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Starfinder: Graboid
Graboid Combatant CR 10 XP 9,600
Neutral huge aberration (Earth)
Init +2; Senses Blindsense (Vibration) 240 ft.; Perception +24
Defense HP 165
Fort: +12; Ref: +12; Will: +11
Defensive Abilities: DR 14 against all physical attacks; Immunities: Any earth-based attacks
Weakness: Explosive vulnerability
Speed: 50 ft. (Burrow)
Melee Bite +22 (2d12+20 P) or three tongue strikes +18 (2d6+18 P)
Space: 15 ft., Reach: 25 ft.
Offensive Abilities Leaping bite, swallow whole, tongue grapple
Str +8; Dex +2; Con +4; Int -3; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Athletics +19, survival +19, stealth +19
Languages: None
Environment Plains, desert, hills
Organization Small packs (1d4), medium packs (2d6), large packs, (3d8) major infestations (6d10)
Special Abilities
Explosive Vulnerability (Ex): As tough as these creatures are, they are vulnerable to explosive attacks. They take an additional 50% damage (round to nearest) from any explosive-type weapon. Furthermore, they must make a Will save (DC 10+ damage inflicted) or be forced to flee at their maximum speed for 1d6 rounds.
Leaping bite (Ex): As a full round action, the creature can move up to twice its maximum movement speed and leap straight out of the ground. The creature can leap up to 50 feet by initiating this attack, as long as it has had at least 50 feet travel distance. It can use its bite at the end of the charge, but not its snake-like tongues.
Swallow whole (Ex): The creature is able to potentially swallow whole any creature it bites which is at least one category size smaller. See page 156-157 of the Alien Archive for more information.
Tongue Grapple (Ex): The Graboid is able to use its tongues in order to grapple a target, allowing it to swallow whole. See page 246 of the Starfinder core book for more about grappling.
Graboids are massive burrowing creatures that move at astonishing rates beneath the surface. It is said that these creatures were deadly predators that lived millions of years ago on a backwater desert planet. They were exclusive to that world, but were eventually caught and shipped off world. Many believe this was done by various military factions or even terrorist groups, as these underground predators are difficult to kill and can strike at any time.
Physically, these creatures appear as a long, ruddy brown slug (although albino's have been seen) with are an average of 14' in length and weigh around 1500 pounds, but there have been specimens discovered that are of truly monstrous proportions, being double in size, and weigh in at over 5000 pounds. For creatures of such a massive size, they are expert ambushers and often take their prey before the prey even has an inkling that they are in serious trouble!
These creatures have very tough hides which are covered in small rock-like projections that help them travel through the dirt and soil. There are no visible eyes on these creatures and their mouths are huge maws with three shovel-like sections that open up to reveal three tongues that look like eyeless horned snakes, each with a mouth of their own.
Graboids hunt by sensing vibrations in the ground and will wait patiently for a creature to come close. When the creatures are moving, it is easy to see where they are, as they create a 'wake' of displaced dirt when they charge prey. If they remain perfectly still, they will allow prey to approach and then strike. The only way prey can sense they are near is by a successful perception check versus the creatures stealth roll.
These massive creatures have two main methods of attack. The first is they will simply come up from beneath a target and bite, causing hideous damage. The creature's second attack is the snake-like tongues. The Graboid has three of these tongues and can use them separately or all at once. The creature has two methods of attack with the tongues – it can bite, or it can attempt to grapple a target, following the standard grappling rules. The creature can attempt to grapple up to three targets at once. Furthermore, the tongues have an extended range, and can attack targets that are up to 25 feet away from the main body of the monster.
Graboids are able to travel through almost any type of dirt or soil but are incapable of traveling through solid rock, concrete, metal or the like. They will avoid any terrain littered with these hazards, so they are typically found in deserts, plains or similar terrain. If they chase prey to such locations, the Graboids will remain in the vicinity, waiting patiently until the prey believes they are safe and attempt to flee, at which time the monsters will attack.
When an infestation is discovered, it is usually a small pack, but if it turns out the territory they inhabit proves to be a good place to hunt, the creatures will spawn Shriekers, who will in turn create Ass-blasters and eggs. A location can be over-run in no time when this occurs.
The eggs of these creatures can remain dormant for centuries or longer. If they hunt a location clean, kill and consume all the prey, the Graboids will eventually starve to death, but not before the Ass-Blasters lay eggs. So a location which was originally haunted by these monsters can be Graboid-free for thousands of years, but if conditions prove to be good – prey returns and becomes abundant, the eggs will hatch and the terror will begin once again.
Chris Van Deelen is the creator and contributor to over half of the Wisdom from the Wastelands series, contributor to the Swords of Kos: Hekaton anthology. He also wrote Creatures of the Tropical Wastelands, and 100 Oddities found in a Car. As prolific as he is, Chris Van Deelen continues to write and produce material which will be in publication soon. Not only is he a prolific content creator, he also has a wide selection of fiction and stories! If you like his work, please follow his personal author page on Facebook and on Twitter to keep up with his latest news and game content.


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Gone are the days where having a successful career meant enduring the daily grind of a capital city. Changes in lifestyle and workplace dynamics (as well as factors such as the rise of remote work) have led to more and more people bidding farewell to the big smoke in favour of laid back living. And what place encapsulates that style of living better than Newcastle?
Located just two hours north of Sydney on the New South Wales coastline, Newcastle is big enough to be named Australia's seventh largest city, but not so big as to have all the downsides of a capital city. Surrounded by pristine beaches, buzzing with fantastic dining and entertainment options, and steeped in strong community and family values, it's a popular choice for many people wishing to make a lifestyle change.
James Grierson and Julie Gearie, co-founders of GWG, were two such people. Both moved to Newcastle from Sydney to escape the hustle and bustle. After meeting through work, they set up GWG Recruitment, which now brings countless professionals to the region for job opportunities.
Below, James and Julie share their personal insights on the benefits of making the move, exploring their top reasons to live and work in Newcastle.
It's the perfect place to raise a family
Newcastle's family-friendliness is a reassuring prospect for those considering a move. 'The idea of moving cities certainly is daunting, especially for parents – not only changing jobs, but finding schools, childcare and of course trying to meet new friends,' says James. 'So far, it's been pretty easy for us, and we're finding Newcastle an amazing place to raise our family.'
With great schooling options, recreational areas and sporting clubs, Newcastle offers everything families could need. Many also find that the more relaxed pace is conducive to a healthy family dynamic – including James, who now can't quite imagine taking his young kids back to a bigger city. 'It's normal for folk to leave work here at five p.m., and there's not a lot of traffic, so we get to spend much more time together as a family,' he says.
Julie's kids are now young adults, but the benefits they experience from living in Newcastle are similarly abundant. 'They have so many local options when it comes to continuing their education, pursuing a career and enjoying a thriving social scene,' she says. 'As a parent, it gives me comfort that Newcastle is a city, but with country town values. The kids stay connected with a wide circle of friends and everyone looks out for each other.'
It's more affordable
Living in a big city is expensive – and getting more so. Smaller cities offer much more affordable options; median house prices in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie come in far under Sydney's whopping $1 million median. 'It gives younger people a chance to enter the market,' says Julie. 'I can't think of any area in Sydney where you can buy a property for under $500k within ten minutes of the beach.'
James and his family took advantage of this, buying a five-bedroom home in Lake Macquarie for around the same price as a two-bedroom unit in the Lower North Shore. 'It's perfect for my family of four,' he says. 'We're close to good cafes, bike paths and major shopping.'
It's still close to the action
James does admit that he occasionally misses the big city buzz. But Newcastle's ever-growing dining, arts and cultural options, plus its proximity to Sydney, provide the perfect balance. 'What I love about living here versus somewhere truly regional is that I can head down to Sydney every few weeks to get my fix, and then happily escape back to chilled Newcastle,' he says.
There's also handy access to other capital cities like Melbourne and Brisbane through Newcastle Airport, and the wonders of Hunter Valley Wine Country are less than an hour's drive away – truly the best of both worlds.
There are great career opportunities
Newcastle is proof positive that career opportunities aren't always thin on the ground outside of capital cities. After starting as a recruitment consultant in Newcastle in 2005, Julie has survived and thrived through the booms and busts of various industries and economies, helping countless others along the way.
She's noticed that people are often surprised at the careers on offer within industries such as finance, technology, engineering, health and education – but points out that Newcastle is a resilient, resourceful city, full of ever-growing opportunities. 'Investment in the region's infrastructure, in particular our port, rail and airport networks, has generated an abundance of employment opportunities within both blue- and white-collar professions,' she explains. 'Our region can also boast a thriving tourism industry, not only in Newcastle but with our neighbours Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley.'
James agrees, highlighting Newcastle's thriving economy and the exponential growth of career opportunities he's witnessed since moving here in 2009. He believes these factors, paired with the comparably higher 'liveability' of smaller cities and towns, have led to the growing popularity of a sea or tree change. 'There's definitely a real migration happening from the capital cities to regional cities of Australia where life is just more liveable,' he says. 'While you won't make quite as much money as in Sydney or Melbourne, the salaries are good. And when you factor in that the cost of living is significantly less, you're far better off.'
Novocastrians are amazing!
For both James and Julie, some of the best aspects of Newcastle living are the people themselves. 'In our neighbourhood, everyone knows each other. I'd say half the street has offered to help renovate our house, and there's even a street Christmas party for the kids!' James says. 'People here like to chat, so you need to get used to saying hello and joining in the conversation. You'll end up with more friends than you know what to do with here.'
Julie agrees. 'I'm reminded every day of the generosity and friendliness of people here. No matter where you go, you are always greeted with a warm hello and a smile – I've found this across both social and business circles,' she says. 'We are so proud of our beautiful city, and Novocastrians are a huge part of what makes Newcastle amazing.'
Thinking about making the move from Sydney to Newcastle? We can help you find the perfect career opportunity – get in touch today!
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Choosing Ideal Rehabilitation Therapy
This is a program that is based on an exercising that's to reduce the balance and also bring dizziness related problems. When someone feels dizzy then some things has to be put in mind and this include when one feels some swimming in the head, or feels like they are not steady, feels like they are passing out or at times they feel like they are moving. When one is standing, or when they are lying down or still when one is changing from one position to another this are the times when one can feel the dizziness in them. When someone feels dizzy, they can feel this for minutes, a few seconds or just for hours which is not very good at all. The older people are the highly affected with the dizziness problem although this does not exclude the younger people which is very rare. Some medications can cause dizziness and this is not the only problem that can cause it, having an inner problem or even a neck dysfunction can cause it, at times it can be a more serious problem like having a problem with your heart or even the brains.
It is not everyone who benefits from this therapy, the ones who actually benefit from it are the people who have had a brain injury, or they have some dizziness , or they find it very hard to balance themselves and if they may be having stroke. If someone's vision is blurred or they have a neck stiffness, or if they are not able to hold things when they are walking, continued headaches then one needs to attend the therapy.
A therapist should be able to check on some of the things before they do so many things and some of them are how one is able to walk, whether they are flexible or not, whether the neck is flexible or stiff, how they see things and also hwo their inner ears are. When all this is done and treatment has been done one is able to check on how their patients are doing and by doing so one is able to check whether the person is walking well, seeing properly and others. The improvement at all times is always gradually and when the falls reduce or there is none at all and then they are able to do their work properly, then one is able to be declared well.When patients continue to do the exercises they have been given properly then some things like dizziness and balancing themselves disappear which is a plus for everyone. At times having the vestibular therapy is the best thing that one can have, if at times the problems are persistent then surgeries can be performed.


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OS Map: SX 63920 65510
OS Source: HER
NMR record: SX 66 NW 62
HER record: 28585
Megalithic Portal: 45758
PMD: Erme Pound
Alternate name: Erme Pound (Near)
Short Name: CT:Erme Pound
Grinsell: HARFORD 2
Turner: D29
Exist: Maybe
Record: Unique
Record Source: PDW
Cist Class: Maybe
Cairn Class: Maybe
Dimensions (m): 3.7 x 0.3 (?)
Notes: Dixon #96. Grinsell HARFORD 2. According to the NMR record "noted by Hankin in July 1976, perhaps in a small cairn diameter 3.7m and height 0.3m. It is now filled in and Grinsell failed to locate it, 'it seems never to have been planned if it ever existed.'" This cist was listed by Dixon in 1952 70th Barrow Report (T.D.A Vol 84) with Dixon #96. It is not listed in prior Barrow Reports - and appears towards end of Dixon's list, so presumably discovered/reported late 40s to 1952. Not listed by Butler (area covered in Vol. 4. Map 55). Not listed in Hankin's 'An archaeological check-list for Harford'.
Nearby sites: SX63926551
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WILLIAMSBURG — A Toano man has been indicted on murder and child abuse charges in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court in connection to the death of his 3-month-old daughter, according to online court records.
Bryan Timothy Arruda, 28, of Toano, was indicted Sept. 20 by a grand jury on the two charges, online records indicate.
"On or about April 28, 2017, while in the prosecution of the felonious act of abusing his child, the defendant did accidentally kill Emery Arruda," the grand jury indictment states.
If convicted of the second degree murder charge, Bryan Arruda could face between five and 40 years in prison, according to Virginia law.
Arruda, who has retained Michael Gaten as his attorney, faces an arraignment in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court at 9 a.m. Oct. 6. He is being held without bond at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.
James City County police and fire departments responded shortly before 3:30 p.m. April 28 to a home in the 7600 block of Crestview Drive in reference to an injured 3-month-old infant, spokeswoman Stephanie Williams said in a news release.
There, they found the child suffering from injuries that were life-threatening, according to the criminal complaint. The infant was taken first to Sentara Williamsburg Hospital before being transferred by helicopter to VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
The child, identified as Emery Alaine Arruda, died at the hospital at about 7 p.m. April 29, according to the criminal complaint. The child had been kept alive by artificial life support and was unable to breathe on her own or maintain her own body temperature in the hours before her death, the criminal complaint states.
The child's father, Arruda, was home alone with the child when the incident occurred and told police initially that he had consumed at least two large cans of beer prior to the incident, and later admitted he drank six beers before the incident, according to the criminal complaint.
Arruda told police that his daughter was in an unsecured bouncy chair on top of a coffee table, and that, after he went to the bathroom, he returned to find her on the ground crying.
He told police, according to the criminal complaint, that he tried to feed the child, but she did not eat, and then became unresponsive and was not breathing. At that point, Arruda told police he gave his daughter rescue breaths, the criminal complaint states.
The child was taken to the hospital, where a CT scan showed multiple skull fractures with blood clots forming, and responding medics noticed bruises on the child's inner thigh, according to the criminal complaint.
VCU child abuse physician Dr. Robin Foster, who is board certified in child abuse pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine and pediatrics, examined the child April 28, the criminal complaint stated.
"Dr. Foster explained to the investigator that she had found evidence of multiple blunt force trauma injuries with retinal hemorrhaging caused by acceleration/deceleration injuries (shaking)," the criminal complaint states.
Foster said the skull fractures were consistent with a crush of the skull, and that fractures extended across the child's forehead into the orbital rim, the criminal complaint states, and a severe force caused the injury.
The injuries, according to Foster, were not in "anyway shape or form" consistent with falling from a bouncy chair on top of a coffee table, and said that the injuries would have occurred near the time of the 911 call, the criminal complaint states.
In a second interview with police, Arruda said, again, that the baby had fallen from the bouncy chair onto the floor, the criminal complaint stated.
Bryan Arruda's wife told investigators that he is unpredictable when drinking alcohol, and police found an odor of alcohol on his breath. Bryan Arruda also told investigators that he did not sleep much the previous night because his daughter was teething and crying throughout the night, according to the criminal complaint.
According to a filing in Williamsburg-James City County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Gaten successfully motioned for Bryan Arruda to be evaluated to determine whether he would be competent to stand trial, and to determine his sanity at the time of the incident, saying that "based on certain factors, significant concern exists."
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Details of Tuesday's FA Trophy replay….
By Matty Paddock - 25/11/2017
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HARRIERS will host Boston United in a Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying replay on Tuesday (28th).
The game takes place following the 2-2 draw between the two teams on Saturday.
Admission for the game is as follows:
£10 adults
£6 concessions
£1 U16s
You can purchase tickets in advance or pay cash on the turnstiles.
For an extra £8, supporters can enjoy a chicken and chips supper in the Aggborough Suite before the game. Bookings can be made only by contacting Helen on 01562 823 931 from Monday.
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You may have seen the show Steve Tappin hosts on BBC World, The CEO Guru, where he has met, interviewed and helped some of the world's most successful CEOs to deliver on their respective growth agendas.
How CEOs maximise the investment they make in their people, and leverage their talent, has been a central theme of these conversations, regardless of country or culture. Central to this challenge is the effectiveness of the HR director and the depth of relationship the HRD has with the rest of the board. How do you, as HR director, play the important role of helping to mobilise people to deliver on what the board, collectively, sees as key to growing/strengthening the business?
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I Donate My Papers?
Why do we ask?
is at work in the lives of His people, accomplishing His will and bearing
testimony to His Name. The PCA Historical Center was established in 1985
in order to preserve a record of that testimony as it is worked out in
the history of the continuing Presbyterian Church. Your life is a part
of that history, as you have been blessed with a position of service and
leadership among His people. For a number of reasons then, your papers
deserve a place among the Center's collections.
Why would you need my papers?
Simply put, because the Lord has placed you in positions of service and ministry within His Church. Your papers are a record of those years of service-they tell of the people you ministered to, God's blessings and provisions for His people, and the advancement of His kingdom. What God has done in and through you gives significance to your life and to your work. Thus your papers have significance and so we would like to work with you to preserve them to the blessing of future generations.
What types of materials are you interested in?
A checklist on the inside of this brochure gives a fuller list of the sorts of materials that we are interested in. Our main interest is in items that are known as primary source materials, namely correspondence, unpublished writings, diaries, journals, minutes, etc. Please keep in mind that you have every right to place viewing restrictions on the materials you donate; in this way we can work with you to protect pastoral confidences and sensitive shepherding issues wherever necessary.
I dont think of my papers as historical most are not that old. Would you still want them?
Only time will tell what materials have real historical significance. For now we must preserve a wide range of materials and we employ specific guidelines to help us in this task. Papers that can seem insignificant may actually be quite unique. For instance, committee minutes and similar documents are normally produced in limited quantity, for board members only. Your donation of items like these may provide the only copies in existence.
It seems like so much work to get my files in order, before sending them to you.
This is a common misunderstanding-you don't have to do anything other than gather them together. Actually we would prefer that you not sort or weed your files. The work of putting files in order often is enough in itself to discourage a donation. In addition, the staff of the Historical Center have been trained to discern which items are of historical value and, if you wish, we will return any items which cannot be used.
If I decide to donate my papers, what do I do next?
It is as simple as boxing up the materials and sending them to us. First contact the Historical Center, to notify us of your intention. We will send you a Deed of Gift, which is necessary in order to protect both you and the Historical Center. Then we will arrange for the best and most helpful way to complete the transfer of your papers. In some cases we can actually come to your home or office to work through this process with you.
What becomes of my papers once you receive them?
The processing of your papers will involve several steps:
· They will first be placed in acid-free folders and boxes, to insure their preservation.
· An index of your papers will then be prepared, with a copy of that index sent to you.
· This index will be converted to HTML for posting to the Internet, with your approval.
· And finally, announcement of the receipt of your papers will be made in several academic and church-related journals.
Will my papers be available for anyone to use? What types of researchers have access to the Historical Center?
The Center is open to the public and a wide range of people annually use the facilities of the Historical Center. Among those routinely using the Center are academic researchers, students, pastors, historians and genealogists, to name a few. To insure both physical and intellectual control of our collections, policies have been established that help to confirm that each patron has a legitimate reason for using the collections of the Historical Center. Thus one excellent reason for placing your papers here is to insure that they are used properly and according to your wishes. If you have other questions, we would be glad to explain these policies further.
What about sensitive matters and protecting people that may be discussed in my papers?
Archival institutions routinely provide such protection by placing viewing restrictions on documents, files, even entire collections of papers, as required. At the time of your donation, the need for any restrictions can be discussed. Viewing restrictions are normally limited to a period of not greater than 25 years.
Bottom line: I'm just too busy to tend to this matter.
We praise God that you continue to be used of Him in the Church. But can you really think of anything more important than preserving the fruits of your ministry to the blessing and benefit of future generations? Besides, you know best how you want these papers to be treated. It truly is something that you must do, if your wishes are to be observed. If you need help or cannot yourself do any of the actual work of gathering these things together, we can provide someone to assist you. If you are still actively laboring in the Lord's work, the Center can also serve as a very helpful "closet," storing your papers for you, while still making them available to you as needed.
If you leave this matter undone, our experience has been that surviving relatives may be either physically or emotionally unable to properly deal with your papers. Some may even fail to realize the value of your papers and may simply throw them out. The best thing is to take the time to contact us and we will work with you to preserve this portion of the fruit of your ministry.
I still have reservations about donating.
By Gods grace, you have lived an honorable life before the Lord and in service to His people. In those cases where you may want to protect the privacy or reputation of others, viewing restrictions are provided in answer to the problem. The best thing that you can do to allay your concerns is to become more familiar with the Historical Center, its staff and its ministry to the Church. The donation of your papers is an important matterimportant enough to warrant a visit to see our facility and to sit down and discuss the issues that concern you.
How else can I assist with the work of the PCA Historical Center?
The donation of an individual's papers is
a serious matter, one that involves the Historical Center in a commitment
of both time and money for a protracted period of time. In accepting your
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EDITORIAL: How many 16 year olds will you recruit for this one, Dennis? Yeah, that's what I thought. Only the well controlled would be in attendance if this tour ever were to take place. Take a look at Bada Bing and Bada Boom, two other posts about the men Dennis Hof is friends with and does business with. Michael Whiteacre's wife works at the Bunny Ranch regularly. He is one of Porn Valley's most violent stalkers. Randazza has been harassing many people, myself included, by filing illegal lawsuits and serving illegal subpoenas. Click for more on Michael Whiteacre and Marc Randazza. They are the sex industry's paid thugs.
Back to the tour of the Bunny Ranch. I can save you all the trip. I worked there, I got the T-Shirt and that's about all I was able to leave with when I was outed by one of Madam Suzette's spies for trying to get away. Dennis is real good at putting on a show but the truth is, there is no such thing as a pimp who doesn't exploit women and the system meant to protect them. Pimps profit from every woman they can scam, while the women lose everything, including their souls.
Dennis is no different (ask him why he doesn't push to have male and transgender prostitutes in his brothels, if it's such a safe and empowering career choice. He only wants to diddle young girls, that's why). Mainstream media coverage and HBO's cable show 'Cathouse' have given him the ability to recruit teen girls because they've made him appear to be a celebrity. The reality is, Dennis Hof is no different than your average street pimp. Only difference is his celebrity status, just like Playboy's Hugh Hefner, which was given by our media and entertainment executives, no doubt in exchange for free sex with the girls. The girls get a $300 flat fee for sex with his friends, no matter how much time they want or what they want to do. There is no saying no. Girls are traded for favors amongst these guys, like when they were boys trading baseball or pokeman cards.
I worked at the Bunny Ranch brothel in 2009. I'm actually on one of the 'Cathouse' episodes. The night I arrived, Oprah Winfrey's crew was there filming a pro-prostitution piece for her talk show. They all have made Dennis Hof seem real cool and legit, just like they make being a prostitute seem glamorous and profitable for the girls. Both are anything but what has been shown. The pimps are the only ones who get rich in this scheme that comes straight from the depths of Hell!
Dennis Hof recruits underage girls to his brothel with promises of fun, fame and fortune. Once they turn 18, he brings them to the brothel ON THEIR BIRTHDAY where they are forced to have sex with him while calling him 'Daddy'. Two showed up at the same time I got there. I saw the proof, they had just turned 18 and they said they'd been talking to him since they were 15-16 years old. All the young girls that go there ARE FORCED to have sex with Dennis as soon as they're there. They must call him 'Daddy' and Madame Suzette 'Mommy'. She helps him keep the girls in line and having sex with him on demand. She uses her power as the house madam to intimidate and punish anyone who doesn't comply with enthusiasm to whatever they want. Those girls can't say a word against Dennis or their working conditions. They'd be out on the street with nothing, gaslighted by paid industry stalkers and personally destroyed.
Dennis Hof has extremely close ties to the Los Angeles porn industry and the hired stalkers who work to destroy anyone who speaks out against these pimps, pornographers and predators. They work together to pimp girls all over the world. They all recruit young, naive girls and then hold them there in debt bondage. They send them to KINK porn production company where they are raped and tortured until they are broken. Then they are psychologically rebuilt to perform on demand as an industry sex slave.
Girls working in those Nevada 'legal' brothels are forced to work 12 hours, 6 days a week. They must go to the door dressed and ready for sex each and every time the doorbell rings. They must stand and poise to be looked over like merchandise by every single man who enters. They must entertain every single man who comes in there until that person rents a girl or leaves. They must push drinks in an effort to get johns drunk so they can get more money from them. The cashiers verify card balances and will hit cards before and after midnight to double charge johns. The girls get no pay (ZERO DOLLARS) for all the work they do selling and promoting for the brothel or for having sex with Dennis. They get nothing for advertising the brothel and flirting on their forum but it is required unless they are having sex.
Does any of this sound like being an independent contractor empowered in their own career? No. It sounds like being owned by a pimp who doesn't beat you because he knows it leaves marks but he sure does a ton of psychological damage to a whole lot of teen girls who think they're going to Hollywood. The girls split everything made 50/50 with the pimp and then they pay all expenses. Clothing, toiletries, housekeeping, room rent, food, travel, everything comes out of their 50%. Dennis gets 100% of the pay (including all gifts of money or the value of all non-monetary gifts). He then deducts his 50% and then takes out the expenses he says is due . Any remainder goes to the girls, if there is any. Girls cannot leave the brothel unless their 'debt roll' is paid in full. Dennis has a whole storage room full of stuff left by girls who ran off in the night to get away from him!
While a girl is working in their brothel, the pimp has total control of what she does, where she goes, who she is with. Dennis decides how many men she has to have sex with (or how much money she has to make) before she can stop having sex for the day/night. She is never allowed to date anyone she meets at the brothel unless the pimp is paid for her time (never, ever, even if they fell in love). She is his property while working there. She follows the rules or the house madam takes over. Dennis also decides if a girl will travel with him and whoever he picks, he charges her for all her expenses while he pays NOTHING to sleep with her during the entire trip. She is not allowed to say 'NO" or she might get left wherever he feels like leaving her!
The list goes on and on. The Nordic model is the only model that works. Many countries similar to ours have already tried full legalization and every single one has declared it a huge failure, both in stopping crime associated with prostitution and in empowering sex workers who choose prostitution as their means to make money. Dennis knows this as well as Donald Fox, the UK pimp who claims to have written Amnesty International's pro-pimp proposal.
Pimping is a crime and pimps are criminals who make money enslaving our daughters in international sex slavery.
Johns are narcissistic misogynists who are willing to pay a price to enact their own sexual fantasies, many of which are violent and degrading, on complete strangers, for their own sexual self-gratification.
Pimps and Johns are a match made in Hell and neither one cares if they destroy the girls in their pursuit to get what they want!!
America's most famous brothel owner Denis Hof has invited Jimmy Carter, Lena Dunham and a host of other anti-prostitution celebrities to tour his brothels and hear the case for decriminalizing sex work.
On Aug. 11, Amnesty International sparked an intense debate after calling for the decriminalization of prostitution. The world-renowned human rights organization came to the conclusion that decriminalizing sex work was the best policy to keep prostitutes safe from both disease and violence.
The recommendation elicited a furious response letter signed by leading celebrities including Kate Winslet, Lena Dunham, and Anne Hathaway. "What your 'Draft Policy on Sex Work' is incomprehensibly proposing is the wholesale decriminalization of the sex industry, which in effect legalizes pimping, brothel owning and sex buying," the letter said.
Instead of decriminalizing prostitution the celebs recommended the Swedish model, which makes it legal to sell sex but illegal to buy. Denis Hof, who owns four brothels in Nevada told The Daily Caller News Foundation that Lena Dunham & Co are "ignorant and naive" about the realities of legal prostitution.
"I can't promise that I will change their personal opinion of my business, but I can tell you that there is no way they can come here and not leave with the enlightened view that decriminalizing prostitution is the safest way to eliminate the crime and health risk that comes with keeping the sex trade illegal," he said in a statement.
Hof purchased his first brothel in 1992 and has given talks across the world including at Oxford University and Trinity College Dublin on decriminalizing prostitution. His business was the focus of the HBO series "Cathouse."
Hof sides with Amnesty international, saying there is no chance of illegal prostitution going away anytime soon and that criminalization has led to sex trafficking reaching "epidemic proportions." His invitation is intended to show people what the reality of the legal sex trade looks like. "How are we gonna have it," asks Hof.
"The legal prostitutes that work in my brothels are licensed and medically cleared of any diseases. The only people who aren't invited to my party are the pimps and underage girls. They can't meet the qualifications for licensing."
Hof likens the effort for the decriminalization of sex work to marijuana reform, where money can be channeled into safe and regulated businesses instead funding criminals to expand their trade and buy arms. "Where it's illegal in Las Vegas it's totally out of hand," Hof told TheDCNF.
There are around 3,000 active pimps working in Las Vegas. Hof says Vegas is plagued with underage girls trafficked into the sex industry and pimps engaging in shootouts.
Hof hopes his invitation to the celebrities will be warmly received so many of the myths surrounding prostitution can be dispelled. The popular image of prostitution is typically of an exploited woman with a drug problem.
But at the Bunny Ranch it's a different story. "In the legal world it's a job choice like any other. Sixty percent of the women here have a better education than I do."
"Twenty-eight percent of them have a Master's degree," says Hof. One woman working at the Bunny Ranch is six months away from gaining her Ph.D. while another is a professor who works summers at the ranch for extra cash. The true exploitation, according to Hof, happens in the black market.
"In the illegal world it's girls from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who get exploited." Hof added "If you keep it illegal you perpetuate a criminal activity."


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Series Of Episodes By Ravish Kumar Highlighting The Woes Of SSC Aspirants Is Making The Govt Take Note
The news about the alleged SSC (Staff Selection Examination) paper leak has been a hot topic for the past since the last week of February, with SSC aspirants protesting in New Delhi.
SSC is an organization that works under the Indian Government for the recruitment of staff for variety of posts in different departments of the Indian Government. The SSC conducts written examinations for posts like stenographers, income tax inspectors, sub-inspectors for the CBI, low division clerks and central police organizations. The most preferred and significant exam conducted by the SSC is the CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination.
About SSC CGL scam
The SSC conducted its Tier-2 CGL exam from 17 February to 22 February across the country. The exam was conducted for 9,372 vacancies and around 1,89,843 aspirants sat for it. After blackballing the cancellation, the exam for the second shift was conducted at the Animate Infotech Centre in Delhi.
Although on 21 February, many centers were reported functioning objectionably. Initially, technical malfunction led to the delay in exam for 33,075 candidates. This was followed by the rumors that screenshot of some questions to be included in the exams were distributed in the social media before the exam was even conducted. Due to this, the SSC cancelled the exams and rescheduled it for 9 March. But the events of 21 February led to mass protests by the aspirants who alleged paper leaking too. On 27 February, the protests were staged outside the SSC office, Lodhi Road, New Delhi asking for a CBI inquiry for the same. Protests were witnessed in Bareilly and many other places as well.
Prime time episodes on SSC scam
When majority of the media outlets were busy trying to uncover the mystery behind Sri Devi's death with insensitive reporting, journalist Ravish Kumar of NDTV was questioning the SSC scam. In the Prime Time Job Series, the 20th episode focused on the ongoing protests against the SSC exam paper leak. Ravish pointed out that before also, the online examination procedures of SSC have been alleged fraudulent. He highlighted the protests happening all over the country against SSC for the same. In the 17th episode of this series, he pointed out the paper leak in Bhopal and Patna and how the SSC authorities accepted it for these two but not for the rest of the centers.
The impact
Initially, the SSC wasn't accepting their faults but after Ravish Kumar covered these protests, the authorities became more attentive towards the whole case. As a result, the center has accepted the request of candidates to conduct inquiry on this scam. Not only the inquiry, this had also shaken other media outlets to turn their eyes over to this scam and come out in support of the candidates and their ill status.
Other series highlighting the SSC scam:
- Lokmat News-Hindi covered the protests. They highlighted the fact that, even on Holi, the candidates were outside the SSC office staging protests. And when PM Naendra Modi wished the country, he faced backlash from the candidates.
- A Special Debate on the demands and protests of students over SSC scam was broadcasted by the Zee News. In this, questions regarding the future of the candidates and the unwillingness of government to probe the scam were the hot topic. A later news shows that the government as accepted the demand of inquiry over the scam.


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ISD's workshop on public engagement, in collaboration with the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR), brought more than 50 scholars, policymakers and other practitioners to Georgetown on June 18 and 19. The goal was to discuss how historians can engage more effectively with the media, the policy world, and communities around the country.
ISD Director of Programs and Research Dr. Kelly McFarland organized the event, working with a committee of SHAFR historians to build on discussions held at the University of Virginia's Miller Center in 2017. How do historians – and history – inform current world views? From the policy community, speakers included Mark Jacobson (professor of history at Amherst College and a former senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense) and Christian Ostermann (director of the History and Public Policy Program at the Wilson Center), with a keynote talk by Derek Chollet (senior advisor for security and defense policy at The German Marshall Fund and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs).
The diverse group of history academics and professionals enjoyed rich discussions about how historians can do more to engage with the broader public, and how to approach media outlets and other platforms to share their research and ideas. Panels on "Historians as Publicly Engaged Scholars" and "Historians and the Media" offered tips on how to get started, how to frame academic work for a non-academic audience, and how to decide which audiences to target. Historian and Past Present podcast host Nicole Hemmer and ISD editor Vanessa Lide joined us to discuss their work for The Washington Post analysis sections Made by History and The Monkey Cage. A lunchtime talk by Mills Kelly, professor of history at George Mason University, explored the impact of hands-on learning, and ways to engage students with new advances in historical pedagogy and digital humanities.
The June 2019 workshop continued ISD's work under the Carnegie Corporation of New York grant "From Scholar's Theory to Practitioner's Work, and Back," which seeks to bring together the academic and policy worlds under the "Bridging the Gap" Initiative.
Following the workshop ISD exhibited the Case Studies Library at SHAFR's Annual Meeting, which took place in Arlington, VA, from June 20-22.


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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tagging Frenzy
So one of my Amazon friends, Thomas Knight, a smart guy who has done a TON or work learning about self-pubbling strategies, started a Facebook conversation last week about something I'd never much thought about. Thomas is both an Indie author and (perhaps as importantly in this case) a computer programmer.
What Are They FOR?
See, here is the part I didn't really grasp... they are search terms (that much I knew)--so anything someone would search that you think YOUR BOOK is the answer for. Great. Fabulous. And?
And if OTHER people choose the SAME tag for your book--if there is broad agreement your book fits that tag--then YOUR BOOK is more likely to pop up if somebody searches that topic.
Just hit me in the head now because I'd totally missed this piece...
What do I mean?
I mean if you all wanted to go tag my book as 'llama' which would be a grand inside joke nobody but my friends would understand... and you ALL did it, then I could rise really fast in books that pop up when somebody goes to Amazon and searches for llamas. That's just hot, isn't it? Even though my book has nary a llama in it, which is not to say the series will never have llamas. In fact I may look at that as a challenge if I get to write a 4th book...
But What it ALSO means is my tags I added myself that ONE PERSON at some point must have agreed on are NOT enough to propel me very high in the searches. I will be there, but maybe on page 82, and who goes through ALL the things that come up when you search a topic? You don't, right? You browse a page or two... maybe as many as five if you are determined...
And here we reach the 'you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours' portion of this blog...
If y'all were to go check my tags, and then LEAVE HERE the url in the comments here for me to do the same for YOU (not a link, just what I need to paste—links in the comments mess me up) then we ALL get better searchability, eh?
Follow these links then scroll down through the preview and reviews...
Is This Gaming The System?
I had a couple FB friends object to this little thing, just for full disclosure. They thought it seemed like cheating, but I think we in the blogosphere GET that helping each other out thing. It is actually what is called Social Networking... And I feel it is MORE FAIR than a lot of stuff—all I'm asking is for you to agree with my tags so my book pops up in a search. It doesn't change sales or ranking. All it does is make it appear so someone can learn about it and then make their own decision. Or that's how I see it...
UPDATE: Holy COW is this working!? On the term cozy mysteries I've jumped to the first page with you guys helping and on gardening mystery, I am #3 for paperback and #6 for Kindle! WOW!
17 comments:
- MTS said...
Done. I don't see it as gaming the system as long as the tags make sense. However, your Kindle link didn't work for me.
- July 25, 2012 at 4:08 AM
- Pursuit of a crawling baby said...
Hiya, I checked your tags. I don't have any for my book yet http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008O4LEU4 Not really sure what to do. I only put it on Amazon 2 days ago!
- July 25, 2012 at 7:09 AM
- Alison DeLuca said...
Nessa, you can tag your book (or any book) by going to the Amazon page and double-clicking the T key. That bring up a Tag window, and you can add tags such as Fantasy, Mystery, etc. to your novel. You can also do that to help tag another book, such as Hart's novel's ;)
I would advise adding a few tags to your book that are out of the ordinary, such as "Orphan," so you have more of a chance to go to the top of a search list. Tens of thousands have the Fantasy tag, but only a few will have "quantum physics" (yes, I checked out your book, and it looks fantastic!)
Hope that helps!
- July 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM
- Hart Johnson said...
MTS-thanks for the heads up! Fixed it!
Nessa-looks like Alison has great advice there!
Alison, thank you so much for helping out!!!
- July 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM
- Pursuit of a crawling baby said...
Thanks Alison!!
- July 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- Johanna Garth said...
Thomas is such a resource about all things tag related! I'll stop by and tag your book right now :)
- July 25, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Thanks for the shoutout Hart. :)
If y'all wanna come and tag my book, The Time Weaver, I would really appreciate that too. :)
- July 25, 2012 at 1:35 PM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
I'll have my wife tag your book tonight!
- July 25, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- Hart Johnson said...
Thank you Johanna! Just did yours as well (and liked it to boot)
Thomas, I think I caught you the other day... in fact I'm sure I did...
Alex-thank you!
- July 25, 2012 at 6:18 PM
- CA Heaven said...
I'm considering self publishing an e-book on Amazon as a good option, in principle. In practice, However, it seems like it's possible only for US citizens. Does anybody know how to get around this for people living in small countries in the remote corners of the world?
Cold As Heaven
- July 25, 2012 at 6:23 PM
- Hart Johnson said...
CaH-I know you CAN, but the only out of US people I know off had who've self published are in Canada, and I'm not sure everything is the same. I KNOW there is a wonky deal with payment because of taxes. I can throw the question out, though, to my huge FB group...
- July 25, 2012 at 6:48 PM
- Helena said...
Wow, what a great technique! So yes, I'm off to tag you.
- July 25, 2012 at 7:07 PM
- Rachel Tsoumbakos said...
Tagged and liked to everyone here :-D
Here's my books:
- July 25, 2012 at 7:59 PM
- Jan Morrison said...
I think I did what I wanted to but I'm not sure. Boy, do I sound like a lame old lady. grrr.
- July 25, 2012 at 8:57 PM
- Emily White said...
What a great idea!! I have tagged you!
Here's my book:
Just please don't click on that erotic romance one. I really don't know why anyone tagged my book with that. :o
- July 25, 2012 at 9:13 PM
- Unknown said...
You are always full of fabulous tidbits of information! I have been out of the blogging loop for a while, but in just a few minutes learned something new...now to scroll through all the posts I missed!
- July 25, 2012 at 11:52 PM
- Joe said...
done. By the way, when you are on a book's Amazon page if you press the "t" key on your keyboard twice it will open up a little window for tagging complete with convenient suggestions for tags (what other's have tagged the book with) . I went ahead and just added all the suggested tags :-)
- July 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM


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Married 3/2014
"Hook, line, and sinker..."
So here is our timeline... January 2011 - Lou messaged Victoria with the hopes of meeting this girl who seems way too good to be true on her POF page :). We decide to take things very slowly and get to know each other over the phone before rushing into a first date...we were both a little weary of the whole online dating thing. March 2011 - We decided to go out to Sunday brunch and keep things pretty simple. Aside from both being a little hungover from a St Patty's day celebration that we both had attended the day prior (we had no clue that we'd both be there) it was a great time. April 2012 - After a year a fun times and a organic progression with the relationship we decide to take a huge step and move in together. Lou was able to get me to move out of the big city and into the burbs with the intentions of taking their relationship to the next level. May 2013 - Lou pops the big question and asks me to marry him! I knew from day one that Lou was the right man for me and without hesitation I said..."YES!" March 2014 - Lou and I were able to celebrate the union of our love with our closest family and friends (all 250 of them!). We had such an amazing time and to think it all started with one little message of POF. POF - we are so grateful that we met each other through your dating site. We both knew what we wanted in a partner and POF gave us the ability to search for that person on our own terms, and at our own pace.
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The Guardian recently proclaimed, "we now know that at least 10% of the wealthiest students from the UK have their fees paid upfront by their parents". In fact, we don't know this, not remotely.
With the future of student funding in England in limbo – with stories like this getting cut through on government and opposition – the research which prompted this statement deserves careful reading.
The report published last week by the Intergenerational Foundation (IF), "Escape of the Wealthy" declared:
There is one group of people who manage to escape the entire [student loan] system: those with the means to pay for their university education upfront – the self-funders. Because they are likely to be wealthy, these students can avoid the 30-year-long burden of student debt.
IF found that "10% of UK-domiciled first degree full and part-time undergraduate students studying at English universities are likely to have paid their tuition fees up front and therefore able to avoid taking on student debt", and that "wealthy students will escape the average £5,800 of accrued interest upon graduation". This report led to headlines such as "One in 10 students in England 'rich enough to avoid big debts'".
A sense of proportion
The IF is concerned that student debt can create intragenerational unfairness, putting those from lower income backgrounds at a long-term disadvantage compared to those from better-off households. It's a concern I share. In my PhD research I am looking at the relationship between household income, borrowing, earnings and the reproduction of inequality in Scotland and Wales. It's material that in Scotland a relatively large minority of students, disproportionately from higher income households, don't take out any loans at all. But still these headlines bother me.
The starting point is that we need to know what proportion of students in England who could have borrowed did not do so, and what their characteristics are. For this group, the repayment system is irrelevant: they have nothing to repay. The problem for the IF is that, in contrast to Scotland or Wales, there is no single data set that would let anyone estimate this proportion reliably.
The HESA data be the next best thing, but it can only answer a much more limited question: what percentage of students studying at the level of a first degree relied on "no award or financial backing" to make the largest single contribution to their fees in 2016-17? The IF found 10.1% of all first degree students fell into this group across all English HEIs: these students are termed "self-funded".
The limits of data
So this data covers the funding of fees alone in a single year. Institution-level data from HESA cannot be used to tell how the same people funded their living costs, nor is anything known about their position over the whole course. My own research suggests not borrowing in one year can't be assumed to predict not borrowing for other purposes, or in other years.
A substantial limit of the HESA variable used is that it will include people disqualified from receiving a fee loan under the "previous study" rules, but we cannot tell how many from the published figures. Some of these will be mature students self-funding a second undergraduate degree. I would hesitate to assume they are commonly being bankrolled by wealthy parents: many may be working to pay their own fees. Then there will be those taking more years to do their first degree than the system will fund. They will often already have borrowed all they can for fees and may be pulling together an extra year's funding with great difficulty.
Because HESA only records the single largest source of fee funding, that 10.1% will include some people who are part self-funding and part borrowing, most obviously at private institutions (this probably explains that Buckingham University is shown as having 55% of first degree students self-funding). These students can still take out a decent-sized fee loan, but may need to find the same and more privately to meet their full fee bill. Another group who might be swept up here are those who do not regard post-2012 student loans as sharia-compliant – and draw instead on funds raised through other networks or lenders than just their family.
Not just the richest
There are various clues that more is going on in these figures than a manifestation of private wealth. The percentage of self-funders fell to 7.5% when part-time students were taken out. That implies a self-funding rate of around 30% for part-timers. It rose from 10.1% to 15% when "other" undergraduate students were included. Yet neither part-time nor other undergraduate study is strongly associated with privilege.
In addition, the relationship between the proportion of self-funding students and recruitment from less deprived neighbourhoods was found to be "not particularly strong" when all 120 English universities were analysed. To find a strong relationship the researchers had to concentrate on the Russell Group, covering less than half of students. Here the figures do show a strong positive relationship between the proportion of self-funding students and the proportion from less deprived neighbourhoods, and from non-state schools (and a weaker one with parents' occupational status).
Within the Russell Group, the researchers found "golden triangle institutions" tended to have high self-funding figures. The inference that self-funding students from wealthy backgrounds are especially common in this subset of institutions is plausible. But these also tend to be the institutions able to afford the most generous bursaries, so some influence on the figures from low-income students choosing to use these to reduce their fee debt, rather than add to their living cost support, can't be excluded.
All in all, that 10% of self-funders look likely to be a more diverse, and potentially more indebted, group than the reporting suggested. I would expect the proportion of first-time, first-degree students from England who finish university debt free by choice (or even just with no tuition fee debt) and who do so specifically by drawing on family wealth, to be much less than 10% and very possibly below 5%. Meantime, others students will use scholarships, institutional bursaries, sponsorship and other sources recorded separately by HESA to cover their fees: how far that benefits a different group, or the same one, and on what scale, is not explored in the IF research.
Another view
The Mirror's pithy alternative take, "Rich students are paying tuition fees up front but it's actually utterly stupid", suggests another reason for caution. The people who can most easily find £27,000 in cash will include some of those most likely to be able to get a higher return by doing something else with the money, even under the Plan 2 interest rate.
None of this is to quarrel with the assumption that students from wealthy families will have a better chance than others of avoiding fee debt, or that within the Russell Group this effect may be particularly visible. We just can't quantify the overall numbers doing this at all reliably using the available data.
The IF research quickly fuelled some larger claims. The Guardian article quoted above deduced from it that "Rich students, unlike any other group, get to go to university for free." That makes the strong assumption that if your parents do find £27,000 for your fees, and perhaps also pay for all your maintenance, you will not in effect pay later. We know very little about the impact of student funding on later parent-child wealth transfers. What proportion of students have families who could absorb a loss of several tens of thousands of pounds, with no lasting impact? I'd be wary of assuming it was close to one in ten.
In cases where students live at home, parents' contributions are made in kind or are very low, and there are no fees (as in Scotland), it is more plausible to argue that families can keep students out of debt with minimal long-term impact on household finances. But living at home is a relatively unusual choice for those from higher incomes in England. And fees, of course, are not free.
The question of maintenance
That leads to the most insecure conclusion which might be drawn from the IF research. This is that borrowing for fees fuels inequity between students. In the UK, when systems have only offered loans for maintenance, but not fees, fewer students have borrowed and borrowers have been more concentrated at lower incomes. That is not self-evidently fairer than a system which spreads borrowing over, say, 95%+ of first time students.
Unlike maintenance debt, fee borrowing also tends to be relatively uniform by income, while maintenance loan tends to skew to those from lower incomes if grant is low or absent. The IF does touch on the regressive impact of grant cuts, but that point risks being eclipsed by its headline concern about who borrows for fees. And as fee loans have to be spent on fees, they cannot be squirrelled away to be used for financial advantage later, by those who don't need the money now.
Student loan systems certainly have the potential to reinforce differences in wealth within cohorts of graduates, and most clearly if coming from a well-off background is a strong predictor of borrowing nothing at all. But anyone who is concerned about the role of loans in contributing to intragenerational unfairness in England should be wary of the messages, explicit and implicit, in the latest batch of headlines.


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Wait… now we really ARE nice! Ryanair launches 'customer care' perks with its first frequent flyer programme – and now passengers get an extra 24 hours to change bookings for free
- The carrier says it will process delay compensation claims within 10 days
- It has also pledged to deliver 90 per cent of its flights on time or lower its fares
- The no-frills airline will also be taking delivery of new Boeing 737 Max aircraft
Ryanair first went on a charm offensive in 2014 with its Always Getting Better programme.
Now it's trying to be extra nice once again in the wake of a turbulent PR period, with a series of 'customer care improvements'. These include the launch of its first ever frequent flyer programme and passengers getting an extra 24 hours to change bookings for free.
The Dublin-based no-frills airline claims that it will deliver 'more choice, lower fares and great care' to its 152million flyers.
Ryanair's chief marketing officer, Kenny Jacobs, alongside Ryanair cabin crew members Mariana Bidarra and Charilaos Kouroumbas, launching the airline's new 'customer care improvements'
Passengers previously had just 24 hours from making their booking to correct any minor errors such as a misspelled name.
This grace period is now being doubled. However, any corrections made after 48 hours could still result in penalties from £115 per person, rising to £160 at the airport.
Meanwhile, the frequent flyer programme will allow passengers to pay £199 per year for free seats as well as fast-track and priority boarding.
Among the other improvements announced by the Irish carrier is a new customer care charter that will see EU261 claims processed in 10 days, with 24/7 support on hand.
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EU261 legislation allows airline passengers to claim compensation payouts of €250 (£222) when short-haul flights are cancelled without being given at least two weeks' notice.
Ryanair will also introduce its new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to its fleet in April, which the airline says will have new interiors, more legroom, more seats and be better for the environment.
The airline has also pledged to deliver 90 per cent punctuality on flights or take five per cent off the following month's airfares.
The new Ryanair frequent flyer programme will allow passengers to pay £199 per year for free seats as well as fast-track and priority boarding
The announcement also detailed Ryanair's carbon offset programme and how it plans to be plastic free in five years, as well as digital improvements such as a new fare finder, bespoke travel guides and a faster mobile app.
Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair's chief marketing officer, said: 'Ryanair is pleased to launch our 2019 customer care improvements, while continuing to deliver more choice, lower fares and great care.
'Ryanair will carry 152 million customers this year who will enjoy these latest improvements including lowest price and punctuality promises, our customer care charter, new Ryanair Choice membership, and this summer many will enjoy our new Boeing MAX "Gamechanger" aircraft with more legroom and bright new interiors.
'While we continue to improve our customer care, one thing that won't change is our lower fares – which we promise will not be beaten – and our customers will still enjoy the biggest choice of destinations, with the most on-time flights and a fantastic onboard experience, as we grow our fleet, traffic and routes.'
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antioxidants, basil, condiment, Food, herb, pesto, plant, receipes, seasoning, vegan, vegan pesto, vegan receipe
I love growing fresh herbs at home. They're tastier and more nutritious than the dried ones I keep
in my pantry, and also more economical when they are home-grown since half of the fresh herbs I buy at
the store go to waste from underuse. Plus, it adds lasting aesthetic value, counterbalancing the
modern, concrete-jungle feel of my apartment.
Not only is basil a versatile herb for cooking, it's also rich in antioxidants and essential oils. Its only downside is that it needs to be watered almost daily (something I have hard time remembering). If you want to grow the plant outdoors, it needs a dry environment and plenty of sun.
One thing I love to do with basil is to make vegan pesto. Pesto is my favorite way to season food. Basil is common in a lot of Italian and Asian cuisines so I use it in my pasta, bread, even fried rice. Plus, it is a great way to season anything from salads, to fish to veggie burgers. Food network has a good list of 50 Things to Make with Pesto.
- 1 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or shelled walnuts
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (or until pesto achieves desired consistency)
- 2 tsp of nutritional yeast (optional, also makes for a thicker consistency)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
1. Combine and blend the basil, garlic and nuts in a food processor.
2. Slowly add olive oil in streams until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
3. Turn off the motor, then add nutritional yeast (optional), salt and pepper. Blend the ingredients for another few seconds. Now it's ready to serve!


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The Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL), a mentoring project of the Fort Bend Junior Service League, is now recruiting new members for the 2012-2013 League year. Informational meetings will be held on April 24, May 3 and August 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Teen girls from all over Fort Bend County are gaining valuable leadership skills, volunteering for numerous charitable events and philanthropic organizations and preparing themselves for college and their careers by active membership in the Fort Bend Teen Service League. Membership is open to teen girls in grades 9-12.
Encourage the teen girls in your life to attend this fun, social, informative meeting and find out how being a member of the FBTSL can enhance their high school experience.
The purpose of FBTSL is to foster a sense of community responsibility in young women as well as to develop leadership skills through participation in philanthropy, educational activities and cultural events. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable as well as providing an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and camaraderie for all members.
For more information about FBTSL, please visit www.fortbendteenleague.org.


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Dictionary of Hallucinations. J.D. Blom. 2010.
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I have Windows 8.1, but no toolbars. I want the AOL toolbar with navigation for Google, my default browser. I also want to download the Bing toolbar.
Yes, you can download the toolbars for your browser from their official website: AOL Toolbar & Bing Toolbar. It is possible that the toolbar installation fails because of Google Chrome's settings. To disable this option, go to the Settings menu of Google Chrome and locate the following option: Enable phishing and malware protection. Disable it, then install the toolbars.


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In my project Exploring Quality Of Life I have chosen to look at a cross section of world countries. The countries I have chosen to work with for my project are Ireland (Europe), Brazil (South America), and Portugal (Southern Europe). Quality of life in a given country is often gauged by the happiness or contentment of its people. In my project I am going to compare five elements of each country. The five aspects I am going to explore include Life Expectancy, HDI Ranking, Healthcare, Literacy Rate, and Average Income. I believe that countries that are higher on the HDI scale usually have a higher quality of life because countries higher on the list have better healthcare and life expectancy. I believe this is true because countries with better healthcare can generally fight diseases giving more and more people a higher life expectancy. By exploring varying aspects of each of these countries I will look at whether the quality of life in a country is directly related to statistical data that I have compiled.
Ireland's HDI ranking is 9th in the world there healthcare is modern safe and among the best in the world it is free or subsided they can choose to use either the government funded public healthcare system or the private healthcare system. Irelands life expectancy is 80.19 years. An average salary in Ireland consists of 10 000 euros - 30 000 euros per year. So in Canada that would be like making 13902.00 Canadian Dollars to 41721.94 Canadian Dollars per year so it is ok but they could be making way more the reason it seem like so little is because the exchange rate is not very good on euros. Irealands literacy rate is 1 in 6 adults have problems reading in Ireland. It isn't the greatest but it is only 17.9% of people that have trouble reading where the other 82.1% of people are capable of reading. Irelands Quality Of Life is great except for the literacy rate.
Portugal's HDI ranking is 33rd in the world there life expectancy is 80.37 years this makes there healthcare even better. It is the ninth best in Europe and it is high quality they have private healthcare for wealthier people and families with more money. The average income for someone there would be 19,882 USD per year that is the equivalent of 26370.49 Canadian Dollars it isn't that much but they make a living around it. Portugals literacy rate is 95.7% of people in Portugal know how to read. It is better than Ireland's literacy rate by 13.6% making them have better jobs because if you can't read then you basically can't get a good job. Every aspect of Portugals Quality Of Life is good except for their average income per year.
Brazil's HDI ranking is 76th in the world there life expectancy is 73.62 years it makes there healthcare not as good as the other two countries Health care in Brazil is a right you have but public healthcare is provided to all Brazilians and foreigners from other countries and this is provided by the National Healthcare System. A person in Brazil's average salary would be $10,310 per year after taxes. It really isn't that much but it's enough for them where as in Canada if a person with that salary would barely have enough to live for a whole year. Brazil's literacy rate is 92.2% of people know how to read in Brazil. It is pretty good except for the 7.8% of people who don't know how to read but except for that and except for their life expectancy everything in this country's quality of life is pretty good.
As you now know countries with a higher literacy rate and a higher healthcare generally have a bigger and better HDI ranking making them the better country in the world. I found that since Ireland had such a good HDI ranking it led to them having a better literacy rate and better healthcare. In Portugal their HDI ranking was ok but there literacy rate drags them down but their healthcare is really good it's one of the best in Europe. And in Brazil there healthcarye is good especially for foreigners and Brazilians but there literacy rate is not very good. So as you can see these factors led to a better quality of life in many of these given countries.
Some agencies to make a country a better place are Habitat for Humanity, Water Aid, and The Salvation Army they are all great contenders because all of these charities or agencies have done many world wide projects to help anyone and everyone who need help. Habitat for Humanity has made many new houses for families that are in need or just want a new house. I personally have a habitat house and I know it definitely helped out my family a lot. So if habitat for Humanity was to go to more and more places we could then ensure that everyone has a safe and better quality of life by providing them with new homes. Water aid has helped many families and people by providing them with safe drinking water for a long time I feel that if they give out little water purification systems to everyone everywhere it could potentially make diseases less likely. Another great agencie would be the IAVI foundation in the IAVI it is a global not-for-profit organization whose mission is to ensure the development of safe, effective, and accessible preventive AIDS vaccines for people living throughout the world. I think that if they keep going to places that are really low on the HDI ranking should get more and more help with all of these agencies but yet again in richer countries there are still people living in poverty. I think hat when I become 15 or 16 I will start to help out with habitat for Humanity in my spare time so that I can try to insure a more safe and better living quality not only in my community but in everywhere that I can.


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Sinter Brakes manufactures high end, premium brake pads in the heart of Central Europe. Based in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Sinter has been producing brake pads and rotors for a number of markets for 50 years including karting and motorcycle racing.
Two compounds are offered: Performance and Race, distinguished by the color of the backing plate. The Performance compound, with its black backing plate, is at a minimum comparable to most brands high-performance compounds. Sinter's Race compound, with a green backing plate, is a ultra high performance compound that has been proven on the World Cup Downhill circuit.
The price includes one caliper's worth of pads as well as the pad spring, and everything is delivered in a handy tin perfect for stashing whatever you desire.
Model 017 is made to fit:
- Red eTap AXS (Gen 1 MonoBloc caliper)
- Force 22 HRD (B1), Force 1 HRD
- Rival 22 HRD (B1), Rival 1 HRD
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Move smart with the Zoopla MovePlanner
Tell us a little about your move and we can help you prioritise jobs, find vetted moving services and save time and money – all in one place.
Energy bills are usually unavoidable, whichever home you live in. But moving to a new place is the perfect chance to review your supplier and tariff, so you can start paying less.
Moving house this autumn? Then it's worth getting the boiler in your new home serviced sooner rather than later. Here we explain why.
Tell us a little about your move and we can help you prioritise jobs, find vetted moving services and save time and money – all in one place.
If you're moving, you'll want to know what kind of energy bills to expect when you arrive at your new address. You'll also want to know whether you could save money on what you currently pay.
Moving home can present a whole raft of unexpected costs, so you want to make sure that you can save money wherever possible.
And, as typically one of the most expensive monthly household bills, energy costs are a good place to start.
When viewing homes to buy making checks on the property's energy-efficiency can make a big difference to your energy bills.
Read our guide, 10 energy-efficiency checks to make on a property viewing so you know what to look out for on your next house viewing.
Useful tips include going through the property's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to see how efficient the home is on a scale of A to G – as well as what improvements could be made.
You can also use your Move as an opportunity to compare energy deals and save on your monthly bills.
Your new home might be more energy-efficient than your previous one, but you could still be paying more than your neighbours because you're stuck with an uncompetitive energy supplier or on an expensive tariff.
If you're keen to save on your energy bills you might find it easier to track your usage with a smart meter. Our guide, Should you get a smart meter in your new home? runs through the pros and cons of these devices which can be installed for free under a Government initiative.
Finally, you can always seek out some quick wins to save on your daily household energy usage.
Our guide, 11 cost-free ways to cut your energy bills includes plenty of simple cost-cutting measures such as leaving the oven door open after cooking to transfer the surplus heat.


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My fourth, and final, trip to Glyndebourne this year was to see Wagner's Tristan und Isolde.
It's an opera that I did not know and it was the second visit this year with the same friends so we went for some (relatively) cheap seats and we found ourselves in the very back row (Row G Upper Circle).
We also found ourselves in the very middle of the row so being at the back was no problem. In some ways it was better than being in the stalls, where we had been on the previous visit, as it is easy to see the surtitles from higher up.
The weather looked less than promising so we grabbed one of the picnic tables in the opera house complex. This worked out well as it not only gets rid of the potential rain problem it also vastly reduces the travel time to the seats thereby giving more time for eating and drinking!
Tristan und Isolde is a fairly simple tragic love story told over four hours of gorgeous and dramatic singing.
Wagner tells the story at a consistent pace and in a consistent mood. There are no stand-out arias and no simple songs heavy with repetition.
The drama is mostly told by Tristan and Isolde who spend most of the time on stage and singing.
The staging was fairly simple, which I like as it leaves the focus on the actors. The same stage (shown here in its 2007 guise) was used very effectively in all three acts where it gave admirable impressions of a boat and two different rooms.
The clever bit was the lighting which was used, for example, to show the passing of the day. It also allowed actors to hide once they had done their bit thereby reducing the distracting noise of people walking on and off stage.
Tristan und Isolde was an undoubted success and was a fitting finale for the Glyndebourne season. I saw four very different operas this year (though they all featured magic and three had love potions!) and it is hard to compare them but, if pushed, I would say that L'elisir d'amore by Donizetti was the most complete production, with Tristan und Isolde a most creditable second.
2 September 2009
Tristan und Isolde at Glyndebourne
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#ThrowbackThursday – Vancouver Foundation gives dogs a second chance
Posted: March 27, 2014 at 10:06 am
In 2010 SAINTS was selected to receive a generous grant fron the Vancouver Foundation. They also made this beautiful video about former saint Rose (RIP). After her horrible life, Rose was someone real with precious value to us and to anyone who has heard her story. She was a truly great hearted dog – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv4d_s5-xz0


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It was the unmistakable silhouette of a wallaby that excited.
A Facebook post of an about-to-be-deceased wallaby as it leapt across the railway lines in front of several hundred tonnes of logging train between Murupara and Kawerau.
It was there going into the rail yard, according to the train driver, and it was there coming out. He snapped the wallaby on his phone as evidence.
"That's the problem – it's not deceased," says rueful Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity officer, Dale Williams. The wallaby was too quick for the train. So Dale dispatched a contractor with 'indicating' dogs to flush out the Ozzie invader. But it had disappeared into a blackberry thicket.
That made Dale slightly uneasy. "That wallaby is a long way from the main breeding population around Kaingaroa Forest. It's also only a kilometer or so from the Rangitikei River bridge. And that's of real concern."
If the wallaby cross the Rangitikei, the next stop is Te Urewera – a vast, heavily forested, sparsely populated and protected area and home to Ngai Tuhoe. "We certainly don't want them in there. We definitely don't want wallabies established there. It would have a major negative impact and be very difficult to manage."
Why all the angst? The dama wallaby, macropus eugenii, looks so cute – just 530mms high, weighing up to 7kgs, sleek grey-brown coat with pale belly, the greenish-yellow eyes and the irresistible 'take-me-home and cuddle me' appeal.
"That's half the problem," admits Dame. "Look at stoats and the impact is obvious, they kill kiwis.
"People see an immediate problem. But then they go: 'oh, I didn't know we had wallaby' or 'I can't see the problem, they just chew grasses and shrubs and things'."
But that can have a huge impact on our birdlife for instance. They devour the seedlings of exotic trees which may also produce a lot of seed that the birds eat. "So over time there's a slow and insidious change to the forest," explains Dale. "The wallaby works slowly and systematically nipping off every palatable seedling. And that completely removes the regeneration of some species. The impact is quite dramatic."
The wallaby, classified as an unwanted organism under our biosecurity legislation, inhabits 200,000 hectares east of Rotorua. The spread is not alarming – but it's a bit of the hare and tortoise thing, slow but sure. And the Bay of Plenty is not immune – wallabies are knocking at our door, nibbling at our seedlings. They've reached Paengaroa.
"Go to the end of Allport Road east of Paengaroa and there's a small DOC reserve called Roydon Downs.
"They're established there," says Mark. "They'll be in the pine forest to the west, and across the state highway in Sun Valley right up to the Kaituna River." And there's a natural barrier like the open pastureland in the area.
The new pest management plan is one of progressive containment, preventing the spread of wallabies. Dale Williams has some tools in his box like pesticides – cyanide and 1080. There's night shooting with thermal imaging, scopes and night vision. "They live in scrub during the day and at night if they have access to good quality pasture, they will come out and feed at night. So night shooting is good. Problem solved."
But they need people on board, people who will advise regional council if they spot a wallaby – they're wanted dead or alive. There is a reporting app for cellphones where people can put in www.stoppests.co.nz
That will open up a questionnaire asking for contact details and where they saw the wallaby. There is also a little digital map where you can drag the marker to where you saw the wallaby. Dale will be very glad to hear from you.
When the train driver's image of the wallaby appeared on the WBOPRC Facebook page, the anti-1080- brigade seized the moment. "Let go of the pest mentality," said one post. "It only promotes inhumane ecocide poisons." Another said: "they've been trying to push this wallaby story a bit lately. Might be to do with ideas of spreading poison".
The regional council immediately tried to defuse things. It thanked the contributors and explained that usually when a report of a wallaby comes in a highly trained detector dog is dispatched. "If it's a small population then they can be humanely killed with a gun rather than pesticides."
"Well, that's unfortunate," admits Dale. If wallaby sightings are reported smartly, it's highly likely the problem can be solved with man and gun. "Whereas if you don't tell us and we end up with a quite a well-established population, we probably have to use poison. We will use cyanide to start with. But if it's a bigger problem 1080 might have to be an option."
So keeping quiet about wallabies may be counterproductive here.
And all this can been sheeted back to George Grey, governor of New Zealand who thought it might be cool to 'zhuzh' up our wildlife with a few monkeys zebras, gnus and five species of wallabies. Nearly 200 years later we are paying for his folly.
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Collectors editions of the new £1 coin are being sold from today ahead of the currency's release into general circulation.
Prices range from £10 for the uncirculated coin to £1,995 for the gold proof two-coin set.
The coin's design pictures the Welsh leek, the Scottish thistle, the Northern Irish shamrock and the English rose emerging from a royal coronet.
It was created by David Pearce, who was just 15 when it was chosen to feature on the coin.
The design beat more than 6,000 other entries submitted by the public to a competition in 2014.
Dr Kevin Clancy, director of The Royal Mint Museum, who helped choose the design, said: "The winning idea combined traditional elements but also symbolised a modern United Kingdom in an elegant and a succinct way.
"It was a young person's interpretation of an idea while still being steeped in history and tradition."
As well as being the same shape as the old threepenny bit the government says that the new coin will help to combat counterfeit coins, some 45 million of which are estimated to be in circulation.
The tender's full roll-out will be released on March 28 with the old £1 coins to be withdrawn from circulation by 15 October 2017.
Other upcoming currency changes:
5 May 2017 - old 'non-polymer' £5 note withdrawn
September 2017 - New polymer £10 note launched
2020 - New polymer £20 note launched