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Condominium insurance is similar to homeowners insurance but is designed for the specific needs of condo living. Many families choose condos because of the convenience of on-site maintenance and access to community amenities. In this environment, the main structures of all buildings and common areas are covered by an insurance policy held by the condo association. However, a personal condo insurance policy may cover property damage and liability risks of the unit owner.
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Did you guys here about this? They renovated the Chanel boutique at the Bellagio and had a huge party for the new It-girls and then there was this Chanel exhibit unveiled at The Wynn. This exhibit looks so fun. I used to go to Las Vegas AT LEAST twice a year for the fashion trade shows (bleh). And one thing we used to do as a tradition was buy something from the luxe boutiques. I remember running frantically from Hermès to Chanel to Gucci to Louis...I remember running in the Belagio because the shops were about to close. I'm sure the shop and the exhibit are awesome in person. Hopefully they're be there if I ever go back to Vegas again. Below is the Chanel Numéro Privés exhibit.♡
|this is a Chanel arcade game where you can win cosmetics and jewelry!
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Clare Mulley
Fantastic! Don't know how she did it. Charming and so knowledgeable with it. Always had time for us and all our questions.
Clare Mulley is the award-winning author of three biographies: The Women Who Flew for Hitler (2017), The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville (2013), and The Woman Who Saved the Children (2009). The Spy Who Loved is a biography of Britain's first female special agent of the Second World War and attracted an abundance of excellent reviews. It has been optioned as a film by Universal Studios, and saw her receiving Poland's national Bene Merito honour in 2014.
A passionate public speaker, Clare is an expert on the female agents of the SOE, and frequently lectures on the subject in universities, museums and festivals. She has made several television and radio appearances, including BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour and programmes for The History Channel. She writes and reviews for The Telegraph, The Spectator, BBC History Magazine and History Today. She was chair of the judges for the Historical Writers Association 2017 non-fiction prize, and has recently become an honorary patron of the Wimpole History Festival.


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Nelson X-Leg Table
A clean, simply-stated piece from acclaimed designer George Nelson, the Herman Miller X-Leg is a perfect addition to any office. As versatile as your needs, the X-Leg works just as well in the office reception area as the commons area.
Originally released in 1950, this mid-century classic works well with contemporary task seating or more traditional chairs.
Nelson X-Leg Table Features:
- Available in 30'' or 36'' diameter
- Choose from laminate or wood veneer tops
- Choose from three different leg finishes, including white, black, and trivalent chrome
Herman Miller® History
Founded in 1923 and recognized today throughout the world as an innovator in office and residential furniture design, Herman Miller has been ranked since 1986 among the top ten in Fortune Magazine's annual list of the 500 most admired companies. Their pioneering research into producing environmentally responsible furniture has earned them GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality certification for most of their products. Aesthetically, many of Herman Miller's iconic designs, particularly from the 1940s and 1950s, are valuable collector's items and on permanent display in museums such as the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Smithsonian Institution.
In 1933, new furniture designs created by Herman Miller designer Gilbert Rohde exhibiting the smooth lines and unembellished shapes of the emerging mid-century modern furniture style were exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair. In 1944, Rohde's successor George Nelson designed such enduring icons as the Platform bench, and was famously responsible for teaming the company with such influential design artists as Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi and Charles and Ray Eames. Charles Eames, widely regarded as a genius in contemporary furniture design, produced one of Herman Miller's most successful products in 1956, the elegant Eames Lounge chair. In 1994, Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf introduced a new office chair called Aeron (derived from the word aeration, which describes how the mesh suspension promotes comfort), which became an immediate worldwide success and earned a spot in the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) as well. Today, Herman Miller continues to attract world-famous designers like Jeff Weber, Jerome Caruso, the Studio 7.5 Design Team in Berlin, Yves Behar, Mark Goetz and many more.
If the purpose of design is to solve problems, and the relationship between design and business is synergistic, then Herman Miller today continues to be in the vanguard of design as a fundamental part of strategic planning.
Charles & Ray Eames
"Design is the appropriate combination of materials in order to solve a problem." — Charles Eames
Best known today for their pioneering contributions to the fields of architecture, manufacturing and furniture design, Charles and Ray Eames are considered to be among the most important American designers of the 20th century.
Renowned throughout the world as the creators of the sleek and elegant Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman, influential Aluminum Group chairs, innovative Wire chair and ubiquitous Molded Plastic Armchair, the Eameses began their career and earned their exalted spot on the list of great designers with the introduction in 1946 of the Molded Plywood Lounge (aka the LCW) chair, which was called "the chair of the century" by Time magazine. The enduring appeal of this highly sculptural chair has made it, along with the Eames Lounge chair, a part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), as well as a continuing source of inspiration for contemporary furniture designers.
The design philosophy that propelled their creations into superstardom was more than merely about creating a look — the Eames set their sights on creating a better world by designing furniture that fulfilled the practical needs of ordinary people. Good design, they believed, could improve the actual quality of people's lives. Their work was aimed not merely at aesthetic appeal and charm; their designs aspired to match the contours of the human body, resulting in chairs as comfortable as they were beautiful.
Refined, highly functional office furniture was created in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O'Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today.
Throughout their careers, the Eameses never hesitated to tweak and improve their world-famous designs, experimenting with slightly modified angles and seat sizes, expanded color and even material options, all in the name of making good designs ever better.
Discussing the ethos of functionalism that informed all of the Eameses' furniture designs, Ray Eames said: "What works is better than what looks good. The 'looks good' can change, but what works, works!"
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Could Brexit be Guy Fawkes in disguise?
Brexit article – by Keith Littlewood, Blacktower Regional Manager Costa Calida
On 3rd of November The High Court ruled that Theresa May's plan to not consult Parliament before starting the UK's exit from the EU and then triggering Article 50 early next year would not be allowed. This is a massive blow to Theresa May who had intended to use royal prerogative to move ahead without consulting Parliament.
Immediately on hearing the news market impacts were felt. The Shares in FTSE dropped and the Pounds value started to improve against the Dollar and the Euro. Uncertainty in the political climate is always going to be bad for the markets and this decision now provides us with more questions than answers.
Theresa may is a supporter of not leaving the EU but since she has become Prime Minister she has fought hard to make sure the will of the British people is carried through following the result of the referendum indicating the public wanted a Brexit.
This latest High Court ruling could have major ramifications. Consider that Parliament objects to Article 50 being triggered. We know that the whole of the labour party and SNP Party will fight for a new referendum and a good many of the other MP's may have their own agenda's. The public could be furious. Brexiteers have been passionate in their support and look at what happened in the lead up to the Brexit Referendum.
This could be just the start of an uprising and could in fact be just the completion of the Guy Fawkes master plan in blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
What this means for financially for expats? Good advice is even more important than ever. Considering what your needs are now and will be in the future. We might see a spike in the Pounds value and that may be a time to exchange a portion of Currency. Expats in Spain may be excited about the fact that Brexit might not actually happen but in reality, I cannot see that happening. In this world though, you can never say never, could you imagine Donald Trump being president just 2 years ago?
In today's financial climate it is essential you do everything you can to make sure your money is safe and secure and what you want to transpire in the future has the best chance of happening. If you need advice or if have any questions regarding the above you can contact me, Keith Littlewood DipPFS on 657 684 094 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.
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Financial Advice Issues for Expats in Spain
I have been a Qualified Financial Adviser for almost 30 years now. 25 Years in the UK for major institutions such as Natwest, RBS and Royal London. I have been in Spain giving expats financial advice now for 5 years and it is quite remarkable the different approaches as well as advice that is required for an expat now living in Spain. Blacktower is a company that has specialised in providing the best solutions for its clients living outside the UK for 30 years also.
The currency issue is always high on the agenda and a discussion for the long term future has to be taken onto account. Questions like What will happen if one partner dies? Will the other remain in Spain? What about other family members? What Inheritance tax provisions do you have in place? The list goes on and on.
Existing portfolio's and investments that were the mainstay of portfolios in the UK may now be obsolete. An example of this is quite often tax efficient products in the UK like ISA's and previously held TESSA's PEP's actually have low growth rates and provide no tax advantage to a Spanish fiscal resident.
Existing Pension holdings either paid by the state or private pensions built up through working lifetimes are topics that have to be covered. Many expats have lots of small pensions from many ex employers and can be confused by the communications and administration in dealing with them. At Blacktower we specialise in advising on how to consolidate and bring all these pensions together in one place.
Bank accounts and investments in Spain always bring up lots of questions too. Quite often the small print associated with financial products in Spain is in Spanish this can make it very difficult even if you have a good grasp of the language. Understanding Jargon in English is sometime difficult enough. I provide clear easy to understand letters and documents in English so that you fully understand any terms and conditions before making a decision.
Advice on tax efficiency is just as important and offering good returns. There are products available exclusively for Spanish expats that can provide invaluable benefits. Having a good base knowledge of the tax implications both now and in the future is an essential ingredient to making a sound decision.
I will complete a thorough factfind, ask you the right questions, establish your individual needs, attitude to risk and capacity for loss and desired returns before providing you with a full written report of advice and my recommendations in plain English. You will then have time to read and consider all the information before contacting me with how you wish to proceed.
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Westminster power grab laid bare
The EU withdrawal bill has laid bare the Westminster power grab being railroaded through parliament by the British government, without proper parliamentary debate — showing once again a Tory government in hiding at the first sign of scrutiny.
Despite repeated promises before and after the referendum that new powers would come to the Scottish parliament, the bill as introduced commits to no new powers being devolved, and also effectively means that the Scottish parliament cannot legislate on repatriated laws in EU areas without the permission of the UK government.
The bill as it stands does nothing to protect the interests of Scotland and the other devolved administrations, and it is a final confirmation of a Westminster power grab that will sideline and undermine the devolved


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Fleur Adcock
Born in a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, in 1934, Fleur Adcock has spent most of her life in England. She worked as a librarian for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before turning to poetry full-time, starting with her 1964 collection, The Eye of the Hurricane. Adcock was elected to become a Royal Society of Literature fellow in 1984 and was made an Officer of the British Empire twelve years later.


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Where you live may impact the age at which you get married, a CNN study found. Consequently, a resident in Oklahoma is more likely to get married at a younger age than someone who lives in the northeastern United States.
According to CNN, couples in Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma have the youngest average age of marriage in the United States, at 24 years old.
Along with their findings of regional location influencing the age of which someone might walk down the aisle, CNN also said education had an influence on a prolonged marriage. According to CNN, the average marriage age increases in states where there is a higher number of college educated people.
"We dated for four years before we got married, so I don't think I personally fall in the 'ring by spring' category," Megan Hansen, resident director at Oklahoma Christian said. "I would like to think that Oklahoma Christian did not have an influence, but there was a small influence and a pressure I don't think students at Oklahoma Christian can avoid."
Hansen said Oklahoma Christian seemed to over-encourage marriage. Similarly, senior Kaitlin Allen agreed with Hansen.
Kaitlin Allen dated her husband Mitch for three years before getting married in December 2016. Both Kaitlin and her husband are graduating in April.
"Around Oklahoma Christian, if you have been dating for a long time it is like, 'Okay lets get married," Kaitlin Allen said.
Despite the state's young marriage average, CNN's report showed Oklahoma had one of the highest percentages of divorced adults.
"It doesn't scare me being a part of that statistic," Hansen said. "We know who we are and why we got married, divorce is not an option. My parents told me that the key to a successful marriage is never letting the idea of divorce be on the table."
Mitch Allen, Kaitlin Allen's husband, said societal pressures could be a big factor in the high number of divorces in Oklahoma.
"It's not that surprisingly the statistic is so high," Mitch Allen said. "Our culture has so many people that pretend to hold Christian values, but struggle when those values are tested."
Senior Kendall Allen married Oklahoma Christian alumnus Kirby Allen in the fall of 2016. Through the process of planning her wedding, Kendall Allen said she learned lessons that could be beneficial to all future newlyweds.
"Don't compare your relationship, your engagement, wedding or your ring to others," Kendall Allen said. "Make your wedding a reflection of who you are as a couple, not a replica of what you see on Pinterest."
Hansen said there should be no rush to get married while in college.
"You have so much time," Hansen said. "There is always a benefit to growing together first. If you can work through all of those things before you get married, the first year of marriage will be so much fun. And you don't want to sacrifice that fun, first year just because you are rushing."
However, Kirby Allen, Kendall Allen's husband, said one of the benefits of getting married young is the opportunity to grow and mature through all different stages of life together.
"I hate when people have this whole romantic ideal of falling in love and everything feeling so great," Kirby Allen said. "Sometimes we do things that annoy each other, and in that moment we might not like each other, but love is so much more than that. Our love for each other is an action rather than a feeling."


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Superintendent's contract is renewed; Burr gets three more years
The Board of Education (BOE) has extended School Supt. Freeman Burr's contract for another year, through June 2016.
Like with most superintendents in the state, Burr has a three-year rolling contract that needs to be renewed annually for an additional year.
Burr, who has led the city's school system since August 2009, said he is pleased to be able to remain in Shelton. "When I was originally hired by the board, I made a minimum of a five-year commitment," he said. "There is still more to do."
The BOE vote to renew Burr's contract was not unanimous. It was 5-3, with the dissenters being John Francino-Quinn, James Orazietti and Kathy Yolish. Member Timothy Walsh was absent.
'He does his job and he cares'
Mark Holden, BOE chairman, said Burr is doing a good job. "Freeman has a plan to improve student achievement and has been working that plan to make it happen," Holden said. "He does his job and he cares."
Holden said Burr has formed good relationships with Mayor Mark Lauretti, the Board of Aldermen and school board members like himself.
Francino-Quinn said he wanted the board to wait until the new test scores were released to vote on Burr's contract, providing a way to help evaluate Burr's job performance. "But that didn't happen," he said.
The release of test scores statewide were delayed by the state this year, but have subsequently been disseminated.
Burr said the split vote will not deter him. "My responsibility is to keep the eye on the prize," he said.
Pay increase
Burr's base salary will be $165,000 in year one, $168,795 in year two and $174,000 in year three. This represents a 5.5% total increase over the three years.
He receives an annual annuity that will rise from $10,000 a year to $12,000 a year in year three, and a $725 per month vehicle allowance for his own car. He gets health and dental benefits, with his portion of the premium payments increasing from 15% to 19% over the course of the contract.
He receives 25 vacation days, 18 sick days and three personal days per year.
Holden said Burr's salary is low when compared to other superintendents in Connecticut, especially in Fairfield County. "Pay-wise, at a gathering of superintendents he won't be able to brag about his salary," Holden said.
Before coming to Shelton, Burr worked in Hartford as director of secondary and intervention schools, director of human resources, supervisor of eight elementary schools, and a principal.
The Shelton Public Schools serve about 5,200 students and have about 650 employees, including 385 teachers or other certified staff.
Student achievement
Burr said his focus in Shelton has been on school improvement and student achievement.
He said "walk-through data" is gathered by having principals regularly observe class activities, with the goal being to emphasize effective teaching approaches. The district uses the Connecticut Accountability Learning Initiative to develop data-driven teaching strategies, he said.
Burr said Shelton stresses the importance of ongoing training for teachers. "At the end of the day, the focus is on teaching and learning," he said.
He said youngsters must understand the relevance of what they are learning to their later success in life. "The importance of the teacher/student relationship can't be minimized," Burr said. "When students know the teachers believe in them, the students perform better."
Another task has been to develop the local curriculum so it lines up with the state's upcoming common core curriculum requirement.
The district also is preparing for the state's new standardized tests for students, which will be done exclusively online.
Budget challenges
Burr said the budget always is a challenge, but he thinks school and city leaders worked well together this year to get enough funding "to sustain the progress we've made."
He said part of his role is to enlighten elected officials on the challenges the school system faces, such as state mandates and the impact of new legislation."We show them we are very prudent and fiscally conservative with our expenditures," he said.
As for the system's infrastructure, Burr said progress is being made on addressing fire code violations at Shelton High and, in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, the district is aggressively working to upgrade security at its facilities.


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The grand Radisson Collection Hotel Strand, Stockholm in all of its 170-room glory has reopened its doors after a total revamp by Swedish architectural studio Wingårdhs.
The full renovation left no corner untouched and the once outdated space now boasts contemporary luxury and swanky design. Dating back to the 1912 Olympics, this historically rich hotel was once frequented by dazzling stars like Greta Garbo, Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn.
The focus of the redesign was to bring forth the historical eccentricities of the building. Polished oak and walnut are juxtaposed with gentle textures and opulent colour schemes. "Strand Grey" is a newly introduced, custom grey tone that runs throughout the hotel alongside unmistakable design classics such as the 2097 Chandelier from FLOS and the Swan Chair from Fritz Hansen.
Lobby walls, event spaces, guest rooms and the restaurant walls function as an exhibition space for Swedish firm Young Art's young designers and artists. Guest rooms offer repurposed furnishings in an effort to breathe new life into spaces without losing the hotel's ageless charm. Moody colour palettes are interrupted only by the whites of window frames in an effort to draw the awe-inspiring Nybroviken views in. Guests can enjoy a Greta Garbo cocktail at the authentic Swedish Strand Brasserie and Bar, headed up by Chef Richard Williamson.
Book a stay at The Radisson Collection Hotel, Strand Stockholm here and see more of Wingårdhs' projects at wingardhs.se.


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Publisher Breakdown
25% Self-Published*
10% Harlequin
4% Random House
4% Kensington
4% Sourcebooks Casablanca
2% Amazon Publishing
2% Shadow Mountain
2% Simon and Schuster
2% Penguin
*Two self-published books, Permanent Ink and Coming in From The Cold, were previously traditionally published.
23% Avon Addicts Program
16% Amazon.com
14% NetGalley.com
12% Fountain Bookstore
10% Scribd.com
6% Public Library
6% Review Copies
4% Kindle Unlimited
2% Audible Romance Package
2% Barnes and Noble
2% BetterWorldBooks.com
2% Harlequin.com
2% Fresh Fiction Subscription Box
Other Numbers
53% of reviews were for 2018-2019 frontlist titles
10% feature characters with a mental illness or physical disability
K.E.'s Thoughts
I'd like to work on getting all the diversity numbers higher. The author of color and heroines of color numbers are up from last year but the heroes of color are down. I think this comes from a lot of interracial romance having White heroes. While I am conscious of reading a diverse array of authors I'm not intentional about it. I think putting it in numbers shows how easy it is for diversity to slip through the cracks even when you are thinking about it.
Last year I said I wanted to read more backlist and more of the used books from the piles in my closet. I failed that pretty hard. I think I may have bought more used books and only read a total of one backlist book.
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Photo review on painting with wool. Drawing "Sunflowers"
My photo review is devoted to creating a picture of wool on the theme " Sunflowers ." It is designed for those who already know the basic methods of working in the technique of "woolen painting" and made their own pictures, so there will be few photographs and descriptions. I chose the plot as picturesque, without a special drawing, where an important spot is assigned to a color spot.
For work, I used merino, thin and super thin, sharp scissors, fabric and the basis for the picture (hardboard).
The fabric is glued to the base of the picture with a glue pencil, so that the coat is well laid down and not lost.
The methods of laying out the wool used in this picture :
The method of stretching is pulling out even fibers of wool from a combed log, imitating a brush stroke;
Method of plucking or tweaking - wrapping the wool around the finger, we pull out the upper wool from the butt, creating a tangled bundle, a cloud;
Tear-off method - pull out the strand by pulling and remove excess from it, forming a smear of the required length. It is important that the strands are thin and transparent, otherwise they will be very hard to break.
The method of nipping or cutting is all that is done with scissors, sharp and comfortable! In this picture, I almost did not use this method.
The layout of the wool I start with the main color - it's white vanilla or light ocher (clarified). Then I add other shades of light tones (white, light blue, light lilac). In the lower corners I add dark shades of yellow-green (olive) and shades of brown.
The light is colder in tone, the shadow is warmer.
I add a little yellowness to the places where there will be flowers of sunflowers. The background is already ready, but at the end of the work it can be modified as needed (to strengthen the light, shadow or add an additional shade, simply put, that the soul will tell).
To work was gentle, with soft transitions, I work with transparent strokes, leaving no sharp transitions (except for exceptions), smoothly moving from tone to tone.
I mark the arrangement of foliage. I use dark green.
I brighten the leaves and separate them in tones. Gradually and transparently!
I'm drawing flowers.
I twist the petals on the ends.
All the fragments of the picture first form the main color spot, and then correct the shape and toniruyu need other shades.
In the process of drawing, all details are finalized, the composition is formed in color and shape in a complex way!
At this stage, I finished the picture! In my opinion the picture is ready! I hope that this photo review will inspire someone to create their own picture of wool!
If you have any questions, I will answer them in a private message or in comments.


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This is a continuation of the story of the healing journey the Lord has me on. You can read about The Need, The Past 6 Months, Quiet Waters, 6 Weeks Since QW, and Christmas.
I listen to K-LOVE radio in the mornings when I'm getting ready for work. I love listening to the Morning Show – the three DJs are very encouraging and entertaining.
On Monday, February 4th, they received a call from a listener with an amazing story. Her name was Sarah, and she shared about her life with severe scoliosis – so much so, that her ribs touched her hips. But only days before calling, the Lord had miraculously healed her and she grew 4 inches! The DJs kept her on the phone for a while to hear more of her incredible story.
Sarah had been to many doctors throughout the years, but had found no solution to her problem. She explained how many of her family members had been healed from sickness and other conditions. So one day recently she felt the Lord say to her heart, "Why don't you ask me to heal you?" So she did. She laid down on her bed, prayed and cried, and felt the warmth of the Holy Spirit come over her. When she got up, she felt different; noticed that things looked different. That's when she realized that she was taller! Four inches taller!
Hearing her story encouraged my heart. At Quiet Waters the Lord told me that He is doing a "slow surgery" on my back. I have no idea how slow that is. So I am waiting on Him. And I won't lie, there have been a few days where I hear that little voice that says, "Did He really mean that? Is He really healing me?" because I have not seen much evidence of it recently. But I quickly dismiss that thought – because He promised it to me, and He is faithful to His promises!
Later that morning, I heard more encouragement on K-LOVE. This time it was through the song Promises, by Sanctus Real.
The chorus goes:
And hold on to the promises (Hold tight)
Hold on to the promises (Alright)
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises
That is what I am doing – I am holding on to the promise that He is working, even when I can't see it.
And someday soon, I will see the physical results of His behind-the-scenes working on my body. I probably won't be 4 inches taller, like Sarah is, but I will definitely be standing up taller and straighter soon!
Thank you Jesus!
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Press Release
From: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Democratic Caucus
Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2005
(Washington, DC)� For the second time in four months U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science Members heard directly from NASA's leader, Dr. Michael Griffin, on the status of the work being done at the agency.�
Among NASA's current priorities is the Administration's "vision for space exploration" announced January 12, 2004.� The plan proposed returning U.S. astronauts to the Moon by 2020, followed by eventual human missions to Mars.� To date, important information is still lacking on how it will be implemented and Committee Democrats seized this opportunity to explore the issue.
"I've said this many times but it bears repeating - I support the President's exploration initiative as long as it is paid for and is sustainable," stated Ranking Member Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN).� "However, I am very concerned that this Administration may not be willing to pay for the vision that it presented to the nation 21 months ago."
"My intent is not to criticize Administrator Griffin.� He is not the problem.� Rather, I want to make clear that only 21 months into the Vision, NASA has already had to make major cuts to programs and contemplate additional restructurings simply to have the hope of meeting the President's timetable for returning U.S. astronauts to the Moon," added Rep. Gordon.� "That does not bode well for the sustainability of the Vision.� And it raises the fundamental question:� Is the Vision for Space Exploration an Administration priority-or simply a NASA priority?"
A number of Science Democrats also voiced their concern at today's hearing over NASA's planned cuts to important agency science and research programs, including the continuing decline in the aeronautics budget.� NASA is instituting the cuts to make room for implementation of the Administration's exploration plan.� Among the NASA programs facing budgetary cuts are the life sciences program and fundamental Space Station research.
"I am worried that NASA is going to have great difficulty in keeping a vital and robust set of space, Earth and life science missions on track in a tightly constrained NASA budgetary environment as those missions inevitably have to compete with the growing demands of the human exploration initiative," added Space Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO).� "I hope I am wrong-because NASA's science programs, as well as the university research activities that they support, are in many ways NASA's 'crown jewels' in the eyes of the general public."
"All I'm asking is 'how do we get there from here?'" concluded Rep. Gordon.� "And a satisfactory answer is going to require a commitment from the White House - not just NASA."
Copies of the opening statements from both Rep. Gordon and Rep. Udall are attached.
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This particular crumble, made with fresh sweet cherries and frozen cranberries, was a real eye-opener. It started as a way to use up a pound of fresh cherries–not enough for a crumble by itself, but too much for almost anything else. I found a partly-full bag of cranberries in the freezer and added them in, intending just to bulk out the crumble. In all honesty, I wasn't even going to blog about this crumble, because it felt so strange to mix in-season and out-of-season fruit. But then I took a taste, and my mind did a backflip. This was just so, so good.
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Zayn Malik's bank balance is looking a little leaner than the rest of his former One Direction bandmates – £5 million short to be exact.What are the dates and cities for Elton John's rescheduled Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour
According to The Sunday Times Rich List, published on Sunday, the Pillowtalk singer is worth £35m, while Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan are all worth £40m each.
Zayn's departure from the world's biggest boyband in 2015 saw his earnings drop by £5m – now that's a lot of cans of hairspray.
The Sunday Times Rich List put the £5m pay gap down to the fact Zayn missed the One Direction's final On The Road Again tour, which saw the lads continue on as a four piece before their extended break.
'Because he missed the band's last tour before their hiatus, we put Malik's fortune a little lower than his former bandmates,' a spokesperson said.
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It came as Forbes named One Direction the highest paid European celebrities of 2016 back in December.
The band brought in a collective $110million (£89.9m), despite the fact Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis have all been off chasing their own solo projects.
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The Hello singer increased her earnings across the last 12 months from £85m to £125m, but trailed behind the £780m fortune enjoyed by Sir Paul McCartney who topped the list (with wife Nancy Shevell).
Musical theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber came in at second place with £740m, while rockers U2 were named third richest with earnings of £548m.
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1. Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell (£780 million)
2. Lord Lloyd-Webber (£740 million)
3. U2 (£548 million)
4. Sir Elton John (£290 million)
5. Sir Mick Jagger (£250 million
6. Keith Richards (£235 million)
7. Olivia and Dhani Harrison (£210 million)
8= Michael Flatley (£200 million)
8= Ringo Starr (£200 million)
10. Sting (£185 million)
11= Eric Clapton (£170 million)
11= Sir Rod Stewart (£170 million)
13. Roger Waters (£165 million)
14. Sir Tom Jones (£160 million)
15. Sir Tim Rice (£152 million)
16. Robbie Williams (£150 million)
17. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (£140 million)
18. Charlie Watts (£130 million)
19= Adele (£125 million)
19= Brian May (£125 million)
H/T: The Sunday Times
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Playing on The Hidden Forest server is totally FREE, however we kindly ask you to read and follow the server rules.
# Use common sense! We are here to have fun, and enjoy the game. We created this community and content that literally took thousands of hours for you. So don't mess around and make the gaming experience horrible for anyone else.
# Respectable Game Play or in other terms means Play Fair, Play Nice, Respect each other and have fun. The server's goal is to have a fun and an enjoyable time while you play. Note that this includes joke such as ALT-F4 or /ext when someone request help.
# No KSing or Ninjaing. This is not a kill or be killed, ks or be ks'd (kill stealing) type server, we like our community to enjoy their time here without having to deal with disrespectful players ruining their play time.
If you did not kill it, it does not belong to you. This includes flags, loot and anything else gained from the kill. You must have permission from the person/guild who made the kill. Please respect camps but at the same time do not hog the whole zone by yourself or your own "team". Contact a GM if you need to before any blood is shed
# AFK Killing. AFK killing is not allowed. Camping with a pet in some spot and letting the pet kill over and over while you are AFK will get you suspended at best or even banned depending on the magnitude of the violation or if the violation is repeated.
# No drama. Be mature:
o Don't spam OOC/Shout channels. No drama, no swearing, no racist jokes, no RL crap! This includes drugs, sex, politics and religion; keep that for tells or guildchat if you must. OOC is serverwide and we all enjoy a good chat, however don't spam or annoy players in OOC. If in doubt, ask a fellow player or talk to the NPCs in the starting zone. They talk alot and know alot!
o Use of Inappropriate discussion (drama, racist jokes or comments, drugs, sex, politics or religion) or profane language in Out of Character (OOC) or any other public channel may result in account suspension with or without warning at the GM's discretion. (Excuses like "well there are filters", "others do it worse" and "they pissed me off" is not going to save you). Changing a couple of letters on a vulgar word or even shorting them (such as GTFO, WTF, etc.) is not acceptable either.
o OOC shouting your anger using profane words is not acceptable, so you get trained and now you shout in OOC "whats your problem a**hole" this is an issue changing event, you being a victim of someones ignorance has now turned into you disrespecting the entire server. And now you will feel like you are being double teamed by the GM and the trainer in question. Keep it in /tells or report it, reporting methods are: pm on the forums, petition or send a GM a direct tell if you feel the issue is lasting long enough for a GM to respond and investigate. This does not actually mean your issue will be dealt with immediately it may take some time to get back in contact with you. Excessive use of OOC can be considered trolling as well - for example, several and repeated conversations to other guild members bantering them over OOC where everyone else can see it server wide is not acceptable - please keep bantering on your own guild chat.
# Training, Ninja Looting and Kill Stealing. (KS'ing). These are highly unacceptable actions. We are aware it happens from time to time accidentally. But the intentional types of this action will get your account flagged for suspension with or without warning at the GM's discretion.
# Don't spam the GM's. When we are in game, we are working and rather busy. Don't be shy to talk to us if you need anything, but don't ask us for items, resses, buffs, mobs loot table, respawn times, item reimbursement, walls of text without notice or anything to that extend. You can always send us a PM in the forum or petition ingame. Telling a GM how to do their job is also not acceptable and actions may be taken as the GM sees fitting. Arguing with the GM or trolling the GM are also not acceptable actions and could carry a suspension or a ban. They are volunteered help trying to do their best to assist with the server anyway they can. If for some reason a GM can not assist you on an issue to your expectations then try to PM your concern on the forums in a respectable manner to the GM in question and maybe a solution can be worked out with more time. Again, arguing, trolling, patronizing, not being polite with any GM is a sure way to lose playing time.
# 3rd party programs and exploiting. We see it as some players come to eqemu to relive what they enjoyed about eqlive without the hassle of having to be in a top guild to do much of anything. With that comes them boxing and running scripts to make their time more enjoyable. For this reason we do allow players to use MQ2 or other 3rd party programs so long as it is not "over abused". The definition of over abused is up to the development team's opinion. If we see a player AFK macroing/ghosting/warping, it's obviously abuse. These actions will get the player banned right away. Exploiting any aspect of the game is strictly prohibited.
Please note, we still encourage everyone to play on THF without any 3rd party program usage (with the exception of the MQ2 /stick command) to fully enjoy and experience the content and it's difficulty as it is. Some 3rd party program can seriously spoil the game.
If you want to discuss 3rd party programs, we have a subforum for that but we do not allow in-game promotion/discussion of this topic; keep it to that forum exclusively.
# Naming Scheme. Your in game name & surname should not contain any racial, sexual, drugs, religious, hateful or otherwise offensive or suggestive content (and changing some letters of an abusing word won't cut it...). Failure to comply will result in deletion of character for the first offense and a ban if the behavior continues. Same goes for BoT names and Guild names.
# Guild hopping. For the purpose of farming instances, guild hopping is prohibited and brings about a ban.
# Ban/Suspension Evasion. If you are temporarily suspended or banned and you try to evade that ban by creating new accounts, changing IPs, login with another account or some other way, the ban will be permanent on all your accounts and toons and on any future accounts. When you are banned or suspended "you" are the person penalized, not the one single toon you might have been using. A note on sharing accounts: If you share your account and a person does anything to get suspended or banned, that account will be penalized -- so lending your accounts carries some responsibility. "It wasn't me, it was my little brother!" is not a valid defense here.
# Selling/trading characters or accounts. Selling/trading characters or accounts on THF is strictly prohibited and those accounts will get banned permanently. Any trading of any in-game objects (including but not limited to currencies, items, and characters) for real life currency is not permitted. Any trading of any in-game objects for other server's in-game objects is prohibited.
* Policy and Rules subject to be changed and updated at the host or GM's discretion therefore these rules are not set in stone and may or may not pertain to a situation resulting in alternative actions if needed.
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I have a friend who is about to enter military service in Korea. He has spent much of his youth in American boarding schools and college, and now must do his civic duty. As the days are x-ed off his calendar, he is apparently becoming more and more interested in the events surrounding the Korean military, and has raised his concerns with the transfer of wartime command to the Koreans from the Americans. His questions and comments are filled with concerns about the deterioration of the U.S.-ROK relationship, about throwing away Korean money to buy American war-goods, about the complete U.S. withdrawal from Korea and, in time of a war between the U.S. and China, the abandonment of Korea by the Americans, with Japan being the primary U.S. forward line of defense.
Much of the discussion of the change in operational command has followed similar lines. There are those who argue that the U.S. control of the Korean military at times of war is a clear violation of South Korean sovereignty – after all, how can a nation claim to be sovereign if it cannot control its own military? Even in Iraq Washington is preparing to transfer operational control of the military over to the Iraqi government, even though the government is barely viable and the Iraqi security forces are even less so. Yet more than fifty years after the end of the Korean War, Washington retains the Combined Forces Command (CFC) structure in Korea.
The CFC served several purposes through history. At first, it was clear that the Korean military, in the wake of the Korean War, was clearly unable to defend itself should North Korea launch a second attack. In addition, despite some well fought battles by specific South Korean units, the overall impression among U.S. military planners was that the South Korean military had proven weak, incoherent and ultimately ineffective during the Korean War. If Washington were to have to intervene again on the peninsula, it wanted to have immediate control over the placement and actions of its on-the-ground ally.
Over time, the CFC's purpose evolved. As the Cold War rolled along, the CFC allowed Washington to view the Korean military as an auxiliary, right along the front lines with communist Chinese and Russian influence, and could utilize those forces should any larger conflict with Moscow or Beijing break out. As the South Korean government changed, and people like Park Chung Hee came to power, the CFC structure served less as a check on Soviet and Chinese designs and more as a restraint on South Korean adventurism. Many of the restrictive military agreements with the South were intended to keep the South Koreans from rolling north and triggering a war Washington had little desire to enter.
With the end of the Cold war, however, the CFC became even more of an anomaly than it was previously. Without the Soviet challenge, with a China bent on economic ties rather than ideological or military conquest, Washington's control of the Korean military became a relic of convenience, rather than one of strategic necessity. This is one of the realities that current South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun noted even before taking office, and many of his early speeches revolved around the need for South Korea to prepare an independent defense posture. While much of this was seen as Roh's excessive nationalism or anti-Americanism, it may well have been more a realization of the inevitable than a desire to change the status quo.
U.S. interest in the Koreas fell precipitously following the end of the Cold War. This is why North Korea decided to begin a series of managed nuclear crises – to make itself remain a significant center of attention and thus retain the aid and support of its neighbors. For South Korea, as for neighboring Japan, the sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union, the creation of the anomalous uni-polar world, left Seoul and Tokyo facing a very new reality. No longer did Washington absolutely need South Korea or Japan, and the two nations quickly found that their own national interests – be they economic, political or security related – did not always match U.S. interests, and without the need to bottle up Communisms' spread in East Asia, the united States would be more selective in its protection of Korean or Japanese national interests.
Both South Korea and Japan have, thus, launched on major military overhauls, though Seoul has been the late comer to the game. The reversion of operational control during wartime is just one part of this shifting reality. Washington is just as happy to abandon the arrangement as Seoul, though U.S. military officials at Yongsan, who have made a career out of preparing for the North Korean threat, are less than happy to see the arrangement – and potentially their livelihood, end. And in Seoul, former defense ministers and military officials have come out opposing the rapid transfer of command, as the South Korean military is neither equipped nor trained for its own independent defense... yet.
Whether now, or 2009, or 2012 or later is better or worse, the change is coming. A significant drawdown of U.S. forces in Korea is coming (and has in some respects already begun). If Washington goes to war with Beijing, the battle is not one that will benefit from U.S. troops on the ground – China has too many people to make an invasion viable, even if the supply lines could be kept operational. Korea serves as a training ground for u.s. forces, and as a location for the deployment of rapid reaction forces throughout the region. It is not the frontline bastion against Chinese aggression. As was seen in June 1950, the Peninsula is barely defensible and the supply lines by sea would be rather tenuous at best (these very supply lines are what Yi Sun Shin cut, thus ending the Hidyoshi invasion of Korea centuries ago).
So, is it good or bad that the CFC is being dissolved? Does it matter? The question should not be one of good or bad, but one of how Korea prepares itself for this inevitable reality. Washington is ready to move on, Korea is not yet prepared. It has only now launched its first imaging spy satellite, it still lacks a strategic deterrent, or the capability to strike back at much of North Korea. And Seoul must look beyond building a military aimed solely at defense against North Korean invasions – the minnow remains between two whales.
A properly designed military improvement program could prove a boon to Korean technology and manufacturing – already her big chaebol have their defense production arms. But it will cost money. A lot of money. And it may even require the overhaul of the Korean military system, away from a conscription military and toward the creation of a professional military. One thing is certain, the shape of U.S.-Korean relations is changing, and the military relationship is simply the most obvious. But it is not a normal situation for a sovereign nation to give up control of its own armed forces to another nation, except due to conquest, and Washington's shifting plan for the Pacific no longer needed massive captive forces in Korea. The CFC was on its way out (even if Seoul hadn't asked for it).
05 September 2006
CFC Changes - Anti-Americanism or Inevitable Reality?
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A number of changes this issue, each of which would have big effects on the magazine's future. First, the cover price is hiked 45 cents. That no doubt helped deal with rising costs, but it also helped the magazine get some fuel as the economy pulled out of the deep early 1980s recession. Second, W.R. Mohalley takes over as the new art director. Mohalley joins Starlog from the now-defunct Warren magazine house (Famous Monsters of Filmland, Creepy, et.al.), and he remains, well, forever -- he's still at Fangoria., the only surviving Starlog publication. Third (though less momentous), Lenny Kaye takes over Bob Martin's duties writing the Space Age Games column.
Starlog #71
74 pages (including covers and unnumbered inside front cover fold-out)
Cover price: $2.95
While describing an issue published two years before #71, I noted in this compendium that we had seen the last 74-page issue for a while, and soon after that, the publishers drastically reduced the amount of color in the magazine. Well, aided by an improving economy and a sharp increase in the cover price, Starlog #71 begins a slow but steady rise; in this year and for a number of years following, we'll see the magazine add pages, color, and features. It's an almost unmitigated rise from here on in, until the magazine hits major turbulence in 2001. But we've got a while before we get there. For now, enjoy this issue, with four extra pages of color, and another two added color pages in the fold-out inside front cover (which is where the two-page posters now go).
The rundown: The editors are probably annoyed at themselves for calling their poster series "Starlog Science Fiction Classics," because it looks weird when they feature the brand-new film Return of the Jedi, as they do this issue. Can't really be a classic if it hasn't even been delivered to most theaters yet. Nonetheless, it's a cool poster (and arguably would have made a better cover photo than the one they used). In his From the Bridge column, publisher Kerry O'Quinn shares a letter from a fan who gets inspiration from science fiction; Communications letters include a correction from William F. Nolan, reader reaction to the double-Bond coverage, an angry letter writer goes after L.Q. Jones and Harlan Ellison, and more; short news items in Log Entries include an update on the third Star Trek movie (to be directed by Leonard Nimoy), three Scandinavian countries bar children from seeing E.T., Strange Invaders producer Walter Coblenz continues his chat from issue #67, and more; and Martha Bonds profiles actor Judson Scott in a two-page Spotlight column.
"I'm so excited about all the aspects of production and I feel so good about the help and input I'm getting from the people surrounding me. ... We have a very general image of this motion picture -- just a general curve on the canvas on which we're going to paint. ... And I feel totally creative, excited and alive."
--Leonard Nimoy, director, Log Entries: "Leonard Nimoy Takes Command of Star Trek III"To view previous Starlog issue descriptions, click on "Starlog Internet Archive Project" in the keywords below or visit the Starlog Project's permanent home.


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Take a chance to explore how to attach media prior to a question or even after it when you make your Kahoot game. Using media in your kahoot will surely make it more attractive and interesting to lots of players!
How to attach media to your Kahoot question
You need to upload the media into a different question. Try to estimate the opinions and stimulate discussion as well as check out things that your students already learn prior to teaching them.
Embedding media before question
You can encourage the learning spirit of your students by showing them a video then asking them a question after that in your kahoot. By doing so, you can draw the attention of your students easily. In addition, you can even ask your students how they feel about your video or pictures when you display them. Their feedback is very useful because their comments will let you easily understand the quality of your media, which helps you find media that is much better for the subsequent lesions. You can totally get it back in the downloadable results.
The "Award points" should be turned off to make sure that it won't have an influence on the scores.
If all students give out their answers before a video is done playing, you can totally utilize "show image" button so as to watch it once again.
You can use a blind kahoot if you want to show more information to your learners, especially when they have no clues about the topic. Blind kahoot is such a strong and handy method for you to present your info.
Embedding media right after a question
If you embed media right after a question, then it can be utilized as a review question which helps you boost the concepts as well as point out crucial points. By doing so, your students can let you know the way they feel about the topic, like if they are confident in it or not.
You should keep in mind one more thing if you decide to add the media before a question:
After all of the students have given out the answers, you should let them talk about the live results. If you made an answer response like this: "I have a question" and it was selected by a certain student, you should ask the listeners if that one would try standing up and sharing. From the image above, you can see that the answers 2,3 and 4 are considered as a nice debate fodder.


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Summer really is here. June-time means that the longest day is approaching and the weather is even starting to (sort of) play ball.
But the sunny days and shorter nights haven't stopped the nursery news train from rolling. In this month's round-up we've got even more than usual, with coverage of mental health, childhood obesity, SEND news and much more.
This time, we're kicking it all off with the coverage of Ofsted Chief Amanda Spielman and her headline-grabbing talk at the Pre-school Learning Alliance's annual conference…
1. Literacy, toilet training and some bold beginnings
Amanda Spielman used her speech at this year's Pre-school Learning Alliance annual conference to bring up a few areas that have been Ofsted's focus for some time now. Alongside calls to close the word gap and to help children get excited about reading, the Ofsted Chief Inspector clarified some of the main talking points from the controversial Bold Beginnings report.
She reiterated that the focus of the report was on the Reception year, and tempered the report's focus on 'teaching' by explaining that it should not be at the cost of 'lots and lots of play'. She also announced that Ofsted's next big piece of research would be focused on physical development.
+ Spielman also grabbed plenty of headlines with her comments on toilet training, explaining that childcare providers needed to do more to get children ready for the demands of school. Her comments came in the same week as a Scottish study that proclaimed that increased nursery hours help with a smoother transition to school.
+ For those of you who just can't get enough of our favourite early years governing body, check out our free guide on how to be outstanding, from five Outstanding nursery managers.
2. 'Missing' mental health
A damning report from MPs has accused the government's mental health plans of 'failing a generation' of children. The joint-report from the health and the education select committees of MPs claims that the proposed Green Paper outlining the government's strategy 'lacks ambition', in part because of its failure to focus on early years as a target for prevention.
+ It's not just the children's mental health at risk. A major survey has revealed that a quarter of early years workers are considering leaving the sector altogether due to stress and mental health problems.
3. SEND Support
The DfE released a number of important announcements in May to help support early years settings throughout the country provide an inclusive environment for everyone:
- New £50m fund for extra places and facilities – Local authorities will have access to £50m in government funding to improve facilities and create more school spaces for children with SEND. The DfE has said that over half of English councils will receive more than £225,000 and that every council will get at least £115,000.
- DfE awards additional service contracts – The DfE has also promised almost £28m in contracts to the Council for Disabled Children, Contact, and the Whole School SEND consortium, all to help support children with SEND and their families.
- Guidance for new SENCo early years qualification – The DfE has also produced a job description and qualification specifications for Early Years SENCos, intended to be used by awarding organisations to develop a new level 3 qualification. Early years awards body CACHE has already confirmed it will be developing the qualification in line with the guidance.
+ Are you looking to improve the quality of the SEN provision in your setting? Take a look at one of our latest series of articles, on how to get your provision right to begin with, how to offer an even more inclusive environment for every child, and physical activity ideas for children with SEN.
4. Obesity is everyone's business
After a recent report found that the number of severely obese children leaving primary school is now almost 22,000, a committee of MPs has produced a report stating that 'obesity needs to be everyone's business'. In it, they explain that childhood obesity can no longer be ignored and that young children at risk must be identified early in order to get them the support that they need.
+ How early is early enough? Well, a new study from Brown University has found that children on the threshold of obesity in the first two years of their life ended up with significantly lower perceptual reasoning and working memory at ages five and eight.
+ One crucial way you can help is by making sure that you have a supportive and healthy mealtime environment at your setting. Here are a few ways that you can do just that.
5. The child development round-up
There have been plenty of new child development studies worthy of your attention this month. Here are just a few of them:
- The secret to language and literacy – Researchers at Michigan State University have found that a child's ability to self-regulate is essential to developing faster language and literacy skills as they develop. Essentially, the earier that they can keep information in their working memories and pay attention to tasks, the quicker they'll pick up crucial language and literacy skills.
- Babies like to hear other babies – Researchers at McGill University have found that 5-month old babies spent 40% longer listening to sound from other babies than they did from adults making exactly the same sounds. The study could form a crucial basis for how we understand speech development – what babies know innately and what is shaped by their experience as listeners.
- The more hugs they get, the smarter they are – New research suggests that physical attention during a baby's development is even more important than we previously thought. The more you hug young children, the more their brains appear to grow.
6. The £500m shortfall
New research from Ceeda has revealed that there is a funding shortfall of half a billion pounds each year. They estimate that the average cost of care for two-year-olds is 32% higher than the average funding rate, with many predicting this cost is going to end up being swallowed by parents.
At the same time, NDNA is reporting a 47% rise in member closures since the introduction of the 30 hours. A problem? Early Years Minister Nadhim Zahawi doesn't think so, insisting that nurseries don't need protection from 30 hours underfunding.
+ Pre-school Learning Alliance chief Neil Leitch commented that the report is proof that 'the childcare sector's concerns are completely justified'. For ideas on what you can do to campaign against the funding, he also featured in this brilliant episode of Early Years TV with Kathy Brodie.
7. The great private debate
This piece by Helen Penn has caused a stir in the sector, as she warns against an over-reliance on the private sector for children – in particular, the big chains. She tells the story of ABC Learning in Australia, whom the government had to bail out because they were too big to fail.
Is it really that simple? Not so, thinks June O'Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation. She argues that the way forward should be building bridges between state and private providers. What do you think?
8. The abandoner
Amidst the daily chaos that is running a nursery, it can be easy to forget the emotional difficulty many parents face when dropping their children off at those doors for the very first time. That's why we thought this opinion piece in The Guardian was a timely reminder of what it's like on the other side of the doors, and what nurseries can do to make that process easier for parent and child.
9. The business bit
Another month, another million odd nursery business stories. Here are some of the best.
- All about Children and Kids Planet continue to grow with string of acquisitions
- Children's 1st Day Nurseries 100-place flagship nursery opens its doors
- Busy Bees buys 9-setting Mace Montessori
- Busy Bees also acquires 30-setting Foundation Early Learning in Australia
- Stone Eden Nursery to open first franchise in China
- Nanny finder app Koru Kids receives £3.5m investment
- Just Childcare secures £12m in funding to expand to the South of England
- 4-setting Kiddi Days closes without notice
10. In other news
++ Congratulations to the Carlisle arm of the NDNA, who raised £8,000 for a local motor neurone disease charity.
++ Read this heartwarming story about the man with the 'golden arm' whose blood donations saved an estimated 2.4 million babies.
++ Famly is proud to support the Tinies Inspiring a Future in Childcare campaign. They are working hard to solve the recruitment crisis in the sector, and one way you can help is by signing up to help out at a local career's networking event. All you need to do is give an hour – find out more here.


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1. What's involved in learning to scuba dive?
Learning to scuba dive with Newhaven Scuba Centre and PADI is an incredible adventure! With PADI as your training organization, your path to breathing underwater is accomplished in three exciting phases:
Knowledge development- Learn the lingo.
During the first phase of your PADI Open Water Diver scuba certification, you develop an understanding of the basic principles of scuba diving. You learn things like how pressure affects your body, how to choose the best scuba gear and what to consider when planning dives. You briefly review what you have studied in the five knowledge sections with your instructor and take a short quiz to be sure you're getting it.
At the end of the course, you'll take a longer quiz that makes sure you have all the key concepts and ideas down. You and your Newhaven Scuba Centre Instructor will review anything that you don't quite get until it's clear.
Select the knowledge development option you prefer:
Start right now and learn to scuba dive online with Newhaven Scuba Centre via PADI eLearning at your own pace—anytime, anywhere (great for busy schedules).
Attend a scheduled scuba diving class at Newhaven Scuba Centre (great for meeting new friends and dive buddies).
Take advantage of home study using PADI multimedia materials (manual, video, CD-Rom).
Confined Water Dives – Scuba Skills Training.
This is what it's all about– diving. You develop basic scuba skills by scuba diving in a pool or body of water with pool-like conditions. Here you'll learn everything from setting up your scuba gear to how to easily get water out of your scuba mask without surfacing. You'll also practice some emergency skills, like sharing air or replacing your scuba mask. Plus, you may play some games, make new friends and have a great time. There are five confined water dives, with each building upon the previous. Over the course of these five dives, you attain the skills you need to dive in open water.
Open Water Dives – Locally or on Vacation.
After your confined water dives, you and the new friends you've made continue learning during four open water dives with your Newhaven Scuba CentrePADI Instructor at a dive site. This is where you fully experience the underwater adventure– at the beginner level, of course. You may make these dives around Adelaide or at a more exotic destination while on a group holiday with us.
2. How long does it take to get certified?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is incredibly flexible and performance based, which means that we can offer a wide variety of schedules, paced according to how fast you progress.
Your instructor's interest is in your learning to scuba dive, not in how long you sit in a class. So, training is based upon demonstrating that you know what you need to know and can do what you need to do. This means that you progress at your own pace– faster or slower depending upon the time you need to become a confident scuba diver who dives regularly. You can start learning to scuba dive online right now with Newhaven Scuba Centre and PADI eLearning.
3. How much does it cost to take scuba lessons?
For example, you can expect to pay about the same as you would for:
A full day of surfing lessons
A weekend of rock climbing lessons
A weekend of kayaking lessons
A weekend of fly-fishing lessons
About three hours of private golf lessons
About three hours of private water skiing lessons
One amazing night out at the pub!
Learning to scuba dive is a great value when you consider that you learn to dive under the guidance and attention of a high trained, experienced professional- your Newhaven Scuba Centre PADI Scuba Instructor. From the first day, scuba diving starts transforming your life with new experiences you share with friends. And, you can do it almost anywhere there is water. Start learning online with us and get ready to take your first breath underwater!
We are proud to be able to offer the PADI Open Water Course from £395 per person.
4. What scuba gear do I need to learn scuba dive?
When you start learning to scuba dive, as a minimum, you want your own
Scuba mask
Scuba fins
These have a personal fit, and we will help you choose ones that have the fit and features best suited to you. Included in the cost of your PADI Open Water Diver course, we will provide a:
Dive regulator
Scuba BC
Dive computer
Scuba tank
Scuba wet-suit
weight system and weights
Check with us to confirm sizing available for your course package. It's recommended that you invest in your own scuba equipment when you start your course because:
You're more comfortable using scuba gear fitted for you
You're more comfortable learning to scuba dive using gear you've chosen
Scuba divers who own their own scuba diving equipment find it more convenient to go diving
Having your own scuba diving gear is part of the fun of diving
The kind of gear you will need depends on the conditions where you dive. You may want:
Tropical scuba gear
Temperate scuba equipment
Cold water scuba diving equipment.
5. How do I know what's the best scuba gear?
You may also want to talk to other scuba divers in PADI's online scuba community to get recommendations on particular scuba equipment brands and models.
6. What's required to take scuba lessons?
Minimum Age:
12 years old
Students younger than 15 years, who successfully complete the course qualify for the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, which they may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification upon reaching 15. You must be at least 13 years old to take scuba lessons online with PADI eLearning, due to international internet laws. If you're younger, you can still learn to dive – just have your parent or legal guardian contact Newhaven Scuba Centre.
Physical: For safety, all students complete a brief scuba medical questionnaire that asks about medical conditions that could be a problem while diving. If none of these apply, you sign the form and you're ready to start. If any of these apply to you, as a safety precaution your dive physician (SPUMS) must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you're fit to dive. In some areas, local laws require all scuba students to consult with a physician before entering the course.
Waterskills: Before completing the PADI Open Water Diver course, your instructor will have you demonstrate basic waterskill comfort by having you:
Swim 200 metres/yards (or 300 metres/yards in mask, fins and snorkel). There is no time limit for this, and you may use Any swimming strokes you want.
float and tread water for 10 minutes, again using any methods that you want.
About Physical Challenges: Any individual who can meet the performance requirements of the course qualifies for certification. There are many adaptive techniques that allow individuals with physical challenges to meet these requirements. Individuals with paraplegia, amputations and other challenges commonly earn the PADI Open Water Diver certification. Even individuals with more significant physical challenges participate in diving. Talk to your PADI Instructor at your local PADI Dive Shop or Resort for more information.
Learning Materials: Unless you choose PADI eLearning, you'll need and use the following training materials during the PADI Open Water Diver course, and for your review and reference after the course:
The PADI Open Water Diver Manual
PADI Open Water Diver Video on DVD or the PADI Open Water Diver Multimedia (combines manual and video for computer based learning).
You will also need your PADI Log book and Recreational Dive Planner (Table, The WheelTM or eRDPTM).
7. Where can I scuba dive?
Level site
Conditions interests
For example, if you've just finished your PADI Open Water Diver course, you probably won't be diving under the Antarctic ice on your next dive. But, don't limit your thinking to the warm, clear water you see in travel magazines. Some of the best diving is closer than you think.
Your local dive site can be anything from a special pool built just for divers like one found in Brussels, Belgium, or more typically natural sites like Belize's Great Blue Hole, Australia's Great Barrier Reef or Japan's Yonaguni Monument. It may be a manmade reservoir or a fossil-filled river. It's not always about great visibility because what you see is more important than how far you see.
The only truly important thing about where you dive is that you have the scuba diving training and experience appropriate for diving there, and that you have a dive buddy to go with you. Newhaven Scuba Centre can help you organize great local diving or a dive vacation. Visit today to get started.
8. My ears hurt when I dive down. Will that keep me from becoming a scuba diver?
9. Does a history of ear troubles, diabetes, asthma, allergies or smoking preclude someone from diving?
DAN has information available online if you wish to do some research.
10. What are the most common injuries or sicknesses associated with diving?
Contact us for information about exposure protection needed for any of your diving.
11. What about sharks?
Although incidents with sharks occur, they are very, very rare. Most commonly shark encounters primarily involve spear fishing or feeding sharks, both of which trigger erratic feeding behaviour. Sharks main food source is fish and if they can get a free feed they will.
Most of the time, if you see a shark it's passing through and a relatively rare sight to enjoy.
Some myths, about sharks, that you have heard may be dispelled by checking out Australian Geographic.