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So today we will set off on the next leg of our little vacation weekend. On Saturday morning we spent a leisurely morning (that means reading in bed for me) before we headed our little "Frisky" the Fiat toward the south.
As you can see, it wasn't a particularly sunny day, nor was it wet, either. Somehow the roads down here always seem like a long drawn out ribbon and I like how they wend past all of the beautiful cliffs and rock formations.
In some places it was so arresting, the pale gold grasses waving against a turquoise blue water.
There are many Public Fishing pullouts along the highways in Washington State – something we rarely see here in BC. I mean if there are fishing spots up here it seems its like you have to look it up, while there in the USA they post actual signs saying "Public Fishing" so you know its ok to fish there. Granted some of these places require a Discover Pass.
Doesn't that fish kinda make you think of something prehistoric? I don't know what kind it was – any guesses?


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•Poll schedule highly ambitious –Junaid Mohammed
•It makes electoral process unambiguous, says Festus Okoye
•We're studying timetable –PDP
Romanus Ugwu, Ndubuisi Orji Abuja, Sola Ojo and Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a timetable for general elections till 2055.
INEC said it released the timetable in an attempt to engender certainty in electoral calendar and allow for long-term planning.
Speaking at a regular quarterly consultative meeting between INEC management and political parties in Abuja, yesterday, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission has fixed dates for future elections in the country till 2055.
Yakubu stressed that the initiative is to ensure stability and certainty in the country's democractic process as obtained in developed countries such as the United States of America where everybody knows the dates for presidential elections.
"On this principle, the dates for the 2019 elections as well as future elections are no longer a matter of speculation.
"In 2019, the dates are February 16 and March 2; in 2023, the dates are February 18 and March 4.
"In 2027, the dates are February 20 and March 6; in 2031, it is February 15 and March 1. In 2035, it is February 17 and March 3; in 2039, it is February 19 and March 5 and in 2043, it will hold on February 21 and March 7.
"In 2047, it is February 15 and March 2; in 2051, it is February 18 and March 1; in 2055, it is February 20 and March 6," Yakubu said.
He further explained that the idea is to "engender certainty in our electoral calendar, allow for long term planning by the commission as well as stakeholders and brings our democracy in line with the best practice around the world.
"I am glad that this decision has received the overwhelming support of stakeholders."
On the issue of under-age voting, Yakubu pleaded with the political parties to assist the commission to weed out ineligible voters from the voters' register.
"I wish to appeal to political parties to help the commission in further cleaning up the voter register. This appeal is all the more pertinent here because, in addition to the display of the voter register in every polling unit nationwide before the 2011 and 2015 general elections for claims and objections, copies of the register were given to every political party at the time.
"In addition, the commission also availed each political party that fielded candidates in the five governorship elections conducted since the 2015 general elections a copy of the updated voter register for each state.
"However, as at today, no political party has formally drawn the attention of the commission to the prevalence of ineligible persons based on their interrogation of the voter register," he said.
Regardless, Second Republic lawmaker and public affairs commentator in the Northern, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, described INEC's 36 years election schedule as highly ambitious, even though he admitted having never heard of such before now.
"This is highly ambitious. Even though I've read about it but then, we need to know what will happen if it contradicts INEC laws itself and other laws or even the activities of INEC as electoral umpire.
"I have my own reservations about this development. They need to give us concrete reason for this long period. Election schedule for about 30 years?
"I find this unique. I've never heard it before because I have been monitoring elections across the globe for a long time. I monitor that of the United Kingdom, the United States of America and others but never noticed this long period of election schedule in all these places. As I said, it is highly ambitious…"
On its part, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is studying the INEC timetable.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan told Daily Sun yesterday night that the opposition party would make its position known, after a critical analysis.
"We are still studying it. We will make our position on it known very soon", he said.
Kaduna based constitutional lawyer and rights crusader, Festus Okoye has urged INEC not to make timelines unambiguous and leave room for surprise and manipulation.
"The 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended), have circumscribed and delineated the time frame for conduct of party primaries, submission of the list of nominated candidates, withdrawals and substitution of candidates and the conduct of elections.
"Secton 132 (2) of the Constitution makes it mandatory that an election to the office of the President shall be held on a date not earlier than 150days and not later than 60days before the expiration of the term of office of the last holder of that office.
"Section 31 (1) of the Electoral Act mandates all political parties to submit to the commission not later than 60 days before the date appointed for a general election the list of candidates the party proposes to sponsor at the elections.
"The dates for almost all activities leading to a general election are certain and circumscribed within the ambit of constitutionally and legally prescribed time frames.
"What the Commission has done is to pull out the timelines in the Constitution and the law and place in the public domain.
"Our electoral process and timelines must be certain and unambiguous and leaves no room for surprises and manipulation. We must therefore foreclose unnecessary debates on timelines
"All stakeholders will have no excuse for readiness in planning and execution. Certainty is key to electoral activities and planning."

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Electro-Harmonix introduces the Oceans 11, a compact pedal with advanced functionality that features 11 reverb styles ranging from essential to exotic. The Oceans 11's reverbs are:
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The cycles belong to Ofo and Mobike, two startups that, taken together, have raised $2.2bn of capital and are valued at more than USD 4 billion. Each has between 7m and 10m bikes in China, averages 30m-35m rides a day and, having entered more than 100 Chinese cities, is expanding abroad. At the start of 2016 neither firm had a single bike on a public road. Ofo's canary-yellow cycles and Mobike's silver-and-orange ones can now be found in cities from Adelaide to London and Singapore to Seattle.
Nor are Ofo and Mobike profitable, though not for want of growth. China's bike-sharing market grew from 33 million yuan in the third quarter of 2016 to 3.9 billion yuan in the second quarter of 2017, says iResearch, a market-research firm. Zhang Yanqi, an Ofo co-founder, thinks China could support 300 million rides a day, up from 50 million -60 million today. Both firms believe rental fees alone could make them profitable businesses if they stopped spending on expansion at home and abroad.
Analysts reckon the real money may be in other sources of revenue. The firms hold hundreds of millions worth of yuan in deposits collected from users.
But most value could come from data, especially used in partnership with Alibaba and Tencent. The bike-sharing firms are already becoming part of their strategic investors' business models. Ofo uses Alibaba's credit-rating system to allow users to rent bikes with no deposit, for example. More data could be shared. As Mr Zhang puts it, the firm's main investor, Alibaba, "already knows how much [users] spend, where they spend it and what they spend it on. But with us they have a very strong idea of people's total activity." Mobike says it does not share data on a commercial basis with any firm.
The bike wars recall the one between ride-hailing firms in China, which ended with mergers that left one player, Didi Chuxing. Rumours of a possible merger between Ofo and Mobike have been swirling for weeks. Allen Zhu, an early investor in Ofo who is pushing for a merger, says making money is terrifically hard with so much competition. But neither Ofo nor Mobike is willing publicly to admit it. "In my entire career at Ofo I have spent less than five minutes talking about a merger with Mobike," says Mr Zhang. "I don't see any point or meaning in merging," maintains Mobike's president, Hu Weiwei.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
SDB II finds, hits moving target
Raytheon's GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) successfully engaged and hit a moving target during a flight test at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Currently in engineering and manufacturing development, SDB II is designed to engage moving targets in adverse weather and through battlefield obscurants. During a test Tuesday, the crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle operating from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., released an SDB II, which then tracked and guided itself to a moving vehicle, scoring a direct hit. The Air Force runs the program from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. "The excitement level here (at Raytheon) is only matched by the excitement level at Eglin," said John O'Brien, Raytheon's SDB II program director. (Sources: Raytheon via PRNewswire, 07/19/12, Arizona Daily Star, Military and Aerospace Electronics, 07/20/12)


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Hong Kong Exhibition "From Abba to Zappa" Celebrates 70s Music Legends
Music fans, take note. On Friday, February 15, Blue Lotus Gallery opened an exhibition of black-and-white images from the archives of photographer Gijsbert 'Gilbert' Hanekroot, who spent the 1970s photographing music legends including John Lennon, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.
"We were catapulted from one world to another," writes Gilbert in his book, From Abba To Zappa. "We saw The Eagles in London, Paul McCartney in the south of France, Bob Dylan in New York and the Stones in Hamburg." But who was his favourite? "My ultimate favourite artist of all time was David Bowie," says Hanekroot. "He was something special, a true artist."
Get a first look at some Hanekroot's photographs in the slideshow below:
From Abba To Zappa runs from February 15 to March 10 at Blue Lotus Gallery, 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan. Learm more at bluelotus-gallery.com.
(Related: Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Haring: Artists In Focus Next Year)


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OPTIMOZ Raises $2 Million to Transform the Way Software Is Developed and Deliver
May 22, 2018
OPTIMOZ (https://optimoz.com), a digital transformation company based in Bethesda, Maryland, raised $2 million in the series A round led by the Global Environment Fund to expand its enterprise DevSecOps platform service to meet the growing market needs. The evolving software supply chain and the broad-based adoption of cloud computing have transformed the way that software is developed and delivered, with a variety of open-source software components supplied through software applications. At the same time, developing and delivering secure applications faster than ever before has become an industry-wide imperative. OPTIMOZ allows organizations to take control of their software supply chains in order to increase the productivity and deliverability of high-quality and secure software applications.
"Our goal is to take away the burden of operational responsibility from clients, put them on the path of continuous modernization and allow them to focus on their core business competencies. IT modernization is no longer an event, but it is a continuous process" said Naresh Patel, founder and President of OPTIMOZ.
Traditional IT life cycles used to require both software and hardware to be constantly refreshed, transformed and/or modernized, leading to long waiting periods and massive capital expense. Market competition requires enterprises to shift from on-premise data centers to hybrid models. However, the widespread adoption of cloud computing and the emergent technologies cause the main obstacle to success to be a lack of expertise. For developers, embracing new tools and processes to deliver production-ready solutions, adopting cloud-native services and refactoring monolithic applications into API Driven microservices is a major challenge.
OPTIMOZ helps its customers set up processes and roadmaps to achieve continuous modernization. With its expertise and experience in Cloud Computing, Enterprise DevSecOps and Enterprise platforms, OPTIMOZ has successfully brought enterprise development teams to achieve the adaptation of new tools and technologies, enabling agile delivery of solutions. OPTIMOZ excels in providing Enterprise Platforms for Microservices and Cloud Application Lifecycle Management to meet the challenging demands of today's consumers.
"OPTIMOZ will utilize the funding it has received to package its expertise and experience in Enterprise DevSecOps. We aim to be a market leader by empowering developers to fast-track the application development and delivery process" said Patel.
"We are excited about packaging OPTIMOZ's expertise in Cloud Computing because these applications streamline Cloud migration and continuous modernization to replace IT legacy systems. In addition to saving IT costs, OPTIMOZ applications can reduce energy consumption and lighten the environmental footprint of enterprises and agencies," said Jeff Leonard, CEO and Founding Partner of GEF.
GEF has previously invested in a number of other successful government-oriented technology companies including: Aurora Flight Sciences, KEYW Corporation, Athena Controls and Essex Corporation.
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The first weeks of spring have seen many of Binghamton University's animal species shaking off the winter cold, and if you're a light sleeper, you've probably woken up recently to birdsong. According to Julian Shepherd, an associate professor of biological sciences who teaches Biology 379: Biology and Conservation of Birds, there are about 55 different bird species living on BU's campus, and students in Shepherd's class learn to identify 32 species by song. About one-third of local bird species stay on campus all year long, and others migrate back to the northeast from the south each spring. It's easy to spot many of them on a hike or a walk to class as the weather becomes more suitable, and for birdwatchers who want to hone their auditory skills, The Naturalists' Club of Broome County will lead a birdsong class in the Nature Preserve this Saturday. Check out Pipe Dream's beginner's guide to campus birds if you're looking for a unique outdoor challenge once the sun returns.
Chipping sparrow
Appearance: Slender and lightly colored with a reddish cap and a stripe through the eye.
Habitat: Nests in BU's inner campus, eating from the ground and singing from outer limbs at the tops of small trees.
Sounds: Song sounds like a trill of fast, even notes.
Song sparrow
Appearance: Brown and gray with distinct streaks on the chest.
Habitat: Nests in BU's inner campus, inhabiting shrubs or wet places.
Sounds: Loud, complex song that consists of both evenly spaced notes and trills.
Appearance: Large with black feathers, glides through the sky with slow wing beats.
Habitat: Tend to be found in areas inhabited by humans, nesting on rooftops in the Newing College and Dickinson Community area.
Sounds: They do not sing, but call a resounding croak.
Red-winged blackbird
Appearance: Males are black with bright red and yellow shoulders, while females are striped a dull brown and are usually larger.
Habitat: Found around moist areas, on cattails or on telephone wires. They nest behind east campus and can often be found by the bridge over the Nature Preserve pond.
Sounds: Undulating song that usually starts with one note and ends with a trill.
Appearance: About the size of a robin, with a big, round head and big eyes. Long wings and a tapered tail, a white chest with two black bands. Face is patched in white and brown.
Habitat: Nests around the lower playing fields, and can be seen running on the ground.
Sounds: Call is reminiscent of a seagull, but has shorter stops.


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My telephone appointment last week went fine. All the Work Coach wanted was to ask if I had received, completed and sent off the form for my WCA will which be coming up in the next few weeks. I wanted to check that someone was on top of sorting out exactly what UC I should … Continue reading UC update
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ESA and UC aren't talking
Phoning ESA again. It has a long spiel followed by 'please press 1 to continue'. Why not just carry on without having to press 1? After more spiel, there is an explanation about it being the wrong number for Universal Credit. Then it tells you, twice, that you need to state what benefit you are … Continue reading ESA and UC aren't talking
Universal Credit and ESA transfer
I started my claim for UC on 16th July. I told ESA on the same day, or possibly a day or two before, that I had moved house, no longer had any savings and was putting in a claim for Universal Credit. On 10th July I had received an ESA payment as per usual. I … Continue reading Universal Credit and ESA transfer
Universal Credit standard shenanigans
After getting a letter from ESA last week, this week I logged on to my UC journal and found that I had - at last - got an award breakdown. I'm on the basic rate, less than £75/week, and I had over £100 taken off the month's payment because of my earnings. As an added … Continue reading Universal Credit standard shenanigans
Work is not a health outcome
A couple of days ago I saw this tweet on Twitter: "Work as a health outcome is a fundamental principle for us. There must be a shared approach within the health and social care system" Jenny Osbourne from @GM_HSC #ERSAMBW #disabilityconfident #nooneleftbehind pic.twitter.com/13KRhqnyEf — Pluss (@PlussInspires) May 23, 2018 This phrase creates a visceral reaction … Continue reading Work is not a health outcome
Governments have no right to be ignorant
The government still doesn't know what its talking about. But this time it's almost seven years on from when it gained power, and its politicians no longer have the right to plead ignorance. They do not have the right to remain ignorant on matters of great importance over which they hold the power. A spokesperson … Continue reading Governments have no right to be ignorant
Atos to leave WCA contract early
On Thursday the DWP announced that Atos is withdrawing from its contract to run Work Capability Assessments, the controversial assessment for people too sick or disabled to work. Interestingly the DWP both claim that they sacked Atos ("We removed them. It's not them walking away") and that Atos paid them for leaving. Which to me … Continue reading Atos to leave WCA contract early
Evidence-based review of the WCA
The government has been carrying out a study of suitable descriptors to use for assessments for ESA. The results were supposed to be released in spring of this year, then summer, and then finally were released earlier this month. The superficial results suggest that the current descriptors are better than the alternative descriptors tested in … Continue reading Evidence-based review of the WCA
The benefits system, workfare and public opinion
We cannot afford to base policy on public opinion when the public opinion is based on false information. ESA is a good example of this. Public opinion is that a larger proportion of those who were or still are on IB did not need or deserve to be there. Consequently there was room for approval … Continue reading The benefits system, workfare and public opinion
The importance of medical evidence for disability assessments
When it's their word against yours, medical evidence is what proves you're not the one lying. Medical evidence is what says that you are in pain, or you are blind, or you are mentally ill. It's what confirms that you aren't making things up or exaggerating. It's what tells the decision maker to believe your … Continue reading The importance of medical evidence for disability assessments


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Science (SCIE) 496
Science Projects (Revision 1)
Delivery Mode: Individualized study (with or without Home lab).
Credits: 3 each
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite: For SCIE 495: at least 18 credits (at least 9 at the senior level) in the topic area and permission of the professor. For SCIE 496: SCIE 495.
Before registering, students must submit an acceptable project proposal to the course coordinator, Dr. Lawton Shaw
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Centre: Centre for Science
SCIE 495/496 are not available for challenge.
SCIE 495 and SCIE 496 are based on contracted study arrangements between each student and an approved supervisor. Students improve their skills to choose and define problems, obtain information from libraries or experiments, organize facts and ideas, and report ideas and conclusions in written form.
These courses are for students who wish to carry out interdisciplinary science-related projects or to obtain formal recognition, through these courses of science-related skills and training they have received on the job (e.g., agriculture, forestry, or industry). A student may complete one three-credit project (SCIE 495) or two three-credit projects (SCIE 495 and SCIE 496).
These courses may involve library, field, or laboratory work as agreed to by the student and the supervisor. Students are expected to obtain and pay for all materials used in the projects. Project supervisors may be paid an honorarium by the University for their services. Before registering, students must submit an acceptable project proposal to the course coordinator/professor, Lawton Shaw.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to
- search, critically evaluate, and summarize the primary scientific literature relevant to a given research question.
- develop and perform experiments to test and refine hypotheses based on data.
- analyze and interpret data in order to draw conclusions.
- communicate original research findings in a variety of scientific formats.
The assessment for these courses is based upon the student's written reports and other work as outlined in his or her learning contract. The evaluation is based on the project supervisor's assessment of the student's work. SCIE 495 and SCIE 496 are excluded from the challenge for credit policy.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
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January 31, 2020
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
by Kevin Noble Maillard
illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Roaring Brook Press
Fry bread is food.
"It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.
Fry bread is time.
It brings families together for meals and new memories.
Fry bread is nation.
It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.
At 48 pages, Fry Bread is slightly longer than the norm for a picture book. The more typical length is 32 pages. But Maillard has written a book in fast-moving, fact-filled verse. Mallaird tells a fast-paced story about making this tasty treat. He also explains that it is more than that – it is tradition in the face of struggle.
The moment I saw this book, I wanted to read it. I had to read it. Fry bread may be my favorite bread ever. For those of you who are unfamiliar with fry bread, it is a indigenous treat. Although I had never thought about it, there are as many recipes for fry bread as there are for meatloaf or cornbread or chili. Think about the dish that you love as long as it is your grandmother's or mother's recipe. Me? Meatloaf has to be like Mom's and cherry pie like G-ma's. Now you understand a bit about fry bread. Why had I never considered the variety of breads? At our local pow wows, the fry bread is a fist-sized pillow. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It is likely regional.
The beauty of this book is that it honors this variety. It discusses the wide variety of breads, shapes, and textures. It also presents young readers with the reality that the people who make it are just as varied and they are still among us today.
Monday as I read over the books that had received awards from the American Library Association, I was thrilled to find Fry Bread on the list. It is the winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award.
This is Mallaird's first book. His clean, powerful text was paired with the acryllic and pencil illustrations of Juana Martinez-Neal. Her art brings the people to life.
Share this book with the young readers in your lives and be prepared for their request to try fry bread. You'll need to have butter and honey on hand because, really? That's the best way to eat it.


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Consume Even more Frequently - Attempt to consume 3-5 smaller sized meals a time as opposed to 1 or even 2 big ones. Your body system will make use of even more off a smaller sized meal every handful of hrs in comparison to 1 or 2 large foods. Consuming following link will likewise assist you to stay away from snacking.
Cool Out - When you become worried your body system fights this by launching a hormonal agent named cortisol. Cortisol is connected to weight gain especially around your stomach as even more fats are saved as fat.
I must mention if you are new to work out at that point put up fire along with this till you end up being a lot more relaxed with physical exercise. The largest perk from exercising this means is post physical exercise your body will certainly continue to burn fats (in a similar way to weight training) at a rapid rate for hrs! With typical cardio you will certainly quit shedding fats rather considerably as quickly as you step off the treadmill.
Ideally you are going to all manage to integrate these brand new recommendations right into your day-to-day routines. If you are having a hard time to get rid of those necessary handful of pounds of body fat then merely follow these measures and also permit me recognize how you hop on.
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On the other hand, medication errors can be extremely harmful or deadly. This is why medical professionals need to take extreme care when prescribing and administering medication.
The sad reality, though, is that medication errors occur all the time. In fact, some say that medication errors account for 700,000 emergency room visits and 100,000 hospitalizations each year. Five percent of hospitalized individuals are subjected to some sort of adverse drug reaction, which includes all sorts of medication errors. The worst part is that a significant number of these injurious and fatal medication errors are entirely preventable.
A medication error can occur at any stage of the medication-to-patient process. A doctor may make an error in prescription, whether by ordering the wrong medication or the wrong dosage, or he or she may write that prescription in a way that causes confusion. Also, a pharmacist must double-check any potential allergy concerns and ensure that the right drug and the right dosage is being provided. Then, when administered, medical professionals must guarantee that the appropriate drug is given in the correct dosage and via the applicable administration method.
There is no room for error in the health care field. What may seem like a minor mistake can leave a patient seriously injured, permanently disabled, or dead. This is why medical professionals are held to a high standard of care. When they fail to live up to that standard, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be justified. To learn more about these types of claims based on medication errors, victims and their families can reach out to a legal team experienced in handling these types of cases.


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Lady Mabel Howard Performs Opening Ceremony
Although not yet quite completed, the large and handsome hall, which has been erected in the village of Skelton to the memory of the late Mr John Castlehow Toppin, of Musgrave Hall, was yesterday formally opened by Lady Mable Howard, Greystoke Castle.
That this ceremony was not delayed until the building is ready for use was due to the fact that Mr Frederick Toppin, who is the generous donor of this handsome tribute to the memory of his father, is returning in a few days to the United States, where he holds the position of Vice-President of the International Mercantile Marine Company of New York, a combine which controls the White Star Line and other great shipping lines.
As explained in these columns a fortnight ago, when we reproduced a sketch plan of the building, this hall is being built, furnished and presented to Skelton by Mr. Toppin as an act of filial devotion and in memory of his father, who will always be remembered as the head of a family which has held an honoured place in the public life of the county and in the agricultural life of the district for many generations. The late Mr. J. C. Toppin who died in 1915 at the venerable age of 80 years, was an alderman of the Cumberland Council, and the chairman of Penrith Rural Council, as well as a Guardian of the Poor for the long period of 57 years.
When completed the hall will make a splendid addition to the communal amenities of Skelton, and will be the envy of many neighbouring parishes. It is situated on an excellent site in the heart of the village generously given by Mr G. Carleton Cooper, Carleton Hall, and has a frontage to the road of something like 100ft. The architect, Mr. J. H. Martindale, Carlisle, has designed a most substantial and artistic building. In the front there is a porch or veranda giving access to a corridor running across the end of the large hall. On the right is the billiard room, 25ft by 18ft with recess, on the left will be found the reading room, 20ft by18ft, with kitchen or services room in the rear. Ample cloak room accommodation is provided with lavatories for ladies and gentlemen on each side.
The main hall is a spacious room, 50ft by 20ft, which will seat 200 people, it has a platform, 22ft by 10ft,at the west end, and there are three doors for the public and two for platform purposes. In addition there are retiring rooms on each side of the stage. A notable innovation is the provision for cinema purposes, of a lantern room at the end of the hall with fireproof floor and ceiling, and a stone stair giving access with an iron door at the foot. Beneath the kitchen is a cellar for the heating apparatus, which will have a low pressure hot water system very simply arranged with pipes below the floor and radiators in suitable position. The rooms are well proportioned and the large hall and billiard room have roofs of hammerbeam construction. A carved stone panel has been fixed in the entrance hall bearing the following simple inscription: "The John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall." The building is of local stone and the roofs of Westmoreland green slate.
Mr. F. Toppin is not only giving the building, but is completely furnishing it, including among his gifts being the billiard table and piano, while the kitchen will be replete with utensils for teas and entertainments. Mr. Wm. Grisenthwaite, Penrith, is the principal contractor, and Messrs. Hetherington Bros., Penrith, are responsible for the electric light installation. The heating apparatus has been supplied by Mr. Corbett, Carlisle. In addition, it was announced yesterday that part of the land at the rear of the premises, included in Mr. Cowper's gift, is to be laid out as a bowling green.
Mr. J. H. Toppin, the present representative. of the family at Musgrave Hall, has acted as executor throughout the building operations, and he had the co-operation of the following committee: Messrs. J. Watt, I. Grindal, J. Holliday, J. Simpson, T. Wetheral, E.T. Sharp, Jos. Watt, A. Kitchen, and R. Grindal.
There was a very large gathering for yesterday's ceremony, which was of a family and parochial character. No public announcement had been made, but an invitation had been extended to every house in the parish to be represented. In addition there were members of the family and a few friends. Altogether upwards of 300 people were present, and following the actual ceremony, the company were hospitality entertained to tea which was served in the large hall. While this part of the program was in progress, selections were given to Mr. Wishart's orchestra from Penrith, and this added to the pleasure of what was already a most pleasing gathering.
Mr. Frederick Toppin presided, supported by the Lady Mabel Howard, and Mr. J. H. Toppin. Members of the family present included Mr. and Mrs. C. Toppin and Miss Toppin, Malvern; Mrs. Muir and Miss Toppin, Musgrave Hal; the Rev. and Mrs. G. Sharpe Ostle; and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kilburn, Murragh Hall; and with them was Mr. F. Tabor, New York, a friend of Mr. Toppin. Others present were Mr. J. C. Parker, The Laithes; Mrs. Carleton Cowper and Mr. G. Carleton Cowper, Carleton Hall; Mr. E.O. and Miss Bolton, Leeming; Canon and Mrs. Monnington; Mrs R Monnington and Miss Monnington; Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Greystoke, etc. Mr. Martindale, the architect, was accompanied by Mrs. Martindale, and Mrs. Grisenthwaite was present with her husband, Mr. A. Grisenthwaite , the contractor.
Mr. F. Toppin, in opening the proceedings, addressed the company as " neighbours and friends all," and said that if anyone ever had any doubt as to the success of a building like that in the parish of Skelton that assembly, representing practically every home in the parish, would be a sufficient answer. For a great many years it had been evident to all in that village that a building of that character was sadly needed in the parish - a building in which one might see the social life of the people gather and revolve, and the death of his father in the early months of 1915 seemed to his brothers, his sisters and himself a fitting opportunity of placing at the disposition of the parish just such a building as this. At that time, of course, they were engaged in a much more serious occupation, and at the close of the war conditions throughout the world were of such a nature that it was felt impossible, and certainly undesirable, to go ahead with a scheme of this kind. The aftermath of the war was even worse than the war in a great many phases of their life, but in the late months of last year it was felt that conditions had so moderated as to allow them to proceed.
A committee of representative men of the parish was called together to handle the matter, and he wanted to say that the work of this committee from the start had been excellent. The question of site was very carefully considered, and it was decided that this site was undoubtedly the best that could be procured. The village owes an endless debt of gratitude to Mr. Geoffrey Cowper - (applause) - for his spontaneous generosity for donating that site for the benefit of the village in which his forbears had been interested for so many generations. The plan submitted by Mr. Martindale was accepted, and when that building was completed it would be a monument to his skill. The contractor, Mr. Grisenthwaite, obtained the work in strong competition, and he only had to point out the work that had been put into the building to show how merited his bid was. During the past month he (Mr. Toppin) had spent a good deal of time around the building and had watched the workmen at their duties, and he would like to say that he had never seen more efficient, hard working or better men engaged in any work than those who had been engaged in the erection of the building. (Applause). He took off his hat to those men, from the foreman (Borrowdale) down to the smallest hod carrier. (Applause).
Continuing, Mr. Toppin said that, as he was leaving Skelton within the next few days, there were one or two matters he desired to mention in regard to the general conduct of the hall. When the scheme was originally launched last year he made it very clear to the committee that this building and all it meant should be completely and absolutely non- sectarian. The Churchman, the Methodist, the Baptist or the person of any other religious denomination stood on equal ground here. (Applause). He wished that to be very clearly understood. Secondly, he desired that the hall should be run very largely for the benefit of the younger men, and he thought that it should be run and governed as to make it to the utmost extent attractive to them. He desired that the committee should always have this in mind, and with that intention in mind it was recently arranged that three of these younger men should be added to the committee to act as a link between the elder and younger elements of the parish. Thirdly, he thought the committee should ought very carefully to consider the desirability of allowing the ladies of the parish to share the privileges of that building, certainly during some fixed hours, possibly during the afternoons, when it would not otherwise be used by the male sex. (Applause).
He did not desire to say more as far as his part was concerned, but to ask Lady Mabel Howard to open the hall. He well remembered one dark night over 40 years ago when a huge bonfire was set going on the Summer Grounds in Greystoke Castle park to celebrate the arrival into the district of a lady who they all knew better than he did. Since that time Lady Mabel Howard had entered into the public life of the county and neighbourhood, and had attained a position in the esteem and regard of everybody of which any lady might well be proud. (Applause). During those long years of active public life she becomes closely associated with his father, and he believed a strong bond of admiration and esteem arose between them in their public work. Lady Mabel had graciously come to them to do them the honour of opening the building and nobody could do it with greater distinction. (Applause).
Lady Mabel Howard said she was very gratified when Mr. Toppin asked her to open the hall which he had erected in memory of his father. She always remembered when she first came to Cumberland meeting Mr Toppin for the first time in the hunting field. She was then a novice and he gave her some good advice which she never forgot. Her first introduction to public life was under his chairmanship, and she thought then, and she was quite certain now, that she could never sit under a more able or more kindly chairman, so fair and so just in all his rulings. There could be no more memorial so fitting has his son had just erected to the memory of one who spent all his life in working for others and in trying to help them and do good for them. (Applause).
Mr. Frederick Toppin had said that he believed there was a strong bond of friendship existed between his father and herself. There was, indeed that bond, and everyone who went into that hall, who attended the gatherings, social and otherwise, would do well to remember the late Mr. Toppin and to follow in his footsteps. This building was going to be a magnificent one, indeed, and in erecting it, Mr. Toppin, who now, alas, spent most of his time at the other side of the Atlantic, had given proof of his affection for his home and his old neighbours. (Applause). She was very glad to hear him say a word for the women, because women nowadays had so many gatherings of their own, and it had been rather difficult for them to know where they could meet. Everyone in the parish, now and for all time, would thank Mr. Toppin for his great generosity in giving them this building. She declared it open, and felt sure that everyone present, as well as future generations, would spend many happy hours under its roof. (Applause).
Mr. Toppin thanked Lady Mabel Howard for attending, remarking that she returned from the Continent for the express purpose of taking part in that gathering.
This part of the proceedings was about to conclude, when Mr. J. C. Parker said he would like to express himself on behalf of the parish their thanks to Mr. Toppin for this magnificent gift. He had in the past been a most generous supporter not only of parochial affairs, but of others in the district, but had been too modest to allow his good deeds to be known. This building was, indeed, a memorial worthy to the late Mr. J. C. Toppin who was a man who was very highly respected and did much good work for the county and district. The remarks about Mr. Frederick Toppin's kindness applied also to Mr.Harry Toppin and other members of the family. (Applause).
Mr E. T. Sharp, on behalf of the committee, also expressed gratitude to Mr. Toppin for his gift of such a beautiful building. Mr. Toppin had told them that the committee had a lot of work to do, and he could assure him that their gratitude would not be expressed in words alone by actions as well. The building would stand as a memorial not only to Mr. J. C. Toppin, but to its generous donor and the whole of the family at Musgrave Hall. (Applause).
Mr Toppin briefly, and modestly, returned thanks, and said that he could only hope that as years rolled on the building would grow in usefulness and be something of which the parish of Skelton would be proud. He added that the use of the piece ground at the rear of the hall so generously included in Mr. Cowpers gift had been under consideration, and it had been decided to proceed with the laying of a bowling green. (Applause).He hoped this would add to the attractions of the building, and it would be ready for play next summer. (Applause).
There having been no ceremony outside the building, the silver gilt key, the gift of Mr. Martindale, was handed to Lady Mabel privately by Mr. Toppin. The key is inscribed "J.C. Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton. d.d. J. H. M 1923 Memoria justi cum landebus." Mr Toppin also asked Lady Mabel to accept from himself a small, but beautiful, clock as a memento of the occasion.
The ladies who had charge of the tea were Mesdames Moore, Wetheral, Holliday, Wood, Simpson, Watt, Blaylock, Mitchinson, W. Bainbridge, E. Brainbridge, Bell, Jopson, Arnison, and Grindal, the misses Grindal, Jopson, Johnstone and Wood.


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Jamaica head coach Theodore Whitmore (pictured) faced Saudi Arabia as a player in 1998. (Photo: AFP Services)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – On May 4, 1998, Theodore Whitmore suited up for Jamaica in a pre-World Cup friendly against Saudi Arabia.
Now, at 45-years-old, Whitmore will face the Saudis once again, but this time as the Reggae Boyz's head coach. The sides will meet on October 7 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
Whitmore has good memories of that scoreless encounter contested nearly 20 years ago, and slightly more than a month before the Jamaicans met Croatia in their first-ever World Cup game.
"That game versus Saudi Arabia in 1998 was a dress rehearsal for the 1998 FIFA World Cup," he said. "The energy level, the mood in the camp, the chemistry in the team was great. The Saudis gave us a stern test. They don't lose the ball easily and defensively they don't give you much space to work with. There was a bit of nerves because this was a team who came second in the 1992 FIFA Confederations Cup and who went to the 1994 FIFA World Cup and did well so we knew it would be tough so to get a draw for us felt special.
"Almost two decades later, they have a similar style and philosophy. Despite that they have not gone to the World Cup since 2006, they are still one of the top notch teams in Asia and this upcoming friendly against them I can only see positives from it for us."
Whitmore, who guided Jamaica to a runner-up finish in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, says that locally-based players will have another opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
"I feel that away games can only improve our local players mentally and physically," finished the former Tranmere Rovers midfielder. "The travel, the training, being in an environment with over 70,000 people in the stadium can only help them prepare for the rigors of football, so I look at this as a win-win for us. The more we continue to play friendlies, the more we can develop as a unit and continue with our good displays."


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Bird watching on Anglesey
If bird watching is your hobby, then welcome to paradise! Like most places there are lots of different birds to see on Anglesey, but there are some places that are better than others. Below is a list of some special areas of interest to birdwatchers on Anglesey.
Great locations on Anglesey for bird watching
RSPB South Stack
This stunning area of Anglesey is managed by the RSPB, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. RSPB South Stack will give you an amazing experience, you will be able to see the birds nesting on the cliffs through telescopes and an even closer view via live television provided by the latest high quality cameras positioned on the cliffs near to the nesting birds.
During the Spring and Summer months the local area becomes a carpet of magical colour when the heather flowers, if you look out to sea you may see a pod of dolphins, a common sight around many parts of Anglesey. The cliffs around South Stack are famous for around 4,000 nesting guillemot's, puffins, choughs and razor bills to name but a few birds which habit the surrounding cliffs.
Cemlyn nature reserve
The Cemlyn reserve is situated on the North coast of Anglesey near to Cemaes Bay. The land is owned by the National Trust, but since 1971 has been leased to North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT). The National Trust owns many other areas of beautiful coastline on and around Anglesey.
During the 1930's a Captain V Hewitt who had purchased a property near by, called Bryn Aber, had a passion for birds and created a dam and wier at Cemlyn thus creating a large lagoon, which has become a natural refuge for birds. The lagoon has several small islands which provide a safe area for nesting Terns which return each year to breed. The islands on the western side of the lagoon supports the only breeding Sandwich Tern colony in Wales, from May to August the colony is wardened.
Birdwatching at Cemlyn nature reserve Arctic and common Terns breed here on a regular basis along with the occasional Roseate Tern. During the winter month this area is an important location for wintering wildfowl such as Teal, Shoveler and Widgeon.
During 1958 this site was designated a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) and also a Special Protection Area (SPA) as well as the Skerrie's
bird watching at Malltraeth marsh
Malltraeth estuary is a fantastic place for birdwatching whilst on Anglesey. Not only do you have the estuary itself, but the area behind the cob, where there are several ponds, Little Egrets, Herons, and Swans, Little Ringed Plover, Merlin and Bittern to name a few. Avocets have also recently been spotted here recently.
RSPB Valley Wetlands
These fairly large lakes are situated across the road from the active air base RAF Valley. The beauty about this location is that it is open all year round, but there are no toilets, visitor centre or reception staff. If you require any refreshments there is a shop about half a mile up the road, just before the start of the camp.


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With over 300 million users (100 million in the United States) and an average of 190 connections per user, LinkedIn is easily the most powerful networking tool around today.
In a nutshell, the power of LinkedIn is that it shows you who you know who "knows someone." That idea was introduced by Michele Jennae of The Conncectworker, who wrote that "The power of a network can be reduced to its simplest form in 'I know someone who knows someone who knows someone,'" and it couldn't be truer with today's tools.
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Most corporations, if asked, would describe themselves as "ethical." Recently, talk of corporate ethics and "corporate social responsibility" has been frequent. Even so, it's hard to create a list of rules that define exactly what constitutes good ethics.
While the term was first brought into the mainstream by Tom Peters in 1997, the idea of the "personal brand" has gained more and more attention since social media came around. The advent of social media has made developing your brand more critical, and broadcasting it to a wide audience more achievable.
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A meal is an occasion where people eat prepared food. There is a specific time for a meal. The main places where meals take place are cafeterias, restaurants, and homes. Supper, dinner, lunch, and breakfast are the major types of meals. The breakfast is the first meal of the day. The midday meal is known as lunch. In the evening dinner is taken while the last meal is called supper. A new type of a meal is known as the meal prep. The special meal known as meal prep has the ability to stay for many days without going bad as you can learn more. You will not have dirty utensils when you are meal prepping. The following are the best foods for meal prep.
One of the best foods for meal prep is boiled eggs. Despite the eggs being nutritious, they are low in calories. An egg can be consumed in a number of ways together with other foods such as avocados and veggies. Eggs are also rich in proteins. Boiled eggs are suitable for breakfast. You should not peel the boiled eggs even when putting them in the fridge.
Another good food for meal prep is the brown rice. The brown rice has more nutrients and vitamins compared to the white rice. The brown rice also facilitates cutting down on weight. The fridge is the best place to store the cooked brown rice. In order for the brown rice to last longer, only the portion you require to consume should be reheated. In order to reheat the brown rice effectively, you should use a microwave.
An apple is also another good food for meal prep. When preserved in the fridge, apples can last for a whole month. One is advised to cut the apple into slices and put them in a container with water so as to do away with oxidizing. It is recommendable to cover the apples with a slightly wet towel during storage.
Banana is also a good food for meal prep. Ripe bananas can last for a week if they are separated from the bunch and the stem wrapped. The ripening agents will not spread further when the stem is wrapped. Peeling bananas, slicing them and freezing them will make them last longer.
The fifth healthy food for meal prep is pasta. After boiling the pasta, you should drain off the water. Immediately after draining the hot water, you should rinse the pasta with cold water. For quick reheating, you should add boiled water.
Lastly, another good food from meal prep is grapes. Grapes can last for a whole month. Grapes should be stored in a container lined with a towel.


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Summer music festivals in Northern BC
June 3
Quesnel: Provincial Old Time Fiddle Contest
Genre: Traditional Canadian old-time fiddle
Features: The Sabir Sisters, plus many of the best fiddlers in western Canada.
Camping onsite
No website at press time
Info: 250.992.5081
Notes: Fiddlers from all over BC and Canada join in a day of music and fun. Concert by Sabir Sisters on Friday night, fiddle contest all day Saturday, dance on Saturday night Each competitor is required to play one waltz, jog, reel. Pancake breakfast on Sunday… music usually continues until noon Sunday.
June 9
Prince Rupert: Seafest concerts
Genre: Mostly rock, blues, alternative
Features: Youth Blockstock on Friday with teen bands; Karin Ljungh and guests on Saturday night
No camping.
Web: www.princerupertspecialevents.ca
Info: 250.622.2332 ext. 29
Notes: This event is a free, open-air concert, part of Prince Rupert Sea Fest. Youth Blockstock features local teen bands performing original music and covers. Youth-organized, drug-and-alcohol-free event. Free admission. Friday: Blockstock. All youth bands, no one over age 30. Saturday: Blues diva Karin Ljungh and other performers
June 23, 24, 25
Smithers: Midsummer Festival
Genre: Roots, very eclectic
Features: Kris Demeanour & His Crack Band, Serena Ryder, Geoff Berner, the Cracker Cats, Meeks the Clown
No public camping, but shuttle available to local campgrounds.
Volunteer opportunities: 14 hours = weekend pass and all meals, includes onsite camping; Register online at http://www.bvfms.org/midsummer/volunteer_app.html
Web: www.bvfms.org/midsummer/index.html
Info: 250.847.1971
Notes: One of the longest-running festivals in Northern B.C. Family-friendly atmosphere, high quality music, comprehensive kids' area/activities.
June 30, July 1
Kincolith / Gingolx: Gingolx Crab Festival
Genre: Roots, rock, hip hop
Features: Dr. Hook, Powder Blue, Honeymoon Suite, Louisa Marshall (Tina Turner impersonator), Red Nation, Lorrie Church, George Leach, Junkyard Symphony , Stephanie Laing, Nisga'a Dancers
Camping: $20 for RVs, free for everyone else. Come prepared, as local facilities are limited.
Web: www.crabfest.ca
Info: 250.326.2322
Notes: Nisga'a-flavoured festival! This native village, Gingolx (also called Kincolith) at the mouth of the Nass River offers great seafood, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Gingolx has had road access for only 3 years now, so few have discovered its quaint seaside charm and hospitality. Traditional Nisga'a singers, dancers and drummers are highlight of the event. Temporary restaurant: Fisherman's Diner. Moor boats for free.
July 7, 8, 9
Atlin: Atlin Arts & Music Festival
Genre: Roots, blues, bluegrass, country, reggae, and more.
Features: Mamaguroove, Creaking Tree String Quartet, John Spearn, Terry Tufts, Leslie Alexander
Onsite public camping
Volunteer opportunities: 5 hours=Day pass; email firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up.
Web: www.atlinfestival.ca
Info: 250.651.0007
Notes: The Atlin Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that promotes the cross-cultural exchange of all forms of visual and performing art. Includes storytellers, children's performers, clowns, film, and many music and art workshops, comedy, theatre, history, dance. Tickets are available at gate but advance tickets recommended. Call 1-867-393-4555 for tickets. This is an alcohol-free festival.
July 7, 8, 9
Tlell, Queen Charlotte Islands: Edge of the World Music Festival
Genre: Very eclectic: afrobeat, reggae, ska, punk, bluegrass, country, rap, soul etc.
Features: Mr. Something Something, Random Order, Five Star Homeless, Freeflow, Riptyde
Onsite public camping
Volunteer opportunities: 8 hours (adult), 6 hours (teen), or 4 hours on washrooms = weekend pass, call 250.626.3945 to sign up
Web: www.edgefestival.com
Info: 250.637.2312
Notes: The Edge Festival is renowned for eclectic, high-quality music acts, intimate atmosphere, incredible location on private property opposite gorgeous sandy beach. Includes workshops by musicians and artisans.
July 7, 8, 9
Cedarvale: The Cedarvale Jamboree
Genre: mostly bluegrass, country, country rock
Features: local, regional bands.
Onsite public camping
No website at press time
Info: 250.849.5060
Notes: Music and camping for the entire family in tiny Cedarvale (about 45 km west of Hazelton, 115 km from Smithers, on Highway 16). Very casual, safe, and family-oriented, with clowns, campfire music jams. Bargain at $15/person for the weekend; 14 and under free. Food vendors onsite.
July 14, 15, 16
Fort St. James: Cottonwood Music Festival
Genre: bluegrass, country, celtic
Features: Tiller's Folly, Evan Kemp, Lakeside Ramblers, Milburn Mountain Boys, Copper Mountain, Denny and Adam Stones from Quesnel, Rusty Bucket
Onsite public camping
Volunteer opportunities: 4 hours = Day pass; Call Winston, 250.996.7806
Web: www.cottonwoodmusicfestival.com
Info: 250.996.8524 (Norman)
Notes: One of the cheapest festivals going! Very friendly, everyone welcome to jam. Alcohol-free, family oriented, on beach at Stuart Lake. This year coincides with Ft. St. James' 200th birthday.
July 13, 14, 15, 16
Quesnel: Billy Barker Days concerts
Genre: Fri/Sat night concerts emphasize country, light rock respectively
Features: George Fox, Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd
No camping onsite
Volunteer opportunities: offers satisfaction of helping out! Call 250.992.1234.
Website: www.quesnelbc.com/billybarkerdays
Info: 250.992.1234
Notes: Billed as "BC's number one family festival." Absolutely free event attracts 5,000-10,000. Not strictly a music festival but there is musical entertainment throughout; themed entertainment on Seniors' Day, Kids' Day. Rock concert on Friday night, country/western concert on Saturday night in the park.
July 28, 29
Prince George: Prince George Folk Festival
Genre: Roots, rock, hip-hop
Features: Mathew Good, the Angel Brothers, Lozo and the Radikals, Ridley Bent, Wayne Lavallee, Kevin Breit, Ferron, Versus and many more
No camping
Web: www.pgfolkfest.com
Notes: Northern B.C.'s largest, and one of its newest, folk festivals. High-quality, professional lineup; held in Fort George Park in Prince George.
July 28, 29, 30
Dawson Creek: Peace Country Bluegrass Festival
Genre: Bluegrass
Features: Hungry Hill Band, Sally Jones & the Sidewinders, Back Porch Swings, Lakeside Ramblers, Sweetwater Rounders
Public camping onsite
Volunteer opportunities: 8 hours = weekend pass, call 250.782.8237 to sign up
No website at press time
Info: 250.782.9325
Notes: Weekend of family fun & traditional bluegrass music. Great food, onsite camping, lots of jams.
July 28, 29, 30
Kispiox Valley (near Hazelton): Kispiox Valley Music Festival
Genre: Very eclectic: roots, rock, jazz, hip hop
Features: Kia Kadiri, Alexis Puentes, Le Hera, Maryem Tollar, Todd Butler, Ember Swift….
Public camping onsite
Volunteer opportunities: 24 hrs=weekend pass with food, 8 hours=pass, no food, 4 hours=day-pass
Web: www.kispiox.com/kvmf
Info: 250.842.6442 or 250.842.6390
Notes: Intimate, family-focused, exquisitely beautiful setting… top-quality music, everyone welcome at many a memorable campfire music jam.
Aug. 5, 6
Tumbler Ridge: Grizfest Music Festival
Genre: Eclectic: roots, rock, country, jazz, Christian
Features: Doc Walker, Samantha King, Faber, The Plaid-Tongued Devils, St. James Gate, Udder Maddness, High Valley, Trooper (to be confirmed).
No public camping onsite, but shuttle to campgrounds available
Volunteer opportunities: 4 hrs=day pass, 8 hrs=weekend pass; sign up at 250.242 4246
Web: www.grizfest.com
Info: 250.242.4246
Notes: Family-oriented festival offering rock, jazz, country, classical and more. Children's activities, beer garden.
Aug 11, 12, 13
Terrace: Terrace Riverside Music Festival
Genre: Roots
Features: Garry Fjellgaard, Lakeside Ramblers, Celtic Rain, Jim Littlehorse, Dr. Fishy, Willow Creek, Country & Stuff, Rene Therrien (old-time, Metis), Larry Boudreau
Public camping onsite
Web: www.coppermountainmusic.ca (click on Events Calendar)
Info: 250.635.9537
Notes: Held on 70-acre private property just outside of Terrace. Bring your own drinking water (bottled water for sale onsite). Abundant music jams. All profits go to Children's Fund.
Aug. 18, 19, 20
Kispiox Valley: Gospel Mountain Music Festival
Genre: Gospel music.
Features: local, regional musicians
Public camping onsite
Volunteer opportunities: offers satisfaction of helping out; sign up at 250. 842.6718
Web: www.angelfire.com/bc/gospelmusicfest/
Info: 250.842.0141
Notes: The Gospel Mountain Music Festival is a gathering of Christian musicians, music lovers, and youth groups to share their love of God, and faith experience, with song. Free even— admission by donation. A collection will be taken for musicians. Mostly Northern musicians, everyone welcome.
Aug. 25, 26, 27
Dunster (near MacBride): Robson Valley Music Festival
Genre: Very eclectic: funk, gypsy-rock, country, Latin, reggae and more
Features: Mamaguroove, Plaid-Tongued Devils, Manjar, The Fabulous Beefeeders
Public camping onsite.
Volunteer opportunities: min. 20 hours = admission, meals all weekend; sign up at 250.968.4411
Web: www.mamaguroove.ca
Info: 250.968.4411
Notes: See article on Robson Valley Music Festival, this issue.
Mid-Sept (date TBA)
Prince Rupert: Rolling on the River
Genre: Eclectic, to be determined
Features: TBA
No camping
Web: www.cannery.ca
Info: 250.627.1988
Notes: This is a one-day event which raises funds for the Cannery. Usually features local bands.
Sept. 24
Prince George: Rivers Day Festival
Genre: Rock, roots, country
Features: TBA
No camping
Web: www.riversdaymusic.org
Info: 250.614.7824
Notes: This free event honours BC Rivers Day, and takes place in Fort George Park in Prince George.
© Larissa Ardis 2006


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Primary school teachers will take rolling strike action across the country for one week starting November 12.
New Zealand Education Institute -Te Riu Roa (NZEI) president Lynda Stuart says schools are at a crisis with teacher shortages and retention, particularly reo Māori teachers in both kaupapa Māori and mainstream schools.
"We've got a real lack of those teachers who have got fluency in te reo, who have the ability and knowledge around tikanga, and we really need those people in our classrooms and in our schools," says Stuart.
NZEI principal and primary members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the rolling strikes following a second offer from the ministry in late September in response to national strike action earlier in August.
NZEI principals' lead negotiator Louise Green says the unprecedented level of industrial action by primary teachers and principals shows the severity of the crisis in schools.
"We're at crisis point for recruiting and retaining teachers in this country. I've had principal colleagues in tears with the stress of trying to ensure a teacher in every classroom. Meanwhile the huge workload and lack of resources for children with additional learning needs is driving teachers out of the profession," she says.
Teachers' lead negotiator Liam Rutherford says teachers and principals do not want to inconvenience their students and school communities- or lose a day's pay.
"However, we all know what is at stake and the importance of standing our ground on fixing the crisis in teacher recruitment and retention. Our students deserve better, and this government can do better- their $5.5 billion surplus confirms it," he says.
NZEI and the Secretary for Education have committed to seeking an agreed settlement before November, before strikes commence.
Rolling strike dates
Wider Auckland region - Monday 12, November.
North Island (except Auckland and Wellington) - Tuesday, 13 November.
Wider Christchurch region (including Ellesmere, Ashley, Mid-Canterbury, Malvern, Hurunui and Aronui Tomua Waitaha) - Wednesday, 14 November.
South Island (except wider Christchurch) - Thursday, 15 November.
Wider Wellington region - Friday, 16 November.
Teachers and principals are asking for:
- Smaller classes, so children can get more one-on-one attention.
- More resources and staffing to adequately support children with additional learning needs.
- A significant increase in teachers' salaries so that they are properly valued, and as a country New Zealand can recruit and retain teachers. (16% over two years. The latest offer was 3% a year over three years).


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This New Invention Will Make Periods Better Around the World
Killer cramps and wild mood swings make periods annoying enough. Now, imagine you're a woman in the developing world where a visit from Auntie Flo can mean missing days of school or facing social stigma because you don't have access to sanitary products.
Flo is an invention designed by Mariko Higaki Iwai to help women in faraway countries have a happier period. The kit includes reusable pads, a cool spinning contraption to wash and dry them discretely and a carrying case to take clean pads to school and dirty ones home.
Prior to the invention of this device, some women were using rags that often carried infections and were not able to comfortably wash and dry their pads in public. The makers of Flo hope that this invention will help girls have healthier menstrual cycles and make that time of the month more socially acceptable.
Flo teamed up with the people at Nike and an organization called The Girl Effect, which operates under the philosophy that empowering girls can kickstart entire communities to be healthier and happier.
If you want to help out your fellow menstruators, donate to The Girl Effect or Huru International. Or if you want to think more locally, bring a box of sanitary supplies to your local women's shelter. Think of it as passing a tampon under the stall on a global level.
What's your favorite way to deal with Aunt Flo? Tell us in the comments! Also, can you send a large pizza and some heating pads to the Brit+Co office? We're dying over here!
(Photos via Flo)