US Department of Transportation to discriminate
against the deaf. When we read about recent successful efforts
to grant hearing exceptions for deaf truck drivers, it is so
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The airline currently operates the B737-700 and B737-800, with the oldest aircraft to be replaced by the MAX. Transavia sees the MAX as a better alternative than buying more used B737-800s due to the fuel efficiency of the new model.
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Jun 18, 2017 News, What Guyana needs to know about ExxonMobil 0
Oil is perhaps the most profitable venture known to mankind. Therefore, it is no surprise that news about the coming of Oil and Gas has brought much excitement. Many Guyanese are engaged in discussions about what this could mean for the nation's development and how economically different the country could be in the next ten years.
The company responsible for the thrill and anticipation over looming oil revenues is US oil giant, ExxonMobil.
The area drilled by ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd, has encountered more than 295 feet (90 meters) of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs.
The news would be the most significant one for Guyana which is a net oil importer. Guyana has been hoping for something like this to help change its fortunes.
Already, Exxon has acquired its Production Licence and an Environmental Permit to kick start works in the Stabroek Block which located approximately 120 miles offshore Guyana.
Extraction from its Liza field Project is expected to commence in 2020 at an initial rate of 120,000 barrels of crude per day in the first phase. A Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel will be providing the main infrastructural support for the project. The Liza reservoir is estimated to contain between 800 million and 1.4 billion barrels of oil.
In the mean time, policymakers are still working out the bolts and nuts of the Agreement with the company to ensure that the nation gets a fair share for its oil. So far, Exxon and the government have agreed that Guyana will receive a two-percent royalty on gross earnings and 50 percent of the "profits" of the oil proceeds when production starts in 2020.
However, there has been deep worry about that 50/50 share as Exxon will have to recover it investments first before the profits are split. The company has already made clear that its Final Investment Decision (FID) for phase one of the Liza Development Project is estimated to cost US$4.4B.
While the rest of the contract is still being worked out, it is prudent for one to ask, how much do we really know about ExxonMobil? How much power does this company possess? How far and wide do the tentacles of its vast empire reach across the world?
In this ExxonMobil series, Kaieteur News, through detailed research, will present the facts on what you really need to know about one of the world's most powerful and most profitable giants in the oil and gas sector.
While it is headquartered in Irving, Texas, ExxonMobil has operations in a wide cross section of the world. In fact, Exxon has operations in over 40 countries which are spread across North America, South America, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The countries in which it operates include Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Egypt, Iraq, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Angola, Chad, Cameroon, Madagascar, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania, Australia, Belgium, Italy, China, Norway, Ireland, France, Finland, and Papua New Guinea.
With 37 oil refineries in 21 countries constituting a combined daily refining capacity of 6.3 million barrels, ExxonMobil is the largest refiner in the world.
Significantly, the company, which has been around since 1999, has a net worth of over US$400B.
A corporation with such a monetary arsenal, while employing some 80,000 persons is not your everyday oil tycoon. Exxon's annual revenues are actually larger than the yearly GDP of over 100 countries. These include:
Without question, Exxon's net worth catapults it to an entirely new level. One can easily liken Exxon to even being a powerful state.
This very point was made by several reputable news entities and independent reporters around the world, including USA journalist, Rachael Maddow, in one of her video features on the controversial company. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aG7iOyWd0w.)
History can attest that Exxon Mobil is not a company that takes orders or is even told what to do. Even the leader of the free world did not enjoy that luxury.
One significant case in this regard took place in 2001.
American Journalist and Dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Steve Coll, captured in his book, "Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power" how the Bush administration shared a close relationship with Exxon.
Coll noted an exchange between former USA President George W. Bush and the then Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Worried that Exxon was delaying a deal with India's largest state-owned oil company, Vajpayee asked Bush: "Why don't you just tell them what to do?" The former President's response was telling. He said, "Nobody tells those guys what to do."
The situation today is no different. Exxon is now closer than ever with the USA government. In fact, the former Head of Exxon, Rex Tillerson, is now the Secretary of State in the Trump administration.
Be that as it may, the Guyana Government is insisting that it is able to negotiate with this massive empire and safeguard the nation's patrimony.
To be continued…
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Indigo & Verdigris Releases Silver Lining Collection
Premiering in London, England for a worldwide audience on Sunday 28 April 2019
Exclusive, luxury edition of Indigo & Verdigri's popular, artist quality, hand painted antique and vintage furniture.
Each piece is individually designed to compliment your great taste and turn your living space into a sophisticated interior that many will dream about. With your smart choice – you get to experience the difference yourself.
Premiering in London, England for a worldwide audience on Sunday 28 April 2019.
Artist and designer Katarina Miletic of Indigo & Verdigris is releasing the brand new Silver Lining Collection. Each item has an individual design concept and they are entirely hand-finished by the designer herself.
Indigo & Verdigris is known for helping interior designers and individuals who value their unique expression so they can experience the first class design at no-frills prices.
Thus, for the first time, Katarina has created an entire product line of her favourite and most popular furniture. The collection will be exclusively sold on the website etsy.com/uk/shop/IndigoAndVerdigris where the limited products are scheduled to sell out by the end of the season.
This functional furniture is designed to showcase modern elegance with luxury that makes anyone with refined taste easily spot the winners. Indigo & Verdigris furniture is a daily reminder of values and qualities everyone seeks in life and an inspiration to enjoy the journey in every moment.
All products come in F&B's Railings colour to capitalize on today's ultimate minimalist trends. The individual designs are highlighted by a renowned artist's hand by using white washes, finest quality finishing waxes and metallic paint. Most items are made from solid wood, such as oak, which gives aesthetically pleasing contemporary, yet timeless, designs for years to come. Katarina's collection also includes retro classics to appeal to those who appreciate this distinct style.
Each individual piece has been named, for example:
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Silver Lining Collection ranges in price from £140.00 to £550.00.
Katarina is excited to welcome her fans to her new handmade product line collection they've been requesting. The new Silver Lining Collection is scheduled to go live on Sunday 28 April 2019.
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Sri Lankan in Bangladesh Cyber Heist Says She was Set up by Friend
By Shihar Aneez COLOMBO (Reuters) – When Hagoda Gamage Shalika Perera, a small Sri Lankan businesswoman, got a deposit of $20 million in her account last month, she said the funds were expected but had no idea they were stolen from Bangladesh's central bank in one of the largest cyber heists in history. Unknown hackers breached Bangladesh Bank's systems between Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 and tried to steal nearly $1 billion from its account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Many of the payments were blocked. But $20 million made its way to Perera's Shalika Foundation...Read More


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Once the hot water streams through, most people toss spent coffee grounds in the trash – but not Audrey Finocchiaro.
"In my personal life, and in the company, we try to be socially responsible in any way we can," said the co-owner of Providence-based mobile coffee company The Nitro Cart.
Finocchiaro found a second use for the still-potent byproduct of her clients' caffeine habits one day on Instagram. Not long after the company's one-year anniversary, her feed played matchmaker when it suggested she check out the profile of Providence-based beauty-products manufacturer PotionPVD.
She messaged PotionPVD asking if they were interested in the coffee grounds – "We go through a lot and we hate to throw them away," she said.
Now, The Nitro Cart donates spent grounds to PotionPVD to use as an exfoliant in its coffee body scrub and sells it fresh grounds as the base for its coffee eye serum. Both products were named Nitro in an homage to the partnership.
"Their coffee has a very distinct [odor], it brought our scrub to a whole new level," said Viana Newton, PotionPVD co-owner.
In The Nitro Cart's 19-month history, Finocchiaro said business-to-business relationships have been integral to brand growth. Begun as a physical cart in May 2016, by the end of summer 2017 Nitro Cart coffee was being sold at 32 local restaurants and bars, said Finocchiaro. Its five employees also sell coffee Monday through Friday from two carts in the capital's East Side.
"We value" partnerships such as the one with PotionPVD, said Finocchiaro, who remembers entering the Providence coffee market "blindly."
She credits much of the company's success to the generosity of local hospitality business owners who supported The Nitro Cart in the early days – "even though we were 23 and knew nothing" – a mentorship it emulates with new, especially women-owned, businesses it encounters.
The "collaborative" relationship between The Nitro Cart and PotionPVD "is a unique example" of business-to-business bonding, said Susan Barber, vice president of operations and general manager at Waltham, Mass.-based Smaller Business Association of New England.
"I've never heard of microbusinesses sharing like that," she said of the coffee-grounds exchange.
Mark S. Hayward, district director of the Rhode Island branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration, believes there is more collaboration among Rhode Island small businesses today than in the previous 30 years.
He called these alliances "critical to the sustainability" of retail companies with a handful of employees but does not think they are specific to New England.
Launched in May, PotionPVD is the brainchild of former roommates Newton and Katie Bouchard. The pair believe linking with an established company in the capital city helped spread awareness and tap into a pre-existing customer base.
"The Nitro Cart almost has a cult following," said Bouchard. "A lot of their customers enjoy the scrub and serum because it smells like their coffee and they know we're recycling the [grounds]."
While she admits these relationships have pushed the two to "step out of our comfort zones," Newton said she's learned PotionPVD exists in a niche.
"Usually the small-state thing can get in your way because [the market] is saturated, but in our case it's helped," she said of the company's use of unusual ingredients.
PotionPVD's Etsy shop features the Nitro-inspired products, as well as pomegranate tea face scrub, Himalayan sea-salt spray and rose-water toner. Newton and Bouchard also sell in local stores, including shops in East Providence, South Kingstown and Pawtucket.
Like Finocchiaro, Bouchard and Newton want to use this type of relationship to grow their business in an organic, sustainable fashion. So far, they've established ties with Blue Skys Farm in Cranston and hope to find a farm in Rhode Island growing roses year-round.
Similarly, those is in the farming business are also trying to connect with the state's retail sector. Rachel Playe, owner of 3-year-old Radia Herbs, headquartered in Providence, cultivates a Cranston farm for most of the ingredients she uses in her herbal products and homewares. However, she purchases beeswax from an apiary in her hometown of Northbridge, Mass., for use in candles, pine salve and lip balms.
Playe said she prefers partnering with other small businesses because they're a "reliable source." Herself a sole proprietor, she said it's important to know where the ingredients come from, how much is available and have the opportunity to buy in bulk for a cheaper price.
'It's also helpful to know you're [investing] your money locally and enriching somebody in your community.' RACHEL PLAYE, Radia Herbs owner
"It's also helpful to know you're [investing] your money locally and enriching somebody in your community," she said.
Playe's small-business networking has been so successful, she hopes in the coming years to expand her farm and branch out into dried herb sales – a market she says has "lots of demand" in Rhode Island.
Cary Collins, Providence College's Ruane endowed chair in business innovation, said these microbusinesses may be having such networking luck because of their location.
"Providence is the sharing community," he said, explaining the lack of business diversity lends to "kismet" collaboration such as that between The Nitro Cart and PotionPVD.
But also, he added, the creative capital "ranks pretty well in terms of 'willing to give it a go.' "
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Happy New Year to one and all!
Right then, Christmas is out of the way, and wouldn't you know it - 3 weeks off, and hardly any building done. Typical.
So, back at it now. I molded some glass fibre tubes over a potential aluminium Sea Hawk wing spar, which went well until I had to get it off, so I have now admitted defeat and will source a commercial unit.
The Flanker got a little bit of love too, with the tailpipes being finished off and a few blemishes taken care of with filler. Now 100% ready for glassing.
Should be a big year, with some great projects and (hopefully) loads of flying, so really looking forward to it!


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Tait: Return to glory
One by one, they filed onto the Haskell Stadium field in much the same fashion they did 41 years ago.
Like soldiers marching to battle, several members of the Lawrence High Class of 1967 football team lined up in front of the home sideline and faced the LHS crowd last Friday – one more chance to be honored for their achievements as Lions, one more occasion to be thrust into the Lawrence High football spotlight.
As they stood tall and listened to the public address announcer recite a list of their accomplishments, pride beamed from their faces, discipline showed in their expressions. Heck, even their shirts were tucked in. Somewhere, their coach, the late Al Woolard, was smiling.
"We all had so much pride in being from Lawrence and being a part of Lawrence High football," said former lineman Monte Antisdel, who now lives in Des Moines. "Walking out on that field one more time was just an amazing feeling."
Another lineman, Jerry Karr, who still lives in Lawrence, missed the chance to take the field. Expecting the recognition to happen at halftime, Karr was in line at the concessions stand when the ceremony took place at the end of the first quarter.
"I joked with the guys that they should've worn helmets out there because I don't think we could've taken the hits anymore," Karr said. "I was pretty disappointed that I missed it."
Karr's former teammates did their best to cheer him up in a way that demonstrated that 40 years apart hadn't erased the camaraderie of an old-school football team.
"We teased him the rest of the night for that," Antisdel said. "He was one of the guys who wanted to be out on that field again the most, and instead he was in line getting popcorn for his wife."
The timing of the weekend was no mistake.
The 1966 squad was one of the most dominant teams in school history. In just nine games, the '66 Lions scored 364 points and surrendered just 24. That was good for an average margin of victory of 40-3.
But in late October of 1966, one game put the Lions through the ultimate test. That game was at Shawnee Mission North, and it was far and away the most physically draining battle of the season. Trailing late in the game – and for one of the only times all season – the Lions unleashed a furious comeback and walked away with a hard-fought, 14-9 victory.
The victory sealed the LHS football program's ninth state championship.
Antisdel, who organized his class's 40-year reunion, said it seemed appropriate to fit the weekend around this year's LHS-SM North contest.
"We set this whole thing up around a football game, and we wanted to make sure it was the game against Shawnee Mission North," Antisdel said. "We have so many great memories from that game, and to see this year's team win was wonderful."
At a school such as Lawrence High, where every class seems to have a story or 20 about why its football team was the best, the Class of 1967 has as much right to the claim as anyone. Owners of 23 school records and an undefeated season, the 1966 Lions were big then and remain important to this day.
"Everybody in town knew your name back then," Karr said. "And, of course, your letterman jacket went everywhere with you. The town's a little bigger now, but being back in that environment with all my old teammates was incredible."


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Not quite perfect.
I wanted a sharp weeder that wouldn't rust. This weeder is quite heavy and a little too thick. Is more like a trowel and the soil tends to stick on the tool. I will say the handle is nicely padded. I think the design flaw is that it is too thick.


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Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2015
Mr CARROLL (Niddrie) — It is my pleasure to rise to talk on the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2015. In following the member for Box Hill, it is difficult to know where to begin. He attacked the judiciary, he attacked the Sentencing Advisory Council, he attacked the Victorian Court of Appeal, which handed down its judgement on baseline sentencing. He obviously was not listening yesterday when the Attorney‑General said he was going to refer the mess to the Sentencing Advisory Council for some advice, because the member for Box Hill has already pre‑empted the outcome there, describing the council as 'soft on crime'. He then slammed the Boulton judgement, which is a landmark judgement on community correction orders, and he wonders why he was probably the most short‑lived Attorney‑General that I have known, in lasting only four years.
The member for Box Hill has spoken about the drug ice in this chamber many times, so I would have thought he would have been very supportive of this legislation. I was a member of the Law Reform, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee when it inquired into the supply and use of methamphetamines, particularly ice. It produced a landmark report, arguably the best report done during the term of the previous government. Former Prime Minister Abbott and now Prime Minister Turnbull held a copy of that report in their hands, as has the chair of the national inquiry, Ken Lay. They are using that report as a basis for a national approach.
Ice is a drug that we have not seen before. During the Victorian parliamentary inquiry we learnt what it does to the brain. It triggers the release of dopamine levels to 1200 units, compared to, say, cocaine at 400 units. The high is incredible. Your serotonin levels — your mood regulator — are lowered, which is where you see the trigger in violence. It is a complex drug. I commend the Premier, who as opposition leader led on this issue from the word go.
Mr Clark — Rubbish.
Mr CARROLL — The member for Box Hill says, 'Rubbish'. Let us go to the facts. On 3 September 2014 the committee's two‑volume report, with its recommendations, was handed down. On that same day what did Premier Napthine do? He came into question time, chest out, and what was his big announcement? Was it combatting the crystal methamphetamine scourge? No. It was about 11 new sniffer dogs. If we compare that response to the one from Premier Andrews, we see he is reflecting world's best practice.
The committee heard evidence from New Zealand. They call it P over there — P for 'pure'. I can tell the member for Box Hill that in New Zealand they have halved the rates of ice use. How? They have addressed it with a whole‑of‑government approach, treating it as a health issue as well as a police and law and order issue. The New Zealand Prime Minister is at the head of the table with all leaders of government.
In opposition, the Premier said that in his first 100 days he was going to set up an ice action task force, with himself at the head of the table and with the Minister for Health, the Minister for Mental Health, the Attorney‑General and the Minister for Police, who is also the Minister for Corrections. Here we are today, and that committee continues to meet. The Premier is to be commended. He set up the task force and has put his own time and energy into it. He is taking world's best practice from New Zealand in how to tackle ice use.
I think even opposition members would agree that they were outflanked while they were in government on how to address ice use. You only had to read some of the newspaper columns at the time, including one in the Herald Sun of 7 October 2014 by James Campbell, Matt Johnston and Anneka Smethurst. Under the headline 'State government in turmoil over Labor mole's policy leaks', the member for Malvern was criticised because some of his policies were seen to have been leaked.
Labor was at the forefront of this issue. Today Labor has introduced this important legislation, which is going to go a long way. I can recall throughout the parliamentary inquiry process the work that was going on right around the regions. Recently I was in Mildura for the Aboriginal Justice Forum, and it was a critical time up there. Those involved are to be commended on the work they have been doing in Mildura. The member for Mildura, in an article in the Sunraysia Daily of 14 November headed 'Crisp backs "severe" new penalties for ice dealers', is reported as having said:
Mr Crisp said the judicial powers were an important part of the 'three‑pronged approach' required to tackle the ice scourge.
It is very important legislation. This government is keeping its promise to protect our kids and tighten the net around drug dealers and manufacturers by introducing seven new drug offences. We already have tough new laws. We want to make sure that it is even harder for ice dealers, particularly when they are peddling their misery around school zones.
In March a Sentencing Advisory Council report found that the most common drug trafficked in commercial quantities in Victoria in the last five years was crystal methamphetamine. Ice is ruining lives. This is a government that has engaged with the community sector through the Premier's ice action task force. Importantly, though, there is money on the table, with almost $50 million going to rehabilitation, tougher support for the peddlers of this misery but also support for families with a new 1800 advice line.
One thing that came through in our inquiry was that grandparents are raising their kids' kids. It is a more common phenomenon than you can imagine. When both parents are hooked on the drug crystal methamphetamine, it is their parents who are raising their grandkids. Generations apart, they came to us regularly with a cry for help because essentially the kids are digital natives being raised by their grandparents.
The Premier and all ministers around the ice action task force are very committed to doing what they can. Unlike the previous government that just sort of announced 11 new sniffer dogs, this government is very committed to working through the report that was handed down to see what other measures we need to take. The Drug Court in Dandenong has been an outstanding success. If you look at some of the reports, you will see that it pays for itself. For every dollar invested in it, it returns some $5 to the community. In a sense I think we would all like to see a Drug Court in our electorates, but it is about trying to take the best elements of the Drug Court, in particular the drug treatment orders, and see how they can be spread right through the judicial system. The court integrated services program is another area in which we are looking to make a very big expansion and inroads.
We have done a lot on drugs, but it is very important that we do even more. There is $45.5 million to reduce the supply and demand and effects of the drug ice. Since the change in Prime Minister there has been a different rhetoric coming out of Canberra on the issue of crystal methamphetamine. Once upon a time it was all about the police, but with Prime Minister Turnbull we are seeing a different sound bite coming out. He sees it as a health issue as much as anything else.
I commend the Attorney‑General on this legislation. He did a lot of work in opposition in crafting and writing Labor's policy. He has worked with Victoria Police, and he has worked very hard to ensure that these new offences are exactly what we need. One thing that came through our inquiry was that there is a gap in the law when it comes to dealing with crystal methamphetamine and getting close to kids. We have accepted the opposition's amendment to increase the size of the buffer zones. It is a worthwhile amendment, making it consistent with South Australian law. The proposed amendment is a good amendment, and it is totally accepted on this side of the house.
Importantly, though, the ice action task force is going to continue to meet because we know we need to be vigilant. If we are to follow the New Zealand lead where we see a halving in the rate of crystal methamphetamine use, it is going to require a whole‑of‑government approach and incredible vigilance at the rehabilitation level. One area on which I think both sides could agree is the importance of rehabilitation. One thing about the drug ice that came out of the inquiry is that it is not a simple detox process. It is making sure that the psychological help is there and that the rehab beds are there to ensure that the users get the support and essentially the advice they need about what led them to the drug. Not everyone wakes up and just wants to become a drug user. Often there is a lot of trauma, particularly in the Indigenous community.
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is at the table. She has seen firsthand the combination of polydrug use and alcohol associated with crystal methamphetamine and what that does. Having a culturally sensitive approach to rehabilitation is also very important.
I commend the bill. I commend the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrections, and I commend the Attorney‑General on this legislation.


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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Artella Me-Flection #1
It's pretty typical of me to have more than one project going at a time...maybe it's undiagnosed ADD, or maybe it's just the way my creative mind likes to work. No excuses though...that's just how I am, and I've totally accepted that part of me!
I'm still working on Chapter 2 of Taking Flight, and I'm still slowly going through Julia Cameron's Vein of Gold. But I started something else that just felt so right for this time in my life. It's from the Artella Words and Art website, and it's called Artella's Mixed Media Me-Flections, and I just finished the first project tonight!
The first lesson was to Create a self-portrait on a map illustrating a time you felt "lost". Well, after several days of thinking about it...I came to the conclusion that I don't usually feel "lost", because I am always open to new experiences, new places and new people. I guess I see each day as a mini adventure.
The map I chose to use was of New Mexico - one of my favorite states! I haven't been there for so long, and there are so many reasons that I'd like to go back (gee, I wonder if that's why I picked that map...hmmm...)
Let's see...there's Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu where Georgia O'Keefe used to spend her summers...or the Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe which is a short walk from the Santa Fe Plaza...or the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos...and of course, there's just a whole lot of beautiful country and a whole state full of beautiful art! One of these days....not too far off....
But in the meantime...I'll keep making my art and living life in the midwest! And that suits me just fine for now! Have a great week, and remember to
Labels: Art Journaling, Artella, Portraits
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- Jen said...
Let's go to Taos together! I would love to go to New Mexico sometime, it's one of the states that I've always wanted to visit.
I like your portraits! I had to draw a self portrait today for my fine arts class, but it didn't look very good. I'll have to practice, I suppose.
Only 12 days until I return!
- March 02, 2009
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Tuesday. 13. teenth of June. 1843.
Very cool, and agreable [sic]. Fire in our basement.
Louis, Julie, and Remsen, sick with cold.
Their father gave each of them oil.
Mrs Bloodgood, came for my dresses.
I went up to Mr Parmly's with Maria.
She had all her teeth extracted, and bore it like a heroine.
It was a painfull operation, and leaves her mouth sore.
On my return found the children asleep in bed.
Julie's cold very severe. Her head much affected.
A present from Mr E. Parmly (1) to Catharine, a book of his poems, on the death of three children.
I read them after our return home; they evince more parental affection, than talent.
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Vinyl records, a special shoehorn, VHS videos and paintings are just some of the items in the eclectic collection of goods for sale in today's Anything But Books Sale at the Regent Theatre.
Last year's fundraising sale made a record $13,000 profit, sale convener Kath Wallace said.
While organisers would like sales to be a "wee bit better" than last year, there was no fixed fundraising target, she said.
Whatever money was made from the event, held on Friday, March 10, would go into refurbishing the theatre.
Prices would be listed on all items but staff were also open to "a little bit of haggling" from bargain hunters.
It was interesting to observe the patterns of students who patronised the event.
"We really enjoy watching the students."
Board games had been popular for some of these customers at last year's event.
"Last year they made a beeline for the games."
One curious item for sale is a large shoehorn made by Spanish fashion designer Manolo Blahnik, which Mrs Wallace said looked like "an evil medical instrument".
Star Trek fans will be well catered for with an array of DVDs, VHS videos and blueprints for the Starship Enterprise all for sale.
Music would be played during the sale by local performers including jazz musician Calder Prescott.
About 12 volunteers, including Mrs Wallace, have been helping to sort through the collection of items for sale. It was quite a big job but enjoyable, she said.
The sale runs from noon to 8pm today (March 10).


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One of the most important topics on the minds of manufacturers everywhere seems to be finding skilled labor. As happens cyclically in all forms of modern industry, competition presents a moment of decision for shop owners: find ways to automate existing processes, or figure out how to engage more workers.
The industry at present (as at all times) demonstrates a mixture of these two approaches among owners of capital. The movement behind the so-called Industrial Internet of Things advocates ever-increasing levels of automation through software, machine interconnectivity and monitoring, and robotics. But many are also seeking new ways to find, hire and train new workers across manufacturing. While the so-called "skills gap" may be a fraught and unhelpful (or just plain incorrect) way of viewing the most recent crisis of productivity and labor in manufacturing as a whole, there are certainly struggles on the local level as shops of varying sizes decide how to adapt to their particular conditions of competition, productivity and access to labor.
Modern Machine Shop and her sister magazines covering manufacturing from metalworking to plastic injection to composites have devoted a special effort in recent months to covering stories of shops addressing the development and engagement of workers and their training. But while the settings may be particular, the lessons learned span all areas of manufacturing.
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- "Emotions Matter": Thanks to a culture change founded on a commitment to emotional intelligence, this mold supplier solved its skilled labor problem and increased throughput per employee.
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- "Inside the Additive Manufacturing Master's Program at Penn State": PSU's engineering master's degree in additive manufacturing and design offers students and manufacturing professionals a higher education in a continuously maturing field.
- "Developing Next-Generation Composites Talent": The composites industry, which is relatively young, has had only a little time to develop specialization at colleges and universities. Still, throughout the world, there is now a healthy handful of strong composites engineering programs that are turning students into composites manufacturing professionals, including the University of Southern California.
- "Today's Workforce Needs More Than Metalworking Skills to Thrive": Three mold manufacturing companies share how their workforce development strategies have evolved to meet the needs of today's industry.
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Janet over at Honey from the Bee, introduced me to Pic Monkey for making photo collages. I used to do this with Picnik and I can do it with Illustrator, but with multiple formats and an easy upload capability Pic Monkey does the trick beautifully. It's currently free and I ponder how long this will remain so, but in the meantime I took the opportunity to put together a collage of my photos from the Chihuly exhibit in Seattle.
I've shown you the pictures, at least some of them, but a collage really tells a story. The lighting and the glass and the installation were all so compelling it was almost impossible to take a bad photo.


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On The Ball, 2019
Thank you for supporting our auction. The goal of the Salina Art Center Endowment is to ensure a legacy of high quality arts education and programming at Salina Art Center. By growing the endowment, the Art Center has a sustainable budget to provide scholarships that reduce the financial barrier to high quality art experiences as well as secure salary for high quality teaching artists far into the future.
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This article will help you identify which public-facing text in your Simulator can be edited from the administration interface.
To find out what content cannot be changed from the admin interface, please refer our article on non-editable content.
How to find the editable content
You can edit the content of your Simulator site by going to 'Settings' in the main navigation across the top of the dashboard. (Alternatively, if you know which specific page you want, you can use the shortcut links under the heading 'Manage Simulator'.)
There are 3 tabs within 'Settings':
General Settings
Here you are able to update the following sections:
Simulator Title
Open and Close Dates
Contact Details - name of your organisation, URL of your organisation's website* (NB: must include 'https://'), phone number (optional)
Access Code - set up a code to limit access to your Simulator.
* Entering your organisation's website into this field will automatically set your logo in the welcome page header to link to your website and the link 'View Our Website' to appear on the very last page of your Simulator. The link 'View Our Website' appears on the /thanks page of the Simulator, after the respondent has submitted their response and gone through the Demographics page.
Groups and Sliders
Budget and Settings: In this section - and depending on the type of Simulator you are running (Budget, Points or Bill) - you are able to enter/select:
Fixed expenditure (Budget and Bill Simulator): If you have any expenditure that is fixed (i.e respondents cannot change it using the sliders), enter the total amount here
Fixed income (Budget and Bill Simulator): This is usually the total budget you have available, excluding any income sliders
Minimum Points Target (Points Simulator only): The minimum number of points people must spend to submit their response
Maximum Points Target (Points Simulator only): The maximum number of points people have available to spend
Target 'call to action' (Budget and Points Simulator): Shown at the top of the sliders page, challenging respondents to meet the target. Must be no more than 50 characters.
Call to action (Bill Simulator only): Shown at the top of the sliders page. Must be no more than 50 characters.
Text when target is met (Budget and Points Simulator): This replaces the call to action after the target has been met. Recommended max 25 characters.
Enforce target (Budget Simulator only): This optional setting will prevent respondents from submitting their response until they have met or exceeded the target.
Extended commenting (all three types): Enabling this optional setting allows respondents to add comments to each service group separately as well as adding a final comment before submission.
Slider groups are also set up on this page. You can set the slider values for each slider group and add individual services or priorities to these groups. Those services or priorities can have individual descriptions and consequences for each point or spend/save allocations respondents might make. Find out more about how to set up slider groups and items.
Here you can update these pages:
Start Page
- Page heading: The header text acts as navigation link back to Home page from Policy content pages and appears in the coloured header.
- Page body text: The text shown on the intro page when the simulator is open.
- 'More Info' text: The text shown in the 'More Info' pop-up.
- 'Closed' text: The text shown on the intro page when the exercise is closed. It's best to keep this quite brief.
Consequences Page
In Simulator, we use the term 'Consequences' to act as an explanation of the possible effects associated to a participant's allocations. Read more about how consequences work in Simulator here.
On this page you can edit the title and enter the text that shows at the top of the consequences page.
Demographics Page
This is where you enter the text shown at the top of the demographics page (if you're asking any demographics questions). Your account manager will set up your demographic questions for you.
Thanks Page
This is where you enter the text shown to the respondent after they have submitted their response and you can add links back to organisation's website.
Sharing page
On this page you can edit the title and enter the text that shows at the top of the sharing page. (Enabling sharing in Simulator provides a unique URL for each respondent's 'sharing page', which can then be shared by them on social media - you can read more about the sharing page.)
Policy pages
Here you should add organisation-specific detail to the standard Delib policies Accessibility Policy, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Terms of Use. Find out more about Simulator policy pages..